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Outside of a juggler, few occupations for trade with other countries. Pork prolive with more ups and downs than farmducers have a lot of chips on the table ing. This year is proving to be no excepwith Mexico and China. Both nations are tion – there are just more balls in the air. showing hands containing Brazilian wild cards. But is it a bluff? With clogged From my travels, it looks like 2018 ports, trucking and labor issues, Brazil’s could be the year of the haves and haveability to handle more exports seems iffy. nots for corn and soybeans. Fields seem And no supplier matches the quality of to either be vibrant and healthy or U.S. pork. Is this quality worth the price severely stunted. of a tariff? Time will tell.

LAND MINDS Corn has made a Rocky-esque comeDairy faces a different challenge in back in the field. April snowstorms had

By Paul Malchow exports and tariffs. U.S. milkers progrowers mumbling and contemplating vide a high-quality product, but so do a switch from corn acres to beans. Cool other countries – which is keeping evening temperatures did little to prices (and profits) low. Competition is move the crop along. Voila! June’s jungle-like heat fierce, consumption is leaking air, and family-farm and humidity put the corn plants into overdrive and dairies are packing up camp at a discerning rate. many areas report this year’s crop is ahead of the Tariffs only pile on to a heavy load. norm.

Speculation is also running rampant as the 2018 Now it looks like soybeans are trying to follow farm bill is turning out to be the political porcupine corn’s lead. Many fields are rebounding nicely and it promised to be. At this point, House and Senate flowering is underway. “The soybean crop is made in versions of the bill are Donald/Hillary far apart.

August,” is the saying; but growers have to be optiThere’s a lot of posturing. And despite all the right mistic of the turnaround. people saying how important it is to pass a farm bill Unfortunately, a drive through the Renville A.S.A.P., little compromise or concession looms on County area tells a different story. Historic rainfalls the horizon. have left corn yellow and spindly. Beans are in simiLooming on that horizon, however, is the 2018 lar shape – if there are plants at all. Fields are feageneral election. Both U.S. senate seats are up for turing large black lakes of bare ground. Low spots grabs in Minnesota, along with the eight congressiolook like rice paddies because the county ditches are nal districts. Both of Iowa’s senators are able to filled to the brim and water has nowhere to drain. take this election off, but three Republicans and a There are similar reports in south/southwestern Minnesota and their neighbors across the Iowa bor- Democrat incumbent are looking to retain their der. Areas in southeastern Minnesota also have rain place in congress. Both states will elect governors in November. issues.

Are voters satisfied with Trump enough to send Bumper crop or not, the corn and soybean market Republicans to Washington? Can Democrats regain is less than robust. Recently, corn prices seem to control of the U.S. senate? And how does Trump have leveled off a bit (albeit low); but soybeans need react if it does? a parachute.

Thanks to the efforts of many people, a number of President Donald Trump is making farmers nernational political candidates are scheduled to vous with his tariff-fueled trade war involving just appear at the 2018 Minnesota Farmfest. Candidate about any country we do business with. To be fair, forums are taking place on each of the events’ three soybean price woes are a result of pure speculation and not the tariffs themselves. Will China stop buy- days – Aug. 7, 8 and 9. ing U.S. soybeans? Can they stop buying U.S. soyAside from Senator Amy Klobuchar’s strong possibeans? How much impact will merciless weather bility of retaining her seat, most of the candidates patterns have on the 2018 harvest? are relatively unproven. This is an opportunity for them to make political hay and could be a recipe for Lots of balls in the air.

Grain isn’t the only commodity holding its breath See LAND MINDS, pg. 4

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If you dozen or so ‘producers’ need anything, just call Sometimes it’s even hard Midwest Dairy Foods for me to believe what I Research Center) in hot read in the newspaper. The milk. It’s what he said next latest “someone-really-saidthat did the trick: that?” moment arrived “In this sour milk econocourtesy of “The Milkweed” my,” wrote Shepel, Bozic — the sharp-penned, “proposed a new kind of monthly dairy newspaper dairy business model to owned and edited by Peter take the state forward…

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By Alan Guebert In its July 2018 issue, the capital needed to “Milkweed” writer Jan build a new dairy that Shepel highlighted the will achieve sufficient controversy fueled by economies of scale is $30 Marin Bozic, a dairy foods marketing to $50 million and that no single economist from the University of farmer can afford that.” As such, “We Minnesota, in testimony before a joint need to bring together 10-12-15 familegislative committee hosted by the lies that all bring their financial Minnesota state senate last February. wherewithal.”

Bozic, who was asked to describe the By itself, that idea was, is, radical — current situation in the state’s dairy even for Minnesota’s fiercely indepensector, told legislators he had “estimat- dent dairymen and historically proed … over 80 percent of the state’s gressive politicians. But before Bozic remaining dairy farmers are last-gengave his audience time to absorb that eration dairies.” body blow, he offered a “powerhouse” Interestingly, that walking-dead illustration: “River View LLC, a news wasn’t what landed Bozic (who Morris, Minn., dairy with 350 partdoubles as the associate director of the ners who invested in the business.”

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Reaction to Bozic’s “powerhouse” testimony was swift and angry. Since Minnesota has about 460,000 dairy cows, wrote Bill McMillin of Kellogg, Minn., in a letter printed in several local ag publications, Bozic’s basic idea means “it would take about 11” equally-sized, laterally-integrated dairies “to produce the milk of the current 3,000 dairy farms in the state.”

Then McMillin, as quoted by “The Milkweed”, asked the operative question at the heart of not just Minnesota dairy woe, but all 21st century American ag policy: “Do we push for the model suggested by Bosic (sic) or do we strive to find policy which works for the majority of dairy” (really all U.S. farm and ranch) “producers?”

It’s the critical question that’s been in need of an answer for more than 20 years. In 1996, Congress — led by then-House Ag Chairman and now Senate Ag Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) — pushed Big Ag’s most hands-off farm bill proposal through a GOP-dominated House and Senate.

The essence of this anti-Washington approach was decidedly simple: here are seven years of fixed government payments. Go forth and farm any way you want. This uncoupling of government price support from production spawned the law’s nickname, Freedom to Farm (or F2F), because it removed virtually all links between farmers (and dairy farmers) and government income support programs.

At least that was the original design of the seven-year, $42 billion program.

Untethered by government, however, farmers did what farmers are very good at: they produced — and produced and produced.

In response, commodity prices did what commodity prices do in periods of overproduction: they fell.

F2F’s $42 billion in government support disappeared and Congress allocated more money (eventually nearly $100 billion) before F2F was “reformed” a year early, in 2002.

And again, in 2008 and 2014, and now, the still-not-done 2018 law.

All those “reforms,” however, did not alter the beating heart of this handsoff American farm policy, Freedom to Farm. The majority of farmers, ranchers and Congress continue to promote and support the idea that government’s role in farming and food is that of a benevolent backstop: If you need us, give us a call.

Only now, it appears, there will be a handful of laterally integrated “producers” (and how I hate that word because these are people with lives, not just “producers” with jobs) a generation from now to do the calling.

This can’t be the sole American farm policy much longer if America hopes to retain its farming soul.

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LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 lively discussions. Showing an understanding of issues ranging from commodity markets, health care and land stewardship will go a long way in making the candidates’ visit to Farmfest a pleasant one.

With so much on the line, farmers should have plenty to say at these forums. But with the year they’ve experienced so far, will farmers be festive at Farmfest or pensive? Good news would be welcome. Hollow politico-speak will not. Come early to grab a seat. I suspect the Wicks building will be bulging.

To help you make the most of your Farmfest experience, The Land has compiled a special section listing exhibits and events. There is always plenty to take in and a lot of ground to cover.

The Land will once again be exploring Farmfest and is looking forward to speaking with attendees and exhibitors. Our booth is located in the big Ag Tent, booth 2401. We hope you will take a minute to stop by and say hello.

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Corn got unexpected early start on Schwaller farm (Disclaimer: The following story may The corn stalk was about three-inches contain disturbing thoughts for those of tall already. Apparently, there was the “Good Housekeeping” generation. enough depth and moisture in the fertilReader discretion is advised.) ized soil bed on the concrete garage floor — and enough warmth in our heated Here in the flat foothills of the Iowa garage — to allow a corn seed to germiwinter tundra that is so far north (we are nate. almost considered Minnesotans), planting has been agonizingly delayed by a Mother My dad would have been proud to see Nature who has swung her pendulum what we were growing in our garage — TABLE TALK from menopause right into full-blown even if it was by accident. And especially Alzheimer’s. We’ve had ice, thunderstorms By Karen Schwaller since we didn’t even have to hide it from and blizzards all in the same week — and law enforcement. in mid-April, no less.

My husband scooped the rest of the Secretly, we don’t think she knows us anymore. unnecessary earth from our garage carefully once he saw the thriving corn plant. He scooped around But when the only way to plant corn would be to it, and even fed the plant with more dirt. By the hook a snow plow onto the front of the tractor and the planter behind, farmers just try to keep busy. In time he was done, the plant looked like the beloved Charlie Brown Christmas tree once the whole gang our case, my husband started cleaning the garage.

When he got around to scooping, something stopped gave it the love and attention it deserved. him.

Most farm wives could only dream of that happening to them, especially during harvest.

There was a corn plant growing in his garage stall.

It continued to grow — even daring to wave in the Oh, I swept out the garage during the winter; but wind as we lifted the door to the garage. My husband gave it a drink now and then and continued to I swept around the vehicles, not underneath them. pile the dirt up around it to give it something into Late winter lambing brings all kinds of schnozwhich to plant its roots. unfriendly, chunky-type fragrances into the garage — from snow and manure-laden boots, clothes and When Mother Nature tricked my husband into pickup tires. Trying to keep it all swept out would compare to keeping Jello squares from dripping in the sauna.

“I bet some corn picked up on the tires when I was (over) doing chores, and it fell off when the Visit www.TheLandOnline.com to view our snow under the pickup melted,” my husband said.

thinking he was going to be able to start planting corn, the corn growing in my husband’s garage stall began to wither. Lack of attention and nurturing gave it little will to live. Soon, it shriveled up and moved on to the corn gods.

Poor delicate corn seedling. We pondered the possibility of crop insurance coverage. By the looks of the field conditions at that time, it could have been our only corn crop all year.

For the farm wife, housekeeping things often give way to tractors, implements and livestock calling for her time and attention. That means housekeeping gets filed away under the “whenever I have the time” category. But for her, if there is no corn growing in the house anywhere all year long, it means she’s done well in staying ahead of the dirt fairies that seem to rear their ugly heads only when her mother-in-law comes to visit.

I failed that one this year (obviously) as the corn stalk shamelessly tattled on me.

But for my husband, it was a brief victory — if only a short-lived and hollow one. One way or another, this slow-starting, wet year, he was going to grow some corn.

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Aug. 7-9 — Minnesota Farmfest — Morgan, Minn. — Networking, policy discussion, education, trade show bringing together farmers and agribusinesses — Visit www.farmfest.com Aug. 7 — Stearns County Dairy Field Day — Belgrade, Minn. — Emphasis on cost savings, effective labor use and strong family partnership. Contact Emily Wilmes at krek0033@umn.edu or (320) 2556169 ext. 3 Aug. 7 — How to Conduct On-Farm Variety Trials Workshop — Delano, Minn. — A workshop on identifying the right varieties for your farm. Tour ongoing trials and hear details about the trial from the farmer.

Learn why they chose the crop they did and how they decided to design the trial. Learn the benefits of conducting on-farm trials and how to design them to meet your goals without adding unnecessary work to the farm — Contact seedalliance.org Aug. 7-9 — Minnesota Farmfest — Morgan, Minn. — Networking, policy discussion, education, trade show bringing together farmers and agribusinesses — Visit www.farmfest.com

Aug. 11 — Minnesota Garlic Festival — Hutchinson, Minn. — Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times! Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant, this festival features fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games…and lots of GARLIC – all in support of a healthy environment, sustainable farms and vital rural communities in Minnesota. Minnesota garlic growers will have the first of their fresh gourmet garlic crop at the festival — Contact Jerry Ford at crowriver@sfa-mn.org or (844) 922-5573, ext 705 Aug. 15-16 — North American Manure Expo — Brookings, SD — Features educational sessions, trade show, facility tours and the opportunity to compare agitation and application equipment in a sideby-side, on-field environment — Contact David Kringen at david.kringen@sdstate.edu or (605) 995-7378 Aug. 17-19 — Heritage Hill Threshing Show — Montevideo, Minn. — John Deere tractors and farm equipment will be featured. Daily activities include *Steam Threshing Machine Demonstrations, Blacksmith Shop, tractor exhibits, sawmill, flea market and* food offerings throughout the day — Contact Chip Grube at chipgrube@yahoo.com or (320) 815-5791

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Genetics are driving more variety in cattle market

By DICK HAGEN The Land: Are we seeing The Land Staff Writer more breeds — even more combinations of different breeds?

