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Calendar of Events Visit www.TheLandOnline.com to view our complete calendar & enter your own events, or send an e-mail with your event’s details to editor@thelandonline.com. March 5 — Winter Beef Workshop — Royalton, Minn. — Topics include cow and heifer nutrition; management options; stockmanship; and updates on BQA requirements. — Contact Stearns County Extension at (320) 255-6160 ext. 3 March 7 — Strategic Farming - Maximizing Return on Investment — Montevideo, Minn. — Key cost factors in crop budgets will be reviewed, along with tips to evaluate ag research and marketing claims. — Contact Liz Stahl at stah0012@umn. edu or (507) 372-3900 March 7 — Stearns County SWCD Farmers Fair — Roscoe, Minn. — Topics include seeking approval for tiling and ditching; climate condition trends and outlook; water resources; tile monitoring; cover crops. Local farmers will share their experiences. — Contact Stearns County SWCD at www.stearnscountyswcd.net or (320) 251-7800 ext. 3 March 8-9 — New Ulm Hub Club Farm Show — New Ulm, Minn. — Exhibits and speakers on a variety of ag-related products and services. Topics include home decor, machinery, farmers in crisis, radon, perennial gardening and the opioid crisis. Special appearances by Machinery Pete and Princess Kay. — Contact Jenny Eckstein at jenny@ newulm.com or (507) 233-4302 March 9 — Rice County Master Gardeners Horticulture Day — Northfield, Minn. — Speakers will discuss how to improve and preserve trees, clematis, forest gardening, perennial harvests and green living walls. — Contact Lisa Holling at holli021@umn.edu or (507) 332-6162 March 9 — 4-H Agronomy Day — Willmar, Minn. — Hands-on activities, and in-depth sessions featuring livestock feed digestion, soil structure, grain grading and handling and sugar beets in Minnesota. — Contact Brian McNeill at mcnei006@umn.edu or (320) 589-1711 March 12, 13 — Farm Show — Rochester, Minn. — Southern Minnesota’s longest-running show devoted to farmers and agribusinesses. Contact Randi Kallas at randikallas@gmail.com or (507) 2857659 March 12 — Strategic Farming - Maximizing Return on Investment — Hutchinson, Minn. — Contact Liz Stahl at stah0012@umn.edu or (507) 372-3900 March 12 — Farm Transition and Estate Planning Workshop — St. Cloud, Minn. — Workshop will feature farm goal setting, family communications, business structures, mechanisms for inheritance and transition, estate taxes, and other basic concepts such as retirement planning. — Megan Roberts at meganr@umn.edu or (507) 389-6722
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One of the oldest theoretical constructhird of the global growth. And, too, while tions in economics declares that in a perthe global corn market will increase by fect market, short term profits and losses 20 percent, U.S. corn exports will rise by eventually even out so that, in the long just 11 percent. term, all profits are zero. These are not good numbers if your Famed 20th century English economist domestic ag policy almost entirely John Maynard Keynes gets credit for depends on international exports to restating this jargon-rich theory into deliver year-in, year-out profits. clear, concise language when, in 1923, he FARM & FOOD FILE The decade-long forecasts for other key wrote, “In the long run we are all dead.” commodities are equally disconcerting. By Alan Guebert Keynes, who evidently didn’t believe For example, dairy shows slowly-buildin commas, wasn’t trying to be clever, ing stocks and slow-growing prices; says Simon Taylor. Like Keynes, Taylor hog and beef prices are seen as flat; is an economist and faculty member of cotton prices remain under 80 cents; University of Cambridge. In fact, as Taylor explains and wheat prices never top $5.50 per bushel all in a 2013 blog post, Keynes was just trying to decade. encourage his bland, statistics-stuffed fellow econoPerhaps the only good news here is that all mists to be bold in their bland, statistics-stuffed 10-year economic forecasts (especially ones like forecasts. USDA’s that predict specific commodity prices a The full Keynesian quote, offers Taylor, better decade out) are rarely accurate. explains the concept. “The long run is a misleading They are, however, benchmarks of what will hapguide to current affairs. In the long run we are all pen short of an even harder-to-predict political or dead. Economists set themselves too easy, too useweather event that will drive global and domestic less a task if in tempestuous seasons they can only ag markets in directions no one can foresee. tell us that when the storm is past the ocean is flat But that’s where U.S. farmers and ranchers find again.” themselves today: at the mercy of unpredictable No one can accurately predict the future; certainly short term, farm-altering events that will play an no economist can. Still, Keynes is spot-on when he overly large role in their long-term success or failadmonishes all — including you and me — that it’s ure. “too easy, too useless a task” to “…only tell us that Is there any other sector of the U.S. economy that when the storm is past the ocean is flat again.” all but requires — and indeed has designed and That picture came to mind when plowing through funded ag policy that institutionalizes — cataclysm the trove of 10-year market and income forecasts to play the largest role in year-to-year profitability the U.S. Department of Agriculture released on Feb. and long term success? 14. (All will be included in USDA’s more detailed It turns out that Keynes was on to something: “Agricultural Projections to 2028” report to be we’ve got a flat-ocean ag policy that only really released March 13.) works during tempestuous seasons. For example, USDA forecasts 2019 net farm The Farm and Food File is published weekly income at $77.6 billion and, in 2028, pegs it at $79.5 through the United States and Canada. Past colbillion, which also is guessed to be the highest umns, events and contact information are posted at income year in the coming decade. As such, USDA www.farmandfoodfile.com. v sees just a $1.9 billion growth in net farm income over the coming10 years — with a few cork bobs along the way. Now that’s a flat ocean. The breakout numbers which compose the net income projections do, however, imply some “tempestuous seasons” ahead. For example, under Send your letters to: “Direct Government Payments,” USDA economists forecast annual taxpayer support dropping from Editor, The Land 2018’s, mitigation-boosted $13 billion to $9 billion in P.O. Box 3169 2023 and rising again to $14.4 billion in 2028. Mankato, MN 56002 That means $1 in every $5 in net farm income earned by farmers and ranchers 10 years from now e-mail: editor@thelandonline.com will come from taxpayers. All letters must be signed and accompanied Just as worrisome is how USDA sees U.S. ag trade by a phone number (not for publication) 10 years out. In the coming decade, USDA estimates to verify authenticity. the international soybean market will grow 25 percent. Yet U.S. soybean sales will capture only one-
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These recipes are chock full of chocolately goodness February is National This has been a harsh winter — Chocolate Month but to be full of frigid temperatures, ice, honest, every month is snow and more snow. If you can’t National Chocolate Month get away to someplace warm, this in my world. In honor of dessert is the next best thing. It’s a this sweet delicious treat, mix of traditional Italian tiramisu, I’m sharing some unique Hawaiian bread and coffee which and tasty chocolate desall comes together in a taste exploserts. sion. Put on your sunglasses and COOKING give this recipe a try. I went to college in Fargo, N.D. WITH KRISTIN where a place called Carol Double Chocolate Hawaiian By Kristin Kveno Widman’s Candy Company makes Tiramisu an amazing creation called www.halfbakedharvest.com/douChippers. It’s a simple concept: cover a ripple ble-chocolate-hawaiian-tiramisu/#bo-recipe potato chip in chocolate. The combination of the 8 ounces mascarpone cheese sweet chocolate and the salty chip creates a 2 tablespoons powdered sugar masterpiece that’s hard to beat. If you can’t get 1 cup full fat canned coconut milk to North Dakota to try a Chipper, here’s the next 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons Kahlua or coffee best thing. liquor Chocolate Covered Potato Chips 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate — melted and www.browneyedbaker.com/chocolate-coveredcooled slightly potato-chips-recipe/ 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup strong brew Hawaiian coffee (or just 24 ounces milk chocolate chips use your favorite black coffee) 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening 6 sweet Hawaiian rolls cubed 4.5 ounce bag of ripple potato chips 1-1/2 cups whipped cream for topping Line two baking sheets with parchment 4 ounces dark or milk chocolate finely chopped paper; set aside. In a medium heatproof bowl cocoa powder for dusting set over a small saucepan of barely simmering chocolate covered coffee beans for serving water, combine the chocolate chips and vegeta- (optional) ble shortening, stirring occasionally, until comMelt 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate on the pletely melted and smooth. Drop a few potato stove or in the microwave and cool slightly. chips at a time into the bowl and, using two Combine the mascarpone, powdered sugar, forks, flip the potato chips over so they are coconut milk, 3 tablespoons Kahlua (if using), completely coated in chocolate. Lift out of the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip back into melted chocolate and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until the bowl and place on the lined baking sheets. creamy, light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add Repeat until you have used up all of the potato the coffee and the remaining Kahlua to a shalchips and/or chocolate. Allow to set at room temperature until the chocolate is firm, about 2 low bowl. Lightly dip the pieces of Hawaiian bread through the coffee mixture and allow any hours. excess coffee to drip off. n
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To assemble, add a layer of coffee-dipped Hawaiian bread to the bottom of four to six serving glasses or one serving bowl. Spread a layer of the mascarpone over the bread and then add finely chopped chocolate. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients have been used. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Garnish each individual tiramisu with a dollop of whipped cream and a good sprinkle of chopped chocolate. Dust with cocoa powder and serve. n If a warm dessert is more your style, then these warm melty cups will be the perfect fit. It’s like hot chocolate turned into a dessert. It warms you up and makes you smile. Now that’s an ideal treat for a cold winter’s day! Warm Chocolate Melting Cups www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/warm-chocolate-melting-cups/ 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided 1/2 cup baking cocoa 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon brewed coffee 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 large egg white sliced fresh strawberries, optional In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the chocolate chips, coffee and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs and egg white until slightly thickened. Gradually add remaining sugar, beat-
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ing until thick and lemon-colored. Fold into chocolate mixture. Transfer to 10 4-oz. ramekins coated with cooking spray. Place ramekins in a baking pan and add 1 inch of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or just until centers are set. Garnish with strawberries if desired. Serve immediately. n My Grandma Larson made a chocolate cake that was legendary in our family. The cake itself was delicious, but the star of the show was the half an inch of frosting on top. She served this cake on birthdays, holidays or any day that someone needed a little extra dose of happiness. Grandma Larson’s Chocolate Cake 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/3 cup cocoa Mix the above ingredients together then add: 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups water Mix all ingredients then pour into a 9x13 ungreased pan. Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Frosting: 6 tablespoons butter 1-1/2 cups sugar 6 tablespoons milk Mix the frosting ingredients together and bring to a boil; boil for three minutes. Add 6 ounces of chocolate chips stir until melted, pour over cake, let set. Celebrate chocolate every day and give these recipes a try. You can never have too much chocolate in your life! v
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Important issues keep new ag commissioner busy By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer WILLMAR, Minn. — In Minnesota, the state’s agriculture commissioner is personally responsible for catching any feral pigs that are set loose in Minneapolis or St. Thom Petersen Paul. That wry comment came from Thom Petersen, Minnesota’s newest commissioner of agriculture at a Feb 1 dinner meeting of Minnesota Ag Professionals in Willmar, Minn. Petersen’s observation helped set the stage for his entry into the delightful mix of Minnesota politics and Minnesota agriculture. Seventeen years of communications and policy work with the Minnesota Farmers Union helped Petersen get comfortable in his new position. The MDPA office, located at 625 Robert St. N in St. Paul is easy walking distance from the Minnesota State Legislature. “Sure, in view of the current economy, we’ve got lots of challenges. But viewed
