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Swine Vet Center hits the road to promote healthy herds FACTA guides producers through animal welfare audit process Swine & U and a Valentine essay from Renae B. Vander Schaaf

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The pre-polar vortex and the Expo

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A good old January weather thumping Nicolai said giant ragweed is spreading perhaps bruised the attendance figures from east to west and a glyphosate-resisfor this year’s MN AG EXPO, but it tant common ragweed is showing up in didn’t dampen the spirits of the appreciaWisconsin. Crop rotation and spring tilltive crowd who found their way to the age are the best bets against giant ragVerizon Center in Mankato. The Expo weed. “There are more options to control took place Jan. 23 and 24 and is the giant ragweed in corn than beans,” said unofficial kick-off to the Minnesota farm Miller. show season.

On Jan. 24, the Expo featured the LAND MINDS The overnight winter squall which took bright lights of television as host Tyne place between the two dates probably Morgan conducted a special taping of her

By Paul Malchow changed a number of people’s plans to U.S. Farm Report program. Morgan’s take in the show; although I spoke guests were marketing specialists Sue with one fellow from the Pipestone, Martin and Duwayne Bosse.

Minn. area who made Both analysts agreed the white-knuckle the U.S. government drive. Luckily the shutdown was limiting show was not schedUSDA crop reports uled a week later, and brought a lot of when sub-sub-zero guesswork into the temperatures and a markets. “Reports are howling wind shut big market movers,” down most of the state. said Martin. “We think Those who were able corn yields are down.”

Photos by Paul Malchow to take in the Expo Top photo: Ragweed, water hemp and barnyard grass are all Bosse said we would were treated to an need a “weather scare” on farmers’ hit list and are proving to be formidable oppoinformative and enterto boost corn or soynensts. Discussing weed control at the MN AG EXPO were taining event. A corn bean prices. With (left to right) Dave Nicolai, Andrew Lueck, Dan Miller and and soybean research Seth Naeve.

African swine fever station generated a lot Below: Tyne Morgan (far right) brought her U.S. Farm Report crippling China’s of interest and on Jan. program to the Expo. Her guests for the special taping were swine industry, “China 23 I sat in on a discus- market analysts Sue Martin (left) and Duwayne Bosse. has less soybean sion concerning weed demand,” said Bosse. control and resistance. U of M “That’s the problem I see. I would Extension Educator Dave Nicolai, sell soybeans now and keep the Next Gen Ag’s Andrew Lueck and corn a little while.”

United Farmers Cooperative agronAfter Morgan’s TV show wrap, I omist Dan Miller each brought sat in on a well-attended session their unique perspective on weed on estate planning and succession. issues they are seeing.

Presented by Kaitlin Pals of the Water hemp is proving to be a Gislason and Hunter law firm, the stubborn foe in the field as many session was packed with informagrowers find it resistant to popular tion and food for thought. Proper herbicides. “Water hemp emerges all year long,” said succession planning is a complex process requiring Lueck. “We’re doing soybean trials experimenting careful thought and participation by the entire famwith row spacing and row cultivation to see if we ily. The nuances and tips provided by Pals are too can counteract the later-emerging weeds. Sharpen numerous to delve into here. I would urge any famiand Warrant herbicides are proving effective prely looking to transfer farm ownership to the next emergence. Sharpen works better in dry weather generation to learn as much as they can about the and Warrant when it’s wet.”

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February — Because it is good for your heart

By RENAE B. VANDER SCHAAF The Land Contributing Writer Way back on Dec. 30, 1963, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the proclamation declaring the month of February as heart month. Since then, we all are quite aware that we should eat healthier, move more, and regularly see a doctor. Those are all good ideas for being health smart.

It was probably a nobrainer to designate February as heart month because everyone visualizes this month as the big heart month. Smack dab in the middle of the month comes Valentine’s Day. When we were younger, we spent the first part of the month planning how we were going to decorate our valentine boxes for school. After that it was on to deciding just who would get which card – perhaps trying to let out subtle hints without being too bold. The rest of the month we spent enjoying the candies. We could read lots into those few words on a candy heart and learn plenty from those valentine cards with the cute little sayings.

extra diligent in spreading smiles.

Because if we have managed to put a smile on someone’s face, then we have done something good for our – and their – hearts. As you know, a smile can be contagious. It really is difficult to not return a smile. A smile makes us feel welcomed by the other person. We sense that they are genuinely glad to see us.

I think when one smiles, their shoulders relax and breathing becomes less hyper.

Besides, who wants to be grouch all the time?

Grouchiness is also contagious.

And definitely not good for our hearts – whether it’s the physical or spiritual heart. Remember, February I wonder if they still make those fun is the month to focus on our hearts.

Both hearts need taking care of. little cards and if boys and girls in There is a song, “Give The World A school still celebrate a traditional Smile,” that was made famous by the Valentine’s Day. I hope so, because there is plenty to learn from this holi- Stamp Quartet in the 1920’s. It might just be the right day. medicine for our When I was in school, everyone in the class received a valentine card and hearts.

Sing along treat from each of their classmates. with the words There were no nasty cards in the of this sprightly boxes we purchased, so everyone received a card meant to bring a smile. musical chorus.

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Give The World A Smile Are you giving to the world a smile Helping lessen someone’s dreary mile Do you greet the world with song As through life you pass along Cheering those you may meet along life’s way Give the world a smile each day Helping someone on life’s way From the paths of sin bring the wonderer’s in To the master’s fold to stay Help to cheer the lone and sad Help to make some pilgrim glad Let your life so be that all the world might see The joy of serving Jesus with a smile Give the world a happy song today That will help some pilgrim on His way You can tell him of the Lord And His heavenly reward If you’ll only follow Jesus day by day

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The state of the nation’s farm and food union The President of the United States A good place to institute this annual, should not be the only federal official federal requirement would be what its required to offer the nation’s citizens an founder, Abraham Lincoln, called “The annual report on the “State of the Union.”

People’s Department,” or the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Every senior department executive — from Cabinet secretaries and the While USDA does, in fact, publish an Pentagon chiefs to the Senate’s majority annual “Agency Financial Report,” last leader and the House speaker — should year’s 288-page document is a technobe required to examine their integral part FARM & FOOD FILE crat’s tome, a detailed account of mandatof the world’s oldest living democracy to ed work — from crop insurance costs to

By Alan Guebert tell us, its owner-operators, what they are county office software installation — and, doing to keep it running while preparsurprisingly often, a long list of ing to meet the challenges we are cerUSDA’s failures to do its work on time, tain to encounter. on budget, or even according to the law.

Too much work? Nonsense. Too time consuming?

Baloney.

And it’s thick with bureaucratic flourishes that Every publicly-held corporation (and most private even the most pocket-protected policy geek would have difficulty interpreting. What do you think ones, too) report to their shareholders quarterly. In “Continued integration of the Continuous fact, as a nation we believe business accountability Centralized configuration management monitoring to be so important that we have codified it into law and fund an extensive legal framework to enforce it. by leveraging CDM Phase 1 tools” means?

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, a veteriMore locally, nearly every tax-collecting body from narian by training and politician by choice, did sign the library board to the school board includes agenda time for public comments and questions at every the report, but his contribution is just the opening page-and-a-half “Message” wherein he says the meeting to ensure taxpayers and elected officials department should be “fact-based and make dataalike understand how the public’s trust and money driven, customer-focused decisions.” are being used.

But Perdue’s implementation of this vision has often missed his self-described mark. For example, one of his first administrative actions moved the freestanding Office of Undersecretary for Rural Development into his suit jacket pocket. Congress quickly rebuked the move and, in fact, used the 2018 farm bill to reinstate the office.

Also, Perdue continues to fuel a similar reorganization fight over moving USDA’s research branch, the Economic Research Service, and its scientific arm, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,

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out of Washington, D.C. to somewhere “closer to our customers.”

No one in either USDA or Congress asked for the move and, to date, Perdue has yet to offer a believable “fact-based, data-driven” cost-benefit analysis to show its need. Again, Congress strongly rebuked him on the idea and the new Democraticallycontrolled House Ag Committee has promised a deep dive (think deep six) into the idea.

In the meantime, the “customers” Perdue so often invokes when speaking about USDA’s “mission” still await action by the White House on when its everhardening, market-squeezing U.S. tariffs with China, the European Union, Canada and Mexico will be removed as the U.S. farm income picture continues to darken.

And that’s just the current state of the American farm and food union.

Who at USDA or in Congress is even looking out just five or 10 years to measure how onrushing, sector-rattling factors like climate change, artificial intelligence, and regional trade deals that exclude U.S. farmers will affect those same “customers,” their families, and rural America?

Even more importantly, how will these — and other — unexamined but coming-like-a-freight train changes impact food availability, environmental sustainability, consumer choice and food costs?

The best answer this climate change-denying, tariff-imposing, carbon-fueled Administration can offer is, “We don’t know.”

It’s also the worst answer for its “customers,” you, and me.

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Letter: The wall and farmer’s logic

255 16th Street South St. James, MN 56081

To the Editor, This letter is in response and regard to the U.S. government shut-down and the focal point “THE WALL.” Having grown up and currently living in an agricultural area with livestock (farm animals), I can relate to “THE WALL.” In my world, it is very simple — if we want to keep the bull from the cows, the boar pig away from the sows, horses apart from the sheep, or the young animals away from their mothers at weaning time, we use a fence to keep them apart. This fence has gates strategically placed so I can regulate when I want them to intermingle or transfer which pasture a specific animal is placed to live. I refer to this method as “FARMER’S LOGIC.” Now let’s look at “DFL LOGIC” and what seems to be their point of view. It seems to me, they are offended by “my fence” and feel it is immoral. They

seem to think it is WISER for me to hire “SHEPERDS or COWBOYS” to herd and patrol my animals, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for eternity. It seems to me this is not very “FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE.” But we should not be surprised by this point of view. I will say, this view does create more U.S. government jobs … so that those of us who pay taxes can support. Is this really “DFL LOGIC?” I am happy to say that my House of Representative, Congressman Collin Peterson (DFLMinn. 7th District) has come to the front, crossing party lines, and calls for fellow representatives and senators to give in to President Trump, build “THE WALL” with some strings attached and END THIS SHUT-DOWN! Keith O. Tongen Brownton, Minn.

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Young country men and different Friday night lights actively shearing sheep was Football field floodlights harder work.) on Friday nights are a given all over the nation.

But fall evenings would find them in tractors, trucks But there’s something and combines, being part of extra special about it in the something that was larger Midwest. It’s an unspoken than themselves. truth about schools and communities in rural It was a blow for our America: even if the crops school’s football coaches, TABLE TALK need to be harvested, the who had repeatedly asked local high school still needs

By Karen Schwaller them to play football while a football team. telling them they had their whole lives to work. And And so when a farm kid while that is true, it’s also true that decides to take one night a week to you can’t take the country out of the play football, you know it’s a decision country boy. that came after copious thought, and maybe even after serious discussions For example, our wrestling coaches with Mom and Dad about who will would encourage all members of the help with the harvest after school dur- team to come in and lift weights at ing football practice, and on Friday school during the summer. Our boys nights when he will not be there at all tended to keep a full schedule of work — and when Mom and Dad should be all year around, all throughout high at the game. school. Their work day began very Friday night lights for a typical farm early in the morning all summer long, so going to the weight room wasn’t kid can come in other forms than high on their list. floodlights on a football field. In our case, we had two strong, strapping One day they invited their coaches farm boys who spent their springs in a out to help on the hay rack when they tractor preparing ground for planting, baled. and their summers loading and Following that afternoon the coaches unloading hay racks. told them there was no need for them They spent their winters shearing to come to the weight room, because and birthing sheep, and fighting for even they (coaches) couldn’t last stackstate wrestling berths on mats ing hay until the rack was full. throughout Northwest Iowa. (Our boys And these guys loaded and unloaded reluctantly confessed once that, even rack after rack all summer long. though they fought their way to the For our guys, Friday night lights medals podium at the state wrestling meant the lights of harvest time tournament during their senior year,

MN AG EXPO a success LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 many legal and tax ramifications.

Succession is a long process which could literally take years to complete.

Don’t wait before it is too late.

The Expo’s featured luncheon speaker on Jan. 24 was retired colonel Parker Schenecker. While deployed in Afghanistan, Col. Schenecker learned his wife had murdered their two teenage children. He spoke of overcoming sorrow and loss — choosing to remember how his children had lived rather than how they died.

Whether planned or a fortunate coincidence, Schenecker’s moving speech was inspirational at a time when farmers’ mental health is receiv-

ing attention and the number of suicides rise.

Finally, a big thank you to everyone who stopped at The Land’s booth on the Expo’s exhibit floor. We appreciate your comments and candor and take them to heart. It is with your input that we can make The Land better and more useful to our readers.

One of those readers, Robert Lenort of Fairmont, Minn., was the lucky winner of the drawing held at The Land’s booth. Robert took home a bag full of Land goodies — snow removal not included.