WINDOM, Minn. — I caught up with Ed Yonker, President of Yonker: Well, a good example the Minnesota Cattlemen’s might be the Holsteins. They Association at the organizaare a completely different anitions’ summer beef tour on July mal than the colored breeds. I 10. Besides being a spokesman buy a lot of Holsteins. I work for the Minnesota Cattlemen’s Ed Yonker for American Foods and buy Association, Yonker has a good Holsteins every week. On the feel for the beef business since he is a colored breeds, it seems to me they are cow-calf producer just a few miles out- getting closer together to each find a side of Windom. “We feed out a few, sell way to get and keep a segment of that a few for local butcher-beef and a few consumer market. even go out as 4-H club calves.

The Land: So are consumers somePersonally, I’d like to add a few more what dictating what’s going on in the cows, but we can’t find pasture around genetics of modern beef cattle? here anymore thanks to government Yonker: Consumer trends always CREP, RIM programs. There’s plenty of pasture, but we can’t use it because it’s should be watched. On some of these in these various government programs. cattle, the rib eye is getting so big a If it’s a drought year, they may let us normal person can’t eat a rib eye steak. cut it. But by that time, its too late for They want a smaller rib eye so they can still enjoy their salad and vegetable good pasture even.” also — plus perhaps their beverage and Yonker indicated the number of cattle desert. producers going down, but the total The Land: Are these newer genetnumber of beef being marketed is going up because of some new feed lots in ics leading to heavier processing recent months. He was kind enough to weights? spend a few minutes discussing the Yonker: I think just the opposite. In topics of the day. recent weeks we’ve taken a lot of weight The Land: What do you see as the off these cattle. We were simply getting biggest challenge facing the cattle too many 1,500-pound and bigger animals. So both the consumer and reducindustry today? ing feeding costs led to 1,300 pound live Yonker: All the rules and regulaweights as being the new desirable tions that we have to put up with these market weight. Plus, we can’t afford to days. And now the various ‘humane’ have them in the feedlot up to these society groups are also really pressur1,500-pound-plus harvest weights. And ing us on how we raise and handle our they have to be lean. We can’t handle cattle. all that fat that comes with these The Land: And the good side? heavier animals.

Yonker: The genetics have increased The Land: Do you see the cattle so much. Our cattle are so much more feeding industry moving north? Are efficient and productive from the cow Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas no longer calf to the feed lot. Thanks to better the ‘king pins’ they used to be? genetics, we not only have faster gainYonker: It’s happening. We’ve got ing and more productive cattle; but we the feed up here. Plus we’ve got the also have healthier and more durable buildings that permit total confinecattle.

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Yonker: No, we certainly can’t ignore Trump. But how much is talk and how much is real world? We’re getting indications its real and markets already — especially soybeans — are feeling the pinch. Will this soon straighten out without too much damage? A lot of the time I think we’re getting the short end of the stick with a lot of our trading partners. Somebody’s got to stand up for us. I think our president is trying to The Land: We can’t ignore President do just that. If he gets it done? Who v Trump and his tariff comments. Are knows as this stage! they a real threat? ment operations eliminating the hassles of winter feeding in sub zero conditions. And big in this northward move has been the development of the ethanol industry up here which has provided a tremendous source of lowercost feeds. GDD’s feeds now are common, convenient and feeders use them up to 30 percent of a total ration.

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‘A’ is for apple … and Alternative Roots Farm

two-acre orchard outside of New Ulm; the orchard at the ARF farm site; and a new location in Lake Crystal which was first planted in 1984. The Knisleys are transitioning the 10-acre Lake Crystal orchard to organic, which should be complete by 2020. As for the work at the Lake Crystal orchard location “so far it has gone really well,” John said.

By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Correspondent

MADELIA, Minn. — Down a quaint gravel road in rural Madelia, Minn. you’ll find a fiveacre farm site known as the Alternative Roots Farm. Owned by husband and wife, John and Brooke Knisley, ARF is a certified organic farm and orchard.

Started in 2011, ARF is currentPest management on an organic ly in its seventh growing season orchard is very specific to the and continuing to evolve as the pest at hand as it’s “really focused wants of the consumers along on what we’re going after,” John with the growing interests of the Photo by Kristin Kveno said. This means knowing the life Knisley change as well.

After seven years of building their farm, the Knisleys are now concentrating their efforts on The idea of starting an organic developing an organic apple orchard featuring 60 varieties. The quonset building is the site of a cycles of the bugs that come into the orchards, what to look out for farm was just a mere dream for new farm store which will be open this fall. next, and determining the meththe Knisleys, with the hope that them both, the time they spent sitting John’s old boss at Brown County offered ods that can be used to stop or prevent it could someday turn into reality. behind desks at their jobs (and not out him his job back. The idea of moving an infestation in the orchards.

Brooke and John were living in northin nature) was not. home to the New Ulm area and startWith the focus at ARF turning to the ern Minnesota doing conservation An opportunity presented itself when ing a farm quickly became reality; growth and production at the orchards, work. While the work was important to though “it was definitely a challenge to there are new opportunities for ARF to find affordable land,” Brooke said. The expand their sales to their customers farm site where ARF is located was the by opening a farm store this fall. The perfect fit for Brooke and John so they store will feature a walk-in cooler and jumped at the opportunity to make the The idea of moving root cellar. “My goal is have it open a switch from their desk jobs in northern home to the New Ulm couple days a week,” Brooke said. The Minnesota to toiling the soil in southarea and starting a store at ARF gives consumers the ern Minnesota.

Brooke and John Knisley

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farm quickly became reality; though “it was definitely a challenge to find affordable land,” Brooke said.

Growing and developing their farm has involved long hours and even longer days. They “hadn’t taken a vacation in seven years,” John said. The farm initially began with a communitysupported agriculture component where the public had the opportunity to buy shares of summer produce. This is the first year that the Knisleys are trying something different. The focus for produce will be “doing spring shares and fall and winter shares,” Photo by Kristin Kveno Brooke said. The winter The Knisleys’ apple orchard has expanded to three greenhouse makes it pos- different sites in the area. sible to continue growing fresh produce in the cold months of the chance to see where their food is grown year while freeing up the summer while purchasing produce, apple sauce months to “focus more on the orchard,” and apple butter.

John said.

The Alternative Roots Farm is not It’s the orchard part of ARF that is just about plants. The Kniselys are really taking off this year. The orchards raising five heritage pasture pigs as are located at three separate sites: a See FARM, pg. 9

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Heavy rains added extra challenges to growing season in August the Knisleys will be at the FARM, from pg. 8 well as tripling their chicken flock this Mankato farmer’s market. year to include a total of 80 laying After being in the business of growhens. ing food for the past seven seasons, the While they enjoy raising pigs, (“at one Knisleys are now developing their point we were farrowing two times a operation with their growing interests at heart. “Most of our farm is planted with what we want,” Brooke said. The ARF farm site includes apples, pears, plums and apricots.

Photo by Paul Malchow

The ARF orchards won’t just feature the tried and true Minnesota apples.

They will have 60 different varieties. ARF is just starting to sell their apple shares for this year.

“People get to try apples that they don’t have access to anywhere else,” Brooke said.

This deep winter greenhouse enables Alternative Roots Farm to expand its growing season and product offerings. The greenhouse is a prototype project led by the University of Minnesota Extension Regional The Knisleys have so Sustainable Development Partnerships. It was conenjoyed having costumers structed in 2017. come out to the farm to see the produce in the year,”) the pasture gardens, learn about took a beating orchards, pet a pig or two, from the pigs that they decided to host along with wet an open house. The spring conditions. The open house this year feaKnisley decided to tured “live music, we talkinstead “just do ed with people about what summer feeder is going on in the vegetapigs,” Brooke said.

Photo by Kristin Kveno ble field,” John said. The It allowed for the The Knisleys find their summer pig Knisleys plan to host pasture to recover project provides good company. another open house this — though somefall as the spring one was day, “we might so successful. have more pigs Farming isn’t for the again.” For John, faint of heart. The weaththe pigs are simer can be your friend or ply “fun to pet cruel foe. Also the pests when you have a can, well … be pesky; but bad day.” for the Knisleys, the life ARF has a they created on their farm strong following site and the food they Photo by Kristin Kveno through their grow is their passion. A social media sites Alternative Roots Farm is home to passion they hope will about 80 laying hens. i n c l u d i n g continue to reward and Facebook and nourish themselves and their loyal custheir own website, as well as through tomers for years to come. word of mouth. In addition to doing To learn more about Alternative Roots CSA, ARF produce and goods are sold at the New Ulm farmer’s market (for Farm, visit http://alternativerootsthe last six years) and the New Ulm farm.blogspot.com/ or check out their v Community Market and Co-op. Starting Facebook page

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Cattlemen give ethanol plants credit for more livestock

By DICK HAGEN southern packer; but he came north because The Land Staff Writer this area still deals in cash trading. And with cheaper feed costs, especially corn, he WINDOM, Minn. — Typically when you simply saw a better future being a beef martalk cattle expansion, you think Kansas, keting agent up here. He related, “Cattle Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. Also, frefeeding really started right here in the quent interstate highway travel puts many Midwest, but when feed lot expansion took of these 50,000-plus head feedlots adjacent hold down there, packers followed the cattle. to your vehicles. But thanks to the huge That’s sort of reversing these days is what Dave Herbold development of the ethanol industry, cattle I’m seeing.” ranching is seeing some location changes to the north.

With feeding numbers expanding, are stocker cow “Yes, ethanol plants across southern Minnesota, numbers also increasing? “It’s growing somewhat,” eastern South Dakota and throughout Iowa deserve Herbold admitted, “but that depends so much on some credit for this steady emergence of cattle feed- grassing ground and corn prices. But it looks like cattle ranchers out west will be the predominate ing up here,” said Dave Herbold. source of feeder cattle for some time. But I have Herbold is the Beef Marketing Agent for Producers heard of a few Iowa farmers putting pasture back in Livestock Marketing — located at Lawton, Iowa. “It’s instead of corn ground. this steady and reliable supply of DDT feedstuffs “But another factor I think is farmers trying to diverthat’s partially why cattle feeding is expanding,” he sify to keep ahead of this price squeeze with a little said. “Plus, give cattle feeders and building engineers more protection. So yes, I do see a few more stocker some credit too. Confinement feeding with both slats and deep pack, everything under a roof, have pretty cows showing up around the country here now.” much eliminated the winter feeding challenges up So if you’ve got 400 cows and 420 calves out there here in the northland.” on pasture right now, what would you do … sell the Herbold acknowledges the warmer weather of our calves early or wait until fall and move them out in southwestern states, plus good feed supplies, helped October as 500-pound feeders? Herbold hesitated make cattle feeding explode down there 25-30 years only slightly but ventured, “That’s a tough say. Big ago. “But I think those expansion numbers are over. factor is your own feed supplies. If you’ve got plenty, Texas droughts have really disseminated cattle num- then doing some grow-outs would be the temptation bers down there. In fact, I saw a report just recently — especially if cattle prices next fall looked promisthat showed Nebraska February 1 numbers at 2.46 ing. February pricing or a ‘spring high’ might be a million head on feed with Texas at 2.44 million. And better choice too. Plus, you could forward price your that’s probably the first time Texas hasn’t ranked calf crop too. The biggest factor is knowing your basis whether it’s your local sales barn or local buyer. number one in cattle on feed.”

Getting a good strong basis is your worry when you Interviewed at the July 10 Minnesota Cattlemen’s hedge against the board.”

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beef even though they have bought very little so far.

“But I’m seeing exports are up amazingly so far.

Japan and Taiwan exports especially are up huge. It would be great if China’s working middle class got more taste of beef, because I’m certain it would become a big choice like for Australia or New Zealand.

Then perhaps we could supply those countries that used to buy from Australia and New Zealand.”

Herbold says he’s okay with market weights on beef these days, tipping at 15 cwt., but mostly in that 13-14 cwt. category. “Most guys remember 2015 when 15 to 17 cwts. which got us into some problems. I sold a lot of 11 cwt. heifers and 12 to 14 cwt. steers this spring.”

His take on excessive spring rains on cattle?

Herbold chuckled, “Is kind of tough to grow your cattle in the mud. But as rains go, I know they’re having a great hay crop out in western Dakota where they had drought conditions for a couple years now.

Hopefully they’ll have enough hay crop so they won’t have to liquidate their cows.”

And is black still the predominant cooler in these feed lots? Herbold gives credit to the Angus marketing people for getting their product out to restaurants and fine food stores. “But there’s just a ton of good breeds out there anymore. Just because they ain’t black, doesn’t suggest they aren’t good cattle.

There’s a lot of good cross breeds, F1 crosses, red Angus … they do just as good, but maybe don’t get the premiums that packers are willing to pay for the CAB Blacks (Certified Angus Black).”

