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Plus: Phosphorus in your fields, Kristin Kveno chats with Wanda Patsche, Industrial hemp, Bruce Potter on aphids and more!

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“Land Minds” gives us staff writers the swine breeding stock; better ways to opportunity to touch base on anything apply manure; new strategies on how to and everything we think will interest you get higher yields that are environmenfolks, our readers. Today, my touchstone tally friendly and at less cost; you name is one of the most interesting guys in this the new idea and farmers around the always-amazing world of agriculture. world are ready to take advantage of Yes, I sometimes think we write too much these opportunities.” about the economic challenge of farming These Boeing 747s carry 300 of these these days. But we don’t have the 250-pound hogs. “About like a full load of answers, other than suggesting stupenLAND MINDS humans on these trans-oceanic flights,” dous weather calamities might be a onenoted Fiedler. But selling live hogs overBy Dick Hagen year fix. seas takes some doing. “These are So instead, I’m sharing a few cash-only deals. Selling is done thoughts from a super “Pro-Ag” guy through a genetic company here in the who even flies pigs to China! states. We don’t get involved in the face-to-face contract work.”

Jean Fiedler, Sauk Centre, Minn. business entrepreneur, isn’t bashful about trying “far out” opporYes, the incredible diversity of some of you farmtunities in global agriculture. Like periodically ers these days amazes me. Some, often including loading up a 747 jet with 250-pound pigs for deliv- your banker, say diversity is smart business these ery to China and Brazil and other world destinadays. Besides flying live pigs to overseas markets, tions.

Fiedler’s swine operation involves about 70 barns and 10,000 sows. Plus, he also crop farms about He simply explains, “Yes, it’s kind 3,000 acres of corn and soybeans. But he’s very of a fun adventure. We truck them much a realist about the dilemma of world agriculto O’Hare Air Field in Chicago. Pigs ture. “We today have the ability to grow more than are loaded into wood crates, 10 pigs the world can consume and therefore prices aren’t per crate. Crates are stacked three as high as they should be.” high. Large blocks of ice, like 4-foot by 4-foot by 4-foot, are positioned But Fiedler is a pork industry stalwart. “We can on sides and tops of these crates to grow pork cheaper than anybody in the world. We keep the pigs cool. We also ship to have good roads and trucks to move our pigs to proJean Fiedler Brazil through the Miami airport. cessing plants. Plus, we have the most efficient Last year we shipped 14,000 breeding stock into transportation system to get our pork to China or Mexico. We drop our trailers at the Mexican border. anywhere in the world. Today we can out-produce The Mexican driver comes with their truck, hooks anyone with healthy, high quality products. We will up and delivers to the Mexican destination — bring- outcompete Europe where hog producers are being ing our trucks back the next day.” strangled with so many regulations they can’t compete.”

Interviewed at the recent Central Minnesota Farm Show in St. Cloud, Fiedler somewhat nonHowever, Fiedler recognizes another growing chalantly commented, “It’s just another way of dilemma of modern agriculture. “Our consumers doing business. Agriculture is simply amazing keep demanding more information about just exacttoday. There is no limit to the possibilities. ly how we grow our pork, or our turkeys — even our Agriculture today is totally global. Whether it’s See LAND MINDS, pg. 5

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Trapping lessons remind us of the will to survive The otter, too small to be a wily adult There was one minor exception. With and too unschooled to be fearful of people, rivers on two sides and a shallow, lazy was sunning itself on the ice of small city slough on its third, the farm was a haven park lake. The lovely Catherine and I, also for water-loving muskrats, raccoons and enjoying the sunshine, spotted it on a lateopossums. My older brothers and I avoidwinter walk. Our surprised voices sured the coons and possums. But, during prised the juvenile and it made a slinky the coldest part of winter, we trapped dash for a hole in the ice to disappear. muskrats in the drainage ditches, pond and slough.

A river otter in a city park in corn and FARM & FOOD FILE soy-centric central Illinois? Who would I can’t remember either needing or getBy Alan Guebert have thought? Certainly not a 1950s vinting a trapping license. Nor can I rememtage farm boy whose youth on a southber any solid reason for the hobby ern Illinois dairy farm featured only other than the muskrats were there the tamest of wildlife: Holstein cows, for the taking. Since they, like the barn cats and bin mice. mice, appeared to serve no useful agricultural purpose, we pursued them like Ahab pursued the white Wildlife was, in fact, rare on our farm. Whitetail whale. deer were as unseen as Bengal tigers. Quail, once plentiful, were heard daily but seldom spotted.

Unlike mice, however, the muskrats did have Squirrels, either red or gray, were neither seen nor value. Their dried, stretched hides brought $3, heard because the farm’s ancient pecan trees were maybe $4 apiece. That meant one smelly, untanned tall islands amid wide-open seas of hawk-patrolled skin could buy Richard, David and me a hamburger, pasture. Cottontails did abound, though, and winter chocolate shake, and French fries in town and still dinners often centered on rabbit and dumplings. have change to restock our BB supply. The very idea of that treat warmed our wet feet and cold hands.

Our farming practices back then (mowed roadsides, fall plowing, 2, 4-D-drenched corn fields, setMy trapping career abruptly ended one day when aside acres choked with giant ragweed, no brush or I stumbled on the biggest prize any small-time trapbush that could hold a snake or scratch a combine) per could ever hope to find: a luxuriously brown didn’t account for, let alone promote, wildlife. We mink caught (by pure accident) by its tail. It was ran a farm, not a zoo.

And that’s just the way it was. If an animal or plant added economic value, we protected it. If it didn’t, it was a goner.

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Prizes awarded at Central Minnesota Farm Show

Three lucky visitors to The Land booth at the Central Minnesota Farm Show were winners of the book, “Best of Back Roads: Stories of hidden gems in Minnesota and Iowa.” One book was given away each day of the show which took place in St. Cloud Feb. 27 through March 1.

Winners of the full-color keepsake were Ron Czeck of Little Falls, Thomas Faber of St. Cloud and Mary M. Stein of Kimball.

The “Back Roads” feature is a reader favorite that has appeared on the back page of every issue of The Land since 2003. Since then, “Back Roads” has taken readers to town festivals, country churches, powwows, small town cafes and farmers’ fields. “Best of Back Roads” celebrates rural life along with the interesting people and unique places that define Minnesota and Iowa.

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beautiful and, unscarred, its pelt would fetch at least $20.

Thrilled by the chance to hold both a mink and a wad of cash, I reached to grab the animal behind its head. The tiny mink had its own plan and, like a cobra, sank its two upper fangs into the big knuckle of my left forefinger and retreated before I could even cuss.

Stunned by its lightening do-or-die defense (and trying to remember if rabies was only sometimes fatal) I swung my only weapon, a small hatchet, at the trapped mink. I missed but, again by pure accident, I hit the trap. The small animal shot away like a speeding brown bullet and with it went any desire to ever trap anything ever again.

I was 13 years old. The bite’s twin scars, still clearly visible, are almost 50. For decades, they reminded me of how foolish I was to reach for the frightened wild animal. Now, however, I see them as proof that nature, if given even the slimmest chance, will fight to the death just to live.

Our only task is to take heed — or else we, too, will be permanently scarred.

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Ladies of the farm prove they are up to the challenge How well I remember it Farmville.” See the differfrom my growing-up years. ence?

A well-meaning neighbor or Everyone contributes to other visitor might call or the success of the farm — stop by our farm to see Dad, even if part of that success but was greeted first by is that the people who go Mom, who was — without out and do that greasy, even knowing it — the offidirty, smelly work have cial face of the farm when clean clothes to wear every people stopped by.

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By Karen Schwaller It all works together to crewould ask my mother, “Is ate success. the boss around?”

But today’s woman of the My mother must have secretly farm is often so much more than the cringed. But then, maybe not. It was a role in which she is stereotyped. More different day. But I suspect that if women today are working and runsomeone were to ask that question ning farms than ever before. They are today to your average woman of the out helping in the livestock yards; farm, that person might get to whistle running tractors, combines and through a brand new pair of front trucks in the fields; overseeing liveteeth. stock units; doing the daily livestock From the days of Carolyn Ingalls on chores and getting involved in the “Little House on the Prairie” to today, overall operation of the farm. women have clearly played many roles Sometimes it’s out of necessity. The on the farm. Those roles are all impor- children leave home and the work force is smaller. Sometimes they just tant, even if the woman of the farm begets far fewer accolades for her con- plain want to do it. And sometimes tributions than her male farmer coun- they have to do it. terpart.

A woman I know took over the farm after her husband died. I have tremenI just read something that talked dous respect for her and other women about how farms are generally who have done that. I attended an assumed to belong to a man — such “Annie’s Project” course with her, and as, “This is John Doe’s farm,” rather found her to be a courageous woman than, “This is John and Mary Doe’s farm.” Or, “This is John Doe. He farms who actively sought out answers to her questions. north of Farmville. And this is his wife, Mary;” rather than, “This is John Some wise person once said, “... eduand Mary Doe. They farm north of cated people don’t have all the

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answers, but they know where to get them.” That was very true of this woman, and of other women who have found themselves new to running a farm. They have to take a deep breath, walk into the elevator (or wherever) and ask questions for which they need answers — putting aside their fears about what her male counterparts will think of her. Believe me, she feels selfconscious as it is.

Long gone are the days of, “A woman’s place is in the home.” While it’s wonderful if that’s what she wants, today’s agriculturalists are made up more and more of women — including agronomists, tractor operators and mechanics, veterinarians, researchers, geneticists, farm managers, field representatives, ag sales and business people, ag education teachers/FFA advisors, extension specialists, sale barn workers, bookkeepers, and yes, actual farmers.

And she performs her chosen voca-

tion while managing a home, family, farm finances, the mowing, food preservation, baling, parts running, making birthdays and holidays happen every year, and holding the family together with the bonds that only she can provide.

The job is demanding on all fronts: physically, mentally, emotionally, intellectually, and sometimes, even spiritually. But today’s women of the farm are meeting the challenge.

And they’re less likely to fold when a well-meaning person asks, “Is the boss around?”

Most people I know enjoy their front teeth too much to ask something like that today.

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

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March 19 — Compeer Financial Women’s Seminar — St. Cloud, Minn. — Event for female farmers to learn, network and see speakers Matt Roberts and Kelly Swanson, experts at coaching farmers and business owners — Contact (844) 426-6733 March 20 — Soil Health Café Chat — Mora, Minn. — Sustainable Farming Association hosts event featuring local farmers who are practicing soil health principles like cover crops, more diverse species, reduction in soil disturbance and adding livestock — Contact theresa@sfa-mn.org or visit www. sfa-mn.org/soil/ March 21 — Vegetable Gardening — Morris, Minn. — Free horticulture class at West Central Research and Outreach Center — Visit wcroc.cfans. umn.edu or (320) 589-1711, ext 2152 March 23 — Small Grain Winter Workshop — Benson, Minn. — This program is designed to help farmers determine if small grains can work on their farm, in their rotation, and if it can

be sustainable over time; tools and information on production agronomics, variety selection, disease identification, fungicide use, fertility, quality, equipment, and economics — Contact Scott Lee at (320) 760-6129 March 27 — Nitrogen Smart Workshop — Perham, Minn. — Training program for producers that presents fundamentals for maximizing economic return on nitrogen investments while minimizing nitrogen losses — Visit www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/crops/events/nitrogen-smart/ or contact bcarlson@umn.edu or (507) 389-6745 March 28 — Nitrogen Smart Workshop — Ada, Minn. — Training program for producers that presents fundamentals for maximizing economic return on nitrogen investments while minimizing nitrogen losses — Visit www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/ crops/events/nitrogen-smart/ or contact bcarlson@umn.edu or (507) 3896745

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Hogs have faster growth rates on less feed LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 corn and soybeans. But it seems to me they are also getting dumber. Their perceptions about farming are atrocious. I know our commodity groups are doing their best to educate the public on modern technologies in agriculture. Does the public even care? Pigs have 98 percent the same genetics that humans do. You would think the public would have genuine interest in learning about the replacing of damaged and dying human organs with pig organs.

“For reasons I’ll not understand, it seems there are always people pushing against technology.

Today there’s a cholesterol-free canola that could help in reducing heart disease. But some out there quickly say, ‘I don’t like GMO canola so I’ll keep buying the bad canola and I’m willing to take my risk to my health’. With people like that, you can only hope that in time, better judgment will win.”

He talks of his grandkids growing up with GMO foods. They think nothing of it.

“I credit lots of people doing fabulous work in the hog industry these days. That’s why markets keep expanding — both domestically and overseas. We started in the hog business 20 years ago averaging 20 pigs per sow. Today we’re at 30 pigs per sow. Our death loss is 2 percent. It used to be 4 percent.

Today we put on a pound of gain with 2.6- 2.7 pounds of feed. So less feed, less death loss, faster growth rates, and disease-free pigs … that’s what Brazil and China want for their farmers too. So repeat customers are not an issue when you deliver quality.”

Fiedler wishes he could talk to more consumers.

He welcomes visitors to his farm. He welcomes visitors from foreign countries. And part of the diversity of this guy is, he’s also a “system marketer” — handling the Bazooka Farmstar liquid manure (or more specifically, the Titan Manure Applicating Bar). More on that issue in a later story.

Sure, guys like Jean Fiedler are few. But you are out there. The word “can’t” isn’t even in your vocabulary. Regardless your break evens, you’ll soon be out planting your 2018 crops. My kudos!

Dick Hagen is staff writer of The Land. He may be reached at rdhagen35@gmail.com. v

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Industrial hemp needs more demand, processors

By MARIE WOOD again. We learned some things,” $1.08-$1.18 per pound for certified organic. The The Land Associate Editor Zabel said. “Overall, from plant- report states that the average cost per acre was ing to harvest, the whole process about $500, which does not include land rent. Across Mike Zabel of Zabel Seeds near is relatively simple and pain- the 1,100 acres harvested, the average yield of Plainview, Minn., grew industrial free.” cleaned grain was 790 pounds per acre, but some hemp in 2017 to produce certified industrial hemp seed in a fledgZabel researched the crop and growers reported 2,000 pounds on the high end. ling industry. A participant of the visited Minnesota Hemp Farms Key market findings from the report are: certified Minnesota Department of Agriduring harvest. He talked to organic hemp grain is preferred over conventional culture Industrial Hemp Pilot some Canadian farmers as the grain in the food market; achieving food-grade purity Program, Zabel plans to grow country has an established hemp was difficult for Minnesota hemp farmers; growers industrial hemp this year too. industry. In fact, the majority of were frustrated at season-end when they had Minnesota farmers plant certi- nowhere to sell their grain.