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machinery, and doing what they loved doing — being part of what was their version of something special. Some high school kids can’t wait for football season, and that’s admirable. It’s discipline and hard work that brings them to Saturday morning with bruises and cuts, but still a feeling of great satisfaction in the work they are doing for their team and their school.

A couple of years ago I attended a football game in a nearby small rural town where the elevator’s grain bins are right behind the football field. It was scenic, and the drying fans were purring behind us all throughout the game. For me it was an awakening to realize that if this small, rural school was ever to have a football team, farm

kids throughout the school’s history had to make up the team.

For them and their parents, the corn field was just going to have to wait until tomorrow.

But even today, some farm kids choose to walk in fields of gold on Friday nights, under the lights of combines, trucks and tractors ... knowing that this is where they belong.

As they say, most farm kids clock in to the job at age five, and never really clock out.

They love the Friday night lights, too and they have a clock running on their window of opportunity and their own tailgates, too.

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Organizing farm transition requires a team effort Farming in the Midwest has long been considered a family affair. The farm families of the past who homesteaded the land faced many challenges, but managed to tame the terrain to uncover a fertile landscape suitable for future success and prosperity in crop and livestock production. Fast forward to today’s farmers, who face a different set of challenges, but share the same mentality of instilling a passion for agriculture and building up a business viable to pass down to future generations.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s most recent census of agriculture, the average age of a farmer in the United States is 58.3 years old.

As the average age of farmers reaches closer and closer to retirement, more and more families are going to need to think about the future of their operation and the businesses they’ve built. With the hectic holiday season behind us and a few more months until the spring thaw, now might be an ideal time for those on the homestretch toward retirement to start having those conversations and think about the many different considerations that need to be made.

There are a number of different steps that need to be taken in the farm transition process, all of which are equally important and shouldn’t be taken lightly. The first step, and perhaps the main question to ask before getting started, is whether or not you are financially and emotionally prepared to transfer the business. Building up a farm business takes decades – lifetimes even. Farmers need to ask themselves if they are truly ready and willing to entrust their life’s work, leadership responsibilities and control over future business decisions with someone else. Financial position, retirement income or Social Security status to ensure a comfortable living during the post-farming period should also be considered. Often these transitions are between families, with the farms being passed between parents and children. The entering generation needs to be in a position where they are not only able to make necessary farm payments, but also have the technical

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By Jason Ertl is essential for the success for a farm transition. Even the best laid plans, with sound legal arrangements and cash flows, can go south without open, honest and direct dialogue between the parties. Before parties meet to discuss anything regarding the planning or logistics of the transfer, they should individually put together a list of goals, both short term and long term, which outline their ideal path for how the transfer proceeds. These goals, whether they are business, family/personal or retirement, need to be detailed and include specific action steps, outcomes and impacts.

Farm transfer discussions can be an emotional time for the parties involved, and it is recommended that meetings are held not at home around the dinner table or over the holidays. Pick a neutral location free from distractions. One important part of facilitating productive transfer meetings would be taking detailed notes and putting everything discussed into writing. Farm transfers are a long, lengthy process taking months, more often years, to complete. Having detailed accounts of the topics discussed, agreements made and ongoing conversations to follow up on will ensure everyone is treated accurately and fairly.

Putting together a team of trusted advisors and professionals is another key element in a successful farm transfer. The main individual on this transition team would be the legal representation, as they will be the primary director for legal and financial deci-

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sions. It should be noted that not all attorneys or legal professionals are experienced in agriculture or estate planning, so providing specific details about your farm business and expectations should be done before retaining any legal services. Families who have previously gone through the farm transition process or local agribusinesses can serve as references for firms or attorneys to work with. Searching the Minnesota Bar Association at mnbar.org or the Wealth Counsel at estateplanning.com can also assist in identifying legal professionals throughout the state who can handle transitions and transfers.

Beyond the current and future owner of the farm business, individuals who can also be included in a transfer planning team may be spouses, in-laws, insurance agents, farm consultants or those who have gone through a farm transfer in the past.

There are a number of business structures families can enter as they transition from one generation to the other. Some families elect to farm together in the beginning on a trial basis, where children are employed by the parents for a certain period of time.

Another example would be for the two parties to farm together but remain separate entities. This provides a young farmer with training and opportunities to make management decisions, build relationships with lenders, and make marketing decisions.

There are many different ways that farm businesses can be structured and organized, including partnerships, limited partnerships, a Limited Liability Company, or an S or C Corporation.

Meeting with your legal advisors and accounting professionals can help you figure out which business entity is ideal for your situation.

See SWINE & U, pg. 9

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FACTA animal welfare auditing is welcome by producers

By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Contributing Writer Understanding our food origins, from field to table, has become an essential part of the livestock industry’s relation with the consuming public. There’s greater demand put on animal welfare certification and auditing — with emphasis on continued training as well. In the forefront of this is FACTA (Farm Animal Care Training and Auditing) — an animal welfare assurance, certification and training company.

According to FACTA’s director of animal welfare auditing and training Haley Spangler Bower, FACTA began in 2002 with Dr. John McGlone of Texas Tech University. “He really started our humane certified program,” Spangler said.

It was in 2012 that FACTA became a subsidiary of Frost, LLC — a certified public accounting firm which “offered FACTA the chance to grow our business.” Spangler Bower explained FACTA “works with different certification boards. We also do internal auditing as well.”

Since the inception of FACTA in 2002 there has been “one major change, the acceptance of animal welfare audits,” Spangler Bower said. In the swine industry, the “majority of the packers use it.”

According to the FACTA website, “Our goal is to help clients reduce their risk of animal welfare issues through the use of sophisticated risk aversion programs assuring clients and consumers that the best possible animal care practices are in use and independently verified.”

FACTA works with all different livestock sectors although “swine audits are a huge part of what we do,” Spangler Bower said. In 2018, FACTA conducted 424 swine industry audits. They “try to reach out to as many producers we can,” Spangler Bower said.

While an audit can be thought of as a taxing event, FACTA works hard to “take the stress out,” said Spangler Bower as “it allows the producers to know what will be expected of them.” This is done through explaining precisely what the audit will entail and working with the producer throughout the process.

For swine, “we work with large scale producers and packers,” she added. FACTA also works with many

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Animal welfare audits are becoming more commonplace in the swine industry. FACTA Director of Animal Welfare Auditing and Training Haley Spangler Bower said the majority of packers use it.

small producers as well.

FACTA auditors are Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization certified with higher level degrees. According to Spangler Bower, they’re extremely knowledgeable about the auditing process and are detailed in their reports.

FACTA does auditing throughout the United States but the majority of the swine audits are done in the Midwest. For a typical swine audit it takes around two to three hours at the site. “We don’t rely on contract auditors, we use full-time auditors,” Spangler Bower said. It takes a few weeks for the producers to receive their report after the audit is complete.

Program aids families with transition SWINE & U, from pg. 8 During the period of January until March, experts from University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are partnering up to put on a program titled “Farm Transition and Estate Planning: Create Your Farm Legacy”. This program, funded with support from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, will help farm families to develop the necessary plans for their estate and farm transition. Attendees will have the opportunity to set goals, establish a transi-

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“Our auditing style is really well-received,” Spangler Bower said. “We hold the auditor responsible for the report.” That includes making sure the producers know what will be going in the report before the auditor leaves the site. The report can offer accommodations and recommendations.

In addition to providing audits, “our partners at Frost saw a need for online training.” The training for those in the livestock industry includes a bilingual component if needed. The training is “customized based on the audit they’re going through.” It “includes things like how to handle media relations.”

These tools allow better training for that particular site to fit their needs.

According to the website, FACTA animal welfare training and certification online modules help pork producers “comply with industry animal welfare guidelines.” Spangler Bower said that includes: “environment monitoring, pig monitoring, pig handling and transportation, euthanasia, additional content for management: assessing animal welfare and assessing worker behavior with animals.”

Spangler Bower sees the change in how producers view FACTA. It’s no longer as seen as policing anymore, “they want us to come out to help them.” That’s evident in the growing number of audits FACTA does every year.

While Spangler admits, “animal welfare auditing really wasn’t something that was talked about,” that is changing and changing quickly. There’s more of a need in the livestock industry for transparency; and auditing gives feedback and greater understanding of how to mitigate risk and thus increase the bottom line for that livestock operation. v

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Swine Vet Center offers more than just medicine

By PAUL MALCHOW cient use of nutrition. The pigs get the The Land Managing Editor same nutritional value at less cost.”

ST. PETER, Minn. — While the vet“Swine producers are very smart,” erinarians at the Swine Vet Center are offered Bruner. “We need to be on our ‘A’ concerned about healthy hogs, their game. There’s a lot of stuff they already focus these days center around healthy know. They challenge us everyday” It’s hog operations. “We’re trying to make this producer know-how which guided the lives of pigs and producers better,” farms safely through the recent polar said SVC partner Dr. Brad Leuwerke. vortex. “A lot of our clients knew this “It’s not just medicine.” was coming a week in advance,” said Leuwerke, “so they just said, ‘I’m not Fifteen vets make up the Swine Vet going to ship that week.’ Transportation Center which was established by Drs. was halted so deliveries weren’t made.

Tim Loula and Paul Yeske in 1991.

There were some frozen water lines.

Working out of offices in St. Peter, But for the most part, the animals were Minn., the SVC veterinarians provide fine.” services to hog operations primarily in Photo by Paul Malchow Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa, but The Swine Vet Center has 15 doctors The Swine Vet Center is located on the south end of St. Peter, Minn., but the 15 are licensed in many states. who serve as veterinary consultants. veterinarians who work out of the office spend most of their time on the road.

Vets who care for large animals are in “We try to look at the big picture,” said short supply, but SVC has managed to Dr. Laura Bruner. “Of course we get called when one,” he said. “There’s a huge risk. The virus is very attract strong candidates. someone has a sick pig, but our goal is to prevent pigs stable in the environment. It survives very well.” from getting sick in the first place. Our aim is not to “We try to figure out what attracts (new veterinar“We try to look at what we can control,” Bruner put out fires, but to prevent fires.” added. “We’ve developed an ASF fire drill: if this hap- ians),” Bruner commented. “We have a reputation for To that end, SVC can assists swine producers with pens today, this is what we do within the next hour; disease eradication and progressive clients. We work hard every day.” production management, record within the next five hours; the next 24 hours.” keeping, ventilation systems, swine “I’ve been here 13 years,” said “We’re our own worst enemies,” Leuwerke chimed welfare, auditing and even finanLeuwerke. “When I graduated, two in. cial analysis. The majority of SVC’s of us in the class were interested in “We import a lot of things,” Bruner said. work is through on-site visits. swine. There’s still a shortage out there. There are regions in this Speaking of feed ingredients, SVC works closely “We’re working at the slat level,” country where these shortages will with nutrition companies to find the best ways to Bruner admitted. “We help big be a problem and it’s hard to find supplement corn and soybean-based diets.

“We do a operations and we also have 50-sow people willing to live in these areas. lot of research,” Bruner said.

“It’s a science.” clients.”

Laura Bruner Brad Leuwerke And that’s a real danger of the Leuwerke explained synthetic amino acids play a All of those site visits require a lot African swine fever in remote places. A vet might of boot changing and shower taking. Viral challenges large role in proper nutrition. “It’s a way to get pigs have to travel hundreds of miles just to get there.” v are always a concern for livestock operations. And to utilize the feed they take in,” he said. “It’s an effithe recent African swine fever scare in China has hog producers on high alert.

“It’s a point of pride we’re eliminating disease while using less antibiotics for a number of years,” said The American Soybean Association is now accept- Leaders Conference held in Kansas City, Mo. Nov. Leuwerke. “Fewer antibiotics used are good for pro- ing applications for the Ag Voices of the Future pro- 7-10; and up to $500 for reimbursement of travel ducers because there is less cost for their operation.” gram, sponsored by Valent USA. This program is for expenses to the AFA Leaders Conference Leuwerke thought that African swine fever would young people interested in improving their underStudents must be at least 18 years old. Ag Voices of most likely enter the United States through feed standing of major policy issues that impact soybean the Future program sponsors will cover all travel, ingredients or people; so producers need to maintain farmers, the importance of advocacy, and careers that lodging and meal expenses for the students who are secure practices. “That’s (African swine fever) a scary can impact agricultural policy. The Ag Voices of the selected for this program.

