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The Peterson family’s turkeys thrive in the great outdoors Blog chronicles farm life in all 50 states Anderson Seeds proves bigger isn’t always better Flu season is here — protect your pigs Plus our final From The Fields report for 2017

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That’s the thanks you get P.O. Box 3169 418 South Second St. Mankato, MN 56002 (800) 657-4665 www.TheLandOnline.com Vol. XLI ❖ No. 24 facebook.com/TheLandOnline twitter.com/TheLandOnline 40 pages, 1 section plus supplements Cover photo submitted

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Long before any of us knew what it their head. Not everyone had a car to meant to be polite, one of the first social drive. Not everyone had food to eat. Not lessons we learned as children was to everyone even had parents. say “please” and “thank you.” I don’t I recall one summer which was really recall much of an explanation as to why dry. Really dry. As I blissfully played my you say please and thank you. In the way through summer vacation, my parmind of a greedy toddler, someone had ents had to be sick with worry about our something I wanted and the best hopes crops. One night we all hopped into the of getting that something was to say car and went to church. A lot of people “please.”

LAND MINDS were there. Everyone was there to pray for That mission being accomplished, it rain.

By Paul Malchow made sense to cut and run with the Now it was bad enough to have to go bounty before the giver changed his or to church on Sundays and most holiher mind and took it back. days, weddings and funerals; but going “What do you say?” Mom would ask. Summoning to church in the middle of the week for no reason at up all of the angelic sweetness possible, the proper all really put me in a mood. response was a big smile while sing-songing the That mood changed as I saw all of the people in words, “thaaaaank yooooou!” that church with one singular mission: prayer. It I use Mom in the above example because Mom wasn’t a normal Sunday service. There was almost a enforced the please-thank-you-don’t-burp-at-thepalpable urgency in the air. Old people, whose achtable-no-talking-in-church rules. (We kids loved it ing joints probably felt great in the dry heat, prayed when Dad would doze off in church. Our church for rain. People who lived in town and didn’t even behavior was never brought into question if Dad fell have fields or crops prayed for rain. My dad prayed asleep in church.) for rain.

It wasn’t that Dad was rude or uncouth. In fact, There was no miracle that night, but a couple of Dad was always quick with a brief wave and a short days later it rained — a long, warm, soaking rain.

“Thanks!” to anyone. But to this day, I cannot imag- We all hopped into the car and drove to church … to ine my Dad with his hands on his hips, reminding say “thanks.” me “What do you say?” — any more than I could Thanksgiving isn’t pilgrims and turkey and footimagine him spitting on a kleenex to wipe dirt off of ball and Black Friday. And it’s not just a 24-hour my face. period. Thanksgiving is probably the most personal Thankfulness was always stressed while growing holiday we celebrate. Different people are thankful up. I suspect if the lesson was hammered home for different things: big things, small things, things enough times, once in a while it might stick. “Be no one else might even know about; but we hold in thankful for our food,” when I had to eat a lessour hearts. than-desirable meal my mother worked hard to Our situation could always be better, and it defimake. “Be glad you have warm clothes,” when I was nitely could always be worse. The key is being able wearing my brother’s hand-me-down winter coat to find the thanksgiving in the worse stuff. which didn’t really look like the other kids’ winter What do you say? coats.

Paul Malchow is the managing editor of The Land.

Through no fault of my parents, it took me way He may be reached at editor@TheLandOnline.com. v too long to realize that not everyone had a roof over

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Who is running the ship at the U.S. Department of Ag? Michael Lewis is a seriplace,” Lewis said in a Nov. ous writer with a list of 6 radio interview. serious bona fides: Soon, however, that gave Princeton bachelor’s way to a “willingness to degree, master’s from the tax the distant future for London School of the political present.” In Economics, a brief career other words, quick personon Wall Street and author al wins (against what of best-selling, non-fiction Trump’s one-time political FARM & FOOD FILE books like “Money Ball,” advisor Steve Bannon calls “The Big Short” and “The

By Alan Guebert the “deep state”) are more Blind Side.” All were important than continHollywood box office hits. ued, long-term national He also writes for the success in energy or agriNew York Times culture.

Magazine, The New Yorker, and other That discovery shocked Lewis national and international publicabecause, like most Americans, he had tions. only the broadest sense of what DOE Earlier this year, Lewis turned his and USDA actually did when he began keen eye and sharp intellect toward his reporting. He was stunned to learn Washington, D.C. to see how our feder- the breadth of both. al agencies were making the transition DOE, for example, spends almost from the bureaucratic steadiness of previous administrations to the “drain half of its “$30 billion a year budget” on “maintaining and guarding the swamp” Trump administration.

America’s nuclear arsenal.” About $2 His first report, a 12,500-word piece billion of it “goes to hunting down published in the September issue of weapons-grade plutonium and uraniVanity Fair, examined changes at the um loose in the world so that it doesn’t U.S. Department of Energy. His secfall into the hands of terrorists…” ond, an equally long and equally It didn’t. During the Obama years, detailed report released in the magazine’s November issue, spotlighted the DOE collected enough of this material around the world “to make 160 nucleTrump takeover of the U.S ar bombs.”

Department of Agriculture.

So, yes, this is serious. In fact, deadBoth showcase Lewis’s fact-layered ly serious — work that demands serijournalism and laser-sharp observaous people and serious attention. tions. And both scare the pants off readers because of the willful ignoAfter their election victory, however, rance shown at DOE and USDA by the the Trump team waited over a month incoming administration. A shared to send anyone to DOE to even say theme in each is that Team Trump hello. When someone finally appeared, rode into Washington with “nothing to it was a Koch Industries lobbyist who learn from all the people running the “didn’t bring a pencil or piece of paper.

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He spent an hour [and] never asked to meet… again.”

Lewis discovered it was no different at USDA. On Nov. 22, 2016, the incoming administration finally sent a transition official to one of the federal government’s largest agencies. The official stayed less than an hour and “wanted to know about the office on climate change … That’s what he wanted to focus on. He wanted the names of the people doing the work,” one USDA staffer told Lewis.

USDA’s “friendly welcome” — a 2,300-page transition blueprint intended to assist Trump appointees in overseeing an agency with a $164 billion annual budget, 100,000 employees, 193 million acres of land to manage, an $80-billion a year food aid program, “a bank with $220 billion in assets,” and a “massive science program” — was rejected.

Today, little has changed. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Trump’s last Cabinet nominee and second-tolast to be approved, spends most of his time making public appearances at

Big Ag events around the country or pushing a controversial USDA reorganization plan no one has seen.

Most sub-cabinet appointees, the undersecretaries who actually run USDA’s necessary, far-reaching programs, are either stalled in the Senate (see Bill Northey) or so controversial (see the now-gone Sam Clovis) that it’s both fair and necessary to ask who actually is in charge of anything there.

This ongoing failure, Lewis explained in the Nov. 6 “Fresh Air” interview, now threatens USDA and America’s future. “In some ways, the scientific progress in the production of food … underpins the entire economy (and) enables everybody to be something else other than a farmer…”

In no small part, that “something else” is the nation itself. Putting it at risk now for short-term political gain is just more willful ignorance.

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Road trip: Traveling and seeing Iowa through a new lens Maybe I have finally That is, until you plan to grown up, or maybe it’s go to a Saturday wedding because I’m not traveling that’s actually on Friday. with bickering children in Our middle-aged memories the car anymore. forgot the wedding was on a Regardless, a recent road Friday night, and my hustrip gave me a whole new band had hay down that perspective on our state. needed to be raked and baled.

When my nephew (Insert extreme cussing TABLE TALK announced he would be here.) It meant not only that married, it was great news. By Karen Schwaller he couldn’t attend, but it also When he announced the meant I would be making the wedding would take place seven-hour trip alone. in northern Illinois, our trip became a I began praying immediately for the strategic planning session of epic pro- travel gods to give me some sense of portion, since swathing, baling (and direction. most likely, extreme cussing) would be But I have to say that as I left our in full force by then. humble abode in northwest Iowa and The wedding date was set and we traveled east across our rural state, I began to make plans to attend. A side saw with different eyes the beauty of note here tells us that middle-aged life what was all around me. should help us appreciate all the gifts I saw corn fields just on the verge of that life gives us — our health, purposetasseling. And from Iowa well into ful work, friends and family, a place to northern Illinois, I saw that our corn call home, food to sustain us — all the growers do a great job of planting that things that make life worth living.

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commodity that sustains life. Our brothers in agriculture learned so much of what they do from all who farmed before them — some of them on or behind horses. Farmers are still doing the work, and are doing a great job.

I saw the rolling hills of eastern Iowa with its red barns and lush row crops. I saw hay that was also cut and lying in wait for someone to come and bale it. I saw irrigation systems running because our state has been dry this summer. When God isn’t sending the rain, a farmer will try.

I saw potash cars on a train that went on forever, complete with all the graffiti that rail cars attract. The tracks curved beautifully around the Iowa countryside.

There is something striking about a grain elevator standing watch over its community at dusk. Its silhouette stands tall and proud, reminding us that we all came from agriculture, and without it, we would have nothing.

I drove in some of the most beautiful country near Anamosa, and that beauty was paralleled by the irony of the state penitentiary that exists there, with row upon row of windows with bars over them, and signs telling us to lock our car doors. I was free.

When I crossed the enormous Mississippi River, I thought about all the history and mystery it held —

and even about those whose lives it had taken. If only that river could talk.

I saw signs for towns we had heard of so many times at the state wrestling tournament, and names of towns who had suffered tremendous losses, such as Applington and Parkersburg, whose beloved football coach lives now only in their hearts and in bittersweet memories.

Every state has stories of its own triumph and tragedy, and its own beauty.

As I drove through Iowa alone in the car, I felt a new pride in knowing this was my state ... my home.

I appreciated it more than the year Dad, an Iowa farm boy all of his life, had the gutsy idea for our family of nine vacationing in Iowa via a pullbehind, pop-up camper.

I have to say, though, the peace and beauty of an Iowa corn field can’t compare to a grumpy father of seven on a family camping trip — everyone packed into a 1967 station wagon, with a wife who wasn’t necessarily happy about having to do her home job on the road and calling it a vacation.

I’m pretty sure Dad invented moxie.

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Calendar of Events Visit www.TheLandOnline.com to view our complete calendar and enter your own events, or send an e-mail with your event’s details to editor@thelandonline.com.

Nov. 21 — 40 Square Cooperative Solutions — Winthrop, Minn. — Learn about health plan options for farmers, employees and families — Visit 40square.coop Nov. 28 – Taking Charge of Your Finances – Mankato, Minn. — Short course in using the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow and Farm Financial Records — Visit www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/business/ Nov. 30 — What is a Fair Farm Rental Agreement — Faribault and Owatonna, Minn. — Review historic and projected rental trends, input costs, rental agreements, worksheets and

flexible rental agreements — Contact David Bau at University of Minnesota Extension at bauxx002@umn.edu or (507) 372-3900 Dec. 1-2 — Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention — Bloomington, Minn. — Convention includes membership meetings, networking, updates from national leaders — Contact ashley@mnsca.org or (612) 618-6619 or visit www.mnsca.org Dec. 1 — Pro Ag Outlook Meeting — Spencer, Iowa — Market outlooks and economics — Contact Sarah Dirks at (712) 262-2664 or sdirks@iastate.edu or visit www.extension.iastate.edu

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Beck’s Hybrids honors farmers in ‘Why I Farm’

By Marie Wood Associate Editor When Natalina Sents was a student at Iowa State University, Ames, she saw a “Why I Farm” video produced by Beck’s and knew she wanted to be part of “Why I Farm.”

The two-minute video told the story of a Kentucky farm woman Natalina Sents who kept the farm going for her children after her husband died. The objective of Beck’s Why I Farm Movement is to honor the American farmer and share their stories.

When Sents first applied for a marketing internship with Beck’s, I farm to feed she was told she wasn’t my friends, feed my family ready. She persevered.

She had a dream to travel and feed my enemies. I farm 50 states by the time she was 25 years old. So the for everybody summer before gradua— Terren Moore tion, she pitched her idea of a “Why I Farm” yearlong, 50-state road trip that would tell the story of farmers through blogs and photos. Beck’s said yes.

Within a week of graduation, she hit the road, departing from Ames, in a lime green Ford Fiesta that looked like a jelly bean. She visited 25 pig farms and 25 dairy farms. She learned where blueberries, sugar cane, mushrooms and barley come from.

“Over the course of a year, I traveled over 100,000 miles, visited all 50 states, visited 100 farm families and drank over 50 gallons of coffee,” Sents said.

From farmers, she learned what it takes to be successful. In Texas, she learned you cannot be selfish.

“I farm to feed my friends, feed my family and feed my enemies. I farm for everybody,” said Texas farmer Terren Moore.

In South Carolina, she met Adair McCoy. Her car bottomed out in his sand driveway. Before she could even introduce herself, he was hooking up her car to his tractor to tow her out. She still wanted to interview him, so they sat in his shop on 5-gallon buckets and talked. He had once dreamed of becoming a millionaire tomato farmer. In the process, he shattered his relationships with his wife, father and friends.

While on the tractor one day, he realized he couldn’t live like this anymore.

McCoy got his life back on track and became a successful farmer and is doing great things in his community, said Sents.

See ‘WHY I FARM,’ pg. 9

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Novel reveals life in sixth-generation American farm family You really have to play it safe.

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and, because there’d been talk of marriage soon, Kyle was working toward that goal, too.

So when Rick gave Kyle the task of figuring out a crucial task for planting, Kyle understood the seriousness of the responsibility.

Through the decades, the farm had been through many changes. It was inherited, sold, re-purchased and redrawn; it had seen bad weather, plagues, drought, cattle rustlers and family feuds. Now Kyle, Meghan, and Meghan’s brothers would farm their mother’s portion of it with computers, GPS, genetics, chemicals and the understanding that consumers didn’t want the latter near their food.

It takes constant effort to make a living. Because crops are commodities, prices are never guaranteed.

Moisture in the ground means different things for soybeans and for corn; they mean different things for different kinds of soybeans and corn, in fact, and knowing when to plant is guesswork as much as knowledge. The same goes for knowing when to take crops to market and when to hold off.

Figure wrong, and financial disaster mightn’t be far away.

Atlantic City gamblers, in other words, have nothing on Rick and his Nebraska neighbors. There are years when Las Vegas gamblers wouldn’t touch the odds that America’s farmers face.

And yet, said Meghan, “… we’re still here, still going...”

Where did your breakfast come from this morning?

If you know, then you’re likely not going to be surprised by what’s inside “This Blessed Earth.” If you’ve no idea where breakfast was grown, though, be prepared to have your eyes opened wide.

What you’ll see doesn’t always have a Happily Ever After, though author Ted Genoways, greatgrandson of a Nebraska farmer, offers appealing glimpses of good here: readers can almost feel sunwarmed dirt and smell corn growing; we can imagine sunsets seen from a tractor cab and blissful quiet through Genoways’ words. But then he shows the flip-side: markets gone bad, failing crops, late harSee BOOKWORM, pg. 9

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Sugarbeet farmer is motivated by her grandfather “WHY I FARM,” from pg. 7 “Success isn’t always a straight and smooth path,” Sents said.

Visiting a female farmer in Hawaii, she learned the value of perseverance.

The woman is part of a multi-generational farm that raises pigs and goats.

Challenges of farming in paradise include high feed costs, getting supplies to the island, animal health, mar-

keting and family harmony.

“Sometimes things are tough, but you just need to push through it,” said Sents.

In North Dakota, she met Laura Rutherford, a sugarbeet farmer near Grafton, N.D. She is also a scientist who can explain why they use genetically modified organisms and technology.

Farmers can relate to book BOOKWORM, from pg. 8 vests, bank loans due, and weather gone wrong, not to mention environmental concerns and what happens when farm meets government meets Big Business. Though Genoways’ subjects indicate that they can’t imagine life any other way, that kind of ending will leave readers with a sobering narrative and a forlorn feeling.

If you farm, you live this story and you’ll want to read it, too. If you don’t farm but you’re concerned about

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This sugarbeet farmer taught Sents that successful people are grateful.

What keeps Rutherford going is a photo of her grandparents that she looks at every day. Her grandfather started the farm and she is thankful for the blood, sweat and tears that built her family’s farm.

“My motivation is to be able to do the same thing for my kids that Grandpa did for his family. I want to be able to pass it on to them,” said Rutherford.

In Virginia, she learned that to be successful you must live out your purpose, passion and be true to yourself.

In South Carolina, she learned that successful farmers are good stewards.

One of her greatest personal challenges on her road trip occurred in the final weeks. She wrecked her car in the Nevada desert. In winds of 70 mph, her car blew off the road and rolled 3-and-a-half times. She had no cell service. Her belongings were blowing across the desert.

“I’m really alone,” thought Sents.

She was able to get out of the car and flag someone down. At a small town, a

Why I Farm Movement To read the “Why I Farm” road trip blog, visit www.whyifarm.com/blog To watch videos of featured farmers, visit www.whyifarm.com half hour away, she relied on the kindness of strangers. The town had all she needed: hotel, convenience store and junkyard. The hotel owner’s sister gave her a ride to Las Vegas, which was 100 miles away, to get a rental car.

Up until that point in her travels, she primarily interacted with people in the agricultural community she loves.

“There’s good people out there, outside of agriculture. That was a really big lesson to me,” said Sents. “It’s OK to talk to people outside of agriculture and expand your horizons, expand your tribe. I think ag will be better for it.”

Natalina Sents gave a presentation on her “Why I Farm” road trip at Grow

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The turkeys might be thankful at Ferndale Farm

By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor CANNON FALLS, Minn. — Life for a turkey might be for the birds, being looked at as nothing more than a stuffing container for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. But life is what you make of it and if you’re a turkey, you might want to spend that life at Ferndale Farm.

The Peterson family owns and operates the 120-acre farm located outside of Cannon Falls and raises about 150,000 turkeys a year. What separates Ferndale Farm from many turkey operations is the birds get to spend the majority of their short life outdoors.

Free-range turkeys are gaining popularity with the social conscious consumer, but Dale Peterson had been following the practice since 1939. After studying poultry science in college in North Dakota, Peterson set up his operation at the farm’s present location in the Little Cannon River Valley.

Shortly after Peterson got started, he met his wife-to-be, Fern. Peterson Farm eventually became Ferndale as a way to honor the founders.

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John Peterson is the third generation to operate the farm.

“Looking back, I was a little naïve,” admitted John. “Growing up, I loved living and working on the farm, but it never occurred to me to go back and join my dad. I graduated from college and was working in communications when my wife and I started thinking about the food we eat and started thinking about coming back to the farm.”

