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Flax!

Once a powerhouse crop, in Moorhead, INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

The Land’s 2019 Farmfest preview

flax still has a presence Minn. area

PLUS: Hemp fiber enters the construction arena McLeod County farm gets creative for revenue Gary Wertish weighs in on the farm economy

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Food and Farmfest

P.O. Box 3169 418 South Second St. Mankato, MN 56002 (800) 657-4665 Vol. XXXVIII ❖ No. 15 56 pages, 2 sections plus supplements

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When it comes to the cosmopolitan tions, and The Land magazine, mix them view of agriculture, clichés and stereoall together and ... voila! You have The types abound. Bib overalls and seed caps Land’s Cookbook – volume four. are standard wear. You rarely see farmPeople still talk about the rarity of the ers on television running. Most of the cookbook’s first volume; and volumes two time they are leaning on something or and three have long sold out. The plan is staring intently over fields of crops — a to have volume four ready by stem of straw cavalierly jutting out from Thanksgiving and perfect for a gift under a strong, determined jaw. the Christmas tree.

LAND MINDS There is one stereotype which I believe Many years ago, my parents’ church is true: farmers like to eat. parish put out a cookbook and all of the

By Paul Malchow I grew up in an era where “the Mrs.” Czech farm wives submitted their classpent an enormous amount of time sics. preparing food to eat. The menu at our It was common practice for the house was not adventurous: meat, potatoes and church’s women’s group to supply lunch for guests some sort of vegetable (but rarely a salad). Meals of funerals which took place at the church. were large, hot and hearty.

Hotdishes and bars were the standard fare for these I think farmers still appreciate a meal with subevents. Mrs. Svoboda always brought “her” bars; stance. I’ve been to a few field tours or ag events Mrs. Llotka made the hamburger/rice hotdish; my which included lunch — and lunch never disapmom was famous for her poppyseed cake. So the points. church cookbook contained all of the greatest hits.

This issue of The Land includes our annual The cookbook was a big sales success and everyFarmfest guide. In it you will find event and exhibi- one was happy until someone began comparing tor information, along with a handy map to guide notes. The ladies hadn’t been totally up-front about you around the grounds. But we’re talking about sharing their secrets. Ingredients were allegedly eating right now and sprinkled throughout the altered or omitted. Mixing and cooking techniques Farmfest site are a number of great food options. were said to be mysteriously left out. Excuses Regardless of where your food tastes lie, Farmfest ranged from, “Well ... everyone already knows to do that. It doesn’t need explaining;” to, “Oops ... I must food satisfies. Sure, you can get a corn dog at have forgotten that while I was writing it down.”

Farmfest. I’ve done it myself. In fact, I doubt there are any food stands I haven’t hit upon. I’ve never We are hoping readers of The Land will submit been let down. their own favorites and family classics for Volume The barbecue shack (Bubba & Miss Becky’s BBQ) Four. We also hope you tell the truth and the whole truth. is classic. There’s a good reason why the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association food stand tent has a You can enter recipes online by going to www. line. The Farm Bureau’s pork chops are meat candy. typensave.com. You do not have to create a new There’s the quintessential church café, St. Raphael account. Just log in with the user name “thelChurch food stand, and how can you go wrong with and2019” password, “season360.” You can also mail that? your recipes to P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002.

There is even an easy-to-use submission form locatWhen you’re at Farmfest and stop by to see us at The Land booth (Ag Tent #2401), you will walk past ed on page 30 of this edition. Better yet, drop off your recipes at our booth at Farmfest. the mini-donut stand. Mini donuts are in a food class all by themselves. As good as an ice-cold frosty We’re right next to the mini donut stand. milkshake tastes on a hot afternoon, warm mini Paul Malchow is the managing editor of The Land. donuts in the morning can’t be beat.

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7 — Beck’s Hybrids opens new facility in Olivia, Minn.

10 — Hemp fiber blocks are creating interest in the construction field

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Letter: Good communication is key to agriculture’s image To the Editor, I agree with Alan on this issue (“Ag has bigger problems than weather, trade, bailouts…” Farm and Food File, July 5 issue of The Land.) I have been involved in the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council and Minnesota Soybean Growers Association going on a total of 20 years between the two organizations. In Minnesota, farmers still have a high rating for hard work, honesty and believability.

However, farmers and ranchers need to come to the realization that the general public has lost the “farm” connection, and our job is to always speak positively about our vocation, choosing our words carefully and use those opportunities to educate.

Minnesota Corn promotes these values through opportunities like CommonGround, which brings together women in agriculture and metro moms for conversation about food and farming. Often, these interactions occur on a farm, offering an up-close opportunity to see what agriculture is like today.

Minnesota Corn also partners with organizations like Oliver Kelley Farms to share the story of modern farming with thousands of metro youth, and sponsors Twin Cities sports teams to raise awareness of farmers’ commitment to conservation.

Personally, I have taken leadership training through Minnesota Soybean, Minnesota Corn, Farm

Bureau, Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL), American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, and the Blandin Foundation.

All have the same basic message: Speak positively and truthfully about your farm. Never express or guess about things you have no personal experience with or about.

Also, never be negative about things in general – just because your neighbor complains, you don’t know what they are really thinking or what their situation is. Speak positively about your customers, which is everyone in the U.S. and many throughout the world.

And as producers, we need to be looking for times to share information with the consumer. Even when you are faced with aggressiveness and statements not based in fact, keep your anger in check. Do not be sarcastic. Think before you engage because what and how you respond will be repeated. Speak of only

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your farm and do not be afraid to say you do not know the answer to the question.

Most people will be inquisitive and really want to have a conversation. For example, when asked about GMOs, use “genetically engineered” when you respond. Be sincere and be yourself.