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Readers take journey into world of organ transplants Flat as a dinner plate. plant patients: in many cases, “When Death Becomes Life: Notes from a Transplant Surgeon” someone must die in order for That was the surprise on last someone to live. That fact never

by Joshua D. Mezrich, MD night’s commute home: a flat tire. wavers in “When Death Becomes An inconvenience, a hassle and an c.2019, Harper Life.” expense; but that’s the beauty of a $27.99 / $34.99 Canada disposable economy: if something And yet, this is book is not 371 pages goes bad, we just replace it. In the always serious. new book “When Death Becomes Life” by Joshua D. Mezrich, MD, In the nineteenth century, Mezrich’s tone perfectly fits the jokester persona THE BOOKWORM that’s easier said than done. doctors flirted with the idea of that he says he has. Moments of humor nicely balSEZ organ transplants; but medical ance the pages and pages of thriller-like action, as Who among us has a chance to

By Terri Schlichenmeyer knowledge was woefully inadequate. he and his colleagues fly cross-state to receive be truly awed by our job on a About a century ago, they knew enough to make organs and save the lives of people who are hours daily basis? strides in the field – mostly based on theory and from death. Those stories will pound that heart you Joshua Mezrich does. As an associate professor of canine experiments. In the 1950s and 1960s, organ have, as you’re introduced to heroes who gave their surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of transplants became more successful. But it wasn’t lives in research, and heroes who gave their lives to Medicine and Public Health, he literally holds life until the 1980s and the invention of immunosupstrangers in need. and death in his hands every time he steps into the pressant drugs which led it to become as common as Be aware that there are real (and unexplained) operating room because, for much of his career, it is today. medical terms in here, but they shouldn’t be a probMezrich has performed organ transplants on And yet, as Mezrich tells in personal anecdotes lem. You’ll be too busy being amazed at “When extremely ill patients. that weave in and out of the history of organ donaDeath Becomes Life” to notice, and flat-out loving it.

It almost didn’t happen this way. tion and transplantation, there’s nothing common Look for the reviewed book at a bookstore or a Early in his medical journey, Mezrich was focused about it. library near you. You may also find the book at on pediatrics. Like most interns, he rotated through “We have many victories,” he says, “but the losses online book retailers. various medical branches and at one point, he are the ones we never forget. They torture us, but The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has worked with a transplant harvest team, which also keep us striving to do better.” been reading since she was 3 years old and never entailed shaving skin from recently-deceased donors It’s a sobering thought, and one that author goes anywhere without a book. She lives in to buy time for burn victims. He loved to joke Joshua D. Mezrich says haunts each of his transWisconsin with three dogs and 10,000 books. v around and had barely learned a thing about surgery in general, until a superior called him on his lack of knowledge. That led to a falling-in-love with the field of organ transplant, specifically that of the liver and heart.

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Veteran farmer still doing what he likes to do

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer WILLMAR, Minn. – It was 14 years ago that Kandiyohi County farmer Al Christopherson retired as Minnesota Farm Bureau president.

I had the pleasure of spending a few minutes with Christopherson at a Jan 9 Ag Outlook event in Willmar, Al Christopherson Minn.

“I’m still farming and enjoying both the challenges and the rewards of this exciting profession,” Christopherson said. “As long as my health stays good I’m doing what I like to do.”

Christopherson admitted he enjoys the daily coffee chatter at the Hillcrest Truck Stop, located 10 miles north of Willmar on U.S. Highway 71. World issues are always on the agenda with Christopherson and his colleagues. President Trump still has favor with this crew, but Christopherson admits growing disgust with the ‘Twitter talk’ of the President.

With 45 years of farming experience under his belt, Christopherson remains optimistic about the future of agriculture. “The reason we keep farming is knowing tomorrow will be better than today,” he said. But he is concerned about the continuing trend of more consolidation happening within the industry – fewer but bigger farmers. He also sees this trend’s

effect on rural communities. “Any community is made up of a lot of people who may not understand agriculture,” he explained. “Yet the livelihood of the community is so very dependent upon the financial health of the farmers surrounding that community.”

Christopherson believes Farm Bureau can play a role to assist – perhaps even relieve – farmers’ discomfort. “Farm Bureau has a history of assisting in various ways,” he said. “But I think more educational efforts within a community about what we farmers do and why we do it is still a major priority.”

My conversation with Christopherson took me back some 20 years ago when I had the pleasure of a trip to Russia and the Ukraine with a group including Christopherson exploring agriculture in the Soviet Union. In the communist culture, most farmers lived in villages and drove out to their farms each day.

One day we visited a young farmer, his wife and two young children. Through our interpreter, we were told this young farmer wasn’t able to borrow money to buy seed and fertilizer. The young farmer was very dejected. When asked how much he needed, the interpreter told us this young farmer needed about $125. The six of us huddled. Just $20 from each of us might let this young farmer realize his ambition. We told the interpreter of our plans. He then told the young farmer.

The shock was very visual. Quickly this young

farmer was fighting back tears. His wife and two small daughters were also shedding tears. The young farmer approached each of us, wrapping us in a big bear hug and a generous kiss.

Sometimes we Americans simply don’t realize the generosity of living in America. Christopherson and I both wonder what might have happened to that young farm family in the Ukraine. Which brought us to the challenges of getting young farmers going in America today.

“It starts with spirit and passion,” said Christopherson, “but more government stability would be helpful. It seems we’re constantly wondering what’s next. A few young people today are making it work through marriage, help from dad or father-in-law, or cooperating with an older farmer willing to help start the younger guy – in exchange for labor and technical help on today’s electronically activated agriculture. But they need the spirit first.”

Christopherson is a 1963 graduate of the University of Minnesota where he majored in ag economics. He and wife Diane raised two sons, one a U of Minn. graduate and the other Kansas State. One does design engineering; the other works in the computer industry.

When is Christopherson going to quit? As you might expect, he answered, “When farming is no longer fun and challenging, or when my heart quits beating.” v

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Minimize stored forage losses to increase profitability Forage losses at harvest, storage and feeding has been estimated to be as much as 20 percent. This is a huge inefficiency for producers and can have a large impact on farm profitability.

Since forage has already been put up for the year, let’s focus on things that we can do now to help reduce losses.

Forage loss is primarily in two categories: escape through handling and storage processes; and microbial deterioration. Most forage losses through handling and storage can be seen as forage that is on the ground or lying around on machinery. Microbial losses can be much harder to see and often times goes unnoticed. Many of these types of losses are due to insufficient packing density allowing oxygen to remain in the silage, or improper coverage exposing the silage to oxygen and air.

It is important to properly maintain walls, doors and ceilings of silos. This should be done regularly to help minimize air exchange and exclude precipitation from entering the silo through potentials cracks in concrete and

around doors. An indication your silo may need maintenance is to keep track of spoilage around doors and walls. If spoilage steadily increases from year to year, it may need maintenance even if cracks are not visible.

Silo bags, bunkers and piles all rely on plastic to exclude air and precipitation from the silage. Punctures in this plastic will let air and water in — which will cause losses. For silage bags, measures should be taken to locate these bags away from areas that increase the likelihood of punctures.

Also, be cautious when operating equipment near the bag to keep from puncturing the bag. Bags should be inspected weekly and holes repaired with tape provided by the bag distributor. This tape should have low oxygen permeability.

For plastic covering bunkers and piles, the thicker the plastic used the more resistant to tears and oxygen infiltration. For this plastic to be effective, it must held and sealed tightly to the silage surface. It should also be sloped appropriately to drain water

away from entry points into the silage.

It also must be free of tears and holes.

Inspection should take place every week and repaired with oxygen excluding tape.

Feed removal in a manner which leaves a rough, disturbed surface will cause higher losses than those leaving a smooth, undisturbed surface. Both dry matter density and feed out rate will influence the amount of air exposure. With dry matter, losses decrease as silage density increases and/or as feeding rate increases. Even though increased feeding out rates can reduce losses, remove only the quantity needed for the current feeding. Silage exposed to outside air for an extended

period of time will deteriorate faster.

It is also recommended to roll back silage covers on bunkers and piles no more than three days’ worth of feeding at a time. This is similar for silo bags as the feed out face should be kept as tight as possible with minimal losses left around the bag. Silo bags, bunkers and piles should be placed on a surface that allows for feed removal without having to operate in mud. Whatever the removal practice, it needs to leave the silage feed out face tight and smooth.

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2018 was a successful year for shrimp farming

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer WILLMAR, Minn. – “Another successful year,” is the brief comment from former 80-cow dairy farmer Paul Damhof. At age 45, Damhof reflected on his first season as a shrimp farmer.

His enterprise, called Simply Shrimp, is located on his family farm south of Willmar, Minn. on State Hwy. 71.

So my first question to Damhof: Is it easier being a shrimp farmer than it was being a dairy farmer? Always giving candid answers, he simply said, “Dairying was physically challenging.

Shrimping is mentally challenging every day.” But Damhof added he enjoys the mental challenges.

Damhof used to raise his own replacement heifers. But you can’t do that with shrimp. So Damhof buys his ‘baby shrimp’ in Florida. Hurricanes last summer in the Florida Keys temporarily shut down two hatcheries, so he sourced shrimp through a Hawaiian hatchery. He’s now back with his Florida source. Proven genetics, cost and quicker delivery logistics were the reasons explained Damhof.

Indeed, time is of the essence when moving freshly-hatched shrimp. When born, they are smaller than mosquito larvae. Delicate and precise handling is a high priority – so to is having the best water quality. Damhof’’s shrimp are arrive at his farm about 12 hours after leaving the Florida hatchery. “We monitor water quality constantly – almost hourly during those first few days.”

Damhof related. “If you don’t have good quality water, your shrimp won’t make

it. We check water temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, alkalinity, even nitrates and solids. Of course, oxygen levels are critical.”

Managing bacteria is another exacting mea- Paul Damhof surement. Too much bacteria will consume too much oxygen. Damhof explained, ”All we’re trying to do is reproduce the ocean environment to the best of our ability. In the ocean, good bacteria eat the ammonia and nitrites. We do the same with our water and that means adding specific bacteria into the water.”

After these several water quality testing procedures, it’s feeding time, tank by tank. The shrimp-rearing facility (his former calf rearing structure) has 16 tanks – each 15-feet wide and 33 inches deep. The four nursery tanks each contain 2,000 gallons of water.

The 12 ‘grow out’ tanks each contain 3,000 gallons of water. And Damhof never changes the water! Strangely, the older the water the better.

Damhof admitted that being able to constantly reuse the water is key to the success in this shrimp business. “The older the water, the healthier it is – plus the better survival rates too, which includes rate of gain. We take a lot of pride because it’s a zero-water discharge system”. He explained each tank has its own ecosystem, so each tank is fed precisely according to its water condition. “And that tells me how many grams of feed go into each tank.”

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Simply Shrimp markets each month on Facebook, but word-of-mouth continues to be the advertising guru doing the job. “Yes, it seems unbelievable, but so far we don’t even have an advertising budget. We do some radio spots on KOLV, our local FM outlet. Otherwise all traffic is drive-in generated,” related Damhof.

All customers drive to Simply Shrimp.

Damhof said he can provide a “quick walk-through tour.”

Damhof refers to their first two years of shrimp farming as his college education. “And now that we’ve got the foundation in place, it certainly does give us opportunity for expansion.” Paul’s wife April and three teenage children are the energy providers for this most remarkable new farming venture.

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Damhof laughed about how he used to go through tons of feed for 80 cow compared with grams of feed for thousands of shrimp.

Shrimp diet consists strictly of a liquid feed for the baby shrimps’ first seven days – provided every two to four hours. After that first week, dry feeds are their nourishment. But it stays a bit complicated. There are five different sizes of feed as the shrimp develop to harvest. Feeding is automated with a belt feeder distributing fresh feed around the clock. Damhof’s feed source is Ziegler Feeds out of Pennsylvania.

The feed tag reads (in both English and Spanish): “Feed as a Complete Feed for Shrimp. NO ANTIBIOTICS ADDED.” The feed contains up to 50 percent crude protein with vitamins and minerals also added.

Damhof says it takes between 120 to 140 days to produce a shrimp from start to finish. “However, that depends upon our water management which determines how hard you can push the feed,” he said. “We have harvested shrimp as early as 90 days.”

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Scholarships available to MCGA Young Adult members The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is proud to announce its first-ever statewide scholarship for college students aspiring to become future agricultural leaders.

MCGA will be offering two $5,000 scholarships to college students who are currently enrolled or will be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student during the fall 2019 semester.

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Celebrate national FFA week Feb. 16-23 National FFA Week kicks off on Feb. 16 and culminates on Feb. 23.

National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to share agriculture with their fellow students as well as their communities. Chapters also give back to their communities through service projects during FFA Week. In Iowa, the Roland-Story FFA chapter is partnering with Meals on Wheels in packaging and providing meals for the elderly who are in need.

National FFA Week is also a time for alumni and sponsors to advocate for agricultural education and FFA. On Feb. 19, the National FFA Foundation will celebrate Give FFA Day, a 24-hour campaign encouraging the public to support various needs impacting FFA members. If interested in giving, one

can visit FFA.org/giveffaday. On Feb. 22, all FFA members and supporters are encouraged to wear blue and show their FFA pride.

National FFA Week will be featured on social media as well. Follow the #FFAweek hashtag on Facebook, Twitt er and Instagram.

The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training to 669,989 student members who belong to one of 8,630 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by 459,514 alumni members in 2,236 alumni chapters throughout the U.S. This article was submitted by the National FFA Organization. v

Farmers can nominate schools for STEM grants America’s Farmers programs, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, are back for another year to strengthen farming communities across the country.

