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I suspect many of you ‘senior readers’ options are the tell-tale story wherever I experienced a touch of nostalgia when travel. So will there be any ‘corn hugging’ reading Paul Malchow’s Land Minds in days this year? Frank is an exciting guy the June 14/June 21 dairy issue. He chalwho loves to talk corn and that fascinatlenged our sentiments (memory too) ing script called ‘agronomic technologies.’ when he asked, “Have you hugged your But his frank opinion simply boiled down cow today?” Yes, I recall those yesterto this: “It’s a reality that this will indeed years. But I don’t recall hugging any of be an abnormal corn year in America, our cows. We had 12 to 14 cows in stanboth in terms of planted acres and likely chions. After hand milking (my Dad, my yields.” LAND MINDS brother and me) for a few years, Dad So what’s learned in a season starting By Dick Hagen splurged on something called ‘bucket with such extremes? milkers’. We looped a strap across the “We plant breeders always measure back of each cow when it was ‘her emergence data and early season vigor. turn.’ We hung this milker contraption Yep, we’re seeing everything imaginable. But thanks under her belly. to this cantankerous spring, we’re also seeing and Malchow’s herd didn’t name their cows. But he did hearing from lots of corn farmers about the ‘row relate to cow #57, a great milker with a bad temper- closing’ ability of various planters. ament. When we were hand milking, it just didn’t “Corn producers have long known that if you don’t seem like mean cows were an issue. And if they get good soil-to-seed contact, young corn plants are were, a not so gentle fist into their rib carriage let hurting. You have uneven emergence which then them know if they were misbehaving. But when we switched to the ‘luxury’ of milk units hanging under disrupts the genetic performance of that corn plant their belly, it seemed the moods of some of our cows for the duration of the growing season.” changed. I’m relating to those sudden kicks of a Remember that earlier thought about hugging hind leg which suddenly disrupted the entire proyour cow? There won’t be much loving of many corn cess. Pulsating teat cups where suddenly sent flying. fields this season. “If you don’t have healthy corn Sometimes my one-legged milk stole went flying. plants, their ability to ward off certain diseas issues And the idea of hugging that critter also went flyis lessened. Plus this cool, wet season is teaching us ing. a bit more about the genetic tolerance of various hybrids and our inbred nursery lines. So farmers Seems our corn fields showing the same symphave been fighting all sorts of field challenges. It’s toms. Driving rural Minnesota these days certainly been a challenge for us plant breeders too … and doesn’t put you in the mood to hug any corn fields. also an unexpected learning environment,” said Most are in various stages of still trying to figure Frank. out what they’re supposed to be doing. Unfortunately, a single word best describes them: Speaking to Olivia Lions Club members at their Atrocious. June meeting, Frank got into GMO crops and the continual challenge about ‘health issues’ of GMO vs. Sure, a prolonged surge of growing degree days can provide some correction. But at this stage, driv- non-GMO crops. He asked if there are any crops ing rural Minnesota is mostly a discouraging adven- which don’t have any genetically modified traits. ture. However, I decided a visit with Olivia’s newest Yes, a few. He mentioned wheat, rice and bananas. ‘corn doctor’ might be a source of encouragement. A Lion asked, “How do these various traits affect Dr. Todd Frank, research director of Beck Hybrids us if we serve GMO-treated food?” Western Division in Olivia, shared some comments Frank asked his Lion audience, “What kind of a — but not a whole bunch of ‘corn hugging’ commen- digestive system do we humans have — acid or tary. alkali?” Ours is an acid system. Because of the Frank said they didn’t get their first research plot ongoing commentary about cancer causing traits planted until May 13. “And after dodging wet field stemming from certain pesticides used in crop proconditions at our 10 locations throughout Southern duction, he commented that some things we eat and Minnesota, it was May 28 before we finally finished drink every day have more toxicity than glyphosate our last location. We intended to get 25,600 corn — the chemical used for weed control. yield trials planted. We did manage to get 25,000 in “Caffeine is a natural DNA inhibitor but that the ground. So just like corn farmers everywhere, a doesn’t stop me from drinking coffee. And I do not slow season with lots of cool soils,” said Frank. hesitate to eat food processed from GMO crops This late planting put his 2019 corn yield plots 10 because I know they are safe,” Frank said. “Yet misdays to two weeks behind normal. “At this stage, conceptions continue in the food chain about insectilesser yields are a virtual certainty across the entire cides used in crop production — particularly as it corn belt. Growing degree days the rest of this searelates to organic farming regulations. Did you son will tell the story.” know organic producers can sprinkle BT fungicides With late July already here, prevent planting See LAND MINDS, pg. 3
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Billions in crop aid: ‘Mother Nature always bats last’
Call it what you will: coincidence, Administration’s greenwashing by estichance or just bad luck; but on the very mating U.S. farmers would receive more day that President Donald J. Trump than “$1 billion for prevented-planting defended his Administration’s almost (crop insurance) claims on as many as 10 indefensible record on the environment, million acres” due to this year’s historithe Washington, D.C. metro area was delcally wet planting season. uged by rainfall not seen since Noah. That same day, July 9, a University of In fact, so much rain fell so fast on the Illinois ag economist put the preventnation’s capital July 8 that cars attemptplant price tag nearly four times higher. FARM & FOOD FILE “Given other prevent plant payments,” ing to navigate Constitution Ave. (the street between the National Mall and the wrote Gary Schnitkey for the webBy Alan Guebert White House) looked like boats chugsite farmdocDAILY, “a total of $3.578 ging headlight deep in a flowing, chocmillion” — $3.578 billion — “of preolate-brown creek. vent planting payments seem possible for 2019.” Later, when the runoff began to pour into the White House basement, Twitter —itself a 24/7 And that’s just the initial estimate for prevented flood of muddy facts and fiction — ran thick with planting and it does not account for all the hunpuns noting the building was again (ahem) “leakdreds of thousands of other insurance claims U.S. ing.” farmers will file for the crops they did plant — either late, under less-than-ideal conditions, or The record rainfall did serve as the near-perfect replanted in weather-hammered 2019. Private metaphor for President Trump’s “environmental” sources suggest this year’s payout for that group speech later that day. It too was a muddy torrent could reach $10 billion. Some guess it might even because everyone in Washington — including most touch $15 billion. farm groups — knows the Trump Administration has worked hard to undermine almost every enviIf any of those estimates are anywhere close to ronmental policy it inherited since taking office. accurate, weather-related claims for federal crop insurance will be one of the largest sources of And yet, there was America’s Climate Change income for American farmers this year. Denier-in-Chief giving a speech so glowing that it made him appear greener than fresh-cut alfalfa. In another instance of sublime coincidence, those payments would be on top of the promised $14.5 bilThere are, however, too many hard facts for anylion in tariff mitigation money offered by the White one (except a hand-picked White House audience) to buy what the President was selling. For example, House to offset market losses due to its continuing trade wars. in the speech he praised both a former oil lobbyist and former coal lobbyist. Former because one now In fact, if the estimated 2019 mitigation payments serves as Secretary of the Interior, the other is the are added to standing farm bill-required farm proadministrator of the Environmental Protection gram payments, wrote Chuck Abbott in his July Agency. 8 AG Insider report, taxpayers will be on the hook for “‘direct payments above $21 billion.’” The day after the White House speech, a U.S. Department of Agriculture official rained on the That amount, forecasted by private economist
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David Widmar at Agricultural Economic Insights, would be the largest amount of program payments made to farmers “since $24 billion in 2005,” Abbot explained. And, he added, the amount would total “27 percent of farm income in 2019.” As stunningly large as that estimate now stands, remember, it does not include one nickel from what almost everyone already agrees will be billions in crop insurance claims. “Which just goes to show you again,” a friend says in a telephone conversation July 10, “that no matter what — farm bill, crop insurance, whatever … Mother Nature always bats last.” That’s true, even at the leaky White House. The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the United States and Canada. Past columns, events and contact information are posted at www.farmandfoodfile.com. v
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New corn hybrids released sooner LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 on their crops and its okay? We put the BT trait into corn genetics to safeguard against rootworms. It is such a dichotomy that activists condemn GMO traits, yet organic producers put the same chemistry on their production.” An Iowa State University PhD graduate in 1997, Frank thrives on the continual learning going on in plant genetics these days. Plus how quickly farmers jump on new hybrids. “Thirty years ago, corn breeders needed 10 to 12 years from the introduction of a new hybrid. Today its only six to eight years. Plus because of this quickened introduction of new hybrids, a ‘popular’ hybrid has a shorter ‘life time’ with American farmers. Why? Because of the frequent introduction of new traits that do exciting things.