Producing a crop and raising animals are things we do well and enjoy. We may be out of our comfort zone when we are speaking with nonage people, but we need to embrace the importance of two-way conversation. As farmers, we need to truly listen to the concerns of our consumers and respond with what we value and know when it comes to our farm. In doing so, we may be surprised how much we have in common.

Thanks Alan for informing us about the big issue.

Dwight Mork Bellingham, Minn.

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Aug. 5 — Wright County Dairy Field Day — Buffalo, Minn. — A robotic calf feeding system and a free stall barn, bedded with recycled manure solids highlight the tour. — Contact Adam Austing at aausting@umn.edu or (763) 682-7394.

Aug. 8 — Data-Driven Agriculture Summit — Minneapolis, Minn. — The summit will unite current agricultural leaders with the analytical insights of digital transformation experts in an exploration of how data-driven strategies will lead to more efficient, productive and sustainable farming practices. — Contact Bryon Main at bryon@momentumevents.com or (646) 907-8970.

Aug. 12 — Benton County Dairy and Forage Field Day — Rice, Minn. — Topics include nutrition and feed management; forage harest equipment; risk management; genetic programs; sand lanes; parlor management; ventilation and barn design. — Contact Emily Wilmes at krek0033@umn.edu or (320) 2556169 ext. 3.

Aug. 13 — In Her Boots: Diversifying with Flowers, Pizza and Summer Camps — Long Lake, Minn. — Glean insights and inspiration from a trio of

women farmers who run several businesses out of the same farm.This broad-based workshop includes tips on growing, harvesting and arranging flowers, a look at onfarm conservation practices, plus great tips on ways to diversify farm income. — Contact Audrey Alwell at audrey@mosesorganic.org or (715) 778-5775 ext. 701 Aug. 13-15 — Soil Health Academy — Redwood Falls, Minn. — Soil Health Academy school features instruction by Ray Archuleta, Dave Brandt, Gabe Brown, Allen Williams, Ph.D and other technical consultants, all of whom are widely considered to be among the most preeminent pioneers, innovators and advocates in today’s soil health and regenerative agricultural movement. — Contact Ron Nichols at ronnichols.author@ gmail.com or (336) 500-1207 Aug. 16 — Minnesota Soil Health Coalition Kickoff — Redwood Falls, Minn. — Join us to celebrate the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition official kickoff! Enjoy the festivities at Stoney Creek Farm, a family farm that has been employing the five soil health principles for two decades. — Contact Jennifer Hahn at coordinator@ mnsoilhealth.org or (651) 485-7848.

Aug. 16-18 — Heritage Hill Threshing Show — Montevideo, Minn. — The Threshing Show is well attended each year by various spectators, exhibitors, vendors, active members and other guests. — Contact

Chip Grube at chipgrube@yahoo.com or (320) 8155791.

Aug. 17-18 — Butterfield Steam and Gas Engine Show — Butterfield, Minn. — Two-day event features antique tractors, engines, cars and machinery as well as a pioneer town and crafts.

Aug. 20 — Cover Crops: Setting Up for Success — Lamberton, Minn. — Program will highlight University of Minnesota research providing management tips and considerations to help farmers and ag professionals successfully incorporate cover crops into Minnesota cropping systems. — Contact Lizabeth Stahl at stah0012@umn.edu or (507) 372-3900 ext.

3912.

Aug. 24-25 — Donnelly Threshing Bee — Donnelly, Minn. — This event features all makes and models of gas engines. — Contact Harry Kruize at chkruize@runestone.net or (320) 246-3337.

Sept. 11 — Guiding Minnesota Farmers to Legal Resilience: A Workshop for Agricultural Providers — St. Paul, Minn. — Learn how to answer law-related questions that come up in your work with farm clients.

This free workshop will guide you through six core farm law areas, including business structures, insurance and liability and employment law. — Contact Eva Moss at eva@farmcommons.org.

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You know it’s going to be a long, hot summer if…

You know it’s going to be a long, hot ing the Supplemental Nutritional summer if, on the day before you assume Assistance Program to cut an estimated the political leadership of the United $2.5 billion and 3 million Americans from Kingdom (as Boris Johnson did on July the program.

23) one of the world’s most authoritative It’s Secretary Sonny’s second run at newspapers, the New York Times, prints SNAP. He made a similar attempt during a column that begins with the phrase, the 2018 farm bill fight. Congress round“Boris Johnson, to whom lying comes as ly rejected his idea and left it out of the easily as breathing…”

FARM & FOOD FILE final bipartisan bill. Now, just a year As searing as that opening line was, it later, Perdue claims he has the authority

By Alan Guebert wasn’t the column’s most pointed point. to implement the cuts despite the farm That came when it suggested that bill that his boss, President Donald J. Prime Minister Johnson — formerly Trump, signed. known as Mr. Brexit — might have Worse, Perdue could not have picked trouble dealing with his European Union countera more perfectly awful time to make his legally parts because … well, “It doesn’t help, of course, questionable, politically clumsy move. that its officials regard Mr. Johnson as a dangerous First, no sooner had Perdue assumed legal powbuffoon.” ers not given him by the Constitution, the President Keep in mind that these are the Europeans playtook to Twitter to note (wrongly, as is often the case ing nice. When they’re not playing nice, they simply with his tweets) that “Farmers are starting to do say nothing — like right now, in response to the great again, after 15 years of a downward spiral.”