properly, those challenges can also represent new opportunities. So my goal that really matters is getting to my office every day and work hard for Minnesota farmers,” said Petersen. He acknowledged that his Farmers Union work experience had traveled him extensively around the entire state. “I know farmers in every one of our 87 counties. I’ve followed issues from international trade to language of the farm bill; plus state issues like health care, taxes, buffers. All fun stuff, but vital that the voice of Minnesota agriculture is rightly heard on any and all issues. Plus, I know the agency well … we have 450 employees in MDA and through my career I’ve gotten to know maybe half of them.” So on sticky issues such as buffer laws, is there still some wrangling at the Department? “Absolutely,” ventured Petersen, saying an ongoing argument deals with compensation to land owners for acres enrolled into the buffer program. “When I was with Farmers Union, I was in several of those meetings. One thing Governor Waltz told us is that now is the time to reset some of
our relationships with farmers, with PCA, with DNR, and with the Department of Agriculture. Rework what needs to be done and then move forward was the governor’s directive.” That conveniently jumps into new alternatives for Minnesota farmers. Is Petersen’s office on the cutting edge and ready to go on things like industrial hemp, shrimp farming, and new bio products from corn and soybeans? “We’re really excited,” offered Petersen. “We’re seeing lots of interest in hemp — especially since it’s now also included in the new farm bill. We’ve had about 30 growers that past couple of years. Already we’ve over 150 applicants so far for this year. There is no limit. But I do caution farmers to have a market, an end game so to speak for their production. “We’re working on new market opportunities for hemp and other products. The AURI program is a great facilitator for marketing of new products. Plus there is generous ambition and funding from the various commodity groups — be that corn growers, soybean growers, pork producers, Minnesota cattle producers, sugar beet people — even the wine and vineyard growers. We’re also working with cover crops and how they can be used to enhance soil health while also providing a valuable reduction in soil and water erosion.” Yes, the MDA has some fees to help cover costs of some of these new ventures. Hemp growers, for example, pay an application fee (once accepted and agree to field-by-field inspections of hemp by MDA employees). The biggest challenge facing Petersen and everyone involved in agriculture these days? No surprise, it’s simply
staying on top of the break even price of whatever commodity you are producing. Petersen notes trade is a huge issue in establishing break even pricing. “Our farmers are sitting on lots of corn and soybeans right now,” Petersen admitted. “Farm stress is getting to be a critical issue. That’s going to be an early initiative for us with MDA; and that means addressing this issue with our state legislative people was well. Additional funds to provide more counseling opportunities for farmers are so very apparent. Farm advocates are needed around the state. Your local banker shouldn’t be the only ‘go to’ person when you have issues. That’s a big piece we’re working on right now.” Petersen noted MDA has resources to address mental health counseling. With a $1.5 billion state budget surplus, what’s ahead for MDA? “You’ve got to be careful spending out into the future,” Petersen said. “We’re trying to be creative in use of our budget and how we deliver those services.” So as the new man in the commissioner’s chair, how does Petersen use his 40 hours per week? He chuckled, “I’ve got the first 40 hours pretty much used up by Wednesday. Governor Waltz feels strongly that every one of his cabinet members get out and meet the people.” So weekend events are not an issue for Petersen — especially since he won’t be out chasing ferals. Petersen urges to don’t hesitate in contacting MDA on any issue. The state office number of the MDA is (651) 201-6219. The commissioner’s cell number is (612) 749-5179 and his email address is Thom.Petersen@state.mn. us. For other information, see the MDA website at www.mda.state.mn.us. v
New Ulm Show March 8-9 The 38th annual New Ulm Farm-City Hub Club Farm Show will be held March 8 and 9 at the Civic Center on the fairgrounds in New Ulm, Minn. Friday’s hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Greg Peterson (known to farmers as “Machinery Pete”) will share stories of his travels in the machinery and auction business. His presentation takes place March 8 at 3:00 and 6:30 p.m. The 65th Princess Kay of the Milky
Way, Rebekka Paskewitz of Browerville, will sit down with youngsters for story time on March 9 at 10:00 a.m. Other seminars will take place over the two days on topics such as home décor, farmers in crisis, radon, perennial gardens and the opioid crisis. For further information, contact Jenny Eckstein at the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce, (507) 233-4302 or jenny@newulm.com. v
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The sparkle in our lives is more boom than bust It seemed like a good idea paved throughout our at the time. After all the home. A trail that continChristmas gifts were ued out our front door and opened, I gave each of the into their respective vehifour grandchildren a confetcles and homes. ti blaster. The grand finale Later that night, son-inof our family Christmas cellaw Mark snapped a pic. He ebration was in their hands. tucked his four-year old The grands were giddy as daughter in bed, kissed the they stood in a half circle in THE BACK PORCH top of her head, and ended our family room. The adults By Lenae Bulthuis up with a tiny piece of concompleted the circle, facing fetti in his mouth! them with their cellphone Though we’ve vacuumed numerous cameras. Everyone was ready for the times since our party, nearly two big metallic moment. months later I’m stilling finding green One, two, three, blast! and red confetti bits. Just yesterday, Except the blast was more dud than as I deep-cleaned the house again, I dynamite. But what it lacked in height found glitter in the cup holders of our and splendor it made up for in volume. love seat, the grout in our back entry, There were mounds of red and green and sandwiched between our area rug confetti sitting like mini-snowbanks and its rug pad. on top of their feet. But faster than The confetti was metallic — and you can say, “fail,” the small pieces you’d think, magnetic — sticking to went flying. everything. And as I continue to find The grands scooped up the confetti pieces of green and red in the most and threw it in the air and at others. unexpected places, I have a choice. I They kicked it and danced through it. can view it as a problem: a mess to be And before there was even a remote dealt with; or as sparkle: a memory to semblance of order, a confetti trail was celebrate.
Confetti isn’t the only thing that sticks when you rub up against it. People do the same. For better or worse, to brush up against others leaves an impact. We can be problematic — leaving people worse than we found them. Or we can bring sparkle — speaking life and hope into everyone we meet. As I vacuumed up confetti, I thought about the people who influenced me by their unique blend of sparkle. Angela’s sparkle exemplifies what it looks like to humbly serve others. Terri, who first walked the road of cancer with her sisters, is now walking her own journey with this disease. Yet she sparkles with the message, “Every day is a gift!” And Mike’s sparkle is empathy. He’s always encouraging others to view life from the other person’s shoes. And there are more people — countless more. I suppose there are not enough words or cups of coffee to sip slow to share all the ways people have been the sparkle that has shaped my life for better.
Author Jeni Catron wrote, “You are specifically designed to impact the world in a way that no one else can. You have a specific purpose, a calling, that only you are qualified to fulfill.” While there may be some who think the only way to impact the world is on stage and platforms, I disagree. Impact doesn’t have to be big to be sticky. It’s the seemingly small sparkle of a life-giving conversation, an anonymous gift, or an act of unconditional love that sticks longest and best. It’s the seemingly small sparkle of a life well-lived that leaves a trail within the home and out the front door. And if you think the sparkle of your life is more dud than dynamite, think again. Then make a confetti trail. No one can impact the world for the better exactly like you. Lenae Bulthuis muses about faith, family, and farming from her back porch on her Minnesota grain and livestock farm. She can be reached at lenaesbulthuis@gmail.com or @ LenaeBulthuis. v
Egg cartons are a simple tool for starting seeds Starting seeds indoors is need to be transplanted to larger water or water from the one of the most rewarding pots to allow more soil for the bottom tray if needed. aspects of gardening. roots to develop. A good time to In 7 to 10 days the seedWatching a tiny, seemingly transplant is after the second set lings should emerge. lifeless seed sprout and grow of true leaves have appeared. The cover holds in is amazing. I have grow Large styrofoam cups with drainmoisture and raises the lights and quite an elaborate age holes in the bottom work fine humidity — speeding set up for starting seeds. But for the seedlings’ next home. It is germination. Once the an article about using egg vital at this stage to keep the seedlings are up, open IN THE GARDEN cartons as mini seed incumoisture level consistent. Then the the lid to allow for air bators caught my eye and I plants need to be hardened off or circulation. If you are By Sharon Quale will report on this project. acclimated a few hours at a time using a grow light or to the outdoor weather conditions To make an egg carton regular fluorescent light before being planted in their perseed planter, cut the top off the carton it should be hung just a few inches manent spot. and leave a rim around the edge. Tape above the plants. The light should Photo by Sharon Quale clear plastic wrap over the cut-out Starting your plants from seeds be on for 14 to 16 hours a day. An egg carton and a little plastic wrap is all you area. Punch drainage holes in the bot- Most seeds germinate better and makes hundreds of varieties availneed to get a head start on your 2019 garden. tom of the egg cups. Fill the planters able — including hard–to-find faster with a source of heat. with seed starting mix that has been plants. Local garden centers have Commercial heat pads are availstart the seeds related to the last frost limited space and usually carry only well moistened. Plant the seeds about able, but a home heating pad set on date. The last frost date here in centwo to three times as deep as they are low works fine. the most popular plants. A single tral Minnesota is near the middle of wide. If the seeds are very tiny they plant often costs more than an entire Cotyledons are the first set of leafMay. Count back 6 weeks from the last packet of seeds. can just be on the surface. Label the like structures to come up. They are frost date in your area to find a date tray with the date and variety plantSharon Quale is a master gardener not leaves, but the seeds’ first storage to plant indoors. The last frost dates ed. Close the top and set in a tray to from central Minnesota. She may be structures. The second set of leaves can vary from year to year. Do not catch excess water. Place in a sunny reached at (218) 738-6060 or resemble the mature plants’ leaves start the seeds too early or they may warm south-facing window or prefera- and are considered true leaves. squale101@yahoo.com. v become ‘leggy’ before transplanting. bly under a grow light. Check the tray Most seed packets suggest a time to The plants in the egg cartons will several times a day and spray with
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Reports indicate more heifers are being culled This column was written for the marketing week ending Feb. 22. FC Stone warns that elevated dairy cow culling the past year will translate into tighter milk supplies. The Feb. 19 Early Morning Update says this is currently transpiring more on the east coast and upper Midwest where more and more smaller dairies exit the business. It adds, “Western cow numbers have been pretty steady as bigger dairies absorb the smaller dairies going out of business.” It adds, “nearly every dairy in the United States has too many heifers due to advanced breeding technologies. But the cull rates are bullish at first blush.” “More and more heifers have been going to into feedlots and are ultimately being culled,” says Stone. “These heifer cull numbers are not included in the statistics, so it’s hard T RA C K L O ADER S
