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PLUS: Plastic recycling service aids dairy farmers, environment Kent Thiesse weighs in on farm bill proposals Milker’s Message, soil health, market updates, tips for growing hostas and more!

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Will our history be history?

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Every once in a while The Land likes to Museums are closing. Historic buildings step away from the Zantac world of agriare in disrepair. New Ulm’s iconic culture to provide readers with more Hermann the German is just one examentertaining fare. As you’ve by now ple of sites enjoyed by generations now noticed, our cover photo does not have a squeezed by issues of age and funds. cow, chicken, horse, tractor or combine in Many counties have historical societies sight. This week we are presenting a litto keep precious artifacts safe and in the tle history for your reading enjoyment. public eye. But these organizations’ memLong-time contributor to The Land, bers are aging as well. Time will tell if LAND MINDS Richard Siemers, paid a visit to Canby, the next generation picks up the mantle.

Minn. and the historic Lund-Hoel house.

By Paul Malchow Even though historic landmarks disapJohn Lund made his fortune selling pear, memories and their legacies can land in the Canby area during the late continue to be passed along. In the 1800s. (Today, $1,000,000 is a lot of book, “To Bechyn and Back,” Barbara money. In 1890, $1,000,000 was A LOT Kodet Mages chronicles her life in the era of the of money.) He and his wife Flora built their spectac- Depression and World War II. ular house.

Raised on a farm in Renville County, Mages One problem with having an opulent home in a recalls the days of life without electricity and runsmall farming community (current census: about ning water. Surviving the scarlet fever scare of the 1,700 citizens) is what to do with it when you’re 1930’s, Mages shares her stories of 63 years of marready to move. The buyers pool is probably pretty riage and raising 16 children. shallow in Canby. Lund’s sister and her husband Kristin Kveno reviews Mages’ book in this issue of moved in after John and Flora left for Minneapolis.

The Land. “She writes with a folksy way that makes The house was occupied in one manner or another it feel like you’re sitting right in front of her,” Kveno until 1975 when a citizens group purchased it and said. began the arduous task of refurbishing the residence to its former glory.

The lives of Mages and the Lunds are polar opposites of Minnesota history. Mages’ poverty and hardThe point Siemers makes in his feature is the ship existed side-by-side with Lund’s wealth and importance of preserving history and the gigantic opportunity — separated by a distance of about 50 efforts required to do so. miles. Both families’ stories carry meaning and lesFor those old enough to do so, look at the towns sons for us and future generations. It is important you grew up with and see the changes which have those stories stay alive. taken place over the last 40 years. Federal “urban We seem to live in a time of disposability. We use renewal” programs in the late 1960s/early 1970s things and throw them away: diapers, dining utensounded the death knell for tens of thousands of sils … even appliances. (Does anybody know a good homes and buildings throughout Minnesota and TV repairman?) I wonder what antique dealers will Iowa. Brick buildings with oiled plank floors gave collect from the 21st century. way to big windows and steel siding. Quaint neighborhood groceries are now super stores. In a rush to History goes back as far as … well, history. But it become modern, our ancestors’ labors and dreams is important to keep in mind history is still being were reduced to rubble. created today. Without preserving that history, it will be gone forever — like the typewriter and the Obviously, there is no going back — which makes rotary dial phone. (I’m old enough to remember historic nuggets like the Lund-Hoel house all the party lines.) Those who will live in Canby and more valuable. Just as important (if not more so) Bechyn and Anytown 100 years from now need a are the herculean efforts of the people dedicated to fair and accurate picture of our lives today. preserving this heritage.

Let’s make history.

Outstate communities, already facing a long list of issues such as jobs, infrastructure and economy. are Paul Malchow is the managing editor of The Land. also struggling to maintain historic assets.

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Life on the Farm: Readers’ Photos

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Felicia Harris of Terrell, Texas sent in this photo of a killdeer guarding its well-camouflaged eggs.

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Local journalists still get news to middle America prove it.

June has always been a big month for me. I was born in June, graduated from In 1990, U.S. daily and weekly newspahigh school in June, was readmitted to pers employed an estimated 455,000 the Big U in June (it’s a long story) and, reporters, sales reps, designers and starting in June 1993, this weekly effort clerks, according to the Bureau of Labor began quietly in the Galesburg (Ill.) Statistics. In 2017, that number was Register-Mail.

174,000 and falling.

Over the past 25 years, newspapering Meanwhile, jobs in electronic, or interand the column (much like agriculture net, “journalism” soared. The Bureau of FARM & FOOD FILE and food) have changed dramatically.

Labor Statistics estimates the number of Incredibly, in 1994, five newspapers

By Alan Guebert people who identify themselves as interreceived the column by mail and a net journalists has climbed from dozen more received it via fax or 78,000 in 2008 to 207,000 in 2017. screeching, shushing computer modem.

But it’s not just the number of faces Now, one mouse click sends the column through in journalism that matters, it’s the number of placthe ether to newspapers from Maryland to Montana es, too. According to Politico, 73 percent of all interat the speed of light without the loss of a single net publishing jobs today are based in America’s comma. two coastal corridors: Boston-New York-Washington Equally magical, readers can come by these 700 or and Seattle to San Diego. so words in any tractor, milking parlor or corporate That means only 27 percent of the remaining boardroom anywhere in the world thanks to the online reporters, as well as the ever-draining pool of internet and online social networks like Twitter and traditional journalists, are located in the other 40 or Facebook. so states. No wonder this vast territory — where you, me and virtually all farmers and ranchers live Today’s powerful technology, however, has not and work — is “flyover country” to most Americans. empowered newspapers or print journalists. It has, instead, empowered information and those who seek This growing information vacuum is a critical reait. Both now drive the speed, reach and impact son why rural America has become increasingly of today’s ravenous 24/7 news cycle. The numbers easy to define (We’re red, right?) and increasingly marginalized. There are fewer on-the-ground public sources out here to challenge the beliefs that coastals (and politicians) perpetuate from their east coast/west coast enclaves.

Worse, it’s an awful fact that less journalism is

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being conducted in rural America now - just as its citizens face challenging public issues like water quality, poverty, declining population, eroding tax bases, exploding addiction rates, critical infrastructure needs and failing schools.

These problems won’t be solved by splashy op-eds in the New York Times or a viral tweet from a globetrotting chef who drops in for a $150-per-plate popup dinner.

Instead, they will be tackled by local reporters armed with local facts drawn from local public officials and their non-local corporate sponsors. So local citizens — you and I — can make the best informed choices for our collective local future.

Their local quest, though, isn’t just professional.

It’s also personal. They live in the community they serve. You can chat with them in their office or complain to them over a burger at the local diner.

They’re at church, the school board meeting, the bank, the T-ball game.

And, no, they’ll never have their own YouTube channel because they’re professional listeners - not overpaid shouters. They live to deliver numbers and nuance; information and insight; scoops, not scandals. To them, issues are decided on merit and facts, not a color like blue or red. They are rocks, not rock stars.

It’s been my greatest professional privilege to be a part that local effort for 25 years. Thank you.

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DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recently announced applications for the Farmers Market Nutrition Programs are now available for eligible WIC recipients and low-income older Iowans.

The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs provide eligible Iowans with checks that can be redeemed for fresh, locally-grown produce at authorized farmers markets and farm stands from June 1 through Oct. 31.

The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides eligible WIC recipients with nine checks valued at $3 each. Checks will be distributed statewide on a first-come, first-served basis.

The state’s 20 local WIC agencies have begun to distribute checks and nutritional education information. WIC recipients with questions can contact their local WIC clinic or visit https://idph.iowa.gov/wic/ families for more information.

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides eligible seniors with 10 checks for $3 each.

In addition to produce, locally produced honey can

also be purchased with Senior FMNP checks.

The checks are available on a first-come, firstserved basis to eligible recipients through Area Agency on Aging offices. A combination of state and federal funds will be used to make benefits available to more than 18,000 eligible seniors this year.

Eligible seniors must be 60 years of age or older with a household income less than $22,459 if single or $30,451 for a married couple. Iowa seniors will be asked to complete a one-page application verifying their eligibility.

The Area Agencies on Aging have begun to distribute checks and nutritional education information. To find an Area Agency on Aging near you, call (866) 468-7887 or visit www.i4a.org.

For more information contact Stephanie Groom, Program Administrator, at (515) 725-1179 or email at Stephanie.Groom@iowaagriculture.gov.

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Hosta varieties ensure to provide a favorite for everyone A recent count of hosta tas like some shade and a plants growing in my gargood rule to follow when dens totaled 210. That may planting them is the lighter sound like a lot, but I have color the foliage, the brightonly twelve different cultier the sun they will tolervars and these have been ate. The variegated varietdivided over the years to ies need more sunlight to bring the total to over 200 keep their white and gold specimens. A friend of mine stripes bright. Blue hosta IN THE GARDEN is a confirmed hostaholic has a layer of wax called and always buys the newest bloom and that gives it the

By Sharon Quale “hosta of the year” to add to bluish color. This waxy her collection. She also layer can be washed away belongs to hosta associations and trav- by excessive water and exposure to els around — visiting shade gardens sun, so plant in the shade to ensure a for inspiration and gardener camarablue coloration. derie.

One favorite hosta of mine is “Glacamole.” As the name implies, it is a gorgeous avocado color with lime and apple green wide stripes on the leaves. It grows 2 feet high and about 4 feet across and will reach maturity in about three years. This cultivar can thrive in four hours of morning sun.

The flowers on Glacamole are very fragrant and can perfume the garden in late summer. Their aroma is so pleasant, a bouquet of them is a sensory treat in any room in the house.

Many hostas have rather nondescript and scraggly-looking bloom stalks which most gardeners remove from the plant. Guacamole blossoms are so pretty and fragrant I let them stay on the plants until they start to fade.

Three years ago, we edged the north facing patio with divisions of Glacamole and they now have formed a graceful-looking hedge.

Photos by Sharon Quale To grow large hostas, resist the urge Glacamole hostas to divide them. Unlike many other perennials, they do not need frequent “Hostaholic” does not apply to me, but I do have favorites and appreciate division to thrive. One garden writer the wide range of colors now available: stated, “if you let them grow into a single large clump, it will be so spectacugreen, chartreuse, blue, gold, creamy lar after a number of years you will white and combinations of these probably want to put them in your will shades in variegated foliage. All hos-

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to pass along to your heirs”. That made me laugh! The thought of my two sons getting hosta plants as inheritance would surely make them laugh too.

Deer, voles and slugs are hosta enemies. Deer are nasty munchers and can go down a garden of hostas and feast randomly. Deer repellent sprays are somewhat effective, but it is a chore to keep up a good spraying schedule. Voles have not been an issue for me because the cats like voles.

Slugs are an annual problem. If left untreated, these shelless snails can eat enough holes in leaves to make them look like Swiss cheese. The slug

and snail eliminator products (including Diatomaceous Earth) can be applied to the base of the plant at regular two to three-week intervals and are effective.

To view over 300 varieties of hostas, I suggest visiting the MacMillan Hosta Glade at the University of Minnesota landscape arboretum. It is considered one of the finest public displays of hosta in the upper Midwest.

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

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Crops are growing well, but so are the weeds

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By KRISTIN KVENO, The Land Correspondent

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Blair Horseth, Mahnomen, Minn., June 1

The sprayer has been out and in full force on the Beyer farm. The Land spoke to Jamie Beyer on June 1 as spraying corn and soybeans began the week before. “I think the heat is accelerating things.”

Blair Hoseth is checking things off his to-do list. The Land spoke with Hoseth on June 1 as he was pleased to report he finished planting soybeans a couple weeks ago and is “going to finish spraying corn today.” He’ll “start on (spraying) wheat this afternoon.”

Blair Horseth

It was “the warmest end of May that I can remember,” Hoseth said. With temperatures in the 90s, the corn and soybeans have really taken off in the heat. Though next week’s forecast calls for more moderate temperatures. There has been sporadic rain over the past two weeks.

Jamie Beyer

There was lot of heat Memorial Day weekend and “we didn’t have any rain last week at all.” More hot weather is in the forecast for next week with temperatures in the 80s — which “is warm for us.”

The fields “are looking pretty decent.” The corn is “pretty good” though the “weeds are growing right along with it.” Hoseth started spraying corn a week earlier than usual this year.

All the heat and moisture are pushing the weeds. Next week he’ll “probably start spraying beans.”

Hoseth started cutting hay last week. It’s “going very slowly” due to rain. This first cut is “pretty much on schedule.”

While the corn and beans seem to growing fast in this heat, it’s “a little warm for the wheat crop,” Hoseth said. The cooler temperatures next week will bring some relief.

“We got some of the cattle out to pasture.” Though Hoseth pointed out that the pasture is “a little bit slower to grow” this spring — most likely due to the heat. He expects to bring more cattle to pasture next week.

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“All things are good.” The Land spoke with Matt Haubrich on June 8.

He was thrilled to report, “all crops are up.” Spraying corn is almost complete as Haubrich “did a week of spraying corn and wheat.” He has a quarter-section of corn left to spray and he plans on getting that done on Monday.

“Our pre-emerge has been working very well.”

Matt Haubrich

Haubrich plans to keep “watching fields, watching weed pressure.” He’s still picking rocks as well. It’s not all time in the field, though. Haubrich is spending today at his desk getting caught up with paperwork.

Some rain fell today, “picked up a small amount - two-tenths,” which gave Haubrich the opportunity to get some much needed office time in.

The fields are “getting adequate rain.” The decent moisture coupled with “a little above average (temperatures)” has been good for the corn. Haubrich is thankful there’s been “no large amounts of rain or flooding.”

“Everything emerged good.” Haubrich is seeing “a good even stand.” Overall, “everything’s looking pretty good.”

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Karson Duncanson, Mapleton, Minn., June 8 “A lot of standing water in a lot of places.” The Land spoke with Karson Duncanson on June 8 as precipitation was the news of the day with the rain amount “at least one and a half inches, maybe

more.”

With additional rain possible over the weekend, Duncanson won’t be in the field then. Though he expects to start side dressing corn early next week.

Karson Duncanson

Duncanson finished planting soybeans on Memorial Day. “Everything went in pretty good.” For the 10 year planting average, this year is “pretty normal.”

Though for the five year planting average, this year was “a week or so behind.”

In the next few weeks Duncanson plans on spraying beans, he has until June 20 for dicamba spraying. He “sprayed pre-emerge on all our beans, it seems to be holding well.” The beans are “looking good.” Duncanson “wrapped up spraying (corn).” The early planted corn “looks really good.” The later planted corn looks “excellent.” While there is some stand issue in lower spots overall it’s all looking great.

Though the fields may currently be wet, things seem to moving right along this growing season for Duncanson. The forecast calls for sun next week, which means puddles will be drying up and Duncanson will head back to the field to get the side dressing done.

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The crops have “definitely caught up and are maybe just a little ahead.” Beyer expects the corn to be knee high by next week. The heat is expected to continue so that means that crops will continue to flourish along with the weeds. It’s that time of the growing season when herbicide application becomes a great priority out in the field.

