THE LAND ~ November 23, 2018 ~ Northern Edition

“Since 1976, Where Farm and Family Meet”

FREEDOM PLUS

™

© 2018

P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002 • (800) 657-4665 www.TheLandOnline.com • theland@TheLandOnline.

November 16, 2018 November 23, 2018

soybean series is comprised of the highest yielding soybeans in the industry, providing tolerance to both glyphosate and Liberty® herbicides.

Freedom Plus™ is a trademark of Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. LibertyLink® is a registered trademark of BASF. GT27™ is a trademark of MS Technologies and BASF.

Replenishing the prairie An Iowa couple’s business is bringing beauty to the land

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Dick Hagen talks aerial ag with a veteran pilot Kent Thiesse: What the election means to farmers Karen Schwaller fields the tough harvest questions Biosecurity success for your swine operation and more!

PAGE 2

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Over the tops of crops

P.O. Box 3169 418 South Second St. Mankato, MN 56002 (800) 657-4665 Vol. XXXVII ❖ No. 23 32 pages, 1 section plus supplements

www.TheLandOnline.com facebook.com/TheLandOnline twitter.com/TheLandOnline

Cover photo by Renae B. Vander Schaaf

COLUMNS Opinion Farm and Food File Life on the Farm: Readers’ Photos The Bookworm Sez Calendar of Events Table Talk Mielke Market Weekly Swine & U Marketing Farm Programs Auctions/Classifieds Advertiser Listing Back Roads

2-6 6 8 8 8 10 16 19 20-21 22 25-31 31 32

STAFF

Publisher: Steve Jameson: sjameson@mankatofreepress.com General Manager: Deb Petterson: dpetterson@TheLandOnline.com Managing Editor: Paul Malchow: editor@TheLandOnline.com Staff Writer: Dick Hagen: rdhagen35@gmail.com Advertising Representatives:

Danny Storlie: theland@TheLandOnline.com

James McRae: jmcrea@TheLandOnline.com Office/Advertising Assistants:

Joan Compart: theland@TheLandOnline.com

Deb Lawrence: auctions@TheLandOnline.com For Customer Service Concerns:

(507) 345-4523, (800) 657-4665, theland@TheLandOnline.com

Fax: (507) 345-1027 For Editorial Concerns or Story Ideas:

(507) 344-6342, (800) 657-4665, editor@TheLandOnline.com National Sales Representative: Bock & Associates Inc., 7650 Executive Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55344-3677. (952) 905-3251.

Because of the nature of articles appearing in The Land, product or business names may be included to provide clarity. This does not constitute an endorsement of any product or business. Opinions and viewpoints expressed in editorials or by news sources are not necessarily those of the management.

The Publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The Publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions in connection with an advertisement is strictly limited to publication of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement.

Classified Advertising: $19.79 for seven (7) lines for a private classified, each additional line is $1.40; $24.90 for business classifieds, each additional line is $1.40. Classified ads accepted by mail or by phone with VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Classified ads can also be sent by e-mail to theland@TheLandOnline.com.

Mail classified ads to The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002. Please include credit card number, expiration date and your postal address with ads sent on either mail version. Classified ads may also be called into (800) 657-4665. Deadline for classified ads is 5 pm on the Friday prior to publication date, with holiday exceptions. Distributed to farmers in all Minnesota counties and northern Iowa, as well as on The Land’s website. Each classified ad is separately copyrighted by The Land. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

Subscription and Distribution: Free to farmers and agribusinesses in Minnesota and northern Iowa. $25 per year for non-farmers and people outside the service area. The Land (USPS 392470) Copyright © 2018 by The Free Press Media is published biweekly by The Free Press, 418 S 2nd Street, Mankato, MN 56001-3727. Business and Editorial Offices: 418 S. 2nd Street, Mankato, MN 56001-3727, Accounting and Circulation Offices: Steve Jameson, 418 S 2nd Street, Mankato, MN 56001-3727.

Call (507) 345-4523 to subscribe. Periodicals postage paid at Mankato, MN. Postmaster and Change of Address: Send address changes to The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato MN 56002-3169 or e-mail to theland@ TheLandOnline.com.

Here at Olivia, Minn., aerial applicators the airport in St. James, Minn. “I would are a necessary part of today’s agriculturoften stay with my granddad. During the al industry. And fortunately for me, they summer between my 5th and 6th grades seem to have a ‘courtesy’ crank-up time.

I was gazing at airplanes parked on the With two (and sometimes three or four) ramp. A beautiful Cessna 195 captured spray birds working the cropland out my eye. It seemed like it had 100 instruhere, it’s usually a 6:30 a.m. before I hear ments! I was peeking through the wintheir turbo-powered rigs buzzing out dow of this Cessna thinking, ‘I’ll never be from our Olivia airport. Likewise it’s smart enough to fly one of these.’ Plus, often 8 p.m. before these guys park their I’m a Swedish farm boy and that instruLAND MINDS airplanes. ment panel looked so very complicated.”

By Dick Hagen So today I’m focusing on an interAnother time when his granddad view with Ed Newberg, long-time was mowing grass at the airport, a Hector area applicator. In 2016 Ed pilot was pre-flighting his Ercoupe. was inducted into the Minnesota These are nifty little two-place, Aviation Hall of Fame. I recentside-by-side airplanes with rudly chatted with Ed at his sumders connected to the front mer home on the north shore of wheel so there are no rudder Kandiyohi Lake, about 18 miles pedals. Ed related, “I remember north of Olivia. Yes, his summer granddad saying, ‘If you can residence even has a landing drive a speed boat, you can fly spot for his ‘fun’ plane — a an Ercoupe’”. small Robinson R44 helicopter.

The guy with the Ercoupe was Comfortably retired now, Ed’s a county commissioner who was winter hangout, like many flying out to look at a bridge Minnesota snow birds, is a cozy project and he asked young Ed dwelling in the Mesa, Ariz. area, if he’d like to ride along. It was conveniently close to Falcon okay with Granddad. “I was Field, a great Aviation museum still a little shaver, so the guy featuring war birds from WWII, put a couple pillows on the seat. etc.

That got me up high enough so I As hundreds of Minnesota could see out the windows. And farmers will agree, back in the when we were up to elevation — 1980s Newberg was one of those Photo submitted which I recall was 5,000 feet — first ag pilots who convinced Ed and Connie Newberg pose in front of he let me fly.

Minnesota farmers airplanes their N2S-1 Timm — America’s first “Boy, what fun! Because this cover lots more acres faster than composite aircraft. This is the only one Ercoupe had no rudder pedals, flying out of 262 delivered to the Navy in you just turn the wheel to turn ground rigs and without the annoying issues of dodging wet 1943. the airplane. That really fields. impressed me. I knew at that point what I was So how did this performance-driven aviator get going to do the rest of my life.” into aerial crop spraying?

So how did this ambition of being an aerial appliApparently thanks to an aerial ride with a cator come into being?

Highway Patrol friend! This patrol officer, Don, was Newberg responded that most young men getting doing aerial speed checks on motorists below on U.S. into aviation think becoming an airline pilot is their Highway 212. “I was about 8 years old,” Newberg destiny. But Ed already knew that wasn’t for him. recalled. “He asked if I’d like to ride with him in his He had been helping his dad with his ground spray Cessna 182. Yes, that ride with my highway cop rigs and it was apparent to young Newberg that friend impressed me about the fun of flying.” crop spraying was going to be a necessary part of For several years, Ed’s grandfather was running See LAND MINDS, pg. 4

OPINION

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

7 — Renae B. Vander Schaaf looks at Veterans Day 15 — A Canadian weighs in on the new NAFTA agreement

THERE’S EVEN MORE ONLINE... @ TheLandOnline.com • “Calendar of Events” — Check out The Land’s complete events listing • “E-Edition” — Archives of past issues of The Land

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

PAGE 3

PAGE 4

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Newberg is also an accomplished recorded musician LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 farming. So Ed started working for Royalaire Crop Spraying, right there at Hector Municipal Airport.

Royalaire had a contract with Green Giant which used helicopters for their thousands of acres of sweet corn and pea fields.

After the Green Giant spray season wrapped up, Ed’s applicator friend Clarence Lind put dual controls back into his G5 Bell helicopter and taught Newberg how to fly this rig. But helicopters are much more expensive than airplanes, so Ed realized that to start his own aerial business he needed a low-cost conventional airplane.

The solution back in 1982? He bought a Call-Air spray plane. “It was an affordable way for me to get into business.” He also had a fun airplane — a used Taylorcraft for $1,750. And this 65-hp airplane was the rig for getting his private license; and enough time also for his commercial. “I’ve still got that T craft. I put 850 hours on that plane. It’s now one of my collector airplanes … put new fabric on it about 20 years ago.”

Meanwhile, aerial spraying was now catching on.

With a couple wet springs back-to-back in those 1980s, farmers just couldn’t get the job done with their ground rigs. It was a great time for Ed to be starting his business. Today, when aerial demand suddenly explodes like with soybean aphids, aerial guys come in from Kansas and the Dakotas. “We’re sort of like a fraternity,” Ed admitted. “Sure, we’re competitive. But when push comes to shove, we’re more than willing to fly our bird to help relieve the pressure for another applicator.”

And what a life! Ed and his bride Connie lived at the Hector airport. He became airport manager in exchange for the privilege of a house on airport property. He also joined the Hector Lions Club, longtime hosts of the Hector Fly-In. He and Connie did the advertising for this big event. They also handled airplane parking which can be a challenge when over 150 aircraft fly in and you have just two runways — one which is grass. The solution is another volunteer, Glenn Weibel form the Winsted area, who comes out and sits on the intersection of the two landing strips and advises incoming airplanes of traffic.

Soon the Hector Fly-In became the largest fly-in breakfast round the state — getting pilots from all over Minnesota and sorounding states. Over 1,600 were served at a recent breakfast to raise funds for a local lady who suffered a heart attack. At their 2018 breakfast, $17,000 was generated as a gift to a family needing help because of severe medical expenses.

So with thousands of hours of flight time, does Ed have a favorite airplane? Yes, it’s his current horse … the Air Tractor 502. “This 502, when loaded with fuel and chemical, has a 10,000-pound takeoff weight, yet it flies like a little airplane,” beamed Newberg. “And the power is great. Tremendously

Newberg was inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame in 2016. reliable turbo prop engines. Back when I used to run piston airplanes and we were running 14-15 hours flight time each day, every fourth day we’d be changing oil, cleaning sparkplugs and other maintenance stuff till midnight just so our birds were ready to go the next morning. With these turbo rigs, all we do is kick the tires and light the fire. They are awesome airplanes.”

How do aerial applicators keep up with the constant upgrading of products, plus latest rules and regulations? Study, listen, learn and talk. The TriState Convention is such an event. It includes mandatory training with University of Minnesota, North Dakota State University and Iowa State specialists.

“But more so it’s talking with my customers, with field reps for these various products, plus the ag product guys at the local co-op. Total cooperation is the answer,” Newberg said.

Like farm machinery, will spray planes keep getting bigger? Ed says never say never. “Spray planes are big-ticket items. A new Air Tractor 802 is right at $1.4 million. Our used 502’s are about a half-million dollars. But thanks to electrostatic spray technology, this increased efficiency is keeping us competitive.”

Newberg credits you farmers as being reliable ‘bill payers’. He related to his start up days in the early 1980s. “I was paying 20.5 percent interest. Yes, some guys lost their farms. And we’re fully aware of the financial squeeze currently. But farmers are still amazingly dependable.”

However, even after 38 years of spraying thousands of acres and piloting an Air Tractor 140 mph when skimming 2 to 6 feet over the tops of fields, being an ag pilot still satisfies Newberg. He admits it can be a challenge for the bride, but said wife

Connie quickly accepted the ‘running time clock” of being married to an aerial applicator. “We’ve got to make hay while the sun shines. So forget about time off for holidays, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, etc. My bride is an angel. I told her the flip side is we’ve got all winter to celebrate. So I still say every day is a holiday at Newberg Fly Spray.

Ed sold his business two years ago to Sam and Nic Heiderscheidt who call their firm Sky Apply.

Ten years ago he sold the “south of the river” area of his spray business to Cory Heiderscheidt of Sleepy Eye. But if called into duty because of a sudden explosion of aphids or other unwanted species of insect and/or weed, he’s still available to fire up his AirTractor to help cure the latest crisis.

Hobbies? Perhaps many — but Newberg’s love of flying led him into singing and writing music. That started when he joined the Commemorative Air Force in 1994. A B17 bomber of WW II vintage is their flagship. When the B17 was built, the news media called this huge war plane the ‘Fortress in the Sky.’ So Newberg, an accomplished guitar player and vocalist, wrote a song called “Fortress in the Sky” which describes the crew and the war ship. It was recorded in a Minnesota studio, video was made in Hollywood and it has aired on the Discovery Channel.

Yes, this amazing guy — now a sprightly 64-year old — is now enjoying his winter retreat where he entertains with music for special events, or flies one of his ‘war birds’ which he houses in a special hangar at Falcon Field in Mesa.

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

Life on the Farm: Readers’ Photos

Pete Bauman of Ruthton, Minn. sent in this photo of grain and a train during the last day of harvest on Nov. 2. “It went fast once it stopped raining,” he said.

E-mail your Life on the Farm photos to editor@thelandonline.com and they could appear in a future issue.

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

Ziegler is: At Ziegler Ag Equipment, we understand the extreme challenges growers face.

And we’re committed to connecting you with tough equipment that will help overcome those challenges. The Challenger® MT800E Series track tractor is powerful and agile enough to tackle some of the steepest hills, most adverse conditions, and tightest production windows. With Ziegler, you get the track solution you need alongside the best service and support in the industry. All with the goal of optimizing your operation.

Brainerd 218.829.9800

Columbus 651.982.5600

Crookston 218.281.4245

Fergus Falls 218.736.2680

Jackson 507.847.7600

Marshall 507.532.4403

Rochester 507.285.1775

Shakopee 952.233.4650

St. Cloud 320.253.2234

Willmar 320.235.8123

Mankato 507.388.1444

©2018 AGCO Corporation. Challenger is a worldwide brand of AGCO Corporation. Challenger, Cat and Caterpillar are trademarks of Caterpillar Inc. and are used under license by AGCO. AGCO is a trademark of AGCO. All rights reserved.

www.zieglercat.com/ag

PAGE 5

PAGE 6

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet” ADVERTISEMENT

AM1 – Optimum® AcreMax® 1 Insect Protection System with an integrated corn rootworm refuge solution includes HXX, LL, RR2. Optimum AcreMax 1 products contain the LibertyLink® gene and can be sprayed with Liberty ® herbicide. The required corn borer refuge can be planted up to half a mile away.

AMRW – Optimum® AcreMax® RW Rootworm Protection system with a single-bag integrated corn rootworm refuge solution includes HXRW, LL, RR2.

AM – Optimum® AcreMax® Insect Protection system with YGCB, HX1, LL, RR2. Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above-ground insects. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax products.

AMT – Optimum® AcreMax® TRIsect® Insect Protection System with RW, YGCB, HX1, LL, RR2.

Contains a single-bag refuge solution for above- and below-ground insects. The major component contains the Agrisure® RW trait, the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene, and the Herculex® I genes. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax TRIsect products.

AMX – Optimum® AcreMax® Xtra Insect Protection system with YGCB, HXX, LL, RR2. Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above- and below-ground insects. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax Xtra products.

AMXT (Optimum® AcreMax® XTreme) – Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above- and below-ground insects. The major component contains the Agrisure® RW trait, the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene, and the Herculex® XTRA genes. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax XTreme products.

AML – Optimum® AcreMax® Leptra® products with AVBL, YGCB, HX1, LL, RR2. Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above- ground insects. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax Leptra products. ®

YGCB, HX1, LL, RR2 (Optimum® Intrasect®) – Contains the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene and Herculex® I gene for resistance to corn borer.

YGCB, HXX, LL, RR2 (Optimum® Intrasect® Xtra) – Contains the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene and the Herculex® XTRA genes for resistance to corn borer and corn rootworm.

AVBL, YGCB, HX1, LL, RR2 (Optimum® Leptra®) – Contains the Agrisure Viptera® trait, the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene, the Herculex® I gene, the LibertyLink® gene, and the Roundup Ready ® Corn 2 trait.

RW, HX1, LL, RR2 (Optimum® TRIsect®) – Contains the Herculex® I gene for above-ground pests and the Agrisure® RW trait for resistance to corn rootworm.

AQ – Optimum® AQUAmax® product.

Product performance in water-limited environments is variable and depends on many factors, such as the severity and timing of moisture deficiency, heat stress, soil type, management practices and environmental stress, as well as disease and pest pressures. All products may exhibit reduced yield under water and heat stress. Individual results may vary.

Q (Qrome®) – Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above- and below-ground insects. The major component contains the Agrisure® RW trait, the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene, and the Herculex® XTRA genes. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Qrome products. Qrome products are approved for cultivation in the U.S. and Canada and have also received import approval in a number of importing countries. DuPont Pioneer continues to pursue additional import approvals for Qrome products, including in China, in accordance with Excellence Through Stewardship Product Launch Guidance.

HX1 – Contains the Herculex® I Insect Protection gene which provides protection against European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, black cutworm, fall armyworm, western bean cutworm, lesser corn stalk borer, southern corn stalk borer, and sugarcane borer; and suppresses corn earworm. HXRW – The Herculex® RW insect protection trait contains proteins that provide enhanced resistance against western corn rootworm, northern corn rootworm and Mexican corn rootworm. HXX – Herculex® XTRA contains the Herculex I and Herculex RW genes. YGCB – The YieldGard® Corn Borer gene offers a high level of resistance to European corn borer, southwestern corn borer and southern cornstalk borer; moderate resistance to corn earworm and common stalk borer; and above average resistance to fall armyworm. LL – Contains the LibertyLink® gene for resistance to Liberty® herbicide. RR2 – Contains the Roundup Ready® Corn 2 trait that provides crop safety for over-the-top applications of labeled glyphosate herbicides when applied according to label directions.

Herculex® insect protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. Herculex® and the HX logo are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. YieldGard®, the YieldGard Corn Borer Design and Roundup Ready® are registered trademarks used under license from Monsanto Company. Liberty®, LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design are trademarks of Bayer. Agrisure® and Agrisure Viptera® are registered trademarks of, and used under license from, a Syngenta Group Company. Agrisure® technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under a license from Syngenta Crop Protection AG.

PIONEER® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents. ®, TM, SM Trademarks and service marks of DuPont, Dow AgroSciences or Pioneer, and their affiliated companies or their respective owners. © 2018 PHII. DUPA1418008_legal_VB_SYN

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Sonny warned ‘em — twice, in fact It’s Thanksgiving week, so let’s be generChinese would retaliate with their own ous: The White House trade policy, marked tariffs.” by its heavy use of import tariffs and presAgain, however, Perdue’s warning fell idential tweets, continues to confound on deaf ears. economists and trading partners alike.

Why was Trump so fixated — and so A more accurate, less generous view of upside down — on the economics of tarPresident Donald J. Trump’s trade policy iffs and trade deficits? According to would declare it an unhinged mess that Woodward, Trump’s chief economic advihas led to a dark (and getting darker) FARM & FOOD FILE sor, Gary Cohn, a former president of year for export-dependent American Goldman Sachs, asked Trump “several

By Alan Guebert farmers and ranchers. times… ‘Why do you have these And that’s just the calendar year. views?’”