That concern about food quality is the backbone of the Ferndale operation. The Petersons work closely with a nearby hatchery which incubates eggs to Ferndale’s specifications (including no antibiotics in the incubator). Ferndale raises its turkeys without the use of antibiotics or growth promotants. The hatchery delivers the poults (baby turkeys) when they are a day old.

After their arrival at the farm, the poults are started in a brooder barn which is bedded with fresh wood shavings. The poults start arriving in the end of January and the newly-hatched brood is kept at a temperature of around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. As they mature, the birds are transitioned to a barn with indoor-outdoor access.

During the warmer months, the turkeys are eventually moved to pasture.

The turkeys are on the farm for four to five months, depending on sex and desired size.

“We have much lower growing densities than a typical poultry farm because of our indoor-outdoor barnyards and ranging pastures,” said Katie Peterson, John’s sister. “It’s a different model altogether.”

The Petersons utilize two ranging pastures which are 15-20 acres in size.

The turkeys are rotated to fresh pasture every week to give the birds fresh grass and to prevent overworking the land.

“From our standpoint, there are tremendous pros to raising our turkeys free-range,” said Katie. “We believe the turkeys are healthier and happier.

They get to spend their days in the sunshine getting lots of exercise and exhibiting their natural curiosity. Many chefs have told us that our turkey is more flavorful than most, which we attribute to all the time the birds spend working their muscles.”

Katie added the farm staff enjoys working outdoors. She said free ranging is also beneficial for the land as the turkeys naturally fertilize the pastures which in turn grow back quickly.

Dale Peterson chose the river valley See FERNDALE, pg. 11

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Feed prices influence Petersons from raising organic turkeys FERNDALE, from pg. 10 land for turkeys because of its sandy makeup. The sandy soil helps keep the turkey ranges dry and free of standing water. Unfortunately, that same soil is very poorly suited to grow feed grains.

In fact, none of the Ferndale acreage is cropped.

The Petersons purchase their custom-blended turkey feed — adding probiotics, yeast and natural herbs to the feed. Poultry gizzards are designed to digest small grains so Ferndale’s feed program includes fresh ground corn purchased from area farms. Soybean meal is also part of the blend.

“Because we do not feed certifiedorganic grains, our turkeys are not certified organic,” said John, “although our growing practices meet or exceed those of organic producers.

As we see it, a switch to organic feed would add no discernible difference to the welfare or quality of life for our turkeys or the flavor of the meat, but it would double or triple the cost of growing our birds. This impacts the See FERNDALE, pg. 12

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Minnesota farmers grow certified seed potatoes

By Tim King The Land Correspondent EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Twenty-eight Minnesota farms and greenhouses, along with a private laboratory and university potato breeding program, raised more than 6,500 acres of certified seed potatoes in the state in 2017, according to Jeffrey Miller of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Miller, who is based in East Grand Forks, is a seed potato specialist with MDA’s Potato Inspection Unit.

“The farms range from small farming operations of less than 10 acres to a large farm of over 1,000 acres,” he said.

Most of the certified seed potatoes are grown in northwestern Minnesota counties in the Red River Valley and east of there in Clearwater, Lake of the Woods and Red Lake counties. However, there are some certified seed potatoes produced in Freeborn County in southern Minnesota, Miller said.

“Most of the seed grown goes to commercial growers throughout the U.S. and some for export markets,” Miller said. “Some seed is sold to other seed growers or planted back on a grower’s farm the following year for recertification.”

The certification process is voluntary and conducted by the MDA. Farmers apply to MDA to have a field certified for a particular year.

“Seed growers apply to MDA for each seed field they are planting for certification. The application deadline is June 15,” Miller said.

The certification process is defined by both Minnesota statute and by regulations adapted and published by the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture. Broadly speaking, certified seed potatoes have been inspected twice, according to Miller.

“The potatoes were inspected while growing in the field and again after being harvested,” he said.

Minnesota certified seed potatoes can receive one of three levels of certification.

“Minnesota blue tag is the highest certified seed grade having the strictest lot tolerances for condition, size and defects,” Miller said. “Minnesota yellow tag is the second highest seed grade. It allows for a few more condition defects above what the blue tag specifies. Minnesota white tag is the lowest certified seed grade. They are graded according to agreement between the seller and the purchaser as to size and defects. The tolerances for soft rots must be adhered to. Certificates for bulk quantities must also show the date of issuance, the class, the grade, and the approximate weight of the bulk load.”

Randy Schmidt is a fourth generation producer of certified seed potatoes who farms in the Red River Valley near Sabin. Schmidt said that his family planted close to 350 acres of certified seed potatoes in 2017. The Schmidt family also raises wheat, corn, beans and sugarbeets.

“Our acreage fluctuates some and we were down a

little in 2017,” Schmidt said. “One of the issues for us is trying to find clean seed that is eligible for us to plant for recertification. Prices on that last year were fairly significant so we cut back a little.”

Schmidt Potato starts shipping from its Barnesville potato warehouse in late October. Those early shipments go to Florida. Throughout the shipping season the family sends potatoes throughout most of the United States. Schmidt said that freight costs can occasionally be prohibitive for long distance shipping. The seed potatoes, which are all certified with a blue tag, go to a variety of customers. Most states don’t accept yellow and white tag potatoes, Schmidt said.

“A lot of our seed is for home gardeners and our product is packaged anywhere from bulk down to 3 pound bags,” Schmidt said. “We do a lot of business with Fleet Farm and other stores. We have three different brokers that I go through and when we’re in our busy season, it’s easier to go through them rather than do the marketing ourselves.”

The Schmidt family grows a number of widelyavailable potatoes such as Red Norland, but they also grow some specialty varieties that are not widely available.

“We’ve got All Blue, Adirondack Blue and Purple Majesty,” Schmidt said.

All three varieties have blue skin and blue flesh.

Schmidt said that Adirondack Blue and Purple Majesty hold their blue color when cooked better than All Blue, however.

“There was not ample supply of clean reliable seed for some of those varieties, so we started tissue cul-

turing some of our own seed for the specialty varieties,” he said.

Growing seed potatoes by tissue culturing involves greenhouse culture of leaf cuttings from one disease-free mother plant. Only about 10 daughter plantlets can be grown from a mother plant before it is cut down but 10 daughter plantlets produce around a hundred disease- free daughters of their own. A variety is multiplied repeatedly until there are enough plants to produce micro-tubers. The micro-tubers are planted in the field and they produce seed for certification.

It’s a painstaking process. “We have a couple greenhouses and my son runs those. We moved to growing some of our own seed from tissue culture six or seven years ago,” Schmidt said.

Minnesota certified seed potatoes are higher quality than seed potatoes from some other states and Canada. In particular, Minnesota certified seed can contain no more than 1 percent mosaic virus whereas some states allow up to 5 percent, according to Schmidt. Mosaic virus causes foliage damage that in turn results in the loss of tuber yields.

Although Mosaic virus has been around a long time, Schmidt said that there are new viruses coming into Minnesota from the East Coast in recent years. Additionally, Minnesota is seeing some increase in competition from Canadian-grown seed.

Regardless of the challenges involved with certified seed production, the Schmidt family is proud of their heritage in the business and intends to continue growing high quality seed.

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Farmers wrap up Harvest 2017

This is the last installment of From The Fields. We whole-heartedly thank our farmers for their reports through the growing season.

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Corey Hanson

Corey Hanson, Gary, Nov. 3

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 happening 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.

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Bob Roelofs

Bob Roelofs, Garden City, Nov. 13

“We’re done with everything,” reported Bob Roelofs from his family corn, soybean and hog farm.

They finishing combining corn during the early days of November. Corn yields were about as good as 2016. He noted his farm was above 200 bushels per acre.

They kept current on tillage, so they were able to finish that up on Nov. 10.

“Tillage went pretty good. We had some wet spots here and there so we went back and took care of them,” said Roelofs. “Manure went on well.”

All in all, the 2017 growing season turned out better than expected.

“When we started this spring, I didn’t suspect that we’d have a crop that was as big or bigger than last year,” said Bob Roelofs.

Considering our spring conditions, cool summer and rainy August, Roelofs was surprised by the yields.

“I was surprised that our beans were as good as they were,” said Roelofs.

The quick corn drydown was also a pleasant surprise.

He credits the technology of the hybrids. “I’m thinking they may be getting a lot more resilient to the swings in the weather.”

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Mark Ditlevson, Blooming Prairie, Nov. 9

On Mark Ditlevson’s corn, soybean and small grain farm, his harvester will begin combining the corn on Nov. 10 and he should be done by Nov. 13. From his neighbors and harvester, he’s hearing good things regarding corn yields.

“People are pretty pleased. The corn yields are good, if not better Larry Konsterlie, Pennock, Nov. 3 than last year,” said Ditlevson.

“Plants are standing well; yields are very good. I’m generally happy with Since he’s no-till, there’s no tillage to do. And his cover crops are Mark Ditlevson the corn harvest so far,” reported Larry Konsterlie. planted.

On Konsterlie’s corn and soybean farm, he was halfway done harvesting On Ditlevson’s 950 acre farm, 2017 was a good year. A third of the the corn. Moisture has been as low as 18 percent to as high as 23 percent. The over- acreage was planted to small grains, his biggest crop of small grains to date. His small all average is 20 percent moisture. The dryers are running as much as possible, grains are contracted for cover crop seed. “The small grains did turn out well for me.” which is creating a bit of a bottleneck, he said.

His soybean yields were a little off. Now, two thirds of his soybean acres are covered in “Things are going well. I’m trying to keep things together and moving,” said Koncereal rye and winter wheat. If the crops overwinter, he will harvest and sell the seeds.

Larry Konsterlie sterlie. “That’s the main thing.”

He also planted winter rye this fall.

Konsterlie reported that field conditions have been pretty good, with just a few soft In his small grain acres, he planted a cover crop mix of kale, buckwheat, radishes, peas, spots. Driving the grain cart and combine in the field has not been a problem. vetch and turnips. He interseeded his corn with a mix of annual rye, kale, turnips, sorghum, “We’ve had some corn come down a little bit with the wind. Not a major blow down, just enough to be a crimson clover and radishes. little bit of a hassle,” he said.

He was getting ready for winter when he talked with The Land.

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

“I’m putting the snow blower on,” he said.

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

See NATE HULTGREN’S FIELD REPORT, pg. 15 “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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Beck’s Hybrids expands market to Minnesota, Dakotas

By Dick Hagen The Land Staff Writer ATLANTA, Ind. — Atlanta (population 800) is home base to Beck’s Hybrids, which dominates the economic vitality of this small Indiana town and surrounding countryside. The family-owned company markets in 11 Midwestern states and is now expanding into Minnesota and South Dakota, followed by North Dakota.

Beck’s Hybrids began in 1937. Lawrence Beck and his son Francis each planted 3 acres of hybrid parent seed corn from the Purdue University botany department. This first crop gave birth to Beck’s seed corn!

Today, Beck’s has more than 600 employees. The seed lineup includes corn, silage corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, milo/grain sorghum, certified organic corn, soybeans, wheat and selected cover crops.

Beck’s is now recognized as the third largest seed company in the United States.

Sonny Beck, 76, is CEO and an everyday presence at the Atlanta headquarters.

“Our number one priority is to help farmers succeed. My Dad, Francis Beck, coined the motto: ‘We aren’t selling you a bag of seed, we’re selling you a stand of corn.’ That continues to be our business model. That is why we started our 100 percent free replant policy. Our uniqueness, however, is not that we are family-owned. Helping farmers succeed continues our number one priority,” Sonny said.

The culture of the company was noticeable at once in the tour. Beck’s was founded on determination rooted in family heritage and Christian faith. That tenet led this small farm to become a major force in U.S. agriculture.

On Oct. 7, Dick Hagen joined 16 others in a one-day journey from Willmar, Minn., to Beck’s Hybrids headquarters in Atlanta, Ind. The trip in a Beck’s jet included a tour of the seed complex and Big 10 football. The group attended the Purdue University/ University of Minnesota football game in Beck’s suite at the Ross-Ade Stadium. Travel time from Willmar to Beck’s airfield at Atlanta was 58 minutes.

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On Oct 7, a group of 17 departed Willmar, Minn., in a private jet bound for Beck’s Hybrids, Atlanta, Ind.

Looking back, Sonny said these are exciting times in agriculture.

“Those three bags of seed from Purdue University in 1937 set the stage. There had been no change in yield from 1865 to 1935, just a steady 30 to 32 bushels per acre for those 65 years. However, these new double cross hybrids were giving us at least onebushel-per-year yield increases. Then single crosses came along in 1967 and yield increases were two bushels per year. Now with the advent of traits and insect and herbicide-resistant genetics, we’re getting three-bushel-per-acre yield increases,” Sonny said.

Sonny predicts “output” traits are the new future of hybrid seed. “How can we get a better protein; how can we get a better oil; how can we keep tweaking the yield genes … these are questions today.”

From The Fields: Harvest 2017

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Nate Hultgren, Raymond, Nov. 9

Late afternoon, Nov. 9, Nate Hultgren was combining corn with his 6-year-old son. He was on his last field.

There was a dusting of snow between the corn rows.

Nate Hultgren He was pleasantly surprised by corn yields. Corn that wasn’t silage ran on either side of 200 bushels per acre. Moisture was about 18 to 19 percent. The dryers are running.

“We have about 150 acres left. We’ve been waiting for the snow to come off. It’s cold enough today, so the snow that’s on the field isn’t bothering the combine,” said Hultgren.

Other neighbors were in their combines also. He expects to wrap up corn harvest by week’s end. “There’s always a ghost in the machine when you’re trying to wrap it up.”

Then a couple hundred acres of tillage awaits. Manure spreading for Meadow Star Dairy is done, which means a lot of the farm’s fertilizer plan is taken care of.

The farm also grows sugarbeets, soybeans and dark red kidney beans. Those harvests wrapped up later than usual.

Harvest 2017 was all about waiting. Even silage got off to a late start. Every day, he’d look at the fields to see if they could go. There were many days spent looking for something to do.

“In farming, when you’re waiting, it doesn’t count as relaxing,” said Hultgren. “Everybody’s just worn out and ready to be done.”

“Once we’re all done here, I’ll probably say it’s not as bad as we thought,” he added.

Looking back on the 2017 season, weather extremes stand out. Hail storms ravaged fields to the point of discontinuing the crop, which Hultgren hasn’t seen on his farm before. In addition, there were huge rain events including about 15 inches of rain in August.

An unseasonably warm October helped. Then Oct. 27, he woke to snow on the ground. November brought more cold temperatures, snow and waiting for OK conditions for combining.

“The climate wasn’t friendly this year,” he said. “It just goes to show the strength of genetics and these crops. Despite the weather, we still got pretty good crops.” v

Culture Scott Beck, 52-year old son of Sonny Beck, is the company president. He shared these thoughts on the family business at the Purdue football game. Sonny is a Purdue graduate, 1964; Scott a 1987 Purdue graduate.

Scott said, “Back then I was employee number 12.

So we wore a lot of different hats in those days doing a lot of different things. We were still in early adolescence. And we often talked about the future of small and medium size seed companies such as ours.

“Most companies at that time were production focused. That continues to be important, but we had a minor change in mind-set.”

They chose to focus on marketing and how to attract farmers to buy from them.

“That led to the development of our Practical Farm Research program. These studies go beyond just comparing Hybrid A to Hybrid B,” he said. “We’re into answering questions that farmers are asking every day about this business of growing corn, things like what’s the correct nitrogen rate, what’s the best time for nitrogen, what about seeding rate, variable planting rates for different soil conditions, what about cover crops?”

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“This business starts with quality genetics and quality seed,” Scott said. “But the information bank 2x2 keeps growing. What can we do to Scott Beck help a farmer in his decision making is the guts of our PFR program. Because of the constant introductions of new technologies, farmers are hungry for ideas that can help in their success.

In three days of Beck technology events we fed and educated 11,000 people! They came to learn.”

Beck’s is also focused on seed treatments.

“We have our Escalate yield enhancement system which comes standard on every unit of Beck’s seed.

Escalate’s unique blend includes an industry-leading fungicide package and highest rates of insectimailcides. This year we are also the exclusive supplier of Bayer’s Poncho 1250/Votivo 2.0, a biological which stimulates nutrient uptake,” Scott said.

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Early season sales are looking good for Beck’s Hybrids. Corn sales show a 19 percent increase; soybeans around 7 percent as of Oct. 6.

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The Beck’s facility tour included a look at its indoor corn breeding operation. of farmer indecision on particular trait packages within the soybean offering — Extend, or Liberty, or stay with traditional Roundup, or maybe Enlist if it gets approved in time for the 2018 planting season?

There are several options farmers are still debating,” Scott said.

Beck’s also offers conventional hybrids and organic crop seeds. “The key is diversity of offerings. Because we work with Monsanto, Pioneer, Syngenta, Dow, all the major suppliers, we also have a relationship with those companies so they can provide us with untreated seeds so that we can produce organic seed.

This gives organic farmers diversity of choices also,” Scott said.

Though still only a minor seed product item, Beck’s recognizes that organic farmer numbers are increasing. U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows Iowa increased organic farms by 42 percent from 2008 to 2015. Iowa had 670 organic farms in 2015, still less than 1 percent of the total number of farms in the state.

Scott Beck expressed confidence on the expansion into Minnesota.

“We’ve met some of your farmers indicating a high interest in our products. I’m sensing Minnesota growers are ready for changes. I predict there will be thousands of new crop acres planted to Beck’s seeds next spring. We are now actively seeking both dealers and customers,” Scott said.

Jeff Boersma of 212 Seed and Ag, Bird Island, Minn., is a seed advisor with a district manager function for Beck’s Hybrids. Boersma traveled with the group on Oct. 7.

“My job is to tell the Beck’s story and do a training function with new dealers and customers,” said Boersma.

He added that he is looking for new dealers and will be transferring the culture that visitors experienced at Beck headquarters.

“It’s an exciting company. I’ve studied and observed

them for some time. They have a style that makes you feel good and needed,” Boersma said.

Research Beck’s research director is Kevin Cavanaugh, Iowa State University graduate with a doctorate from Purdue University. Cavanaugh worked at a Pioneer corn breeding station for a few years during high school and while at Iowa State.

Cavanaugh said he thought he would be a Pioneer corn breeder, but a year before he graduated from Purdue he interviewed with Sonny Beck. The interview lasted five-and-a-half hours.

Early on, he sensed the family culture at Beck’s.

“We’re a tight-knit group. Our motto of helping farmers succeed is prevalent in the minds of all employees,” Cavanaugh said. “When people ask me what’s the number-one challenge to Beck’s Seeds, I tell them it’s not national brands, it’s not technology, it’s not anything external. It’s simply making certain that we maintain our culture of being a farmer’s friend. We have a genuine friendship with our dealers and our customers.”