“We planted and harvested it fied seed from Canada. Producand got it in the bin. We haven’t At this time, there are no industrial hemp procesing certified industrial hemp sors in Minnesota and participants expect it will proceeded to clean it and package seed in the United States is a take time and money to establish an industry it yet,” Zabel said. logical next step. reported the MDA. He is doing preliminary testing The Minnesota Crop ImprovePhoto by Kim Zabel on the seeds. His certified seed, U.S. hemp competes globally against Canada, ment Association board approved European Union and China. Building a hemp industo be branded as Legacy Hemp’s Mike Zabel of Plainview, Minn., grows the guidelines for certified seed try in the United States could offer another cash cultivar X-59 Hemp-Nut, will be industrial hemp for certified seed proproduction for industrial hemp crop for American farmers. duction. needed at the end of May. in 2017.

The industrial hemp market is Infrastructure “Hemp is a prolific pollinator,” Zabel said. He added growing, but more demand is still needed as are proThe 2014 farm bill allowing industrial hemp prothat when hemp becomes more of a commodity, isola- duction ushered in entrepreneurs who want to be on cessing facilities. tion of fields for certified seed production will become There are many uses for hempseed, also known as an important issue. Isolation is addressed in the the ground floor of the industry. Ken Anderson of Prescott, Wis., founded Legacy Hemp which operates the grain, in the form of hemp hearts, protein pow- guidelines. in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kentucky and North der, oil and skin care products. Food manufacturers The fertility in the fields were good to begin with Dakota. pose a major market for this latest superfood that offers plant protein with healthy omega-6 and so additional fertilizer was not applied.

Legacy Hemp began in certified seed sales and proomega-3 fatty acids.

Zabel used existing equipment, including his soy- duction and moved into being a wholesale distribuCertified seed production requires more intensive bean head for harvesting. He said that harvesting is tor of grains, selling to companies that will add it to food products or package for conmanagement. Legacy Hemp was an excellent slow and tedious since you must clean the grain in the field prior sumers. His focus is on certified resource in Zabel’s first season. to storage because there is a organic hemp grains.

“It wasn’t such a nightmare that we won’t do it large amount of foreign mate“We sell the farmer the seed. We rial with the seed. The seed contract the acreage and we buy must be dried as well. the whole yield back,” Anderson “It’s imperative that you clean said. it before you put it in a bin for Anderson has been using a third storage,” he said. “You either party processor for the grain, but need to have equipment availthis year he is building a foodable to do that or you need to grade processing facility in Wishire somebody with a mobile consin. He has a target date of cleaning apparatus or facility.”

December to be operating and Zabel advises: “Before you processing this year’s grain. He plant it, make sure you’ve got a plans to open three satellite market for it.” receiving areas to clean, dry and store grain. Organic farmers do Minnesota is one of 34 states not tend to have on-farm storage, where farmers can grow hemp, he noted. but it is only one of about 14 that have a pilot program set When talking with farmers, he up to study hemp. estimates profits by yield and product. Anderson estimates According to the MDA’s Indus$1,000 per acre for organic grain trial Hemp Pilot Program and $200-$400 per acre for conannual report, none of the growPhoto courtesy of Legacy Hemp ventional grain. The biggest profit ers had reported any profits or During harvest, hemp grain goes had received money for their through a density separator that blows comes with growing certified seed. harvest. Growers reported a out the foreign, green material before Legacy Hemp has a waiting list of contract price of 50 cents a storage. This machine is shown at a farmers who wish to grow for the pound for conventional and Legacy Hemp operation.

See HEMP, pg. 7

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Law must change for hemp to become traded commodity In addition to marketing hemp, Strohfus is HEMP, from pg. 6 studying the agronomy of hemp. He noted that the company. As Anderson continues to get more the crop is nitrogen sensitive and likes wellcontracts, he encourages farmers to apply. Anderdrained soil as opposed to heavy, wet clay soil. son is looking for capable farmers that can han“It’s an amazing plant. It will grow on most dle post-harvest cleaning, dry down and storage. soil, but it doesn’t grow well on every soil type.

“The grain does really well while it’s on the It needs the proper nutrients and fertility to plant. If you don’t handle it properly in a fast have a productive revenue,” he said. manner, it will spoil,” Anderson said.

Law In fact, four growers in the pilot program Photo courtesy of Legacy Hemp Industrial hemp is a form of Cannabis sativa reported grain got hot and spoiled when it didn’t Legacy Hemp runs an industrial hemp operation near McVille, N.D. L. and classified as a Schedule I drug under the get on air immediately for dry down.

Controlled Substances Act of 1970. However, The total retail value of all hemp products sold In 2016 and 2017, entrepreneur John Strohfus, of hemp contains less than 0.03 THC, the psychoin the United States was estimated at $688 million Minnesota Hemp Farms near Hastings, grew hemp. active ingredient that gets people high. in 2016, according to the Hemp Business Journal.

In 2018, he plans to grow 200 acres and contract a The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2017 is a Besides a lack of processing facilities, Anderson couple thousand acres. He contracts both conven- bipartisan bill to remove hemp from the Controlled sees the need to expand the market so more Ameri- tional and organic grain.

Substances Act and classify it as an ag commodity. can farmers can grow it.

In addition to growing, Strohfus is a certified seed Previous legislative attempts have failed.

“The better job that we do of expanding the mar- supplier for the Minnesota Industrial Hemp Pilot Anderson expects to see movement on this legislaket, it will be sooner that it (hemp) will be treated as Program. His business model is to buy back every tion this summer. The bill will put industrial hemp a commodity. Right now it’s not the reality,” Ander- acre of seed he sells. under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of son said. “If you grow, you better know who your “Our goal is to be the number one hemp bulk ingre- Agriculture. When industrial hemp is no longer a buyer is at the end of the day.” dient supplier in the United States in 2018,” said controlled substance, it can become a traded commodity, he said.

By 2020, Anderson plans to establish stalk process- Strohfus. ing for industrial hemp building materials and texHis Field Theory hemp hearts are available in “If you are against industrial hemp, you are either tiles. “We want to make everybody profitable with major grocers and food cooperatives in the Twin Cit- ignorant or corrupt. Farmers are not interested in grain. Then we can put up fiber processing,” he said. ies. Hemp hearts are hulled hempseed known for growing drugs, and hemp does not produce any Photo courtesy of their high nutritional value and nutty flavor. They (drugs),” Anderson said. v John Strohfus can be added to cereal, protein shakes and more.

Strohfus knows all aspects of hemp: seed sales, Minnesota Industrial Hemp Pilot Program John Strohfus agronomy, harvest, processing and marketing. of Hastings, The MDA released the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program “We had a market this year. We are able to offer a Minn., sells annual report. Participants were required to submit agrocertified seed, market where we didn’t have one in 2016. That was nomic, processing and marketing data. Out of 1,210 acres really through the work I had done since starting the grows and planted, 1,100 acres were harvested. company by developing relationships, partnerships contracts and business agreements,” he said.

Visit www.mda.state.mn.us/industrialhemp for the full industrial report and the University of Minnesota variety trials. The MDA hemp.

The biggest challenge he faces is food-grade cleanis accepting applications to grow hemp for the 2018 season. ing of the grain. Minnesota now has one food grade cleaner so grain can be processed at high quality.

Growers must register in the program to grow hemp.

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Just enough phosphorus can attain yield potential

By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor MANKATO, Minn. — Farmers follow two philosophies regarding phosphorus, an essential nutrient for crops. One is sufficiency which means applying what the crop needs per year. The other is build and maintain which means applying what the crop needs for the year, plus extra.

“With commodity prices these days, I would say the less you can apply the better,” said Paulo Pagliari, of the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center, Lamberton.

Pagliari spoke at the Nutrient Management Conference in Mankato on Feb. 20. About 135 farmers, certified crop advisers and government officials attended the conference led by the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center.

Soil tests for phosphorus determine if your soil needs P and how much to apply. There are two tests: Bray for soils with pH less than 7.5 and Olsen for soil with pH 7.5 or greater. The soil tests assess the probability of response to applied fertilizer.

For the last 30 to 40 years, the U of M has worked on field calibration to give meaning to the soil test P (STP) value and recommend rates. STP is rated from very low to very high: 0-21+ parts per million on Bray and 0-16+ ppm on Olsen.

For instance, if your Bray STP is 12 ppm, the STP level is medium and the recommendation is to broadcast P2O5 at 50 pounds per acre for 200-plus bu./ acre of corn. Banding the fertilizer requires 35 pounds per acre.

Less fertilizer is needed when it is banded because the nutrient is concentrated where the seed will be planted. Broadcasting spreads the fertilizer evenly over the field, but banding concentrates it in or near the row where the plants can best access it.

“Phosphorus becomes much more available farther away from the band and also for a longer period of time,” he said.

The sufficiency philosophy is more intensive because farmers must test every year or every other year, Pagliari noted. Grid sampling is advised because it represents the whole field.

In a study where 20 lbs/acre of phosphorus was banded vs. 40 lbs/acre broadcasted, samples were taken three times in the growing season. Pagliari said early in the season 23.8 percent of the plant’s phosphorus came from the fertilizer in the band while the plant only pulled 2.8 percent of its phosphorus from the broadcasted fertilizer.

“Early on we see that band application can really provide good conditions for plants to pick up that nutrient,” he said.

Later in the season, the percentages are about the same, but Pagliari contends that the plant got the phosphorus to overcome that early stress.

Another trial showed it took about twice as much

Minimizing the inputs as much as you can is the best way to maximize your profitability. You can save quite a bit of money on fertilizer.

— Paulo Pagliari P to achieve the maximum yield in broadcasted compared to banded fertilizer. In medium STP, it took 30-40 lbs/acre banded vs. 70-80 lbs/acre broadcast.

“Band application can really minimize the amount of phosphorus that you’re putting down,” he said. “It fits very well with the sufficiency type of philosophy.”

He reminds farmers that when the STP is lower, recommendations are more liberal to offer a little more than the crop needs. When the STP is higher, the recommendations tend to be conservative.

In build and maintain, producers can be less vigilant than in sufficiency. Advantages are fields will have a high level, only require testing every three to four years and your system will be more tolerant to sampling errors. This approach isn’t right for all soil types, he noted.

“You are not fertilizing the crop, you are fertilizing the soil,” Pagliari said.

If you own the land, a build and maintain approach may make sense but not if you are renting. “You might as well use what the plant needs and get a good crop out of there.”

Long term economic trials were conducted in Minnesota and Nebraska. The sufficiency approach was one-half to one-third the cost of the build and maintain approach.

“Minimizing the inputs as much as you can is the best way to maximize your profitability. You can save quite a bit of money on fertilizer,” he said.

The bottom line is in sufficiency strategies, the recommended rates are almost half of the rates of build and maintain, Pagliari said. He acknowledged that sufficiency takes more intensive management and soil sampling, but farmers save on fertilizer in the long run.

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Yields Jeffrey Vetsch, soil science researcher at the University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca, has found that the sufficiency approach does not limit yields.

While Iowa, Illinois and Indiana tend to build and maintain phosphorus at high levels, Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota tend to take the sufficiency approach.

The sufficiency approach has been labeled as limiting to yield potential so Vetsch and colleagues embarked on long-term experiments to find out Jeffery Vetsch if this was true.

They established plots in Becker, Lamberton, Waseca, Rochester, Crookston and Morris. The study lasted from 2011 to 2017 and measured grain yield, phosphorus removal and inputs.

The fertilizer was broadcast.

“We can fertilize a low or medium and get the same yield potential that we got where we had a high or very high soil test,” Vetsch said.

In general, crops responded greater to phosphorus application in the low and medium classes, with little to no response in the high and very high classes.

The grain yield potential was similar in applying annually based on the STP class rather than building and maintaining a high STP. “The argument that the sufficiency approach is too conservative or that it is going to limit yield potential — this study clearly showed that this is not the case,” he said.

A grower might want to use a sufficiency approach but they only want to apply every other year so they question if there will be enough carryover in residual even in the low classes that have been fertilized.

The study looked at residual effects of phosphorus in the year following applications. Vetsch found that corn yields and STP levels did not crash the second year.

For instance, in 2015, P2O5 was applied at 150 lbs/ acre to fields in low STP class. Zero was applied in 2016. While the STP declined somewhat, it remained at medium to high and was adequate for crop production in 2016.

The study concluded that the sufficiency approach of applying phosphorus fertilizer to low and medium STP classes produced the same yields as high and very high STP classes with or without fertilizer.

“Clearly there is no yield advantage to having a build and maintain or crop removal type philosophy where we are going to keep soil tests very high,” he said.

The build and maintain approach would result in greater input costs and lower returns, he said.

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Blogs and hogs: Patsche brings the farm to social media

By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Correspondent Over one million. That’s how many people have viewed Wanda Patsche’s blog: www.mnfarmliving.com. While that number is impressive, for Patsche it’s the ability to connect with people from all walks of life that brings her joy through blogging. Wanda Patsche Patsche grew up in the town of Fairmont, Minn. — not far from the farm she now calls home. During her senior year of high school, she started working at the manufacturing company ArtsWay in Armstrong, Iowa. After graduation, Patsche transferred to Weigh-Tronix in Fairmont, working in information technology. It was during that time that she married her husband, Chuck, and began her life on the farm.

“I worked nearly 20 years in IT and then went on with my own computer consulting businesses for a few years,” Patsche said.

It was that experience in computers and technology that led Patsche to develop an interest in blogging and social media. “I learned about blogging and social media by watching and reading.”

Patsche also attended a few AgChat conferences which brought people involved in agriculture and social media together. Living on a soybean, corn and pig farm, Patsche said she is very passionate about agriculture.

It was that passion that led her to grow increasingly frustrated about all the misinformation out there regarding agriculture. Thus Patsche’s blog was born over five years ago and the opportunity to educate, entertain and connect with readers began.

My blog gives readers a different perspective compared to what they typically read and hear. And that’s why it’s important for farmers to talk with consumers.

— Wanda Patsche Content A self-proclaimed introvert by nature, Patsche found that blogging was a perfect fit for her. Patsche writes about a variety of ag-related topics on her blog sprinkled with some travel material and recipes as well.

“I have a list of blog ideas,” Patsche said.

These include some current events which she enjoys that show that human spirit. She is not afraid to address some public policies that affect agriculture.

Patsche and her husband have three daughters and six grandchildren. The older two daughters know that she blogs, but it is not a topic of discussion. Her youngest daughter, Kristeena, works for Minnesota Soybean as a social media manager.

“We have discussions because this is what she is involved in. She has guest blogged for me a number of times,” Patsche said.

It was a guest blog post that Kristeena wrote titled “Tips and Tricks for Surviving Harvest while Dating a Farmer” that went viral. Patsche admits her daughter “is a much better writer than I am and I am fine with that.”

Blogging can bring in some revenue through advertising. For Patsche, that advertising helps offset the cost of running the blog. Though she won’t advertise just anything on her blog. She only accepts advertising contracts if it’s something she believes in.

Connections Through her years of blogging, Patsche has valued

the opportunity to really connect with people and develop relationships. She has had the chance to meet people in real life who she has known through social media.