The still-young grain marketing year “‘I just do,’ Trump replied, ‘I’ve had is headed for darkness, too, if our tarthese views for 30 years.’” iff-tied export policy for “‘That doesn’t mean friend or foe remains. they’re right,’ Cohn said. ‘I Don’t just take my word Perdue showed “Trump a map had the view for 15 years I for it. Here’s what Secretary of the United States” to empha- could play professional footof Agriculture Sonny size the electoral fallout from ball. It doesn’t mean I was Perdue told President leaving NAFTA. Most of what he right.’”

Donald J. Trump in their pointed to were presidential Cohn’s point was lost on very first White House swing states.

“So you just can’t Trump.

In early 2018, he meeting shortly after do this,’” Perdue urged. hit China with $50 billion Perdue became ag chief in April 2017. The topic was — Bob Woodward in tariffs. (Cohn resigned just before the official Trump’s threat to pull the announcement.)

As predicted, China retaliated with U.S. out of NAFTA, the generation-old trade pact tariffs of its own and, in September, the White between Mexico, Canada and us.

House hit China with another $200 billion of tariffs.

(The remarks, all direct quotes that no one disChina, again, retaliated with more of its own tariffs. putes, begin on page 157 of Bob Woodward’s recent Both nations’ actions have had little impact on bestselling book, Fear.)

China’s ability to import soy and livestock feed from “‘NAFTA has been a huge boon for American ag other nations or our own hunger for Chinese-made interests,’ Perdue told Trump… ‘We wouldn’t have consumer goods. Through September, U.S. imports markets for these products otherwise. The people from China are up 8 percent over 2017 and are forewho stand to lose the most if we withdraw are your casted to set an all-time record. Go figure. base, the Trump supporters.’”

Meanwhile, on Nov. 1, Reuters reported that China Then, relates Woodward, Perdue showed “Trump a imported only 132,248 metric tons of U.S. soybeans map of the United States” to emphasize the elector- in September compared to 937,000 metric tons it al fallout from leaving NAFTA. Most of what he imported last September. Similarly, U.S. corn pointed to were presidential swing states. “‘So you exports to China last September were 174,965 metjust can’t do this,’” Perdue urged. ric tons; this September’s were virtually invisible: “‘Yeah,’ Trump said, ‘but they’re screwing us, and 516 metric tons. we’ve got to do something.’”

Even more revealing, the overall U.S. trade deficit Trump’s “something” became a newly negotiated — in the first full year of the most protectionist, agreement that now awaits approval by all parties. tariff-imposing Administration since Herbert Before national elections in Mexico and mid-term Hoover — will exceed its record, set in 2008, of $816 elections in the United States, passage was seen as billion. doable, albeit dicey. With Democrats retaking the Sonny warned the White House about the electorU.S. House Nov. 6, American passage moves more al and economic fallout of starting a trade war — toward dicey than doable. twice, in fact. As such, it’s hard to know what is A week after his defense of NAFTA, continues more common in today’s White House, wooden ears Woodward, Perdue was back at the White House to or wooden heads. explain the ag consequences if the President acted Sorry, it’s Thanksgiving. Make that bad policy or on his threat to place tariffs on Chinese exports to stubborn policymakers. the U.S. The Farm and Food File is published weekly “Sonny Perdue gave a presentation in the through the United States and Canada. Past colSituation Room on May 4 on the role of agriculture umns, events and contact information are posted at in trade. Sensitive intelligence showed that if the www.farmandfoodfile.com. v United States imposed new tariffs on China, the

OPINION

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

PAGE 7

Tolling bells remind us of the War to End All Wars

By RENAE B. VANDER SCHAAF The Land Correspondent In days gone by, the ringing of bells were used in many ways. They were the community’s attentiongetter. If there was a fire, they rang furiously to alert everyone able to come to help. As a funeral procession left a church, the bells had a solemn toll.

On Sundays, the bell reminded us to come to church to worship our Maker.

The joyous ringing of the bells on Nov. 11, 1918 had Americans bursting into jubilant cheering. The Armistice had been signed in a railroad car outside Compiégne, France — ending the hostilities of World War I. Of course, it wasn’t called World War I at the time, as no one knew that a generation later, sons and grandsons would again be marching off to another world war.

The war was simply called The Great War and it was to have been the war to end all wars. Sadly, it didn’t manage to do that.

Before this war, Americans had held the Monroe Doctrine in high reverence. Presidents and other politicians had used it as a campaign issue, that the United States must never be drawn into foreign entanglements.

America attempted to stay neutral, but there was this incident at sea that tried our patience so much so that on April 3, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson called for actions against Germany. He delivered this message to the Congress in Extraordinary Session. Just three days later on April 6, America officially entered the war.

His powerful speech included these words: “It is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars, civilization itself seeming to be in the balance.

“But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for the things we have always carried nearest our hearts — for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in

500 Bushel Grain Dump

Steer Self Feeder

their own governments, for the rights and liberties of small nations, for a universal dominion of right by such a concert of free peoples as shall bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free.”

With those words America entered into the War For Humanity.

The war officially ended with the signing of the Armistice at 11:00 a.m. Paris time on Nov. 11.

In commemoration of this day, the World War I Centennial Commission — along with the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, the Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the National Cathedral, The American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars — had requested a nationwide bell-tolling on Nov. 11 as a solemn reminder of the sacrifice and service of veterans of the Great War, and for all veterans. The bells are to toll 21 times at 11:00 a.m. local time.

We may or may not have heard the bells ring at 11:00. Many of us were probably be sitting in church since it was Sunday. I rather like this story of Ferdinand Foch, the Marshal of France and the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces that I found in the book, “Victory Edition America’s War for Humanity” by Thomas H. Russell. The following was originally published in the Los Angeles Times.

“If you will look for Foch in some quiet church, it is there that he will be found, humbly giving God the glory and absolutely declining to attribute it to himself. Can that kind of a man win a war? Can a man who is a practical soldier be also a practical Christian? And is Foch that kind of a man? Let us see.

“A California boy, serving as a soldier in the American Expeditionary Forces in France, wrote a letter to his parents in San Bernardino recently, in which he gives, as well as anyone could give the answer to the question we ask. This American boy, Evans by name, tells of meeting Marshal Foch at close range in France.

Spanier Welding and Metal Fabrication Paynesville, MN 320-243-7552 www.spanierwelding.com

CALL FOR PRICING

“Evans had gone into an old church to have a look at it, and as he stood there with bared head satisfying his respectful curiosity, a gray man with the eagles of a general on the collar of his shabby uniform entered the church. Only one orderly accompanied the quiet. Gray man. No glittering staff of officers, no entourage of gold-laced aides were with him; nobody but just the orderly.

“Evans paid small attention at first to the gray man, but was curious to see him kneel in the church, praying. The minutes passed until full three-quarters of an hour had gone by before the gray man arose from his knees.

“Then Evans followed him down the street and was surprised to see soldiers salute this man in great excitement, and women and children stopping in their tracks with awe-struck faces as he passed.

It was Foch! And Evans, of San Bernardino, counts the experience as the greatest in his life. During the three-quarters of an hour that the generalissimo of all the Allied armies was on his knees in humble supplication in that quiet church, 10,000 guns were roaring at his word on a hundred hills that rocked with death.

“Moreover, it is not a new thing with him. He has done it his whole life long.”

Renae B. Vander Schaaf is a farmer’s wife, speaker, and author living on a farm in northwest Iowa.

Contact her at agripen@live.com. v

Letters to the editor are always welcome.

Send your letters to: Editor, The Land, P.O. Box 3169 Mankato, MN 56002 e-mail: editor@thelandonline.com

All letters must be signed and accompanied by a phone number (not for publication) to verify authenticity.

Fence Line Feed Bunk

Deluxe Chute

PAGE 8

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Book is full of charm from an uncomplicated time Ropes of diamonds and gold are not for you.

“Simple Things: Lessons from the Family A fancy car has no place in your

by Jerry Apps garage; your home isn’t TV-worthy; and c.2018, Wisconsin Historical Press you’re happy with uncomplicated meals. Hold the mustard. While it’s $22.95 / higher in Canada nice to have big luxuries, you recognize 138 pages your quieter needs. And as in the new book “Simple Things” by Jerry Apps, “It was winter, after all, and that is you’re grateful for them, too.

THE BOOKWORM what you did when you lived on a farm When Jerry Apps was born on a little SEZ in Waushara County in 1946.” farm in rural north-central Wisconsin

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Back then, it was scandalous when in the midst of the Great Depression, one had a messy haystack. Christmas his parents didn’t enjoy the benefits of electricity or running water. Those things didn’t meant two gifts: an article of clotharrive at the Apps household for many more years, ing and a (single) toy. And a radio so the family led a simple life with a bounty of good- — plus an imagination — were all ness. the entertainment a boy needed, except for the stories told on the For instance, on the farm, Apps says, one of the back porch, at the feed mill, and at first things you learned was to appreciate tools.

Different kinds of shovels did different kinds of jobs, the Mercantile on Saturday night. and a boy knew he was a man when he had his own No celebrity gossip, no bumper-tothree-tined pitchfork. Apps’ dad was never without bumper traffic, no bars on windows a pocket knife or pair of pliers, and Apps’ mother and deadbolts on doors. No need to Author had a different kind of tool — her apron, which was imagine any of this. Instead, read Jerry Aps towel, hot pad, bucket and tear-wiper.

“Simple Things.”

Today, we notch up a thermostat when the temBetter yet, read it with someone who was also perature dips. But in the Apps household, keeping once a mid-century kid, because author Jerry Apps’ warm was a complicated task. Apps says his father words will lead to conversations you’ll be glad you rose early each day to start fires in the two woodhad and surprise stories you’ve never heard before. burning stoves which kept the family warm — putApps is a master at description, so it’s hard not to ting a bucket of water on one stove to thaw for coftake a magic feed-sack ride back 70 years when fee-making. He then lit a fire in the pump house, reading this book. It’s hard not to hear farm sounds, one beneath the cattle water tank, one in the “pota- impossible not to miss your grandparents fiercely. to cellar,” and then he started barn chores.

Indeed, this book may be slim, but it’s big on taletelling and even bigger on nostalgia.

“Not once did I hear him complain…” says Apps.

Letter: County committees are vital Farmers and ranchers, It’s that time of year again. The 2018 Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) county committee elections are officially underway and we’re asking for your help. Please take a few minutes to vote in your local county committee election.

FSA county committees are a vital and direct link between our farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Earlier this summer, we put out a call for nominations for individuals who would be willing to serve on the committee. Elections are held annually in every county when FSA accepts nominations for a certain Local Administrative Area (LAA). The area up for election rotates each year. Nominations have been made and now it’s time for you to decide who will fill this role.

Ballots were mailed out the week of Nov. 5 to eligible voters. If your LAA had a committee seat open this year, and you are an eligible voter, you can expect to receive a ballot in the mail. Producers who did not receive a ballot can pick one up at the local FSA office.

The individuals you elect to serve on your behalf operate within official federal regulations so that local input is provided on federal programs such as: Income safety-net loans and payments, including setting county average yields for commodities; conservation programs; incentive, indemnity and disaster payments for some commodities; emergency programs, and payment eligibility.

Our FSA county committees make a difference and if you won’t take it from me, I encourage you to check out stories from county committee members from around the nation. Read their testimonials at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. While you’re there, you can find other information about the elections.

Ballots must be returned to your local FSA office

by Dec. 3. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than Dec. 3.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make an impact in your local community.

Joe Martin State Executive Director Minnesota Farm Service Agency

OPINION

Farm”

You may notice some repetition here and there inside this book, but you probably won’t mind a bit. It’s too charming for that. In fact, if you’re a certain age or you grew up on a family farm, “Simple Things,” will be a gem.

Look for the reviewed book at a bookstore or a library near you. You may also find the book at online book retailers.

The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer.

Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and never goes anywhere without a book. She lives in Wisconsin with three dogs and 10,000 books. v

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

Nov. 26 — What is a fair rental agreement? — Olivia, Minn. — Topics include historic and projected farmland rental rate trends, current farm land values and sales, and a worksheet which will help determine a fair rental agreement. Input costs for 2018 will be presented along with current 2018 corn and soybean prices. Contact Karen Johnson at (320) 484-4303 Nov. 26 — What is a fair rental agreement? — Willmar, Minn. — Contact Karen Johnson at (320) 484-4303 Nov. 27-29 — 2018 Dairy Conference and Expo — Welch, Minn. — Topics include exports; building your farm culture; non-family partnerships; profit per cow; leadership seminar and trade show — Contact Minnesota Milk Producers Association at mmpa@ mnmilk.org or (763) 355-9697 Nov. 28 — What is a fair rental agreement? — Gaylord, Minn. — Contact Karen Johnson at (320) 484-4303 Nov. 28 — What is a fair rental agreement? — Hutchinson, Minn. — Contact Karen Johnson at (320) 484-4303 Nov. 29 — Annual Land Rent Meeting — Owatonna, Minn. — Topics include historic and projected farmland rental rate trends, current farm land values and sales, input costs, corn and soybean prices and personalized worksheets which examine 2019 costs, determine affordable rent, the rate of return to the landlord at current market values and flexible rental agreements — Contact Claire LaCanne at lacanne@umn.edu or (507) 444-7691 Nov. 29 — Annual Land Rent Meeting — Faribault, Minn. — Contact Claire LaCanne at lacanne@ umn.edu or (507) 444-7691 Nov. 30, Dec. 1 — 2018 Shepherd’s Holiday — Rochester, Minn. — Contact Jeremy Geske at jeremy.geske@gmail.com

T:11” S:10.375”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

PAGE 9

S:10.375”

TOUGH WEEDS REQUIRE A TOUGHER BATTLE PLAN Protect your soybean fields with Sonic® herbicide – your trusted ally in the fight against weeds. When applied preemergence, Sonic is proven to defeat yield-robbers such as waterhemp, marestail and giant ragweed. And with long-lasting residual control, it keeps fighting to defend against invaders. Get clean fields and strong yield. Visit BattleWeeds.com to learn more. ® Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. Sonic is not registered for sale or use in all states.

Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your state. Always read and follow label directions. ©2018 Dow AgroSciences LLC M38-342-002 (01/18) BR 010-43300 DAAGSONI7060

DAAGSONI7060_M_TP5.indd 1

12/14/17 4:32 PM

PAGE 10

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Questions of the harvest (you can keep score at home) Though it’s hard to believe, the 2018 “Which corn goes in which bin?” harvest season finally did premier on all “Where do you want to load the fronts, even if it was a little late in coming, trucks?” and brought its own share of troubles. If “Did you know your (cows/sheep/hogs) you wear a seed corn cap, you are probably are out?” juggling quandaries and answering mountains of questions — your own and those “What’s the moisture/test weight?” of others — as they seek your guidance “Are there any (antacids) in the tracwith standing water and muddy fields. tor?”

TABLE TALK The farmer’s ability to process informa“Did you write your weight down?” (The tion is uniquely mysterious to me, as his/

By Karen Schwaller farm woman’s personal favorite....) her brain must be running on all cylin“Where are we going next?” ders at all times during harvest — and all the while keeping a watchful eye on “Can you bring the impact wrench when you combine monitors that tell him/her if they will be come to the field?” dining on steak or offal in the coming year. Though “Where are the damn chains/tow rope?” everyone’s harvest is different, I thought I’d share “I wonder if we can get one more load to the elevawith you some of the questions that tend to pop up in conversation and over two-way radios during har- tor before they close?” “Seriously??!?!” vest time.

“Which wet hole?”

“How’s it yielding?”

“Guess how much this load weighed?”

“How do you get to that field?”

“Did you bring my nosebag?” (‘Nosebag’ is our name for ‘lunch box,’ because our noses are always “Can you run after a part?” in them looking for something to eat...)

“Who counted these rows, anyway?”

“Are you keeping track of all the scale tickets?”

“Where do these beans go?” (...and the now-famous Facebook quote that says of “What the hell happened here?” the slow start to the 2018 harvest: “I now have more receipts from the liquor store than I have scale tick“How are you doing for fuel?” ets.”)

Fairmont Toy Show (Under New Promotor)

December 8th & 9th, 2018 Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-3pm Held at the Five Lakes Centre 400 S State Street, Fairmont, MN Farm toys; cars; trucks and various collectables More information call: Wendy: 507-381-8234 • Jim: 507-381-8235

“What’s the plan for tomorrow?”

“Who has the toilet paper?”

“I wonder how long (the implement store) is open?”

“What number of corn is this?”

“Do you suppose this was the planter, or operator error?”

“What’s the hold-up?”

“You wanna pull that truck up onto the driveway before loading it?”

“Have you ever seen skid marks like that?” (...said every mother who ever potty-trained her children — but is now also said by farmers everywhere as they scan their gleaned fields and see their courageous attempts to conquer the mud.)

“Is the truck on the way?”

“Suppose this is a job for a wrecker or an excavator?”

“Do you want my help? ...because there are plenty of other things I could be doing today.” (...says a frazzled wife to her stressed-out farmer husband when she doesn’t want to be snapped at anymore.)

And finally, (while combining downed corn) “Is it too early to start drinking?”

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

EPA changes dicamba registration WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced it is extending the registration of dicamba for two years for “overthe-top” use (application to growing plants) to control weeds in fields for cotton and soybean plants genetically engineered to resist dicamba.

The following label changes were made to ensure that these products can continue to be used effectively while addressing potential concerns to surrounding crops and plants: A two-year registration (until Dec. 20, 2020) is required. Only certified applicators may apply dicamba over the top. Those working under the supervision of a certified applicator may no longer make applications. Prohibit over-the-top application of dicamba on soybeans 45 days after planting and cotton 60 days after planting. For cotton, limit the number of overthe-top applications from four to two. Soybeans remain at two over the top applications.

Applications will be allowed only from 1 hour after sunrise to 2 hours before sunset. In counties where endangered species may exist, the downwind buffer will remain at 110 feet and there will be a new 57-foot buffer around the other sides of the field. The 110-foot downwind buffer applies to all applications, not just in counties where endangered species may exist.

Clarify a training period for 2019 and beyond, ensuring consistency across all three products.

Develop enhanced tank clean out instructions for the entire system. The enhanced label is intended to improve applicator awareness on the impact of low pH’s on the potential volatility of dicamba; and to improve compliance and enforceability.

The registration for all dicamba products will automatically expire on Dec. 20, 2020, unless EPA further extends it.

EPA has reviewed substantial amounts of new information and concluded that the continued registration of these dicamba products meets FIFRA’s registration standards. The Agency has also determined that extending these registrations with the new safety measures will not affect endangered species.

In 2017, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association assembled a farmer-led task Drift Task Force to examine the data and science behind suspected dicamba damage reports and find a solution to develop best management practices concerning the use of dicamba in dicamba-tolerant soybeans in the state.

To learn more, visit https://www.epa.gov/ ingredients-used-pesticide-products/registrationdicamba-use-genetically-engineered-crops.

This article was submitted by the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. v

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

PAGE 11

Iowa prairie flowers acreage ‘a hobby gone nuts’

By RENAE B. VANDER SCHAAF The Land Correspondent SPENCER, Iowa — Dwight and Bev Rutter named their business “The Prairie Flower,” but Prairie Flowers might just be more appropriate. While most farmers contemplate their seed planting decisions between a handful of crops, the Rutters must give thought to different plants with a wide variety of planting requirements.

It was 17 years when the Rutters made the decision to begin leaving conventional farming and tread into unknown waters.

“It was a hobby gone nuts,” admits Dwight .

Their farm northeast of Spencer is situated in Iowa’s great lakes region.

This location provides for some interesting farming. Wetlands, good rich bumper crop-producing soil and sand can all be found in the same field.

