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Along with the corn dogs, cheese curds, agricultural. But Anderson warned outpork chops and mini donuts, attendees of door recreation needs will affect agricul2018 Farmfest had plenty to chew on durture. “Water has to get cleaner,” he said. ing the events’ several forums which took “The people who swim in our lakes, the place Aug. 7-9. Once again, forum coordihunters, the fishermen demand it.” nator Kent Thiesse assembled panel after Anderson said it is imperative farmers, panel of experts in their related fields to sportsmen and the environmental comshed light on relevant topics — along munity figure out a way to work together, with a fine turnout of political hopefuls in rather than as adversaries. “Water qualiLAND MINDS U.S. Senate, Congressional and ty will manifest itself against agriculMinnesota gubernatorial races. ture,” he stated, “fairly or unfairly. If By Paul Malchow While the forums for the federal races water quality work is to be voluntary, didn’t create the passion of 2017 it must be realistic — with results.” Farmfest’s farm bill forum, there was Voluntary water quality practices plenty of interest in what the various were by in large preferred over government regulacandidates had to say. The Minnesota governor’s race tion. “Farmers must be willing to work with the and the looming primary election generated a large state on alternative practices,” Landwehr said. “Let enthusiastic crowd to the candidates’ forum on Aug. us do the right thing now so we don’t get regulated 8. The Farmfest forums create a unique opportunity later on. Landwehr added the DNR’s focus is less on to get a better feel for the candidates outside of the water quality and more on water quantity — someprepared 30-second television ad. In turn, the candithing that can and will impact agriculture down the dates were responsive and generous with their time. road — especially with irrigation issues. I was able to sit in on two forums which weren’t Sen. Weber drew a hearty round of applause when heavily attended, but perhaps should have been. On he called for a tax credit for farmers implementing Aug. 8 was the forum, “Minnesota Water Resources buffers. “At this point in time, it is an unconstitu… Public Concern and Landowner Implications.” tional taking of land,” he said. The following morning’s forum was “Resources for “Ag producers have a lot of education,” Weber Farm Families in Challenging Times.” The current went on to say. “There will always be issues. fervor and flavor of the month, tariffs and trade, overshadowed these two topics which hit a lot closer Agriculture needs to educate city people so they understand what is being done.” to home than Trump and China. Formo said there is a “great deal of anxiety” among The water panel was made up of Minneapolis Starfarmers concerning Governor Mark Dayton’s nitroTribune outdoor columnist Dennis Anderson, Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Tom gen rule. “Good farming practices involving nitrogen Landwehr, Minnesota Senator Bill Weber (who is vice have always been voluntary and we would like to chair of the state’s environment and natural resourc- keep it that way,” he said. Formo added soil types in Minnesota vary so greatly it is impossible to have a es committee), Executive Director of the Minnesota Ag Water Resource Coalition Warren Formo, Farmers blanket rule covering the entire state. Fall anhydrous applications work for heavier soils, but in Union Government Relations Director Thom course textured soils, fall applications are not good. Peterson and Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Amber Hanson Glaeser. Landwehr and Formo clashed on pesticides and It was the variety of perspectives which made this chemicals ending up in Minnesota’s groundwater. Formo stated there are plenty of urban applications panel so intriguing. When it comes to water quality contributing to the problem and added very few of in Minnesota, we often hear from scientific the products used by farmers are showing up in researchers on one side and farmers on the other. surface water and groundwater. Landwehr said the But the Wednesday forum brought other entities to jury is still out on groundwater contamination. “It the table for a refreshing point of view. takes a long time for products to reach groundwaAnderson admitted his expertise steers more ter,” he stated. “Once it’s in the groundwater, it’s towards urban attitudes of water quality and not See LAND MINDS, pg. 6
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Looking back at the measured steps of a steady man Cool, foggy August mornings My father rarely scowled. In fact, he like today inevitably carry the 50-yearwas the person the church turned to old sounds of the milking parlor where chair an important fund drive to add four my father and herdsman Howard spent classrooms to its elementary school. He tens of thousands of hours together over was the farmer the county asked to serve nearly four decades. on its radically new “planning commission.” My father was the honest broker The pair — one a college near-graduate, the dairy co-op needed on its board to the other an eighth-grade graduate of the schoolhouse you could see from the dairy FARM & FOOD FILE burnish its integrity and fairness. barn — rarely spoke. They fulfilled their Dad was just as steady in his daily rouBy Alan Guebert milking tasks more with a series of nods tine. Every day except Sunday, his day than a string of words or sentences. off, he was in the dairy barn at 5:30 a.m., home at 8 for breakfast, in the The principle sound I hear on these field until noon dinner, followed by a quiet, late summer mornings comes nap until 1 p.m., then back to the field until “lunch” from the parlor radio, tuned to “Total Information” on and milking at 4. Supper came after the evening KMOX out of St. Louis. The daily news delivered milking — usually around 7:15. included more American GI deaths in Vietnam, hotter temperatures expected later in the day, and Cardinal That schedule varied little from 1953 through pitcher Bob Gibson throws another shutout gem. 1995. The newsman’s voice rings clear over the drumHis work uniform was equally unvaried. In the ming thrum of the vacuum pumps and milk-cooling summer it featured leather work shoes, a white compressor that announce to anyone within a halfT-shirt, blue overalls, a handkerchief, a seed corn mile that there’s serious work going on here. hat and a pocketknife. Winter just brought more layers and coveralls. At milking time, Dad wore slipIt’s that sound, the sound of steady people doing on boots — light ones in the summer, insulated ones steady work in a very unsteady world, that I often in the winter. miss about the southern Illinois dairy farm of my youth. My dad’s steadiness. Howard’s steadiness. Even more remarkable was that while I spent The steady sound of those compressors, that radio, almost every summer day and most school year eveAugust farm life. All were powered by some invisinings and weekends with my father, we rarely talkble current that rarely wavered in flow or direction. ed. Oftentimes, someone (my siblings, Mom, hired I think my father’s steadiness came from his moth- men, Grandpa, Uncle Honey) was around to discourage it. Other times he just went about his work in er, not his father. Grandpa was a bond broker who focused silence. drove to St. Louis every day to take on the world; Grandma was a self-esteem broker who lived to As such, I became more of an observer of his life make her grandchildren happy. When we stayed at than a participant. That wasn’t a conscious choice their house, she taught us canasta, made root beer on my part, but I suspect it might have been on his. floats every evening, and let us watch television in Life isn’t complicated if you don’t complicate it. Dad the middle of the afternoon. Grandpa scowled. didn’t.
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His death was similarly uncomplicated. Neither illness nor accident claimed him two years ago during a brief stay in a St. Louis hospital. He simply wore out. Eighty-nine years, spent mostly on the farm, had simply emptied him. I was holding his slender hand that early evening as he stirred and turned his gray eyes to me. They carried a question and his long stare finally caused me to say, “It’s OK, Dad, I got this. I got it.” At that he took three shallow breaths and passed into the heart of his deepest, most faithful belief. It was like most of our conversations: brief, direct, consequential. And it, too, will now be part of what I hear on August mornings like today. The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the United States and Canada. Past columns, events and contact information are posted at www.farmandfoodfile.com. v
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Wednesday, August 29th West Ring - 8:00 am: Junior Barrow Classic East Ring - 9:00 am: Open Barrow Show All top placements (boars and gilts) born from December through March in each breed will be sold at auction. Up to 100 head! This is an excellent opportunity to obtain some of the top genetics available in the Midwest. Herd health is a #1 priority for the exhibitors. Prices in the past have been very reasonable. Payment must be made at the auction. Hogs purchased may be removed from the State Fair Grounds immediately following the sale. Help is available for loading out. If not taken that evening, they must wait until Thur. Aug. 30th from 1-5.
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with the farm crisis of the 1980s. “There are stress levels for everyone — not just the producer,” she explained. “Feed suppliers, veterinarians need to be paid to stay in business too.” Preisler added most farmers are not a candidate for bankruptcy because of their net worth — regardless of unsecured debt. “Mediation can be triggered by many situations,” Preisler said. “Divorce, a car accident, illness — all can put you in mediation. I’ve never seen so many divorces because of stress. The other party wants to leave the marriage with their half and they want it now.” Hesse said his role as a farm advocate is booming as well. “Usually this time of year there is a lull,” he said. “That’s not the case this year. Contacts with our office have been astronomical. There are a myriad of situations. The main problem is making cash flow. Unsecured debt is rapidly increasing.” Land rental is playing a big role in farmers’ financial problems, Bau said. Land owners face high property taxes, but renters are finding markets sluggish. “Based on market prices,” Bau said, “rental rates should be around $100 per acre. Instead, rents are averaging over $200 an acre.” Bau spoke of the FINBIN Farm Financial Management Database. The free service allows farmers to see the financial results for all farms by type or size of farm. FINBIN can run a benchmark report to compare your farm to a group of farms similar to yours. “I’m a numbers guy,” Bau confessed. “This system can show where your operation is strong or if you have a terrible balance sheet.” “Those doing pre-harvest marketing have been getting burned,” Bau went on to say. “So farmers are not selling ahead. Right now, break-evens are around $4.00/bushel for corn and $11.00/bushel for soybeans. If we see smaller yields, that number could jump to $4.60/bushel for corn. Looking at today’s market prices, it’s not hard to see the problem.” Even though a farm operation’s numbers may be good, Moynihan cautioned the operator’s mental health may not. “There are acute problems throughout the state,” she said, “with all scales of farms.” “Farmers are afraid to admit things are out of control,” Moynihan explained. “They’re afraid to admit they need help emotionally. We want farmers to know they are not alone. We’re all in this boat together — rowing like hell — and we don’t want anyone falling overboard.” Water health, financial health or mental health, the Farmfest forums carried one similar thread: agriculture is stronger when everyone is involved. It does matter who you vote for. It does matter that we protect our water — for city and rural families alike. It does matter we reach out to our neighbors to share our successes and burdens. Because when it comes to hope, the commodity price is sky high. Paul Malchow is the managing editor of The Land. He may be reached at editor@TheLandOnline.com. v
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very difficult to clean up.” Peterson said the Minnesota Farmers Union would like to see an increase in CRP acreage and payments. He also suggested payments to farmers from buffer land should come from the state’s clean water fund. “The MPCA and DNR glommed onto the clean water fund,” Anderson said. Formo agreed the state needs to redirect funds to assist farmers’ clean water efforts. “This room should be full,” Peterson stated. “Water quality issues won’t go away.” Another issue which won’t go away anytime soon is the stress burdening farmers during trying economic times. Help available to mitigate that stress was the subject of “Resources for Farm Families in Challenging Times.” On the panel for this forum were FSA Minnesota State Director Joe Martin; Minnesota Rural Finance Authority Senior Loan Officer Ryan Roles; Farmer-Lender Mediation Program Director Mary Nell Preisler; U of M Extension Educator David Bau; MDA Farm Advocate David Hesse; and MDA Senior Advisor Meg Moynihan. Martin said the USDA provides farm loans for farmers who might not qualify for traditional bank loans. He said the program has supplied about 5,000 short-term loans across Minnesota. “Talking about finances is the most personal thing and farmers avoid talking about it at all costs,” Martin said. “You need to talk. It’s never too early. If you wait until winter it’s difficult to have a program in place for the next crop year.” Martin added FSA is being charged with delivering assistance connected with the $12 billion tariff relief aid program, but not a lot of details are in place. Roles spoke about the MDA’s Rural Finance Authority. RFA features 12 different loan programs offering low interest rates and tax credits for beginning farmers. Roles added zero-interest loans are available for weather-related disasters which are not covered by insurance. Preisler said her office mediates between farmers and creditors to come up with ideas to make a farm more profitable. She said so far this year 2,529 notices have gone through her office with about 40 percent requesting mediation. “Mediation is becoming more complex,” she said, “involving multi-generations. I can get by with a lot of difficult questions other people can’t ask. Family members don’t want to talk to their grandmother about how they can’t pay the land rent. Mediation is helpful because it introduces a neutral person with no vested interest in the situation. It’s amazing what happens. People will open up in front of a complete stranger.” Preisler compared today’s farm-related stress levels
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Solar energy continues to attract high-quantity consumers By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MORGAN, Minn. — This year’s Farmfest provided a great update on what’s happening in the world of energy. And one of the bigger billboards at the show was the 20x40foot display of Blue Horizon Energy with 20 big color photos of Blue Barry Horizon installations at various Thompson upper midwest farms. Barry Thompson, agriculture and commercial sales for Blue Horizon, started our conversation by relating the appetite for energy continues to grow — regardless of the squeeze in the agricultural economy. “Everybody sees their energy bill rising year after year,” said Thompson. “You never see an ‘energy sale’ because we’ve got more than we can handle. Larger livestock facilities and grain operations are driving lots of solar energy business for us. And the advent of electric cars and electric trucks seems about to happen big-time, so the solar market keeps ramping up.” In some countries, perhaps ‘explode’ is the better word. Thompson said that by 2025, German citizens will not be able to buy a vehicle powered with an internal combustion engine. “Germany somewhat leads the world in new energy developments. So in just seven years, every new vehicle coming off a German production line will be electric-powered. That certainly tell us what will likely be happening around the world,” he suggested. So in 10 years, will U.S. auto buyers have the option of an electric-powered vehicle? “The option? Yes. But I don’t have a crystal ball that doesn’t have a crack in it. Suffice to say, Tesla and GM are leading the parade right now. And if that $35,000 electric vehicle is available in 10 years, it’s safe to say a goodly number of we Americans will be electric powered,” was Thompson’s assessment. Thompson is candid about the investment costs of
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getting into solar power. “It will take a few years for your new solar system to break even,” he admitted. “But once that happens, you own the system. You are producing your own energy. It can, and will, materially reduce your energy costs with your local utility. Sometimes their solar system earns energy credits with the local utility refunding to the individual energy costs based on local retail rates. “Yes, insuring your new system is good advice. But there are little to zero maintenance costs with solar systems. So one you’ve paid off your investment costs, when you factor in your insurance costs, you’re going to be creating your own energy for about 1 penny per kilowatt hour. If local rates are 12 cents, you quickly see how your system becomes a currency generator for your farm!” Should you consider a tracking system which tilts the solar panels with the sunlight? “Most of my customers want to use the tracking because they produce about 35 percent more energy than a stationary panel,” Thompson explained. “Yes, more money at the front end, but in addition to the higher yield, they gain some tax advantages. The federal tax credit goes up, so your 30 percent depreciation schedule also increases. When you look at tracking vs. stationary, they pay off at about the same rate. So most go the tracking systems because when it’s paid off, it’s producing about one–third more energy.” As you travel rural areas, you see solar systems everywhere. But solar power is not necessarily a preponderance for livestock farmers vs. cash grain operations. “When I’m in the hog belt of southern Minnesota, we do have more livestock installations. Everybody has different needs. Here on this big display board you see a few 20 kw installation; several 30 kws; some 40 kws; and a 58.5 kw at Morgan,” said Thompson. “We try to size it for the need of the farm. Plus, we have a few small systems set up for educational purposes at some rural schools. Also, we have a state 40 kw net metering law in Minnesota. In essence, that means the state pays you the net metering local rate for extra energy that you don’t consume for your own farm.” That 40 kw limit was set up in 1982. In Iowa, the net metering limit is 50 kw. But in Iowa, each month you have to empty your unused kws from the grid. Otherwise, you get paid wholesale rates. In Minnesota, you can bank all of your energy — like through the summer time — and use the extra energy during harvest when crop dryers are running, etc. And you, the producer, have two choices: You can receive a check in the mail every month for your unused extra energy; or let that credit build up and use it whenever your electrical needs spike. “We look at each site to help determine with our customers what is the better option,” said Thompson. California law now permits only rooftop solar sys-
tems. Rooftop installations are a rarity for Blue Horizon. “We work mostly with agriculture,” Thompson said. “I grew up on a farm. I’m used to working with multi-generational farmers and commercial business firms. When you look at the yield from a rooftop system, it doesn’t always make sense vs. a ground installation. “Perhaps surprising to some, the hotter the panels get, the less electricity they produce. Electricity likes to flow through cold wires more easily than through hot wires. And that’s one reason Minnesota is such a great solar location. We have cooler days — especially during our winter season. The panels work best at 39 degrees ambient air temperature. That’s why Texas solar panels aren’t as productive as our Minnesota panels.” State money is available for solar installations. Called PACE financing (Property Assessed Clean Energy), it provides funds based on your property’s assessed value from tax assessments. “If you want to borrow $200,000, you will need a million dollars in land value. Current state rate is 5 percent interest with the first payment due the following spring should you be doing a fall installation,” said Thompson. Producers have up to 10 years for repayment of that loan. “It’s a neat program,” added Thompson. “It doesn’t affect anybody’s bottom line or your operational line. It doesn’t show as a debt. It’s just a property tax assessment with a 10-year payback. It’s not a lien on the property.” Also, for every dollar you invest, you get 30 cents back in an investment tax credit. The IRS allows you to go back one year with that plan; so you could carry it forward for 20 years at full value or you can draw out of it as needed. “So somebody that paid 2017 taxes and does a project in 2018 can go back and refile their 2017 taxes,” said Thompson. “An example using round numbers: if they spend $100,000, they get a $30,000 tax credit. If they paid $32,000 last year, they could get the whole $30,000 back as a refunded tax credit.” Why so much IRS friendship on these energy loans? “Because this is something that creates jobs,” responded Thompson — adding that the IRS is getting their tax dollars through my employees which are W2 employees. So the business person is benefiting by shielding themselves. In a roundabout way, this package is creating 330,000 tax-paying jobs in the United States. So this is a neat way for a farmer to use their tax dollars on their property as an investment vs. writing a check and never know what program it goes to.” For more information on integrating solar power into your operation, contact your local utility company. Thompson can be reached at (612) 723-6119 or Barry@bluehorizonenergy.com. Blue Horizon’s website is www.BlueHorizonEnergy.com. v
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Can ‘hybrid’ drones lead to bigger yields? By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MORGAN, Minn. — Does drone imaging 10 acres per minute get your attention? It certainly did at the Farmfest exhibit of AeroVironment. The California company was displaying and talking about their Quantix hybrid drone. Director of Business Development Matt Strein shared some comments about the company which invented the “hand-launched” drone about 30 years ago. Since then, drones have been adapted for military use and have transitioned into commercially uses. The Quantix hybrid incorporates the advantages of a multi-copter drone while launching and landing vertically — thus protecting the sensor with fixed wing range, speed and efficiency. “The challenge with other drones is their short endurance,” Strein said. “They can only fly for about 18-19 minutes and cover only about 40 acres. To us, these drones are mostly a toy. However, the disadvantage of other fixed-wing drones is that they ‘skid land’ and you have to hand-launch them. That’s not good for the on-board camera. Those sensors are very sensitive. And that’s what separates the Quantix.” The Quantix launches vertically, straight up to 150 feet. It then automatically transitions to horizontal flight. It has the ability to cover 400 acres in about 40 minutes. Two on-board 18 megapixel cameras provide high resolution images at 1-inch ground sampling distance (equivalent to leaf level detail). As it lands, Quantix provides a quick-look image of the field which can be accessed immediately from the control panel. Operators can upload the aerial imaging data to AeroVironment’s decision support system, which is a web-based data analytic server. Historical data on each field provides resolution at 1-inch ground sampling accuracy, which is equivalent to a 1-inch pixel. Strein said the Quantix costs $16,500 which is a “full eco” system. The “full eco” system includes the drone, integrated camera with sensors, the analytics and customer service package. Any individual who uses a smartphone with a technology curve concept can operate this bird. “Everything comes from one house. We think our advanced analytics is the special bonus of this package,” said Strein. “Our drone brings to the grower verifying application sensings. And with every grower getting into nutrient management programs, verifying every input of a particular crop, this more precise data bank becomes significant. We can readily verify the results in season of each particular pesticide application. And that is valuable info.” How does that happen? To verify results of a particular pesticide application would mean a field scanning before; then rescan that field 10-14 days after application. You see directly the response, or lack thereof. And remember, this Quantix flies those 400 acres in about 40 minutes!