“Occasionally, I have people come up to me and recognize me with my blog,” Patsche said.

She has a core number of readers that follow her.

“They comment on a regular basis and it’s really nice to have a conversation with them.”

Of all the ag topics Patsche writes about, the ones that she feels are most misunderstood by the general public are: GMOs (genetically modified organisms), how people use the word factory farms, antibiotic usage and hormones.

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Bruce Potter ponders threat of soybean aphids in 2018

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter has a 20-year history with the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton. Some respectfully refer to Potter as “the bug man.”

Bruce Potter Q: How big an issue will aphids be in 2018?

Potter: The correct answer is, ‘It depends.’ Let’s talk about some things that will drive the issue. In southern Minnesota last season, we had a lot of parasitism by fungi, parasitic wasps, pirate bugs, etc. So there were lots of biocontrol populations tracking aphids. Plus, aphid-killing fungi thrive in cool, wet weather which was frequent last season.

Q: Is this suggesting fewer aphids this season?

Potter: Maybe, because we saw lots of predators and parasites moving with the aphids to buckthorn last fall. That suggests lots of biological control going on as those aphids were mating and laying eggs on buckthorn. But the real driver on aphid probabilities this spring is how well the survivors do in getting from buckthorn into soybeans. Also, early season growing weather. Planting dates can make a difference. If soybean planting is delayed, aphid migrations to beans can be affected. Early volunteer soybeans can be inviting too.

Weather can drive this also. Aphids like it on the dry side. The Red River Valley area last spring experienced early planting and dry weather. Get some moderately warm weather too and you have perfect aphid conditions. Soybean aphid populations really exploded after pyrethroid insecticides were sprayed on resistant aphid populations, killing a high percentage of beneficial insects, but a low percentage of aphids.

Q: Are we more prone to aphids here in Minnesota and the eastern Dakotas?

Potter: Yes, on a more consistent basis. Other states have buckthorn, but weather conditions and date of planting seems to favor spring movement of aphids to soybeans more readily up here.

Q: South America, particularly Brazil, is now close to matching U.S. soybean production. Are aphids down there too?

Potter: Not that I’m aware of. They’ve got other issues though, like soybean rust resistant to some fungicides. They now have soybean cyst nematodes and they’ve got a lot of defoliating insects — plus stink bug problems. Their lack of aphids might partly be because buckthorn is almost unknown down there. But if aphids get established in an area with a continuous soybean culture, that will keep them going.

Q: What is the origin of the soybean aphid?

Potter: We don’t know for certain where we got ours, but the original source is China and other areas in Asia where soybeans occur. There are even aphid populations in Australia.

Q: With crop production expanding throughout Asia, will crop pests expand too?

Potter: Very likely. If we get species from another area introduced here that are already insecticide resistant, there’s no reason to expect that species won’t start here with resistance issues. Then we’re behind the eight-ball right away. There’s the old world bollworm, now present in South America and the Caribbean. It’s native to the Eastern hemisphere and it has some serious pesticide issues. If this relative of corn earworm would be able to move and establish farther north, it could rather quickly be an issue here too. That is just one of the pests being watched closely by state and federal agencies.

I think plant breeders are gaining confidence in building genetic control for more crop issues. But the seed industry has concerns about how long these new trait packages stay viable.

— Bruce Potter Q: Is genetic resistance a growing reality for some of these soybean issues?

Potter: It depends on the pest. There are some resistant genes out there for soybean aphids. It looks like we may need to pyramid those resistant genes to make sure we have adequate control. Phytophthora and soybean cyst nematode are examples where resistance genes have been widely adopted … perhaps too much so.

On the corn rootworm side, they’re working on incorporating RNA (ribonucleic acid) to corn that interferes with needed activity of a specific gene in the rootworms. But the effectiveness of Bt is a little more dicey with westerns. We have documented some level of resistance to all the traits we have right now. We’re even seeing problems with pyramided traits out there. Yes, I think plant breeders are gaining confidence in building genetic control for more crop issues. But the seed industry has concerns about how long these new trait packages stay viable.

Based on our past experience with insect, nematode, disease and weeds, it is important that farmers and advisers stay current on any effective pest resistance breeders may develop.

Q: So how are break-evens looking for corn vs. soybeans in 2018?

Potter: The numbers are looking better for soybeans. But we’ve got some issues with pyrethroid insecticide resistant soybean aphids. Plus weeds are more of an issue. To some extent, the pests are going to drive the decisions. If you’ve got some savings in fertilizer and seed costs with soybeans, but if you

spend more on herbicides and insecticides, it might be a wash. You also need to consider what your rotation is doing for long-term profitability.

Q: Are dicamba threats still likely?

Potter: I’m hoping for fewer problems. Now we’ve got the 85 F and June 20 regulations. But we’re spraying more acres which tends to multiply risk probabilities. Paying attention to the day-by-day weather, neighboring crops and other federal and state label requirements will help minimize problems.

Q: And your call on the most ideal weather this spring?

Potter: Keep it on the dry side, because subsoil moisture is adequate. If we can get in these fields early, that is always an advantage. As I mentioned earlier, we may have to worry about aphids a little bit more with early planting, but let’s build off that high-yield potential that early planting into a good seedbed provides. The right amount of moisture at the right time always is the major determiner.

About an inch a week is the call of the old timers.

Once into grain fill, then cooler temps for a while. All this and maybe we can get some of those 300-bushel yields that genetically are possible. And that would be 70-80-bushel soybeans too!

Q: Are alternative crops a growing reality?

Potter: Perhaps so, but they won’t be the same for all growers. Area soils, seed sources, market outlets are all part of that puzzle. But do some thinking. In some areas, edible beans are seeing an uptick because prices are good. But there you have to be careful about nematodes, other pest problems and marketing options. With corn and soybeans, concentrate on building yield packages so both crops are complementing the other. A clever rotation scheme can keep your pests under control.

Q: Are cover crops part of this crop mix also?

Potter: Cover crops might offer some potential with weed control and better nutrient management.

The easiest fit is for those that can graze or otherwise harvest the cover crop for livestock. But the pest issues can work both ways. If you’ve got some green vegetation growing out there, you’ll likely have some aphids colonizing them. Cover crops might attract and maintain populations of lady bugs and other beneficials. A downside is, cover crops can draw pests into the field: army worms, sometimes black cutworms. Last year, when fields stayed wet, we had some slug populations build up. That’s usually an eastern Corn Belt problem.

Q: Which cover crop?

Potter: It seems winter rye covers are most often implicated in pest problems with corn and soybean covers. A rye cover establishes quickly and can guard against soil erosion — especially wind erosion on these open winter and early spring fields.

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Plan manure applications now It may be hard to imagine spring coming anytime soon with the recent arctic temperatures, but in a few short months it’ll be time to apply nutrients for the upcoming crops. If you plan to apply manure, now is the time to start mapping out your plans for the year to save headaches down the road. Here are some tips to get you started on your plans and for applying manure this spring: Tips to prepare for the season: Inspect Equipment. Make sure everything is functioning properly. To avoid leaks or spills, replace or repair anything that needs fixed.

Get your manure sampled and analyzed, or find your most recent manure analysis. This will give you an accurate idea of how many nutrients are available to you.

Plan applications for each field. Calculate your application rates using the nutrient needs of your upcoming crop (based on the University of Minnesota recommendations) and your manure nutrient analysis. Subtract out any nutrient credits from manure applied in the past 3 years or from legumes grown in the past year.

Determine any setbacks needed in fields. This includes streams, ditches, lakes, tile inlets and sinkholes. Also mark locations of sensitive features to avoid.

Put together an Emergency Action Plan. Make a list of emergency contacts in case of a leak or spill

and think of ways that you could possibly contain a spill so that you can have the appropriate tools on hand.

Tips for manure application: Monitor the weather. Avoid applying immediately before a predicted rainfall.

Avoid wet or frozen fields. Manure can very easily run off of a frozen field, especially in spring rains. On fields that are wet, adding manure (which has liquid in it) will only increase the likelihood of runoff or the start of tile flow. You are also more likely to cause soil compaction in wet conditions.

Apply manure according to calculated rates. Do not overapply! Nutrients are less likely to be lost to our waterways when applied at appropriate rates.

Monitor equipment for leaks. Have equipment handy for stopping leaks and for cleanup. Know the numbers you need to call if there is a spill.

Keep records. Always note the field location, manure source and amount applied. Keep records on file for at least three years.

For the latest nutrient management information, visit www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/nutrientmanagement or like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook.

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Thick skin needed for blogging today PATSCHE, from pg. 9 “My blog gives readers a different perspective compared to what they typically read and hear. And that’s why it’s important for farmers to talk with consumers,” she said.

She feels those discussions don’t have to be just through social media. Person-to-person conversations are vital as well.

What has changed in the blogging world since Patsche began over five years ago? “I’m getting less comments on my blogs and more comments on my Facebook page.”

Patsche currently has 10,000 followers on her Facebook page. She is also is on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. She believes addressing various ag issues through her posts has changed people’s minds.

“But there are a lot of lurkers — people that just read and don’t participate. I need to keep that in mind at all times,” she said.

Some people can be harsh and even cruel when writing comments. At first Patsche took them personally.

She’s developed the thick skin needed to be a blogger in this day and age and doesn’t take those comments personally anymore. Instead she looks at those comments as a way to engage with that person

and try to understand their way of thinking and roots of where they may be coming from.

Patsche is also quick to point out: “You have to be aware of the trolls.” Those are the people who write malicious comments for the sole purpose of evoking an emotional response. On Patsche’s blog and social media sites, the “conversations have to be respectful.”

Patsche shares a lot about her life on the farm and away from the farm, including an ag-related trip two years ago to Vietnam. The photos and her words illustrate her joy and wonder seeing agriculture all over the world.

Patsche has a Recipe Box on the blog where she posts special recipes that have been passed down in her family through the generations and some that are just her personal favorites. While she’s not a food blogger, Patsche wanted to share a few family recipes that are near and dear to her.

How many years can one blog? For Patsche, she will continue writing her blog as long as she feels she’s making connections with people.

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FFA members served tasty farm-to-school lunch

By MARIE WOOD The Land Associate Editor ST. PETER, Minn. — The delicious aroma of chicken noodle soup was in the air at St. Peter High School. As students went through the lunch line, FFA students ladled chicken noodle soup made with chicken they raised themselves.

Members of the girls basketball team fueled up. “Fresh,” senior Kayla Oeltjenbruns said.

“I wasn’t expecting it to be this good,” senior Olivia McCabe said.

FFA officer Ethan Klaseus stopped by the table to answer their questions.

Fellow members led an FFA trivia game and a slide show of the agriculture students working with animals and plants was displayed on screens in the cafeteria.

Some students said they chose the chicken noodle soup for a change over the pizza, burgers and fries that are always available.

Photos by Marie Wood

Left to right: Seniors Kayla Oeltjenbruns, Olivia McCabe, Ellie Johnson, Lexie Blaschko and Nasosra Daud enjoyed the chicken noodle soup at the farm-toschool lunch at St. Peter High School. Standing, Ethan Klaseus answered questions about the food raised by FFA members.

FFA advisors Gena Lilienthal (left) and Mike Reeser (right) make a good team.

Spinach salad with a homemade poppy seed dressing and tomato caprese salad was also on the menu.

The spinach and tomatoes were grown by FFA students in the school’s greenhouse.

The school’s South Central Minnesota Agricultural Science Academy hosted its first FFA Farm-to-School Luncheon and Career Fair on Feb. 22 to celebrate National FFA Week.

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“It’s really exciting. You see the finished project,” Langr said.

The students worked with the school’s food service company, A’viands.

Executive chef Jonathan Barnes and his company are committed to growing this agricultural partnership and making it sustainable.

“We love farm to school, but how cool if the students own the farm?” Barnes said.

Due to food safety laws, the students could not make the soup. Barnes and staff prepared the soup from scratch.

Barnes also made the spinach salad and tomato caprese salad. A caprese salad is tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, salt, black pepper, olive oil and a balsamic vinegar reduction.

Using homegrown spinach and tomatoes was fantastic, he said.

“You can taste the sunlight on them,” Barnes said.

the classroom. Once the birds got too big for the classroom, student Brad Doherty-Bohn and Lilienthal finished raising the poultry on their own farms.

Doherty-Bohn said his family raises chickens and he is the primary caretaker. Since they raise laying hens, he collects the eggs.

Broiler chickens take six to eight weeks to raise.

They raised 55 chickens and Lilienthal transported them to a USDA-inspected plant for butchering.

Ruby Langr was one of the students who grew the Ruby Langr started and grew the tomato plants for tomatoes — 190 plants in the Farm-to-School Luncheon in the greenhouse at all. She worked in the St. Peter High School. There were 190 tomato plants greenhouse for 90 minutes in all.

Paul Peterson, St. Peter Public a day during first semester, starting the plants about two weeks into the Schools superintendent, stopped in for school year. Her work came to fruition lunch. He was proud of the students who raised the food, bringing it from at the event. the farm to table.

Cover photo: On Feb. 22, duing lunch “I devoured it. It was so good. The periods at St. Peter High School, FFA quality of the food was just amazing,” members Cole Pankratz (left) and Ben Peterson said.

Eide (right) served chicken noodle soup made with chickens they raised.

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Career fair featuring local ag companies was successful FARM-TO-SCHOOL, from pg. 12 Jacob Pehrson, president of South Central Minnesota Agricultural Science Academy FFA chapter, took the lead in coordinating the event. His FFA chapter has a mix of kids growing up on a farm and those who are not. All are welcome.

“It’s from plows and sows to drones and technology,” Pehrson said.

Pehrson’s family farm raises poultry, but he also works at Herberg Dairy and Traverse Elevator in St. Peter. He enjoys the different viewpoints he receives from the members who don’t come from a farm background.

Some of the FFA members drove their tractors to and from school for the event.

Career fair The event included a career fair featuring agricultural companies recruiting employees. The industry is facing a worker shortage.

Andy Kamm and Samantha Lange represented Wakefield Pork at the career fair. The Gaylord company operates sow farms and contracts growers.

“Kids are interested, asking questions and engaged,” Kamm said.

For students, Wakefield Pork offers part-time jobs on its sow farms. Often these jobs can turn into fulltime work after high school or college. For high school seniors who are employed by Wakefield, they can apply for a scholarship if they are pursuing a college degree in agriculture.

Wakefield is a family oriented company, added Samantha Lange (left) and Andy Kamm (right) of Wakefield Pork talked with students at the career fair at St. Peter High School.

Lange.

“We’re willing to work with students who have a busy schedule,” Lange said.

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Photo by Jackson Forderer, The Free Press, Mankato

Members of St. Peter’s FFA chapter gather around Ben Eide’s 1945 John Deere B tractor in the St. Peter High School parking lot after classes were dismissed. As part of National FFA Week, students drove their tractors to school.