Herbold sees beef consumption picking up. “Beef consumption I deal with relates to the economy. If the economy is good, people are going to eat beef. It boils down to that reality. Yep, I’m a bit biased because of my work in the beef industry. But I think consumers are getting a little tired of poultry and chicken. Plus our economy is doing well. So there is a huge demand stateside for beef.”

Is niche marketing your own country-brand beef to selected restaurants and food stores a doable business? Herbold simply admitted it a great way to market your cattle — but getting your name established is high risk and takes time. “It’s a tough market to get into, but power to those entrepreneurs that can make it work.” v

Rule comment period extended ST. PAUL — An administrative law judge has extended the amount of time the public has to submit written input on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s proposed Groundwater Protection Rule.

Judge Jessica Palmer-Denig issued the order to leave the comment period open until 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 15, or approximately two weeks longer than originally scheduled.

Written comments on the Groundwater Protection Rule can be made on the Office of Administrative

Hearings’ website at www.mda.state.mn.us/gwprhearingnotice.

The goal of the Groundwater Protection Rule is to work with local farmers to reduce elevated nitrate levels in groundwater. The proposed rule would regulate the use of nitrogen fertilizer in areas of the state where soils are vulnerable to leaching and where drinking water supplies have high nitrate levels.

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Technology leveling playing field for northern growers

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer GLYNDON, Minn. — Growing corn in the Bagley, Minn. area used to be a challenge. Robert Johnson got serious about corn in 1995-96 when 80-day hybrids, even 75-day corn for grain production came into the market. He relates his dad also grew corn, but mostly just for silage because quality early hybrids for grain weren’t yet available.

Johnson’s farm sits in Clearwater County, only about 100 miles from the Canadian border. That puts him on the eastern edge of the more uniform, more productive soils of the Red River Valley landscape.

He and his dad were doing about 600 acres of mixed crops 15 years ago. Now he’s up to about 4,500 acres with a crop mix of sunflowers, canola, plus corn/soybean rotations with 20-inch rows. The area features a variety of soils, so planting rates vary from 18,000 on the lighter soils up to 38,000 on the higher producing areas. And thanks to technology, he does variable rate planting on the go.

“My agronomist writes my field maps and we then just put that data in the Ag Leader system which automatically adjusts planting rates — even starter

fertilizer amounts as we move through the field,” related Johnson. He’s also gotten specific on his tillage.

Like most farmers, fewer trips across his fields is his strategy. After harvest, he sizes corn residue with a vertical tillage machine … weather permitting.

“But thanks to early freezing, I only got about half my corn stalk tillage done last fall. So this spring I finished up with the vertical till unit, then waited a couple days and went in with another tillage tool called ‘The Joker.’ Then we planted. I’ve got row cleaning units on the planter plus hydraulic down pressure for each row so can plant through quite a little trash if needed,” said Johnson.

He likes the hydraulic down pressure system. “The ground varies so much, sometimes you don’t even have down pressure. Instead, its actually lifting row units up. Getting that seed at the right depth is a big factor in getting even stands.”

Johnson has not yet begun photo mapping with drones. He has nothing against this latest technology tool, but he thinks it is still a bit costly. ”And if you’re not fully understanding what you’re reading, you are wasting both time and money,” Johnson added.

“That’s why it’s nice to be working with an agronomist like my West Central guy. Getting the right thing done when it’s supposed to be done is how we survive these days.”

Johnson was a panel member at the June 26 LIFT event held in Glyndon, Minn. It was hosted by BASF, Corteva, NuFarm, Valent and Monsanto/Climate Corporation. LIFT is Leaders of In-Furrow and Foliar Treatments. Johnson does both furrow and foliar applications. He’s got a Twin Bin floater rig so he can apply potassium and phosphorus at variable rates. “Doing two products simultaneously on the go saves time.” He uses the same equipment doing foliar liquid applications also.

“We’re just touching the edges today of this foliar feeding technology,” said Johnson. “We know it’s going to be there. We just haven’t quite figured the right combination of product, timing and dosage. I’ll be heading home to do a foliar feeding of a field as soon as we’re done here today.”

He’s also rapidly getting into the importance of seed treatments. “With the price of seed these days you have to do whatever you can to protect it in your soil,” summed up Johnson. v

Managing horses during hot weather takes extra care Summer in Minnesota brings the challenge of managing horses during hot weather. Research has shown that horses can acclimate to hot and humid environments. A 15 to 21-day acclimation period is recommended for horses originating from cooler or drier climates that are traveling to compete or reside in hot, humid conditions. Acclimation does not reduce the need for close monitoring of horses during training and competition in hot and humid environments.

Provide turnout during cooler times of the day (early in the morning, late at night, or overnight). Provide access to shade via trees or buildings. Shade will change throughout the day and constructed buildings may block natural air flow. Fans help to improve air-

flow. Be sure to keep cords and plugs out of the horses reach to prevent electrocution.

Ensure horses have access to clean, cool (recommended temperature range of 45 to 64 F) water at all times. Water buckets and tanks may need to be cleaned more regularly in hot weather as algae and bacteria grow rapidly in warm water.

Free choice access to salt will encourage drinking.

Loose salt is preferred over a salt block. Consider providing electrolytes to horses that have been sweating heavily or are expected to do so. If electrolytes are added to drinking water, also offer plain water since some horses dislike the taste of electro-

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Transport horses during the coolest part of the day.

Reduce riding intensity and length. Keep the work light and include frequent breaks that allow the horse to cool down and regain a normal respiratory rate. Do not work the horse beyond its fitness level.

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Nutrient managment may be key to increasing yields

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer GLYNDON, Minn.

— Despite weather challenges across America, crop yields expect to keep increasing! Elimination of nutrient stratification Fred Below may be a reason why.

At a West Central Distribution LIFT (Leaders of In-Furrow and Foliar Technology) event on June 26, University of Illinois Professor of Plant Physiology Dr. Fred Below said that even with last year’s nationwide average corn yield of 177 bushels per acre, there is opportunity for growth. He’s talking about better nutrient management.

“The plant has to sense a certain amount of nutrients right from the beginning and those key nutrients seem to be nitrogen and phosphorous,” said Below, adding “Those nutrients set the growth trajectory. It’s like taking a dimmer switch in yield potential and turning it all the way up.”

Yes, tillage systems are part of this

nutrient availability puzzle too. “There are clearly soils that would benefit from no-till,” said Below. “These soils tend to be more droughty, so lack of organic matter deprives their moisture-holding capacity. Yet in higher organic content soils, compaction can result in nutrient stratification. In these situations, tillage is a viable practice.”

Below claims tillage depends on soil type, weather, topography, and of course previous cropping history. “Some crops simply respond better to no-till,” he admitted. “Yet when it comes to soybeans, I have difficulty measuring the difference between no-till and tilled fields. With corn it’s a different story.

With too much residue and a cold, wet spring, tilled soil tends to get that crop off to a better start.”

Admitting to being shocked with the good yields of 2017, Below credits a cool August as being key to those record yields. At the LIFT event, he said the 2018 crop based on stand counts and uniformity was looking even better than 2017. “At this stage I think we’re on trajectory to break a 180-bushel U.S.

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Relating to the student body of the University of Illinois, Below is very encouraged by the increasing number of female students in agricultural studies. “When it comes to understanding agronomy or agriculture totally, there aren’t any gender advantages. I’d welcome more females into graduate studies in our agricultural programs.”

Always an optimist, Below is not discouraged about America’s agricultural productivity expanding at a faster rate than world consumption. World population gain will continue, so he thinks productivity per acre has to increase.

New cultivated acres, at least in North America, are no longer available.

“I continue to be amazed at the new technologies that continue to be developed in agriculture. In my own career, I want to keep on going — because I want to know how it all ends,” chuckled Below.

A reason he enjoys coming to events such as this LIFT occasion is partially because research is a competitive sport.

“I have to prove the value of my research every year,” Below stated. “Do you know there is a linear direct relationship between commodity prices and the amount of money that goes into agricultural research? If the ag companies aren’t making money, the retailers aren’t making money; and farmers aren’t making money then there is simply fewer dollars going into research.

So I come to these events to get a leg up on my competition and to promote the value of my research.” v

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average this year.” (Incredible rains early July might curb his optimism.)

He reflected that over the past 55 years, trend line yields have increased slightly better than two bushels per acre. With continued increases in marker-assisted plant breeding (those gene chippers run all day/all night), the genetics is better; precision technologies at planting and harvesting keeps improving; better fertilizer products; significant advances in microbiological products that keep the plant healthier … all these things add up to continued higher yields.

Below also thinks improved technologies in crop production are being advanced worldwide. “Yes, there are things we can learn from agronomists and farmers in other countries. We can learn better soybean strategies from South American farmers in Brazil and Argentina. They can learn from our skills in corn production.”

But Below is a bit skeptical with the ongoing ownership of major input entities into global crop production.

Speaking specifically on the recent Bayer acquisition of Monsanto he commented, “I’m hesitant to address these major changes as being in the best interests of the individual farmer.

From my standpoint, it suggests less opportunity for research funding; less opportunity for student employment; and I can’t see it as more opportunity for the grower. Plus, I’m not convinced these huge mergers lead to more competitive innovations.”

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Excessive rainfall this season has led to ponding and flooding in fields, leaving drowned out spots and unplanted areas as the water recedes. What options are there to deal with drownedout/unplanted areas in fields at this point in the growing season?

Do nothing: If at all possible, this is an option to avoid. Left unattended, drowned-out areas can be overrun with weeds, leading to tremendous increases in the weed seedbank.

Mow areas: Mowing weeds before they produce seed can help prevent contributions to the weed seedbank.

Use tillage: If you can get tillage equipment into affected areas throughout the season in a timely

manner, tillage can help prevent weeds from getting out of control.

Plant a cover crop: Planting a cover crop in drowned-out or unplanted spots can help reduce weed populations, prevent fallow syndrome, and reduce erosion potential.

When considering cover crop options, avoid cover crops that are poor hosts of soil mycorrhizae to reduce the potential for fallow syndrome. Annual ryegrass may be one of the best lower cost cover crop options that do not overwinter. If a cover crop that over-winters is desired, cereal rye is an ideal option.

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Study nutrition variables when feeding hogs DDGS Much has changed over the last 20 years in the choices of feed ingredients available and the way swine diets are formulated. One of the most significant changes is the use of corn-derived dried distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS) in diets for all phases of pork production.

In 1998, when the U.S. ethanol industry was in its infancy, about 1.3 million metric tons of DDGS were produced. Only about 52, 000 metric tons (4 percent) were fed to swine. Today, more than 37 million metric tons of DDGS are produced. More than 14 percent of that amount is being fed to swine domestically and another 35 percent is being exported for use primarily in swine and poultry diets in Asia and Latin America.

This dramatic increase in DDGS use in swine diets has occurred for three reasons: Existence of an abundant supply of DDGS in major U.S. pork production states; DDGS have high nutritional and economic value relative to corn and soybean meal; and extensive research demonstrating that DDGS can be successfully used at high dietary inclusion rates (up to 30 percent) in all phases of production to achieve optimal performance.

Energy in DDGS Regarding metabolizable energy (ME) and net energy (NE) for swine, corn DDGS and corn contain, on average, similar ME and NE content. As a result, DDGS prices are generally highly correlated with corn prices in the feed ingredient market.

However, the energy content varies considerably among sources. One of the reasons for the high variability in energy content among DDGS sources is that the majority — more than 90 percent — of ethanol plants are extracting some of the corn oil prior to manufacturing DDGS. However, research has shown that the oil (crude fat) content of DDGS is a poor single predictor of ME and NE values for swine.

To manage this variability and provide accurate ME and NE estimates of the DDGS sources being

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Commercial companies also use similar prediction equations to help nutritionists and pork producers compare relative economic value and customized energy and nutrient loading values for feed formulation of various DDGS sources. These approaches minimize the risk of overestimating or underestimating energy, digestible amino acid levels and phosphorus content in DDGS as part of a precision swine feeding program.

DDGS provides protein Although the protein content of DDGS (27 percent) is more than three times greater than corn (8 percent), it is much less than for de-hulled, solventextracted soybean meal (47 percent). This is one of the reasons why the DDGS price is less influenced by soybean meal prices than by corn prices. More importantly, the lysine content relative to crude protein content in DDGS (2.97 percent) is about half the lysine: crude protein in soybean meal (6.20 percent) Although the concentrations, balance and digestibility of amino acids in DDGS are inferior to those of soybean meal, DDGS can partially replace soybean meal in swine diets when adequate amounts of crystalline lysine, threonine and tryptophan are supplemented. However, like for energy, the amino acid content and digestibility vary substantially among DDGS sources.