Many different kinds of waterfowl live in the region. It’s a beautiful place to call home.

Early on in this transition, the Rutters spent many hours researching books and the internet, listening to the professionals. Not a lot has changed, other than now they can talk competently about their experience in growing the prairie, because they have made it their life’s work to have a part in restoring the prairie.

“Every year the prairie is different,” said Dwight. “The weather makes a huge difference on which plants will thrive.”

Pollinators do their part in keeping the prairie blooming.

and crawling insects, are busy doing their work of pollinating around the seed gatherers. Other bird species such as bob-o-links and mourning doves call this flowering paradise home.

“There are various methods for cleaning the seeds,” explained Rutter. “Most are very labor intensive. We have a debearder that is used on most of the seeds.”

He has modified some everyday farm equipment to suit his purposes.

Harvest isn’t instant, and definitely not realized in six months.

It will take four years before the Rutters have enough plants for a good seed harvest. The yield is not measured in bushels, but in much smaller increments such as in pounds. Forty pounds — less than the weight of the average newborn Jersey calf — might be all the Photos by Renae B. Vander Schaaf Dwight and Bev Rutter’s acreage offers 70 varieties of native flowering plants. Here crop produces that year. they are pictured with a stand of wild bergamot.

The plants have interesting characteristics.

Actually, the prairie is constantly birds and other water fowl are often “Prairie dock will grow seven years changing. The plants blooming a month seen while harvesting seed.” ago have seemingly disappeared only Bumblebees, along with other flying See PRAIRIE FLOWER, pg. 12 to be replaced with another native plant.

Helping to preserve the proud traditions of farming for future generations “Yellow was the predominant color for native flowering plants,” said Rutter. “Blazing star, ironweed, spider“Many farm owners are wort, purple prairie clover, pale purple struggling with the high cost coneflowers, wild bergamot, prairie smoke, new jersey tea, butterfly milkof health care. This is an weed and marsh milkweed are a few of alternative.” -40 Square Member 2018 the plants that are not yellow.

Prairie flower growing doesn’t really go by seasons or any set plans.

To prepare a piece of land for growing, Rutter will grow Roundup-ready soybeans. The next year it is ready for planting.

If there is only a few inches of snow on the ground in February, Rutter will begin to plant some seeds to stimulate Offering health plans for Minnesota’s nature’s way. agricultural community and their employees with an extensive provider network Harvest begins July 1 and will continue weekly until the snow flies.

• Multiple health plans available - HSA-compatible options Equipment is relatively simple: a scisavailable sors and a five-gallon bucket. Each • Prescription drug and telemedicine benefits included type of seed is harvested individually with every plan as it matures. Rutter goes over the Open Enrollment • Personal service for navigating the complex health care same area several times until all the November 1 - December 19, 2018 system and cost comparison information for procedures ripe seed has been harvested.

Coverage effective January 1, 2019 • Dental, vision, and life insurance options “It isn’t very exciting or fun,” Rutter admits. “But it is interesting.

Meadowlarks fill the skies with their www.40Square.coop | 844-205-9579 song. Osprey, blue herons, migratory

PAGE 12

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Prairie plants establish under ground before showing PRAIRIE FLOWER, from pg. 11

Prairie plants can live for decades.

Rutter never waters. They are native before it produces seed,” said Rutter. plants, not requiring pampering. In “Prairie cord grass takes four years of fact, fire can be a prairie’s best friend. germination.”

“Fire revitalizes the seed bed and cracks open seed that has been laying on the ground,” said Rutter.

“It lets light to the ground. Since there are some seeds that need light and air to germinate, different prairie plants might be seen after a burn.

“We suggest mowing the first year,” said Bev, who is the go-to person for their clients to answer their questions. “In that first year it is This is one of the ponds the Rutters dug to increase the very beneficial to plant diversity on their land. mow three times and two times the second “The prairie is fragile,” he added. “If one part of the environment is dis- year. If more mowing is needed, that’s turbed, things change. Yet, the prairie okay as it helps reduce weed pressure.” is resilient. Once established, the praiBecause this year has been wet, the rie can survive. It may go unnoticed for Rutters are seeing different plants a few years, as prairie plants will be such as the rattlesnake master. It establishing themselves underground thrives on moisture. The drought-lovbefore they really grow above the ing plants may not be making a bold ground.” appearance this year. They are not dead, only lying dormant until the con-

ditions more suitable for them return.

There have been many successes and failures for the Rutters through the years.

“We had this wetland area on our farm,” said Rutter. “It was too wet in the spring, with the same story in the fall. It has had every chemical used on it that one can imagine.”

By pulling thistles, using fire as a management tool, the wonderful wetland has basically restored itself with a little help, he explained.

“We have never added a seed,” said Rutter. “Yet many wetland seeds are harvested from this area which is just a little more than an acre. It is one of the most lucrative spots on the farm.”

The Prairie Flower offers seed and/or plants of 70 different varieties. Dwight and Bev will guide you through planning of your native prairie project. They have the equipment for drilling and broadcasting seed. And years of priceless advice and experience.

As their ages dictate, they are looking towards the future. At this point in time, they are hoping to find a person to take over the greenhouse and seed collecting.

To learn more about The Prairie Flower, look them up on the internet at theprairieflower.com.

Renae B. Vander Schaaf may be reached at (605) 530-0017 or agripen@ live.com. v

Think about this year’s practices when planning next crop FOLEY, Minn.— Even though corn and bean planting for the 2019 harvest is at least six months away, right now is the time to start evaluating your crop production systems. It may seem early, but as harvest progresses there is no better time to figure out what gave you the return on investment and what fell flat.

While yields are going to be the primary concern, weed, fungal and insect issues can have a major influence on yields and should factor into management changes for next season. Look back at past years’ field histories to help determine if these problems have increased in severity or are being resolved by the current management scheme. This may be difficult as it is easy to forget what problems were present in corn or beans when you rotate those two crops sequentially, and

may be even more difficult if there are other crops in the mix. Keep a physical copy of your field history and not just a mental copy.

Finally, consider everything you are doing in your cropping system that influenced yield, a specific pest, or other concerns in question. A great example of this is cropping system influence on white mold in soybeans.

Fact sheets, articles and journals have stated there was a need to use integrated management or a holistic approach for white mold management.

While it is easier to think of foliar fungicides, row spacing, plant population, variety selection, weed control, cover crops and soil fertility as separate issues, each one is known to have some influence on white mold infection severity.

White mold management begins by selecting a seed variety with a good level of resistance. This alone will only address a small piece of the problem.

Increased row spacing, reduced plant populations and a timely fungicide application have also been shown to aid in disease management.

Because foliar fungicides have performed inconsistently and may be costly to use, sole reliance on fungicides for management is not usually recommended. Choosing optimal planting date, relative maturity and structural characteristics of the soybean plants may help, but effectiveness is highly determined by weather conditions during soybean reproduction. High weed pressures may also add to the canopy which may favor disease development.

High soil fertility promotes plant growth and early canopy closure which

can contribute to white mold development. Managing weed populations and nutrient applications may help eliminate some of the excessive plant growth and therefore may help in reducing white mold issues.

All of these factors have one thing in common. By themselves, they won’t provide 100-percent control over white mold. On the other hand, together they can help limit yield losses and reduce white mold in fields. By recording what worked and what didn’t, you can turn the management dials and adjust them to better manage white mold. Keep this in mind while evaluating this fall as decisions made now will have a lasting impact next spring.

This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension. v

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

PAGE 13

Ryberg lowering fuel costs while improving the soil

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Editor’s note: Last summer, Dick Hagen attended a field day at the Brian Ryberg farm near Buffalo Lake, Minn. to hear about Ryber’s departure from his conventional tilling practices to strip tillage. With harvest complete, Hagen revisited Ryberg to get an update on this year’s crops.

BUFFALO LAKE, Minn. — Harvest 2018 provided a challenge for most. Did strip tillage make a difference? Brian Ryberg thinks so. In 2015, Ryberg Farms made a switch from conventional tillage on 3,500 acres of corn, soybeans and sugar beets to strip tillage.

“We definitely handled this wet fall harvest okay,” said Ryberg. “We left no tracks or ruts in our fields.

Yields were plus/minus 200 on corn and 60 on beans.

Highs were averages of 232 and 69. It went well.”

Ryberg incorporated a Soil Warrior for fall tillage, while at the same time applying phosphorus and potassium for the 2019 corn. Ryberg also seeded cereal rye on beet ground with a Salford vertical tillage rig that lightly tills while broadcasting rye.

After four years of strip till practices, Ryberg immediately mentioned the significant change in soil structure. “Our soils don’t compact anymore!” he exclaimed. “We’re using heavy equipment, but we’re not digging into that entire soil profile like we used to with full-scale tillage. Our soil structure stays intact. Thanks to strip till plus cover crops, we’re rebuilding our soils and it’s this stronger aggregate structure that carries the weight of our equipment without compaction.”

Ryberg’s goal is to improve soil health and prevent soil erosion with the fall seeding of rye. “This living cover crop takes up excess moisture which also permits timely planting. This fall we’re trying some five and eight-way blends of cover crops of annual rye, turnips, radish, buckwheat, even rape seed. We’re still learning, so trying these blends gives us another ‘learning opportunity’.”

Ryberg is also interseeding cover crops into the corn while side dressing nitrogen at about V5-V6 stage. This with a 36-row, 22-inch bar putting 10-20 gallons of 32 percent nitrogen between the rows while broadcasting the cover crop seed with a Hiniker seed box delivering seed between each of the 36 rows.

The workhorse for this once-over strip till crop farming strategy is a John Deere 9630. In the first year of his tillage conversion, total field hours went from 430 hours with two tractors down to 210 hours and one tractor. With conventional farming, Ryberg was using 7 to 8 gallons of fuel per acre. Ryberg

Join The Land Online!

Facebook.com/TheLandOnline Twitter.com/TheLandOnline

run on tracks.

Corn populations in this intensive system averages right at 36,000 plants per acre. “But we’re strip testing in each field — boosting populations to 40,000,” Ryberg said. “Yield information this fall will tell the story. Varieties too can make a difference. Some handle higher populations better. As we work with our seed dealers, they give us a pretty good idea which hybrids we can push at little more. Even though our soils are quite uniform, we have some pockets and hilltops where we back off on populations … down to 28,000 if this is a sandy loam subsoil structure.”

Ryberg has made big changes in the fertility program too. No more fall urea and fall nitrogen applications. Instead, they do phosphorus and potassium in the fall with the Soil Warrior when doing their single-pass tillage. All nitrogen is spring applied (liquid) while planting (20 gallons of 32 percent) plus a side dress application for the balance of nitrogen needed.

“Interest is really growing for this tillage system, especially with commodity prices being in the tank and farmers looking to save money with fewer trips across the field,” Ryberg admitted. “Plus what we are doing for soil health is the big ticket. We’re seeing virtually zero erosion; a regeneration of soil bacteria; and biological activity in the soil and definitely more interest in overall conservation of our soil resources.”v Brian Ryberg

Photo by Dick Hagen

Farms is now at about 3.5 gallons per acre with the Soil Warrior system.

Ryberg Farms is basically 50-50 on corn and soybean acres plus some continuous corn and a couple hundred acres of sugar beets which are on a five-year rotation to minimize disease issues.

Is Ryberg seeing better soil health each year? “Yes,” he replied, “these improvements and restructuring of soil profile are happening each year. We’re also seeing soil biology come alive and readily handling the residue from our continuous corn fields. Residue isn’t the issue that it used to be. That’s really been a plus.”

“Together with Soil Health Partnership with whom we work, we’re doing fertility tests on each field. We pull soil samples; they send them in to a soil lab which does the Haney test which measures soil biology levels. We’ll continue to do that for the next five years. We’ll have data telling soil health, field by field and even topographic differences within a given field.”

How was planting this wet spring? Despite the frequency and intensity of late May and early June rains, “Our fields handled the 1-inch and 2-inch rains very well. But those 4-6 inch downpours got all of us into the same pool,” related Ryberg.

The Ryberg crew plants with two 36-row units, 22-inch rows using 300-horsepower John Deere tractors on tracks. Those JDs also pull grain carts which

255 16th Street South St. James, MN 56081

PAGE 14

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

PAGE 15

Canadians, Minnesotans discuss trade, tariffs in Willmar

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer WILLMAR, Minn. — If you were thinking that questions on the advent of $4 corn and $9 beans would be answered soon, you may be headed for disappointment.

That was the message delivered at a workshop which took place on Sept. 20 in Willmar, Minn. The topic was international trade and tariffs. Speakers were Suzanne Cormie, acting Consul General of Canada; and Jeff Phillips, international trade manager with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Moderating the discussion was Doug Loon, president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Ken Warner, president of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, assisted with the open discussion segment.

The North American Free Trade Agreement was launched in 1994. It has been a tremendously important agreement for Mexico, Canada and the United States. “It is percolating along quite well, but needs to be updated,” said Loon.

As of this writing, President Donald Trump hopes to be signing an agreement with Canada and Mexico to resume the trade of corn, soybeans, wheat and pork products — especially hams. Mexico is the single largest

buyer of U.S. hams and accessory pork items that aren’t popular with U.S. consumers.

If an agreement can be reached that can pass political muster on both sides of the border, it will be a result of an unlikely alliance amid the rockiest relations between the United States and Canada in decades.

“We are friends, allies and partners,” Cormie said. “There are so many linkages between the two countries. We have a 5,000-mile border — the longest undefended border in the world.”

Currently, the United States is doing about three times more trade with Canada than China. In 2017 over $680 billion in trade took place between the two countries — about $1.7 billion per day. And Minnesota’s largest trading relationship is with Canada. Last year, the state exported $5.12 billion in goods and services to Canada and approximately 174,200 jobs in Minnesota depend on trade and investment with Canada.

There are about $34 million in Canadian tariffs against Minnesota agricultural goods — most in processed and prepared food products. “It didn’t touch our soybeans and commodity products. Canada is a good friend to us on these issues,” said Phillips.

But not so on Minnesota agricultural

Midwest Dairy seeks ambassador applicants ST. PAUL — College students with an interest in dairy can now apply to be a dairy ambassador in one of eight states across the Midwest. The Dairy Ambassador program provides students with leadership opportunities to connect with consumers and share their dairy story while networking with their peers and industry professionals.

Programs are available in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota.

To be considered, applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary school, communicate effectively through writing and speaking and possess a passion for dairy. Applicants do not have to be majoring in agriculture.

Ambassadors are expected to serve a one-year term, starting Jan. 1, 2019

and ending Dec. 31, 2019. Ambassadors participate in a variety of activities which may include interaction with consumers at county and state fairs, school presentations and attendance at dairy industry meetings. Each ambassador will receive a $1,000 scholarship at the end of their term.

Students can apply at MidwestDairy. com, in the For Farmers section, under Ambassadors. Applications are due Dec. 1. Selected ambassadors will be notified before Jan. 1, 2019.

If you have questions, please contact Theresa Reps at trepstreps@midwestdairy.com or (651) 383-3737.

This article was submitted by Midwest Dairy. v

products going to Mexico. Goods like corn, sweet corn, cheese and pork are being taxed. Phillips thinks the Minnesota pork industry will be substantially impacted by retaliatory tariffs by Mexico. “It might hurt us for several years,” he said.

Much the same with China. Phillips commented, “There doesn’t seem to be a fix, so this may go on and on.”

Minnesota imports and exports nearly $50 billion a year with other countries and 80 percent of that trade comes from China, the European Union, Canada and Mexico.

Loon commented, “Minnesota is one of the biggest trading states in the country. When things aren’t going right with those four trading partners, you can expect a potential impact on our Minnesota economy.”

The United States put tariffs on steel and aluminum, 25 percent and 10 percent respectively. Canada asked for an exemption but was denied on national security issues.

“We don’t think we are a national

security threat,” said Cormie. Obviously, neither do most Americans. But President Trump needed leverage when negotiating with both Mexico and Canada about a revised NAFTA. Canada, however, retaliated with tariffs on U.S. goods which will remain in effect until the United States removes its tariffs. These tariffs are dollar-fordollar for the $16.6 billion of U.S. tariffs.

“Canada is working in good faith on the updated NAFTA agreement. We want a good deal, not just any deal,” said Cormie. Canadian officials made clear Washington needed to withdraw a threat of possible auto tariffs.

So even though participants at this Willmar event weren’t saying when — if anything — would be happening on trade and tariff issues, the growing concern is the negative impact of this uncertainty. “If this current farm bill runs out with no new farm bill, what’s likely is a temporary extension with the provisions of the current bill. And that’s not likely to be a win-win situation for everybody,” said Loon. v

PAGE 16

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Forecast shows fourth quarter milk production drop This column was written for the marSeptember nonfat dry milk use slipped keting week ending Nov. 16.

0.7 percent and butter demand was down 8.6 percent from a year ago. Month-toThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s month, commercial disappearance of butmonthly Livestock, Dairy and Poultry ter was down 8.0 percent while nonfat Outlook, issued Nov. 15, mirrored milk dry milk dropped 18.2 percent. But nonprice and production projections in the fat dry milk use was up 8.6 percent in Nov. 8 World Agricultural Supply and 2018 and butter was up 2.0 percent.

Demand Estimates report. n But there were “significant revisions to MIELKE MARKET milk cow numbers, with downward reviChicago Mercantile Exchange dairy WEEKLY sions of 2,000, 17,000, and 21,000 head prices strengthened the week before

By Lee Mielke for June, July, and August, respectively.

Thanksgiving. The 40-pound cheddar National Agricultural Statistics blocks fell Nov. 12 to $1.35 per Service estimates cow numbers fell pound (the lowest price since May to an average of 9.367 million head 25, 2016) then rebounded and closed in September. This is 12,000 less than August and Nov. 16 at $1.45.25. This is up 7.25 cents on the 32,000 less than September 2017. Milk per cow was week, but 16.75 cents below a year ago. The 5001,855 pounds, 30 pounds higher than September pound cheddar barrels finished at $1.36. This was 2017.” up 5.5 cents on the week, 26.75 cents below a year ago, and 9.25 cents below the blocks. Twenty-eight “Due to revisions of cow numbers for July and cars of block were sold on the week and 11 of barrel.

August and the fall in cow numbers reported in September, the estimate for the size of the milking Dairy Market News says cheese contacts are “conherd in the fourth quarter of 2018 was lowered cerned about the potentiality of lasting market 35,000 head to 9.365 million. Milk per cow was fore- recuperation, following a bearish onset to fourth cast slightly higher for the fourth quarter, at 5,740 quarter 2018.” pounds. The lower forecast for the size of the milkMidwestern cheese producers have downshifted ing herd more than offsets the increased yield per production and holiday work schedules are lighter cow, resulting in a fourth-quarter milk production than previous years. This has helped busier producforecast of 53.8 billion pounds, 100 million pounds ers obtain spot milk at lower costs, with prices ranglower than last month’s forecast.” ing $3 under to $1 over Class — a noticeable slide “A smaller milking herd in late 2018 is expected to in the price range from week 45. “Some cheese plant persist into 2019,” says USDA, “therefore, the milk managers who planned to wait until after the holicow forecast was lowered to 9.375 million head, day to corral favorably priced milk loads were met 35,000 less than last month’s forecast. However, with deals they could not refuse,” says Dairy Market with increased culling of the herd, higher milking News. efficiency is expected, motivating an increase in the Cheese production continues to be active in the milk per cow forecast to 23,565 pounds. With these west, with higher milk output noted in many areas. changes, overall milk output for 2019 is now foreRetailers, food service managers and pizza manufaccast at 220.9 billion pounds, 500 million pounds turers are taking a bit more cheese. However, “holilower than the last forecast.” day buyers haven’t been manifesting themselves n that much despite steady to lower cheese prices.”

