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A look at the Minnesota Distance Riders Association, Equine therapy for people with special needs, and Dick Hagen reports from the Minnesota Horse Expo ALSO INSIDE:

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If you’re wanting a quick look at the we’re going to lose them.”

Minnesota horse industry, just a few Tweeten did his PhD in chemistry and hours at the Minnesota Horse Expo at animal/human nutrition out of Kansas the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is absoState University. “I’ve been a consultant lutely the answer. The 37th annual event in the environmental area and food nutritook place from April 26-28. tion area my entire career (40 years).

I stopped in on April 27 to do just a litThe Commanding General’s Mounted tle horsing around. Great fun and lots of Color Guard from Kansas will be doing a really kind people. Some would say that’s demonstration this afternoon at the just the nature of horse people. They love Coliseum. Each member of this 12-person LAND MINDS horses and love sharing a few details squad are active duty Army personnel at

By Dick Hagen about their infatuation tool Ft. Riley.”

Like Nichyla Solmon, a pert young Yes, Tweeten is much aware of the gal from Little Falls who was dressing economic squeeze going on in agriculup Astro, her 11-month old quarter ture, but sees little slowdown in traffic horse, before the Parade of Breeds event in the big at the Minnesota Horse Expo. However, he’s conState Fair Coliseum. Already a three-year particicerned about the growing number of ‘welfare’ horses pant in the Horse Expo, this year she brought her which no longer have care providers. own horse. “Yes, more fun, but a lot of work too,” He’s a staunch supporter of horses becoming chuckled 14-year old Nichyla. excellent therapy critters for people with mental So why a quarter horse? “I’ve been wanting a health issues. “I have a good friend, Ryan Haugen horse for a long time,” Nichyla admitted. “I went to from my home town, Spring Grove, Minn., who an auction with my mother. She purchased Astro for works with veterans here in the Twin Cities. We’re my 16th birthday.” Nichyla is a farm kid, so wasn’t getting together to see how animals, particularly concerned about space for Astro. She already has horses, can be used more frequently to assist people nine horses at home. needing special care.

The Expo doesn’t present ribbons. “It’s just about “I’m also working with a woman from Columbia proper showing of your animal. But you quickly University in New York City who is doing fulllearn what you’ve got to do to have your horse pret- fledged research on the human brain and how it tied up,” she said. changes as mentally challenged people have the opportunity to interact with animals — particularly She had some good help. I talked with Nichyla in horses. She has found that a certain area of the the Miracle of Birth Center — a popular gathering human brain reacts to fear and anxiety. But as she place for anyone attending the State Fair. For the works with animals, particularly horses, those areas Horse Expo, this building was full of vendors — of the brain ‘cool down.’ Her research supports what including booth #27: EquiScentials, Horse Care many of us in the horse world have long suspected Products; Dr. Thomas Tweeten, President and .... horses do much to relieve tension. We knew this Director of Product Development. But Tweeten wasn’t at his booth. Instead, he was a few feet away intuitively. Now we are attracting research scientists who can make these measurements when working helping Nichyla dress up Astro. “He just came over and asked if he could help dress up Astro,” she said. with mental health patients. Just using MRI’s for example, to look at those changes.”

Added Tweeten, “I’m a life-long educator as well as So how did Tweeten’s EquiScentials horse care a research scientist and an old farm boy. As an older products come into being? He said he thought of person, I’ve had the pleasure to work with some himself and his many trail riding experiences. “I’d incredibly knowledgeable horse people. As a person get off my horse feeling a bit grungy and thinking now over 70, I feel I have an obligation to share the my horse must feel the same way. I’d clean up with knowledge that has been shared with me. If I can a shower. But what do I need as a scientist to mix pass that on to our younger generation so they too the right ingredients into a soap which could be can understand what I call ‘horsepersonship’ which used as grooming products with a natural touch? is the horse/person relationship. In my world of teaching horse riding and the relationship of rider to That’s what led to my developing animal grooming horse, if we can’t communicate with these horses See LAND MINDS, pg. 3

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Horse Expo features Shetland ponies to thoroughbreds LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 products for horses and other household pets.”

In this same cluster was Darrel Mead, horse barn security volunteer at the Expo, but also President of the Minnesota Horse Council.

“Basically we represent all horse breeds and all aspects of the horse industry — whether it’s a little Shetland pony in the backyard or thoroughbreds for the faster ride,” said Mead.

So are the Twin Cities the horse center for Minnesota? “Yes, definitely. Hennepin County is one of the higher populated areas for horses in the entire Midwest,” said Mead. He acknowledges that as the Twin Cities keep expanding, Nichyla Solmon its getting more difficult to find space for horses. “But there are an amazing number of stables within the Metropolitan complex.” The Horse Expo souvenir program lists two pages (65 stables) of certified stables in Minnesota.

Horse people are diverse too. Mead, for example, owns the Old Fashioned donut shop in Crystal. His donut shop bakes over 200 dozen donuts daily!

“Donuts of all kinds,” Mead began his sales pitch. “We’re family owned. Been there 30 years. But have always had big interest in these wonderful animals, so that’s why I volunteer my time with the Minnesota Horse Council.” But get this: he doesn’t have a horse; he has a pair of mules!

Mead’s position with Darrel Mead the Horse Council is chairman of the trails committee. As you might suspect, this means Mead spends a lot of time working with the Department of Natural Resources on horse trail developments and horse trail maintenance.

“The Horse Council carries insurance on these trail projects so we can go out and work on these jobs ourselves.”

Yes, horse trails are big and getting bigger in Minnesota. Mead said the miles of DNR supervised horse trails in Minnesota are now about 1,000. “But there’s likely lots more trails that the DNR doesn’t maintain.”

A modest membership fee is required to become a member of the Horse Council. However, this huge

Horse Expo is the big revenue generator. The colorful Horse Expo show booklet numbers 112 pages which includes 40 pages of really attractive four-color ads covering everything from horse and stable equipment and gear to horse buildings, horse trailers, breeders, horse trainers, even beautiful color ads inviting you and your horse for a day, or weekend — enjoying the leisure of special horse camps with food, lodging and horse riding galore.

Said Mead, “We’re a modest staff … two paid staffers, but lots of us volunteers who love the industry and love to share our skill too.“ But the Horse Council does lots of things, including a dozen $3,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors going on to two- or four-year colleges. “Plus, we do $60,000 to $85,000 grants to various things such as fixing up county fairgrounds. We’ve built a number of judging stands. Also, if you were doing a special horse care clinic, you can apply for up to $500 to help cover the costs,” summed up Meade.

Yes, as you might expect, there are vendors galore at this expo. Over 400, I was told, including a twopage listing of horse barn exhibitors by breed. And get this: 65 different breeds are at the Expo — ranging alphabetically from American Quarter Horse to Welsh Pony and also including eight donkey/mules.

Speakers participating in the Expo were listed alphabetically and precisely — both the time and building for each. Warwick Schiller, born in Australia, had seven different speaking sessions — each with a different topic such as “Destination Addiction in Horses” to “When You Change the Way You Look at Things, the Things You Look at Change.”

And covering all topics, the Expo booklet even had a location map of all 28 places to eat within the Expo area. A vendor with the name, “Creations By Cow Patti” caught my eye. Owner Pat Wachlin said she’s better known as “Cow Patti.” She designs, makes and markets a variety of products; but colorful and durable blankets are her specialty. She’s a 10-year exhibitor at the Minnesota Horse Expo.

She lists Lena, Ill. as her home town and she indeed is a busy lady. “I actually design the fabrics that my blankets are made from. The fabrics are woven in Wisconsin. I do the sewing in Illinois. I also do tapestry vests. I do cowboy hats with cowhide; plus cowhide rugs which I can make any way you want them.

“The industry has been good to me,” Wachlin admitted. “I don’t buy cheap. I don’t make cheap. I do quality stuff and it’s made to last. I have a good customer base that keeps coming back, so re-orders are solid and they keep advertising for me.”

Wachlin said she attends lots of horse expos around the country. She rates the Minnesota Horse Expo one of the best. Why? “You simply have a lot of horse people. And obviously this three-day Expo is tremendously popular with people of all ages and I’m always amazed at the number of families.”

Wachlin is a horse lady too. In fact, she’s a mounted police officer volunteering with the sheriff’s

department in Stevens County in the northwest corner of Illinois.

I’ll wrap with a few comments from Glen Eaton, age 87, current President of the Minnesota Horse Expo. The Expo started in 1982, said Glen, in downtown’s Minneapolis Auditorium. It moved to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in 1989 with the Coliseum the only building needed.

“We just kept expanding to where we are now,” Eaton said. Today, the Expo uses the swine and cattle barns (only partially this year due to winter snow collapsing part of the cattle barn building); Warner Coliseum; CHS Miracle of Birth Center; west barn; Compeer arena; horse barn; and the Pat “Cow Patti” Wachlin sheep and poultry barn.

Though raised on a dairy farm at St. Croix Falls, Wis., Glen has a horse background. “We had horses — draft horses in those days. But my dad purchased the first Farmall to come into the dealership at St. Croix Falls. It was a B Farmall. Then I went into the service and didn’t have anything to do with farming — or horses — until after service I joined the Minneapolis Shrine horse patrol. We had to provide our own horses. I bought a real good registered quarter horse that I rode for 18 years with the Shrine. Yes, we were in parades all over Minnesota, plus Iowa, Wisconsin — the whole bit.”

Glen lost his horse to a broken leg when romping around the pasture. His horse was a registered quarter horse named Pine Creek Gambler.

Glen Eaton When the Horse Expo moved to the State Fairgrounds, Glen got involved working as director of vendors. “Then, in 1991, they elected me as president.” Yep, like you farmers, Glen is the eternal optimist about the horse industry too. “It’s going to keep on. Seems more people — especially younger people — are finding bonding with a horse can be a rather genuine friendship.”

I almost forgot: 2018 Horseperson of the Year honors went to Dick Kiesner, owner/operator of Equisport horse training, Boulder Run Farm, Buffalo, Minn.

Dick Hagen is the staff writer emeritus of The Land.

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Tips for pansies, dealing with Creeping Charlie Inspecting the garden to see what is have adorable ‘faces’ and velvety beards. coming up and checking plant damage Slugs find them delicious, so sprinkling from the severe winter, I learned my bed of slug bait at the base of the plant is wise. pansies did not survive. Not a sign of them Pansies grow easily from seed, but take or their relatives, the wild violas — coma long time to mature and bloom. The monly called Johnny Jump Ups. These tiny seeds need darkness for germination have been my spring favorites for years. and should be started indoors 10 weeks I purchased replacements and am plantor more before the first frost date. Beds of ing a new bed in the same location that these spring gems can last for a number IN THE GARDEN has morning sun and afternoon shade. of years, but are best treated as biannuPansies require good drainage and if your als.

By Sharon Quale soil needs amending to drain better, addI found an interesting reference about ing some sand will be beneficial. They also like the name. Pansy O’Hara was the original name of organic matter, so add some compost. Fertilize every “Gone with the Wind” heroine Scarlett O’Hara. But other week and keep the blooms picked. They Margaret Mitchell’s publisher asked her to change respond well to cutting and will quickly send up the name just before the story went to print. multiple flowering stems.

Readers often ask: What can I do to get rid of Pansies quit blooming in the middle of summer Creeping Charlie? It is a member of the mint family when the night time temperature is high. Keep and uses surface level stem growth to spread — them watered and they may produce a flush of fall commonly called runners. When Creeping Charlie is bloom. The range of colors available is incredible present in low numbers, from whites, creams, gold, blue and purple. Most hand weeding is effective.

Large areas need a severe renovation like sod removal or solarization (anchoring clear plastic sheeting over the area so the intense heat kills the vegetation). The solarization takes several months and then reseeding or planting needs to be done.

Chemical herbicides can be used, but it is not an ecologically friendly solution. I have some success using a ground rake and raking out invasive growth. Be sure the raked out debris cannot grow. Don’t compost it unless you have a high enough temperature in the compost pile to kill the roots.

Another unique strategy is to embrace Creeping Charlie. After all, it attracts pollinators, stays green all season, has dainty blue flowers and some of the bees will thank you. This strategy works if you don’t have neighbors that frown upon your weedy lawn and garden areas and believe they will invade their yard and garden.

A source for detailed information about dealing with Creeping Charlie is the University of Minnesota Extension Yard and Garden blog. Find it at https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden.

Sharon Quale is a master gardener from central Minnesota. She may be reached at (218) 738-6060 or squale101@yahoo.com. v

Farmers’ Guide to Solar, Wind Energy Minnesota Farmers Union has partnered with the Farmers’ Legal Action Group to create the Farmers’ Guide to Solar and Wind Energy in Minnesota. The 32-page guide is intended as a starting point for farmers who are considering large scale solar or wind projects. The guide has general legal information for farmers, intended as a starting point for these projects.

The guide is meant to be a resource for farmers and covers many topics including legal agreements, leases, easements, covenants, contract provisions, assignment clauses, liability provisions, insurance provi-

sions, tax considerations, equipment responsibility and maintenance, compensation, land use restrictions and more.

The guide is available on FLAG’s website: www. flaginc.org. Printed copies of the guide are available at the MFU state office and free for members.

As always, farmers should consult with an attorney regarding their specific situations or contracts.