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“We’ll be spraying on and off the entire time until July 4,” Beyer said, or “until the corn reaches the V6 level.” Beyer knows “you cannot afford to let weeds get out of control. Weeds lead to yield loss.” Along with the fact, “customers demand a clean product.” How you spray matters to the bottom-line as “it saves money when we can do it ourselves and not have a plane apply it.”

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Matt Haubrich, Danube, Minn., June 8

Haubrich baled hay yesterday; it “went really well.” He expects to spray soybeans next week. His brother will scout the fields this weekend first though.

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‘Halftime’ is prime time for touching others’ lives At what age do you look back and ask, what Dallas did to his own finish line, “What the heck happened?”

May 8, 2013.* It was the question Steve Harvey posed Dallas’ advice is exactly what I want for on Wednesday night’s episode of Family my own story, but can we keep it real?

Feud.

Easier said than done. When our girls were in the home, we stayed active and “Fifty,” I said. Fifty was the number one engaged in school, church and community. answer. And it wasn’t hard for me to But without the pressing need to lead imagine since that day was only days and attend their activities, it’s easier to away.

THE BACK PORCH disengage than to be devoted; to be selfThough I’m the oldest of five, I’ve

By Lenae Bulthuis absorbed than to be selfless. always lived in the middle. The middle of And though it’s simpler and more cona country mile. From birth into a dairy venient to check out, it’s essential that we do anyfarm family to life married to Mike on our grain and thing but.

Yes, ability and agility will make a differlivestock farm, I have lived in three farm homes ence in how we devote ourselves to the good of oththat span the distance of seven Minnesota miles.

And each home is located in the middle of the mile. ers; but it should never determine if we do good for others. Even if those we serve and devote ourselves But now the middle isn’t a house. It’s life. And to may not appreciate or value it at the time. whether you find fifty to be something years into In her book, “10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should your future or look back and think, “You’re just a Know,” Kari Kampakis tells a story about Donna kid!” it’s important to decide what to do with it.

Greene. Donna spent 40 years ministering to teenSome define fifty as over the hill. Others call it age girls. And at a wedding reception of the one of past your prime. In his book, “Finishing Well—The the girls she mentored, she moved from table to Adventure of Life Beyond Halftime,” Bob Buford table reconnecting and encouraging young women calls it Life II or Halftime. And he interviews role she had poured into over the years. models who have made the transition from Life I to Then something interesting happened. Unaware Life II — from success to significance. until it was too late, she became fully encircled by One of the people Buford interviewed was Dallas young men who stood shoulder to shoulder, making Willard, one of my favorite authors. And when he it difficult for her to escape. asked for Dallas’ advice for those in the halftime of The spokesman in the group introduced himself life, Dallas said, “My prescription is that you should and said, “’We just wanted you to know that when devote the rest of your life to doing those things we were in high school, we had an I-Hate-Donnawhich you know to be good and profitable for humanity, and that means especially for the human Green Club.” beings who live around you. You should devote yourDonna looked at the young man perplexed. What self to advancing their well-being.” Which is exactly on earth was he saying?

USDA resumes CRP enrollment The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced June 1 it will resume accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program. Eligible farmers, ranchers, and private landowners can sign up at their local Farm Service Agency office between June 4 and Aug. 17.

For this year’s signup, limited priority practices are available for continuous enrollment. They include grassed waterways, filter strips, riparian buffers and wetland restoration. To view a full list of practices, visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov FSA will use updated soil rental rates to make annual rental payments, reflecting current values. It will not offer incentive payments as part of the new signup.

USDA will not open a general signup this year.

However, a one-year extension will be offered to existing CRP participants with expiring CRP contracts of 14 years or less. Producers eligible for an extension will receive a letter with more information.

FSA stopped accepting applications last fall for the CRP continuous signup (excluding applications for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program and CRP grasslands). This pause allowed USDA to review available acres and avoid exceeding the 24 million-acre CRP cap set by the 2014 farm bill. CRP enrollment currently is about 22.7 million acres.

Additionally, FSA established new ranking criteria for CRP Grasslands. To guarantee all CRP grasslands offers are treated equally, applicants who previously applied will be asked to reapply using the new ranking criteria. Producers with pending applications will receive a letter providing the options.

Producers wanting to apply for the CRP continuous signup or CRP grasslands should contact their USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit https://www.farmers.gov. More information on CRP can be found at www.fsa.usda.gov/crp.

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“’We’d get together and talk about you,” the young man continued, because all those girls of yours wouldn’t do anything with us.”

He didn’t explain himself — what he meant or where this conversation was leading. But before she could figure out how to respond, the men held out their hands in unison so they could shake hers!

“Thank you, Donna,” the leader explained, “because these are the girls we’re marrying.”

You may or may not receive thanks for investing in others on this side of the finish line, but that won’t diminish the difference you are making. May we never retire from doing good. Give, pray, encourage, serve, listen and cheer others on. Let them know you are for them and believe in them. Because we are never too young or too old to do a world of good, one person at a time. * To read his inspiring life story, see Gary W. Moon’s biography, “Becoming Dallas Willard — The Formation of a Philosopher, Teacher and Christ Follower.”

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

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Variations of campfire staple leave you wanting s’more Warm summer evenings at the lake just n wouldn’t be complete without a campfire.

Bacon makes everything better — even It invokes memories of days (evenings) s’mores. Here’s a tasty take on the origigone by — enjoying the glowing flames, nal with some salted caramel and bacon the peaceful crackle of the logs burning thrown in to make it even more scrumpand stuffing my face full of s’mores. I tious. firmly believe that it should be a crime to Salted Caramel Bacon S’mores have a campfire without s’mores. That https://www.foodlion.com/recipes/salted-caramelgooey, chocolatey, graham cracker masterCOOKING bacon-s-mores/ piece is what summer nights are all WITH KRISTIN about.

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By Kristin Kveno 1 slice of bacon The origin of s’mores isn’t exactly One-half milk chocolate bar known; though in 1927 the first pub1 marshmallow lished recipe for “Some Mores” was in the publica1 tablespoon salted caramel tion “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.”

Place chocolate bar on one graham cracker. Toast marshmalSpeaking of Girl Scouts, one of my favorite s’mores low. Once marshmallow is to your liking, place on top of chocoI ever had was at Camp Sacajawea in Apple Valley late bar. Top with bacon, salted caramel and second graham when I was seven. This was a day camp which Girl cracker.

Scouts could attend and on the last day we got to camp overnight there. I learned two things at that n overnight camp: 1. A delicious s’more recipe that I Traditional s’mores are good, but these s’mores are still use today; and 2. I don’t like camping. really, really good. The addition of peanut butter and n caramel takes these s’mores to the next level.

Here’s the simplest s’mores you’ll ever make; but Candy Bar S’mores the combination of salty and sweet makes this a https://ourbestbites.com/candy-bar-oven-smores/ s’more you won’t ever forget. It’s so simple it doesn’t Large marshmallows have a name. But it’s so good that it doesn’t need Graham crackers one.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and/or Rolos 6 unwrapped caramels 12 saltines s’more sticks Roast the caramel on the s’more sticks until soften, place in between two saltines and enjoy.

Roast marshmallow over open flame then top with one peanut butter cup or two Rolos. If you want, you can pop the baking sheet back into the oven for another minute or so to melt the chocolate. Top with another graham cracker square and serve. n These s’mores are more like a pie — a lemon meringue pie to be exact. The tart goodness is a refreshing twist on the classic s’more recipe.

Lemon Meringue S’mores http://www.makelifelovely.com/2017/05/mix-lemon-meringuesmores-recipe-html 2 graham crackers 1 marshmallow 1 tablespoon lemon curd Spoon lemon curd onto one of the graham crackers. Roast marshmallow then place on top of graham cracker half. Put both halves together and enjoy!

Grab some sticks, gather around the campfire and create some wonderful memories and delicious s’mores too!

Kristin Kveno scours the internet, pours over old family recipes and searches everywhere in between to find interesting food ideas for feeding your crew. Do you have a recipe you want to share? You can reach Kristin at kristin_kveno@yahoo.com. v

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June 18 — Pipestone, Minn. — Informational Meeting on Groundwater Protection Rule — MN Department of Agriculture is providing information on Groundwater Protection Rule. Meeting is informational only and not part of the official rulemaking process. — Contact Margaret Hart at (651) 201-6131 or margaret.hart@state.mn.us June 19 — Hutchinson, Minn. — Informational Meeting on Groundwater Protection Rule June 19-21 — Minnesota Agroforestry Institute — Lamberton, Minn. — Training with workshops and on-farm visits of Agroforestry practices of windbreaks, alley cropping, silvopasture, riparian buffers and forest farming — Contact Gary Wyatt, UMN Extension at wyatt@umn.edu or (507) 389-6748 June 19 — Grundy Center, Iowa — Fed by a Farmer - Animals Day Camp — Camp is for kids

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Building soil health an ongoing educational process

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer An east coast native raised in the New England area, where good soils are indeed a scarce commodity, Francis Casey is complimentary about North Dakota farmers and their stewardship of their soils.

Casey is the Director of the School Francis Casey of Natural Resource Sciences at North Dakota State University.

Because of the intensity of crop production today, Casey sees Dakota farmers very much tuned into better ways of growing crops. “But we’re still learning”, he cautioned.

“The big issue around here is soil salinity,” Casey stated. “It seems the common solution is more intensive tillage to make these “white” areas in a field go under. But is that a necessary strategy?”

Are applications of lime the answer? No, said Casey, but he offered, “Laying off the land (fewer trips across a field) is one of the better things you can do to regenerate the soil.”

When asked about one-pass, strip tillage systems, Casey responded, “Minimum tillage basically boils down to what the producer is willing to do and is able to do. For some who’ve gone into a continuous corn program, you have to do something with the residue, but avoid fall tillage. That’s additional compaction and leaves soils bare and exposed to winter wind erosion issues. Here in the (Red River) valley, we have considerable wind erosion.”

So are cover crops an enhancement? Casey responded, “I don’t yet know enough about various cover crops and how they fit the variety of soil types and crop rotations we have in North Dakota. But we know cover crops harvest certain nutrients in the soil and through the mineralization process return these nutrients into the soil in a more useable form for crop usage. So there will be some lag time between when you plant cover crops and when nutrients are available to the growing crop. My advice: talk with seed handlers who provide different cover crop seeds and proceed with what seems most doable for your situation.”

Seeds are better these days and Casey said that makes minimum tillage less risky. “Corn vigor is more evident. When I first started here in 2000, we had little corn in the valley. Today, corn is even common into southern Canada — thanks to strong hybrids of 85-day maturity, even earlier. And soybeans have exploded across North Dakota in recent years. I have been pleased to see the expansion of minimum tillage too. Farmers are just simply smarter about their farming strategies.

“Driving these major shifts are commodity prices.

But with corn and soy beans being in the tank these days, its understandable wheat and small grains are seeing a rebound.”

Casey completed his master’s and doctorate studies

at Iowa State University. He credits his work at ISU as being transitional for his move into the North Dakota agricultural landscape. Chief topics on his agenda these days at NDSU are soil salinity issues, water resource management and weed control tempered with concerns about the increasing resistance

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Workplace safety grant program helps Minnesota farmers Minnesota’s OSHA Workplace Safety Consultation Safety Grant Program continues to support projects intended to reduce the risk of occupational injuries and illnesses. The program awards matching-funds up to $10,000 to qualifying employers — including farmers who implement projects designed to reduce the risk of injury and illness to their employees.

Grant projects are based on findings and recommendations of a written hazard assessment. Qualified applicants must be able to initially fund the project. The safety grant program award provides a reimbursement of matching

funds after the project is completed.

During state-fiscal-year 2016 (July 1 through June 30), employers submitted 235 safety grant applications. Of these, 142 grants were awarded. A total of $1,024,474 was awarded in reimbursed funds.

Examples of equipment purchased include: fall protection; safe patienthandling; material handling; workplace violence prevention; exhaust ventilation system; logging; trenching and excavating; machine guarding; specialized personal protective; loading dock restraining; and confined-space entry.

Grants were also awarded for a number of projects that reduced the risks of musculoskeletal disorders associated with manual lifting and material handling.

To access the online safety grant application, visit www.dli.mn.gov/Wsc/ Grants.asp.

Links are also provided to help applicants prepare their information and improve their odds of receiving a grant award.

If you have questions about the application, contact the safety grants administrator at (651) 284-5338, (800) 7317232 or dli.grants@state.mn.us.

Minnesota OSHA Workplace Safety Consultation (WSC) provides free voluntary and confidential workplace safety and health assistance to Minnesota businesses, with a priority for farms and small businesses.

WSC provides a wide variety of free services, including on-site safety surveys, training, education and outreach.

Services are provided by safety and health experts who are highly qualified occupational safety and health professionals.

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Farmers are listening CASEY, from pg. 9 fix to certain weeds, and that would include wheat in this area. Dicamba concerns mostly relate to the inversion issues of the chemistry of the product.

It’s a matter of following label restrictions and that means attention to air patterns and air temperatures.”

In view of delayed plantings over much of the upper Midwest this spring, are there any tillage shortcuts to speed planting? “Good seed to soil contact is the objective,” Casey replied. “So always keep that in mind regardless the crop.”

Casey credits the extension and research education efforts of his university as being a major factor in the con-

tinuing improvements in crop technology. “We’ve got a great team of faculty here in the Soils Department at NDSU,” he said. “They’ve been doing a tremendous job of getting the message out.

Plus, farmers today are very innovative.

They’re listening. They’re asking questions. And they are practicing what we are preaching. Plus, private industries are stepping up to the plate too. Seed companies and chemical firms these days very much realize the marketing success of their products to American farmers hinges on the agronomic education they also provide to farmers.”

Casey can be reached via e-mail at francis.casey@ndsu.edu. v

Disaster recovery reopened The U.S. Department of Agriculture began accepting disaster assistance program applications on June 4. The program is designed to assist agricultural producers who suffered livestock, honeybees, farm-raised fish and other losses due to natural disasters.

FSA will accept new applications for losses for calendar year 2017 or 2018.

In February, Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, which made several changes to these two disaster programs, including: Removing ELAP’s $20 million fiscal year funding cap, enabling FSA to pay producers’ 2017 applications in full and their 2018 applications as soon as they are approved.

Removing the per-person and legal

entity annual program payment limitation of $125,000 for LIP for 2017 and future years.

Changing LIP to allow producers to receive a payment for injured livestock that are sold for a reduced price due to an eligible event.

Producers who already submitted applications and received decisions on their applications for these years do not need to file again; but they can reapply if they have additional losses or their application was disapproved because it was filed late.

Learn more at https://www.usda.gov/ disaster.

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Dedication rebuilt Canby’s historic Lund-Hoel house

By RICHARD SIEMERS The Land Correspondent CANBY, Minn. — The Lund-Hoel House Museum in Canby seems less like a museum and more like a step back in time.