Meanwhile, September milk use was up from The strong value of the dollar is not helping with September 2017. Demand for cheese was mostly international sales either. In addition, the weaker higher, while nonfat dry milk and butter were lower. euro value and existing trade tariffs on U.S. products are pushing some buyers and end users toward FC Stone’s Dave Kurzawski wrote in his Nov. 12 European markets. Processors hope that as the holiEarly Morning Update, “These numbers, in and of themselves, won’t move markets, but it’s interesting days get closer they will be able to sell more product to see demand weakness in butter and powder (fair- and decrease the inventories they are currently ly stable prices over the past few months) and small holding, according to Dairy Market News. gains in cheese demand (fairly weak prices over the CME butter jumped 3.25 cents on Nov. 12, past few months).” dropped 2.5 cents the next day, then regained 4 September American cheese demand was down 2.2 cents on Nov. 14 (a jump some attributed to a fire at a butter plant in Wisconsin) and closed Nov. 16 at percent from a year ago and down 7.8 percent vs. $2.27.50 per pound. This is up 8.25 cents on the previous-month levels. Demand for the “other” cheese category increased 2.0 percent from 2017 but week and 6 cents from a year ago. Eighteen cars was 1.7 percent lower than August. Total cheese use traded hands on the week. was up 0.3 percent from a year ago, but 4.1 percent Cream availability has shown very little change below August. American cheese use was up 2.7 per- week over week, and butter producers are typically cent and other than American cheese was up 2.8 holding back from purchasing cream, according to percent, which put total cheese use up 2.7 percent.

Dairy Market News. Butter stocks vary by producer,

MARKETING

but some are relaying very tight supplies with no spot availability. “Butter markets continue to provide evidence of what analysts have been relaying from second quarter to present: butter markets are steady, typically range bound between $2.20 and $2.40 per pound.”

Western butter makers report that print orders have maintained a strong pace but warn that the current swiftness will not likely continue to the end of the year. Some contacts feel the holiday pipeline is getting filled and a slower tempo is near. Cream supplies have tightened in the west, but are still adequate. Butter makers, trying to manage inventories, are weighing options, looking to find the right balance between churning and selling cream. Some manufacturers are finding a market for bulk butter further east, where cream is less available.

Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Nov. 16 at 88.5 cents per pound, which is 2.5 cents higher on the week and 16 cents above a year ago, with 13 cars finding new homes on the week.

Speaking of powder, the EU Commission accepted bids to sell 30,067 metric tons of skim milk powder out of its intervention program last week for the tender closing Nov. 6. The lowest accepted bid was about 65 cents per pound. Up until this point, about 190,000 metric tons or about 419 million pounds have been sold out of intervention. This older product may be keeping fresh powder prices contained, says FC Stone.

The infant cash dry whey market slumped to 42.5 cents per pound on Nov. 14 (the lowest price in 16 weeks), but closed Nov. 16 at 43 cents per pound, down a half-cent on the week, with a hefty 32 cars trading hands on the week. n The nation’s number-one milk producing state became a part of the Federal Milk Market Order system on Nov. 1. California will see its first Federal Class I milk price on Nov. 21 and next month its Class 4a and 4b prices become federal Class III and Class IV prices.

In the Nov. 19 Dairy Radio Now broadcast, I asked Dave Kurzawski about the ramifications for dairy producers in other states from adding 3 million pounds plus of milk per month to the system.

He stated that, at first glance, it looks like California dairy producers will see about 40 to 60 cents per hundredweight added to their cheese milk price, as a result of becoming a Federal order.

“Theoretically, if you make more money, you’ll make more milk,” Kurzawski answered, “and that could keep a damper on all milk prices for the nation.”

But Kurzawski says we can’t assume that, because that’s not the environment California producers are in. He argues that margins are not tremendous there and the climate for doing business there is not such that it would “foster a material growth in proSee MIELKE, pg. 18

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

PAGE 17

BETTER. SMARTER. STRONGER. DAIRYLAND. Dairyland Seed has added several talented team members from NuTech Seed and Prairie Brand. Together as one, we’re stronger than we’ve ever been. We now offer growers even more advanced product options, even smarter seed innovation and an even greater commitment to your success. And as we grow, we will continue to be who we’ve always been— boots-on-the-ground, hands-in-the-dirt, treat-you-like-family, there-whenever-you-need-us partners and friends.

Welcome to the better, smarter, stronger Dairyland.

©2018 Dairyland Seed Co., Inc. All rights reserved. ®Dairyland Seed and the Dairyland Seed logo are trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. Dairyland Seed is a seed affiliate of Dow AgroSciences. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact your local Dairyland Seed rep today!

LAC QUI PARLE CO. MCLEOD CO. MORRISON CO. Nathan Buer Justin Luthens David Gadacz 507.828.6998 320.583.6960 320.224.6185

BENTON CO. Scott Heilig, DSM 320.250.4545

CHIPPEWA CO. Andrew Bristle 320.981.0047

Gerry Maleska 320.249.2180

CLAY CO. Thomas Livdahl 218.790.1435

MARSHALL CO. Brad Lunke 218.686.9378

DOUGLAS CO. Bruce Wussow 320.766.8548

Argyle Seed 701.741.8234

BIG STONE CO. Stock Service 320.760.3564 CARVER CO. David Richter, DSM 320.248.1794

GRANT CO. Matthew Brunkow 320.760.1560

Nathan Wesolowski 218.779.2711

Craig Buss 320.582.2323 Tom Maiers 320.583.4564 MILLE LACS CO. Jason Obermeyer, DSM 612.655.4879

OTTER TAIL CO. J & L Nutritional Consulting 218.346.7487 PINE CO. Scott Walbridge 320.630.8175 Doug Brown 320.980.5459

POLK CO. Fosston Tri Co-op 218.563.3735

SWIFT CO. Steve Gades 320.760.0396

STEARNS CO. David Eibensteiner 320.429.0844

TRAVERSE CO. Justin Tritz 320.760.8690

Lyle Schefers 320.293.0056

Chad Birchem, DSM 320.815.8980

Luxemburg Feed Service 320.290.8260

WILKIN CO. Minn-kota Ag Products 218.643.6130 Friederichs Seed 218.643.5612

PAGE 18

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Cheese manufacturers will need to refill inventory soon MIELKE, from pg. 16

n In politics, the National Milk duction to the point that it will be noticeable.”

Producers Federation called on “A lot of damage has been done to California dairy Congress to make passing a new farm bill a top priproducers over time between public policy as well as ority in its lame-duck session. Jim Mulhern, NMPF fixed costs,” he said. The federal order will help allepresident and CEO, stated, “dairy farmers harmed viate some of that potentially but “right now it’s by low prices would benefit from the certainty and looking like it’s a small help.” improvements likely to be part of the final law.

When asked if he saw better dairy prices ahead Given the sustained low prices dairy farmers have from Christmas and New Year holiday buying, he faced, coupled with uncertainty in agricultural trade answered, “This has been the year without a holiday policy, it is more important than ever that Congress rush.” He said the seasonally typical drop in cheese quickly enact the 2018 farm bill before adjourning prices came five to six weeks early and “You can’t for the year.” have a year without a holiday rush and then expect Mulhern said the House and Senate-passed bills to have a really weak December, January, and include “important reforms to dairy policy, making February.” the Margin Protection Program a more effective While Kurzawski admits that could happen, “The safety net for producers and expands producer reality is that there’s going to be a pipeline refill access to additional risk management options.” because the reason that cheese prices have been Lastly, the U.S. International Trade Commission able to fall during the holiday rush season is held a two-day hearing this week to investigate the because manufacturers and end users have worked likely impact of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement off inventories. At some point, they’re going to want on the American economy, specific industry sectors to replenish those inventories and it’ll probably and consumers. The agreement still has to be come when you least expect it.”. He added a hopeful approved by Canada and Mexico; plus Mexico has note in his Nov. 12 Early Morning Update: “The booming economy is running headlong into what could be a record-breaking retail holiday season.” n It’s a great time to own cows, but only if you have a Looking globally, the EU continued efforts focused competitive cost structure with the right genetics on enhancing dairy trade with other countries. The and management to compete in today’s marketplace, International Trade Committee of the European parliament voted in favor of ratifying the EU-Japan Rick Funston said.

Funston is a reproductive physiologist with the agreement and the EU-Singapore agreement.

University of Nebraska-North Platte. He addressed January through August EU cheese output 200 cattlemen at the Feeding Quality Forum this increased 1.8 percent from the same period last summer in Sioux City, Iowa. year, according to Eurostat.

While input costs should be minimized in times like Looking down under, Dairy Market News reports Australia’s spring is moving closer. “There was little these, “breakeven at best” for many, he said, it won’t rain in most of the country the last two weeks. Hay pay to compromise fertility in the process. from the new season is reaching the market. This is “Fertility is the most important trait in beef prowelcome to many dairy producers who have low car- duction, especially in the cow-calf sector, but all the ryover stocks. Feed grain prices remain at unwelway to the plate,” Funston said. “If we don’t have a come high levels in much of Australia. Absent more live calf, we don’t have anything for the consumer.” rain in coming weeks, there is little expectation of That’s why he focuses much of his work on replacerelief for grain supplies and prices — especially in ment female development. northern Australia.”

“It’s a huge financial cost before she produces a “New Zealand has experienced not only higher weaned calf,” Funston said. “We have to look at lowmilk production than had been projected, but high input development so we don’t have exorbitant costs levels maintaining longer than had been expected,” according to Dairy Market News. “There was a high for a female that’s difficult to get rebred.” production peak, which has probably passed, but Relatively cheaper feed such as corn residue may higher than normal milk volumes are continuing — bring slower gains, but he noted that’s often no probeven as production seasonally goes down. By some lem for five-weight weaned heifers that only need to measures, higher milk production is beneficial. But gain 250 pounds. now that is weighing on New Zealand dairy producWhen the optimum percentage get bred and move er pay prices. on to better nutrition on summer grass, they respond “A secondary factor is that the sustained higher more favorably than their peers developed to a highmilk output has led to scheduling more production er weight on better feed. The slower-start heifers of higher volume dairy powders to absorb the milk rebreed at a higher rate and stay in the herd longer volumes.” because their diets fluctuate less than heifers given

yet to remove its 25 percent tariff on U.S. cheese exports.

A total of 45 industry groups and stakeholders were invited to provide testimony, including Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association.

Dykes outlined the importance of global trade and new free trade agreements to the U.S. dairy industry. He noted that the United States now benefits from a dairy trade surplus of more than $2 billion, after being a net importer of dairy products only a decade ago, and that American companies export dairy products to more than 140 countries.

“Free trade agreements like the USMCA that open markets and lower trade barriers are crucial to continuing this trend of growing U.S. dairy exports,” Dykes said. “Maintaining and expanding access to international markets is essential for the future success of the U.S. dairy industry.”

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

MARKETING

Lower heifer costs, boost fertility every early feed advantage.

“You feed them up on whatever your byproduct is, get them all pregnant and say, ‘Oh, by the way, you are never going to see that again.’ A lot of our work,” Funston said, “is focused on let’s treat that heifer like she is going to be treated as a cow.”

Aiming for 95% or more bred is folly, he added. “If I can get that, am I really selecting for the more fertile ones?” Better to get cattle to rebreed a few points lower than that, but on low-cost feed such as corn stalks.

Data on early-born steers has shown their advantage from feedyard to packinghouse and beef quality grade, but recent data also shows heifers born in the first 21 days of a calving season are heavier at weaning, gain at the average rate after that and begin cycling before the breeding season. They have a higher pregnancy rate, more in the first 21 days, breed back sooner and wean a heavier calf than average.

Unfortunately, many producers cull the early-born heifers for being too big, not realizing they are simply older.

“This is a mistake,” Funston said, urging adoption of some quick visual tool such as notching ears of those early heifers. “Get rid of those that are born late.”

Heifers most likely to settle the first time and then rebreed on time are more likely to stay in the herd long enough to make a profit.

This article was written by Katrina Huffstutler for Certified Angus Beef LLC. v

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

PAGE 19

Biosecurity takes understanding, consistent implementation Infectious diseases of swine continue to be a major challenge for pig producers and swine veterinarians around the world. Diseases become profit robbers due to poor performance and high mortality, something that every producer wants to avoid in their farms.

Besides the economic impact, there is also a psychological impact in that disease outbreaks generate frustration and lower morale, which together have an indirect impact on future performance.

Thanks to intense research, disease behavior, specifically, how pathogens like viruses or bacteria transmit, has been understood. This knowledge has allowed researchers and swine veterinarians to develop measures and protocols to avoid transmission and keep animals healthy. In simple terms, the group of these measures focused on avoiding the introduction of pathogens into a farm is known as biosecurity.

Biosecurity not only refers to swine or food animal production medicine, it is also used in human medicine and we actually even use it at home! At home and school, we are taught basic measures that fall into “personal biosecurity”; for instance, washing our hands before every meal or after using the restroom and brushing our teeth are some basic examples of how we work towards keeping pathogens from entering our bodies.

On the other hand, biosecurity is not only about preventing but also about pathogen containment so that infectious individuals do not share or disseminate the pathogen to others. Some examples are covering our cough or avoid shaking hands while fighting a cough, this will decrease the chances of the pathogen becoming airborne or transmitting through a simple hand shake. As mentioned, biosecurity is used at different levels (i.e. individual, population, regional and national) and across different industries as we continue to work towards clean environments and reduction of infectious disease risk.

UniversityofMinnesota

EXTENSION

SWINE &U

In the swine industry, producers and veterinarians have worked intensely to implement biosecurity measures as they clearly know that prevention is cheaper than controlling disease.

SWINE & U Different measures have been adopted such as farm employBy Cesar Corzo ee shower-in/shower-out, use of farm-specific clothing and shoes, cleaning-disinfection-drying of trucks, use of isolation or quarantine facilities for disease monitoring of incoming breeding-stock, water chlorination, ultra violet chambers together with disinfection and drying rooms for the introduction of farm supplies and lately air filtration. All these biosecurity measures have proven to be important when preventing disease introduction, especially when they are implemented in an orchestrated and consistent manner.

However, today the swine industry still has questions related to transmission routes of certain pathogens as farms with high biosecurity standards continue to suffer unexplained outbreaks of disease as a result of pathogen introduction.

Let’s use the most important disease in the US swine industry (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus - PRRSv) as an example. This disease costs the industry more than $664 millions per year; therefore, producers continue to invest in biosecurity measures to keep the virus from reaching their herds. However, the virus continues to evade these biosecurity measures generating a great deal of frustration. Data from the Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project

BONUS!

Get December, 2018 FREE if you sign up to be the 12 month sponsor for 2019!

(MSHMP), a voluntary program that has been conducted for almost 10 years and which accounts for approximately 50% of the US breeding herd, has shown that on average, 30% of the 1,000 breeding herds in the project break with PRRS on a yearly basis.

The data has consistently shown that the virus tends to infect more breeding herds during the fall and winter; however, outbreaks still occur during the summer. When the data was analyzed regionally, Minnesota followed the fall-winter outbreak pattern whereas Iowa had a different and more consistent pattern throughout the year leading us to think that there are regional attributes that need to be understood. These valuable pieces of information have allowed both producers and practitioners to be vigilant in specific seasons throughout the year.

Unfortunately, after having included important biosecurity procedures and knowing when the virus may come we are still being surprised with new infections that cannot be explained as outbreak investigations do not always yield a conclusive answer that could lead to improvements or corrective intervention strategies.

One area that requires further understanding is biosecurity compliance which refers to whether the protocols are being followed by everyone working at the farm 24/7 throughout the year. This is important especially when all these biosecurity procedures are human driven. Compliance is related to many factors: discipline, motivation, mindset and ownership, among others. As humans, it is well known that some are more disciplined than others and tend to be more compliant. Some examples can See SWINE & U, pg. 24

Swine & U

PUT YOUR AD HERE! Your company can be the monthly sponsor of the Swine & U page in The Land.

Call us for details and get started in December!

507-345-4523 800-657-4665

PAGE 20

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

MARKETING

Grain Outlook Corn exports highest in weeks

Cash Grain Markets

corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $3.12 -.04 $7.49 +.05 Madison $3.17 -.06 $7.69 .00 Redwood Falls $3.19 -.06 $7.84 -.02 Fergus Falls $3.09 -.02 $7.39 +.10 The following marketing analysis is for the week Morris $3.16 -.03 $7.59 +.01 ending Nov. 16.

Tracy $3.22 -.04 $7.79 -.05 CORN — Reminder that the Chicago Mercantile Average: $3.16 $7.63 Exchange will close at its normal time on Nov. 21, then won’t reopen until Nov. 23 at 8:30 a.m. CT due Year Ago Average: $2.88 $9.22 to the Thanksgiving holiday. On Nov. 23, grain and Grain prices are effective cash close on Nov. 19. soy markets will close early at 12:05 p.m. CT, mini *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period. contracts will close at 12:30 p.m., and the Mgex will close at 12:15 p.m. CT. December options also expire on Nov. 23. Have a safe, d e l i c i o u s, wonderful Thanksgiving Day! Corn remained in the same trading range it’s been in since September. Looking just at the March 2019 contract since the PHYLLIS NYSTROM The livestock markets have had a pretty rough beginning of September, it has CHS Hedging Inc. start to the month of November. Both cattle and hogs traded from $3.54.75 to $3.90.5 St. Paul have had prices plummet as both beef and pork prodper bushel. The average closing ucts have been under pressure the past several price has been $3.77 per bushel.

March corn was down 5.5 cents this week at $3.75.75, weeks. This is not entirely unusual at this time of December 2018 was off a nickel at $3.64.75, and the year as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday.

December 2019 corn was 4.5 cents lower at $3.98 per The consumer at this time of year turns their focus on turkey bushel. rather than beef and pork and Corn news on its own was thin this week. Instead, even chicken. corn took a backseat to any news that drove the soyAs far as the cattle are conbean market. Players were content to trade within the established trading range that we’ve been in for cerned, the turn in the beef cutmonths. It was a little surprising that going into the outs to lower levels has weakweekend, prices broke below the short term 50-day ened the short term outlook by moving average support level in the March contract most analysts and the futures JOE TEALE at $3.77 per bushel. Corn has taken the follower role market has anticipated lower Broker of soybeans and price direction will be at the discre- prices and seen heavy long liquition of political winds. If China and the United States dation the past week or so. As the Great Plains Commodity Afton, Minn. were to make up, corn could benefit from the opening cutouts have dropped, the movement in beef has begun to pick of the DDG and sorghum markets into China. up — suggesting that consumer interest is respondWeekly corn export sales were at the top of expectaing to lower prices. tions and the highest in five weeks at 35.1 million The supply of market-ready cattle seems to be bushels. We need to average weekly sales of 36.1 million bushels to hit the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s declining ever so slightly and weights are on the 2.45 billion-bushel target. Total export commitments decline which could potentially provide a more posiare up 15 percent over last year and the USDA is tive outlook in the supply and demand picture. From forecasting year on year exports to be flat. However, a technical aspect, the cattle and feeder markets are our weekly increase over last year has been shrink- approaching oversold levels which could change the ing every week. New crop corn sales are abysmal outlook on a short-term basis to bring about a shortwith only 4.2 million bushels on the books vs. 39.5 term rally at the very least. Once we get by the million committed by this time last year. Weekly before-Thanksgiving-holiday lull in beef buying, we ethanol production fell a miniscule 1,000 barrels to might see the cattle market respond a little more 1.067 million barrels per day. Ethanol stocks positive. Of course this is all conjecture. However, producers should be aware of market conditions in See NYSTROM, pg. 21 See TEALE, pg. 22

Livestock Angles Cattle futures see heavy liquidation

Grain Angles Use the right tool for the job The downturn cycle currently facing the agricultural industry has been difficult for many producers. For many operations, their goals may be focused on building financial security. It makes sense they would like to preserve the assets they currently have, while managing risk in order to avoid losing their hard-earned equity. When working towards that goal, it’s important to evaluate whether or not you have the right financial tools in place to help you on your way.