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estimate the standardized ileal digestibility amino acid content of DDGS sources for swine. This further supports precision swine feeding programs when using DDGS. More phosphorus from DDGS than corn Another unique and economically valuable nutrition component of DDGS is its relatively high standardized total tract digestible (STTD) phosphorus content (0.47 percent) compared with corn (0.09 percent), soybean meal (0.34 percent), and other grain and grain byproduct sources. Phosphorus is the third most expensive nutritional component in swine diets after energy and amino acids.

As corn is fermented to produce ethanol and DDGS, the phosphorus content is not only concentrated, but much of it is converted to a more digestible form. As a result, substantial amounts of expensive inorganic phosphate supplements can be partially replaced in swine diets when DDGS is added. This not only reduces diet cost, but also reduces the amount of indigestible phosphorus being excreted in manure.

The STTD phosphorus content also varies among DDGS sources. While prediction equations have been developed to estimate STTD of phosphorus in DDGS for swine, they are not sufficiently accurate.

When formulating swine diets, the National Research Council estimate of 65 percent of STTD of phosphorus in DDGS should be applied to the total phosphorus content of DDGS. Fine-tuning DDGS in the swine diet Obtaining accurate estimates of energy and the digestible amino acid and phosphorus content of See SWINE & U, pg. 14

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Dairy welcomes tariff impact relief, questions remain This column was written allow President Trump time for the marketing week endto work on long-term trade ing July 27. deals to benefit agriculture and the entire U.S. econoUncle Sam is coming to my,” Secretary Perdue said. the aid of farmers hurt by “The president promised to the ongoing trade and tariff have the back of every wars. U.S. Department of American farmer and Agriculture Secretary Sonny rancher, and he knows the Perdue announced July 24 MIELKE MARKET importance of keeping our that the USDA will “take WEEKLY rural economy strong. several actions to assist Unfortunately, America’s By Lee Mielke farmers in response to trade hard-working agriculdamage from unjustitural producers have fied retaliation,” been treated unfairly according to a USDA

by China’s illegal tradpress release. The plan ing practices and have taken a dispro“authorizes up to $12 billion in proportionate hit when it comes illegal grams, which is in line with the estimated $11 billion impact of the unjus- retaliatory tariffs.” tified retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agriHow this aid filters down to dairy cultural goods.” farmers remains to be seen. The National Milk Producers Federation “This is a short-term solution to

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praised the action and stated it had consulted with USDA on how to reduce the economic harm caused by the trade disagreements.

The plan will use USDA’s authority through a combination of direct payments to farmers, milk product purchases for distribution to feeding programs, and additional export development assistance.

HighGround Dairy’s Lucas Fuess stated in the July 30 Dairy Radio Now broadcast that they were surprised by the size of the package — something that typically is “in the millions of dollars, not billions.” Fuess said farmers he has talked to were more of the mindset to “fix the tariff issue itself instead of getting financial support from the government.”

Fuess warned that, “in the long run,

the plan could be somewhat bearish to the market.” But he admitted, “in the short term, it will be nice for dairy farmers to receive payments and support due to the current low milk prices. Overall, whenever the government gets involved in trying to assist farmers it might not work out in the long run for the overall market.”

A big question is, would direct payments to farmers be World Trade Organization acceptable? Fuess says that’s another issue and, “there has been pushback in Congress on how this plan will be carried out. WTO has frowned upon some of these subsidies that the government is planning on making,” he concluded. “HighGound hopes for a full-scale reduction of the overall tariff situation and for farmers See MIELKE, pg. 15

DDGS can lead to significant feed cost reductions SWINE & U, from pg. 13 feed ingredients is one of the most important factors for achieving precision swine nutrition when formulating diets. Using accurate nutritional composition values minimizes the risk of over-feeding or under-feeding energy and nutrients relative to the pig’s requirements. They are also important for capturing the greatest economic value of feed ingredients by minimizing “safety margins” which are frequently used to manage uncertainty in the feed ingredients’ nutritional composition.

Furthermore, if nutritionists have confidence in the energy and digestible amino acid values of the sources of feed ingredients they are using, they are more likely to increase diet inclusion rates if the sources are competitively priced to obtain greater diet

cost savings.

Nutrient content varies in all feed ingredients, but some animal nutritionists often complain that the nutrient content among DDGS sources is too variable for them to use compared with other common feed ingredients.

While it is well-documented that the energy, nutrient content and digestibility are variable among DDGS sources, they are no more variable than the nutrient content of other common feed ingredients.

In 2012, researchers conducted a feed ingredient analysis survey of common feed ingredients used in North America and calculated the coefficient of variation (CV) for several components.

Their results showed that the CV of crude protein was less among samples of DDGS (5.4 percent) than among samples of corn (8.7 percent) and

wheat (19.1 percent). Furthermore, DDGS had the least variability in neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and phosphorus content compared with corn, soybean meal, wheat, and canola meal.

However, as expected, the variability in crude fat content was the greatest among DDGS sources due to the fact that the majority of U.S. ethanol plants partially extract variable amounts of corn oil prior to manufacturing DDGS. Economic value of DDGS Due to the high ME and NE and digestible phosphorus content and relatively high digestible amino acid content of DDGS compared with corn and soybean meal, the economic value of using DDGS in swine diets can be as much as $60-$100 per ton greater than the purchase price. Numerous studies have shown that adding high amounts of DDGS (up to 30 percent in phase 2 and 3 nursery, growing/finishing and lactation diets, and up to 50 percent in gestation diets) maintains performance comparable to feeding conventional corn/soybean meal diets.

Significant feed cost reductions have been achieved when using these high DDGS inclusion rates to the point where many large pork producers are attempting to find ways to use even greater amounts (50-60 percent) in grower/finisher diets. However, to achieve optimal growth performance

and carcass composition when feeding diets containing more than 30 percent DDGS, re-examining the threonine requirements and managing excess leucine relative to isoleucine and valine must be considered.

The effect of DDGS fiber and amino acids in the gut The high fiber content of DDGS may increase the threonine requirement because of increased mucin production in the gastrointestinal tract, which occurs when feeding high fiber diets to pigs. Mucin contains significant amounts of threonine, which is lost and not used for growth. Corn protein in DDGS also contains high amounts of leucine relative the pig’s requirement, and excess leucine reduces the utilization of two other amino acids: valine and isoleucine. Therefore, feeding diets containing high amounts of DDGS may result in suboptimal growth performance if these conditions are not properly managed in diet formulations.

Research is underway to evaluate ways to overcome these challenges and further increase DDGS use in nursery and growing/finishing pig diets.

Jerry Shurson is a professor of swine nutrition at the University of Minnesota Department of Animal Science. Dr. Shurson can be reached at shurs001@umn.edu. v

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Cash dairy prices rose slightly toward the end of July MIELKE, from pg. 14 to compete better in the world market without subsidies.”

NMPF also encouraged the administration to conclude the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations and “pursue new trade opportunities, which is the long-term solution to the current situation. We need this assistance for now, but we also need new trade deals that allow our farmers to reach customers in other nations,” NMPF CEO Jim Mulhern said.

In yet another trade development; it appears that the administration, after meeting this week with European officials, has agreed to avoid a trade war with the European Union and work toward eliminating tariffs, barriers and subsidies. The EU will purchase American exports, including soy beans and liquefied natural gas, plus will work with the U.S. to reform international trade rules.

One thing is certain, world trade is very complicated and some question if there really can be a level playing field — especially in agriculture where wages and environmental regulations don’t even come close to being equal. n The other big story of the week was June U.S. milk output which showed a bearish 1.3 percent increase. This is the 54th consecutive month of gain vs. the year before and the highest yearto-year gain in four months.

The USDA’s preliminary data shows output at 17.2 billion pounds in the top 23 states, up 1.3 percent from June 2017. The 50-state total, at 18.3 billion pounds, was up 1.2 percent.

Revisions raised the May estimate by 40 million pounds to 18.0 billion, up 1.1 percent from 2017.

June cow numbers totaled 8.75 million head in the 23 states, unchanged from May, but 12,000 more than a year ago. The 50-state total, at 9.4 million head, was unchanged from May and a year ago. Output per cow averaged 1,964 pounds in the 23 states, up 23 pounds from a year ago.

Second quarter output totaled 55.8 billion pounds, up 0.8 percent from a year ago. Cow numbers, at 9.4 million head, were down 3,000 from first quarter 2018 but 4,000 head more than second quarter 2017.

California’s June output was up 0.5 percent despite a drop of 14,000 cows from a year ago, but output per cow was up 25 pounds. Wisconsin was up 1.2 percent on a 30-pound gain per cow, but 4,000 fewer cows were milked.

New York was up 1.4 percent, thanks to a 30-pound gain per cow outweighing the loss of 1,000 cows. Idaho was up 1.0 percent on 6,000 more cows, with output per cow unchanged.

Pennsylvania was off 0.2 percent on 4,000 fewer cows, but output per cow was up 10 pounds. Minnesota was down 0.6 percent on 5,000 fewer cow offsetting a 10-pound gain per cow.

Michigan was up 1.3 percent, thanks to a nice 50-pound gain per cow; but cow numbers were down 4,000 head.

New Mexico was up 1.4 percent on a 25-pound gain per cow and 1,000 more cows. Texas keeps their tanks full, up 6.6 percent, thanks to an 85-pound gain per cow and 11,000 more cows.

Vermont was off 0.4 percent, despite a 20-pound gain per cow; but 2,000 fewer cows were milked. Washington State was up 2.2 percent on a 15-pound gain per cow and 4,000 additional cows milked from a year ago. n June butter stocks were down from May, but well above June 2017, according to the USDA’s latest Cold Storage data. The June 30 inventory was at a bearish 336.4 million pounds. This is down 2.1 million pounds (0.6 percent) from May, but 26.2 million pounds or 8.5 percent above June 2017.

American-type cheese, which includes cheddar, slipped to 803.3 million pounds. This is down 1.3 million pounds, or 0.2 percent from May, and 6.9 million or 0.9 percent below a year ago.

The “other” cheese category hit 557.9 million pounds. This is up 8.4 million pounds or 1.5 percent from May and 78.9 million or 16.0 percent above a year ago.

That put the total cheese inventory at another bearish record high of 1.39 billion pounds, which is up 7 million pounds (or 1 percent) from May and 75.8 million or 5.8 percent above a year ago.

HighGround Dairy summed up the report: “With other-than-American and total cheese stocks at record levels, as well as butter still close to

multi-decade highs, HighGround sees this report as having bearish undertones, but mostly in line with June’s stronger-than-expected U.S. milk production data and largely factored into the market.”

Cash dairy prices strengthened the week of July 23 as temperatures rose — particularly in the west. Chicago Mercantile Exchange block cheddar closed July 27 at $1.52 per pound.

This is unchanged on the week, but 23.5 cents below a year ago. The cheddar barrels, after closing the previous week at $1.27, also finished July 27 at $1.52. This is up 25 cents on the week, but 3.5 cents below a year ago. 12 cars of block exchanged hands on the week at the CME and 62 of barrel.

FC Stone reports, “Replacements seem to be plentiful out there to keep our cow numbers up at the moment.

The semiannual cattle report showed milk replacement heifers at 4.2 million head slightly above estimates but in line with year ago levels.”

Some Midwestern cheese producers

suggest that slowing sales are an indication of rattled markets, according to Dairy Market News.

Buyers are taking the bare minimum, waiting out fluctuant markets. Milk supplies for Class III vary widely. Some cheese producers report ample supplies locally, while others are seeing thinning supplies and a number say they are not interested in spot milk regardless of the offer.

Western cheese trading is mixed, depending on suppliers. Some manufacturers report that sales are back up, while others are not receiving as many requests as they were a few weeks ago.

According to them, both domestic and international sales have slowed somewhat. The alteration of some of U.S. trade agreements remains a concern for many players — especially now that other countries are forging solid trade agreements with some of the United States’ main competitors.

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Legislation underway for visa program for foreign workers MIELKE, from pg. 15

condition, as of July 22, up from 62 percent a year ago. The report shows plentiful and outpace demand. But as pizza season 70 percent of the soybeans are good approaches and educational institutions begin to to excellent, up from just 57 percent a year ago, and reopen, processors hope domestic sales will reboot.

39 percent of the cotton is good to excellent, down n from 55 percent a year ago.

Cash butter closed July 27 at $2.2625 per pound, Cooperatives Working Together export assistance which is up 1.25 cents on the week, but 45.75 cents enabled members to sell 489,426 pounds of cheddar, below a year ago, with 22 cars trading spaces on the colby and Monterey Jack cheese and 275,578 pounds week. of butter this week to customers in Asia and Oceania.

Contacts suggest that some Midwestern and The product was contracted for delivery from southern central churns are down for maintenance August through December and raised CWT’s 2018 and updating. Cream loads from the west are more export sales to 44.54 million pounds of Americandifficult to locate as temperatures increase and type cheeses, 12.09 million pounds of butter (82 pertrucking options decrease. Butter supplies are readi- cent milkfat) and 20.11 million pounds of whole ly available. Retail buying is reportedly steady, while milk powder to 28 countries on five continents. food service and restaurant purchases are up from These sales are the equivalent of 829.76 million early in the year. The market tone is uncertain. pounds of milk on a milkfat basis.