This article was submitted by the Minnesota Farmers Union. v

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Ag Secretary Perdue needs to stand up or step aside Sanford Bishop and Sonny Perdue go self, have seen no evidence to support it • Trade wars that the White continues to ratchet way back. because, in fact, there is no evidence to up as commodity prices continue to ratchet down; support it. Moreover, Perdue can’t explain So far back that Bishop, now a 14-term, • U.S. ag export markets being overtaken by comit in any terms other than nonsense like Democratic congressman from south petitors even as White House trade talks stumble “getting ERS closer to its customers.”

Georgia, remembers when Perdue, now toward breakdown; the Secretary of Agriculture under On May 7, however, Politico, a • Net farm income, despite rising 10 percent in President Donald J. Trump, was a Washington-based news service, reported 2019, remains 40 percent below its 2013 high; Democrat. that the plan was the Trump • Perdue’s inability to help broker a compromise Administration “retaliating” against the FARM & FOOD FILE Their friendship was tested April 9 between Congress and the White House on the long ERS “for publishing reports that shed when Perdue appeared before the House

By Alan Guebert negative light on White House policies…” overdue disaster relief package; and Appropriations ag subcommittee to • Saving any legislative goodwill to help secure a defend the President’s 2020 budget Specifically, ERS “has run afoul of… likely — even bigger — ag bailout this fall. request for the U.S. Department of Perdue… with its finding on how farmAgriculture. Bishop, as chairman of ers have been financially harmed by Each one of those reasons is reason enough for the the subcommittee, oversees every taxpayer nickel President Donald Trump’s trade feuds, the Secretary to simply let go of a departmental reshufUSDA receives.

Republican tax code rewrite and other sensitive fle he can’t explain and, legally, can’t do without issues…”

Congressional consent.

During his question time, Bishop roasted the Secretary’s plan to move two USDA agencies, the Politico then quoted a “current ERS employee” Emerging evidence, however, points to why he’s Economic Research Service and the National who said Perdue’s push to send the ERS and NIFA wasting our time and his credibility in doing it: the Institute for Food and Agriculture, out of packing was “retaliation to harm the agency and White House doesn’t like ERS telling the truth Washington, D.C. No one, he said, favors the move send a message (from) …the administration.” about the effects of Trump’s trade and tax policies. except Perdue.

Additionally, the piece continued, the retaliation AD COPY INSTRUCTIONS read attached LookingPlease at today’s farm email prices and the bleak Not only that, Bishop went on, Perdue was moving was “spurring an exodus” of talent from ERS “that future they promise, farmers and ranchers — just ahead with his plan despite the subcommittee not included six (economists) quitting the department like Perdue and the White House — know ERS got CODE AND REP NAMES ALREADY ON AD THE LAND 3.7461 x ” receiving a cost-benefit analysis on it that the on a single day in late April.” it right.

Secretary had promised. In fact, he continued, None of this matters to Perdue. On May 3, despite As such, Perdue needs to step away from all the Perdue’s rush to shuffle ERS and NIFA out of town Bishop’s April 9 warning that the Ag Appropriation White House claptrap and stand up for rural just “seems to be a solution in search of a problem.” subcommittee needed more information before the America. If he can’t, he, like dozens of other Trump When asked to comment on those facts — espeSecretary proceeded, USDA announced it had “three appointees, needs to step aside. cially that no one with any working knowledge of finalists for the potential new locations of the ERS The Farm and Food File is published weekly his plan endorsed it — Perdue went full farm folksy: and NIFA.” through the United States and Canada. Past col“Mr. Chairman,” he said, “I’m just amazed that all If Perdue heeds the White House’s worst instincts umns, events and contact information are posted at those people you mentioned could all be wrong.” He and continues to retaliate against bearers of bad ag www.farmandfoodfile.com. v then grinned weakly. news, the Secretary won’t have much time left to Bishop is just the latest public official to question address the torrent of bad news headed his way. For Perdue on his ERS/NIFA plan. All, like Perdue him- example:

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May 22 — Northwest Iowa Grazing Group — Remsen, Iowa — For many farmers, networking with peers is the preferred way to learn about different production strategies or possible solutions to farming challenges. While many resources exist in Iowa to help connect farmers to one another, not as many are targeted specifically at farmers who graze livestock.

The grazing group aims to address this need for more peer-to-peer support. — Contact Tamsyn Jones at Tamsyn@practicalfarmers.org or (515) 232-5661 May 29 — 4H Livestock Workshop — Cresco, Iowa — Workshop to learning about showing livestock for fair in Poultry, Rabbits, Beef, Sheep and Goats. — Contact Sue Barnes at skbarnes@iastate. edu or (563) 547-3001

May 30 — Women Caring for the Land — New Ulm, Minn. — This workshop will provide information on how to be a good steward of your land and connect you to resources to help you do so. Speakers include Jennifer Hahn, Minnesota Soil Health Coalition Coordinator Melanie Krueger, Brown County SWCD District Manager Danielle Isaacson, and Minn.

Ag Water Quality Certification Program Attorney Kate Graham. — Contact theresa@sfa-mn.org.

June 12 — Organic Weed Management — Marine on Saint Croix, Minn. — Learn strategies to control weeds - even invaders such as thistle and quackgrass - to grow high-quality organic vegetables. — Contact Audrey Alwell at audrey@mosesorganic.org or (715) 778-5775 ext. 701

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No matter your goal, taking first step is ‘worth it’ “Is it worth it?” Landon asked. planting season, I wonder if we’re the only ones looking across our coffee mugs He was excited, but anxious. Standing and asking, “Is it worth it?” in line to board his first flight, our 8-year old grandson white-knuckled the handle There are two men in our neck of the of his new luggage and asked again, woods who are practically neighbors to “Nana, is it worth it?” one another and near neighbors to my age. Each weighed the worth-it question, His fear was anchored to a single newsbut landed in opposite directions. This cast he happened to see in their family year, one is stepping out of farming, one room. Only a few weeks prior to our trip THE BACK PORCH is stepping in. Both are doing what is was the catastrophic crash of Ethiopian

By Lenae Bulthuis right for them and their families.

Airlines flight 302. Though he was assured a thousand times that air travel Which highlights the understanding is safe, percentages are beyond second-grade math that this is not a true or false or multiple-choice and tragic loss is more than anyone can dismiss. question. It’s personal opinion. Only one person can So we talked through what stepping on this plane answer the question, “Is it worth it?” And that would mean. Our trip was filled with exciting firsts: someone is you. his first plane ride, first visit to New Mexico, first At the crossroads, Landon decided that stepping trip with just his Papa, Nana, and 6-year old broth- onto his first flight was worth it. And we have a er Jack. While he was pumped to visit Uncle cargo plane full of memories because he did.

Nathan and Auntie Melanie and to experience even But determining something is worth it is only half more unique firsts that they had planned, his mind the battle. It’s not enough to set our eyes on the was racing faster than a jet plane. In the short long-term. We still have to get there. Getting to the term, Landon wondered if the long term was worth end goal doesn’t happen by accident. Nor by complait. cency, drifting or good intentions.

He’s not alone. It’s a question asked when considLandon got there by handing his boarding pass to ering remodeling projects, new health habits, and the ticket agent and following me on the jet bridge. anything that requires extra time, effort and I wonder what it will take for you to reach your resources. With low grain prices, last year’s wet har- worth-it goal? vest conditions at the heels of this season’s wet

What we want and what comes easy can be two very different things. What we desire and what we actually do can be worlds apart. James Clear, author of “Automatic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones,” writes, “You’re bound to feel uncertain, unprepared and unqualified. But let me assure you of this: what you have right now is enough. You can plan, delay and revise all you want. But trust me, what you have now is enough to start. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to start a business, lose weight, write a book, or achieve any number of goals … who you are, what you have, and what you know right now is good enough to get going.”

If you determine it’s worth it, take the next step.

Hand the boarding pass to the ticket agent, lace up your running shoes, pick up the phone, back out of the driveway and turn toward your goal. Fill up your planter with seed corn or don’t.

Then remember what is true. Your worth is not based on what you choose or choose not to do. Your worth is based on what God says about you. No matter what, you are valuable, loved, and so very worth it.

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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In-season produce puts spring into these recipes It’s rhubarb season. While I enjoy rhubarb desserts Spring has arrived in Minnesota! That I’ve never actually made anything with rhubarb in it. means snow, rain, sleet, a little sun and The Land Managing Editor, Paul Malchow, has a (fortunately) spring fruits and vegetables green thumb and is passionate about all things garwill soon be ready for harvest. There’s dening. I asked him to share a few of his best rhunothing better than some fresh produce barb recipes with The Land readers. The first recipe directly from your garden after a long cold marries rhubarb and cheesecake and the result is a winter. Here are some recipes that utilize tasty spring dessert that will bring a smile to your that produce. The results are springy masface! terpieces.

COOKING Rhubarb Cheesecake Asparagus is good all year ground. It’s the one veg- WITH KRISTIN etable that EVERYONE in my family will eat without crust: complaining. This time of year it can be found in gar- By Kristin Kveno 1/2 cup butter dens and in abundance at the grocery store. We love 1/2 cup brown sugar to throw the asparagus on the grill. It just seems to taste even 1-1/4 cups flour better that way. This recipe tosses some olive oil and parmesan 1/2 teaspoon salt in to make it even more delicious.

Mix ingredients until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into an Grilled Parmesan Asparagus ungreased 9x9-inch pan. (I use a spring-form pan and it works www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220198/grilled-parmesan-asparagus/ well).

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed filling: 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 oz. cream cheese (softened) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste 1 egg salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Preheat an outdoor grill on medium heat, and lightly oil the 3/4 cup sugar grate. Toss asparagus and olive oil in a bowl until evenly coated.

2-1/2 cups rhubarb cut up Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and salt onto asparagus until evenly distributed. Place asparagus spears on grill crosswise. Cook until Combine all ingredients and beat well. Pour over crust and tips are almost blackened, 20 minutes; turning spears over after sprinkle with remaining crust mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

40 minutes. Store in the refrigerator. n n I absolutely love artichokes. I grew up on stuffed artichokes You can’t go wrong with custard, and you can’t go wrong with and I’m always eager to find more recipes that utilize this wonrhubarb. Put them both together and you have a darn good bar. drous veggie. While it would be extremely challenging (impossible) to grow artichokes in our climate, artichokes are still consid- Rhubarb Custard Bars ered a spring vegetable and are ready to be harvested this time crust: of year in places like California. This recipe is so easy, but so 3/4 cup butter delicious. I’ve been making this dip for decades and it’s always a 2 tablespoons sugar crowd pleaser. I buy the canned artichoke hearts for this recipe; 1/2 teaspoon salt but feel free to buy fresh artichokes and steam them, then 2 egg yolks extract the hearts. If you’re in the need for a unique but tasty dip, 1-1/2 cups flour give this a try.

Blend ingredients and press into a 9x13-inch pan.

Artichoke Dip 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1-14 ounce can of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped The Land office will be closed Combine all the ingredients and bake in a dish at 375 for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. Serve with crackers on Memorial Day or baguette slices. n

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filling: 4-1/2 cups finely cut rhubarb 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup flour custard: 4 eggs 1 cup whipping cream Combine filling ingredients and place over crust. Beat eggs and cream, pour into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.

Cool. Store in refrigerator. n It’s always the right time to make a crisp, especially with freshly picked rhubarb. This dessert is simple but oh so delicious.

Rhubarb Crisp 4 cups sliced rhubarb 1-1/2 cups sugar 2/3 cup rolled oats 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup butter Place rhubarb in ungreased 8-inch square pan. Mix dry ingredients with butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over rhubarb. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes until golden. Serve warm with ice cream.

Whether you’re in the mood for a sweet treat or a savory veggie, give these spring recipes a try!

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Domestic cheese demand solid, global sales lagging This column was written for the marketing week ending May 10.

The May 7 Global Dairy Trade auction registered its 11th consecutive session of gain. While slowing the trajectory, the auction extended the longest run News and information for Minnesota and Northern Iowa dairy producers of gain since the GDT began in 2008.

The weighted average of products Some pizza cheese producers report that n offered inched 0.4 percent higher, folMIELKE MARKET sales are slower than expected, but are lowing a 0.5 percent rise on April 16 WEEKLY In export news, HighGround Dairy reports cheese ahead of last year. Spot milk prices and 0.8 percent on April 2. Sellers exports surged to an all-time high in March, driven

By Lee Mielke remained steady as milk inventories have brought 33.9 million pounds of product by continued strength from South Korea. The yet to meet flush levels of previous years. to the market, down from 35.6 million United States shipped 18.7 million pounds of cheese Dairy Market News says the average spot milk price to South Korea in the month, up 39 percent from on April 16. was $2.50 under one year ago and $4.50 under two 2018 and moved the country to the top export destiThe gains were led by rennet casein, up 3.1 peryears ago during this week. Central cheese invento- nation for U.S. cheese for the first time since March cent; skim milk powder, up 2.8 percent; and anhyries are generally under control while national 2015. Product moving to Mexico fell 17 percent to 16 drous milkfat, up 1.4 percent. stocks remain long. million pounds, lower vs. February volumes, but The losses were led by buttermilk powder, down Western cheese output continues to run at or near stronger vs. January, according to HighGround 10.3 percent; Lactose, down 2.7 percent; cheddar capacity as there’s plenty of milk available.

Dairy. cheese, down 2.4 percent; and whole milk powder Domestic demand is solid, but prices in a few tradNonfat dry milk exports were down from a year was off 0.5 percent. Butter was unchanged, after it ing venues are making it challenging to compete in ago, but still marked the strongest monthly exports jumped 3.5 percent in the last event. some international markets. Without export assissince October. Shipments to Mexico totaled 56.5 milFC Stone equates the GDT 80 percent butterfat tance or price concessions, U.S. cheese sellers face lion pounds, down 19 percent vs. the prior year. butter price to $2.4275 per pound U.S., down slight- headwinds to make large sales overseas.