In my role as a financial officer for Compeer Financial, I have had the opportunity to work with several farms which have carefully managed through the downturn and have the ability to make a large purchase or plan an expansion. There are farms that GLENN WACHTLER Compeer Senior are waiting for the right opportuLending Officer nity to grow their farm — whethBaldwin, Wis. er it is finally being able to buy the piece of land that comes up for sale next door, or renting a large tract of land that came available.

There are some farms which have remained financially secure, but aren’t looking to grow their operation — instead wanting to operate a profitable farm with what they already have in place. It is important to remember that every situation is unique, although your goals may not necessarily be different than many others in your business. Using the right tools will give you the confidence that you are on the right track to meet your goals.

At Compeer Financial, we have developed a tool we simply call the margin manager. As the name implies, the tool will help you track your farm’s cost of production for corn, soybeans or any other crop. Your margin can be calculated on a per-acre or per-bushel basis using a Microsoft Excel-based spreadsheet.

As you’ve probably heard many times before, it is becoming increasingly important to know your financials and know them well. I encourage clients to know their financials on as granular level as possible, knowing your margins on a per-field basis is a great start. However, being able to use a tool like margin manager to calculate it on a per-acre or per-bushel basis would be invaluable knowledge to help drive decisions for your operation.

The tool can help you easily calculate the cost of your rented land as well as the cost of your owned land. It See WACHTLER, pg. 21

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

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

PAGE 21

Soybeans remain hopeful of reconciliation with China NYSTROM, from pg. 20 increased 300,000 barrels to 23.5 million barrels.

Margins fell to a negative 16 cents per gallon. The fourth-largest U.S. ethanol producer announced the closing of a 60-million gallon per year plant in Hopewell, Va. this week. With margins continuing to operate in the red, we have heard of slowing down at some ethanol facilities.

In the interesting column this week, natural gas staged its largest one-day rally in nine years with over a 70-cent gain on Nov. 14, then reversed itself the next day with over a 90-cent loss! And you thought grains were hard to trade!

Outlook: Corn broke through short term support as we headed toward the holiday-shortened trading week for Thanksgiving. Not much has changed for the corn, besides some glimmers of hope for a loose agreement with China when leaders meet later this month. Limiting a significant rally in corn include, an expected increase in U.S. corn acres this year, weak ethanol prices and margins, early Brazilian planting, lots of U.S. corn to sell, and competitiveness of Ukraine corn. Direction will likely still depend on politics, but in the short term, the onus will be on corn to find a reason to push back toward $3.85 in the March corn.

Not a great correlation, but December corn has closed higher the week of Thanksgiving in six of the last 10 years by an average of 7.25 cents. December Chicago wheat has closed higher the week of Thanksgiving in five of the last 10 years by an average of 6 cents.

SOYBEANS — January soybeans traded back to prices not seen in a couple of weeks on news early in the week that China had issued a written response to the United States on trade issues. This was interpreted as a good sign for Chinese/U.S. relations and the upcoming meetings at the G20 summit conference at the end of the month. No one was sure whether the response was any different from conversations in May and July, but any communication was viewed as positive. This effect was short-lived on the

MARKETING market however. Poor weekly export sales, favorable weather in Brazil for planting and crop development, and the inability for January soybeans to trade over $9.00 were seen as stumbling blocks. However, we live from one tweet to the next, and on Nov. 16, early losses were reversed when President Trump said, “China wants to make a deal on trade, but it is not acceptable yet. The United States may not have to impose further tariffs on China.” He also indicated he was hopeful the United States will make a deal with China, but the United States has to have reciprocal trade. The Dow surged higher on the news. Presently, the United States has not cancelled plans to raise the current 10 percent tariff on $200 of Chinese goods to 25 percent on Jan. 1.

Brazil’s weather continues to be conducive to a great crop with favorable conditions over virtually the entire country. An early harvest for soybeans also usually means an early second corn crop that could miss the worst summer conditions for pollination. Brazil’s soybean planting as of Nov. 9 was 69 percent complete vs. 57 percent on average. Their first corn crop planting was 78 percent complete — right on the average. Argentina has been wet, but the next week looks better with drier weather, then rains return. Argentina’s corn planting was 52 percent complete vs. 38 percent on average.

China’s African swine fever woes rose this week when a wild boar was found to the have the fever. The largest pig producing province of Sichuan also confirmed its first case this week. This province produced 66 million head last year of China’s 700 million produced. The spread to the wild boar population will make it more difficult to control the spread of the incurable disease.

Weekly soybean export sales were disappointing at 17.3 million bushels. Total commitments are running 32 percent behind last year when the USDA is forecasting year-on-year exports to be 10.7 percent. We need to average 26.7 million bushels per week to

achieve the USDA’s 1.90 billion bushels export forecast. Argentina was a buyer again this week, bring their total purchases to 1.4 million metric tons.

China has just 375,000 metric tons of bean sales on the books with the United States vs. 18.2 mmt last year. Export news flashes this week totaled 575 tmt and will be included in next week’s sales.

The October National Oilseed Processors Association crush beat estimates at 172.3 million bushels, setting both a record for the month of October and for any month! Soyoil stocks were slightly below estimates at 1.503 billion pounds but indicated the second biggest yield ever for October at 11.71 pounds per bushel. Stocks have declined for six straight months.

Outlook: We’re trading headlines, so be cautious.

While most everyone would like to see China and the United States resolve their trade differences, the United States still has a carryout approaching one billion bushels. South America is off to a very fast start to their soybean crop, and our exports are suffering. For the week, January soybeans were 5.5 cents higher at $8.92.25, March rallied 5.75 cents to $9.05.75, and November 2019 managed to gain three-quarters of a cent to $9.37.25 per bushel.

A better correlation: January soybeans have closed higher the week of Thanksgiving in eight of the last 10 years by an average of 24.25 cents. From the beginning of September through Nov. 15, January soybeans have traded a range of $8.26.25 to $9.06.25, with an average settlement price of $8.68.25 per bushel.

Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week ended Nov. 16: Minneapolis December wheat fell 2 cents to $5.71.25, Chicago gained 4.75 cents to $5.06.75, and Kansas City dropped 4.75 cents to $4.82.75 per bushel. Crude oil tumbled $3.73 to $56.46, ULSD fell nearly a dime, RBOB was down 4.5 cents, and natural gas soared 55.25 cents higher. The U.S. dollar index was down 389 ticks after hitting a 18 month high early in the week. v

Lease, loan payments should be less than $65/acre WACHTLER, from pg. 20 can blend both of those costs to give you an overall cost of land to use in your margin manager cost of production. If you are considering a new farm purchase or even the impact of paying down real estate debt, the tool is great at scenario planning. Compare your cost of land against benchmarks from Illinois Farm Doc, or Minnesota farm business management data (FINBIN).

The cost of equipment can have a large impact to your bottom line. I like to use the tool’s machinery calculator for adding up the lease payments and loan payments to see the cash flow requirements which are necessary to support field operations. A ratio I like to see is the total lease and loan payments total-

ing less than $65 per acre.

Knowing your cost of production is the foundation of your grain marketing plan; but you also need to track the sales you have made and plan for additional sales in the future. Comparing your sales to your crop insurance guarantee and your expected production keeps you focused on your overall risk management goals. Use the tracking log and data from the grain marketing and insurance spreadsheet of the margin manager to keep you up to date on your grain sales and crop insurance.

Whether it is Compeer’s margin manager or another reliable financial tool that you have found, the key is to produce the most accurate information you can

get and actively use the information to make decisions that will positively impact your operation.

If you are interested in the margin manager, you can download this tool for free if you have Microsoft Excel. It is available online at https://pages.compeer. com/Grain-Margin-Manager.html.

As harvest wraps up across much of the Midwest, it will soon be time to shift gears to year-end financials.

Using tools and resources available to you will allow you to have up-to-date and reliable financials heading into year-end so you can make thorough business plans for 2019.

For more insights from Wachtler and the Compeer Financial team, visit Compeer.com v

PAGE 22

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Mid-term elections heighten key ag policy issues The highly-contentious current farm bill expired on 2018 mid-term elections are Sept. 30. However, no comnow history. We will now promise farm bill was move forward with some agreed on by the leaders of changes in leadership in the the Senate and House U.S. House of Conference Committee, so Representatives. After Jan. no action has been taken by 1, 2019, the U.S. House will Congress. Now the hope is switch over to a Democrat that a compromise farm bill majority, which means all FARM PROGRAMS can be drafted and a vote in House committee leaderCongress can be taken

By Kent Thiesse ship positions will also before the end of 2018. change. In addition, Even though the curthere will be many new rent farm bill expired members in the 2019 on Sept. 30, some proversion of Congress — grams are maintained under a “consome of which have had very limited tinuing resolution”, while others are experience on ag-related issues. After discontinued. For example, funding for Jan. 1, Minnesota Congressman Colin federal food and nutrition (SNAP) proPeterson will be the chair of the House grams, which make up about 75 perAgriculture Committee, which is a role cent of farm bill spending, are continhe has previously held. The leadership ued. Similarly, any 2018 ARC-CO or of key committees in the U.S. Senate PLC payments, 2018 crop insurance should remain the same in 2019, since indemnity payments, and dairy marthe Republicans will retain a majority ket protection program payments will in the Senate. be made, as will annual rental payThere are many major issues which ments for existing Conservation could potentially affect the agriculture Reserve Program contracts. However, industry and still need to be addressed no new CRP contracts can be added, and resolved by Congress, and ultiand no new contracts can be signed for mately signed by President Trump in most other conservation programs. the coming months and years. Some of Funding for trade promotion and food these key ag policy issues could either aid programs will also be halted until be considered during the “lame-duck” a new farm bill is implemented. session of Congress in November and Failure by Congress to enact a new December, or the 2019 session of farm bill, or to extend the current Congress. farm bill on a timely basis, could The next farm bill result in the 1949 Farm Act — or soBy mid-summer, both the U.S. House called “permanent farm law”— to be and Senate had passed their versions enacted. This would put in place price of a new farm bill. This created optisupports for crops and dairy that are mism that the new farm bill could be based on “parity pricing”, which are finalized and voted on by the time the well above today’s price levels. It

MARKETING

would also eliminate many USDA programs that have been enacted since 1949, including conservation programs, crop insurance provisions, rural development programs, along with food and nutrition (SNAP) programs. There is no support in Congress or by the administration to allow farm bill policy or U.S. Department of Agriculture programs to revert back to 1949 levels, so this is not no likely to occur.

Some members of Congress are optimistic that a new farm bill can be approved during the lame-duck session. If no agreement can be reached by the end of 2018, another alternative may be a one-year extension of the current farm bill for 2019, which would allow for continuation of various USDA programs governed by the farm bill legislation. This would also allow time for Congress to work out differences between the current U.S. Senate and House versions of the farm bill. However, it would also be an opportunity to make changes in the proposed farm bill. An extension was enacted for 2013 prior to final passage of the current farm bill.

USMCA and other trade agreements On Sept. 30, the Trump administration announced a new trilateral trade agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico. The new trade agreement, called the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, will replace the current North American Free Trade Agreement. The NAFTA trade agreement was originally set up in 1994 between the three countries, eliminating many tariffs and other

trade barriers among the participating countries. Since 2017, the Trump administration has challenged some of the trade provisions under NAFTA, threatening that the United States would withdraw from NAFTA if a new trade agreement was not reached.

Most experts agree the biggest impact of the new USMCA trade agreement will probably be for the U.S. auto industry, as it will require more auto components to be manufactured in the three countries based on U.S. wage standards. However, USMCA also contains provisions related to digital trade, financial services, intellectual property, telecommunications, energy and environmental issues which do not exist under the current NAFTA agreement. The USMCA agreement also has key provisions for some segments of the agriculture industry, including dairy, hogs and wheat. It will increase tariff-free quotas of some U.S. products going into Canada, eliminate some dairy product pricing mechanisms that are negative to U.S. producers, and re-establish tariff-free status for many pork products going to Mexico and Canada. As usual, not everyone is in total agreement with the new USMCA agreement, though many feel it is a step in the right direction to address the trade issues that existed between the three countries — especially in segments of the U.S. agriculture industry.

As we end 2018, there does not to appear to be any quick resolution to the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China. In mid-summer, the United States implemented See THIESSE, pg. 23

Hogs normally drop in Oct. 333 South Seventh St. - Ste. 1330

701 S. Fourth Ave. - Ste. 630 Minneapolis, MN 55402 • 1-800-328-7131 Minneapolis, MN 55415 abbottfutures.com 1-800-328-7131 A Full Service Futures and Options Broker Experiencedabbottfutures.com Brokers, Rock Solid Research, Competitive Pricing and Risk Management For Producers.

A Full Service Commodities and Futures Broker

*Trading commodity futures & options involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all.

TEALE, from pg. 20 the weeks ahead and if necessary protect inventories.

The hog market in all categories has experienced topping action in the past several weeks. The pork cutout has been on the decline — as well as the outright cash price paid by the packer.

Obviously, the futures market moving from a premium to cash to a negative to cash also signified an end to the recent rally from September through October.

Pork is experiencing a similar decline as beef in that the Thanksgiving holiday buying is more focused on turkey

at the present time. Like the cattle, technically the hog market is quickly approaching an oversold condition.

This could produce at least a shortterm rally in the next few weeks.

Another aspect is that in the past several years, the hog market has seen a bottom in the late September and early October period. Currently, if the market catches in the next few weeks, that would bring about a repeat in that pattern. Producers should take into consideration the market conditions and monitor the next several weeks and protect inventories as needed. v

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

PAGE 23

Unclear whether new version of Congress will have impact THIESSE, from pg. 22 new duties on Chinese goods being imported into the United States, and China responded by adding new tariffs on U.S. soybeans, corn, pork and poultry being exported to China. U.S. soybeans were probably impacted the most, with a farm-level soybean price decline of nearly $2.00 per bushel in many areas of the Midwest. There has been only minimal recovery in soybean prices in recent weeks. USDA has responded with market facilitation payments of $1.65 per bushel to producers for their 2018 soybean production. There have also been smaller one-time 2018 MFP payments for producers of wheat, corn, sorghum and cotton, as well as to pork and dairy producers.

Many times, trade deals between countries are very complex and difficult to understand, as well as taking several years to be fully implemented. The new USMCA agreement, or any other new trade agreements, will likely be no different. The USMCA agreement and other new trade agreements will need to be approved by all participating countries, as well as by the U.S. Congress. Getting congressional approval for USMCA or any other new or revised trade agreements may be difficult, as there are certain members of Congress in both parties that tend to oppose most trade deals in general. It is not clear if the congressional changes following the 2018 mid-term elections will help or hurt passage of USMCA or other trade agreements. Most likely, arriving at final congressional approval of USMCA and other trade agreements will require some bipartisan support in both Houses of Congress.

Soybean council urges caution As farmers look to settle in on seed-buying decisions for the 2019 growing season, the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council cautions soybean farmers when planting Liberty Link GT27 (LLGT27) soybeans.

Bayer Crop Science and MS Technologies announced the release and licensing of the LLGT27 technology in July, which the companies promote as an additional solution to the growing glyphosate-tolerant weed problem.

Currently, LLGT27 soybeans are labeled for Liberty (glufosinate) and Roundup (glyphosate) but do not have a legal label for HPPD products such as Balance, Callisto, Laudis.

LLGT27 soybeans will tolerate only one HPPD active ingredient, isoxaflutole (IFT). Other HPPD compounds might, compound-dependent, produce significant damage to the LLGT27 tolerant soybeans, which is why MSR&PC is urging farmers be extremely prudent with this technology to ensure future use of LLGT27. Currently, it is illegal to use products containing HPPD with LLGT27 soybeans.

This article was submitted by the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. v

Farm financial stress Low profitability in both crop and livestock production for the past few years has increased financial stress for farm families in many areas of the United States. This financial stress has been accentuated in 2018 by the reduced commodity prices associated with the ongoing trade issues that the United States currently has with China, Mexico and Canada. In addition, crop yield reductions in portions of Minnesota, Iowa and other Midwestern states impacted by excessive rainfall and severe storms during this past growing season are likely to reduce 2018 farm income levels. Many ag experts expect this trend of very tight profit margins in crop and livestock production to continue into 2019 and 2020. Some ag leaders are questioning if current farm risk management tools and federal safety net programs are adequate to protect farm operators from financial collapse during these downturn periods. This may become a major point discussion by congressional leaders in the coming months — either as we finish a new farm bill or move beyond the farm bill with ag policy discussions.

High health care costs High health care costs and access to adequate health care services was the lead issue in the recent mid-term elections in many Midwestern states, and continues to be a major concern for farm families and other rural families across the country. Some families have seen health insurance premium costs double or triple in the past few years. Some farm families and sole small business owners are now paying $30,000 to $40,000 per year or more for health care premiums — if they are even able to find adequate health care coverage. We will now see if Congress and the administration can collaborate on finding some workable solutions to the health care crisis that exists for many rural families in the United States.

Environmental issues During the past couple of years, the Environmental Protection Agency has eased up on some of the federal environmental regulations affecting production agriculture — including regulations and the expansion of the regulatory controls under Clean Water Act related to the “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS). Policy experts now wonder if the new leadership in the U.S. House will again push for enactment of the WOTUS regulations and other stricter federal environmental regulations affecting production agriculture. Some agricultural analysts feel that if the WOTUS provisions were fully enacted, as originally proposed, that it could greatly restrict future crop and livestock production in portions of the United States.

Renewable energy The Trump Administration and many members of Congress have all pledged support for renewable energy, but there have been some differences what type of policies should be enacted. Many have maintained support for the mandated use of renewable fuels through the Renewable Fuels Standards, as well as other incentives for renewable fuels such as tax credits, etc. This has included the adoption of 15

percent ethanol blends for gasoline and higher soybean biodiesel blends. While there is generally considerable support for development of alternative energy sources, Congress and many organizations have become quite divided on the future of the RFS and other mandated energy programs. Ethanol and biodiesel production, which are covered by the RFS and other renewable energy policies, have a major economic impact for farm operators and on the overall rural economy — especially in the Midwest.

Infrastructure improvements One area that the Trump Administration and key leaders from both parties in Congress seem to agree on is the need for a major infrastructure bill to address the many existing and future infrastructure needs in the United States. However, there is likely a vast difference — both politically and geographically — on what the needs are and how is the best way to address and fund these infrastructure needs.

Obviously, there are many needs which affect agriculture and rural America, including improving roads and bridges; railroad upgrades; updating locks and dams; enhancing broadband access; just to name a few. It will be interesting if the leadership in Congress can reach some agreement on putting forth a major piece of legislation that could address some of these very big infrastructure needs in the coming years.

There is obviously no shortage of key ag policy issues and other issues affecting farm families and rural communities that need to be addressed at the federal level in the next few years. However, it is not clear if the changing leadership in Congress, as well as the large number of new members of Congress, will have any impact in getting beyond the partisan political atmosphere that currently exists. It is also not clear how cooperative the president and the administration will want to be in working with Congressional leaders on these important issues.