“I’m excited about my work. I’m pleased to be back home where I started. And pardon my bias, but I think Olivia, proclaimed the ‘Corn Capital’ of Minnesota by the Minnesota state legislature in 1993, has every right to continue that title with presence of Beck Hybrids into Olivia and the western corn belt.” Now that sounded like genuine love. Just maybe there will be opportunity to hug your corn fields before this season wraps up. Certainly the prospects of $4 to $4.50 corn this harvest are sweetening that hugging — regardless the weather so far. Dick Hagen is the staff writer emeritus of The Land. He may be reached at rdhagen35@gmail.com. v
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Minnesota is home to two beautiful ‘wild things’ Two of my favorite “wild things” in house. Every year around Father’s Day, Minnesota are Showy Lady’s Slipper and my sister and I ritually seek them out, Jack in the Pulpit plants. These two bloom usually take photos of them and then and begin showing off their charm during reverently depart — leaving them undisthe months of May through July. They can turbed. They are breathtakingly beautibe spotted in the woods and along ditch ful. roadsides. The Showy Lady’s Slipper is designated Jack-in-the-pulpit (arisaema triphylas Minnesota’s state flower. A hundred lum) — also commonly called Indian turyears ago, bouquets of them were put on IN THE GARDEN nip — is found in rich, moist, deciduous church altars in the summer. Since 1925, woods. Other names include bog onion, this rare wild orchid has been protected By Sharon Quale brown dragon, American wake robin and by Minnesota state law. It is illegal to wild turnip. It is a long-lived perennial (25+ years) pick, uproot or unearth them. which will spread and form colonies. Transplanting Native American folklore includes a story of a is not illegal if the plants are not on public land. barefooted young maiden who was searching in the Jack-in-the pulpit is pollinated by small flies and snow for medicine to save her tribe and was found flowers from March through June depending on collapsed with frozen swollen feet. As a result, the locale. The flower is an unusual green and maroon lovely lady slipper flowers grew where her feet had striped spathe (pulpit) surrounding a fleshy, been as a reminder of her bravery. maroon-colored spadix (Jack) that bears the tiny, The plant, also known as a moccasin flower, has a embedded flowers. The showy, bright red fall berries long life span and some have been growing for more have the consistency of a ripe tomato, and are an than a 100 years. It is stubborn and grows slowly. It attractive food source for birds. Each berry contains can take up to 16 years before it produces its first one to five seeds and ripens in the fall. The leaves flower. Like most orchid species, it relies on a prohave three lobes and look very similar to poison ivy cess called symbiosis to survive. Symbiosis is when and trillium leaves. The unusual flowers, attractive an organism needs another organism — in this case three-parted leaves, and showy fruits make this a fungus in the soil — for it to grow and thrive. The species an attractive addition to a shady native fungus breaks the seed open and attaches to it — plant garden. passing on needed nutrients. Once the lady slipper Two colonies of showy pink and white Lady’s plant matures, the fungus will get nutrients from Slipper plants (Cypripedium reginae) grow in the roots. moist roadside ditches less than two miles from my
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The showy Lady’s Slipper is protected by Minnesota state law and serves as the state flower.
I have found plant nurseries online which offer wild flowers for sale — including Jack-in-the-pulpits and Lady Slippers; but they are expensive and somewhat difficult to get established. A walk in the woods looking for the “wild things’ is a free and rewarding activity. Sharon Quale is a master gardener from central Minnesota. She may be reached at (218) 738-6060 or squale101@yahoo.com. v
Make the most of what you have and make it your own It was a beautiful ‘country girl marries purpose. They have not collapsed with a city boy’ wedding. While we stood in time, been abandoned, or shoved in a line to congratulate the new Mr. and hole. They continue to serve a new generMrs., the teen behind us was awed. She ation in new and beautiful ways. asked her people, “Did you know the If you’ve ever felt like you’re too old, too reception is going to be in a barn?!” worn out, or too broken to make a differI thought about turning around to tell ence, there is a picture of hope in every her it was a Quonset shed, but I didn’t farm building that stands with a purpose want to add confusion to her enchant— whether to raise livestock, store equipTHE BACK PORCH ment, or celebrate life. And while many ment. There may be enough bubbles popped when she discovers that there’s By Lenae Bulthuis products have an expiration date, people not a web hanging in the doorway with a don’t. If you have breath, you have a purspecial note to the newlyweds from E.B. pose. What you do may look different White’s barn spider, Charlotte. than it did a decade or more ago, but you can continue to serve a new generation in new and beautiA week prior, we were at a wedding reception at another farm with people who got it. A dairy farmer ful ways! looked around the spectacular wedding venue that I wonder what that looks like for you? used to be a cattle shed and said, “It’s hard to Sometimes it’s easier to stay stuck in what was, believe that not too long ago there was livestock in and what we don’t have, than it is to celebrate the here. It doesn’t even smell!” grace of what is and what we have in hand. For Whether Quonset shed or cattle barn, what would those who choose to embrace today and what it the farmers who erected these buildings think of holds, everything changes. In his book, “Everybody the transformation? While the use of these buildAlways,” Bob Goff writes, “We’re not held back by ings may have changed, they continue to have a what we don’t have, but by what we don’t use.”
Look around. We are surrounded by heroes! My favorite heroes are not the ones who excel in grandiose endeavors, but those who persevere in the ordinary. The ones who faithfully and quietly serve their family and communities day after day, decade after decade — not because they have to, but because it’s their privilege to do so. Recently, a woman in her 90’s updated our congregation on a mission she passionately gave her life to. Within her message, she said, “Now it’s time to hang up the shingle.” She had brought a younger ambassador with her who would fill her shoes in ways she couldn’t anymore. Her example was motivating. Keep going until you can’t. Then start something new that you can do. When we use what we have, and do what we can, as only we can, cattle sheds convert into reception settings, lives transform into legacy, and the impact makes a difference that lasts. 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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Tasty recipes won’t leave you fishing for compliments In 1965, walleye was declared the official state fish of Minnesota. The admiration we feel for the walleye runs deep; catching them is thrilling and eating them is delicious! The time is now to put your line in the water and try your hand at catching one of these tasty treats. Here are some wonderful walleye recipes that will make you want to head out to your nearest lake to catch the big one! A fish batter that includes sweet honey? Now this recipe take sweet and savory to the next level and the result is pure perfection. Honey Fried Walleye www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/honey-fried-walleye/
1 large egg 1 tsp. honey 1 cup coarsely crushed saltines (about 22 crackers) 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp.salt 1/4 tsp.pepper 4 to 6 walleye fillets (about 1-1/2 pounds) canola oil additional honey COOKING In a shallow bowl, beat egg and honey. In another WITH KRISTIN bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, flour, salt and By Kristin Kveno pepper. Dip fillets into egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil; fry fish over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Drizzle with honey. n If fried fish isn’t your thing, then give this amazing baked walleye recipe a try. The combination of flaky walleye, onions and mushrooms gives the dish great taste complexity while keeping the recipe simple. Baked Walleye www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/baked-walleye-69347 4 walleye fillets 6 to 8 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 cup mushrooms (sliced) 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions salt and pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dip fish in melted butter, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Place fish fillets into shallow baking pan. Place mushrooms and onions over the top of fish, then spoon any remaining butter mixture over fish. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until fish flakes. n In the Midwest we love a good hotdish or casserole, so why not combined that with walleye? This casserole is sure to please the young and old alike with its creamy goodness, walleye pieces and potato chips, it’s a dish everyone will enjoy! Walleye Casserole http://guide.sportsmansguide.com/recipes/walleye-casserole/ 1 12-ounce egg noodles, cooked 1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cup shredded cheese (save 1 cup of cheese for top) 1 cup frozen peas (thawed) 1-1/2 walleye filets, cooked and flaked 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 small can mushrooms, sliced 1-1/2 cup potato chips, crushed Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook noodles and drain. In a large bowl mix all ingredients, except 1 cup cheese and the crushed potato chips. Spread mixture evenly on bottom of 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle on top of casserole, potato chips and 1 cup of cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is bubbling. n My favorite way to eat walleye is battered and fried. We make this beer batter for walleye and it’s a hit with the whole Kveno family. Support your local brewery and use a good beer to make these fish taste even better. Beer Battered Fish www.beyondthechickencoop.com/beer-battered-fish/ 2 cups flour 1/3 cup corn starch 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp.paprika 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 12 ounce beer 1 to 2 pounds fish fillets corn oil for frying Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl. Add beer and stir. Mixture should be like pancake batter. Add 1 1/2 to 2 inches oil to pan. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Pat fish fillets dry with a paper towel. Dip fish, one at a time, into beer batter. Add to heated oil. Cook 3 to 4 pieces at a time so pan is not overcrowded. Cook 2-3 minutes per side. Place cooked fish on a baking sheet lined with a baking rack. Place in a preheated 250 degree oven to keep warm while remaining fish cooks. Repeat until all fish is cooked. While you may need a little luck to catch some walleye, you won’t need any luck in making these tasty walleye recipes! Kristin Kveno scours the internet, pours over old family recipes and searches everywhere in between to find interesting food ideas for feeding your crew. Do you have a recipe you want to share? You can reach Kristin at kkveno@thelandonline.com. v
ASA seeks young leader applicants The American Soybean Association and Corteva Agriscience are seeking applicants for the 2019-20 Young Leader Program. The Young Leader Program is a two-phase educational program for actively farming individuals and couples who are passionate about the future possibilities of agriculture. Soybean grower couples and individuals are encouraged to apply for the program, which focuses on leadership and communication, the latest agricultural information and the development of a strong peer
network. Spouses, even those not employed full-time on the farm, are encouraged to attend and will be active participants in all elements of the program. Applications are being accepted online now. For additional program information and to apply, visit https://soygrowers.com/education-resources/growereducation/leadership-development-programs/youngleader-program/ This article was submitted by the American Soybean Association. v
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MARKETING
Grain Outlook WASDE report holds few surprises
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corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $3.97 +.28 $7.93 +.08 Madison $4.16 +.23 $8.05 +.16 Redwood Falls $4.23 +.35 $8.08 +.08 Fergus Falls $3.89 +.23 $7.78 +.13 $4.03 +.26 $7.88 +.13 Editor’s Note: Joe Lardy, CHS Hedging research Morris $4.25 +.21 $7.98 +.03 analyst, is sitting in this week for Phyllis Nystrom, Tracy the regular “Grain Outlook” columnist. Average: $4.09 $7.95 The following marketing analysis is for the week Year Ago Average: $2.97 $7.72 ending July 12. CORN — The much anticipated July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was largely a pretty neutral report. The U.S. Department of Agriculture gave us what they told us they were going to do. The acreage number of 91.7 held steady from the June acreage report. Harvested acreage was in line with historical percentages. No change to the yield this time around as it held steady at 166 JOE LARDY bushels per acre. Old crop demand CHS Hedging Inc. was cut and that bumped up the St. Paul carryout for old crop and the carry in for new crop. Very little was tinkered with on the new crop balance sheet. A 25 million bushel increase to feed was offset by a 20 million bushel reduction to FSI. The new crop carryout is sitting at a very comfortable 2.010 billion bushels. The fact that the corn market was able to rally late in the week shows that many don’t believe in the WASDE numbers. Corn was able to rally 17 cents on the week and close at its highest level so far in July at 4.59.25. The summer high for December corn was set on June 17 at 4.68.50. Export inspections were pretty good compared to expectations; but the total of just over 700,000 tons is not good enough on a weekly basis to start closing the gap vs. the USDA export mark. Export sales had a similar story. Old crop sales of 505,000 tons were pretty good, but new crop saw cancellations of just over 100,000 tons. Ethanol production dipped this week. Ethanol margins are even weaker now and dropped to a negative 9 cents. Chatter is picking up about ethanol plants slowing down or even going off line due to the rising cash market in the eastern corn belt. Corn conditions improved by 1 percent to 57 percent good/excellent this week. The five-year average is 72 percent. The only year with a lower score in recent memory is 2012 at 48 percent. The biggest concerns are in the eastern corn belt where Illinois is only 37 percent good/excellent, with Indiana at 38 percent and Ohio at 34 percent. See LARDY, pg. 9
Grain prices are effective cash close on July 16. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.