Foundation offers scholarships The American Agri-Women Foundation announces applications for Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships are now being accepted.

Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship was created to honor the memory of the pioneer women who played an important role in the founding of this nation and encourage the present generation to continue their education in agricultural pursuits.

The Jean Ibendahl Scholarship was initiated in 1991 by AAW member and educator, Jean Ibendahl of Tamaroa, Ill. This scholarship is available to high school graduates and women aged 18-23.

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United States and Canada extolling the virtues of agriculture and empowering producers to realize their potential. This scholarship is available to women who are returning students in agriculture and are 24 years or older.

These two scholarships are available to any farm, ranch, or agribusiness woman or her daughter to pursue accredited courses in agriculture leadership, communications, rural sociology, medicine, or any other courses directly related to agriculture.

Both scholarships are for $1,000. Applications must be postmarked by June 1. Forms are available at www.americanagriwomen.org/aaw-foundation.

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Grain Angles Writing your farm business plan

The following marketing analysis is for the week ending March 9.

CORN — Corn eased upward leading into the March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on little fresh news. The report supplied food for the bulls and prices spiked higher. Nearby corn traded to its highest level since July.

A bullish case can be made for corn. Funds continue to be buyers and they haven’t been disappointed. U.S. corn is still the cheapest in the world and demand remains strong. Uncertainty surrounds the corn crop size in Argentina PHYLLIS NYSTROM and Brazil. Soon U.S. planting CHS Hedging Inc. weather and acreage estimates St. Paul will take center stage.

Overshadowing the friendly side to prices are big world supplies.

The March 8 WASDE report made few changes to the 2017-18 U.S. balance sheet. Ethanol usage was raised 50 million bushels to 5.575 billion bushels and exports were increased a surprisingly large 175 million bushels to 2.225 billion bushels. This cut ending stocks 225 million bushels to 2.127 billion bushels. The average estimate was 2.312 billion bushels and in February it was 2.352 billion bushels.

World ending stocks were close to the pre-report projection at 119.17 million metric tons vs. 199.63 mmt estimated and 203.1 mmt last month. This would be the first time global ending stocks are under 200 mmt since 2013-14.

Argentina’s corn crop was pegged at 36 mmt, down from 39 mmt last month and 36.3 mmt estimated.

Brazil’s corn crop came in at 94.5 mmt, compared to 91.4 mmt estimated and 95 mmt last month. The report was termed friendly for corn. The Buenos Aries Grain Exchange’s newest Argentine corn forecast was 34 mmt, down from their previous 37 mmt number. Conab’s refreshed Brazilian corn estimate of 87.3 mmt was well beneath the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s. As of March 7, Brazil’s first corn crop was 40 percent harvest, splitting last year’s 38 percent complete with 2016’s 42 percent complete.

Their safrinha or second corn crop was 65 percent planted, behind last year’s 79 percent complete and 86 percent complete in 2016.

Weekly export sales were the third highest of the marketing year at an impressive 73.1 million bush-

March has started off like a bear if one is looking at the pricing of all livestock through the pricing mechanisms available. Not every day will bring lower prices, but the overall picture has some clouds in the price forecast.

Supplies appear to be adequate to meet demand at this time for both cattle and hogs for the near term outlook. This does not necessarily mean there won’t be short term rallies, but the big picture appears to hold a negative price outlook.

The cattle market has once JOE TEALE again experienced a negative Broker forecast via the latest U.S. Great Plains Commodity Department of Agriculture Cattle Afton, Minn. on Feed report released Feb. 23.

This would indicate there will be more than adequate numbers of finished cattle to meet the current demand for beef. Despite the recent increase in the beef cutouts, the sale of the choice and select beef cuts have dwindled, suggesting consumer resistance to current price levels of beef at the retail level.

Fear has enveloped the market also in that international trade wars may limit export demand which has sent the futures lower. The real problem on the international scene is that the herd size of all nations has been on the increase. The competition for each country’s share of the export market has increased at the same time. Therefore, the outlook (as we move

Most farms have a business plan, it just isn’t written down anywhere. If we all know the plan, why do we need to write it down?

A written business plan is an excellent tool for both on-farm and off-farm use.

On-farm, it’s a place for all of the farm’s stakeholders to pull together their accomplishments, goals and aspirations for the farm operation; and to create a roadmap for the future. Off-farm, it can be used to obtain funding to implement the plan.

The process of writing a business plan can be daunting. Where PAUL DIETMANN Compeer Senior do we begin? What information Lending Officer should we include or exclude?

Prairie du Sac, Wis. How long should it be? How will we know when it’s done?

Let’s walk through the six basic parts of a farm business plan and what information is needed to complete each section. It helps to keep in mind though, that the business plan is never really completed. It’s meant to be a living document that changes as the environment in which the farm operates changes.

Executive Summary — It’s the first piece that appears in a business plan, but should be the last part you write. It’s essentially the cover letter of the plan. It should be short, no longer than one page, and serve as a summary of the rest of the plan.

Business Description — This is where you start writing, and it should be the easiest part. The business description is just a brief overview of the farm.

Where is it located? Who owns and operates it? How many acres are owned or rented? What are the facilities like? What is the history of the farm, and what are some of the milestones achieved? You don’t have to get too detailed in this section. We’ll go deeper as we move ahead.

Operations — This is the section where we dig deep. For a farm that primarily grows and markets commodities, the operations section will likely be the longest part of the business plan. What products or services does your farm offer? Describe your production systems and how they are unique. Talk about production and marketing risks, and how you manage risks. Explain your plans for improvement and expansion over time. Sketch out a timeline for imple-

See NYSTROM, pg. 15

See TEALE, pg. 16

See DIETMANN, pg. 15

Average:

$3.35

$9.54

Year Ago Average: $2.96 $8.72 Grain prices are effective cash close on March 13. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

Livestock Angles Outlook forecasts low prices

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

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Soybean weekly export sales up despite projections NYSTROM, from pg. 14 els, bringing total sales to 1.62 billion bushels. The gap between last year’s commitments and this year’s is narrowing. We are now just 7 percent behind last year compared to 12 percent behind just two weeks ago. The USDA is calling for a 3 percent decline in year-on-year exports, based on the latest USDA number. We need to average 23.1 million bushels of weekly sales to hit the USDA’s latest export figure.

Weekly ethanol production was up 13,000 barrels to 1.057 million barrels per day. Stocks rose by 100,000 barrels to 23.1 million barrels. The grind margin fell 4 cents per gallon to 10 cents per gallon.

Outlook: Looking ahead, the March 29 prospective planting report, South American weather, U.S. spring weather forecasts, and whether the strong demand continues, will be the price drivers. Traders also believe the USDA is overestimating the Brazilian corn crop. The USDA took into consideration Conab’s Brazilian soybean estimate, but not their corn forecast. Strong demand should limit any significant setback in corn, but Mother Nature’s actions will trump everything else.

SOYBEANS — After setting a contract high March 3 at $10.82.5 per bushel, May beans retreated this week, closing down four out of the last five sessions on fund profit-taking ahead of the monthly crop report. The uptrend in the November contract was extended until the middle of the week, when a doji formation occurred. A doji is when the contract opens and closes at the same price. It usually indicates a change in direction. In this case, that is what hap-

MARKETING pened. The mid-week high in November beans was a new contract high at $10.48 per bushel. The contract edged lower the balance of the week.

The March WASDE report made just a couple of usage category changes. It raised crush by 10 million bushels to 1.96 billion bushels and lowered exports by 35 million bushels to 2.065 billion bushels.

Exports now reflect a 5.1 percent decrease from last year. Ending stocks climbed 25 million bushels from 530 million last month to 555 million bushels. This was much higher than the 531-million-bushel estimate. Global ending stocks of 94.4 mmt were slightly lower than the 95.3 mmt forecast and much lower than last month’s 98.1 mmt. Argentina’s bean estimate fell from 54 mmt to 47 mmt, although the average trade estimate was 48.1 mmt. Brazil’s bean production outlook increased from 112 mmt last month to 113 mmt but was slightly below the 114 mmt estimate. The BAGE updated its Argentine soybean forecast to 42 mmt, down from their earlier 44 mmt outlook. Argentina’s ending soybean stocks fell from 16 mmt to 13.5 mmt but would still be the second biggest in history. Conab put Brazil’s bean crop at 113 mmt, up from the 111.5 mmt previous estimate.

Safras and Mercado upped their Brazilian bean crop projection to 115.64 mmt and Ag Rural has them at a record 117.9 mmt. In general, the reports were viewed as bearish for soybeans.

Weekly export sales were huge at 92.2 million

bushels and the second highest of the marketing year. So far this year, China has bought 27.7 mmt compared to 34.3 mmt last year at this time. We are currently only 9 percent behind last year and compared to 14 percent behind two weeks ago. The USDA is predicting a 5 percent decline in year-onyear exports based on the latest figures. Considering the March revisions, we need to average 12.5 million bushels of weekly sales to achieve the USDA’s 2.065-billion-bushel export target, which would be the second largest March-August export pace ever.

There is increasing concern over the new import tariffs that are set to go into effect March 23. A 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent import tariff on aluminum may spark trade retaliation from China. For now, it looks like Canada and Mexico will temporarily be exempt from the tariffs.

Outlook: While this week’s USDA numbers looked bearish, weather in both South America and the United States will continue to be monitored. The eventual outcome on the North American Free Trade Agreement is a negative issue with a Purdue University survey showing one-third of responding growers believing we could pull out of the agreement.

The new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States may yet result in some sort of trade war. South American weather will remain front and center of daily trade chatter. Watch for any trade implications resulting from the new tariffs and how South American weather develops in the short run for price direction. The funds are long, but seemingly need multiple reasons to liquidate. v

Business plans are meant to change with farm conditions

DIETMANN, from pg. 14 mentation of the business plan.

Marketing Plan — In this section you’ll describe the broad market trends impacting your segment of agriculture and where your farm fits. Include historic and projected sales data for your major products. If you’re selling commodities, where is your production going and how is it being priced? If you are selling value-added ag products, who are your target customers? How are you pricing, promoting and distributing your products?

Management and Organization — This is the section where you’ll describe the farm’s business management. Is the farm organized as a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC or corporation? Who are the members of the farm’s management team? What knowledge, training, skills and talents do they bring to the team that enhance the farm’s success? Who are the key outside advisors that add value to the business such as accountants, lenders, veterinarians, crop or nutrition consultants, extension agents, or others?

Financial Plan — This is a particularly important section if the farm is planning to present the plan to a potential lender. At minimum, include a current

balance sheet, month-by-month cash flow projections, detailed notes to back up the cash flow projections, a projected profit and loss statement for the next calendar year, and a summary of the financing request. It’s ideal to have historic balance sheets as of January 1 each year and projected balance sheets for two or three years in the future, in addition to cash flow projections and/or projected profits and losses for the next two or three years.

Your business plan can be as brief or as long as you would like it to be. A “lean” business plan may only be two pages long. Some plans run hundreds of pages (which is way too long). If you’re presenting the plan to a potential lender, try to keep it concise — no longer than 15-20 pages. If you need to add more detailed information, attach it to the back of the plan as an appendix. A lender will typically read the executive summary, scrutinize the financial plan, and then skim through the rest of the document. Make sure your financing request is clear in both the executive summary and the financial plan sections.

When writing a business plan, it is important to be brutally honest with yourself concerning the potential risks your farm might face as the plan is imple-

mented. Have someone who is not involved in the management of the farm read through the plan and give you an honest risk assessment. It’s much cheaper to fix a miscalculation in the business plan than it is to deal with it after implementation.

There is good help available to you as you develop your business plan. Most areas of the country have a Small Business Development Center staffed with business planning experts who can provide free assistance. The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a network of dedicated, experienced professionals who can provide advice and mentoring on various aspects of your business plan. The University of Minnesota has a business plan writing tool called AgPlan that is available online for free.

The hardest part of writing a farm business plan is often just forcing yourself to sit down and pound out the first few words. Remember that the plan isn’t set in stone. It’s easy to modify and is meant to be changed along the way. Follow the guidelines above and you’ll have it sketched out in no time. You might even find it to be fun!

To access a free business planning template and an example business plan, please visit www.Compeer. com. v

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USDA report boosts 2018 milk production forecast This column was written for the marwere reduced on slower sales of a number keting week ending March 9. of processed dairy products. Exports on a fat basis were raised on increased cheese The March 6 Global Dairy Trade aucsales and exports on a skim-solids basis tion saw its weighted average of products were raised on stronger sales of both offered ease down another 0.6 percent, cheese and whey products. albeit after a record 22 rounds, versus the normal 12 or so. The slippage folAnnual product price forecasts for lowed a 0.5 percent setback on Feb. 20 cheese and butter were raised from the and a 5.9 percent upshot on Feb. 6. previous month as recent prices have MIELKE MARKET increased. However, continued large Buttermilk powder led the declines, WEEKLY supplies of nonfat dry milk are expected down 4.3 percent. Anhydrous milkfat was

By Lee Mielke to pressure NDM prices, and the foredown 3.2 percent, following a 1.9 percent cast was reduced. No change was drop last time. Butter was down 1.0 made to the annual whey price percent, after gaining 1.1 percent, forecast. and whole milk powder was off 0.8 percent, following a 0.3 percent rise in the last The Class III milk price was raised on the cheese event. price projection, while the Class IV price is down, as the lower NDM price more than offset a higher butGains were led by skim milk powder, up 5.5 percent, after it dropped 3.0 percent last time. Cheddar ter price forecast. cheese was up 1.7 percent, after dropping 1.3 perThe 2018 Class III milk price forecast is projected cent in the last event. to range $14.30-$14.90 per hundredweight, up a dime on the low end from last month’s estimate. The FC Stone equates the GDT 80 percent butterfat Class III averaged $16.17 in 2017 and $14.87 in butter price to $2.3366 per pound U.S. Chicago 2016.

Mercantile Exchange butter closed March 9 at $2.2050. GDT cheddar cheese equated to $1.7051 The 2018 Class IV price is expected to range per pound U.S. and compares to March 9’s CME $13.25-$13.95/cwt., down a dime on the low end and block cheddar at $1.57. GDT skim milk powder 20 cents lower on the high end, and compares to averaged 93.04 cents per pound, U.S. and whole $15.16 in 2017 and $13.77 in 2016. milk powder averaged $1.4659. CME Grade A nonn fat dry milk price closed March 9 at 68.5 cents per The 2017-18 U.S. corn outlook is for larger exports pound. and increased corn used to produce ethanol. Corn n ethanol was raised 50 million bushels to 5.575 bilThe U.S. Department of Agriculture raised its lion based on the most recent data. Exports were 2018 milk production forecast in the latest World raised 175 million bushels to 2.225 billion, reflecting Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, U.S. price competitiveness, record-high outstanding based on more rapid growth in milk per cow in the sales, and reduced exports for Argentina. With no first half of the year. other use changes, ending stocks were lowered 225 2018 production and marketings were projected at million bushels to 2.127 billion, and if realized 219 and 218 billion pounds respectively, up 300 mil- would be down from the prior marketing year. The projected range for the season-average corn price lion pounds from last month. If realized, 2018 proreceived by producers was narrowed 10 cents on the duction would be up 3.5 billion pounds or 1.6 perlow end to $3.15 to $3.55 per bushel, with the midcent from 2017. point up 5 cents to $3.35 per bushel.