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

DEER, ELK, AND STEER HIDES & PRIME FURS WANTED Deer Hides up to $7 - Trade Value Deer skin and steer skin gloves & choppers

PAGE 24

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Wood-burning furnaces are still a ‘hot’ commodity amount of heat transfer within the water of your system — so water usage and displacement can be an issue. It can even be the right turbulence within the burning chamber. And now I’m already over my head in engineering talk.”

In his 22 years with Heatmor, Buermann has witnessed about six significant changes which have improved the efficiency of their furnaces. “You’re always on the edge of new technologies it seems.”

One would think Heatmor’s ideas are patent protected. However, Buermann chuckled, “Our CEO says patents are only as good as your attorneys. He’s more flattered when someone tries to copy what we are doing. What better test do you need? he reminds those of with the maximum number of errors SWINE & U, from pg. 19 us in marketing .” per individual per visit being 12. In be found at home, when examining Warroad, Minn. is Heatmor’s manuthe swine industry, a survey was conwhether we are disciplined with our facturing center, but they market ducted to understand compliance both diet or exercise routine. There are across the United States, Canada and through an auto-assessment as well as studies in the literature that examine the United Kingdom.

“Plus we have by assessing peer compliance. In both the degree of compliance related to product in Sweden, Denmark and assessment, employees did not reach patients with cardiovascular disease Norway.

The U.K. is surprisingly good perfection from a compliance standor tuberculosis as these patients are because it is an island country in the point. required to take daily medication.

Atlantic Ocean. But they are cool yearDespite this body of evidence, there These studies have shown that treatround and married to oil. But oil prices is still an important knowledge gap ment adherence or compliance is not are high in the U.K. so those folks are and the swine industry is working to perfect. further understand how often these Another example that examines noncompliant events occur, and whethcompliance, but in a medical environer they have trends in order to start ment, is related to hand washing pracST. PAUL — During a routine test, developing methodologies to increase tices at hospitals. As mentioned earlithe Minnesota Board of Animal Health and maintain compliance. er, hand washing is key to avoid identified H5N2 low pathogenic avian Therefore, it is important for produc- influenza in a Stearns County turkey pathogen dissemination and in hospiers and veterinarians to re-assess tals this is required as part of their flock. All flocks are tested for influenza protocols. However, surveys conducted their biosecurity programs. Before before they are moved to market, and have demonstrated that there is room investing in new technologies or this finding was part of the everyday changing procedures, it is important to process of ensuring a safe food supply for improvement as not everyone folunderstand whether the team at the lows these protocols. Interestingly, and protecting Minnesota’s poultry farm clearly understands the do’s, the industry from the spread of influenza. compliance levels of these practices don’ts and why they are being asked tended to be related to work saturaThe flock of 13-week-old hens has been to implement procedures in such a tion, the higher the workload the quarantined and will be tested and manner. It is important to make sure lower the level of compliance. monitored until the Board determines everyone is involved, and even more the flock is virus-negative and the turIn animal health, information relatimportantly that there’s ownership. keys can be controlled marketed. ed to assessment of biosecurity compliUnderstanding and ownership are key ance is scarce. A survey conducted This is not the same strain of virus in encouraging team members to among cattle producers in Belgium to that impacted Minnesota and other enforce biosecurity measures within assess the implementation level of the team, and to help keep team mem- states in 2015, and thus the Board’s biosecurity measures concluded that response is different. This strain of bers following the biosecurity plan. these were poorly implemented. In the influenza in poultry does not pose a Cesar A Corzo, DVM, MSc, PhD is an public health risk or food safety conpoultry industry, a study using video Associate Professor and Leman Chair surveillance quantified and described cern. the type of biosecurity measure errors in Swine Health and Productivity at “The Board conducts routine influenthe College of Veterinary Medicine at made by personnel entering and exitza surveillance of poultry flocks in the University of Minnesota. He may ing poultry barns. Findings from this Minnesota, and this early detection is be reached via email at corazo@umn. study raised awareness that on averedu. v an example of how our system is age, four errors were made per visit,

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer ST. PAUL — Despite, or perhaps because of the economy, wood burning furnaces are still indeed a strong item with northland residents.

Bill Buermann, the Minnesota rep for Heatmor outdoor furnaces, said there are two things people are looking for when checking into outdoor wood-burning furnaces.

“It starts with ROI (return on investment).” Buermann pointed out you’ll be laying out between $8,000 and $12,000 dollars to get hooked up. But after three or four years, you’ll have covered

your return on investment and can start putting those yearly heating expenditures into your own pocket.

“Number two is efficiency,” Buermann went on to say. “Instead of going through let’s say 10 cords of wood a year, can we cut that down to nine?”

Without giving away any trade secrets, Buermann shared this about improving the efficiency of their units: “You tweak some things. I’m not an engineer, but I know the heat transfer area is key to improving your flue systems and your fire box chamber. It can mean changing metals within your burning chamber. It can also be the

Teamwork needed to succeed

looking for cheaper ways to heat their homes.”

Bauermann thinks wood burning furnaces are ‘culture driven’ to some extent.

“I call it a family-sharing experience. A family gets one, they enjoy it and share their excitement. There’s a lot of this word-of-mouth chatter that helps move this industry along.”

I caught Bauermann at the Minnesota State Fair. He admitted the fair is a good place to sell wood burning furnaces.

“Yes, I can say that with total confidence,” he said. “I travel across the country doing various shows and fairs. By far, our return on investment at the Minnesota State Fair is hands-down the best.”

Adding new interest to wood-burning furnaces are Halverson Wood Products’ log cutting and splitting devices which fasten onto skid loaders. These units pick up logs ready for splitting. A hydraulic-driven chain saw automatically cuts the log into pre-determined lengths and splits them. It will handle 10 to 12-foot logs and split pieces up to 16 inches in diameter. More information can be found at www.

HalversonWoodProudcts.com. v

Avian influenza in Minn. flock designed to monitor for disease and respond quickly,” said Dr. Dale Lauer, Director of the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory and Assistant Director with the Board. “Much like the recent case in Kandiyohi County, the Board, in cooperation with Minnesota’s poultry industry, is going to increase surveillance at poultry farms within 10 km of this site and any other sites linked with common equipment or personnel connections.”

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is the official source of information for updates and information regarding the recent low pathogenic avian influenza cases in the state.

Turkey producers and farmers who have questions should contact the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory at (320) 231-5170 or poultry@state. mn.us.

This article was submitted by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. v

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16 /NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Real Estate

Real Estate Wanted

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

Feed Seed Hay

Farm Equipment

Blue Earth Co. Farm For WANTED: Land & farms. I Alfalfa, mixed hay, grass hay, FOR SALE: Fantini chopping Sale: Judson Township NE have clients looking for and feed grade wheat straw. 8R & 12R CH; 70’ Elmer 1/4 Sec. 14, SE SW 1/4 Sec. dairy, & cash grain opera- Medium squares or round drag, Merritt alum hopper 11. 187.9 tillable. Contact Ag- tions, as well as bare land bales. Delivery available. grain trailers; 24R30” JD pl ricultural Resource Manage- parcels from 40-1000 acres. Call or text LeRoy Ose. 218- on Kinze bar; Big A floater; 175 Michigan ldr; IH 964 ment Co. John Murphy Bro- Both for relocation & invest- 689-6675 CH; White 706 & 708 CH & ker PO Box 4097 Mankato, ments. If you have even parts; White plows & parts; MN 56002 507-625-1363 thought about selling conFarm Equipment 54’ 4300 IH field cultivator; tact: Paul Krueger, Farm & Sell your land or real estate in Land Specialist, Edina ReJD 44’ field cult; 3300 Hini30 days for 0% commission. alty, 138 Main St. W., New FOR SALE: Demco 650 grav- ker field cult; header trailer.

Call Ray 507-339-1272 Prague, MN 55372. ity box, green & black, 507-380-5324 paulkrueger@edinarealty.com $10,500; also JD 510 disk ripPlease recycle this magazine. www.thelandonline.com (612)328-4506 per, $6,200. 320-249-8556

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at THE LAND!

PAGE 25

Pasture Land for Sale 347.11 acres Swift County, Camp Lake Twp • Indian Hill 79.37 acres • Olson West 156 acres • Riverside 111.5 acres

Good to Excellent Soils, fenced with woven wire.

Call, Carl, Agent, Fladeboe Land for opportunities 612.240.5770, 952.944.8737

carlmyers@fladeboeland.com www.FladeboeLand.com

Red River Valley Fairgrounds

1805 Main Ave. West, West Fargo, ND

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 | 10AM AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Auctioneers will run multiple rings with live online bidding. There will be no loading assistance until 1PM. Cars and pickups may enter grounds at 12PM for self-loading. Equipment removal by November 30, unless other arrangements are made. Hauling and loading are available. Contact auctioneers for owner information, new consignments, or changes at 701.237.9173 or 800.726.8609. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

15 Tillage

4 Trucks & Bus

4 Track Tractors 16 Heads

11 Tractors

7 Combines

14 Semi Tractors

TO ALSO INCLUDE: Grain Carts, Planter, Drills, Sprayers, Hay Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Seed Tender & Augers, Bin & Aeration Equipment, Graders, Box Blades, Snowblowers, Other Equipment, Skid Steer Attachments, Pickup, SUVs, Car, Snowmobile, Shop Equipment, Tires, Parts, Farm Support & Misc. Items

SteffesGroup.com

Steffes Group, Inc. | 2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo, ND 58078 | 701.237.9173 Scott Steffes ND81, Brad Olstad ND319, Bob Steffes ND82, Max Steffes ND999, Ashley Huhn ND843, Eric Gabrielson ND890, Randy Kath ND894, Scott Gillespie ND1070, Shelly Weinzetl ND963 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. ND Sales Tax laws apply. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer.

40+ Trailers

PAGE 26

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

Steffes Auction Calendar 2018

For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com Opening November 16 & Closing November 26 Steel Wood Supply Business Liquidation, Detroit Lakes, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening November 16 & Closing November 26 Valley Plains Equipment Year-End Auction, Jamestown/Galesburg/ Hillsboro/Hunter/Valley City/Crookston, Timed Online Auction Opening November 20 & Closing November 30 Kraig Lee Farm Retirement Auction, Roseau, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening November 21 & Closing December 5 Park River Implement Year End Auction, Park River/Rolla/Cando, ND locations, Timed Online Auction Opening November 23 & Closing November 29 Aglron Online Auction - 11/29, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening November 23 & Closing November 30 Stearns County, MN - Farm/Recreational Land Auction 71 +/-Acres, Timed Online Auction Opening November 27 & Closing December 5 Johnson Seeds Farm Retirement Auction, Dassel, MN, Timed Online Auction Wednesday, November 28 at 10AM Ag Iron West Fargo Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds Thursday, November 29 at 10AM Randy & Connie Reuss Farm Retirement, Barrett, MN Friday, November 30 at 10AM Meeker County, MN Land Auction - 200+/- Acres - 2 Tracts, Grove City, MN Opening November 30 & Closing December 7 Meeker County, MN Land Auction - 44+/-Acres, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Monday, December 3 at 10AM Cass County, ND Land Auction - 320+/-Acres, Casselton, ND Opening December 3 & Closing December 13 Arnold Companies, Inc. Auction, St. Cloud, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening December 4 & Closing December 12 L.H. Peterson Farm Retirement Auction, Paynesville, MN, Timed Online Auction Wednesday, December 5 at 10AM Jon & Cheryl Farber Farm Auction, Green Isle, MN Wednesday, December 5 at 1PM Jon & Cheryl Farber Dairy Cattle Auction, Green Isle, MN Opening December 5 & Closing December 13 Allen Johnson Realignment Auction, Devils Lake, ND, Timed Online Auction Thursday, December 6 at 10AM Ronald & Sally Mellies Farm Retirement Auction, Hector, MN Friday, December 7 at 11AM Brad Noyes Estate Farm Auction, Porter, MN Tuesday, December 11, 8AM -12PM Benson County , ND Land Auction - 779+/- Acres, North of Hamar, ND, Timed Online Auction

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

BUY ONE GET ONE

FREE

Farm Equipment Massey 44, nice condition, $4,000; Balzer 20’ stalk chopper, works great, $3,000; Agco 8R22” cornhead, great condition, GVL snouts, $12,000. Phone 507-317-5367 We buy Salvage Equipment Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910

Classified Line Ads in The Land Purchase one line ad at regular price and get the second one free. Offer good for one full circulation combo. Free ad must be of equal or lesser value and run in the same editions. Hurry! Offer ends soon.

507-345-4523 or 800-657-4665 JOHN DEERE - FARM EQUIP.

Friday, December 7, 2018 10:30 A.M. FARM EQUIPMENT ESTATE AUCTION

Directions from New Richland MN: ½ mile west on State Hwy. 30, then 1 mile south on county Rd. 1 or 130th Street. Watch for auction signs!

Tractors 1958 JD 820 diesel; 1959 JD 730 diesel, both older restorations, very strong tractors. 320-248-1360 FOR SALE: JD 6115D, MFD, w/ JD H310 loader & snow bucket, 400 hours. 507-3815781

Planter - Sprayer – Tillage – Trucks – Bobcat Backhoe – Farm Equipment John Deere 1770 vacuum planter, plumbed for liquid fert., row cleaners, Redball system, mechanical drive, cut off unit frames, w/JD Pro 40 seed metering, SN:H01770A670165; SpraCoupe 4440 sprayer, 3,136 hrs., 400 gal. tank, diesel, 80’ booms; John Deere 980 field cultivator, 44 ½’, w/3-bar harrow and rolling basket; Case IH 4300 field cultivator, 46’ w/3-bar harrow; John Deere 2700 disc ripper, 9-shank x 24” w/rolling basket; John Deere 512 disc ripper, 9-shank x 30”; John Deere 3710 plow, 10-bottom x 18” w/coulters IH 800 plow, 10-bottom x 18”; Oliver 272 disc, 30’; John Deere 16-row x 30” cultivator, flat fold, plumbed for side dressing; John Deere 16-row x 30” cultivator, flat fold; Sommers 52’ multi-weeder; John Deere 1010 field cultivator 30½’, w/3-bar harrow; 1993 Freightliner, Cat 3176 engine, shows 446,951 miles, 10-speed, twin screw, w/2,500 gal. poly tank w/transfer pump + inductor tank 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD pickup, regular cab, auto, V-8 engine, 4x4, gas, 151,832 miles; 1976 Ford single axle truck w/1,625 gal. poly tank, transfer pump, inductor tank; 1970 Chevrolet C-30 boom truck, V-8 engine, 4-speed; 1968 Chevrolet C-50 feed truck, 6-cyl., 6-ton w/ (3) compartments, shows 104,800 miles; Bobcat 753 skidloader, diesel, 78” bucket, show 2,820 hrs.; Case 580C backhoe, Extendahoe, shows 6,684 hrs.; Bulk seed tender Model 107R220, tandem axle; Woods 3240 batwing mower, 20’, small 1000 PTO; John Deere 709 rotary mower, 3-pt.; Woods 6’ rotary mower, 3-pt.; Tile plow, 3-pt., 4” boot; Homemade tile stringer; Rite-Way RR250 reel rock picker; Nitro-Master 8000 Series, 52’ nitrogen applicator; John Deere 48 hyd. loader w/dirt bucket, mounts for JD 3020; John Deere 3-pt. grader blade; Demco SideQuest axle mount saddle tanks, (2) 500 gal tanks, fits JD 8030 Series; Westfield 13” x 71’ grain auger, swing hopper; Westfield 10” x 61’ grain auger, swing hopper; Westfield 10” x 31’ grain auger, newer motor; John Deere Gator, 4x2, shows 3,270 hrs.; Hunter DSP 9100 tire balancer; John Deere 275 snowblower; (3) ITC globes; StarFire 3000 globe; JD Brown boxes; Misc. shop items

Sharp Low-Houred John Deere Tractors – Combines – Heads John Deere 9520T, 3,498 hrs., 36” tracks, Auto Trac ready, 4-hyd., 18-speed Power Shift, (22) front weights, SN:RW9520T906074; John Deere 9520, 3,722 hrs., 710R42” tires w/duals, weight set on rear, Auto Trac ready, 3,000 lbs. rear wheel weights, 4-hyd., 18-speed power shift, SN:RW9520P031378; John Deere 8130, 4,693 hrs., 18.4-46” rears w/duals, 320/85/38” fronts w/duals, 4-hyd., Auto Trac ready, Power Beyond, 16-speed Power Shift, Quick Hitch, rockbox, SN:RW8130P016521; John Deere 9770 STS combine, rear wheel drive, 2,873/2,078 hrs., 650/38” tires w/duals, fixed feeder house drive, Auto Trac ready, dicks topper, SN:1H09770SL00735446 John Deere 9750 STS combine, 4,606/3,237 hrs., 20.8R-42” rice tires w/duals, fixed feeder house drive, dicks topper, SN:H09750S686423; John Deere 635F grain head, 35’, AWS 2000 air reel, Hydro Flex, SN:1H00635FTA0737949; PLEASE NOTE: BAD WEATHER DAY SATURDAY DEC. 8. WATCH WEBSITE. Geringhoff Rota Disc corn head, 8-row CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION? x 30”, hyd. deck plates, header heights control, single point hookup; John Deere 635F grain head, 35’, Hydra Live On-line bidding available at www.proxibid.com/holland Flex, SN:H00635F712061; John Deere 4230, Quad Range, 3-hyd., Carol Schlaak – owner shows 4,915 hrs., SN:18160; Unverferth HT35 head trailer; John Deere 507-381-9849 (Neil) 3020, diesel, Power Shift, 1-hyd., WF, 3-pt., dif. Lock, SN:58847; Ford 507-456-5510 (Keith) 8N tractor, w/overdrive Auctioneer’s note: For all who knew Harlan, you know how strong 22069 130th St., New Richland, MN 56072 of a passion he had for the agriculture industry. He loved the farm and took great pride in his farm equipment. Approx. ½ hour of small items.

Machinery buyers please be on time.

- Tracy Holland Terms: Cash or good check, picture ID required. No property removed (507) 684-2955 • www.hollandauction.com until fully settled for. Sales staff and owners are not responsible for AUCTIONEERS: TRACY HOLLAND & ASSOCIATES #7405002 accidents. Any verbal announcements made day of auction takes Ellendale, MN, (507) 684-2955 or (507) 456-5128 (cell) precedence over print.

HARLAN SCHLAAK ESTATE

HOLLAND AUCTION & REAL ESTATE CLERK: HOLLAND AUCTION

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16 /NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Talk to your auctioneer or call our friendly staff

at 800-657-4665

to place your auction in THE LAND theland@thelandonline.com or www.thelandonline.com

If you’re having a Farm Auction, let other Farmers know it!

Upcoming Issues of THE LAND Southern MNNorthern MN Northern IA Dec. 7, 2018 Nov. 30, 2018 Dec. 21, 2018 * Dec. 14, 2018 *Jan. 4, 2019 Dec. 28, 2018 Jan. 18, 2019 * Jan. 11, 2019 Feb. 1, 2019

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

New combine belts for all makes.

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

6 miles East of

CAMBRIDGE, MN 763-689-1179

We Ship Daily Visa and MasterCard Accepted

Deadline is 8 days prior to publication.

Indicates early deadline, 9 days prior to publication.