This was the first year-over-year decline this year ly from the last session. Chicago Mercantile Cash butter closed May 10 at $2.34 per pound. after shipments to Mexico were stronger in both Exchange butter closed May 10 at $2.34. GDT chedThis is up 6.75 cents higher on the week and a half- January and February. Exports to the remainder of dar equated to $1.9130 per pound, down 4.6 cents cent above a year ago, with five sales reported. the top five destination countries were all stronger. from the last event and compares to May 10’s CME The flow of cream to central churns continued to block cheddar at a bargain price of $1.68. GDT skim Dry whey exports continued lower into March, but milk powder averaged $1.1436 per pound, compared slow this week. Many are “micro-fixing” (thawing still marked the strongest monthly export volumes frozen blocks into consumer-ready blocks or to $1.1169 last time. Whole milk powder averaged since November. China remained the top destinasticks). Dairy Market News says, “There are a few $1.4737, down from $1.4829. CME Grade A nonfat tion for U.S. whey, at 12.2 million pounds, down 34 producers willing to pay the increased price for dry milk closed May 10 at $1.0675 per pound. percent from 2018, according to HighGround Dairy. cream in order to catch up on building stocks after n n some longer-than-expected plant closures during the Cash dairy prices saw some ups and downs the prime churning season, mainly due to weather Dairy margins improved over the second half of first full week of May, but closed mostly higher. related closures.”

April on strength in milk prices and renewed weakBlock cheese climbed to $1.7075 per pound on May ness in feed costs according to the latest Margin Buying interest is steady to slower while meeting 7 (the highest since March 28) but closed at $1.68.

Watch from Chicago-based Commodity and most expectations, and butter market tones remain This is up a half-cent on the week and 4.75 cents steady. Some contacts are bullish, bracing for a mar- Ingredient Hedging LLC. above a year ago. The barrels hit $1.74 on May 7 ket spike in the fall, akin to 2014 and 2015. Others The Margin Watch reported, “Deferred margins (the highest since Nov. 10, 2017) but finished the suggest recent history would show us butter markets are now approaching the 80th percentile of the preweek at $1.71, up 4.75 cents and 9 cents above a are hesitant to dramatically shift in any direction. vious decade, offering attractive opportunities for year ago. Eighteen cars of block traded hands on the dairies to secure forward profitability. Strength in Cream availability in the west is a bit tighter week at the CME and 13 of barrel. milk is being driven on the supply side, with U.S. compared to last year. Butter processors may be Cheese demand reports remain mixed in the cenDepartment of Agriculture’s latest monthly producfinding the loads of cream needed for day-to-day tral United States, according to Dairy Market News. churning but they are not getting them at discount- tion report showing the first year-over-year decline for March since 2013.” ed prices. Butter output is steady and sales to the d retail sector and restaurants have maintained their “A combination of harsh winter weather and a consolidity of the past few weeks but demand is not tinued decline in the milking herd sent U.S. milk enough to absorb all the output. output down 0.4 percent from 2018 to 19.1 billion High Tensile Fencing Grade A nonfat dry milk closed May 10 at $1.0675 pounds. The U.S. milking herd shrunk 10,000 head Speedrite Energizers per pound, after hitting $1.0725 the day before. This to 9.344 million, down 86,000 cows from last year.

Milking productivity continued to improve, with outWatering Systems is the highest CME price since Oct. 5, 2015. That’s put per cow up 0.5 percent from last year to 2,024 21.75 cents above a year ago, with zero sales for the Grazing Supplies pounds per cow; but the improvement was not suffiweek. cient to offset the decline in the total milking herd.”

Spot dry whey was unchanged all week, holding at SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA Daniel & Terese Hall “Heifer slaughter in March totaled 797,300 head, 34.75 cents per pound for seven consecutive ses40133 - 620th Ave. up 10.7 percent from last year on a daily average sions, 2.25 cents above a year ago, with no sales Butterfield, MN 56120 507-956-2657 See MIELKE, pg. 9 reported.

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Milk production estimates reduced for sixth month in a row MIELKE, from pg. 8 basis with total first quarter slaughter up 9.5 percent from 2018. The USDA Cold Storage report was also slightly supportive for milk,” the Margin Watch states.

“Corn and soybean meal continue to decline with negative sentiment plaguing those markets, despite a slow start to the planting season and widespread rain across the U.S. corn belt,” the Margin Watch reports. “Hay prices remain high however, due to tight inventory and harsh winter conditions. The Dec. 1 hay stocks were at the lowest level since 2012.” n Meanwhile, the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report issued May 10 reduced the USDA’s projected milk production estimate for the sixth month in a row, blaming declining milk cow inventories and slow growth in milk per cow. Milk price estimates were raised.

2019 output is now projected at 218.7 billion pounds, down 800 million pounds from last month’s

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USMCA agreement ‘a boon for the U.S. economy’ MIELKE, from pg. 9 quarter with the highest levels since we have seen since 2014, which were at an all-time record high.

He doesn’t see us beating those prices, but projects something around $18 or higher. n Looking backwards, the USDA’s Dairy Products annual summary shows cheese production in 2018 totaled 13.0 billion pounds, 3.0 percent above 2017, with Wisconsin the leading State at 26.3 percent of the total.

Italian varieties, with 5.56 billion pounds, was 3 percent above 2017 production and accounted for 42.7 percent of total cheese in 2018. Mozzarella accounted for 78.3 percent of the Italian production followed by Parmesan with 7.6 percent and Provolone with 7.2 percent.

American-type cheese output totaled 5.25 billion

pounds, 3.6 percent above 2017 and accounted for 40.3 percent of total cheese in 2018.

U.S. butter production totaled 1.89 billion pounds, 2.4 percent above 2017.

Nonfat dry milk output for human consumption totaled 1.77 billion pounds, down 3.4 percent. Skim milk powder totaled 567 million pounds, up 7 percent, and dry whey for human consumption amounted to 999 million pounds, down 3.5 percent. Final estimates for milk production and cow numbers for the years 2013 to 2017 were also released May 9 by the USDA. n In politics, a group of 67 food and agriculture associations and companies have called on U.S. lawmakers to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement. A press release from the International Dairy Foods Association stated groups and companies from

across the food and agriculture spectrum underscored in a letter, “The new agreement includes important improvements that will enable food and agriculture to trade more fairly, and to expand exports of American ag products to Canada and Mexico, respectively.”

The letter stated a recent analysis of the USMCA by the International Trade Commission found the deal to be “a boon for the U.S. economy, raising U.S. GDP by $68.2 billion and pumping an additional $2.2 billion, or 1.1 percent, into the U.S. economy through increases in agricultural and food exports.”

“The food and agriculture industry welcomed the opportunity to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement,” according to the letter.

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

New Ulm dairy farmers: ‘We need this fixed soon!’

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus NEW ULM, Minn. — “I believe our president intends to do what he considers fair for American farmers. But in these ongoing tit-for-tat tariff and trade talks, I’m not certain he understand the level of pain in rural America. It’s really getting serious out here. We need this fixed soon! That’s the message we’re trying to convey to him.”

The above comment by New Ulm, Minn. dairy farmer Steve Hoffman pretty much summed up his thoughts during the April 25 Farmers For Free Trade gathering at their dairy farm. Current Associated Milk Producers Inc. milk prices are at about $15.75 hundredweight. And for most producers, those are below break even prices said Hoffman. Current production of their 140-cow herd is right at 26,000 pounds. Milk production declined two years ago when consumer concerns demanded bovine growth hormone (BST injectible) no longer be allowed in dairy rations.

After the free trade group departed the farm, Hoffman and wife Kerry sat down with me for a question-and-answer session over coffee in their spacious kitchen.

The Land: What was this session about?

Steve: Farmers For Free Trade is precisely the agenda. Today, our group was discussing specifically the free trade agreement proposed by President Trump with Canada and Mexico to replace NAFTA which he cancelled last year. This new proposal is USMCA which is the United States, Mexico and Canada Agreement … ready to be implemented as soon as our U. S. Senate votes yes. I’m a board member of AMPI. They asked if we’d be willing to host this April 25 event. Short notice … we found out about this last Friday. But we said yes, so a bit of

cleaning up the farmstead and here we are. That four-tenths of an inch of rain last night messed things up a bit, but we’ve got a good crew so we were ready. We feel very strongly about the farm outlook these days — dairying especially — so we welcomed this opportunity.

The Land: You had some heavy hitters here this morning?

Steve: Yes indeed. Congressman Jim Hagedorn was here. Also Kevin Paap, our state Farm Bureau President; a member of Minnesota Department of Agriculture; a representative from Congressman Collin Peterson’s office; also corn and soybean growers, pork producers, CHS and several area farm businesses. Considering the chilly, cloudy morning, it was a good session. This Farmers for Free Trade tour is covering 3,500 miles we’re told, with one or two stops in every farm state.

The Land: So what is Congress waiting for? If this proposal is already signed by President Trump, why is Congress bucky about ratifying this agreement?

Steve: Because Mexico and Canada aren’t likely to sign until our president lifts the tariffs he put on both Mexico and Canadian trade items. It’s a chicken and the egg scenario. And at this stage, who makes the first move?

The Land: Does our president understand the impact of these tariffs on guys like you?

Steve: I certainly hope he does — he should. After all, it was rural America that got him into the oval office. But he doesn’t seem to relate to the level of pain now occurring in rural America. That’s the message we’re trying to convey to him.

The Land: So who controlled the conversation here at your farm this morning?

Steve: I was pleased. It was a well-balanced dis-

cussion. I shared statistics on the rate of dairy farmers quitting these days. In 2018, it was about four dairy farmers per week — just in Minnesota — were exiting. Those numbers would likely be about the same in Wisconsin which has considerably more dairy farmers. This exiting is likely to continue until or unless something drastically happens to put some money back into the dairy business.

The Land: You and your wife have a beautiful farm here. How many generations?

Steve: We’re fourth generation. Our son, Joe, age 25, is here. Son, Russ, age 23, is a full-time employee with a South Dakota farmer. Both are graduates of South Dakota State University. We’re full; couldn’t add more cows. We have a 12-stall parlor which means one-and-a-half workers per milking. That extra half worker is doing bedding, cleaning manure — those extra chores that just come with the job.

Kerry put her time in.

Kerry: “When I’m full time off the farm I’m not out here anymore.” (Kerry works at an auto/truck dealership. She said she loves the job — especially benefits like paid vacation and health insurance.)

The Land: How many acres in your farming venture? Part-time workers too?

Steve: We’re doing 1,100 acres. My brother works the farmland also. Yes, five part-timers — both local high school kids and some college students, plus a full-time employee.

Kerry: We like to hire kids without experience.

That way we can train them.

Steve: In the 20-plus years that we’ve had high school employees, we’ve had great employees. Only a couple over these years that we had to let go. Despite all the negative chatter we here about the younger See HOFFMAN, pg. 11

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Dairy farmers around the world face the same challenges HOFFMAN, from pg. 10 generation, there are still a lot of good kids out there.

The Land: How much time does it take for each milking?

Steve: Milking time about two hours; extra chores about an hour. So about three hours each milking.

The Land: Is consumer demand a driving reality about the dairy business these days?

Steve: Consumers want everything to be natural, antibiotic free and sourced from organic feeds. All milk is antibiotic-free. If we do use antibiotics on a particular cow; but that milk doesn’t get into the food chain. That’s just common sense.

The Land: So out here in rural Minnesota, here at New Ulm where everybody seems to know everybody, do you get questions about the cleanliness of your milk?

Steve: You would be surprised — even classmates of our children. It was amazing how many didn’t know about dairying; where their milk came from and particularly ice creams, cheese. And that’s only getting worse. Seems to me our schools need to be some teaching and learning about agriculture and the American food chain.

The Land: What is the dairy industry doing to keep consumers of all ages smarter about the source of their dairy products?

Steve: It’s everybody’s job. The Department of Agriculture; our state ag departments; the dairy industry groups; food processors and packagers.

Everyone tunes into TV and cell phones, face book messages, etc. Even quickie 10-second blurbs on these electronic media should be a help.

Kerry: Milk is milk, whether it’s produced on an organic dairy farm or conventional farm such as ours.

The Land: What is AMPI doing to help the dairy industry?

Steve: AMPI is mainly a cheese producer. We have

Photo by Dick Hagen

Steve and Kerry Hoffman hosted a Farmers For Free Trade gathering at their dairy farm by New Ulm, Minn. on April 25.

10 plants across the Midwest. Here in New Ulm we have a butter plant; two plants that produce non-fat dry milk. Cheese consumption continues to grow.

Butter is regaining its popularity spurred on with that cover on Time magazine like about six years ago.

AMPI is a business — a very solid business. I don’t see any changes from the cheese and butter products that have been our mainstay.

The Land: Outside of higher milk prices, do you visualize anything possible to strengthen the financial picture of the American dairy industry?

Steve: Dairying truly has become a world market.

So just as we keep studying and exploring new products, new markets, new strategies — both in production and marketing — the reality is that dairy farmers around the world are facing some of these same challenges If dairy prices were higher for U.S. producers, than we logically would see more imported dairy products into the United States. But right now, milk prices in the U.S. are lower than world prices in many countries.

The Land: You’re admitting your Canadian dairy farmer is making more money than you are?