Livestock Angles Low demand hurting livestock So far this summer, despite the fact that we are only less than a month into it, livestock markets have been sagging lower in price in all sectors. Cash, cutouts and futures have all been in downtrends since the beginning of May. Numbers of marketable animals have been more than adequate and demand has been on the weak side during that period. The entire group is either looking for a bottom in price or attempting to currently make a low. The next few weeks will tell the story of how we enter the fall months for the livestock markets. The cattle market has been JOE TEALE showing signs that it is trying to Broker make a low at the present time as both cash and futures have Great Plains Commodity Afton, Minn. rallied during the first week of July. Weather has been a factor as far as demand is concerned since rain has thwarted much of the barbeque demand this spring. This situation appears to be changing ever so slightly as demand appears to be improving as evidenced by the movement of beef during the past couple of weeks. The caveat still appears to be that numbers of marketable cattle are still plentiful according to recent U.S. Department of Agriculture Cattle on Feed reports. Therefore, a sustained rally will have to be led by demand more so than by numbers of cattle. The next several weeks should set the tone for cattle prices into the fall months, so producers should monitor market conditions and protect inventories as needed. See TEALE, pg. 9
Grain Angles Big value in small profits Is there really that big of a difference between a small loss and a small profit? The answer is a resounding “YES!” For most producers, the reality is they have other parties who have a vested interest in seeing their farm do well — including spouses, families, lenders, partners, employees, landlords and others. A loss of a couple percentage points vs. a couple percent profit certainly doesn’t seem like much difference. However, it has the power to demonstrate that your operation has staying power — not only in good times, but also during challenging ones. It’s representative that you can handle additional investment opportunities if they present themselves. For instance, would you invest in a business which GLENN WACHTLER did not show a profit in many Compeer Senior consecutive years? Under most Lending Officer circumstances, a prudent invesBaldwin, Wis. tor would say no. Over the last several months, I have been receiving balance sheets and income statements from producers for 2018. Analyzing these statements has allowed me to better grasp just how the producers performed. For many producers, last year was definitely a year of mixed results. And it’s certainly looking like 2019 will be another challenging year for many producers. In 2019, the price increase in corn may simply not be enough to offset the impact of tariffs and large carry-outs on soybean prices to make our farms profitable. With potentially lower yields due to the late planting season comes another looming concern. You may be thinking every producer has been struggling; and all have shown multiple years of losses after many months of low corn and soybean prices. However, the results are really a mixed bag. For example, some producers have been managing small profits even during the down years. Each one of these producers successfully gained profits a little differently, but in most cases it came to them being able to lock in above average prices on a good portion of their corn and soybeans. After reviewing their statements and visiting with them, it seemed they had the confidence to forward contract their crop because they knew their breakeven price level and had confidence in their crop insurance program. Knowing their numbers allowed them to allocate all of the resources the crop needed to give it the best chance to achieve above-average yields. On the other hand, I have seen other producSee WACHTLER, pg. 9
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USDA expected to drop soybean acreage in July report LARDY, from pg. 7 This growing season seemed to be all about the rain. Up until July, the United States did experience some historically wet conditions. But now that the July WASDE is behind us, we will become much more focused on the weather. And guess what? The forecasts through the end of the month have abovenormal temps and very little rain. We will have to keep an eye on the path of hurricane Barry as the remnants could bring a lot of residual rain for someone. Will it be the Delta, or will it work into the Midwest or eastern corn belt? Outlook: We are going to be in full-on weather
mode for the next month. We should see some corn start to pollinate in another week to ten days and once that starts, there will be hyper focus on each weather model run. SOYBEANS — The USDA made big changes to the soybean balance sheets, but they did say in the June report that changes would come in the July report. The acreage figure of 80 million was pulled right from the June acreage report as expected. Yield was trimmed by 1 bu./acre to 48.5 bu./acre. The reduction to acreage and yield really cut the supply side by 305 million bushels. This was slightly offset by a cut to exports of 75 million. Old crop carryout is still pretty comfortable at 1.05 billion bushels and
Hog numbers holding down market TEALE, from pg. 7 The hog market has been under pressure since the end of April and at this juncture has shown little sign of slowing this decent. Pork cutouts have continued to remain under pressure which has kept the packer on the defensive for the past month. Demand for pork has been hurt by the weather so far this summer. But also, the export demand has not developed as anticipated from the African swine fever breakout in the Asian continent. Given the fact that the recent
USDA Hogs and Pigs report indicated that numbers were still on the increase put a psychological cap on the market. This has created a mental barrier by the trade until demand for pork increases which will likely take lower prices to overcome this mental barrier. At the present time, it does appear that the hog market is searching for that low in prices, but appears we have not quite found it at the present time. Producers are urged to approach the market with caution and protect inventories if the opportunity presents itself. v
new crop is also pretty big at 795 million bushels. Soybean planting advanced to 96 percent complete. This means there is roughly 3 million acres unplanted. Soybean conditions dropped by 1 percent to 53 percent good/excellent. Just like the corn conditions, the soybean conditions in the eastern corn belt are really struggling. Ohio is only at 28 percent good/ excellent and Illinois is only at 38 percent. Soybean inspections were just average and have slipped to right on the USDA export pace. Soybean export sales were very poor. Combined sales of only 262,000 tons was the lowest total of the past nine weeks and the fifth-lowest total all year. November bean futures had a strong week, closing up 37 cents for the week. The rally was not fueled by any U.S./China activity and that remains a wildcard for any price outlook. Outlook: The focus is going to be on weather. Yes, beans are made in August, but they really need a shot of ideal weather to get a little more caught up on development. Also, if the corn market wants to keep on a bullish run, beans should get pulled higher. Monday will bring the National Oilseed Processors Association crush report; but most analysts are looking for a small drop in production, so this shouldn’t be a friendly input if the numbers come in as expected. v
Accurate break-even figures a must for profitable operations WACHTLER, from pg. 7 ers make poor agronomy decisions because the low commodity prices affected crop management practices. If too much of your time is spent thinking about the enormous issues of tariffs, difficult spring conditions and low commodity prices, it may take away from the focus of maximizing your own operation. It seems that many producers have been missing the chance to forward contract their grain at profitable prices for the small windows when they are available. Instead, they chose to sell when they needed to add cash flow, or when their schedule allowed them to deliver the grain. With all of the uncertainty in yields and prices, how will you know when your farm can deliver a profit? You will need to study your input costs and break-even per bushel at different yield scenarios for your corn and soybeans — including any prevent plant crop insurance payments and expenses. This will require some work — especially in a tough year like 2019 which is hard to predict. Tools like Compeer’s Margin Manager will help in this process, as well as other programs and detailed record keeping systems. It is especially important to get an accurate break-even figure to work with as yield and price scenarios unfold this year. Make sure you are calculating your payments and family living needs into your break-even if they are not covered by other sources of income. Get in touch with your
trusted advisor if you need some help or an additional sounding board. Between spraying and scouting is the perfect time to brush up your grain marketing plan for the year. So how do we make the best of a challenging situation? In my opinion, this adds up to thinking small. Think about your own farm and your profit opportunities. Ask yourself, “what it will take to make a
profit?” given your unique situation — no matter how small that profit may be. It will help lead you to consistent decision making. It will also lead to your farm business partners being engaged and supportive while you continue to invest in your operation. Glenn Wachtler is a financial officer with Compeer Financial. For additional insights from Wachtler and the Compeer team, visit Compeer.com. v
Dairy assistance program takes effect ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is rolling out its new Dairy Assistance, Investment and Relief Initiative program to provide financial assistance for dairy producers who enroll for five years of coverage in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency’s Dairy Margin Coverage program. “Minnesota farmers are the cornerstone of our state’s economy,” said Governor Tim Walz. “We know that this has been a tough year for agriculture, and our dairy farmers need our support. I’m proud that our budget secured $8 million for the Dairy Assistance, Investment and Relief Initiative.” Applications to the program are being accepted now through Oct. 1. In order to qualify, farmers must have produced less than 160,000 hundredweight of milk in 2018 and have signed up for five years of coverage
through the DMC program during its current enrollment period between June 17 and Sept. 20. The MDA will issue payments on a rolling basis. Producers can expect to receive their first payments roughly two to four weeks after successfully applying. They will be paid based on production levels, up to 50,000 cwt of milk produced in 2018. An application form, a W9, a copy of their DMC enrollment form, and a statement from their processor(s) detailing the amount of milk produced in 2018 are required to complete an application. Additional information and the application forms are available at https://www.mda.state.mn.us/dairi. This article was submitted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. v