the I-Pad they provide. The program maps the flight plan and goes through a check list with the bird even asking if you are ready to fly. I was ready and I flew a 109-acre field this afternoon (Aug 11). It took 12 minutes! It has two cameras — one an 18 mp regular camera, the other an 18 mp multi-spectrum camera. The pictures are amazing and the program they provide is very easy to navigate. “The company has been very responsive to our request for changes. Thanks to this challenging spring, we had a request. We now have a measurement tool so I can measure drowned out areas. Also, they e-mail or text message to tell you when your finished maps are ready. I download raw data to the cloud and they return pictures that are stitched and cleaned up.” Albin likes that the Quantix is user-friendly with responsive dealer and tech support. Updates can be done over the internet instead of sending the unit in. Stitched maps are returned in less than 24 hours so decisions can be made in a timely manner. “But I also found out the hard way that you need a clear area of 10 ft. to land the bird,” chuckled Albin. “The tall grass took out one of the motors. It costs money to go to school. But its an amazing drone.” AeroVironment is located in Simi Valley, Calif. For Photo by Dick Hagen more information, contact Strein at strein@avinc.com AeroVironment Director of Business Development Matt or call (805) 501-1563. v Strein shared the latest drone technology at this year’s Farmfest. “We’re not the scout in the sky. Our system pinpoints the exact area where the farmer needs to go to correct what the Quantix scanning recorded. We’re helping with timing and efficiency; and most importantly, giving him exact location of those problem spots within a 400-acre field,” summed up Strein . AeroVironment provides a one-year warranty which covers about 50,000 acres of flight time with a Quantix. Plus, this firm offers a money-back guarantee. “Within 30 days and a couple of flights, if you are not satisfied, you can send it back and we’ll give your money back,” said Strein. An early adopter of the Quantix hybrid drone was Doug Albin of Yellow Medicine county. Albin is a board member of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Albin’s introduction to the Quantix was virtually cost-free! He won the bird at the 2018 Commodity Classic. Albin chuckled, “I would not have put it into the top five things that I would like to update our corn operation. However, now after having flown it, I’m thinking it would make it into the top three. I see this as a quick and convenient tool to gather information on how the crop is doing and what I need to change to improve yield or cut costs where we can. Crop scouts at our local elevator are already finding it tremendously useful. “This bird is not a toy like some drones. You outline your fields with the mapping program included on
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Farmfest snapshots A soggy start didn’t bog down the 2018 Farmfest at Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County, Minnesota. Enthusiastic crowds gathered for the threeday event which took place Aug. 7-9. If you didn’t attend this year’s exposition, these are some of the things you missed.
With the primary election only days away, many political candidates could be found on the Farmfest grounds. District 7 congressional candidate Dave Hughes of Karlstad, Minn. stopped at The Land booth to share some thoughts.
Farmfest workers had to wear many hats to make this year’s event a success.
The governor candidates’ forum on greater Minnesota drew a packed house on the morning of Aug. 8.
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Farmfest goers left their mark outside the Wick Building Forum Center, showing their support for free trade. Photos by Paul Malchow
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At the exhibit plots, the corn was as high as an elephant’s eye and these soybeans are getting a close inspection. Drivers of any age were welcome to try their hand at a combine simulator courtesy of Rasmussen College. The simulator can be set up to combine wheat, beans or corn.
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Interest in pulse crops is on the rise in the U.S. By DICK HAGEN Reck, the pulse crops with yellow field peas are The Land Staff Writer currently the biggest demand. “We contract MORGAN, Minn. — Chances are, you’ve directly with growers,” he said. “We provide the never heard of this outfit. PURIS is the name. germ plasm. We use the yellows because they They were almost next door to The Land booth at have a coloration customers like. Also chick peas, Farmfest. So we did some talking. garbanzo, lentils — both green and red — are being used in more of our products. With soyBrent Reck is the company’s procurement manbeans, we have a processing facility at Randolph ager, so whatever PURIS does, he’ll have the that does non-GMO and organic soybeans with a answer. Let’s start with, what is Puris all about? second soybean facility coming on line in Reck responded, “We’re a food processor. We Bloomington, Ill. this winter.” process in a closed loop system. We control the Reck didn’t have exact pricing, but indicated germ plasm of the seed which we provide to our their organic soybeans were $20-plus — with an customers which are the end-users. But we also additional premium when using the PURIS germ work with growers contracting the production of plasm soybeans. “Our germplasm was developed these crops from their acres.” by our CEO Jerry Lorensen back in 1985,” Reck The PURIS web site reads: “Food for the global said. “He’s 33, a genius and is very innovative. good. PURIS cultivates a spectrum of pure, His son and daughter are also involved in the plant-based foods and ingredients from USA business. They are go-getters and blazing paths organic non-GMO sources. Our end-to-end USA for this new industry.” organic non-GMO pea protein manufacturing “We’re at Farmfest even though we’re a total system ensures a wholesome sustainable food Photo by Dick Hagen unknown in this area. Our intent is to bring system from seed to solution.” Renae Larson (left) and Brent Reck were found working the some diversity into your cropping mixtures. We PURIS is a family-owned company founded in PURIS booth at this year’s Farmfest. know farmers are looking for alternative crop 1985 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Their message reads, choices. These yellow field peas are just that. We nitely wanting to see more transparency in the food “Built with intention over 30 years ago, our have lots of guys doing kidney beans too. But if you plant-based food system benefits every link in the chain. They want to know who produced the food. have more questions on what crops we might conchain of production: flavorful and nutritious choices And as our society keeps wanting more plant-based sider, then go on our web site, PURISfoods.com.” proteins, they are getting more specific on the source. for people; profitable opportunities for growers; flexReck can be reached via email at breck@purisfoods. ible ingredients for food makers; and practices that That’s why things like Celiax (a plant-based protein to ward off auto-immune diseases) are popular. Also, com. His phone number is (641) 672-9651. v nourish soil, the environment, and life on earth.” demand for gluten-free products are increasing. Are consumer demands ramping up the specialty What crops are filling this demand? According to food market? Reck indicated the consumer is defi-
Coping with wild parsnip could take years to eliminate The key to effective invasive plant management is disrupting the lifecycle of the plant. Every plant is different and treatment timing for one plant is completely different from another. Creating a multi-year management strategy that targets timing in the lifecycle is necessary for success. Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a non-native biennial plant that produces a rosette in its first year and bolts — producing a seed head in its second year of life. It is spreading throughout Minnesota and effective management can be tricky. Wild parsnip
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able to produce a flowerhead and seed. Mowing is most effective if completed after the flowers have emerged but before the seeds are enlarged. Seeds produced at this time will not be viable, and typical regrowth will not develop fertile seeds before weather conditions prevent further growth. A second mowing is needed and common. Mowing can be successful. Effective management can be seen typically after three years of repeated mowing. Herbicides are another useful management tool, but have to be timed correctly in order to be effective. There are a range of herbicides that have been proven effective. You will need to consult the herbicide label to understand where it can be used and when it is most effective. If timed properly, chemical application can target flowering second year plants and year seedlings. If seeds are present on the plant, chemical application is not recommended or effective. The “Minnesota Noxious Weeds Booklet” has pictures, plant descriptions, management recommendations and a treatment calendar to help you form a plan of control. This article was submitted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. v
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Farmers concerned with nitrogen issues, but at what cost? By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MORGAN, Minn. — Perhaps good intentions is the goal, but at this stage, most Minnesota farmers are a bit irritated with the proposed new regulations concerning when and where and how nitrogen fertilizer should be used. A Farmfest discussion with Watershed Education Specialist Jeremy Geske, of the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center, sheds some light. I asked Geske if this debate is driven by science; or why has it become such a news maker? Geske responded, “It’s been a focus of some of our state agencies for a while now. When the Department of Ag put out a proposed rule, almost predictably we had people from the environmental side and people from the agricultural side commenting.” He said multiple factors are involved including rules on sensitive soils — which is why regional boundaries are being discussed. And that is why ongoing public hearings were being held until Aug. 15. Geske predicts final rulings will be sometime this fall. He doesn’t think this issue on nitrogen usage is unique to Minnesota, suggesting environmentalists are likely leading discussions in other states as well. However, for the past several years at Farmfest, MAWRC has been conducting free nitrate screening for anyone bringing a sample to their tent. “Samples could be from their drinking water supply, from drainage tile, from an open ditch or wherever,” Geske explained. “We’ve had a lot of response in previous years. This year, for whatever reason, we’ve only done a handful of samples.” “There have been so many meetings, so many discussions on nitrates, so many things happening that perhaps there has been an overload,” he continued. “People are just tired of hearing about it. There are so many issues impacting our farm families today, so nitrate talks aren’t high on their list.” Nitrate testing kits are available through county or regional extension offices, or any of several labs around the state. “We tell people they can collect their sample (just a few drops will do) any time and freeze it until they get it to the testing facility. We’ve had farmers who will take tile samples throughout the season, freeze them, and see if nitrate levels will fluctuate during the course of the year.” So are farmers becoming more concerned about soil health? Is that why nutrient applications of nitrogen and other fertilizers are declining? Geske thinks definitely more farmers are focusing on soil health and today’s cost-price squeeze on crop production costs is a key factor. “Finding ways to lessen input costs including minimum tillage and greater use of cover crops are part of this new attitude by farmers everywhere.”
He noted cover crops lessen erosion and improve soil health. “If you would have asked me five years ago about the future of cover crops, it is so evident that we progressed more rapidly than my thinking back then. Farmers are very inventive — very innovative. They are continually looking for new and dif-
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Biosecurity is key to battling foreign swine diseases In animal agriculture, especially when we speak about biosecurity, we encounter an alphabet soup of diseases: PRRS (Porcine Respiratory and Reproduction Syndrome), PEDV (Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus), SVA (Seneca Virus A) and more. The broader scope includes the category FAD (Foreign Animal Disease), and the three that we do not have in this country: Classical Swine Fever (CSF), Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) and African swine fever (ASF). These three foreign animal diseases are the ones for which the U.S. swine industry is putting together a nationwide strategy of movement and containment — the Secure Pork Supply. Swine Disease in China Recently, African swine fever made an appearance — and not in a good way. On Aug. 3, a small pig farm in northeastern China was confirmed as infected with African swine fever. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that on the farm with a population of 383 pigs where 47 died, the outbreak was contained with the slaughter of nearly 1,000 pigs from that herd and neighboring area. Live pig transportation and transfer of related products from that area has ceased, and feeding of untreated food waste has been banned. This ASF outbreak causes concerns on many levels. The infected farm’s location is 130 miles from the North Korean border and 800 miles from Japan. The distinct fear of spreading the disease across China and to other parts of Asia has Chinese authorities working to control pig movement nationwide. China is not only the world’s top consumer of pork, but its numerous backyard and large-scale pig farms raise more than half of the global hog population. Current ASF outbreaks in Latvia, Romania, the European Union’s Baltic States and the Russian Federation are thousands of miles away from the northeastern Chinese pig farm. How did it get there?
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Heat issues in other countries driving cheese price into fall,” Fuess said. He was hesitant to predict how high cheese will go, reminding us that U.S. milk production remains fairly strong and we have considerable inventories so “by no means is there a shortage of cheese in the U.S.” The milk purchased by the USDA will be distributed through food assistance MIELKE MARKET WEEKLY programs and food banks, according to a press release from the International Dairy By Lee Mielke Foods Association. Purchases are expected to reach 12-15 million gallons of fat free, low-fat, reduced-fat, and whole milk as part of the initiative. Speaking in the Aug. 20 Dairy This purchase is not part of the fundRadio Now broadcast, HighGround Dairy’s Lucas ing the Trump Administration allocated to support Fuess added reports of heat stress in the western farmers and producers who are negatively impacted United States, Europe, Australia and Japan is a by unfair trade practices. cause for concern that feeds the bulls. Chicago n Mercantile Exchange barrel cheese trading above the Meanwhile, the USDA left its 2018 milk production blocks for the first time since Dec. 19, 2017, which bodes well for prices and, “we could have a trade deal estimate unchanged in the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. 2019 output was with Mexico yet this month.” raised on slightly higher cow numbers and increased “We’re in a seasonal time of the year here in mid- milk per cow. August where people are looking to the holidays, try2018 production and marketings were projected at ing to make sure that there will be sufficient inventories, and this is causing pricing to climb as we move 217.9 and 216.9 billion pounds respectively, unchanged from last month’s estimates. If realized, This column was written for the marketing week ending Aug. 17. The bulls were fed the week of Aug. 13. Barrel cheese marched higher, commercial dairy product disappearance looked solid, the United States and Mexico appeared to be coming together in their trade spat, and even China’s commerce ministry stated that its commerce viceminister had been invited by the United States to discuss economic and trade issues. And, for the first time ever, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will purchase $50 million in pasteurized fluid milk.
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AFS virus highly resistant to conditions SWINE & U, from pg. 14 ents with high plant protein and low fat posed the highest risk for virus survival. Soy oil cake is imported from China in the largest amounts of any of the tested ingredients, and only four viruses survived the simulated journey. Only two viruses survived in DDGS, and four viruses survived in the sausage casings — another increasingly imported ingredient. African swine fever, however, survived in eight ingredients. In addition, ASF virus was the only virus which survived the 30-day journey on its own without a feed ingredient. Currently, Perez and VanderWaal with the University of Minnesota Veterinary swine group are conducting research to model and analyze the epidemiology of Foot and Mouth Disease and African swine fever, to improve decisions which need to be made to prevent and control these foreign animal disease. Back to Biosecurity If it’s possible to have a bright spot, the one to recognize during the catastrophic loss of 7 million North American baby pigs in the winter of 2013-14 was this: Producers immediately tightened their biosecurity practices, and many were able to evade the disease. Some anecdotal evidence suggested that other swine diseases may have been diminished or avoided that winter because of pig farmers’ strict attention to
2018 production would be up 2.4 billion pounds or 1.1 percent from 2017. 2019 production and marketings were estimated at 220.9 and 219.9 billion pounds respectively, up 300 million pounds on both. If realized, 2019 production would be up 3.0 billion pounds or 1.4 percent from 2018. Fat basis 2018 exports were raised from the previous month on higher sales of butter and other fatcontaining products. The fat basis import forecast also raised on higher expected imports of butterfat products. The 2018 skim-solids basis export forecast was lowered on weaker sales of nonfat dry milk and the imposition of tariffs by China on lactose and other dairy products. The import forecast was unchanged however. Cheese, butter, non-fat dry milk and whey price forecasts were raised for 2018. Prices for cheese, nonfat dry milk and whey were also raised for 2019 as demand strength is expected to carry into next year. The 2019 butter price forecast was unchanged. The 2018 Class III and Class IV milk price forecasts were raised from last month to reflect the higher dairy product price forecasts. The 2019 Class III price forecast was raised on higher forecast cheese and whey prices. Look for a 2018 Class III average of $14.50-$14.70 per hundredweight, up from the $14.30-$14.60 predicted a month ago and compares to the 2017 average of $16.17 and $14.87 in 2016. The 2019 average is now expected at $14.95-$15.95, up from the $14.70-$15.70 projected in last month’s report.