The 2018 imports on a fat and skim-solids basis

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Hog prices close to last year’s figures TEALE, from pg. 14 into the spring and summer months) has a more defensive forecast than in previous months. Producers should take note of the situation and protect inventories as needed.

The hog market has been on the defensive for several weeks. Prices have softened considerably as reflected in the lean hog index. Pork production has ramped up due to the increase in slaughter capacity which has increased the amount of product into the marketplace. This may be temporary until the larger supply of product is absorbed by the consumer and

the export market. Until then, one would expect the packer to take a more defensive approach in acquiring live inventories.

The interesting pattern which has developed in the hog market is that prices are following very close to last year’s market: weak in the early spring months only to be followed by an upswing into the summer months. It is only conjecture at this time, however, if this pattern is repeated again this year. There remains hope for a strong recovery this summer.

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U.S. soybean supply and use changes include higher crush, lower exports, and increased ending stocks compared with last month’s report. Soybean crush was raised 10 million bushels to 1.96 billion with increased soybean meal exports. Soybean exports were reduced 35 million bushels to 2.065 billion with increased production and exports for Brazil.

Soybean stocks were projected at 555 million bushels, up 25 million from last month. With increased crush, soybean oil production was raised. An increase in food use was more than offset by lower biodiesel use, leaving domestic disappearance lower this month. With increased production and lower use, soybean oil stocks were forecast higher by USDA. The season-average soybean price range forecast of $9 to $9.60 per bushel was unchanged at the midpoint. Soybean oil prices were forecast at 30 to 33 cents per pound, down a penny at the midpoint.

Soybean meal prices were projected at $325 to $355 per short ton, up $20 at the midpoint. Higher soybean meal prices reflect the impact of sharply lower soybean production in Argentina, according to the report.

This month’s 2017-18 U.S. cotton forecasts show lower production, higher exports, and lower ending stocks relative to last month. Production was reduced 233,000 bales to 21 million, based on the March 8 Cotton Ginnings report. The final estimates for this season’s U.S. area, yield, and production will be published in the May 2018 Crop Production report. Domestic mill use was unchanged from last month.

Exports were raised 300,000 bales to 14.8 million, based on stronger world demand and expectations of above-average shipments in the second half of the marketing year. Ending stocks were lowered 500,000 bales to 5.5 million. The projected range for the marketing year average price received by producers of 68-70 cents per pound is narrowed by 1 cent at each end from last month. n Meanwhile, cash dairy prices saw some ups and downs the week of March 5 as traders absorbed the March 6 GDT. The cheddar blocks climbed to $1.6025 per pound on March 5, highest price since Nov. 28, 2017; but closed March 9 at $1.57, up a penny on the week and 18.5 cents above a year ago when it bottomed out for the year at $1.3850. The barrels climbed to $1.5150 on March 6, the highest since Dec. 18, 2017; but finished at $1.4975, up 2.25 cents on the week, 9.75 cents above a year ago, but a larger-than-normal 7.25 cents below the blocks.

Eight cars of block sold on the week at the CME and 25 of barrel.

Dairy Market News reports that spot milk into Midwestern cheese plants is ranging $2 to $3 under Class, with some as low as $5 under. It adds, “Hauling woes, whether systemic or weather relatSee MIELKE, pg. 18

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U.S. cheese supplies are outdistancing demand MIELKE, from pg. 16 ed, continue to plague a number of cheese producers in the region and veritably across the nation.

“Milk shipments were delayed early in the week, while mozzarella and provolone producers, currently reporting steady demand, are concerned about multiple winter storms affecting orders made by Eastern region customers. Hard Italian orders are trending up, while barrel producers report demand as middling. The cheese markets are exhibiting bullish traits. Nevertheless, cheese contacts have seen positive, short term signs in the recent past, only to be beguiled by the somewhat delusive cheese markets.”

Western cheese production is active as more milk is going to the vats, says Dairy Market News, and “the cheese market undertone seems unsettled.

“Although some reports suggest solid domestic demand and lively export opportunities, supplies are still more substantial compared to sales. Intense competition with the European Union in the international market is also not helping the United States. Sellers are looking for possible ways to clear cheese out of storage. With most processing plants currently working at full capacity, manufacturers are worried about how they will manage milk supplies and cheese inventories during the spring flush.” n Cash butter climbed to $2.2325 on March 6, the highest level since Jan. 5; but then reversed gears and saw a March 9 close at $2.2050, up a half-cent on the week and 4.25 cents above a year ago. On the week, 23 loads were sold, down from 80 the previous week, representing over 3 million pounds.

“Butter markets are making their mark on the entire dairy industry, as widespread analyses and reports promulgate the vitality of butter — particularly in relation to other dawdling dairy commodities,” says Dairy Market News. Contacts point to the CME new crop butter requirement as a “spur in the current uptrend in trades and prices.” Some Central analysts suggest that butter markets will cool shortly, but a number expect butter to “maintain fairly steady price points between $2.00 and $2.25, pointing to bullish futures and increasing demand.”

Western butter makers report cream is ample and butter output is active. “Print butter demand is strong, as would be expected ahead of the spring holidays,” Dairy Market News says, but some processors suggest bulk butter demand is “somewhat lackluster for this time of year.” Some buyers are cautious, feeling that there will be enough butter available when the need arises, and possibly at more favorable prices. End users are working hard to manage stocks closely, trying to get the butter needed for the short term into the warehouse, but being careful about longer term butter needs but contacts suggest there are good volumes on hand.

Food Market Analyst newsletter, reported on China’s January dairy appetite in the March 5 Dairy Radio Now interview.

Spot Grade A nonfat dry milk fell to the record Dryer called it “pretty phenomenal,” as China low 64.75 cents per pound (set in December 2017) imported record volumes of almost everything. He on March 6, but rallied and closed March 9 at 68.5 said China set a new monthly record on skim milk cents. This is 2.25 cents higher on the week, but powder imports and whole milk powder, cheese, and 12.5 cents below a year ago, on 10 sales. infant formula. Whey protein was the only excepn tion, according to Dryer, but it still saw the second highest import level ever, “So the hungry giant appears to have awoken again.”

Dairy margins were mixed over the China’s domestic milk production is lagging from second half of February, but genera year ago, according to Dryer, who said that ally weaker following a continued December nonfat dry milk output was down about advance in corn and soybean meal 20 percent.

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prices while the milk market held relatively steady.

The United States is down on the list of China’s suppliers, but, “we are making headway,” Dryer said. The United States has always been a signifiDairy margins were mixed over the second half of cant supplier of whey powder to China. January February, but generally weaker following a continwas a good example. China imported 50,000 metric ued advance in corn and soybean meal prices while tons of it and 18,000 of that came from the United the milk market held relatively steady, according to States, according to Dryer. the latest Margin Watch from Chicago-based He admitted that U.S. exports of nonfat dry milk Commodity and Ingredient Hedging LLC. to China has fallen some. The United States export“Margins still remain negative through the first ed about 72 million pounds of powder in 2017, or half of 2018 and well below average from a historiabout a 14 percent share. But the last time China cal perspective,” the Margin Watch states, “while had this “raging appetite,” the United States had a projected positive but only just above breakeven 26 percent market share, Dryer said. through the second half of the year. Milk prices “If this appetite continues to build, it’s positive have held steady over the past couple weeks, but remain depressed due to heavy milk production and news for us, because New Zealand (China’s steadfast supplier) is having some production problems. stocks.

So they may need to turn to us again for more skim “USDA reported January milk production at 18.45 milk powder.” billion pounds, up 1.8 percent from last year when Interestingly, the Dairy and Food Market Analyst the market was only expecting about a 1.0 percent also reports Russia will temporarily ban imports of increase in line with year-over-year gains from the some dairy products from Belarus. preceding four months. USDA also reported an increase to the dairy herd of 46,000 cows to 9.405 “The agency claims food safety problems, but the million compared to January, 2017. reality is the government is protecting its less com“Cold Storage data was likewise neutral to bearish petitive domestic industry and is also targeting with total cheese stocks on January 31 at 1.275 bil- dairy products that are being trans-shipped through lion pounds, down 5.3 million pounds or 0.4 percent Belarus from other suppliers —including the European Union,” according to the Dairy and Food from December but up 83.0 million pounds or 7.0 Market Analyst. percent from last year. Butter stocks totaled 223.9 million pounds at the end of January, up 55.1 milU.S. dairy exports started 2018 with a strong lion or 32.6 percent from December and 2.3 million showing. FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski or 1.1 percent higher than last year. reported details in the March 12 Dairy Radio Now broadcast and I’ll share highlights next week.

“Feed costs continue to increase with both corn and soybean meal moving higher due to ongoing n drought concerns in Argentina. Following recent Cooperatives Working Together accepted 35 USDA adjustments, the Buenos Aires Grain requests for export assistance the week of March 5 Exchange reduced its corn crop estimate by 2 milfrom members who had contracts to sell 4.35 million lion tons to 37 million while the soybean production pounds of cheese, and 1.984 million pounds of butter estimate was lowered 6 million tons over the past to customers in Asia, Central America, Europe, the two weeks to 44 million,” the Margin Watch conMiddle East and North Africa. cludes.

Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides n in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in Like it or not, the U.S. dairy market remains glob- newspapers across the country and he may be ally driven and one of the key players is China. reached at lkmielke@juno.com. v Jerry Dryer, analyst and editor of the Dairy and

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Certain viruses can be transported in hog feed ingredients

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MINNEAPOLIS — Certain viruses that threaten pigs can be transported across oceans undetected in feed ingredients, according to Scott Dee Scott Dee, Director of Research at Pipestone Veterinary Services.

Research was conducted at South Dakota State, Kansas State universities and Pipestone Veterinary Services.

“Basically it looks like certain viruses transport very well in feed ingredients,” Dee said. “They can survive accumulated journeys across oceans and land so potentially viruses like PED (porcine epidemic diarrhea virus) may have entered the country from China through feed.”

He noted this is a new concern never looked at previously. “Our group does quite a bit of work in China where they found PED before it came to the U.S. They also detected various Chinese feed ingredients at our local feed mills.

We started questioning if the virus might have come to the United States through contaminated feeds.”

The viruses are able to survive in feeds extremely long, Dee said.

Their model showed virus contamination in Beijing, shipped to Shanghai, traveled across the Pacific to San Francisco, and eventually to Des Moines.

“A 37-day simulation journey — yet this virus was still alive,” he said.

Viruses may survive better in certain feeds. “One ingredient of particular interest is high protein soybean meal where we saw high survival of the virus, but not so in high fat soybean meal,” he said. “So that suggests protein level versus fat level of soybean meal could be an issue.”

Dee’s concern is movement of viruses in imported feed stuffs potentially poses a national security threat.

“Now we’ve got objective data. Part of the concern is that there are no screening procedures currently in

place and it would be difficult, maybe impossible, to create such a system,” he said.

Dee suggested studies now should determine which countries are of higher risk; what ingredients are of higher risk; and can something be added to the feed to reduce the risk of virus movements?

“I think it will be impossible to track it at the border before it gets distributed throughout the country. We simply can’t work that fast,” Dee said.

“We’re having conversations with USDA, Pork Producers Council, and some key border states, to make certain everyone is aware of the issue and then we can start working together.

“We need to understand that certain viruses live very well in feeds and some ingredients are more supportive.

So we need to look at how do we source; where do we source from; and can we mitigate? Can we add certain additives to the feed to reduce survival of the viruses?”

Besides soybean meal, Dee’s research shows other sources of virus contamination might be lysine, choline, even certain vitamins — including Vitamin D. But identifying precise sources is difficult because of the sheer volume of material, plus the multiple sources of these various feed ingredients. He admits it’s going to be difficult to get your arms around the issue.

But progress is happening. Events such as the Minnesota Pork Congress help create more awareness.

“We’ve been talking to several stakeholder groups in the feed industry and the animal health people. Lots of people are now in the loop,” he said.

Would new vaccines be the logical eradication strategy on foreign animal disease viruses?

Dee commented, “I know Congress is being lobbied hard by pork producers and other stakeholders for an FMD (foot and mouth disease) vaccine bank just in case FMD shows up. Work is continually underway on development of new vaccines but these are costly and time-consuming studies” Foot and mouth disease was elimi-

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nated in North America years ago. Dee said it is seldom detected in Europe, but still quite common in Asia, especially China.

“But there have been outbreaks of FMD in Taiwan, Japan and several other Asian countries. So it’s out there, smoldering so to speak,” Dee said.

Dee doesn’t believe that livestock producers are creating their own problems with viruses from imported feeds due the expansion of huge confinement livestock operations in the United States.

“U.S. livestock producers manage their operations so well that health status is good. Biosecurity is good. I think we’re becoming more efficient and producing more food for the world,” Dee added.

Dee suggested as production increases, break-evens will decline.

And he’s not concerned about the pork industry overbuilding its processing capacities.

“You’ve got to meet demand,” said Dee. “I think production and demand

are moving in tandem. As incomes increase for people around the world, protein from meats are more in demand. We know pork consumption keeps increasing in several Asian countries. The swine industry is making good money on edible variety meats, especially since these products aren’t popular with American consumers.”

Data from the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows $9.55 income per market hog from pork variety meats.

Even though technology is now available nationwide, Dee said Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and new expansions in South Dakota will keep this upper Midwest area the center of the American swine industry.

“There are other areas in America where pig density isn’t an issue and pork production could be lucrative.

And we could always use some more per capita consumption of pork here in America,” he said.

Scott Dee was a speaker at the Minnesota Pork Congress held Jan. 16-17, in Minneapolis. v

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Red Angus is good fit for Aitkin County cattleman

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer ST. PAUL — Cattleman John Chute attended the Feb. 15 AgriGrowth Pre-Legislative Session Luncheon in St. Paul. No, he’s not a board member of Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, but the AgriGrowth Council is always on his agenda.

“AgriGrowth is just a great place for me to come to — to meet agribusiness friends and do the things I enjoy in this great world of Minnesota agriculture,” Chute said.

He’s also a MARL graduate, Class VI, 2010-2012. MARL is Minnesota Agricultural and Rural Leadership program and now has 2,200 graduates since its inception in 1992. The program was created, designed and delivered to facilitate the development skills of people. For example, a business idea remains just an idea until a leader grabs it and runs with it.