Western butter makers hope the combination of n tighter cream supplies and strong demand from ice One more item from Washington: an amendment cream and other spoonable dairy manufacturers to legislation in the House has got a thumbs-up will help prevent butter inventories from growing which would improve the H-2A Program for dairy into “an uncontrollable behemoth.” While the recent producers, according to National Milk.

Cold Storage report shows that national butter Authored by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), the stocks decreased in June, some contacts suggest inventories in the west are heavy and still growing. amendment to the Homeland Security Appropriations bill would allow farm employers to n use the H-2A visa program to hire foreign workers Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk saw a July 27 fin— regardless of whether those employees are ish at 81.75 cents per pound. This is up 3.75 cents engaged in temporary or seasonal work. on the week, but 4.25 cents below a year ago, with A NMPF press release stated that members of its 16 sales reported for the week.

Immigration Task Force worked with Rep. The EU commission sold 2,408 metric tons of pow- Newhouse on the proposal “so that dairy farmers der out of its intervention program last week — a significant decrease from previous tenders.

Dry whey finished at a new high of 42.5 cents per pound, up a half-cent on the week, with three sales at the CME. The Farm Beginnings class is a 12-month training USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows 72 per- session that helps beginning farmers clarify their cent of the corn crop is rated in good to excellent goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan and start building their operation. The course uses a mix of farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, and an extensive farmer network.

Farm Beginnings is designed for new and prospective farmers who want to plan a profitable farm business. Students do not need to currently own land, but some farming or production experience is helpful to Barn Straightening & Barn get the most out of the class.

Conversion to Storage or Shop In this class, participants will establish quality of life goals and clarify their values. They will learn about whole farm planning, marketing and financing, and write a farm business proposal. This is an opportunity to learn from innovative and skilled farmers operating in the Midwest alongside a classroom of peers. The class also provides access an extensive network of farmers and see sustainable farming practices in action on active farms.

The early bird discount deadline for applying to the Land Stewardship Project’s 2018-19 Farm Beginnings course is Aug. 1. Classes will take place in Rochester,

can more readily use the H-2A visa program to fill their need for yearround workers.”

“Dairy farmers have largely have not been able to utilize the H-2A visa program because the current version restricts the visas only to the temporary and seasonal labor needs of agricultural employers,” NMPF explained. “The H-2A program simply isn’t an option for a commodity that harvests its product multiple times a day, every day.”

Meanwhile, the House GOP Leadership promised the agriculture community it would bring forth an Ag Guest Worker bill prior to the House going on its August recess. That is not going to happen, says Bob Gray, editor of the Northeast Dairy Farmers Cooperative’s newsletter, as the House adjourned for recess July 26 and will not return until Sept. 4.

Lastly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration held what it called a “Nutrition Strategy” session July 26 in Washington. Part of it included an examination of label claims and whether there needs to be an updating of regulations on such.

NMPF says the FDA needs to enforce existing law before adding new ones, which would benefit dairy by enforcing the current definition of milk as coming from a dairy cow — not a plant. NMPF praised the FDA for “finally recognizing the need to increase its scrutiny of plant-based products imitating standardized dairy foods.”

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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Farm Beginnings registration open Minn. beginning in October. Nine farmer-led classroom sessions will be held on Saturdays until March 2019, followed by on-farm tours and field days.

People who participate in approved financial management programs like Farm Beginnings are eligible to benefit from the Minnesota Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, which provides a credit to owners of agricultural assets (land, livestock, facilities or machinery) who agree to sell or rent those assets to a beginning farmer who is not a family member. A tax credit is also available to help cover the cost of participating in a program like Farm Beginnings.

A one-day “Farm Dreams” class to help people figure out if farming is the next step for them will be held in Minneapolis on July 29. Farm Dreams is a good prerequisite for the Farm Beginnings course.

For more information on Farm Dreams and Farm Beginnings, and to obtain Farm Beginnings application materials, see www.farmbeginnings.org, or call Dori Eder at (612) 578-4497.

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Sweet corn, wheat harvest underway, crops look good

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By KRISTIN KVENO, The Land Correspondent

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Blair Hoseth, Mahnomen, Minn., July 27

Sweet corn harvest has begun on the Hoseth farm. The Land spoke with Blair Hoseth on July 27 as he reported that he started picking sweet corn on July 23 and likes what he sees. It’s “gorgeous.” Hoseth planted enough sweet corn to give to friends, neighbors and people at his church.

Hoseth could start triticale harvest as early as this afternoon, then begin spring wheat, “maybe by the middle of next week.” That would be a typical start date to the wheat harvest for Hoseth. The heat earlier in the growing season may have affected yield in the wheat. Only time will tell what — if any — yield loss Hoseth’s crop may Blair Hoseth have experienced.

The soybeans and corn are “looking pretty good.” The “aphids aren’t too bad this year.” Hoseth believes the “storms and the wind may have knocked them off early in the season.” The beans are a “long ways from enough rain to fill these pods.” Though, Hoseth still thinks that the beans “got potential.”

The start of harvest is here for Hoseth and how will the crops yield is still unknown. What is known is the time has arrived for the bounty of sweet corn from the Hoseth farm to be shared with many.

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Matt Haubrich, Danube, Minn., July 20

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Jamie Beyer

The soybeans “look excellent” though there is some yellowing due to soybean cyst nematodes. “There’s nothing we can do this year.” However, next year Beyer will look for seed that is more soybean cyst nematode resistant.

The sugar beets “look excellent,” Beyer put the third round of fungicide on the crop. The grapes are now changing color in the vineyard.

Beyer will head out to Farmfest on Aug. 9 to work at Minnesota Soybean Growers Association booth. She also plans on taking in the gubernatorial debate there.

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Pea harvest on the Haubrich farm is complete. “The crop as I figured, was low yielding.” The Land spoke with Matt Haubrich on July 20 as he was ready to plant cover crop on the pea fields. Peas were harvested on July 6 and they have now been worked over. With the two-and-a-half inches of rain that fell yesterday, he’ll have to wait awhile to get those fields planted.

The wheat harvest is about two weeks away, which is a little behind the average harvest date on the farm.

The wheat is “getting battered each time it rains heavy like this.” While some of the wheat has been knocked down in the rain, “I’m confident we will have the wheat upright and we’ll be combining two weeks from now.”

It’s not all work at the Haubrich farm as its family reunion time on July 28 with 50 to 60 family members gathering. Every year it “keeps getting bigger and bigger.” Haubrich is hoping for a beautiful, dry, summer’s day for some good old family fun out on the farm.

In addition to being at Farmfest, Beyer will be out in her fields these next few weeks “scouting for pests.” She’ll also be keeping an eye on the sky for any signs of rain. “If we had one more perfectly-timed rain, it will be a good harvest.”

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Karson Duncanson, Mapleton, Minn., July 20

“Dried out, got some heat.” The Land spoke with Karson Duncanson on July 20 as he was thrilled to report that the weather was kinder to the crops these past few weeks — though two inches of rain fell yesterday through this morning.

Before the rain fell on July 19, the farm received “beautiful weather, things dried out” from July 14 to July 18. The corn tasseled last weekend and pollination is happening now. Haubrich’s happy to report, “we haven’t had that extreme heat that isn’t Matt Haubrich favorable during pollination time.” The corn crop is doing well. “We picked up a lot of heat units in June.” The rain which fell on July 19 is a bit unusual as “typically, in July we lack moisture.”

On July 8, Haubrich did the second cutting of hay and baled on July 12. “It went fine. We were dodging a few rain drops.”

Over past two weeks the Beyer farm has received “three to five inches of nice rain.” The Land spoke with Jamie Beyer on July 28 as the rain was a welcome sight in what is usually a dry part of the sum-

The corn’s “looking like possibly the biggest crop ever.” There was good pollination coupled with the timely rain to really help the crop along.

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The soybeans are “filling in the rows.” Haubrich is on the lookout out for any signs of aphids. “The beans that are out there are looking OK.”

Jamie Beyer, Wheaton, Minn., July 28

Karson Duncanson

The corn is looking better. “It’s definitely turning around.” Duncanson “got the fungicide on the corn.” The forecast “looks really good” as it calls for warm days, cool nights which is “ideal pollination weather.” The corn is right on schedule for this time of year.

The soybeans are coming along. Duncanson needs to spray fungicide on the beans, though he’ll have to wait until the fields dry out a bit before doing any spraying. The beans have made a big comeback “with that warm weather we had” but are still behind for this time of the growing season.

There is a little rain in the forecast for July 23. Other than that, the weather looks promising for Duncanson to get back in field and get the beans sprayed.

“Things are looking better,” Duncanson said. The crops are rebounding and the weather is now aiding, not hindering that. Duncanson is hoping the weather trend continues into the rest of the growing season

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Hanson Silo adds concrete livestock slats to product line

By DICK HAGEN several years. Cattle feeders are seeing the The Land Staff Writer same trend with cattle — be that dairy or beef.

“With confinement feeding and handling of virLAKE LILLIAN, Minn. — Being nimble in tually all livestock anymore, the labor efficienthe marketplace is usually a key to continued cies are that much better with slats for your success. And there is no better example than manure handling,” said Hanson. “Even the eduHanson Silo, the old time vertical silo builder in cational efforts of NRCS to protect the landLake Lillian, Minn. scape, plus labor bonuses are making slat floor But vertical storage dwindled — rapidly — housing pretty much standard across the upper with the advent of concrete bunkers. So for the Midwest it seems.” past 10-12 years, horizontal storage featuring Construct a deep pit beneath the slats to proconcrete bunkers of most any size kept Hanson vide up to 13 months of manure storage and Silo busy across the corn belt. Both grains and you’ve pretty much eliminated the bulk of your forages become prime candidates for horizontal soil fertility needs —plus getting manure across storage. Quicker, easier and certainly convefields when conditions are simply better. nience galore is a contrast with the vertical silos of yester years.

The other big change is the rubber mats going on top of the slats. “With the rubber mats we’ve Now Hanson Silo is making concrete slats for Photo by Dick Hagen both cattle and hogs; along with rubber padding Mike Hanson shows the rubber mat and livestock slats which the seen anywhere from an extra half-pound increase in daily gain versus a deep pack barn. to eliminate slippery slats and hip and health company will have on display at this year’s Farmfest.

And we’re seeing cattle feeders do both — slats issues. with rubber and deep pack — so cattle have a Explained Mike Hanson, “We’ve been asked by world class opinion. And we learned long ago to always choice of comfort,” said Hanson. many customers to do cattle and hog slats. We’ve got offer your farm customers the very best quality.”

“We keep doing the right things through customer them at a few shows this season and will feature Cattle slats will be 4-inches by 12-feet long. Hog referral. That’s the nuts and bolts of making your them big time at Farmfest in early August.” slats will be 4-inches by 10 feet. And Hanson will business continue even when times are tough like Hanson said they sold their stave machine that used provide the beams and the bolts for fastening the they are now. We’ve been around long enough. Just to make the concrete blocks for their bunker units. slats into the floors of these livestock buildings. like veteran farmers, we know this ag outlook will “This new dry cast slat machine is coming in from Hogs and slats has been an industry standard for soon get better again. Providing value is what this is Ireland because this outfit makes semi-automatic all about.” v

What direction will 2019 farmland rents go?

Farmers and landlords are starting to nego- Average County Farmland Rental Rates Per Acre 2009 - 2019 2018 tiate 2019 farmland rental rates and the last Counties 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Est. actual numbers available are for 2017. The 148 154 176 207 208 211 205 210 207 199 National Agricultural Statistic Service with Brown Cottonwood 139 148 164 174 196 200 192 196 184 177 the USDA released the county farmland Jackson 145 157 167 209 219 223 213 214 195 187 rental rate estimates for 2019.

Lincoln 152 163 167 168 165 168 159 155 175 168 Landlord property taxes continue to Lyon 137 140 168 185 218 223 222 197 202 194 increase. While the state legislature helps Martin 177 181 210 254 274 272 255 245 234 225 with some of the school referendum costs, 143 154 168 237 265 268 238 230 225 216 they still increase taxes. If rents stay the Murray 161 169 197 223 251 263 245 231 223 214 same, a landlord’s income will go down if Nicollet 140 146 168 182 207 202 200 201 191 183 taxes increase. If taxes are not increasing, Nobles 121 136 150 223 219 236 213 229 202 194 the revenue to the landlord will remain con- Pipestone Redwood 140 158 173 187 211 213 207 198 197 189 stant when they have grown accustomed to Rock 168 180 193 232 202 205 195 190 190 182 significant increases since 2007.