biosecurity. Biosecurity is effective and it will be one key way to See MIELKE, pg. 16 prevent the spread of a very persistent foreign animal disease like African swine fever. The ASF virus is highly resistant to environmental conditions. It can survive a year-and-a-half in blood stored at 39 F, 11 days in feces at room temperature, and at least a month in contaminated pig pens. Implementing a detailed biosecurity plan and following it to the letter is the important management tool to avoid foreign animal diseases. Swine producers can prepare for a disease outbreak by voluntarily participating in the Secure Pork Supply initiative. Through SPS, farmers can map their farm, connect with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, and plot their livestock movement alternatives in the case of a catastrophic disease outbreak. Dr. Dave Wright is the Minnesota coordinator of the Secure Pork Supply program. Producers can contact Wright (wright2me. dave@gmail.com) or the University of Minnesota Extension swine educators Sarah Schieck (schi0466@ umn.edu) or Diane DeWitte (stouf002@umn.edu) for details to get started on a Secure Pork Supply plan for their farm. Diane DeWitte is a University of Minnesota Extension Swine educator located in Mankato. She can be reached at stouf002@umn.edu. v
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August seeing occasional bright spots for dairy margins MIELKE, from pg. 15 The Class IV price forecast was raised on the stronger forecast non-fat dry milk price. It’s projected to average $13.95-$14.25, which is up from the $13.65$14.05 expected a month ago and compares to $15.16 in 2017 and $13.77 in 2016. The 2019 average was projected at $13.75-$14.85, up a dime from last month’s estimate. n U.S. corn production was forecast at 14.6 billion bushels, according to USDA’s Crop Production report, down less than 1 percent from last year. Based on conditions as of Aug. 1, yields are expected to average a record high 178.4 bu./acre, up 4.4 bushels from last month’s estimate and 1.8 bushels above 2017. If realized, this would be the highest yield on record for the United States. The WASDE report reads, “With supply rising faster than use, ending stocks are raised 132 million bushels to 1.7 billion. The season-average corn price received by producers is down 20 cents at the midpoint at a range of $3.10-$4.10 per bushel.” Soybean production was forecast at a record 4.59 billion bushels, up 4 percent from last year. Based on conditions as of August 1, yields are expected to average 51.6 bushels per acre, up 2.5 bushels from last year. The WASDE says, “As higher production more than offsets lower beginning stocks, soybean supplies for 2018-19 are projected at a record 5.04 million bushels, 5 percent above last month. With larger supplies, crush and exports were raised 15 and 20 million bushels, respectively. Ending stocks are projected at 785 million bushels, up 205 million from last month. The U.S. season-average soybean price for 2018-19 is forecast at $8.90 per bushel at the midpoint, down 35 cents from last month. The soybean meal price forecast, at $295 to $335 per short ton, is down $20 at the midpoint. The soybean oil price forecast was unchanged at 28 to 32 cents per pound.” FC Stone adds that if USDA’s soybean carryout is realized, “It will be burdensome, if not a glut supply. Clearly, the USDA published a worst-case scenario that includes the idea that the trade spat with China won’t go away soon. There are traders who think trade agreements will be in place by the November U.S. elections. Clearly, the USDA is thinking otherwise. We could make the case that the USDA had to publish a worst-case scenario to alert participants as to just how bad things could get. Given the fact that half of U.S. soybeans are destined for export, it’s hard to argue against the huge carryout estimates.” Cotton production is forecast at 19.2 million 480pound bales, down 8 percent from last year. Yield is expected to average 911 pounds per harvested acre, up 6 pounds from last year. The latest Margin Watch from Chicago-based Commodity and Ingredient Hedging LLC says, “Dairy margins were largely steady over the first half of
MARKETING August, with the exception of spot third quarter where margins strengthened back above breakeven due to rising milk prices. Much of the strength in the nearby milk market appears to be seasonal, with back-to-school buying for lunch programs boosting fluid milk consumption.” n U.S. cheese demand appears to be solid. American cheese demand was up 1.4 percent in June from a year ago and up 6.2 percent from May, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. Demand for the “other” cheese category was up 1.9 percent from 2017 and up 2.98 percent from May. That put total cheese use up 1.7 percent from a year ago and 4.3 percent above May. Year-to-date American cheese use is up 2.6 percent and other than American cheese is up 1.97 percent, putting total cheese use up 2.2 percent than at this time a year ago. Butter demand was up 3.5 percent from a year ago and, on a month-to-month basis, it increased 11.3 percent but FC Stone points out, “June butter imports were the highest since 2004 and perhaps a cause of June’s price weakness. Spot butter fell 28 cents in June though it has since recovered most of that.” “Butter still looks poised for more upside as cream tightens and gets pulled out of butter production and put towards other products,” says FC Stone. “We do have what appears to be plenty of inventory in cold storage warehouses, but to the extent that those inventories are 82 percent salted bulk butter that can be brought to the exchange is debatable right now.” Nonfat dry milk use plunged 19 percent in June but is up 11.1 percent year to date while butter use is up 2.4 percent. n Mid-August cash dairy prices roller-coasted a bit. Block cheddar, after hitting $1.66 per pound on Aug. 13, closed on Aug. 17 at $1.6550. This is down a quarter-cent on the week and 10 cents below a year ago as traders awaited the July Milk Production report released on Aug. 13, and the Aug. 14 Global Dairy Trade. The barrels climbed to $1.6750 on Aug. 15 — the highest price since Nov. 15, 2017. But by Aug. 17 they finished at $1.67, up a nickel on the week, 8 cents below a year ago, and 1.5 cents above the blocks. Six cars of block traded hands on the week and 40 of barrel. Dairy Market News also stated cheese demand remained on par with previous weeks. Spot milk prices ranged 50 cents under to $2 over Class III. Some cheese producers report that they will not take any spot milk over Class, as current sales points do not warrant adding to production and inventories. Market tones are somewhat positive, but a few contacts suggest buyers are “skeptical of the increased prices, particularly for barrels.”
Western cheese output remains active with plenty of milk to run through the vats, but “the seasonal easing of milk production and the restart of school milk bottling has taken some of the pressure off. Some processors say they have not seen any change in demand the last few weeks. Buyers seem to be on vacation or not very motivated to get extra coverage. Other contacts suggest that there is light at the end of the summer doldrum tunnel. Food service demand is picking up as schools start up and pizza manufacturing pulls a bit more cheese. Inventories remain heavy, but contacts are hopeful domestic and international cheese demand can pick up to the point of cutting into the stock piles of cheese,” said Dairy Market News. Butter climbed to $2.3875 on Aug. 12 — the highest CME price since June 11; but closed Aug. 17 at $2.3050. This is down 3.5 cents on the week, ending five consecutive weeks of gain, and 34 below a year ago. Twenty-two sales were reported on the week. Dairy Market News reports, “As cream prices shifted downward this week, churn activity increased. Plant managers sought out spot cream at a more vigorous clip than in the past month. Retail butter sales are reportedly ahead of last year’s figures, and meeting or better than expectations.” Western butter output is steady. Contacts say that spot loads of cream going into butter have not increased significantly. Good demand from ice cream and cream cheese processors has incited some butter plants to sell cream. Butter inventories are unchanged from a week ago and sales are steady to weakening. Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Friday at 86.25 cents per pound, the highest CME price since Aug. 1, 2017, up 3.25 cents on the week, and 3 cents above a year ago, with 14 carloads exchanging hands. Spot dry whey hit a new high at 44.5 cents per pound, up a quarter-cent. The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced its September Class I milk price at $16.87/cwt. for the north and $17.14 for the south. Both are up 73 cents from August but $1.78 below September 2017. That put the nine-month average at $16.21 for the north, down from $17.93 at this time a year ago and compares to $15.78 in 2016. The southern average, at $16.48, is down from $18.20 a year ago and compares to $16.05 in 2016. n As reported last week, the USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced a new insurance plan for dairy producers that insures against unexpected declines in quarterly milk sales. Sign-up for the new product begins Oct. 9, with the first available coverage starting the first quarter of 2019. “Expanding the Federal crop insurance program to markets that need it is key to an effective farm safety net,” says Bill Northey, Under Secretary, Farm Production and Conservation. “Because of cooperaSee MIELKE, pg. 16
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The heart of 4-H is the most important ‘H’ of all and grooming animals for I saw her from across the the shows, seeing what stands. I could tell. You can there was to see, getting always tell. into water fights, eating She seemed quiet – not their fill of sugar, making her usual hob-knobbing new friends and strengthwith everyone around her. ening friendships that Our eyes met up across the already existed. stands, and we both nodded Those 4-H days weren’t in acknowledgment. But it TABLE TALK always fun, though. There was her expression. It’s always the expression. By Karen Schwaller were last-minute static exhibit preparations just And I wondered if she knew before judging day. There that I knew. were painful projects our children This mother had raised her grandstarted, then learned they did not son, and it was his last day of selling enjoy, but still needed to finish. There livestock at the county 4-H and FFA were constant reminders that time fair. His senior year had been full of was running out, getting kids to fill all those “last things,” and this experi- out goal cards, and oh, the record ence was one of them. For me, as one keeping paper work. of his club leaders, the end of the sale It would have been easier to ride a meant another 4-H year was over. But bull bareback than get the kids to do for her, it meant the end of an era that that. had meant so much to them. And the There were animals to break to lead, welling tears in her eyes said all that which took time and effort. And if you words could not. started that process the week before I was never in 4-H as a kid, but all fair (as sometimes happened around three of our children are nine-year veterans of that — the world’s largest here) it was a four-alarm crisis. I’ve watched our sons ski in the manure — youth organization. It was an imporpulled behind a calf with its own plans. tant part of their lives, especially the I’ve seen our kids slammed into the county fair. They would spend entire days there with their friends, washing sides of buildings by calves with atti-
Plan covers milk sales dips MIELKE, from pg. 16 tion with partners like the American Farm Bureau Federation, we are able to offer this new product in a way that it can be flexible based on the needs of dairy producers.” The new plan, called Dairy Revenue Protection, provides insurance for the difference between the final revenue guarantee and actual milk revenue if prices fall. It also provides a greater choice of prices, from those that focus on cheese to fresh milk, protein or butterfat. Coverage levels are available from 70 to 95 percent of revenue and protection is available in all counties in all 50 states. Those interested in purchasing Dairy Revenue Protection must do so through an agent selling on behalf of an approved insurance provider. n In politics, the National Milk Producers Federation called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this week to permanently rescind the 2015 version of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, and recodify the prior version of the regulation in order to provide certainty for dairy farmers. In comments submitted to the agencies, NMPF outlined its support for both agencies proposal to “repeal the current definition of WOTUS and rewrite it to reflect common-sense approaches to protecting the environment” and joined numerous other farm and food organizations to submit an additional 22 pages of comments that provided an extensive legal and technical assessment of what the two agencies did wrong three years ago in an attempt to update the regulation. 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
tudes. Luckily, the worst that ever came from that was a cracked cell phone screen and some torn blue jeans. There were livestock weigh-in days, fair check-in days, facing the judges, exhilaration from a blue or purple ribbon and the disappointment of a red or white ribbon, monthly 4-H meetings, working on static projects, club service projects all year, and presentations to do. Then there was getting up early on 4-H sale day to see a truck parked outside the show arena and the auctioneer doing his thing inside, and brushing an animal for the last time before they hear their name called to bring their animal into the ring. Some 4-Hers cry privately, and some don’t care if they openly show how much they care before they remove those halters for the last time. Emotions run high when everyone is exhausted from the busy and stressful week behind them. Even for parents and grandparents. Our children are eight and 10 years
out of 4-H, but it’s still important to them. Now they come to watch, purchase kids’ projects at the sales, and encourage. In that way I can see that the 4-H pledge remains part of them — even as adults. They are lucky to have had the experience. As a mother, I understand the heart of that grandmother as she watched her grandson show his livestock there for the last time as a 4-H’er. Her heart wept. It was a good run, and she was going to miss all of this. 4-H kids know the words. “I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty; my hands to larger service and my health to better living—for my club, my community, my country and my world.” But of all of the H’s in that pledge, perhaps the heart is the most fragile. That mother understood. And so did I. Karen Schwaller brings “Table Talk” to The Land from her home near Milford, Iowa. She can be reached at kschwaller@evertek.net. v
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Legacy lives on as few signs of ‘State’ farm remain By RICHARD SIEMERS became available … [Gregg] The Land Correspondent concluded that with a proper balance of grain and cultivated LYND, Minn. — When Perry hay, such as clover, he could Banks was growing up on what induce his cows to calve in the from its inception has been fall instead of the spring and called Coteau Farm, it was to thus produce a steady flow of him an ordinary farm. milk through the winter “The old people called it the months.” State farm, but I never thought Gregg experimented with Photo by Richard Siemers anything of it,” Banks said. feeds and breeds of cattle and Marquita and Perry Banks He was actually living on a became “one of the first sucpiece of Minnesota agricultural history. Today, few cessful winter dairymen in Minnesota.” Part of that people realize the role played by Oren C. Gregg and was erecting the first wooden silo in the area. his farm which was three miles west of Lynd at the intersection of Lyon County highways 4 and 15. Perry’s grandparents, Will and Catherine Banks, purchased the farm from Oren C. Gregg in 1909. Except for a small hiatus, the farm has since been in the family. Perry gives his wife, Marquita, a former schoolteacher, the credit for gathering much history about this Century Farm. Perry and his brother took over the farm when their father retired. In the next generation, Perry’s nephew has farmed it since Perry and his brother retired. Photos by Kim Banks While the Banks family has an interesting background of its own, it was the original owner who Only two buildings remain from Gregg’s day: the house where Perry Banks grew up (above) and a red gives the farm its historical importance. building Banks used as a machine shed. Twenty-five-year-old Oren C. Gregg and his wife, Charlotte, moved to Lyon County in 1870 and selected a homestead on unbroken prairie. They named it Coteau Farm, which eventually grew to 400 acres. The son of an itinerant Methodist minister back east, Gregg had a penchant for public service. Along with his farming he served as a lay minister, and for ten years was Lyon County auditor. Coming from Vermont, Gregg was a dairyman at heart; but faced a difficulty that other Minnesota dairymen faced — producing milk through the winThat wasn’t his only area of experimentation. On ter months. A story on Gregg in the March 1960 issue his diversified farm he also worked with crop rotaof Minnesota History described it this way: tion and other techniques to improve his land and “As late summer approached and the native grass- dairy operation. es withered in the sun, the cows went dry, freshening In 15 years, Gregg had achieved a reputation as a only in the spring when nutritious feeds again progressive farmer, so when the University of Minnesota’s agricultural program was having trouble attracting farm boys to classes, they sought Gregg’s advice. He suggested taking the classes to the farmers. Under Gregg’s leadership, Farmer’s Institutes were held around Minnesota, featuring both university professors and active farmers as speakers. The Institutes eventually ran their course and were replaced by extension agents planted in each county. But back to the farm. The University had one agricultural experiment station located near its Twin Book your Private Events 18018-631st Ave. Cities campus. Minnesota’s diverse topography Janesville, MN 56048 Call 507-317-7914 or and climate, it With was evident there was need for more 507-234-5469 or area-specific information. In 1893, Gregg offered to www.indianislandwinery.com Ask for Ray let the university use his farm as a sub-station, even Order wine online to be shipped to you, or see allowing them to use his machinery and equipment. our retail locations page to find a local store near you!
They eventually used the entire farm. For ten years, Gregg’s Lyon County farm was the sight of experiments in tilling techniques, rotation systems, forage crops, fruits, and vegetables to see what thrived under prairie conditions. Perry Banks remembers the many plum and apple trees they had available. Various types of non-fruit trees were planted to determine good windbreak varieties. Many of those trees still grow on the farmland. As Minnesota History described, “for ten years Coteau Farm played a major role in the scientific work conducted by Minnesota’s agricultural college.” Because it was private land, issues were raised about the University using state money to develop an individual’s farm. When the university began to develop their own sub-stations, the agreement with Gregg was terminated in 1904. Gregg was a strongwilled person, which had helped him be a successful farmer and director of the Institutes. It also led to a parting of the ways between Gregg and the university when they began to shift away from the Institutes toward their newly established extension system. However, Gregg had made his impact. His progressive ideas as a farmer and his desire to share knowledge (perhaps that was the lay evangelist in him) had brought agricultural education to Minnesota farmers and helped the university to expand its experimental sub-stations to cover the various climates of Minnesota. Perry Banks grew up in a cottage that O. C. Gregg built for his secretary and farm manager, Clarence Welch. Perry’s grandparents and father knew Gregg, who kept a retirement residence for he and his wife on the farm. They seldom saw him, however, because he was giving lectures out-of-state most of the time. After his wife died and in declining health himself, Gregg left Coteau Farm in 1922 to live out his days at the home of Clarence Welch, who had moved to Barnum. Little physical evidence remains from Gregg’s day. Only two buildings still stand: the house in which See GREGG FARM, pg. 19
Photo by Richard Siemers
Many of the trees and windbreaks planted by Gregg still grow. This row is along Lyon County Road 15.
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ADM’s Freed on markets: ‘We trade on weather’ By DICK HAGEN American Free Trade Agreement flounder. The Land Staff Writer “There might be 7 million total corn acres lost if we lost Mexico as a customer. The cheapest BALTIC, S.D. — It’s no surprise the bumpy corn for Mexico is rail shipments from the road of grain markets is likely to continue. United States. They don’t have infrastructure But no one wants to put a time limit on its to unload vessels like from Brazil.” duration. However, Steve Freed of Archer Daniels Midland’s investor services shared Freed is matter-of-fact about U. S. trading his thoughts at the July 26 Hefty Field Day policies simply saying, “They’re not fair; but in Baltic, S.D. ADM was one of several ven- Steve Freed it’s tough to change overnight. So we’ll just dors at this remarkable event. have to see how it goes.” He’s not into the When asked about a potential bail-out for the cur- politics of foreign countries; but open and fair trade rent red ink of U.S. crops, Freed reasoned, “The pur- is what U.S. agriculture needs. pose of the market in the U.S. is to try to find a level Because of precision agriculture and the rapid of acres to satisfy demand. And that appears to be adoption of technology, the productivity of agriculture slightly below what we are planting right now. worldwide continues to increase. And Freed agreed “In 2012 we had record-high corn and soybean this is likely to continue — barring huge disruptions prices — which encouraged countries like Brazil, because of weather disasters. He commented, “Let’s Argentina and Russia to increase production. This say we have a 178-bushel corn yield in America this year, Argentina had a drought; Russia is having a year. Ten years from now, that could be 190-bushel drought; much of Europe grain production is experi- nationwide yields. Or a 50-bushel nationwide bean encing drought. The results currently are slightly yield this year could be 55 or 56 bushels in 10 years. higher grain prices than where they should be given Technology keeps advancing the productivity of U.S. agriculture. And we know much of that technology the demand for U.S. grains. gets put to use in Russia, Brazil and European agri“When you look at soybeans, currently they are culture also. However, I think the U.S. farmer is the overvalued. It doesn’t look like U.S. and China are most efficient at putting technology to work.” going to resolve their issues soon. With U.S. soybeans, Freed also noted that any farm meeting you attend let’s say at $8.50 today, beans are overvalued because we are going to lose the Chinese demand — espe- these days, a growing percentage of that audience is cially with tariffs being imposed on every bushel farmers 65 years of age and older. The number-one bought by China. The tariff thing may not be question they ask is about secession — in essence, resolved until the end of 2019. And that perhaps is how do they pass their land along with the least tax why the Administration did this $12 billion aid to consequences. soybean farmers!” “The reality is that a lot of siblings don’t want to go into farming. Plus, the other reality is the variation With corn, Freed thinks the market is undervalued, stating record demand — even with another big crop in what I call ‘farming skills’ from neighbor to neighlikely this 2018 season. “Once this harvest is in the bor. If the older farmer is averaging 185-bushel corn bin, there will be a rally for corn. The difference will while his neighbor — who’s big into precision farmbe export demand picking up because Brazil had a ing technology — is producing 250-bushel corn, just smaller crop, Russia has a lower crop, eastern Europe the reality of our older farming population would has a lower crop. I think we’ll be shipping a record suggest production will likely increase when the senior farmers retire.” amount of U.S. corn in 2018-19.” Freed is much aware of the huge capital needs to Even though Mexico is a big buyer of U.S. corn, Freed questions the impact should the North get started in farming today. “Today, nobody has the funds — especially younger people — to move into
farming without a financial mentor.” And his take on pricing the 2018 corn crop? “Prior to the sell-off in the May highs, we think the farmer was an aggressive seller in both corn and beans,” commented Freed. “But his tendency was to sell what he thought was half of a normal yield. Now he has a potentially higher yield, so his ‘sell’ percentage is probably near normal this time of year. “From a marketing standpoint, if there is no resolution to this tariff war, he should sell his beans right now. Then store his corn and look for a rally postharvest to leak the corn into the market as the market goes up.” Freed admitted nothing is for sure when it comes to market futures. “Anymore, it seems we live every day for the next tweet. But just looking at the supply and record demand for corn; plus the likelihood of little competition from South America, Eastern Europe and Russia; we think the corn market is due for a rally this post-harvest season.” He’s positive about the future of agriculture despite the gyrations in the current world markets by various governments around the world. World population keeps increasing, so global food demand will keep increasing also. “The number-one thing we traders do is trade weather. We usually try to calculate ‘normal weather,’ but we’re not seeing normal weather this year. USDA early estimates are 81.8 million acres corn and 89.6 acres soybeans — both down from 2017. Early prognosticators, such as some of us, are predicting lower average yields this year too. And if that weather stress happens across Russia, eastern Europe, Brazil and Argentina, then lesser yields are likely around the world,” summed up Freed. v
New methods still practiced at farm GREGG FARM, from pg. 18 Perry and his siblings grew up, and a red building the Banks used as a machine shop. A number of the many trees and shelterbelts Gregg planted still stand guard along the county road. The Banks family expanded beyond the original 400 acres of Coteau Farm, but continued in the Gregg spirit in trying new methods. (They switched to notill farming years ago.) While Oren C. Gregg’s “State farm” returned to being a private farm, the land carries the distinction of having been the University of Minnesota’s first experimental sub-station. And
Gregg’s legacy of agricultural education and experimentation lives on at the University’s Research and Outreach Centers around the state, inspired by Gregg’s belief that experimenting needed to be done regionally. Thank you to Jennifer Andries, Executive Director of Lyon County Historical Society Museum, for her assistance. The article, “Pioneering in Agricultural Education: Oren C. Gregg and Farmers’ Institutes” by Roy Vernon Scott is in Minnesota History, March 1960, pages 19-29. v
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Aphid spraying underway, ‘beans will surprise us’
By KRISTIN KVENO, The Land Correspondent
Blair Hoseth, Mahnomen, Minn., Aug. 11
The corn is “still amazing.” The Land spoke with Jamie Beyer on Aug. 10. She reported the crop was “treated for corn borer” and it looks like the insecticide worked. The soybeans, however, have “pretty bad white mold.” The beans are currently tall enough to reach Beyer’s neck. The crop is “staying hot and humid under the canopy.” Beyer has been “hearing that it will wipe out half the yield” of the affected area.