Cavanaugh said the company has an extensive Practical Farm Research program.

“We work with more germplasm providers than any other seed company. We have our own breeding program and we have the ability to cross with many other programs. We can access new genetic choices from eight different platforms including Monsanto, Syngenta, DuPont, Dow, BASF and Bayer. When you have that ability to merge two distinctly different programs, you are dealing with hybrid vigor in its purest form. So germplasm from our own breeding program plus other sources is the route to improved performance,” he said.

He continued, “We are not on the road to 100 percent proprietary products. We want to leverage these other programs to build a stronger lineup. We are doing just that with our regional product selections.

Some companies want to sell Hybrid A from Ohio to Nebraska. That’s not for us. We want to find products that outperform national competition in given regions. Southern Minnesota is a good example. We want to identify products that fit particularly well in southern Minnesota. We won’t sell them in other regions because they best fit in that given area. We call it ‘G by E’ meaning genotype by environmental interaction. These hybrids are regionally adapted for that area. That is how you maximize performance.”

He noted Beck hybrids last only about one-and-ahalf years in the product lineup.

“That is why a two-to-three-year trial run just doesn’t work anymore. Genetic gain is rapid these days. We’re averaging about 3.2 bushels genetic gain each year. Because of this rapid advancement, we tell farmers they need a trusted seed advisor. That could be our Beck’s man, or a respected retailer or your local cooperative seed handler. They need someone they trust to keep up with the latest genetics for each farm,” he said. v

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Decades of growing keeps Anderson Seeds a family affair

By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Correspondent NORSELAND, Minn. — Down a long gravel road, a few miles outside of Norseland, there’s a seed company rooted in family and tradition. Anderson Seeds may be small among the giants in the seed industry, but it’s their strong farming heritage and customer service that has made this seed company weather the storms of change throughout the decades.

Anderson Seeds began in the early 1900s with N.E. Anderson. According to the Anderson Seeds website: “N.E. was good at selecting seed to be saved over for the following year’s crop. His knack for selecting eventually won him the big prize at the Nicollet County Fair in 1913. He was awarded a silver trophy and a tractor for his efforts. While we no longer own the tractor, the trophy is proudly displayed in the office at the farm.”

In 1938, Hubert Anderson joined N.E. and started growing and selling hybrid corn. As the family continued to grow, so did the seed business. Sons Neal and Peter are now owners of

Now the industry is gravitating toward conventional. We probably gain five to 10 conventional customers a year.

— Kelsey Anderson

Here is an aerial view of Anderson Seeds in Norseland, Minn.

Anderson Seeds along with Peter’s daughter Kelsey, the sales and office manager, and son Jacob is the day-today operations assistant manager.

While Hubert retired from the seed business many years ago, at 97 years old he “still wants to be aware of what’s going on,” Kelsey said. In fact he “just quit doing field work last fall.”

Anderson Seeds has evolved with the

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seed industry. They have adapted to customer demand for varying seed technologies and traits. According to Neal, “the biotechnology has fueled a lot of research.”

“Now the industry is gravitating toward conventional,” said Kelsey. “We probably gain five to 10 conventional customers a year.”

To satisfy demand for genetics pro-

tected with biotechnology, Anderson Seeds has access to the industry’s leading traits. Through utilization of those traits, Kelsey sees a strong future for Anderson Seeds as long as they can maintain a relationship with these licensors.

Being a multi-generational family business sets Anderson Seeds apart from many seed companies. They’ve had long-lasting wholesale customers, some for 40 years and counting. It’s a “loyal customer base,” Neal said.

In almost 90 years in the seed business, what are the most challenging aspects?

“The weather is always a challenge,” said Neal.

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Anderson Seeds still shows corn at Minnesota State Fair ANDERSON, from pg. 17 For Kelsey, it’s that genetics quickly change, along with keeping up with what the customer wants.

With low overhead, Anderson Seeds is able to keep its prices reasonable. With farmers needing to cut operating costs, Kelsey is seeing many of them price shopping.

Anderson Seeds relies on “word of mouth,” Neal said.

The business model offers a “more laid-back situation,” Kelsey said. She also points out that it doesn’t matter the size of the seed order.

“We value all our customers the same,” Kelsey said.

Showing corn at the Minnesota State Fair is a tradition at Anderson Seeds and one that Submitted photo Kelsey is passionate about. Showing corn at All corn is sorted on this husking bed, looking for bad cobs and the state fair started with N.E. Anderson and cobs which need to have the husks removed.

Kelsey is continuing that legacy.

For many of these young people, this is their first job “I’ve wanted to keep up with it; it’s been a part of and it’s a great way to see ag production, literally, my life,” Kelsey said. first hand.

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being a part of Anderson Seeds?

“Seeing it all come together,” answered Kelsey.

“Seeing the products we sold in the spring come out of the fields (in the fall).”

There’s a balance at Anderson Seeds of trying to look ahead to future but maintaining the integrity that got them this far and not trying to expand too fast, Neal said.

Anderson Seeds is a family business that strives to maintain the balance of big industry evolution with the history, tradition and heritage of their deeprooted past. v

Corn harvest nears completion Minnesota farmers took full advantage of the 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork and harvested 19 percent of the statewide corn acreage during the week ending Nov. 12, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Other field activities included baling corn stalks, moving cattle off pasture, spreading fertilizer and working on fall tillage.

Topsoil moisture supplies rated 0 percent very short, 2 percent short, 84 percent adequate and 14 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 1 percent very short, 6 percent short, 82 percent adequate and 11 percent surplus.

Corn for grain harvest advanced 19 percentage points, but remained 12 days behind the five-year average, bringing the total harvest to 79 percent complete. Corn moisture content of grain at harvest averaged 18 percent. The sunflower harvest was 93 percent complete, four days ahead of last year’s pace.

Iowa The Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report has been released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service.

“A mostly dry week in Iowa allowed for good progress on the harvest, with 85 percent of corn and 97 percent of beans combined. The corn harvest is catching up, and is now only one week behind the fiveyear average,” said Mike Naig, Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.

Limited precipitation during the week ending Nov. 12 allowed an average of six days suitable for fieldwork statewide, according to NASS. Harvest has begun to wind down as many Iowa farmers were able to work in their fields throughout the week. Additional fieldwork activities this past week included baling corn stalks, tillage, applying fertilizers and manure, tiling, seeding Conservation Reserve Program acres and hauling grain.

Topsoil moisture levels rated 3 percent very short, 10 percent short, 83 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 6 percent very short, 17 percent short, 74 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. Eighty-five percent of the corn for grain crop has been harvested, one week behind last year and the five-year average. Moisture content of corn being harvested for grain averaged 17 percent.

Only northwest and north central Iowa have 90 percent or more of their corn for grain crop harvested.

Of the soybean crop, 97 percent has been harvested, equal to last year but five days behind average.

Livestock conditions were reported as normal with no concerns. There were also reports of cattle grazing in recently harvested fields with little hay being fed.

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Farm broadcaster still having fun after 40 years Photo by Dick Hagen

Jim Bartels of KNUJ AM 860 broadcasted live from Farm-City Day on Nov. 3 in New Ulm, Minn.

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer NEW ULM, Minn. — To paraphrase a popular saying: “The way to a farmer’s heart is through his stomach.”

Organizers of the Nov. 3 Farm-City Day celebration in New Ulm take this seriously. The event kicked off with a complimentary breakfast of baked eggs, sausages, pancakes and absolutely the best coffee in Brown County!

As a veteran news guy, long-time KNUJ farm broadcaster Jim Bartels knows good coffee. Bartels had live remote duty at Farm-City Day. When The Land caught up with him, he was paying tribute to the New Ulm FFA. “They’ve partnered with us every year,” noted Bartels. “This year, the FFA officers were here helping; plus the middle-school FFA members also assisted. And Nicollet County ADA (American Dairy Association) provides the milk each year, so this really is a total community function.”

As an experienced communicator, Bartels acknowledges the on-going challenges of keeping a farm audience tuned in to their radios.

“Sure, we recognize the additional forms of communication. But we feel very strong with the audience we maintain with farm radio,” he said. “…

But we’ve now got to be using other social media as well. Like when we went to the recent national FFA convention, we not only were doing several radio reports, but we were also posting things in Facebook, posting ag blogs on our website and those things.

We include these other dimensions to keep reaching that well-rounded audience out there today.”

Bartels has history in farm broad-

casting. His first national FFA convention was in 1976; and as he modestly puts it, “Since then, we’ve been doing a few more things along the way.”

The biggest changes in farm broadcasting are mostly a matter of technology.

“A lot of the basics are still the same,” Bartels said. “You still are out there talking with the key movers and shakers in agriculture. But the equipment changes are something. When I went to my first national FFA convention, I had like a cedar chest of equipment: big recorders, big phone box units and all of that. Now I go out with just three small chip recorders that aren’t much bigger than a tooth pick, plus a lap-top computer and a plug-in and we’re ready to go.

“Plus, quality is much better. Thanks to digital equipment, our reports sound like their coming right from the studio.”

KNUJ’s farm audience has not changed.

“We say we’re a 30-plus demographic (age of listening audience). We’ve targeted that demographic as long as I’ve been here, which is now 40-plus years.

Our goal is to give them what they need to know and when they need to know it. For adults, when you hit age 30, music isn’t the only thing in your life. You want to know what’s going out there; what’s driving the markets; what new technologies are farmers getting into; and also what’s going on with city council, county government, your farm groups, even church and school goings-on.”

Bartels is named Agriculture Communicator of the Year by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation at the

Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting in November.

“That’s a real honor for me and our radio station. I’ve been around a long time. Hang around for enough years and some think they need to give you something,” he chuckled.

Bartels and his crew at KNUJ AM 860 and KNUJ FM (SAM 107.3), determine a plan of action governing their air time.

“We know we want farm stuff on the air every day,” he said. “On the local scene, we want to make certain we’re doing things such as Farm-City Day, our Farm Family of the Year, our Cen-

tury Farms of the Year; the ag sweepstakes stuff that we do; county fairs that we cover. If we don’t do these local and area things, we’re missing the boat on what our radio station is supposed to be. So we’re our own worst critic when we mess up.

“It’s good work for me. While I now spend a lot of time in management, the on-air side is still the most fun part of the job. That allows me to get out and do what I was originally trained to do in farm broadcasting. Agriculture is still the most exciting industry in America. I’m proud to be on that team!” v

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Flexible leases can help weather low market prices Once harvest is completed in any given ducers reported good-to-excellent corn and year, farm operators and non-farm landsoybean yields, while producers in other owners begin the tenuous task of negotiatareas had yields that were closer to avering annual land rental rates for the followage. Some farm operators in the region ing crop year. Approximately 60-70 percent have had two years in a row of corn yields of the cropland in the upper Midwest is that were 10-20 percent above their under a land rental agreement, and most 10-year crop insurance actual production rental agreements are negotiated on an history yields. This is leading some farm annual basis. There are some two or threeoperators to be overly optimistic about year leases in existence, which are more FARM PROGRAMS crop income expectations for 2018, and is common in rental agreements among famialso resulting in some landlords being

By Kent Thiesse ly members. unwilling to reduce high cash rental rates for the 2018 crop year.

In the past, many land rental However, it is not advisable to use arrangements have been between these high yield levels as a planning farm operators and landlords that tool for 2018.

Use the updated 10-year APH yields, usually have known each other quite well, sometimes being neighbors or family members. However, or other verifiable yield data, to make yield projecin recent years, more and more land ownership has tions for determining realistic land rental rates. been transferred to family members or family trusts Cash corn prices have remained fairly low for the outside of the local area where the land is located. past two years, and are not showing any signs of Some land owners are hiring the services of a land significant improvement in the near future. Soybean prices did have a brief rally in early 2017, but management company to represent them in land rental negotiations. Many times, the farm operators declined by nearly a $1.00 per bushel by harvest time. The projected forward prices for autumn of have had very limited previous working relation2018 are only slightly higher than current price levships with the newer landlords or those representels, and there is some concern that prices could drop ing land owners. This can lead to more challenges even lower next year. Cash corn prices in the Upper when negotiating annual land rental rates — espeMidwest have been near $3.00 per bushel or lower cially during more difficult economic times in crop in recent months, and cash soybean prices have farming, such as we have been experiencing in the been close to $9.00 per bushel or lower. Many of the past two or three years. current cash rental rates that are at higher levels Crop producers in the upper Midwest realized were established when crop prices were near $4.00 mixed crop production results in 2017. Some proper bushel for corn, and $10.00 per bushel for soybeans.

The tight cash flow margins in crop production for the 2018 crop year are causing some concern for farm operators as they negotiate land rental rates for the next year. The very tight, or even negative profit margins for next year’s crop are also a concern for ag lenders, as they begin to re-finance crop producers for the 2018 crop year. Some farm operators will need to do some serious evaluation before agreeing to pay very high land rental rates for 2018, which could potentially lead to some large financial losses for their farm operation.

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In many cases, landlords have been reluctant to lower land rental rates, due to the high commodity prices that existed from 2010-2013, and the good to excellent crop yields in past couple of years. In addition, real estate taxes on farm land in some areas have been quite high in recent years. However, as crop economics have changed significantly in the past three to four years, farm operators have found it more difficult to achieve break-even levels from crop production. This has started to temper the strong demand for rented land at higher land rental rates. Serious and honest negotiation between farm operators and landlords will be required to arrive at equitable rental rates for 2018 and beyond.

An alternative to a straight-out cash rental rates which may be difficult to cash flow for 2018 might

be for producers and landlords to use a flexible cash lease rental agreement, which allows the final cash rental rate to vary as crop prices and/or yields vary; or as gross revenue per acre exceeds established targets. The use of a flexible cash rental lease is potentially fairer to both the landlord and the farm operator, depending on the situation, and how the flexible lease is set up.

Flexible leases can work well for newer or younger farm operators who may not be able to afford the higher cash rental rates for farm land. Most lenders support of the use of flexible leases as a way to reduce financial risk in a farming operation. A flexible lease makes it easier for producers to utilize risk management tools such as crop revenue insurance policies and forward pricing of grain. A flexible lease, with a fair base rental rate, allows landlords the security of a solid base rental rate, while having the opportunity to share in added profits when crop prices and/or yields exceed expectations. Flexible leases are a nice alternative for landlords who want to continue to work with long-standing farm operators, without setting cash rental rates too high to keep the current tenants.

A true flexible cash lease allows for the landlord to receive additional land rental payments above a base land rental rate, if the actual crop yields and/ or market prices, or the gross revenue per acre, exceed established base figures. A true flexible cash lease would also allow for the base rent to be adjusted downward if the actual crop yields and prices, or revenue per acre, fall below the established base figures.

The modified “base rent plus a bonus” approach is acceptable if the base cash rental rates are kept within a reasonable range. If the base rent is set too high, above breakeven levels, resulting in a loss, it is very difficult for the producer to recoup any of those losses with a flexible lease. There are many variations of flexible land rental leases in existence — some very workable, and some not. In most flex leases, any bonus or additional rents are paid with the second half or final rental payment.

Determining the base rent per acre (which in most instances is the minimum rental rate for the year on a land parcel) is one of the biggest challenges in setting up a flexible lease agreement. The base rate should be adjusted upward or downward annually, depending on changes in crop price expectations, average crop yields, or the projected break-evens for crop production for the coming year. The best way to establish the base rental rate is to have a rental rate per acre which is agreeable to both the landlord and farm operator, with an established method of calculation. There are a number of ways to approach the determination of a base rental rate.

However, the base rent needs to be kept at realistic crop production breakeven levels for a flexible lease to function properly.

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Prices, production costs can influence lease agreements THIESSE, from pg. 22

prices should be consistent, using the There are many variations to setting up a flexible same grain elevator or processing lease agreement between a landlord and farm operplant as a source for the local grain ator, including using yield only, price only, or a base price. crop revenue compared to a harvest crop revenue, with or without using cost of production, and many With the occurrence of much higher crop input costs in recent years, some flexible cash leases have more. The big key, regardless of the flexible lease been modified, and are now based on gross revenue agreement, is that both the landlord and tenant fully understand the rental agreement, and the caltriggers that exceed the cost of production, rather than on crop yield and price triggers. In this type of culations that are used to determine the final rental rate. It is also very important that flexible lease lease, the landlord only receives additional cash agreements, as well as all land rental contracts, be rental payments beyond the base rent when the final gross revenue per acre exceeds the established finalized with a written lease agreement. cost of production for the year. Typically, the added For additional information on flexible land rental flex rent payment to the landlord would be a set leases and sample flexible lease agreements, please percentage of the added gross revenue per acre forward an e-mail to kent.thiesse@minnstarbank. above the established cost of production per acre. com. Iowa State University also has some very good This is usually around 30-35 percent for corn, and resources on flexible cash leases and written cash about 35-40 percent for soybeans, with a maximum rental lease contracts, which are available at http:// rental rate per acre. www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/. The University of Minnesota has a computer spreadsheet titled “Fair Just as with crop yields and prices, determining Rent” which is an excellent resource for determining the established cost of production for a crop for the year can be a challenge. Some possibilities would be equitable land rental rates and evaluating flexible lease data. It is available at https://fairrent.umn. to use cash flow statements for the year prepared edu. by a farm management advisor, ag lender, or the producer themselves. Many universities and farm Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs anamanagement associations have average cost of pro- lyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake duction data available. There could be allowances in Crystal, Minn. He may be reached at (507) 726-2137 a flexible lease to allow for added costs or expenses or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com. v due to weather or emergencies.

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some type. The easiest method to get a base yield is to use the 10-year crop insurance actual production history yield on a farm, which is updated annually. Another alternative to determine a base yield for a crop could be using the producer’s actual verified annual production on a farm, which is averaged over a period of years. Actual yield calculation on the farm for a given year can be determined by warehouse receipts, settlement sheets, scale tickets, bin measurements, grain cart weigh wagons, yield monitors, or any other method that is acceptable to both the landlord and farm operator. Many times, yield determination requires a certain trust level between the landlord and the farm operator.

The base price for a crop could be the projected harvest (October) price at the local grain elevator or processing plant for that crop on a specified date prior to planting. The final price would be the price for that crop at the same location on a specified date in the fall. In some cases, a weekly or monthly average price at the local level from planting to harvest is used to determine the final price. Whatever method is used to determine both the base and final

Wheat harvest shatters records

Minnesota is on track to break its wheat harvest record and, for the first time in nearly 30 years, the number of acres planted with University of Minnesota-developed varieties edged over the 50 percent mark.