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Latest WASDE report shows little change from June This column was written for the marketing week ending July 12. The U.S. Department of Agriculture left its 2019 milk production estimate in the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report unchanged from last month, ending seven consecutive reductions. It reduced the 2020 forecast due to slower expected growth in milk per cow. The report also stated that USDA’s Cattle report, to be released July 19, will provide a mid-year estimate of the dairy cow inventory and producer intentions regarding retention of heifers for dairy cow replacement. 2019 production and marketings remain estimated at 218.2 and 217.2 billion pounds respectively, unchanged from last month’s estimate. If realized, 2019 production would be up just 600 million pounds or 0.3 percent from
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Chicago Mercantile Exchange prices on a roller coaster ride MIELKE, from pg. 9 Look for the Class III to average about $16.05 per hundredweight in 2019, up 15 cents from last month’s projection, and compares to a 2018 average of $14.61 and $16.17 in 2017. The 2020 average was put at $16.65, unchanged from last month’s projection, as the fractionally higher cheese price is offset by a lower expected whey price. The Class IV price was raised as a higher nonfat dry milk price more than offsets the lower butter price. It is expected to average $16.45 per cwt. up a nickel from last month’s estimate and compares to $14.23 in 2018 and $15.16 in 2017. The 2020 Class IV forecast was lowered a dime to $16.75, reflecting a lower butter price. This month’s 2019-20 U.S. corn outlook is for larger production and beginning stocks; greater feed and residual use; lower food, seed and industrial use; and increased ending stocks. Corn beginning stocks were raised 145 million bushels, reflecting lower use forecasts for 2018-19. Corn production was projected 195 million bushels higher based on increased planted and harvested areas from the June 28 acreage report. Projected feed and residual use was raised 25 million bushels, reflecting a larger crop. With supply rising more than use, stocks were raised 335 million bushels to 2.0 billion. The seasonaverage corn price received by producers was lowered 10 cents to $3.70 per bushel. This month’s U.S. soybean supply and use projections for 2019-20 include lower beginning stocks, production, exports, and ending stocks. Beginning stocks were reduced with higher 2018-19 residual use more than offsetting lower crush and seed use. Soybean production for 2019-20 was projected at 3.845 billion bushels, down 305 million based on lower planted and harvested area in the June 28 acreage report and on lower projected yields. Harvested area, forecast at 79.3 million acres, is down 4.5 million from last month. The soybean yield was forecast at 48.5 bushels per acre, down one bushel based on delayed planting progress
throughout the major producing states. Soybean exports were reduced 75 million bushels to 1.875 billion reflecting reduced supplies and increased competition from South American exporters. With crush unchanged, soybean ending stocks for 2019-20 were projected at 795 million bushels compared with 1.045 billion last month. The 2019-20 season-average price for soybeans was forecast at $8.40 per bushel, up 15 cents from last month. Soybean meal prices are forecast at $300 per short ton, up $5. n While the earth shook a bit in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, cheese prices at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange did a little shaking as well. The cheddar blocks, having hit the highest level since November 2016 on July 1, closed July 12 at $1.7850. This is down 4.5 cents on the day and 6.25 cents on the week, but were still 22.5 cents above a year ago. The barrels, after hitting $1.79 on June 28 (also the highest since November 2016) closed July 12 at $1.74. This is 4 cents lower on the week, 31.75 cents above a year ago, and a more typical 4.5 cents below the blocks. Twenty-three cars of block were traded on the week at the CME and 34 of barrel. Midwest cheesemakers suggest the milk supply may be tightening, according to Dairy Market News. While there is still plenty of milk for cheese vats, there does not seem to be an abundance of spot milk offers and holiday offers were less available than in previous years. Cheesemakers understand milk intakes and components may slide lower as heat and humidity issue into the upper Midwest. Crop and forage concerns, and the exodus of more dairy farms from the industry may compel manufacturers to work harder in finding extra milk later in the year. Manufacturers are running facilities at or near full schedules with cheese orders to fill. Cheese stocks are adequate to meet most needs, but processors want to stay ahead of late season demand. See MIELKE, pg. 11
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EPA action needed on ‘false’ nitrate study MIELKE, from pg. 10 Cheese manufacturing is busier for some western producers and stable for others. Class III milk prices are flat and supplies are available. Cheese inventories are plentiful, with “a lot of mozzarella in warehouses.” n Butter started the week with some slippage, but ended at $2.4125 per pound. This is up three-quarter cents and 18.75 cents above a year ago on nine sales for the week. Butter manufacturing in the central region is steadily slowing as cream volumes are less available, according to Dairy Market News. Cream pulls from Class II, especially ice cream makers are strong. Bulk and print butter demands from grocery stores, wholesalers and restaurants are reported as fair to good. With summer season in full swing and milk butterfat levels at the lowest level of the year, the butter market is expected to firm, according to some processors. Butter manufacturing in the west has returned to normal following the holiday week. Churning is proceeding with the available cream, but some butter makers say production is lower than expected. Retail bids are steady and solid, but a few manufacturers are trying to hold back on shipments as they would like to see a little more cushion in available butter stocks before releasing print butter. Some manufacturers are seeing stronger than usual demand and anticipate this interest to grow as more confectionary customers ramp up activities later this summer. Spot nonfat dry milk closed 1.25 cents lower on the week at $1.0275, lowest since April 24, but 27.25 cents above a year ago. Seven cars were sold on the week. Dry whey closed July 12 at 32.25 cents per pound. This is down a halfcent on the week and 9.5 cents below a year ago, with five sales reported on the week at the CME. n FC Stone reported in its July 9 Early Morning Update, “Stories coming out of China are almost hard to believe. A lot of covering up is taking place. It’s privately estimated that over half the sows in the Shandong
region have been culled. We hear veterinarians are taking bribes to not report ASF out breaks for example, and government officials are strongly discouraging cases being reported.” The update adds that officials reportedly “don’t want to acknowledge official outbreaks because they want to avoid reimbursing farmers for the hogs they have culled to prevent the spread of the virus. This is leading to major cash flow issues for China’s hog producers which may impact their ability to buy feed.” Back on the home front, dairy producers in Washington State got some undeserved treatment from the Environmental Protection Agency. I talked about it in the July 15 Dairy Radio Now broadcast with Gerald Baron, executive director of Save Family Farming, headquartered in Bellingham, Wash. Baron said farmers across the country have had their issues with the EPA, but this problem in region 10 (which includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska) has been a major problem for a long time. It focuses on an EPA nitrate study completed in 2013 that Baron says “points the finger at current dairy operations for nitrate in ground water that we know has been there for many years, based upon previous farm practices.” The EPA sought to place the blame on dairy farmers, Baron said, with a study that every science expert who has looked at it, and there have been 15 to 20 nationally recognized experts, have called the study “false.” “Worse than that,” added Baron, “many of the experts said the study was intentionally false.” He said the experts believe the study “set about to prove that dairy farmers were responsible (for the nitrates) when the data simply does not show that.” Other national farm groups are taking interest in the case, Baron says — especially in the dairy community. Some groups are working with the Washington State Dairy Federation to “get the EPA to take action on this. We want them to retract the study and call in a peer review for this study that never occurred,” he concluded. More details can be found at www. savefamilyfarming.org.
n The USDA’s Farm Service Agency opened enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage program on June 17 and has started issuing payments to producers who purchased coverage. Producers can enroll through Sept. 20. “Times have been especially tough for dairy farmers, and while we hope producers margins will increase, the DMC program is providing support at a critical time for many in the industry,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation.
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CSA is a partnership between grower and consumer By TIM KING The Land Correspondent LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. — Our family has operated a small Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) enterprise from our farm since 2015. We sell strictly horticultural crops through the CSA. The lamb, chicken and maple syrup we produce is sold separately. We started a market garden and “you-pick” strawberry operation in 1986. The crops that we grew evolved over the years, but our marketing strategy did not change significantly. The exception to that was when we
quit going to farmers markets around 1990. At the time, small town farmers markets — at least in our area — required more work than they justified. We found it difficult to pick, for example, a nice harvest of crisp green beans only to sell a few of them. What do you do with green beans or lettuce that you haven’t sold at the end of the day? Throwing out high-quality produce which we’d spent months growing was not acceptable. Although we sold to some grocery stores in those years, the alternative marketing system we developed was a
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Maple Hill Gardens delivers half shares to CSA members every-other week. Quarter shares are also provided on a monthly basis. list of customers and their phone numbers. When the cantaloupe, watermelon or sweet corn was ready, we’d work the phones and take orders. We liked that approach because we only harvested what we sold. The customers liked it because they got the freshest produce possible delivered to their door. Sometimes there was more produce than customers on the list. That was especially true with cantaloupe. So, on some warm weekend evenings, I’d load buckets of fat golden melons into the back of my truck. From the farm I’d go to the trailer park and sell door to door. The customers were usually Mexican immigrants. I enjoyed engaging with those customers as they sat outside grilling, having a cold beer, or just chatting. There was one lady who, when I came with a brimming bucket of melons, would get on the phone and take orders for me from her sisters and cousins. Another time, a young mother, hungering for fresh fruit, sliced into a bright orange melon and begin eating it with her child before I left her house. Another time, a five-year-old came running down the sidewalk with two dollars in his tiny hands. A melon please, sir, he said.