The wheat harvest is well underway on the Hoseth farm. The Land spoke with Blair Hoseth on Aug. 11 as he was hoping to wrap up wheat in the next two days. Unfortunately, the yields were “running a little less than last year.” This year’s crop has “a little of a weak average, 50 to 60 bushel wheat.” Hoseth began combining wheat on Aug. 6 and while Hoseth is happy to be almost finished with the harvest, the yields are “nothing to brag about.”
Blair Hoseth
Before Hoseth began combining wheat, he harvested triticale for the first time ever and it was “10 bushels less than I anticipated.” On a good note, “it was easier than I thought it would be.”
Next week Hoseth will be third cutting alfalfa and “then keep working on straw.” He’ll also plant cover crop on the wheat fields. In about 10 days to two weeks “we’ll fly on some cover crop” on the soybean fields. Hoseth has done this method of planting the cover crop on bean fields for four years now as it seems to be critical to get the crop established before the soybean leaves fall off. Hoseth has been able to get a lot harvested in the past few weeks due to the lack of moisture that’s fallen during that time. It’s been “two weeks since we’ve had substantial rain.” The absence of rain is showing strain on the crops. “The ground is really dry and hard.” Hoseth is seeing “moisture stress” in some of the bean fields. The corn “I’m sure that’s desperate too” for rain. There’s not much chance of rain in the forecast and that concerns Hoseth. “We’re really hinging on moisture.”
Matt Haubrich, Danube, Minn., Aug. 17
Jamie Beyer
The sugar beets are “looking pretty good” and will soon have fungicide applied to them by an aerial sprayer.
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This year’s corn “it’s going to test our patience.” Haubrich expects the crop will have “wide-ranging yields, wide-ranging moisture.” It’s “very uneven. I’m accepting the fact this is not going to be a corn crop like last year.” In between wheat harvest, Haubrich was able to cheer on his sons as they showed lambs at the county fair for 4-H. It was a successful endeavor as his sons “really enjoyed it.” As we head into the later part of August, Haubrich is already “looking forward to 2019.” He’s learned many lessons this planting and growing season and is eager to put what he learned to good use next year. As for the 2018 crops that are left to be harvested, “we’ll see here shortly what we really have.”
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Beyer worked at the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association booth at Farmfest on Aug. 9. There were many political candidates that stopped by including Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Beyer noted that the politicians “asked lots of questions” and seemed to be interested in the issues that farmers are facing. Beyer will be in Mankato next week for a MSGA board meeting. Though she’ll be away from the farm, the crops won’t be far from her mind. “We’re all looking forward to harvest.”
Karson Duncanson, Mapleton, Minn., Aug. 19
Timely rain these past few weeks was exactly what the soybeans needed on the Duncanson farm. The Land spoke with Karson Duncanson on Aug. 19 as he was pleased with the recent rain. It was the “perfect moisture to finish the beans up.” July and August has had “fortunate weather” after a challenging early growing season this year.
Haubrich is now “trying to take care of a third cutting of hay.” He got it cut on Aug. 10. Then the rain came. “We’ll give it a go this afternoon.” He’s going to “try some little squares.”
Haubrich started noticing pockets of soybeans that were at or above the threshold count for spraying aphids, so he had an aerial applicator spray for aphids Aug. 8 to Aug. 10. The beans are now looking better than corn. “They’re filling the pods.” Haubrich believes, “considering what they’ve gone through, they’re fair.”
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Beyer has been mowing some of the buffers and newly planted Conservation Reserve Program ground. Along with getting everything ready for harvest, the Beyer family is also getting back-to-school shopping done as both will be here soon.
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The wheat harvest on the Haubrich farm is complete. The Land spoke with Matt Haubrich on Aug. 17 as he was “glad we’re finished with it.” However, “it was below average.” Haubrich experienced “lodging issues that affected its development and proper dry-down. With small grains, “it’s just the nature of how this year has been transpiring.”
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Jamie Beyer, Wheaton, Minn., Aug. 10
Karson Duncanson
The aphids were abundant enough in the bean fields that Duncanson had to spray last week. In five or six weeks “we’ll for sure be combining soybeans.” The well-timed rain means that “I think the beans are going to surprise us.” It’s been “really good weather to close them out.”
For the corn, “variability is going to be the name of the game.” Duncanson expects to see a wide range in yield and moisture in the crop at harvest. Overall, he believes the corn will be average this year. In the next few weeks he’ll “start doing some stalk integrity checks.” Duncanson will also continue to get equipment ready for harvest. Out in the field, “things look pretty good.” It’s amazing what a few months of good weather can do for the crops, June 15th compared to now, we’re really blessed that things came together like they have.”
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Aid package should help farmers for the short term On July 24, the U.S. Department of Pork producers have also felt the initial study estimated the added tariffs to China and Agriculture announced a $12 billion emerbrunt of the rapidly escalating trade war, Mexico will cost pork producers nearly $20 per head gency aid package for 2018 to help offset with some analysts estimating a loss as for every hog produced, resulting in negative profit the financial impacts on farmers which high as $150 million to the pork industry margins for most producers in 2018. have been created by the ongoing trade over a 12-month period. About one-fourth 2017 Emergency Aid Package disputes with China, Mexico, Canada and of the pork products in the U.S. are exportThe emergency USDA aid package which has been other countries. The aid package will ed to other countries, with China and announced by the Trump administration will be include direct payments to producers of Mexico accounting for about 40 percent of implemented in 2018 and is likely to include three affected farm commodities, purchases of the export market. China and Mexico pur- components: surplus commodities for food and feeding FARM PROGRAMS chase a lot of pork products that do not Direct payments to farmers — USDA will provide programs, and trade promotion programs. have much demand in the United States, By Kent Thiesse direct emergency aid payments under the Market As of this writing, the exact details for such as raw hams and “variety meats”. It payments under the emergency aid may be difficult to find other markets Facilitation Program to producers of the following program have not been announced. for these products which add consid- commodities: soybeans, corn, sorghum, wheat, cotton, erable value to pork carcasses. One hogs and dairy. Early indications are that $7-8 billion In early July, the United States of the $12 billion aid package will be earmarked for implemented new duties on $34 bilthe MFP payments. The MFP prolion worth of Chinese goods being gram will likely be administered imported into the country. China through local Farm Service Agency responded by adding new tariffs on Assumptions: offices. U.S. soybeans, corn, pork, poultry and USDA has not announced the payfruit products being exported from 2018 APH yields of 180 bu./acre for corn and 50 bu./acre for soybeans. ment formulas that will be used. the United States to China. Market price of $3.25 per bushel for corn and $8.00 per bushel for soybeans. However, there are indications that It is estimated that soybeans repre- Crop insurance harvest price of $3.75 per bushel for corn and $8.75 per bushel for soybeans. the grain payments will be based on sent over 40 percent of the value of Estimate MFP aid payment of 20 cents per bushel for corn and 80 cents per bushel for soybeans. the 2018 farm-level bushels of producthe added tariffs that were impletion. There have been no indications mented by China on U.S. exports in Estimated cost of production of $675 per acre for corn and $475 per acre for soybeans. as to how the pork and dairy payJuly. The value of U.S. soybean exports (Including $225 per acre for land rent.) ments would be determined. USDA to China has grown from $414 million has indicated they hope to announce in 1996 to over $14 billion in 2017 — 2018 CORN AVERAGE YIELD HIGH YIELD LOW YIELD payment details by late August, and accounting for about 60 percent of (APH Yield) APH Yield +20%) (APH Yield -20%) that payments could begin as early as U.S. soybean exports. The August September, or once farm operators 180 216 144 USDA World Agricultural Supply and Estimated Final Yield complete their 2018 harvest. Demand Estimates report projects Estimated Crop Revenue $585 $702 $468 Purchase of surplus commodities — total U.S. soybean demand for 2018- ($3.25/bushel) USDA will purchase excess pork, beef, 19 at 4.25 billion bushels, with exports dairy products, fruits, nuts, rice, etc. Crop Insurance Payment 0 0 $30 accounting for nearly 50 percent of for distribution to food banks and ($3.75 Harvest Price) that demand. other nutrition programs. $36 $43 $29 There have also been new tariffs USDA MFP Payment Trade Promotion Program — The added on goods traded with Canada (20 cents/bushel Estimate) TPP programs will be administered and Mexico — the partners with the Total Estimated Revenue $621 $745 $527 by USDA’s Foreign Agriculture United States in the North American Service, with the goal of securing new Free Trade Agreement. U.S. trade + or (-) Breakeven ($54) +$70 ($148) ag trade agreements in the future. relations with Canada and Mexico ($675/acre Costs) have deteriorated. China, Canada and The USDA Secretary of Agriculture Mexico account for approximately 44 2018 SOYBEANS AVERAGE YIELD HIGH YIELD LOW YIELD has indicated the MFP aid payments percent of all U.S. ag exports on an (APH Yield) (APH Yield +20%) (APH Yield -20%) are intended to help farmers with the annual basis. unintended lost farm income which Estimated Final Yield 50 60 40 has resulted from the ongoing trade Just the threat of a trade war with disputes with China, Mexico, Canada $400 $480 $320 China, Canada and Mexico caused ag Estimated Crop Revenue and other countries. However, he has prices to decline in recent months. ($8.00/bushel) went on to say that the MFP program From late May to early July, when Crop Insurance Payment 0 0 $56 “will not make farmers financially trade talks between the United States ($8.75 Harvest Price) whole again.” Many farm operators and China deteriorated and the prowere either just barely at a breakeven $40 $48 $32 posed tariffs started becoming a real- USDA MFP Payment margin level, or were scheduled to ity, November soybean futures (80 cents/bushel Estimate) show a loss, from crop and livestock dropped by nearly $2.00 per bushel. Total Estimated Revenue $440 $528 $408 production at the projected market Cash soybean prices for harvest delivprices at the beginning of 2018. The + or (-) Breakeven ($35) +$53 ($67) ery in 2018 declined by 10 to 15 per- decline in market prices due to the ($475/acre Costs) cent during that time period, with ongoing trade war, together with crop soybean price bids at the local level Table prepared by Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse See THIESSE, pg. 23 falling to $7.50 to $8.00 per bushel.
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Corn aphids now colonizing later in the summer AMES, Iowa — In the past, corn leaf aphid could be a problem during corn tasseling. This species aggregated around the ear and silks, and sometimes their honeydew production interfered with pollination. But natural enemies and the environment rarely let them persist past July. Therefore, economic thresholds for corn leaf aphid are targeted around VT-R1 and mostly for drought-stressed cornfields. Since 2010, aphids have been colonizing corn later in the summer and are building up to striking levels. They can be found at the base of the stalk, around the ear, and sometimes building up colonies above the ear leaf. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agronomist Brian Lang has visited fields which have exceeded 2,000 aphids per plant. The areas having moderate to severe problems now include the north-east and northwest corners of Iowa. Some of these heavily-infested fields have already been sprayed with an insecticide earlier this year. Cornfields can have two aphid species: corn leaf aphid and bird cherry oat aphid. They are closely related and look very similar in size and color. You can see more than one species in a field and even on a single plant. The bird cherry oat aphid has an orange-red saddle between the cornicles. Other aphid
species can also be found, including greenbug and English grain aphid, but are not as common in corn this year. Species identification isn’t that critical for management at this point (i.e., an aphid is an aphid). All aphids have piercing-sucking mouthparts and feed on the sap from the plant phloem. They excrete sugar-rich honeydew that can cover the aboveground portion of plants. The honeydew can promote a sooty mold that interferes with plant photosynthesis. We know soybean plants covered with mold and aphids can have serious yield loss, but we don’t know the extent of yield reduction caused by aphids in corn. Currently, there are no treatment thresholds for aphids in corn past tasseling, but regular sampling will help you make educated decisions about a foliar application at this time. Sample field-wide (30 plants for every 50 acres) to determine the average density. Here are some considerations to make before applying an insecticide for aphids in corn: Are 80 percent of the plants infested with aphids or are they aggregated around the field perimeter? Are aphids colonizing the ears, or the ear leaf and above? This would be more important than those aphids colonizing below the ear. How long has the field been infested and is the density increasing?