*

PO Box 3169 • Mankato, MN 56002 Phone: 507-345-4523 or 800-657-4665 Fax: 507-345-1027 Website: www.TheLandOnline.com e-mail: theland@TheLandOnline.com

Farm Retirement

Ask Your Auctioneer to Place Your Auction in The Land!

EDIGER AUCTION SERVICE Your Auctioneers

Col. Pat Ediger, Samantha Ediger-Johnson, Erika (Ediger) & Jim Connolly

MAlz BROS. RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION Sat., DEC. 1, 2018 - 9:30 A.M.

16185 250th St. W. • Belle Plaine, MN 56011

Directions: 3 ½ miles southwest of Belle Plaine on U.S. Hwy 169 to town hall, turn west (right) on Co. Rd. 1 for 1 mile then turn west (left) on Co. Rd. 51 for ¼ mile OR from Blakeley go southeast 1.6 miles on Co. Rd. 1 to Co. Rd. 51 then turn west (right) on Co. Rd. 51 for ¼ mile.

Live & Online Bidding Available See pics & list at: www.midwestauctions.com/ediger and also on Proxibid.

Malz Brothers: Ralph & Roger have been farming in partnership for 50 years and are looking at retirement so will sell the following items to the highest bidder.

This equipment has been well cared for and is field ready. You will not be disappointed in the condition of this equipment. IT IS SHARP!!

Note: This list was prepared on Aug. 23rd so some equipment will show more hours after this season’s harvest.

For direct equipment information call Ralph at (952) 292-2656.

JD 4x4’s; 2-Wheel OWNERS: Malz Bros. Partnership drives; (2) IH tractors; Ralph & Roger Malz JD Combine & Heads; Auctioneers: Col. Pat Ediger, Samantha Ediger-Johnson, Erika (Ediger) & James Connolly IH Semi tractor & Grain Lic. 70-06; 72-03; 70-85; 70-56 Belle Plaine & Arlington, Minn. trailer; (2) Pickups; PHonE (952) 873-2292 or (952) 855-6607 Field Machinery; Hay Clerk: Ediger Auction Service-Belle Plaine, Minn. Deb Ediger Office Manager. & Livestock Equipment; Terms: Settlement due within 15 min. of auction conclusion with Personal Check, Cash or Major Credit Card Complete liquidation.

(Credit cards will be charged a 5% convenience fee.)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 | 10AM

2018

FD, now 381-

PAGE 27

Have an upcoming Auction?

Tractors

ion,JD 4240 powershift, 5800 hrs, op- 3 outlets, 18.4/38 Firestone 00; rears (75%), matching duals eat (40%), 4 rib front (80%+), uts, rock box, quick hitch, clean 67 cab, $22,500/OBO. (507) 4519614 or (507) 213-0600

JD resrac-

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Randy & Connie have decided after a lifetime of farming to retire. Most equipment was purchased new, shedded with meticulous care. All tractors, combine, and sprayer have oil analysis samples. Major equipment will remain shedded till the day of the auction. Please call first to view the equipment.

LOCATION: 16395 160th St. Barrett, MN 56311 Major equipment begins selling at 10:30 AM. Live online From Hoffman, MN, 4 miles west on Hwy 27, 1 mile north on US Hwy 59, .5 bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, miles west on 160th St. From Barrett, MN, 4 miles south on US Hwy 59, .5 miles west on 160th St. & details at SteffesGroup.com.

TRACK TRACTORS

2014 Case-IH 500 Quadtrac, 1,446 hrs 2012 Case-IH 550 Quadtrac 2,178 hrs

ROCKPICKER

2011 Riteway RR250ST rockpicker

TRUCKS

OTHER TRAILERS

2015 Wilson CD1080 step deck trailer, less than 20,000 miles 2009 Bear Track single axle aluminum trailer 2011 Amerifab header trailer 2010 Klugman Welding header trailer

2006 Kenworth T800 day cab, MFWD TRACTOR 255,934 miles 2013 Case-IH Puma 185, 1,223 hrs. 1995 Kenworth T800 Aerocab sleeper, 50,510 miles COMBINE & HEADS 1988 Kenworth T600 day cab, GRAIN CART 2011 Case-IH 9120T combine, 126,382 miles 2010 Brent 1194 grain cart 1,250 pre-harvest sep. hrs., 1,590 1983 Chevrolet C70 service SPRAYER pre-harvest engine hrs truck, 217 hrs.

2014 Case-IH SPX3330 Patriot 2012 MacDon FD70 flex draper 2013 John Deere 612C chopping HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS self-propelled sprayer corn head, less then 3,000 acres 2014 Timpte Super Hopper, Enduraplas Ranger sprayer low miles 2015 Bisch head adaptor 2007 Timpte Super Hopper AUGERS PLANTER hopper bottom trailer 2006 Westfield MK130-70 Plus 2015 Case-IH 1265, 36x22”, 2013 Wilson Pacesetter DWH- auger 6,000 acres 500 hopper bottom trailer, 2007 Westfield WR100-31 auger TILLAGE EQUIPMENT low miles SEED TENDER 2014 Case-IH Tigermate 200 field 2005 Wilson Pacesetter DWH2012 Meridian Seed Express cultivator 500 hopper bottom 375 seed tender 2013 Summers Coulter 20 106 2010 Case-IH Ecolo-Tiger 870 TANKS & SUPPORT EQUIPMENT / FARM SUPPORT ITEMS disc ripper PARTS / LAWN & GARDEN / SHOP EQUIPMENT / AND MORE! 2007 Riteway 4300 land roller

SteffesGroup.com Eric Gabrielson MN47-006

Steffes Group, Inc. | 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355 RANDY & CONNIE REUSS / REUSS CHARITABLE TRUST | RANDY 320.808.8361, CONNIE 320.815.2664 or Eric Gabrielson at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371 or 701.238.2570 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.

PAGE 28

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Outside Sales Representative The Land, a weekly farm and rural life magazine going strong for over 40 years, is looking for an Outside Sales Representative for the Southeastern Minnesota territory. Candidates should have professional sales skills to service existing clients and to prospect and develop new businesses in a designated territory. Also essential is self-confidence, strong organizational habits, keen attention to detail and superior written and verbal communication skills. This position requires reliable transportation and a good driving record. The successful candidate must have a motivation for sales and may be allowed to work primarily from their home office. A company laptop will be provided. This position is full time, salary plus commission, mileage allowance, and other benefits.

Interested candidates should email their resume, salary requirements and a cover letter to

Deb Petterson, General Manager at: dpetterson@thelandonline.com JOHN DEERE

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 10:30 A.M. FARM EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT AUCTION

Directions from Hollandale MN: 1 mile north on Cty. Rd. 28, then 1 mile west on 290th St., then 1 mile north on 825th Ave. Watch for auction signs!

Very Sharp John Deere Combine – Heads – Tractor Planter – Semi-Trailers John Deere S680 combine, 1,545 engine hrs., 1,142 separator hrs., power tail board, 650/85R38” w/ duals, 23.1R-26” rears, SN: 1H0S680SVD0757351, (one owner); John Deere 612C Stalkmaster chopping head, 12 row x 30”, Ankota stalk stompers, individual row shutoffs for chopper, hydraulic deck plates, stubble liquids, single point hookup, SN: 1H00612CHCC746310

John Deere 640FD flex draper head, 40’, single point hookup, w/Crary air tube, SN: 1H0640FDCD0756208; Stud King 32’ high speed head trailer, SN: 6042; Stud King 42’ high speed head trailer, SN: 8081 John Deere 7700 tractor, MFWD, 4,012 hrs., 18-speed power shift, 3 hydraulics, 540/1000 PTO, 18.4-38” rears, 14.9 R-28” fronts, w/John Deere 740 classic hyd. loader, SN: RW7700P010560 (one owner); John Deere 1790 CCS planter, 16/32 row planter, 16-row x 30” or 32-row x 15”, (2) 50 bushel tanks, 450 gal. liquid fertilizer, hydraulic markers, SN: A01790C710344

Tractors

Wanted

Industrial & Construction

NEW AND USED TRACTOR WANTED TO BUY: JD 714 Case 320 crawler tractor, 1/2 PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, disk chisel; also Case IH yd bucket, not running, not 55, 50 Series & newer trac- 6500 disk chisel. 320-352-3878 stuck, great restoration projtors, AC-all models, Large ect, $1,000. Maple Lake, MN Inventory, We ship! Mark 320-963-5377 Livestock Heitman Tractor Salvage 715-673-4829

Miscellaneous

Livestock Equipment

FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls also Hamp, York, & Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS New pumps & parts on hand.

320-598-3790 Call Minnesota’s largest distributor Swine HJ Olson & Company 320-974-8990 Cell - 320-212-5336

Hog Feeders For Sale: Tube feeders, 3 tubes & 2 tubes.

Lou Mfg. feeders, 5 hole stainless steel, 4’ long, very good condition. Call 507-380- FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hamp3908 for more information.

REINKE IRRIGATION shire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc Sales & Service boars, also gilts. Excellent New & Used selection. Raised outside.

Wanted For your irrigation needs Exc herd health. No PRSS. 888-830-7757 or 507-276-2073 Delivery avail. 320-760-0365 All kinds of New & Used farm equipment - disc chisels, field Spot, Duroc, Chester White, Winpower Sales & Service cults, planters, soil finishers, Boars & Gilts available. Reliable Power Solutions cornheads, feed mills, discs, Monthly PRRS and PEDV. Since 1925 PTO & automatic balers, haybines, etc. 507- Delivery available. Steve Emergency Electric GenerResler. 507-456-7746 ators. New & Used 438-9782 Rich Opsata-Distributor Sell your livestock in The Land 800-343-9376

2007 Peterbilt, C-13 Cat engine, 13-speed, 559,500 miles, 22.5 tires; 2012 Dakota 41’ grain trailer, Ag-Hoppers, roll tarp, spring ride, 22.5 tires 2005 Ford F-350 Lariat Super Duty truck, V-10 engine, automatic, 4x4, crew cab, dually, flatbed, 159,227 miles; Hyster forklift, 3,205 hrs., 4-cyl gas, SN: B3D9075P; Summers fork-type rock picker; H+H 6 ½ ‘ x 10 ½ ‘ single axle trailer w/ ramp; L+D Ag. 500 gal. fuel tender, tandem axle, 5 ½ HP pump, 2” hose; Aluma motorcycle trailer; Suncast 7’x7’ resin storage shed; John Deere Green Star 2630 display; John Deere StarFire 3000 receiver; Misc. Tools Terms: Cash or good check, picture ID required. No property removed until fully settled for. Sales staff and owners are not responsible for accidents. Any verbal announcements made day of auction takes precedence over print.

Auctioneer’s note: After 46 years of successful farming, Jerry has decided to retire and hold a public auction on his well-cared for farm equipment. Approx. 15 min. of small items. Machinery buyers please be on time. -Tracy Holland

PLEASE NOTE: BAD WEATHER DAY THURSDAY DEC. 6.

WATCH WEBSITE. CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE AUCTION? Live On-line bidding available at www.proxibid.com/holland

JERRY RAVENHORST - owner 29888 825th Ave., Hollandale, MN - 507-383-5220

HOLLAND AUCTION & REAL ESTATE

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

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

with a line ad. 507-345-4523

Cars & Pickups ‘98 Chevy 2500 series, good cond, 148,000 miles, 2 & 4WD, good tires, w/rollup tarp. Call mornings or noon (507) 375-4289

One Call Does It All! With one phone call, you can place your classified line ad in The Land, Farm News and Country Today.

Call The Land for more information 507-345-4523 • 800-657-4665

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16 /NOVEMBER 23, 2018

1/2 not rojMN

MPS nd. dis-

336

s 73

vice ons atic ner-

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

Looking for New or Used FARM EQUIPMENT?

PAGE 29

Please support our advertisers. Tell them you saw their ad in THE LAND.

Check out The Land classifieds first!

WANTED

DAMAGED GRAIN STATEWIDE

We pay top dollar for your damaged grain. We are experienced handlers of your wet, dry, burnt and mixed grains.

Trucks and vacs available.

Immediate response anywhere.

CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY

Get Results!

PRUESS ELEV., INC. 1-800-828-6642

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

‘13 JD 7230R, 20 speed Command Quad Plus transmission, 380/90R50 rear duals, 540/1000 PTO, 4 remotes, HID lights,

840 hrs .............................................................................. $95,500 ‘13 JD 8295R, powershift, 1300 front axle, 6 remotes, LED lights, 380/90R54 rear duals, 380/80R38 single fronts, 4890 hrs ............................................................................ $92,500 ‘15 JD 825I Gator, power steering, bed lift, 310 hrs ........ $8,500 ‘11 CIH Magnum 290 MFWD, 19 speed powershift, 480/80R50 single Tires, 3 point hitch is missing, 14000 hrs............... $24,000 ‘12 New Holland L218 skid Steer Loader, no cab, 72” bucket, 365 hrs ................................................................. $19,750 ‘16 Case 721F XR Wheel Loader, 4.5 cubic yard bucket, 20.5R25 Tires, extended reach, 4010 hours, warranty till March 2019 or 6000 hrs .................................................... $83,500 ‘10 JD 9770 Combine, 800/70R38 single tires, tank ext.

2WD, contourmaster, chopper, tank ext., 1650 sep. hrs.

Just through service program........................................... $87,500 ‘13 JD 2720 17’6” Disc Ripper, rolling baskets ........... $18,000

– AgDirect Financing Available – Please call before coming to look.

Keith Bode

Fairfax, MN 55332 507-381-1291 • www.keithbodeeq.com

USED TRACTORS

HAY TOOLS

‘03 Versatile 2310, PS ..................................... $85,000 ‘12 Buhler 280...............................................$109,000 NEW Massey GC1715 w/loader ............................. Call NEW Massey 7722 FWA CVT ................................. Call ‘05 CIH MX210 ................................................ $79,000 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 NEW NH T8.410 ...................................................... Call NH T8.275, 495 hrs ....................................... $145,000 ‘08 NH 8010 .................................................. $110,000 ‘99 NH 9682 .................................................... $67,000 ‘96 White 6175 FWA....................................... $49,500 Allis 185..............................................................$8,750 Kubota L245 2wd ...............................................$6,500

New NH Hay Tools - ON HAND

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

Gleaner R65 ................................................... $105,000 ‘12 Gleaner S77............................................ $205,000 ‘03 Gleaner R65 ............................................... Coming ‘98 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $79,500 ‘98 Gleaner R62 ...................................................... Call Gleaner 3308 chopping corn heads ...................... Call NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ........................... Call TILLAGE Geringhoff parts & heads available Sunflower 4610, 9-shank ................................ $45,000 14’ Sunflower 4412-05.....................................$32,500 MISCELLANEOUS 10’ Sunflower 4412-07 .................................... $31,000 NEW Salford RTS Units .......................................... Call ‘95 JD 726, 30’ ................................................ $21,500 NEW Salford Plows................................................. Call 10’ Wilrich QX2 37’ w/basket.......................... $38,500 NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders .............................. Call Wilrich QX 55’5 w/bskt..................................... Coming NEW Westfield Augers ........................................... Call

PLANTERS

NEW White Planters ............................................... Call White 8182 12-30 w/liq ................................... $27,900 ‘12 White 8186, 16-30 w/liq. fert. .................... $45,000 ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded .......................... $85,000 White 8186 16-30 w/liq .................................... Coming

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

All Equipment available with Low Rate Financing

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

Phone (507) 234-5191 or (507) 625-8649 Mon. - Fri. 7:30-5:00 • Sat. 7:30-Noon www.smithsmillimp.com

Sell it FAST when you advertise in The Land!

Call us today!

507 345-4523 or

800 657-4665

PAGE 30

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

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

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

JBM Equipment:

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

Smidley Equipment:

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

Sioux Equipment: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

Notch Equipment:

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

For-Most Livestock Equipment:

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

S-I Feeders:

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

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018 **WE SPREAD AG LIME**

R&E Enterprises of Mankato, Inc.

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

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

• “Farm Built” Hay Feeders w/roof • Poly “Hay Huts” W or W/O Hay Nets •

DR POWER EQUIPMENT

• • • • • • • • •

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

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

Why use R&E Enterprises of Mankato, Inc?

®

~ USED EQUIPMENT ~ • Lorenz 78” Skid Steer Hydraulic Snow Blower Double Auger Excellent Used Very Little • Skid Steer Roto King Bale Shredder • Smidley Hog and Cattle Feeders • New Idea 3626 Manure Spreader • JD 33 Spreader Rebuilt • Hard Surface Battery Scissor Lift 25 ft.

• Melroe 331 Excavator 2,226 Hrs. • 150 Bushel Two-Wheel Bunk Feeder Wagon • WANTED TO BUY: Cattle Tub & Other Cattle Equip.

Smidley Hog and Cattle Feeders

Lot - Hwy. 7 E

Office Location - 305 Adams Street NE Hutchinson, MN 55350

NO STOCKPILING ON THE GROUND • Our trucks deliver ag lime directly to the TerraGator • TerraGators minimize ground compaction •No wasted lime or mess to clean up • No foliage to plug the spreader GPS APPLICATION AND GUIDANCE SYSTEMS • We apply variable and conventional rates • We can spread 1 to 6 ton/acre in a single pass • We have seven units to minimize wait time • We have twenty five trucks to haul lime For more information on Agricultural Lime delivery, spreading and rates, please email us at: evang@randeofmn.com or call 800-388-3320 today!

R & E Enterprises of Mankato, Inc. 1-800-388-3320 aglime@randeofmn.com www.randeofmn.com

320-587-2162, Ask for Larry

To submit your classified ad use one of the following options: Phone: 507-345-4523 or 1-800-657-4665 Mail to: The Land Classifieds Place P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002 d Fax to: 507-345-1027 Your A y Email: theland@TheLandOnline.com Toda !

Online at: www.thelandonline.com

DEADLINE: Friday at 5:00 p.m. for the following Friday edition.

Plus! Look for your classified ad in the e-edition.

• Reach over 259,000 readers • Get more coverage • Start your ad in The Land • Add more insertions

THE FREE PRESS South Central Minnesota’s Daily News Source

THE LAND

1 run @ $18.79 2 runs @ $32.84 3 runs @ $49.76 Each additional line (over 7) + $1.40 per issue EXTENDED COVERAGE - must run the same number of times as The Land FARM NEWS (FN) - Serving farmers in Northwest Iowa, 14,219 circ.

THE COUNTRY TODAY (CT) - Serving farmers in Wisconsin, 25,000 circ.

THE FREE PRESS (FP) - Serving south central Minnesota, 22,500 circ.

PAPER(S) ADDED (circle all options you want): FN CT FP ($7.70 for each paper, and each time) issues x $7.70 STANDOUT OPTIONS (THE LAND only) $2.00 per run:  Bold  Italic  Underline  Web/E-mail links

= = = =

(Includes 1 Southern & 1 Northern issue)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

= ____________________ = ____________________

 Photo (THE LAND only) $10.00 per run: oto (THE LAND only) $10.00 per run:

= ____________________ TOTAL

31

*

32

33

34

35

36

The ad prices listed are based on a basic classified line ad of 25 words or less. Ads running longer than 25 words will incur an added charge.

CHECK ONE:  Announcements  Employment  Real Estate  Real Estate Wanted  Housing Rentals  Farm Rentals  Merchandise  Antiques & Collectibles  Auctions  Hay & Forage Equipment

 Goats  Farm Services  Material Handling  Swine  Fencing Material  Bins & Buildings  Pets & Supplies  Feed, Seed, Hay  Grain Handling Equip.  Livestock Equipment  Fertilizer & Chemicals  Farm Implements  Cars & Pickups  Poultry  Tractors  Industrial &  Livestock  Harvesting Equipment  Dairy  Planting Equipment Construction  Trucks & Trailers  Cattle  Tillage Equipment  Recreational Vehicles  Horses  Machinery Wanted  Miscellaneous  Exotic Animals  Spraying Equipment  Sheep  Wanted NOTE: Ad will be placed in the appropriate category if not marked.