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percent. Butter was up 1.2 percent, following a 4.2 percent advance, and anhydrous milkfat was up 0.7 percent, following a 5.8 percent move higher last time. Whole milk powder inched 0.3 percent higher after jumping 8.4 percent last time. FC Stone equates the GDT 80 percent butterfat butter price to $1.9892 per pound U.S., up 2.2 cents from the last session. Chicago Mercantile Exchange butter closed Feb. 22 at $2.26. GDT cheddar cheese equated to $1.6634 per pound. This is up 4.6 cents from the last event and compares to Feb. 22’s CME block cheddar at $1.5950. GDT skim milk powder averaged $1.1702 per pound, up from $1.1494 last time. Whole milk powder averaged $1.3706 and compares to $1.3731 last time. CME Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Feb. 22 at 99.75 cents per pound. n Overseas milk output continues to See MIELKE, pg. 9
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Conventional product sales down, organic up 2 percent MIELKE, from pg. 8
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price ratio down again, adding pressure to already hurting dairy farm bottom lines. The latest Ag Prices report shows the December ratio at 2.04, down from 2.18 in November and down from 2.38 in December 2017. The index is based on the current milk price in relationship to feed prices for a dairy ration consisting of 51 percent corn, 8 percent soybeans and 41 percent alfalfa hay. In other words, one pound of milk today purchases 2.04 pounds of dairy feed containing that blend. The U.S. All-Milk price averaged $16.40 per hundredweight, down 60 cents from November and 80 cents below November 2017, with New Mexico again showing the low at $14.70, followed by Kansas at $15.30. California, at $16.05, was down 39 cents from November; and Wisconsin was at $16.00, down 90 cents from November. The national average corn price averaged $3.54 per bushel, up 13 cents from November and 31 cents above December 2017. Soybeans averaged $8.57 per bushel, up 20 cents from November but 73 cents below a year ago. Alfalfa hay averaged $180 per ton, up $5 from November and $31 per ton above a year ago. Looking at the cow side, the December cull price for beef and dairy combined averaged $51.80 per cwt., down 90 cents from November, $10.20 below December 2017 and $19.80 below the 2011 base average of $71.60 per cwt. n In politics, the International Dairy Foods Association applauded new legislation (the Trade Security Act) which they say would reform Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 by requiring the Department of Defense to justify the national security basis for new tariffs under Section 232 and expand the role of Congress throughout the process. “Due to the Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from Mexico and Canada, Mexico retaliated by imposing a 25 percent tariff on American cheese,” charged IDFA. “Mexico is our number-one market for cheese valued at close to $400 million in 2017. Between July and December 2018, volume sales of U.S. cheese to Mexico declined 4 percent and the value of U.S. cheese exports declined 8 percent due to the tariffs.” “U.S. dairy’s access to the Mexican market remains at serious risk,” the IDFA went on to say. “We’re concerned that any future tariffs would result in further retaliation. This new Trade Security Act would apply only to future Section 232 investigations and provide Congress with greater oversight of the Section 232 process which could avert additional unnecessary harm to the U.S. economy.” 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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Paying for better coverage may be worth the extra expense THIESSE, from pg. 11 ance, may be required to insure against Comparison of Yield Protection and these types of losses. It is also important for per acre - $14.00 per acre = $47.63 per acre Revenue Protection Crop Insurance for Corn producers to run scenarios when analyzing Indemnity Payment (RPE): $444.13 per Assumptions: • Actual Production History — 190 bushels per acre; • 85 percent Yield Protection Bushel Guarantee the comparison between enterprise units — 161.5 bushels per acre; • Yield Protection Market Price — $4.00 per bushel (Chicago Board of Trade December acre - $382.50 per acre = $61.63 per acre and optional units. Futures); • Revenue Protection/Revenue Protection with Harvest Price Exclusion Base Price — $4.00 per bushel $10.00 per acre = $51.63 per acre (Chicago Board of Trade December Futures); • 85 percent Revenue Protection Minimum Guarantee — $646 per acre Many times, producers automatically opt Estimated Actual 2019 Production (bushels per acre) Note: If the coverage level in the previous for enterprise units every year — not consid 205 190 175 160 145 example is decreased to 75 percent, the reveering the differences in coverage between Estimated Insurance Indemnity Payment per acre nue guarantee is decreased to $391.88. enterprise units and optional units. It is Insurance Type (Before Premium Deductions) Assuming a harvested crop value of $382.50 important to analyze the yield risk on each Yield Protection (85 percent) 0 0 0 $6.00 $66.00 per acre, and a premium cost of $5.00 per acre individual farm unit when determining if Revenue Protection (85 percent) for RP and $3.00 per acre for RPE, the result- (Chicago Board of Trade Harvest Price/Bushel) paying the extra premium for insurance coving indemnity payments would be only $4.38 $4.50 0 0 0 0 0 erage with optional units makes sense. If a per acre for RP and $6.38 per acre for RPE. $4.25 0 0 0 0 $29.75 producer has uniform soil types and drain $4.00 0 0 0 $6.00 $66.00 Soybean Loss Example #2 (Harvest price age, in a close geographical area, and is pri $3.75 0 0 0 $46.00 $102.25 higher than base price) 85 percent RP or marily concerned with a price decline, a RP $3.50 0 $33.50 $77.25 $126.00 $174.75 RPE insurance policy (enterprise units): or RPE policy with enterprise units is proba bly a good option. However, if a producer has (Calculated using 55 bushels per acre Comparison of Yield Protection and farm units that are more spread out geoAPH; 40 bushels per acre harvest yield; Revenue Protection Crop Insurance for Soybeans graphically, with more variation in soil types $9.50 per bushel CBOT base price; $12.00 Assumptions: • Actual Production History — 55 bushels per acre; • 85 percent Yield Protection Bushel Guarantee — and drainage, and has greater concerns with 46.75 bushels per acre; • Yield Protection Market Price — $9.50 per bushel (Chicago Board of Trade December per bushel CBOT harvest price; Premiums = Futures); • Revenue Protection/Revenue Protection with Harvest Price Exclusion Base Price — $9.50 per bushel yield variability, they may want to consider a $14.00 per acre RP or $10.00 per acre RPE (Chicago Board of Trade December Futures); • 85 percent Revenue Protection Minimum Guarantee — $444.13 per acre RP policy with optional units. Estimated Actual 2019 Production (bushels per acre) RP Revenue Guarantee: 55 bushels per The Supplemental Coverage Option 55 50 45 40 35 acre x $12.00 per bushel x .85 = $561.00 Estimated Insurance Indemnity Payment per acre The SCO crop insurance option was includper acre Insurance Type (Before Premium Deductions) ed in the 2014 farm bill and will be continRPE Revenue Guarantee: 55 bushels per acre Yield Protection (85 percent) 0 0 $16.63 $64.13 $111.63 ued in the new farm bill. The SCO insurance x $9.50 per bushel x .85 = $444.13 per acre Revenue Protection (85 percent) option is available for the 2019 crop year for (Chicago Board of Trade Harvest Price/Bushel) corn, soybeans and other farm program Harvested Crop Value: 40 bushels per acre $10.50 0 0 0 $24.13 $76.63 crops in most areas of the United States. The x $ 12.00 per bushel = $480.00 per acre $10.00 0 0 0 $44.13 $94.13 SCO coverage is only available to producers $9.50 0 0 $16.63 $64.13 $111.63 Indemnity Payment (RP): $561.00 per acre who choose the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) $9.00 0 0 $39.13 $84.13 $129.13 - $480.00 per acre = $81.00 per acre farm program option for the 2019 and 2020 $8.50 0 $19.13 $61.63 $104.13 $146.63 $14.00 per acre = $67.00 per acre $8.00 $4.13 $44.13 $84.13 $124.13 $164.13 crop years, as part of the new farm bill. Indemnity Payment (RPE): $444.13 per Over 97 percent or the corn and soybean Note: These crop insurance tables were developed by Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse. The tables are for acre - $480.00 per acre = ($35.87) - $10.00 example only. Actual crop insurance calculations will vary, depending on the insured crop, farm location, APH yield, crop base acres in Minnesota and Iowa were per acre = Zero endorsements, etc. enrolled in the ARC-CO farm program Note: The scenario in Example #2 really option and thus were not eligible for SCO the harvest price of $1.82 per bushel in 2012; to a comes into play in a year of a major drought, such insurance coverage. However, it is anticipated many as in 2012, or national yield reduction from another decline of $1.27 per bushel in 2008 and $1.26 per more producers will choose the PLC farm program bushel in 2013. cause, which results in a sharp increase in grain option for 2019 and 2020 — especially for corn — prices during the growing season. This situation For soybeans, the harvest price has increased in which could make SCO a viable option. occurred in in 2012, and to a lesser degree in 2016. five years (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2016), SCO allows producers that choose the PLC farm This resulted in a wide discrepancy in crop insurdecreased in six years (2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017 program option to purchase additional county-level ance indemnity payments between RP and RPE pol- and 2018) and stayed the same in 2013. The range crop insurance coverage up to a maximum of 86 pericies, and has resulted in most producers not choos- has been from an increase in the soybean harvest cent coverage. The SCO coverage fills the gap from ing RPE policies in recent years. Since 2012, in most price of $2.84 per bushel in 2012; to a decline of the coverage level chosen by the producer for YP or locations that received crop insurance indemnity $3.00 per bushel in 2008. RP insurance. For example, a producer who purchaspayments, RPE payments have equaled or exceeded Enterprise units and optional units es an 80 percent RP policy, could purchase an addiRP payments at comparable insurance coverage levEnterprise units combine all acres of a crop in a tional 6 percent SCO coverage. There is not much els (percent coverage, units, TA yields, etc.) The given county into one crop insurance unit, while incentive for producers already at the 85 percent question producers should ask is, “Are you willing to optional units allow producers to insure crops sepa- coverage level to add SCO coverage. The federal govtake on the risk of a situation similar to the 2012 rately in each individual township section. ernment subsidizes 65 percent of the premium for drought, just to save a few dollars in premium cost?” Enterprise units usually have considerably lower SCO coverage, so farm-level premiums are quite reaHistorical prices for corn and soybeans premium costs (approximately $4.00-$7.00 per acre) sonable. An analysis of the past 12 years (2007-2018) compared to optional units for comparable RP and The tricky part is that the decision to sign up for shows the final crop insurance harvest price for RPE policies. Producers should be aware enterprise SCO coverage for 2019 must be made by the March corn has been lower than the spring base price in units are based on larger coverage areas. They do 15 crop insurance deadline. Most likely, sign-up for nine of the 12 years (75 percent) — including the not necessarily cover losses from isolated storms or the new farm program will not occur until after that past six years (2013-2018). The only years with an crop damage that affect individual farm units — deadline. So, producers who are considering SCO covincrease in the corn harvest price were 2010, 2011 such as damage from hail, wind or heavy rains. erage for 2019 will need to be reasonably sure that and 2012. The range has been from an increase in Additional insurance, such as hail or wind insurSee THIESSE, pg. 18
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Owatonna hosts North American Farm & Power Show
The North American Farm and Power Show makes its annual return to Owatonna, Minn., March 14, 15, and 16. Stroll through the large indoor exhibit space in Four Seasons Centre at Steele County Fairgrounds. You can also view the large equipment outside. Looking for new farm and ranch technology, feed and seed data, building technology, field sprayers, tiling? You will find it all at the NAFP Show. The Steele County Fairgrounds’ Four Seasons Centre is located at 1525 South Elm Avenue, Owatonna. Grand prize drawing Register to win a Husqvarna 455 Rancher 18 inch chain saw prize package, a $600 value. The package includes gloves, cap, carrying case and more. The chain saw is provided by Miner’s Outdoor & Rec in Blooming Prairie. Register at the information desk in the lobby of the Four Seasons Centre. You must be 18 years of age to enter. Drawing will take place at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Need not be present to win.