Aid will not make up for income lost THIESSE, from pg. 22 weather problems in some areas, has accentuated the anticipated negative profit margins for 2018. The 2018 Crop Revenue Estimate Table shows the estimated total crop revenue for corn and soybeans at an average yield (actual production history yield) for 2018, a high yield (20 percent above APH) and a low yield (20 percent below APH). The table assumes MFP payment levels of 20 cents per bushel for corn and 80 cents per bushel for soybeans, with payments on the actual bushels produced. The table also assumes 80 percent revenue protection crop insurance coverage, with estimated harvest prices of $3.75 per bushel for corn and $8.75 per bushel for soybeans. The table also shows the estimated profit or (net loss) per acre, based on average production costs for direct expenses, land rent and overhead costs of $675 per acre for corn and $475 per acre for soybeans — which includes $225 per acre for land rent. Obviously, exact levels of production costs, crop insurance coverage and final crop market price will vary from farm to farm. As is shown in the table, a farm operator with an average corn and soybean yield (APH yield) in 2018 will likely show a loss on cash rented acres, unless they have marketed their crop at a higher price or they have lower operating and land costs. The 2018 financial losses per acre can become quite significant for crop producers who have experienced weather issues in 2018, which could result in lower-thanaverage yields. Those farmers who are fortunate to
have very high yields in 2018 will likely be able to at least break even or show a small profit from their 2018 corn and soybean production — especially with the added MFP payments. Bottom Line The MFP payments to farm operators which have been announced by USDA will certainly help ease the financial hardship being experienced by farm operators in 2018 as a result of the ongoing trade war and tariffs. However, as was pointed out, it will not make up for the income loss that farmers are likely to experience in 2018. An even bigger concern might be what happens in 2019 if there is no resolution to these trade disputes and commodity prices remain quite low. The agricultural trade agreements we currently have took decades to become a reality. Farm organizations and ag commodity groups have dedicated millions of dollars of financial and personal resources into developing the strong agricultural export markets that currently exist with China, Canada, Mexico, and other countries. Most farm operators and others in the ag industry appreciate the aid package being offered by USDA, but favor maintaining and enhancing strong trade relations with our current trading partners — as well as with new partners as a longterm solution for ag trade. Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs analyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn. He may be reached at (507) 726-2137 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com. v
Do you see honeydew and/or sooty mold on the stalk, leaves, or ear? Mold can interfere with photosynthesis and interfere with the grain-filling process. Moldy ears could also reduce grain quality and make harvest difficult. Are you seeing winged aphids or nymphs with wing pads? This may be a sign of migration out of the field. Dry weather will make amplify potential feeding damage to corn. Do you see any bloated, off-color aphids under humid conditions? Natural fungi can quickly wipe out aphids in field crops. Fields reaching hard dent may be past the point of a justified insecticide. Are you able to use high volume and pressure of an insecticide application to reach the aphids? Ideally, small droplets should make contact with the aphids for a quick knockdown. Don’t expect residual to protect the corn from fluid feeders. ISU Extension encourages growers to leave an untreated check strip or two in fields that are sprayed. Try to leave a strip that is a fair comparison to the majority of the field — not just along the field edge. These untreated areas will help with treated/ untreated yield comparisons. This article was submitted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. v
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corn/change* soybeans/change* Stewartville $2.93 -.11 $7.84 -.07 Edgerton $3.15 -.12 $7.86 -.17 Jackson $3.08 -.11 $7.95 -.10 Janesville $3.02 -.14 $7.97 -.10 The following marketing analysis is for the week Cannon Falls $2.96 -.19 $7.75 -.25 ending Aug. 17. Sleepy Eye $3.10 -.15 $7.91 -.10 CORN — Corn began the week on a soft note, but Average: $3.04 $7.90 quickly recovered as crop conditions fell another 1 percent to 70 percent good/excellent. Corn was heav- Year Ago Average: $3.06 $9.06 ily influenced by the soybean market as well. Beans Grain prices are effective cash close on Aug. 21. were able to shrug off the bearish August World *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period. Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report after spiking lower on Aug. 13. The recovery in beans spilled over to corn. Demand for corn continues to provide underlying support with the U.S. Department of Agriculture announcing additional corn sales for both old and new crop during the week. PHYLLIS NYSTROM The livestock futures markets came alive during Political news was thin for CHS Hedging Inc. the middle of the month of August with both live corn. There continues to be St. Paul cattle, feeder cattle and the hog contracts posting reportedly good progress on decent rallies as the week ended Aug. 17. Optimism North American Free Trade Agreement talks with Mexico. They hope to have a that the trade tariffs may being nearing a conclusion deal in place by month’s end and then bring Canada were the catalyst behind the strength in the futures. The caveat thus far is that the into the mix. cash trade in the above menThe strength in the U.S. dollar and improving tioned markets has not yet weather forecast limited the upside in prices. The turned from steady to lower marU.S. dollar rallied to 14-month highs as Turkey’s failkets. However, that is the precise ing economy pushed buyers to the U.S. dollar. reason for the futures market to Weather forecasts looked cooler and wetter for the anticipate the next move of a parcorn belt on the 6-10-day forecast. ticular market. Weekly export sales were good at 13.3 million bushThe cattle market has been els, bringing total old crop sales for the year to 2.372 JOE TEALE extremely choppy as prices in billion bushels. The USDA’s target is a reachable 2.40 Broker both the cash and futures have billion bushels. We may see the USDA raise the been wandering back and forth Great Plains Commodity export category one more time. New crop sales were Afton, Minn. between higher and lower from a huge 41.1 million bushels. Total new crop commitone week to the next. However, ments of 348.7 million bushels are almost 55 percent looking over the past several months, the trend has ahead of last year’s 226 million bushels last year by been one that suggests an upward drift in the price this date. direction. Weekly ethanol production fell 28,000 barrels per Beef cutouts, after slipping for several weeks, day to 1.07 million bpd. The USDA’s forecast of 5.6 appear to have turned the corner and have posted billion bushels for ethanol this year seems reasonpretty good gains in the last week. The question mark able to maybe a little low. Stocks were up 94,000 barregarding the boxed beef trade would be that the rels at 23 million barrels. Ethanol crush margins volume of the boxed trade has been on the light side. were cut in half to 3 cents per gallon. Corn spreads With the continuation increased slaughter and the widened back out during the week as the crop size weight increase over last year, the beef production increases. The December/March carry was back out may overwhelm the demand for beef. Given the supto 14.5 cents and the December/July carry was back ply and demand picture at this juncture, it is quite to the mid-20’s. Remember, a carry is only good if you likely that the cattle market will continue in the sell it. same upward price drift to higher levels over time. See NYSTROM, pg. 25 See TEALE, pg. 25
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Grain Angles Walgreens, land and you Farmers typically want to own as much of the land they farm as possible. It makes sense. Land is the base of almost any farm enterprise. Having ownership of the land assures it will always be available to the farm operation. It’s also seen as a long-term investment and a legacy which can be passed from one generation to the next. Many highly profitable retail businesses (such as Walgreens) however, choose to lease most of the real estate on which they operate. In today’s environment, with land costs seemingly forever on the rise, purchasing every parcel just isn’t realistic — particularly for young or beginning farmers. I would argue there are some helpful principles farmers might be able to glean from corpora- PAUL DIETMANN Compeer Senior tions like Walgreens when it Lending Officer comes to real estate. Prairie du Sac, Wis. Location is crucial. Just as a farmer wants to amass as much good land as possible in a specific geographic area, Walgreens knows the location of their real estate is essential to their success. If they don’t have their business in the right spot, it might not generate enough net cash flow to keep operating. Long-term control. A farmer needs to farm a given parcel of land for many years to sustain their business. After spending a lot of time and money locating the perfect spot on which to site a store, Walgreens needs to operate in that location for many years in order to make a profit. How successful would the store be if it was at risk every year of having another pharmacy swoop in and outbid them for the spot? Walgreens typically enters into very longterm leases with its landlords. Twenty-five years is the norm. Perhaps agreeing on a longer-than-normal lease term will help you sleep a little better at night in the years to come. (Please note: legal lengths of farmland lease terms vary from state to state, so make sure to check before you commit to an agreement) Make life easy for landlords. Once it settles on a location, Walgreens asks the landowner to cover the cost of building the store. In exchange, Walgreens guarantees the landowner a good, long-term return on the investment through rent payments. They typically enter into a “triple-net lease,” which means Walgreens pays the property taxes, utilities, and any maintenance on the building. Once the store is built, See DIETMANN, pg. 26
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Trade talks with China could provide boost for soybeans NYSTROM, from pg. 24 Celeres projected Brazil’s 2018-19 corn acres to be up 7 percent with the corn production growing to a record 104.1 million metric tons vs. USDA’s 94.5 mmt outlook. In Argentina, the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange is forecasting corn acreage to rise to a record 14.3 million acres, up 7 percent from this year. The Rosario Grains Exchange is forecasting Argentine corn acreage at 16.8 million acres. UkrAgroConsult increased their Ukrainian corn crop estimate 1.2 mmt to a record 28.5 mmt. They also raised their corn export outlook 1.5 mmt to 22.5 mmt, up 25 percent from last year. Turning to the wheat market, a surge higher into the weekend came after reports out of Russia suggested they may limit wheat exports this year once exports exceed 30 mmt. The news was denied by the Ag Ministry after the ministry had met with grain exporters. The ministry said they only talked about “operational volumes.” They estimate they will export 35 mmt this year, compared to 42 mmt last year. The USDA is forecasting Russia’s wheat exports at 35 mmt also. Russia has experienced a severe drought this year. Outlook: The Midwest Crop Tour will be conducted from Aug. 20-23. With the crop well ahead of the average, the findings of the tour will be closely scrutinized by the trade. As of Aug. 12, 73 percent of the crop was in the dough stage versus 56 percent on average. Twenty-six percent was in the dent stage vs. 13 percent on average. Remember, in each of the last four years, the USDA has raised the U.S. corn yield from the August report to the final report. Each Twitter comment and picture may sway market direction. December corn was up 7 cents for the week at $3.78.75, December 2019 was up 4 cents at $4.00.5 and December 2020 was a quarter-cent higher at $4.15.5 per bushel. Corn may be stuck in a $3.65 to $3.85 trading range without surprises in the crop tour’s findings or a turn in political events. Begin setting targets for your first 2019 crop sales. SOYBEANS — The market got a sweet surprise toward the end of the week when it was announced the United States and China would hold low-level trade meetings later this month in Washington. This
MARKETING would be the first official talks in two months. While nothing specific was mentioned, it does provide hope that the next $200 billion in proposed tariffs may be avoided. The trade perceived the news as positive and rewarded the market with a rally that sent November soybeans to $8.99.5 per bushel. The day before the bearish August WASDE report, November soybeans closed at $9.04 per bushel. We essentially nearly recovered all of the post-report decline. The Trump administration downplayed expectations from the upcoming talks, stressing they are low-level talks. This resulted in profit taking into the weekend on ideas the Aug. 16 rally was overdone. My take is these meetings may best be described as trying to get “high level” officials to the table. At a minimum, it’s a move in the right direction. From this week’s Aug. 13 low to the Aug. 16 high, November soybeans rallied 48.25 cents. Prior to the trade talk announcement, November soybeans had extended their losses from the August WASDE report on Aug. 13, but managed to settle higher as meal strengthened. Meal showed additional gains on Aug. 14 when Argentina said they would suspend their monthly cut in soymeal and soyoil export taxes for six months. Their current tax rate is 23 percent. The monthly export tax cut for soybean exports will remain in place for the time being. They need to balance their budget by 2020 to keep their $50 billion credit line open with the International Monetary Fund. The soybean crop condition fell 1 percent as of Aug. 12 to 66 percent good/excellent. Will the recent USDA 51.6 bu./acre soybean yield be the biggest of the year? The Aug. 12 condition report showed Nebraska’s crop in the good/excellent category dropped 4 percent, Iowa and Missouri were down 2 percent, Illinois and Minnesota fell 1 percent, and North Dakota plunged 11 percent. Ohio’s crop improved 2 percent, with Indiana and South Dakota up 1 percent. Keep in mind, the USDA has raised the U.S. soybean yield from the August report to the final report in each of the last four years. There were 96 percent of the beans blooming as of Aug. 12 vs. 92 percent
Hog futures have been explosive TEALE, from pg. 24 Producers should continue to monitor market conditions and protect inventories as needed. The hog market has really been the explosive one in the livestock futures trade in the past few days. The interesting facet of the trade has been the reversal in the futures prices quickly moving from a discount to a premium to the cash trade. The primary reason behind the change in direction has been the discovery that African Swine Fever has shown up in China which
could deplete some of the hog herd. This could force China to seek pork from other countries because of the depletion of their numbers. This could possibly lead to a change in the tariffs and open the door for China to import pork from the US. This is all speculation and fear. But this is what drives these markets — especially the futures market. The caveat here is that prices are still weak on the cash trade in the United States as well as falling pork cutout values. This situation should alert producers to pay close attention to market information and act accordingly. v
average, and 84 percent were setting pods vs. 72 percent on average. Other long-term negative news included China working closer with Brazil to source meal and Russia offering 2.5 million arable acres to foreign investors. The land isn’t the highest quality, but it’s thought China would be in the market for the land to produce soybeans. The NOPA July Soybean Crush was a record for July, the second biggest monthly total ever, and well above trade estimates at 167.7 million bushels versus estimates for 161.7 million bushels. Soyoil stocks were just slightly lower than estimates at 1.764 billion pounds versus 1.783 billion pounds estimated. The market glossed over the report, unable to capture any positive reaction from it. Weekly export sales were 4.9 million bushels, bringing the marketing year total to 2.156 billion bushels, down 4 percent from last year when the USDA is projecting a 2.6 percent decline. The USDA’s target is 2.110 billion bushels. With the average sales rollover of 61 million bushels, we are on target for the USDA projection. New crop sales were 21 million bushels, bringing new crop commitments to 421.7 million bushels. This is nearly 45 percent ahead of last year. However, this is just 21 percent of the projected sales vs. 28 percent on the books by this time. The first U.S. soybean boat since the 25 percent tariff to China went into effect was unloaded this week after waiting since July 6 to unload. A second boat was also off-loaded that had been waiting since July 24. There are three other U.S. soybean ships bound for China or waiting to unload in China. The United States loaded its third soybean vessel for Argentina, with two more in the line-up. Celeres predicted Brazilian farmers will plant 89.4 million acres this fall, up 3 percent from last year. Their soybean production outlook is a record 119.6 mmt, up 1 percent year-on-year, and vs. USDA at 120.5 mmt. A potential ban in Brazil on the herbicide glyphosate could be a “disaster” for their agricultural industry, according to Brazil’s agricultural minister. Outlook: The proposed trade talks with China later this month was the positive force this week. On the negative side, weather forecasts are cooler with rain; global stocks-to-use ratio for 2018-19 are a 28-year high at 12.8 percent; U.S. stocks-to-use ratio is a 12-year high at 18 percent; and the August to final U.S. soybean yield has increased in each of the last four years. We’ll keep a close eye on what comes out of the crop tour in the coming week, as well as any indication of a change in the trade war status. For the week, November soybeans rallied 31 cents to $8.92.75 and November 2019 beans gained 23 cents to $9.28.5 per bushel. Politics and the crop tour’s data will drive direction next week. Without fresh, bullish news, soybeans will find resistance at the $9.00 level, with next resistance at $9.22.25 per bushel. First support will be the recent $8.51.25 low, then the contract low at $8.26.25 per bushel. v
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Technology improves canopy penetration when spraying By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer BALTIC, S.D. — At the July 26 Hefty Field Day, 10,000 people were once again enjoying and getting educated on virtually everything related to precision agriculture. In essence, this huge event is an amazing one-day short course on Nick Fleitz the exciting world of what’s happening in crop production. Even the world of what’s new in crop spraying nozzles had farmers listening to the Pentair specialists discuss their new Hypro 3D Nozzle. My lead question to Nick Fleitz, Pentair agronomist? Why is the 3D nozzle better than the flat fan nozzles? Fleitz responded, “There’s a few things the 3D nozzle really brings to the table. First, it’s a ‘high coverage’ nozzle designed to maximize coverage and canopy penetration. To do that we utilize inclined spray angles which we recommend alternating facing front to rear on spray booms. That gives threedimensional coverage of our target canopy penetration. “With a nozzle that sprays straight down you don’t see great canopy penetration. As the spray boom moves across the field it propels that spray angle forward giving good coverage on the front side of plants but not the back side. This inclined spray angle corrects that issue.” “Flat fan nozzles are in the $3 range, these 3D’s are in the mid $6. But with that you’re improving your application accuracy and shouldn’t that always be an objective?” Fleitz said the Hypro 3D nozzle was co-developed with Syngenta. “They did tremendous amounts of field trials across the globe since they market globally,” said Fleitz. One of their specific trials was on soybean rust. Compared to a standard flat fan nozzle, Syngenta reported a 10 percent yield increase with the 3D nozzles.
Fleitz indicated 3D nozzles work better against soybean aphids. “Again, it’s a matter of better canopy penetration. Getting under the leaves down at the base of the soybean stems where those eggs are deposited is what control is all about. I can’t speak as to better results with aerial applicators because I haven’t seen actual comparison data. That likely refers to air dynamics … air flow over the wing. But I’m doing field trials with corn fungicides comparing aerially applied versus ground rigs. Ongoing this year, so don’t have data as yet.” So what wears out first in spray nozzles? “That depends on the nozzle technology,” Fleitz replied. “If you have a flat fan or 3Ds were the nozzle itself takes all the pressure, the nozzle wears out first. With a ‘free orifice’ or air induction nozzle, the orifice upstream from the nozzle is likely to wear out first. In simple terms, wherever you have the most pressure, you have the most likely wear out.” Fleitz credits farmers with their growing awareness of application technology. “Making sure they get every ounce of product producing maximum control is the objective of every farmer and crucially important in view of the increasing regulations on usage of all pesticide products.”
He’s aware of the growing concerns with Dicamba — suggesting strict attention to label details is always advised. “It’s a great herbicide with control of hundreds of broadleaved weed species, especially those weeds with growing resistance issues. But applicators have to be careful. Great product, but strict adherence is a must.” Pentair nozzles are made by a Pentair facility in Cambridge, England. Fleitz noted John Deere is a major user of the 3D nozzle. The Hypro 3D nozzle is available in nine sizes ranging from 08 to 015. Handout literature included a sheet loaded with specifications. The Hypro nozzle is proven to deliver up to 10 percent increase in pre-emergence weed control compared with conventional flat fan. The nozzle provides 60-75 percent drift reduction compared to flat fan nozzles. It also creates the optimum droplet size. Fewer droplets bounce off or drift away. The FastCap version utilizes SnapLock cap technology reducing installation torque requirement by 73 percent. PentAir is located in New Brighton, Minn. For more information, contact Fleitz at nicholas.fleitz@pentair. com or go to www. Pentair.com. v
ISU identifies new soybean pest AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach entomologists have identified and confirmed the presence of a new soybean pest, the soybean gall midge, in 12 Iowa counties: Lyon, O’Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Cass and Page. In 2016 and 2017, there were isolated reports of soybean injury as a result of soybean gall midge in northwest Iowa. Not much is known about the soybean gall midge, and entomologists have not been able to confirm the species as of yet. Plant injury (as a result of the pest) has been most severe at field edges, which is a possible indicator that adults fly to new soybean fields
following the growing season. Injury is usually restricted to the base of the plant. Initially, infested stems look swollen, then eventually turn brown and break off — resulting in plant death. In some instances, plants were infected with a fungal disease, but this was not a consistent occurrence. If you see these midges infesting a soybean field in Iowa, please contact Erin Hodgson, associate professor and extension specialist in entomology at Iowa State, via email at ewh@iastate.edu or on Twitter @ erinwhodgson. Be sure to follow ISU Extension and Outreach information channels for updates. This article was submitted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. v
Land should be rented multiple years to be successful DIETMANN, from pg. 24 the landlord just has to deposit rent checks. As a crop producer, you always need to be cognizant of inputs and costs. But there may be other creative ways (like snow removal or otherwise helping to keep the property maintained and in good condition) you can make life a little easier for your landlord. In turn, making them more likely to give you right of first refusal when the lease agreement term is up. Reputation makes a big difference. Walgreens operates in a highly competitive environment. Every other retailer wants those same prime locations and is willing to pay for them. Farmers interested in leasing land need to constantly build their reputations
and cultivate relationships so landowners view them as their first choice. Leasing frees up capital to be deployed in ways that generate the most cash flow and profit. Since its cash isn’t tied up in an illiquid investment like real estate, Walgreens is able to invest inside the stores. The same can go for you as a farmer. Perhaps upgrading your equipment, making sure you have enough working capital to survive some pricing dips or investing in new technology to improve efficiencies is a smart choice for you right now. Finding a farm to rent can be a challenge. And there’s heavy competition for the opportunities that
do exist. However, if you can find a good place to rent, the financial advantages over buying land can be substantial. You have to be able to rent the farm for multiple years to be successful — particularly if you’ll need to make capital improvements. In order to get and keep a long-term lease, you need to make life as carefree as possible for the landowner. Always pay the rent on time and maintain the farm as if you owned it. You’ll build your reputation for dependability and other opportunities will come your way. Paul Dietmann is a Senior Lending Officer at Compeer Financial. For additional insights and resources from Dietmann and the rest of the Compeer team, visit Compeer.com. v
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HUGE SAUK CENTRE-GLENWOOD, MN AREA FARM AUCTION THURSDAY AUGUST 30TH, 2018 - 10:00 AM LOCATION: 17.5 MILES WEST OF SAUK CENTRE, MN OR 6.5 MILES EAST OF GLENWOOD, MN ON MN STATE 28 THEN 2.7 MILES SOUTH ON COUNTY# 29. NOTE: LARGE AUCTION OF THIRD GENERATION FAMILY FARM FAMILY FEATURING VERY GOOD HERD OF YOUNG WELL UDDERED DAIRY COWS & MOSTLY ONE OWNER FARM EQUIPMENT. ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE ON FARM EQUIPMENT THROUGH PROXIBID. FOR COMPLETE LISTING SEE: www.midamericanauctioninc.com, OR PHONE 320-760-2979 175 HEAD OF VERY GOOD HOLSTEIN CATTLE SELL UNDER COVER HERD FACTS: OWNER RECORDS, 2 X 20,089 MILK, 4.2% 843 FAT, 3.2%
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642 PROTEIN, NO TMR, 70# TANK AVERAGE FROM BEAUTIFUL UDDERS, COWS ARE PASTURED DURING SUMMER MONTHS, COWS MILKED IN DOUBLE 6 HERRINGBONE PARLOR. EXCLUSIVELY AI BRED & MAPPED FOR OVER 40 YEARS USING LEADING SIRES. MANY JUST FRESH OR DUE SOON. INCLUDES: 70 FANCY YOUNG HOLSTEIN COWS, 80% FIRST & SECOND LACTATION; 40 VERY GOOD BRED HEIFERS (12 WILL BE FRESH BY SALE DATE}; 36 EXC. OPEN HEIFERS AND CALVE FROM 1 TO 14 MONTHS OLD W/ MORE BY SALE DATE; 24 HOLSTEIN STEER & BULL CALVES, 1 TO 10 MONTHS OLD. TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT ‘97 MF 8140 MFWD, 42” RUBBER, HUB DUALS, DYNA SHIFT, 4038 HRS; ‘98 WHITE 6710 TWO WHEEL DR., CAB, SHOWS 5313 HRS; NEW IDEA MODEL 800C UNI SYSTEM, RWA, W/ 839 PICKER UNIT & 6R30” CORN HEAD, 2413 HRS; ‘12 NH BR7090 ROUND BALER, NET WRAP, ONE OWNER, 3500 BALES; MACDON R85 13’ DISC MO-CO; SITREX 12 WHEEL V RAKE; WHITE 6100 6R30” PLANTER; DMI ECOLO TIGER 5 SHANK DISC RIPPER; WHITE 271 18’ CUSHION GANG DISC; MEYERS M 435 TANDEM AXLE MANURE SPREADER; MEYERS M 390 TANDEM AXLE SPREADER; LORENZ MODEL 100 GRINDER MIXER; (2) MN & ( 1) J&M GRAVITY BOXES & HD GEARS; HINIKER MODEL 1700 15’ STALK CHOPPER, NICE; ( 3} 20’ TRICYCLE FRONT BUNK FEEDER WAGONS; NOTCH 7.5’ QT GRAPPLE MANURE BUCKET, FITS JD H 310 LOADER, NEW; PLUS FULL LINE OF FARM EQUIPMENT DAIRY EQUIPMENT & FEED SUNSET 1250 GALLON BULK TANK, DELAVAL VP 78 VAC PUMP, 6 UNIVERSAL CLAWS, STA RITE RECEIVING PANEL, JAR & MILK PUMP; 1000 BUSHEL GOOD EAR CORN; 50 3X3X8 BALES OF DAIRY QUALITY ALFALFA.