MARL gives access to the tools needed to reach the goal line. Because population shifts are redefining the face of politics, the program prepares its participants to more effectively participate in all aspects of politics. Socially, MARL activates new interests and new spirits of cooperation.

Chute and his wife Debbie operate a 60 cow/calf farm in Aitkin County about 40 miles north of Mille Lacs Lake. He describes his location as being in that transition area between tourism, timber and cattle.

With minimal snow storms this winter, he said, “This winter hasn’t been too bad. We haven’t had massive snow. Temperatures have been typical Minnesota winter and winter grazing has been minimal.

I’m hearing some concerns about soil moisture in western Minnesota. But generally, in my area, our issues are too much water.”

particularly as it relates to the new federal tax program. Apparently, our Minnesota tax policies have to be revisited to see how we conform with these new federal policies.

I think our property tax issues would be prime concern.”

Chute is not concerned about the anti-ag messages that continue to haunt farmers.

“There’s always alternative people out there,” he said. “It’s something we’ve learned to live with. It’s part of our business. And that’s where AgriGrowth, our state cattlemen’s association and our various commodity groups work together to champion the role of agriculture.”

Mid-March is start of calving season for Chute with a wrap-up by the first of May. “With proper management, we can usually accomplish this 45-day calving period.”

Chute said we all have to learn to think outside of the box. “And that means looking Photo from Red Fork Ranch for ways to cut corners without negatively influencing the well-being of our business.

He also has perspective on farming in an arid cliFor us, our cattle come first. They need to be healthy.” mate. Talking about his MARL experience and visit Chute averages close to a dozen lactations per cow to Morocco, one would question why visit a desert before the animals are put up for sale. country?

“It’s a management and preference thing,” he “It was a great visit to meet their people, view their agriculture and see how they adapt to their desert explained. “Every cow man has their own strategies. environment. Water is captured runoff from their We are a Red Angus operation. They work good for mountains. Also they use drip irrigation in their my environment.” plastic houses — we call them greenhouses. They Chute is a believer. The growing domination of the grow almonds, olives and other orchard crops using Angus breed speaks for itself. drip irrigation. We certainly learned about the disci“The Angus people have created a phenomenal plines to practice the most efficient way of making marketing tool. Originally just Black Angus, they each gallon of water do its job.” now recognize the Reds as well. Carcass and perforSo what does Chute consider key issues facing the mance data are virtually comparable,” he said. v Minnesota Legislature? “All kinds of things,” he replied, “but I believe priorities would be taxes —

Research shows soaking hay reduces nitrates for horses The practice of soaking long-stem hay before feeding is used to reduce breathable dust and mold particles. Soaking has also been shown to leach nutrients from hay, including non-structural carbohydrates. In addition to mold, dust and non-structural carbohydrates, soaking could be used to reduce the amount of nitrates in forage.

Ideally, high-nitrate forages should be avoided in equine feeding programs as high levels of nitrates can cause death. However, horse owners may not realize they have acquired a forage with highnitrate concentrations until the forage is analyzed, which could be several months after purchase and delivery.

Research conducted at the University of Kentucky evaluated the effects of soaking on teff hay, a warm season annual grass, that contained high concentra-

tions of nitrate.

Six bales of teff hay were used for the study. Six one-pound samples were taken from each bale and assigned to one of six soaking treatments: no soaking (control), cold water immersion for 10 seconds, warm water immersion for 10 seconds, cold water soaking for one hour, warm water soaking for one hour, and cold water soaking for eight hours.

After soaking, hay was dried, ground, and submitted to a commercial laboratory for analysis.

Nitrate concentrations were reduced to safe levels for horses by soaking hay for one hour or longer. The brief immersion of hay (10 seconds) in either warm or cold water did not affect any of the variables measured in this study, including nitrate. However, soaking also reduced the concentrations of some nutrients in the hay. Soaking for one or eight hours

decreased water-soluble carbohydrate, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc. Minimal differences were observed between cold and warm soaking temperatures.

Therefore, soaking could be used by horse owners to reduce nitrate levels when high-nitrate hay is the only forage. Soaking should be used when it is necessary to reduce specific components of the hay (such as nitrates) but may not be desirable for hays with low nitrate concentrations that are intended for healthy horses or horses with high nutrient needs.

This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension. v

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Home was in North That kind of thing happens Carolina. So was her heart, to other people. In the new a penitent husband, family, THE BOOKWORM book “Flat Broke with Two chickens, eventually goats SEZ Goats” by Jennifer McGaha, and, eventually, a decision.

By Terri Schlichenmeyer In thinking about her old it can’t happen to you — until it does. life and yesterday’s actions, says McGaha, “I choose this.”

After the mailman bounced his way up a mile-long, rutted mud driveway There but for the grace… to hand Jennifer McGaha a registered You may say that a time or two or envelope, she didn’t want to open it. ten as you’re reading “Flat Broke with She knew what was inside. It was con- Two Goats” — and for good reason. firmation for something that had Statistics say that more than half of already happened. Her beautiful, sun- our neighbors are uncomfortably close filled, large-kitchened house in North to the first part of its title.

Carolina was already in the process of For sure, author Jennifer McGaha being foreclosed upon. tells a lip-biting story that starts out The nightmare started with a bad bad and grows worse as tragedy piles economy. As neighbors and clients lost on top of hardship stacks on humiliajobs, they stopped needing McGaha’s tion. If you’re rolling your eyes, husband’s accounting expertise. though, stop. While McGaha abunBecause of home repairs and private dantly writes of the pain of loss and school tuition for the McGaha’s three the turmoil in her emotions, she takes children, there was little money for her share of responsibility here. She savings. And when McGaha heard her also admits how she almost didn’t do husband crying into his pillow in the even that. The anxiety is almost like middle of one night, things became putty, it’s so thick. worse. They were in debt to the By the time you get to the section of Internal Revenue Service for a lot of this book that contains both a sense of money — as in, almost-mid-six-figures. uneasy relief and droll humor, you’ll Possible jail-term aside, McGaha was be wrung out and ready for it — espestunned and terrified. She’d grown up cially if your imagination follows never having to worry about money. along. You’ll be alarmed, breathless Now, the worry never left her mind and ultimately charmed by “Flat and she considered walking away from Broke with Two Goats” because yes, it it all. But her youngest son was still in could happen to you. high school. With few options left, the The Bookworm is Terri family moved to the only place they Schlichenmeyer.

Terri has been reading could afford: a lush valley with a since she was 3 years old and never snake-and-mice-infested, half-rotted ramshackle cabin with no internet, no goes anywhere without a book. She lives in Wisconsin with three dogs and cable TV, spotty cell phone reception, 10,000 books. v and a boiler for making hot water.

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John Deere 7100 planter, 12x30” John Deere 8110, MFWD John Deere 4450, powershift, 3 hyd John Deere 9500, 2WD John Deere 620F HydraFlex head John Deere 643 corn head, 6x30” IHC 8100, 3176 Cat, 7 spd., GMC Brigadier, 855 Cummins, 5 spd.

John Deere 960 field cultivator, 28-1/2’ IHC 55 chisel plow, 20’ Shop-Built ripper, 7 shank, 7” pts., 3 pt.

DMI 2500 ripper, 5 shank, 10” points Loftness pull-type stalk shredder, 20’ Nu-Built gravity box, 12.5L-15 tires Fork-type rockpicker

TRACK TRACTOR

2010 John Deere 8345RT, IVT, powershift, 4 hyd., 44 gpm hyd. pump, 3 pt., quick hitch, AutoTrac ready, 7” display, power mirrors, HID lights, cold weather pkg., Camoplast 5500 25” tracks, 4,109 hrs.

MFWD TRACTOR

2015 Ford New Holland T475, MFWD, ROPS, powershift, left hand reverser, 2 hyd., 3 pt., 540 PTO, joystick controls, canopy, w/Ford New Holland quick tach loader

4WD & 2WD TRACTORS Case-IH 9130 Row Crop Special, 4WD Case 4694, 4WD, CAH, 4 hyd., 3 pt.

Allis Chalmers 7020, wide front, CAH 1970 IHC 1456, wide front, open station 1979 IHC 1086, cab, diesel, 2 hyd.

IHC 1086, wide front, cab, heat, diesel, 3 hyd.

1963 Oliver 880 Row Crop Special, wide front, 1965 IHC 706, cab, diesel, 1 hyd., 3 pt.

COLLECTIBLE TRACTORS

1959 Farmall 340, narrow front, gas, 1 hyd.

1951 Minneapolis Moline BF, wide front 1941 Farmall H, narrow front, gas, 1 hyd.

1939 Farmall F20, narrow front, gas, PTO JI Case 500, diesel, standard, 1 hyd., 540

FARM LOADER & ATTACHMENT

IHC 2250 quick tach loader, w/bucket & manure fork, fits IHC 86 Series tractors

HARVEST EQUIPMENT

2008 John Deere 9770, STS, Contour Master, bullet rotor, 2WD, GreenStar ready, 5” display, John Deere folding hopper, HD unload auger, fine cut chopper

PLANTERS

spreader 50’ Ag Systems tandem axle fertilizer 1996 John Deere 1520 drill, 20’, 10” spacing spreader, 40’ John Deere 520 drill, 20’, 7” spacing DOZER McCormick Deering grain drill, 12’, hyd.

John Deere grain drill, 10’, w/grass seed 1988 Caterpillar D8N, cab, heat, powershift, attachment

DRILLS

FIELD & ROW CROP CULTIVATORS

2010 Wil-Rich X2 field cultivator, 34-1/2’ John Deere 980 field cultivator, 44-1/2’ Case-IH 4900 field cultivator, 30’, 7” Case-IH 4300 field cultivator, 36-1/2’ Wil-Rich 3400 field cultivator, 32’ IHC 475 field cultivator, 18’ Case-IH 183 row crop cultivator, 12x30” Row Runner row crop cultivator, 6x30”

FORKLIFT

Komatsu 40 FD4072 forklift, ROPS, diesel, side shift, 2 stage mast, 8”x48” forks

SKID STEER LOADERS

2011 Gehl 5240 skid steer loader, cab, heat, 2 spd., aux. hyd., hyd. quick tach, Bobcat 853 skid steer loader, aux. hyd., 5’ material bucket

SKID STEER LOADER ATTACHMENTS (2) Redline walk through pallet forks, 48” (2) Redline weld-on solid quick tach plate (2) Redline receiver hitch plate 2000 Case-IH 3900 disc, 34’ Redline bale spear, double tine Case-IH 496 rock flex disc, 32’ Redline tree/post puller IHC 470 disc, 18’ Redline rock bucket, 72” Summers diamond disc, 35’ Redline grapple bucket, 72” Case disc, 20’ Lowe 750 hyd. auger, 12” Miller Series III plowing disc, 14’ Stout 66-9 brush grapple OTHER TILLAGE EQUIPMENT Stout 72-8 brush grapple Stout HD72-4 brush grapple John Deere 200 crumbler, 18’ Unverferth 122DISCw double basket, 55’ Stout XHD84-6brush grapple Stout 72-3 rock grapple bucket Melroe 452 multiweeder, 35’ Stout tree & post puller Lindsay harrow, 4-section Stout add-on fork grapple, New IHC 70 plow, 3x18” Minneapolis Moline plow, 2 bottom, 3 pt. Bobcat 15C posthole auger, 9” Rock bucket, 86” Farmall plow, 2x16” Bobcat grapple bucket, 5’ (4) Trash hoppers SEMI TRACTOR (2) Skid steer loader concrete placement 2005 Freightliner Columbia day cab buckets (3) Fork extensions, 72” BOX TRUCKS 1974 Ford 900 single axle, V8, gas, 5 spd. (3) Fork extensions, 84” (6) Skid steer loader buckets, 66” 1967 Ford 700 single axle, V8, gas, 5&2 (4) Skid steer loader buckets, 78” trans.

(4) Snow/mulch buckets, 90” (2) Root rakes, 34.5-69.625 TRAILERS (8) Skid steer loader attach frames 2016 Timpte hopper bottom, 42’x72” Fork round bale mover 2015 Timpte hopper bottom, 42’x72” Manure bucket 2012 Jet hopper bottom, ag hopper (2) Weber receiver hitch plates 2014 PJ tandem axle bumper hitch (2) Weber bale spears, 3,000 lb. trailer, 22’ 1989 Towmaster 5th wheel tandem axle Work Saver bale spear Manure fork 60” trailer, 28’x102” Rock bucket, 60” 1988 Great Dane dry van trailer, 45’ Single axle bumper hitch swather trailer Pallet fork, 42” Receiver plate

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SPRAYERS

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2011 John Deere 854 Silage Special round baler 1992 Gehl 1870 round baler New Holland 664 round baler NH3 APPLICATORS New Holland 1495 self-propelled haybine DMI Nutriplacer 5250 NH3 applicator, New Holland 1475 mower conditioner, 14’ 19 shank Tonutti V-rake, 12-wheel, front fold DMI 3200 NH3 applicator, 13 shank New Holland 56 roll bar rake Ag Systems Nitro Master NH3 applicator, Throw rack 21 shank Small square bale throw rack, 16’ Blu-Jet NH3 applicator, 37’, 17 shank Hay wagon, 16’ Blu-Jet Land Runner NH3 applicator, 37’, Notch 8-round bale trailer 17 shank Ag-Systems Nitro Master NH3 applicator, FORAGE & FEEDING 52-1/2’ EQUIPMENT Shop-Built granular applicator, 20’ boom, Blumhardt fertilizer tank, 600 gal.

2011 Penta 4120HD TMR single axle

2006 John Deere 1770NT planter, 24x30” 2004 John Deere 1790 planter, 24x22” 2005 John Deere 1770NT planter, CCS 2008 White 8222 pull-type planter, 12x30” Case-IH 1200 planter, 12x30”, 3 pt.

Case-IH 900 planter, 12x30”, 1000 PTO John Deere 7200 planter, 12x30”, front fold John Deere 7300 planter, 12x30”, wing fold John Deere 7000 pull-type planter, 6x30” White 5100 planter, 8x30”, pull-type FERTILIZER SPREADERS AgCo White 6100 planter, 12x30”, vertical fold Tyler tandem axle fertilizer spreader, 50’ Case-IH 900 planter, 6x30” Ag Systems fertilizer spreader, 50’ Ag Systems tandem axle fertilizer

mixer Penta 4110 low pro TMR Kuhn Knight 3300 single TMR, 540 PTO, Gehl 135 grinder mixer

New Holland 353 grinder mixer, hammer mill, 17’ folding discharge auger, scale

MANURE SPREADERS 2012 Meyers VB750 manure spreader New Idea 3632 tandem axle manure spreader Knight 8114 tandem axle side slinger manure spreader Knight 7110 single axle side slinger manure spreader Badger 5400L tandem axle vacuum manure spreader Hagedorn 275 II tandem axle manure spreader Gehl 1287 tandem axle manure spreader John Deere 780 hydra push tandem axle manure spreader John Deere manure spreader James-Way manure pump (2) Patz manure agitators Manure alley scraper insert

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT (80) Continuous fence panels, 20’ (40) Interlocking corral panels, 12’x5’ (10) Cattle/calf feeders, 30x90 Weber round bale feeder (13) Wire cattle panels Misc. gates & panels Misc. calf hutches (5) Cattle scratchers Schaffer barn fans

OTHER EQUIPMENT Rayman 2810G belt loader, 28’ Feterl MDL85 grain screener, PTO Top Air belt conveyor, 30’ Crown reel type rockpicker, hyd. drive Schulte reel type rockpicker, hyd. drive Yetter drill caddy, 3 pt., tandem wheel Minnesota running gear, 6 ton Shop-Built IHC quick hitch blade Frontier blade, 8’, 3 pt.