172 192 203 245 262 263 250 252 237 228 Landlord expenses increase as property Sibley Watonwan 146 165 177 218 256 239 238 225 215 206 taxes increase and they want to pass this cost 149 160 177 210 225 228 217 212 205 197 increase onto the farmer and increase the Average rental rate. Another example might be where there has been a long term lease in place per acre. Average production budgets for 2019 indiwhere the rental rate has not changed for many cate losses for farmers if rents are above $112.50 per years and this rate might be considered low today acre. and due for an increase.

With the average rents in 2017 averaging $205 per Farmers have experienced decreasing corn and soy- acre (see table), to go down to $112.50 per acre would be 45 percent reduction in average rents. The averbean prices since record-high prices in 2012 for corn and 2013 for soybeans. Current prices age southwestern Minnesota corn farmer has lost offered for 2019 corn and beans are below what farm- money for four consecutive years. Soybeans lost ers sold their grain for in 2007, when rents were $125 money in 2014 and 2015 and made money in 2016

and 2017. The results for 2019 corn and soybeans look to be negative again.

Looking at the economics for corn and soy191 bean production in 2019, using 190 bushels 170 per acre yield and $3.20 price per bushel for 180 corn and 52 bushel yield and $8.00 price for 161 soybeans, income would be $623 for corn per 186 acre with $15 government payment and $416 216 for soybeans with no government payment.

207 With average cost projected to be $528 for 206 corn and $285 for soybeans before rent and 176 labor, this would leave $95 per acre for corn 186 and $131 per acre for soybeans to be shared 182 between the landlord as rent and the farmer 175 and income. This would be an average of $113 per acre to be shared.

218 198 To arrive at the figures listed in the table, I 189 projected a 4 percent decline in rental rates from 2018 to 2019. But from earlier examples, 2019 farmland rates could go down by over 42 percent or increase from 2017 rates — depending on the individual situations. It will be a very challenging year for both the landlord and farmer to determine where the 2019 farmland rental rate should be.

This article was prepared by Dave Bau, Extension Educator, Ag Business Management, University of Minnesota Extension. v 2019 Est.

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook Has corn turned the corner?

Cash Grain Markets

corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $3.26 +.26 $8.14 +.64 Madison $3.23 +.22 $8.20 +.61 Redwood Falls $3.26 +.29 $8.29 +.60 Fergus Falls $3.18 +.27 $7.95 +.60 $3.22 +.23 $8.04 +.48 The following marketing analysis is for the week Morris ending July 27.

Tracy $3.25 +.23 $8.24 +.59 CORN — Last week we posed the question, “Have Average: $3.23 $8.14 we finally turned a corner in corn?” Based on this week’s price action, it does in fact look like we’ve Year Ago Average: $2.85 $8.36 found a short-term bottom. Corn closed higher in Grain prices are effective cash close on July 31. nine out of the last ten sessions. The contract low in *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

December corn, set July 12 at $3.50.25 per bushel, brought end user pricing to the market — along with a modicum of fund short covering.

Demand for corn continues to be firm, while talk of a 180 bu./ acre national corn average has lost steam. Most still anticipate an increase from the current U.S. PHYLLIS NYSTROM Livestock markets appear to be forming their own Department of Agriculture’s 174 CHS Hedging Inc. directions as we approach the end of July. The cattle bu./acre outlook on the Aug. St. Paul market seems to have turned the corner at this junc10 World Agricultural Supply ture, trying to establish a low in mid-summer. On the and Demand Estimates report, but chatter suggests the average trade estimate for other hand, the hog market appears to be headed in the opposite direction as prices have continued to the report won’t reach 180 bu./acre. tumble in the past several weeks.

Trade news was more favorable this week with the The cattle market, despite all United States and the European Union making nice.

The EU promises to buy more U.S. soybeans and the fears of tariffs in the news import more liquid natural gas, and the United lately, has found a steady-toStates promised not to tax luxury car imports. This higher price discovery in the past was viewed as favorable for corn as a spillover effect. several weeks. This also, in the The EU has a 25 percent tariff on U.S. corn imports. face of declining beef cutouts, the Could these overtures open the door for the corn tar- cash price has remained steady to higher over the past several iff to be removed?

JOE TEALE weeks. Granted, there is a lot of North American Free Trade Agreement news lent a Broker overhead resistance to confirm positive air to the market this week as well. Both the prices will continue to improve. Great Plains Commodity United States and Mexico indicated there could be a Afton, Minn.

On July 20, the U.S. Department framework in place by the end of August and a deal of Agriculture released the done by the end of the year. Where does this leave monthly Cattle on Feed report and the semi-annual Canada? No answer to this question, but having a Cattle Inventory report. deal with Mexico (the number one importer of U.S. Both reports were in line with expectations and corn) doesn’t hurt. were deemed as neutral. The next several weeks will The major surge in wheat this week also was a supapparently be crucial to the cattle market price portive factor to this week’s corn rally. Disappointing direction. Both cash and futures markets will have to wheat yields on the Wheat Quality Tour in North break out to higher levels or the continuation of a Dakota pushed prices higher, as well as shrinking sideways price direction will continue. This should world production due to dryness in various areas of signal to producers to carefully monitor market conthe world. President Trump indicated he was closer ditions and direction in the next few weeks and act to getting year-round E15 gasoline approved. accordingly to protect inventories if needed.

The International Grains Council left their world For several weeks, the hog market has been on a corn production unchanged at 1,052 million metric downward spiral. The futures market had anticipattons. They cut 2018-19 world corn carryout from 253 See NYSTROM, pg. 21 See TEALE, pg. 21

Livestock Angles Livestock struggles for solid footing

Grain Angles Do a summertime tax checkup There is a great amount of change in the tax code resulting from the tax cuts and jobs acts signed into law last December. Now that we are half way into our year, let’s examine some issues farmers will want to make sure they are up to date on.

Depreciation seemed to be one hot topic for the tax reform. The first tax law modification which will warrant some planning is the change to tax deferred exchanges.

Under the new law, tax deferred exchanges (also called 1031 exchanges) are only permissible on real property. Personal property, such as equipment, will have a deemed sale to be recognized to the extent of the trade-in allowance.

JAN SCHAFFNER For example, a farmer trades in Compeer Manager a tractor and the dealer gives him of Tax Development a trade-in allowance of $50,000 Arcadia, Wis. on a new tractor with a price of $135,000. The taxpayer now has to recognize the $50,000 as a sale of an asset as ordinary income. However, the new asset will be able to be depreciated at the full $135,000.

Second is an increased limit to the Special Depreciation Allowance (referred to as bonus depreciation) that is allowed on qualifying assets. This is now increased to 100 percent additional depreciation in the year that the property is placed in service.

Both new and used assets qualify for the new allowance. If elected, this bonus depreciation would apply to all assets in one class per year.

For example, if you wanted to use the special depreciation on a used tractor, you would also have to use the special allowance on the new corn head you bought. If you constructed a heifer shed instead of the corn head, you could take the special allowance on the tractor and not the heifer shed.

Another example would be if a farmer built a machine shop which cost $250,000 and it was completed on Nov. 15 and there were no other 20-year assets purchased in 2018. The choice is to depreciate 100 percent (all $250,000) in 2018, thus leaving no depreciation deductions for the following years; or elect out of bonus depreciation and allow the whole building to depreciate over 20 years.

By accelerating depreciation, business owners can lower their current tax liability and save current year tax dollars. However, they should stop long See SCHAFFNER, pg. 22

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

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Soybean shipments to Europe have surpassed 2017 totals NYSTROM, from pg. 20 mmt to 249 mmt. The IGC cut world wheat production from 737 mmt to 721 mmt and dropped world wheat carryout from 256 mmt to 247 mmt. The U.S. ag attaché in Brazil cut the estimate for Brazil’s 2017-18 corn crop 500,000 metric tons to 83 mmt.

The official USDA number is 83.5 mmt. His outlook for Brazil’s 2018-19 corn crop is 95 mmt, — 1 mmt lower than the USDA’s 96 mmt figure.

Demand for U.S. corn remains robust. Weekly exports were very good for old crop at 13.3 million bushels and very strong for new crop at 29.4 million bushels. Old crop total sales are running 5 percent ahead of last year, which is on par with the USDA’s projection. New crop commitments are 243 million bushels compared to 157.5 million bushels last year at this point. At week’s end, U.S. corn had lost its price advantage as Argentina’s corn price was slightly lower.

Weekly ethanol production hit 1.074 million barrels per day — a 30-week high and up 10,000 barrels per day from the previous week. Stocks fell 115,000 barrels to 21.65 million barrels. Margins were steady at 5 cents per gallon.

Unchanged weekly corn condition ratings of 72 percent good/excellent as of July 20 were better than the 1-2 percent decline expected by the trade.

Eighty-one percent of the crop was silking vs. 62 percent on average. Eighteen percent was in the dough stage versus 8 percent on average. These ratings will be closely watched as the U.S. drought monitor showed an expansion of abnormally dry conditions in the Midwest from 22.4 to 35 percent.

The Hard Red Spring Wheat Quality tour pegged the spring wheat yield at 41.1 bu./acre. This compares to last year’s 38.1 bu./acre yield and the fiveyear tour average of 45.4 bu./acre. While the yield is 2 bu./acre higher than last year, the trade was looking for a wider differential. Durum yield was 39.3 bu./acre vs. 39.7 bu./acre last year and the five-year tour average of 40.5 bu./acre.

MARKETING Outlook: December corn has bounced nearly 30 cents off the contract low set at mid-month. It is up against resistance near $3.80 in the December contract; but if broken, it could open the door for another dime rally. August weather, the WASDE report, demand and politics will drive the price action.

Funds are still holding short positions. If we need to rebuild a weather premium back in the market, any short-covering from this sector could extend a rally.

The downside may be limited in the short term to the $3.50 per bushel area. For the week, September corn rallied 6.75 cents to $3.62 and December corn jumped 7.25 cents higher to $3.76.25 per bushel.

The next WASDE report will be released on Aug. 10. Trade estimates should be out in the coming week. How much the USDA will raise the corn yield will be closely watched.

SOYBEANS — November soybeans were slightly lower to begin the week, but then closed higher in each of the last four sessions. After setting their contract low at $8.26.25 on July 16, November soybeans have closed higher in nine out of the last ten sessions.

Soybean conditions improved 1 percent to 70 percent good/excellent. This was unexpected by the trade, who were anticipating a 1-2 percent weekly decline.

Seventy-eight percent of the crop was blooming as of July 22 vs. 63 percent on average. Forty-four percent of the crop was setting pods vs. 23 percent on average.

The Trump administration announced a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers. No details were released, but reportedly it includes making direct payments to soybean farmers, a food purchase and distribution program, and a trade promotion program. More details are expected around Labor Day. News that the European Union promised to buy U.S. beans was perceived and traded positively in the latter half of the week. However, U.S. soybeans are the cheapest in the world and we can logistically deliver them. With

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Packers have plenty of animals TEALE, from pg. 20 ed the seasonal pattern and started lower — first moving from a premium to a discount back in the middle of June. Soon the cash followed and then the pork cutout has completed moving away from the highs in each category. Currently, the futures market is oversold and could post a recovery rally to narrow the discount to cash prices. However, it would appear it would only be a rally to relieve the pressure of being oversold. The cash market appears to be weak as there appears to be enough inventory of live animals to satisfy the packers’ needs at this time. The

cutout values for pork are nearing the $80 hundredweight level which is a significant level as far as a crossroads to consumer demand.

The psychological aspect of the market, which has helped keep the hog market on the defensive, has been the fear of tariffs on pork. However, as time has elapsed, the market seems to absorbed enough to satisfy any further weakness from that fear. Producers are urged to keep aware of market conditions and if needed protect inventories. v

China scooping up Brazil’s supplies, it makes sense any of the EU soybean purchases would be sourced from the United States.

Last year, the United States shipped the EU 4.1 mmt of soybeans. So far this year, we have shipped them 4.5 mmt. Last year, we shipped China 34 mmt of soybeans. The gesture was nice, but I’m not sure it really added anything to our export outlook. We’ll take any perceived friendly trade news we can get at this point. There hasn’t been any movement on U.S.China trade relations, but there are three boats carrying U.S. soybeans waiting off the coast of China to unload. They are the first boats to hit China since the 25 percent import tariff went into effect.

Weekly export sales were huge for old crop soybeans, with no Chinese cancellations and including 70,000 metric tons to Argentina. Old crop sales were 19.8 million bushels, bringing total yearly sales to 2.137 billion bushels. The USDA’s forecast is 2.085 billion bushels. The average rollover of sales from old crop to new crop is 61 million bushels; but last year we rolled over a record 87million bushels.

New crop sales were 35.4 million bushels. Total new crop commitments are 361.2 million bushels, 63 percent ahead of last year. Earlier in the week we saw China cancel 165,000 metric tons of new crop optional origin soybeans. It’s estimated China still has 59-66 million bushels of U.S. soybeans bought for this marketing year that have not shipped.