What catches the eye when driving through town on U.S. Highway 75 is the busy exterior with multiple gables, decorative woodwork, balconies, and a turret dome — a dark green emerald enhanced by white trim. But according to Betty Hanna, one of the current board members of the museum house, its significance goes beyond its style. It points to an individual who played a significant role in the settlement of the Canby area.

John Lund grew up in Canby, and at age 20 started the Lund Land Agency.

His success was phenomenal. He was already a wealthy realtor in 1891 when he and his wife Flora built a substantial house across from a park. By 1900 he was a bona fide millionaire having sold hundreds of thousands of acres of land and brought many people to the area. It was then that they added the turret, balconies, gingerbread trim and field stone fence which make the house so distinctive.

here are some examples: Layers of wallpaper were stripped and soaked to get to the original design. Then, similar patterns were found to repaper all of the rooms. Unable to find original tiles matching those which had been in the bathroom, a couple of volunteers spent a summer cutting red, tan and black tiles into smaller squares and hexagons to recreate the bathroom floor.

The cast iron tub, used as a flower See HOUSE, pg. 12

Photos by Richard Siemers

Thanks to a dedicated band of volunteers, the Lund-Hoel house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

The entry area features the organ Mrs. in 1931 — taking from the house everyOne can get the full impact of that Hoel played for wedding ceremonies thing that could be transported. labor of love only by taking a tour, but which took place in the house.

The house was rented for a while, then sold to Bill and Minnie Richter to become a board and care home for the elderly. When state regulations became too much to keep up with, the facility was closed.

In 1975, the house was for sale. A group of citizens recognized the historical significance of the house and its builder. The citizens incorporated as “The Museum Encompassing the Canby Community Area” (MECCA), and purchased the house. In was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

This balcony off the master bedroom on the secMECCA began the restoraond floor was added in the early 1900s. tion with the help of matching They did not enjoy it for long. Lund grants, said Hanna. It has moved his land office to Minneapolis in continued through the years with gen1903 and sold the house to his sister, erous donations and thousands of hours Mary, and brother-in-law, Rev. Olaf of volunteer labor.

Hoel. Hoel, like a circuit rider, provided In the past decade, a major refurbishservices to multiple congregations in ing has taken place — everything from Minnesota and South Dakota. The coushingles and redoing the decorative ple lived there, cared for by their youngest daughter Nella, until their deaths. trim down to replacing the back porch.

“A lot of local love and volunteerism Shortly afterwards, Nella married Andrew Berg and moved to Minneapolis has gone into this house,” Hanna said.

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Family members contributed many items inside the house interested in having her family home HOUSE, from pg. 11 redone.” planter in the yard, was restored.

Nella and her husband, Andrew Berg, In addition, many folks have donated period items, like John Lund’s complete set of Charles Dickens works.

What really makes this 15-room house an authentic step back in time are the original furnishings which Nella had stored in Minneapolis.

“When she left the house she took everything with her,” Hanna said.

“When we got the house she was very

donated much furniture and many personal items. With Nella’s guidance, the furniture was placed as it was during the Hoel’s 28-year residency.

For example, a number of weddings took place in the pastor’s home. In the parlor is a horsehair settee on which Rev. Hoel would seat the bride and groom for instruction on a good marriage. Next to it is the organ Mrs. Hoel The Lunds’ original played for the service, which carriage house fell ended at the library table in into such disrepair it the living room where the needed to be demolmarriage rite was performed. ished. A replica was Also in the living room is the constructed and feapiano on which Nella gave tures the cupola from piano lessons to numerous the original structure.

Canby area children.

When the balconies were Inside the carriage added to the house in 1900, house is a large disthe living room was extended play of tools (above) and became an L-shaped used during the room. The carpet they had Lund’s and Hoel’s woven to fit the room is back era. in place. Nella had rolled it up and taken it with her.

In the kitchen is the original gas stove. There also is a cookstove. They cooked with gas in the summer, then turned to burning cobs and wood in the winter for additional heat.

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Wallpaper in the house’s dining room was steamed and removed to find the original layer.

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Book brings memories of life’s hardships, rewards

By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Correspondent We all have beloved family stories of days gone by — stories which bring us back to what seems to be simpler times. As the years pass though, those stories begin to fade. It’s difficult to remember all of the details, the dates, the places and the people. For author Barbara Kodet Mages, she’s intent on keeping those memories alive for future generations of her family.

In the book “To Bechyn and Back,” Mages paints a literary picture of her childhood during the Great Depression through adulthood. Mages was encouraged by one of her children to write down these stories for her family to have and the stories were just too good to not share in a book for all.

Author Barbara Kodet Mages

“To Bechyn and Back” by Barbara Kodet Mages Each chapter in the book explores a time in Mages’ life.

It gives the reader the opportunity to understand people’s mindset during that era, the man power, horse power and sheer will used daily on the farm.

Mages was born in 1929 and grew up on a farm with no running water or electricity in a family of nine children near the small town of Bechyn, Minn., located 10 miles north of Redwood Falls. She writes of the joys on the farm along with the hard work like in preparing for the long winters ahead. That included ensuring there were enough corn cobs stockpiled in the basement — later to be used as fuel for the cook stove. Canning veggies, jellies, fruit sauces, beef and chicken was also done to make sure there would be enough food during those cold months when heading to town to get supplies wasn’t possible due to treacherous winter conditions.

There was no television for Mages growing up. A battery-operated radio provided the entertainment in listening to radio programs, news and country music.

Mages writes about all the work her mother did in running the house. Wash day on Mondays meant her mother would fill the copper boiler the night before. In the early morning, homemade soap would be added

House tours available during summer HOUSE, from pg. 12 museum,” Hanna said, reflecting on all of the original items which have found their way back home.

O u t s i d e , MECCA reconstructed the small windmill and found someone to rebuild the field stone wall. The The home’s clawfoot cast iron carriage house bathtub — used for a while as a was not salvage- planter in the yard — is back able, except for inside the house. the cupola, and was rebuilt according to original plans. It now serves as an interpretative center — housing items from John Lund’s office, from Canby’s founder John Swenson, and other local notables. There is also a large display of old tools.

Displaying many items from Canby’s history, the building and grounds give a sense of the life of a significant family in the town’s early days. Tour

guides tell a more complete story of the restoration.

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and heated until it was soft. The washing began early that morning followed by ironing to be done the next day. The days during that time in the house were filled sewing, cleaning, cooking and baking.

In 1936, Mages recalls being quarantined when scarlet fever hit her country school. Because of the serious nature of this illness, school was closed for six weeks.

The family came down with scarlet fever and as Mages writes, with the illnesses and the brutal weather conditions, “what a long, tough winter that was!”

Mages writes about the family’s memories of the Armistice Day blizzard on Nov. 11, 1940, what it was like on the home front during World War II, family tragedies and triumphs. She writes with a folksy way that makes it feel like you’re sitting right in front of her as she regales the stories of her life.

Four chapters of the book cover the courtship, engagement and wedding of Mages and her husband, Alphonse. They spent 63 wedded years together and raised 16 kids. While Alphonse passed away in 2009, his legacy as a husband, father and farmer live on in the pages of this book.

Mages fills the last pages of the book with photos of her life, of special memories with family she holds dear. She also includes photos from a family trip in 2012 to Bechyne, Czechoslovakia. The trip included the opportunity to visit the graves site of relatives in Czechoslovakia.

Mages is a story teller with many fascinating stories to tell. She allows the readers a glimpse into her life from childhood into adulthood. While sadness and adversity is part of her story, she focuses on the simple, beautiful memories that are such an integral part of her life.

If you’re from the Bechyn area, this would be a wonderful stroll down memory lane as it gives locations and places of time gone by. This book affords the reader a better understanding of what life was like in rural Minnesota decades ago. While technology has changed so much in our lives today; it is the family and friends that connect us that will never change. v

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Global Dairy Trade prices fail to gain traction This column was written for the marketing week ending June 8.

California dairy farmers said “Yes.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced June 7 that the nation’s largest milk producer will become part of the Federal Milk Marketing Order.

The new order will be officially implemented on Oct. 17 when USDA releases the November Class I base milk price.

Affected parties will be required to comply with all provisions starting Nov. 1.

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Western United Dairymen stated in a press release, “We all hope the FMMO will help level the playing field on farm milk

By Lee Mielke prices for California’s dairy families and look forward to working with USDA/AMS staff to help producers understand this new regulatory structure as implementation moves forward.

The dairy farm economy has been too challenging for too long.”

Meanwhile, the gears reversed again in the June 5 GREAT DEALS GREAT PRICES NOW! Global Dairy Trade auction — this time with the weighted average of products offered falling 1.3 percent, following a 1.9 percent uptick May 15 and a 1.1 slippage on May 1.

Cheddar cheese led the declines, down a bearish 3.6 percent, following a 4.4 percent ascent last time.

Butter was down 3.5 percent, after it rose 2.4 percent. Anhydrous milkfat slipped 1.7 percent, after it led the gains last time with a 5.8 percent advance, and whole milk powder was off 1.1 percent, after it HIGH STEEL INSERT IN 20’ ARROW FRONT FEEDER inched 0.2 percent higher on May 15.

Buttermilk powder led the gains, up 17.7 percent, after not trading in the last event. Lactose was up 3.9 percent and rennet casein was up 2.7 percent.

Skim milk powder inched 0.3 percent higher after a strong 3 percent rise last time.

FC Stone equates the GDT 80 percent butterfat butter price to $2.4696 per pound U.S. Chicago LARGE BALES IN A 30’ TANDEM AXLE ARROW FRONT FEEDER Mercantile Exchange butter closed June 8 at $2.39.

GDT cheddar equated to $1.8135 per pound U.S. and compares to CME block cheddar at $1.6350.

GDT skim milk powder averaged 93.04 cents per pound and whole milk powder averaged $1.4538.

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HighGround Dairy’s Lucas Fuess talked about exports in the June 11 Dairy Radio Now broadcast and reported that, ironically the U.S. had another great month in exporting dairy products. He stated, “All products posted higher exports vs. prior year levels and 2018 is shaping out to be a record year for U.S. dairy exports.”

Nonfat dry milk posted another record high, he said, the third month in a row powder exports set a new record. Nonfat dry milk exports were up 17.7 percent from March, which itself was a record export month. Nonfat dry milk exports to Mexico were up 28 percent vs. 2017 and accounted for a 41 percent market share.

Whole milk powder shipments also continued strong, more than double the prior-year levels for two months in a row. Volumes to China continued to impress, importing an additional 2,394 metric tons in April vs. prior year and becoming the top destination with 54 percent market share, according to HighGround Dairy.

“Total cheese exports were close to, but not quite at record levels (7.3 million pounds short of the March 2014 record). Volumes to Mexico, the top destination for U.S. cheese, were up 11 percent vs. prior year to 18.4 million pounds for 25 percent market share,” according to Fuess.

“If we can maintain these exports, coupled with strong domestic demand, it will be good overall for the market. But any drop in export volumes coupled with higher milk supplies that continue in the U.S. will pressure prices in a negative way,” he concluded.

The U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Tom Vilsack warned, “Tariffs on cheese will potentially eliminate the competitive advantage we have in our number-one market. That is a legitimate concern.” He said the council will analyze the potential impact of the tariffs and “work to mitigate their negative impact.”

Just a quick heads-up from FC Stone: “China is desiring to balance the trade books with the U.S. See MIELKE, pg. 15

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This year’s cheese, butter production is up over 2017 MIELKE, from pg. 14 One way they can do that is to buy more energy and agricultural products from the U.S. — including corn.” n The U.S. has plenty to export. You’ll recall preliminary USDA data reported April 50-state milk production at 18.4 billion pounds, up just 0.6 percent from April 2017. USDA’s latest Dairy Products report shows where that milk went.

April cheese output totaled 1.07 billion pounds, down 3.7 percent from March but 0.9 percent above April 2017. Year-to-date output stands at 4.26 billion pounds, up 2.6 percent from this time a year ago.

Wisconsin produced 277.9 million pounds of that cheese, down 4.2 percent from March and 0.7 percent

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Trade issues concern cheese makers despite strong exports MIELKE, from pg. 15 million pounds or 2.5 percent above those a year ago.

Skim milk powder production totaled 49.3 million pounds, up 17.3 percent from March but 1.8 percent below a year ago. n Cash dairy markets weakened, perhaps over trade concerns, but rallied as the first week of June Dairy Month progressed. Block cheddar dipped to $1.5750 per pound on June 5, but closed June 8 at $1.6350. This is up 3.75 cents on the week and a half-cent

above a year ago. The barrels finished at $1.5650, up 4.5 cents and 15 cents above a year ago, with 35 cars of block trading hands and 39 of barrel.

Spot milk remains discounted for Class III producers, according to Dairy Market News, ranging $1.50 to $4 under Class. Plants report that cheese production is steady to increasing, but lighter demand may reverse that. Demand remains slow to steady, depending on variety and destination.

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May. Some Midwestern cheesemakers point to Mexican tariffs as a potential cause for concern, while suggesting effects may not be felt until later in the year.”

Western cheese makers report, “Cheese customers are making regular draws, but not asking for more right now. The unofficial start to summer passed and grilling season is upon the nation. However, terms are ending for the school year and food service demand is shifting. Buyers and manufacturers are adjusting to the new consumption patterns. In some cases, processors are planning to slow the cheese vats, despite the widespread availability of cheap milk. Inventories are healthy, but not burdensome.

Contacts hope export demand continues to grow, but some have lingering concerns about trade discussions, potential tariffs, currency rates, shipping and other trade issues.”

Cash butter saw a June 8 close at $2.39 per pound. This is up 1.25 cents on the week, but 8.5 cents below a year ago, with 19 cars trading hands on the week.

Cream remains fairly tight for some upper Midwest butter makers, according to Dairy Market News, though bulk butter is very available — particularly from the West. “Production is picking up a bit, as fall storage preparations are underway. Some regional analysts have relayed that U.S. butter markets may have hit their 2018 apex.

They suggest inventory increases in the U.S., and in some import destinations, are going to impact the markets during what is typically the butter boom season — the fall. That said, butter markets have been especially resilient in the face of bearish holdings reports month after month.”

Western butter output is following seasonal norms as cream continues to be readily available. Butter inventories are growing. Domestic demand is strong and orders from the international market are steady compared to the previous week.

Grade A nonfat dry milk closed June 8 at 80.5 cents per pound, down 2 cents on the week and 10.25 cents below a year ago, with 14 cars sold on the week.

The spot’s new dry whey hit a record 41.25 cents per pound. This is up 2.75

cents on the week, with five cars finding new homes this week at the CME. California’s May Class 4b cheese milk price (one of the last now that the state will become a federal order) is $14.90 per hundredweight, up for the fourth month in a row and the highest it has been since November 2017. It gained 63 cents from April but is 35 cents below May 2017 and 28 cents below the comparable federal order Class III price. The five-month 4b average stands at $13.98, down from $15.02 a year ago and compares to $12.69 in 2016.