____________________ ____________________ ___________________ ____________________

= ____________________

This is NOT for businesses. Please call The Land to place line ads.

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________________State_________ Zip ___________________________ Phone ___________________________________________# of times _______ Card # ___________________________________________Exp. Date________ Signature ____________________________________________________________

SORRY!

CHECK We do not issue refunds.

ADVERTISING NOTICE: Please check your ad the first week it runs. We make every effort to avoid errors by checking all copy, but sometimes errors are missed. Therefore, we ask that you review your ad for correctness. If you find a mistake, please call (507) 345-4523 immediately so that the error can be corrected. We regret that we cannot be responsible for more than one week’s insertion if the error is not called to our attention. We cannot be liable for an amount greater than the cost of the ad. THE LAND has the right to edit, reject or properly classify any ad. Each classified line ad is separately copyrighted to THE LAND. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16 /NOVEMBER 23, 2018

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

ADVERTISING NOTICE: Please check your ad the first week it runs. We make every effort to avoid errors by checking all copy, but sometimes errors are missed. Therefore, we ask that you review your ad for correctness. If you find a mistake, please call (507) 345-4523 immediately so that the error can be corrected. We regret that we cannot be responsible for more than one week’s insertion if the error is not called to our attention. We cannot be liable for an amount greater than the cost of the ad. THE LAND has the right to edit, reject or properly classify any ad. Each classified line ad is separately copyrighted to THE LAND. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

4WD TRACTORS ‘14 JD 9560R, 1045 hrs, 5 hyd valves, 800x38 tires & duals, whl wgts ..............................................................................$210,000 ‘14 JD 9360R, 2550 hrs, power shift, 5 hyd valves, 480x50 tires & duals 90%, ext warranty to 3/27/2020 or 4,000 hrs .......$140,000

PAGE 31

LOADER TRACTORS ‘11 Case SV300 skidsteer, cab, air, 1040 hrs, 2spd, ride control, aux hyd, 72” bkt .............................................................$26,900

COMBINES

‘13 JD 9360R, 1970 hrs, 1000 PTO, pwr shift, 620x42 tires & ‘13 JD S660, 1066 sep/1598 eng hrs, 4x4, 2630 display, duals .............................................................................$155,000 Contour-Master, chopper, long unloading auger, 20.8x32 tires ‘02 JD 9320, 5341 hrs, pwr shift, 1000 PTO, 3 hyd valves, 8 new 18.4x46 tires & duals, universal auto steer ...................$89,000 & duals ........................................................................$139,000 ‘92 JD 8760, 7558 hrs, 24spd, 3 hyd valves, eng OH at 6264 ‘13 JD S660, 892 sep/1180 eng hrs, Contour-Master, chopper, hrs, 20.8x38 tires & duals ..............................................$31,000 520x38 tires & duals ...................................................$139,000 ‘13 NH T9.390, 2557 hrs, pwr shift, 1000 PTO, 480x50 tires & duals, susp cab ..........................................................$120,000 ‘04 JD 9760, 2268 sep/3460 eng hrs, Contour-Master, chopper, ‘11 NH T9.390, 905 hrs, pwr shift, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, HID lights, 480x50 tires & duals ........................................$120,000 ‘94 C-IH 9270, 8533 hrs, pwr shift, 4 hyd valves, front wgts, 650x42 tires & duals, Outback auto steer .....................$33,500

ADVERTISER LISTING 40 Square Cooperative Solutions ................................... 11 Beck's Hybrids ............................................................ 1, 3 Dairyland Seed ............................................................. 17 Doda USA .................................................................... 13 Ediger Auction .............................................................. 27 Fairmont Toy Show........................................................ 10 Fladeboe Auctions ......................................................... 25 Henslin Auctions ........................................................... 27 Holland Auction ...................................................... 26, 28 Keith Bode .................................................................... 29 Larson Implement ................................................... 27, 31 Minnwest Bank ............................................................. 15 NK Clerking ................................................................. 28 Pioneer Corn ...................................................................6 Pruess Elevator ............................................................. 29 R & E Enterprises ......................................................... 30 Roy E Abbott Futures .................................................... 22 Schweiss Doors ............................................................. 29 Smiths Mill Implement .................................................. 29 Sonic Herbicide ..............................................................9 Sorensen's Sales & Rentals ............................................ 30 Spanier Welding ..............................................................7 Steffes Group .................................................... 25, 26, 27 White Fox Fur & Feather Co .......................................... 23 Ziegler ............................................................................5

507-345-4523 • 800-657-4665 PO Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56001 www.thelandonline.com

TRACK TRACTORS

480x42 tires & duals .....................................................$54,000 ‘01 JD 9750, 3013 sep/4156 eng hrs, Contour-Master, chopper, 520x38 tires & duals .....................................................$42,000 ‘01 JD 9650 STS, 3014 sep/4325 eng hrs, Contour-Master, chopper, 520x38 tires & duals .......................................$39,000

‘15 C-IH 500 Quadtrac, 2750 hrs, 36” tracks, cab susp, HID ‘00 JD 9650 STS, 2645 sep/3623 eng hrs, single point hookup, lights, Pro 700 monitor & receiver ...............................$175,000 chopper, bin ext. ............................................................$42,000 ‘14 C-IH 350 Rowtrac Quadtrac, 1865 hrs, 1000 PTO, 120” spacing, 18” tracks, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow ...................$152,000 ‘14 C-IH 5130, 660 sep/928 eng hrs, rock trap, chopper, ‘14 C-IH 340 Magnum Rowtrac, 290 hrs, lux cab, susp front axle, 18” belts, 6 hyd valves, 1000 PTO, 3pt .......................$180,000 ‘15 Challenger MT 845E, 3909 hrs, 30” belts, 4 hyd valves, HID lights ....................................................................$142,500

tracker, 700 monitor, 900x32 single tires .....................$132,000 ‘11 C-IH 5088, 1541 sep/1743 eng hrs, rock trap, chopper, tracker, 30.5x32 single tires. ..........................................$88,000

‘09 C-IH 7088, 1275 sep/1807 eng hrs, rock trap, chopper, ‘04 Cat Challenger MT 755, 4844 hrs, 16” tracks, 3 pt, 1000 PTO, 88” track spacing, JD ATU ..........................$65,000 tracker, HID lights, Pro 600 monitor, 520x42” duals .....$92,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS ‘12 Challenger MT 665D, 1332 hrs, front susp, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 5 hyd valves, 480x50 duals & front duals .......................$95,000 ‘12 JD 8235, 2WD, 1235 hrs, pwr shift, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd valves, 18.4x46 duals, extra clean...............................$110,000

‘11 Claas Lexion 740, 1466 sep hrs/1899 eng hrs, 4x4, power bin ext, Contour-Master, chopper, 620x42 tires & duals ......$98,000

CORN HEADERS

‘13 Drago 6R30 chopping, fits JD combine............................$25,000 ‘13 C-IH Magnum 260, 577 hrs, 540/1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, 420x46 tires & duals............................$110,000 ‘09 Drago 6R30 chopping, fits JD combine ........................$19,000 ‘13 C-IH Magnum 290, 1250 hrs, 1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd valves, big pump, 480x50 tires & duals, front duals & wgts...$110,000 ‘06 Drago 8R30 chopping, fits flagship C-IH combine .............$14,500 ‘12 C-IH Magnum 260, 1784 hrs, susp front, 1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 ‘13 C-IH 3408 8R30, hyd deck plates, fits flagship combine ....$21,000 hyd valves, 480x50 rear tires & duals, front duals ......$105,000 ‘08 C-IH 3208 8R30, hyd deck plates, fits flagship combine...$12,500 ‘04 C-IH MX285, 5540 hrs, 4 hyd valves, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 10 front wgts, 18.4x46 tires & duals, fresh eng OH ...........$59,000 ‘02 C-IH 2208 8R30, hyd deck plates, fits older 1600-2000 ‘13 NH T8.360, 1200 hrs, lux cab, 1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd valves, 480x50 tires & duals, complete auto guide syst...........$110,000

series C-IH combines ....................................................$11,500 ‘05 Geringhoff 8R30 chopping, fits JD combine ................$17,500

‘06 NH TG210, MFWD, 4240 hrs, pwr shift, 540/1000 PTO, 3pt hitch, 4 hyd valves, 380x46 rear tires & duals, 380x30 front ‘83 JD 643 6R30, low tin, oil drive ..................................... $6,500 tires & duals ...................................................................$56,000

TILLAGE

‘03 NH TG230, MFWD, 3346 hrs, pwr shift, 540/1000 PTO, Mega flow hyd, 4 valves, 3pt, 380x46 tires & duals......$59,000

‘11 Versatile 305, MFWD 690 hrs, 3pt, 4 hyd valves, 1000 PTO, JD 512 5 shank disc ripper .................................................. $9,500 HID lights, 480x46 tires & duals ....................................$95,000 JD 2700 9 shank disc ripper, rear covering discs. ............$12,500

LOADER TRACTORS

GRAVITY BOXES

‘06 JD 7420, MFWD, cab, air, 5164 hrs, IVT trans, 3pt, 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd valves, JD H360 ldr w/QT bkt ....$62,000 Brent 740 gravity box........................................................... $9,800 ‘04 JD 7320, MFWD, cab, air, 3pt, 540/1000 PTO, 2 hyd valves, Parker 450 bushel gravity box 2 doors ................................ $3,300 JD 741 ldr w/QT bkt & joystick ......................................$52,000 ‘09 NH TV6070, bi-directional, 3543 hrs, cab, air, 3pt, 540/1000 PTO, 2 hyd valves, NH ldr w/84” bkt ............................$54,000

STEEL TRACK SET-UP FOR 9610 JD COMBINE ............................................................................... $4,500

LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95 763-689-1179

Look at our Web site for pictures & more listings www.larsonimplements.com

PAGE 32

www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”

THE LAND — NOVEMBER 16/NOVEMBER 23, 2018

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

Marker magic

F

or over 50 years the Kandiyohi County Historical Society has been locating and marking historical sites across the county. The 40 or so markers, with names like “The Great Train Wreck,” “Cape Bad Luck” and “The Battle of the Broom” are a museum without walls. Visitors to this spacious museum can find the historical markers in urban Willmar, small town Spicer, county parks and in road right-of-ways.

Kandiyohi County Historical Society Executive Director Jill Wohnoutka says that placing the markers was one of the founding goals of the Society. Some of the original markers were semi-permanent wooden markers; but in recent years, thanks to grants from the Legacy Funds from Minnesota sales tax, all the historical markers have been converted to attractive and permanent metal structures.

So if you’re in the Spicer area, you can visit the historical marker in Lions Park on the south shore of Green Lake.

It’s attached to a boulder and tells the story of the town’s naming.

The Spicer/Green Lake/New London area has a number of markers spread throughout the countryside. One is the Shipstead Homestead site, where one of Minnesota’s early and influential politicians was born.

“Shipstead was the Farmer-Labor party’s

Kandiyohi County

first candidate for Senate which he won in 1922. He was re-elected in 1928, 1934 and 1940,” according to the Historical Society.

A marker called the Great Sioux Camp is located on the edge of Green Lake County Park on the northeast side of Green Lake. This marker is challenging to find if you’re not familiar with the area; but the pretty park on the shore of Green Lake makes the search worthwhile. The marker tells how the hills above the lake were a large Indian encampment during the 17th and 18th century.

If you want, you could have a picnic at Green Lake County Park and the Great Sioux Camp marker. But you can’t picnic at the Green Lake Burial Mounds a few miles away. This marker is in the road right-of-way adjacent to a large irrigated field. What you can do is stand here and contemplate the Native Americans bringing their dead here from the Green Lake encampment all those years ago.

To find all of the markers in places like Hawick, Atwater and Blomkest, you’ll need a map. You can get one from the Historical Society in Willmar. You can also get a complete list of the markers from the Willmar Chamber of Commerce website at the “Attractions” link. You’ll need a county map to follow those directions to the markers. v

Page 4 - November 23, 2018

THE LAND, Advertising Supplement

© 2018

November 23, 2018

(800) 657-4665 www.TheLandOnline.com theland@TheLandOnline.com P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002

R A E Y THIS

Kyle Radke Grower

Clint Dotson Pioneer Field Agronomist

Amber Buzzard Pioneer Territory Manager

Chad Radke Pioneer Sales Professional

Your Pioneer team lives and works in the same community as you.

Which means they’re always available to talk strategy, conduct business or grab a cup of coffee wherever you happen to be. Count on your local team to bring you knowledge and insights — any place, anytime.

Pioneer Seeds |

Pioneer.com |

, ,

TM ® SM

@PioneerSeeds

Pioneer ® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents.

Trademarks and service marks of Dow AgroSciences, DuPont or Pioneer, and their affiliated companies or their respective owners. © 2018 PHII. DUPPBR18020_VAR2_BC_112318_TL_N

L A E R E TH -PAGE T N O FR ST NEWS E V R HA NSIDE IS I

Page 2 - November 23, 2018

THE LAND, Advertising Supplement

T A H T S D L E I Y

T U O D N A ST PIONEER® HYBRID/BRAND

# COMPS

% WINS

PIONEER YIELD ADV. (Bu/A)

94

DKC44-13RIB

10

60%

7.3

P9998AMXT™

99

DKC49-72RIB

17

82%

7.0

P0157AMXT™

101

DKC51-38RIB

70

80%

11.3

P0306AM™

103

DKC52-84RIB

11

73%

11.5

P0306AM™

103

DKC54-38RIB

80

69%

4.9

106

DKC58-06RIB

12

83%

11.2

NEW

COMPETITOR HYBRID/BRAND

NEW

P0688AM™

November 23, 2018 - Page 3

U O Y H T I W T S E V R A H O T FROM

CRM

P9494AM™

THE LAND, Advertising Supplement

E

K A H S D HAN

Mitch Weymiller Grower

Nolan Hageman Pioneer Sales Professional

Pioneer® brand products with the Yield Hero designation take yields and overall performance to a new level on your farm.#

Troy Deutmeyer Pioneer Field Agronomist

The harvest data Pioneer sales representatives provide is local, it’s relevant, and it’s raising the standard for performance results. To see the latest harvest results near you, visit pioneer.com/yield.

Harness the industry-leading genetics, innovative trait packages and premium seed-treatment solutions only Pioneer® brand corn products offer. Talk to your local Pioneer team to learn more.

Pioneer.com/Corn Pioneer® brand products with the Yield Hero designation are geographically selected based on a combination of factors, including local product availability, yield performance, defensive traits, agronomic characteristics, trait packages and grower preference. #

Data is based on an average of 2018 comparisons made in Minnesota through November 5, 2018. Comparisons are against any number of products of the indicated competitor brand, unless otherwise stated, and within +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand. Product responses are variable and subject to any number of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Individual results may vary. Multi-year and multi-location data are a better predictor of future performance. DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER DATA FROM A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRIALS AS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN PRODUCT SELECTION. Refer to pioneer.com/products or contact a Pioneer sales representative or authorized dealer for the latest and complete listing of traits and scores for each Pioneer brand product. Pioneer brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents. TM®Trademarks of Dow AgroSciences, DuPont or Pioneer, and their affiliated companies or their respective owners. © 2018 PHII. DUPA1418008_112318_TL_3754

, ,

TM ® SM

Pioneer ® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents.

Trademarks and service marks of Dow AgroSciences, DuPont or Pioneer, and their affiliated companies or their respective owners. © 2018 PHII. DUPPCO18032_VAR1_IBC_112318_TL_N

Page 2 - November 23, 2018

THE LAND, Advertising Supplement

T A H T S D L E I Y

T U O D N A ST PIONEER® HYBRID/BRAND

# COMPS

% WINS

PIONEER YIELD ADV. (Bu/A)

94

DKC44-13RIB

10

60%

7.3

P9998AMXT™

99

DKC49-72RIB

17

82%

7.0

P0157AMXT™

101

DKC51-38RIB

70

80%

11.3

P0306AM™

103

DKC52-84RIB

11

73%

11.5

P0306AM™

103

DKC54-38RIB

80

69%

4.9

106

DKC58-06RIB

12

83%

11.2

NEW

COMPETITOR HYBRID/BRAND

NEW

P0688AM™

November 23, 2018 - Page 3

U O Y H T I W T S E V R A H O T FROM

CRM

P9494AM™

THE LAND, Advertising Supplement

E

K A H S D HAN

Mitch Weymiller Grower

Nolan Hageman Pioneer Sales Professional

Pioneer® brand products with the Yield Hero designation take yields and overall performance to a new level on your farm.#

Troy Deutmeyer Pioneer Field Agronomist

The harvest data Pioneer sales representatives provide is local, it’s relevant, and it’s raising the standard for performance results. To see the latest harvest results near you, visit pioneer.com/yield.

Harness the industry-leading genetics, innovative trait packages and premium seed-treatment solutions only Pioneer® brand corn products offer. Talk to your local Pioneer team to learn more.

Pioneer.com/Corn Pioneer® brand products with the Yield Hero designation are geographically selected based on a combination of factors, including local product availability, yield performance, defensive traits, agronomic characteristics, trait packages and grower preference. #

Data is based on an average of 2018 comparisons made in Minnesota through November 5, 2018. Comparisons are against any number of products of the indicated competitor brand, unless otherwise stated, and within +/- 3 CRM of the competitive brand. Product responses are variable and subject to any number of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Individual results may vary. Multi-year and multi-location data are a better predictor of future performance. DO NOT USE THIS OR ANY OTHER DATA FROM A LIMITED NUMBER OF TRIALS AS A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN PRODUCT SELECTION. Refer to pioneer.com/products or contact a Pioneer sales representative or authorized dealer for the latest and complete listing of traits and scores for each Pioneer brand product. Pioneer brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents. TM®Trademarks of Dow AgroSciences, DuPont or Pioneer, and their affiliated companies or their respective owners. © 2018 PHII. DUPA1418008_112318_TL_3754

, ,

TM ® SM

Pioneer ® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents.

Trademarks and service marks of Dow AgroSciences, DuPont or Pioneer, and their affiliated companies or their respective owners. © 2018 PHII. DUPPCO18032_VAR1_IBC_112318_TL_N

Page 4 - November 23, 2018

THE LAND, Advertising Supplement

© 2018

November 23, 2018

(800) 657-4665 www.TheLandOnline.com theland@TheLandOnline.com P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002

R A E Y THIS

Kyle Radke Grower

Clint Dotson Pioneer Field Agronomist

Amber Buzzard Pioneer Territory Manager

Chad Radke Pioneer Sales Professional

Your Pioneer team lives and works in the same community as you.

Which means they’re always available to talk strategy, conduct business or grab a cup of coffee wherever you happen to be. Count on your local team to bring you knowledge and insights — any place, anytime.

Pioneer Seeds |

Pioneer.com |

, ,

TM ® SM

@PioneerSeeds

Pioneer ® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents.

Trademarks and service marks of Dow AgroSciences, DuPont or Pioneer, and their affiliated companies or their respective owners. © 2018 PHII. DUPPBR18020_VAR2_BC_112318_TL_N

L A E R E TH -PAGE T N O FR ST NEWS E V R HA NSIDE IS I