White House’s demand that U.S.-EU trade talks As every farmer knows and every fact makes include agriculture. clear, there has been no 15-year downward spiral for Silence, when it comes to trade talks, isn’t golden. “farmers” for decades. In fact, U.S. net farm income Another sure sign of summer heat is the inability hit an all-time record $123.4 billion just six years of most federal officials to see the broad, clear picago before bottoming out at an estimated $62 billion ture in front of them once the smell of burning jet in 2016. fuel hits either end of Pennsylvania Ave. in late After that whopper, though, the President did get July. the next fact exactly right: “The 16 Billion Dollar For example, with Congress itching to leave on its China ‘replacement’ money didn’t exactly hurt!” annual August recess, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture No, it didn’t. Nor did the estimated $9 billion Sonny Perdue announced changes in rules governfarmers also received in similar “trade mitigation”

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subsidies in 2018.

In fact, if the entire $16 billion in “China” money that the President alluded to was paid to farmers this fiscal year (and it won’t, because the paymaster, USDA’s Commodity Credit Corp., must wait for the new fiscal year on Oct. 1 to replenish its drained accounts) the Trump “replacement” cash would represent 23 percent of 2019’s forecasted net farm income of $69 billion.

Twenty-three percent. How that’s something to brag about when it flies in the face of most farmers’ — and every Americans’ — understanding of “free markets” and “free trade”?

Worse, the President’s self-congratulatory tweet gave the Washington press corps another shot to compare White House policy directed at its rural political supporters ($16 billion in unfunded, nonCongressionally approved subsidies) even as it makes an end run to cut Congressionally-required, legal benefits to the poor by $2.5 billion.

It was such a slow, fat softball that even the myopic, mostly non-athletic White House press folks hammered it out of sight. “The selective socialism of Donald Trump: Farmers, yes. Poor families, no,” declared a headline in the July 23 Washington Post.

Great. This long hot summer just keeps getting longer and hotter.

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Motorists: Take The Yellowstone Trail Aug. 9-11 For a most unique art, antiques and history escape, try this: Gas up your car and explore a U.S. Highway 212 adventure across Renville County, Minnesota on Aug. 9-11. You will enjoy a variety of delightful surprises in eight rural communities: Buffalo Lake, Hector, Bird Island, Olivia, Danube, Renville, Sacred Heart and Granite Falls.

The Renville County team of the Yellowstone Trail Alliance of Western Minnesota is providing surprising landscapes, homegrown treasures, undiscovered charms, art and antiquing treasures at each community over these three days. Yellow balloons will guide you to these unique stops in each town.

You will be surprised at the variety of talent in

‘small town’ Minnesota. You will see eye-catching artwork, an amazing variety of homemade quilts, tasty snippets of delicious country beef, dazzle over farm-to-market goodies galore, view a delightful assortment of country antiques, catch some toe-tapping country music and delight in scads of selfie photo ops. Most attractions will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The Renville County team wishes to call attention to the original Yellowstone Trail and the communities along it. This 1912-1930 historical happening became the first coast-to-coast auto route across the northern tier of states. It was tagged “The Yellowstone Trail’ to draw tourists to Yellowstone National Park.

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Credit for the formation of the Yellowstone Trail Association goes to small town South Dakota businessmen “to get our people out of the mud” and to pressure counties to build useable roads for country travelers and rural communities. Since then, many communities across this northern tier of America are hitch-hiking on the notion that a greater number of Americans are indeed developing a ‘history appetite’ for rural America … and perhaps even viewing a retirement option other than the crowded bigger cities.

Yes, you will be driving into the heartland of one of Minnesota’s most productive agricultural counties. Yes, you will see vast fields of corn, soybeans and sugar beets — all of which have recovered remarkably from one of the wettest, coldest and gray-sky springs in Minnesota history. Enjoy how these eight communities can sparkle when you visit.

Stop to say hello. Highway 212 is the route. And remember your guidance in each community are the yellow balloons.

Dick Hagen Olivia, Minn.

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Rys farm sees substantial hail damage to crops Brandon Fast, Mountain Lake, Minn. – July 19

Nancy Rys, Rock Creek, Minn. – July 26

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“I’m out crop checking.” The Land caught up with Brandon Fast on July 19 as he was surveying his crops. He had been in Washington D.C. for a few days and returned home on July 18. The trip to Washington D.C. was for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association and he had the opportunity to meet with many political leaders during that time.

Now back in Minnesota, Fast was pleased with how his corn looks. He expects it will be tasseling in a week. “I really can’t complain a lot. For the most part the corn has some real nice color to it.” Two weeks ago the corn was 300 Grower Degree Units behind. Now it’s only 100 GDU behind.

The rain has been timely and the perfect amount for the crops to handle. A half to three-fourths of an inch of rain has fallen on the Fast farm every week for the last month. The crops aren’t showing any heat stress thanks to the rain.

The soybeans are now finally starting to take off. Fast attributes that to the beans now getting some consistent sunlight. “Early planted beans have some blossoms on it.” Fast believes that the crop looks a lot better than 10 days ago.

With the unstable air for the past two week, Fast feels fortunate to not have had to deal with any hail. The crops seem to be finally coming along, thanks to the timely rain and sunshine. “It ends up looking pretty good.”

John Haarstad, Rothsay, Minn. – July 26

From the Fields

“Last week we had the fair and it kept us pretty busy.” The Land spoke with John Haarstad on July 26 as he reported that a great time was had by the Haarstad family at the West Ottertail County Fair. His son will now be heading to the state fair to show his 4-H project there.

Back on the farm, Haarstad sprayed soybeans on July 23 and July 24.

“We’re flowering now.” According to Haarstad, the earlier planted beans don’t look nearly as good as beans planted a week later. The beans are shorter than usual, but Haarstad isn’t concerned about the height.