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FFA Foundation silent auction Every year, the Minnesota FFA Foundation holds a silent auction at the North American Farm and Power Show in Owatonna. Browse and bid on children’s farm toys, clothing, tools, art, home décor, farm tools and supplies and more. Dollars raised support agricultural scholarships presented to FFA members by the Minnesota FFA Foundation. Items included in the silent auction are donated by show exhibitors. Some exhibitors have donated for more than 10 years while some are donating for the first time. Bidding runs all three days of the show, coming to a conclusion at 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The Minnesota FFA Foundation provides support to agricultural education and the FFA in the areas of scholarship, youth leadership, teacher preparation, state convention and special projects. There are 195 chapters across the state of Minnesota that provide opportunities for the nearly 11,000 FFA members. v
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Seminars feature succession, nitrogen and cover crops University of Minnesota Extension, the Minnesota Association of County Feedlot Officers and the Linder Farm Network are offering educational seminars at the North American Farm and Power Show in Owatonna during Thursday March 14, Friday March 15 and Saturday March 16. Informational sessions are located upstairs, just above the show. Thursday’s offerings begin at 10 a.m. with “Farm Business Succession Planning.” Callyn Bedker will discuss the importance of estate planning for farm and business owners. Topics covered include: how and when to transfer the operation and land to participating and non-participating family members; Minnesota and federal tax updates; the importune of maintaining an updated estate plan; and long-term care concerns. At 1 p.m. U of M Extension presents “Managing Cover Crops: Fitting them into Your Operation.” Fieldstone Consulting nutritionist Jim Paulson will speak on how harvest or grazing can be additional and economical ways
to utilize the cover ropes that produc- present “Cover Crops 201.” Saddle and how to implement them on the ers integrate into their operations. Butte Seed regional manager TJ Kartes family farm. They will also discuss takPaulson will discuss considerations for and Tom Cotter will go over cover crops ing cover crops to the next level. v choosing to use cover crops as feed for livestock. Friday’s theme is managing nitrogen. At 9 a.m., nutrient management specialist Dan KKaiser and educator Brad Carlson will help farmers reduce costs Thursday, March 14 through better nitrogen management. Educational Seminars will be held in the Second Level Meeting Room. They will present the latest information on management tips and recom9 a.m. — Exhibit floor opens mendations for 2019. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. — “Farm and Business Succession Planning” with Callyn Bedker, Pluto Boes The Minnesota Association of County Legal and sponsored by The Linder Farm Network Feedlot Officers will be offering a 1-4 p.m. — “Managing Cover Crops: Fitting Them into Your Operation” is sponsored by the U of “Current Issues in Manure M Extension Management” training session for com1 p.m. — “Using Cover Crops for Forage” with Jim Paulson, Fieldstone Consulting mercial manure applicators and livestock producers who want to learn 2 p.m. — “Cover Crop Considerations” with Liz Stahl and Ryan Miller, U of M Extension more about the developments in 5 p.m. — Exhibit floor closes manure application. The workshop costs $10 per person and will run from Friday, March 15 12-4:30 p.m. Attendance at the entire Educational Seminars will be held in Second Level Meeting Room. program meets the education require9 a.m. — Exhibit Floor opens ments for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Commercial Animal 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — “Nitrogen Smart” with Dan Kaiser and Brad Carlson of the University of Waste Technician Licensing Program. Minnesota. Sponsored by The Linder Farm Network On Saturday, Saddle Butte Ag will Noon-4:30 p.m. — “Current Issues in Manure Management” is sponsored by University of Minnesota Extension and Minnesota Association of County Feedlot Officers. This program meets the education requirements for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Commercial Animal Waste Technician Licensing Program. Noon — Registration 1 p.m. — Welcome MathewsCompany.com 1:05 p.m. – CAWT License Program Update with Erin Smilanich 1:20 p.m. — Update on DOT regulations for haulers with David Busse, Minnesota State Patrol 1:55 p.m. — “Nutrient Availability in Manure” with Melissa Wilson, U of M Extension 2:35 p.m. — Break 2:45 p.m. — “Applying Manure in Extreme Weather” with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and U of M Extension 3:45 p.m. — “Manure Gas Safety with Erin Cortus, U of M Extension specialist MAX 4:30 p.m. — Final remarks and instructions EFFICIENCY 5 p.m. — Exhibit floor closes
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Saturday, March 16 Educational Seminars are held in the Second Level Meeting Room 9 a.m. — Exhibit floor opens 8:30-10:30 a.m. — Southern Minnesota Irrigators Association Annual Meeting 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Minnesota Cover Crops with TJ Kartes and Tom Cotter, Saddle Butte Ag and sponsored by Saddle Butte Ag 3:30 p.m. — Grand Prize Drawing for the John Deere E110 lawn tractor (courtesy of Tradexpos with Kibble Equipment) and Husqvarna 455 Rancher chain saw bundle (sponsored by by Miners Outdoor & Rec.) Need not be present to win. 4 p.m. — Exhibit floor closes Schedule submitted by Tradexpos.
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North American Farm & Power Show exhibitors
2-Way Radio of Minnesota, Inc. 4L Mfg. & Machine, Inc. A Advanced Biological Marketing Advantage Lime and Trucking Ag Focus Ag Solutions Agnition Agriguardian Agri-Steel, Inc. Agrology Crop & Soil All American Pressure Washers Ameribuilt Buildings, Inc. American Energy American Family Insurance American Made Sales, Inc. Andersons Pure Grade Arnold’s Inc. Ashland Ag Systems B B.W. Incorporated Becks Hybrids BigIron Auction Company Blue Horizon Energy Boss Supply Inc. Broskoff Structure, Inc. Byron Seeds C C&C Steel Roofing C&E Tanks and Silos Calyxt Center for Agricultural & Food Science Technology Central Farm Service CHS, Inc. Cleanfix North America Compeer Financial Conklin Products Copperhead Agricultural Products Country Financial Courtland Waste Handling, Inc. Crystal Valley Co-op Culpitt Roofing, Inc.
D Dairyland Seed Co. Inc. Dandurand Distributing Dan’s Custom Welding Tables Dean’s Ag Delux Grain Dryers Derson/Clean Burn DPA Auctions E East Prairie Laboratories Edison Lighting Supply Ellingson Drainage 251C Express Pressure Washers, Inc. F Farm Ace Supplies Farm Bureau Fastline Fine Twine Co. Flagpole Country For-Most Inc. Freeborn’s Pride Builders, Inc. G Gandy Company Gard Specialists Gold Country Seed GPS Services/Farm-Tech, Inc. Green Energy Products Greener World Solutions Greenleaf Inc. /KSI Group H H&H Metal Products HH Fabrication & Repair Hanson Silo Company Hewitt Drainage Equipment, Inc. High Plains Journal Hodgman Drainage Co., Inc. Hud-Son Forest Equipment I IFC National Marketing International Steel Erectors, Inc.
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MARKETING
Grain Outlook It’s still all about China
Cash Grain Markets
corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $3.21 -.13 $8.09 -.17 Madison $3.28 -.12 $8.14 -.04 Redwood Falls $3.26 -.09 $8.19 -.13 Fergus Falls $3.18 -.05 $7.85 -.10 Morris $3.22 -.12 $7.93 -.11 Tracy $3.29 -.11 $8.14 -.09
Grain Angles Life after the balance sheet
March corn broke beneath the $3.71 low it had held since Dec.19 as wheat and soybeans sank lower. This was reversed for the next two days as corn rallied to the upper end of the recent range, topping out at $3.78.5 per bushel in the March contract for the week. Going into the weekend, corn was sideways as more PHYLLIS NYSTROM news emerged about the U.S./ CHS Hedging Inc. Chinese trade talks and the marSt. Paul ket absorbed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Outlook Forum numbers and six weeks of weekly export sales. Rain in Brazil is getting their safrinha corn crop off to a good start and estimates could climb. Just more competition to watch for this summer. The talk in the market is that China was looking for U.S. corn and basis levels firmed. There was also chatter about China lifting the tariff on U.S. ethanol and DDGs and promising to buy $30 billion of additional U.S. agricultural commodities. Is this dollar amount even possible? Over what time frame? More likely, it could be $30 billion in total, which could or could not include pork/hogs, ethanol, DDGs, etc. In 2017, China imported $21.8 billion of U.S. commodities. President Trump and President Xi will reportedly meet in Florida next month. The March 1 deadline for increasing the tariff on $200 billion in Chinese goods from 10 to 25 percent is just ahead of us. Whether or not the United States will extend the deadline on increasing the tariff is unknown. The USDA caught up on weekly export sales reports this week. The six-week data dump of export sales totaled 238.4 million bushels. This was in line with trade expectations. Total sales commitments are 1.5 billion bushels of the 2.45 billion-bushel USDA export forecast. We are running 2 percent ahead of last year and need to average 31.8 million bushels per week of sales to hit the target. The USDA is anticipating a 0.5 percent increase in yearon-year exports.