Harvest is tracking at a record-breaking 67 bushels, shattering the previous record of 60 bushels per acre set in 2015, said University of Minnesota Extension small grains scientist Jochum Wiersma. Yield trends from 1995 to 2016 have shown an overall 2.7 percent increase in average yield per year.

About 1.17 million acres of Minnesota farmland were planted with wheat in 2017, down from 1.3 million last year. Market volatility over the last two decades has kept wheat acreage from expanding significantly beyond its strongholds in northwestern Minnesota, where about 80 percent of the state’s crop is grown.

Nonetheless, wheat is making some inroads in southern Minnesota. Farmers recognize wheat’s value, including the benefits of planting it as a rotation crop to break disease and pest cycles, Wiersma said. Wheat uses less water, for instance, compared to full-season crops like soybeans and corn, allowing the soil to recharge for the next season.

More about Extension’s small grains program is available at https://www.extension.umn.edu/ agriculture/small-grains/. v

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Grain Outlook Corn yield reports surprise

Livestock Angles Cattle market has dismal week

Grain Angles Plan for 2018 crop insurance

Editor’s Note: Joe Lardy, CHS Hedging research analyst, is sitting in this week for Phyllis Nystrom, the regular “Grain Outlook” columnist.

The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Nov. 10.

CORN — The corn market was locked in a really narrow market between $3.45 and $3.55 for the past month. But the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report this week gave us a surprise that broke prices lower and outside of the range.

Heading into the report, almost JOE LARDY everyone believed that yields were CHS Hedging Inc. St. Paul going to increase with the average estimate at 172.4 bushels per acre. The U.S. Department of Agriculture shocked the market with an all-time high record yield of 175.4! This was a big jump of 3.6 bu./acre from the last report.

Every state in the Corn Belt posted big yield jumps except for Nebraska. The bigger yield pressured futures all day to a 6.75 cent loss. The nearly 300 million bushel increase to production was somewhat offset by some demand increases. Both feed and exports were increased by 75 million bushels each, which effectively cut the new-found production increase in half. That left ending stocks at 2.487 billion bushels. South American production estimates were left unchanged, but it is still very early in the season to make big adjustments.

Corn exports inspections were very weak at just 445,000 tons. Inspections have dropped under 1 mil-

The month of November has started out changing the direction of livestock prices. After a decent fall rally in both cattle and hog prices, both have run into some resistance and have fallen back from recent highs. Now we will see if this sets a new lower trend for the weeks ahead or just a correction in that fall rally.

The cattle market had a dismal week ending Nov. 10 with market suffering lower prices in the cash and futures. The only plus for the week was the beef cutout which ended higher, but with fewer JOE TEALE boxes traded during that of the Broker previous week. This appears to Great Plains Commodity indicate that the holiday buying Afton, Minn. for beef cuts may be drawing to a conclusion for this season. With two U.S. Department of Agriculture Cattle on Feed reports behind us indicating more cattle on feed than previously thought and a new report out on Nov. 7, the pre-report estimates appear to reflect a good supply of cattle in feedlots. If that cattle on feed report does reflect a good supply of cattle in the feedlots, then one would anticipate the possibility of further erosion in cash cattle prices into the end of November. The only positive would be an increase in the export of beef which at this point is nothing more than speculation. Producers should remain aware of current market conditions and protect inventories as needed.

The hog market seems to also have found at least a temporary top during the same time frame as the cattle in both the futures and the cash trade. It would also appear the accumulation of pork prod-

See LARDY, pg. 25

See TEALE, pg. 25

As we near the end of the 2017 crop insurance season, many of us have started to lay the foundation for our 2018 farming operations. How profitable will your next production season be? It depends on how you plan for it.

I encourage clients to educate themselves and seek out an agent with experience and expertise. Understanding, evaluating and managing risk is a vital part of any successful operation. I recommend looking at risk management as a whole and evaluate what all of your risks are, as KRISTA BLAIR opposed to making decisions Compeer Crop based on what happened in the Insurance Team Leader last six months. The goal is for Blue Earth, Minn. growers to discover new ideas and solutions, while also becoming educated on crop insurance risk management tools.

Before the end of the 2017 crop year on Dec. 10, be sure to get production records in order to report your bushels to your crop insurance agent. With lower ending harvest prices, look at both production and revenue guarantees to check for a possible indemnity payment. If you have a possible loss, contact your agent immediately to help with that determination, and ask them to contact an adjuster for you if necessary.

What are your crop insurance needs for 2018?

Commodity price risk and weather are two of the most unpredictable aspects of managing an operation. Your agent should encourage you, the producer, to continue to utilize multi-peril crop insurance as a See BLAIR, pg. 25

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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It pays to compare insurance products for managing risk BLAIR, from pg. 24 safety net. Multi-peril crop insurance gives a revenue floor per acre as well as utilizing a subsidy from the government. Is hail your greatest peril?

There are several cost-effective hail products to review with your agent.

Strategic marketing on those commodity prices involves several layers of decision making. Each decision, including crop insurance coverage, should be made according to how it will influence overall average price. You should always aim for the best possible average price for all sales and purchases, while trying to maintain a reasonable cost for managing both opportunity and risk.

Your agent can help compare several insurance products that will compliment your existing multi-peril policy with some additional price protection

built into them. If you want to look at multiple crop insurance products, set an end point — the revenue per acre needed to break even.

From there, work backwards in order to sort out per-acre costs and make marketing decisions which put you in control of your price floor. When looking at costs per acre, be sure to consider the following: seed, fertilizer, chemicals, crop insurance, crop drying and fuel; in addition to repairs, operating interest, land rent, overhead costs and machinery depreciation. The more you know, the better the risk management plan will be laid out.

Products like RevNet and PriceFlex allow you to lock in a spring price at an earlier date or choose alternative price discovery periods. When coupled with your multi-peril bushel guarantee, it

Dairy series to start Dec. 11 University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota Dairy Initiative will host a series of free dairy-focused educational events throughout the winter of 2017-18.

The first seminar will be held at noon on Dec. 11 at the Scott County Extension Office, 7151 W. 190 St., Jordan. The event includes a free lunch and will run until 2:30 pm. Jim Salfer, UMN Extension Dairy Educator, will discuss dairy management without the use of rBST. Salfer will guide producers in comparing profitability and milk production with and without the use of the hormone rBST, because dairy producers will not be able to use rBST begin-

ning in 2018. He will be comparing profitability and milk production of different operations and relating these data to rBST usage.

Vic Larson of Larson Hoof Trimming will express his views on proper foot bath protocol. He will provide guidance on how to use foot baths as well as talk about proper hoof care.

Pre-registration is not necessary, but is appreciated for a meal count. Please contact Colleen Carlson, Extension Educator for Carver and Scott Counties at (952) 466-5300.

This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension. v

Cattle and hogs are oversold TEALE, from pg. 24 ucts for the holiday season are drawing to a close. The same factors that the cattle market is experiencing is the same for the hog market. Pork cutouts are still advancing but at a slower pace than in previous weeks and the volume in the pork trade is slowing down. As with the cattle market, the export market has been fairly good for pork.

However, with the increase in hog numbers over the past several months, will the market be able to absorb these numbers and rally and extend past the recent highs in both cash and futures?

allows you to analyze expenses (cash rent, seed, fertilizer, etc.) and guarantee revenue to assure a profitable position.

HarvestMax will help protect against shallow yield losses and allows you to insure up to 95 percent of your approved yield.

Margin Protection is a new crop insurance coverage option that helps provide coverage against an unexpected decrease in operating margins.

If livestock is part of your coverage needs, livestock risk protection provides protection against declining livestock prices. Livestock gross margin protects an expected gross margin.

Whole farm revenue protection helps cover both crops and livestock up to a certain level. You must have at least three commodities of significance to get the 80 to 85 percent coverage levels.

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Because the futures have moved from a premium to cash to now a discount, the obvious feeling of the trade is not very optimistic. Therefore, producers should stay on top of market conditions, and protect inventories when and if the opportunity should warrant.

As an addition, both cattle and hog markets are approaching a short term oversold condition. This could bring about a rally in prices to either alleviate this condition or end this current downtrend in both. v

This insures against a whole farm loss, not a shallow or spot loss on crops or commodities.

Crop insurance used as a risk management tool can take some of the emotion and guesswork out of grain marketing. Remember to be consistent!

Stick with price opportunity and risk management strategies in good times and bad. Great marketing is measured over the long haul. Be sure to pre-plan your marketing strategies. Know your intentions if the market goes up or down and make those decisions based on long term goals.

Your insurance agent is ready to help you fix an end point for revenue planning and build a crop insurance package that puts you in control.

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Yield news drops futures LARDY, from pg. 24 lion tons for 14 straight weeks and the pace is starting to drift well behind the USDA export level. The current pace has fallen under the 5-year average.

Corn export sales were the opposite of inspections. Corn sales of 2.4 million tons were double expectations this week and the highest sales total of the year. Mexico was a key purchaser, taking 1.2 million tons of the sales this week.

Ethanol production continues to run at near record levels. This week’s production was 1.057 million barrels per day, which is just below the all-time record of 1.061 million bpd.

Outlook: The corn market is waiting, searching and hoping for a bullish input. Most people believe the only hope is turnaround in the speculative position. They are near record short and a covering of those shorts could bring about a corrective rally. Other than that, we have to come to grips with a record yield and demand that is pretty close to the max.

SOYBEANS — The bean price was inching higher this week until the WASDE report. The USDA basically left the whole bean balance sheet unchanged. But the market was think-

ing a small yield decrease was coming as the average guess was pegging 49.3 bu./acre. An unchanged yield of 49.5 bu./acre was seen as a negative and futures dropped almost 20 cents.

Ending stocks of 425 million bushels is still very comfortable. Even though planting has been slow in Brazil, the USDA upped soybean production by 1 million tons to 108 million while Argentinian production was left unchanged. World ending stocks were 2 million tons above expectations which added to the bearishness of the report.

Soybean export inspections were really strong this week at nearly 93 million bushels. This is the third straight week that inspections topped 90 million bushels. The current inspection pace is 160 bushels ahead of the USDA level. Soybean export sales were the opposite of inspections. Sales of 42.6 million bushels was the secondlowest sales total of the year.

Outlook: With the November report behind us, the market should be watching the weather in South America closely. Planting in Brazil has been spotty and so has the weather. We could see risk premium hop right back into the soybean market if the rainy season disappoints. v

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Third quarter dry milk exports decrease from last year This column was written for the marmilk powder, at 131,988 tons, were down keting week ending Nov. 10.

18 percent versus a year ago. Sales to Southeast Asia were just 34,536 tons, a The Nov. 7 Global Dairy Trade auction 35 percent decline, with significant lost saw its weighted average for products volume to Indonesia (down 60 percent) offered drop 3.5 percent, following a 1 and Vietnam (down 76 percent). percent decline Oct. 17 and a 2.4 percent Shipments to Mexico also were lower, descent on Oct. 3. falling 19 percent.

Whole milk powder led the declines, There is plenty of powder globally, and down 5.5 percent, following a 0.5 percent MIELKE MARKET EU and Canadian supplies are threatenloss Oct. 17. Butter was down 3.6 perWEEKLY ing the U.S. market share in Mexico, cent, after dropping 2.5 percent in the which doesn’t bode well for U.S. prices.

By Lee Mielke last event. GDT cheddar was off 2.8 percent, after inching 0.1 percent lower.

September cheese exports totaled 59.2 million pounds, down 8.6 perSkim milk powder was up 1.2 percent from August, but up 22.6 percent, after plunging 5.6 percent, and cent from last year. anhydrous milkfat was up 0.5 percent, after it jumped 5.2 percent last time. n FC Stone equated the GDT 80 percent butterfat The U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its butter price to $2.4412 per pound U.S. Chicago 2017 and 2018 milk production forecasts in its latest Mercantile Exchange butter closed Nov. 10 at World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates $2.2550. GDT cheddar cheese equated to $1.8146 report, due to an expected slower pace of growth in per pound U.S. and compares to Nov. 10’s CME milk per cow and slightly lower cow numbers. block cheddar at $1.71. GDT skim milk powder 2017 production and marketings were projected at averaged 82.48 cents per pound and whole milk 215.8 and 214.8 billion pounds respectively, down powder averaged $1.2937 per pound U.S. CME 400 million pounds from last month. If realized, Grade A nonfat dry milk price closed Nov. 10 at 2017 production would still be up 3.4 billion pounds 72.25 cents per pound. or 1.6 percent from 2016.

The U.S. Dairy Export Council reports, “Weak 2018 production and marketings were projected sales of nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder, particuat 219.7 and 218.7 billion pounds respectively, down larly to Southeast Asia, depressed overall U.S. 700 million pounds from last month. If realized, export totals in the third quarter. U.S. suppliers 2018 production would be up 3.9 billion pounds or shipped 460,204 tons of milk powder, cheese, butter- 1.8 percent from 2017. fat, whey and lactose during the July-September The fat basis import forecast for 2017 was lowered period, down 2 percent from last year. U.S. exports on recent trade data and the expectation of slower were valued at $1.3 billion in the third quarter, up 9 cheese imports in fourth quarter. The forecast was percent.” raised for 2018 on higher expected shipments of Third quarter exports of nonfat dry milk/skim whole milk powder and butter. The 2017 skim-solids

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basis import forecast was reduced on lower-thanexpected imports of milk protein concentrates and a number of other dairy products. This weakness is expected to carry over into 2018, supporting a lower import forecast.

Fat basis exports were reduced for 2017 and 2018 on lower butter and cheese exports. Skim-solids basis export forecasts were also reduced for both 2017 and 2018 on lower expected shipments of skim

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The 2017 butter, nonfat dry milk and whey prices were lowered from last month, but the price forecast for cheese was raised. All 2018 dairy product prices were lowered due to expected large supplies and global competition.

The 2017 Class III milk price forecast was unchanged from last month, as the expected decline in whey is offset by the higher cheese price. Look for the 2017 average to range $16.15-$16.25 per hundredweight, up from $14.87 in 2016 and $15.80 in 2015. The 2018 average is projected to range $15.50$16.40, down 50 cents from last month’s estimate.

The Class IV milk price forecast was reduced from the previous month on lower forecast butter and NDM prices. The 2017 Class IV average is projected to range $15.10-15.30, down 15 cents from last month’s estimate, and compares to $13.77 in 2016 and $14.35 in 2015. The 2018 average is estimated at $14.15-$15.15, down 55 cents from last month’s projection.

This month’s 2017-18 U.S. corn outlook is for larger production, increased feed and residual use and exports, and greater ending stocks. Corn production is forecast at 14.58 billion bushels, up 298 million from last month on a record-high yield. Feed and residual use was raised 75 million bushels, based on a larger crop. Exports were raised 75 million bushels, reflecting expectations of improved U.S. competitiveness, reduced exports for Ukraine, and increased demand from Mexico based on sharply lower sorghum production prospects. With supply rising faster than use, corn ending stocks are up 147 million bushels from last month. The projected range for the season-average corn price received by producers is unchanged with a midpoint of $3.20 per bushel.

Total U.S. oilseed production for 2017-18 is projected at 132 million tons, down 200,000 pounds from last month, due to lower soybean, peanut, and cottonseed production. Soybean production is forecast at 4.4 billion bushels, down 5 million, due to a fractionally lower yield. With use unchanged, soybean ending stocks are projected at 425 million bushels. Prices for soybeans and soybean meal were raised this month. The U.S. season-average soybean price is projected at $9.30 per bushel, up 10 cents at the midpoint. The soybean meal price is projected at $295 to $335 per short ton, up $5 on both ends of the range. The soybean oil price projection was unchanged at 32.5 to 36.5 cents per pound The USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows 70 percent of U.S. corn has been harvested, as of the week ending Nov. 5. This is 14 percent behind a year ago and 13 percent behind the five-year average. The report shows 90 percent of the soybean crop is harvested, 2 percent behind a year ago, and 1 percent behind the five-year average. n See MIELKE, pg. 27

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Dairy prices are on roller coaster ride again, sales slower MIELKE, from pg. 26 Dairy prices are on a roller coaster again. CME block cheddar fell to $1.6025 per pound on Nov. 8, the lowest price since Sept. 21, then jumped 11.25 cents the following day, and closed Nov. 10 at $1.71. This is down a half-cent on the week and 17.5 cents below a year ago, with four cars exchanging hands on the week. The barrels dipped to $1.70 on Nov. 7, then gained a nickel, and finished Nov. 10 at $1.75.25. This is up 3.75 cents on the week, a quarter-cent below a year ago, and an inverted 4.25 cents above the blocks, with 13 sales recorded.

Midwestern cheese producers report that sales are steady to slower as the holidays approach, according to Dairy Market News. Mozzarella sales are steady, cheddar makers report steady to slowing orders, as many retailers are stocked ahead of the busy season.

“Spot milk is being eschewed by a number of cheese producers in the Midwest,” says Dairy Market News, “as they use internally sourced or contractual milk.” Discounted milk prices were reported again, as loads ranged from $1 under to $1 over Class III. Negotiations between cheese producers and milk suppliers are ongoing regarding holiday milk orders. Cheese markets are dithering at the halfway mark through this week and concern was expressed over the price inversion.

Western cheese makers report solid domestic demand and some export interest. “Shoppers are taking regular shipments to meet fourth quarter holiday orders. Buyers are getting a jump on the season, but so far the purchases are void of any razzle-dazzle. Many manufacturers are hoping for a more robust holiday buying spree in the near future. With plentiful milk available, a number of cheese processors say they are running at or near full capacity. Stocks are heavier than normal, but some contacts suggest this may be indicative of an industry that has gotten used to carrying more inventory,” says Dairy Market News.

Cash butter fell to $2.18 per pound on Nov. 8, the lowest price since May 10, then rallied and closed Nov. 10 at $2.25.50. This is up 2.25 cents on the week and 24.5 cents above a year ago, with a whopping 50 cars trading on the week.

Dairy Market News says cream supplies to churns are becoming more available ahead of the holidays.

“Butter production is meeting cream availability. However, some butter producers are selling cream back onto the spot market. Bulk butter sales are picking up as prices have steadily declined in recent weeks. Contacts suggest retail and food service sales are seasonally satisfactory. Although market prices continue to ebb, the overall butter market tone is somewhat steady. Midwest contacts point to declining EU butter prices, and suggest price trends domestically are mirroring European slides.”