The corn looks good. “There’s a little bit of green snap.” Haarstad had a crop adjuster come out to take a look at that. He believes that two to three percent of the corn has green snap due to a storm. The crop is 50 percent tasseled. With cooler temperatures forecasted next week, it’s great weather for pollination.

Over the next few weeks Haarstad will start looking over the harvest equipment. He also plans on working on some drain tiling projects.

The Haarstad farm received two and a half inches of rain in one hour on July 21. The crops aren’t hurting for moisture. “We’re doing well.”

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“It’s warm.” The Land spoke to Dale Bissen at 10 in the morning on July 19 as he reported it was already 88 degrees on the farm. While it was going to be extremely hot and humid that day, the weather had been pretty perfect the last couple of weeks as the farm received some timely rains. “We’re sitting real nice on moisture.”

Bissen returned from his trip out east on July 15 and had a great time seeing so much of the country and checking out the crops along the way.

Bissen’s corn is looking good — except for some areas that got compacted. The soybeans have closed their 15-inch rows and are doing well.

The grapes in the vineyard are loving this hot weather and are looking great. Bissen tucked in the vines again on July 18 and plans to apply another round of fungicide today.

While there’s a little downtime with the crops right now in this part of the summer, Bissen is staying busy in the shop. He owns and operates two school buses. “We’re working on our school buses and getting them ready to go.” Bissen knows that school and harvest will be here before we know it.

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On July 19, a powerful storm hit the Rys farm. The Land spoke with Nancy Rys on July 26 as she was dealing with the aftermath of the severe weather a week ago. “A lot of hail damage to buildings and crops,” Rys said. There was golf ball-size hail at the farm and baseball-size hail in the fields. Lots of the corn crop was snapped off. It wasn’t just the hail which caused damage. Straight line winds also were part of the storm. “We lost a grain bin.”

Thankfully, the Rys family was sky aware that day as they knew some strong storms were in the area. When the sky turned green it was time to take cover. “It was quick, it only last 16 minutes.” Nancy and her husband Tom were in the basement during the storm. It was only the second time in 28 years that they ever went to the basement in a storm. “For us this is rare.”

The soybeans fared better than the corn. “They are kind of tattered up a little bit. We’re going to spray fungicide right away,” Rys said. In doing that, she hopes to combat any disease which might come in. It’s a week to 10 days earlier than planned, but it needs to get done now.

“We’re overwhelmed.” While Rys was hoping for a good corn crop this year, she’ll be dealing with crop insurance instead. “We’ll survive. That’s why we farm, because there’s always a next year.”

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Adults should bring back the childhood sense of wonder There are so many things which have And once we are gone, we are gone for faded into my past I long for: playing catch such a long time. Some in our communiwith my sister; cattle and hogs that ties have been gone for hundreds of years seemed to just grow themselves effortlessand are not even spoken of anymore. Sad, ly and then magically show up on our dinreally, for a lifetime of living, loving and ner plates; playing in the haymow; burying hard work. ourselves in the cool corn in the overhead I was once thinking about this after I bins of the corn crib on a hot summer day; saw a community theatre production of the notion of Santa Claus; and what I long Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.” In our for the most — my waistline that went TABLE TALK own ways, we all leave legacies behind: AWOL somewhere along the line.

By Karen Schwaller our children who will go on to raise their I read once where a man has three children and see their grandchildren in a phases of his life: ”He believes in Santa world that we will not see; contributions Claus, he doesn’t believe in Santa Claus, and he IS to our communities which will stand the test of Santa Claus.” time; and family stories that are passed down through generations help keep our ancestors alive While it may be some time before scientists unearth my waistline, reading that Santa sentiment — if only in our minds. got me thinking about how short childhood really is, There is much to learn as we grow, and children and what a sacred time it is. approach the world with a sense of wonder and awe.

That sense grows dim as we grow up to worry about Grown-ups make it look so appealing to be an what other people might think. adult. So much so, that kids don’t want to be kids very long and teenagers while away their time Pity, really. yearning to make all the rules.

Farm kids get a rare opportunity to explore their But life soon teaches us it’s all fun and games world. Every time a farm mother becomes exasperuntil the cattle or hogs get out. ated and sends her kids out to her husband to find Childhood lasts for such a short time — no matter something for them to do, that kid may have learned to drive a tractor and drag the yard, or if we are allowed to outgrow it or not. And adultpaint the gas tank, drive the baler, or many other hood last for such a long time — if we are lucky associated kinds of farm tasks. (Disclaimer: this list enough to get to grow old. of things may or may not have happened to my sister as a child.)

As our children of today become more and more proficient at computers and video games, they are preparing for their world of tomorrow. But I really long for our children to be sent out the grove with a stick and a can to see what they can do with it, and let their imaginations run wild.

They might find an old lawn mower to tear apart and put back together; or figure out how to build a fort from sticks, old bricks or other grove-residing delights. It’s how inventors and repair people are born, and it gives kids a certain advantage to have to make up their own fun with the simplest of things — even if they were sent outside for punishment.

A farm is a many-splendored place.

Childhood is so short and adulthood is so long. I hope we can relearn to approach life with that childlike sense of wonder and awe that made growing up on the farm so awesome. Perhaps that will be on my list for Santa this year.

When our children were very young, I used to tell them I needed to ask Santa Claus for a bigger lap so I could hold all of them at once. You might know … he did make good on that delivery, only it was a few years too late.

Bummer.

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Where would we be without insects? Not here!

You knew exactly where the mosquito Smash, slap, spray, swear, but we still need “Buzz, Sting, Bite: Why We Need Insects” bugs. Without them, we’d be buried beneath was. dead creatures and dung. We’d live in squalor.

by Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson It was right next to midnight and he Many of the world’s industries would die was next to your ear where you couldn’t c.2019, Simon & Schuster and, with nothing to pollinate our plants, so slap him dead. This summer, it seems $26.00/$35.00 Canada would we… that if it’s not a mosquito, it’s a housefly.