February has started out as a rather mundane event for the livestock markets. Both the cattle and the hog markets have been very quiet and for the most part steady at best and mostly a lower bias at this juncture. It would seem that because of the quiet action in all facets of the livestock industries that something is about to change. The cattle market has been for the most part a steady prices for the live cattle while the feeder cattle market has been slipping to lower level price levels in the past few weeks. The concern is that beef movement has slowed in the past several weeks while JOE TEALE the beef cuts have remained fairBroker ly steady. Great Plains Commodity Winter storms have disrupted Afton, Minn. both the movement of cattle and beef products. While at the same time, people — particularly east of the Mississippi River — have had a hard time getting out because of the weather which has bogged down retail beef demand. Feedlots are just now beginning to get back to more normal conditions after being a mess during the past several months. Depending on weather in the next few weeks, the cattle market may find some life or continue to fade under both logistics and or retail beef demand. Producers should continue to closely monitor these conditions and protect inventories if necessary. The hog market has been in a slump for several months now as prices — both cash and futures —
It’s the time of year for reviewing year-end financials, completing required reports and establishing a tax plan. With all the hours to be logged in at the office, be sure you dedicate some attention to updating your balance sheet before the ground thaws and planting season begins. A balance sheet provides a full financial picture of your farm. An annual update is important because it provides insight into where your business stands at a point in time. The update also serves as a communication tool with others in the business and allows your lender to understand your current situation. Most importantly, an updated JARED SAUER balance sheet can help you become Compeer a better financial manager. Financial Officer What goes into a balance Freeport, Ill. sheet? In short, a balance sheet is a snapshot in time of all assets and liabilities. These will generally fall into three categories: Current — Items which will be sold or turned into cash in the next 12 months (asset) or a bill that will require payment within 12 months (liability); Intermediate — Items which aren’t normally sold during the year, including: breeding livestock, machinery, vehicles, retirement accounts and cash value of life insurance (asset) or a loan with a maturity date between one and 10 years (liability); and Long-term — Real estate and improvements, including land, buildings, and grain systems, for assets and loans with maturity dates greater than 10 years for liability. The information available in your balance sheet can be plugged into the following equations to gain valuable insight relating to your business. When consistently updated, your balance sheet will be a trusty tool for understanding how your business changed from year to year. You can also see how it is performing in relationship to similar farms by matching your numbers against industry benchmarks available through your lender, accountant or state university. These comparisons will guide you in creating a strong and complete balance sheet that can help uncover opportunities for improvement and increase understanding of how future purchases will affect your financial position.
See NYSTROM, pg. 17
See TEALE, pg. 19
See SAUER, pg. 17
The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Feb. 22. CORN — Traders returned from their long holiday weekend with little fresh news to absorb. Without food for the bulls, the path of least resistance was lower and even a weaker U.S. dollar didn’t help.
Average:
$3.24
$8.06
Year Ago Average: $3.23 $9.51 Grain prices are effective cash close on Feb. 26. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.
Livestock Angles Weather bogging down beef
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 forecasts fewer soybean acres planted in 2019 NYSTROM, from pg. 16 At the USDA Outlook Forum, 2019 U.S. planted corn acreage was estimated at 92.0 million acres, up from last year’s 89.1 million acres. Using a yield of 176 bushels per acre, production would be 14.89 billion bushels vs. 14.42 billion last year. Last year’s yield was 176.4 bushels per acre. The final corn yield has been higher than the February estimate in all the last five years. Corn export for 2019-20 were pegged at 2.475 billion bushels and corn for ethanol at 5.575 billion bushels. Ending stocks were forecasted at 1.65 billion bushels compared to 1.735 billion bushels for 2018-19. In the last eight years, final ending stocks have been lower than the February estimate five times and higher three times. Outlook: I would still consider corn in a trading range. Any corn purchase by China would be considered friendly, but that may only push us back to the top of the recent range. Looking now at the May contract, it has traded from a double bottom at $3.75 on Nov. 26 and 27 to double top high of $3.95 on Dec. 12 and 14, 2018. We closed the week in the middle of that 20-cent range at $3.84.5 per bushel, up 1.75 cents for
the week. July corn was 2 cents higher for the week at $3.92.5 and December was up 2.5 cents at $4.01.75 per bushel. SOYBEANS — China, China, China! It’s still all about China and how and/ or when they will make purchases of corn, soybean, or combination of both. As time passes and the United States remains uncompetitive on soybeans, many expect corn will be the commodity to benefit the most from Chinese purchases. If no agreement with China is made by March 1, tariffs will increase, or President Trump may decide to extend the deadline. It has already been announced President Trump and President Xi will meet in Florida later in March. South American weather is fading as a market driver. Most Brazilian production estimates range from 113 million metric tons to 116 mmt with Argentina’s crop 53–55 mmt. Don’t expect another Market Facilitation payment this coming year. USDA Secretary Perdue has ruled out such a payment, saying farmers last year were blindsided by the trade war with China; but this year they will have to do their
marketing without the payment. Weekly exports for the last six weeks averaged a disappointing 40 million bushels per week or 240 million total bushels. We are running 17 percent behind last year on total commitments which now stand at 1.36 billion bushels. The USDA is forecasting 1.875 billion bushels of exports this year, down 11.9 percent year-onyear. We need to average 19.8 million bushels of sales per week to achieve the USDA projection. China has purchased 7.41 mmt of U.S. beans so far this year. This compares with 26.2 mmt bought by this time last year. African swine fever continues to spread in China. In January, China’s sow herd was said to be down 15 percent from the previous year and their hog inventory down 13 percent from last year. The USDA at their meeting this week pegged US soybean planted acreage at 85 million acres, down from last year’s 89.2 million acres. Using a yield of 49.5 bushels per acre, soybean production would be 4.175 billion bushels vs. 4.544 billion in 2018-19. Last year’s yield was 51.6 bushels per acre.
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The February yield forecast has been lower than the final soybean yield in each of the last five years. Exports for 2019-20 were set at 2.025 billion bushels and crush at 2.105 billion bushels. Ending stocks were projected at 845 million bushels vs. 910 million bushels this year. While ending stocks are lower year-on-year, this is historically still a large carryout. South American weather has become a non-event. Most estimates for Brazil’s soybean production range from 113 to 116 mmt. The USDA is at 117 mmt, but the USDA ag attaché in Brazil lowered their forecast to 115.5 mmt. Outlook: Weekly sales have now been caught up and the USDA Outlook Forum is behind us. What’s the next market driver? Any news surrounding the Chinese trade talks still have the power to sway the market, but even that is getting old without something definitive. That definition will be magnified as we approach the March 1 deadline for increasing tariffs on $200 worth of Chinese goods. For the week, May soybeans were 2.75 cents higher at $9.23.75, July 2.25 higher at $9.37.25, and November up 2.5 cents at $9.54.5 per bushel. v
Consider selling non-producing assets to boost net worth SAUER, from pg. 16 Equations you can use with your balance sheet include the following: Total assets minus total liabilities equals net worth Net worth divided by total assets equals ownership equity Current assets minus current liabilities equals working capital Working capital divided by acres farmed equals working capital per crop acre Long-term liabilities divided by acres farmed equals land debt per owned crop acre Value of machinery and farm vehicles divided by acres farmed equals total machinery and vehicle investment per crop acre Here’s a quick primer on the ratios that can be learned through the above equations, as well as a couple of targets: Net worth — The dollar amount (less possible income taxes) that would result from the sale of all crops, machin-
ery, land and any other asset. Ownership Equity — The percentage of the assets on your balance sheet that you own, versus borrowed funds. Ownership equity tends to start out low for a beginning farmer and grows over time as the operation becomes more established. The percentage will fluctuate over time and with additional purchases. Large decreases in ownership equity are typically related to land purchases. Ownership equity should stay above 50 percent — even when large purchases are involved. Working capital — The liquidity in your business to pay short-term obligations. Working capital is likely to change each year, depending on earnings and if purchases are made outright or through down payments. Your farm’s working capital should be at 33 percent of gross revenue for the whole operation as well as on a per-acre basis. For example, if you grow all corn with an average of 200 bushels at price of $3.50 or $700 gross per acre, the working capital goal would be $231 per acre.
Land debt per acre — The amount of debt when compared to land owned, which affects your ability to stay in business during a cyclical downturn. Each farm is different based on real estate tax, paid interest and crop yield. This number can be used to calculate a payment per tillable acre, with a cash rent equivalent determined once real estate tax per acre is added in. It’s important to think about this number when the purchase of another farm is being considered. Total machinery and vehicle investment per acre — Relays how much you have invested in your machinery for every acre you farm. For grain operations, a goal to strive for is $575 per crop acre or lower. This number could vary for farms that have livestock or do a significant amount of custom work. If your numbers aren’t as good as you’d like them to be after taking a closer look at these ratios, there are options to consider. Net worth is changed by tax earnings, gifts, asset appreciation and
inheritance. Focus on earnings to increase net worth. Since ownership equity is a ratio, you can control it by the same items as net worth; but it can be affected by selling an asset to reduce debt. Typically, selling a non-income producing asset will help your overall financial position. If earnings from the farm are not sufficient to make all payments and cover living expenses, your working capital will decrease as you borrow funds to make the payments. Consider building working capital by selling capital items — like unused machinery — to generate cash. As with any financial document, it’s important to review your balance sheet for accuracy. It’s also important to put your balance sheet to work once you’ve updated it. Still need to complete your balance sheet? Visit Compeer.com for a free template under tools and resources. For additional insights from Sauer and the rest of the Compeer team, visit Compeer.com v
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Corn check off funds fueling the industry’s future By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MANKATO, Minn. – Adam Birr is CEO of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Birr was gracious enough to field a few questions at the MN AG EXPO on Jan. 23. The Land: What is the current budget of MCGA? Birr: It’s between $10 and $12 million a year. The check off is 1 cent a bushel, so annual size of Minnesota’s corn crop pretty much determines our yearly budget. The Land: What percent of this budget helps finance various research projects? Birr: Between 30 and 40 percent – depending the year and the awards we finance. This past year (2018) we were at 34 percent. The Land: The Minnesota corn check off is payable by first purchaser. In these tighter times, are some producers asking for refunds? Birr: We haven’t seen any significant movement. Our growers understand the importance of research. And they know sharing within the University system enables us to get more mileage out of our investments. In talking with other states, I’m hearing much the same. Perhaps a little creeping up for refunds is somewhat understandable. Feedback from our MCGA members and corn farmers in general verifies research dollars are vital. We’re making every effort to be most transparent with corn growers, with elected officials and often directly with the non-farming audience that
sometimes likes to throw darts. The Land: You are a University trained, PhD recipient. How do you address the challenges of your job? Birr: Difficult to explain ... it’s the way we are wired that makes this such an enjoyable job. I say this for our entire staff. They see the variety of each day. Plus we thrive on the challenge and the progress our corn growers report to us. They like what we are doing for them! The Land: Being in the ‘corn world’ is a very people-to-people business? Birr: It most certainly is. I think that culture starts with our leadership. They set that tone and it becomes infectious for the rest of we paid staffers. Because of technology and marketing innovations about corn and corn products, we’re working in one of the most exciting industries in America. The Land: Are you sensing progress in our tit-fortat trade war with China? Birr: Corn isn’t as involved as soybeans. But the ethanol fracas is hurting. Because of current margins, most of our 220 ethanol plants are in a financial crunch. We were selling quite a bit of ethanol to China. I think we will recapture and perhaps even increase our ethanol exports to China. Smog is a huge issue in their heavily populated cities and they understand the cleaner air capability of ethanol fuels. Also, because of African swine fever epidemics in China, I think we’ll see an increase in U.S. pork
sales to China. That too can trigger corn prices. The Land: You’re very upbeat. What was your major at the University of Minnesota? Birr: I got my degree as a water research scientist in the soil department. The Land: Does that make you an obvious voice on the buffer regulations of Minnesota? Birr: That’s something as the state’s corn growers organization that we have watched closely for the past five years. Tax credits to land owners for land dedicated for buffer systems is high priority in our discussions with members of the state legislature. But our priority is providing financial support for key research initiatives of the University. We’ve been told that we’re the only College of Agriculture that is doing new hires. That to me compliments the forward vision of our University system. This tells me the University very much appreciates the innovative thinking of our membership. The Land: What’s your current membership and will you catch Iowa eventually? Birr: As you well know, that’s on ongoing challenge. We’re closing the gap. We’re nearly 7,000 members; Iowa under 8,000. One exciting area our new Young Adult membership. I see us making good progress engaging our next generation farmers. They don’t necessarily agree with frequency of meetings and membership actions. But we have a young, diverse staff. I think we are well equipped to resonate with this younger segment. That very much is the future! v
Crop insurance premiums should be similar or slightly lower THIESSE, from pg. 12 they plan to choose the PLC farm program option for 2019 and 2020. Interested producers should check with their crop insurance agent for details on SCO insurance coverage and premiums for 2019. Key items to consider Crop insurance premiums for 2019 should be similar or slightly lower than 2018. 2019 crop insurance premiums for most coverage levels of corn and soybeans in the Midwest should be similar to comparable 2018 premium levels, due to similar base price levels for both crops in 2019 (based on early February estimates) and a relatively low volatility level compared to recent years. There are a wide variety of crop insurance policies and coverage levels available. Make sure you are comparing ‘apples to apples’ when comparing crop insurance premium costs for various options or types of crop insurance policies, as well as recognizing the limitations and the differences of the various crop insurance products. View crop insurance decisions from a risk management perspective. Given the tight profit margins for crop production in 2019, some producers may have a tendency to reduce their crop insurance coverage, in order to save a few dollars per acre.