Farmers have the chance to nominate their local public school district for the chance to receive $10,000 or $25,000 grants to enhance STEM education through the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program.

Farmers can nominate their local public school district until April 1.

After the school district receives a nomination, the Monsanto Fund will notify the district and encourage administrators and teachers to design

a grant that enhances STEM education for their students.Nominated school districts have until April 15 to submit a grant application describing their project.

Farmers can nominate their local school by visiting AmericasFarmers. com.

To learn more about the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program, visit www.AmericasFarmers. com or follow along on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericasFarmers.

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scholarship that will help them grow as future leaders.”

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is proud to offer, for the first time, two $5,000 scholarships to its Young Adult Members.

Applicants must be current MCGA Young Adult Members and must be enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary educational institution during the fall 2019 semester.

Applicants must be pursuing a career or degree in an agriculture-related field. Current MCGA and MCR&PC directors’ children, and MCGA employees’ children are not eligible.

To apply, complete the online application at mncorn.org/scholarships. Online applications are due to the MCGA office no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 8. Applicants may also download, complete and mail a paper application with the required supporting materials to: Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Attn: Scholarships, 738 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379. Mailed application packets must be postmarked by March 8.

Winners will be notified on or before April 1. Scholarship winners must submit a copy of paid college or university registration for the fall 2019 semester to the MCGA office. A check for the scholarship amount will be mailed to the student after registration is verified. Awardees may only receive the scholarship once.

The Young Adult membership, available to ages 16-24, was launched last year for future agricultural leaders who would like to participate in grassroots advocacy today. Along with reduced member dues, Young Adult Members stay up to date on the latest in Minnesota’s corn sector, as well as have access to great networking and leadership opportunities. County scholarship applicant requirements vary county to county.

County organizations are encouraged to contact their district field manager to have their scholarship featured on the website.

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Global Dairy Trade auction shows some improvement This column was written FC Stone equates the for the marketing week endGDT 80 percent butterfat ing Feb. 8. butter price to $1.9669 per pound U.S., up 8.1 cents The Feb. 6 Global Dairy from the last session.

Trade auction saw yet Chicago Mercantile another boost in its weightExchange butter closed Feb. ed average of products 8 at $2.2950. GDT cheddar offered — this time jumpcheese equated to $1.6170 ing 6.7 percent, following a MIELKE MARKET per pound, up 2.8 cents 4.2 percent rise Jan. 15 and WEEKLY from the last event and 2.8 percent on Jan. 2. It compares to Feb.8’s CME By Lee Mielke was the fifth consecutive block cheddar at session of gain and the $1.5275. GDT skim highest since Nov. 1, milk powder averaged 2016. Sellers brought $1.1494 per pound, up 51.4 million pounds of product to the market, down from 61.5 from $1.0907 last time. Whole milk powder averaged $1.3731, up from million on Jan. 15 and the lowest $1.2597. CME Grade A nonfat dry amount since June 19. milk closed Feb. 8 at 99.5 cents per All products offered (except butterpound. milk powder) were in the black, led by Cash dairy prices started February rennet casein, up 10.9 percent. Whole with some strength, then backed off, milk powder was up 8.4 percent, folbut gave it another run. CME block lowing a 10.3 percent boost in the last cheddar backed down to $1.4575 per event. Anhydrous milkfat was up 5.8 pound on Feb. 5, but closed the second percent, following a 3.2 percent gain, Friday of the month at $1.5275. This is and butter was up 4.2 percent after up 2.75 cents on the week and 1.75 seeing a 4.6 percent gain. Skim milk cents above a year ago. The barrels finpowder followed, up 3.9 percent after ished at $1.3725, which is up 7.25 it led the gains last time with a 10.3 cents on the week, 1.25 cents above a percent boost. Cheddar was up 1.4 year ago, but a still too high 15.5 cents percent, following a 4.2 percent rise, and lactose brought up the bottom, up below the blocks. Six cars of block were sold on the week and 27 of barrel.

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A number of Midwestern cheesemakers suggest demand is seasonally slow, says Dairy Market News. “Plant breakdowns and weather-related issues caused some extra milk to move into cheese production — below Class price in most cases. Reported spot milk prices ranged from flat Class to $2 under. Cheese inventories have become burdensome in slower moving varieties, but a number of contacts suggest their inventories are balanced. Overall cheese production mirrors milk availability. But in some cases, production schedules have been pared down in order to manage inventories,” says Dairy Market News.

Western cheese inventories, like those in most of the country, remain long; yet industry contacts say domestic retail and food service demand is relatively steady. While buyer interest has picked up due to lower prices, exports have yet to take off. Market participants hope the lower prices will generate buyer activity and draw down cheese stocks though a few cheese makers say their inventories are in balance. Many manufacturers are running full schedules but some are starting to ease back on production and diverting milk intakes toward Class IV uses. n

Analyzing the markets, FC Stone’s Dave Kurzawski asked, “Is it a milk production concern or a weather concern or is demand that good? Maybe a bit of all three. Nevertheless, it will take some time to piece this together, but for now we’d say that U.S. market participants are going to have to marry up a ho-hum domestic trade for most dairy products with fairly impressive global dairy product price strength.”

Butter fell to $2.2775 per pound on Feb. 5, but closed Feb. 8 at $2.2950.

This is up a half-cent on the week and 26.75 cents above a year ago, with 18 cars selling.

Dairy Market News says central region butter churning is on par with cream availability. Plants continue to build stocks for later in the year and cream supplies are readily available with more offers coming from the west. Demand is also on par with last year, meeting expectations; but the butter remains range-bound and steady.

Western churns continue to run busy schedules. Contracted cream supplies are still strong, whereas some reports suggest that spot offers have dropped slightly. Butter manufacturers are content with their stocks as See MIELKE, pg. 18

Give livestock extra consideration during winter months ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Knowing the best way to care for your animals during the winter will ensure they stay happy, healthy, and safe.

Although most animals can stand wind chills above 20 degrees without stress, they need protection from cold rains, wet snow and wind. Natural protection and windbreaks may be adequate in some situations, but the best option is a three-sided shed opening away from prevailing winds. Any shelter should have enough room to fit every animal inside, and have clean, dry bedding which is changed regularly. Keep in mind most livestock do not want to be inside all of the time, and they will actively seek out shelter when conditions are adverse. In addition to a shed, consider the availability of other cover in the cow yard or pasture such as hills, thickets of trees and windbreaks.

An often overlooked factor of shelter is ventilation. Our instinct is to keep shelters sealed up tight in order to keep them warmer. It is important there is good airflow — especially with the amount of dust which can get into the air from bedding. Stuffy, dusty air can lead to respiratory and other problems. If livestock appear to be breathing heavily, or are coughing, that may be a sign the ventilation is poor. Be sure to consult your veterinarian if you think there is a respiratory issue.

Proper ventilation also keeps excess moisture out of facilities.

Animals use a lot more energy in the winter months to keep themselves warm, so some farmers may find it beneficial to increase the energy density of the feed. Besides energy, also consider the amount of fiber in the diet.

Fermentation of fiber releases energy which helps heat the body. Good quali-

ty grass hay or alfalfa can be an effective way to encourage body heat production. It is also less expensive than just increasing the amount of grain fed for energy. Don’t forget the minerals!

Whether you have cattle, horses, sheep or goats, make sure you still have a mineral lick, tub or crumbles available (but protected from the elements).

When thinking about feed, you should also be thinking about water. Just like any other time of the year, your animals require clean, fresh drinking water. Although your livestock can get some of their water from eating snow, keep in mind (depending on species) your animals will need 3-14 gallons of water each day (or more). Many farmers find heated waterers to be most convenient to keep water from freezing. If you don’t have a heated waterer, you should be bringing fresh water at a temperature of around 50 degrees to

your livestock several times a day.

Although you may think about managing snow in the winter months, don’t forget about the need to manage the mud as well. Besides the possibility of making your livestock dirty and/or wet, standing in mud can also cause problems like hoof rot. Solutions to livestock standing in mud include laying down gravel or wood chips, moving animals to another location, or creating a sacrifice area in a well-drained spot.

Preparing now for mud management will make the spring thaw much easier to manage.

Winter can be very stressful on an animal’s body. Pregnant animals especially require a watchful eye.

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Exports lower as China buys from other countries MIELKE, from pg. 16 they have a lot to offer potential and existing buyers. Sales of butter are good in the retail sector but backed off somewhat in food service. Wet and snowy weather in some areas of the west have impacted sale activities.

Export interest is stable and in line with expectations but butter prices are surprisingly higher than usual.

Dry whey fell to 36 cents per pound on Feb. 4 (the lowest price since May 16), but climbed back to 39 cents only to close at 36.5 cents per pound. This is up a quarter-cent on the week, with a whopping 41 cars sold for the week at the CME. Cash Grade A nonfat dry milk fell to 98 cents per pound on Feb.5, the lowest price since Jan. 7, but closed at 99.5 cents per pound. This is threequarter cents lower on the week, but 26 cents above a year ago, with 13 carloads sold on the week. n Global powder prices are particularly relevant in 2018, according to Western United Dairymen’s Annie AcMoody, and even more so than in recent years. Writing in her Feb. 1 newsletter, she points out that in October 2018 (the latest data available), 82 percent of U.S. powder was exported. The average since the beginning of 2018 is 70 percent. “When such a big portion of a product is exported, international pricing matters for our

competitiveness.”

FC Stone points out in its Feb. 12 Early Morning Update, “Fundamentals do not look great for powder as New Zealand sits on record inventories, Mexico has slowed down while also canceling tenders, and the United States will be in flush in just a couple months.”

The United States is not benefiting as much from the strengthened global dairy market. HighGround Dairy’s Lucas Fuess reported in the Feb. 11 Dairy Radio Now broadcast that the United States has been “put on the sidelines” due to continuing trade concerns and November’s trade data was a bit troubling for a variety of products.

Cheese exports were lower, he said.

Nonfat dry milk exports fell for the first time in more than a year, and whey dropped, based on reduced exports to China. He added that overall, 2018 exports were very strong and up year-to-date, but China continues to make purchases from other countries, “forcing the United States to fight for dairy’s share and this could be troubling for dairy exports in the months to come.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will purchase 5.5 million gallons of fluid milk as part of the trade mitigation package the Trump Administration announced last

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — On dairy farms, we talk about a lot of things like “efficiency” and “productivity” and “profitability” and that magical spot where all of those things come together.

A good example of this in the milking parlor. A parlor which runs efficiently will have a high throughput and will maximize labor usage. Building on that, efficient labor will also lead to a calm environment for cows, which in turn stimulates milk flow and even production. Add to that the milk quality benefits of a well-run parlor, and profitability ties into the whole system.

Is your parlor running at its most efficient? Is what’s being done in there helping your cows stay healthy and productive? Let’s review some ways to keep your parlor in tip-top shape.

Think about the environment of the parlor itself. Is your parlor a place cows want to go? Is it clean? Is it calm and inviting? Things to consider in your parlor include cleanliness, noise levels and light. A clean parlor will help manage environmental pathogens and help keep cows and milkers healthy. A quiet, calm parlor will help stimulate milk letdown and reduce potential teat damage from milking machines pumping when little milk is coming out. Loud music or milkers yelling may cause adrenaline release in the cows, which prohibits milk letdown. Lighting in a parlor is often overlooked, but shouldn’t be underestimated. A well-lit parlor benefits the cows, as they like to clearly see where they are going and what’s going on. It also benefits employees, as

fall as a result of the ongoing tariff war. This is the equivalent of 47 million pounds of milk or 1.6 million pounds of cheese per month over the April, May, and June period, according to Fuess. He warned while this is encouraging, “It remains to be seen how the spring flush turns out with these continuing troublesome margins across the United States and how this will affect overall supplies this spring.”

Fuess adds the November Dairy Products report’s message is, “There’s still plenty of milk in this country overall, and plenty of product — if not in production, then in dry product stocks.”

The USDA issued its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on Feb. 8. The report was not issued in January due to the government shutdown. The 2018 milk production estimate was lowered, based on available data through December. The 2019 forecast was reduced on lower expected first-half dairy cow numbers and continued slow growth in milk per cow.

2018 production was projected at 217.6 billion pounds, down 200 million pounds from the December estimate.

If realized, 2018 production would still be up 2.1 billion pounds or 0.97 percent from 2017.

2019 production and marketings were estimated at 220.1 and 219.1 bil-

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lion pounds respectively, down 500 million pounds on both. If realized, 2019 production would be up 2.5 billion pounds or 1.1 percent from 2018.

The 2019 Class III milk price average was unchanged from the December estimate, but the Class IV projection was raised over $1 per cwt.