235 pages If not a housefly, then a gnat, a wasp, or If, when presented with a book like “Buzz, any other six-legged visitor. Grrrrr. Maybe Sting, Bite,” your first inclination is to shiver or There’s a lot to like when it comes to it’s a good time to slap your hands on THE BOOKWORM flinch, give yourself a minute. Bugs are our buddies, insects. Insects’ blood is yellow, for start“Buzz, Sting, Bite” by Anne SverdrupSEZ and you need to repeat that. As you’ll read in this ers, which explains the gunk on your Thygeson. fascinating book, it’s actually true.

By Terri Schlichenmeyer windshield. Bugs may have multiple Smack, slap, smash, spray. That pretty But it’s not just bugs you’ll find here. Because the eyes, which can be found anywhere — much describes your summer so far, as including on their private parts. Some insects have crawlies don’t live in a vacuum, author Anne warm-weather creepy-crawlies invade your life.

Sverdrup-Thuygeson also includes other critters in ears on their bodies or tongues on their feet. Some Ugh. So ponder this: bugs were here before you have no mouth because they don’t live long enough her run through our ecosystem — showing how were, and they vastly outnumber you. Researchers bugs benefit other living things and vice versa. This to need one. say there are “more than 200 million insects for symbiosis is highly interesting, as are the peeks into As if there aren’t enough bugs around, get this: every human being … on the planet today.” insect anatomy; bugs’ beds and bed bugs; and the insects are amazingly fecund and can reproduce dark side of bugdom — all told in a way that’s butSo what, exactly, is an insect? quickly, laying thousands of eggs in a short time. terfly-light but seriously fun to read.

With some exceptions, it’s a pretty safe bet that Sverdrup-Thygeson says that a “good rule of “every single ant, stinging wasp, and honeybee For sure, this is a book for armchair entomolothumb” is to count the legs, if you can. If you get to you’ve ever seen was female,” says Sverdrupgists. It’s one for ecologists, too, and for curious folk six and they’re attached to the creature’s midsecThygeson. Lady insects, in fact, mostly call the shots who won’t flinch. Read “Buzz, Sting, Bite” and you’ll tion, it’s an insect. Arachnids, by the way, aren’t in the bug world. They can store sperm and pick better appreciate what’s bugging you. v insects; but that doesn’t stop entomologists (folks their offspring’s paternity … and they’ve been who study insects) from liking spiders. known to kill any mate who meets them.

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Beck’s Hybrids holds open house of its Olivia facility

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus OLIVIA, Minn. — Faith can build a seed company too.

“The fact that we do proclaim Jesus as our Savior and our Lord means that we attempt to operate the business with that love and devotion to him and we treat others Scott Beck as we wish to be treated. Many farmers share the same value. I think farmers appreciate the values that we share through Christ.

I think this prevails in many people. It’s the base of how we operate and strive to do our business,” stated Scott Beck.

“The challenges of this year’s weather are making this connection even more significant. In this unprecedented year, there have been some unprecedented things happen. We actually had a group of farmers gather for a prayer session at our El Paso, Ill. facility.

That unique event had never happened before within our organization. It’s been an ongoing struggle for farmers to get their crops planted. The huge influx of prevent-plant acres only adds to their stress. The faith of farmers is being tested strenuously. However because of their faith they will make this season work.”

Beck is president of Beck’s Hybrids. He is 54 and a fourth-generation member of the originators of Beck’s Hybrids. His son Core, an ag business graduate of Purdue University, is now a Beck’s employee also.

On July 11, Becks conducted ‘open house’ festivities at their Olivia, Minn. research and distribution facility. Completely remodeled inside and out, this 44,000 square foot facility used to be home base of the sweet corn processing facility of Olivia Canning Company.

Today, under the direction of Dr. Todd Frank, Olivia is the hub of Beck’s western division research program which now incorporates 30,000 plots at 10 research locations in southern Minnesota and South Dakota. This will grow to 90,000 plots in 2021.

Already this consists of six full-time employees and up to 30 part-time workers. Beck’s has two additional

breeding programs in Marshalltown, Iowa and three breeding programs at their headquarters in Atlanta, Ind. Commented Beck, “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to work with farmers in this very progressive environment. We know some history on this particular community, the home base of a legendary seed firm known as Trojan Seed Company. We’re aware of Olivia’s unique designation as the Corn Capital of Minnesota. Under the guidance of Todd Frank, I’m certain Olivia will continue as Minnesota’s Corn Capital.”

According to a recent seed industry survey, Beck’s Hybrids now ranks as the third-largest corn and soybean brand in the United States. Beck’s is the largest family-owned, retail seed company in America — serving farmers in 11 states.

Beck is enthused about their future in this new western division which already has significant sales in Minnesota, both Dakotas, Wisconsin, northern Iowa and even into Manitoba, Canada. “Yes, this western division could become our number-one area within the total Beck’s marketing arena. Farmers in this corn belt region are extremely progressive. When they see ‘Brand X’ outperforming the long-time big names in corn hybrids, they’re often ready to switch.

I know we already have some great marketing people up here. We have dealers that aren’t just offering Beck seed; they’re offering our complete agronomic information package with data info based on our Practical Farm Research.”

Beck’s breeding program is enjoying its own growth binge. There are currently nearly 100 people involved in breeding and testing Beck’s genetics around the globe. Beck noted there is a Beck’s breeding nursery being pollinated every day of the year — thanks to the addition of a greenhouse facility in Hawaii.