For years afterward, those children would see me and ask, “Aren’t you the melon man?” I liked being The Melon Man, but the phone list and trailer park marketing systems were pushing us more and more towards growing sugar — that is to say melons and sweet corn — instead of the diversified garden we preferred. “If you grow it, and it has sugar in it, they will put on their brakes and back up to buy it,” Dave Schoenberg, an oldtime market gardener, told us when we started this business. Over the years it seemed that Dave was right. When we first learned of Community Supported Agriculture, in the late 1980s, we heard about some farmers and their customers in Germany and the East Coast of the United States that were working to create a system of food production involving shared risk. The concept was that customers would finance the farmers risk by buying a share of the crop before it was planted. If the crop failed, the customer shared the loss with the farmer. It was a type of crop insurance based on the customers’ knowledge of, and See KING, pg. 14
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CSA progressed from leftover produce to a waiting list share fee; but we plan KING, from pg. 13 our crops and order our trust in, the particular seed in January. We farmer. have a waiting list, so we In the late ‘80s, organcan be fairly certain that ic agriculture was perall shares will be sold ceived as subversive and and paid for by the end nobody had yet heard of of March. sustainable agriculture For our CSA families, or the local foods movewe grow lots of basics ment. So when we asked like potatoes, carrots, our customers about a onions and cabbage — CSA, they scoffed. At the and of course, cantatime, Community loupe and watermelon. Supported Agriculture The Kings enjoy exposing customers As the growing season winds down, We also provide them Cantaloupe have been a mainstay was for the urban East, product since Maple Hill’s early days. to different varieties of vegetables CSA members receive a variety of with herbs, apples, letnot small town they might not be familiar with. squash and pumpkins. tuce, kale, broccoli, and Minnesota. surprises like a green So, for the next 25 years, we kept working the with children wanted to buy a CSA share from us. melon, blue potatoes, or purple carrots. phones. During that quarter century, something hapSo the young people dragged the old people into the If we plan carefully, shares allow us to use everypened to Americans and their relationship to their 21st century — and we’re happy to be there. thing that’s available in the garden. In the past, if we food. Organic moved from the fringes to the mainHere’s how it works: In January, we solicit either couldn’t find customers for cabbage, for example, it stream and became a multi-billion dollar industry. Then, people began to wonder what the point was in half or quarter CSA shares. Half shares are delivered would spoil in the field. Now we have guaranteed an organic product from New Zealand, and the local every other week, July through October. Quarter customers for sugarless crops like cabbage and kale. shares are delivered once a month. We don’t sell full foods movement began. We deliver our shares, so our week is based on a shares. Nobody could eat all of that! We limit the planned delivery schedule. Perishable products are All that happened while we were calling our cus- number of shares that we sell based on our labor harvested the day of delivery. When we assemble a tomers — most of who were getting gray hair similar capacity and garden size. share, we aim for a diverse mix of crops and we base to ours. Then one day our son, who had recently People have until the end of March to send us their its value, as close as possible, on grocery store prices. joined our farming project, told us a young woman Each customer gets the same package of what’s available. Usually. One family, for example, doesn’t like beets, so we don’t send beets. Another family really likes potatoes and onions, so we’ve developed a potato and onion share. July 24 — Stearns County Dairy Field Day — Visit www.TheLandOnline.com to view our complete We believe customers stay with us year after year Sauk Centre, Minn. — The day will include conversa- because our quality and variety — combined with the calendar & enter your own events, or send an e-mail tion around low-cost parlors and decision making; personal service — is not available anywhere else. with your event’s details to editor@thelandonline.com. July 22 — Supporting Farm Youth through Under- bedded pack management; and the various dairy pro“When I first met the King family five years ago, standing and Intervention — Willmar, Minn. — Work- tection and insurance programs available. — Contact Colin gave me a tour of their farm,” Jennie Zeitler, a Emily Wilmes at krek0033@umn.edu or (320) 255shop provides an overview of the stressors unique to customer and the publisher of the bilingual newspagrowing up on a farm and equips attendees to support 6169 ext. 3. per La Voz Libre, told me. “I saw their farming methadolescents in stress. — Contact Meg Moynihan at July 25 — Garden and Landscape Bus Tour — St. ods and the crops they grow. I took advantage of Meg.Moynihan@state.mn.us or (651) 201-6616. Cloud, Minn. — Tour includes Springwood Gardens in extra produce they offered and waited eagerly for a July 23 — Dairy Risk Management Series — Mel- Jordan, Minn. and the Minnesota Landscape Arbore- spot to open up in their CSA, which it did last year. I rose, Minn. — Workshop will analyze how the new tum in Chaska. — Contact Katie Drewitz at (320) 255- was not disappointed. Their products are always Dairy Margin Coverage compares with the old Margin 6169. good quality and a beautiful addition to my dining Protection Program. Dairy Revenue Protection ProJuly 25 — Family Night on the Dairy Farm — New table.” v gram will be compared with Dairy Livestock Gross Ulm, Minn. — Farm tours, calf petting, photos with Margin. Pros and cons of each program will be high- dairy princesses, other kids’ activities, goodie bags, lighted. — Contact Nathan Hulinsky at huli0013@ hayrides, educational displays, and a chance to meet umn.edu. a veterinarian and other dairy specialists. Contact July 23 — Small Farm and Alternative Crops Ruth Klossner at cowladyruth@gmail.com or (507) Field Day — Pierz, Minn. — Learn more about sun- 240-0048. flower processing, alternative crops and agricultural July 25 — WCROC Horticulture Night — Morris, organization opportunities. — Contact z.umn.edu/ Minn. — Presentations and demonstrations include smallfarms or (320) 255-6169 ext. 1. vines of all kinds; living mulches for your garden; conJuly 24 — Dairy Risk Management Series — tainer gardening; hostas; common vegetable problems Long Prairie, Minn. — Contact Nathan Hulinsky at and pests; and soil health. Vendors, food and entertainment included. — Contact Esther Jordan at ejorhuli0013@umn.edu. dan@umn.edu or (320) 589-1711 ext. 2152.
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Warm weather allowing soybeans to catch up Brandon Fast, Mountain Lake, Minn. – July 5
Nancy Rys, Rock Creek, Minn. – July 12
Rain has fallen on and off all day on the Fast farm. The Land spoke with Brandon Fast on July 5 as he was hoping to start spraying soybeans; but the rain stopped those plans. As long as it doesn’t keep raining, Fast expects to be in the field on July 8 to spray beans. “The beans are finally starting to grow.” Fast is hoping that growth really takes off soon. “They just need sunlight and heat.” “I can’t complain about the way the corn looks.” The warmer weather the past week has helped the corn immensely. “I’m just really happy with the stands.” Just like the beans, the corn needs the heat to continue. Thankfully the forecast calls for the temperatures in the mid-80s for the next 10 days with lows in the 60s. Fast believes that the crops are two weeks behind in heat units from 2018. There’s rain in the forecast, between a 30 percent to 70 percent chance of rain for the Fast farm in the next seven days. “We don’t have any water sitting.” The amount of rain that has fallen has been good. “The corn is using a lot of water at this point.” Though Fast hopes that the sun — not the rain — will be making plenty of appearances in the next few weeks. At this point in the growing season, Fast is happy to finally have the warmer temperatures stick around and give the crops a boost. “I’m pretty optimistic.”
“Things have really perked up.” The Land spoke with Nancy Rys on July 12 as she was happy with all the heat. “The crop is still really behind, but coming up good.” The corn is from shoulder height to knee high. “We’ve applied the first pass of nitrogen and everything has a nice green color.” The beans are still behind, but are doing well. “The stand on the beans are better than corn.” The pre-emerge chemicals are really working well on the beans. Overall the crops are doing as good as can be expected. “We could see decent yields if we get a good fall.” The fear of an early frost is on minds of many farmers — including Rys. The 10-day forecast shows heat and some sporadic rain; nothing severe or heavy and that’s exactly the weather the crops need. If the weather continues to be kind to the crops, Rys is more hopeful the yields could improve. What is certain is, the current weather is ideal to give the corn and bean crops the best chance to have a successful harvest.
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John Haarstad, Rothsay, Minn. – July 12 Summer weather is out in full force on the Haarstad farm. The Land spoke with John Haarstad on July 12 as he was thrilled with the temperatures and weather forecast for the next week. “The heat is coming now, it’s looking excellent.” The corn is looking good — though Haarstad believes it’s a week behind. He topdressed urea on corn fields starting the end of last week and finished up this week. “The beans have really turned around the past few weeks.” Haarstad is done spraying beans for now. Things are always happening on the Haarstad farm; but next week it’s going to be all about the county fair. It’s the West Ottertail County Fair July 17 through July 20 and Haarstad will be there. His kids are showing a rabbit and horse for 4-H, which they have been involved in for five years. The fair is a family affair. Though it makes for long hours and hard work, it’s well worth it. While rain during the fair wouldn’t be ideal, Haarstad would like some rain for the crops. “Praying for some more rain next week.” On July 8 and July 9, between two and three inches of rain fell and with that a bit of wind damage occurred in the field — but the corn has since popped back up. Rain, wind, heat and the fair, it’s never a dull moment on the farm or off of it. Haarstad’s hoping for some gentle rain, heat and maybe a corn dog or two.
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Dale Bissen is enjoying the sights and sounds of Bristol, Va. with his wife, Sandy — though the farm isn’t far from his mind. The Land spoke with Bissen on July 5 as he reported it’s been raining back at the farm. There was two inches of rain on June 30 and three inches on July 1 that the crops really did not need. “The beans are not going to like that.” Bissen’s beans have a good stand and are looking favorable. “The no-till is looking better than conventional planted.” The beans have all been sprayed. The corn is about a week behind average. “It’s catching up with the 80-degree weather.” Bissen didn’t get all the nitrogen on the corn. He may have to get it sprayed by plane. The corn and beans will likely get a fungicide applied in two weeks. “The weeds are not a problem, everything’s real clean.” The vineyard is looking nice. Bissen is spraying fungicide on the vines every week to 10 days. Having driven from Minnesota to Virginia, Bissen didn’t see any corn that looks better than what is in his fields. “I have no complaints. So far we’re looking good and are lucky.”
