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A late snow brings down the roof Bringing aid to a flooded Nebraska Dick Hagen makes maple syrup

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Chatter from the Chatterbox

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Recognizing it was my turn for Land However, our good shepherd ignored Minds, I woke up this morning (March their comments and reminded us that 26) thinking about a Q & A session at the sheep are making good money today.

Round Table. I’m speaking of our morn“There’s more and more ethnic people ing coffee sessions at the Chatterbox across the country — even here in this Café — the venerable ‘intelligence center’ area — who only eat lamb meat. Wool is of Renville County. in demand too.”

So now it’s 8:30 a.m. Six at the Round Smokey, our Ohio migrant, got into Table (now referenced as the RT), plus a trucking after retiring from Southern couple of late arrivals. I shared my Minnesota Sugar Co-op. He was primariLAND MINDS intentions. Our good waitress refilled ly hauling seeds — both corn and sugar

By Dick Hagen three coffee pots and away we went! beet seed. Olivia is the corn center of Minnesota and at one time had four With big snow piles still around the different brands of seed corn produced Chatterbox parking lot, my obvious in the area. Also, Southern Minnesota lead question was, “When will planting Sugar Cooperative is the world’s largest. start this year?” With eight seated at the RT (three retired farmers plus five others retired, but not These 2,000-mile trucking runs gave him a bird’s farmers) I’m using only first names to protect the eye view of agriculture. “Midwest farmers are the innocent — of which there are zero in this bunch. best,” Smokey claimed. “And the best money-making However, our group features two Bobs, so I referfarmers are the Mennonites, the Amish and the ence them as Older Bob and Younger Bob. Both Hutterites. I recall stopping at a Nebraska Bobs have sons now running their farms.

Hutterite irrigated farm. The only thing he was irrigating was his pasture. Why I asked? That’s the Older Bob ventured, “It looks no sooner than late April to me”. Younger Bob said, “That sounds likely only crop making me money. If I got water left I’ll then water my corn too.”

— providing no more snow storms or heavy rains.”

I asked my RT veterans why dairy farms have Larry, our retired Olivia city crew member chuckdisappeared from Renville County … only three left. led, “Bob, you just retired. You said your son was doing the farming. You were just going to make cer- Quick response was dairy cows left because that’s tain you got your dock in early.” Jim, retired plumb- hard work. Jim recalled his dad had eight cows. “20 cows was a good-sized farm herd 40 years ago.” Jim ing supply sales man ventured, “I just look out my window. If I see Jim in his field I figure it’s time for left the farm three years ago, moving into Olivia. So the Chatterbox is only a 5-minute drive. me to plant radishes.”

So my next question to these grizzled veterans: Smokey, our Ohio immigrant who ventured to the “Will your sons do a good or better job running the Renville, Minn. sugar beet plant from Ohio sugar profarm than you did?” Jim responded quickly. “Well, I cessing work was specific. “I would say maybe 15th to certainly hope so.” But he added his cell phone rings 16th.” That prompted Howard, a 59-year shearing sheep veteran, ”You sugar beet guys … always precise whenever his son needs some help. Younger Bob admits turning the operation over to his son has to the day. How the hell do you know?” been a bit of a mental challenge. “But he’s college But reality spiked when table talk turned to educated, has had good work experience with a money. “Sounds like a few won’t be farming this neighboring farmer, and I’m providing him a full year,” was the gloomy comment of all three retired line of good equipment. We had those 5-6 years of farmers and echoed by Tom and Jim. “And it looks good money, but the past three haven’t been so good. like it’s catching the full range. Both younger and And 2019 sounds like another financial challenge.” older guys getting squeezed out.”

Sheepman Howard to the rescue. “Make certain Younger Bob talks with bankers frequently (social they are Triple A farmers,” he said, “April, August chatter he claims). His bankers tell him a few area and Arizona!” Yep, even the RT crew agreed with farmers aren’t getting operating loans this year. that wisdom! Smokey said he’d heard markets yes“And they don’t want to chew up any more of their terday on the Linder Farm Network. July corn priced retirement equity, so they’re electing to quit farming.” at $2.79. “Get enough yield and there might be some But the consensus of the brain trust at the RT was, profit” was consensus of the three retired farmers. there’s always a few farmers willing to take on more City employee Larry recalled when he was a kid acres if they can rent for $200 or less. And that’s the doing farm work he was getting $2 a day. Thirdchallenge: land owners still wanting $250 or more. generation farmer Jim prompted, “When my ancesAre more sheep the answer? That suggestion stytors decided to quit being cave men, they turned to mied the table. But Howard, our sheep shearing vet- farming. And that’s how I got to Minnesota, my pederan (with an estimate of a little over 900,000 shorn igree tells me.” sheep), said he couldn’t recall a sheep farmer ever Tom related his family history dates back to going broke! The seven non-sheep guys around the Germany coming to America in 1846. “They were table guffawed that comment. “Howard, you got two brothers, settled just west of Milwaukee. They some of that sheep wool lodged in your brain.” Yep, the RT crew isn’t bashful about biting back.

See LAND MINDS, pg. 4

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Letter: Renewable energy unreliable in polar vortex To the Editor, The green renewable energy fans are pleased that the state’s electrical industry has surpassed the reduced carbon mandate years ahead of schedule.

Now the liberal metro legislators have plans to pass a mandate with a much higher reduction of CO2. Be careful what you wish for.

The “polar vortex” of Jan. 30 and 31 with extremely low temperatures caused the electric industry great concerns to “keep the lights on.” Renewables were not working. Wind turbines with little or no wind, plus 20 below temperatures required them to be shut down for equipment safety. The many thousands of solar panels generated no electricity as they were covered with snow for many days.

Electric generation came from natural gas, oil and coal fired turbines. The industry had many tense moments those days as millions of customers in the north central region enjoyed their warm homes.

Renewable energy sounds great until you add the word “unreliable.” Let us make sure that much higher noncarbon mandates do not become law.

Don Buck Zumbrota, Minn.

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Landherr grew up and graduated from high school in Prior Lake, Minn. He attended Gustavus Adolphus College, studying business Ryan Landherr and exercise physiology. His interest in sales and marketing led him to his position at The Land. “I wanted to utilize my personal skills and sales strengths,” he said. “This is a good fit for me.”

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USDA inspections: ‘No problem, I’ll just stop eating pork’ One tried-and-true tool politicians use takes an oath of office. If only The to deflect public criticism directed at Washington Post was held to the same them is as old as politics itself: beat up standard.” the press.

The government-sponsored sarcasm Someone in Secretary Sonny Perdue’s was, as intended, noticed. Members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture thought Safe Food Coalition issued a statement it was time to do just that on April 8 as the next day noting USDA’s “unsigned” the FSIS Office of Congressional and reply “merely confirms the truth of Public Affairs (USDA’s Food Safety the Post’s story” because of its use FARM & FOOD FILE of “‘alternative facts’… to spin the Inspection Service) issued a blistering rebuttal to an April 3 Washington news… using word play.”

By Alan Guebert Post story on proposed changes in the For example, “…USDA asserts… ‘FSIS federal safety inspection regime at hog is not reducing the total number of fedslaughtering plants. eral inspectors by 40 percent’…

The story, by a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, However, USDA’s proposed rule clearly envisions that telegraphed its news in its first sentence: “The ‘the Agency would require 147 fewer… for swine Trump administration plans to shift much of the slaughter inspection,’ i.e. a 40 percent reduction in power and responsibility for food safety inspections the relevant inspection workforce…” in hog plants to the pork industry… as early as Tony Corbo, senior lobbyist for Food & Water May, cutting the number of federal inspectors by Watch, an independent, non-partisan group “that about 40 percent and replacing them with plant champions healthy food and clean water,” sees employees.”

USDA’s sharp reply as another step in its emerging The USDA reply five days later was unlike like trend to attack consumer groups that question its anything I’ve ever seen in nearly 40 years of ag Big Ag rulemaking agenda. journalism.

The proof, he says, is that “There’s nothing in the “The Washington Post says that democracy dies in USDA statement that responds to real problems darkness,” began its anonymous writer. “If that’s the USDA has had in implementing past changes to case, then The Washington Post’s story about the meat inspection rules. Instead, there’s a lot of douU.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety ble-speak to deflect Congress’s and public attention Inspection Service is a solar eclipse.” from these new, even bigger changes.”

Just in case that opening metaphor was too murky Key U.S. pork importers are taking note, too, says and inside-the-swamp for us country folk, it went on Dr. Steve Suppan, senior policy analyst at the to moralize that food safety is a “responsibility and Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. mission so important that every FSIS employee When, for example, the U.S. begins new trade

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talks with Japan, Suppan forecasts in an email, “Japan will demand re-inspection and testing of fresh pork at the port of entry” if USDA implements what Japan sees as weakened pork slaughter inspection rules.

The reason is that if Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe “agrees that USDA (inspection) standards are ‘equivalent’ to Japan’s, not withstanding all contrary evidence, Abe’s party will pay at the polls.”

If that global worry spreads, the threat to the U.S. pork sector would be catastrophic because 26 percent of all (federally-inspected) American pork, valued at $6.4 billion, was exported in 2018.

An even bigger market threat is brewing here, according to Post readers. Hundreds who read the pork inspection story posted remarks like “No problem, I’ll just stop eating pork,” or “Time to become vegan,” and “Chick-fil-A: the other white meat.”

Notably, many of the 814 reader comments wondered why USDA would cede federal power for food safety to corporate meatpackers. So far, USDA’s single response hinges on a daft Orwellian reference to solar eclipses.

That’s not good enough. American hog farmers don’t sell eclipses; they sell trust — a trust built in large part on USDA meat inspection. Any debasement of that standard to save a few million federal dollars while adding a few million to corporate profits is a fool’s trade.

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Round Table discussion quiet on the future of farming LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 had six sons and needed more land. They heard about land being available at Wells, Minn., so they walked the 500 miles to check. Found some land they could homestead. Staked it and then walked back to Milwaukee. The next spring they picked up all their belongings and walked again the 500 miles to Wells to start their new farming life.”

Tom’s great grandparents farmed till 1899 in the Wells area. Meanwhile, a railroad to Chicago was built through the area and farmers could send their wheat to Chicago. Wheat prices zoomed. “My greatgrandfather had a 160-acre farm; bought another 80 acres. Then sold the 240 acres and came up to Bird Island. Land was cheap and he bought a total of 1,050 acres. Taxes were 10 cents an acre, but it was all wetland, often underwater. Bird Island was an island during high rainfall periods. But In the ‘20s, the big ditch was dug in and taxes jumped to $10 an acre to pay for the ditch!

“Plus they had three years of drought,” Tom went on to say. “It was so dry that third year they

couldn’t pay taxes and lost the farm. There were no government programs in those days to bail you out when crops failed. Grandpa had six sons who needed work, so they went into custom farming. They would provide the equipment and labor to get fields planted and harvested for other farmers. They owned a threshing machine. Lots of labor in these operations too.”

The RT guys agreed it was in the late 1920s the Kercher clan started digging Renville County drainage ditches to get the prairie drained so crop farming would work. “Steam powered dredges in those days. Sometimes they had to get mats laid over the soils to support these big digging machines.”

After two and three coffee refills, it’s time to wrap up table talk. The general agreement was that unless a major weather disaster occurs somewhere, farm income was in the tank for 2019 too. So who would be farming Renville County in the future?

Would socialized agriculture happen?

Jim reminded, “This farming is a cyclical business, always has been and that continues. I started farm-

ing in 1967. Rent was $30 an acre and you couldn’t make any money. It’s no different now except there’s another zero behind that $30. Rent is $300 and you can’t make any money. If rent was $100 the younger guys could make that work.”

Younger Bob said $250 rent is where we’re at today, but land costs have dropped from those $12,000 highs just 4-5 years ago to $6,000-$8,000 today. “Interest is more reasonable, but we do need some kick in our commodity markets,” he said.

So how long can the financially-strapped survive?

There is usually lots of chatter on such a question, but today even the RT guys were cautious. Smokey ventured, “My guess is the government will let it get lower and then come on with a program to keep them on the land until things get better again.”

Jim was asked how long will your son last before he needs to be bailed out? “He may need that offfarm income,” Jim admitted. “There’s gobs of jobs available.”

See LAND MINDS, pg. 6

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Circumstances piled up along with the snow

After multiple snowstorms during the No problem. He’d call one of his guys. winter of 2019, Mike and I grew skeptical But the cell phone call dropped. He then of meteorologists. Surely the next big called me. Call dropped. Even text messtorm won’t be as big as the last one. But sages failed to send. Which is when

by Saturday noon, what we hoped was you’re thankful for whoever implemented hyperbole became reality. It was snowing. the idea to put an emergency back winAgain. dow in the back of skid steers. Mike removed his, climbed out, and went to get I looked out the window at our steer a tractor so he could pull his skid loader yard and said, “At least the cattle are out.

THE BACK PORCH enjoying the snow.” The 1,300-pound steers were frolicking in the winter wonIt was an easy pull, but a short-lived

By Lenae Bulthuis derland like newborn calves on their first victory. While the skid steer was now day out of the barn. It took about 90 seconds for free, the tractor that pulled it out was now stuck in Mike to sit with that thought before he stepped into the snow in front of an open gate. Mike then climbed his shoes to follow his hunch. He had a sense that out of the tractor, to get a pickup so he could pull his snow wasn’t the only thing that was falling. tractor out.

He was right. The cattle shed roof had collapsed.

It was about this time that I stepped into my shoes to follow my hunch. Things were taking longer Phone calls were made. Gracious people weathered than Mike’s usual minute. the storm to help us weather ours. What a gift! By nightfall they did what they could and then headed I found Mike hooking a rope to the back of the to the warmth and safety of their own homes. pickup.

“The tractor is stuck,” he said. “Can you pull UCTIONS Please read attached email me out?”

Mike told me to go into the house, too. “I’ll be there in a minute,” he said as he climbed into his It was an easy pull, but a short-lived victory. While P NAMES ALREADY ON AD THE LAND 3.7461 x ”the tractor was now free, when I parked the pickup, skid steer.

I hit a trailer. The good news is that it’s a very small A minute is all it should take to bed down homeless steers for the night. But when he saw the grow- dent. The best news is that in the scope of our storm, Mike said nothing. ing mound of snow against the fence, he decided to pull some of it back. Which is the moment when minutes multiplied and things moved from bad to worse.

The skid loader slipped and tipped against the fence. The front door was pinned shut and the bucket was in the air, so he couldn’t push himself back.

The skid loader was stuck. And so was Mike.

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In the end, we lost a barn and eight cattle. And we weren’t the only ones. Our insurance adjustor apologized for not getting back to us right away. “My phone has been ringing non-stop,” he said. “I think I had 150 claims over the weekend.”

You don’t have to be a meteorologist, insurance adjustor, or farmer to know that life is full of storms. At a recent simulcast with author and speaker Priscilla Shirer, she shared that all of us are either in the middle, on the way in, or on the way out of a storm.

Life is hard. And while roofs may cave under the weight of snow, the greatest loss is when people cave under the weight of their storm.

What keeps people standing in the middle of a storm?

Priscilla shared that it’s what takes place while life is good. Those who stay standing in the storm are the ones who put spiritual muscles on their bones before the storm. A foundation of faith will keep your soul well. Because, like Priscilla testified, “Even if it is not well with your circumstances, it can be well with your soul.”