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THE LAND — AUGUST 24/AUGUST 31, 2018 TH Real Estate Wanted WANTED: Land & farms. I have clients looking for dairy, & cash grain operations, as well as bare land parcels from 40-1000 acres. Both for relocation & investments. If you have even thought about selling contact: Paul Krueger, Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Realty, 138 Main St. W., New Prague, MN 55372. paulkrueger@edinarealty.com (612)328-4506
Feed Seed Hay 500 round bales, nice 4X6, 1st crop net wrapped, $60/bale. Call 715-746-2308 Alfalfa, mixed hay, grass hay, and feed grade wheat straw. Medium squares or round bales. Delivery available. Call or text LeRoy Ose. 218689-6675 WANTED TO BUY: Damaged corn, soybeans & other grains. Call Schwieger Cattle LLC. (507)236-5181
Bins & Buildings FOR SALE: 1000 bu portable holding bin w/roof, auger, motor. (320)583-2747 Grain bins 2-used Stor-mor bins, 24’ dia. 6500 bushel, one has dryer in top, must remove by December, $1,750. (507) 317-7237 SILO DOORS Wood or steel doors shipped promptly to your farm stainless fasteners hardware available. (800)222-5726 Landwood Sales LLC
Farm Equipment ‘05 NH 98C 6R cornhead, Hydraulic deck plates, head height tilt sensors, calmer chopping knife rolls, knife rolls & deck plates 3 yrs old, gathering chains 4 yrs old, exc shape, $19,500. Pictures available. 715-495-6469 Case IH 1083 8x30 CH, GVL poly snouts, $3,900; IH 863 6x30 CH, $1,250; JD 635 35’ rock flex disc w/ harrow, $12,750; IH 720 7x18 3pt onland plow, exc cond, $3,450; Parker 605 640 bu gravity box w/ tarp & fenders, like new, $11,900; Parker 5500 600 bu gravity box w/ tarp, $6,450. 320-769-2756
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IFair Oaks Cleated Roller, Aerfor ator, 20’ with 8” spades, 30” era- drum, swing away tongue, and $12,000. 715-234-1993 res. est-FOR SALE: Fantini chopping ven 8R & 12R CH; 70’ Elmer on- drag, Merritt alum hopper m & grain trailers; 24R30” JD pl Re- on Kinze bar; Big A floater; New 175 Michigan ldr; IH 964 CH; White 706 & 708 CH & om parts; White plows & parts; 54’ 4300 IH field cultivator; JD 44’ field cult; 3300 Hiniker field cult; header trailer. 507-380-5324
FOR SALE: 15’ Alloway stalk 1st chopper, new knives, $5,900; ale. JD 893 cornhead, w/ hyds, deck plates, $15,900; DMI hay, 530 Ecolo-Tiger, $8,900. All aw. very nice. Call for pics. 320und 333-2177
ble.FOR SALE: JD 6600 dsl com218- bine, JD 220 flex head, JD 643 cornhead. JD 7720 comam- bine. JD 8300 grain drill. All her excellent condition. 320-583Cat- 2751
FOR SALE: 2000 Case/IH 1063 cornhead, all poly, tracker drive, low acres, always shedded. $8,750/OBO. (952)467-2314 able ger,
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‘88 7720 Titan II, hydro, 4239 hrs.• 20’ 920 flexhead • 6-30 JD High Tin cornhd • ‘81 JD 4440 quad, new 18.4-38, 8271 hrs • ’77 JD 4430 quad, 3129 original hrs, still has original rear tires, collectors take a look • ‘79 JD 4240 dsl Syncro 2 valves, 6096 hrs • ‘68 JD 4020 dsl, WF, 3 pt, Syncro, new 18.4-38, 11.00 16 frts, ROPS, w/JD 58 loader, 5390 hrs., sharp • ‘63 JD 4010 dsl, WF, 3 pt, OH’d, 15.5-38, 9427 original meter, sharp • ‘59 JD 530 gas, 3 pt, w/48 JD loader w/hyd bucket, grecian valve •’55 JD 50 gas, PS w/Woods belly mower • IH Super C w/belly mower • 12-30 JD 7100 planter, $5,000.00 rebuild done, shark tooth trash whip • 6-30 JD 7000 planter • 12-30 Glencoe cult • 6-30 JD RM cult • 6-30 JD 400 hoe • 644 Brent, fenders • 4 Parker 2 doors • 350 J&M 16.5-16.1 • 21’ JD 331 disc • 21’ BWF disc • 24’ JD 1000 pull fld cult • 24’ JD 1100 3 pt fld cult • (4) 1350-1450 JD 5-18 plows • 13’ Crustbuster 3 pt chisel • 14-16 JD F145 plow • 6-30 JD 27 flail cutter • ’95 GMC Stepside SLT 4 WD, 350, rebuilt trans, 180,000 • ’08 7’x14’ Felling dump tandem trailer • 16’ Keifer stock trailer • 40 JD single beater spreader • 7’ JD 37 pull mower • 8’ Big Ox 3 pt blade.
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Roger & Diana Thompson - OWNERS 515-851-0789 AUCTIONEER: Eugene & Michael Ryerson Office: 515-448-3079 Gene’s Cell: 515-689-3714 Eagle Grove, IA
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LOCATION: 2 ¼ miles West of Thor, IA on blacktop (250th) to 2775
Thursday, August 30, 2018 1PM
TRACTORS: ‘97 9400 JD, 4WD, 38 duals, bare back, 4 hyds, 24spd, 5548 hrs; ‘96 8100 MFWD, 18.4-42 duals, Brown Box auto steer w/Starfire, 3057 hrs.; ‘73 IH 666 gas, WF w/Westendorf Loader, 2 pt. COMBINES, HEADS, HEAD TRAILER: ‘01 JD 9650 STS, 20.8-38 Duals, Hill Co. Contour Master, Ag Leader yield mon w/mapping, 2223/3345 hrs.; ‘02 JD 930 F 30’ platform; ‘97 893 JD poly crn hd; ‘93 925F JD platform, 25’; 30’ Killbros hd trailer; 30’ MD hd trailer. SEMI TRACTOR, HOPPER: ‘00 Kenworth T 600 w/C-13 Cat, 10 spd, 858,000 miles, Aero cab, 24.5 front & rear, new brakes; ‘98 42’ Alum Jetco hopper, air ride, roll tarp, alum wheels, new tires & brakes. TILLAGE, BATWING: 7 shk 2700 JD disc ripper, hyd disc leveler; 44 ½’ JD 980 fld cult, foam filled tires; 15’ Taylor-Way Bat Wing. GRAIN CART, AUGER, VAC, WAGON: F 700 A & L grain cart, corner auger; 10” x 71’ Alloway auger, truck hopper, hyd lift; Rem 2500 PTO Vac, 252 hrs. PLANTER, SEED SHUTTLE, SIDE BY SIDE, FUEL TRAILER: ‘08 16-30 JD 1770 NT CCS planter, trash whips; SS 290 2 hopper Seed Shuttle, tandem, conveyor unload, elect start Honda; ‘10 Kawasaki Teryx 750 4WD side by side, w/Eagle Snow Plow, 196 hrs; 990 gal Lamar-tand. fuel trailer, 12 V pump. OWNER Terry Bloomquist 515-571-1687
2nd AUCTION
LOCATION: ½ mile East & ½ mile North on States Ave from first auction 5288 CIH 2WD tractor, w/18.4-42 10 bolt dls, 6819 hrs.; 550 Parker single door, rated 616 bu.; 32’ 980 JD field cult; 12-30 856 JD FF cult.; 5 shk JD 510 disc ripper; 20’ 8-30 MC flail stalk cutter; 12-30 IH 900 3 pt planter, trash whips; 30’ JD 12-30 Bauer FF hoe; Century 750 gal pull tandem sprayer; 8”X60 Sudenga auger; 953 JD gear w/500 gal fuel tank & 12V pump.
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For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com Opens August 21 & Closes August 28 Cole and Holly Hokana Farm Auction, Frederick, SD, Timed Online Auction Opens August 24 & Closes August 30 Anderson Ag Inc. Potato Truck Auction, West Fargo, ND, Timed Online Auction Opens August 27 & Closes September 4 Clarence & Anne Juncewski Farm Retirement Auction, Silver Lake, MN, Timed Online Auction 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 8AM-Noon Spink County, SD Land Auction, 160+/- acres in Lake TWP, Timed Online Auction Thursday, August 30 at 10AM Mike & Tina Noteboom Farm Auction, Philip, SD Opens August 31 & Closes September 10 Clinton & Rachel Patterson Equipment Auction, Souris, ND, Timed Online Auction 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 Wednesday, September 5 from 8AM-12PM Edmunds County, SD Land Auction, 320± acres near Aberdeen, SD Wednesday, September 5 at 10AM R & D Christianson Family Limited Partnership Farm Retirement, Cummings, ND Thursday, September 6 at 10AM Aglron Litchfield Event, Litchfield, MN 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 Friday, September 7 at 10AM Ron Viestenz Personal Property Estate Auction, Erie, ND Friday, September 7 at 10AM 2 McLeod County, MN Country Properties Auction, 18+/acres selling in two tracts Opens September 7 & Closes September 12 AgIron September Online Auction, Timed Online Auction
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Opens September 7 & Closes September 17 Larry Svenningsen Farm Equipment Auction, Luverne, ND, Timed Online Auction Wednesday, September 12 8AM-12PM Cass County, ND Farmstead Auction, 15+ acres in Davenport, ND
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LOCATION: 43283 US Hwy 12, Webster, SD. From the intersection of SD Hwy. 12 and 25 near Webster, SD, 1-3/4 miles west on Hwy. 12, north side of road.
INCLUDES: Tractors & Loader / GPS Equip. / Harvest Equipment / Grain Cart Planters / Air Drill & Drill / Tillage Equip. / Semi Tractors / Truck & Pickup Trailers / Seed Tender & Augers / Hay & Livestock Equip. / Horse Equipment Recreation Shop Equipment / Farm Support Items & Parts / Other Equipment
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TWIN SCREW 5-AXLE TRUCKS OPENS: FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
Sterling, Freightliner, International, Mack, Volvo & Approximately (5) Spudnik 4200 and Logan LP24 Take-Off Boxes Anderson Ag Inc. is discontinuing their custom potato truck operation. All trucks have had excellent maintenance with complete records available on each unit. All units have current DOT.
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2011 John Deere 9770
2012 Case-IH 350HD 2014 John Deere 6140M 2010 Case-IH 4420 LOCATION: 21508 415th Ave, Iroquois, SD 57353. From Iroquois, 7 miles south on 418th Avenue, 3 miles west on 215th Street.
INCLUDES: Tractors / Combines / Heads & Header Trailers / Grain Cart / Planter Air Seeder / Tillage Equipment / Semi Tractors & Trucks / Trailers / Sprayer Chemical/Fertilizer Equipment / Forage & Hay Equipment / Seed Tender & Grain Handling Equipment / Tires / Parts & Farm Support
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DOUG FENNER LIVING TRUST / Doug, 605.354.2400 or Brad Olstad at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240
TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. SD Sales Tax laws apply.
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FOR SALE: ‘08 6R Geringhoff JD 9510 combine, 2300 sep FOR SALE: AC 8070 power cornhead, excellent condi- hrs, GreenStar Yield Mon- shift, new rear tires, duals, tion, field ready, $22,000. 612- itor, long auger, duals, al- 2 yrs on OH, turbo re-doways shedded, $33,750; ‘03 ne, runs great, great shape, 232-4078 or 612-803-8753 JD 925F full finger flex head, Dad’s toy, $16,000. 952-212FOR SALE: Artsway 240B 8R $9,750; JD 643 low tin CH, 3545 stalk chopper/flail mower, $3,650; Parker 500 bu grain excellent condition, $3,000. cart w/ corner auger, $5,900; Call 507-274-5162 JD 680 15’ chisel plow, tru- Thank you for reading depth shanks, Summers harHarms Mfg. Land THE LAND! row, $8,900; JD 635 35’ tanRollers, Brand New, dem disk, cushion gang, w/ 12’-$6,800; 14’-$7,000; harrow, $12,750. 320-769-2756 Mpls. Moline UTS-LP tractor, 16’-$7,800; 24’-$14,800; compl., good rubber, $1,250. 32’-$17,500; 42’-$20,500. Classified Line Ads Also, IH 460, NF, Good Tires Others from 8’-62’. & Tin, $2,850. 712-288-6442 715-234-1993
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Charles Wingert, Broker # 07-16-10
FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION THURS., August 30th @ 10:00 a.m.
Location: Kerkhoff Auction Center 1500 E Bridge St., Redwood Falls, MN 56283 TRACTORS JD 4020 Diesel Tractor, 18.4-38 Tires, S/N178514R, Syncro Range, JD Cab, Versatile Hyd Loader, JD 4630 Tractor, S/N 005465R, Power Shift, 7192 Hrs, 3 pt, Quick Hitch, Dual Hyd, PTO, 18.4R38 Hub Duals , JD 7020 4wd Tractor, 7846 Hrs, 8 x 2 Speed, S/N 003301R, 3pt, PTO, Triple Hyd, 18.4-34 Hub Du-als MACHINERY JD RM 8 Row Cultivator, JD 714 12’ Disk Ripper, JD 27 Stalk Chopper, Tebben 12’ 9 Shank 3 pt Ripper, Dakon 200 Bu Gravity Wagon w/ Auger, JD 21’ Field Cultivator, 3 pt., 3 Bar Harrow, JD 7100 Planter, Distel Box Extensions 8 R 30”, JD 1010 Field cultivator, 23’ 3 Bar Harrow, JD F1350/1450 4 Bottom Plow, JD 235 20’ Disk, 6” Galvanized Auger, JD 250 Gl Water Pup, (2) Kovar 45’ Hydro Fold Drags - 1 Spike Tooth, 1 Spring tooth, Feterl 8 x 34’ Auger w/ Electric Motor, Alloway 12R 22” Stalk Chopper, DMI 7 Shank Riper w/ Disk Leveler, (2) Old Grain Augers Feterel 10” - 61’, Hydr Lift, Swing Hopper, PTO - Hutchinson 8’ - 53” - PTO VEHICLES 1997 Chevrolet Cheyanne 2500 Pickup, Regular Cab, AT, 4x4 w/ western Plow, 2006 Mercury, 4 dr Car MOTORCYCLE 2013 Harley Davidson Softtail Slim, 1700cc VTwin 103 En-gine, 6 Speed Manual Transmission, Satin Black Paint, 3800 Miles BACKHOE / LOADER JD Model 93, 3 pt Backhoe COMBINE / COMBINE HEAD JD 7700 Combine S/N 216344H, Hydrostatic Drive, 4963 Hrs, 23.1-26 Fronts, Diesel, JD 643 Corn Head, JD 220 Soybean Platform, JD 4 Belt Small Grain Head, 2003 R-75 Gleaner Com-bine, R75-HM72159, Separator 1467, 2342 Hours, 30’ Bean Head - 8000 Series Flexhead, HM84464, 8’ Corn Head, 830 RHM27192, 8R30”, Ear Savers, JD 9600 Combine w/ Duals, Chopper, Tank Extension, JD 930 Flex Head, JD 12 Row x 22” Corn Head WAGONS J & M 250 Bu Gravity Wagon, 20 Bu Gravity Wagon, (2) Old Gravity Boxes TILLAGE 1996 Wilrich - 46’ Field Cultivator 500 Gallon Chemical Tank, 2004 Crumbler, 50’ Sunflower, 2004 Sun Flower Disk Ripper 4510, SN#2040013, 13 Tooth, Front & Rer Disks, 17.5 Wide, 2007 John Deere - 2410 Chisel Plow, 30’12” Spacing, 1250# Springs, JD444 4 x 14 Plow, 2000 8-30” Stalk Chopper, Balzer, Modell 2000, #1489-07, Manual Lift, 1000 PTO, JD 1010 24’ Field Cultivator, Model 1010, J.H. Tandem Disc, Model 475, 18’, Newer Blades, Manual Wings, Bale Rack, John Deere 400 20’ Rotary Hoe
MISC. Snapper Zero Turn 50” Deck, Snapper Self Propelled Push Mower, Assortment of Lawn & Garden Tools, 2-1,0009 Gallon fuel Barrels, 120 Gallon Pickup Fuel Tank, (3) 1000 Gallon L.P. Tanks, Oil Dispenser, Band Saw, Generator, Torch Set, Air Hos-es, Air Compressor, 2 1/2 hp 10in Table Saw on Stand, Aluminum Pickup Tool Box, Plastic Tool Box, 2 Aluminum Tool Boxes for Semi Tractor, Power Hacksaw, Engine Stand, 21” Ariens Lawn Mower, Wet Kit w/ Aluminum Tank and all Controls, Spray-er Tank w/ Hydraulic Centrifugal Pump, 16’ Aluminum Folding Ladder, 5th Wheel Hitch for Camper - No Mounting Rack, Aluminum Fenders for Semi,2 Pick Up Co-vers, Tonneau Cover for ‘02-’09 Ford 6’ Box, Cycle Repair Stand, Scroll Saws, Little John Wood Stove, Rockwell/Delta Uni-Plane Sharp Blade’s, Trash Burner, Crafts-man Arm Saw, Laser Level, Midland Hand Held 2 Way 2004 Polaris Ranger Radios, Concrete Anchors, Heavy Duty 2 Wheeled Trailer Side x Side
Live & Online Bidding WWW.KERKHOFFAUCTION.COM
JD 9600 Combine
Only a partial listing. Many more items will be available. Check our website for more photos.