However, a producer must first decide how much financial risk he or she can handle. RP crop insurance policies serve as an excellent risk management tool for these situations. 2019 may not be a good year to reduce insurance coverage, given the current uncertainty surrounding crop prices. Take a good look at the 85 percent coverage levels with RP insurance policies. Many Midwest corn and soybean producers have been utilizing a minimum of 80 percent RP coverage with enterprise units in recent years. 2019 may be the time to consider upgrading to the 85 percent coverage level — especially for soybeans. In many cases, the 85 percent coverage level offers considerably more protection, with a modest increase in premium costs. Many producers will be able to guarantee near $550 to $700 per acre for corn, and near $350 to $475 per acre for soybeans at the 85 percent coverage level for 2019 — particularly when utilizing trend-adjusted APH yields. In most instances, utilize the Trend Adjusted APH endorsement for 2019. Many producers have been able to significantly enhance their insurance protection in recent years by utilizing the TA-APH option, with only slightly higher premium costs. Using the TA-APH endorsement is a very good crop insurance strategy for most eligible corn, soybeans, and wheat
producers. Consider using the APH yield exclusion where available. The YE option allows specific years with low production to be dropped from crop insurance APH yield guarantee calculations. Several counties in central and northern Minnesota are eligible for YE for corn and soybeans in some of the past 10 years. Most counties in southern and western Minnesota (except for the Red River Valley) are not eligible for the YE exclusion for corn and soybeans. For information on which counties, crops, and years are eligible for YE, go the RMA web site at www. rma.usda.gov/ A reputable crop insurance agent is the best source of information. Find out details of the various coverage plans, get premium quotes, and receive assistance with finalizing 2019 crop insurance decisions. Some very good web sites with crop insurance information: www.farmdoc.illinois.edu/cropins/ index.asp and www.rma.usda.gov/ Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs analyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn. He may be reached at (507) 726-2137 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com. v
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Paap: Trade agreements vital to U.S. agriculture growth By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer MANKATO, Minn. – Working together works. A visit with Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap inevitably gets into Washington talk. But the reality today is political parties are getting farther apart rather than growing Kevin Paap together. In a brief visit with Paap on Jan. 23 at the MN AG EXPO, he related, “It doesn’t matter where you are ... local township, your county board, the state legislature or the nation’s capital ... we get the best legislation by working together. It’s always been that way and always will be.” Will the tit-for-tat- trade chatter continue indefinitely between China and the U.S? Paap answered, “Trade is critically important to agriculture’s success. For us, this means trade not only with our current partners but also new partners. Obviously China, despite the current stalemate, is a huge part of that scenario. And based on the world economy, it’s getting critical. “We need to make certain we are at the table on these discussions. Then hopefully you can do some negotiating. But if you’re not there its hopeless. Take the Canada-Mexico-U.S. newest agreement replacing NAFTA. It’s now signed off by all three countries. But getting this new version through our Congress won’t be easy. For right now, that is one of American Farm Bureau’s top priorities. Making our elected officials understand the importance of these trade agreements both for agriculture and for rural
America is a difficult task.” So why don’t elected officials understand these simple dynamics? “Because very often they don’t have any agricultural background. They simply don’t relate to American farmers feeding the entire U.S. population, but also additional millions around the world. We’re productive – the most productive agriculture in the world. Our farmers are quick to adopt new technology. But we need growing markets to support this growing productivity. “There aren’t very many elected officials that would ignore 95-96 percent of your market share. Yet that is somewhat the delicate balance of U.S.agriculture. The economic vitality of American farmers is critical to our nation’s business health and the feeding of people everywhere else too.” So isn’t this debate logical to even the most stubborn politician? Acknowledging the tremendous political strife ongoing in Washington D.C., Paap related, “I don’t know how many times we need to tell them the importance of agricultural trade even though trade is usually the first thing on our agenda when we are in Washington for a board meeting of American Farm Bureau. Much of today’s talk involves also the emotional and financial challenges. So many of these D.C. people seem to think that farmers are still enjoying the golden years. “They’re simply not aware of today’s low prices for farm commodities. The only way to cure low prices is to increase demand. And the only way to increase demand is to sell more of your product to that 95 percent of the world that is not part of the United States.” But can this portion of the world afford us? He
Pork cutouts have been declining TEALE, from pg. 16 have remained on the defensive. During that time there has been adequate inventory of hogs to meet the demand which has kept the market on its heels. The pork cutout has been declining for quite some time, indicating demand is not been enough to offset that available supply. The only strength lately has come from oversold conditions and the scare from the outbreak of African swine fever in Asia. At this point we have little information on the severity of the swine fever and its effect on the condition of the damage in Asia to the hog supplies there.
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Positive developments of late is the increase in domestic demand for pork and the continued export of pork products abroad. As we move into the spring months, where we normally see prices move higher, and with the African swine fever hanging over the market and the hog market oversold, the likelihood of some price appreciation could be anticipated. Therefore, producers should pay close attention to market developments in the weeks ahead and protect their inventories as needed. v
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Steffes Auction Calendar 2019
Harvesting Equip
For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com
‘13 JD 2210 field cultivator, 55 Retiring: For Sale: ‘04 CIH 1/2’, rolling basket. 507-327- 2366 combine, 2669 eng hrs, 6430 1980 rotor hrs, Yield Monitor, mapping, new hydrostatDMI Tigermate Field culti- ic, cyl bars, cones, chains, vator 30.5’ with 5-bar spike sieves, very good cond; 1020 harrow, walking tandems 25’ bean head w/ head sights, and gauge wheels, sharp, Parker head trailer; Geringfield ready, SN# 621143, hoff 6R30” cornhead w/ head sight. 507-640-0146 $11,500. (651) 387-2085 FOR SALE: 2013 Case-IH TiWanted ger-mate 200 field cultivator, 40’ 6”, w/rolling baskets, low acres. 320-212-2579 Freon WANTED: R12 collecting dust? Certified professional pays CA$H for R12. Hay & Forage RefrigerantFinders.com Equipment (312) 291-9169 FOR SALE: 570 NH baler, like new; 50’ bale conveyor; (2) Livestock 9x18 throw wagons. 507-7324415 FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls also Hamp, York, & Harvesting Equip Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. 320-598-3790 ‘98 Gleaner R62, 3659 eng/ 2592 sep hrs, rebuilt eng (2 hrs Cattle on it) w/ new injectors, new turbo, all rebuilt inj pump, Yield Monitor, torrent auger, Balancer/Gelbvieh Black, AI auto header hgt, chopper, sired yearling bulls. Startnice shape, $53,000. 320-583- ing at $2,000. Ivers Family, 2504 Leave message. Austin, MN (507) 438-8112
AUCTION
THURSDAY, MARCH 14 | 11AM
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 11:30 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Note: All hours/miles indicate preharvest miles/hours. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.
TRACTORS 2008 Case-IH 485 quad trac, 4,423 hrs., Case-IH MX215 Magnum MFWD, 4,084 hrs. COMBINES & HEADS 2002 Case-IH 2366 combine, 2,666 sep. hrs., 3,464 engine hrs. Case-IH 1020 flex head 2009 Gerringhoff RD chopping corn head DRILL John Deere 750 no till drill PLANTER John Deere 1760 conservation planter
John Deere Farm Retirement MATT MARING
CO. The Deutsches have leased out their cropland, therefore they will have a complete auction. Auction Location: 4820 245th St. West, Jordan, MN 55352
Sat., March 16, 2019 10 a.m. CDT Complete listing & online bidding
www.maringauction.com
LOCATION: 24015 630th Ave., Chokio, MN 56221
2019
Farm Retirement
TILLAGE EQUIPMENT 2012 Case-IH TM200 field cultivator Case-IH Ecolotiger 730C disc ripper Friggstad chisel plow IHC 770 plow TRUCKS 1995 Freightliner FLD120 day cab, 69,571 miles 1986 Freightliner FLC conventional day cab, 339,083 miles PICKUP & PICKUP TOOLBOX 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD, 226,411 miles Aluminum cross box toolbox Unverferth 5000 grain cart
OTHER FARM EQUIPMENT Move Master header trailer 2010 Westfield MK100-71 auger Westfield folding end gate drill fill Rockpicker Everest snowblower TANKS & BARRELS Propane tank Portable fuel tank Oday fuel barrel Gravity flow fuel barrel SHOP EQUIPMENT WinCo generator Diamond Industries steam pressure washer
SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355 | 320.693.9371
DENNIS & KARLEEN WERNSING | FOR INFORMATION CONTACT DENNIS 320.808.9994
OR SCOTT GILLESPIE AT STEFFES GROUP, 320.693.9371 OR 320.760.3066 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. Scott Gillespie MN14-30
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(5) John Deere Tractors 1994 JD 8770 4WD, 4,680 hours, 18-4R42 duals 55%; 1982 JD 4440 P/S, 1,000 hours on engine O/H, 134 A/C; 1971 JD 4320 side console, 400 hours on engine O/H, 18.4R38 95%; 1972 JD 3020 dsl. cab, w/JD 146A loader John Deere 9510 Combine, 925F and 693 Heads 1998 JD 9510 combine, 2,111/3,226 hours, 18.4-38 duals, loaded, very clean; 2002 JD 925F beanhead, 3” cut; 2002 JD 693 corn head, poly knife rolls John Deere 1760 Conservation 12R30” Planter 1996 JD 1760 Max Emerge 12R30” vacuum meter planter, row cleaners, clean planter Other Good Machinery EZ-Trail 500 grain cart; (5) Good gravity boxes; (4) Good grain augers; Farm fans AB-12B auto grain dryer; 1,500 Bushel wet holding bin; Case 1835B dsl. skid loader, 60” bucket; JD 336 baler w/kicker; JD 640 hay rake dolly wheel; NH 489 haybine; (4) Bale racks, flatbeds & throw bale; JD 960 cult., 32.5 3-bar; JD 510 ripper, 5-shank; JD 27 stalk chopper, 14’, 1000 PTO; IHC 720 plow, 5x18s; Other good clean farm machinery Terms: Cash, check, credit cards. All sales final. All items selling as-is. All payments made day of auction.