Lenae Bulthuis muses about faith, family, and farming from her back porch on her Minnesota grain and livestock farm. Her blog can be found online at www.lenaebulthuis.com and she can be reached via email at lenaesbulthuis@gmail.com. v

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These hot dog recipes are a home run in a bun Imagine a good hot dog. Now add jalapeños, The baseball season is upon us. There’s bacon, cream cheese and chips. What’s this crazy optimism that this could FINALLY be concoction? It’s the Seattle dog of course and it’s a the year that the Twins go big. taste treat for the senses.

While we’ll have to wait awhile to find Seattle Hot Dog out whether there’ll be more wins than https://showmetheyummy.com/seattle-hot-dog-reclosses this year, one thing is certain: ipe/ baseball season equals hot dog time.

Baseball and hot dogs go together …

1 small yellow onion halved and sliced well, like ketchup and mustard. Here are COOKING 1 tablespoon unsalted butter some unique, delicious and fun-tastic hot WITH KRISTIN 2 splashes dry white wine dog recipes. Get ready to have a ball with 6 all beef hot dogs By Kristin Kveno these tasty dogs.

6 hot dog buns The classic grilled cheese sandwich is pretty hard to beat. The 4 jalapeño peppers 1 (8 oz.) tub Philadelphia bacon cream cheese melty cheese, the crisp buttery bread — it’s simple, but there’s Jalapeño Kettle Chips just nothing like it. Try adding a hot dog and some bacon to the mix, and — voila’ — a grilled cheese dog is born. We gave this Melt butter in a pan, then add in sliced onion and cook for a try at my house and this recipe was a grand slam with the about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and caramelized. In hometown crowd. the last minute or two, deglaze the pan with a couple splashes of dry white wine. Cook until the wine has absorbed. Preheat your Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs grill to high heat. Cook hot dogs until warmed through. Toast https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/grilled-cheese-hot-dogs/ buns until golden brown (this won’t take long).

4 hot dogs Place jalapeños on the grill and cook for about eight minutes, 4 buns turning every few minutes. Take one toasted bun and smear on 8 slices bacon, cooked bacon cheese cream. Place hot dog in the bun and top with cara1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese melized onions, jalapeños and kettle chips.

1/2 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese n 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Seafood and mac ‘n’ cheese? That sounds pretty good. Well, take that and put it on a hot dog and now it’s a Baltimore Orioles Heat a grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Add garlic powder to melted butter. Brush outsides and insides of buns with Crab Mac ‘n’ Cheese Dog. You definitely don’t need to be an Orioles fan to cheer for this dog. melted butter. Cut a slit in hot dogs. Place hot dogs and buns in grill pan and cook for about a minute on each side. Place a hot Crab Mac ‘n’ Cheese Dog dog in each bun; add 2 slices of bacon and 1/4 of the cheese to www.rachaelraymag.com/recipe/crab-mac-n-cheese-dog each one. Close buns and press down with a spatula to flatten hot dogs them some. Turn heat down to medium-low and cook until buns cheese is melted. macaroni ’n’ cheese n

lump crabmeat Old Bay seasoning Cook store-bought mac ’n’ cheese according to package directions. Top hot dogs with mac ‘n’ cheese and lump crabmeat, then dust with Old Bay seasoning. n Buffalo sauce is one of my all-time favorite condiments. There really isn’t any savory food that I don’t put this on — I love it that much. When I came across this buffalo sauce-topped hot dog delight, I felt like I hit a homerun!

Buffalo Hot Dogs www.lemontreedwelling.com/buffalo-hot-dogs/ 8 hot dogs 8 hot dog buns 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1-1/2 cups buffalo mayo (mix 1 cup mayo with ½ cup buffalo sauce) 1/4 cup blue cheese 2 sliced green onions Place hot dogs in buns in 9x13-inch baking dish. Top each hot dog with 1 tablespoon ranch dressing and 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons buffalo mayo, 1/2 tablespoon blue cheese and sliced green onions.

Get yourself to a ball game to cheer on the Twins but before you do make one of these hot dog dishes and hit dinner out of the park at your house. Go Twins!

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Competitive spirit makes American agriculture a power LAND MINDS, from pg. 4 Younger Bob ventured, “Sometimes it doesn’t take too much to get that worm turned around. Like right now, both sides of the Missouri River from Sioux City on south into Missouri are flooded. And from Nashville and down the Mississippi, farm lands are flooded. But a week of rain-free weather can make huge differences. However, if lots of these flooded acres don’t get planted, then we’d have a price bump.

We asked Jim, the retired plumbing supply guy, will every acre get planted in Renville County regardless of whether it cash flows? “Sure, it always does,” he replied. “We’ve got some high-caliber farmers around here. One way or another, they find a way to get things done.”

Looking at American politics, is socialism inevitable even in American agriculture? Speaking for virtually every member of the RT, younger Bob retorted, “I don’t think socialism has a place in America

… and certainly not in agriculture. We thrive on the competitive spirit. That’s what makes American agriculture such a power worldwide!”

Jim thinks younger people really are embracing socialism. Tom cautioned, “If we really want socialism all we need do is vote in this age 16 voting.”

Jim, who has been to Cuba, reminded, “In Cuba the voting age is 16. And Cuba is a mess.“ Can you imagine 16-year-old kids voting in America? “That’s scary!” was the consensus opinion of the RT on March 26. And these guys ain’t going to change!

“Get the energy power people to increase ethanol usage 5 percent in America would be a big boost to the ag industry,” said Younger Bob. “That special wavier to protect the oil refineries is just plain political favoritism of the worst kind.”

Nope, the RT doesn’t agree with a 20-cent gas tax increase. But yes, they agree a lesser amount, like maybe 5 cents is doable and wouldn’t slow down the economy.

Now it was time to shake dice. Larry was the loser — buying eight cups at $1.50 each. A $12 tuition this morning. So there you have it: wisdom from the Round Table! And a few wry comments too. Like Smokey, who jested, “I thought getting older would take longer!”

Howard probably spoke for all when he said, “Behind every angry woman stands a man who has absolutely no idea what he did wrong.” Jim chimed in, “Some things are just better left unsaid. And I usually realize it right after I say them.” To which Larry muttered, “A wise man once said nothing.”

Then he added, “Respect your elders. They graduated school without the internet.”

One comment with 100 percent agreement: Keep God in your hearts every day!

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Midwest flooding disaster: Iowa hearts, Nebraska strong Anyone who has ever watched “Mr. cle all the way to their destination.

Rogers’ Neighborhood” has heard it.

Along the way, the group stopped in Fred Rogers would tell his young viewHartington, Neb. for a truck fill and some ers, “When bad things happen, just look food. When it came time to pay for it all, for the helpers.” It’s one thing to look for the man behind the counter would not the helpers, but it’s another thing to be accept any money. one of them.

“This is a wonderful thing,” he told This story all began quite mistakenly them. “It gives me shivers down my spine.” actually — with a wrong number.

TABLE TALK Approaching Concord, Neb., it became Following the flood devastation, and clear that the person our son had spoken

By Karen Schwaller after seeing images of the hurting people with was not on the same page as our son of Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa, our regarding the drop-off point there. Turns sons and one of their friends decided to try to help out it was a wrong number situation from the start, their colleagues in agriculture with some hay and and the man there said he never needed any hay. some fence building and repair supplies.

With 13 trucks waiting and our sons at the helm, After making contact with a Nebraska man whose they began to panic a little. One son got on the place would serve as a drop-off point, they then got phone and after a few minutes, found a legitimate to work securing hay and those other supplies, lindrop-off point at Verdigre, Neb. ing up trucks, drivers and soliciting cash donations Ten miles out (at the county line) they were unexfrom any business or individuals who would contrib- pectedly met with a sheriff’s vehicle, which escorted ute to their cause. They purchased those repair sup- them into Verdigre — where hurting people again plies with that cash, and a gazillion phone calls waved and took pictures. clogged their phone lines. Even their fuel would be And cried.

100 percent donated.

Their hearts were full, and so were the hearts of Finally, the day came to leave. Seven local trucks those behind the wheels. Farm and ranch families were to meet up with six more trucks of hay from there had weathered the storm, even if some of the Sioux Center area on their way to Concord, Neb. their livestock could not. And now in the aftermath It would be a regulation, bona fide convoy with of Mother Nature’s unforgiving late-winter grip, round bales announcing their compassion for their they were — with heavy and grateful hearts — brothers and sisters in agriculture. Bales featured accepting the donated hay from their Iowa brothers. spray painted messages: hearts, “Iowa” and “Nebraska Bound,” “America Needs Farmers” and Some called it “hay from heaven” or “loads of an American flag announcing their brotherhood. hope.” Others had no words. But when there are no As the caravan proceeded through the main street words, hearts communicate more effectively than words ever could. of our hometown on a Saturday morning, local police escorted them out of town. Air horns blared When the chips are down, we stand as one nation and people waved. Truck drivers observed with under God. Fifty stars on the flag means 50 states all misty eyes as they saw motorists pull over alongside united under one flag. And in this time of crisis, hay the highway as they passed by, as if out of respect. and supplies were coming to them from all over the People took pictures and videoed the convoy specta- nation. It’s in our darkest hour that we stand tallest.

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I’m not sure our sons and their friend anticipated the possibility of the project becoming larger than life. But then, no decent project worth doing ever came without its headaches.

It was that still, small voice in their hearts that asked them not to just look for the helpers, but to be the helpers. They and those helping will always remember that day — the day they not only could do something to help, but did.

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Artwork wanted DES MOINES — Students from across Iowa are encouraged to enter the annual agriculture calendar contest. Artwork will be selected based on creativity and the ability to connect agriculture products from the farm to everyday life. Twelve winners will be featured in the “Choose Iowa” calendar.

Students at or under the age of 18 are invited to submit artwork. Pictures should be drawn in a horizontal orientation using only black lines on plain white, 8 ½ by 11-inch paper. The pictures should not be colored in. They can be submitted either electronically by emailing communications@iowaagriculture. gov or mailed to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Coloring Calendar, 502 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319.

Each submission should include the artist’s name, age, school, hometown and contact information.

Drawings must be received by June 1.

The winning artists will be honored by Secretary Naig at a ceremony during the Iowa State Fair.

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Use willows to make elixir for starting plants Willow trees are fast-growing and have frequently been maligned by some who don’t appreciate their unique properties. Often I hear complaints about their messiness and how much work it is picking up small branches that have fallen off during the winter. I say, let’s IN THE GARDEN talk about their beauty in all seasons and consider the effort

By Sharon Quale put into cleaning up the fallen branches as free exercise.

Folklore from Medieval times suggests that it is bad luck to tell a secret under a willow because when the wind blows it will reveal the secret to everyone through the leaves. Another belief was that striking an animal or child with a willow twig would stunt their growth.

Bark from the willow was chewed thousands of years ago to reduce fever and inflammation. The bark of white willow contains salicin which is a chemical used to develop aspirin.

Willow bark has natural growth hormones and can be used to stimulate root growth when propagating from cuttings as well as stimulating root growth when transplanting plants.

Willow cuttings should be from new twigs taken

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in early spring when the leaf buds are just emerging. Cut twigs about the width of your finger into pieces about 10 inches long. Immerse these twigs in about five inches of water and watch the roots develop in a few week’s time. These rooted cuttings can be planted in their permanent location or put into pots to be planted later.

Willows like lots of water and are used in constructing wetlands and wildlife habitat.

Riparian buffers that prevent chemicals from entering streams, lakes or ponds often include willows.

One of the amazing attributes of willows is their rapid growth.

Coppicing (cutting back to ground level) will result in many rods growing from the base — forming a shrub-like plant that can reach four or five feet in one year. The naturally-occurring hormones can be used to make “Willow Water” — an extract which increases the rate of root growth in cuttings.

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Procedure for making “Willow Water”: 1. Collect young pencil-sized willow twigs that have green or yellow bark and remove the leaves.

2. Cut the twigs into short 1-inch pieces and place in a container filled with water (enough to cover all the twigs).

3. Let this mix soak for five days and then pour the mix through a strainer to remove the willow pieces. Pour the liquid into a jar that has a tight-fitting lid.

4. Label the jar and put the date on it and refrigerate. This will be good to use for two months.

To use, pour the brew into a small jar and place plant cuttings in the mixture until the roots form. The mixture diluted with half plain water can also be used to water new plants when transplanting them to give them Photo by Sharon Quale an initial boost. This garden potion is all-natural — no purchased synthetic chemicals and best of all, it is free.

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Bill Smith of West Concord, Minn. (right) was the lucky winner of The Land’s subscriber prize giveaway. Anyone who sent in a 2019 subscription card before March 9 became eligible to win $400 in cash. Smith admitted he wasn’t even aware of the drawing. He said he just sent in the form so he wouldn’t miss an issue. Smith farms about 850 acres of corn and soybeans; and keeps 45 head of steers as well. He said he was pleased to get through 2018 relatively unscathed and was looking forward to getting back in the field this spring. Presenting Smith with his prize is The Land General Manager Deb Pettersen.

The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program applications to be considered for funding this year is May 10.

NRCS now enrolls eligible, high-ranking applications based on dollars rather than acres. For fiscal 2019, NRCS can spend up to $700 million in the program, which covers part of the cost for producers implementing new conservation activities and maintaining their existing activities.

Higher payment rates are now available for certain conservation activities, including cover crops and resource-conserving crop rotations.

Also, CSP now provides specific support for organic and for transitioning to organic production activities and a special grassland conservation initiative for certain producers who have maintained cropland base acres.

Interested producers should submit applications to their local NRCS office by May 10 to ensure their applications are considered for 2019 funding.

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Grass-fed chickens bring green to young Iowa family

By TIM KING The Land Correspondent CARLISLE, Iowa — Spring is an extra busy season for all farmers. It’s no different at Graze Company, in rural Carlisle not far from Des Moines.

“Right now we are busy planning for our second full year in business,” writes Kelsey Snead, who says she is a bit too busy to talk by phone. “We are planning how many batches of how many chicks we will need to meet demand this year.

We are also spending every spare moment making improvements to our space and reworking things that didn’t work last year — like overhauling our brooder and figuring out feed storage.”

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Raising the next generation of Graze Company are Nate and Kelsey Snead.

Their sons are (left to right) Jackson, Samuel and Tucker.

Graze Co. is not a big corporate operation. It consists of Kelsey, her husband Nathan, and their three boys: Samuel, Tucker, and Jackson. Kelsey points out that they will soon be joined by another family member since, as of the end of March, she was eight months pregnant.

The Snead family does not have a farm background. Like many young people today they dream about escaping the confines of sedentary urban life for a more expansive and healthier rural life. The physical challenges of their youngest son taught them that life is for dreaming but also for living your dream.

So, they decided to buy some land and raise chickens. To learn to raise chickens Kelsey and Nate attended You Tube University.

“We learned a lot of what we know about farming by watching YouTube

videos and reading agricultural doing to encourage others our blogs,” Kelsey said. “Some things age to go for it. If not to farm, at worked and some things didn’t. least to go back outside. But, This is just another aspect of that being said, I told Nate right farming that our kids love to be off the bat that if me constantly involved with. Whatever work posting on social media was can be done together we do it what it took for the business to that way, even if it is harder. be successful, then it wasn’t The long term goal of being worth it to me. I am not naive united as a family and passing and I understand the tech is this vision on to our kids is our part of a successful business first priority.” these days, but my plan is to keep it to a minimum.”