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Kluis sees few bright spots for 2019 crop year By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus WILLMAR, Minn. — With a portfolio of now over 40 years in agricultural marketing, you tend to listen when Al Kluis speaks. On June 25, Kluis and three associates talked about the 2019 crop year at Willmar’s Best Western. Before the presentations cranked up, Kluis favored me with a brief questionand-answer session. We started with the easy question. The Land: How do you look at the ag scene today and what’s ahead? Kluis: I was going to use the word ugly, but refrained. Driving into the Willmar area today, crops look as good or better than anywhere I have traveled. About all I can say is if it were May 25 we might be okay. But it’s June 25. We’re simply way behind. I don’t see this crop catching up. Unless you’re talking fields that were pattern tiled, you’re seeing major blemishes to almost complete disasters on some. Yes, in the best scenario, there might be some southern Minnesota fields with 200-bushel yield potential … maybe 10
percent has that potential. But lots of fields where farmers will be happy to get 180 bushels — and then only with a late, frost-free fall. The Land: Is the talk of upwards of 20 million acres of prevent planting merely talk? Kluis: Yes, that’s some of the chatter out there. More realistically, I would say maybe 10 million acres of prevent planting. When we had that $4 corn price rally in the first week of June, quite a few Minnesota farmers went out planting corn. With the USDA Crop Report this Friday (June 28), we’ll have much better figures. But the reality is, we won’t know until post-harvest. The Land: Your Internet system is constantly scanning the corn belt. Where is the best corn? Kluis: Nebraska is by far number one. They mostly got their crop planted on time — outside of flooding along the Missouri River. Their crop conditions are high. Western Iowa also looks pretty good. Minnesota would be up there. The worst is Indiana and Ohio. South Dakota is tough. Eastern Illinois is tough.
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The Land: Hemp is getting lots of chatter. What do you tell your audience? Kluis: It’s an interesting niche market; but lots of certification protocol. I don’t see it as a major crop. But for the farmers willing to go through the arduous process of getting certified, I think it can be a very good alternative. The Land: You’re into your fourth decade of ag prognostications and marketing services. Is this the most challenging year ever? Kluis: Yes — especially because so much of it is right in our own backyard. We had a big financial meltdown in 2008 … high prices in June, then prices in the tank in December. In 2012, Minnesota came out pretty good because the central and southern corn belt areas got baked with hot weather and drought. We had good crops and good prices up here. But there are so many variables. How many acres do we have? What’s going to be the yield? What about the tariff situation? How much prevent planting acres do we really have? It has been one of the most challenging years. The Land: So how does our northern corn belt compare? Kluis: Southern states have had lots of challenges too; but they capture growing degree days earlier. Eastern Illinois and continuing south and east there is a world of hurt — just too much wet weather. Indiana and Ohio … today, June 24, only 45 percent of the soybeans in Ohio are planted. Maybe up to 70 percent of their corn. We needed a disaster to reduce the huge oversupply problem, and Mother Nature gave us the wettest spring on record. The Land: Are Brazilian and Argentina farmers cashing in on our adversities? Kluis: Oh yes, big time. They had good crops last year. We’re giving them every incentive to grow a big crop again next year. There’s actually some Brazil corn now moving into feed mills in our southern states because their corn is now cheaper. Same thing for a few energy/ethanol plants in California. With current prices and currency prices where they are today, Brazilian farmers and marketers are making some good profits exporting corn up here. There’s every advantage for them to expand production again next year.
The Land: China, with the world’s largest population and a growing middle class that likes to eat better (especially when it comes to protein foods), are capitalist trends creeping into their agriculture? Kluis: We’re not yet seeing it. They have 25 percent of the world’s population and 10 percent of the arable land. Those statistics tells us that if they want to have more protein, they’re going to have to import a lot more corn, soybean meal and pork products. African swine fever continues to decimate their swine herds. Now the same disease is spreading into Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia and other southeast Asian countries. China seems to be under-reporting this huge dilemma. Already, some U.S. pork is going to China. Could be lots more. The Land: So your take-home message to make us all feel good about tomorrow? Kluis: First, reflect on 2018 … some good crops for most farmers despite harvesting issues in some parts of the state. Still, lots of corn in the bins of Minnesota farmers with $4 or better opportunities. It looks like you can hedge your 2019 crop at a profit. Maybe you should even be doing some marketing of your 2020 crop based on the rallies we’re seeing right now. The Land: With lots of corn — and some soybeans — still in farm bins, will storage be a challenge this fall? Kluis: No, I don’t think storage will be an issue this fall — not with the prospect of lower yields and fewer planted acres. Ethanol plants and feed mills are sitting out there like a big vacuum cleaner, so local markets will be plentiful. I think we have some exceptional basis opportunities by late winter. I always advise, ‘Work up your marketing plan … and execute it.’ It always looks bullish at the top; just as it looks bearish at the bottom. The latest USDA projections are a 166-bushel corn yield. Kluis thinks it could be lower. There are still 5 to 8 million acres of soybeans to be planted. Kluis Commodity Advisors are suggesting 30 percent new crop hedged now; 40 percent protected with puts. They can be reached at (888) 345-2855; or via email at info@kluiscommodityadvisors. com. v
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Loon Organics strikes a balance between markets and CSA By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Staff Writer HUTCHINSON, Minn. — There are two Ds at the heart of what Loon Organics is all about: diversifying and direct sales. This 40-acre organic farm has mastered its branding image; and in doing so, has cultivated a loyal following through many years of hard work and dedication to growing topnotch produce. Laura Frerichs and her husband Adam Cullip both grew up in rural Minnesota and had a strong desire to farm. Frerichs began working at a large scale vegetable farm after college. She then had the opportunity to rent out some acres and thus began the journey into starting an organic produce operation. She and Cullip wanted to buy their own farm, but they needed to find land within 90 miles of the Twin Cities. They wanted to grow produce to sell in the metro area along with selling shares in Community Supported Agriculture. It took them a couple years to find the farm in Hutchinson which happened to already be certified organic. They started Loon
“We’re growing almost anything you can grow in Minnesota,” Frerichs said. Between five to eight acres are planted with produce. They grow up to 50 different vegetables at a time. “You can come out and get anything you need in terms of vegetables.” One-fourth of the produce raised is grown under cover which means the produce isn’t as weather dependent and allows for better diversity of the crops. They also raise some flowers which they make into flower arrangements and sell at the farmer’s market. While diversity can be a wonderful thing for a farming operation, there can also be challenges as well. According to Frerichs, the benefits are that you can spread out risk, focus on most profitable market See LOON ORGANICS, pg. 18
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Loon Organics has been a presence at the Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis for 14 years.
Loon Organics plants between five and eight acres of produce. They grow up to 50 different vegetables at a time. Above is a photo of the farm’s melon patch.
Organics, located 10 miles west of Hutchinson, Minn., in 2008. The first years of owning a business can be daunting, but Frerichs points out she sought help and guidance as Loon Organics navigated those early years. “The first four years we were in business, we were in Photo by Kristine Leuze farm business management.” That was instrumental in giving Frerichs the tools and resources necessary Laura Frerichs and Adam Cullip operate Loon Organics with help from Willie (left) and Eli. to get Loon Organics off the ground.
Managing Soybean Aphids CLYDE TIFFANY Field Agronomist Spicer, MN Soybean aphids can be a major threat to soybeans. Annual population levels are determined primarily by weather and interactions of aphids with their natural enemies, particularly the multi-colored Asian lady beetle and entomopthora fungi. The number present on buckthorn in early spring has often correlated with
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CSA shares provide farm with needed working capital LOON ORGANICS, from pg. 11 outlets, brand enhancement and diversity is beneficial for cash flow. The challenges are increased complexity and time; increased employment needs; and if short on produce, deciding who gets priority. Even with the challenges, diversifying has been instrumental in Loon Organics’ success. Frerichs did try raising some livestock, but found growing produce better suited the farming operation. Even before buying their farm, Frerichs and Cullip have sold their produce at the Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis for 14 years. “We’re going to a farmer’s market every Saturday,” Frerichs said. “We want to maximize our sales.” To do so, Frerichs has worked on enhancing the brand and telling the story of Loon Organics. She works on face-to-face communication. Customers appreciate being on a first name basis with Frerichs. “This is definitely people-centered work.” Frerichs is proud of Loon Organics’ produce.
“Quality, beautiful product.” The farm’s mission statement is “to nourish mind, body and soil.” As the years have passed on the farm, there has been a shift towards selling more produce at the Mill City Farmer’s Market and less in CSAs. In 2018, Loon Organics had 65 percent of their produce in CSA, five percent sold for wholesale and 30 percent sold at the farmer’s market. In 2019, 58 percent of produce will now be sold at the farmer’s market, 36 percent in CSAs and six percent in wholesale. Through the years Frerichs has cut down the amount produce sold wholesale as that didn’t allow her to sell at full cost. Frerichs can sell a lot of produce in a five-hour span at the farmer’s market and has gained a following there. “We have loon t-shirts that all our employees wear. People can find us really easy.” In terms of CSAs, Frerich works hard to put the C in CSA. Community is vital to the success of Loon Organics. The farms hosts two to three farm events a season where members can come out and see the farm
A portion of Loon Organics’ 40 acres are planted in pollinator habitat. This Monarch butterfly rests in a field of oregano. Sheets of plastic help warm the soil for early onion planting as well as aiding in weed control. However, Adam still relies on the cultivator and tractor to stay ahead of the unwanted plants.
Nominations wanted for soy recognition The American Soybean Association wants to recognize exceptional soy volunteers and leaders. During ASA’s annual awards banquet, individuals will be honored for state association volunteerism, distinguished leadership achievements and long-term, significant contributions to the soybean industry. The nomination period is open through Oct. 14. The Recognition Awards categories are: ASA Outstanding State Volunteer Award which recognizes the dedication and contributions of individuals who have given at least three-years of volunteer service in any area of the state soybean association operation. ASA Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes distinguished and visionary leadership of ASA or a state soybean association. This award goes to either a soybean grower-leader or association staff leader with at least five-years of leadership service.