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Steve: Yes, that is the reality today. Yes, they are on a quota system which governs the amount of milk each producer is allowed to sell to earn that milk price. However, I’m not a big believer of the allocation system. It tends to hamper growth.

Kerry: It would also hamper the growth of the huge support system of dairy farmers. Be that new and improved milking equipment; better technologies in farm equipment; perhaps even sharpening up your own management here on the farm. I think we still thrive on competition to be just a little bit better.

If some government program was telling you each year what your production quota was, how much incentive is there to be any better?

Steve: Also, this factor that if we did have a quota system here in America, it would drive up consumer prices for their dairy purchases too. I would venture that at least 75 percent of American consumers are shopping for the least expensive foods and dairy products. If quotas were to become part of the American dairy industry, I shudder to think what volume of imported dairy products would occur.

Granted, there are that 5 to 10 percent in certain markets that will only buy organic dairy products — even at the higher cost. So be it. Consumer choice is always a vital part of foods.

The Land: Is per capita consumption of dairy products declining?

Steve: Perhaps surprising, the only fluid milk showing some increase is whole milk. And that happened the same time butter regained its popularity.

In essence, dairy fats increased in markets — perhaps also stimulate with research that indicated dairy fats are good for you. As you well know, the popularity of so-called ‘energy drinks’ seems to keep increasing. I would call that more the result of creative selling than any particular emphases about better nutrition and thus better energy.

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Af te r e s ta b l i s h i n g p ote nti a l s ta n d quality reduction causes, the next step is to estab lish a stan d co unt an d determine if a replant is needed. Several sample counts, equal to 1/1,000 of an acre, should be taken to represent the field. Multiply the count by 1,000 to estimate the number of plants per acre.

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Even if replanting will increase yield, it must be sufficient to pay for all the costs associated with replant, such as herbicide and tillage costs, planting costs, increased grain drying costs and other monetary factors.

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Equul Access program gives clients a smoother ride in life

By KRISTIN KVENO body types. “You need bigger, The Land Staff Writer taller horses and smaller horses.” The most important qualiHUTCHINSON, Minn. — fication is that the horse has to In the countryside south of like people.

Hutchinson, Minn., nestled among the farms and fields, There are currently six horsyou’ll find Equul Access, a nones at Equul Access, five of profit organization providing those are being utilized for ridequine-assisted therapeutic ing. All the current horses activities for people with spe(except for one) were donated. cial needs. This organization is The other horse, a Gypsy changing peoples’ lives one Vanner mare named Mystic ride at a time. For owner Dancer was won in a contest.

Marsha Anderson, Equul Lexlin Ranch in Tennessee Access is the result of a lifeannually gives away horses to long love of horses and a desire various equine programs. In to help people with special 2016, Lexlin Ranch had people needs. vote for their favorite equine program on their Facebook Anderson grew up in northpage and Equul Access was ern Minnesota and attended one of the 10 programs that the University of Minnesota received the most votes and where she received her underwon a free horse. graduate degree in biology. It was during her time at the The horses at Equul Access University of Minnesota that average a stay of 10 to 14 she found an article about the years. “We try to manage their North American Riding for the care so we can get the most Handicapped Association (now Photos by Kristin Kveno time,” Anderson said. When the Professional Association of Marsha Anderson is pictured with Mystic the horses become unable to be Therapeutic Horsemanship Dancer, a Gypsy Vanner in the riding arena in the program due to age, International) and that peaked portion of the barn. temperament, etc., Anderson her interest. Anderson went on tries to find them a home. to graduate school at Texas A&M. During her time Anderson is proud of the excellent care she provides there she became involved in the equine-assisted for her program horses. “We try to do as much natutherapeutic riding. She facilitated their equine- ral care.” That natural care includes chiropractic and assisted riding program as well as taught a course on massage therapy. therapeutic riding. After receiving her Master’s Equul Access is run by Anderson, but it’s the volundegree in Animal Science, Anderson and her husteers who are vital to the program. “Our volunteers band, Scott, moved back to Minnesota to start a are our life blood,” Anderson admitted. There are curtherapeutic riding program. rently 20 to 25 core volunteers, but Anderson is The Andersons found the perfect spot — 12 acres of always looking for more as it takes many volunteers land south of Hutchinson. In 2002, Equul Access was to help with the various tasks in the organization. born. According to the organization’s website, Who is best suited for equine-assisted therapy?

Anderson came up with the name Equul Access as Anyone with a cognitive impairment, spina bifida, it’s a combination of Equus (Latin for horse) and Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or an autism specequal. trum disorder. The program has had participants Anderson enjoys working with the horses and from ages 4 to 96. New participants must go through believes they are a great fit for those with special an evaluation so the instructor can better underneeds. “Horses are ever-present,” she said. “Their stand their needs and set goals. A doctor has to sign feedback is immediate.” Horses are adaptable and off on the medical form for the individual to take part flexible. “They’re perfect for those on the autism spec- in the program. trum.” While it could be intimidating at first to be on The cost for the rider to participate can be paid for a horse, Anderson points out that just being around by their Health Savings Account, by using their own them lowers stress levels. money, or by obtaining grants. “Some of our particiNot just any horse can be a therapeutic horse, but pants have waiver dollars through the county.”

Anderson believes it isn’t the breed which makes the Anderson tries to keep the cost down for the particihorse a good fit, it’s many other factors. “They need to pants and is able to do so because of donations to the be sound, they need to be sane,” Anderson said. program. “What we charge covers 25 percent (of the Because the participants are of varying heights and total cost).” weight it’s important to have horses with different The lessons are one hour, once a week. The number

of weeks in a session can vary. “There’s flexibility in session length.”

Through the years there’s been many success stories at Equul Access. Anderson was happy to share two of them. She had a participant with developmental delays who had a goal of riding a bike. After riding the horses with Anderson for several sessions, he could then successfully ride a bike. The time spent on the horses helped him with balance and control.

Another participant with spina bifida was struggling with suicidal thoughts. “The horses were a good thing for her to help get rid of that stuff.” Anderson sees the confidence grow in the riders from their time on the horse. “That’s incredibly empowering.”

Anderson believes, “anyone can benefit with working with horses.”

According to Anderson, the biggest challenges for Equul Access is the typical non-profit battle: funding and volunteers. Trying to find enough of both is always a priority. Another challenge this year was the weather. While the horses are hardy, this winter wasn’t kind to the program as many lessons had to be cancelled due to all the snow and cold temperatures. Anderson is currently working on insulating and heating the barn so it can be used for indoor riding all year.

The future for Equul Access is bright as Anderson strives to keep diversifying the program. She has worked on anti-bullying initiatives which utilize the horses as well as working with caregivers for older adults. Equul Access serves a few hundred people a year. “I’m almost kind of a one woman show with the exception of the volunteers.” She points out though that her husband is her biggest supporter and cheerleader.

Equul Access is more than a non-profit organization for Anderson. “It’s like a piece of me,” she said.

That drive and passion for helping others is evident when speaking with Anderson. She sees first-hand the positive impact that equine-assisted therapeutic riding has had on the participants for the past 17 years and counting.

Anyone interested in volunteering, donating to Equul Access or would like more information on participating in their programs, e-mail marsha@equulaccess.org, call (320) 234.7895 or visit www.equulaccess.org. v

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Field work is slowly underway in some areas Brandon Fast, Mountain Lake, Minn. – May 8

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What’s going on in Brandon Fast’s fields? “Absolutely nothing.”

The Land spoke with Fast on May 10 as he reported between 1.3 and 1.4 inches of rain fell on May 8 — halting field work.

“We got a little bit of fertilizer spread earlier in the week.” Fast has around half his fields left to fertilize. The good news is it’s a great field drying day.

“The sun is shining right now. Next week’s forecast looks decent.” Though it’s the 10-day forecast that makes Fast a little concerned as there’s more rain expected. A five-day stretch is needed to really dry out the fields. If he can’t get the corn planted

by May 20, then he’ll have to change to an earlier variety of corn.

“The ground is squishy,” Fast said. The cooler temperatures this spring means the ground simply isn’t warming up that quickly.

“There’s a possibility that there’s still some frost in areas.”

While Fast hasn’t been able to get much field work done, there are some in the area who have started planting. Fast knows a few local farmers that are one-third of the way done; though he estimates 10 percent of the tri-county area is planted. “We have zero planted.”

After it dries out, a two week decent stretch is what it would take for Fast to get caught up in the field. There’s still some optimism out there for a good planting and growing season. Fast is ready to get planting, and is hopeful he’ll be out in the field soon.

From the Fields

“It’s raining right now.” The Land spoke with John Haarstad on May 3 as he was dealing with more rain and no progress in the field. It was one week ago today that Haarstad was able to get one field tilled before more rain came. Unfortunately the forecast calls for more of the same.

“There’s a chance of rain until Wednesday.”

The above normal precipitation coupled with below normal temperatures has left Haarstad with plenty of time to do pay bills and finish some office work. He admits, “I’m sick of being in the office.” When does he expect to finally get going in the field? “My hope would be by a week from today, but I won’t hold my breath.” Haarstad still has to get the planter in the field, and looks forward to being able to do that when the conditions are right.

While Haarstad had hoped to begin planting earlier than mid-May, he’s not overly worried. “I don’t get worked up over not being in the field.” He knows that just a couple of good drying days is all it will take to get the ground ready for planting. Haarstad would like those days to come sooner rather than later.

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“The fields are firming up.” Unfortunately though the soil temperature is still cold. “There’s a 70 percent chance of rain tonight. The forecast for the next week is in the mid-50s.” That’s 10 degrees below average.

While Rys would’ve liked to have started planting by now, she’s hopeful that planting will begin soon. “We’re good until the 20th of May. Hopefully we’ll have it all in the ground by then.” This time of year there’s a lot of activity at the Rys farm from delivering seed to getting equipment ready for planting … and, of course, waiting to get in the field and get the crop in the ground.

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Dale Bissen, Adams, Minn. – April 26

John Haarstad, Rothsay, Minn. – May 3

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Nancy Rys, Rock Creek, Minn. – May 3

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“We finally got working on pumping hog pits last night.” The Land spoke with Dale Bissen on April 26 as he was handling quite a few projects around the farm. One of those projects is pruning the grape vines, which he hopes to be finished within a couple of days.

As for planting, Bissen is all set. “We are ready to go.” He just needs to hook the planter up and he’s ready to get started. In the meantime, he’s been selling cattle. He has 60 to70 head yet to sell.

While Bissen isn’t in the field yet, he has neighbors that are already out planting. “We’re never the first one.”

Bissen is a school bus driver and has been dealing with the spring thaw from the driver’s seat of the bus. The frost boils that he’s encountered on the roads are the worst he’s ever seen. It’s been a bumpy spring and the roads agree.

The weather has been sunny and cool, 38 degrees in the morning. “That’s not really good corn planting weather.” Bissen has been planting for 40 years and says the planting dates don’t bother him. He knows that once field conditions are ready, he’ll be ready to plant.

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Horses and riders go the distance at association’s outings

By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor HINCKLEY, Minn. — Spending a beautiful spring day riding horses through the countryside may seem idyllic and carefree, but weeks — even months of preparation took place before riders hit the trails at St. Croix State Park on May 4.

The park was the site for the kickoff of the Minnesota Distance Riding Association’s 2019 season. Over 60 riders of all ages took advantage of the weather to get out the winter kinks.

Photos by Paul Malchow “We have about 80 people ride consis- The Minnesota Distance Riders Association kicked off its 2019 season with rides tently,” said Theresa Meyer. Meyer was of 12, 25 and 50 miles through St. Croix State Park on May 4. the ride manager for the Hinckley event. Her husband Ken is president of signs of stress or injury. This examina- give a horse a break in November and tion must take place within an hour of December and start walking them in the MnDRA. completing the course.

January and February. We like to say, “Distance riding is So, for example, a rider completes the starting out, trot two miles without like a marathon — 25-mile course in six hours. It takes 15 stopping. Increase the mileage until except you’re on horseminutes for the pulse rate to be satis- you get to half the distance of whatever back,” Meyer explained. fied. Taking 30 minutes off for the mid- length you’re competing.”

“Beginners and novicway check, the rider’s official time for Michelle Fedewa of St. Francis, Minn. es ride 12-15 miles. completing the course would be 5:45. has 13 horses. She said Arabians, The first ‘legal’ distance is 25 miles. Today Points are awarded for times and Morgans, Appaloosas and Tennessee we have a 50-mile ride. miles ridden. The group holds an annu- Trotters all are good breeds for disAt some events we Theresa Meyer al banquet where prizes are distribut- tance riding. “A lot of people take in have 75 and 100-mile ed, organizational duties are taken standard-bred harness race horses rides.” care of, and plans are made for the next from the track,” Fedewa said. Rescue horses love endurance racing and musThe riding course set up at St. Croix season. tangs are excellent at this sport.”

Park was made up of an 11-mile loop “Some people like to finish first,” “Riding a mile through a plowed field and a 14-mile loop. Riders check in Meyer said. “Some people just try to before going out and check in again get as many miles as they can. Goals is an excellent workout,” stated Fedewa. upon their return. “For a 50-mile ride, can be different.” riders have to complete the course “You have to train for it,” Meyer went within a 12-hour limit,” said Meyer. on to say. “A horse can’t train every day “Most riders complete the 50 miles in — maybe two or three times a week. about eight hours. Some can finish as But a horse can hold their condition a fast as four hours.” lot longer than humans. Most people No matter the distance, horses and riders check in at about the midway point for a 30-minute hold.