After all those videos and blogs, Kelsey and Nate decided Graze Co.’s regenerative and to raise Cornish Cross broiler restorative farming method has chickens. paid off so far. Customers appreciate the pastured poultry that “We went with this breed eat grass and are supplemented because of our customers’ famil- The Sneads like to move the chickens daily to provide with a GMO-free grain ration. iarity with it,” Nate said. “It’s fresh grass and also build the soil. the breed you typically find in “A large part of our sales are While the Snead family is working to done through our local Iowa Food the store. One important thing with this specific breed is that it is vitally build soil and family health, Kelsey Co-op,” Kelsey said. “The Iowa Food important to bring fresh grass to the and Nate are trying to restore some- Co-op is an online store that provides Cornish cross everyday. They are a thing they feel like they were losing.

Iowa with year-round access to hunslow-moving, not very active chicken.”

“For the most part, people our age all dreds of food and non-food products The Sneads don’t actually bring grass grew up playing outside and technolo- directly from Iowa farmers and artito the chickens. They bring the chick- gy was still non-existent,” Kelsey said. sans. We also have a fully functioning ens to the grass by using what is com- “We can remember this simpler way of store on our website and provide free monly called a chicken tractor - which life and if we are all being honest, it delivery over a certain amount. We is not a tractor at all. It’s a mobile pen. was superior in many ways to what we have also been so pleased with the have now. We are finding that the long- number of customers who want to come “We started off last year by building ing Nate and I both had to return to out to the farm to pick up their orders. our own portable 8x12-foot chicken that is pretty much shared across the We love showing people around and lettractors,” Nate said. “We would move board and we think it is important to ting them see exactly where their them everyday to new pasture. Towards use social media to share what we are money is going.” v the end of the year, when we had increasing demand, we bought a mobile range coop from Polytech. It’s a 30 x 20 hoop house on skids.”

Nate says that by bringing chickens to fresh grass every day they eat 20-30 percent of their diet in grass. And, as the chicken tractors are moved from place to place, they are not only raising extra-healthy chickens, but the chicken manure enriches and enlivens the soil.

Building healthy soil is important to Graze Co. They say they want to go beyond a sustainable agriculture that merely aims to keep the soil as it is to an agriculture that regenerates the soil.

“Regenerative agriculture is this approach to food and farming where we use our animals to actually increase or regenerate soil health,” Kelsey said. “The theory is as we increase the nutritional status of the soil. By doing that we pretty much automatically • increase biodiversity, improve water cycles, enhance the local ecosystem, and actually increase our yields as a result.”

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Hawk Creek Watershed program sees jump in participation

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus OLIVIA, Minn. — When you’re talking about soil conservation, actions always speak louder than words. And one of the pack leaders in this vital and amazing technology of taking better care of our agricultural landscape is the Hawk Creek Heidi Watershed Program which includes Rauenhorst Kandiyohi, Chippewa and Renville counties. The mission statement of HCWP reads, “Improving the water quality/quantity issues in the watershed, while also promoting a healthy agriculture, industrial and recreational based economy for the region.”

Great words, but are there results? Well, how’s this for starters? Since 1999, HCWP has worked with over 950 landowners on over 1,650 projects aimed to reduce erosion and improve water quality. Now into its fourth year of promoting the cost-share program for cover crops, over 1,900 acres were signed up in 2018.

Heidi Rauenhorst, HCWP coordinator at the organization’s Olivia, Minn. office, explained, “We just have a dedicated staff who likes to see things happen. Good conservation projects are simply that much better when it’s a team effort. We have a lot of projects that are shovel ready.“ Rauenhorst mentioned Hawk Creek Planner and Field Technician Dean Dambroten. “He works whenever he needs too — weekends, nights, as needed.

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We work a lot with MPCA (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency). They pat us on the back and say we are the example around the state of a local agency that really does good work.”

Dambroten has been with Hawk Creek since 2000.

Jordan Austin, another HCWP staffer is a water quality/outreach technician and has been with Hawk Creek since 2012 At a Hawk Creek Watershed information and appreciation meeting on March 14, the postcard invitation read, “ 9 a.m., coffee and rolls; 9:30, Heidi Rauenhorst with HWCP Update; 10:35, Kevin Kruize, Land O’Lakes Sustain; 11:20 Ethan Jenzen, MN NNR, Hydrology of Hawk Creek Watershed; 12 noon, Lunch.”

Even with foggy weather, nearly 50 people attended — including some licensed crop applicators who earned soil and water continuing education credits.

Anticipating the start of crop year 2019 will likely be slow, wet and tedious because of an intense winter of heavy snows, deep frost penetrations, and scads of fall work that imply didn’t get done last fall.

Rauenhorst acknowledges HCW may not get all of its scheduled 208 projects completed either. At least not at the most desirable time frame. “Like farmers getting crops planted, we work projects as weather prescribes. But I know we will get much accomplished this year too.”

So why the acceptance of the many best management practices? Are farmers in this tri-county area just simply better informed? In this era of the budget squeeze, don’t conservation technologies get squeezed off the “must-do” list?

Rauenhorst thinks much the opposite tends to happen. It also helps that cost-share funds are available for up to 75 percent of total BMP costs. “Once we get just even a few farmers into a particular project that reduces erosion, improves water quality and builds soil health to produce even better production, the word travels well amongst farmers. Yes, more farmers are tuned in to the pluses of reduced tillage and less erosion.

“But give the farm press credit too — especially The Land. You’ve done several stories on strip tillage, cover crops and other new ideas that save both fuel and soils, and improve soil health. I really give farmers a blue ribbon for picking up so rapidly on soil health. They enjoy talking about it. They ask lots of questions. And fortunately, farmers already into some of these new systems aren’t bashful either.”

Rauenhorst mentioned farmers really appreciate reliable help. “Building relationships with our local farmers is really key to our own efforts,” she admitted. “They quickly realize that we are here to help, not to point fingers. They understand that when we come out and dig in their dirt they can learn a bit more by digging in their own dirt too. We’re seeing just a lot of new interest in rebuilding soils. It pays dividends both in terms of a cleaner environment for everyone, and a better balance in their own checkbook.”

Yes, March 14 was too early to make predictions about getting the 2019 crop planted. But the universal agreement is, there will be challenges. Speaking of the continued expansion of cover crops, Rauenhorst related to last fall when a lot of farmers wanted to get cover crops seeded, but the late season just didn’t permit. Or they switched to just a single seeding of cereal rye rather than a diverse multi-species of cover crops seedlings. “The interest is out there.

Since our first cover crop seeding in 2016, we’ve seen just about a tripling of new acres every year. We’re seeing more fields everywhere — some not even a cost-share planting. It’s not a fad. As more farmers try it, they see the benefits on their own land. And no better sales person for a new conservation program than one farmer talking to another farmer.

Rauenhorst reminds that aerial seeding of cover crops isn’t recommended since seed sprouting is often very questionable. Also, multiple species in cover crops is recommended simply because you then have more species doing different jobs in the soil.

“However, last year some just seeded cereal rye. But the benefit is you still have your soil covered all winter and you won’t be concerned about wind erosion, or surface runoff in the spring time. So even just cereal rye keeps your soil in place. But more species is the better route.”

“Yes, coffee shop talk we think is often a productive environment. We’ve heard about the ‘round table’ chatter at the Chatter Box Café Olivia, as the local ‘intelligence center’. If that’s where the seed is planted we simply say ‘Hurray….now give us a call for details.”

In Chippewa County, Hawk Creek Watershed can be reached at (320) 269-2139, ext. 3; Kandiyohi County, (320) 235-3906; Renville County, (320) 523-1550, ext.

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Brey farm’s success is based on ‘good employees’

By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Staff Writer SLEEPY EYE, Minn. — Being in the turkey business for over 32 years, Loren Brey knows that when it comes to his flock, “bird health is the number one priority.”

Brey and his wife, Brenda, own Brey Farms, located outside of Sleepy Eye, Minn. Brey grew up on a farm, but it wasn’t a poultry farm. Dairy was once his way of life. Brey was raised on a dairy farm near New Ulm, Minn.

After high school, he needed to look for employment off the farm and he found it at Paul and Norman Krienke’s farm — picking eggs 32 years ago. It was almost eight years ago when he purchased the turkey operation from the Krienke brothers and became proud owner.

Brey “grows 20,000 breeder Photos submitted hens a year,” as well as 2.5 million fertilized eggs which get Brey Farms raise 20,000 breeder hens a year at their hauled to the Select Genetics facility near Sleepy Eye, Minn. hatchery in Wilmar, Minn. That all means “there’s a lot of hands-on day old. At 29 weeks they’re in egg prolabor.” Brey has between seven to nine duction until they reach 60 weeks full and part-time workers. They when they’re sold. Each hen lays 110 inseminate four days a week and pick eggs during that 31-week period. Brey’s putting poults down every 17 weeks eggs seven days a week.

Brey gets the birds when they’re a between his two barns.

Bird health has always remained a top priority since Brey got into the turkey business. That includes everything “from bio security, to ventilation, to nutrition, to vaccinations.” Over the years, “the biosecurity end has drastically changed.” Brey believes salmonella is the biggest issue for turkey producers. On Brey’s farm they utilize “shower in, shower out facilities.” For Brey, this practice means he can be showering eight to 10 times a day. That is needed to ensure contaminates do not enter the facilities which house the turkey operation.

Three years ago, Brey put in automatic nests. “The nest will push the bird and sweep the egg onto the egg belt.” Utilizing this system has meant less Brey’s hens will each lay about 110 eggs during labor is needed. Finding worka 31-week period.

ers is always a challenge and putting in the automatic nests has made Brey’s operation run smoother.

A few years ago, Brey’s farm was featured in the video, “A Day in the Life of a Turkey Farmer.” The video was created by the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association. Brey wanted to be part of the video “mainly to get our voice out there.” As a producer of the food people eat, Brey knows that farmers like himself have “accountability to the consumer. We’re two percent of the population feeding the world.” Along with being a part of the video, Brey is on the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council board of directors.

Minnesota is number-one in turkey production in the United States with 450 turkey farms.

Of those 450 farms, according to Brey there are only 40 to 45 breeder farms like his.

Raising turkeys for as long as he has, Brey believes one of the keys to his longevity in turkey production is the employees, “I’ve got great employees.” Brey feels that “the employLoren Brey ees make the business.”

Brenda Brey does all of the bookkeeping for the operation. His daughters Courtney, a seventh grader and Morgan, a 12th grader, are still unsure of their career paths. But there’s interest in turkey production. Where that will lead is still unknown.

Brey points out this isn’t an easy profession. “It’s seven days a week,” he admitted. “There’s no holidays, no vacation days.” Still, Brey wouldn’t want it any other way. It’s been a source of pride for 32 years and counting. “The turkey business has been good to me.”v

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Kadejan covers all of the bases for raising poultry

By TIM KING that used no antibiotics or growth stimulants,” try, so it’s really important to establish a relationship The Land Correspondent Gienger said. “We use organic oregano to help our with a hatchery to assure consistently high-quality eggs. We’re a small company so we have to do that. If GLENWOOD, Minn. — Kadejan, Inc. is a 30 year birds stay healthy.” old poultry processing operation operated by the famCustomers such as the Wedge Cooperative in the we do that, the hatchery will go out of their way to ily of Pete Thorfinnson, the company’s founder.

Twin Cities and La Ferme restaurant in Alexandria help us. If we have a bad hatch it can really affect our operation.”

“We are small by industry standards,” said Weston appreciate the drug-free production practices. They The Kadejan hatchery incubates the eggs for sevenGienger, Thorfinnson’s son-in-law. “We process also like the fairly slow and low-tech processing and teen days. Then the eggs are placed in a hatcher for between 400,000 to 500,000 birds per year. The big the air-cooling of the processed birds. four more days. When guys in the industry they hatch, the short can do that pretty trip from the hatchery much in one day.” to the contract farms Gienger says that is less stressful for the Kadejan’s relatively little birds then the small size, along with long trip from Iowa the family ownership, had been. are one of the reasons Over the years, chefs, Twin Cities food Kadejan has contincooperatives, and ued to try and raise Kowalski’s grocery birds that are of high store chain choose to quality and that cook and purchase appeal to those high Kadejan birds. end chefs and food The business has a cooperative customers long history of workThorfinnson sold to ing with restaurant when he started his chefs. In the late 1980s business. To that end, Thorfinnson was raisin 2017, Kadejan ing pheasants. He had opened its own feed them processed locally Photo submitted mill. The objective was and sold them to highto continue refining its Pete Thorfinnson (center, wearing a t-shirt) stands with his extended family and the Kadejan crew. end Twin Cities chefs. poultry ration and to That went well, but he thought he could make a bet“The typical way for cooling processed poultry is an go cold turkey on GMO corn and soy. ter profit by processing his own birds. With that in ice water bath,” Gienger said. “With air cooling “My brother-in-law runs the feed mill,” Gienger mind, he opened Pope County Poultry Processing so there’s quite a lot of cold air moving across the birds he could process his own fowl. He also began custom in the refrigerator. That process improves quality said. “The previous feed mill was doing a good job, processing poultry and fowl for other people in the because they don’t have all that extra water going but we can control our costs better this way and it allows us to go through our ration with a fine tooth area. into them.” comb and ask if an ingredient is really necessary or “One day he was delivering pheasants to a cusIn 1995 West Central Game Birds expanded it’s if there’s a better product out there.” tomer and the customer asked him if he could get processing facility and renamed itself Kadejan, which The company’s goal was to have 100 percent GMOhim a free range hen,” Weston Gienger said. “Pete is an acronym based on the letters in the names of free corn and soy this summer; but Gienger says findsaid sure, but what’s a free range hen?”

Pete Thorfinnson’s children. By then, the company ing locally grown and price competitive GMO-free That was in 1990. By 1992 Thorfinnson, under the was no longer doing custom processing for area farm- grain has been somewhat challenging. But Kadejan name of West Central Game Birds, was processing ers. farmers have noticed more than just positive marketand selling free ranging barn-raised chickens to their During the company’s early years it established ing results by transitioning off of GMO grain. first retail customers. relationships with four family-run farms to produce “A big benefit to switching over is that we’ve really “We started right off raising and selling chickens chickens for the Kadejan processing facility. Most of noticed that we have healthier birds,” Gienger said. the contract farmers are members of the extended More about the Kadejan poultry operation can be Thorfinnson family. found at kadejan.com. v “The farmers own the barns and we sell them the chicks,” Weston Gienger said. “When the birds are ready for processing we buy them back.”

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Hansen Poultry Processing, Inc.: The next generation

By RENAE B. VANDER SCHAAF The Land Correspondent ALTON, Iowa — The spirit of entrepreneurship has not completely disappeared.

Tucked away on America’s farms and in our towns there are families who still work together to provide a needed service.

Many times families enjoy purchasing baby chicks to grow to maturity. The next step is more difficult for finding the time and expertise. That’s where the services of Hansen Poultry Processing, Inc. are welcomed.

Matt and Tammy Hansen, with the help of their children Kyle, Cody, Dana and Bryn, process poultry on their farm near Alton, Iowa. Matt’s dad, Ed Hansen, will help on most days. On the busiest days, the Hansen family will hire more help.

Matt (left) and Tammy Hansen

“Many people raise their own birds,” said Matt.

“Because they like to know where their meat comes from. Generally, the quality of home-raised meat is so much better than what can be purchased at the store.”

The Hansens knew there was a demand for a poultry processing business as Matt’s parents owned and

operated B&B Poultry in Hospers, Iowa for several years until their retirement. Matt would help whenever he had time during his busy schedule.

“When Matt’s parents retired, we weren’t in a position to take the business over,” said Tammy. “We had young children and the timing wasn’t right.”

The business closed in 2014 and the property sold.

“But that didn’t stop the phone calls from coming,” said Matt. “Every year, my dad was getting calls from people who wanted their birds processed.”

Matt also had several people inquire about whether he would start his dad’s business back up.