The 4a butter-powder milk price is $14.06, up 77 cents from April, 37 cents below a year ago, but the highest it has been since October 2017. The 4a average now stands at $13.20, down from $14.64 a year ago and compares to $12.81 in 2016. n Updating our story from last week on the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak in New Zealand: the Daily Dairy Report’s Sarina Sharp wrote in the May 1 Milk Producers Council newsletter, “New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries plans to force the slaughter of roughly 150,000 cattle — about half of which are likely to come from the milking herd, in an attempt to eradicate MB.” The Daily Dairy Report adds, “The MPI has not historically tracked domestic cattle movements thoroughly, so it is poorly positioned to eradicate the disease. But if we don’t try now, we will never get another chance.

The MPI’s approach toward eradication is paradoxically both aggressive and timid. Extensive culling and an expected cost of $1.2 billion ( $830 million U.S.), are certainly ambitious. But to preserve dairy producers’ cash flows, the MPI has demurred and will allow producers to continue milking through the upcoming season. Culling of infected herds is assured, but it will not be immediate. Eradication is far from certain.”

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

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Company provides recycling of farm plastic waste

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer LITCHFIELD, Minn. — “We want to do the right thing!” That straightforward comment by Eric Johnson sets the stage for the recent adoption of First District Association’s on-farm ag plastic recycling program involving over 250 of their 850-member milk producers in central Minnesota. Johnson is the coordinator of Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability at FDA which is headquartered in Litchfield, Minn.

Handling 5.5 million pounds of milk daily, FDA is one of the major milk processors in Minnesota. FDA is also concerned about the landscape of the environment of its producers and the sometimes negative community impact of discarded white plastic wrappings.

Plus, trash plastic is a cumbersome, difficult item to handle. It blows, it tears, it shreds, it’s a mess! And burning it isn’t the answer.

Explained Johnson, “Agricultural plastics is a huge new initiative for FDA and our dairy producers. We’ve engaged with Revolution Plastics, an Arkansas and Texas firm big in the recycling of on-farm plastics which have become big environmental issue with livestock farmers especially dairy producers - across the Midwest.”

Big indeed! This Arkansas/Texas outfit now has over 4,400 eight-yard capacity dumpsters in Minnesota and Wisconsin from which they are collecting discarded bunker covers, silage Eric Johnson wrappings, used bags, drip tape, greenhouse film, even boat film. And this collection service of discarded plastics is free. Each dumpster holds about 2,000 pounds of recyclable plastics.

Said Johnson, “Currently, about onethird of our producers are participating.

Some don’t qualify because they are not in the pickup route of the collection trucks. However, an estimated 200,000 pounds of ag plastics are being collected from our 250-plus member farms each month. Annualized, that’s an estimated 2.4 million pounds of discarded ag plastics being kept out of landfills just from our FDA producers!”

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Euerle Vaughn (left) started using the plastic recycling program last year. Pictured with Vaughn are (left to right)daughter Anna, grandson William, wife Joan and grandson Ryker.

FDA Board member and Litchfield area 80-cow dairy farmer Euerle Vaughn likely spoke for all when asked why he signed up for the plastic recycling service. “I was just getting tired of burning it or trying to find something to do with it.” He started in the spring, of 2017, so now has over a year’s experience. When his dumpster is full, his wife simply calls the pickup service and a truck arrives to empty the dumpster.

Like most dairy farmers, Vaughn’s primary use of plastic wrap is on haylage or silage in bunker silos, plus some wrapped bales. Wife Joan mentioned the type of plastic is important. “It can only be a silage type plastic or bale wrap plastic,” she said. “They don’ take net-wrapped plastics. Most people won’t haul this discarded plastic to recycling centers. This is simply so convenient. We just call when the dumpster is full.”

And the Vaughn’s don’t cheat on what gets tossed in the dumpster. “Absolutely nothing else. We’re very good about making certain we put in there only what we’re supposed to do. This is a great service. We don’t want to jeopardize this service. We’re just excited to have the service,” summed up Joan.

How do you make certain you’ve got a full dumpster? Vaughn uses his skid loader to tamp in the plastics until he has a really full dumpster. “The more we pack in, the fewer stops for the dumpster truck.”

Energetic dairy farmer Josh Barka, about 8 miles south of Litchfield, is big on covering plastics for his 360-cow dry lot dairy operation. He uses three big plastic rolls per year - each 66 feet wide and 1,000 feet long. “We can reuse our bale plastics sometimes, but not our bunker covers,” Barka said.

Barka has two dumpsters. “This recycling service is just the best. It’s clean, it’s easy. We’re not burning it; we’re not burying it. Each month we call and their truck shows up to empty the dumpsters.”

Dairy farmers know maintaining the feed quality of forages is enhanced with proper storage. And that’s the job of the plastic wraps. Barka uses a vapor seal on his bunker-stored silage. “That’s a no-brainer when it comes to minimizing storage losses,” he explained. “It’s See RECYCLING, pg. 18

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Cleaned plastic is shredded, reconstructed into trash bags RECYCLING, from pg. 17

Director of Operations for Revolutions Plastics Price Murphy said this an air-tight seal. No oxyrecycling program started gen goes through the back in 1996 in Stuttgart, silage. It’s kind of like it Arkansas. Stuttgart was saran wraps itself.” home base for Delta Barka, 42, is board chairPlastics - the parent comman of FDA and started pany which was manufacmilking right out of high turing irrigation tubing for school in 1995. His dad the cotton farms of the was a feed salesman. His southland. grandfather was a dairy Explained Murphy, farmer. “If I wanted to “Farmers would buy the farm, I knew I needed cash tubing. Then at the end of flow,” Barka recalled. “I the season, they would roll had pigs and sheep and it up but didn’t have any Barka uses three rolls of plastic each year to help beef in high school voc ag Josh Barka and his son Jeff can pack about a ton of logical storage. Our owner plastic in the dumpster provided by Revolution Plas- maintain the nutrient quality of the silage he feeds to programs.” is very big on preservation tics. his herd.

Barka is much aware of and conservation so he crethe cost-price squeeze of ated a process to recollect the dairy industry right now. But he keeps a positive hired help and his daughter, Natalie, is a dynamite this plastic tubing, recycle it and put it back into the attitude “… by looking ahead to the future.” His open assistant. Natalie just graduated from high school process. That dates back 21 years. barns use a compost manure system which gets 4-5 and was awarded the Minnesota FFA Star ”Now we have multiple locations across the United inches deep each fall before cleanout. It helps keep Achievement Award in Dairying for 2018.

States,” said Murphy. “We have 700 employees and the lid on investment costs per cow. Outside of some Barka says he’s done expanding - are now recycling in excess of 250 million pounds of starter nitrogen, he buys no additional fertilizer. at least for now. A double 16 walk- used ag plastics every year.”

And he enjoys being Board Chair of FDA saying, through dairy parlor is the newest Recycling film for the greenhouse industry has got“Its fun. It’s a good break from the daily chores of the addition to Barka Dairy. ten big. So too is drip tape from organic farms. “Our dairy farm. It helps keep my mind open to the realiRevolution Plastics has a recycle/ California operation does almond and grape film,” ties of the world; the importance of dairying in our reuse program for these discarded said Murphy. “We do the irrigation tubing for southstate economy and world trade.” plastics. They have a patented ern agriculture. But this uptick by the agricultural Barka is very complimentary about his help, percleaning process at locations in market has become our specialty.” haps because his dad finally quit selling feed and is Natalie Barka Wisconsin and Minnesota. Cleaned Current numbers are about 5,000 dairy farms in now key help on his son’s dairy farm. He has some plastics are wrapped into bales and the program. “Everything has gone well thus far. trucked to their Arkansas plant where the plastic is We’re very pleased to have the dairy industry in this shredded into small particle sizes and then recon- effort to clean up America,” summed up Murphy. structed into new plastic bags for trash collection.

At this stage, Murphy says Revolution Plastics has Some strict rules come with this free collection ser- zero competitors. Right now the company is enhancvice. As mentioned, the dairy farmer has to be in the ing their availability by introducing recapture bags collection route of a pickup vehicle and produce at for smaller farmers who have just a few head of liveleast 2,000 pounds of waste plastic per pickup on a stock but still have to deal with plastic wraps for feed regular monthly cycle. Old tries, junk batteries or and forage preservation. “It would take a year or any trash other than on-farm ag plastics isn’t per- more for a small farm to fill up a dumpster. But with mitted. You’ll get dumped from the service real quick these much smaller plastic bags, when a farmer has if you try! five bags filled up, our trucks will do the collection.

“Being good stewards of our environment is at the We’ve got about a thousand famers using those bags core of this program,” said Johnson. Current expan- now and its working great. These too are reusable sion of First District Association will move them up and recyclable.” to 7.5 million pounds of milk processing capacity.

For more information on Revolution Plastics, visit And as FDA expands, it works more diligently with their web site at www.RevolutionPlastics.com or its producer members. “We’re all in this environment email Murphy at pmurphy@revolutionplastics.com. together, so we work with producers - assisting with Eric Johnson can be reached by calling (320) 221environmental issues as needed.”

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook Corn, soybeans take the plunge The following marketing analysis is for the week ending June 8.

CORN — July corn tumbled to its lowest level since February; and December corn the lowest since March; as it searched for bullish news, but found very little. Losses mirrored the previous week’s decline.

This week, July corn dropped 13.75 cents to $3.77.75 per bushel. It has fallen 28.25 cents in the last two weeks.

December corn skated 13.75 cents lower to $3.98 per bushel.

New crop corn has lost 27 cents in the last two weeks.

Demand for corn remains its strongest proponent, but it fought an uphill battle with favorable crop conditions and fund liquida- PHYLLIS NYSTROM tion. It’s estimated South Korea CHS Hedging Inc. bought 1 million metric tons of St. Paul U.S. corn during the week.

Support from weather issues has abandoned it - at least for the time being. Trade issues have had a negative tone. Argentina’s corn is the cheapest in the world for our September/October gut slot period. Most growers are hoping someone (other than themselves) has a hot, dry spell. The next round of hope for a rally is the June 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report.

Weekly export sales were very good at 33 million bushels. Total old crop commitments of 2.18 billion bushels are up 2 percent from last year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s export projection of 2.225 billion bushels is a year-on-year decline of 3 percent. The export forecast may need to be increased on the June WASDE report. New crop sales were excellent at 16.5 million bushels, bringing total commitments to 121 million bushels. Last year we were at just 107.9 million bushels. The USDA’s last outlook for 2018-19 was for a 5.6 percent decline in exports. Weekly ethanol production was steady at 1.041 million barrels per day. Stocks were up 634,000 barrels at 21.9 million barrels. Margins were unchanged at 14 cents per gallon.

Mexico is enacting a 10 percent tariff until July 5, then a 20 percent tariff on pork products beginning July 5. But until then, there is a first-come, firstserve duty-free quota for 350,000 tons of pork leg and shoulder cuts open to any origin.

Where do negotiations for the North America Free Trade Agreement stand? Your guess is probably as See NYSTROM, pg. 21

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The past couple of weeks in the livestock markets have been positive for both cattle and hog prices.

Both cash and futures prices have advanced for each market signifying a possible low for cattle and a continuation of the present advance for the hog market. The next several weeks will likely be critical for both markets as to whether each continues the positive bull market trend.

The cattle market has responded to the positive cash price movement as packers have become more aggressive in acquiring live inventory in recent days. This in the face that the “wall of cattle” which was anticiJOE TEALE pated seems to be waning as we Broker moved into the month of June. Great Plains Commodity Some signals are mixed however, Afton, Minn. as the beef cutout has been slumping lately and packer margins are declining.

Therefore, the next several weeks will be very interesting as to the longer-term future direction of the cattle market price. If in fact we have worked through that wall of cattle and demand remains good, the outlook will remain positive. On the other hand, if the supply of cattle remains high without a strong demand for beef, this will only project to a short-term recovery. So producers should carefully monitor current market conditions and respond to any change in those conditions.

The hog market has continued its upward climb over the past several weeks led by a strong cash

Technological innovations the agriculture industry has seen over the last several decades are astounding. Producers are continuing to increase production with less land and resources, while providing consumers with a safer and more reliable product.

However, with prices and expenses being where they are, profit margins continue to tighten and many producers are seeing shortages in cash flow. As new technologies continue to be released into the marketplace, I often get asked by the producers that I work with which services they should be investing their time and money into.

With tighter margins, it may not be feasible to be investing large amounts into the latest and ERIC MADSEN greatest technologies. Rather, Compeer look at what products and techFinancial Officer nologies you may already have at Mankato, Minn. your disposal and using them to your advantage.

When people talk about the latest and greatest, you may automatically think of the fancy new gadget in the cab of your tractor, or the newest piece of equipment sitting on the lot of your local implement dealer. However, I would encourage you to look no further than your home office.

During a time of low prices and tight margins, little is more important than knowing your finances on a very detailed level. Using financial software packages will allow you to track your expenses with a higher accuracy. Investing in something like QuickBooks, Farm Business Management Programs, or even managing an Excel spreadsheet will allow you to track expenses, determine trends, better budget plan, and compare month-over-month on an annual basis.

I know record keeping isn’t the most fun thing to do. But during challenging times like these, knowing your numbers and knowing them well is extremely important. One of my favorite quotes is to “be a student of your own business.” Continue to learn about your business. By better understanding your financials, you can become more efficient and proactive in making decisions.

We hear it over and over: know your cost of production. In order to do that, you should combine what technologies you already have in your equipment and utilize it to its fullest potential. For example, what are you doing with your planter? I have seen

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Year Ago Average: $3.18 $8.47 Grain prices are effective cash close on June 12. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

Livestock Angles Cash, future prices advance

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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Growers: be ready to make up ground with rally NYSTROM, from pg. 20 good as anyone else. It’s suggested President Trump may try to negotiate separate agreements with Mexico and Canada.

U.S. corn ratings were 1 percent lower to 78 percent good/excellent as of June 3. While off to a terrific start, there is no correlation between early crop conditions and the final yield. Corn emergence was 86 percent compared to 83 percent on average. IKAR slashed their Russian corn production forecast from 13.5 mmt to 12.8 mmt. This is sharply lower than the USDA’s 19 mmt outlook.

The average trade estimates for the June 12 report states 2017-18 U.S. ending stocks of 2.162 billion bushels vs. 2.182 billion last month; 2018-19 U.S. ending stocks at 1.65 billion bushels vs. 1.682 billion last month; 2017-18 world ending stocks 193.7 mmt vs. 194.9 mmt previously; 2018-19 world ending stocks 157 mmt vs. 159.2 mmt previously; Brazil’s corn 83.8 mmt vs. 87.0 mmt last month; and Argentina’s corn at 32.4 mmt vs. 33 mmt previously.

Outlook: Many are looking to the June 12 monthly crop report to provide a spark to the market, based on the expectation for lower U.S. and world carryout numbers. The crop is far from made, but it’s too early to kill it. Varying weather forecasts will keep traders on their toes - just like usual for this time of year.