During that period, the horse’s pulse is checked for a pre-determined rate.

When the 30 minutes is up and the pulse is deemed satisfactory, the horse and rider can continue. Once a horse and rider have completed the course, they report to the veterinary check for another pulse check. When the pulse check is passed, the rider’s Mandatory health checks are performed by veterinariofficial time is then logged. ans at least three times during the course of a ride.

Then the horse is exam- Horses must pass strict criteria before they are ined by a veterinarian for allowed to continue.

“We are all very thankful for private landowners for helping us with competition and training.”

Meyer, who lives near Cedar, Minn., said the minimum age for a distance horse is four years old; but many horses compete well into their 20s. “He’s not here today, but we have a gray mare who pulls a cart. She’s 34 years old,” she said.

Distance riding also creates dietary challenges for the horses. “Eating is very important,” Meyer explained.

“Horses are usually grazing all day and their digestive system is used to eating all day.” She added, good hay is a must. Horses are often fed flax seed, omega 3 supplements and beet pulp to boost endurance. Most riders feed alfalfa just before race time. “We also give them what I call ‘horsie gatorade’ to build up electrolytes.”

“Performance horse feeds have better science than 10 — even 5 years ago,” Fedewa added.

Horse health is a primary concern of the MnDRA which is why there are vet checks before, during and after the race. One of the veterinarians is Dr. Bonnie Miller who works out of the Mille Lacs Veterinary Clinic in Foley, Minn. “Our parameters fall into two categories: soundness and lameness,” See MnDRA, pg. 18

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook WASDE carryout figures raised

Cash Grain Markets

corn/change* soybeans/change* Stewartville $3.22 +.04 $7.38 -.21 Edgerton $3.46 +.08 $7.51 -.18 Jackson $3.55 .00 $7.48 -.23 Janesville $3.42 -.01 $7.51 -.17 The following marketing analysis is for the week Cannon Falls $3.23 +.05 $7.40 -.19 ending May 10.

Sleepy Eye $3.31 +.11 $7.46 -.16 CORN — The three driving forces for the week Average: $3.37 $7.46 were the uncertainty surrounding the May 9-10 Chinese trade talks in Washington, U.S. planting Year Ago Average: $3.52 $9.67 weather, and the May 10 World Agricultural Supply Grain prices are effective cash close on May 14. and Demand Estimates report. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

First, tweets from the President indicating the United States was ready to increase tariffs from 10 to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods caught the trade off guard after reports the talks went well in Beijing.

The United States also is prepared to put a 25 percent tariff on another $325 billion of Chinese PHYLLIS NYSTROM It has been an extremely rough few weeks for the goods. Reportedly, China backed CHS Hedging Inc. livestock markets. The fear appears to have been the off previously agreed to terms St. Paul main factor by the extreme sell off in both cattle and regarding changing laws to hogs. The fear is being generated by the China tariff resolve complaints over forced technology transfers, currency manipulation, theft of situation rather than the actual underlying facts at intellectual property, etc. The United States found the present time. the changes unacceptable. The news plunged marThe one thing about fear in a kets lower to begin the week. The United States did market place is that it nearly in fact increase the tariffs on May 10. Along with the always sends a market too far in increases were comments from President Trump sug- one direction or the other. It may gesting the government may buy commodities from take some time, but we’ll see the U.S. farmer and use it for humanitarian aid markets return to a more normal around the world. activities in the future.

The second factor, weather. Wet and cool forecasts Cattle have made a descent for the week may have helped limit the trade-induced from the recent highs during the JOE TEALE losses. As of May 5, 23 percent of the U.S. corn crop past several weeks. Several facBroker was planted — slightly less than expected and vs. 46 tors have contributed to this percent on average and 39 percent last year. weakness in both the cash and Great Plains Commodity Afton, Minn.

Emergence was 6 percent compared to the 13 percent futures markets. First, the numaverage and 7 percent last year. Corn planting is 80 ber of cattle offered appears to be percent complete on average by May 19. Another suffocating the cash market at the present time. It week of delayed planting will have some penciling in appears sellers are willing to move inventories. This prevent plant options or going to another commodity. has increased slaughter levels and thus the beef Based on carryouts, we don’t need any more soybean market has seen an increase in boxes which has or wheat acres. overloaded the beef market. Prices have been sliding The third factor, the May WASDE report, gave us lower to relieve the excess current supply. even bigger carryouts and South American producFear of continued pressure on all export possibilition than the average trade estimates indicated. On ties to China has overtaken the trade — particularly the 2018-19 balance sheet: imports were reduced 5 in the futures market. The current discounts to the million bushels, ethanol usage was cut 50 million, FSI cash to futures trade are well overdone and at some usage was down 15 million bushels, and exports were point will begin to narrow the gap between cash and unchanged at 2.3 billion bushels. This translated into futures. Volatility is high and is not really expected an increase in ending stocks of 60 million bushels to to change drastically in the near term. This should 2.095 billion bushels. We got our first glimpse of the See NYSTROM, pg. 17 See TEALE, pg. 17

Livestock Angles Beef market is overloaded

Grain Angles Getting young farmers established When I have the opportunity to work with young or beginning farmers, I am always impressed by their enthusiasm, passion and commitment to agriculture.

Such qualities can sustain those starting out — especially when the industry is facing challenges. Young or beginning producers can give themselves an additional edge by focusing on a few key aspects as part of their overall business strategy.

Land purchases — Buying acreage is often a first step to establishing an operation.

However, emerging farmers can’t always afford high-quality ground when it comes up for sale.

One alternative strategy to consider is purchasing farm land which may have lower productivCOREY BULL ity index levels, which is typically Compeer available at a lower cost. Then, Financial Officer over the course of several years, Aledo, Ill. the producer can put in some sweat equity to improve the land’s quality and build equity. The goal is to ultimately sell it for profit down the road and use those funds toward the purchase of a larger tract or higherquality farm. Through this approach, the producer can demonstrate they are good stewards to the land while leaving an impression on those around them.

Equipment — Equipment is a necessity when running land, but it can be expensive and could be a drain on available capital. Creative thinking can be helpful in gaining access to machinery without a huge investment. Examples include borrowing from family or a business partner in exchange for labor.

Equipment decisions should also take into account short-term and long-term business strategies. Is the goal to own a certain number of acres? Is the emerging farmer working alongside multiple generations to increase land volume to be more sustainable?

Regardless, it’s difficult to buy land and machinery at the same time, so creating a plan to overcome those challenges is essential.

Practicing good financial habits — Start good bookkeeping practices early, and track numbers and key metrics regularly. Knowing the numbers makes a huge difference in understanding the success of the operation and is useful in driving decisions. Having a detailed and accurate balance sheet, in particular, can provide a picture of the operation’s year-overyear performance. It can also help a producer isolate and gain insight into certain areas of their business See BULL, pg. 20

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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Tariff news sends soybean market plummeting NYSTROM, from pg. 16 2019-20 balance sheets. They used the previously forecasted 92.8 million planted acres and 176 bushels per acre for a huge 15-billion-bushel crop. Ending stocks for 2019-20 were pegged at 2.485 billion bushels, surging past the trade estimate for 2.125 billion bushels. This is the largest carryout number since 1987-88. The stocks-to-use ratio for new crop of 16.9 percent is the biggest since 2005-06. Exports from both Brazil and Argentina were raised 1 mmt each.

World ending stocks for this year, including China, were 325.9 mmt, up from 34 mmt last month. For the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture included numbers excluding China. Ending stocks excluding China were 116.1 mmt For the 2019-20 crop year, world ending stocks were forecasted at 314.7 mmt and without China at 122.9 mmt.

Weekly export sales were a marketing year low at 11.3 million bushels. This keeps us 10 percent behind last year. Total old crop commitments are 1.824 billion bushels vs. 2.03 billion last year and compared to the USDA’s export target of 2.3 billion bushels. New crop sales were poor at 200,000 bushels, bringing total new crop commitments to 88.5 million bushels vs. 82.7 million bushels last year at this time. Weekly ethanol production was 12,000 barrels per day higher at 1.036 million bpd. Stocks were down 200,000 barrels at 22.7 million barrels. Margins improved a penny to breakeven.

Outlook: In post-WASDE trading, July corn sank to a new contract low of $3.45.5 and the December corn set a new contract low at $3.65.75 per bushel.

For the week, July corn crashed 19 cents lower to settle at $3.51.75 and the December contract fell 15.75 cents before closing at $3.72 per bushel. The December 2020 corn was only down 3.25 cents at $4.06.25 per bushel.

New crop projections show a year-on-year increase in ending stocks. The window is getting smaller for growers to catch up on both old and new crop sales.

Competition is stiff for export business.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans plummeted as traders returned from the weekend to face bearish reports about the Chinese talks scheduled in Washington

MARKETING May 8 and 9. There were rumors the talks could be cancelled or that the lead negotiator for China would not attend the meetings. This proved to be untrue and the talks did take place. The renewed threat for increased tariffs was enough to keep traders on edge and gave no reason to funds to cover their record net short position. When the tariffs were raised on May 10, they came along with tweets indicating aid for U.S. farmers was being considered by the White House. USDA Secretary Perdue had said in April there would not be special aid this year.

Soybean planting for the week ended May 5 was as expected with only 6 percent of the crop planted vs.

14 percent complete on average and 14 percent last year. The average planting pace for soybeans by May 19 is 47 percent complete. As prices and rain fell, talk turned to the prevent plant option. There is chatter pencils were being sharpened to include prevent plant as a viable choice — especially if fertilizer had not yet been applied. The corn/soybean ratio favors corn planting, but it’s getting late.

The monthly WASDE report avoided publishing a 1-billion-bushel carryout, but it came close. On the 2018-19 balance sheet, exports were slashed 100 million bushels to 1.775 billion bushels. This fed directly into the bottom line with carryout raised 100 million to 995 million bushels. The trade was expecting stocks at 923 million bushels vs. last month’s 895 million bushels. Remember, in 2017-18, our ending soybean stocks were only 438 million bushels. On the 2019-20 balance sheet, planted acres were 84.6 million and a yield of 49.5 bu./acre were used to produce a 4.15-billion-bushel crop estimate. Exports next year are projected to increase from 1.775 to 1.95 billion bushels. Ending stocks for 2019-20 were published at a new record of 970 million bushels vs. the trade estimate of 936 million bushels.

China imported 7.6 mmt of soybeans in April, which is up 740,000 metric tons from last year and up 2.7 mmt from March. This was the highest number since last September. They have imported 42.4 mmt in this marketing year. The USDA is projecting

Hog futures hampered by China news TEALE, from pg. 16 make producers take a hard look before attempting to protect inventories and a clear decision is made on the prospects of the market.

The hog market has really been reeling from the China tariff situation during the past several weeks.

This has definitely increased to volatility — in particular the futures market. Cash appears to be steadying a bit in recent days. However, the futures continue to respond to every news item regarding China. This fear has definitely affected the futures trade and will likely remain very uncertain on a day-

to-day basis until some conclusion is found in the current negotiations.

Product movement has been fairly good and the pork cutouts appear to have stabilized in the past week or two. This gives a little light to the possibility that a rally in prices may be nearing in the future at some point. The bottom line is, the supply and demand will define the direction the hog prices will take over the next few weeks. Producers should continue to monitor the China situation and remain aware of current supply and demand for product and protect inventories as needed. v

their total soybean imports at 88 mmt, although the U.S. attaché is expecting only 84 mmt for this year and 83 mmt next year. To hit the target, they need to import 9.12 mmt per month through August. This seems like a lofty goal since last year they only exceeded that number three times and only twice the year before that. China’s National Grain and Oils Information Center is forecasting China’s soybean imports for 2019-20 at 89 mmt, up 2 mmt from this year’s outlook. China’s ag ministry projects their 2019-20 soybean crop will hit 17.3 mmt, up nearly 8 percent year-on-year. This would be a 14-year high and only the second time it’s exceeded 17 mmt.

Regarding China’s ASF situation, it’s estimated by private sources their hog inventory could drop 30 percent in 2019 due to the disease and it may take up to two-and-a-half years to recover. The United Nations is predicting global meat production could fall this year for the first time in 20 years due to ASF. Weekly export sales were terrible with net cancelations for old of 5.5 million bushels. This is the second time this year we’ve seen net cancelations. Total commitments are 18 percent behind last year at 1.65 billion bushels. We did see new daily sales of 120 tmt of old crop soybeans to unknown and 249 tmt of new crop to unknown. The USDA dropped their export projection to 1.775 billion bushels. New crop sales were 10.9 million bushels to bring total commitments to 41 million bushels compared to last year’s 195.6 million bushels.

Outlook: On the continuous chart this week, soybean prices traded as low as $7.95.25 per bushel — their lowest point since December 2008! Contract lows were set across the board with July soybeans trading as low as $8.06.25 per bushel and November soybeans at $8.30 per bushel.

South American production estimates are increasing — not back to earlier levels, but bigger than a month ago. Soybean acres could gain from corn acres.

Who know what the next step is with China? All these drove prices to new contract lows this week.

What will it take to recover? Actual soybean sales, continuing weather issues, and fund short covering could all be factors in a rally, if they happen.

There are still huge amounts of soybeans to be sold from the farm and the window gets smaller day by day to accomplish that feat. Rallies will be met with selling. Have a plan for marketing both your old and new crop bushels. You don’t want to miss another opportunity. For the week, July soybeans plummeted 33 cents to settle at $8.09.25, November fell 31 cents to $8.33.25, and November 2020 beans were down 17.75 cents at $8.90 per bushel.

Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week ended May 10: Minneapolis July wheat gained 2 cents at $5.17, Chicago dropped 13.25 cents to $4.24.75, and Kansas City was 14.5 cents lower at $3.87 per bushel. Crude oil was down 28 cents this week at $61.66, ULSD was 2 cents lower, RBOB was 3.75 cents lower, and natural gas rallied 5.25 cents. v

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Rides can be competitive, but a fun pastime for most MnDRA, from pg. 15 said Miller. “We check heart rate, breathing rate and gut sounds. We trot the horse to look for lameness. The goal is not to get to the point of being in trouble. Are they fit to continue?”

Barry Saylor of Chatfield, Minn. had already completed his ride for the day and was putting the finishing touches on his campsite. Nearby, chomping contentedly on hay was his Arabian, “Dream Girl De.” Saylor has been riding this horse for three years, but has been active in MnDRA for Barry Saylor has ridden in MnDRA events for 15 years.

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“For me, it’s the competitive spirit,” Saylor said frankly. “A lot of us are runners — marathons, 10-ks.

I’m at the age where I let he horse do the work.”

But just as importantly, Saylor finds satisfaction in the bond with his horse. “There’s a feeling of bringing a horse along from nothing into a fine, competitive animal,” he said.

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Meyer said she enjoys the camaraderie as much as the competition. “We’re really a family!” she exclaimed. “Our oldest participant is 71. I heard about distance riding and it interested me. I showed up for my first ride as a novice and my horse checked out lame. A woman lent me a horse and that was it!”

MnDRA has nine more rides scheduled for 2019 with the season wrapping up Oct. 19. Annual dues to the organization are $15 for single and $25 for family.

There are entry fees to participate in rides. MnDRA can be found on Facebook and the website is www.mndra.com.

One last piece of advice from Meyer: “Learn to watch the weather forecast,” she laughed. “And learn to invest in good rain gear. If it’s lightning, we’ll hold you in camp. But once you’re out there, you’re out there.”

She smiled, “We haven’t lost anyone yet.” v

Hoffman employees are like family HOFFMAN, from pg. 11 Steve: We sell them to another grower. They’re out of here when they are 3 to 7 days old.

The Land: What’s new in genetics?

Steve: Genomic testing, or as some call it, DNA testing, is rapidly the new trend. We actually take a tissue sample from all of our baby heifer calves; have the DNA testing done on that tissue sample; and sires are then mated to those heifers based on their DNA testing. And yes, if DNA tests in essence predict no increase in milk production — regardless of sire — then that heifer is likely out of here before it is even bred. I’m generally not a person who jumps on the bandwagon of new ideas. I prefer others work the bugs out first.

The Land: What’s the length of cow life on the Hoffman dairy farm?

Steve: About four lactations. We sell mostly to a buying station north of Hutchinson.

The Land: Beyond that challenging milk price, what’s your biggest challenge these days?

Steve: Certain things don’t seem to change. It was labor 25 years ago; it’s still labor today. Yes, we have a good labor force, but that still continues the biggest issue in dairying. I’m not bragging, but I think I am a pretty decent guy to work for.

Kerry: Yes, Steve’s a pretty good guy, I’ll admit.

But how often does that phone ring and the guy on the other end says, ‘I’m just not feeling worth a darn today.” And Steve always responds with, “well, take care of yourself. We’ll see you tomorrow.”

Steve: If we were a larger operation with a few thousand cows, I’d probably be stricter.

Kerry: Our employees become like family. On aver-

age, they are with us six years — even the part-timers. We even have employees live in our house when it’s time we need to get away.

The Land: You’re 53 years old. How many more years in this dairy business?

Steve and Kerry: As long as we have too.

Steve: I started farming in 1986; 33 years ago.

The Land: And the best milk price ever?

Steve: That is like a dream. It was $25.90 — almost $26 — in 2014.

The Land: How much does American agriculture market in Mexico? Into Canada?

Steve: Minnesota exports $174 million worth of dairy goods into Mexico each year. And that trade supports more than 2,500 jobs here in Minnesota.

Minnesota exports $1.3 billion total ag products to Canada and Mexico — supporting 10,380 jobs.

The Land: Let’s quit with this: Is there a way to be positive about the future of the Minnesota dairy industry?

Steve: In the panel presentation earlier this morning, I said things are tough right now. We’re losing money. But we’ll be alright. We’ve been doing this for 30 years. Markets are cyclical. “Things will get better” I said in a 2016 interview; but I can’t say that with confidence anymore. We’re now into our fifth year of below costs of production prices. We’re losing a lot of equity. There’s a fine line between optimism and realism. And that is why Kerry works off the farm now.

Kerry: We were positive in the beginning. Change is good sometime, but now it is simply discouraging. v

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Many options for 2019 late planting crop insurance Farm operators in many portions of the as well as differences in their level of upper Midwest, including southern crop insurance coverage and revue guarMinnesota and northern Iowa, are dealantees on various farms. All of these facing with very wet field conditions and tors become important when evaluating delayed crop planting. Unless conditions prevented planting crop insurance deciimprove soon, some producers could be sions. It is also important to note that the forced to consider not planting a portion guaranteed payments for prevented of their crops in 2019. As we approach planting with corn and soybeans are conJune 1, producers in the affected areas siderably less in 2018, as compared to will be evaluating their crop insurance FARM PROGRAMS several years ago. The decision your coverage for late planting or prevented neighbor makes regarding prevented

By Kent Thiesse planting options, as compared to the planting may not necessarily be the best yield and profit potential for latedecision on your farm, depending on planted corn and soybeans. the situation and the factors involved.

In order to receive full crop insurance coverage for 2019, the final planting date for Producers should contact their crop insurance agent corn is May 31 in the southern two-thirds of for more details on final planting dates and prevented Minnesota, all of Iowa, and all but the northern few planting options with various crop insurance policies, counties in Wisconsin; as well as a few counties in before making a final decision on prevented planting. both southeast South Dakota and North Dakota.

The prevented plated acres need to be reported to The late planting period for corn is 25 days, which their crop insurance agent. The U.S. Department of would be from June 1-25, with a reduction in the Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency has some insurance coverage level of one percent for each day very good crop insurance fact sheets and planting that corn planting is delayed past May 31. In north- date maps available on their web site (www.rma.usda. ern Minnesota and extreme northern Wisconsin, as gov/aboutrma/fields/mn_rso/). well as many counties in North and South Dakota, Late and prevented planting crop insurance the final date for corn planting with full insurance options coverage is May 25, with the late planting date Assuming that producers have an eligible extending to June 19. Following the late planting Revenue Protection or Yield Protection crop insurperiod, the maximum crop insurance coverage is 55 ance policy, they would have the following options percent of the insurance guarantee, which is the same as the insurance compensation for prevented Crop Insurance Prevented Planting planted crop acres.

Gross Revenue Estimates for 2019 For soybeans, the final planting date is June 10 in Corn Minnesota, eastern North and South Dakota, and

Crop Insurance Coverage Level the northern two-thirds of Wisconsin, with the late APH Yields 85% 80% 75% planting period extending 25 days until July 5. The

Estimated Gross Prevented Planting final soybean planting date is June 15 in Iowa and

Insurance Payment Per Acre the southern one-third of Wisconsin, with the late planting period lasting until July 10. As with corn, 200 $374 $352 $330 there is a reduction of one percent per day in the 185 $346 $326 $305 maximum insurance coverage during the late planting period, with 60 percent maximum insurance 170 $318 $299 $280 coverage after that period.

155 $290 $273 $256 Once the crop insurance final planting date for Notes: 2019 corn crop insurance base price is $4.00 per bushel. Corn precorn or soybeans has been reached, farm operators vented planting payment equals APH yield times $4.00 per bushel times the percent of coverage level, times 55 percent. can opt to take the prevented planting insurance coverage (if they have that coverage option) rather Soybeans than planting the crop. A large majority of produc Crop Insurance Coverage Level ers in the upper Midwest carry Revenue Protection APH Yields 85% 80% 75% crop insurance with prevented planting coverage on

Estimated Gross Prevented Planting their corn and soybeans. If they choose the prevent Insurance Payment Per Acre ed planting coverage, they will receive 55 percent of 60 $292 $275 $258 their original crop insurance guarantee for corn and 60 percent for soybeans on a specific farm unit.

55 $268 $252 $236 Every farm situation is different when it comes to

50 $243 $229 $215 making a decision on whether to utilize the prevented planting option, so it is important for producers 45 $219 $206 $193 to make individualized decisions for each farm unit.

Notes: 2019 soybean crop insurance base price is $9.54 per bushel.

Soybean prevented planting payment equals APH yield times $9.54 per Crop producers will have different yield potential, bushel times the percent of coverage level, times 60 percent. crop expenses, land costs, etc. on various farm units,

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with regards to delayed or prevented planting later than the established final planting dates: • Plant the insured crop during the late planting period, which is typically 25 days following the established final planting date for a given crop. For example, a final planting date of May 31 for corn results in a late planting period from June 1-25. The crop insurance coverage is reduced by 1 percent for each day after the final planting date for the next 25 days. For crops planted after the final dates for the late planting period (June 25 for corn), crop insurance coverage is set at a maximum of 55 percent of the original insurance guarantee.

• Plant another crop (second crop) after the final planting date. For example, soybeans could be planted on intended corn acres after May 31. In that case, there would be no prevented planting coverage payment eligibility for the corn acres, and the soybeans would be treated as insurable soybean acres. If the soybeans are planted after the final planting date (June 10), they would be considered “late planted,” with a 1 percent per day reduction in the revenue guarantee for 25 days.

• File a prevented planting crop insurance claim on the qualifying original unplanted acres after the final planting date. The producer will receive a prevented planting payment per eligible acre equal to the original revenue guarantee times 55 percent for corn and 60 percent for soybeans. The original revenue guarantee is the actual production history yield times the crop insurance base price ($4.00 per bushel for corn and $9.54 per bushel for soybeans) times the level of RP coverage level. (Following are examples with 80 percent RP coverage on corn and 85 percent RP coverage on soybeans: Corn — 190 bu./ acre times $4.00 per bushel times 80 percent equals $608.00 times 55 percent equals a prevented planting payment of $334.40. Soybeans — 55 bu./acre times $9.54 per bushel times 85 percent equals $474.98 times 60 percent equals a prevented planting payment of $267.60.)

Please refer to the accompanying table for further examples.

• A producer who files a prevented planting insurance claim after the final planting date cannot plant another crop on those acres during the 25-day late planting period, or they will lose their prevented planting insurance payment. After the late planting period (June 25 for corn and July 5 or 10 for soybeans), a producer has the following options on those acres: Leave the unplanted acres idle and control the weeds; plant an approved cover crop on the prevented planted acres, with no reduction in the prevented planting insurance payment. (The cover crop cannot be harvested in 2019. Haying and grazing of those acres is permitted after Nov. 1.); or plant another crop (second crop) after the late planting period has ended, with the intent of harvesting that crop for forage. In this case, the preSee THIESSE, pg. 20

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Discussions with advisors are always beneficial BULL, from pg. 16 so they can adjust appropriately. Keeping tabs on the cost of production and break-even numbers is important as well.

Be flexible — The saying, “you have to walk before you run” comes to mind here. Patience is just as important to success as enthusiasm, passion and commitment. Start slow. Take time to learn the industry and know your operation. Pause to brainstorm ideas and approaches that are outside of the norm. Doing so could allow for greater flexibility when it’s needed and ultimately, a greater chance of being rewarded down the road.

Remember, producers can’t take every project on at once. It’s important to avoid creating a situation for which there isn’t a backstop or the ability to pivot and take a different course of action. Being a young or beginning farmer likely means owner equity is still being built. As it’s established, owner equity acts

as a cushion when the unexpected happens. Without having equity, options may be limited and it’s important to have flexible plans and strategies to be able to adjust to any scenario.

Diversifying — The early phase of an operation is a good time to seek tools and opportunities to help the farm be more successful. Some producers look for custom input jobs which help to cover equipment costs and debt payments. Others might seek additional avenues for steady income, like a contract finishing barn which may have a higher return on investment than a traditional real estate purchase.

Seek input — Ultimately, the producer is in the driver’s seat. But seeking advice from trusted partners and peers is an important step in learning and growing in the industry. Producers don’t have to create their business plans and strategies all on their own. Start by putting goals down on paper, along with action steps on how to achieve them. Consider devel-

THIESSE, from pg. 19 vented planting payment is reduced to 35 percent of the original prevented planted payment. This may be an option for dairy and beef producers who are short of feed and hay supplies. (Example: $609 per acre original guarantee times 55 percent equals $334.40 per acre times 35 percent equals an adjusted prevented planting payment of $117.04 per acre.)

Minimum acreage for prevented planting To qualify for prevented planting insurance coverage and payments, affected areas must be the lower of 20 acres, or 20 percent of the total eligible insured acreage in a farm unit. Very small areas of land do not qualify for prevented planting coverage, which could affect smaller land tracts with optional unit insurance coverage. Meeting the 20 percent threshold will likely be easier with enterprise units than with optional units. However, there is lot of variation from farm-to-farm, so producers need to check with their crop insurance agent. (Example: 500 acres of corn: 400 acres (80 percent) planted with full crop insurance coverage; prevented planting is paid on the remaining 100 acres (20 percent) at 55 percent of the crop insurance guarantee per acre.)