The equipment had not been sold and was stored in a building on the Hansen farm. It took a couple of years of decision making to finally move forward. The

Early Soybean Planting JOSH SHOFNER Field Agronomist Zumbrota, MN Farmers are tempted to start planting soybeans as early as possible, and for good reason. Pioneer research has consistently shown the value of early soybean planting, as it provides the best opportunity for maximum soybean yield. With early planting, the soybean

plant is able to build a canopy to fully capitalize on solar radiation, which drives growth and yield while also retaining soil moisture and aiding in weed control.

Early planting also allows farmers to plant longer maturity, higher-yielding varieties that allow for an earlier har vest, white mold management and increases the opportunity for pod set and seed fill to occur under the greatest sunlight levels and extends the effective seed-filling period.

Hansens wanted a processing business close to their own farm to better accommodate their other commitments — such as jobs, the farm and children’s busy schedules.

The Hansens are grain and livestock farmers raising corn, soybeans, cattle and hogs. Matt also drives a truck full-time in town and Tammy works part-time as a legal secretary. She also takes care of all of the farm bookwork as well as the bookwork for Hansen Poultry. Their children also keep the family busy with their school and sports activities.

It took some planning and plenty of work, but Hansen Poultry Processing, Inc. opened for business in March of 2018 in a new building adjacent to their farm.

“We start taking baby chick orders in March,” said Tammy. “On Thursday mornings we pick up the baby chicks come from a hatchery in Nebraska that have Photos submitted hatched just a few hours earlier. We then meet our customers that same morning who take the chicks home to raise them.”

Hansen Poultry, Inc. orders Jumbo Cornish Rock Cross broilers. Rhode Island Red layer chicks can also be ordered.

They are a state-exempt custom poultry processing facility. They are inspected quarterly, but not required to have an inspector on site while processing. The birds they process, bag and freeze cannot be sold to other parties, by the Hansens or the growers.

Hansen Poultry Processing, Inc. processes mostly broilers, but will also do a few turkeys, hens and roosters from late April through Thanksgiving. Baby chicks can be ordered through August.

The Hansens can be contacted by phone at (712) 756-4040 or through their facebook page: Hansen Poultry Processing, Inc. v

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PIONEER® AGRONOMY NEWS Pioneer scientists conducted a twoyear study evaluating planting dates to see if there is an advantage to planting in late April and early May. Results from this study indicate that yields were generally higher with an early planting date compared to later planting dates.

These yield increases can be attributed to timing of soybean development stages and day length. Soybeans obtain higher yields when their critical developmental stages occur during longer summer days.

Sometimes conditions do not allow for early planting, and farmers are forced to plant later in the season. With later planting, switching to a variety with an early maturity date may increase yield unless planting is delayed beyond June 15. Farmers may also consider increasing their planting rate by 10 percent after the first week in June, planting narrower rows to hasten canopy closure or delaying their harvest, meaning that fewer available days exist to complete the harvest.

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Milk production estimates lower for another month This column was written for the marketing week ending April 12.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its 2019 milk production estimate for the fifth consecutive month in the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report issued April 9, “as higher milk cow numbers are more than offset by lower expected growth in milk per cow for the year.”

2019 production and marketings are now estimated at 219.5 and 218.6 billion pounds respectively, down 200 million pounds on both from last month’s estimate. If realized, 2019 production and marketings would be up just 1.9 billion pounds or 0.9 percent from 2018.

The 2019 fat basis import forecast was unchanged from last month, but the export forecast was lowered on slower expected shipments of butterfat and whey products. The skim-solids import forecast was raised based on

News and information for Minnesota and Northern Iowa dairy producers expected higher imports of milk protein products

By Lee Mielke and a number of other dairy products. The skim-solids basis export forecast was lowered on lower shipments of whey products, lactose and nonfat dry milk.

The annual product price forecast for cheese was raised from last month on higher current prices and expected stronger demand. Butter, nonfat dry milk and whey prices were reduced on current prices and expected weaker demand.

The Class III milk price projection MIELKE MARKET WEEKLY

was raised on the higher cheese price forecast. Department bean counters now expect a 2019 average of $15.10$15.60 per hundredweight, up 15 cents from last month’s projection, and compares to $14.61 in 2018 and $16.17 in 2017.

The Class IV average was reduced on lower nonfat dry milk and butter price forecasts. It is projected to range $15.75-$16.35 — down a dime on the high end from last month’s estimate and compares to $14.23 in 2018 and $15.16 in 2017.

This month’s 2018-19 U.S. corn outlook is for lower feed and residual use, reductions in corn used for ethanol

and exports, and larger stocks. Feed and residual use was lowered 75 million bushels to 5.3 billion based on corn stocks reported as of March 1, which indicated disappearance during the December-February quarter declined 9 percent relative to a year ago. Corn used to produce ethanol was lowered 50 million bushels to 5.5 billion based on recent data.

Exports were reduced 75 million bushels to 2.3 billion, reflecting current outstanding sales and expectations of increased competition from Brazil, Argentina and Ukraine.

See MIELKE, pg. 15

Mastitis prevention? Don’t forget heifers and dry cows ST. CLOUD, Minn. —Mastitis management is considered to be most important in our lactating cows. Heifers and dry cows are sometimes overlooked, which can be detrimental to future milk production.

Of the two groups, heifers are most often ignored when it comes to mastitis management. However, taking the time to manage your pregnant heifers for mastitis really does matter. Milkproducing tissues in the udder undergo the most development during the first pregnancy. Mastitis during this time of development can cause permanent damage and lead to reduced lifetime production.

There are several causes of mastitis in heifers. Bacteria that are present on the udder skin surface can enter through the teat orifice. If your calves suckle on each other, the bacteria from their mouths can transfer onto the teats. There is also the threat of bacteria that are present in a dirty environment — including those on biting flies which may congregate on teat ends.

When it comes to fighting bacteria, the most important thing you can do is keep the environment clean. Regularly remove manure, change bedding, and

check that the pen heifers are in is dry.

Cleanliness is key for all groups of animals on your dairy, and it’s a major component in mastitis prevention. One additional thing to watch for is calves sucking on each other. If you notice it regularly or with a specific calf, take steps to prevent it from happening — such separating the problem calf from the rest of the group.

If a heifer does come down with mastitis, you are able to treat it. Heifers can be treated during any of their three trimesters without any effect on calving. However, treatment should not be administered within 45 days of expected calving date. When treating heifers, it is best to use a non-lactating cow product. You should always consult your veterinarian before administering any sort of mastitis treatment to a heifer.

Dry cow mastitis management is just as if not more important than it is for your heifers. Fifty to 60 percent of all new infections caused by environmental pathogens occur during the dry period. In addition, over 50 percent of clinical coliform mastitis events in the first 100 days in milk originated during the dry period. Mastitis contracted during the dry period can result in an

estimated loss of $200 per cow per year.

Causes of mastitis in dry cows are similar to those in heifers.

Environmental organisms can infect the cow during lactation and/or during the dry period. Included in that is the spread of mastitis-causing bacteria on biting flies that congregate on teat ends. Another cause can be contagious organisms that spread through the herd. Another risk factor could include the cow’s lactation number, if she had a high milk yield at dry off, and the method used for drying off. Risk factors related to the udder quarter include teat end exposure to bacteria, teat end condition, and the timely formation of the keratin plug.

There are several prevention measures for dry cow mastitis. First, and as always, maintaining a clean environment for your dry cows is key. Cows with known infections should be separated from the rest of the group to prevent transfer of contagious pathogens.

As flies can be a threat to udder health, using an effective fly management program can also help reduce instances of mastitis. Lastly, maximize immune defenses with vaccinations that have gram negative core antigens.

Many options are available for dry cow mastitis treatment. The first is an intramammary infusion at dry off. This will eliminate existing infections and prevent new infections early in the dry period. However, these infusions will not prevent infections caused by resistant bacteria. They are also not effective against infections that occur in the late dry period.

Another option is an internal teat sealant. They are insoluble in milk and thus have excellent persistence.

Internal sealants can be hand-stripped out of the quarter after calving. If they aren’t stripped out in time, they can be safely ingested by the calf. Lastly, there are no antimicrobial properties or residue issues with internal teat sealants. There are also external teat sealants which can be used. These are made of a plastic polymer and form a physical barrier around the teat. They are easy to apply, dry quickly, and are non-irritating and non-toxic. External sealants will shed off the teat in 3-7 days. For full benefit, external teat sealants should be applied at dry off, and then re-applied at 10 days before calving.

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Demand continues to increase for most cheese producers MIELKE, from pg. 14 With supply unchanged and use declining, ending stocks were raised 200 million bushels to 2.0 billion. The season-average corn price received by producers was unchanged at a midpoint of $3.55 per bushel.

U.S. soybean supply and use changes for 2018-19 include lower imports, higher seed use, and lower ending stocks. Soybean imports were reduced in line with reported trade through January, while lower seed use reflects plantings indicated in the March 29 Prospective Plantings report. With soybean crush and exports unchanged, ending stocks were projected at 895 million bushels, down 5 million.

Soybean oil changes included increased imports and domestic disappearance for biodiesel and for food use, and lower ending stocks. The season-

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European butter made up 4 percent of U.S. consumption MIELKE, from pg. 15 third quarter projection. “It’s not so much a result of sales, because we still face the tariffs on exports and domestic sales are nothing to write home about,” Dryer explained. “But the supply is tightening up, the lower prices are having their impact.”

Dryer projects the cheese price to be around $1.75 per pound by October and will average about $1.61 for the year, up from $1.53 last year. That puts the Class III price average at around $16, vs. the 2018 average of $14.61, he said.

The butter market is in balance right now, according to Dryer, but “could head sharply higher any minute.” He sees potential for “some major strength” in butter as the supply draws lower, but he is not so confident on nonfat dry milk. He sees it languishing for the rest of the year.

When asked about the whey market being heavily influenced by the health issue in China’s hog industry, he agreed and said he’s not very optimistic on the whey market and whey prices this year but “cheese will drive that Class III price for us.” n Chicago Mercantile Exchange butter saw an April 12 closing at $2.2575 per pound. This is down 1.25 cents on the week and 3 cents below a year ago, on just one sale for the week.

Dairy Market News says butter makers are noticing the recent uptrends on cream prices and, with rising cream multiples, some churners are not as full as they prefer. A number of plant managers are looking for cream within the region and expect it to stay pretty tight until the spring holidays. Others expect cream to remain slightly more available for longer this year as schools are running later due to the accumulated snow days this winter. Butter demand has met expectations ahead of the spring holidays and producers suggest the consistency of butter sales has mirrored the butter markets.

Regional producers continue to see strong export demand, as well. In general, butter inventories are in good balance, while production has begun to steady following the busy winter season.

Western butter inquiries continue to roll in as bakers prepare for spring sales and the holiday.

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Grade A nonfat dry milk held all week at 98.75 cents per pound, unchanged on the week, but 25.5 cents above a year ago, with 11 sales reported on the week.

Dry whey was up 1.25 cents on the week, closing April 12 at 35.75 cents per pound, 5.25 cents above a year ago, with 20 cars sold on the week at the CME. n Checking commercial disappearance, HighGround Dairy’s Lucas Fuess reports that USDA’s latest data shows January butter, whey protein concentrate, and lactose were the only products that topped last year’s levels.

“Total cheese disappearance started the year on a negative note,” reports Fuess, “with domestic disappearance down 2.9 percent year-over-year overcoming stronger exports to pull total disappearance down 2.6 percent. Domestic butter disappearance surged higher in January for the strongest yearover-year climb since August 2015 and the strongest January butter domestic disappearance on record.”

“January nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder disappearance remained lower vs. the prior year and for the fourth consecutive month, pulled down at the start of this year by both domestic and export disappearance. Dry whey disappearance was sharply lower,” he said, “pulled down by both weak domestic and export demand.” n A lot of eyes are on China’s African swine fever outbreak which is ravaging their hog industry. FC Stone estimates that China buys close to 880 million pounds of whey permeate per year to feed their massive herd. It adds that China equates for over 50 percent of hog production in the world and estimates their feed demand is down conservatively by 30 percent.

“The evidence is clear if you look at the sharply negative soybean crushing margins in China,” reasons FC Stone in its April 8 Early Morning Update.

“In one of the most intensive hog production regions in China, Shandong, our colleagues estimate that feed demand is down by a shocking 50 percent.”

“It’s short-sighted to think that there’s only been one case of ASF made public by Chinese officials in the Shandong region,” FC Stone concludes.

Meanwhile, the April 8 Daily Dairy Report updated details of New Zealand’s efforts to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis — the first effort of its kind in the world. The Daily Dairy Report says the disease

does not infect humans and poses no food safety risk but affects animal welfare and reduces productivity.

The Daily Dairy Report says New Zealand initiated its eradication effort in July 2017 and, as of the week of April 1, testing identified 161 farms with animals positive for the bacterium, including 75 with dairy cows, 62 with beef animals, and 24 others. “The New Zealand Biosecurity Act of 1993 calls for these farms to be completely depopulated of cattle, cleaned and disinfected,” said the Daily Dairy Report. “Currently, 103 farms have completed the eradication process and 58 are still actively engaged. Over 311,000 tests have been completed and over 91,000 cattle have been culled.

Cooperatives Working Together members accepted four offers of export assistance the week of April 8 to help capture sales of 253,532 pounds of cheddar cheese, 661,387 pounds of butter, and 220,462 pounds of whole milk powder. These products will go to customers in Asia and the Middle East and will be delivered from May through August 2019.

The sales raised CWT’s 2019 exports to 25.67 million pounds of American-type cheeses, 3.47 million pounds of butter (82 percent milkfat) and 22.4 million pounds of whole milk powder to 22 countries in six regions. The sales are equal to 478.4 million pounds of milk on a milkfat basis, according to the CWT. n The big news in trade this week was President Trump threatening a new round of tariffs on Europe and the EU. FC Stone points out that 76 percent of U.S. cheese imports last year came from Europe — about 293 million pounds. “The proposed tariffs would actually impact about 72 percent of cheese imports from Europe, so that nets out to increased tariffs on about 55 percent of U.S. total imports,” says FC Stone.

“Butter seems to be a bit more straightforward as all of U.S. imports from the EU would be hit by tariffs and the EU accounted for 88 percent of total butter imports last year, or about 72 million pounds. To give us some perspective, butter imports from the EU last year accounted for nearly 4 percent of U.S. consumption, while the impacted cheese imports were only 1.7 percent of total cheese consumption. While it may be too early to gauge the impact, your charcuterie trays and imported wines will likely get a bit more expensive,” warns FC Stone.

One more bit of news this week: the USDA announced another bid for 2.7 million pounds of processed American cheese as part of the Administration’s “trade mitigation” program. The bids will be due April 24 and the delivery period will be from July 1 to Sept. 30.

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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Minnesota hopes to follow Kentucky’s lead in growing hemp

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus Even though hemp got buffed just a bit om March 12 when the Minnesota Senate voted against legislation which would have permitted the introduction of recreational hemp into the medical healing category, hemp fields certainly are getting attention in Kentucky. Last year, Kentucky farmers grew 6,700 acres of hemp. In 2017 Kentucky farmers grew 5,200 acres. More than 50,000 acres have been approved for Kentucky hemp fields for 2019.

Meanwhile, industrial hemp is rapidly getting traction in Minnesota with over 380 applications to grow the crop this year. That is 5,700 acres and about 800,000 square feet of indoor growing space, reported Margaret Wiatrowski.

She is the ‘watchdog’ of hemp for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

By comparison, Minnesota acreage last year was less than 100 acres!