ASA Pinnacle Award is an industry-wide recognition of those individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of contribution and lifetime leadership within the soybean family and industry. All nominations must be received online no later than Oct. 14. No nominations by telephone, email or fax will be accepted. A judging committee will be assigned to make the final selections. Recipients will receive their awards at the ASA Awards Banquet on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas at Commodity Classic. For more information and to submit nominations, visit https://soygrowers.com/about/awards/asa-recognition-awards/. This article was submitted by the American Soybean Association. v
first hand. “It’s interactive with food and people.” While they are not doing as many shares In the CSAs this year, having that option offsets a need to get a big operating loan in the spring. Frerichs takes pride in the freshness of the CSA boxes as the majority of produce is picked within 24 hours of CSA box delivery. In addition to believing wholeheartedly in producing good food for their customers, Frerichs also believes in giving others the opportunity to experience first-hand how an organic produce operation is run. There have been five former Loon Organics apprentices who have gone on to start their own successful farming operations. They received hands-on training at Loon Organics which ultimately helped them in their own operations. Frerichs believes having an e-mail newsletter sent to all the customers — along with a strong social media presence on Facebook and Instagram — keeps Loon Organics in the forefront of peoples’ minds. As the years go by on the farm, Frerichs strives to keep a direct relationship with her customers, to understand their wants and needs and ultimately provide them with the freshest, cleanest produce she can grow. Raising two young sons, Eli and Willie, while growing produce utilizing sustainable farming practices, has created an opportunity to not only farm, but thrive on the land that’s so beloved. v
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Feed availability a current concern for turkey producers By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus BRAINERD, Minn. — At the June 27 Minnesota Turkey Growers Association conference at Gull Lake, The Land had a brief visit with Dr. Dale Lauer, DVM, Poultry Program Director of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. He commented, Dale Lauer “Even though turkey numbers are relatively stable, total production keeps ramping up a bit. Why? Because turkeys are getting bigger! Thanks to better genetics, growers today simply produce bigger birds. Toms up to 40 pounds are now common.” Because of his position, Lauer relates professionally to poultry health — especially the 2015 huge bird flu epidemic affecting turkey producers across the Upper Midwest and especially in Minnesota. “Fifty million birds were put down!” Lauer exclaimed. “Minnesota was number one in number of premises infected. Yes, it raised havoc with our Minnesota turkey industry.” Obviously, this tremendous disaster put poultry health specialists in a frenzy. “Finally it was determined this particular epidemic was a ‘foreign animal’ disease,” said Lauer. “And when high-path avian influenza was diagnosed, it quickly becomes an eradication process.” Turkey producers don’t like the term eradication. You don’t just sort out the sicker birds. “It meant mass depopulation,” recalled Lauer. “All birds and the associated premises were depopulated. A huge task. We often had thousands of carcasses to dispose of at every farm. We set up an emergency operation center in Kandiyohi County (Willmar). We had people from across the country assisting our own board. Yes, it was a huge learning lesson for all of us. We learned incineration — or even burial — are not viable options. Instead, those thousands of carcasses were composted! “Because these were floor birds (not range reared), all litter material plus carcasses were composted together. It’s about a 30-day cycle. We’d monitor the temperature of the compost pile. When temps reached 140-150 degrees, we’d turn the pile and go through a second process. “The two-fold goal was to eliminate the virus and take care of the carcasses. After this 30-day cycle, the compost pile was moved offsite so we could clean up the buildings and the site. The compost pile was then field applied as a crop fertilizer.” Because of this multi-million dollar 2015 epidemic, is the turkey industry now a more healthy industry? You would expect a cautious response. Said Dr. Lauer, “Yes, but there are always challenges. The most recent being salmonella redding. Salmonella is sometimes found in many food items. In the turkey industry, we got concerned about the health issue. It was found it came from pet food … uninformed citi-
zens feeding raw turkey products to their pets. If the kids are feeding their dogs this pet food, kids are likely to get sick when handling their pets. So that’s a constant battle within the pet food and animal products category.” However, Lauer likely speaks for all turkey growers when he commented this year a greater concern is the health of Minnesota’s corn crop and feed availability. Also, new concerns about turkey exports, trade issues and tariff policies. Minnesotans love turkey, but domestic and foreign trade are vital. Lauer speculates China’s swine disease is a growing concern for the turkey industry too. “I think all commodity groups are concerned about this African swine fever situation in China. We’re told it’s now decimated over half the China swine population and is now moving into other southeast Asia countries. We have tremendous animal health security processes in America, but safety on food imports is vital. Though not a human health threat, the economic impact potentially is huge. Even with tariffs, we may be marketing U.S. pork directly to these countries because their own pork supplies are shutting down.” Lauer says the U.S. turkey industry is still a family-owned industry. He’s aware of many operations with kids in college, but parents are telling us their children are talking about coming home to farm and raise turkeys too. However, processors are corporately owned. They need a steady supply of high quality, protein-rich turkey to sustain their corporate brand name marketing. Jennie-O, with four processing facilities is the biggest turkey processor. Minnesota also has major turkey hatcheries in Willmar, Detroit Lakes, and Henning which provide poults throughout the Upper Midwest and the country. A big name in the turkey seed stock world is Select Genetics. The company recently expanded with operations in multiple states. Their ambitions — improvements in feed conversion, leg strength, endurance
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and livability — are some of the challenges which are always a constant in the turkey industry. So what is the productive efficiency of a modern turkey farm? How many batches are produced per year? Lauer said that somewhat depends upon the schedules of your processor, but two to four groups per year would be the general thumb rule. Also, birds per year depends upon what type of birds a grower is rearing. “Hens, in 11 to 15 weeks, will grow out up to 25 pounds; toms 16 to 20 weeks and upwards of 40-pound birds. Within a batch that often means changes of feeding equipment as birds get bigger. And because Minnesota growers are mostly independents, we always have a variety of systems, environmental issues and safety precautions. I give our growers credit. They are remarkably current on what’s new; what works and doesn’t work; even what are the latest in ‘bird comfort’ technologies,” said Lauer. In the mid-1990’s, when disease was a big issue in outdoor flocks, open range rearing of turkeys disappeared. “Collective thinking started convincing growers that raising birds inside was a better choice. This definitely moved turkey production into a year-round industry too. It’s not just a Thanksgiving bird anymore. “Thanks to sharp housewives and customer oriented marketers, turkey is very definitely a mainstream in today’s meat market,” Lauer went on to say. “Young people especially appreciate the tremendous conveniences of turkey meats … tasty, nutritious, and packages convenient even for quick morning snacks, mid-day sandwiches, or bigger main dishes too. Also, because of confinement production, predators, rodents, critters, even lighting schedules are no longer an issue. “Thanks to technology, inside turkey production is the new standard. That means total clean-outs of buildings between flocks is vital. Minnesota growers, always quick on the uptake, I think are leading the nation in terms of being customer oriented. And that is why Minnesota turkey is always on the list when consumers get to the meat counter.” Summing up, the turkey industry is a very complex industry with new technologies always in the mix. “But it all starts with individual growers putting their talents to work,” stressed Lauer. “We’ve got good ones here in the Gopher State (Lauer is a University of Minnesota vet med graduate and season ticket holder to Gopher football). Thanks to great cooperation between growers, research and extension, we people in the Department of Animal Health are part of a great team. I’m proud to be part of it.” Even though he’s an employee of Animal Health, I asked if the other ‘white meats’ are gradually becoming a challenge. “I think there are options and availability for all of our consumers.” Lauer’s office can be reached at (320) 441-4050. His email address is dale.lauer@state.mn.us. v
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vey-FOR SALE: ‘49 UTS MM FOR SALE: Fantini chopping JD 337 small sq baler, exc Tractors For Sale: 340 IH util- FOR SALE: ‘47 “M” Farmall, FOR SALE: 1995 JD 8300, er; tractor, new rear tires, 18.4 8R & 12R CH; 70’ Elmer cond, $5,450; JD 265 7’ 10” ity, W6 IH tractor, M IH, WD same as “Super M” but Bet- good cond, field ready, air x 30-8 ply, good runner; 3 drag, Merritt alum hopper disc mower, $3,900; JD 530 Allis, (2)18.4-38 tires, 9’ JD ter! Has heavy cam gear, $55,000 OBO. 507-744-2472 ind whl Bull tractor replica to grain trailers; 24R30” JD pl 10’ disc mower/conditioner, digger w/hydraulic cylinder. L.H., 10spd trans plus P.S.; eck 1/3 scale size; Plows: 1 IHC on Kinze bar; Big A floater; $7,450; Parker 510 grain cart 715-772-7791 ‘51 JD G, rebuilt starter, NEW AND USED TRACTOR x71’ 314s on rubber, hyd lift, trip 175 Michigan ldr; IH 964 w/ corner auger & 24.5x32 clutch, big nut ‘51 carb. Both PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, We buy 55, 50 Series & newer tracAG bottom; (1) IHC 314s on rub- CH; White 706 & 708 CH & tires, $5,950; IH 756 gas tracrun very good. 507-383-5973 Salvage Equipment tors, AC-all models, Large orn ber, rope lift; (1) JD 2 bot- parts; White plows & parts; tor, fenders, 18.4x38 tires, Parts Available FOR SALE: JD 6605 90HP, Inventory, We ship! Mark Call tom on steel, rope lift. All in 54’ 4300 IH field cultivator; $4,500; (2) Parker 6250 & (1) Hammell Equip., Inc. open station, 18.4x38s, dual Heitman Tractor Salvage good shape. also good mold- JD 44’ field cult; 3300 Hini- 625 gravity boxes, 445x22.5 (507)867-4910 hyds, 2505 one owner actual 715-673-4829 boards on plows. 2R Hayes ker field cult; header trailer. tires, w/ lights & brakes, hours, good running tractor, WD, corn planter #44, 4 wheels, 507-380-5324 $5,750/ea. 320-769-2756 $17,000. 952-758-2621 Wil- good shape. Power unit for www.thelandonline.com New Idea 4845 4x5 round balrip- one horse, very good shape, Harms Mfg. Land Rollers, er, twine & net wrap, very cel- painted up, works well. All Brand New, 12’-$6,800; 1 items shedded, best offer. 14’-$7,000; 16’-$8,000; 24’- good shape, can send pics, $4,800. 651-380-5723 920 507-829-3793 $14,800; 32’-$17,500; 42’ear $21,500. Others from 8’-62’. Read the latest Ag Read The Land’s e-edition ers. 715-234-1993 online at news and information in www.thelandonline.com THE LAND!