Political turns and weather forecasts will dominate price direction.

SOYBEANS — Wow, soybeans rolled over in style this week as weather cooperated for crop development, funds liquidated, and nothing bullish was gleaned from the world of politics. July soybeans traded to their lowest level since last August, and November beans since

January as beans were down every day this week. July soybeans plunged 52 cents lower for the week to $9.69.25 and November crashed 48 cents lower to $9.89.75 per bushel. In the last two weeks, July beans have lost 72.25 cents and November 63.75 cents. July meal tumbled $16.40 this week to $357.80 per ton and soyoil pulled back 67 ticks to $.3052 per pound.

Brazil’s currency hit a two-year low this week, making it attractive for growers there to sell both this and next year’s crops. Argentina’s currency downtrend has led to more talk about acreage expansion next year.

China imported 9.69 mmt of soybeans in May. This is a May record and the second-largest for any month ever. They have imported 60.26 mmt in this marketing year, up from 59.19 mmt in the same period last year. Based on this rate of purchase, their soybean imports would reach 96.5 mmt, which is in line with the USDA’s 97 mmt forecast. For the calendar year, they have imported 36.12 mmt, down 2.6 percent for the same period last year. China’s bean stocks reached a record 8.18 mmt this week, according to China’s National Grain and Oils Information Center.

This is approximately one month’s demand. China is set to begin domestic soybean auctions from reserves on June 14. It will offer 300,000 metric tons of 2012 and 2013 reserves in the first auction. Brazil shipped China 9.76 mmt of beans in May. This equated to nearly 80 percent of Brazil’s 12.35 mmt May soybean exports. Brazil’s May bean exports were a record for any month. The Rosario Grain Exchange cut Argentina’s bean crop estimate 2 mmt to 35 mmt.

This compares to the USDA’s last forecast of 39 mmt.

Weekly export sales were the third-lowest of the marketing year at 6.1 million bushels. Old crop commitments are down 5 percent from last year at 2.04 billion bushels. The USDA is forecasting a year-onyear decrease of 5 percent in exports to 2.065 billion bushels for 2017-18. New crop sales were only 1.3 million bushels. Total new crop sales at 233.8 million bushels are still well ahead of last year’s 114.7-million-bushel pace. The USDA is predicting a year-onyear export increase of nearly 11 percent for 2018-19.

The initial soybean crop rating of the year as of June 3 was 75 percent good/excellent, tying 2010 as the best start ever. Planting was 87 percent complete and emergence was 68 percent.

The average trade estimates for the June 12 report: 2017-18 U.S. ending stocks at 520 million bushels vs.

530 million last month; 2018-19 U.S. ending stocks at 423 million bushels vs. 415 million last month; 201718 world ending stocks 91.3 mmt vs. 92.2 mmt previously; 2018-19 world ending stocks 87.7 mmt vs. 86.7 mmt last time; 2017-18 Brazilian production at 117.4 mmt vs. 117.0 mmt last month; and 2017-18 Argentine production at 37.6 mmt vs. 39.0 mmt last month.

Outlook: There were reports this week that the United States and China had reached an agreement to ease sanctions on ZTE — a Chinese technology company. ZTE would pay a $1 billion fine and pay for an in-house compliance team staffed by U.S. experts, but there was no confirmation that China had agreed to make additional commodity purchases. Continue to monitor weather, crop conditions, world political events, and fund liquidation. The price decline may have been overdone prior to the June 12 report. Be ready to play “catch-up” on rallies — or at least to place some downside protection. v

yield monitoring), you can strive to know your cost of production at a field-by-field level. This will allow you to assess what land is most valuable, what land may not be valuable enough to hold on to, or even help you in negotiating rent prices.

Additional technologies to take advantage of, which are extremely low-cost or even free, come from what many of us have in our pockets — a smart phone.

What apps are you currently using on your phone?

There is a wide array of apps available to you — dependent on what information you wish to gain.

There are weather apps to tell you what the week ahead looks like. This might help you determine a schedule for spraying, planting, harvesting, etc. In addition, you can download apps which give you upto-the-minute information on grain pricing, market data and available bids.

Some grain elevators have started offering apps to help centralize a lot of that information. Others, along with crop insurance companies or financial services providers, allow you sign up for text alerts with important deadline information or important

notices on what’s on the forefront. If you don’t know what apps would be most useful to you, reach out to your buyers, seed reps, financial officer or crop insurance agent for some suggestions which would work best for you in your area.

During tight financial times, it may be hard to justify (or even impossible) to invest in the technologies which are coming out. By doing your homework now, and doing your research on what technologies are available, you will know what you want to invest in and can act on it when prices turn around. But remember, this shouldn’t be something you take on by yourself. Anytime you are considering a larger investment, it’s important to bring in your team of trusted advisors. They are there to help you navigate that decision, to help make a decision that is best suited for your operation. By utilizing these different tools, and researching additional options to implement in the future, you can continue to become a better student of your business.

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On the opposite side of the growing season, how are you tracking your yield at harvest? Do you have your yield monitor calibrated correctly? Or are you relying on bin measurements once you get your crop off of the fields? If you do have yield monitoring capabilities, I would strongly suggest you take the time to ensure they are set up correctly. You need to be in the field in order to calibrate, which leaves a small window once harvest starts rolling to get that done. Be as proactive as possible in making that happen.

If yield monitors are calibrated correctly, you should be able to be within 1 percent of the grain you deliver. This allows you to be more confident in marketing ahead of time. By utilizing farm business management programs, combined with technologies you may already have (like variable seed planting or

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Compromise needed for farm bill proposal success The United States Senate released the initial version of a new farm bill on June 8, which will now be considered by the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, and ultimately by the entire U.S. Senate. The U.S. House FARM PROGRAMS version of the farm bill that was released in April

By Kent Thiesse was approved by the House Ag Committee on a partisan vote along party lines, but was later rejected by a floor vote in the U.S. House. Leaders in the U.S. House hope to bring the new farm bill proposal back for another vote later in June.

The U.S. Senate version of a new farm bill is very similar to the current farm bill in most instances, which is by design, according to U.S. Senate farm bill leaders. The Senate farm bill is also very similar to the House farm bill for many of the programs (see table). However, there is a large difference in the nutrition title of the farm bill between the two proposals. There are also some differences in maximum acreage for the Conservation Reserve Program and other programs in the conservation title.

The U.S. Senate version of the new farm bill proposes very few changes to current food and nutrition programs (Title IV) that exist in the current farm bill. The U.S. House farm bill proposed some fairly major changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requirements. Under the House proposal, in order to receive SNAP benefits, there would be a 20-hour per week work/training requirement for all work-capable adults (ages 18-59). This proposal would eliminate both the general work requirement and the “able-bodied adults without dependents” time limit that exists in current legislation. There would be exemptions to the proposed requirements for specific populations which are receiving SNAP benefits, including the elderly, disabled persons and women who are pregnant. States would be allowed a two-year transition period to implement the revised SNAP requirements.

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U.S. House Farm Bill • 5-year choice between PLC and ARC-CO • Eliminates ARC-IC • Same as current benchmark and payment calculations • Use RMA as primary yield data rather than NASS • ARC-CO payments based on the physical location of the farm (not FSA office) • No changes in crop base acres or PLC yields • Current PLC prices are the minimum, could increase • CCC Loan program would be same as current • Cotton program will be in Title I (already approved) • Enhancements to the Dairy program • Keeps maximum payment at $125,000 per operator • Keeps AGI limit at $900,000

U.S. Senate Farm Bill • 5-year choice between PLC and ARC-CO • Keeps ARC-IC program • Same as current benchmark and payment calculations • Use RMA as primary yield data rather than NASS • ARC-CO payments based on the physical location of the farm (not FSA office) • No changes in crop base acres or PLC yields • Current PLC prices would be set for 5 years • CCC Loan program would be same as current • Cotton program will be in Title I (already approved) • Enhancements to the Dairy program • Keeps maximum payment at $125,000 per operator • Changes AGI limit to $700,000

U.S. House Farm Bill • Increases CRP max. from 24 to 29 million acres • 3 million CRP acres for Grassland • Max. CRP rental rate at 80% of NASS County ave.

• Phase-out the CSP program and combine with EQIP

U.S. House Farm Bill U.S. Senate Farm Bill • Would add a 2-hour per week work/training • No major changes to SNAP or other programs. requirement to receive SNAP benefits for work-capable adults, as well as other requirements

Title II — Conservation

U.S. House Farm Bill • Eliminate the Energy Title U.S. House Farm Bill • Same as current program

U.S. Senate Farm Bill • Increases CRP max. from 24 to 25 million acres • 40% of CRP acres targeting water quality • Max. CRP rental rate at 88.5% of NASS Co. ave.

• Keep the Conservation Security Program (CSP).

Title IV — Nutrition

Title IX — Energy

U.S. Senate Farm Bill • Keeps the Energy Title.

Title XI — Crop Insurance

U.S. Senate Farm Bill • Same as current program.

Other Programs

U.S. House Farm Bill • Establish Livestock Disease Program to fight pandemic diseases with $450 million in funding

U.S. Senate Farm Bill • Establish Livestock Disease Program to fight pandemic diseases with no authorized funding.

Cash, futures on pork not overbought TEALE, from pg. 20 market. Pork cutouts have also advanced during this period keeping packer margins still positive.

The futures market also continues to maintain a positive premium as we head into the June futures expiration on June 14. There are several items which could change the overall friendly picture for the hog market in the weeks ahead. Seasonally, we normally see a high in prices in the late spring or early summer months we are currently in.

The pork cutout is approaching areas which have

proven to be where demand begins to wane. Another potential is that we are nearing an area where both cash and futures markets have stopped an advance in the past.

The positive at the present time is that the cash and futures are not technically considered overbought — except maybe on a very short-term basis.

All things considered, producers should continue to pay close attention during the upcoming weeks and protect inventories if the current patterns begin to warrant action. v

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Proposed bills feature changes in conservation programs THIESSE, from pg. 22

bill would keep the CSP program intact, and would keep it separate from the EQIP program.

The proposed revisions to the SNAP program in Both the Senate and House versions of the new the U.S. House farm bill were very unpopular with farm bill would give eligible farm operators another many members of Congress. This challenged the usual bi-partisan nature of passing a farm bill, and one-time, five-year choice between the Agriculture Loss Coverage-County (ARC-CO) and Price Loss ultimately was one of the main reasons that the Coverage (PLC) program for the crop years 2019new farm bill was defeated on the U.S. House floor.

2023, on a commodity-by-commodity basis. The price If the U.S. House keeps the new SNAP requireand yield formulas used to calculate benchmark revments in the farm bill, this will likely be a major sticking point if the U.S. Senate and House versions enues and payments for the ARC-CO program would of a new farm bill go to a conference committee, and remain the same as the current farm bill. Under could make it difficult to get adequate votes to ulti- both farm bill versions, the county yields used for the ARC-CO program would be based on Risk mately pass a new farm bill in 2018.

Management Agency (RMA) average yields, which The U.S. Senate and House versions of a new farm are used for crop insurance calculations, rather than bill also had some differences in proposals for conthe NASS average yields that are currently used. servation programs (Title II). The U.S. Senate proBoth versions of the new farm bill would base poses to increase the maximum allowable CRP future ARC-CO payments on the physical location of acres by one million acres per year to 25 million acres, compared to the current maximum level of 24 the Farm Service Agency farm unit. In the current farm bill, producers with farms in multiple counties million acres. The U.S. House farm bill proposes to could have all farm units counted for ARC-CO payincrease the maximum CRP acres by one million ments in the county that handled the FSA adminisacres per year, beginning in 2019, up to a cap of 29 trative work for the producer. This has created ineqmillion acres in 2023. Proposals to increase CRP uities where a few producers with farm units in a acres are highly popular with wildlife and environcounty that was not eligible for ARC-CO payments mental groups, some ag organizations and many members of Congress, as well as the general public. for a given crop could still receive ARC-CO payments for that crop — due to having a different FSA To help generate more federal budget capacity for administrative county, when other producers could the added CRP acreage, the maximum CRP rental not receive a payment. rate in a given county would be reduced to 80 perNeither farm bill proposal offers an across-thecent of National Agricultural Statistics Service averboard opportunity for producers to upgrade crop age cash rental rate in a county for a given year in base acres or FSA program yields in the next farm the U.S. House bill, and 88.5 percent in the U.S. Senate bill. NASS would be required to re-calculate bill, such as existed during sign-up for current farm the county-average rental rates on an annual basis. bill. The Senate farm bill PLC reference prices will Currently the maximum CRP rental rate is equal to remain the same as the current PLC reference prices, which are $3.70 per bushel for corn, $8.40 per the NASS average rental rate in a county, which some farm organizations feel is keeping cash rental bushel for soybeans, and $5.50 per bushel for wheat.

The House farm bill proposal would set these prices rates in some areas artificially higher than they as a minimum for the PLC program, but would allow should be, given the current farm economy. the PLC reference price for a given crop to increase The U.S. House farm bill proposal would merge above the minimum reference price, if the five-year the Conservation Stewardship Program with the “Olympic-average” market year average price for Environmental Quality Incentives Program, with that crop, times 85 percent, exceeds the minimum the goal of having more efficiency in implementing reference price — up to a maximum of 115 percent the programs, since both programs target practices of the minimum reference price for a that crop. on working farms. Existing CSP contracts would Both versions of the new farm bill continue the still be honored under the new farm bill, but no new CSP contracts would written. The U.S. Senate farm Commodity Credit Corporation marketing loan pro-

MPP application deadline extended The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on June 12 the re-enrollment deadline for the Margin Protection Program for dairy will be extended until June 22.

The re-enrollment deadline was previously extended through June 8. The deadline is being extended a second time to offer producers preoccupied with field work an additional opportunity to sign up.

All dairy operations must make new coverage elections for 2018 during the re-enrollment period, even

if the operation was enrolled during the previous 2018 signup. Coverage elections made for 2018 will be retroactive to January 1. MPP payments will be sequestered at a rate of 6.6 percent.

USDA encourages producers contemplating enrollment to use the online web resource at www.fsa.usda. gov/mpptool to calculate the best levels of coverage for their dairy operation.

This article was submitted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. v

gram in a similar manner to the current program, with national marketing loan rates unchanged from the current levels. These levels are $1.95 per bushel for corn, $5.00 per bushel for soybeans, and $2.94 per bushel for wheat. The farm program payment limit would remain at $125,000 per eligible farm operator for commodity and conservation programs, with very few changes proposed to “activelyengaged” rules for farm program payment eligibility.

The U.S. Senate farm bill would reduce the maximum allowable adjusted gross income to $700,000 per year to be eligible for farm program payments, while the House bill maintains the current $900,000 maximum adjusted gross income.