Why the huge explosion in hemp?

The federal farm bill, which came into law at the end of last year, removed hemp from the list of federally-controlled substances — effectively making hemp legal to grow like any other agricultural crop.

Obviously, processing centers to handle this new crop are needed. And getting a license to grow hemp costs a few bucks. According to Wiatrowski, for a plot five acres or less, the license fee is $350. Then $550 Licenses for plots of more than five acres are $550; plus an additional $50-100 per additional field.

As a State-licensed crop, hemp fields will be inspected by MDA staff once per year, within 30 days of harvest.

Inspectors will take plant samples for THC testing.

Hemp is closely related to marijuana.

The concentration of THC which gives marijuana its more notorious properties is very low in hemp. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency still classifies hemp as a Schedule I controlled substance. Hemp’s usage leans more toward health food and cosmetic use of seeds; plant fiber for ropes, canvas and other products.

A Minnesota hemp grower does not have to declare where they intend to sell their crop. But it is advised they should have a market lined up before they plant. Wiatrowski said CBD is the primary market right now. “Most (75

percent) of the growers that have applied are growing highCBD varieties. It is much easier to process hemp for CBD, and the flower can fetch $35-$55 per pound if it is high Margaret quality. That money Wiatrowski is very attractive, so that is where everyone is wanting to focus.” Wiatrowski indicated there are limited opportunities to sell the grain or fiber and margins on both are pretty low — similar to corn and soybean margins.

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is derived from the hemp plant and is said to be ideal for those looking for benefits of cannabis without the high. CBD is said to help with anxiety, pain and sleep.

Meanwhile, C4Life is the name of a new business recently launched by a pair of Lake Minnetonka locals in hopes of cashing in on what some are labeling Minnesota’s “green rush.”

Wiatrowski said her office will provide list of hemp seed vendors, but growers are responsible for sourcing their own seed. Seed costs and seeding rates depends on what type of crop. Fiber and grain seed is $4-$15 per pound. Seeding rate for grain is 30 lbs./acre, usually cultivated with 7-inch row spacing. The seeding rate for fiber seeding is 60 lbs./ acre with 7-inch row spacing.

Seed for CBD production is expensive — usually $1 -$2 per seed! Seeds are planted 4 to 6 feet apart on center.

Growers want each seed to produce a bushy, wide plant with many flowers as that is where the CBD comes from.

Meanwhile, it appears Kentucky hemp processors are cashing in too.

According to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, hemp processors made $57.75 million in sales in 2018. Also, processors spent $23.4 million in capital improvement. Kentucky hemp operations employed 459 workers last year.

“We are building the critical mass of growers, processors and researchers that will ensure the hemp industry’s success in Kentucky for years to come,” said Ryan Quarles, Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner.

Kentucky officials have approved 110 hemp processor/handler license applications so far this year, and more than

6 million square feet of greenhouse space for hemp growing.

Kentucky’s 6,700 acres last year made it the third biggest hemp-growing state in the United States behind Montana (22,000 acres) and Colorado (21,500 acres). Minnesota’s intentions of 5,700 acres this year certainly would leapfrog the state into a major producer.

MDA Assistant Commissioner Andrea Vaubel reported, “That’s more than we expected. It’s helping that folks are starting to learn the difference between industrial hemp and marijuana.” The application with MDA must include a detailed plan of growing conditions, what you intend to do with the crop (who is your market?), and an individual background check.

Applicants had a very high acceptance rate so far, Vaubel reports.

“We anticipate it’ll take a few years to make it a lucrative business, but we have a lot of folks really dedicated to making this a valuable alternative crop for Minnesota farmers,” said Vaubel.

Meanwhile, a Maryland firm plans a

$5.8 million factory in Kentucky to produce ‘hemp wood.’ Hemp wood is an “eco-friendly” timber which uses hemp fiber to create wood-like material.

The company, Fibonacci LLC, plans to begin production this summer.

Fibonacci owner Greg Wilson said he has contracted for delivery of more than 800 tons of hemp stalks from Kentucky growers. Advantages of hemp over wood include a much quicker growing time and greater density in the material which can be used for a wide range of applications such as furniture and flooring.

Hemp wood products will be in the form of blocks, pre-cut boards, flooring, cutting boards and skateboards at prices cheaper than those for oak products, said the company. Fibonnacci received $300,000 in tax incentives from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority.

Margaret Wiatrowski is the Industrial Hemp Program Coordinator for the MDA. Her office can be reached at (651) 201-6123. He email address is Margaret.wiatrowski@state.mn.us. v

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Grain Outlook Corn sales dry up, prices drift lower

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corn/change* soybeans/change* Stewartville $3.20 +.03 $7.92 -.12 Edgerton $3.38 +.04 $8.03 -.07 Jackson $3.49 +.09 $8.10 -.05 Janesville $3.38 -.04 $8.13 -.04 The following marketing analysis is for the week Cannon Falls $3.21 .00 $7.95 -.06 ending April 12.

Sleepy Eye $3.24 +.01 $8.01 -.09 CORN — The April World Agricultural Supply and Average: $3.32 $8.02 Demand Estimates report this week felt like a “sell the rumor, buy the fact” type market. New contracts Year Ago Average: $3.34 $9.38 lows were set in the May, July and September conGrain prices are effective cash close on April 16. tracts just prior to the release of the report. The *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period. report didn’t provide any shocking numbers and corn was able to close unchanged on report day.

Forecasts for a big snowstorm from Nebraska up through Wisconsin lent support. Any moisture at this time is not welcome as we wait for drying weather to allow for fieldwork to begin in the upper Midwest. PHYLLIS NYSTROM The livestock markets have not lost their zest for However, as the week progressed, CHS Hedging Inc. volatility especially in the hog market. To a lesser buying dried up and prices once St. Paul degree, the cattle market seems to be in entrapped in again drifted lower. a sideways trading range awaiting some news to The U.S. balance sheet for breakout one direction or the other. With the advent 2018-19 lowered feed usage 75 million bushels, cut of spring, this usually brings about increased demand corn for ethanol by 50 million bushels to 5.5 billion for meat products as the grilling bushels, and decreased exports 75 million to 2.3 bilseason gets underway. lion bushels. Ending stocks dropped 200 million The month of April has seen bushels to 2.035 billion bushels. The average trade estimate was 1.991 billion bushels and the U.S. nothing more than the cattle Department of Agriculture was at 1.835 billion bush- market moving sideways in all els in March. The average farm price range shifted aspects of the market. Cash has from $3.35 to $3.75 last month to $3.40 to $3.70 this been struggling back and forth just under the $130 level while month. the futures have been moving World corn carryout at 314 million metric tons was JOE TEALE sideways in the mid-$120 range. nearly 3 mmt over the 311.16 mmt trade estimate Broker It appears that the market is and compared to 308.5 mmt last month. The range of waiting for a signal on which Great Plains Commodity trade guesses was from 307 to 314.9 mmt. Argentina’s Afton, Minn. direction it wants to move. corn crop was raised 1 mmt to 47 mmt. Brazil’s total The fundamentals appear to be corn crop went from 94.5 mmt last month to 96.0 mmt this month. In general, the reports were consid- strengthening ever so slowly as the beef cutout has ered bearish on paper, but were traded as neutral. been inching higher with some increasing volume.

The significant short position already held by funds The futures awaiting the signal to breakout of the trading range. This may come from the increasing may have limited the downside. demand for beef, along with the fact the optimism In trade news, it was reported China will review seems to be growing by the trade that numbers and their anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on U.S. weights are declining. One thing helping the attiDDG imports. In January 2017, China raised the tudes is the strength in the hog market suggesting anti-dumping duty to a range of 42.2 to 53.7 percent that the demand for meat protein is rising worldand the anti-subsidy tariff to a range of 11.2 to 12.0 wide due to the African swine fever which has encompercent. There was no solid news from trade talks passed Asia. The next few weeks will possibly give with China, but comments surfaced late in the week the signal of which way the market will move. that a mechanism for enforcement had been reached.

Producers should closely monitor market conditions This revelation did not translate into higher comand protect inventories if required.

See NYSTROM, pg. 19 See TEALE, pg. 19

Livestock Angles Demand for beef is increasing

Grain Angles Make adjustments in challenging times Springtime represents a new start as we prepare for a new crop-growing season and get ready to hit the fields. With the ongoing challenges facing the agriculture industry, clients often ask what practices I see being implemented by top producers. Here are a few of the adjustments top producers are making during challenging times.

Know your numbers — It’s likely you’ve heard this multiple times, but it bears repeating. Top producers know their numbers — including cost of production, actual production history, financial ratios and others. Knowing your numbers well will allow you to make business decisions more efficiently, because you have the BRIAN POSTIN data to support them. Use your Compeer Financial Officer numbers to benchmark against Monmouth, Ill. operations in your area.

Universities and other ag organizations can provide that information. You can use it to help find opportunities for cost savings or increased revenue.

Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses — As a farmer, you deal with issues related to seed, fertilizer, chemical and machinery, which are all constantly changing. Grain farmers also have to know the marketing and strategic planning aspects of their business. Is there an area that you are particularly strong in? Are there things that you aren’t very good at or that you don’t enjoy doing?

Performing an honest evaluation of strengths and weaknesses will help you in preserving or correcting them. The best producers aren’t afraid to use outside resources to improve themselves. If you’re a poor marketer, seek the help of a professional marketing advisor. If you struggle with bookkeeping, visit with a CPA to assist in evaluating the current state of your business. Not an expert in agronomy? Utilize the expertise of an input supplier. In tough economic times, we often focus on cutting expenses wherever possible. But sometimes, improving on our weaknesses can provide a direct increase in profitability.

Adjust capital purchases — A common adjustment I see producers make when margins are tight is to modify capital purchases. However, some capital purchases can make a lot of sense – even in difficult times. For some, it may be additional grain storage to better manage basis and shrink. While the savings of commercial storage and the potential marketing gains won’t immediately add to your bottom line, See POSTIN, pg. 21

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

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Soybeans remain steady after April WASDE report NYSTROM, from pg. 18 modity prices. Canada was making a new list of U.S. products they would target for tariffs in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on their steel and aluminum. Canada wants those tariffs removed before moving ahead with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement.

Conab updated its Brazilian corn production estimate to 94 mmt. The USDA is at 96 mmt. In Argentina, the Rosario Grain Exchange raised their corn production forecast 700,000 metric tons to 48 mmt. This is higher than the USDA’s 47 mmt projection. We can expect competition from South America to stay strong through the summer.

Weekly export sales were very poor at 21.6 million bushels. We stayed at 9 percent behind last year with 1.9 billion bushels of total commitments. After the reduction in exports on the April WASDE report to 2.3 billion bushels, they are predicting a year-on-year cut of only 5.7 percent. We need to average 23.2 million bushels per week to meet the new target. There were no new crop sales reported. Weekly ethanol production rose 3,000 barrels per day to 1 million bpd. Ethanol stocks fell 800,000 barrels to 23.2 million barrels. Margins dropped a nickel to a negative 2 cents per gallon.

Weekly pork export sales were huge this week at 77,700 metric tons. Of the total, 85 percent were to China for the biggest one-week U.S. purchase by China ever. Based on just this week’s pork sales, it would take nearly 8 million bushels of corn and 61,000 metric tons of meal to bring this amount of pork to market. Rabobank is estimating that up to 200 million Chinese pigs could be culled or die from African swine fever. If the demand for pork continues, eventually is should lend support to corn and

MARKETING meal. The World Pork Expo has been cancelled due to African swine fever fears.

The USDA CCC announced this year’s loan rates as follows: corn $2.20 per bushel, sorghum $2.20 per bushel, soybeans $6.20 per bushel, and wheat $3.38 per bushel.

Outlook: We still must get the crop planted and weather is not cooperating. However, corn was 2 percent planted as of April 7, spot-on with the average.

The most active planting dates for corn in Minnesota are between April 26 and May 19; Illinois April 21-May 23; and Iowa April 25-May 18. This, combined with the magnitude of the fund short position, may provide upside momentum. However, longer term, a carryout of 2 billion bushels is not friendly.

The longer these bushels are held off the market, the smaller window is to price them before we harvest again.

Short term, watch the weather for delayed planting ideas and possibly increased pork exports, which could provide fodder for the bulls. But longer term, we wonder about demand in the face of more than adequate world supplies.

For the week, May and July corn were each down 1.5 cents at $3.61 and $3.69.5 per bushel respectively. December corn fell a penny to $3.89 per bushel.

Note: the markets will be closed on April 19 in observance of Good Friday. The May WASDE report will include the initial outlook for the 2019-20 crop year.

SOYBEANS — Beans eased lower to begin the week but held their own when the April WASDE

For marketing news between issues ...visit www.TheLandOnline.com Swine fever has hog market on fire TEALE, from pg. 18 The hog market has been on fire as prices have vaulted higher as the African swine fever outbreak in Asia has dominated the news as of late. Exports of pork to China have been a dominate feature in recent weeks and has provided much of the upward thrust in hog prices. This has vaulted prices back near the 2017 highs reached in July of that year.

Currently, the market is overbought and with the

large premium in the futures, the market could be susceptible to a correction in the near term. However, as long as the swine fever problem persists, demand for pork will keep underlying support to the market.

One would expect to see a continuation of volatility in the hog market in the weeks ahead due to the unsettle information regarding the impact of the swine fever in the world markets. Obviously, producers should be aware of current and long-term aspects of the hog market and protect inventories as needed. v

report was published. The report was viewed as neutral to bullish when compared to expectations. On the U.S. balance sheet, imports were lowered 3 million bushels and seed usage was increased 2 million bushels. Ending stocks at 895 million bushels was down 5 million from last month’s 900 million bushel forecast. The average trade estimate was 898 million bushels. The average farm price narrowed to $8.35 to $8.85 from $8.10 to $9.10 last month. World ending stocks were on target at 107.35 mmt vs. 108 mmt projected. Brazil’s soybean crop was increased 0.50 mmt to 117 mmt. Argentina’s soybean crop was left unchanged at 55 mmt. China’s soybean imports were steady at 88 mmt.

Brazil’s soybean harvest was pegged at 83 percent complete as of April 9, slightly ahead of the 77 percent average. Argentina’s soybean harvest was 9 percent complete on that date and slightly behind the 11 percent average. Private forecasts have a neutral to slightly higher bias for both countries’ final soybean production based on current yields and weather conditions. Conab’s latest Brazilian soybean production outlook was 113.8 mmt, which is still lower than the USDA’s forecast for 117 mmt outlook.

In Argentina, the Rosario Grain Exchange increased its soybean production estimate 2 mmt to 56 mmt, which is higher than the USDA’s outlook for 55 mmt.

The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange has Argentina’s bean crop at 55 mmt. China’s African swine fever is cutting into their meal and feed demand. This, combined with stiff competition from South America and the likelihood soybean acres won’t fall as much as the USDA anticipates, could limit upside potential for soybean prices.

Weekly export sales were very disappointing at a dismal 9.9 million bushels. Total commitments at 1.95 billion bushels fell to 17 percent behind last year. Year-on-year, the USDA is predicting a 12 percent decline. We need to average 12.9 million bushels of sales per week for the balance of the marketing year to reach the USDA goal. New crop sales were 400,000 bushels, bringing the total to 27.7 million bushels vs. 122 million bushels of commitments last year.

Outlook: The soybean carryout may yet trend toward 1 billion bushels as the spread of African swine fever continues. A combination of higher ending stocks, weather that could mean less of a switch out of soybean acres to corn, export competition from South American through the summer and likely through the fall, and no trade agreements in place will act to limit any rally potential.