Diamond ditch mower, 5’ Case-IH 250 guidance system 1993 Gordon Smith pull-type air compressor Generator, 10kw, Isuzu diesel engine

SNOWBLOWERS Lorenz snowblower, 3 pt., (3) augers, Farm King snowblower, 8’, 3 pt., 2 stage

LAWN & GARDEN SNOWBLOWERS & TILLERS 2014 Cub Cadet 528SWE walk-behind snowblower, 28” 2014 Cub Cadet 945SWE walk-behind snowblower, 45” Briggs & Stratton walk-behind snowblower, 22”, New Briggs & Stratton walk-behind snowblower, 24”, New Briggs & Stratton walk-behind snowblower, 32”, New Cub Cadet 353 mounted snowblower, 44” Honda FRC-800 self-propelled rear tine tiller, 20”, 270cc Honda GX240, 225 rpm, Honda FC-600 rear tine tiller, 26”, 163cc Honda GX160, 84 rpm, adj. transport wheel,

wheels, 120,000 miles 1998 Ford F150 ext. cab, 4.6 liter, V8, gas, No Title Pickup snow plow w/Bobcat attachment plate

AUTOMOBILES 2001 Buick LeSabre, 4 door, 3.8 liter, V6, 2001 Pontiac Montana, 4 door, 3.4 liter, V6 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 4WD 2007 Chevrolet Impala 4 door, parts only, No Title 2005 Ford Focus 4 door, parts only, No Title 2004 Dodge Stratus 4 door, parts only, No Title 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2 door, parts only, No Title 2001 Dodge Neon, parts only, No Title 2001 Lincoln Continental 4 door, 4.6 liter, parts only, No Title 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, parts only, No Title 1997 Ford Aspire, parts only, No Title 1997 Chrysler Sebring, parts only, No Title 1997 Mercury Mystique,parts only, No Title 1996 Honda Civic, parts only, No Title 1992 Chevrolet GM4, parts only, No Title Chevrolet S10 blazer, parts only, No Title

ATV & UTVS (2) Kubota RTV900 UTVs, cab, heat, diesel, 4x4, turf tires

SHOP EQUIPMENT

2007 Marathon PTO generator Airco welder Misc. tools (10) Heavy duty work benches w/shelves, 29.5”x60”, New (2) Heavy duty welding shop tables w/ shelves, 30x57, New Tire changing cage ViperTZ500 tire changer Tool boxes

TANKS

Poly tank, 1,650 gal., B&S Pacer 9.5 hp. pump Fuel tank Gas tank, 350 gal.

Fuel tank, 350 gal., 120V pump

TIRES

(4) Maxam 12-16.5 skid steer loader tires (4) Firestone 275/70R18 tires (4) Solideal 14-17.5 skid steer loader tires (2) Continental 380/85R24 tires (4) 270/95R48 tires, on 10-bolt rims, 22” (2) Firestone 18.4R46 tires, 23 degree

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 | 10AM

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AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment selling at 10:30 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com. DIRECTIONS: From Pingree, ND, 4 miles south on Hwy. 281; or from Buchanan, ND, 3 miles north on Hwy. 281.

TRACK, 4WD, MFWD & 2WD TRACTORS / COMBINES HEADS / GRAIN CARTS / AIR DRILLS / DRILLS CHISEL PLOWS / OTHER TILLAGE & ROW CROP EQUIPMENT / SEMI TRACTORS TRUCKS / PICKUPS / HOPPER BOTTOM & OTHER TRAILERS / S-P SPRAYER FERTILIZER SPREADER & NH3 TANKS HOPPER BINS / AUGERS & CONVEYORS WHEEL LOADER & ATTACHMENTS / ROCK EQUIPMENT & OTHER EQUIPMENT Steffes Group, Inc. | 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND | 701.237.9173

SteffesGroup.com Brad Olstad ND319

GLINZ FARM LLC & JULENE STEIDL FARM RETIREMENT David, 701.269.6070 or Brad Olstad at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240

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

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320 JD skid loader, 200 hrs. Case IH 7210 MFWD, Duals on new crate eng & tires, 7100 hrs, very nice shape, cab, $13,000. 715-572-5678 from retiring farmer, $34,500. 815-988-2074 FOR SALE: 28' model 104, 3 rank, fully adjustable, FOR SALE: '96 CIH 9350, 4WD, 6944 hrs., M11 Cumspring toothed, mounted ming eng, 4 hyd, 12spd, 3 mulcher, good condition, rev manual trans, 20.8x42 $1,550; Ag Chem 250 gal tires w/duals, LED lights, saddle tanks w/ universal no PTO, no 3pt hitch, good mounts, $300. 507-227-3428 cond, stored inside, $30,000.

(320)905-5265 FOR SALE: JD 328 baler, w/#40 ejector, electric con- FOR SALE: 186 Hydro, 2600 trol. Also, Patz bedding actual hrs. 507-732-4415 chopper w/Honda engine.

NEW AND USED TRACTOR 715-896-2739 PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, FOR SALE: JD 370 flail 55, 50 Series & newer tracmower, 3pt, Cat I, 540 PTO, tors, AC-all models, Large nice, $1800; Int'l 133 4R30” Inventory, We ship! Mark cultivator, shields, extra Heitman Tractor Salvage shanks, $600. (507)847-2710 715-673-4829

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John Deere 8770, 3pt, hitch, FOR SALE: JD 7100 12R 4,783 hrs, 5208542, tires vertical fold planter, corn 90%, $45,000. (920)205-3213 & soybean units, monitor, liquid fertilizer, lift assist, Tractor chains Y15329 16.930, shedded, good condition, 16.932, good shape, Sparta $6,250/OBO. 507-567-2442 or area, $300. (608)797-4264 507-456-8139 037

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FOR SALE: Yetter shark tooth row cleaner wheels, 16 left & 16 right, 1 yr old, exc condition, $960. 651-7643612

JD 1890/1910 air seeder 2004, 36', 10" spacing, 195 bus, new openers, boots, closing wheels, seed firming wheels, w/ 900 ac use, Agtron monitor, $55,900/OBO (or best offer) (507) 317-0178

Matt

GENEVA TWP / FREEBORN COUNTY, MN

550 ACRES+/- • 5 TRACTS

SALE TO BE HELD AT THE GENEVA COMMUNITY CENTER, 1ST AVE, GENEVA, MN

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'07 8130 JD MFD, 540 foward/1000 PTO, buddy seat, auto steer 2600/3000, $67,000. 715-572-1234 '81 JD 8440, 8 new tires, 3 hyd, 3pt, no PTO , 2993 hrs, original paint, new interior, very nice, $25,000. '83 JD 4250 power shift, 3 hyd, 3pt, PTO, new tires, duals, 2591 hrs, cab mirrors, 60 series steps, front weights, original paint, looks new, $35,000. (507) 382-8457 FOR SALE: '73 AC 200, cab; '63 AC D-19, LP; AC 190XT, 3.130 rear tires, parade ready; Wheatland; AC 170, gas. (612)616-7644

Saturday, April 21, 2018 9:00 am Advertising deadline is March 27th, 2018

We buy Salvage Equipment Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910 Tractors

Taking Consignments For: Spring Consignment Auction 55780 St Hwy 19, Winthrop, MN 1/4 mile west of Hwys 19 & 15 Intersection

MF 285 with loader, Batco 45' conveyor, 5000lb Cat forklift, 6"x51' electric auger, 2000-18000 grain bins, 25' Wilrich digger, 28" fan & burner. 320-760-1634

Riteway Model RR250 Rock picker, Like New, $6,950.

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HYDRAULIC FLAT FOLD MARKERS. Will fit anything, $3,500. Ray's MaFOR SALE: Super B 185 conchine Shop, call or text 712tinuous flow dryer w/ Cal-C297-7951 120 DAY SPECIAL u-Dri, $8,000. 320-510-0468 Harvesting Equip

JD 7300 12R30 planter, semi mounted, vertical fold, finger pickup, corn, Kinze bean units; Hardi sprayer, 60' boom, tall tires, flush & rinse foam markers. 320583-6967

Retirement Sale: Tractors: 180 Allis w/ ldr, '82 JD 4440, '01 JD 8310 w/ triples & guidance system, Case 440 w/ triples.

Trucks: '72 Ford 700, '74 GMC w/ a Convey-All grain fert tender, 575 United Farm Tool grain cart. Other Equip: 37' Case IH chisel plow, '83 Big Red grain dryer model 4FS12 240 BPH, JD model 7300 12R planter, 90' Ultimate sprayer, 42' JD model 960 cult, 42' John Blue N applicator, 235 8T Unverferth wagon, '97 24R H&S band sprayer. 218-4378120 Well kept up maintenance & shedded. For more info please call.

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#1620 JACOB & JEANETTE BROUWER TRUST

Mr. Brouwer lives in California and has decided to sell his Minnesota farm land at public auction on March 23, 2018.

This Highly productive land is in close proximity but will be selling in five separate tracts.

Two of these tracts have irrigation wells and pivots.

Online Bidding Available

Tract 1: 152.27 Deeded acres / 148.77 Tillable acres / CPI - 67.9 / Sec. 20 • Tract 2: 141.79 Deeded acres / 132.5 Tillable acres / CPI - 65.4 / Sec. 29 • Tract 3: 95.23 Deeded acres / 89.9 Tillable acres / CPI - 70 / Sec. 21 • Tract 4: 40 Deeded acres / 37.49 Tillable acres / CPI - 70.8 / Sec. 29 • Tract 5: 120 Deeded acres / 118.01 Tillable acres / CPI - 70.1 / Sec. 29 • Terms: $50,000 down on each Tract the day of the sale, remainder due on or about May 5, 2018. 2% Buyer’s Fee will apply.

Agricultural & Recreational Real Estate / Auctions / Farm Management

 507-383-1067

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Broker Greg Jensen - MN, IA / Broker Brian Haugen - MN, SD / Broker Amy Willett - MO LandProz Real Estate, LLC. 111 East Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Auctioneer taking Consignments: Mages 507-276-7002 Lic. 08-17-003 magesland.com

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JD 7000 Corn Planter 2R, FOR SALE: IH 490 disc, 21', FOR SALE: 32' IH field cul- All kinds of New & Used WANTED: Case DC tractor FOR SALE: '95 53' Mono van 3pt, $1,800. Fert Avail. trailer w/ sliding tandems, farm equipment – disc chistivator w/3 bar drag, 19” blades, used on 80-acre for grinding feed. 320-304$300/Row. 715-234-1993 (3) 1500 gal tanks, 30 gal $5,000/OBO. (715)410-5975 els, field cults, planters, farm, no rocks, always 0462 or 320-589-1908 mixing cone, 5HP Briggs & shedded, $4,200 cash. (320) soil finishers, cornheads, FOR SALE: JD 714 disc Tillage Equip 039 Stratton pump w/ hose & 983-2593 feed mills, discs, balers, Spraying Equip 041 chisel Coulter-type disc, valve, 2 side doors, $5,300. haybines, etc. 507-438-9782 hyd control, 11 shank, 13' 2006 GREAT PLAINS 36 Ft 507-327-1948 '01NH SF550 60/80 Foot Boom wide, depth control, shovels WANTED: Tractors, running Discovator/Finisher w/ 5 FOR SALE: JD 960 24 ½' with 5 section shut off confield cultivator, 3 bar JD have been turned, used on or not running, salvage, reBar Drag (Long Teeth) Dbl trolled by a Trimble 500 FOR SALE: 5000 gallon Ace harrow, shank extension, 80-acre farm, no rocks, pairables, prefer John F. Real Good. MANDAKO Roto-Mold Vertical tank w/ with EZboom box. Tires nice; Mayrath 8x41' auger, owned for 15 yrs, always Deere, will consider others, 40 Ft HD Land Roller Like 5HP Briggs & Strtton pump are 70% Michelin Agribib used little.

507-766-9697 shedded, $9,000 cash.

(320) 1990 & older, must be reaNew. 319-347-2349 & valve, $2,600. 507-327-1948 320/85R38. Foam marker 983-2593 sonably priced. Call anyworks new product pump time. (507)317-6760 2017. Booms are straight FOR SALE: Century 1000 FOR SALE: '02 JD 980 field very clean sprayer. Always gallon sprayer, hyd Ace cultivator, 38.5' w/ hitch, Farmer owned, $26,000. pump, Hiniker 86605 rate excellent condition, $18,000. www.thelandonline.com (651) 380-6475 control, foam markers, hyd 320-333-2177 60' Xfold boom, self leveling, $6,750. 507-276-3174 FOR SALE: Hardi Navigator sprayer, 575 gal tank, 60' self-leveling & self-folding boom, w/rinse tank, looks new. (320)587-4437

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Very nice TopAir 1100 sprayer w/1100 gal tank, 200 gal rinse tank, 4 gal hand wash tank, 60' boom w/hyd fold, new Raven 440 monitor w/new elect valves, hyd driven pump, wide tires in good shape, field ready, $8,200. (507)380-6001 Wanted

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4x5 net wrapped rd corn stalks $25/ea; grass $50/ea; 900+lbs soybean stubble $50/ea; alfalfa. Call for inventory, possible del, qty discounts. (320)905-6195

EdigEr Auction SErvicE

Consignment Sale March 31st, 2018

Scott County Fair Grounds, Jordan, MN Farm • ConstruCtion • atVs • trailers • VehiCles

live simulcast • No HouseHold!

Great rates • no Buyer’s Premium on site Call for details... Jim: 507-351-1885 • Erika: 952-201-0874 Jeff: 612-490-2387 • Sam: 612-598-7775 You may bring your items march 17 & 18 from 8am-5pm; march 2429, 8am-5pm, & march 30 from 8am-noon. loaders will be available. if you want your item to be considered to be sold on Proxibid, it must be delivered by 5 pm Wednesday, march 28. it is the discretion of the auction company if it will be offered online. Must have title and/or lien release when delivering consigned titled items. www.midwestauctions.com/ediger for updated list & pics.