There are still a lot of hurdles to clear before a new farm bill is finalized. Once a new farm bill passes both houses of Congress, there will need to be a conference committee to work out the differences in the House and Senate versions of the bill. The compromise farm bill would need to again be approved by both houses of Congress, before being sent to President Trump for final approval, in order for the new legislation could be implemented for the 2019 crop year. Given the political discord which currently exists in Congress, together with the midterm elections this year, completing a new farm bill in 2018 could be challenging. If no new farm bill is completed in 2018, there is a possibility that the current farm bill could be extended for the 2019 crop year, which could end up being quite costly to many Midwest farm operators.

Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs analyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn. He may be reached at (507) 726-2137 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com. v

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Ag research center focuses on better crops, better health

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center at Fargo’s North Dakota State University campus is an imposing structure. And security is rigid. You don’t gain admittance unless you have a pre-arranged visit with one of the staff personnel. Nosey farm editors will try other strategies — like patiently waiting at the front door until someone with an appointment is about to enter. Briefly explaining my presence, it was my hope that this person can intercede on my behalf to gain admission.

That did happen. In just a few minutes someone appeared. We exchanged greetings. Providence prevailed. I was talking with Michael Grusak, center director of this U.S. Department of Agriculture facility. And a most interesting person. He’s a relative newcomer to North Dakota. An Indiana native, Dr. Grusak gained over 20 years’ Michael Grusak experience at a USDA research center in Texas.

Grusak just wrapped up his first year at the RRVARC. I asked Grusak which country he thought was leading in this continuing struggle to advance the world of agriculture.

“I wouldn’t say any particular country is more ahead than anyone else,” was Dr. Grusak’s response.

He pointed out the obvious that certain crops are further advanced in some countries simply because that particular crop is more applicable to that area.

However, when it comes to soil health, Grusak indicated soil health has rapidly become a universal issue. “It’s always been out there,” he said, “but people today have a much stronger perception about its importance.” A major focus of work at the RRVAR center is improving the production capacity of wheat and other small grains of the upper Midwest. Another area of study is improving the nutritional health value of these crops in food production.

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— Michael Grusak Grusak added more communication between the health and nutrition community and the plant genetics community is needed. This will develop the expertise to better analyze a new wheat variety, or soybeans or chick peas. “The breeder needs this feedback to properly move his program along.

“It’s not that plant breeders are opposed to this element of fitting their work in with the tastes and interests of human consumers. But each has only so much time in each working day. And having to expand your breeding work to also reflect consumer tastes is a bit more complex.

“Plant breeders are willing to think about food processors and consumer acceptance of their products.

But that’s a stretch of their basic science and training. If we can help facilitate some of that process, we are doing what’s needed to advance the cause of food production worldwide.”

So what about organic foods and the issue about non-organics being marketed as organics? “I’m not certain I want to get into that issue,” Grusak smiled.

“I do know state food inspectors are increasingly aware of this debate. I also know penalties for incorrect labeling can be severe. Food frauds are a growing issue. It will take collaborative efforts of farmers and the food processing, food marketing and corrective agencies to keep it correct.”

Jumping into the international agricultural scene, are we putting so much intensity into higher yields that we are prematurely aging our soils?

Grusak answered, “I am not a soil scientist, but I’m very much aware of growing health issues with our soils. People are looking very hard at different crop rotations — not only to break disease cycles, but also to improve soil health. There’s a big interest developing in the entire soil micro biome and how that might impact plant health as well as soil health.”

Grusak’s work in Texas was at a human nutrition center so his focus was more on specific crops and their contributions to human health. “Here at Fargo, plus at our ARS lab at Mandan and Grand Forks, we’re developing collaborations on various crops improvements that could benefit humans. We’re working to develop the link between healthy soils, healthy plants, healthy people.”

With the economic squeeze impacting farmers these days does Grusak sense farmers are running out of enthusiasm?

“No, and I doubt they never will,” was his response — commending farmers for always wanting to be on the cutting edge of new innovations, new varieties and new strategies. “We’re working at our Fargo lab with wheat, barley, oats, plus sunflowers, canola, sugar beets, potatoes. I’m getting to know our stakeholder groups … the corn growers, the wheat growers, the soybean growers, even beet growers and potato groups.

“Farmers individually are often in several of these.

They know each year can be different from the preceding year. They know there will be challenges. But I’m seeing farmers that are optimistic regardless the current commodity markets.”

Concerning agriculture in foreign countries, Grusak weighed in on the soil health of cropland in Brazil.

“Actually, many of their soils are poorer than soils in the U.S.” he said. “They have a lot of acid soils, so soil health issues are big. They’re taking different strategies — such as how do different soybean varieties interact with different soils?”

Is China advancing faster in soil health issues so they will become even more competitive in crops?

“Yields in China do not match U.S. yields,” Grusak stated. “They have an agriculture considerably older than U.S. agriculture which is not to imply they have worn out their soils. Yet with their huge population, they need a productive agriculture. We may be having trading issues with them, but we are still exporting a lot of products — crops included — to China.

What will happen will happen. I cannot predict the political destiny of either country. But I do recognize there is a lot of good agricultural science going on in China. We can learn from each other. In the U.S., we’re strong advocates of shared science with everyone. Within the agricultural community we have strong connections with China. The frequent exchange of scientists between both countries I think is helping to contribute to their progress.”

The Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center will soon be renamed as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center. Schafer is a legendary name in North Dakota. He served as governor for three terms and was appointed United States Secretary of Agriculture during the George W. Bush administration.

Currently the RRVARC has about 110 federal positions. All told, about 150 people are employed at this facility. “We have non-federal people working in labs,” Grusak explained. “Student workers are doing post-graduate work. These would mostly be NDSU students, but a few other institutions as well. We have vacancies right now. There was a hiring freeze within the USDA since the inauguration, but that has been relaxed and we’re hoping to bring more good people to Fargo.”

Grusak can be reached via e-mail at mike.grusak@ ars.usda.gov. His phone number is (701) 239-1371. v

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LARGE PIERZ, MN AREA COLLECTIBLE JD TRACTOR & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT AUCTION FRIDAY JUNE 29TH, 2018, 10:30 AM LOCATION: 8 MILES NORTH OF PIERZ, MN ON MN STATE 25, THEN 1/10 MILE WEST ON COUNTY #48 (233 ST.) NOTE: LARGE AUCTION W/ WIDE VARIETY OF GOOD CLEAN ITEMS. ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE ON MAJOR ITEMS THROUGH PROXIBID. FOR COMPLETE LISTING SEE. www.midamericanauctioninc.com, OR PHONE 320-760-2979.

JOHN DEERE& IH COLLECTIBLE TRACTORS & DOZER ( 2 ) JD 730 DSL HIGH CROPS; ‘58 JD 630 HIGH CROP, ‘59 JD 730 GAS’; ‘59 JD 630 GAS; ‘59 JD 530 GAS; ‘60 JD 730 LP; ‘47 JD M; 47 JD H; JD 420 CRAWLER PTO, 7’ BLADE; IH 666 HYDRO HI-CLEAR CHISHOLM-RYDER GAS, INDUSTRIAL YELLOW, RUNS, ORIGINAL COND; JD 20” SINGLE BOTTOM BREAKING PLOW ON STEEL. PLUS JD RELATED PARTS & ACCESSORIES CAT TRACK HOE & DOZER CAT MODEL 330BL TRACK HOE, HYD. THUMB, PLUMBED FOR HAMMER, 32” PADS, 4’ HOE, PLUS 3 YD. SAND BUCKET, SHOWS 14,927 HRS, 500 HRS ON IN FRAME ENGINE OH, APPROX. 70% UNDERCARRIAGE, ICE COND. SN# 8TR00564; CAT MODEL RD6 DOZER, 18” TRACKS, 8’ BLADE, RAN LAST YEAR; 90 MIDLAND BELLY DUMP, 22.5 RUBBER WORKING TRACTORS & MACHINERY 75 JD 8630 4WD, 32” RUBBER, DUALS, AFTER MARKET 3 PT, 1000 PTO, 3 HYD., SHOWS 9469 HRS;V ERSATILE9 00 4WD, 930 CUMMINS, 4 RANGE TRANS., DUAL HYD.; SHOWS 6366 HRS; JD 3200 6X18 AR PT PLOW; ALAMO 6.5’ OFF 3PT FLAIL MOWER CLEAN MOTORHOME & PONTOON ‘05 36’ ALPINE COACH DELUXE CLASS A MOTORHOME, FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, 400 CUMMINS, ALLISON AUTOMATIC, LOADED, 66,000 MILES; ‘98 MISTY HARBOR 20’ PONTOON, 40HP HONDA 4 STROKE & TRAILER.

MARVIN & ELLEN TRETTER OWNERS, PH. 320-630-9390 MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO. INC. AL WESSEL LIC # 77-60 PH. 320-760-2979 & KEVIN WINTER 320-760-1593 AUCTIONEERS

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Steffes Auction Calendar 2018

Bins & Buildings

For more info call 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com

FOR SALE: Fantini chopping 8R & 12R CH; 70’ Elmer drag, Merritt alum hopper grain trailers; 24R30” JD pl on Kinze bar; Big A floater; 175 Michigan ldr; IH 964 CH; White 706 & 708 CH & parts; White plows & parts; 54’ 4300 IH field cultivator; Farm Equipment JD 44’ field cult; 3300 Hiniker field cult; header trailer.

Case 1470TK 5725 hrs, very 507-380-5324 good cond, $14,500; 2-2600 FOR SALE: JD 3955 forage Parker gravity boxes, 350 harvester, w/7’ hayhead, bu, flotation tires, $2,800/pr; 36” cornhead, $18,000; H&S 2-Dakon 350 bu gravity box- HD 7+4 forage box, $6,000; es, 12T running gear w/exts, (2) H&S 7+4 forage box$2,200; C-60 -’63, 16’ box es, $4,000/box; Sitrix 9whl & hoist, runs good, $1,650; rake, $850. All exc cond.

61’x8” Hutchinson elec dry Fred (218)232-3431 or Bud corn auger, very little use, (218)829-4572 $4,000; Kewanee 21’ tandem disk, $600; ‘98 Chevy 1/2 4x4 FOR SALE: IH 183 12R nar180, 700mi, runs good, $1,650. row cultivator, very good All equipment always shed- shape; Hiniker 12R narrow ded, except auger. 507-317- cultivator, w/lift assist wheel.

(507)427-3561 1482 SILO DOORS Wood or steel doors shipped promptly to your farm stainless fasteners hardware available.

(800)222-5726 Landwood Sales LLC

Opens June 10 & Closes June 20 David Myllykangas Estate Auction, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opens June 11 & Closes June 18 Noah Lorenson Auction, Strathcona, MN, Timed Online Auction Opens June 11 & Closes June 19 Logistics 1 Trucking Auction, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opens June 11 & Closes June 21 Litchfield Farm Auction, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opens June 11 & Closes June 21 Gary Nordlund Antique Tractor Auction, Cokato, MN, Timed Online Auction Opens June 12 & Closes June 19 DCR Machine Shop Retirement, West Fargo, ND, Timed Online Auction

FOR SALE: 310 Bobcat skid Check out THE LAND online www.thelandonline.com loader, 16HP Kohler engine, 36” quick attach bucket that FOR SALE: JD 510 round balhas been rebuilt, $2,500/ er, good cond., $1,850 O/BO OBO. 507-822-0234 (952)873-6483

Friday, June 15 at 1PM Hennepin County, MN, Hobby Farm & Land Auction, Greenfield, MN Friday, June 15 at 1 PM Roger & Joanne Kris Moving Auction, Sauk Rapids, MN

Thursday, June 21 at 10AM Terry Ricks Farm Retirement, Norcross, MN Friday, June 22 at 10AM Wolfer Farms, Farm Equipment Auction, Argusville, ND

AUCTION

Farm

Timed Online

OPENS: MONDAY, JUNE 11 / CLOSES: THURSDAY, JUNE 21

2018

Wednesday, June 20 at 10AM Jack & Corrine Kaiser Farm Retirement, Fairmount, ND

LOCATION: Steffes Group Facility | 24400 MN Hwy 22 South, Litchfield, MN 55355

Friday, June 22 at 10AM Rye’s Nursery & Tree Service Retirement, Portor, MN Opens June 26 & Closes July 10 Lake Willie RE Auction, Litchfield, MN 57+/- Acres, Timed Online Auction Opens July 4 & Closes July 11 July Online Auction, Upper Midwest Locations Opens July 9 & Closes July 19 Anderson Family Antique Tractor Auction, Bertha, MN, Timed Online Auction Wednesday, July 11 at 5PM Curtis Jahnke Moving Auction, Durbin, ND Friday, July 13 at 1PM George Besser Estate Auction, St. Cloud, MN Tuesday, July 17 at 10AM Robert “Bob” & Virginia “Ginny” Buck Farm Retirement Auction, Wahpeton, ND Wednesday, July 18 at 10AM Steve Breuer Farm Retirement, Mooreton, ND Wednesday, August 1 at 9AM Aglron West Fargo Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, Deadline to Consign is June 29th!

Farm Equipment

MFWD TRACTOR

2001 Case-IH MX240, MFWD, 8,500 pre-planting hrs.

COMBINES

2012 Case-IH 7230, 1,643 sep. hrs., 2.663 engine hrs.

2009 Case-IH 9120T, 1,643 sep. hrs., 2.663 engine hrs.

HEADS

2012 Case-IH 2612 chopping corn head, 12x30” 2012 Case-IH 2608 chopping corn head, 8x30” 2014 Case-IH 3162 Terra-Flex flex draper head 2010 Case-IH 2162 flex draper, 35’

FIELD CULTIVATOR

PREVIEW: Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM LOADOUT: Monday - Friday 9AM-3PM AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Late model well-maintained Case-IH harvest and support equipment. Major equipment is shedded with work orders.

GRAVITY BOXES & WAGONS 2013 J&M 875 grain cart

HEADER TRAILER (2)Horst CHCF header trailer, 36’ Shop-Built 4-wheel header trailer

FARM SUPPORT ITEMS

Fuel & def tanks Portable def tanks Misc. tires & rims for tractors

Fox Bradly field cultivator, 42’ Complete terms, lot listings and photos at:

SteffesGroup.com Eric Gabrielson MN47-006

Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355

For information contact Mark 320.552.0912

or Eric Gabrielson at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371 or 701.238.2570

FOR SALE: International 181 JD 4630 150HP, duals, field rotary hoe, 6 row, like new. ready, $11,900 OBO. 612-400(507)334-9333 5285

Complete Construction Company Retirement Liquidation AUCTION Saturday, June 30, 2018 9:30 A.M. Located: Mankato, MN 19306 568th Ave. Directions: Approximately½ mile south of intersection of Blue Earth County Roads 16 and 90.

R. L. Wells Construction-Owner Randy Wells Phone (507) 327-0955

Selling Order: Starting with hand and power tools at 9:30.

Trucks, trailers and loaders at approximately 11:30.

Selling in 2 rings part of the day. Loading available.