Eligible acres for prevented planting The maximum acreage eligible for prevented planting coverage is limited to the number of acres in the insurable farm unit. Furthermore, the maximum eligible acres for a crop is the highest number of acres planted to that crop on that insurable farm unit in the past four years — regardless of the planned crop acreage for 2019. (Example: If the total acres in a farm unit is 100 acres, but the highest corn acreage in the past four years was 60 acres, the maximum corn acres eligible for prevented planting coverage on that farm unit would be 60 acres.)

Economics of the prevented planting decision Every producer and every farm unit is in a different situation as it relates to the economics of the prevented planting crop insurance decision. This is why it is important for farm operators to work with their crop insurance agent to analyze the economics of planting a crop late, vs. filing a prevented planting claim on a various farm unit. One of the biggest differences when analyzing the economics for corn acres is probably whether or not any fertilizer has yet been applied. Iowa State University has developed a very good spreadsheet to evaluate late and prevented planting crop decisions, which is available at www. extension.iastate.edu/agdm/cdcostsreturns.html.

Additional considerations Prevented planting notification — Crop insurance policy holders are required to notify their insurance agent within 72 hours after the final planting date if they plan to file a prevented planting insurance claim. The same 72-hour deadline is in place during the 25-day late planting period, if a producer decides to discontinue planting, and proceed with a prevented planting claim.

Minimum planting with enterprise units — A producer filing a prevented planting claim, who originally signed up with enterprise units, must have plant-

oping short-term goals to be accomplished over the next one to three years and create objectives or measurable steps on how to get there. Also, look further into the future and determine goals which might take 10 to 15 years to achieve, and start thinking about the steps and strategies it’s going take to get there.

Once you’ve drafted your goals, it’s time to discuss them with business partners and trusted advisors.

Although the advice received may not always be put into action, it will still be beneficial. Different points of view can bring to light options or potential obstacles that may have not been considered otherwise.

This provides reassurance on the decisions made, helps with accountability and ensures the big picture for your business isn’t lost along the way.

Corey Bull is a Financial Officer with Compeer Financial out of the Aledo, Ill. office. For additional insights from Corey and the rest of the Compeer team, visit Compeer.com v

Consult crop insurance agent before making decisions ed the lower of 20 acres or 20 percent of the insured crop acres in at least two sections of land to be eligible for the lower insurance premiums with enterprise units. Otherwise, the farm unit will still receive the appropriate prevented planting payment on that farm unit, but will be charged the insurance premiums for the higher of basic or optional units. (This would be the situation if no acres were planted.)

No Harvest Price option — There is no Harvest Price option with prevented plating insurance coverage, so even if the harvest price is higher than the crop base price, the amount of the prevented planting payment will not be increased. Prevented planting payments are made on the base price.

Impact of prevented planting on future APH yields — Generally, prevented planted acres will not impact the future APH yields, unless a second crop is planted, as only the planted acres are used to determine the crop year yield on a farm unit. If a second crop is planted, the prevented planted acres will be assigned a yield equal to 60 percent times the APH on the farm unit. If no insured crop acres are planted on a farm unit, that crop year will not be considered in the future APH calculation.

I have prepared an information sheet, “Late and Prevented Planting Options for 2019”, which contains details on prevented planting requirements and considerations, as well as tables comparing the potential results for options of late planting or prevented planting with normal production for corn and soybeans. To receive a copy of the prevented planting information sheet, 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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1500 East Bridge Street Redwood Falls, MN 56283 Office (507) 644-8433 Doug Kerkhoff - 507-829-6859 Zac Kerkhoff - 507-829-3924 Terms: Cash or good bankable check. All items sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties or guarantees of any kind. All items must be paid for at the conclusion of auction prior to removal from location. Titled vehicles will be transferred. Any verbal announcement made by auctioneer will take precedence over any and all printed material.

Complete terms, lot listings and photos at SteffesGroup.com / Randy Kath MN47-007

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Steffes Group, Inc. | 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355 information contact Jim 952.913.6187, JIM OELFKE For Jacob 952.913.1433, Ben 612.387.0611

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• 3,277 ± AC with 2,708 ± tillable. Majority of the farm is pattern tiled, excellent soils, great location. Large contiguous piece of farmland. Lake of the Woods County.

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Baudette, MN. Good • 310 Grain Terminal 550,000 buacres, capacity.

Tower grain dryer, storage.with Zippel Twp, Lake of theWest Wood enclosed 70’ commercial scale with office and 2 legs.

Located soils, majority pattern tiled. to capture grain market carry, 8 miles north of Williams, • Grain Terminal 550,000 bu capacity. Tower grain dryer,MN. en•closed 167 ± AC with 154 ± tillable acres of excellent producing cropland with office 2 legs.

Located to • 31070' ± commercial AC with 274scale ± tillable acres,and West of Baudette, MN. in Dodge County, just north of Dodge Center on County Road Good soils, majority pattern tiled. capture grain market carry, 8 miles north of Williams, MN. 7.

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•soils88in±anACagricultural with 86 ± tillable ground, some tile, great soils neighborhood. Would be a good addand on ora first good location.

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•Kalmar 454 ± Twp, AC with 433 ± tillable • 135 ± AC with 130 ± tillable acres W of Sargent, MN. • 135 ± AC 130pattern ± tillable W offarming Sargent, MN. High CPIs of 94with & 96, tiledacres in a good neighborhood.

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Tractors

FOR SALE: ‘75 JD 7520 trac- FOR SALE: JD 16R30” plant- FOR SALE: Fantini chopping Antique tractors: Farmall Sutor 4x4; ‘95 JD 12R30” front er, 500 gal fertilizer tank, 8R & 12R CH; 70’ Elmer per C, wide front, good tires fold vac planter, liq fert, scale; 36’ JD field cultivator, drag, Merritt alum hopper & paint. $2,500 or BO. Farherb, insect, monitor, Vetter completely gone through, grain trailers; 24R30” JD pl mall B $1,500. Farmall Cub row cleaners; JD 28’ digger; new shovels; 7830 tractor, on Kinze bar; Big A floater; with wide front. $1,000. Call JD 3600 6x18 onland plow; FWA, low hrs. 507-525-0634 175 Michigan ldr; IH 964 320-564-4001 & leave mesWhite ripper. 507-276-3654 CH; White 706 & 708 CH & sage or call 320-981-0012. parts; White plows & parts; (320) 564-4002 Please recycle this magazine.

54’ 4300 IH field cultivator; JD 44’ field cult; 3300 Hini- FOR SALE: ‘72 JD 4020, front ker field cult; header trailer. weights, rear axle weight HUGE FOLEY-GILMAN, MN AREA w/ axle duals, very nice, 507-380-5324 $17,500; JD 1520 bean drill, FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION Harms Mfg. Land Rollers, 10” spacings w/ hyd down THURSDAY, MAY 30TH, 2019, 10:30AM Brand New. 12’-$6,800; pressure & JD markers, 14’-$7,000; 16’-$8,000; 24’- $6,500. 320-226-3453 LOCATED: FROM GILMAN, MN 1.5 MILES WEST ON $14,800; 32’-$17,500; 42’COUNTY 84, 1/2 MILE SOUTH ON 85TH ST. NE & 1/4 MILE $21,500. Others from 8’-62’. FOR SALE: 2001 440 Case WEST ON 110TH ST. NE. STX tractor, 4490 hours, 715-234-1993 guidance system, P.S., 4 hyNOTE: 5TH GENERATION FAMILY FARM, NICE LINE JD 1710 3pt 12x30 planter, draulics, triples, 520-85R42s, OF WELL CARED FOR EQUIPMENT. ONLINE BIDDING Mud Smith 8 gauge wheels front 6 are brand new. 218w/ scrapers, 250 mon, set 437-8120 AVAILABLE THROUGH PROXIBID, FOR COMPLETE up for wet ground, $8,900; LISTING SEE: www.midamericanauctioninc.com OR IH 133 16x22 hyd fold cult, NEW AND USED TRACTOR PHONE 320-760-2979 $1,900; 1200 gal tandem axle PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, nurse tank w/ pump, $1,750; 55, 50 Series & newer tracJOHN DEERE WORKING & COLLECTIBLE Top-Air TA1100 60’ spray- tors, AC-all models, Large TRACTORS, COMBINE, SP SPRAYER TRUCKS, er, 13.6x38 tires, $3,750; JD Inventory, We ship! Mark PLANTER & EQUIPMENT 568 round baler, net & twine Heitman Tractor Salvage ’03 JD 8420 MFWD, P SHIFT, GREEN STAR READY, 50” wrap, bale kicker, lg tires, 715-673-4829

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RUBBER, DUALS, WGTS, 6732 HRS, SN#RW8420P010611; ‘94 JD 7800 2 WD, 5560 HRS; ‘94 JD 8970 4WD, 4 REMOTES, 32” RUBBER, DUALS, P SHIFT, 8500 HRS; ‘94 JD 8770 4WD, 3 PT, Q HITCH, POWER SYNC., 42” RUBBER, DUALS, 8500 HRS; SEVERAL JD COLLECTIBLE RUNNING & PROJECT TRACTORS INCL. JD 530 NF, RUNS, JD 420, ‘51 JD G, (2) JD 620’S, JD 720 DSL., JD A’S & B’S, JD 24T BALER (NICE) PLUS PARTS AND ACCESSORIES; ‘05 JD 9760 STS COMBINE, RW ASSIST, CONT. MASTER, GREEN STAR AUTO TRACK READY, HD FINAL DRIVE, BIN EXT., 3146 ENG, 1935 SEP. HRS. SN#H09760S711362; ‘12 JD 635 HYDRA FLEX 35’ FLEX HEAD W/CRARY CWS WIND SYSTEM; JD 893 8R30 CORNHEAD; (2) 930 30’ FLEX HEADS; (4) LOW PROFILE HEADER TRAILERS; JD 328 DSL SKID LOADER, 2607 HRS; ‘01 JD 4710 SP 800 GALLON SPRAYER, 100’ 5 SECTION SHUT OFF BOOMS, NEW AIR BAGS, 46” TIRES, FULL SET OF DUALS SELL SEPARATELY, BROWN BOX. SERIAL #ND4710X00167; ‘98 FORD AEROMAX TRACTOR, DAY CAB, TWIN SCREW, 441,000 MILES; ‘12 MERRITT HERITAGE 42’ HOPPER BOTTOM GRAIN TRAILER; ‘86 TRAIL MOBILE DROP DECK; ‘06 JD 1770 NT 16RX30 FRONT FOLD CORN PLANTER,1/2 ROW DISCONNECT, DOWN PRESSURE, VRD DRIVE, LIQUID FERTILIZER, CCS SEED DELIVERY, NICE COND. SERIAL#AO1770P710219; BRENT MODEL 774 GRAIN CART; ‘07 CONVEY ALL BTS 290 SEED TENDER, GAS ENGINE, TANDEM TRANSPORT; ‘03 DEGELMAN MODEL 7645-45’ LAND ROLLER, 36” DRUM; JD 7200 9 SHANK DISC RIPPER; (2) JD 635 - 42’ HYD. FOLD CUSHION GANG DISCS; JD 680 40’ HYD. FOLD CHISEL PLOW; HARLEY HILIFT ROCK PICKER; PLUS; AUGERS, GOPHER POISONER, FUEL BARRELS, PARTS AND OTHER FARM EQUIPMENT TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST. GPS JD 2600 DISPLAY W/ SFI AUTO TRAC ACTIVATION, JD 3000 STARFIRE SF1 RECEIVER, JD 1800 DISPLAY, JD BROWN BOX.

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Su-FOR SALE: Bulk seed wag- Haybuster 2564 Bale shredres on; Parker 350 bu gravity der with blower. Dry or wet Far- box w/ brush auger, hyd mo- bales, blows 60’, $14,950. Call Cub tor, tarp, two compartment, 320-543-3523 Call JD 1075 gear. 651-380-2861 mesWanted 012.FOR SALE: Christianson(TM) bulk seed vac system two two box stands, hyd motor, All kinds of New & Used farm ont mounts on flat bed trailer. equipment - disc chisels, field ght 651-380-2861 cults, planters, soil finishers, ice, cornheads, feed mills, discs, FOR SALE: JD 7000 Corn rill, balers, haybines, etc. 507own Planter 2R 3PT $1,800; Fert. 438-9782 ers, Avail. $350/Row. 715-234-1993 Buying and selling gold & silver, collector coins, diaSpraying Equip monds, gold jewelry, silver ase dollars, rare currency, any urs, hy-Water trailers, 1000 gal S/S on gold or silver items. Kuehl’s 42s, trailer, $2,300; 1000 gal Ag Coins, Fairmont, Minnesota, 218- Systems poly tank on trailer, 507-235-3886, 507-399-9982 $2,300; 500 gal S/S tank on trailer, $1,200; 150 gal poly Livestock OR tank w/ saddle, $150. Olivia 50, MN 320-523-1099 racFOR SALE: Black Angus rge bulls also Hamp, York, & Hay & Forage ark Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts.

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Swine

FOR SALE: Polled Hereford FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hampbull, 3 years old, from AI, shire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc can view his calves. 507-380- boars, also gilts. Excellent 3410 selection. Raised outside.

Exc herd health. No PRSS. Why hang on to stuff you don’t Delivery avail. 320-760-0365

use? Put a line ad in The Land Spot, Duroc, Chester White, and sell those things for some Boars & Gilts available. extra cash. It makes sense.