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Do you have an upcoming

Estate & Farm Retirement

Retirement Auction

Saturday, March 24th - 9 am

View terms, complete list & photos at: magesland.com

Owner: Richard Boettger

Auctioneer: Matt Mages, 507-766-1874, Lic 08-17-003

Auctioneers: Matt Mages, New Ulm Lic 08-17-003; Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; John Goelz, Franklin; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: No Buyer ’s Premium.

Buyers of large equipment need to bring a letter of approval from your bank. magesland.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 29 | 10AM

2018

16594 Co Rd 13, Springfield, MN

Auctioneer’s Note: This is a great lineup of farm machinery and household that has been well taken care of. Be prepared for two rings!

Tractors, Truck & Farm Equipment: Case IH 7140 MFWD, 6600 hrs, dual hyd 1000 rpm, front weights, rock box, hub duals, good rubber; AC 7045, 9093 hrs, hub duals, rock box; AC 7020, 7085 hrs, 3pt, dual hyd, rock box; AC 185 w/Work-Master 800 loader, 2047 hrs, fresh overhaul w/ receipts; Duetz D7206, diesel, dual hyd, rock box; Chevy C65 tandem, auto trans, steel box, twin screw; Mustang 940 E-Series, 519 hrs; Edge Ind. articulating snow blade; pallet forks; ’11 Triton aluminum utility trailer, 6x12’; Glencoe SS7400 Soil Saver plow, 9-shank, extra leveler; Boat, Mowers & Shop: ‘98 Larson 176 SEI, 3.0 in-board Volvo Penta motor, w/ trailer; Grasshopper 620 mower, 165 hrs, 52” power fold deck; Grasshopper 725D zero-turn mower, diesel, 506 hrs; Simplicity Broadmoor lawn tractor, 341 hrs, 20 hp, 44” deck w/ bagger; Simplicity Prestige lawn tractor; ’13 Ahrens AX369 snowblower; ‘12 PJ tandem car trailer, 20’, dovetail, 7000 lb axle; Polaris TX snowmobile; ATV sprayer; yard drag; 2-wheeled ag trailer; aluminum 4-wheeler ramp; All America U3000 hot pressure washer; 60k lb hyd press; 5 ton cherry picker; Toys, Household & Misc Items: Cr ocks include: 2-6 gal, 4 gal birch leaf, 4 gal wing, 3 gal, 2 gal; toys include: JD 5020, JD 7030D Precision, JD Model A, Farmall 300, AC D17 Precision, AC 220, AC D19, AC D14, Napa tow truck, Tonka trucks & Winnebago w/people & items; Filter Queen air purifier; Sony flat screen tv; sewing machine cabinet on wheels; vintage sewing machine; dining room tables & chairs; dressers; bed sets; wooden ammo boxes; assort of household items & furnishings;

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 10:00 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

LOCATION: 2681 State Hwy 210, Breckenridge, MN.

(4) Track Tractors

(5) MFWD & 2WD

LARGE FARM AUCTION INCLUDES: GPS, Heads & Trailers,

(2) 8230 Combines

Planters, Grain Carts, Soybean Drill & Air Seeder, Chisel Plows, Semis, Trucks & Pickups, Trailers (Hopper Bottom, Flat Floor Grain, Detach, Implement, Flatbed, Live Bottom, Side Dump, Belly Dump, End Dump, & Others), Sprayers & Spreader, Sugarbeet & Row Crop Equip., Tiling Equipment, Construction, Grader, & More!!

Steffes Group, Inc. | 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND | 701.237.9173

SteffesGroup.com Brad Olstad MN14-70

MARK YAGGIE ESTATE / DAVID YAGGIE FARM RETIREMENT David Dietz, PR, 701.361.7846 Brad Olstad at Steffes, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240; Tadd Skaurud at Steffes, 701.237.9173 or 701.729.3644

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

Farm Retirement 2018

TUESDAY, MARCH 27 | 10AM AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 10:30 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com. LOCATION: 16460 38th St SE, Mapleton, ND From I-94 Exit 340 (Kindred, ND), 1 mile south, 1/2 mile west, south side.

Tractors / GPS / Harvest Equipment / Grain Cart / Planter Tillage Equipment / Semi Tractors / Trucks Hopper Bottom Trailers / Other Trailers Hopper Bins / Tender & Grain Handling Equipment / Scraper Other Equipment Radios / ATV & Lawn/Garden / Shop Equipment / Tanks / Parts

AND MUCH, MUCH MORE.

Place your auction ad where it will get notice...

Steffes Group, Inc. | 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND | 701.237.9173

SteffesGroup.com JIM & ANNE HAGENSEN

Brad Olstad ND319

For info contact Brad Olstad at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240 TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer.

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FOR SALE: 3'x3'x8' rye Fertilizer Equip: S/S 1650 gal straw bales. 763-300-7202 4 whl nurse caddy, $1,750; S/S Adams 5T dry spreadOPEN Pollinated Seed Corn. er, $1,950; John Blue LM Outproduces Hybrid for 4955s grd dr pump w/ drive Silage. $67/bushel plus shipLike New, $895; Hutch Enping. 217-857-3377 terprises 40' 15 shank applicator, $3,995; John Blue SEED AND HERBICIDE 4455 grd drive pump, $3995; SAVINGS! Add up to 9”x48” Kelborg duals 90%+ $50,000 to your bottom line w/ JD 9 bolt hubs, $995. 507on 500 acres of crop produc381-6719 tion. Top national corn hybrids for $114! Proven Livestock 054 KLEENACRES herbicide programs save up to 50%. FOR SALE: Black Angus Top yields, Kleen fields, bulls also Hamp, York, & better bottom line!

Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts.

Call 320-237-7667 or 320-598-3790 WWW.KLEENACRES.COM Wheat straw 3x4x8 tops & Dairy 055 btms, dried out, tops caramelled, exc feed & bed- Fancy Fresh Holstein ding when ground. $55/ton Heifers and Springing del. Also lg rnds 1st grass & Heifers, AI sired, reason1st alfalfa, $90-$115/ton del. able price SCC. 608-214-3798 Tim 320-221-2085

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OPENS: March 16 CLOSES: March 26 | 1PM

PREVIEW: March 16 – March 26, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

TRACK & 4WD TRACTORS ( 4 ) / MFWD & 2WD TRACTORS ( 11 ) / COMBINES ( 5 ) / GRAIN CART HEADS (9) / PLANTERS (5) / DRILL / DISC RIPPERS (6) OTHER TILLAGE / SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYER SKID STEER LOADERS ( 2 ) / HAY & OTHER EQUIPMENT UTV / LAWN MOWERS (14) & UTILITY TRACTOR / PARTS LOADOUT: March 26 – April 9. After Monday, April 9, 2018 at 5:00 PM, any items not removed will be charged $50 per day lot rent and shop time to load.

John Deere financing available on select equipment. Contact Dan, 320.226.3772 or Steve, 507.327.8411, for details and pre-approval. Shop rates apply for any assistance required outside of normal loading. Trucking available.

36648 US Hwy. 71, Redwood Falls, MN

Dan, 320.226.3772, Steve, 507.327.8411 or Brad Olstad at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240

Steffes Group, Inc. 2000 Main Avenue E, West Fargo, ND Brad Olstad MN14-70

Complete terms, lot listings & photos at SteffesGroup.com

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WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Compart's total program Puppies For Sale: Labradoofeatures superior boars & FOR SALE: Registered Borheifers and cows. 320-235dles, Goldendoodles, & Tedder Collie puppies, vacciopen gilts documented by 2664 dy Bears, $300-$750. Phone: nated & de-wormed, BLUP technology. Duroc, (608)606-4236 Website: READY TO GO ANYTIME. Cattle 056 York, Landrace & F1 lines. www.salemheightsdoodles.com Parents are working, best Terminal boars offer leanEmail: pebblydo@gmail.com friend. 651-206-8307 28 registered pure bred black ness, muscle, growth. MaAlso on Facebook Angus cows and heifers. ternal gilts & boars are Dan at 715-559-2989 productive, lean, durable.

All are stress free & PRRS FOR SALE OR LEASE free. Semen also available REGISTERED BLACK through Elite Genes A.I. ANGUS Bulls, 2 year old & Make 'em Grow! Comparts yearlings; bred heifers, Boar Store, INC. Toll Free: calving ease, club calves & 877-441-2627 balance performance. Al sired. In herd improvement program. J.W. Riverview Get results FAST when you Angus Farm Glencoe, MN advertise in THE LAND! 55336 Conklin Dealer 320Call 507-345-4523 864-4625

or 800-657-4665

FOR SALE: Registered Angus bulls, 1-3 yr old, 4-2 yr Pets & Supplies 070 olds, good quality & size, AI sired, also reg bred heifers due in April.

Miller An- FOR SALE: AKC Lab puppies, dews, shots and full gus, Kasson, MN (507)634registration. Born 1/16/18 4535 Ready to go early March. A HOLSTEIN STEERS: few Yellows available and 1 Groups ranging from 250-950 Black female. Great for lbs, vaccination program, field or home. $600/female can sell & deliver any numor $500/male. 320-761-0202 ber. Jeff Twardowski (320) 732-6259 Nice group of Registered Polled Hereford Replacement Heifers. Ready to breed this year. Vaccinated and wormed. Average weight 700#. Breeding Herefords since 1976.

Priced $1,300-$1,500. Please call 715-765-4646 Reg. Charlois bulls, bred heifers & yearling heifers.

Exc. quality. Heifers bred to A.I. calving ease bull.

Call 715-556-0677 Registered Texas Longhorn breeding stock, cows, heifers or roping stock, top blood lines. 507-235-3467 WANT TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples; also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664 Horse

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At stud Mammoth Paint Jack. Sires color. $300.

LFG Breeds Mares or Jennies. Watoma, WI. 920-7877522 Sheep

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(I) John Deere 4010, 2WD, Diesel, Transmission gone through………….$11,500 (I) 2013 JD 6125M, MFWD, 24 Spd. Pwr. Quad, Cab, 160 Hrs. ………….$74,900 (I) JD 4450, Cab, 2WD, Quad Range, 140 PTO Hp, Fresh overhaul.…….$35,900 (R) JD 4250, Cab, 4WD, Pwr Shi�, 8900 Hrs. 540/1000 PTO………………$25,900 (R) 1993 JD 8570, Cab Heat/AC, Radio, Quad Range, Duals……………….$39,500 (R) 2015 JD 6155R, Cab, MFWD, Duals, Guidance Ready, 640R Ldr….$145,000 (R) 2015 JD 7230R, Cab, MFWD, Duals, e23 Trans, 4 Remotes…………$169,900 HAY EQUIPMENT (I) JD 466 Round Baler, Twine/Net, Push Bar, Monitor……………………...$13,900 (R) 2014 JD 835 Center Pull MOCO, 11’6” Cut, Impeller, 3pt Hookup..$28,900 SKID STEER LOADERS (I) 2013 JD 333E Track Loader, Cab Heat/AC, Joys�ck, 2 Speed………...$49,900 (I) 2012 JD 320D, Cab w/Heat/AC, Foot Controls, 2 Speed, 900 HRS...$26,900 (R) 2010 JD 318D Skid Steer, Cab, Heat/AC, 2‐Spd, Foot Controls……..$25,900 LAWN & GARDEN TRACTORS AND ZERO TURN MOWERS (I) 2003 JD X475 Garden Tractor, 23 Hp Liq. Cool Kawasaki, 62”……….$3,500 (I) 15’ JD X738 Garden Tractor, 25 Hp EFI, 4WD, 3pt Hitch, 54” deck..$10,495 (I) 2017 JD Z930M EFI Z‐Turn Lease Return, 60” Deck, 209 Hrs………….$9,495 (I) 2017 JD 997R Diesel Z‐Turn Lease Return, 72” Deck, 150 Hrs……….$17,395 ATV’s & Gators (I) 11’ Polaris Ranger 800XP, So� Cab Enclosure. 4 Wheel Drive………...$8,995 (I) JD 825i XUV, Power Steering, Pwr Box Li�, 4WD, Box Li�……………..$10,500 (R) JD 625i Gator, 4WD, Alloy Rims, Radial Tires, Brush Guard……………$7,900

Baby doll sheep, bred ewes, rams, butcher lambs. Fall Creek, WI. 715-877-3222 Swine

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2018 West Central Wisconsin Show Pig Sale, Saturday, March 31, Viewing: noon, Sale: 2:00 pm, N35953 Cty Rd S, Whitehall, WI 54773.

Selling 150 plus Head January & February, Crossbred, Duroc, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Gilts Landrace, Older & Younger. Pigs Are Available To Purchase Off-farm, For Earlier or Later Weigh-ins. For Availability Please Call. Pigs Consigned By: Jamie Goplin 715-5300875; Grant Griese 715-8963730; Dean Wetzel 608-7695246. *for more information call or for a copy of our flyer, call or text with your address*

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

The last camp

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n the 1920s, you could order a kit house from the Montgomery Ward catalog and it would arrive by train — ready for assembly in your town. So it wasn’t surprising to anyone when Franklin Roosevelt’s administration began putting similar kits on trains shortly after his 1933 election. The kits were for quickly assembling over 2,500 military-style Civilian Conservation Corps camps across the country.

The CCC was Roosevelt’s solution to unemployment which ran as high as 70 percent for men ages 17 to 21 years old. In the Chippewa National Forest in north-central Minnesota, 23 camps housing 6,000 to 7,000 men were rapidly assembled. The men in those camps set to work replanting the forests that had been cut a generation earlier. They also built the roads and bridges that are still in use in the area today..

One of those camps was Camp Rabideau on Benjaman and Carl lakes south of Black Duck, Minn. Rabideau was assembled in August 1935

by CCC Company 3749 from Bennett Springs, Mo. There were 25 buildings including a bakery, hospital, mechanics garage, education building, barracks and officers’ quarters. But the Missouri men couldn’t handle the cold and returned to the south. Then a group of men from northern Minnesota moved in.

Records say that those men came in open trucks with -45 F temperatures.

Black Duck, Minn.

When World War II began, the camps closed — although a few were used for Prisoner of War camps.

Almost all of them fell into disrepair and were scavenged or burned. Rabideau was the exception. From 1946 to 1972, the University of Illinois used the buildings for forestry and engineering instruction.

After 1972, the Rabideau buildings (which had no foundations) were abandoned for a quarter of a century. They were not intended to last time’s test.

Buildings shifted, roofs leaked and rodents took charge. By 1999 something had to be done.

The U.S. Forest Service recognized that although Rabideau was in serious disrepair, it was unique.

There were no other remaining CCC camps left in the country. To preserve Camp Rabideau was to preserve an important historical artifact. So, with numerous partners and many volunteers, the USFS set about restoring many of the buildings and caring for the grounds.

Today, Camp Rabideau is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Self-guided tours are available any time and large group tours can be arranged through the Forest Service in Black Duck.

Call them at (218) 8354291. v

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