Lull-Backhoe-Forklift: Lull #844 Highlander, 4WD, crab control, Chrysler V8; MF 50C Industrial tractor w/ MF loader and MF Extenda-hoe backhoe, diesel, shows 1,930 hrs; Case 586D Construction King forklift. Trucks and Trailers: 1980 Chevrolet C70 diesel w/ Telelect twin post boom, 18” auger; 1985 Ford F600 w/Crysteel gravel box, needs brake work; Cargo Mate 8” x 20’ enclosed trailer, tandem, like new; Road Master 7’ x 16’ enclosed trailer, tandem, set up for construction; DCT 7’ x 20’ tandem “split” tilt bed skid trailer; Trail-Eze tri-axle 19’ trailer w/ beaver tail; WW 8’ x 28’ triaxle goose neck trailer; pick-ups and Home made trailers; Construction Tools and Equipment: Large Amount of Building Supplies, Lumber, pole barn steel and many other items common to construction, photos on website See Complete List at trockeauctions.com or call for poster

Trocke Auctioneers Lic, # 52-17-007 Usual Auction Terms St. Peter, MN (507) 382-8092 Cash or Bankable Check Only

THE LAND — JUNE 15/JUNE 22, 2018 Farm Equipment

ingJD 568 baler, net & twine wrap, mer MW P/U, lg tires, $14,900; per JD 670 5-bar rake w/dolly D pl whl, $1,350; B&B 1,000 gal ter; nurse tank w/pump & mix964 ing cone, $3,900; 2006 JD 530 H & 10’ disk mower/cond, $7,950; rts; Blumhardt red Trailmaster or; 1,000 gal sprayer, 80’ booms, ini- can be 90’, Raven controls, ler. $2,450; IH 16x22 folding cultivator, $1,950. (320)769-2756

ageMetal Fach 3 point bale wrapad, per. Wrapped 135 bales. 28” H&S Wood Brothers thrashing 00; machine. Very good cond. box- 1928 JD GP on rubber. 715whl 741-7651 nd.

Retired farmer w/mostly JD Bud equip for sale. Call & see if we have what you need. nar- (507)744-2472 ood To settle Farm Estate all row machinery has always been eel. shedded. 1-IH 886 Dsl Tractor w/ Cab, 360 eng, 5,700 hrs. ($9,000); 1 NH Haybine Model 489 ($2,500); 1-MoldPlow-semi mnted bal- board ($1,000); 1-Kewanee Chisel O Plow, model 180 or 190, 9’, ($900); 1-OMC Owatonna field self-propelled windrower, 400- Model 29 w/ Wisc eng model VHAD 4 cyl; 1-JD Roto tiller model 40, 12’, ($300);1-Win power tractor driven. Alternator 45,000 watts, ACa800 RPMs ($1,000); 1-wagon w/ H&S bale thrower rack ($1,200); 1-Owatonna wagon 10T w/ flat rack & Hoist ($500); 1-300 gal Dsl Tank ($100). Please call after 5PM 715-367-7122 or 715-530-4082 We buy Salvage Equipment Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910

Tractors 2250 International tractor loader w/ manure and dirt bucket, $1,900. 715-495-0757

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FOR SALE: Used Oliver & White tractor parts, including wide front for 77-880, $375; engine block for 1955D, $500; 3spd over & under for 105 White, $700. Also lots of other parts for Olivers & Whites. (218)564-4273 Mpls. Moline UTS-LP tractor, compl., good rubber, $1,250.

Also, IH 460, NF, Good Tires & Tin, $2,850. 712-288-6442

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Tractors

Tillage Equip

Tillage Equip

FOR SALE: Case IH 4800 field FOR SALE: 30” 6R cultivator, cultivator, 26’, adjustable w/ hinges, danish teeth, $600.

3-bar harrow, low acres, 715-495-0757 paint above average, excellent cond, $6950. (507)847- Classified Line Ads 2710

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WORK!

Call 507-345-4523

Low Acre Farm Machinery Retirement Auction MATT MARING

CO. Stade Farms Shall Sell All Of Owner” Machinery At WeThe Sell“One the Earth &Farm Everything On It. A No Reserve Public Auction Auction Location: 17750 Marystown Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379

Thursday, June 21, 2018 9:30am

Taking Consignments For:

Summer Consignment Auction

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 9:00 am 55780 St Hwy 19, Winthrop, MN 1/4 mile west of Hwys 19 & 15 Intersection

Advertising deadline is June 19th, 2018 Matt

Auctioneer taking Consignments: Mages 507-276-7002 Lic. 08-18-002 magesland.com

www.maringauction.com Only 2 Hour Auction Be On Time Cat Challenger & NH Tractors ‘13 Cat Challenger MT765D, 365 Hrs; ‘07 Cat Challenger MT855B, 1852 Hrs; ‘06 Cat Challenger 865B, 5911 Hrs; ‘15 NH T7.230 MFWD, 397 Hrs

CIH Combine & Heads ‘08 CIH 7010 AFS, 4WD, 1429/936 Hrs, Loaded; ‘10 CIH 2162 Draper Head, 35’; ‘07 Drago 812TR Corn Head, 12R20”; 36’ & 30’ Head Carts Mack Semi & Trailer ‘03 Mack CX613 Vision Day Cab, 29,500 Miles, 460HP; ‘06 Timpte Grain Trailer, 40’x96’’x66’’, Electric Tarp Like New Tillage & Related Equipment ‘13 Safford 8212 Plow, 6x6 Flex; ‘13 Wishek 862NT Disk, 22.5’; ‘15 Wil Rich Soil Pro 513 Ripper, 7 Shank; ‘12 Wil Rich QX2 FC, 48.5’, Rolling Basket; JD 2210 FC, 54.5’, Rolling Basket; ’15 Loftness 240 Stalk Chopper; ‘11 Rite Way F3-42’ Roller, Westfield MKX130-90 Swing Hopper Auger; Westfield WR130-71 White Planter & Tenders ‘11 White 8524 Planter CFS, 24R20’’, Liquid, Trimble Shut Offs; Meridian Seed Titan 4SE, 4 Box Seed Tender JD Sprayer, Terra Gator & Tender ‘06 JD 4720 Crop Sprayer, 800 Gal. SS, 90’, 3852 Hours; JD 3000 Globe & 2600 Screen; ‘99 Transcraft 48’ Step Deck Trailer, (2) 3250 Gallon Tanks, Transfer Pump, Hose Reel; Terra Gator 8103 Air Spreader, 3985 Hrs, 70’, Trimble Dodge & Chevy Pickups, Livestock Trailer ‘15 Dodge Ram 2500, Crew, 4x4, Laramie, 35,800 Miles; ‘13 Chevy 3500HD, 4x4, 6.0L Reading Service Body, 5400 Miles; ‘11 Chevy 2500HD, 4x4, 4 Door, Duramax, LTZ, 83,000 Miles; ‘05 4 Star Alum. Gooseneck Livestock Trailer, 24’x8’ TMR & JD Tractors Patz V350 TMR, LH Discharge, Scale; Befco Green Rite 67’’, Seeder/Cultipacker; Fuel Tanks; Skid Loader Attachments; (7) John Deere 2 Cylinder Tractor

Auctioneer Note: Almost All Late Model Machinery And All Pickups Were Bought New Viewing June 18th - 20th

TERMS: Cash, Check, All major credit cards. All Sales Final. All sales selling in As-Is, Where-is condition. No warrenties or guarantees expressed or implied. Photo ID required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL Terry Stade 612-685-8969 attend the auction? Bid live online at Live And Online BiddingCan't At proxibid.com/maringauction www.proxibid.com/maringauction

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MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. PO Box 37, Kenyon, Mn 55946 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502 Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Kevin Maring, Lic. #25-70 • 507-271-6280 Adam Engen, Lic. #25-93 • 507-213-0647

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THE LAND — JUNE 15/JUNE 22, 2018 Hay & Forage Equipment

FOR SALE: ‘05 NH small MF 860 combine, 20’ beansquare hay baler, w/ bale head, 8 row cornhead, $4,500 thrower, very little use, al- O/BO. (507)472-8436 ways shedded, wide pickup, exc condition, looks like new, Grain Handling SE MN $14,500. 507-259-7687 Equipment

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Sealed Bid And Land Auctions

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FOR SALE: NH 268 small square baler, works good, always shedded, Madison, MN area, $800. (605)272-7444 Sell your stuff in The Land.

Call 507-345-4523 today!

For information brochures CALL 1-800-730-LAND (5263) or visit www.Wingert Realty.com. Only registered bidders may attend.

View our other available properties for sale on our website.

Harvesting Equip

1160 Victory Drive South, Suite 6 • Mankato, MN 56001 • 507-345-LAND (5263)

Charles Wingert, Broker # 07-16-10

JOHN DEERE

Saturday, June 23, 2018 10 a.M. FarM equipMent retireMent auction Directions from New Richland, MN: ½ mile west on State Hwy. 30, then 2 miles south on Co. Rd. 1 or 130th Street.

Watch for auction signs!

Very Sharp, Low-Houred Tractors – Combine – Heads Sprayer – Planter - Tillage - Farm Equipment Parker 450 grain cart, 23.1/26” tires; Tender trailer, engine powered hyd. brush auger, set up to unload seed bags, single axel; Ford 3-pt., plow, 2-bottomx14”; Tye 38’ bean/grain drill, 3-pt., 10” spacings, packer wheels, extra row units, hyd. markers, gauge wheels, transport wheels and hitch; Brady 2400 stalk chop- John Deere 9220, 4WD, per, 20’, drum liner, 1000 PTO, (6) 1,390 hrs., 620/70/R42” tires wheels, one owner; Case IH 2206 w/duals, Auto Track ready, corn head, 6-rowX30” w/hyd. deck weights, partial power shift, 4 plates, poly snouts, SN:CBJ038606, hydraulics, lighting package, one owner; Case IH 25’ bean head SN:RW9220H050596, nice w/plastic skids; Unverferth 25’ header trailer; Head Sight corn head row guidance system; John Deere 6500 sprayer, diesel, Hi-Cycle, tricycle front, 60’ front fold booms, Raven control; Tow bar, lights, foamer, wheel shields, rear wheel adjust; Sunflower 6432 32’ soil finisher w/5-bar spike tooth harrow; John Deere 980 field cultivator, 36½‘, walking tandems, knock-off shovels w/3-bar harrow; IH 6650 Consertill disk chisel plow, 13-shank, walking tandems; John Deere 856 row crow cultivator, 12 rowx30”, rolling shields, single disc opener, one heavy shank per row, 17” shovels

John Deere 7810, 2-wheel Case IH 1660 combine, 2,531 drive, 1,625 hrs., 18.4/R42” engine hrs., rear wheel assist, tires w/duals, 14L/16” Cummins engine, folding topper, front tires, 16-speed Kyle rotor impellers, straw chopper, power quad trans., radar, rock trap, grain fan update, elec3-hyd. w/Power Beyond, tric over hyd. grain unload auger, cold weather package, SN:JJC0040158, one owner SN:RW7810H001121, one owner, sharp Auctioneer’s note: Paul has decided to retire from farming and hold a public auction of his farm equipment. Most of this farm machinery was bought new by Paul, and has had the best of care. Mark your calendars and hope to see you auction day. Tracy Holland

Harvesting Equip

Semi – Trucks – Trailers – Car – Grain Dryer – Augers – Air System – Misc. Items 2004 International 9200 semi tractor, Cat C-12 engine, 10-sp. trans., shows 671,335 miles, 11R/22.5 tires; 1987 IH 2300 semi tractor, single axel, Cummins engine, 9-sp. trans., newer rear tires; 2013 Jet 34’ hopper John Deere 1710 Max bottom trailer, used very little; 2000 Emerge Plus Vacu Planter, 12 Jet 26’ hopper bottom trailer, tandem rowx30”, insecticide boxes, axle, used very little; 1971 IH 1850 (2) sets of corn and (1) set grain truck, IH V8 diesel engine, of bean discs, dual lift assist, 5-sp. trans. With 4-sp. aux., twin Little Thumper fertilizer screw tandem axle w/19’ steel box & pump w/JD 250 monitor Swartz hoist; 1968 IH 2000 tri-axle grain truck, Detroit 671 engine, 5-sp. trans. With Eaton 3-sp. tandem axles w/2-sp. aux. gear box, third axle air up & down, 21.5’ box, 60” sides, head hoist, roll tarp; Lacrosse 34’ semi drop-deck trailer, tandem axles, ramps; 1990 VW Passat car, 1.8 turbo engine, 5-sp. trans., 4-door, shows 157,075 miles; Farm Fans 320J grain dryer, LP, single phase, later model; 2012 DMC Trans-Fer Air System, control panel, 4” blower assembly w/10HP single-phase motor, airlock assembly w/2HP motor, selector valve, (3) cyclones, pipe couplers and elbows for three bins, wood shed that houses the above transfer system; 2004 Westfield MK 100-61 grain auger, 10”x61’, swing hopper gear box driven, PTO drive; 2002 Westfield MK 100-31 grain auger, 10”x31’, 7.5 HP electric motor; Red Snapper mower, 30” deck, 10 HP electric start; (2) 1,600 Gal. poly tanks; Transfer pump; 1,000 Gal. diesel tank w/120 volt pump; 500 Gal. fuel tank w/120 volt pump; 120 Gal. poly tank; The Guide hyd. 3-pt. hitch system; Trimble Easy Guide 500 auto track system; Bestway 200 gal. saddle tanks w/valves, hoses & mounting; Combine tire & rim 24.5/32”, 10-hole rim; Empire LP hanging heater, aprox.

60,000 BTU, electronic ignition; Raven SCS 440 sprayer controller, (3) valves & rate control; 16.9/26” Tractor tire 7 rim; (2) 11R/22.5; Truck tires on 10-hole rims; Sears wood jointer; Heavy duty drill press; (2) Electric grain bin spreaders; 25’ and 50’ Oxyacetylene hoses; (3) Jump augers w/electric motors Terms: Cash or good check, picture ID required. No property removed until fully settled for. Sales staff and owners are not responsible for accidents. Any verbal announcements made day of auction take precedence over print.

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paul J. Miller

owner

FOR SALE: Two 1999 Demco 650 gravity wagons $5,750/ ea. Please call (507) 274-5210 Read The Land’s e-edition online at www.thelandonline.com

‘04 Pickett One-step 6-30, 6R w/ tractor dividers, semiend delivery, 8-bar pickup, cushion shank, shedded, nice condition, $12,500. JD pick-up head w/ Westwood 388 pickup, $3,500. ‘79 JD 6620 combine, 5000 hrs, new engine, concave & raspbars, good belts, shedded & nice shape, $6,500. 763-218-2797

FOR SALE:Used grain bins, floors unload systems, stirators, fans & heaters, aeration fans, buying or selling, try me first and also call for very competitive contract rates! Office hours 8am-5pm Monday - Friday Saturday 9am - 12 noon or call 507-6976133 Ask for Gary

Wanted

JD 4400 diesel, 3307 hrs, 443 All kinds of New & Used farm cornhead, 2 - 16 bean heads, equipment - disc chisels, field always shedded, good con- cults, planters, soil finishers, dition, all for $4,500. Also, cornheads, feed mills, discs, 2 hay baskets, $500/ea. 507- balers, haybines, etc. 507276-2839 438-9782

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12828 210th Avenue, New Richland MN 56072 507-461-0971

HOLLAND AUCTION & REAL ESTATE

(507) 684-2955 • www.hollandauction.com AUCTIONEERS: TRACY HOLLAND & ASSOCIATES #7405002

Ellendale, MN, (507) 684-2955 or (507) 456-5128 (cell) CLERK: HOLLAND AUCTION

PO Box 3169 • Mankato, MN 56002 Phone: 507-345-4523 or 800-657-4665 Fax: 507-345-1027 Website: www.TheLandOnline.com e-mail: theland@TheLandOnline.com Ask Your Auctioneer to Place Your Auction in The Land!