For the week, May soybeans were down 3.75 cents at $8.95.25, July 3.25 cents lower at $9.08.75, and November a nickel lower at $9.27.75 per bushel.

Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week ended April 12: Minneapolis May wheat rallied 8.75 cents to $5.31.25, Chicago fell 3.25 cents to $4.64.5, and Kansas City gained 3 cents to $4.34.75 per bushel. v

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2018 ARC-CO payments will be limited in many counties falls below the 2018 county benchmark Most crop producers in the Upper revenue guarantee. The 2018 benchmark Midwest are enrolled in the county yieldrevenue guarantee is the 2018 county based Ag Risk Coverage (ARC-CO) farm benchmark yield times the 2018 benchprogram choice on their corn and soybean mark price times 86 percent (.86). The base acres for the 2014 to 2018 crop years. actual county revenue is the final 2018 Many producers in the region are wondercounty FSA yield times the final marketing if there will be any 2018 ARC-CO payyear average price for 2018. ments for corn and soybeans in October this year. Producers earned a significant The 2018 market year average price is 2014 corn ARC-CO payment, while farm FARM PROGRAMS the national average corn or soybean operators in some counties also earned price from Sept. 1, 2018 to Aug. 31, 2019,

By Kent Thiesse payments on their corn base acres in 2015 which will be finalized on Sept. 30. The and 2016, with very few payments in market year average price is the 2017. ARC-CO payments for soybeans 12-month national average price for have been quite widespread for 2014a commodity, based on the average 2017 in most areas. market price received by farm operators across the United States, which is then “weighted” at the end The corn benchmark price for the 2018 crop year of the year, based on the volume of bushels sold in is $3.70 per bushel, which is down from $3.95 per bushel in 2017, $4.79 per bushel in 2016, and $5.29 each month. per bushel in both 2014 and 2015. The 2018 benchAs of April 1, USDA is estimating the 2018 marmark price for soybeans is $9.63 per bushel, which ket year average prices at $3.55 per bushel for corn, is well below $10.86 per bushel in 2017, $11.87 per and $8.60 per bushel for soybeans. The USDA price bushel in 2016, or $12.27 per bushel in both 2014 estimates are updated on a monthly basis in the and 2015.The benchmark prices are adjusted each USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand year, using the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s market-year average price for the preceding five years, then dropping the high and low market year 2018 Corn ARC-CO Payment Estimates average price, and averaging the other three mar(All payments listed are per Corn Base acre.) ket year average prices. The lower benchmark pric Minnesota Iowa es reduce the potential for ARC-CO payments.

Brown Co. = $ 9 Clay Co. = $30 The benchmark county yield for 2018 is calculated Emmett Co. = $41 by taking the average county yields for the previous Faribault Co. = $45 five years (2013-2017), dropping the high and low Jackson Co. = $10 Humboldt Co. = $24 yield, and the averaging the other three yields. The

Martin Co. = $56 Palo Alto Co. = $27 2018 county benchmark revenue for a given crop is the county benchmark yield times the 2017 bench Redwood Co. = $ 3 mark price, which is then multiplied by 86 percent Watonwan Co. = $61 (Maximum 2018 payment level) (.86) to calculate the “County Revenue Guarantee.”

Estimates report, which is usually released around the middle of each month. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released the 2018 estimated average county yields for corn, soybeans and other crops. The 2018 NASS county yields offer a good estimate of where final 2018 ARC-CO farm program payments are likely to end up, depending on the final 2018 market year average price level.

The NASS yields may be adjusted slightly by USDA to arrive at the final 2018 county FSA yields that are used to calculate the 2018 ARC-CO payments. However, any adjustments in the final 2018 county yields are usually quite small and will likely be lower than the NASS yield estimates. This could potentially increase the likelihood or amount for 2018 ARC-CO payments in some counties. The 2018 NASS county yields are available on the NASS web site at http://www.nass.usda.gov/.

The relationship between the final 2018 county yield and the 2018 county benchmark yields is extremely important in calculating potential 2018 ARC-CO payments for corn and soybeans.

Expressing the 2018 county yield as a percentage of benchmark yield is actually more important than the final county yield in determining estimated ARC-CO payments.

Following is guide on the likelihood of 2018 ARCCO payments at various percentage of benchmark yield levels (Based on April 1 market year average price estimates of $3.55 per bushel for corn, and $8.60 per bushel for soybeans.): Corn — Any county that has a percentage of benchmark yield of 78 percent or less will likely realize the maximum (100 percent) estimated 2018 ARC-CO payment for that county. Counties with a percentage of benchmark yield of 79 to 83 percent will likely receive 51 to 99 percent of the maximum All other counties in Minnesota, northern Iowa, eastern North and South Most county revenue guarantees for corn and soyDakota are estimated to receive a zero 2018 corn ARC-CO payment.

2018 ARC-CO payment. Counties with a percentage beans have declined somewhat for 2018, due to the of benchmark yield of 84 to 87 percent will likely Notes: These estimates are based on 2018 NASS county yield estimates, sharp drop in the benchmark prices for both crops. and a 2018 market year average corn price of $3.55 per bushel (as of receive 1 to 50 percent of the maximum 2018 ARCThe county benchmark corn and soybean yields for April 1).These ARC-CO payment estimates do not include counties with no CO payment. Counties with a percentage of benchNASS yield data. Final payment levels could change slightly by Sept. 30, 2018 in many Upper Midwest counties has mark yield of 89 percent or higher will likely not based on county yield and market year average price adjustments. Any 2018 increased somewhat from 2017 yields — due to fairreceive a 2018 ARC-CO payment.

ARC-CO payments will be paid in October, 2019. 2018 ARC-CO payments ly strong average county yields in recent years, prior will likely be subject to a 6.8 percent federal sequestration reduction.

Soybeans — Any county that has a percentage of to 2018. The increased county benchmark yields for Table prepared by Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst benchmark yield of 85 percent or less will likely 2018 increases the potenrealize the maximum 2018 tial for ARC-CO payments.

2018 Soybean ARC-CO Payment Estimates ARC-CO payment for that However, that gain is more (All payments listed are per Soybean Base acre.) county. Counties with a than offset by the large percentage of benchmark reduction in the benchmark Minnesota Iowa North Dakota South Dakota yield of 86 to 90 percent corn and soybean price.

Kittson Co. = $1 Emmett Co. = $26 Eddy Co. = $26 (Maximum 2018 payment level) Lincoln Co. = $5 will likely receive 51 to 99 2018 was a highly-variable percent of the maximum

Martin Co. = $28 Palo Alto Co. = $17 Pembina Co. = $ 2 yield year in many areas of 2018 ARC-CO payment. the Upper Midwest, which Watonwan Co. = $ 4 Pocahontas Co. = $10 Towner Co. = $ 2 Counties with a percentage will likely result in a wide

Wells Co. = $15 of benchmark yield of 91 to variation of potential 2018 95 percent will likely All other counties in Minnesota, Northern Iowa, Eastern North and South Dakota are estimated to receive a zero 2018 soybean ARC-CO payment.

ARC-CO payments. receive 1 to 50 percent of Notes: These estimates are based on 2018 NASS county yield estimates, and a 2018 market year average soybean price of $8.60 per bushel (as of April 1).

2018 ARC-CO payments the maximum 2018 ARCThese ARC-CO payment estimates do not include counties with no NASS yield data. Final payment levels could change slightly by Sept. 30, based on county for a given crop are paid yield and market year average price adjustments. Any 2018 ARC-CO payments will be paid in October, 2019. 2018 ARC-CO payments will likely be subject CO payment. Counties with when the actual 2018 to a 6.8 percent federal sequestration reduction. a percentage of benchmark county revenue for the crop Table prepared by Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst See THIESSE, pg. 21

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NASS yield figures could see a slight adjustment THIESSE, from pg. 20 yield of 96 percent or higher will likely not receive a 2018 ARC-CO payment.

Note: For 2016, the threshold level for counties to begin receiving ARC-CO payments was a percentage of benchmark yield of 120 percent or lower for corn, and 107 percent or lower for soybeans. Counties received the maximum level of 2016 ARC-CO payments at a percentage of benchmark yield level of 107 percent or lower for corn and 94 percent or lower for soybeans. This shows the impact of the significantly lower corn and soybean benchmark prices for the 2018 crop year.

Overall, 2018 ARC-CO payments for corn and soybeans are not likely in many portions of the Upper Midwest, due to 2018 crop yields that were close to or slightly above benchmark yields in many areas.

There are some counties in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa which were impacted by excessive rainfall during the 2018 growing season and are likely to receive a 2018 corn ARC-CO payment.

Most other counties in the rest of Minnesota and northern Iowa, as well as eastern North and South Dakota are not likely to receive a 2018 corn payment. There are only a few counties in the four states who are likely to receive a 2018 soybean ARC-CO payment.

Remember that the 2018 corn and soybean ARCCO payments are estimates, which are based on the 2018 NASS county yield data, and the current mar-

ket year average prices (as of April 1). Final 2018 ARC-CO payments could vary, based on the following situations: Corn and soybean market year average price levels could be adjusted between now and Aug. 31. If market year average prices decline, the likelihood of the level of ARC-CO payments increases, and viceversa if the market year average price increases.

Based on recent history, any movements in the final market year average corn and soybean prices for the 2018-19 marketing year will likely be quite small following the April 1 estimates.

The USDA could make adjustments to the announced NASS yields to arrive at the final 2018 FSA county yields, which are used to calculate 2018 ARC-CO payments. However, any adjustments in the final 2018 county yields will likely be quite small, and the yields will likely lower than the 2018 NASS yield estimates. This could potentially increase the likelihood for 2018 ARC-CO payments, or could increase the estimated payment level.

There will likely be a 6.8 percent federal sequestration reduction on all 2018 ARC-CO payments that are paid in October, 2019 — similar to previous years.

Any 2018 ARC-CO payments will be paid in October, 2019. Producers must be enrolled in the ARC-CO program for corn and soybeans in order to be eligible for 2018 ARC-CO payments. 2018 benchmark yields and revenues, previous county yields for corn, soybeans and other crops, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 ARC-CO

Renters may seek flex lease options POSTIN, from pg. 18 once the loan is paid off, farm profitability will improve in the long term.

Another option is to look at making strategic capital purchases with another producer. For example, a grain farmer may not be able to justify having his own sprayer. Two farmers partnering together to buy a sprayer may be more economical, as opposed to paying a retailer to spray their crops.

In contrast, if you need to generate cash flow to reduce some debt, a capital asset sale may be a good plan. Evaluate the inventory on your operation and see if there are pieces of equipment or machinery that aren’t being fully utilized. Keep in mind that there may also be rental or leasing options that would allow you to get the necessary equipment.

Evaluate land costs — In many cases, rental rates for land are too high to generate a profit and producers need extremely strong yields just to break even. For many, the strategy has been to hang on to farms even if the rent is too high, and hope that the rent will be lowered in the future or that prices will rebound. Landowners are often slow in bringing down their rent figures.

Keep communication with your landowners open and direct, and share your cost of production numbers for that particular piece of land. Include actual

expenses to plant and harvest crop on that ground, plus overhead expenses for machinery, insurance, labor, etc. that often gets overlooked. This will help you paint them a better picture of what it is you are dealing with, and how the rental price impacts that.

Flex lease options can provide the landowner with some upside potential if things are good, but also give the producer some benefit if income is down. If you can’t come to a profitable rental agreement, letting the farm go may be in your best interest.

Think outside the box — A strategy of hoping prices improve isn’t really a strategy. If your operation is struggling to make payments and working capital is tight, you may need to be creative in finding solutions. Perhaps it’s getting an off-farm job or finding a value-added product to sell. Some producers may have the ability to work with a neighbor and share labor or equipment. Or plan a new specialty crop that can be grown on a few acres.

Change is rarely easy and isn’t always fun. As we continue to navigate through these challenging times, it is time to evaluate any ways which will help you succeed into the future. Don’t let the discomfort of some short-term tough decisions stop you from keeping a close eye on the big picture.

For additional insights from Postin and the Compeer team, visit Compeer.com v

payment levels, and other farm program information are available on the FSA ARC-PLC web site, which can be found at www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc.

Kent Thiesse has prepared an information sheet titled, “Estimating 2018 Corn and Soybean ARC-CO Payments”, which contains several tables relating to 2018 ARC-CO payments. He has also prepared 2018 ARC-CO payment estimate tables for most counties in Minnesota and Northern Iowa, as well as portions of eastern North and South Dakota. To receive a free copy of the information sheet and the payment tables, send an e-mail to: kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com.

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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Making maple syrup is a sweet deal for this retired farmer

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus “I sure wouldn’t have tried this when I was a fulltime farmer. But now I’ve got the time. And we’ve got about 30 maple trees in our ‘shelter belt’ planting that we did in 1977. So why not give it a try?”

That statement came from Jim Zenk, a frequent member of the Chatterbox Café “Round Table” intelligence center in Olivia, Minn. And I, being a ‘news hound,’ plus a regular at the Chattterbox, thought to myself “……that sounds like an interesting story.”

Zenk is a bit shy about publicity, but agreed to meet me at the farm on April 3.

Jim now lives in Olivia. He became a ‘city slicker’ two years ago when his son Robb took over the farm located 3 miles north of Olivia.

Zenk’s maple syrup operation doesn’t require much equipment: a battery- powered electric drill, two 1-gallon plastic buckets, some plastic tubing, ball peen hammer and half a dozen spiles (metal spikes specialordered by Grizzly Hardware, in Danube, Minn).

The spiles are inserted into the tree’s trunk by drilling 3-inch deep holes. By the time I arrived, eight trees already had been spiked. Plastic buckets placed at base of each tree were gathering the sap dripping from the plastic tube. Zenk said he tapped his first trees about two weeks ago and thought sap flow might discontinue after this weekend.

“Cool nights and warm sunny days gets the sap flowing, especially if there is still snow on the ground.

Today it’s really flowing.

But now we’re looking at a week of warm weather without the temp dropping below freezing each night so sap flow will likely slow — maybe even stop.”

Zenk admitted it talks This maple tree grew with a lot of sap to make two trunks and Zenk taps syrup. ”It’s about 40 to them both.

1,” he said, “So about 40

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fired boiler like they did in the ‘olden days’. But then I’d need a larger boiling pot. And it would definitely be more labor intensive. Now that I’m retired, anything labor intensive doesn’t fit my menu anymore!”

“Time has become very generous in my retirement life. I do the (processing) on the north side of the house. Don’t want all my neighbors wondering what I’m up to now. But that takes some watching. A couple times I’ve forgotten and burned the entire pan, so there wasn’t even any syrup. When all the water is boiled off, you have just the liquid syrup remaining. I think store-bought maple syrup uses just a little maple syrup for flavoring and lot of corn syrup to make it gooey. What I end up with barely flows.

“Some think I must add lots of sugar to my syrup cause it’s so sweet. But no sugar is added…..what I get is what’s left after boiling off all the water content.”

So does Zenk see his newest venture as the answer to profitable farming? “Maybe,” he chuckled, “but I think I’d have to charge about $100 a pint! You can see why it’s not something everyone wants to do. I guess I’m not yet ready to be a full time city slicker. It’s sort of fun to be out here poking a few holes in my maple trees.”

Photos by Dick Hagen

Jim Zenk taps into this 42-year-old maple tree to collect the sap.

gallons of sap might get you 1 gallon of syrup. It’s looking like 4 to 5 gallons per tree is the yield this three-week season.” That means lots of boiling. He said it takes about four hours to boil off 1 gallon of sap.