I’ll have more details next week. n It will take a lot more good news than that to stop the loss of U.S. dairy operations. The Daily Dairy Report’s Sarina Sharp wrote in the Feb. 1 Milk Producers Council newsletter, “In the week ending Dec. 22, dairy producers sent 69,568 cows to slaughter — the highest total for any week since January 2013. The total may have been especially high as dairy producers rushed to get their cows in ahead of the holidays, but it is massive nonetheless. Slaughter was particularly high in the west, which aligns with a pronounced increase in herd dispersals in the Pacific Northwest in December.”

Meanwhile, USDA’s latest Dairy Products report shows more milk went to the cheese vat and less to the dryer.

November cheese output totaled 1.08 billion pounds, down 4.3 percent from October but up 1.0 percent from November 2017. Year-to-date output hit 11.8 billion pounds, up 2.5 percent See MIELKE, pg. 19

Efficient, clean milking parlors improve herd health, yield they are able to see the udder well and ensure its cleanliness. Good lighting can also aid in the visual examination of milk when stripping the udder during prep.

Next, think about the management of the parlor. How are cows brought in?

How are they prepped for milking?

How long does it take? The flow of your parlor matters, from the moment that pump turns on to the moment it turns off. Cows should be brought in efficiently, while still allowing them to move at a comfortable pace. Consider grouping cows by milking speed, or, at the very least, keep your slowest milkers until the end. While prepping cows, are all of the milkers (if there are multiple) doing the same thing? Is the prep pattern always the same? Is it timely?

The teat skin surface requires 10-20 seconds of stimulation for optimum milk letdown. Teat dip should be on the teats for 30 seconds to effectively kill bacteria on the teat surface. Prep-lag time, or the time it takes from initial stimulation to attachment of the milking machine should be 60-120 seconds Preparation of cows in a timely manner allows for proper stimulation and contact time.

The environment and management of your parlor play critical roles in ensuring it is efficient, productive, and in the end, profitable.

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Cheese, butter production up over last year’s levels MIELKE, from pg. 18

down 1.8 percent. Dry whey for human consumption totaled 73.0 million pounds, down 14.5 percent from October and 8.6 percent below a year ago.

Stocks totaled 63.9 million pounds, down 11.4 percent from October and 35.1 percent below those a year ago.

Nonfat dry milk production totaled 130.5 million pounds, up 4.3 percent from October, but 7.7 percent below a year ago. Year-to-date output stands at 1.6 billion pounds, down 4.3 percent. Stocks climbed to 287.1 million pounds, up 35.1 million pounds or 13.8 percent from October, but 29.9 million pounds or 9.4 percent below 2017 levels.

Skim milk powder totaled 30.4 million pounds, down 18.9 percent from October and 26.9 percent below a year ago. Year-to-date skim is at 493.7 million pounds, up 2.9 percent from a year ago. n Cooperatives Working Together accepted 10 offers of export assistance this week to help members sell 1.12 million pounds of cheese and 4.24 million pounds of whole milk powder to customers in Asia, the Middle East, and South America during the period from March through July. Sales for 2019 now total 12.84 million pounds of American-type cheeses, 707,684 pounds of butter (82 percent milkfat) and 6.49 million pounds of whole milk powder to 18 countries.

In politics, the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council announced support for what was called “bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reform a powerful White House trade tool to ensure it is used as intended by

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from a year ago. November became the 68th consecutive month that cheese output exceeded that of a year ago.

Wisconsin vats contributed 277.7 million pounds, down 7.5 percent from October and 1.3 percent below a year ago. Minnesota, with 63.0 million pounds, was up 2.0 percent from October and 8.0 percent above a year ago.

Italian cheese totaled 464.3 million pounds, down 2.2 percent from October but 1.6 percent above a year ago. Year-to-date, Italian is at 5.05 billion pounds, up 2.8 percent from a year ago. Mozzarella, at 363.2 million pounds, was up 3.3 percent from a year ago, with year-to-date at 4.7 billion pounds, up 2.3 percent.

American-type cheese totaled 422.8 million pounds, down 3.5 percent from October, but 2.2 percent above a year ago, with year-to-date at 4.7 billion pounds, up 2.3 percent. Cheddar, the cheese traded at the CME, totaled 30.54 million pounds, down 3 million pounds from October, but 7.9 million or 2.7 percent above a year ago, with year-to-date output at 3.4 billion pounds, up 0.7 percent.

U.S. churns produced 145.6 million pounds of butter, up 1.5 percent from October but 2.7 percent below a year ago. Year-to-date is at 1.7 billion pounds, up 2.2 percent.

Yogurt output hit 319.0 million pounds, up 0.4 percent from a year ago, with year-to-date output at 4.0 billion pounds, down 2.0 percent.

Dry whey totaled 74.7 million pounds, up 8.6 percent, with year-to-date at 933.5 million pounds,

Think mastitis — even in winter ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Mastitis may not be on the top of the priority list during winter, but it should be on the list nonetheless.

First, we know it’s cold. And when it’s cold, make sure your cows have access to shelter and an ample amount of clean, dry bedding. Like with any season, the ultimate goal is to keep the amount of stress on your cows low. Making sure your cows are properly sheltered and that barns have adequate ventilation will keep them comfortable, and will prevent them from needing to use extra energy to keep warm. Cows can handle fairly cold temperatures. Wind chills are what really bother cows and make them use extra energy. At the very least, keep cows out of the wind.

Providing clean, dry bedding is always on the top of my list for proper management. It’s especially important in the winter that cows are kept dry and clean. If they enter the parlor with a particularly dirty udder, it will require more washing. If the udder is not properly dried, there is a risk of frostbite. Long hair can also make udders difficult to keep clean and

dry. If you don’t already, consider singeing or clipping udders.

On the subject of udders and teats, teat dip can also put your cows at risk for frostbite. When the weather is freezing, you may be tempted to not post dip your cows. Even in the winter, don’t skip it.

The post dip is too important to leave out, but the way you manage post dipping in the winter may be tweaked a bit. You might recall that optimum contact time for pre-dip is 30 seconds. After the 30 seconds, the dip can be wiped off to continue the milk prep routine. Similarly, a strategy is to put post dip on for a 30 second contact time, then dry teats before sending cows out of the parlor. You will still get the protection of the post dip, but won’t run the risk of frostbitten teats. This practice will add some time to milking, but it only needs to be implemented in extreme cold weather.

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Congress to respond to genuine national security threats.”

“Rolling back current retaliatory tariffs and keeping others from forming in the future is the dairy industry’s top trade priority,” a joint press release stated. “America currently sends 16 percent of its dairy production overseas, and industry officials see a lot of room for expansion in the future.”

The Trade Security Reform Act aims to change the process by which the Administration imposes Section 232 tariffs. The legislation tighten Section 232 rules to ensure it is only used for true national security purposes while taking into consideration a number of economic and security concerns.

“Dairy prices have steadily fallen since Mexico imposed its tariffs, harming farmers,” said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the NMPF. “Exports to our most important market are being threatened — hurting dairy businesses and the thousands of Americans they employ.”

Tom Vilsack, chairman and CEO of the USDEC stated, “Agriculture is being hurt by retaliatory tariffs. The bill’s sponsors should be applauded for finding a common-sense process to a complex issue. It protects one of the president’s tools to combat threats to our national security while allowing for the full consideration of true safety and economic factors at play.”

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

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Grain Outlook More news needed for corn to move Editor’s Note: Joe Lardy, CHS Hedging research analyst, is sitting in this week for Phyllis Nystrom, the regular “Grain Outlook” columnist.

The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Feb. 1.

CORN — The corn market continues to move in a sideways direction. Over the past two weeks, the trading range for March corn futures has been a very narrow 7-cent range between $3.76 and $3.83. The market is just waiting for next week when we will finally get update World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates data. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be integrating any changes it would have made in January into the February release.

JOE LARDY CHS Hedging Inc. Weekly export inspections for St. Paul corn were a bit disappointing at just over 35 million bushels. The inspection pace is now behind the USDA level by 104 million bushels. The gap has widened for 13 straight weeks. Last year broke the normal inspection pattern with a second half of the marketing year surge. We will need to see that again in order to meet the USDA estimate.

With the USDA back up and running, we saw the first flash sale announcement in a while on Jan. 29 with 138,000 tons of corn to South Korea. The export sales data for this week is dated Dec. 20. The corn numbers were very good with the third-best sales total of the year with big sales to Mexico.

Ethanol production took a step back again this week. Ethanol margins continue to be negative. This week, they slipped by a penny and are now at negative 7 cents. Margins have been negative for 19 weeks.

Brazilian ag agency IMEA says Mato Grosso safrinha corn planting is well ahead of normal at 15 percent complete vs. 7 percent on average and 7 percent last year. Weather will continue to be a concern as the rainy season has been inconsistent with extremely hot temperatures. An early soybean harvest is allowing for a quick start to get the corn planted.

Outlook: We are starting to see some government numbers, but the market really needs to get to Feb. 8 to have some up-to-date information in order to break out of the sideways trading range. Any changes to the yield, exports or quarterly stocks will finally be revealed. As a side note on price, December See LARDY, pg. 21

Cash Grain Markets

corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $3.34 -.01 $8.26 -.05 Madison $3.40 +.07 $8.18 .00 Redwood Falls $3.35 +.03 $8.32 +.02 Fergus Falls $3.23 +.05 $7.95 -.02 Morris $3.34 +.06 $8.04 -.06 Tracy $3.40 +.05 $8.23 -.05

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Evaluating real estate for expansion

The livestock markets appear to be in a quagmire as we start the month of February. Both the cattle and hog markets have been sliding ever so lower on a weekly basis showing signs of an overall sluggishness that appears to need a jump start.

Overall, the aspects of all levels in these markets — including live trade, boxed and product trade — has been in a downward drift. Weather has certainly played a factor in this scenario and may continue to be a factor in the weeks ahead.

As far as the cattle are concerned, weather has played a significant role in the negative JOE TEALE attitude that has enveloped the Broker market. The fact that bitter temGreat Plains Commodity peratures and snow have played Afton, Minn. havoc with feedlot conditions and disrupted movement of product — as well as consumer sales. These conditions have also slowed the sale of feeder cattle and the placements in the feedlots during this battle with the weather conditions. If these weather conditions continue, it is possible that this current trend of sluggish and lower drifting prices may continue.

With bad news usually comes good news in the future. As the weather straightens out and feeding conditions improve on a national outlook, it is possible that movement and prices will improve. Until then, the possibility of further sluggish behavior at all sectors of the beef industry may continue.

Producers should keep close attention to weather

Most farmers would jump at the chance to buy land when it comes available next door. Even with tight margins and shrinking working capital, there are still producers positioned to take advantage of those opportunities when they arise. Any real estate decision should be carefully evaluated before jumping in to ensure it’s the right decision for your operation. As a financial officer with Compeer Financial, I regularly walk my clients through some key steps to ensure just that.

Weigh financial metrics.

It’s important to look closely at your finances when thinking about taking on additional land to understand if it’s a viable business decision. We evaluate many different metrics, but we pay par- TODD DAVISON ticularly close attention to three Compeer core underwriting standards.

Financial Officer Geneseo, Ill. From a balance sheet perspective, we look at solvency. A wellestablished farmer should aim to have 50 percent ownership equity after the purchase.

That could look different for a young or beginning farmer who likely doesn’t have as strong of equity. In that case, an ownership equity ratio of 35 percent may be more appropriate.

When looking at liquidity, the working capital target is 15 percent or better of the operation’s average gross income; but again, a level less than that could be acceptable for a young farmer’s first purchase.

Repayment capacity is the third core ratio that should be evaluated when making a major real estate purchase. It’s slightly complicated to calculate, but it’s essentially a measure of profitability. A farmer needs to insure that there is a sufficient margin after all obligations are covered.

When working with clients to evaluate the decision on whether or not to buy additional land, we will always run an amortization schedule. A total annual payment is calculated based on a few assumptions such as estimated purchase price, down payment, loan term and interest rate. That figure is divided by the number of tillable acres to come up with the principal and interest payments on the acres which would generate revenue.

Clients can compare that amount to an approximate rental fee for a similar plot of land. This exercise also illustrates how close the investment comes

See TEALE, pg. 21

See DAVISON, pg. 21

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$3.34

$8.16

Year Ago Average: $3.14 $9.25 Grain prices are effective cash close on Feb. 12. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

Livestock Angles Weather freezes livestock markets

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

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USDA soybean carryout figures will impact market LARDY, from pg. 20 corn has gone above its January high in 27 out of the last 29 years. This January’s high was $4.06.

SOYBEANS — The soybean market continues to be very reactionary to any possible changes in the trade war with China. With a trade delegation from China in Washington this week, the market was very focused on any comments from the meeting. A statement from a Chinese negotiator on how many beans they would buy stirred up the market. The comment was first reported as China will buy 5 million tons a day. That was corrected to China will buy 5 million tons today. And that was corrected to China has bought 5 million tons to date.

It’s all in the translation I guess, but the market was left to wonder whether new sales were coming or if they statements were made in hindsight. The trade was ripe with talk of new buying of about a million tons on Feb. 1 and the market jumped up 16 cents.