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Cattle

Performance tested two-year old & Angus yearling bulls, semen tested, AI sired, high docility, deliver when needed. Contact Willard (507)4505841

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FARMFEST FOR SALE: Retired from August 7-9, 2018 dairy & selling my heifers Redwood Falls, MN WANT TO BUY: Butcher as they are ready to calve. cows, bulls, fats & walkable A dozen Jersey & Jersey Purchase your tickets online cripples; also horses, sheep X Holstein cross springers at www.farmfest.com and ready to go! Many years & goats. 320-235-2664 of selective AI breeding for save $2 per ticket high milk components. Lomco when you type in the code cated near Duluth, MN. Call Cattle 750/ THELAND18 218-427-2651 5210 at checkout.

Big, thick, Polled Hereford For Sale - Yearling & 2YO bulls. Semen tested. AI Registered Polled Hereford See you at Farmfest! sired.

Delivery available. Bulls. Call for details, Jerry Shorthorn yearling bulls. RegAlso, Hereford & Shorthorn 715-377-2940 istered, quality A-I sired, cow/calf pairs. 715-597-2036 FOR SALE: 2 Highlander polled. Call Keystone Shortins,FOR SALE: (6) two yr old yearling heifers, 1 black, 1 horns. 715-202-0594 sti- black Aberdeen (lowline) & brown, gentle, nice, $660/ea, Sim-Angus bulls, black polled, aer- belted Galloway cross heif- Ellsworth, WI 715-220-8732 good disposition, exc qualng, ers w/their six calves at side for (4 heifers & 2 bulls). Norm FOR SALE: Red Angus year- ity, easy calving, Sires are act Anderson, 10108 150th Ave, ling bulls, $1,400. Oehler Red Final Answer, Upgrade, and Angus (507)931-5758 Dream On. 5 long yearlings, pm Foreston, MN (320)294-5752 choice for $1,995. Gerald dayFOR SALE: Registered Angus Recycle this magazine and help Polzin Cokato 320-286-5805 to preserve our environment.

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Cattle

an-FOR SALE: Black Angus 500 bulls also Hamp, York, & Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts.

320-598-3790

Dairy

fertility tested, guaranteed. Limousin bulls, 2 yr olds WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Miller Angus, Kasson, MN & yearlings. John Goelz, heifers and cows. 320-235Franklin, MN (507)557-8394 2664 (507)634-4535

~ NEW EQUIPMENT/BIG INVENTORY ~ Port-A-Hut Shelters:

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

JBM Equipment:

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

Smidley Equipment:

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

Sioux Equipment: • • • •

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

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

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For-Most Livestock Equipment:

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

S-I Feeders:

• Mid-Size and Full-Size Bunks • One-Sided Juniors and Adult Bunks • Arrow Front 4-Wheel Feeders, 12’-36‘

Mar-Weld Sheep & Goat Equipment: • • • • •

Lambing Pens • Crowd Tub Grain Feeders • Scale Round & Square Bale Feeders Sheep Head Locks Spin Trim Chute • Creep Feeders

• “Farm Built” Hay Feeders w/roof • Poly “Hay Huts” New Items • • • • • • • • • •

DR POWER EQUIPMENT ®

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

150 Bu. Steel Calf Creep w/wheels Bohlman Concrete Waterers Calftel Hutches & Animal Barns R&C Poly Bale Feeders Ameriag Poly Mineral Feeders Snowblowers ~ Special Prices Miniature Donkey & Fainting Goats Scottish Highland Cattle

~ WANTED TO BUY ~ • Calf Creep Feeders w/ or w/out Wheels • 2 Wheeled Manure Spreaders • Grinder/Mixer w/ or w/out Scale • Rotary Hoe • Smidley Steer Stuffers & Hog Feeders • Cattle Steel Bunks • Sheep & Goat Equipment • Lilliston Rolling Cultivator

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‘13 C-IH 260, 577 hrs , 540/1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd hi -flow, ‘14 JD 9560R, 1045 hrs, 800x38 duals, 5 hyd valves, wheel wgts .......................................................................... $212,000 front wgts, 420x46” tires & duals............................. $110,000 ‘13 JD 9360R, 1799 hrs, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd valves, 620x42” ‘12 C-IH 260, 1784 hrs, 1000 PTO, 3pt hitch, suspended front tires & duals ............................................................. $159,000 axle, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, front duals, front wgts, 480x50” rear tires & duals ...................................................... $105,000 JD 9320, 5341 hrs, power shift, 1000 PTO, 8 new 18.4x46 tires, JD ATU steering w/globe .................................. $89,000 ‘04 C-IH MX 285, 8540 hrs, 3 pt, 18.4x46 tires & duals, 1000 ‘11 NH T9.390, 905 hrs, power shift, HID lights, big pump, 480x50 tires & duals ................................................ $123,000

PTO, 4 hyd valves, front wts, eng overhauled-0 hrs . $59,000

‘94 C-IH 9270, 8533 hrs, power shift, 4 hyd valves, 650x42” tires & duals ............................................................... $34,000

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‘13 JD 660 4X4, 1598/1066 sep hrs, 2630 display, ‘92 C-IH 9270, 9969 hrs, 12spd gear drive, 4 hyd valves, 520x42” tires & duals ................................................. $25,000 ContourMaster, chopper, 520x42” duals ................ $145,000 ‘13 JD 660, 1180/892 sep hrs, 2WD, ContourMaster, chopper, ‘13 Versatile 2375, 1482 hrs, 1000 PTO, 12spd gear drive, 710x42” tires & duals, Outback auto steer ............. $115,000 HID lights, 520x38 duals ......................................... $145,000

TRACK TRACTORS

‘97 JD 9760 4x4, sep hrs, ContourMaster, chopper, bullet rotor, 3901 eng hrs/2618 sep hrs, 520x42” tires & duals .......................................................................... $65,000

‘14 C-IH 340 Mag Row trac, 287 hrs, luxury cab, suspended front, 18” tracks, 6 hyds, 1000 PTO, 76” track ‘94 HD 9760, 2WD, 3460/2268 sep hrs, ContourMaster, spacing ..................................................................... $185,000 chopper, bin ext, 480x42” tires & duals ................... $58,000 ‘15 C-IH 340 Mag Row trac, CV tranny, 1108 hrs , 30” tracks ‘01 JD 9650STS, 4325/3014 sep hrs, ContourMaster, chopper, w/ 200 hrs , 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, 120” track 520x38” tires & duals ................................................ $44,000 spacing ..................................................................... $183,000 ‘14 5130, 928/660 sep hrs, rock track, Tracker, chopper, 900, ‘04 Cat Challenger MT 755, 4844 hrs, 16” tracks, 4 hyd, 3 pt, 5x32 single tires ...................................................... $142,000 1000 PTO, JD ATU steering wheel ............................ $65,000 ‘11 C-IH 5088, 1743/1541 sep hrs, rock trap, chopper, 30.5x32 tires ............................................................... $93,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS

‘12 JD 8235, 2WD, 1235 hrs, cab, air, power shift, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd valves, 18.4x46 duals .......................... $110,000

‘15 Claas Lexion 750TT, 853 eng/492 sep hrs, 4x4, 35” tracks auto pilot, chopper, chaff spreader ......................... $225,000

‘03 JD 8120, cab, air, 3832 hrs, 3 hyd valves, 540/1000 PTO, ‘11 Claas Lexion 740, 1466 eng/1899 sep hrs, 4x4, chopper, new front tires, 18.4x46 rear tires & duals................. $80,000 520x42” duals ......................................................... $105,000 ‘11 Versatile 305, MFWD, 690 hrs, 4 hyds, 3pt, 1000 PTO, HID lights, front wgts, 480x46 tires & duals .............. $98,000

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

‘13 NH T8360, 1150 hrs, luxury cab, 4 hyd, 1000 PTO, 3pt, Summers 45’ super roller, 42” drums ............................. $25,500 480x50 duals, auto steer complete ......................... $115,000 JD 637, 29’ 3” rock flex disc w/harrow ......................... $16,000 ‘13 C-IH 290, 1250 hrs, 1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd valves, big pump, front duals, rear 480x50 tires & duals .......... $113,000 JD 980, 31’ field cultivator, w/harrow ............................ $11,500

Lot - Hwy. 7 E

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‘01 JD 8110 MFWD, 380/90R50 duals, 540/1000 PTO, 42.5 GPM hyd. pump, 4 remotes, auto-trac ready, 10,300 hrs, just through service program............................................................................................ $45,000 ‘13 JD 6150R MFWD, 20 speed auto quad plus transmission, 520/85R42 single tires, TLS front axle, loader ready 3280 hrs .......................... $72,500

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Compart’s total program features superior boars & open gilts documented by BLUP technology. Duroc, York, Landrace & F1 lines. Terminal boars offer leanness, muscle, growth. Maternal gilts & boars are productive, lean, durable. All are stress free & PRRS free. Semen also available through Elite Genes A.I. Make ‘em Grow!

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‘14 Case SV250 skid steer, cab with air, 2 speed, high flow, 320 hrs ............................................................................................. $31,000 ‘03 JD 9650STS combine, contourmaster, 18.4R42 duals, tank ext., chopper, 3,100 sep. hrs, nice combine ........................................... $42,500 ‘16 Case SV280 skid steer, cab with air, 2 speed, 520 hrs ......... $31,500 '13 CIH Magnum 290, 520/85R46 rear duals, front duals, HID lights, high capacity hyd. pump, 6 remotes, 3690 hrs, just through CIH service program............................................................................................ $86,000

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NEW Versatile 500 w/ PS ........................................ Call ‘03 Versatile 2310, PS ..................................... $85,000 ‘06 Buhler 2210 w/ auto steer......................... $88,500 ‘12 Buhler 280...............................................$109,000 NEW Massey GC1715 w/loader ............................. Call NEW Massey 7722 FWA CVT ................................. Call NEW MF 1754 CAB, LDR...................................... CALL NEW MF 1736L, LDR ............................................ CALL ‘05 CIH MX210 ................................................ $89,500 NEW NH T4.75, T4.90, T4.120 w/loader.. ...... On Hand NEW NH T9.645, w/Smart Trac .............................. Call NEW NH Workmaster 60, 50, 35’s/loaders ... On Hand NH T8.275, 495 hrs ....................................... $155,000 ‘08 NH 8010 .................................................. $110,000 ‘96 White 6175 FWA....................................... $49,500 JD 4650 FWA .................................................. $32,000

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Sunflower 4610, 9-shank ................................ $45,000 10’ Sunflower 4412-07 .................................... $31,000 DMI 530B ................................................................ Call DMI/NH 48’ FC w/bskt .................................... $32,500 ‘95 JD 726, 30’ ................................................ $21,500 10’ Wilrich QX2 37’ w/basket.......................... $38,500

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NEW White Planters ............................................... Call White 8182 12-30 w/liq .................................... Coming ‘12 White 8186, 16-30 w/liq. fert. .................... $59,000 ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded .......................... $85,000 White 8186 16-30 w/liq .................................... Coming

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New NH W80C wheelloader .......................... On Hand New NH E37C mini excavator ....................... On Hand New NH E26C mini excavator ....................... On Hand New NH track & wheeled skidsteers............. On Hand NH 230 w/cab & heat ...................................... $37,900

COMBINES

NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ........................... Call ‘14 CIH 7230 .................................................. $190,000 Gleaner R65 ................................................... $105,000 ‘12 Gleaner S77............................................ $205,000 ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded .............................. $195,000 Gleaner 3308 chopping corn heads ...................... Call ‘12 Gleaner S67, 532 sep hrs ....................... $235,000 ‘98 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $79,500

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NEW Salford RTS Units .......................................... Call NEW Salford Plows................................................. Call NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders .............................. Call NEW Westfield Augers ........................................... Call NEW REM VRX vacs. .............................................. Call NEW Hardi Sprayers............................................... Call NEW Riteway Rollers .............................................. Call NEW Lorenz Snowblowers ..................................... Call NEW Batco Conveyors ........................................... Call NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ......................... Call NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons .................................. Call NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks ......................... Call REM 2700, Rental ................................................... Call Pre-Owned Grain Cart ................................... On Hand

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All Equipment available with Low Rate Financing

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

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

The mystery of the Viking sword

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hen Hans Hansen unearthed the sword. its tip was broken from the rusty blade. Hansen was a farmer near Ulen in the Red River valley. The year was 1911. When Hans pulled the sword from its dark resting place, he was trying an experiment. Years ago he’d broken the prairie sod on his farm using shallow plowing. Experts at that time said deep plowing would provide better yields. So Hans plowed deep and plowed up a 16-inch sword that has mystified scholars and Ulen area residents for more than a century.

The broken sword (a replica of which can be found at the Ulen Historical Society) was first thought to be a Viking sword. Professor H.R. Holand, of the University of Wisconsin, built a convincing case that the sword was connected with Norse activity near the town of Kensington dating to the year 1362. The Ulen sword was called “The Viking Sword” for decades. But, in the 1960s, Scandinavian researchers established that The Viking Sword wasn’t a Viking sword. More recently, research has dated the sword to the late 18th or early 19th centuries —possibly made by an American manufacturer.

But who brought it to the western prairie as early as 1810 or ’20 or possibly as late as 1870. Who broke the tip? Why? And how did it get buried under a foot of virgin prairie soil?

Dale Holman of the Ulen Historical Society has some interesting sword theories.

“They are just stories,” he admits. “We don’t really know.”

Dale knows a lot of stories about the other 2,000 artifacts in the bright Main Street museum.

“Now, you take this griddle here,” he said. “The person that gave it to us said a relative of his got a job working as a cook for James J. Hill. Hill was building the railroad through central Minnesota and she cooked for him. But he ran out of money

Ulen, Minn.

and couldn’t pay the workers.

She got the griddle for her pay.”

“Our barber invented this cash register,” Dale said. “If he gave a haircut for fifteen cents, he’d put a ticket in the top and the cash drawer would open. At the end of the day he’d balance his tickets against his cash.

There are stories about quilters, wood carvers, the town newspaper, violins, and so on.

You can come and see the sword and other artifacts and hear the stories from Dale or another volunteer any Friday through Sunday afternoon. Dale would really like it if you came up for the big Ulen turkey barbecue.

It’s the third Saturday in August. v

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