1500 East Bridge Street Redwood Falls, MN 56283 (507) 644-8433 Office AUCTIONEERS: Doug Kerkhoff 507-829-6859 Zac Kerkhoff 507-829-3924
TERMS: Cash or good bankable check. All items sold as-is, where-is with no warranties or guarantees of any kind. All items must be paid for at the conclusion of auction prior to removal fro location. Tilted vehicles will be transferred. Any verbal announcement made by auctioneer will take precedence over any and all printed material.
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Tillage Equip
NEW AND USED TRACTOR FOR SALE: JD 512 disc ripPARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, per, good shape, $6,800. Call 55, 50 Series & newer trac- (507)456-4909 tors, AC-all models, Large Inventory, We ship! Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage with a classified line ad! 715-673-4829
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Tillage Equip
Call us today 507-345-4523 or 800-657-4665
2014 Case 875 Ripper, $58,000. FOR SALE: Case/IH Model 690, $17,500. (320)226-0825 507-794-5779
Harvesting Equip ‘10 JD 9770 STS Combine 1932/1499 hrs, Duals, PRWD, CM, AAHC, Y&M, TS, Thru Service Program Every Season, Very Nice Machine, $112,500. (320) 979-9460
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ANNUAL LABOR DAY AUCTION Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 3, 2018 – 9:00am Located: Hamilton Auction Company off Interstate 90 at Dexter, MN exit #193 then ¼ mile east on Hwy 16 We will be selling with 4 rings ON LINE BIDDING AVAILABLE THRU PROXIBID
Partial listing -- Several estate & farm lines consigned — check web site for complete up to date listing of all items ---Sales tax charged on all applicable items--TRACTORS: ‘17 JD 5065E tractor, loaded, 160 hrs, w/att; ‘01 Case STX tractor, 4WD; Case/IH 9250 tractor, 200 hrs. on OH; ‘06 JD 8430, MFWD, !LS, IVT 3438 hrs; ‘96 JD 8400, MFD, PS, 3pt., PTO; ‘90 Case 9150 , PS, duals; JD 4630, duals; JD 4430 tractor, 2 hyd.; JD 4430, 4 outlets; JD 4020 tractor, syncro; Case #2390; JD 2640, WF, 1419 hrs; IH #766 D, cab; IH 1086, duals; Ford 5000 gas w/ldr; JD #730 SN#731, D, WF; JD #4200 utility, 565 hrs, 4WD, Cozy cab, 3 pt, 60” comm. mower deck, #420 hyd. Ldr; (2) Farmall 560 tractors; Farmall H; Ford 600, NF, gas; FARM EQUIP: ‘08 Wil-Rich #V997 DDR 7 shank 30” ripper; ‘09 JD #2410 chisel plow, 41’; C/IH #730 B ripper, lead shanks, rear leveler; Brillion Land Command 9 shank ripper; Blue Jet 5 shank disc ripper; IH #800 !Ox mold board plow; C/ IH #735 in furrow 6x plow; JD #3710 8x plow; IH #720 plows, various sizes; JD #2500 5xl8 plow; Bush Hog #1560 disc chisel, II tooth; JD #714 9 shank chisel plow; Pay Peck, JD, Rhino, Loftness, Balzer, stalk choppers; Nitro-Master anhyd. bar, 8000 series, 52 ½’, 21 shank; other anhyd. bars; JD #845 16R30” cult; other cult; field diggers; rock pickers; BACKHOE & FORKLIFTS: ‘12 JD 310 SK backhoe, 24” bucket; Cat #V 60C forklift, LP; Dotsun!Nissan CPF02 Type G forklift; Hyster LP forklift; & attach. for skid loader; TRUCKS-TRAILERS-VEHICLES-BOAT: ‘12 Freightliner Cascadia CA125, day cab, !Ospd; ‘07 Peterbilt #387, Cummins, Eaton auto shift, one owner; ‘97 Wilson 9200 semi-tractor, sleeper; ‘78 Kenworth W900 A semi; ‘95 Freightliner FLD 120 w/sleeper; ‘96 Int’!. 9200 semitractor; ‘98 Wilson hopper tr!, Pacesetter; ‘90 Wilson hopper bottom, 42’; ‘97 Wilson 42’ hopper gr. Tri; ‘98 Wilson 43’ tr!. ; ‘90 Timpte 42’ hopper tr!; ‘06 XL step deck, 48’; ‘98 Talbet step deck tr!, 48’ spread axle, spray tr!; several farm grain trucks, pickups , cars, livestock tr!., car hauler, boat & motorhome; COMBINES-HEADS-HEAD CARRIERS: C/IH #2188 combine, Ag Leader monitor, straddle duals; JD 9770 STS combine, Contour Master, GreenStar ready; 2551 separator hrs; JD 9750 STS combine, GreenStar ready, duals, 2978 sep hrs, chopper; ‘88 JD Titan 2 comb; JD 7720 comb; R 50 Gleaner; JD 6600 comb; IH 1420 combine; JD 612C Stalk Master chopping com hd; ‘08 JD 608C non chopping Contour Master com hd; C/IH #1083 Sr cm. hd; 930F JD bean head; C/IH #1020 bean head; JD 635F hydra-flex head; many other com & bean heads; several head trailers; WAGONS & GRAIN CARTS: Brent #1082 grain cart, 1000 bu; Parker #4000 475 bu. wagon’ #744 Brent wagon; J & M 1150 grain cart, straddle duals; many other wagons all sizes & kinds; SPRAYERS: JD 4720 sprayer, 90’ boom, Star Fire; ANTIQUE HORSE & FARM EQUIP. & COLLECTOR TRACTORS: Farmall #450 G; JD #730; B Farmall WF; Farmall C, NF; ‘40 Farmall B NF; JD 37 A unstyled, hand crank; 2 triple boxes; JD & Moline sulky plow, JD I & 2 x plows; JD #999 2R horse planter; hay letter; dump rake; JD single row cult; ‘26 JD small grain tubular elev.; many other pieces; CONSIGNED BY MOWER COUNTY: 4 vehicles; misc. office items; other misc; - PLANTERS - AUGERS - HAY EQUIP - BUILDING MATERIALS - LAWN & GARDEN - TREES - SHOP & MISC. ITEMS - LARGE SELECTION OF COLLECTOR PRECISION TOYS - ANNIVERSARY - COLLECTOR SET - TOYS & PRESTIGE COLLECTION TOYS
FOR INFORMATION, PICTURES OR COMPLETE LISTING CHECK WEB SITE:
www.hamiltonauctioncompany.com or call us at 507 584 0133-office
LIVE ONLINE BIDDING THRU PROXIBID Terms: Cash or good check—Nothing to be removed until settled for—All announcements the day of the sale take precedence over any advertised material.
HAMILTON AUCTION COMPANY 130 State Hwy 16—Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: 507 584 0133 office --- web site: hamiltonauctioncompany.com Auctioneers: Andrew Hamilton #50-86; Bill Hilton #50-24; Dean Eastman #5057, Danny Blank; Lyle Eastman #50-130
Harvesting Equip
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1994 Gleaner R-52, 2085 eng FOR SALE: 35’ MacDon FD75 JD Model 1291 12R22” cornhrs, 1250 sep hrs, clean ma- draper head, w/ AWS air head, knife rolls, hyd deck chine, always shedded, will reel, one owner, approx 1900 plates, exc cond, $24,000. come with 6R cornhead & acres, like new, $62,500. 507- Pictures & more. (218)7913400 20’ beanhead. (507)524-4754 327-6430 or (507)995-8110 FOR SALE: MODEL AS600 New Holland TR98, 3400/2300 2016 Demco 1050 Grain Cart Super B corn dryer, excel- hrs, 18.4x42 duals or 800/65/ $28,000;2013 JD 612C Head, lent shape, stored inside af- R32 singles (your choice), 2 $45,000;2016 JD 635F Head, ter corn drying season. 507- speed rotor, straw chopper, chaff spreader, terrain trac$30,000; 2013 Dose Head- 459-0376 er, $27,500. (507)380-2346 hunter Head Trailer, $6,000; FOR SALE: 1997 Brent grain 2008 Dose Stud King Head cart model 774 w/ weight Trailer, $4,500. 507-794-5779 Grain Handling scale, excellent shape, Equipment $12,500. 507-327-6430 FOR SALE: 1075 Gehl chopper, with crop processor, hay FOR SALE: 20 ft Loftness 5” Air Push Pac, 30HP, 3 PH head & corn head; New Ideal chopper, like new, $10,000; w/ airlock & controls, 500’ – 708 uni, w/737 husking unit, 4 Farm Fans AB 120 dryer, 5” alum pipe 4 cyclones, sevrow corn head. (952)466-5606 eral elbows & flex couplers. nice, $3,000. (320)220-1138 507-525-0708
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COLLECTIBLE TRACTORS, SEMI TRACTOR, GRAIN TRAILER, FARM EQUIPMENT
AUCTION
For: Ardell Amundson Estate Sunday August 26, 1:00 p.m. 1026 260th St. Avoca MN From Dovray go east on Hwy 30 and turn south on County Road 42 (260th Ave) 3.5 miles on East side of road.
Tractors: ‘78 JD 4240 (Quad Range, runs great, nice), ‘66 JD 3020 (Dsl, syncro, WF, fenders, runs great), ‘59 JD 630 (4010 hrs, loader, PS, good runner, 6313683), ‘59 JD 530 (Fenders, good runner, 5302646), ‘58 JD 620 (6219682), ‘58 JD 520 (WF, good rubber, runs good), ‘54 JD 70 (7016151, runs), ‘54 JD 60 (6034508, w/ 50 ldr, runs needs starter), ‘53 JD 50 (5014267, fenders, runs good), ‘50 JD A (658268, needs generator), ‘36 JD A (been sitting but loose, spoke wheels, 428358), ‘44 JD A (slant dash, project), ‘50 JD B (runs good), ‘42 JD B (new rubber, painted, missing tag, project), ‘40 JD B (needs work), ‘36 JD B (260512, needs assembly), ‘38 JD B (Runs, painted), ‘50 JD MT (LP, parts tractor or good project),’ 40 JD H (runs), Some Parts to include: Pair of 18.4-38 wheels, rear weights, Starter bracket for 20 series, Miscellaneous small parts, Allis Chalmers C (parts), more... Pickup, 4 Wheeler, and Acreage Items: ‘17 Chevrolet Silverado, (12,083 miles, PW, PL, Like New), Arctic Cat 425 Four wheeler, Clark 310 Bobcat, JD 110 Riding Mower, DR Trimmer, McKee Snow Blower (3 pt, 8’), ‘75 Chevy Scottsdale, pin hitch trailer, ‘46? Chevy Grain Truck (no title), ‘77 WW Livestock Trailer, JD 8’ blade, more... Farm Machinery: JD BW Disk (18’), JD Disk (14’), JD Plows: 2 bottom pull type, 3 bottom pull type, 3 bottom mounted, 4 bottom mounted, 5 bottom mounted, JD 2700 (4 bottom), other parts plows, Anhydrous Bar & Tank (5 shank), Melroe Chisel Plow (Pull type, 12 shank), JD Field Cultivator (10’), Six Section Drag on Cart, JD 7000 planter (4RW, dry fertilizer), IH 56 planter (4RW), Cultipacker, IH Drill (10’), JD 44 Rotary Hoe, New Idea 324 picker (wide row), Barge Box on Deere Gear, Two Dakan Gravity Box (Deere Gears), Killbros Gravity Box, (3) S & H Silage Wagons, 8” Unload Auger (Electric Motor), Kewanee 600 Elevator, MM Sheller, Artsway 425 A Grinder/Mixer, Hydra Ram 490 Manure Spreader, Kuhn N2040 Disc Mower (7’), JD 37 Sickle Mower, NH 499 Haybine, (2) JD 800 Swathers, JD 670 rake, JD Conditioner, JD 336 baler, Several Hay Racks, Three Point Bale Carrier, JD Pull type Thresher, Pull Type Grader, more... Tools and Shop Items: Bolts & Hardware, wrench sets, bench vise, file set, bench grinder, Sanborn Compressor, Shop Arc 235 Welder, torch & tanks, 150 gallon LP Tank. Approximately 50 Farm Toys to include: 720 Precision, 720 Precision w/ 80 Blade, 730 Precision, 4020 Precision, 620, & several others most in boxes (pics online). Some Antiques to Include: Waltham Pocket Watch, Baseball Glove, Wash tubs, 10 gallon Red Wing Crock, Local Advertising Catalogs (50’s & 60’s), Dry Sink, Toy Trucks, Knick Knacks, Spoke Wrenches, dressers. Note: Most Tractors are running and would be considered parade ready. We will have Online Bidding on Tractors & major machinery items. We will start with toy tractors, allowed by antiques and tools. Lunch on site.
www.hallbergauction.com 800-373-2255 MN # 22-75
AUCTION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: 4721 Finch Ave., Lake Mills, IA From Lake Mills – 7 miles east on Hwy. 105, 2.25 miles north on Finch Ave. or Co. Blktop S-22
OWNERS: MIKE & DEBRA GASKILL NOTE: The equipment list below will be the only items to be sold. Approximately a 2-hour auction, so please be on time. For additional information, contact Mike at 641-425-5082
COLLECTIBLE USABLE TRACTORS 1964 I.H. 806 gas tractor PS, wide frt., 3 pt, serial # 29919, excellent rubber, sharp 1975 Oliver 550 gas tractor, PS, wide frt., 3pt, serial # 259348019, excellent rubber, original, very nice 1956 Oliver Super 88 gas tractor, N/frt., PS, new frt. Tires, serial # 43010 - 801 1959 I.H. 240 utility gas tractor, tires like new, 3pt, serial # 7779 (restored) 1950 Harry Ferguson TO - 20, gas tractor, over drive, serial # 23189, lots of updates, (hard to find in good condition) SEMI TRACTOR (sold separately), GRAIN TRAILER, WAGONS 1988 Ford L 9000 Semi tractor, Big block Cummins, 9 speed, twin screw, 387,000 actual miles (very good) 34’ Dakota Steel hopper bottom grain trailer, spring ride, elec. roll tarp, recent paint 1975 I. H. Paystar 5000 straight truck, 3208 CAT diesel, 13 speed, w/ 18’ Omaha box, 3-stage hoist, elec. Shurlock tarp, rough, tough & ugly 1979 Chevy C70 Twin Screw, 366, 81k miles, 5/4 trans., 18 ft. steel box & twin hoist, good tires 2 - J & M 350 bu. side dump Gravity Wagons w/Knowles 13-ton running gear, Big rubber
OTHER IMPLEMENTS 2815 Bush hog batwing H.D. mower, walking tandems, (gear box still warranteed) J.D. 893 corn head, 8 row 30”, in cab adjustable stripper plates, ser. #800893x711486, less than 1000 acres on overhaul, (very good) White 273 tandem disc, 25’, w/noble 4 bar Harrow Kewanee 3000 flat fold 12 row 30” cult. w/rolling shields, set for side dressing Gas powered portable air compressor Honda GX 200 gas powered portable semi-trash pump (new never used) 7000 LXH Diesel powered portable generator, 60 Hz, used twice, Elec. portable air compressor TERMS: Cash or Good Check Lunch Available
BRUCE HELGESON Lake Mills, Iowa 641-592-2754
GARY HEYDT Ventura, Iowa 507-421-2001
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WHERE FARMERS BUY, SELL & TRADE 507-345-4523
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Grain Handling Equipment
Livestock Equipment
Wanted
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Dairy
Cattle
FOR SALE: 24’ 6000 bu bin FOR SALE: Harvestor wa.ro. All kinds of New & Used farm WANTED: 17.5’ Case/IH 1020 70- 1st & 2nd calf animals for ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE - drying floor, roof vents, matic roller mill, w/weigh equipment - disc chisels, field bean header. Must be clean. sale, AI serviced popular - Yearling and 2 year olds, ladders inside & out, safety scale, 5 HP Baldor motor. cults, planters, soil finishers, (763)420-3147 bulls, 45 year of breeding breeding soundness exam, cage, taken down, bin sweep (320)275-2435 or (612)201-7751 cornheads, feed mills, discs, and classified yearly, 27,500 Tschanz Farms, Us Hwy 53. w/ motor. 507-317-4692 balers, haybines, etc. 507lb herd average, 2X day 715-538-3123 FOR SALE: Used 30’ tandem milking, just fresh, 30 days FOR SALE: 15’ 3250 bu hop- axle Arrow front bunk feed- 438-9782 Livestock milking. Magnuson Mini per bottom tank, ladder, & er, in great shape. 507-456Acres 715-897-6986 talk to WANTED: Full time help on safety cage, taken down. 21’ 1868 beef cows, swine & grain FOR SALE: Black Angus Scott. drying floor. 507-317-4692 FOR SALE: New Idea ma- farm. House provided. Call bulls also Hamp, York, & FOR SALE: Grain auger, 8” nure spreader model S678, for more details. (507)829- Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. Sell your livestock in The Land x 51’ long, PTO drive, nice, with a line ad. 507-345-4523 320-598-3790 9678 slop gate. 507-642-8564 $900. (507)327-5174
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(2) Unverferth Gravity Boxes 630 & 530 Unverferth 630 gravity box, 22.5 rubber, front/ rear brakes, lights, SN:B20-640; Unverferth 530 gravity box, 22.5 rubber, rear brakes, lights, SN:B1679194
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In order to settle the estate of Owen Wigley, there will be a public auction on all of his farm machinery, antique tractors and cars. Auction Location: 52370 208th Street, Lake Crystal MN 56055. From Lake Crystal, MN: go NE on MN Hwy 60 to Co. Road 114, turn north on Co. Road 114 and go one mile to 208th St., turn east, the farm is the first place on 208th St.; or, from Mankato, MN, go SW on Hwy. 60. Watch for signs.