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Duane & Katherine Deutsch Ph. 952-681-0062 / 952-492-2392
MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 We Sell the Earth & Everything On It. 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502 Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Kevin Maring, Lic. #25-70 • 507-271-6280 Adam Engen, Lic. #25-93 • 507-213-0647 Reg. WI auctioneer #2992-52
Opening February 25 & Closing March 7 Multi-Party Ammo & Accessories Consignment Auction Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN Opening February 26 & Closing March 5 at 11AM Lorang Farms Realignment Auction, Mt. Vernon, SD, Timed Online Auction Opening February 26 & Closing March 5 Jason Leer Farm Retirement Auction, Wolford, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening February 26 & Closing March 5 Gary Bacher Retirement Auction, Wolford, ND, Timed Online Auction Friday, March 1 at 10AM Roger Walkinshaw Farm Auction, Argusville, ND Tuesday, March 5 at 10AM Bill Stibbe Estate Farm Auction, Hunter, ND Wednesday, March 6 at 10AM Jaeger Farm Retirement Auction, Balfour, ND Friday, March 8 at 1PM Multi-Party Firearm Consignment Auction Event, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN Opening March 8 & Closing March 20 Daniel Seven Farm Retirement Auction, Grenora, ND, Timed Online Auction Tuesday, March 12 at 12PM Quality Tested Hay Auction Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN Wednesday, March 13 at 10AM Aglron West Fargo Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo, ND Thursday, March 14 at 11AM Dennis & Karleen Wernsing Retirement Auction, Chokio, MN Friday, March 15 at 11AM Dan Lange Farm Auction, Ogilvie, MN Tuesday, March 19 at 10AM Aglron Sioux Falls Event, Steffes Group Facility, Larchwood, IA Opening March 19 & Closing March 26 Berube Inc. Going Out of Business Auction, Lisbon, ND, Timed Online Auction Thursday, March 21 at 10AM Kristen & Melissa Schepp Farm Auction, Minot ND Thursday, March 21 at 10AM Aglron Litchfield Event, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN Tuesday, March 26 at 12PM Quality Tested Hay Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN Wednesday, April 3 at 10AM Jeff Lunde Estate Farm Auction, Twin Valley, MN Thursday, April 4 at 10AM Rodney & Shirley Boelke Farm Retirement Auction, Cathay, ND Opening April 4 & Closing April 11 Douglas Berg Farm Retirement Auction, Crary, ND, Timed Online Auction
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ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT EVENT
After the morning chores... it’s a cup of coffee, The Land magazine and you!
Our Annual Spring Consignment Auction Event will be held at the Wieman Auction Facility located at 44628 SD Highway 44, Marion, SD or from Marion, SD, 1-mile South and ½ mile West on Highway 44 on:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th, 9 A.M. CST Lunch by the Presbyterian Church Ladies
This Auction will offer over 700 items in total. A Large Assortment of Tractors (3 – 4x4’s, 30+ MFD’s and 20+ 2 WD), 6 – Skid Loaders, 20+ Combines, Large Assortment of Corn Heads, Bean Heads, Dummy Heads, Head Transports, Grain Carts, Gravity Boxes, Augers, Planters, Tillage, Haying & Forage Equipment, Skid Loader Attachments, Trucks, Trailers, Fencing, Miscellaneous and more!
Farm
AUCTION LOCATION: 1543 Dove St., Ogilvie, MN 56358
FRIDAY, MARCH 15 | 11:00 AM
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WWW.WIEMANAUCTION.COM Auctioneers Note: This is another large and interesting auction of consignments by Area Farmers & Dealers. Online bidding will be available at Proxibid.com with a 2.5% buyer’s premium and a $750 maximum per item. The auction starts with older equipment at 9 AM with 2 auction rings all day. Financing and trucking are available. We are in our 71st year of selling auctions! We offer honest and fair treatment to all because we appreciate your business! Bring a friend and come prepared to buy! Welcome to the “Machinery Mall of South Dakota!” Our next auction is June 5th, 2019.
WIEMAN LAND & AUCTION CO., INC (SINCE 1949) 44628 SD HIGHWAY 44, MARION, SD 57043 AUCTION OFFICE: 800-251-3111 or 605-648-3111 MACHINERY OFFICE: 888-296-3536 or 605-648-3536 Email: Info@WiemanAuction.com Website: WiemanAuction.com EVENINGS: Ryan Wieman 605-366-3369 • Kevin Wieman 605-660-1587 • Rich Wieman 605-660-0341 Derek Wieman 605-660-2135 • Mike Wieman 605-351-0905
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4WD TRACTOR 1990 John Deere 8760, 10,625 hrs. MFWD TRACTORS 2006 John Deere 8130, 6,837 hrs. 1995 John Deere 8400, 8,791 hrs. 1992 John Deere 4560, 11,845 hrs. GPS EQUIPMENT John Deere 1800 display w/SF1 (2) John Deere Starfire ITC globes w/SF1 John Deere brown box w/ mobile processor COMBINES 2006 John Deere 9860, 2,478 sep. hrs., 3,588 engine hrs. 2002 John Deere 9750, 3,300 sep. hrs., 5,135 engine hrs.
HEAD & HEADER TRAILER 2004 John Deere 635F flex head Maurer header trailer GRAIN CART 2002 Unverferth 6500 grain cart PLANTER 2005 Kinze 3600 pivot planter AIR SEEDER 2001 Flexi-Coil 1720 air seeder TILLAGE EQUIPMENT & ROCKPICKER 2005 Riteway 4245HL land roller 2000 John Deere 512 disc ripper DMI Tigermate field cultivator 1990 John Deere 960 field cultivator IHC 710 auto reset plow Haybuster 3106 Rock-Eze rockpicker WATER/TENDER TRAILERS / SADDLE TANKS AND MORE!
SEMI TRACTORS 1993 IHC 9600, 648,377 miles 1988 Kenworth T600, 115,785 miles TENDER, SERVICE, & FLATBED TRUCKS 1990 Kenworth, 396,000 miles, 1994 Ford F350 service truck, 180,000 1993 GMC 3500 flatbed truck, 178,054 miles HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS 1999 Timpte Super Hopper hopper bottom trailer 1992 Timpte Super Hopper hopper bottom trailer 1992 Timpte Super Hopper hopper bottom
SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355
DAN LANGE | FOR INFORMATION CONTACT DAN 320.510.1630 OR STEFFES GROUP AT 320.693.9371, ASHLEY HUHN 701.238.1975
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. Ashley Huhn MN47-002
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TUESDAY, MARCH 5 | 10AM
2019
14821 75th St NW, Grenora, ND.
2019
Farm Retirement
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From Grenora, ND, 8 miles south on Hwy 5 or 150th Dr. NW, 3 miles east on 75th St NW. PREVIEW: March 8 – March 20, 8AM – 5PM / LOADOUT: March 20 – March 27, 8AM – 5PM
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Most items were purchased new and serviced by John Deere. Major equipment begins selling at 11:00 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com. DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of Hwy. 18 and Cass Co. Rd. 2, north of Hunter, ND, 2 miles west on Cass Co. Rd. 2, south side of road.
2013 John Deere 9460R 2013 John Deere S680 2013 John Deere 4830 2011 John Deere 9630
2009 John Deere 9770
2006 John Deere 7520
INCLUDES: Tractors, GPS Equipment, Harvest Equipment, Air Seeder, Self-Propelled Sprayer, Semi Tractors & Trucks, Pickup, Hopper Bottoms & Other Trailers, NH3 Equipment, Grain Handling Equipment & Hopper Bins, Other Equipment, Skid Steer & Attachment, Fuel Tanks
SteffesGroup.com
Steffes Group, Inc. | 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND
DANIEL SEVEN | 701.571.4263
or Brad Olstad (ND319) at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240
Farm Retirement
58 35th Street N Balfour, ND
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 10:00 AM. ments Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com. es will 2 DIRECTIONS: From Balfour, 2-1/2 miles west on US Hwy. 52, 3 miles south on Center Ave N, .6 miles west on 35th Street N.
2017 Case-IH 9240
2015 Case-IH 620
2017 Apache AS1220
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Steffes Group, Inc. | 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND
Scott Steffes ND81
BRAD JAEGER / 701.626.7258
or Justin Ruth at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.630.5583
SteffesGroup.com
Steffes Group, Inc. | 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND
BILL STIBBE ESTATE / Susan Stibbe, PR
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.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 | 10AM
LATE MODEL EQUIPMENT: Tractors & Loader, Combines, Heads & Header Trailers, Grain Cart, Swather & Head, Drill, Planter, Tillage, Semis, Truck & Pickups, Hopper Bottom & Other Trailers, Sprayer, NH3 Equipment, Grain Handling Equipment, Hopper Bin & Aeration, Shop Equipment, Travel Trailer, 60’x120’ Building, and More!
LATE MODEL EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: (7)Tractors, GPS, Combines, Heads, Grain Cart & Gravity Box, Planter, Air Seeder, Tillage & Row Crop Equipment, Self-Propelled Sprayer, Fertilizer Spreader, (3)Semis, Pickups, (8)Hopper Bottom & Other Trailers, Seed Tender & Grain Handling Equipment, Scraper, Graders, Blade, Other Equipment, Tanks, Shop Equipment, Tires & Farm Support Items
or Brad Olstad (ND319) at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240 or Tadd Skaurud at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.729.3644
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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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FIREARMS
Friday, March 8 | 1PM Join the Steffes Group on March 8th for our Consignment Firearm Auction. We have very nice selection already consigned with a good mix of both modern and antique firearms to include Colt, Winchester, Remington, Christensen, Stevens, Mossberg, Tikka, Benelli and Smith & Wesson with more being consigned daily.