Western contacts report that butter prices are currently good, but are still lower compared to last year at this time. Inventories are adequate to meet purchasers’ needs. Butter production is active as cream is readily accessible to processors. However, to better manage inventories and production, some manufacturers are putting off churning activities until after Christmas and are shipping their cream to Mexico. Although butter demand is strong due to increased Thanksgiving orders, contacts report that current sales are below last year.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Nov. 10 at 72.25 cents per pound, up a quarter-cent on the week but 15.5 cents below a year ago. Nine carloads exchanged hands on the week at the CME. n Meanwhile, dairy margins have been steady to a little better since the middle of October, following slightly higher milk prices in nearby months along with weakness in feed costs, according to the latest Margin Watch from Chicago-based Commodity and Ingredient Hedging. Milk prices have stabilized after recent weakness with mixed tones in the market.

The Margin Watch warned: “Milk prices remain under pressure from the large stocks overhang in the EU, with milk supplies growing in the Continent and ideas that the European Commission may institute measures to make the SMP Intervention program resemble a tender process. At the same time, weaker growth in New Zealand milk output due to a wet spring that has compromised pasture conditions is

helping to underpin the market. New Zealand’s milk output totaled 2.529 million tons in September. This is down 1.6 percent from last year, representing the lowest September output since 2012. Calendar-year 2017 milk production is now estimated at 21.5 million metric tons, up 1.3 percent from last year vs. previous estimates for 3.1 percent year-over-year growth.

Meanwhile, feed prices have remained steady to weaker under continued pressure from advancing harvest progress.”

The USDA’s latest National Milk Cost of Production report shows September’s total milk production costs were up from August and a year ago. Total feed costs averaged $10.66/ cwt., down 6 cents from July, but 15 cents above the August figure and 2 cents above September 2016.

Purchased feed costs, at $5.83/cwt., were up 7 cents from July and August but 18 cents below September 2016.

Total costs, including feed, bedding, marketing, fuel, repairs, hired labor, taxes, etc., at $22.81/cwt., were up 38 cents from July, 41 cents above

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August, and 28 cents above a year ago.

Feed costs made up 46.7 percent of total costs in September. n There are plenty of dark clouds surrounding dairy right now, but FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski said in the Nov. 13 “Dairy radio Now” broadcast that it’s not as negative as it seems. He said the drop in CME cheese came on a “handful of trades,” “normal vibrations in the market,” and “the futures market took the cue from that and sold off from sentiment as the human element from these market is extremely bearish right now.”

He blamed that sentiment on the uncertainty in Europe and the potential changes to the Intervention program, falling European butter prices, and growing U.S. powder stocks. But he adds the caveat that “we’re not awash in milk.”

Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in newspapers across the country and he may be reached at lkmielke@juno.com. v

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Swine producers should be vigilant entering the flu season Winter has arrived, and with it some particular disease concerns — both in the pig barn and with the caretakers. In UniversityofMinnesota swine, the “Big Four” diseases EXTENSION are PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome), Mycoplasma pneustages of production. monia, Porcine Circovirus Suckling piglets generally SWINE & U (PCV) and Swine influenza have immunity to the disvirus (SIV).

By Diane DeWitte ease while with the sow.

Coughing, pneumonia and Swine influenza virus can be fever are the most common symptoms. simply referred to as the flu, but The high temperatures of SIV can there’s nothing simple about it in the cause abortions in pregnant sows. herd.

Growing pigs will experience severe Many people remember the 2009 respiratory distress for seven to 10 human influenza pandemic which was days, then return to normal over the originally referred to as “swine flu.” next seven to 10 days.

Indeed, it was an H1N1 virus which In his discussion of influenza at the affected swine or humans, but con2017 Allen D. Leman swine confernecting it to swine was a public relaence, Jeremy Pittman of Smithfield tions disaster for the pork-producing Hog Production’s North Region based community. At that time, in late August 2009, H1N1 was considered to in Virginia related that it is no longer simply “the flu,” and today it is a fullbe responsible for an 11 percent drop in global pork trade, with the underly- time disease in swine. In the Midwest, 90 percent of swine herds containing ing reason attributed to the name growing pigs have tested positive for “swine flu.”

SIV. Because the 2009 H1N1 pandemic While commercial vaccines exist for was the worst human flu attack since swine influenza, many herds prefer to 1918, and because its origins were a use an autogenous vaccine created re-assortment of human, bird and specifically for them. These customswine flu viruses, much research has occurred in the ensuing years to better made vaccines are formulated by using herd-specific antigens from the understand flu in pigs and people. influenza-infected population.

Influenza in pigs Human influenza season Swine influenza virus is present in Flu viruses are most common in most swine herds across the country, humans during the fall and winter, and it appears to be a disease that many farms constantly live with. It’s a although, like in pigs, the virus can be detected any time during the year. respiratory disease which affects all

SWINE &U Influenza generally makes an appearance in October, then peaks between December and February. The U.S. Center for Disease Control indicates flu is contagious beginning one day before symptoms develop, and up to five to seven days after a person becomes sick.

Symptoms begin one to four days after the virus enters the body. The virus can easily be spread without a person knowing that he or she is sick.

In humans, flu is most easily spread from droplets in the air made by people with flu. Droplets spread as far as 6 feet when a sick person coughs, sneezes or talks, and, to a lesser extent, flu virus is spread by a person touching a surface that has the virus on it, then touching their nose or mouth.

Influenza is caused by ever-changing RNA viruses. The change in the virus isn’t mutation, it’s called re-assortment. When more than one similar virus is affecting the same cell, the viruses can exchange genetic material.

This new combination virus has properties of the original viruses and is called a variant. The H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009 happened when people were infected by a variant of a swine, avian and human virus.

Typically, the seasonal human flu is caused by the H3N2 virus. In 2011, a variant of H3N2 was discovered in

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humans which contained a gene from the 2009 H1N1 virus. That H3N2 variant has been most commonly found in people who experienced prolonged exposure to pigs at fairs.

Latest studies on influenza The past five years have found the University of Minnesota on the forefront in conducting valuable applied research to try to understand influenza in swine, its control, and how it can be eradicated. Researchers at the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine have recently published influenza information which details the prevalence of certain variants of the virus during outbreaks, and how seasonality and weather can have an effect on influenza outbreaks.

Work done by Andres Diaz and others from the College of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Public Health investigated the recurrence of specific variants of SIV when pigs on a farm go through more than one outbreak of the virus. The team studied 3-week-old pigs for 15 weeks. This gene-level research project showed that two variants of H1 and another of H3 were “co-circulating” within the pigs tested. There were two separate SIV outbreaks during the study, and the team discovered that even though there was a common presence of three distinct viral groups throughout the study, there were up to 13 more distinct viral genome constellations circulating in the outbreaks.

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Biosecurity important to prevent spread of influenza SWINE & U, from pg. 28 These findings are important to help researchers learn more about how SIV components alter during infection, and how to deal with the changes in them which can make them infectious to humans.

A robust five-year study of 34 breed-to-wean farms led by a team at the U of M Veterinary Population Department undertook the threepronged challenge of estimating the prevalence and seasonality of SIV, investigating the correlation between the prevalence of SIV and weather, and studying the genetic diversity of the SIV on the farms over time.

The team found that the prevalence of influenza in herds over five years ranged from 7 percent to 57 percent with a median presence of 28 percent. Herdlevel influenza occurrences followed a cyclical pattern with levels increasing during the fall, peaking

in December and May, and subsiding in the summer.

Researchers were able to correlate the prevalence of herd-level influenza with lower outdoor temperatures and low absolute humidity. The team’s research also showed that over time, there were genetically diverse influenza viruses co-circulating within the herd.

Protect people and pigs Although influenza is not a federally reportable or regulated swine disease, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, in conjunction with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians and National Pork Board, have collaborated on the establishment of a national swine influenza virus surveillance program. Veterinarians can submit nasal fluid, oral swabs or lung tissue to a local lab to be evaluated.

In Minnesota, the U of M Veterinary Diagnostic Lab on the St. Paul campus is the surveillance site.

Managing wet corn with a late harvest WORTHINGTON, Minn. — There is still corn to be harvested throughout the upper Midwest. Grain moisture for most of this corn is not at a level safe for long-term storage, ranging from 17 to 20 percent.

Kenneth Hellevang, Extension engineer with North Dakota State University, is a regional expert on corn storage issues. Hellevang offers a few suggestions for dealing with wet corn and a late harvest.

Do not expect corn grain to dry much in the field at this point. In November, little in-field dry-down of grain, if any, can be expected with cold air temperatures. It is not recommended to delay harvest in the hopes of corn drying significantly — especially where stalk quality is a concern.

Natural air drying is not efficient when air temperatures are lower than about 40 F. When air temperatures drop to around 40 F, corn should be cooled below 40 F with aeration, and to 20 to 30 F when possible. The natural air drying time for corn at an initial moisture content of 21 percent, for example, exceeds two months at air temperatures of 30 to 40 F. Corn should be dried to 13 to 14 percent for longterm storage. Corn can either be dried in a hightemperature dryer to a safe long-term storage moisture or cooled down and dried next spring. Corn grain at a moisture content up to 20 percent can be cooled to 20 to 30 F with aeration, held over winter, and then dried when outdoor temperatures average 40 F or warmer by using natural air drying with an airflow rate of at least 1 cubic feet per minute per bushel.

The wetter the corn, the shorter the time this grain can safely be stored. The wetter the corn, the more quickly it deteriorates. At a temperature of 40 F, corn grain at a moisture content of 13 percent has a maximum allowable storage time of around 150 months.

At 18 percent, this drops to 6.1 months (see the University of Minnesota fact sheet “Grain Storage

Tips” at https://z.umn.edu/grainstoragetips). For corn at 28 percent, this drops to 30 days.

Grain temperature is a major factor in determining the approximate allowable safe storage time for corn.

For example, at 30 F, corn at 20 percent moisture can be safely stored for over 300 days. At 40 F, this time drops to 90 days and at 50 F, this time drops to only 50 days. A key reason is because of the impact of temperature on insect activity. Insect reproduction is reduced below 70 F, insects are dormant at about 50 F, and insects are killed if grain is below 30 F for a few weeks. Cool temperatures also hinder mold development.

The allowable storage time (AST) for grain is cumulative. If half of the AST for harvested grain is used before grain is dried and cooled, only about half of the AST will be left for the grain after it has been dried. For example, corn stored at 20 percent moisture and 50 F has an AST of about 50 days. Drying the grain to 15 percent moisture after 25 days and cooling it for winter storage will use half of the AST. When temperatures warm to 70 F next summer, the AST for this grain at 15 percent moisture and 70 F would now be about 60 days instead of the 125 days shown on an AST chart.

Moisture meter accuracy decreases when air temperatures are below 40 F. When temperatures are below 40 F, place a grain sample in a sealed container, wait 6 to 12 hours while letting the sample warm to 70 F, then recheck the moisture.

More information on grain drying and storage is available at https://z.umn.edu/cornharvest. This site also includes a link to the North Dakota State University Grain Drying and Storage website at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/graindrying.

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Information gathered there can help determine the presence of or changes in influenza virus on pig farms.

Because flu viruses can be transmitted between pigs and people, guidelines are in place for pig handlers and farm team members. As always, biosecurity is important to prevent the spread of influenza from pigs to people and from workers to pigs.

Wearing personal protective equipment like gloves and masks that cover nose and mouth can reduce the transfer of flu virus. Workers should not eat, drink or put anything in their mouth in pig areas.

Also important is hand-washing often with soap and running water before and after working with pigs. If soap and water is not available, an alcohol-based hand rub is recommended. Pig barn employees with flu-like illness should stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever ends.

The National Pork Board and the U.S. Center for Disease Control recommend that people who work with pigs get a seasonal flu vaccination.

Vaccinations are the most valuable tool for preventing flu transmission. Annual vaccination will prevent the spread of the flu between people and from people to pigs.

Flu season has arrived. Make sure that you, your family and your pigs are protected against the disease.

Diane DeWitte is an Extension educator specializing in swine for the University of Minnesota Extension. Her e-mail address is stouf002@umn.edu v

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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!

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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.

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

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LARGE LATE MODEL RETIREMENT MACHINERY AUCTION

SALE DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND @ 9:45 A.M.–LOCATION: Ziemann Farm at 945 150th Avenue, Fairmont, MN. From I-90 Exit #99, go 4 1/2 mi South on Co. Rd. 39/Bixby Rd, then West on 90th St for 4 mi, then North on 150th Ave for 1/2 mi. Watch for auction signs!

TRACTORS: CIH 500 Quadtrac, ‘14 model, only 172 hrs., bought new; CIH 340 Magnum, ‘14 model, only 93 hrs., bought new; CIH 125 Magnum MFD & L750 8’ Loader, ‘11 model, 1,028 hrs. COMBINE & HEADS: CIH 7230 AFX, ‘14 model, ONLY 222 Sep hrs., 387 eng. Hrs., bought new; CIH 4408 8-30 Chopping Head, ‘16 model, approx. only 600 ac. or use; CIH 2162 35’ Draper Head, ‘12 model; MD Stud King 38’ Header Trailer MACHINERY & EQUIP: Apache Self-Propelled Sprayer AS1025, ‘14 model, only 144 hrs., bought new, 90’ boom, 1000 gal. tank; ‘11 CIH 870 Disk Ripper, 9 shank; ‘11 Wil-Rich Quad QX2 48’ Field Cult; ‘15 Brillion Landoll WFP 42’ Roller; CIH 496 Disk 28’; CIH 1830 12-30 Cult; ‘13 Brent 657 Gravity Wagon; Brent 657 Gravity Wagon; M&W Little Red Wagon; Dakon Wagon; ‘09 Friesen 240 Bulk Seed Express; ‘04 Peck 30x10” Auger; Feterl 41x8” Auger; Peck 72x12” Auger; Homemade 20’ Header Trailer; Farm Farms CFAB 270 Grain Dryer, 3,588 hrs. SKIDLOADER, TOOLCAT & ATTACH: Case 1840 Skidsteer, 98’ model, 1,101 hrs., Bobcat Toolcat 5600, 572 hrs., Materials Bucket & Forks; Bobcat Snowblower, ‘10 model, 78” TRUCKS: ‘07 Sterling Truck, 450 hp., 24’ Crysteel Box & Hoist, tarp, quad axle, steerable front lift tag, air lift rear tag, alum wheels, auto trans, Mercedes diesel, 77,277 mi, 295/75R22.5; ‘05 Sterling Truck, 280 hp., 21’ Futureline Alum box w/alum floor, tarp, tri-axel w/steerable lift tag, auto trans, Mercedes diesel, 187,618 mi, 11R22.5 MISC EQUIP & TOOLS: John Deere 1435 Lawnmower, 509 hrs., 72” 7 iron deck; Arctic Cat Puma Snowmobile, ‘94 model, 1286 mi; 250 gal Cage w/pump for DEF; Bulk Oil Stand w/2 poly tanks; WEN Power 3500 Port Generator; Welder; Battery Charger; Shop Vac; Weed Trimmers; Tiller; Load Binders; Ladders; Misc. Hand Tools & Bolts; Old Steel Rims; Cattle Panels, Gates & More. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Bruce & Susan’s machinery is in excellent shape with most of it being bought new by the Ziemann Family!

There is not a lot of smaller items, will be on machinery approx. 1 hour after the sale starts, so do not be late! Visit www.auctioneeralley.com for full listing, pictures and Proxibid Internet Bidding.

BRUCE & SUSAN ZIEMANN-OWNERS 507-236-1663

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Sat., NOVEMbER 25, 2017 - 9:00 A.M. Location: 23075 Quarry Trail, Belle Plaine, Minn.

2 miles w. of Belle Plaine on Scott Co. Rd. 6 (between Belle Plaine & Blakeley).

See List & Pics at: www.midwestauctions.com/ediger 13 Tractors; Combines; Lots of red field machinery; Snowmobiles; Threshing machines; Tandem trailers; Horse-drawn implements; Dr. Buggy; (2) 400 Cyclo IH Planters; Grain Drill; Flare wagons; MM Corn sheller w/drag sections; NI 327 Picker; 2 & 3-Bottom trip & hyd. plows; 1986 Chevy C20, 2wd; 1989 Ford Ranger 4x4; Sylvan 16’ fishing boat w/50 Hp Merc & roller trailer; JD 318 lawn tractor w/54” deck w/power bagger; #49 Snow blower & front thatcher (fit 318); (2) 4’x20’ Culverts; 36’x8’x12’ D-shaped culvert; Collectibles; Belt drive sawmill planer; Large floor safe; (2) Local Sinclair Station signs 39”Hx24’L (in 3 sections), plus much more! Most all items are in usable condition.

OWNERs: Daniel C. schmidt, Belle Plaine & Jonathan Henschen, Norwood (the Henschen Collection) Auctioneers: Col. Pat Ediger, Samantha Ediger-Johnson, Erika (Ediger) & James Connolly Lic. 70-06; 72-03; 70-85; 70-56 Belle Plaine & Arlington, Minn.

PHonE (952) 873-2292 / (952) 855-6607 / (612) 598-7775 / (952) 201-0874 / (507) 351-1885 Clerk: Ediger Auction Service-Belle Plaine, Minn. Deb Ediger Office Manager.

Terms: Settlement due within 15 min. of auction conclusion with Personal Check, Cash or Major Credit/Debit Card.

(Credit/Debit cards will be charged a 5% convenience fee.) Everything sells as is, where is!

The Land 11/17/17 & 11/24/17 Retirement Farm Equipment Auction 3x5 Marvin & Phyllis Nuehring $303.75 Charitable Remainder Trust

1672 120th St. Kanawha, IA 50447 From Kanawha: 4 miles south on R35, then 2 1/4 miles west on 120th St.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 – 10:00 a.m.

Storm Date: Saturday, November 25, 2017 – 10:00 a.m.

Note: Well-kept line of equipment. Not many small items. Please be on time. For information call Marvin (515) 571-4403.