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50’ bale conveyor; 570 NH, FOR SALE: Longhorn cattle. like new; 9 x 18 bale rack w/ One cow, four breedable JD tandem running gear, al- age heifers. Leave message 320-761-1623 ways shedded. 507-732-4415

FOR SALE: 1340 Hesston disc Cattle bine, 1550 gallon fertilizer tank, 2000 gallon fertilizer tank. 612-597-0764 or 320-238- Big, thick, Polled Hereford nt- 2302 bulls. Semen tested.

AI sed sired, calving ease. DelivFt- FOR SALE: Val Metal small ery available. Also, cow/calf FTS square bale chopper, Honda pairs. 715-828-7271 arg- engine, excellent condition.

FOR SALE: Angus Salers Op(4) Call 507-451-0628 timizer bulls, yearlings & 2 Tills FOR SALE: H&S 820 blower, yr olds, easy calving, good 319Victor 200 blower: H&S twin disposition good thick bulls.

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South Central College, a proudBusiness member of the Management Minnesota State System of Colleges and Universities, Seeking FT Farm (FBM) Instructor to isprovide currently seeking a Full-Time Agribusiness Instructor. arenew, held onand the North Mankato, farm management education to Classes active, beginning MN campus, typically during daytime hours, Monday-Friday. Courses anticipated being taught farm owners and operators. The selected educator will deliver by this position include topics such as Soils, Agronomy, Precision Agriculture, Ag Selling Skills, instruction to enrolled students in aSupervising one-on-one classroom Alternative Agriculture, and Agribusiness Internship. interns setting, include some responsibility during summer months, traveling to internship locations. environment, on-line instruction, and in small groups. Instructors

are responsible for student recruitment andEducators selling (MAAE) credit courses.

Participation in the Minnesota Association of Agricultural organization The position has increased earning potential based student professional development events is an expectation of this position. Visits to highon schools for the purpose of recruitment and sold. working with the Regional FFA advisors to host and conduct events enrollment/credits on Campus, attend the state FFA convention for the purpose of recruitment and share in the Duties include collaborating with other management instructional responsibilities of the Professional Agriculture Student (PAS) Organization to execute the program staff inforthe FBM delivery. Submitting student of activities the SCC studentinstructional organization. enrollment forms. Managing the office and maintain student files

The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and and instructional materials. Attending Division and Departmental dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible meetings andretirement collegeplan, in-service required spending accounts, tax-deferredactivities, compensation,and along submitting with sick and personal leave!

reports to the Dean of the Center of Agriculture.

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For complete details qualifications For additional information about the position andand application process, go to see www.southcentral.edu. www.southcentral.edu/employment Job Click ID: 00452 on About Us, Employment/HR, Staff/Faculty Employment – FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT *Apply today!

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‘03 Versatile 2310, PS ..................................... $82,000 ‘12 Buhler 280...............................................$109,000 NEW NH T4.75, T4.90, T4.120 w/loader.. ...... On Hand NEW NH Workmaster 60, 50, 35’s/loaders ... On Hand NH T8.275, 495 hrs ....................................... $145,000 ‘08 NH 8010 .................................................. $110,000 ‘96 White 6175 FWA....................................... $49,500 New Massey 4710 w/cab and loader ............ On Hand New Massey 4710 rops/loader...................... On Hand New Massey 6713 w/cab and loader ............ On Hand New Massey 1735 w/cab and loader ............ On Hand 09 Versatile 435 3000 hrs .................................Just In 12’ Massey 1648 .................................................... Sold 95’ Agco Allis 9670 fwa .................................. $39,750 08’ Agco RT 155A ........................................... $92,500

HAY TOOLS

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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

New NH E37C mini excavator ............................... Sold New NH E26C mini excavator ....................... On Hand New NH track & wheeled skidsteers............. On Hand New NH L228/L220/L232 wheeled units ....... On Hand New NH C227/C237 track units .................... On Hand

COMBINES

‘15 Gleaner S88 ............................................... Coming ‘12 Gleaner S77 ............................................... Coming Gleaner R65 .................................................. $105,000 ‘12 Gleaner S77............................................ $205,000 ‘03 Gleaner R65 ............................................... Coming ‘98 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $79,500 ‘98 Gleaner R62 ...................................................... Call Gleaner 3308 chopping corn heads ...................... Call TILLAGE 14’ Sunflower 4412-05.....................................$32,500 NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ........................... Call Geringhoff parts & heads available 10’ Sunflower 4412-07 .................................... $31,000 ‘95 JD 726, 30’ ................................................ $21,500 MISCELLANEOUS 10’ Wilrich QX2 37’ w/basket.......................... $38,500 NEW Salford RTS Units .......................................... Call Wilrich QX 55’5 w/bskt............................................ Call NEW Salford Plows................................................. Call CIH 730b cush. w/leads ................................. $19,500 NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders .............................. Call ‘03 NH ST250 40’FC w/Bskt ........................... $34,500 NEW Westfield Augers ........................................... Call NEW REM VRX Vacs. .............................................. Call NEW Hardi Sprayers............................................... Call NEW Riteway Rollers .............................................. Call NEW Lorenz Snowblowers ..................................... Call NEW Batco Conveyors ........................................... Call NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ......................... Call NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons .................................. Call NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks ......................... Call JD 7200 8-30 w/dry fert ...............................Let’s Deal REM 2700, Rental ................................................... Call Pre-Owned Grain Cart ................................... On Hand New Horsch Jokers ....................................... On Hand

PLANTERS

NEW White Planters ....................................Let’s White 8182 12-30 w/liq ................................Let’s ‘12 White 8186, 16-30 w/liq. fert. .................Let’s ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded .......................Let’s ‘15 White 9816FS 16-30 w/Agleader ...........Let’s ‘06 White 8516 cfs .......................................Let’s

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4WD TRACTORS ‘13 JD 9360R, 1970 hrs, 1000 PTO, pwr shift, 620x42 tires & duals .......... $150,000 ‘11 NH T9.390, 905 hrs, pwr shift, 4 hyd valves, hi-flow, HID lights, 480x50 tires & duals ........................................................................................................... $120,000 ‘14 C-IH Steiger 370 HD, 7052 hrs, 1000 PTO, big hyd pump, 710x38 tires ............$79,000 ‘90 Ford 876, 12spd, 8253 hrs, 520x38 duals ............................................... $25,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS ‘12 JD 8235, 2WD, 1235 hrs, pwr shift, 3pt, 1000 PTO, 4 hyd valves, 18.4x46 duals, extra clean ................................$109,000 ‘13 C-IH Magnum 290, 1250 hrs, 1000 PTO, 3pt, 4 hyd valves,

ADVERTISER LISTING 1 Stop Realty ................................................................ 22 Anderson Seeds ............................................................. 15 Beck's Hybrids ................................................................ 1 C & C Roof ing ............................................................. 13 Dahl Farm Supply ........................................................... 7 Freudenthal Dairy & Mfg ................................................ 9 Greenwald Farm Center ................................................. 25 Henslin Auctions ............................................... 21, 22, 23 Holland Auction ............................................................ 23 Kerkhoff Auction .......................................................... 21 Larson Implement ......................................................... 27 Mid-American Auction .................................................. 22 Northland Buildings ........................................................ 5 Pioneer Agronomy ......................................................... 11 Pruess Elevator ............................................................. 25 Rush River Steel & Trim ................................................. 4 Schweiss Doors ............................................................. 23 Smiths Mill Implement .................................................. 25 South Central College ................................................... 24 Southwest MN K-Fence ................................................... 8 Spanier Welding ............................................................ 14 Steffes Group .......................................................... 21, 23

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COMBINES ‘13 JD S660, 892 sep/1180 eng hrs, Contour-Master, chopper, 520x38 tires & duals ....................................................$135,000 ‘04 JD 9760, 2268 sep/3460 eng hrs, Contour-Master, chopper, 480x42 tires & duals ......................................................$54,000 ‘01 JD 9750, 3013 sep/4156 eng hrs, Contour-Master, chopper, 520x38 tires & duals ......................................................$42,000 ‘01 JD 9650 STS, 3014 sep/4325 eng hrs, Contour-Master, chopper, 520x38 tires & duals ........................................$39,000 ‘00 JD 9650 STS, 2645 sep/3623 eng hrs, single point hookup, chopper, bin ext. .............................................................$42,000 ‘14 C-IH 5130, 660 sep/928 eng hrs, rock trap, chopper, tracker, 700 monitor, 900x32 single tires ......................$132,000 ‘15 C-IH 6140, 810 eng/685 sep hrs, rock trap, chopper,

big pump, 480x50 tires & duals, front duals & wgts ....$110,000

tracker, pro 700 monitor................................................$155,000

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

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

4 hyd valves, 480x50 rear tires & duals, front duals ......$99,000 ‘11 Versatile 305, MFWD 690 hrs, 3pt, 4 hyd valves, 1000 PTO,

tracker, 600 monitor, 520x42 duals .................................$95,000 ‘10 C-IH 8120, 2250 eng/1650 sep hrs, rock trap, chopper, tracker, 60 monitor, 520x42 duals. ..................................$92,500

HID lights, 480x46 tires & duals .....................................$95,000

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

‘11 Challenger MT665C, 2703 hrs, MFWD, 5 hyd, CVT trans,

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

3pt, complete auto steer syst, 540/1000PTO .................$82,500

CORN HEADERS ‘13 Drago 6R30 chopping, fits JD combine ..........................$25,000 ‘09 Drago 6R30 chopping, fits JD combine ......................$19,000 ‘06 Drago 8R30 chopping, fits flagship C-IH combine ...........$14,500 ‘13 C-IH 3408 8R30, hyd deck plates, fits flagship combine ..$21,000 ‘08 C-IH 2408 8R30, hyd deck plates, fits flagship combine .......................................................$12,500 ‘02 C-IH 2208 8R30, hyd deck plates, fits older 1600-2000 series C-IH combines ....................$11,500

TRACK TRACTORS

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT ‘11 Bobcat E45EM excavator, 10000 lb machine, cab air, 2964 hrs, Quick Tach bkt, dozer blade, aux hyd, track rubber ...$32,000 ‘12 JD 710K, 2424 hrs, ldr backhoe, 4x4, cab, air...........$79,000 ‘11 JD 850J LGP Dozer, 6926 hrs, blade ...........................$95,000 ‘11 JD 290LC, 3350 hrs, 42” bucket ...............................$120,000 ‘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 ‘11 JD 624K wheelloader, 4450 hrs, w/ quick coupler, w/ bkt, ride control ..................................................... $92,000 ‘11 JD 120D excavator, 3460 hrs, hyd thumb, 24” Quick Tach bkt......................................................................................$75,000 ‘12 Volvo L50F wheelloader, w/quick coupler & bkt .........$65,000

‘15 C-IH 500 Quadtrac, 2750 hrs, 36” tracks, cab susp, HID

‘06 Volvo G960, 6460 hrs, 14’ blade..................................$65,000

lights ..............................................................................$169,000

‘17 Case LX57C excavator, 336 hrs, cab air, 13000 lb machine,

‘15 C-IH 370 Rowtrac Quadtrac, 918 hrs, 1000 PTO,

19” bkt, aux hyd, push blade, 15.5” rubber tracks like

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

new ..................................................................................$53,000

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

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

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

‘11 Case CX300C, 2658 hrs, 54” bucket .........................$117,000

‘14 C-IH 340 Magnum Rowtrac, 290 hrs, lux cab, susp front axle, 18” belts, 6 hyd valves, 1000 PTO, 3pt ........................$180,000

‘06 ASTEC RT960 trencher, 3000 hrs .................................$18,500 12 Cat 924K wheelloader, 3355 hrs, quick coupler, w/bkt, ride control ............................................................. $91,000

TILLAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Richard Siemers.

A peek at the past

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hidden gem on the prairie.”

That’s how Gary Brandt described Pioneer Village at Worthington when he was the caretaker there. The Village has over 30 buildings, most of which have been moved in from other locations, and is the work of the Nobles County Historical Society.

This year, the Village celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Jacoba Nagel is a member of the Society board of directors and past-chair of the Pioneer Village Committee. She said it all started with a one-room school house which was brought to the fairgrounds. But the school house was open only during the county fair. The Historical Society decided to make it more available. The Society acquired land, moved the schoolhouse there, and the Village grew around it. The Village invites visitors to relive the life of people on the prairie from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s.

A dozen buildings line the boardwalks on both sides of the main street, leading to the depot (moved in from Wirock, Minn.) that stands with a recently refurbished caboose and a boxcar. The street swings around to a second block of buildings and the residential area. There are two church buildings, and the other buildings cover every business that a town of that era would need. The walls of the saloon are covered with trophies.

If houses are your interest, they have four to walk through. The Society built the sod house. The other three have been lived in: a small prairie house

Worthington, Minn.

which was home to a family of five; a house built by a Civil War veteran; and a house donated by the Ludlow family that is 150 years old.

The Society also constructed the Big Barn, which is an event center.

Nagel said the grounds are often rented for weddings, class reunions, parties and receptions. The Society sponsors events for the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas.

This village is more than a collection of buildings. Each building is brimming with artifacts from the era, which helps visitors envision what life was like and how it changed through the years.

“It’s a terrific place to see the transition from real manual labor into mechanical-assisted labor,” Brandt said. “You can almost hear the gears turning in the minds of the people that lived during that era and saying, I think we can be more efficient, I think we can do something different.”

A visit to Pioneer Village will get the gears of your imagination turning, too. It is located next to the Nobles County fairgrounds and is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

The Village is closed Monday except for group tours. There is a small admission charge.

For more information check their website: www.noblescountyhistory.org. v

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