He hasn’t figured his break even price on the syrup.

However, his machinery investment for his new venture is very minor. And for a farmer that’s rare! A good example is his boiling machine — a $3 electric baking pan purchased at local used junk store. “I guess I’m not energy efficient with this electric fry pan. I know when figuring break evens in crop production, you’re supposed to include energy cost too.

So I imagine a cheaper process would be using a wood

Facts about Maple Syrup: Maple syrup has less calories than honey, sugar, or corn syrup and it has no fat or cholesterol.

Maple syrup has about 50 calories per tablespoon.

Pure maple syrup has calcium, potasium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. Also it has trace amounts of B2 (riboflavin), B5 (pantothenic acid) niacin, and folic acid.

Right out of the tree, sap is about 97 percent water.

Currently there are 46 Minnesota maple syrup farms.

10 gallons of sap makes one jar of syrup.

About 14,000 gallons of Minnesota maple syrup produced annually.

Zenk keeps equipment costs low, cooking his tree sap in a $4 electric fry pan. He checks his pails three or four times a day and boils off the sap in between inspections.

Zenk’s trees are silver maples, which were common years back when local Soil and Water Conservation Districts were providing both the trees and the tree planters for shelterbelts on hundreds of Minnesota farms. “These trees weren’t even supposed to last this long,” said Zenk. “My ash trees are dying off from the leaf borer disease, but these maples are looking healthy. So the good Lord willing I may be out here poking holes in these maples again next March,” summed up Zenk. v

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2004 Great Plains 30 Ft. FOR SALE: 5100 8R fold 30” FOR SALE: Case IH 28 1/2’ FOR SALE: EZ-Flo trailer ager to plant, spray and 100% financing w/no liens or Turbo-Till w/ New Rolling Har- White planter; IH 8R 30” 4800, $5,500; 2005 REM with Sudenga brush auger; combine corn. Full time red tape, call Steve at Fair- row/Reel Excellent Cond. fold cultivator; IH 45 vibra grain vac with hoses, 137 Mel-Cam rock picker; CIH year round employment. fax Ag for an appointment. 1997 DMI 34 Ft. Tiger-Mate shank digger, 18.5’ with a hours, $13,000; Donahue 183 12R30” cultivator. 507Full benefits. Semi driver, 888-830-7757 640-0146 II Field Cult New Sweeps Nobles mulcher. 507-439-6889 trailer, $1,300. 507-520-1002 no DDL required. For more (No Welds) A-One Cond. info please call 507-370-1590 Why hang on to stuff you don’t 319-347-6676 or 319-347-6150 FOR SALE: John Deere load- FOR SALE: Mobility skid Please support the advertisers er backhoe, 544B, good con- loader w/forks & bucket, you see here. Tell them you use? Put a line ad in The Land shedded. 507-822-2509 saw their ad in The Land! and sell those things for some FOR SALE: ‘01 JD 8110, 2WD, dition, shedded. 320-761-8147 5k hrs, new 480x46; ‘02 WilReal Estate extra cash. It makes sense.

Rich V957DDR 7 shank ripCall The Land at per, 26” blades. Both excelSell your land or real estate in lent condition. 507-478-4221 507-345-4523 30 days for 0% commission.

Call Ray 507-339-1272

Real Estate Wanted WANTED: Land & farms. I have clients looking for dairy, & cash grain operations, as well as bare land parcels from 40-1000 acres.

Both for relocation & investments. If you have even thought about selling contact: Paul Krueger, Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Realty, 138 Main St. W., New Prague, MN 55372. paulkrueger@edinarealty.com (612)328-4506

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

‘14 JD 8245R, IVT, 380/90R54 rear duals, 1500 front axle, 380/80R38 single fronts, 540/1000 PTO, 5 remotes, LED lights, front and rear weights, 2075 hrs………… ......................$118,500 ‘11 JD 8235R, IVT, 480/80R50 rear duals, 380/80R38 single fronts, 1500 front axle, 540/1000 PTO, 3980 hrs, just through service program ................................................................ $97,500 ‘17 JD 625F, flexible platform .......................................... $26,000

Feed Seed Hay ALFALFA, mixed hay, grass hay & feed grade wheat straw, medium square or round bales, delivery available.

Thief River Falls, MN. Call or text LeRoy Ose: 218-689-6675 FOR SALE: 2200 bu of clean oats. 507-877-3071 OPEN Pollinated Seed Corn.

Produces more high quality silage on less acres than hybrid. $67/bushel plus shipping. High feed value grain.

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‘05 JD 9760 STS combine, 520/85R42 duals, contourmaster, 28L-26 rear tires, 1510 sep, hours, through service program yearly ................................................................................. $69,500 ‘18 JD Gator TX, 4X2, 230 hrs .......................................... $6,000 ‘17 JD Gator TS, 4X2, 514 hrs .......................................... $4,900 ‘14 CIH Magnum 235, 480/80R50 rear duals, 380/80R38 single fronts, 23 speed creeper transmission, high capacity hyd. pump, 4 remotes 2585 hrs, just through service program .......... $79,500

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

Keith Bode

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

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Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

We buy FOR SALE: Fantini chopping Harms Mfg. Land Rollers, Salvage Equipment 8R & 12R CH; 70’ Elmer Brand New. 12’-$6,800; Parts Available drag, Merritt alum hopper 14’-$7,000; 16’-$7,800; 24’Hammell Equip., Inc. grain trailers; 24R30” JD pl $14,800; 32’-$17,500; 42’(507)867-4910 on Kinze bar; Big A floater; $20,500. Others from 8’-62’.

175 Michigan ldr; IH 964 715-234-1993 CH; White 706 & 708 CH & Tractors parts; White plows & parts; IH 2350 Mount-O-Matic Load54’ 4300 IH field cultivator; er with Quick tach and 7’ bucket, $3,750. 806 diesel WF, cab, TA, is JD 44’ field cult; 3300 Hini- material out collector tractor; Interker field cult; header trailer. (651) 387-2085 507-380-5324 JD 1710 12x30 3pt planter, lift national 32, pull type sickle mower; MN 130 flair box, FOR SALE: Schuster 5th whl assist, finger TW, liq fert hoist, JD gear. 612-229-2566 tank, MudSmith gauge whls, 350 bu grain trailer, 3 axle, hyd hoist & tarp, shedded. 250 monitor, $9,750; Wilrich FOR SALE: 2001 440 Case 614 NT 27’ disc, 385x22.5 STX tractor, 4490 hours, 507-822-2509 tires, HD harrow, $26,900; guidance system, P.S., 4 hyJD 980 44’ field cult w/JD 3 draulics, triples, 520-85R42s, bar harrow, $7,450; JD 9300 front 6 are brand new. 21820’ drill, 6” spacing, w/grass 437-8120 seeder, $2,900. 320-769-2756 FOR SALE: JD 3020 gas, WF, JD 2210 38’ field cult, w/ JD 6200 hrs, 18.4x34 tires; Arps harrow, $18,900; JD 1760 snowblower, still works good, 12x30 hyd fold planter, 3 bu on 3pt hitch. 507-249-3411 GENERATORS Used, low boxes, Yetter row cleaners, hour take-outs. 20 kW - 2000 flex frame, 250 mon, $11,900; FOR SALE: Long 1310 tractor, kW. Diesel, propane, & nat- JD 4240 tractor, QR, 3pt, 120HP, good tires and cab, ural gas. CAT, Cummins/ 18.4x38 at 90%, $14,900, 725 580 Allied loader, $6,000/ Onan, Kohler, Detroit Diesel, ldr is available for $5,900; OBO. 612-695-3079 & more. www.abrahamin- JD 337 small sq baler, exc JD 4650 1988, MFWD, 8400 dustrial.com. (701) 371-9526 cond, $5,750. 320-769-2756 hrs., 42” duals, 3 SCVs, QH, front fenders, serviced and Sell your farm equipment field ready, excellent condiSell your livestock in The Land in The Land with a line ad. tion, $36,000/OBO (or best with a line ad. 507-345-4523 507-345-4523 offer). (641) 231-1077

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HUGE LONG PRAIRIE, MN AREA FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019 - 10:00 AM LOCATED: 1.5 MILES WEST OF LONG PRAIRIE, MN ON COUNTY #38 THEN 2.5 MILES WEST ON COUNTY 36 TO FARM #19943 NOTE: FAMILY FARM FOR 121 YEARS, VERY CLEAN LINE OF WELL MAINTAINED FARM EQUIPMENT AND NICE HERD OF HOLSTEIN AND COMPOSITE DAIRY CATTLE. ONLINE BIDDING ON MAJOR EQUIPMENT PROVIDED THROUGH PROXIBID. FOR COMPLETE LISTING SEE: www.midamericanauctioninc.com OR PHONE 320-750-2979 113 HEAD OF VERY GOOD HOLSTEIN AND COMPOSITE DAIRY CATTLE SELL UNDERCOVER OFFICIAL DHIA: 2 X 20,500 MILK. 3.9 FAT, 3.3 P, 55# TANK AVG, ALL FOR MANY YEARS. INCL. 55 HOLSTEIN, RED HOLSTEIN AND JERSEY-CROSS COWS, 30 FIRST LACTATION, 18 BRED HEIFERS DUE JUNE ON, 24 OPEN HEIFERS BABIES TO BREEDING AGE, 16 STEERS 1 TO 10 MONTHS OLD. TRACTORS, COMBINE, GENERAL FARM MACHINERY ‘08 NH T-7040 MFWD, P SHIFT, 46” RADIALS, HUB DUALS, WGTS, 5218 HRS, FRONT 3 POINT & PTO SELL SEPARATELY (NEVER USED ON THIS TRACTOR); ‘04 CIH STC 450 QUAD TRACK, 36” TRACKS, 4 HYD REMOTES, 5885 HRS; ‘81 JD 4440 P SHIFT, 38” RUBBER, DUAL HYD., 9955 HRS; ‘77 JD 4230, SG CAB, QUAD, 38” MICHELINS, 2000 HRS ON OH, DONE BY JD; ‘13 MELROE S-570 BOBCAT, 2 SPD, 1885 HRS; GROUSER TRACKS FOR SKID STEER; BOBCAT HD 66” HYD. TWIN BLADE BRUSH MOWER, LIKE NEW; ‘88 JD 7720 TITAN II TURBO-HYDRO COMBINE, LAST YEAR MADE, 3500 ENGINE HOURS, MANY RECENT UPDATES, NICE COND.; JD 924 24’ FLEX HEAD; JD 444 LOW TIN OIL BATH CH; JD 212 5 BELT PU HEAD; SUNFLOWER 6630 HD 27’ HYD. FOLD CUSHION GANG DISC, 7” SPACINGS, DUAL WHEELS ON FRAME & WINGS, ROLLING BASKETS, LIKE NEW, ONE OWNER; SALFORD MODEL 8208 8 BOTTOM VARIABLE WIDTH PLOW, FLEX HITCH, COULTERS, ONE OWNER LIKE NEW; JD 8200 12’ END WHEEL DRILL W/ GRASS SEEDER; JD 7000 8R36” PLANTER, LIQUID, TRASH WHIPS; ARTSWAY 5165 GRINDER MIXER, 20’ AUGER, SCALE, ONE OWNER; PENTA 4120 HD SINGLE SCREW TMR, SCALE, BUNK DISCHARGE, ONE OWNER; ‘14 NH 330 LARGE SQUARE BALER, ONE OWNER, 4489 BALES; ‘16 KEMCO PRO-2 SP SQUARE OR ROUND BALE WRAPPER, JUST 41 HOURS; ‘09 JD 3955 FORAGE HARVESTER, PRES. APPLICATOR, HYD POLE; JD 2RW GREEN CORNHEAD; (3) MILLER PRO 16’ & 18’ FORAGE BOXES ON TANDEM WAGONS; ‘16 NH MODEL 313 HYDRA SWING DISCBINE, ONE OWNER; ‘16 NH 1255 12 WHEEL V RAKE, ONE OWNER; JD 328 SQUARE BALER W/ #42 FOLDING EJECTOR; 6 THROW RACKS UP TO 18’ ON GOOD WAGONS; HAGEDORN 277 HYRDA PUSH TANDEM AXLE MANURE SPREADER, UPPER BEATER, ONE OWNER; H&S 24’ BUNK WAGON; NICE SUPERB A-508 AUTOMATIC BATCH GRAIN DRYER W/ LOWRY 1500 BU +/-WET BIN ON INTEGRATED TRANSPORT; WESTFIELD MK 100-71 WING HOPPER AUGER, LIKE NEW; PLUS GRAVITY BOXES, HYD. ROCK WAGON; 2 BORK 7 STALL SUPER HUTCHES, 16’ HANSON RD SILO UNLOADER; VAL METAL SP 13HP BEDDING CHOPPER, PLUS MUCH MORE. FEED 10X150 BAG ON 2018 CORN SILAGE, (250) 3X3X6 WRAPPED BALES OF 2018 BALEAGE TESTING FROM 144 TO 175 RFV

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Tillage Equip

DMI Tigermate Field culti- FOR SALE: Case IH disc, vator 30.5’ with 5-bar spike #3950, 32’, always shedharrow, walking tandems ded, looks like new, asking and gauge wheels, 7.5” $23,000. 507-822-2429 sweeps, 6” spacing, sharp, field ready, $11,500. (651) 387-2085

Meeker County, MN

FARMLAND AUCTION THURSDAY, APRIL 25

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FOR SALE: 2009 JD 200 crumbler soil finisher, 30.5’, exc cond, used very little, $7,000/OBO. 952-556-5562 or 952-426-2428

10AM

AUCTION LOCATION: Steffes Group Facility, 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355

T3 T1

T2

LAND LOCATION: 2.25 miles north of Forest City, MN on 645th Ave.

27th Annual FIELD DAYS, SWAP MEET & AUCTION May 4 & 5, 2019 Morrison County Fairgrounds, Little Falls, MN

Tract 1 – 40± Tillable Acres Tract 2 – 80± Tillable Acres Tract 3 – 80.34± Tillable Acres

200 acres

Auction: Saturday 10 AM Items Wanted: Antique & Collectible Tractors, Gas Engines, Machinery, Snowmobiles, Parts & Toys Contact: Black Diamond Auctions, 320-241-1200 blackdiamondauctions.com

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: 200± acres in Forest City offered in three tracts. This will be the first time in over 30 years for this three tracts property to grace the marketplace. Endless opportunities here.

Prime hunting near the Crow River with mature trees and rolling terrain on tract 3. Land has been in a CRP program for 30 plus years. Contract expired fall of 2018. Great soil with weighted average as high as 85. Organic farming is a possibility. Looking to build your dream home? All tracts have a building entitlement.

Acres are all adjoining. This unique property will be SOLD to the highest bidder.

Antique Tractor & Garden Tractor Pulls Sunday 12 Noon Show Featuring: Unstyled Letter Series Tractors, Walk Behind Garden Tractors, Yamaha Snowmobiles and Sleds with Yamaha Engines

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Steffes Group, Inc. | 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355

For a detailed Buyer’s Prospectus with complete terms and conditions, contact Steffes Group at 320.693.9371, Ashley Huhn 701.238.1975, Shelly Weinzetl 763.300.5055, or Eric Gabrielson 701.238.2570

TERMS: 10% down upon signing purchase agreement, payable by cash or check. Balance due at closing within 30 days.