Perhaps a major indicator of Beck’s ‘farmer-tofarmer’ friendship is their free replant program. In essence, if a customer has a field of Beck’s corn that just didn’t work, Beck’s will replace the seed for that field at no cost.

Explained Beck, “This originated with my grandfather. That was his means of dealing with farmers

Succession planning workshop held A new workshop designed to help farmers and ranchers prepare to transition their family farm or ranch to the next generation is coming to Farmfest on Aug. 7. “Changing Hands – Your Legacy, Their Future” is presented by Farm Bureau Financial Services and will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the Wick Buildings Center.

The workshop aims to help farmers and ranchers map out a strategy to protect their legacy for future generations and ensure a successful transition.

Nearly all farms in the United States — about 99 percent — are owned by families; and 70 percent of

U.S. farmland will likely transfer in the next two decades. The workshop will help answer important questions such as, “How can I treat all my heirs fairly?” or “How can I protect my assets?” The workshop also aims to help address the complexities of, financial, emotional and family dynamics.

The workshop is free to all Farmfest attendees. To learn more and to register, visit fbfs.com/changinghands.

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who were going through a challenging spring. It didn’t matter if it was the fault of the weather, or perhaps the farmer had his planter set wrong. That actually happened. My grandfather tells of the farmer with a new planter who simply didn’t have it set up properly. It mostly just dribbled the seed on the soil surface. My grandfather went out to his farm, assessed the situation, helped him correct the error, then presented free seed to replant.

“Yes, with the advent of traits and the improvement in germ plasm and the costs associated with those features, it’s a much more expensive program.

By the same token, we have very few failed plantings — but that provision is still our agreement with our customers.”

To date, 2017 was the biggest year in terms of free replant seed for both corn and soybeans. “Yes, it cost us a millions of dollars, but supporting our farmer customers we feel is always a worthwhile effort. Our future depends on them. Fortunately, the next year, 2018, was one of our lowest replant years. This year — a juggling situation. Because of prevent plantings, we’ve got significantly higher returns.”

Speaking of traits, will conventional seed corn become a bigger product line with Beck’s?

“We’ve maintained the conventional products too,” Beck replied. “Currently, it’s about 15-17 percent of our sales. That includes untreated waxy hybrids. In these days of increasing financial struggles, conventional is a growing interest. We also have an organic seed brand called ‘Great Harvest Organic.’ More and more farmers are looking for ways to increase the profitability of their corn acres. Organic provides the opportunity of more dollars per bushel. It’s less than 2 percent of our business, but we think it’s important to provide to that sector of our customer base also.

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There are farming concerns galore, but who has the answer?

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus MORRIS, Minn. — With economic gloom prevailing in agriculture these days, I asked Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish, “Is there any relief in sight?” Gary and his son farm in Renville County and he didn’t back down from this ambiguous question.

Said Wertish, “Right now there is a growing list of issues impacting our farm income, this year and perhaps into 2020 . You can talk tariffs and their associated trade wars. But our

concern is, the longer these trade battles continue, are we permanently losing some of these markets — even if there is a so-called settlement on certain trade issues?”

Discussing the big elephant, China, Wertish explained, “We had too many eggs in their basket and they had too many eggs in our basket. We’ve pushed that along. Still talking, but it’s hard to replace the grain and even the meat markets we’ve now shut down to China.

We need to get these agreements finished. Everyone knows we’re in a global economy and obviously American

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agriculture is the biggest player. Losing China markets is a big hurt, but can we ramp up marketing in other countries?

That question seems to be working in our favor now.”

But with the increasing productivity of farmers, are you guilty of producing an excess of market demand? Simple economics would say, ‘You bet we are.’

But will the predictable weather roadblocks of this 2019 crop get supply/ demand back in balance?

Wertish grimaced just a bit. “Perhaps — but that’s still a huge unknown. Just look at the genetics we’re getting from the seed world. Granted, this year — because of weather abnormalities — supply definitely will be less. But for the previous 10 years or so, it seemed two-bushel increases in average corn yields per year were a given. And soybean genetics keep improving. Yes, even milk production per cow and feed efficiency of our swine keeps getting better. So yes, improved technology is perhaps partly to blame. Yet we have starving people in all parts of the world.

“A few years back if we had 175-bushel corn we thought it was a disaster …

200 bushels was our new standard. I believe it was 1988 when we last had an extreme drought. That year there were acres of corn that didn’t even get harvested because yields were so bad.

That year was a combination of dry weather and heat. But now with these new hybrids, we can even handle a dry year with respectable yields. Farmers have gotten better too. They just simply do a better job and they have more technology tools to help make them better.”

So this year, will prevent planting make a significant reduction in total production?

Because of weather issues, prevent planting is going to make a difference said Wertish. But farm income can be bolstered even by the Environmental Protection Agency and national biofuels people eliminating some of these renewable fuel standards which permit petroleum refiners to ignore the 20-percent ethanol fuels requests of the National Corn Growers. “Letting refiners ignore the blending of ethanol fuels into regular fuels I think is unfair and an environmental failure too,” Wertish said.

Wertish continued, “We always hear these sound bites like if we do this or that then certain things will start to happen. But it’s all political chatter.

There’s no follow through. We’ve been told how many times we’re close on a trade agreement with China, then It falls apart. And then we start pointing fingers back and forth.

“These are world-wide problems.

There’s no doubt the American farmer is over-efficient when it comes to this supply/demand debate. But look what this tremendous productivity has done to build America — especially the smaller communities with their various supply inputs needed by farmers.”

Is the banking industry doing its best to sustain their farmer customers?