The rally was met with aggressive selling from the

MARKETING farmer both in the United States and Brazil. That really knocked the wind out of beans as they ended up only 2 cents higher on the day. For the week, March soybeans lost 7.5 cents.

Soybean inspections were good at just over 34 million bushels. So far, soybean inspections are right on pace with the USDA export target. The delayed export sales data we saw for Dec. 20 was really good, but it included the goodwill soybean purchases that China used to soften trade negotiations.

In Brazil, the Mato Grosso bean harvest is 25.6 percent complete vs. 12.4 percent last year. AgRural puts all of Brazil’s bean harvest at 13 percent complete vs. 3.8 percent last year. The hot and dry weather is pushing the beans to an even master maturity and harvest is in full swing. The vessel lineup at Brazilian ports are huge and ready to ship

the newly-harvested beans.

The African swine fever in China continues to spread and is still a major issue for them. There has been a major drop in the soybean meal price in China and the disease is being blamed for lower hog numbers. This could also have a material impact on the soybean import forecast if the disease continues to roll through the country.

Outlook: We need to get to Feb. 8 to see the WASDE numbers and have a base to trade from. Will the carryout print something higher that 1 billion?

Will we see the USDA cut exports? Will we see a drop in yields to balance out the drop in demand?

The more immediate data will come from any fresh business being reported as a flash sale on Feb.4. It feels like the market wants to rally on negotiations moving forward and China buying but the producer is ready and more than willing to use any rally as a marketing opportunity. v

Be sure newly-acquired land can be serviced properly DAVISON, from pg. 20 to cash flowing and to what degree other areas of the operation will need to subsidize the purchase. Once we determine the cost of owning the land, I encourage clients to plug these numbers into their cash flow budgets and be comfortable with the impact the acquisition has to their operation.

Capacity to absorb new land In addition to evaluating purchase costs and production potential, it’s important to consider current capacity for servicing the land as this may increase your investment. Ask yourself if you have the right equipment, enough grain storage and sufficient labor.

If the answers to the above are no, you’ll need to look at options such as making modifications to the equipment you do have to make it more efficient and whether you are financially able to accommodate the needs the new land will bring. You’ll also want to

work with your advisor so your marketing plan accounts for the additional grain you’ll be harvesting.

Evaluate the quality of the land You should also add in any necessary improvement costs when building out a budget for a land purchase.

The faster you can get the land up to par, the quicker the payback will be. For example, many farmers I have worked with install drainage tile soon after acquiring their new parcel.

Fertilizer is another enhancement to think about.

Building up fertility can be a huge investment, and it takes time to achieve maximum results. Conservation efforts to control erosion may also be a necessity.

Understanding the land’s needs ahead of time will help paint the big picture so you can fully see the potential impact the purchase will have on your operation.

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Hog market currently very oversold TEALE, from pg. 20 and forecasts and protect inventories if needed.

Hogs have followed the same path as the cattle as the weather has been a factor in the lower price drift in recent weeks. The market is currently very oversold and the possibility of a short term rally in price exists. However, this will continue to depend on the weather outlook in the days ahead.

The African swine fever has not made headlines recently. However, this could still be a major factor in

the weeks and months ahead. If herd sizes around the world have decreased by any appreciable size, the demand for pork may rise which would benefit American producers. This is yet to be determined, but could play a major factor in the future. Because of this situation the futures prices are likely to continue to carry a premium to cash unless it is determined that the swine fever is not a major factor in world production. Therefore, producers should protect in inventories as needed and continue to monitor market conditions. v

When to walk away As much as you may want that piece of land next door, you may need to walk away if the circumstances aren’t in your favor. Whenever possible, separate the emotions from the business impacts of the decision.

If the purchase is putting you in a bad financial situation or one that could cause unnecessary stress, you may need to pass on the opportunity.

There are some alternatives to consider if the land is extremely desirable. You can sell other land to get this particular piece — especially if you own a parcel that is farther from home or not performing well.

Some producers opt to sell land to an investor located away from the area and renting it back from them.

Maintaining those additional acres will still help with overall expansion.

Following a defined process when considering a land purchase is equally critical whether you’re beginning your farming career or have a well-established operation. The evaluation for young or beginning farmers just may be more in depth, require a bit more assistance or raise additional questions.

As tempting as it may be to jump on the opportunity to buy land next door, be sure to take time to evaluate the decision. Look at your finances, understand the capacity of your operation and recognize what other investments may be needed to improve the quality of the land. As always, I encourage you to bring in your trusted advisors to help you look at the numbers before moving ahead.

Todd Davison is a Financial Officer at Compeer Financial, with over 24 years of experience. For additional insights from Davison and the rest of the Compeer team, please visit Compeer.com v

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Baize: China has ‘huge internal debt problems’

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer WILLMAR, Minn.

— A 10-minute interview with John Baize is like traveling the world of agriculture.

At the Jan. 9 Outlook on Agriculture event John Baize hosted by Lynn Ketelsen’s Linder Farm Network, I got a few minutes with Baize for a Q&A from A-to-Z. The Land: In this tit-for-tat tariff war with China, who’s winning?

Baize: Best I can say today is we’re making progress. China has made tremendous achievements the past 40 years … now the second-biggest economic power in the world. And they very well know the incredible agriculture we now have in America. The problem is, both countries are rivals for global power. You can’t label them as adversaries, but they are definitely opponents on the battlefield of trade, technology and increasingly military.

China appreciates the U.S. because we are the largest market for its exports.

For us, China was the largest market for U.S. soybeans. It’s a huge buyer of Boeing aircraft and everything else we export. But I’m not certain we’ll ever reach the situation where we are not adversaries.

The Land: Does China right now have its own economic problems?

Baize: Most definitely. They have huge internal debt problems.

Predominantly, because of the huge trade war with America, a lot of China’s smaller companies are hurting. Just recently one of their large soybean processors went into bankruptcy. There are huge problems in the Chinese economy and I don’t think it’s going to get any better soon. It’s not only the U.S. that is getting tired of their trade policies. It’s also Europe, Japan, Korea and a lot of others. So there’s getting to be some blowback from other countries as well.

The Land: Because of the Communist ideology, do Chinese farmers have any incentive to do better?

Baize: China has over 1.4 billion people — the most of any country.

Today, urbanization keeps expanding. I think 30 cities now have more than 10 million people. People are leaving the

farms in droves to get jobs in factories where they make more money and have a better quality of life. Yet China is trying to keep people on farms and rural living. Today they are pushing factories to move away from crowded cities and go into urban and rural areas so that farmers might work in these factories and still farm.

The Land: China is the world’s largest hog producer. Who owns these swine operations?

Baize: Private ownership is permitted in hog facilities.

If they were to substantially grow their swine industry they realized ownership was needed. They may not own the land, but have lease arrangements with the land owner — which in China is usually the government. I don’t think you will see capital going into agriculture in China until they start granting private ownership.

Capitalism has to start functioning in China for their economy to really fire up!

The Land: Since our tariff impositions, where does China buy its soybeans?

Baize: As you have been reading in our newsletter and other reports, Brazil and Argentina very rapidly started shipping them soybeans. Plus, China is also buying some beans out of Paraguay, Uruguay, even some out of Russia. But they’re paying a dear price for those soybeans … like $2 a bushel more out of Brazil than what they were paying for U.S. soybeans! And that’s why Chinese soybean processors are having financial difficulties now. But this also greatly increased U.S. soybean shipments to other countries. We are now supplying Europe with 75 percent of their soybean needs. We’re the numberone supplier into Japan; into Korea; into Egypt; Southeast Asia because those countries don’t have a tariff on our soybeans. So U.S. soybeans are now going into several other countries. It’s not yet offsetting the loss of the Chinese market, but it’s certainly helping.

The Land: Will Europe ever change their attitude about letting GMO products move into their consumer world?

Baize: Ultimately, but it will be likely over dead bodies. One of the problems of Europe is multi-political par-

ties within each country. Take for example Germany. The number-two party right now is the Green Party which is governed by environmental zealots. They are dead set against biotechnology. The European courts have ruled gene editing like what is being done with this new Crisper method is the same as biotechnology where you are inserting a gene in from another species. And that is simply stymieing crop production technologies in Europe.

Bayer and other major European technology firms are doing all their gene splicing research work today in the U.S. The Land: Have we bought into technology so rapidly that we now have the problem of overproduction?

Baize: Yes but that has pretty much been the history of mankind. Here in America, the Morril Act of 1862 started the Land Grant university act and the pouring of huge amounts of money into agricultural research. In recent years, private industry dived into this crop production industry and genetic improvements have exploded! Now a new gene editing technique is capable of exploding production per acre another 40 percent. But here’s the real reason …

We’ve had six consecutive years of good weather in the U.S.; in Brazil; and five straight in Argentina! Yields have been fantastic. So it’s not that we aren’t meeting demand. Soybean demand globally keeps growing each year the equivalent of a year’s production in Iowa, the largest soybean producing state in America!

The Land: Does this suggest a major world weather disaster is needed to get supply and demand back in balance?

Baize: Sure, that would rapidly rebalance things; but what’s the likelihood of that happening? We’ve got a drought going on in Brazil right now. I think that crop is hurt worse than people are saying. If they don’t have significant rain in the next 30 days, Brazil may only produce 100 million tons vs. the 125 million tons of earlier projections. But like I said we’ve had six consecutive years of good weather in the U.S. I don’t remember ever having seven. If I were a farmer I would recognize another super weather year is not likely.

The Land: John, what’s the one bright thing you’re going to tell this Willmar audience today?

Baize: Global demand is growing because world population is growing.

India is at 1.3 billion. We’re 328 million in the U.S. Currently global population is growing at about 82 million per year.

Yes, birth rates are slowing to about 187,400 per day in America. Deaths have slowed to about 78,600 per day.

We simply have a tremendous agricultural factory here in America. But we are increasingly dependent upon world exports. Southeast Asia, especially the Philippines, have become huge markets for U.S. agriculture products. The reality is that foreign trade is the lifeblood of U. S. agriculture. Over half the U.S. soybean crop is now exported. Last July 6, China raised the tariff on soybeans from 3 to 28 percent in retaliation for duties imposed by President Trump on Chinese exports to the United States. Effectively, U.S. exports to China stopped right then. We’re getting some soybeans sold to China again now, but recapturing what we lost is not likely. Soybeans going into China now go into ‘reserve government stocks’ and a tariff is not collected. But those will only be minimal quantities.

The Land: John, you’ve been prognosticating agriculture for years. When are you going to quit?

Baize: I’ve been at it since 1979 for the soybean industry. I’m going to stick with it for a while. I just turned 70 last Monday (Jan. 7). Everybody says, ‘why don’t you quit?’ I say, what the hell would I do? I enjoy my work. The soybean industry seems to appreciate what I’m doing, so why quit? I’m slowing down some. My wife and I are doing more traveling. Except for our two house cats, we’re free to travel whenever we wish. But I don’t want to quit.

The Land: Do you see crop alternatives coming on — like hemp — now that it is included in the new farm bill?

Baize: If there is enough demand for anything, somebody will supply it if the price is right. For the foreseeable future, soybeans and corn will dominate the crop scene in America. But if there is a market for hemp the crop will happen. But remember what happened when many farmers were caught up in that Jerusalem artichoke paranoid. v

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Pope County Farmland & Recreational Land with Building Site

AUCTION Thursday, March 14, 2019 • 1:00 p.m.

Auction Held At:

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2019

68.18 Deeded Acres 58± Tillable

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Tim & Lyle have decided to discontinue their farming operation near Milaca, MN. All row crop and livestock equipment will sell. Large sale with live online bidding available. Major equipment will sell at 10:15AM. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

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4WD TRACTORS

2011 John Deere 9430 1983 John Deere 8450

MFWD TRACTORS

2014 John Deere 6150M 2006 John Deere 8530 2003 John Deere 7810

2WD TRACTORS

1978 John Deere 4440 1970 John Deere 4020

COMBINES

2010 Caterpillar Lexion 585R 2005 Caterpillar Lexion 575R

HEADS

2007 Geringhoff Rota Disc 12R22 2006 Geringhoff Rota 2009 Claas F535 12R22 2005 Claas F530

PLANTERS

2011 Case-IH 1260, 36x22” 2003 John Deere 1790

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

DMI 9300 disc ripper Rite-Way 4300 (roller) 2006 John Deere 980 FC 44 ½’ DMI Tigermate II FC 50’ John Deere 980 FC 55’

CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS

2001 Freightliner Century integrated sleeper 1997 Volvo VNL 64T day cab 1996 Peterbilt 377 tandem axle day cab 1995 Volvo day cab 1995 Freightliner Western Hauler 1985 Ford 9000 day cab

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2007 Dodge 2500 quad cab 2001 Ford F250 Lariat 2000 Ford F350 quad cab 2002 Ford F150 XLT 1996 Chevrolet Cheyenne 3500

GRAIN CARTS

2010 J&M 1150 Grainstorm 2009 Parker 938

HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS 2005 Merritt 21XMVT 2004 Timpte 1993 Jet tandem axle

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Unverferth 3750 tri-axle bumper hitch seed tender

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TILLABLE PARCELS HAVE TILE PARCELS HAVE BEEN SURVEYED SPRING POSSESSION OF TILLABLE Parcel 1

131.75 Deeded Acres 117± Tillable

ATV / LAWN TRACTOR SHOP EQUIPMENT / FUEL BARRELS & TANKS / PARTS / TIRES AND MORE!