The IGC kept their world soybean production forecast at 359 mmt, but increased carryout stocks from 41 mmt to 44 mmt. Brazil’s Abiove raised their 201819 soybean production forecast from 118.4 mmt to 118.7 mmt. The USDA is using 120.4 mmt. Abiove put the export outlook at 73.5 mmt vs. the USDA at 75 mmt. One of the largest Chinese soybean crushers in Shandong filed for bankruptcy this week. Margins have declined as the price of soybeans has increased and meal demand has waned.

Outlook: The soybean crop is normally made or lost in August. The market has essentially removed any weather risk premium. If it does turn hot and dry in August, soybeans may find a bid under the market; otherwise, without a resolution to the China situation, it will be difficult to build a case for a significant, extended rally in soybeans. For the week, November soybeans gained 20.5 cents at $8.85.25 per bushel, September meal was up $6.20 at $331.80 per ton, and September soyoil was up 38 ticks at $.2867 per pound.

Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week ended July 27: Minneapolis September wheat soared 37.5 cents higher at $5.92.5, Chicago was up 14.5 cents at $5.30.5, and Kansas City rose 24 cents to $5.32.5 per bushel. September crude oil rose 43 cents to $68.69, August ULSD was up a nickel, RBOB was 9.25 cents higher, and natural gas gained 6.5 cents.

The U.S. dollar index was .239 higher at 94.465 as of mid-afternoon on Friday. v

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For 50 years, judge ‘enjoys talking cows and teaching

By KRISTINE GOODRICH Mankato Free Press

and how they answer questions about their animal.

GARDEN CITY, Minn. — John Schroeder had gentle suggestions for a 7-year-old with tear-stained cheeks who made her first appearance in the 4-H judging arena.

“I have a passion for beautiful cattle and I like working with young people,” Schroeder said.

Schroeder has judged fair shows in two-thirds of Minnesotan’s counties.

He also has been to Wisconsin and South Dakota a few times and judged at the Minnesota State Fair several times.

“When you get big enough you want to hold her head up nice and high,” Schroeder told Emma Appel as she showed her dairy cow Jewel at the Blue Earth County Fair.

In his prime, Schroeder judged up to 10 shows a year. This year he’s down to two. He’s warned Tesch that this year might be his last.

Emma was upset that her dad couldn’t make it to watch her Friday morning but left the ring with a smile as Schroeder congratulated her on a strong first showing.

“My age is catching up with me,” he said.

Emma was the only entrant in the division for the youngest dairy cow show competitors. Some of the other divisions also only had one entrant.

Tesch said she remembers Schroeder judging her when she was a youth.

“I always remembered his kindness and helping me become a better showperson,” she said.

Julie Tesch, interim Blue Earth County 4-H program coordinator, said Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial he was worried Schroeder wouldn’t Photo by Pat Christman, Mankato Free Press agree to judge again this year when he Dairy cattle judge John Schroeder talks with Emma Appel, 7, as she shows her cow 11th-grader Matt Thofson was named learned there wouldn’t be many par- Jewel with her aunt Theresa at the Blue Earth County Fair on July 27. Schroeder has this year’s dairy show grand champion. The Vernon Center area teen said ticipants. But he didn’t hesitate. been judging dairy cattle for almost 50 years — primarily for 4-H and FFA. Schroeder gave him good advice on “He replied, ‘I don’t care the size of how he could improve his showmanship and which the show. Those youth deserve the same opportuniHe’s since judged approximately 350 shows, mostly member of his herd he should select to take to the ties as large counties and I am happy to help,’” Tesch for 4-H and FFA. State Fair. said. “That right there sums up John Schroeder.”

For 25 years Schroeder also coached the New Ulm “(Schroeder) comes from a dairy farm. He’s seen a This summer marks Schroeder’s 50th year judging FFA dairy judging team, continuing after his own lot of cattle. He knows what to look for,” Thofson said. dairy cattle. It’s more than 50 if you count his years children were grown.

When an aging body forces him to retire from judgas a student judge.

“I just enjoy talking cows and teaching kids,” he ing, Schroeder said he will be content to come back as The lifelong dairy farmer from rural Courtland got said. a spectator. his start on the University of Minnesota judging He judges the bovines on how well their physical “Maybe it’s time for someone younger to step in,” he team. He got his first invitation to be a professional attributes match breed ideals. He judges their hansaid. “I have done my share and have had a great judge soon after graduating in 1969. dlers on how well they control and display their entry time doing it.” v

Consult your tax advisor on changes in regulations SCHAFFNER, from pg. 20 enough to examine what it may cost in future years.

When looking at the current situation, it is also important to stay focused on the long haul. Ultimately, it is the taxpayers’ choice, but one should at least examine the impact in future years.

Something else to keep in mind when using bonus or an accelerated depreciation method: it will reduce your Schedule C or F income. But this in turn will also reduce the amount of the new 199A deduction you will receive since this deduction is limited to your net Income on your business schedule.

One last change that needs attention is the change of the domestic production activities deduction (known as DPAD) which was available to decrease

adjusted gross income. Congress allowed cooperatives to continue to pass through this deduction.

However, the tax reform changed for non-co-ops on how it is calculated. They created a new Section 199A deduction which is a 20 percent qualified business income deduction This will provide a deduction to taxable income, but will not reduce adjusted gross income.

The difference between where the DPAD is deducted and where the Section 199A is deducted could be a huge factor for Health insurance that is purchased through the marketplace if the individual had taken the premium tax credit in advance. Many times, year-end tax planning opportunities are discussed to ensure that the client stays within the desired income they used to apply for health insurance.

Marketplace Insurance is calculated off of adjusted gross income and not taxable income.

With all of the tax reform changes, one has to look not only to this year, but to many years down the road. Because of the sunset provisions and potential tax code changes in the future, it becomes extremely important not to make major changes to your business structure without looking ahead. The key to navigating these changes is having a solid relationship with your tax consultant. Having a conversation with your tax consultant sooner rather than later will give you the best chance to be proactive with these changes and use them to your advantage.

For additional insights from Schaffner and the rest of the Compeer team, visit Compeer.com v

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Directions to land: From Nicollet head North on State Hwy 111 for 7 1/2 miles, then turn West onto Co Rd 15 then travel 1 1/2 miles.

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Location of property within Nicollet County: New Sweden Twp, Section 32, Range 28 Total of farm: 120 acres, approx. 115.73 acres tillable.

Productivity Index: 83.4, 2018 Taxes: $2,946

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Aer30”‘09 Challenger MT675C-FWD, gue, 320 hp, 4401 hrs, $14,000 exhaust update 7/17/18, loaded, $75,000/make offer; CIH ing 1830, 12/30, flat fold vibra mer shank cult, shedded, not per used since chem. broadD pl cast started, $3,500/firm. ter; (507)376-3290 leave mess.

964 H &1991 Case IH 9170, 6800 hrs, rts; tires at 80% or better, cheap or; power, good shape, $35,000. ini- (507)456-3007 ler.

‘53 JD A, narrow front, new front tires 2017, $4,000/OBO. bot- 715-257-9067 for FOR SALE: 966 Int’l, 2,462 heel original hrs, mint condition, ling tin work excellent, always ace shedded, duals, 3pt quick l in tatch, rock box, M&W pis32 tons. As clean as you will om- find, $11,500. 507-317-1482 JD omAll 583-

ear like 200 950.

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Opens August 13 & Closes August 22 Meeker County, MN Recreational Land Auction, 90± acres near Litchfield, MN

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

James Allerson & Janet Allerson

Listing Auctioneer: Matt Mages, 507-276-7002 Lic 08-18-002 Listing Agent: Ed Mages, 507-276-2976 Auctioneers: Lar ry Mages, Lafayette; J oe Maidl, Lafayette; J ohn Goelz, Fr anklin Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop; Broker: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: No Buyer ’s Premium. Everything sold in “AS IS” condition.

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Opens August 21 & Closes August 28 Cole and Holly Hokana Farm Auction, Frederick, SD, Timed Online Auction Wednesday, August 22 at 1PM Wright County, MN Land Auction, Cokato, MN, 87± acres

Tuesday, August 28 at 10AM Doug Fenner Living Trust Farm Retirement, Iroquois, SD Wednesday, August 29 at 10AM Calvin J. & Jacky Gardner Farm Retirement, Webster, SD Opens August 29 & Closes September 4 Tom & Diane Mueller Farm Retirement, Hillsboro, ND, Timed Online Auction Thursday, August 30 at 10AM Mike & Tina Noteboom Farm Auction, Philip, SD

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Thursday, August 16 at 9AM Wick Construction Retirement Auction, Valley City, ND

Opens August 27 & Closes September 4 Clarence & Anne Juncewski Farm Retirement Auction, Silver Lake, MN, Timed Online Auction

USED PARTS Good selection of tractor parts - New & Used All kinds of hay equipment, haybines, balers, choppers parted out.

New combine belts for all makes.

Swather canvases, round baler belting, used & new tires.

Opens August 15 & Closes August 22 Charles Woessner Estate Farm Auction, Wendell, MN, Timed Online Auction

Friday, August 24 at 10AM Lennie J. Anderson Estate Farm Equipment & Land Auction, 120± Acres in 3 tracts & farm equipment Cokato, MN

Opens September 1 & Closes September 12 Alvin & Sharon Kubat Oliver & White Collection, Owatonna, MN, Timed Online Auction Opens September 3 & Closes September 14 Lowell Jahnke Farm Equipment Auction, Durbin, ND, Timed Online Auction

OPENS: Wednesday, August 1 CLOSES: Wednesday, August 8

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Wednesday, September 5 at 10AM R & D Christianson Family Limited Partnership Farm Retirement, Cummings, ND Thursday, September 6 at 12PM Donald S. Wangerin Estate Antique Engine, Tractor & Collectible Auction, Litchfield, MN Friday, September 7 at 10AM Cass County, ND, 1.5 acre lot w/ machine shed in Erie, ND

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Tractors

To those that work in acres, not in hours We thank you!

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NEW AND USED TRACTOR FOR SALE: JD 2800 mold- 1460 IH combine, IH eng, 3100 PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, board plow, 8 bottom, auto hrs, exc combine, many new 55, 50 Series & newer trac- reset, variable width, on- updates, 28Lx26 tires-80%, tors, AC-all models, Large land, good shape. Best Offer. 1063 cornhead, exc shape, you will never see a combine Inventory, We ship! Mark 507-530-4166 this nice, $15,000/OBO (has Heitman Tractor Salvage FOR SALE: JD 2800 5 or a new unload & upright & 715-673-4829 6 bottom variable width gear box auger). (507)533mounted plow, exc shape. 4620 or (507)951-5071 FOR SALE: Case 1470, 5,742 (612)247-0297 Tillage Equip hrs, always shedded, tin 1994 Gleaner R-52, 2085 eng work excellent, as clean as FOR SALE: Case/IH Model hrs, 1250 sep hrs, clean mayou will find, must see to ap690, $17,500. (320)226-0825 chine, always shedded, will preciate, $11,700. 507-317-1482 DMI 6 bottom variable width come with 6R cornhead & plow, in furrow, works good, 20’ beanhead. (507)524-4754 Hay & Forage FOR SALE: AC 8070 power never plugs in corn stalks, or (507)995-8110 Equipment shift, new rear tires, duals, above average condition, ex2 yrs on OH, turbo re-do- tra parts, $800. 507-317-1482 FOR SALE: Vermeer round ne, runs great, great shape, baler, model 504G, good Dad’s toy, $18,000. 952-212belts, good pickup teeth, al3545 ways shedded, very good FOR SALE: ‘51 JD A; also IH condition, $3,000. 320-594SM. Both very nice. 320-2852852 Browerville, MN 5433 FOR SALE: NH 570 small Mpls. Moline UTS-LP tractor, square baler w/ thrower, compl., good rubber, $1,250. $10,500; also NH 664 round Also, IH 460, NF, Good Tires baler, twine only, $5,900. 320FOR SALE: JD 2210 field cul& Tin, $2,850. 712-288-6442 249-8556 tivator, 29.5’, 3 bar harrow, 2013, always shedded, very FOR SALE: Gehl 860 chopper Please support the advertisers little use, as clean as new, w/ hay head & cornhead, you see here. Tell them you $29,800. 507-317-1482 saw their ad in The Land! $2,500. 320-249-8556 FOR SALE: H&S 18’ rear unload boxes, $7,500. 320-4917443