“Yes, I think for the most part, bankers are doing their best,” Wertish responded. “But they have regulators looking at them too, so there are certain things they can’t do. Interest rates have stayed low and that helps. But if interest rates should suddenly spike, we could likely see ‘back to the 80’s’ scenarios for some farmers. Interest rates spiking into the 20 percent range were common for a few years. So too were banks suddenly owning farms.

Wertish notes a growing number of senior farm owners are selling rather than see their equity being drained because of negative margins in farming. “We need a livable price for our farm goods so there is some profit after paying their expenses — including family living expenses.”

Corn, soybeans and navy beans are the cropping agenda on the Wertish farm. And that’s the way it is for 2019 also. “Over time, it seems the 50-50 corn/bean rotation works best for us and the health of our soils. You can never outguess markets. Yes, you can do some forward pricing; some hedging; but even then you are doing some guessing.”

The demand for land is still good; but both land prices and land-rental charges are slacking. Like any farmer, Wertish believes better times are still ahead. Maybe even hemp will be part of that new look in farming says Wertish.

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Hemp could be coming to a construction site near you

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus Yes, the fever is real! And so too the acres of Minnesota crop land growing hemp this year. In a July 8 telephone visit with Margaret Wiatrowski, Minnesota’s Industrial Hemp Program Coordinator, she indicated 12,573 acres have been approved for growing hemp in 2019. And needless to say, this energy for a shot at potentially Minnesota’s new alternative crop has created action in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

“We’ve had 630 applications from ‘wanna-be’ hemp farmers. So far, we have licensed about 300 growers for the 2019 season. That represents almost 700 different fields,” explained Wiatrowski who has already picked up the unofficial title of Minnesota Hemp Queen. She chuckled, “I don’t mind. I’ve worked with this new industry for quite a stretch. And it’s exciting to see Minnesota agriculture get cranked up on something still so new. At this stage, potential growers greatly exceed processing capacity. And that will be the stumbling block that keeps the Minnesota hemp industry big on chatter, but not so big on production.”

However, Minnesota history tells us to not sell Minnesota farmers short. Going back 30-some years, when ethanol was still called ‘gasohol,’ a collective group of visionary farmers got to thinking about building their own corn processing facility. So they quit talking and started writing out checks. Net result was over 2,000 farmers collectively financed and built Minnesota Corn Processors — at that time, the largest farmer-owned ethanol facility in America.

And the ethanol fever ramped up. Today, there are 29 ethanol plants in Minnesota, primarily financed by Minnesota corn growers.

Could that same scenario be the building blocks of the industrial hemp industry in Minnesota?

Sure, time will tell. But there’s no doubting the enthusiasm is brewing. At a July 8 meeting of the Industrial Hemp Exploratory Subcommittee of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar EDC, the guest speaker was Todd Mathewson, a consultant for Just BioFiber. This Alberta, Canada firm is making a big splash in the building world with building blocks which look like concrete, but have picked up the trade name of Hempcrete … with hemp (hemp hurd) as the primary component — plus bio cement.

Just BioFiber states an 11-inch Hempcrete block weighs 13 pounds vs. about 25 pounds for concrete block. It has a structural strength for structures up to eight stories. Hempcrete has an R32 value and no vapor barrier is needed. Because of Hempcrete’s high R value, heating costs of a Hempcrete structure are up to 50 percent less.

Eager to learn more, I sat down with Mathewson for a quick question-and-answer session.

The Land: Tell us about Hempcrete. You brought a Hempcrete block with you. It looks much like a traditional concrete block.

Mathewson: This hemp fiber block uses hemp hurd and lime cement combined with a structural internal frame made from a bio resin. These components create a structural block equivalent to a CMU block for a concrete tilt-up or a wood stick frame structure.

The Land: Tell about the product’s insulation value.

Mathewson: What you see here is an R32 value.

And very convenient … it stacks up just like lego. It’s fully modular. It can go into any shape you can make with rectangles.

The Land: This is so new to the building industry.

Are you actively selling?

Mathewson: We are not yet actively selling because already we can’t fill demand. Just from trade shows we have attended, word has traveled rapidly about this new building block concept. There has been a lot of government attention because it is a carbon negative product. So you’ve got a totally sustainable carbon negative product. And that is a huge plus for us. We’re doing a lot of demonstration buildings — both government and private industry. A cool building scheduled for interior British Columbia is a self-storage facility completely off the grid. Price is so close to any other type of building material, plus the environmental aspects, we think will rapidly make it a most interesting new building product.

The Land: So your firm in Alberta is still young; yet you have some daily production?

Mathewson: Very limited … currently about 1,000 blocks per month. But plans are for a six-line production facility which gets us up to about 30,000 blocks per month or 3.6 million blocks per year. That sequesters 88,000 tons of CO2. And that is a prime reason why environmentalists are keenly keeping up with this new product Lime cement. When it cures, it pulls CO2 out of the atmosphere.

The Land: A farmer-owned ethanol plant sits just a few miles from where we sit this morning. Lots of carbon sequestration in that ethanol production process. Would that interest your company?

Mathewson: Anywhere we can create partnerships that benefit someone else plus ourselves, why wouldn’t we look at that facility?

The Land: As you gathered from the morning session with this hemp exploratory group, it likely would be a quick process to crank up 10,000 acres of hemp production. How might that fit with the future of your Alberta firm?

Mathewson: To speak bluntly, at this stage we are a start-up business. Finding money for a start-up is quite different than finding money for an expansion.

We’ll have to sell others that this is an idea that can succeed. So we’ll be looking for partners to bring in capital. At this stage, we don’t know who will be the biggest market for fibers. The textile industries are pretty picky when it comes to what type of fiber they are wanting. I don’t think the auto industry needs to

be this particular on the type of fiber. What I’m saying is, hemp fiber already is going in many directions.