Randy Kath MN47-007, Eric Gabrielson MN47-006

G-BAR FARMS | For information contact Tim 612.799.7306, Lyle 612.221.0475,

Steffes Group at 320.693.9371, Eric Gabrielson 701.238.2570,or Randy Kath 701.429.8894 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.

VieWinG dAteS:

Thursday, February 21, 2019 & Thursday, March 7, 2019 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Or by appointment By Calling Kristine at (320)212-9379

PARCEL 1 & 2: QUALITY TILLABLE ACRES Parcel 1: Tillable Land East of Driveway: 131.75 Deeded Acres, 117± Tillable Acres Parcel 2: Tillable Land West of Driveway: 68.18 Deeded Acres, 58± Tillable Acres

PARCEL 3: BEAUTIFUL ONE OF A KIND BUILDING SITE OVERLOOKING WATER WITH A WOODED HUNTER’S PARADISE CONSISTING OF 57.57 Deeded Acres

HAY EQUIPMENT

2015 John Deere 569 round baler John Deere 336 2005 New Holland 1431 John Deere 945 LIVESTOCK TRAILERS 1993 Wilson PSDCL-302 livestock Kuhn GF5202TMA tedder H&S v-rake semi trailer FEED WAGONS 1997 Calico 5th wheel Kuhn Knight Vertimaxx VT144 1992 Titan tandem axle 5th wheel FORAGE PROCESSING 2000 Titan tandem axle John Deere 3975 1988 Barrett tandem axle 1988 Barrett tandem axle LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT 2007 Mack DM6865 tandem axle OTHER TRAILERS spreader truck 2012 Hull dump trailer Kuhn Knight 8132 Pro Twin 2005 Felling FT 20-2 5th wheel 1999 Trail King TK-70Mg detach SKID STEER LOADER 1991 Transcraft heavy haul step 2015 New Holland L228 deck 2015 New Holland L228 Americas Industrias 440 2003 John Deere 4710 Terragator 1803 air spreader

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Parcel 3

57.57 Deeded Acres

Parcel 2

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leGAl deScRiPtion: All parcels are part of Section 30, Chippewa Falls Township, Pope County

Auctioneer’s comments: Folks, Parcel 1 and 2 offer the opportunity to add quality ground to your farming or investment portfolio. Parcel 1 contains 117± Tillable Acres and Parcel 2 contains 58± Tillable Acres. Parcel 3 is an exciting opportunity to own a one of a kind hunter’s paradise located in Pope County only minutes from Glenwood. If you love the natural beauty of Minnesota, this parcel of land which includes a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house and several outbuildings is sure to be a place you’d love to call home! Whether you plan to use this property as your home or as a private getaway retreat, we’re certain many great memories will be made!

This property has been in the Elwood Family since the 1970s. They have decided it’s time for someone else to enjoy this incredibly unique property. We are very proud to present the opportunity for you to own any or all of the parcels. Please feel free to call, text or email any questions you may have to Kristine@FladeboeLand.com or (320)212-9379.

-the Fladeboe Land Team

Dale & Paulette Elwood - OWNERS

Kristine Fladeboe Duininck - Broker - 320-212-9379 Glen Fladeboe 651-208-3262 Dale Fladeboe 320-894-9392 2015 MSAA Hall of Fame Auctioneer

Auction Terms: The successful bidder of each parcel will pay down $30,000 as earnest money PER PARCEL on auction day in the form of a cashier’s check. The non-refundable check should be made out to the Fladeboe Land Trust Account. The successful bidder(s) will enter into a non-contingent, AS-IS purchase agreement on auction day. Buyer’s premium will apply. Closing of the tillable land will be executed on or before April 25, 2019. Closing of Parcel 3 will be executed on or before August 29, 2019. Upon successful closing possession will be granted. All closings will take place at Obenland & Nelson Law Office in Glenwood, MN. Announcements made auction day take precedence over printed material. For info packet call Kristine at (320)212-9379 or email Kristine at Kristine@FladeboeLand.com.

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GPS EQUIPMENT 2014 United tandem axle 2007 Case-IH 530 Quadtrac, John Deere 2630 display bumper hitch enclosed trailer John Deere 2600 AutoTrac 3,528 hrs.

2009 Cornhusker 800 hopper John Deere ITC globe 2014 John Deere 6140R bottom trailer MFWD, 913 hrs.

(3)Starfire 3000 globe 2006 John Deere 8430 MFWD, 2008 Merritt MVT aluminum ATV hopper bottom trailer 4,871 hrs.

2012 Polaris Ranger XP 900, 2004 John Deere 2210 MFWD 1998 Utility reefer van trailer 1,560 miles 1994 East quad axle end dump compact tractor, 485 hrs.

SKID STEER LOADER trailer COMBINE & HEADS & ATTACHMENTS 1994 Trailer Co 42-3-202 tri2009 John Deere 9770, 1,811 2008 Bobcat T190 skid steer axle belly sep. hrs., 2,446 engine hrs., loader, 2,113 hrs.

2010 John Deere 635F flex head dump steel gravel trailer Donahue tandem axle combine/ H&H pallet forks 2014 John Deere 608C Bucket, 72” StalkMaster chopping corn head sprayer trailer Header trailer, 6-wheel, low miles PJM rock bucket, 68” PLANTERS Header trailer, 4-wheel, low miles Stout snow bucket, 8’ 2013 John Deere 1700 Bradco 615 trencher, low hrs.

SPRAYERS vacuum planter 2010 John Deere 4730 sprayer, 1983 John Deere 710B Turbo 2012 John Deere 1770NT tractor loader backhoe, 5,563 hrs. approx. 1,682 hrs.

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT 1903 CAH, AgChem Terragator 2010 John Deere 2410 chisel plow 1996 Sunflower 4411 disc ripper 51,578 miles GRAIN HANDLING 2000 Summers Super Coulter 30’ EQUIPMENT 2005 Degelman 7645 land roller 2006 SukupT-16-11 grain dryer, 2008 Ezee On 4600 disc 2,677 hrs.

Towner HD off set disc Sukup Cyclone grain pneumatic 2013 John Deere 2210 field air system cultivator CONVENTIONAL TRUCK 2005 Friesen 240 seed tender 1999 Peterbilt 378 day cab, N14 Buhler Farm King 1035 belt conveyor Red Top Cummins, 954,878 miles Westfield MK130-90 Plus auger 2016 Westfield W130-36 auger PICKUPS Westfield TFX-2 auger 2014 Chevrolet 1500 High Sudenga TD45C auger Country crew cab, 74,472 miles Feterl jump auger 1994 GMC 6500, 182,215 miles Convey Air 6006 grain vac 1991 GMC 3500 Sierra SLE, 159,757 miles 1977 Chevrolet C65 twin screw FARM EQUIPMENT / TRACTOR ATTACHMENTS SNOWBLOWERS TIRES AND MORE!

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AUCTION LOCATION:Leroy Community Center, 204 W Main St., Leroy, MN 55951

Mower & Fillmore County, MN

MOWER COUNTY

183± Acres selling in 2 tracts. Court ordered land auction of prime farmland in Mower county to be offered in two tracts at public auction.

Tract 1 - 78.22± Acres - Tillable Land - Leroy Township Tract 2 -105.34 ± Acres - Tillable Land - Leroy Township

COURT ORDERED

FILLMORE COUNTY

152± Acres selling in 3 tracts. Lender owned land auction of prime farmland in Fillmore county to be offered in three tracts at public auction Tract 1 - 33.85± Acres - Tillable Land - Bloomfield Township Tract 2 - 39.83 ± Acres - Tillable Land - Bloomfield Township Tract 3 - 79 ± Acres - Tillable Land - Bloomfield Township

LENDER OWNED

MOWER COUNTY

74± Acres - Land/Building Site - Spring Valley, MN

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AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 10:30 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com. DIRECTIONS: 5481 25th Ave NE, Rugby, ND. From Rugby, ND, 10 miles south on ND-3, 4 miles west on 55th St NE, 1/4 mile south on 25th Ave NE.

2013 John Deere 9510R 2008 John Deere 9770

2013 JD 1770NT CCS

ALSO INCLUDES: Tractors, GPS Equipment, Combine, Heads & Header Trailers, Grain Cart, Disc Drill, Planter, Tillage & Row Crop Equipment, Semi Tractors, Trucks, Hopper Bottom Trailers, Sprayer & Sprayer Trailer, Seed Tender, Hopper Bins, Grain Handling Equipment, Tanks & Other Equipment

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IH 2350 Mount-O-Matic Loader with Quick tach and 7’ material bucket, $3,750.

OPEN Pollinated Seed Corn. (651) 387-2085 Produces more high quality silage on less acres than JD 46 loader; JD #50 bale corn hybrid. $67/bushel plus ship- elevator; (2) 8” auger elec, ping. High feed value grain. 10HP & PTO; also 110HP inLocated at Teutopolis, IL board boat & trailer w/Chev 217-857-3377 4 cyl engine. 701-412-8910

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Farm Retirement 7255 660th St, Wheaton, MN

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AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 10:30 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment.

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Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo ND 58078

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AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 11:00 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

DIRECTIONS: From Wheaton, MN, 5 miles east on Hwy 27, 1 mile north on Co 13, 1/2 mile east.

INCLUDES: Track, MFWD, & Collectible Tractors; GPS, Combine, Heads & Trailer, Grain Cart, Planter, Tillage, Laser & Trailer, Semis, Hopper Bottom Trailers, Spray Trailer, Seed Tender & Grain Handling Equipment, Telehandler & Forklift, Tires, Shop Equipment, Parts, Farm Support Items

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

BRAD & GLENDA JOHANSON / 320.760.2090

or Brad Olstad (MN14-70) at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240

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

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507-345-4523 or 800-657-4665 PRIME SWIFT COUNTY FARMLAND

AUCTION Tuesday, March 5, 2019 • 2:00 p.m.

Auction Held At:

McKinney’s

300 14th Street S. • Benson, MN

153.21 Deeded Acres 146.32 Tillable Acres lAnd locAtion: Two miles north of De Graff, MN

153.21 Deeded Acres 146.32 Tillable Acres CPI = 89.7

legAl description: NE 1/4, Except 5.58± Acre Building Site, located in Section 17, Kildare Township, Swift County

Farm has been Surveyed Spring Possession Farm is tiled and has very good drainage Auctioneer’s comment: Folks, here is an exciting opportunity to add 146.32 tillable acres of quality ground to your farming or investment portfolio. This farm is located in the heart of Swift County and has a Crop Production Index of 89.7. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to farm this land in the 2019 growing season and after. This farm has been in the Olson Family since the 1930s. They have decided the time has come for a new owner or operator to enjoy the use of this land. So, we hope you consider participating in this auction. Feel free to call, text or email any questions you may have to Kristine@FladeboeLand.com or (320)212-9379.

-the Fladeboe Land Team

Stener & Bernice Olson – ESTATE – Kristine Fladeboe Duininck - Broker - 320-212-9379 Glen Fladeboe 651-208-3262 Dale Fladeboe 320-894-9392 2015 MSAA Hall of Fame Auctioneer

Auction Terms: The successful bidder will pay down $30,000 as earnest money on auction day in the form of a cashier’s check. The non-refundable check should be made out to Fladeboe Land Trust Account. The successful bidder will enter into a non-contingent, AS-IS purchase agreement on auction day. Buyer’s premium will apply. Closing will be executed on or before April 16th, 2019 at the Erhardt Law Office. Upon successful closing possession will be granted.

Announcements made auction day take precedence over printed material. For info packet call Kristine at 320-212-9379 or email Kristine@FladeboeLand.com.

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JD 7200 8x30 vacuum planter, box exts & insecticides, $3,900; JD 960 34’ field cultivator, w/JD harrow, $2,900; JD 4240 tractor, 3pt, QR, exc, 18.4x38 tires, $14,900; Fast 1,000 gal 60’ sprayer, 13.6x38 tires, Micro-Trak controls, ‘13 Case IH Puma 185 CVT, $5,750; 18.4x38 & 18.4x42 10 ‘00 JD 8410T track tractor, 1291 hrs, tractor number bolt duals, from $850/pair. Auto Trac Ready (plug & ZDBS06282, rear tire size 320-769-2756 play), 120” wide stance W/ 18.4R42, front tire 16.9R28, 24” Camoplast belts (80%), Frontlink Front hitch 11,000 We buy undercarriage good, 3 point lb w/ PTO 1000 RPM, also Salvage Equipment & PTO. Through JD in- has joystick for the hyd, susParts Available spection last winter. Excel- pended cab, HD suspended Hammell Equip., Inc. lent mechanical condition. front axle, extra lift capacity (507)867-4910 $54,500. Call 507-789-6049 on rear hitch - 110 mm cyls, high capacity hyd pump, 4 rear remotes & 3 electronic with a classified line ad! mid-mount valves, $109,800/ Your ad OBO. (507) 530-1645 Call us today could be here!