Ammunition & Accessories will be available on a Timed Online Auction.
Swine Copy is 3 x 5.16
To include over 10,000 rounds of assorted ammunition, reloading equipment, knives, and other firearm & hunting related items! This auction opens February 25th & closes March 7.
FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hampshire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc boars, also gilts. Excellent selection. Raised outside. Exc herd health. No PRSS. Delivery avail. 320-760-0365
Trucks & Trailers
Taking Consignments For:
Spring Consignment Auction
For information contact Contact Steffes Group, Scott Gillespie (MN14-30), 320.760.3066 or Litchfield office 320.693.9371
Saturday, April 13th, 2019 9:00 am 55780 St Hwy 19, Winthrop, MN 1/4 mile west of Hwys 19 & 15 Intersection
Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355
320.693.9371|Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Guns are in secure storage and are NOT available for preview prior to auction day. Inspection available auction day starting at 10:00 AM. Live online bidding available. Terms, registration, & details available online at SteffesGroup.com. On-Site Buyer’s premium of 10% applies to all purchases. Internet Buyer’s Premium is 10% plus 2%, capped at $500 per item.
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FIREARMS TERMS: Steffes Group Inc. will require all successful bidders who do not possess an FFL to complete Form 4473 and pass an FBI NICS background check. A $25 transfer fee per Form 4473 will apply. Shipping available only to FFL holders. Shipping cost that will apply are for the box, shipping supplies & actual shipping costs through FedEx.
Advertising deadline is March 15, 2019 Matt
Auctioneer taking Consignments: Mages 507-276-7002 Lic. 08-18-002 magesland.com
‘92 Int’l Daycab Semi Model 9400, 855 Cummings, $6,000; ‘70 Wilson 32’ hopper bottom trlr, $4,000; Fast 1600 gal tandem trlr w/gas transfer pump. 320-420-9995 FOR SALE: ‘98 International grain truck, diesel, 9 speed trans, 20’ box, new paint & roll tarp, 3 pc end gate. 507327-8101 Parting Out Fleet Ford 7.3 diesel pickups, low mileage engines & transmissions. Call for any needs 320-583-0881.
Red River Valley Fairgrounds
1805 Main Ave. West, West Fargo, ND
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 | 10AM AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Auctioneers will run multiple rings with live online bidding on major equipment. There will be no loading assistance until 12PM. Cars and pickups may enter grounds at 11AM for self-loading. Equipment removal by March 15, unless other arrangements are made. Hauling and loading are available. Contact auctioneers for owner information, new consignments, or changes at 800.726.8609. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.
Tillage Equipment
Day Cab Semi Tractors
Track & 4WD Tractors
Air Drills & Drills
MFWD & 2WD Tractors
Sprayers
Sleeper Semi Tractors
ALSO INCLUDES: Utility & Lawn Tractors, Combines, Heads & Header Trailers, Grain Carts, GPS Equipment, Planters, Vertical & Other Tillage Equipment, Semi Tractors, Tender & Other Trucks, Hopper Bottom & Other Trailers, Sprayers & Spreaders, Fertilizer Equipment, Hay & Livestock Equipment, Grain Handling Equipment; Blades, Graders, & Scraper; Other Equipment, Skid Steer Attachments, Grain Bin Items, Tanks, Shop Equipment, Motors, Tires, Parts & Farm Support Items
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‘15 C-IH 500 Quadtrac, 2750 hrs, 36” tracks, cab susp, HID
duals ..............................................................................$150,000
lights, Pro 700 monitor & receiver ................................$175,000
‘11 NH T9.390, 905 hrs, pwr shift, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, HID
‘15 C-IH 370 Rowtrac Quadtrac, 918 hrs, 1000 PTO,
lights, 480x50 tires & duals ..........................................$120,000
80” spacing, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, ...............................$155,000
‘14 C-IH Steiger 370 HD, 7052 hrs, 1000 PTO, big hyd pump, 710x38
‘14 C-IH 350 Rowtrac Quadtrac, 1865 hrs, 1000 PTO, 120”
tires .......................................................................................... $79,000
spacing, 18” tracks, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow ....................$152,000
‘98 C-IH 9370, 4000 hrs, pwr shift, 4 hyd, 650x32 tires..$49,000
‘14 C-IH 340 Magnum Rowtrac, 290 hrs, lux cab, susp front axle,
ROW CROP TRACTORS ‘12 JD 8235, 2WD, 1235 hrs, pwr shift, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd valves, 18.4x46 duals, extra clean ................................$110,000 ‘16 C-IH Magnum 180, MFWD, 1046 hrs, CVT tranny, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd valves, 18.4x46 rear singles ........................$82,000
ADVERTISER LISTING American Angus ..................................................................... 8 Beck's Hybrids ....................................................................... 1 Compeer Financial ................................................................. 3 Courtland Waste Handling .................................................... 11 Dahl Farm Supply ................................................................ 19 Freeborn's Pride Builders ..................................................... 14 Freudenthal Dairy .................................................................. 9 Gehl Company ....................................................................... 8 Greenwald Farm Center ........................................................ 21 Henslin Auctions .................................................................. 25 International Steel Erectors .................................................. 15 Janesville Tire Service ......................................................... 13 Larson Implement ................................................................ 27 Mages Auction ..................................................................... 24 Massop Electric ................................................................... 20 Matt Maring Auction ............................................................ 23 Mike's Repair ....................................................................... 15 Minnwest Bank ...................................................................... 6 Pruess Elevator .................................................................... 20 Schweiss Doors .................................................................... 20 SI Feeder/Schoessow ............................................................ 10 Smiths Mill Implement ......................................................... 21 Spanier Welding ..................................................................... 5 Steffes Group ...................................................... 23, 24, 25, 26 The Andersons ....................................................................... 4 Wieman Auction ................................................................... 24
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‘13 JD 9360R, 1970 hrs, 1000 PTO, pwr shift, 620x42 tires &
‘90 Ford 876, 12spd, 8253 hrs, 520x38 duals .................$25,000
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‘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 ‘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 ‘13 Drago 6R30 chopping, fits JD combine ..........................$25,000 ‘09 Drago 6R30 chopping, fits JD combine ......................$19,000 ‘06 Drago 8R30 chopping, fits flagship C-IH combine ...........$14,500 ‘13 C-IH 3408 8R30, hyd deck plates, fits flagship combine ..$21,000 ‘08 C-IH 2408 8R30, hyd deck plates, fits flagship combine .......................................................$12,500 ‘02 C-IH 2208 8R30, hyd deck plates, fits older 1600-2000 series C-IH combines ....................$11,500
TILLAGE JD 512 5 shank disc ripper ................................................ $9,500 ‘08 JD 512 5 shank disc ripper .........................................$11,500 JD 980 field cultivator, w/ JD harrow ..............................$10,500
LOADER TRACTORS 04 JD 7320, MFWD, cab, air, 3pt, 540/1000 PTO, 2 hyd valves, JD 740 ldr w/QT bkt & joystick .......................................$49,000
18” belts, 6 hyd valves, 1000 PTO, 3pt ........................$180,000 ‘04 Cat Challenger MT 755, 4844 hrs, 16” tracks, 3 pt, 1000 PTO, 88” track spacing, JD ATU ...........................$65,000
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, tracker, 30.5x32 single tires. ...........................................$88,000 ‘11 C-IH 7120, 2200 eng/1610 sep hrs, rock trap, chopper, tracker, 600 monitor, 520x42 duals .................................$95,000 ‘10 C-IH 8120, 2250 eng/1650 sep hrs, rock trap, chopper, tracker, 60 monitor, 520x42 duals. ..................................$92,500 ‘09 C-IH 7088, 1275 sep/1807 eng hrs, rock trap, chopper, tracker, HID lights, Pro 600 monitor, 520x42” duals ......$92,000
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT ‘13 Hitachi ZX27U Mini Excavator, 1054 hrs, OROPS ....$21,500 ‘12 JD 710K, 2424 hrs, ldr backhoe, 4x4, cab, air...........$79,000 ‘11 JD 290LC, 3350 hrs, 42” bucket ...............................$120,000 ‘11 JD 672G, 5720 hrs, 14’ blade ...................................$110,000 ‘12 Volvo L50F wheelloader, w/quick coupler & bkt.........$65,000 ‘06 Volvo G960, 6460 hrs, 14’ blade..................................$65,000 ‘11 Case 580N, 2540 hrs, ldr backhoe, 4x4, cab, air .......$42,500 ‘11 Case CX300C, 2658 hrs, 54” bucket .........................$117,000 ‘11 Cat D6KLGP dozer, 8215 hrs, 6 way blade, cab, air ...$65,000
LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95 763-689-1179
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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Managing Editor Paul Malchow.
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hen temperatures dip into single digits, even the slightest breeze can drive the heartiest souls indoors. But wind was a key ingredient in Buffalo, Minn. on Feb. 9 and actually enticed hundreds to gather on frozen Lake Buffalo for the inaugural “Kites on Ice Festival.” “Actually, we could have used more wind,” said Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Director Sue Olmscheid. “Some of the bigger kites had a hard time staying up.” Held in Buffalo’s Sturges Park, the festival was the brainchild of Chamber staff who had been to similar winter kite fests in Minneapolis and Clear Lake, Iowa. “It took a lot of organization,” admitted Olmscheid. “There’s an American Kite Association and the Minnesota Kite Association who sanction these events for their members. There’s even an American Cornhole Association which is the governing body of cornhole tournaments.” “Kites on Ice” did also feature a cornhole tournament. Rugged competitors crowded around one of the wood-burning fire stations while they waited for their matches. But the kites were the stars as Saturday’s blue sky was accentuated with colorful kites of all shapes and sizes. “It was surprising how many people brought kites!” Olmscheid exclaimed. One of the largest kites was in the shape of an octo-
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pus. These larger kites costs thousands of dollars and require a bit more wind to become airborne. “The guy with the octopus kite said he really didn’t need more wind,” said Olmscheid. “The kids like to see it close up.” Another popular offering at “Kites on Ice” was a kite building workshop which took place inside a large tent erected on the shore of the lake. The heated tent was not for those looking for relief from the chill. This was a full-blown kite building site with children and parents serious about their craft. Olmscheid estimated about 340 kites were made that day. The Chamber is looking to add a second tent next year. With the surprising success of “Kites on Ice,” the Chamber will be bringing the festival back for a second year on Feb. 8, 2020. Food, drink and music provided plenty of diversions for the nearly 2,000 spectators who attended the event; but most stood on the snowy lake with their chins pointed to the sky — taking in the variety of kites fluttering in the breeze. Olmscheid said kite fliers from North Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin came to take part. “Kites on Ice” also proved to be a very dog-friendly event with many canines sporting their finest winter wear. Many of the experienced kite pilots recommended also attending the “Color the Wind” kite festival in Clear Lake. Touted as the nation’s largest winter kite festival, it takes place on the third Saturday of February. v
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