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100 ‘91 JD 9500 w/920 Flex Head new Fore & Aft Dial-a-Speed, 0%, 5178 Eng. 3266 Sep., 30.5x32, ape, $25,000. (320) 286-2507 bine has Check out THE LAND online t & www.thelandonline.com 5331990 JD 9500 combine with 843 Case IH 1083 8-30 cornhead, oil-bath cornhead. 17’ au- w/hyd deck plates, tall corn, eng ger, duals, 3208 sep hrs, one some poly & tracker drive, ma- season on new rasp and con- comes w/wgt brackets for will cave, $25,000/OBO (or best combine, nice head in good d & offer). (320) 905-7415 shape, shedded & on trailer, 754 NO RUST, $3,750 or $5,000 w/ Please recycle this magazine. trailer. (507)276-5733

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Mark ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer

Brian ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer

Glenwoo

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The Following Described Property Will Be Sold At Farm Located At 10317 Co Rd 22 Brootn, MN. 7 Miles North of Brootenon Stearns Co RD #18 1 Mile North on Stearns Vo Rd #26, Then 2 Miles West on Stearns Co Rd #192 Turning in to Pope Co Rd #22. From Glenwood: Go East on MN #28, 2 Milesto Co Rd #22, 12 Miles East to Farm from Sauk Centre: Go South on US #71, 7 Miles Co Rd #22, Turn Right Stay on #22/192, 9 Miles to Farm

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22ND • 10:00 AM TRACTORS 2007 JD 8330 MFWD Diesel Tractor Deluxe Cab, Powershift, Front & Rear Wheel Weights, Greenstar & Auto Track Ready, 2424 Hrs 48080-R50 Rear Rubber w/ Duals, 4 Remotes SN J 9017846, 2009 JO 8130 MFWD Diesel Tractor Deluxe Cab, 16 Speed Powershift, Tenon Lights, 1795 Hrs, 38 90R50 Tires & Duals, 4 Remotes, Greenstar Ready, 2007 JD 7220 MFWD Diesel Tractor Car 24 Speed Powershitt, 2385 Hrs, 18.4x38 Rear Rubber, 3 Remotes w/ JD 741 Self Levelling Loader w/ Material Bucket, Bale Spear, JD Fork Attachment, S/N R060084, 1987 JD 4450 Diesel Tractor Wide Front Cab, sDuals, 7900 Hrs, Power Shift, Front Weights, 3 Remotes, 4.80-80-R42 Rear Rubber & Duals S/N P025345 Tractor-Loader-Attachments JD 3720 MFWD Diesel Compact Tractor 1 Match, E-Hydro, Quick Hitch, 560 Hrs w/ JD 300X Loader Quck Hitch, JD Fork Attachments, Grapple Bucket Attachment, JD-MX5 Rotary Mower (5 Ft), King Klutter 5 Ft Blade Grain Truck 1994 IH-S2300 Grain Truck L10 Cummins Diesel, 10-Speed Transmission, Air Brakes, 10.00x20 Tires, Twin Screw w/ Loftness 20 Ft SteelBox, Roll Tarp

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Gravity Boxes Parker 6250 Gravity Box On Running Gear w/ Brakes, Parker 2600 Gravity Box on Running Gear, Park 2600 Gravity Box on Running Gear w/ Drill Fill, Parker 525 Gravity Box on Running Gear, Bradford 200 Bushel Gravity Box on Running Gear Grain Vac Handlair 560 Grain Vac, 9’ Steel Pipe, 9 Ft, 13 Ft, 15 Ft, 16 Ft, Flex Hoses, 7 Ft and 17 Ft Bins

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Machinery i 1997 JD 1760 12 Row 30” Conservation Max Emerge, Plus Vacumeter Planter w/ Liquid Fertilizer, Trash Whippers, HD Markers, Hyd Wingfold, Standard & Small Corn & Soybean Plates, JD 250 Monitor, JD 455 30 Ft Grain Drill w/ 7.5” Spacings, Hydraulic Fold, 90 BU Capacity, JD 980 32 Ft Field Cultivator.

3 Bar Mulcher, New Shovels, Like New Tires, JD 635, 29 Ft Cushion Gang Disk, Tandem Newer Tires, JD 2700 Soil Management Ripper 5 Shank, Disk Levellers, Schutte 9600 Snowblower 8 Ft single Stage, Hardi 1000 Sprayer Hydraulic Fold Hydraulic Height, Flush & Rinse System, 60 Ft Booms, Controls, Triple Tip, PTO Pump, Tandem Wheel, International 710 6x18 Mounted Plow, Snow-Co Grain Screener w/ Electric Motor onCart, J & M 750 Bushel Grain Cart Combine Heads 2000-10-9650 STS CombiJe, 2559 Engine Hours, 1686 -. Separator Hours, 20.8xR38 Tires & Duals Mauer Hopper Ext, : JD 693 6 Row 30” Corn Head w/ Poly Snouts, JD 630 F Hydra : Flex Bean Head, Unverferth HT-36 Head Tailer Fits Up To 35 Ft Mauer, 30 Ft Head Trailer Auctioneer’s Note: Very Well Kept Line of Always Shedded Farm Equipment. In Case of Rain Sale Held In Large Machine Shed.

Thank You, Auctioneers

Dave & Carol Gustafson AUCTIONEERS Mark Ziemer, Lic. 34-46 New London, 320-354-4312 Cell: 320-979-4044 Brian Ziemer, New London 320-354-5308 Terry Hilbrands 239-777-3120

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No Items Removed Until Settled For. Everything Sold As Is. Ziemer Auction Service, 3176 198th Ave. NW New London, MN 56273

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4430 sprayer, 90’ booms, auto steer, AIM hgt central ........$145,000 (2) Wil-Rich Soil Pro 513, 22.5 w/harrow & rolling basket ................................................................... $30,000/ea.

Wishek 34’ 862 NT disc, single pt depth control, hyd jack, excellent condition ................................................................. $32,500

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Harvesting Equip

FOR SALE: 1990 Case IH 1680 JD Model 1291 12R22” corncombine, Cummins motor head, knife rolls, hyd deck w/5140 hours, always shed- plates, exc cond, $24,000. ded & nice condition. 25’ fin- Pictures & more. (218)791ger reel off of 1020 head. Call 3400 320-293-8086 RETIRED: CIH 2366 combine, FOR SALE: 35’ MacDon FD75 1,687 sep hrs, 2,666 eng hrs, draper head, w/ AWS air specialty rotor, long unloadreel, one owner, approx 1900 ing auger, field tracker, grain acres, like new, $66,900. 507- loss monitor, header control, heavy duty final drives, 327-6430 chain oilers. 605-359-6205 FOR SALE: 1997 Brent grain cart model 774 w/ weight WANTED: Case IH 1,000 scale, excellent shape, series 12R22” cornhead.

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PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT ‘17 JD S680 PRWD, 584-472 Hrs, Chopper W/PowerCast, 26” Auger, Hid-Lts, Power Fold Ext, 580/85R42’s, Warranty ........................................... $329,500 ‘17 New - JD 608C StalkMaster, Inter Meshing Knife Rolls, Warranty ... $84,500 ‘16 JD S670 2-WD, 455-290 Hrs, 3-Spd, Chopper, Factory Bin Ext, 520/85R42’s, 750/65R26 Rears, Warranty ....................................... $234,500 ‘10 JD 9770STS 2-WD, 2221-1650 Hrs, Chopper, Large Maurer Ext, 520/85R42’s, Service & Combine Program Completed..................... $105,000 ‘18 New-JD 635FD Flex Draper, Flip-Over-Reel, Course Tooth LL Knife ......................................................................................................... $89,500 ‘16 JD 6155R W.640 Ldr & Grapple, 50K-IVT, TLS, (Loader Used Very Little) .................................................................. $136,500 ‘13 JD 9410R PS, 1480Hrs, Hi-Flow (78 Gal Pump), 1000 PTO, 620/70R42’s, Leather Trim, Hid-Lts, Serviced ........................................................ $199,500 ‘12 JD 9360R PS, 1168 Hrs, Hi-Flow (78 Gal Pump), 1000 PTO, Michelin 480/80R50’s, Leather Trim, Serviced ............................................... $179,500

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4 Auger DMC stirator for 36’ FOR SALE: New Idea ma- 70- 1st & 2nd calf animals for Compart’s total program fea- FOR SALE: Dorset ewe Arndt Acres. bin, $1,800; 2 auger DMC nure spreader model S678, sale, AI serviced popular tures superior boars & open lambs, bulls, 45 year of breeding gilts documented by BLUP (952)466-5876 Call evenings. stirator for 24’ bin, $950. 507- slop gate. 507-642-8564 and classified yearly, 27,500 technology. Duroc, York, 697-6133 lb herd average, 2X day Landrace & F1 lines. TerFOR SALE:Used grain bins, Wanted Horses & Tack milking, just fresh, 30 days minal boars offer leanness, floors unload systems, stimilking. Magnuson Mini muscle, growth. Maternal rators, fans & heaters, aer- All kinds of New & Used farm Acres 715-897-6986 talk to gilts & boars are productive, FOR SALE: Buckboard, new ation fans, buying or selling, equipment - disc chisels, field Scott. lean, durable. All are stress wood, rubber on wood spoke try me first and also call for cults, planters, soil finishers, free & PRRS free. Semen wheels; Hereford roping very competitive contract cornheads, feed mills, discs, Please support the advertisers also available through Elite saddle w/ bridle breast collar rates! Office hours 8am-5pm balers, haybines, etc. 507you see here. Tell them you Genes A.I. Make ‘em Grow! & blanket. 507-642-8564 Monday - Friday Saturday 438-9782 saw their ad in The Land!

Comparts Boar Store, INC. 9am - 12 noon or call 507-697Toll Free: 877-441-2627 Industrial 6133 Ask for Gary WANTED TO BUY: Gehl 800 Cattle & Construction Recutter. 320-249-8556 FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hampshire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc FOR SALE: 1990 Komatsu Classified line ads work!

FOR SALE: Red Angus year- boars, also gilts. Excellent D68 Dozer, $13,900. (320)226Livestock selection.

Raised outside. ling bulls, $1,100. Oehler Red Call 507-345-4523 Exc herd health. No PRSS. 0825 Angus (507)931-5758 Delivery avail. 320-760-0365 2400 head nursery spaces Superb SD 500 VQ Grain DryTrucks & available, completely re- FOR SALE: Yearling NorSpot, Duroc, Chester White, er, continuous flow, full heat, Trailers modeled, call for more info. mande bull, Fall Creek area.

Boars & Gilts available. automatic moisture control, 715-577-5926 (507)920-7980 Monthly PRRS and PEDV. new gas valve last season, 2004 Volvo VNL 630, 500,000 good condition, works excel- FOR SALE: Black Angus Shorthorn yearling bulls. Reg- Delivery available. Steve miles, automatic transmislent, $13,000; Sudenga 8 X bulls also Hamp, York, & istered, quality A-I sired, Resler. 507-456-7746 sion, excellent condition, 71 top drive like new, $1,500. Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. polled. Call Keystone Short$20,000. (218)791-3400 (507) 360-3396 320-598-3790 horns. 715-202-0594 FOR SALE: Ford 7.3 diesel pickups, parted out all yrs, call for parts or service.

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USED TRACTORS

‘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

TILLAGE

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

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The healing of nature

arge white pine trees are often described as towering … or majestic. You could say both of those things about two white pines in Munsinger Gardens on the east bank of the Mississippi River in St. Cloud. These two trees do tower out of a pedestrian’s sight and they are majestic. Maybe it’s that towering majesty that give them their capacity to calm the spirit.

The entire garden (and it is large) has that calming capacity. Whether it’s the pale violet hosta flowers, the intense scarlet salvia, the trumpet-shaped day lilies, the dark green white cedar trees, or the tall graceful Norway pines overhead, they all have a capacity to help the visitor see that everything is unified and together — or soon will be.

Not far from the Munsinger Gardens is St. Cloud’s busy and noisy Division Street — the center of the city’s retail sector. There is a constant flow of traffic, buzz of tires and exhaust, and honk of horns on Division Street. Night and day the traffic flows.

But a mile away from the stress and bustle of Division Street, the Mississippi flows, night and day, past Munsinger Gardens. In a short while, sitting on the swings and benches under the shade of the great trees, the Mississippi can wash away all of the city you may have gathered up on Division Street.

Munsinger Gardens, which is cared for by the City of St. Cloud, has those healing properties for many people. There is a granite bench in a pool of sunlight. Engraved on the bench is a name of a family who dedicated the bench to a loved one.

I imagine that beloved family member coming to Munsinger Gardens and sometime sitting in the sunlight and sometimes in the shade. She walks along the winding paths among splashes of bright color and the dark green of the cedars. She sits quietly and rocks on the swing and then she goes and leans a shoulder against one of the great white pines. From there she can watch the sunlight dance on the river and she is healed.

I don’t mean healed like chemotherapy or radiation healing. I mean healed in the sense that she is at peace with whatever will come.

Beauty can do that to you if you let it.

Munsinger Gardens has that kind of healing beauty. You can find it at 1515 Riverside Drive in St. Cloud. v

St. Cloud, Minn.