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6170R JD, MFD, power quad, NEW AND USED TRACTOR FOR SALE: JD 7200 corn All kinds of New & Used farm FOR SALE: Black Angus equipment - disc chisels, field bulls also Hamp, York, & 4800 hrs, very nice, warran- PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, planter, 12R30” finger plantcults, planters, soil finishers, Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. ty, $69,500. 715-223-3664 55, 50 Series & newer trac- er, liquid fertilizer, 1.5 & 3.5 cornheads, feed mills, discs, 320-598-3790 tors, AC-all models, Large seed boxes, herbicide & inbalers, haybines, etc. 507‘98 Agco White 8410 MFD, 2880 Inventory, We ship! Mark secticide boxes, trash clean438-9782 hrs, 540/1000 PTO, 1 owner, Heitman Tractor Salvage ers, good condition. 507-276Dairy 3753 14.9x46 duals, 14.9x30 fronts, 715-673-4829 3 remotes, hyd return, well Freon WANTED: R12 collectVT, Krause 5430 Drill, 30’, front Semi Water Trailers 28’ to 53’ ing dust? Certified profes- De Laval milk tank 1,000 gal, ber kept, field ready tractor. 320fold, markers, 7” spacing, Semi Van Water Trailers; sional pays CA$H for R12.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 - 3:00 P.M. 350+ Lots of Toy Tractors, Combines, Machinery, Trucks, Semis, Construction Equipment, Collector Cars & Trains Please view our webpage for pictures and catalog.

LIVE & INTERNET BIDDING WILL BE AVAILABLE! Doug Kerkhoff (507)829-6859 - Zac Kerkhoff (507)829-3924

Cattle 7 bred Black Sim/Angus heifers due in spring to easy calving Final Answer bull, selling by the lb, market price. Also, 10 Black Polled Yearling Sim/Angus bulls, easy calving, good disposition. $1,995 for choice. 50 yrs of AI breeding. (Epic Renown 10 Speed) Riverside Simmentals Gerald Polzin 320-286-5805

Swine Spot, Duroc, Chester White, Boars & Gilts available.

Monthly PRRS and PEDV. Delivery available. Steve Resler. 507-456-7746

Pets & Supplies FOR SALE: Border Collie/ Blue Healer cross puppies, 3 mos. old, first shots & dewormed, $200. 507-383-6701

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2446 163rd Ave SE, Argusville, ND

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AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 10:30 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment.

Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

DIRECTIONS: From I-29 Exit 78 (Argusville, ND), 5 miles west on Co. Rd 4, 1/2 mile north on Co. Rd. 11 or from I-94 Exit 338 (Mapleton, ND), 13-1/2 miles north on Co. Rd. 11.

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Tractors, 2WD & Collectible Tractors, Combine, GPS, Grain Cart, Planter & Parts, Air Seeder, Tillage & Row Crop Equipment, Heads & Trailers, Semis, Hopper Bottom & Other Trailers, Seed Tender & Grain Handling Equipment, Scraper & Laser Equipment & More!

SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc. | 2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo, ND

ROGER WALKINSHAW, 701.484.5719 or 701.238.6192 or CHUCK & MARK SORVAAG, Chuck, 701.261.6494 or Brad Olstad (ND319) at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240

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4WD TRACTORS

04 JD 7320, MFWD, cab, air, 3pt, 540/1000 PTO, 2 hyd valves,

duals ..............................................................................$150,000

JD 741 ldr w/QT bkt & joystick .......................................$49,000

‘11 NH T9.390, 905 hrs, pwr shift, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, HID lights, 480x50 tires & duals ..........................................$120,000 ‘14 C-IH Steiger 370 HD, 7052 hrs, 1000 PTO, big hyd pump, 710x38 tires .......................................................................................... $79,000 ‘98 C-IH 9370, 4000 hrs, pwr shift, 4 hyd, 650x32 tires & ‘90 Ford 876, 12spd, 8253 hrs, 520x38 duals .................$25,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS

Anderson Seeds ...................................................................... 4 Beck's Hybrids ................................................................. 1, 17 Courtland Waste Handling .................................................... 11 Dahl Farm Supply ................................................................ 19 Doda USA ............................................................................. 6 Fladeboe Auctions .......................................................... 23, 26 Greenwald Farm Center ........................................................ 29 Grizzly Buildings ................................................................... 7 Hanson Silo Company ............................................................ 8 Henslin Auctions ....................................................... 26, 27, 28 Homestead Sales .................................................................. 23 Hughes Auction .................................................................... 24 Kannegiesser Trucks Sales .................................................... 14 Kerkhoff Auction ................................................................. 28 Larson Implement ................................................................ 31 Litzau Farm Drainage & Boring ............................................ 15 Nachurs ............................................................................... 13 North American Farm & Power Show ...................................... 5 Pruess Elevator .................................................................... 29 Schweiss Doors .................................................................... 29 Smiths Mill Implement ......................................................... 29 Steffes Group ...................................................... 23, 24, 25, 30 Wakef ield Pork ...................................................................... 9 Whitcomb Brothers .............................................................. 10 Ziegler ................................................................................... 3

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LOADER TRACTORS

‘13 JD 9360R, 1970 hrs, 1000 PTO, pwr shift, 620x42 tires &

duals ................................................................................$49,000

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TRACK TRACTORS ‘15 C-IH 500 Quadtrac, 2750 hrs, 36” tracks, cab susp, HID lights, Pro 700 monitor & receiver ................................$175,000 ‘15 C-IH 370 Rowtrac Quadtrac, 918 hrs, 1000 PTO, 80” spacing, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, ...............................$155,000 ‘14 C-IH 350 Rowtrac Quadtrac, 1865 hrs, 1000 PTO, 120” spacing, 18” tracks, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow ....................$152,000 ‘14 C-IH 340 Magnum Rowtrac, 290 hrs, lux cab, susp front axle,

‘12 JD 8235, 2WD, 1235 hrs, pwr shift, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd

18” belts, 6 hyd valves, 1000 PTO, 3pt ........................$180,000

valves, 18.4x46 duals, extra clean ................................$110,000

‘04 Cat Challenger MT 755, 4844 hrs, 16” tracks, 3 pt,

‘16 C-IH Magnum 180, MFWD, 1046 hrs, CVT tranny, 3pt, 1000

1000 PTO, 88” track spacing, JD ATU ...........................$65,000

PTO, 4 hyd valves, 18.4x46 rear singles ........................$82,000 ‘13 C-IH Magnum 290, 1250 hrs, 1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd valves, big pump, 480x50 tires & duals, front duals & wgts ....$110,000 ‘12 C-IH Magnum 260, 1784 hrs, susp front, 1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd valves, 480x50 rear tires & duals, front duals ......$99,000 ‘04 C-IH MX285, 5540 hrs, 4 hyd valves, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 10 front wgts, 18.4x46 tires & duals, fresh eng OH .......$59,000 ‘87 C-IH 3594, 8526 hrs, 24 spd, 3 hyd valves, 1000 PTO, 3 pt, 20.8x38 duals ..................................................................$21,000 ‘13 NH T8.360, 1200 hrs, lux cab, 1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd valves, 480x50 tires & duals, complete auto guide syst ............$105,000 ‘06 NH TG210, MFWD, 4240 hrs, pwr shift, 540/1000 PTO, 3pt hitch, 4 hyd valves, 380x46 rear tires & duals, 380x30 front tires & duals ....................................................................$56,000 ‘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, HID lights, 480x46 tires & duals .....................................$95,000

CORN HEADERS

COMBINES 13 JD S660, 1066 sep/1598 eng hrs, 4x4, 2630 display, Contour-Master, chopper, long unloading auger, 20.8x32 tires & duals .........................................................................$139,000 ‘13 JD S660, 892 sep/1180 eng hrs, Contour-Master, chopper, 520x38 tires & duals ....................................................$135,000 ‘04 JD 9760, 2268 sep/3460 eng hrs, Contour-Master, chopper, 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 ‘00 JD 9650 STS, 2645 sep/3623 eng hrs, single point hookup, chopper, bin ext. .............................................................$42,000 ‘14 C-IH 5130, 660 sep/928 eng hrs, rock trap, chopper, tracker, 700 monitor, 900x32 single tires ......................$132,000 ‘15 C-IH 6140, 810 eng/685 sep hrs, rock trap, chopper, tracker, pro 700 monitor................................................$155,000 ‘11 C-IH 5088, 1541 sep/1743 eng hrs, rock trap, chopper,

‘13 Drago 6R30 chopping, fits JD combine ..........................$25,000

tracker, 30.5x32 single tires. ...........................................$88,000

‘09 Drago 6R30 chopping, fits JD combine ......................$19,000

‘11 C-IH 7120, 2200 eng/1610 sep hrs, rock trap, chopper,

‘06 Drago 8R30 chopping, fits flagship C-IH combine ...........$14,500

tracker, 600 monitor, 520x42 duals .................................$95,000

‘13 C-IH 3408 8R30, hyd deck plates, fits flagship combine ..$21,000

‘10 C-IH 8120, 2250 eng/1650 sep hrs, rock trap, chopper,

‘08 C-IH 2408 8R30, hyd deck plates,

tracker, 60 monitor, 520x42 duals. ..................................$92,500

fits flagship combine .......................................................$12,500

‘09 C-IH 7088, 1275 sep/1807 eng hrs, rock trap, chopper,

‘02 C-IH 2208 8R30, hyd deck plates,

tracker, HID lights, Pro 600 monitor, 520x42” duals ......$92,000

fits older 1600-2000 series C-IH combines ....................$11,500 ‘83 JD 643 6R30, low tin, oil drive ................................... $6,500

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

TILLAGE

‘13 Hitachi ZX27U Mini Excavator, 1054 hrs, OROPS ....$21,500

JD 512 5 shank disc ripper ................................................ $9,500

‘12 Volvo L50F wheelloader, w/quick coupler & bkt........$65,000

‘08 JD 512 5 shank disc ripper .........................................$11,500

‘11 Case 580N, 2540 hrs, ldr backhoe, 4x4, cab, air .......$42,500

JD 980 field cultivator, w/ JD harrow ..............................$10,500

‘11 Cat D6KLGP dozer, 8215 hrs, 6 way blade, cab, air ...$65,000

‘12 JD 710K, 2424 hrs, ldr backhoe, 4x4, cab, air...........$79,000

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

Look at our website for pictures & more listings: www.larsonimplements.com

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

Lefse to Mesa

T

hin and tender potato lefse with just the right delicate flavor requires a good recipe, Bonnie Jacobs says. Bonnie ought to know. She grew up eating lefse at family meals. Then she married into lefse. Just shy of fifty years ago, her in-laws, John and Bernice, started Jacobs Lefse Bakeri in Osakis, Minn.

To make matters a little more lefse-centric, her brother-inlaw ran House of Jacobs — a lefse bakery in Willmar. Today Bonnie runs the Osakis Bakeri.

She knows her lefse.

Bernice and John started making lefse using raw potatoes; but potato moisture was so variable that consistently good lefse wasn’t possible. So, they developed a mix.

“They spent a lot of time working to get that mix just right,” Bonnie said.

“Now we don’t change anything.”

So, sure, quality is in the recipe. But quality is also in the care given to each lefse by Bakeri staff. Every 14-inch lefse is rolled out by hand using a specially slotted rolling pin covered by a pastry sock. They are rolled out on the unique pastry board that John and Bernice designed.

“It doesn’t move while you’re rolling the dough,” Kevin, one of the Bakeri’s long-time rollers, said.

Osakis, Minn.

When Kevin has a nearly paper-thin lefse, he slides the thin and tapering blade of his knife-like lefse turning stick under it, picks it up, and lays it gently on a hot grill. Kevin designed and made the Bakeri’s turning sticks.

“They’re made out of maple because it’s strong,” he said.

The rollers (three of them are working on this morning) have a lefse on the grill while they are rolling out the next one. When the one on the grill is browned just so, it’s picked up with the turner, set aside to cool, and the next one is gently placed on the grill. It’s hard and hot work, but the rollers make it look easy and graceful.

These three rollers will turn out just short of 1,000 lefse this morning. This shipment is headed to a community supper in a nearby town. Jacobs’ lefse is shipped around the country.

“We just sent a big shipment to Mesa Arizona,” Bonnie said.

After the day’s lefse is made, the cookies and cakes are baked — along with, perhaps, a few delicate rosettes.

Customers can visit the Bakeri and gift store in Osakis or they can order baked goods and the renowned Jacobs pastry board on-line at www.gotlefse.com.

Bonnie also attends many festivals including the Minnesota State Fair. v

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