Tractors: 1997 JD 8300 MFWD, 3v; 1991 JD 4755 MFWD, 3v, front & rear wts; 1982 JD 4440, quad, 3v, hub duals & front wts (sells separate). Loader: Allied 595 QT loader, 4440 mts, QT forks. Combine & Heads: 1999 JD 9510, 2078 sep (pre-harvest), AgLeader, serviced yearly; 2004 JD 925F flex head; EZ Trail head mover; 1997 JD 693 corn head, knife rolls. Planter: CIH 955 semi-mount planter, 12R30, insecticide. CIH 800 planter units & add’l parts. Tillage: 2016 CIH Tiger Mate 200 34.5’ field cultivator, rolling basket, very nice; CIH 530B disc ripper; CIH 720 5x20 & 4x18 toggle trip plows; CIH #14 5-shank AR v-ripper; CIH 496 19.5’ disc; IH #37 13’ disc; Balzer 8R30 stalk cutter. Lawnmower: 2013 Grasshopper 723K 61” front deck mower, 23-hp, nice. Vehicles: 2005 Chevrolet 2500HD 3/4T 4WD pickup, std cab, 65744 miles, tonneau cover; 2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD SUV, 205K, runs good. Wagons & Augers: (3) 605 Parker wagons, 445 truck tires, tarp, lights; (2) Kilbros #350 gravity wagons; JD 953 gear; Barge box, endgate seeder; 6x10 barge box; Flare box & endgate seeder; 10x61 Mayrath PTO auger, swing hopper, low use; 8x28 hyd load-out auger; (2) 8x60 Feterl augers; Hyd gravity box auger. Implements: Farm King 8’ snow blower, 540 rpm, nearly new; 6’ brush cutter, 3-pt; Lindsay 24’ tine-tooth harrow, used once; Hiniker 24’ rotary hoe; 16’ flat rack on JD 953 gear; JD #37 & #5 sickle mowers; (2) Rakes on steel; JD 4R38 cult; IH 15’ straight disc. Miscellaneous: PTO generator, 12kW; (3) 500-gal diesel tanks; 500-gal gas tank; 100-gal 12v fuel tank; MTD 8-hp 26” snow blower; Bin sweep for 28’ bin; Steel & electric posts; (2) Air compressors; Welder; Torch set; Clipper fanning mill; (2) 24” vent fans; Saddle tanks, QA; 3-pt hog carrier; Ladders; 1300-gal poly tank; Plus more.

Gary Garst Auction & Clerk Managed and conducted by: 41578 20th Ave. Buffalo Center, IA 50424 641-561-2739 Usual auction terms. For full auction bill see www.midwestauction.com

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Office Used #2100. Price $5795. hours 8am-5pm Monday – 612-719-6524 Friday Saturday 9am - 12 noon or call 507-697-6133 Bins & Buildings 033 Ask for Gary Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys.

100% financing w/no liens Farm Implements 035 or red tape, call Steve at Fairfax Ag for an appoint- Automatic roller mill, 1000 ment. 888-830-7757 rpm, 48" rolls, w/ blower & hydraulic auger, $7,800. 20' Alliance unloader, 2' openGrain Handling Equip 034 ing, $5,000. (414) 254-0555

If you can't hold it, do you Case IH Tractor 4WD, really own it? Buying and Triples, rear wgts, 4 hyd, selling Gold & Silver, colbareback, 9100 hrs, lector coins, diamonds, dol$42,500/OBO. (651) 328-9173 lars, watches, currency, 18,000 gal Propane tank Steel any gold, silver items. Sellsaddles and National Board FOR SALE: Fantini chopping 8R & 12R CH; 70' ing 200+ gold coins. 35 number, $36,000.

Elmer drag, Merritt alum years. Kuehl's, Fairmont, www.FarmPropane.com hopper grain trailers; '89 507-235-3886, 10:30-5:30.

(612) 298-6710 IH 1680 combine; 24R30” JD pl on Kinze bar; Big A floater; 175 Michigan ldr; IH 964 CH; White 706 & 708 Located 4 miles West of Webster City, IA, on D20 (Old Hwy. 20), 1¾ miles North CH & parts; White plows & on Chase Ave., or 10 miles South of Eagle Grove on Hwy. 17, 1 West on Dl8, parts; 54' 4300 IH field cul1½ miles South on Chase to 2042 Chase Ave. tivator; JD 44' field cult; 3300 Hiniker field cult; header trailer. 507-380-5324

RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 • 10:30 A.M. Blizzard Date: Thurs., Nov. 30, 10:30 A.M.

COMBINE, HEADS, HEAD TRAILER, GRAIN CART: ’16 JD S680 STS combine, Pro drive trans, auto trac ready, 26’ power fold auger • R 42 duals, power folding Mauer tank ext, 190/273 hrs. • SEPARATE: (2) 1250/45/32 float tires off JD 680 • ‘14 640 FD JD 40’ Draper Flex head • ‘16 612C JD 12-30 chopping stalk Master corn head • 32’ & 42’ Patriot tandem head trailers • ‘15 Brent Avalanche 1396 grain cart w/tracks,Digi Star scale, tarp. TRACTORS, LOADER, SKIDSTEER, SPRAYER: ‘12 JD 9560 RT, 36” Durabuilt 5500 tracks, 18/6 PS, 5 remote, rock box, 26 wgts, 1306 hrs. • ‘12 JD 8335R MFWD, 26 MPH, 60 GPM pump, 1000 PTO, ILS, R50 duals & front duals 5 remotes, 2423 hrs. • ‘12 JD 8285R MFWD, R50 duals, IVT trans, 4 remotes, 1000 PTO, command center, 1011 hrs. • 08 Kubota M125X MFWD w/selfleveling Kubota 1dr, 2044 hrs. • ‘11 Kubota SVL 75 Dsl skid steer w/tracks, heat/AC, 515 hrs. • Ford 4000 dsl w/cab & 1dr • ‘05 JD 4720 sprayer, 90’ boom w/triples-20” space, R46 tires, 800 gal SS tank, hyd tread adjust, on board air system w/marker, auto trac ready, auto air spring level system, 2219 hrs. PLANTERS, DRILL, SEED TENDER: ‘16 24-30 1775 NT CCS planter, Max Emerge 5 package, active pneumatic down force, 2 row shut off, Yetter shark tooth trash whips, variable rate seed drive, power shaft seed drive w/row command, frame wgt distribution • ‘11 JD 1990 CCS 35’Xl5” drill, ground drive • 12-30 JD 7100 planter Yetter 4 box seed tender, on 20’ tand trailer. TILLAGE EQUIPMENT, ROTARY CUTTER: ‘15 JD 2730 18’ 9 shank 24” disc ripper, rolling basket • ‘14 55.5’ JD 2210 fld cult, 4 bar, JD 7 bot 2800 plow on land • JD 6 bot 2800 3 pt plow • 27 Y2 JD 331 disc • 15’ Woods Batwing. SEMI TRACTORS, GRAIN HOPPERS, STRAIGHT TRUCK, SPRAYER TRAILER: Semis & hoppers inspected Sept 2017. ‘12 Mack Pinnacle CXU 613 day cab, auto trans, alum wheels, air ride, Mack MP8 motor, 240” wheel base, 25,800 miles • ‘06 Volvo day cab, Volvo D12 engine, auto shift 10spd, air ride, 366,870 miles • ‘06 Volvo day cab, Volvo Dl2 engine, 10spd auto shift, 371,106 miles; (2) ‘15 Wilson Commander alum hopper trailers, DWH-500 CB 43’, tarp, air ride • ‘11 Jet 42’ alum hopper, Shurco tarp, air ride • ‘74 Fruehauf 42’ van body, sold w/3-1500 gal poly tanks. GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: 13’X84’, PTO Westfield w/truck hopper w/wheel drive • 13”X71 Wheatheart man, truck hopper w/wheel drive • 10’X72 Harvest Intern , w/trk hopper wheel drive • PS 2500 Batco drive over conveyor • 10”X34’ Feterl PTO auger • ‘04 Conveyor grain vac, Ultimate 6, rebuilt. PICKUP & SNOW PLOW, FUEL TRAILER: ’06 Ford 4 door F350 Super Duty gas, 4WD, 5.4 liter, 161,565 mi Meyers 7’6” blade• 13 Thunder Creek 750 gal fuel trailer w/deftank, air compressor.

GPS EQUIPMENT: JD 2630 display- Auto Trac, Section control, row sense unlocks• JD 2630 display Auto Trac, section control unlock• 3 Starfire 3000 receivers.

TERMS: Cash or good check. Picture ID required. Not responsible for accidents, thefts, or any warranties. Everything sold AS IS. All hours are prior to harvest.

OWNER Nedved Ag Inc. For info call 515-835-1197 Leave voicemail or Shawn Hay 515-571-5185 PICTURES ON THE WEB Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material

AUCTIONEER: Eugene Ryerson Office: 515-448-3079 Gene’s Cell: 515-689-3714 Eagle Grove, IA

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FOR SALE: Grain door kit for a rear unload Gruetts forage box. (715)896-0828 Gehl MX170 grinder mixer with scale, hydraulic drive, extra screen, $8,900. Call 715-644-2374 Hydrostatic & Hydraulic Repair Repair-Troubleshooting Sales-Design Custom hydraulic hose-making up to 2” Service calls made.

STOEN'S Hydrostatic Service 16084 State Hwy 29 N Glenwood, MN 56334 320634-4360 Knight 8118, new in 2011, sold cows 2015, exc. shape, still paint on hammers, $16,500.

715-284-4485 Snow blower, 8', 2 stage, used, hydraulic spout, $800.

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'98 CIH Steiger 9380 4WD, 4802 hrs, Cummins N14, 400 hp, 24spd trans w/high-low, differential locks, 4 remotes, 20.8-42 triples, rockbox, air seat, Outback autosteer, Tires 50-60%, $55,000. (641) 590-1102 FOR SALE: 18.4x38 axle duals; 15.5x38 axle duals. 952873-5566 FOR SALE: 7206 Deutz tractor. 608-323-3503 FOR SALE: Case IH 895 4x4, canopy roof, shuttle shift, dual PTO, dual hydraulics, 2,316 hrs w/ 2255 loader, quick attach. 715-896-1050 MF 175 Utility tractor, Perkins diesel, multi-power, newer tires, new clutch, new tank heater, nice paint, 4550 hrs, $6,250. Rice, MN (320)393-2263

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2017 | 10AM AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Auctioneers will run multiple rings with live online bidding. There will be no loading assistance until 1PM. Cars & pickups may enter grounds at Noon for self-loading. Equipment removal by Dec. 1, unless other arrangements are made. Hauling & loading are available. Contact auctioneers for owner information, new consignments, or changes at 800.726.8609. Live online bidding available on major equipment.

TRACK TRACTORS

2014 Case-IH 620 Quadtrac, luxury cab w/susp., powershift, 6 hyd., large hyd. pump, return flow, power beyond, large 1000 PTO, Pro 700 display, 36” tracks, 1,825 hrs., S/NZEF301720 2011 Case-IH 550 Quadtrac, luxury cab, leather, powershift, 6 hyd., integrated auto steer, Pro 700 display, 30” tracks, 3,035 hrs., S/NZBF125984 1995 Caterpillar Challenger 85C, powershift, 4 hyd., return flow, large 1000 PTO, Trimble EZ-Steer, ground speed radar, (2) HID front lights, 30” tracks, 7,897 hrs., rebuilt injectors at 5,885 hrs.

1994 Caterpillar 85C, powershift, 4 hyd., JD 200 ATU, cast drivers, 30” tracks, 65% tread, 8,950 hrs.

PowerGard powertrain warranty until June 10, 2019 or 1,500 hrs.

2011 Case-IH 260 Magnum, MFWD, buddy seat, powershift, 1,565 hrs., S/NZBRD04873 2006 JD 7920, MFWD, IVT, JD 746 self-leveling loader, 3-function joystick, 4-tine grapple, 3,420 hrs., S/NRW7920D051689 2000 Case-IH MX270, MFWD, 8,371 hrs., S/NJJA0107322 1983 JD 2550, MFWD, 65 hp., JD 640 loader, quick tach 7’ bucket, quick tach 36” forks, shows 5,893 hrs., S/NL02550U456344L

ProDrive, 5 spd. feeder house, 1,350 sep. hrs., 2,015 engine hrs., S/NH09870S731355 2008 JD 9770, STS, Contour-Master, bullet rotor, fixed speed feeder house, 2,964 sep. hrs., 4,279 engine hrs., S/NH09770S727056 2007 JD 9860, STS, deluxe cab, 3,019 sep. hrs., 4,052 engine hrs.

1983 JD 8820, variable speed feeder house, shows 6,669 hrs., S/NH08820X565749 1983 JD 8820, rock trap, hopper ext., chaff spreader, 5,100 hrs.

GRAIN CART

DAY CAB SEMI TRACTORS

Demco 1400, 1,400 bu., corner auger, 2008 Peterbilt 367 heavy haul roll tarp, scale, 1000 PTO, 520/85R38 tri-axle, day cab, C15 Cat, 475 hp., duals, S/ND48026 Eaton 13 spd., engine brake, air slide 5th, 281,070 miles PLANTER 2008 IHC ProStar, day cab, Cummins JD 7100 planter, 12x22”, lift assist, 1.6 ISX435ST, engine brake, air ride, 176” bu. hoppers, markers WB, 730,528 miles 2007 Mack CN613 Vision VERTICAL TILLAGE conventional, day cab, Mack AC 2013 Salford I4100 Extreme, 41’, engine, 380-410 hp., Meritor 10 spd., 7-1/2” spacing, concave front disc, engine brake, air ride, 185” WB, 8-wave rear coulters, rolling baskets, 762,000 actual miles tandems across, weight & light pkgs., (6) 2007 IHC 8600, tandem axle, day FLEX DRAPER 3-bar heavy duty harrow, 305/70R22.5 cabs, C13 Cat, 410 hp., 10 spd., 2WD TRACTORS tires on main frame, S/N131371 engine brake, air susp., air slide 5th, & DRAPER HEADS 2013 Salford I4100 Extreme, 41’, & LOADERS 165” WB, 12,000 lb. & 20,000 lb.

2017 JD 645FD flex draper, 45’, 7-1/2” spacing, concave front disc, axles, from 431,961 to 664,065 miles 1982 JD 4840, CAH, 8 spd. powershift, S/N1H0640FDHG0795024 8-wave rear coulters, rolling baskets, 2007 IHC 8600, 12.5L Cat C13, Eaton 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, shows 4,958 2017 JD 645FD flex draper, 45’, tandems across, weight & light pkgs., Fuller 10 spd., 172” WB, 399,584 hrs., S/N4840P015662RW S/N1H0640FDPG0795014 4WD TRACTORS 3-bar heavy duty harrow, 305/70R22.5 actual miles 1982 JD 4440, CAH, quad range, 3 2017 JD 645FD flex draper, 45’, 2012 JD 9560R, deluxe tires on main frame, S/N131135 (2) 2007 Freightliner Columbia hyd., power beyond, 3 pt., quick hitch, S/N1H0640FDEG0795025 CommandView cab, powershift, 4 2012 Salford, 41’, 3-bar harrow, rolling tandem axle, day cabs, 14L 60 9,190 hrs., S/N4440H59707RW 2015 JD 640FD flex draper, 40’, hyd., return flow, integrated auto baskets Series Detroit, 10 spd., 174” WB, S/N1H0640FDAF0775273 steer, 7” color touch screen display, 1976 IHC 1466, cab, heat, 2 hyd., 819,000 miles & shows 2012 JD 635FD flex draper, 35’ MINIMUM TILL & OTHER shows diff lock, HID lights, weight pkg., 1,800 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, aux. front 858,000 miles fuel tank, Farmhand hyd. loader, 7’ 2014 JD 635D draper, 35’, hrs., S/N1RW9560RJCP002358 TILLAGE EQUIPMENT (2) 2006 Freightliner Columbia bucket, shows 9,700 hrs.

S/N1H00635DKER765415 1994 JD 8770, 12 spd., 4 hyd., approx.

2014 JD 2720 disc ripper, 22-1/2’, 9 tandem axle, day cabs, 12L 60 1965 AC 190XT, WF, 2 hyd., 1000 1,000 hrs. on JD remfg. engine, CORN HEADS shank, 30” space, cushion trip, rock Series Detroit, 10 spd., 174” WB, PTO, Farmhand loader starter, alternator, injectors, turbo, flex discs, single pt. depth, scrapers, shows 613,000 miles & shows JD 158 hyd. loader, 96” bucket, 4-tine 2012 JD 612C chopping, 12x30” muffler & tires, S/N8770S002021 walking tandems across, wing gauge 735,000 miles 2011 JD 612C chopping, 12x30” grapple 1974 JD 7520, CAH, factory ROPS, wheels, S/N1A82720XHE0755216 2005 IHC 8600, ISM 6 cyl. Cummins, Case-IH 1083 non-chopping, 12x22”, 3 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, 1000 PTO, COLLECTIBLE TRACTORS poly snouts, knife rolls Kelly diamond disc harrow, 45’ Eaton Fuller 10 spd., 158” WB, radio, 7,762 hrs., S/NT923R004893R Alloway 2150 RTS field finisher, 559,154 actual miles Minneapolis Moline U, WF, 540 PTO, JD 843 non-chopping, 8x30”, steel 1996 NH 9682, Cummins, 12 spd., 4 S-tines, 22’, electric depth control, 2005 IHC 9200, day cab, ISX exhibited at Rollag snouts, oil bath, knife rolls hyd., shows 8,600 hrs. hyd. down pressure on rolling baskets Cummins, 10 spd., 165” WB, 455,000 Farmall Super M, NF, power steering, FLEX HEADS JD 980 field cultivator, 44-1/2’, miles tank heater, S/N6754 MFWD TRACTORS 2012 JD 635F, 35’, finger reel, 5-section fold, walking tandems 2005 Volvo, day cab, 12L Volvo, 465 Farmall H, modifi ed, NF, Chevrolet 6 & LOADERS S/N1H00635FCC0746286 across, single pt. depth, 3-bar harrow hp., 10 spd., engine brake, 184” WB, cyl., automatic, live hyd., 12v 2016 JD 6195R, MFWD, TLS, 2011 JD 635F, 35’, finger reel, JD C25 field cultivator, 11’, 3-bar 780,000 miles Farmall 806, cab, WF, gas, Dual AutoQuad Plus, standard cab, GS3 S/N1H00365FCB0742883 harrow, sweeps, New tires 2003 Freightliner FLD, C12 Cat, 410 loader, 23.1-34 tires, S/N6349SY 7” display, integrated auto steer, 4 2009 JD 635F, 35’, fi nger reel, DMI pull-type round bar crumbler, hp., Eaton Fuller FRO14210C 10 JD 40, runs good, New tires hyd., 40 gpm pump, Cat III 3 pt., S/NH00635F732152 45’, double fold spd., 198” WB, shows AC C, WF, Woods 6’ belly mower 540E/1000/1000E PTO, front fenders, 2005 JD 635F, 35’, finger reel, Harrow, 24’, 3-bar 839,310 miles loader ready, rear wheel weights, COMBINES S/NH00635F712117 Case-IH 55 chisel plow, 21’, 16” spacing 1999 IHC 9900, day cab, Detroit, 470 235 hrs., S/N1RW6190RTGA024101, 2013 JD S690, Contour-Master, 2WD, 2005 Crary C36, 36’, full poly, hp., 10 spd., 190” WB, has had some Case-IH mounted harrows, 30’, off basic warranty until August 17, 2018 premium cab, deluxe controls, 5 spd.