Fri., Sept. 7, 2018
9:30 A.M. CDT Live & On-line Bidding at proxibid.com/maringauction and www.maringauction.com
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2015 Massey Ferguson 5613 Dyna-4 MFWD 2015 Massey Ferguson 5613 MFWD Dyna-4, 200 hours, factory cab, 480/70R38, rock box, 3-pt., 2-hyd. left hand reverser, 125 HP, SN:E248026 Agco White 8710 MFWD & Agco White 6144 MFWD 1999 Acgo White 8710 MFWD, 1,998 1-owner hours, 18.4-R46 duals 50%, 4-hyd., 3-pt. w/QH, 1000 PTO, weighted rock box, 220 HP, SN:CH141002; 1996 Agco White 6144 MFWD, 2,273 act. 1-owner hours, 18.4-42 50%, 3-hyd., 3-pt., 540/1000 PTO, 8/4 standard trans., rock box, SN:646325M Low Houred Clean Case IH 1640 Combine & Case IH 1020 Bean & 836 Corn Head 1990 Case IH 1640 combine, hydro, 2,070 hours, chopper/spreader, grain loss monitor, 24.5-32 tires 90%, very clean, been through Case IH shop, field ready, SN:JJC0035646; 1991 Case IH 1020 bean head, 20’, 3” cut, stone guard, SN:C0062060; IHC 863 corn head, 6-row, 30” knife rolls, has 1063 tin White 8202 Planter 12R30” – Century HD 1000 Crop Sprayer – Water Tender – Seed Tender 2005 White Agco 8202 Planter, 12-row, 30” hydraulic front fold, hydraulic pump, 2-bushel seed boxes, insect. boxes, corn & bean meters, SM4000 monitor, looks new, SN:He20200105; Century HD 1000 crop sprayer, 60’ spray booms, hyd. pump, foamer, 320/3335R38 tires, Quick Fill, rinse tank, hyd. adjust booms, SN:0060100; 2014 Tow Hawk tandem axle trailer, 16.5’x84”, 12K axle with 1,300 gal. horizontal poly tank, chemical inductor, 9 HP transfer pump, looks new; Heider 175 bu. gravity box, galvanized w/hyd. brush seed auger, MN 7-ton gear, looks new
Antique Tractors & 1931 Ford Model A Coupe w/Rumble Seat – 1923 Hupmobile Farmall Super A, turf tires, rear wheel weights w/Woods L59 belly mower; John Deere M tractor, wheel weights, SN:16857; Oliver Row Crop 77, NF, engine shutter panels, wheel weights, belt pulley, newer paint, SN:324961; McCormick Deering 36-22 on rubber, wheel weights, SN:TG133821; 1931 Ford Model A coupe; 1923 Hupmobile touring car Very Good Tillage & Related Machinery Kent 2111 Mulch-O-Vator, 14’ disc chisel, 11-shank, rear disc levelers, SN:8797; IHC 490 disc, 28.5’, 9” spacings; Hiniker 1000 row crop cultivator, 12-row, 30”, V-type sweeps, stabilizer disc, high speed finger wheels, very nice; The Guide 3-pt. guidance system; White 226 Field Cultivator, 30’, 12’ main frame, w/newer 4-bar long tine Wilrich harrow; White 588 plow, 6x18, 3-pt., auto reset; Demco 500 gal. middle man spray pump, w/Demco ground drive pump, hydraulic hose, plumbed; Berti Model TA-180 flail mower, 72”, 3-pt., 540 PTO, hydraulic swing, looks new, SN:14657; Oliver grain drill, 11’x6” grass seeder, rubber high wheels, hyd. lift; M&W PC1502 rotary cutter, 4-wheel transport, draw bar, 540 PTO, SN:010241; 550 Gal. fuel tank w/electric pump; 1500 PSI 220 volt pressure washer; Drill press; Power & hand tools; Craftsman tool box; Oils; Hyd. fluid John Deere X534 Lawn Tractor – 2009 Arctic Cat HI 700EFI ATV 4x4 – Yamaha Golf Cart – Single Axle Trailer John Deere X534 lawn tractor, allwheel steer, 54” mower, 25 HP h y d r o , S N : M OX 5 3 4 AO 5 1 5 8 1 ; 2012 Yamaha Golf Cart, Model YDRAX2, gas, canopy; 2009 Artic Cat, HI-700 EFI, 4x4 ATV, 989 miles w/sprayer tank, 62” booms and wand; 2013 Teske single axle trailer, 6.5’x10’ w/4’mesh ramp Caterpillar – D6 Crawler/Dozer Cat D6 crawler/dozer, 11’ blades, 18” track, cab, drawbar hitch, good undercarriage, new battery, SN:44A12000B Special Note: Owen was a bachelor and farmed his home farm. Owen had a strong passion for farming and Minnesota Gophers Sports. Owen only farmed 400 acres. Terms: Cash, check, credit cards. All sales final. All sales selling as-is, where-is. No reserve. All items must be paid for in full the day of auction. Photo ID required. Approximately 20 minutes of small items, then on to Machinery. Viewing Sept. 3 - Sept. 7: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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R. Owen Wigley,
Revocable Trust - Owner/Seller
52370 208th Street Lake Crystal, MN 56055
We Sell the Earth & Everything On It.
MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502
Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Kevin Maring, Lic. #25-70 • 507-271-6280 Adam Engen, Lic. #25-93 • 507-213-0647 Reg. Wi auctioneer #2992-52
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RETIREmENT AUCTION Sat., SEpT. 1, 2018 - 9:00 A.m.
44339 221st Ave. • Le Center, MN 56057 6-1/2 miiles south of Le Center on Co. Rd. 11.
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See pics & list at: www.midwestauctions.com/ediger and also on Proxibid. Jim & Barb are retiring and offering the following items up for auction. Most of the later model machinery is kept inside. It has had good care and is not all bent or banged up!! TrACTorS: John Deere 6715 tractor, 4,197 hours, cab, front wheel assist; 3-point, 2 hydraulic, 540/1000 rpm pto, 18.4x38 rear, 18.4x28 front, sharp tractor! serial no. L06715D409171; IH 460 gas tractor, wide front, fast hitch, needs torq work, serial no. 16294; IHC 684 diesel utility tractor, low profile, no cab, w/2255 CIH all hydraulic quick tach loader, 3-point, good rubber - 16.9x30 rears, 7.50x16 fronts, serial no. B003245; CIH 7250, FWA, axle duals, reconditioned injection pump overhaul in 2016/2017, 20.8R42 rears, 16.9R30 fronts, quick hitch, 2 hydraulic stations, serial no.JJA0065286; International 986 White cab, axle mount duals, 1-owner; rock box, 3-point, dual hydraulics, 16.9R38 rears, 10.0016 front, serial no. 2510192U20348; International 966, (1974), wide front, ROPS, rock box, quick hitch, very good rubber -10.00-16 fronts/18.4-4-38 rears, serial no. 2510175U025319; IH T20 Crawler, has repaired block, engine loose but not running, serial no. ST6708; McCormick W-30 tractor, steel front, rear on rubber, close to running; McCormick 1020, complete, loose but not running; IH 3588 2+2 tractor, (1979), 60% rubber, 18.4x38, major complete overhaul in 2017; serial no. 3588289000749648; Case parts tractor; Case DC tractor, wide front, needs re-storing; Farmall ‘M”, gas, narrow front, engine needs work, rear wheel weights, serial no. 78961; Case SC, narrow front, parts tractor, serial no. 5536787SC; F20 parts tractor; Farmall regular parts tractor, steel rear, rubber front; CombinE & HEAdS: John Deere 6620 diesel hydrostatic combine, side hill unit, 2WD, 2nd owner, 11.2-24 rear steers/28L-26 fronts, serial no. 504061; John Deere 643 corn head, 6-row, serial no. 518655; John Deere 920 bean head, 20’ black reel rubber fingers on homemade head mover trailer w/poly tray, set up for side hill combine, serial no. H00920F640942; TruCkS:1936 Ford 1 to 1-1/2 ton grain truck, 4-speed, flathead, V8, no hoist, dual wheels, runs; 1975 Chevy C65 tandem gas twin screw 18.5’ grain truck w/ Scott twin cylinder hoist, steel floor in box, big block 427?, 5 + 4 speed, front tires 10.00-20; modErn fiEld mACHinErY: Complete line of modern farm machinery including Brent 644 gravity box w/brakes & lights, 445-65R22.5 tires, serial no. B20 130-176; Like new augers; 2 Crop dryers; Not many smalls on this auction.
OWNERs: Jim & Barb Brandt
Auctioneers: Col. Pat Ediger, Samantha Ediger-Johnson, Erika (Ediger) & James Connolly Lic. 70-06; 72-03; 70-85; 70-56 Belle Plaine & Arlington, Minn. PHonE (952) 873-2292 or (952) 855-6607 Clerk: Ediger Auction Service-Belle Plaine, Minn. Deb Ediger Office Manager. Terms: Settlement due within 15 min. of auction conclusion with Personal Check, Cash or Major Credit Card (Credit cards will be charged a 5% convenience fee.)
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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 ‘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
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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
New NH W80C wheelloader .......................... On Hand New NH E37C mini excavator ....................... On Hand New NH E26C mini excavator ....................... On Hand New NH track & wheeled skidsteers............. On Hand NH 230 w/cab & heat ...................................... $37,900 ‘99 Bobcat 863F .............................................. $16,800
COMBINES
‘14 CIH 7230 .................................................. $169,900 Gleaner R65 ................................................... $105,000 ‘12 Gleaner S77............................................ $205,000 ‘10 Gleaner R76, Loaded .............................. $195,000 ‘98 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $79,500 ‘98 Gleaner R62 ...................................................... Call Gleaner 3308 chopping corn heads ...................... Call Sunflower 4610, 9-shank ................................ $45,000 NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ........................... Call 10’ Sunflower 4412-07 .................................... $31,000 Geringhoff parts & heads available DMI 530B ................................................................ Call DMI/NH 48’ FC w/bskt .................................... $32,500 ‘95 JD 726, 30’ ................................................ $21,500 NEW Salford RTS Units .......................................... Call 10’ Wilrich QX2 37’ w/basket.......................... $38,500 NEW Salford Plows................................................. Call NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders .............................. Call NEW Westfield Augers ........................................... Call NEW White Planters ............................................... Call NEW REM VRX vacs. .............................................. Call White 8182 12-30 w/liq .................................... Coming NEW Hardi Sprayers............................................... Call ‘14 White 9824 CFS w/Agleader............................. Call NEW Riteway Rollers .............................................. Call ‘12 White 8186, 16-30 w/liq. fert. .................... $59,000 NEW Lorenz Snowblowers ..................................... Call ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded .......................... $85,000 NEW Batco Conveyors ........................................... Call NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ......................... Call White 8186 16-30 w/liq .................................... Coming NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons .................................. Call NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks ......................... Call REM 2700, Rental ................................................... Call Pre-Owned Grain Cart ................................... On Hand
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ‘12 JD 8310R, IVT, 1500 front axle, 380/90R54 rear Duals, front duals, 5 remotes, 7065 Hrs............................................................................ $81,500
Available for fall scheduling.
‘10 JD 9770 combine, 800/70R38 single tires, tank ext. 2WD, contourmaster, chopper, tank ext., 1650 sep. Hrs .................................................... $87,500 ‘15 Case SV280 skid steer, no cab, 2 speed, hand controls, 1842 Hrs. new 78” bucket ............................................................................... $21,500 ‘16 Case SV280 skid steer, cab with air, 2 speeds, 520 Hrs....... $31,500
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‘14 CIH Magnum 280, 620/70R42 rear duals, 19 speed powershift, HID lights, 5271 Hrs, new rear inside and front tires, engine rebuild and tractor inspection just completed by CIH dealer ........................................ $76,000 ‘13 CIH Maxxum 115 MFWD tractor, 320/90R50 single tires, 4600hrs ............................................................................................ $29,500 ‘13 JD 2720 17’6” disc ripper, rolling baskets ............................ $23,000 ‘05 Harvestec 4308C 8X30, chopping cornhead, JD mounts....... $7,500
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ROW CROP TRACTORS CONT.
‘11 Versatile 305, MFWD, 690 hrs, 4 hyds, 3pt, 1000 PTO, HID ‘14 JD 9560R, 1045 hrs, 800x38 duals, 5 hyd valves, wheel wgts ..............................................................................$212,000 lights, front wgts, 480x46 tires & duals .........................$98,000 ‘14 JD 9360R, 2550 hrs, 5 hyd valves, 480x50 tires & duals, ext ‘13 NH T8360, 1200 hrs, luxury cab, 4 hyd, 1000 PTO, 3pt, warranty to 3/27/2020 or 4,000 hrs .............................$140,000 480x50 duals, auto steer complete .............................$110,000 ‘13 JD 9360R, 1799 hrs, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd valves, 620x42” tires ‘13 C-IH 290, 1250 hrs, 1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd valves, big pump, & duals .........................................................................$159,000 front duals, rear 480x50 tires & duals .........................$113,000 ‘13 C-IH 260, 577 hrs , 540/1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd hi -flow, front ‘02 JD 9320, 5341 hrs, power shift, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd valves, 8 new 18.4x46” tires, auto steer .......................................$89,000 wgts, 420x46” tires & duals .........................................$110,000 ‘12 C-IH 260, 1784 hrs, 1000 PTO, 3pt hitch, suspended front ‘13 NH T9.390, 2557 hrs, 1000 PTO, power shift, diff lock, 480x50 duals ................................................................$120,000 axle, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, front duals, front wgts, 480x50” rear tires & duals..........................................................$105,000 ‘11 NH T9.390, 905 hrs, power shift, HID lights, big pump, 480x50 tires & duals ....................................................$123,000 ‘04 C-IH MX 285, 8540 hrs, 3 pt, 18.4x46 tires & duals, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd valves, front wts, eng overhauled- 0 hrs ....$59,000 ‘94 C-IH 9270, 8533 hrs, power shift, 4 hyd valves, 650x42” tires & duals ...................................................................$34,000 ‘92 C-IH 9270, 9969 hrs, 12spd gear drive, 4 hyd valves, 520x42” tires & duals .....................................................$25,000
COMBINES
‘13 Versatile 2375, 1482 hrs, 1000 PTO, 12spd gear drive, ‘14 JD 680, 606 sep/798 eng hrs, CM, Pro drive, 5 spd 710x42” tires & duals, Outback auto steer .................$110,000 feederhouse, 650x38 duals, power bin ext ................$188,000 ‘13 JD 660 4X4, 1598/1066 sep hrs, 2630 display, ContourMaster, chopper, 520x42” duals ....................$145,000 ‘13 JD 660, 1180/892 sep hrs, 2WD, ContourMaster, chopper, HID lights, 520x38 duals .............................................$145,000 ‘15 C-IH 340 Mag Row trac, CV tranny, 1108 hrs , 30” tracks w/ ‘07 JD 9760 4x4, sep hrs, ContourMaster, chopper, bullet rotor, 200 hrs , 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, 120” track spacing.........................................................................$179,000 3901 eng hrs/2618 sep hrs, 520x42” tires & duals ..............................................................................$65,000 ‘14 C-IH 350 Row trac, 1865 hrs, 1000 PTO, 18” tracks, 4 hyd, hi-flow ...........................................................................$157,000 ‘04 JD 9760, 2WD, 3460/2268 sep hrs, ContourMaster, chopper, bin ext, 480x42” tires & duals .......................................$58,000 ‘14 C-IH 340 Mag Row trac, 287 hrs, luxury cab, suspended ‘01 JD 9750, 4156 eng/3013 sep hrs, ContourMaster, setup front, 18” tracks, 6 hyds, 1000 PTO, 76” track spacing .........................................................................$185,000 w/single point for 600 series heads, chopper, 20.8x42duals ................................................................$49,000 ‘13 C-IH 600 Quad trac, 2155 hrs, 36” belts, 4 hyd, hi-flow, complete auto steer equipped ....................................$205,000 ‘01 JD 9650STS, 4325/3014 sep hrs, ContourMaster, chopper, 520x38” tires & duals .....................................................$44,000 ‘04 Cat Challenger MT 755, 4844 hrs, 16” tracks, 4 hyd, 3 pt, 1000 PTO, JD ATU steering wheel ................................$65,000 ‘14 5130, 928/660 sep hrs, rock track, Tracker, chopper, 900, 5x32 single tires ...........................................................$139,000 ‘11 C-IH 5088, 1743/1541 sep hrs, rock trap, chopper, 30.5x32 tires .................................................................................$93,000 ‘11 Claas Lexion 740, 1466 eng/1899 sep hrs, 4x4, chopper, 520x42” duals ..............................................................$105,000 ‘13 C-IH Puma 170, MFWD, 642 hrs, power shift, 3 pt, 540/1000 PTO, 520x42 single tires, w/C-IH 765 ldr w/joystick & bkt, very clean .......................................................................$89,500
TRACK TRACTORS
ROW CROP TRACTORS
‘12 JD 8235, 2WD, 1235 hrs, cab, air, power shift, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd valves, 18.4x46 duals ...............................$110,000
HARVEST EQUIPMENT
‘06 JD 7420, MFWD, 5164 hrs, cab, IVT, 3 pt, 540/1000 PTO, w/ ‘15 JD 690 rotary chopper head, cut 1100 acres ...............$55,000 JD H360 ldr ....................................................................$67,000 ‘14 JD 7580 chopper 4x4, pro-drive, 428 chopper hrs/716 eng hrs, kernel processor ...................................................$180,000 ‘03 JD 8120, cab, air, 3832 hrs, 3 hyd valves, 540/1000 PTO, new front tires, 18.4x46 rear tires & duals.....................$78,000 ‘13 JD 645C 13’ pickup head ..............................................$10,000
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United for Unity
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he Unity school house closed in 1949, which is 15 years earlier than most country schools. That is perhaps because Unity school, on County Road 22 in western Stearns County, started out as a town school and not a country school. In 1895, Unity was a bustling village which included the school and a dozen other enterprises. There was a post office, general store, blacksmith shop, threshing cooperative, creamery, bar, and a number of other buildings. For 12 years the industrious community went about its affairs with hope and purpose. Then, in 1907, the shoe dropped. The train tracks weren’t going to be routed through Unity. They were going through nearby Elrosa instead. Unity declined quickly. Perhaps the final straw was when the general store was moved to Elrosa. The proprietor operated the mobile store throughout the winter as a team of horses moved the store on logs, inch by inch, to its new location. By the 1940s and early ‘50s, there were only a few collapsed roofs and decaying foundations left at the Unity town site. And there was the Unity school, District 173. District 173 students were transferred to nearby schools in 1949. Then, the building sat empty for 11 years. In 1960, the Getty township board of supervisors auctioned the desks, books and other school
property, and turned the building into the township hall. The building served the township until 2013 when, in need of serious repair, the township supervisors voted to abandon it — the last remnant of Unity — and move into Elrosa. In 2013 there were still students and graduates of District 173 who cared about their memories of Unity school. A few of them lived near the old town site, which is now corn and soybean fields. Others lived as far away as Wisconsin and California. Out of that wide-spread group emerged an organization of volunteers and financial donors which came together as the District 173 Foundation. G e n e Loxtercamp, who lives near old Unity but did not go to school there, remembers meeting with Roger Goodpaster, a Unity school alumni. “Roger said that school should be saved,” Gene recalls. Not only did the members of the District 173 Foundation save the building, but they painstakingly restored it —detail by detail — as it’s remembered by former students. Using old plat books, they also created a map of the townsite. The whole project is a beautiful work of craftsmanship. You can find the school and the town site east of Padua. Gene Loxtercamp gives tours by appointment. You can reach him at (320) 987-3254. v
Stearns County