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019 10:00 am 36629 690th Ave. St. James, MN Directions from intersection of Hwy 4 & 60 at St. James, MN 2 miles West and 1/2 mile South on 690th Ave. Directions from Butterfield, MN 5 miles East on Hwy 60 then 1/2 mile South on 690th Ave.
TRACTORS JD 8410T 18”tracks, 3 pt., PTO, 4 Hyd outlets; 7114 hrs., 120 in. spacings, Serial No. 6081H108535; JD 7800 2001 18.4-42 rubber, duals, quick hitch, rock box, 3943 hrs., 19 speed power shift, Serial No. 7800P013853; JD 4010 1966 w/ Vaughn loader, Serial No. 40617; JD 3010 Gas complete recent overhaul; Allis Chalmers D-17 w/ 3 pt.
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‘13 Drago 6R, 30” chopping for JD combine ........................................................$25,000 ‘09 Drago 6R, 30” chopping fits JD ....................$19,000 ‘06 Drago 8R, 30” chopping fits Case/IH Flagship.........................................................$14,500 ‘13 Case/IH 3408 8R, 30” for Flagship ................$19,500 ‘08 Case/IH 2408 8R, 30” fits Flagship ................$11,500 ‘02 Case/IH 2208 8R, 30” fits 1400-2000 series combines ............................................$11,000
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‘12 JD 710K, 4x4 cab 2424 hrs ...........................$79,000 ‘11 JD 410J, 4x4 cab 4599 hrs Xhoe..................$48,000 ‘11 Case 580N, 4x4 cab 2540 hrs .......................$42,000
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‘12 CAT 924K, 3355 hrs cab, quick coupler, 2.75 yd bucket ..............................................$89,000 ‘13 JD 724K, 9015 hrs, loaded, quick coupler, 4.75 yd bucket, aux. hyd. .............................$92,000 ‘11 JD 624K, 4450 hrs quick coupler, 3.5 yd bucket ................................................$92,000 ‘10 Kawasaki 65 ZV-2, 6510 hrs with 2.5 yd bucket ................................................$54,000 ‘08 Kawasaki 80 ZV, 5775 hrs, 4 yd bucket, loadrite scale .................................................$55,000 ‘12 Volvo 50F, 5785 hrs, QC, 2 yd bucket ..........$65,000 ‘13 Volvo 110G, 9452 hrs QC, 4.5 yd bucket, scale ..............................................................$79,000 ‘13 Case 821F, 6485 hrs, quick coupler, 4.5 yd bucket, aux. hyd. ...............................$77,000 ‘13 Cat 924K, 4834 hrs, 3 yd bucket quick coupler.................................................$79,000
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‘12 JD 120D, 3460 hrs, hyd thumb 24” bucket .....................................................$75,000 ‘12 JD 135D, 2760 hrs, hyd thumb 36” bucket .....................................................$77,500 ‘11 JD 290GLC, 3347 hrs, 12’6” stick, 42” bucket ...................................................$120,000 ‘11 Case CX300C, 2658 hrs, 12’ stick, 54” bucket ...................................................$117,000
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‘17 Case CX57C, cab & air, 333 hrs rubber tracks .............................................................$53,000 ‘11 Bobcat E45EM, cab & air, 2965 hrs, rubber tracks .............................................................$33,000
CORN HEADERS
‘08 CAT 12M VHP, 3568 hrs, 14’ blade ..............$100,000 ‘10 JD 870G, 4533 hrs, 14’ blade, ripper ...........................................................$125,000 ‘06 Volvo G960, 6740 hrs, 14’, ripper ..................$65,000
‘15 Case/IH 370 Rowtrac, 918 hrs, 16” belts, 80” spacing, 1000 PTO, ...................$159,000 ‘14 Case/IH 350 Rowtrac, 1865 hrs, 18” belts, 120” spacing, 1000 PTO, .................$152,000 ‘13 Drago 6R, 30” chopping for JD combine ........................................................$25,000
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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Richard Siemers.
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n the northwest side of Redwood Falls, the confluence of Ramsey Creek with the Redwood River creates an area of natural wonder with gorges, waterfalls and wooded hillsides — all with the creek and river running through them. The State of Minnesota recognized the value of this natural environment and created a state park in 1911. In 1957, the state sold that park to the city of Redwood Falls for one dollar. The city added a few more acres and now sports the 256-acre Alexander Ramsey Park — the largest municipal park in Minnesota. Parks and Recreation Director Ross Nachreiner and Parks Superintendent Paul Hagert are happy to sing the park’s praises, because there is so much to sing about. The natural beauty is the main draw. There are two waterfalls. The taller, natural falls is on Ramsey Creek, shortly before it joins the Redwood River. One reaches it from the falls picnic area by following a trail (with some steep inclines) that takes the walker across a suspension bridge. There is also a parking lot overlook that has easier access. The falls on the river that gave the town its name is at a dam built in 1902 and is reached by a trail. But Nachreiner and Hagert pointed out amenities which add
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Simply put, we sell electricity for less.
SUBSRIPTION SOLAR OFFER Available for: • Farms • Residents • Businesses • Non-profits
By subscribing to a Community Solar Garden, you are promoting clean energy while reducing your electricity bill. It’s good for your wallet and good for our planet. Not a
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• 2303 Wycliff Street • St. Paul • MN • 55114
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OWN A SOLAR ARRAY . . . IT’S AFFORDABLE !
Own a 1 SOLAR Array On-site Solar
GO ON-SITE SOLAR with N E S DOWN
That’s GR-EEEAT NEWS!!
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Novel Energy Solutions Novel Energy Solutions is one of the Midwest’s largest solar developers. is one of the Midwest’s largest solar developers. beyond fertilizer to save on input costs. LookLook beyond seedseed andand fertilizer to save on input costs. Save on your electricity! Save on your electricity!
2. Do you have a southern-facing sunny rooftop or land available? 3. Do you pay the electric bill?
If you answer “YES” to these questions,
NES can help you SAVE BIG with SOLAR CALL for your FREE SOLAR ASSESSMENT
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• Farms • Residents • Businesses• Non-profits
Benefits TO YOU • $0 Down-NO upfront costs • Positive cash-flow • Cut your energy costs by up to 50% for 10 Years • Eliminate energy costs after 10 years • Take complete control of your utility bills • Save on solar, lighting, HVAC & conservation NOV e L ENERGY SOLUTIONS NovelEnergy.biz • info@novelenergy.biz
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SUBSCRIBE to an NES Community Solar Garden
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Buy Electricity for
What is a COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN?
LESS
Off-site Solar
A Community Solar Garden (CSG) is a large solar electric array that generates bill credits for participating subscribers. CSG’s are located off-site, not on your property. The electricity from the CSG flows onto the utility grid. Then the utility compensates you with Winona Solar a bill credit. WhenCommunity you subscribe to Garden 350 on kWelectricity. DC an NES CSG, you will save
Will this SOLAR OFFER work for me?
Which Shape do you want to Pay?
1. Do you pay federal income tax?
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SUBSCRIBE & SAVE
• NO Electric Cost in 10 -15 Years • Best Savings in the Industry – Guaranteed • Immediately Cash-Flow Positive Will this SOLAR OFFER work for me?
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1. Is your electric provider Xcel Energy? 2. Do you want to save 10% on your electric bill? 3. Do you pay the electric bill?
If you answer “YES” to these questions, YOU are eligible to buy your electricity from
NES for 10% LESS
CALL for your FREE SOLAR ASSESSMENT 612-345-7188
Simply put, we sell electricity for less.
SUBSRIPTION SOLAR OFFER Available for: • Farms • Residents • Businesses • Non-profits
By subscribing to a Community Solar Garden, you are promoting clean energy while reducing your electricity bill. It’s good for your wallet and good for our planet. Not a
R-RR-R RRR
Call Now!
NOV e L ENERGY SOLUTIONS
• 2303 Wycliff Street • St. Paul • MN • 55114
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NES INVESTS IN COMMUNITIES
© 2019
FOR THE FUTURE
N o v e l E n e r g y . b i z
Do you want to work on the
NES IS HIRING: Assertive, Self-motivated People DO YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING?
• A network with land or business owners, ag or other • A strong work ethic • An outgoing personality suited to sales
DO YOU MATCH OUR VALUES? • CADETS• • Communication • Accountability • Drive
NES Is Expanding
NES offers competitive pay, room for advancement and an opportunity to work at a company focused on a triple bottom line:
Profit • People • Planet
Each system you sell, or land parcel you lease will: • Generate local jobs • Save our customers money (for $0 down) • Help the environment • Keep our energy production local
• Execution • Team First • Self-Awareness Top sales people can make six figures!
No Kidding!
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(800) 657-4665 www.TheLandOnline.com theland@TheLandOnline.com P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002
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YOUR ONE-STOP ENERGY SHOP
NES Offers . . .
Money-Saving Solar Options
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On-site Solar
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Off-site Solar
Sunny Land or Rooftop? Work with NES to construct a solar array.
• Up to 40% Savings • No Risk • 0$ Down • Directly Powers Your Facility
No Space? No Problem! Subscribe to an NES Community Solar Garden.
• Up to10% Savings • No Investment • No Direct Impact On Site
FOUNDED BY:
Fifth-generation farmers St. Charles, Minn.
We are farmers working with farmers to provide an economic boost to our rural communities—our community. The Midwest is, and always will be, our home—where we work with and serve our neighbors.
Email HR@NovelEnergy.biz to explore NES career opportunities.
NOV e L ENERGY SOLUTIONS • 2303 Wycliff Street • St. Paul • MN • 55114 • 612-345-7188 • info@novelenergy.biz
NOV e L ENERGY SOLUTIONS 2303 Wycliff Street St. Paul • MN • 55114 612-345-7188 • info@novelenergy.biz
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