S/N403200 engine work 5600 chisel plow or 2,000 hrs. feeder house, 1,065 sep. hrs., 1,463 2002 JD 930F, 30’, finger reel, 1996 Ford L9000 Aeromax, day cab, ATV utility disc, 4’ 2016 JD 6175R, MFWD, AutoQuad engine hrs., S/N1H0S690SLD0755558 S/NH00930F696715 N14 Cummins, 10 spd., sliding 5th, Plus, MFWD, AutoQuad Plus, standard 2014 JD S680, Contour-Master, SLEEPER SEMI TRACTORS 148” WB, approx. 300,000 miles OTHER HEADS cab, premium radio, 7” display, premium cab, PRWD, 5 spd. feeder 1995 Kenworth T800B, single axle, 2008 IHC ProStar Eagle integrated auto steer, 4 hyd., 40 gpm house, 930 sep. hrs., 1,600 engine hrs. Lexion F30 sunflower head, 30’, conventional, 56” high-rise sleeper, day cab, 60 Series Detroit, Eaton pump, Cat III 3 pt., 540E/1000/1000E 2013 JD S680, STS, Contour-Master, Lucke 9” pans, high sides & back Fuller 10 spd., shows 324,470 miles ISX Cummins, 400 hp., 10 spd., PTO, front fenders, full coverage rear premium cab, deluxe controls, 1988 Freightliner FLD120, day cab, engine brake, air ride, 208” WB, HEADER TRAILERS fenders, rear wheel weights, 165 hrs., ProDrive, 5 spd. feeder house, Cummins, 400 hp., 15 spd., 50,000 lb.

570,000 actual miles S/N1RW6175RCGT024338, basic integrated auto steer, harvest monitor, (2) FW Mfg, 46’, 6-wheel, fenders winch behind cab, 400,000 miles 2009 IHC 8600, 32” flat top sleeper, warranty until March 25, 2018 or 950 sep. hrs, 1,400 engine hrs., (2) FW Mfg, 46’, 6-wheel, New C13 Cat, 410 hp., 10 spd., engine 2,000 hrs.

SPRAYERS S/N1H0S680SHD0757645 (2) Industrias America 842, 42’ brake, air ride, air slide 5th 2016 JD 6155R, MFWD, TLS, 2012 JD S680, Contour-Master, PRWD, (2) FW Mfg, 42’, 6-wheel, fenders 2010 JD 4830 self-propelled sprayer, 2007 IHC 9400, sleeper, ISX Cummins, AutoQuad Plus, premium cab, GS3 7” premium cab, deluxe controls, ProDrive (4) FW Mfg, 42’, 6-wheel, New buddy seat, 120’ booms, 1,000 gal.

10 spd., 235” WB, 800,000 miles display, Greenstar ready, 3 hyd., Cat w/Harvest Smart, integrated auto steer, (2) Industrias America 840, 40’ 2006 Volvo VNL, sleeper, Volvo, 465 SS tank, 7-section boom, ride control, III 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, front fenders, 1,160 sep. hrs, 1,600 engine hrs., S/ (2) Industrias America 440, 40’ traction control, 5-nozzle bodies, hp., 13 spd., engine brake, air ride, full coverage rear fenders, loader N1H0S680STC0747796 FW Mfg, 37’, 6-wheel, New integrated auto steer, Capstan remote shows 1,200,000 miles, New clutch, ready, rear wheel weights, HID lights, 2014 JD S670, Contour Master, 2WD, shut-off, hyd. tread adj., fenders, rear end, & drive shafts at 945,000 160 hrs., S/N1RW6155REGT024464, premium cab, deluxe controls, 3-spd. Horst CHCF36, 4-wheel, 36’ 4,535 hrs., S/NN04830X008096 (2) Industrias America 836R tandem miles, newer tires & brakes basic warranty until April 9, 2018 or trans, 810 sep. hrs., 1,240 engine axle, 36’, 6-wheel 2000 IHC 9900I, 72” mid-roof sleeper, Set 650/70R38 flotation tires, w/rims 2,000 hrs. hrs., S/N1H0S670STE0767334 12.7L Detroit, 470 hp., 13 spd., engine for John Deere 4830 sprayer, New 2016 JD 6130R, MFWD, AutoQuad Plus, 2014 JD S670, STS, Contour-Master, (2) Industrias America 435, 35’ 2003 Case-IH SPX3200 self(2) Industrias America 835, 35’ brake, air ride, 246” WB, 849,335 standard cab, GS3 7” display, Greenstar premium cab, deluxe controls, HD propelled sprayer, 90’ booms, miles J&M Trail Blazer tandem axle, 35’ ready, 2 hyd., Cat III 3 pt., 540/1000 variable speed feeder house, 1,015 1,000 gal. SS tank, rinse tank, Aim 1996 Freightliner FLD112, sleeper, FW Mfg, 32’, front fenders only PTO, LH & RH doors, full coverage sep. hrs., 1,495 engine hrs., M11 Cummins, Eaton 10 spd., shows Command, 5-way nozzles, integrated (2) FW Mfg, 32’, 6-wheel, fenders rear fenders, loader ready, 170 hrs., S/ S/N1H0S670SPE0765309 auto steer, Trimble FM-750 display, 42,375 miles, has 619,195 actual N1L06130RJGK856761, basic warranty 2009 JD 9870, STS, Contour-Master, 1997 Golden Bell, 4-wheel, 30’ receiver, Raven SCS460 auto rate miles Industrias America 430, 30’ until June 10, 2018 or 2,000 hrs., premium cab, deluxe controls,

controller, radar, 3” fill, foam markers, hyd. tread adj., fenders, 380/85R46 tires, 3,009 hrs., S/NJFG0005284 NYB skid sprayer, 80’, 400 gal. tank, Honda 8 hp. motor, radar, Mid-Tech controller, on Ford one ton pickup, 4 spd., manual, runs good

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Auctioneers & Clerk: Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo, ND 58078

Scott Steffes ND81, Brad Olstad ND319, Bob Steffes ND82, Max Steffes ND999, Ashley Huhn ND843, Eric Gabrielson ND890, Randy Kath ND894, Shelly Weinzetl ND963 | 701.237.9173 | 800.726.8609 | SteffesGroup.com

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ACQUISITION LIQUIDATION SALE Combines

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

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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

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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Tractors

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NEW AND USED TRACTOR FOR SALE: JD 7720 Titan II PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, combine, PRWD, 5245 hrs, 55, 50 Series & newer tracgood condition, tors, AC-all models, Large $12,000/OBO. 893 JD cornInventory, We ship! Mark head, 8-30, good condition, Heitman Tractor Salvage $12,500/OBO. Will consider 715-673-4829 pkg deal. 320-630-1598

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Unverferth 400 Seed Box Trailer 4 - Pro Box Seed Tender, Ex cond, used very little, $15,000. (651) 328-9173

Tillage Equip 039 037 FOR SALE: '84 HD 7720 combine, $10,000; '82 220 #5111 GREAT PLAINS Farm King (Buhler) 13x95 flexhead, $2,000; '74 643 11 Shank Turbo-Chisel cornhead;1711 5- belt pick Auger w/ Power Mover (Heavy Duty) w/ Reel. 850 up head, $1,000. 507-426-7429 Hopper. LANDOLL #1230 9 Bu Unverferth #8250 Grain Shank Coulter Chisel (New Cart (2010)w/ Scale & Tarp, Style) Individual Disk Just finished our last corn Very Good. 319-347-2349 Blades Hyd Up & Down, Alharvest so selling JD 4400 most New. 319-347-6676 '10 Great Plains Turbo-Till combine (2800 hrs.) and 2 Model TT3000 HD vertical heads as well as gooseneck J&M Grain Cart/ '12 1500 w/ tillage unit, 30' width, Hyd hydraulic dump trailer, like Scale/Tracks/New Beardown pressure, wgt kit, new. 715-425-8353 ings, $60,000. (651) 328-9173 Rock flex gangs, Rolling spike & basket rear attachment, $26,500. (641)590-1102 Harvesting Equip

'12-Landoll 6230-36 Disk, HD Tires, gauge whls, front & back blades 22" SN62J1102627, Hydraulic leveling, 3 section folding, used very little, $33,000.

(651) 328-9173 '97 DMI Field Cultivator 40.5' Tigermate I, Blue, Tandem wheels, 3 bar harrow, double fold, narrow center frame, gauge wheels, nice unit, $12,500.

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JD 2410 Chisel Plow '12 Flex C-Shank, twisted shanks, 28' center frame, Gates Magnum, 3 bar harrow w/ carbide tips, $40,500. (651) 328-9173

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ALFALFA, mixed hay, grass hay & feed grade wheat straw, med. square or round bales, delivery available. Thief River Falls, MN Call or text LeRoy Ose: (218)689-6675

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. Manage your weed problems w/ Machinery Wanted 040 proven ”KLEENACRES” solutions. Big yields, great All kinds of New & Used pricing, proven satisfacfarm equipment – disc chistion! Free catalog: els, field cults, planters, 320-237-7667 or soil finishers, cornheads, WWW.KLEENACRES.COM feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 Fertilizer & Chem 051 Spraying Equip

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'94 Terragator Model 1903, 4465 hrs, 85' boom, 2000 gal SS tank, Cum L10 Eng, 18spd torque boost trans, Raven controller, Outback Auto Steer, $23,000. (641) 590-1102

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FOR SALE: IH 700 5 bottom FOR SALE: '86 Freightliner 16” auto re-set plow; IH 710 Liquid Tender Truck Day cab, black, air ride, Tan5 bottom 18” auto re-set plow. Both with like new dem axle, Cummins eng, 10spd trans, 1650 gal HD elmoldboards. 952-873-5566 liptical tank, 30 gal & 60 gal GREAT PLAINS 30 Ft Turchem mix tanks, 120 rinse bo-Till (2005) Blades Very water tank, 2" bottom fill, Good (Wore 1/2”) Measures 5hp x 2" transfer pump.

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November 29 at 10AM AgIron West Fargo Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds West Fargo, multi ring consignment event Thursday, November 30 at 11AM 3rd Annual Alamo Farms Hay Auction, Oakes, ND Tuesday, December 5 at 10AM AgIron Sioux Falls Event 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!

RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 • 11:30 A.M. (Blizzard Date: Thursday December 7, 11:30 A.M.) From exit 151 on I35 go 1 mile W on C70, From Blairsburg, IA 6 N on Hwy. 69, 3½ E on C70, Address: 3033 330th St. (C70), Dows, IA 50071 TRACTORS: ‘09 JD 8430 MFWD, 4 remotes, Big 1000 PTO, quick coupler, R50 rear duals. Auto trac ready, command arm, 60 GPM hyd pump, radar, 1610 hrs. • ‘08 JD 8330 MFWD, 1000 PTO, quick couplerR46 rear duals, auto trac ready, 3 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 60 GPM hyd. pump, 2170 hrs. • ‘00 JD 8210 MFWD, R46 duals, complete engine OH, rebuilt dsl pump & turbo at 3364 hrs., current hours 4375, 3 remotes, 1000 PTO, 42.5 GPM hyd. Pump • ‘53 Super M Farmall, 15.5-38, new tires • ‘48 H Farmall. COMBINE, HEADS, GRAIN CART: 09 JD 9770 STS, rear wheel drive, 20.8-42 duals, Premier cab, Contour Master, Mauer tank ext., rear camera, Green Star & Auto Trac ready. 1225/1775 hrs • ‘08 630 F JD 30’ flexhead, single point hookup • ‘05 6-36” JD 694 comhead, single point hookup, hyd deck plates • 32’ Stud King HD trailer • Parker 731 grain cart. PLANTER, CULTIVATOR, DRILL: 12-36 “ 3600 Kinze pivot box planter w/finger units, finger trash whips, lntegra GPS system, current updates, 1500 receiver/auto swath, 50% row command/planter switch console, KPM2 stack mode electronic seed monitor & seed tube sensors, planted only corn, SN 620494 • 12-36” FF WilRich cult. • 20’ JD 1530 drill, 15” spacings, no till coulters, pneumatic down pressure, V openers.

WAGONS & TRAILERS: ‘08 & ‘09 605 Parkers, tarp & fenders, 22.5 tires •‘03 605 Parker, 22.5 tires • 300 EZ Flow w/seed auger • 6X12 Galvanized Heider on JD 953 & hoist • 16’ H&H tandem bumper hitch trailer, ramps • 16’ Schuster flatbed GN tand trailer. TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: ‘05 36 ½ JD 2210 fld cult, w/heavy shanks • ‘14 30’8” JD 2623 disc, adjustable hyd pressure • M&W Earth Master 1465 7 shk disc ripper • 24’ JD 1100 3 pt. hyd fold fld cult. AUGERS: 10”X61’ Peck PTO, hyd raise, truck hopper • 8”X61’ Peck PTO • (2) 8”X66’ Peck PTO • (2) 8” Westfield port hoppers, 3HP single phase motors. SPRAYERS. ROTARY CUTTER. FUEL TANKS: Fast 7400 pull sprayer, 1000 gallon tank, 60’ boom, 42 tires, 450 Raven mon • (2) 1000 gal fuel barrels & pumps. TECH EQUIPMENT: JD GS2 2600 display auto trac unlocked SF1 • JD 3000 Starfire ITC receiver • JD Greenstar 2 1800 display/ auto trac unlocked SF1 • Ag Leader 3000 monitor w/50 backpack/AgLeader receiver & cables/light bar; Agcam camera w/monitor screen, 12 volt.

Consigned 515-321-5720: 1818 Case gas 2 cyl. Skid steer, 35” bucket, through shop all new belts, 560 hrs.

http://www.proxibid.com/Ryerson PICTURES ON THE WEB SHORT SALE Auctioneer Notes: This is a super clean sale of top quality, well cared for machinery. DON’T MISS IT. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material.

OWNER PYRAMID FARMS, INC.

Bob & Judy Ritter

For info: 515-290-1438

AUCTIONEERS: Eugene & Michael Ryerson CLERKS: Ryerson Auction & Realty, Ltd.

Office: 515-448-3079 Eagle Grove, IA Gene’s Cell: 515-689-3714

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THE LAND — NOVEMBER 17, 2017 Livestock

VERY LARGE FARM MACHINERY & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT AT NO-RESERVE PUBLIC AUCTION MATT MARING

CO. Mr. Boyum has leased out his farmland and grain bin site. Therefore, he will have a complete auction.

Auction Location: 8913 295th St. W, Northfield, MN 55057. (Northfield is 40 miles south of Mpls.-StP. MN.)

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017

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For 100+ color photos and complete list, Go To www.maringauction.com 7 ExCELLENT FARM TRACTORS 2012 JD 8285R MFWD, 1,224 hours, fully loaded with options; 1997 CIH 9330 4x4 row crop special PTO, 3-pt. 12 sp., super sharp, 5,010 hours; 1997 JD 7610 MFWD, 6,840 hours, w/JD740 loader; 1992 JD 8960, 4x4, 12 sp. 4 hyd.; 1993 JD 8650, 4x4, 1,000 PTO, 3-pt. 3 hyd.; JD 4230 2WD, power shift w/JD 158 loader; JD 620 tractor, N/F, good tires; (2) JD 2630 displays; (3) JD Brown Box monitors; (3) JD Starfire 3000 globes; Several JD loader attachments.

2010 JOHN DEERE 9770 RWA STS - JD 608C STALkMASTER - JD 635F BEAN HEAD 2010 JD 9770 RWA STS, 42"duals, 1,516 sep. hours, 2,018 engine hours, contour master, $28,000 spent in JD combine clinic; 2012 JD 608C Stalkmaster, hyd. deck; 2012 JD 635F Bean head; (2) Head trailers, 30' and 35'.

JOHN DEERE 1790 CCS 16R-30" AND 32R-15" PLANTER CIH 5500 GRAIN DRILL - SEED TENDERS 2007 JD 1790 CCS planter 16-row 30" and 32-row 15" liquid fert., ProMAX 40, just rebuilt, sharp; Case IH 5500 drill, 30'x10", looks new; 2012 Meridian 375RT seed tender; Friesen 220 seed tender; IHC 510 drill, 12'x6" grass seeder; Ag Systems 1025 gal. water wagon.

JOHN DEERE TILLAGE & OTHER EQUIPMENT JD 2210 Field cult., 46.5', 3-bar harrow; JD 960 Field cult. 36.5', 4-bar spike harrow; JD 2700 Ripper, 7-shank, 17.5' folding wings; CIH 496 Rock-flex disc, 26.5; Summers 700 Rock picker, like new; Rite-way F3-46' land roller; JD 714 Mulch tiller chisel plow.

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JOHN DEERE 550G LGP DOzER - JD 490D TRACk ExCAVATOR - JD 482C DIESEL FORkLIFT - FORD L-9000 DUMP TRUCk CASE 1845C SkID LOADER JD 550G LGP Craweler, 6-way blade, 10'; JD 490D tracks excavator, 36" bucket; JD 482C diesel forklift, 5,000# lift; Cat T350 Forklift, 3-stage mast.; Case 1845C diesel skid loader, 72" bucket; 1995 Ford L-9000 dump truck, N-14, 8-sp. LL, 16' J-craft box; 1990 Trail King, triaxle dually, TK-40-2400 trailer.

PARkER 938 GRAIN CART - AUGERS - ALLIED SNOW BLOWER OTHER FARM MACHINERY Parker 938 grain cart, roll tarp, 1,000 PTO; Several good Westfield grain augers; Buhler-Allied YC9620 snowblower, 3-pt., 540 PTO; JD 717 Rotary brush mower, 3-pt.

SEMI TRACTORS - HOPPER SEMI GRAIN TRAILER - SEMI FLADBED TRAILER - UTILITY TRAILER 1997 Peterbilt 379 Unibilt sleeper, C-12, 13 sp., 22.5 rubber, jake, very clean; 2001 Freightliner day cab, C-12, 10 sp., 22.5, jake, diff. lock; 1995 Freightliner day cab, M-11, 9 sp. diff. lock, PTO, 22.5 rubber; 2008 Timpte, 40'x96"x66" Ag hopper, roll tarp; 2003 Wilson, 43'x96"x66" Ag hopper, roll tarp; 1994 Wilson Pacesetter, 43'x96"x66" Ag hopper, roll tarp; 1982 Transcraft drop deck semi trailer, 46' ramps; Several cargo + flatbed utility trailers.