This is a 5% buyer’s premium auction. Ashley Huhn MN47-002, Eric Gabrielson MN47-006, , Shelly Weinzetl MN47-017

Daily: Swap Meet, Flea Market, Toys & Crafts Don't miss Tractor, Gas Engines, Garden Tractor & Snowmobile Displays, Plowing, Demonstrations, Parade, Pedal Tractor Pull, Tractor Driving Contest, Jam Session All Exhibitors, Musicians, Consignors, & Vendors Welcome • Camping Available General Info: 320-393-JDJD (5353) www.gmntcc.com or find us on facebook

LARGE MACHINERY AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2019 • 9:30 A.M. “YOUR #1 AUCTION PROFESSIONALS”

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LOCATION: From Ellendale, MN, 2 miles west on State Hwy. 30, then 1 mile north on Steele City, 28 (or SW 72nd Ave.), then 1/2 mile east on SW 138th St. (or 1/2 mi. east of Beaver Lake). WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS!

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Opening April 15 & Closing April 24 Heid Harvesting LLC Retirement Auction, Julesburg, CO & McLaughlin, SD, Timed Online Auction Opening April 15 & Closing April 25, 3PM Bottineau, ND Land Auction - 158± Acres, Maxbass, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening April 15 & Closing April 24 Rolling Hills Inventory Reduction Auction, Dunn Center, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening April 19 & Closing April 24 Online Steffes Auction - 4/24, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening April 19 & Closing April 29 Dale Heinle Equipment Auction, Hebron, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening April 19 & Closing April 29 James Schaaf Equipment Auction, Glen Ullin, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening April 22 & Closing April 30 Berube Inc. Going Out of Business Auction, Lisbon, ND, Timed Online Auction Thursday, April 25 at 10AM Edwin & Betty Raile Farm Retirement Auction, Wishek, ND Friday, April 26 at 10AM David & Gloria Lee Retirement and John David & Carla Lee Farm Auction, Georgetown , MN Opening April 29 & Closing May 9 Swenson Farms Inventory Reduction Auction, Park Rapids, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening May 3 & Closing May 8 Online Steffes Auction - 5/8, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening May 10 & Closing May 20 Sletten Excavating Excess Equipment Auction, Center, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening May 13 & Closing May 22 Jim Oelfke Inventory Reduction Auction, Hamburg, MN, Timed Online Auction Tuesday, May 14 at 12PM Quality Tested Hay Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN Opening May 14 & Closing May 21 Steffes Construction Consignment Auction, West Fargo, ND, Timed Online Auction Tuesday, May 28 at 11AM Harvey Sand & Gravel Auction, Harvey, ND Tuesday, May 28 at 12PM Quality Tested Hay Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN Wednesday, June 5 at 11AM Gadberry Farms Farm Retirement Auction, Grandin, ND Opening June 10 & Closing June 18 Zych Estate Farm Auction, Beardsley, MN, Timed Online Auction Tuesday, June 11 at 12PM Quality Tested Hay Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN Friday, June 17 at 12PM Jon & Alison Ragatz Farm Auction, Cassville, WI

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Hay & Forage Equipment

isc,FOR SALE: Late model JD FOR SALE: New Holland 1047 ed- 750 no till drill, 15’, 10” spac- self propelled bale wagon ing ings, very clean, always stacker, 120 bale capacity, shedded, $13,500. 507-438- w/ cab, shedded, $8,500. 9520630 484-3431 FOR SALE: 6R JD 7000 plant- FOR SALE: Owatonna 260 14’ er with bean cups and Dick- draper windrower w/ condiie John monitor, $3,200. 507- tioner, Ford engine; NH 852 359-4189 round baler. 507-859-2766 FOR SALE: DMI track scratcher, good condition, Please recycle this magazine. $275, delivery if possible.

320-220-3114 FOR SALE: Food Plot or Pumpkin Planter. 1 row, mounts on lawn tractor, $295. Call 920-526-3510

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CO. We Sell the Earth & Everything On It.

After 40 Years of Dairy Farming The Samuelsons Have Sold Their Dairy Herd And Leased Out Their Cropland. Therefore They Will Sell All Their Clean Like-New Farm Machinery Auction Location: 31100 Co. 58 Blvd. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 (East of Cannon Falls On State Hwy 19 for 7 Miles To Co. 58 Blvd, Then South OR From Red Wing MN West On Hwy 19 To Co 58 Blvd Then South)

FOR SALE: JD 7000 Corn Planter 2R 3PT $1,800; Fert.

Avail. $350/Row. 715-234-1993

More details, photos & online bidding at: www.maringauction.com No Small Items Machinery Buyers, Be On Time!

FOR SALE: JD LL press grain drill w/ grass seeder, 15’. 507-859-2766

‘97 John Deere 8300 MFWD 6,541 Actual Hrs, 18.4R46 Duals 85%, 16 Front Weights, 4hyd, 3pt, 540/1000PTO, Clean Tractor, SN: P011943

DEAL!!!

Planter Kinze 2000 Corn/Bean Planter: “15 Row-15” Beans And 8 Row - 30” Corn Includes Kinze Monitor, Insecticide, Finger Pick-Up For Corn Units, Seed Box Extension, $15,000. (320) 980-3021

Spraying Equip FOR SALE: 500 gal pull type crop sprayer, $1,500. 507-7442472

Hay & Forage Equipment FOR SALE: 1130 Hesston haybine, $3,250; H&S hay tedder, $1,000; Gehl 865 chopper, 2 heads, $3,500/OBO; Gehl 1580 blower, $1,000. 952217-9907 FOR SALE: JD 5400 self propelled chopper, 2WD, 3row cornhead and hay head, nice condition, low hours. 507-2272602

~ Houle Manure Tank & Pumps - New Holland 195 Spreader ~

MATT MARING

Sat., April 17, 2019 9:30 AM CDT

'04 CASE IH MXM 120 MFWD 18 spd PS, LH reverser, right hand door. 540/1000 PTO. Recent tranny work, new injectors & fuel pump. NICE ALL AROUND FARMER OWNED TRACTOR!....$27,900

TRACTORS ’00 JD 8410T Track wide stance (120”) .................SOLD ‘05 JD 8520T Track wide stance (120”) .................. $CALL ‘04 JD 8320 MFWD ........SOLD ‘98 JD 8300 MFWD .......$44,900 ‘03 JD 7520 MFWD ........SOLD ‘04 7420 MFWD ............$39,500 ‘03 JD 7920 MFWD ......... $CALL ‘10 JD 6330 MFWD ......... $CALL

NO-TILL DRILLS JD 1560 NT Drill.............SOLD JD 750 NT Drill..............$16,900

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‘79 John Deere 4440 10,400 Hrs, 1 Owner (Many JD Repair Sheets), Quad, 3pt, 2 hyd, 540/1000PTO, 18.4R38 Band Duals, SN:022894R

~ 1981 Chev Diesel Grain Truck - PJ 20’ Trailer & 1994 Ford F250 Pickup ~

1981 Chev C65 Diesel 8.2L Single Axle Grain Truck, 24,100 Act. Miles, 5x2 Sp. Trans., Midland, 17’ Steel Box & Hoist, Roll Tarp, Sharp Truck; 2011 PJ 20’ Tandem Axle Trailer, 7,500 LB Axles, Ramps; 1994 Ford F250 4x4 Pickup, Reg. Cab, V8, Auto, 138,600 Miles, Ag Bumper

~ Seeding - Planting -Spraying -Tillage ~

Brillion SS-12, 12’ Seeder/Packer, Double Box, 921 Acres, Looks New; JD 115 Stalk Shredder, 15’, 1000 PTO, 4 Transport Wheels; JD 980 Field Cultivator, 28.5’, Walking Tandems, 3 Bar, Like New Condition; JD 825 Row Crop Cultivator, 6R30”; JD 230 Tandem Disc, 22.5’, 9” Spacings, 21” Blades; JD 400 Rotary Hoe 15’; JD 7100 Planter, 3pt, 12R30”, Corn & Bean Units; JD 290 2R36” Planter; Krause 4810 Land King 9 Shank Disc Chisel, 4 Rear C Shank Levelers, Light Kit; Krause 3957 WR Tandem Disc, 24.5 Rock Flex, 9” Spacing; Top-Air 500 Gal. Crop Sprayer 42’ X-Fold Booms, Foamer, Rinse Tank, Hyd Pump, Quick Fill, Adj. Tandem, Controller; 7 Section Spike Tooth Drag, Hyd. Cart; Kovar Pony Drag; 800 Gallon Poly Nurse Tank On Flat Bed Rack And Gear

~ John Deere 4010 Diesel & JD 630 ~

~ New Holland Discbine, Round Baler, Forage Harvester, Forage Boxes ~ ‘15 NH 313 Discbine Mowmax III, 13’ Drawbar Swivel, 1000PTO, Rubber Rolls, SN:YEN252401; ‘13 NH FP230 Forage Harvester, Tandem Axle, Processor, Metal Alert III, Elec. Spout, Hyd. Hitch, 1000PTO, SN: YDN121985; NH 824 2Row 30” Cornhead; NH 27-P Hayhead, 7’; New Holland BR7070 Round Baler ‘13 NH BR7070 Round Baler, Crop Cutter, 3,905 Bales, Extra Sweep, Monitor, 4’x6:, SN: YDNl 78904;

‘13 Meyer 4620, 20’ Forage Box, 3 Beater, Roof, X1506 Meyer Gear 15 Ton, SN: 13T6285; Meyer 600TSS, 18’ Forage Box, 3 Beater, Roof, Meyer 1800 Series Tandem Gear, SN: 92T6015; Gehl 980 18’ Forage Box, 3 Beater, Roof, 12 Ton Tandem Gear, SN: 52641; ‘10 NH H5920, 12 Wheel Rake, Center Kicker Wheel, Hyd. Cart, SN: YAZSG0007; ‘14 Valmetal, Model V59 Forage Blower, 1000 PTO; Case IH 600 Forage Blower, 540 PTO; H&S 8’ Hay Tedder, 540 PTO; Agri-Master 8 ‘x24’ Round Bale Mover, 12 Ton Tandem Gear; Shop Built Round Bale Mover; Elston Pull-Type Gopher Poison Machine; H&S 9’xl6’ Metal Bale Throw Rack, 10 Ton Gear; 48’ Bale Conveyor on Transports, Elec. Motor; 8’x16’ Bale/Feeder Wagon On Running Gear; NH 36 Flail Chopper, 540 PTO Terms: Cash, Check, Credit Cards. All Sales Final. All Sales Selling As-Is, Where Is With No Warranties Or Guarantees Expressed Or Implied By The Sellers Or Auction Co. All Items Must Be Paid In Full The Day Of The Auction.

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Houle Model EL-84-300, 3,600 Gal. Manure Tank, 23.1x26, Tandem Axle, 540PTO, Hyd. Brakes, Excellent Condition, SN: 96-934; Houle 8P-L-R-32, 32’ Manure Pump/Agitator, 540PTO, SN: 96-1344; Houle Model SP-3C-8, 8’ Vertical Manure Pump, 3pt, 540 PTO; NH 195 Tandem Axle Manure Spreader, 2 Beater, Slop Gate

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‘13 C-IH Magnum 290, 1250 hrs, 1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd valves,

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‘12 C-IH Magnum 260, 1784 hrs, susp front, 1000 PTO, 3pt,

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hrs, Quick Tach bkt, dozer blade, aux hyd, track rubber ...$32,000 ‘12 JD 710K, 2424 hrs, ldr backhoe, 4x4, cab, air...........$79,000

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

‘11 JD 850J LGP Dozer, 6926 hrs, blade ...........................$95,000

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

‘11 JD 290LC, 3350 hrs, 42” bucket ...............................$120,000

‘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

TRACK TRACTORS ‘15 C-IH 500 Quadtrac, 2750 hrs, 36” tracks, cab susp, HID lights ..............................................................................$169,000 ‘15 C-IH 370 Rowtrac Quadtrac, 918 hrs, 1000 PTO,

‘11 JD 672G, 5720 hrs, 14’ blade ...................................$110,000 ‘11 JD 624K wheelloader, 4450 hrs, cab air, 3.5 yd Quick Tach bkt .. $92,000 ‘14 Volvo L110H ldr, 11870 hrs, 4.5 yd bucket .................$87,000 ‘12 Volvo L50F wheelloader, w/quick coupler & bkt .........$65,000 ‘06 Volvo G960, 6460 hrs, 14’ blade..................................$65,000 ‘17 Case LX57C excavator, 336 hrs, cab air, 13000 lb machine, 19” bkt, aux hyd, push blade, 15.5” rubber tracks like new ..................................................................................$53,000 ‘11 Case 580N, 2540 hrs, ldr backhoe, 4x4, cab, air .......$42,500 ‘11 Case CX300C, 2658 hrs, 54” bucket .........................$117,000 ‘11 Cat D6K LGP dozer, 3735 hrs, 12.5 blade....................$95,000

80” spacing, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, ...............................$159,000

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

‘14 C-IH 350 Rowtrac Quadtrac, 1865 hrs, 1000 PTO, 120”

‘08 Cat D6T XW dozer, 5860 hrs, blade, winch ...............$132,000

spacing, 18” tracks, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow ....................$152,000

‘06 ASTEC RT960 trencher, 3000 hrs .................................$18,500

‘14 C-IH 340 Magnum Rowtrac, 290 hrs, lux cab, susp front axle,

‘10 Kawasaki 65ZV-2 wheelloader, 6510 hrs, w/2.5 yd pin on bkt...$54,000

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

‘08 Kawasaki 80ZV wheelloader, 5773 hrs, 4.25 yd pin on bkt .. $65,000

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

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The Chapel of Peace

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150-year-old church carries with it many memories. Roxie Mell-Brandts took it upon herself to hopefully add many more. Mell-Brandts purchased the First Baptist Church in Garden City, Minn. and in 2017 began an extensive restoration project. She renamed the church the “Chapel of Peace,” and rents the building for weddings and social gatherings.

Mell-Brandts grew up in rural Garden City and has fond memories of attending the church. “One of my earliest memories is of my mom making lunch in the addition,” she recalled. (The First Baptist congregation built an addition onto the original church in 1958-59.)

The church was originally designed to be a wood structure. A member of the congregation owned a saw mill and agreed to cut the lumber for free. Trees were felled in the fall and the logs were to be sent to the saw mill in the spring. Unfortunately, spring flooding carried the logs downstream — never to be seen again.

So in 1868, workers took sand out of the river and made bricks on site to construct the church, which is double-walled (two layers of bricks deep).

By November of 2013, the First Baptist congregation had dwindled to just 11 members and maintaining the aging church was simply too expensive. Experienced in home restoration, Mell-Brandts decided to step in and bring the structure back to life.

The north wall of the

Garden City, Minn.

church was in bad shape and recreating the bricks to restore it was cost-prohibitive. So instead, MellBrandts enclosed the back wall with a breezeway connecting the church and the addition. All of the windows in the sanctuary were replaced, the entryway was rebuilt and enlarged, cracks were patched, walls were painted, the attic was insulated, the church’s balcony was opened up, and the exterior was sealed to prevent deterioration.

Workers found bags from the Hubbard mill which were used to plug cracks and insulate the church. They also found an old wooden bucket which had “W.B. Garden City Minn.” painted on the bottom. Some of the original school-house lights which were in the church were put back in. Windows from the original church were installed in the breezeway. Also visible in the breezeway are the enormous wooden beams which frame the church.

The beams are held in place with large wooden pegs.

The church is on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Blue Earth County.

The Chapel of Peace has already housed baby showers, graduation parties and a wedding reception.

Bathrooms have been updated and the addition has a complete kitchen. Mell-Brandts is hopeful more people will make use of the unique historical setting.

The chapel has a site on Facebook. Interested parties can reach Mell-Brandts at (507) 382-8304. v

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