FORD F350 4x4 DUALLY W/SERVICE BODY TRUCk 2005 Ford F350, 4x4 dually, 4-door, diesel, auto, leather w/reading, 8' utility service body; (3) Other Chev. 3500 4x4 reg. cab pickups 2011 THUNDER CREEk FUEL CADDY TRAILER - JD 650 BUCk ATV - JD 950 zERO-TURN MILLERMATIC WIRE WELDER - SHOP TOOLS 2011 Thunder Creek 750 gal. fuel caddy trailer, hose reel, 12 volt; JD 650 4x4 Buck ATV; JD 950 ZeroTurn, 27 hp. 60" deck; 2000-1000-550 gal. fuel barrels w/elec. pump; Millermatic Blue Star welder/ generator/air compressor on skids; Large amount of excellent shop power tools SPeCIAL NOTe: This is only a partial listing. All machinery and equipment is in the best condition. Many items purchased brand new by Mr. Boyum.

TeRMS: Cash, Check, Credit Cards. All sales final, all sales selling as-is where-is condition, with no warrantee or guarantee expressed or implied.

All items purchased must be paid for in full. All items sell at absolutely NO reserve auction. 20 days to remove item purchase. Please call auction company with any questions about terms

Dairy

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

Ben Boyum/ Boyum Farms owner/seller • Phone: 612-685-3456

MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502

Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Kevin Maring, Lic. #25-70 • 507-271-6280 Adam Engen, Lic. #25-93 • 507-213-0647 Gerry Webster

Where farmers buy, sell and trade.

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FOR SALE: Black Angus FOR SALE: Registered Holstein bulls. 715-255-9242 bulls also Hamp, York, & Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts.

WANTED TO BUY: Dairy 320-598-3790 heifers and cows. 320-2352664 Dairy 055 Cattle 056 200 Holstein steers, approx.

275 lbs., vaccinated, FOR SALE OR LEASE REGISTERED BLACK wormed, dehorned, nice ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & cut. Delivery available. 715yearlings; bred heifers, 613-2072 calving ease, club calves & balance performance. Al FOR SALE: Registered Holsired. In herd improvement stein springers. AI sired & program. J.W. Riverview bred. 25,000 lbs herd averAngus Farm Glencoe, MN age. Free stalls & dirt lot.

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‘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

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‘09 NH CR9060, 2400 eng./1800 sep. hrs., tracker, remotes, 3 pt., 1000 PTO ............................$195,000 chopper, 520x42” duals .................................$69,000

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‘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

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

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‘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

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Hereford Bull, Real gentle, Polled Herefords, heifer WANT TO BUY: Butcher 18 months old. Elk Mound, calves. Also bred cows & cows, bulls, fats & walkable WI. 715-879-5766 heifers. Call 608-235-9417 cripples; also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 PUREBRED registered Registered Texas Longhorn breeding stock, cows, Charolais heifers, 7 mos.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

‘13 JD S680 combine, 2WD, 520/85R42 duals, 2300 engine hrs, 1500 sep. hrs ..................................$129,000 ’13 JD 7230R, IVT transmission, 4 remotes, 540/1000 PTO, 650/85R38 single rear tires, 540/65R34, Premium cab w/suspension, 1520 hrs., warranty .............$116,000 ’10 JD 9330, powershift, 620/70R42 duals, 2055 hrs., diff. locks, auto trac ready..................................$125,000 ‘16 JD Gator TS, 4X2, 150 hrs ............................. $5,500 ‘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 ’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

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G006LCROP IH, 600 BLOWER NICE SHAP ...................................................................................... $2,700 ROW DRILLS & SPRAYERS

AGCO DT225CASE FWA TRACTOR, 18.4R46 DUALS, 16.9R30 FRONT 3478 HOURS $67,800 IH 695 2WD PLATFORM TRACTOR 2878 HRS W/ TA26 LOADER & BUCKET .....$13,200 F072O IH MXU 130 TRACTOR, 3700 HRS, AGCO ALLIS CASE 9635 FWA W. 984 S.L.FWA LOADER & BUCKET, 3,100 HRS14.9R46 REAR TIRES.........................$48,000 $45,000

F005O CASE IH 7120 FWA TRACTOR, 18.4X42 REAR W/ DUALS, 6369 HRS ........................$48,000 COMBINES & HEADS FORD 9N TRACTOR ............................................................................................ COMING IN GLEANER COMBINE 2013, 8970A DUALS, 850 ENG, 553 SEPDUALS, 16.9 FRONTS, 5468 HRS, 2002 ....... $69,000 $220,000 E130W S77NEW HOLLAND FWA, 18.4X46 GLEANER R75 COMBINE, 2004 DUALS, 1982 SEP, 2,719 E, very nice combine $90,000 COMBINES & HEADS GLEANER R75 COMBINE 2003, DUALS, 1438 SEP, 1976 E $90,000 GLEANER FLEX HEAD $14,500 E124C 8000 GLEANER S7730’COMBINE 2013, DUALS, 850 ENG, 553 SEP ................................... $235,000 D108P GLEANER R75CORN COMBINE 2008, 30” DUALS 2276 ENG, HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER HEAD 8ROW GL MOUNTS NICE 1656 SEP ................................ $155,000 $33,000 B151M GLEANER R75CORN COMBINE 1438 SEP,1976 E ....................................... $95,000 HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER HEAD 82003, ROW DUALS, 30” JD MOUNT $25,000 F075N GLEANER R62CORN COMBINE TIRES, 2824 ENG, HARVESTEC 4308C CUTTER HEAD 81996 ROW30.5-32 30” NH/CASE IH MOUNT 08 1826 SEP ...................... $45,000 $33,000

E138S CIH 2206 6 ROW 30” CORN HEAD, 2002 ................................................................ $16,500 SKID STEERS E139S CIH 1020 20’ FLEX HEAD, 2010 VERY NICE SHAPE ................................................. $18,200 MUSTANG 2014, 2550 REAR WEIGHT $22,000 F077H 1900R GLEANER 8200HRS, 30’ CAB FLEXHEAT, HEAD 2011 W/CRARY AIR REEL ....................................... $36,500 MUSTANG 2013, 1800 HEAT, 2 SPEED $29,800 9107C 3300V GLEANER 8000HRS, FLEXCAB, HEAD 30’A/C,............................................................................. $16,000 E060H CUTTER CASE SR220CRESSONI SKID STEER6R30 CAB HEAT, A/C, 2CORN SPEEDHEAD, JD MOUNTS ............................................... $19,500 $28,500 D114D HARVESTEC 4308CCAB CUTTER CORN HEAD 2016 8ROW 30” GL MOUNTS NICE .................. $39,000 NEW HOLLAND L218 SKID STEER, HEAT, A/C, 2 SPEED, $26,500 B0101T HARVESTEC 4308CCAB CUTTER CORN HEAD 2016 8 ROW 30” JD MOUNT ............................ $31,000 NEW HOLLAND L218 SKID STEER, HEAT, A/C, 2 SPEED, $26,500 D097T HARVESTEC 4308C2755 CUTTER HEAD 82 ROW NEW HOLLAND L225 SKID STEER, HRS, CORN CAB HEAT/AC. SPEED30” NH/CASE IH MOUNT 08 ......... $39,000 $25,000 G001C HARVESTEC 6312C CUTTER CORN HEAD 12 ROW 30” GL MOUNTS 2013 TILLAGE/FIELD CULTIVATORS JOHN 2600 4-BOTTOM PLOW, VARI-WIDTH $2,500 SKIDDEERE STEERS JOHN DEEREMUSTANG 637 DISC 25’1” WITH2014, 3-BAR2435 COIL HRS, TINE HARROW, NICE $24,500 F080F 1900R CAB HEAT, REAR WEIGHT ................................. $24,000 GLENCOE SAVER 7 SHANK WITH HYDRAULIC DISC6200 HOURS .................................................... $8,500 $3,500 C0078BSOIL MUSTANG 2060, T-BAR, 1996 WITH CASE IH 4800MUSTANG 49 SHANK 2070 28.5’ 3SKID BAR HARROW $5,900 11850 LOADER 2001 WITH CAB & HEAT, 2.450 HOURS ................... $15,000 F034L 657NEW HOLLAND LS170 SKID LOADER, WILRICH 11 SHANK CHISEL/ RIPPER COMBO 2014 CAB & HEAT, HAND/FOOT, 5000 HOURS ........ $13,000 $25,000 WILRICH 657 11 SHANK CHISEL/ RIPPER COMBO 2013, USED 1 SEASON TILLAGE/FIELD CULTIVATORS WILRICH 657 11 SHANK CHISEL/ RIPPER COMBO 2012, 2 BAR COIL & BASKET

$23,000 $28,000

CIH 4800 FIELD CULTIVATOR 24.5’ WITH 3-ROW COIL TINE .................................... $6,800 HAY & FORAGE, STALK CHOPPERS JOHN DEERE 235 DURACUSHION 22’ DISC W. REMLINGER 3-ROW COIL TINE ........... $4,200

Case IH RB455 806 BALES, 2016, BALER WITH CUTTER $33,000 D072L GREAT PLAINS 30’SILAGE TURBOROUND TILL ROLLING BASKET AND REEL 2010 ......................... $32,000 HESSTON 8200 SP SWATHER HEADERCHISEL/ NO CAB RIPPER 1860 HRSCOMBO 2014 .......................................... $27,800 $6,200 WILRICH 657 1112’SHANK HESSTON BALER 657 3X4 25,094 BALESCHISEL/ RIPPER COMBO 2013, USED 1 SEASON............... $25,000 $36,000 E051C 4790 WILRICH 11 SHANK DL WILRICH 11 SHANK COMBO 2012, 2 BAR COIL & BASKET...... $30,700 HESSTON 4755 BALER 657 3X3 53,000 BALESCHISEL/ MANUALRIPPER PRESERVATIVE MAC DON R85 13’ DICBINE HYDRAULIC DRIVE HYDRO SWING , 2011 $14,000 HAYX10/13 & FORAGE, H&S 15 WHEELSTALK X RAKE CHOPPERS $5,800 F068H HOLLAND 1431 13’W/ DISCBINE 2006(Hesston ............................................................... $15,000 H&S Bl-FOLDNEW 14 WHEEL HIGH CAP . RAKE WINDGAURDS branded) $7,000 IH RB455 806 BALES, SILAGE BALER WITH CUTTER ............................ $37,000 H&S Bl-FOLDCASE 12 WHEEL HIGH CAP . RAKE 20122016, IN GOOD CONDTION $9,700 E035D HESSTON BALER 3X3, TANDEM, APP., SCALE, ROLLER CHUTE 2012 ........ $79,500 H&S Bl-FOLDMF 12 WHEEL HIGH2150 CAP. RAKE $5,500 G003G HESSTON BALER 3X4 24,300 BALES ............................................................ $41,000 NEW HOLLAND 166 HAY 4790 INVERTER $2,750 G044BSWADRO HESSTON 1150 12’ HITCH PULL 540 TYPE HAYBINE .................................................................. $2,200 KRONE 881 RAKE 2-PINT PTO $14,000 G036H HESSTON 4600 SMALL SQUARE BALER AG WAY BF 5000 3PT HITCH BALE FEEDER LIKE NEW $6,600 F044D JOHN DEERE 702 10 WHEEL RAKE ........................................................................... $2,500 MC 180 15’ SHREDDER/STALK CHOPPER, 2015 IN GOOD SHAPE $12,000

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TONUTTI 10 WHEEL RAKE ........................................................................................ $2,000

G010M KRONE SWADRO 881 DRILL, RAKE 2-BOX 2-PINTWITH HITCH 540 PTO ................................................ $14,000 GREAT PLAINS 1300 13’ END WHEEL 1,429 ACRES $15,500 C011BPLAINS AGEWD13 WAY BF 3PT HITCH FEEDER LIKEBOX NEW............................................... $7,600 GREAT 13’5000 END WHEEL DRILL,BALE 7” SPACING SINGLE $5,000 GREAT PLAINS EWD13 13’ END WHEEL DRILL, 7’’ SPACING, 2 BOX 2,384 ACRES $7,500 ROW CROP, DRILLS & SPRAYERS FAST 60’ 3 POINT BOOM $2,600 C162H HARDI TR 1000 60’ BOOM FLUSH AND RINSE, TRIPLET NOZZLE BODYS ................... $7,500 HARDI TR 1000 60’ BOOM FLUSH AND RINSE, TRIPLET NOZZLE BODYS $6,500 F039H HARDI NAVIGATOR 4000 2013 90’ BOOM,120” AXLE,ISO ....................................... $43,000 HARDI NAVIGATOR 4000 2013 90’ BOOM,120” AXLE ,ISO $40,000 D094B HARDI NAVIGATOR 4000 80’ BOOM 120” AXLE, 2009, 1200 GAL, FOAM ................. $29,000 WHITE 8202 12 ROW 30” WING FOLD PLANTER, 2001 WITH 4,900 ACRES $27,000

E065H WHITE 8202 12 ROW 30” WING FOLD PLANTER, 2001 WITH 4,900 ACRES ............. $35,500 GRAIN CARTS & WAGONS GRAIN CARTS & WAGONS UNVERFERTH 5000 GRAIN CART WITH 24.5-32 TIRES & LIGHTS GREEN $12,800 F056K UNVERFERTH 5000 GRAIN CART WITH 24.5-32 TIRES & LIGHTS GREEN ................. $12,800 MEYER TSS500 16’ FORAGE BOX WITH BADGER TANDEM GEAR $5,200 G0455 JOHN DEERE 500 GRAIN CART SIDE AUGER NICE SHAPE .......................................... $5,500 DEMCO 750 GRAVITY BOX W455R22.5 TIRES 2012 $15,000 F003M DEMCO 550 GRAVITY BOX 425X22.5 TIRES .............................................................. $9,700 E126D DEMCO 650 GRAVITY BOX, 445 TIRES, ROLL TARP ................................................. $10,200 MANURE SPREADERS E127D DEMCO 650SPREADER GRAVITY BOX, DUAL WHEELS, ROLL TARP ........................................... $10,200 GEHL 1322 SIDE SLINGER D088V DEMCO 750 GRAVITY BOX WITH FENDERS 2012 .................................................... $16,000 LEON M425 HYDRA PUSH SPREADER W/TOP BEATER $9,900 F024V H&S 18’ POWER BOX REAR UNLOAD NO ROOF, TANDEM GEAR ................................. $5,500 GRAIN EQUIPMENT F023V H&S 18’ 7+4 FRONT AND REAR UNLOAD BOX 4 WHEEL GEAR, NO ROOF.................. $9,900 FARM KING M60 EMD HAMMER MILL W/ HOPPER & MAGNET 6” 3/32” SCREEN. DEMO MANURE SPREADERS GOOD SELECTION OF USED AUGERS

$1,400 CALL

D079M MEYER’S 2425 BOX SPREADER, TOP BEATER, 16.5X16.1 TIRES VERY NICE .......... $14,500 MISCELLANEOUS GRAIN EQUIPMENT CAT D3B BULLDOZER SN 023Y02381 IN GOOD CONDITION, CONSIGNED $16,800 GOOD OF MOWER USED AUGERS ............................................................................

CALL BUSH HOG RDTH 60”SELECTION 3-POINT FINISH 2014 LIKE NEW $1,400 1,000 GAL FUEL TANK & TRAILER W/ GAS ENGINE FUEL PUMP $2,800 MISCELLANEOUS JD 60” MOWER DECK FOR 4200 JD TRACTOR $950 g028v 12’ BRUSH WOLF 90” TWIN ROTARY CUTTER SKID STEER WITH HIGH FLOW .................. $4,000 EZTRAIL FERT AUGER $750 F048B TOP BUSH 7’ W/ ROTARY MOWER OFFSET......................................................... $2,500 VERMEER GUN HOG BALE SQ84T CHOPPER BLOWER $9,500 consign BUSH HOG HMG8 BUSH HOG RZ60 ROTARY MOWER8’ 3PT DISC MOWER SOLD NEW IN 2014 CONSIGNED .................. $5,200 $700

D039E D112N G037H

1,000 GAL FUEL TANK & TRAILER W/ GAS ENGINE FUEL PUMP ................................. $2,800 GROUSER 6-WAY 96” DIRT BLADE WITH SKID STEER MOUNT ................................... $2,900 JD 60” MOWER DECK FOR 4200 JD TRACTOR ......................................................... $1,350 REM 2700 GRAIN VAC 160 HRS 2012 .................................................................... $15,900 WESTENDORF TA46 LOADER .................................................................................... $3,000

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NEW Versatile 500 w/ PS ....................................... Call NEW Versatile 310, FWA.............................. $157,900 ‘10 Versatile 435, 1050 hrs .......................... $150,000 ‘06 Buhler 2210 w/ auto steer........................ $92,500 NEW Massey GC1715 w/loader ............................ Call NEW Massey 7722 FWA CVT ................................ Call 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

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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Tim King. Photos by Jan King.

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Creatures from the Big Bog

he 500 square mile Big Bog, in north central Minnesota, is a largely inaccessible forest and grassland growing on decaying sphagnum moss. Although humans only enter the margins of this wilderness, wild creatures like the Bog Lemming, Pine Marten and Great Gray Owls live in it alongside rare orchids, carnivorous plants and ancient dwarf black spruce and tamarack trees.

A mile-long boardwalk into the Big Bog was completed in 2005 as part of the Big Bog State Recreation Area, a roughly 9,500 acre area on the northeastern tip of Upper Red Lake. The boardwalk, which was constructed to minimize the environmental impact on this delicate ecosystem, gives visitors a window into the Big Bog that wasn’t available to even local people before it was constructed.

“I grew up here and thought I knew all about the bog,” the Department of Natural Resources ranger staffing the visitor center near Waskish said.

“When I could walk into the bog on the boardwalk, I discovered that there was a lot more to learn.”

The ranger explained that The Big Bog is like a vast spongy river and that much of it flows into Upper and Lower Red Lakes. In the autumn, when we walked the boardwalk, almost no water was visible. But it was there held in an endless mat of living and decaying acidic moss that is the bog’s soil.

Big Bog State Recreation Area

When we walked the boardwalk, the only wildlife we saw was a busy little Red Squirrel.

There was sign of recent beaver activity near the pretty pond at the walk’s beginning.

The big water rodents had been chewing on aspen and alders near the pond’s banks.

The boardwalk starts in what would be impenetrable alders and then enters a dark forest of fairly tall black spruce growing on soft thick beds of green and golden sphagnum.

Even for a country person used to relative silence, the quiet of this place is remarkable. Eventually, the spruce forest opens into a mixed park land of dwarf golden tamaracks, somber green spruce and reddishbrown grass.

Throughout the walk there are helpful interpretive signs and benches for rest and contemplation. Don’t feel obliged to complete the walk. Enjoy any part of it — even the picnic shelter at the pond’s beginning. Do take some water. We estimate the complete round trip is about three miles.

The recreation area also has a fire tower to climb, a beach on Red Lake and campgrounds by the Tamarack River. v