The Land: I’m guessing Canadian farmers are already lined up to grow hemp for you and other processors. How will our Minnesota guys compete against Canadian growers?

Mathewson: I think the biggest key is having proximity to where it’s grown, so we want to be producing close to the source. Shipping can really kill you. That’s why I’m here rather than saying we’ll just ship it all into the Twin Cities and make it there.

The Land: Sitting with us is Kim Larson, a veteran Kandiyohi County farmer who’s been a frequent voice for ‘value added’ farmer-owned coops. Kim, what’s your take on this?

Larson: Well, if you had market pricing competitive with my corn and soybean crops, I could see 10 percent of my acres on a trial run. If that works financially, hemp could become a major crop for me.

Typically, we farmers will first stick our toe in the water, like maybe only 15 to 20 acres. Then if it seems like this hemp crop is even better financially, I likely would ramp up acres quickly!

The Land: Todd, you are saying environmentally hemp is an attractive crop … less pesticides needed, perhaps less herbicides too because it grows so fast.

Mathewson: I think you need to talk to farmers about those issues. I’m not a farmer.

Larson: We had a couple growers in our area last year. They indicated it grows so aggressively their hemp choked out the weeds. Plus they are organic producers so they don’t use any herbicides. I don’t know about fertility … perhaps they use livestock manure.

The Land: So how critical is processing location for your firm?

The Land: From a broad perspective, first consideration is likely to be close to where it is grown. But that can be a step process too. Start with a limited first process; then move to the next processing step.

At this stage, we really don’t know how that will work out for us and our Hempcrete building blocks.

But Kim mentioned something that would be a concern for us. We likely can’t rely on a limited number of growers who might just want to dabble in this new opportunity. We likely won’t get involved if we can’t be assured that there will be enough hemp product to meet our market demands. That’s why I’m meeting with you folks down here. We’ll need some firm commitments. Our Hempcrete blocks puts us at the extreme end of the value chain; but to make our sales fire up we need to get to the front of the value chain.

Then you are positioned for a great future.

The Land: So why is the Twin Cities a good market area for your Hempcrete building blocks?

Mathewson: I was here for other reasons, but was in contact with the two founders of Just BioFiber. As See HEMP, pg. 15

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Developing sidelines is part of Wright operation

By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Staff Writer HUTCHINSON, Minn. — The old saying goes, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’

For Wright Farms, commodity prices were causing frustration on the farm.

So it was time to fix it. Paul Wright and his wife, Heather, own and run the third generation Wright Farms which is located south of Hutchinson, Minn.

They sought a way to diversify farm income when there was a slump in commodity prices.

Mini straw bales What started 15 years by accident has been a good income generator for the farm. The baler accidentally made smaller straw bales. “Hey that’s kind of Photos submitted cute,” Wright said. They decided that The Wright family farm is a third-generation operation located south of Hutchinson they would try their hand at making Minn. Pictured are (left to right): Breanna, Cody, Paul, Heather, Allison and McKand then selling mini bales to lawn and enna. garden centers and nurseries in the Twin Cities.

Aronia berries

Wright headed to Gertens, a lawn and garden retailer, to try to sell the mini bales. “I got a call from one of the managers and they wanted a pallet,” Wright said.

They next day Gertens needed eight more pallets of mini bales and thus the consumer interest grew and grew. “For a while they kind of sold themselves.” While there’s now competition out there in the market as others are now producing mini bales, Wright has stuck to the price and continues to maintain face-toface relationships with retailers which has been key to the longevity of farm’s mini bale business.

“The maintenance on the bailer is kind of a problem,” Wright said. Some fixes on it are needed. “The really labor intensive part is putting them (bales) in a wrapper.” The Wrights have had 4-H members help as a fundraiser for the organization.

The bales are sold at seven different lawn and garden retailers as well as an apple orchard — all in the Twin Cities area. The Wrights sell 3,000 bales a year which are grown on 10 to 15 acres of winter wheat and rye. The mini bales are about one-third the size of a regular square bale.

Wright was looking for some other crop to grow and read about the health benefits of aronia berries. In 2016, he planted 10 acres of aronia berries on the farm.

Aronia berries are at the top of the antioxidant chart and are supposed to help with diabetes, blood pressure, boast energy and have cancer fighting properties. “It’s that deep purple pigment that put

them in that nutrition level,” Wright said.

“We’re trying to navigate our spot to sell them. Last fall we had our first harvest.” They began harvesting the last few days of August. The Wrights froze as many as they could and sold some to wineries. Last year’s harvest yielded 5,000 pounds of berries, and this year it could be a 10,000-pound harvest. “This seems to be a market that is still developing itself,” Wright said.

Beef Raising quality beef has been integral to Wright Farms. The farm milks 55 cows, raises dairy steers and directmarkets their cattle. They do that through their website, maintaining a presence on social media and creating marketing materials like brochures highlighting the products they sell. “We try to use a lot of pictures in the brochure.”

In building a customer base, Wright believes that having transparency is key. That includes talking about how the cows and crops are raised.

The farm decided to grow non-gmo crops. While they made that decision, they also believe in not putting down others for making a different choice.

Wright believes that those in agriculture need to stick together — even with different farming practices.

Wright is proud of the way the crops and livestock are grown. He also raises corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. The farm provides a high quality of life for the animals, utilizes local feed and local processors.

Being active in the community is vital for Wright Farms — from being environmental stewards to being involved in community’s activities. Wright and Heather, along with their children Allison, Breanna, Cody and McKenna, see the importance of community involvement.

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Profitable land use options exist for wet crop land Continual and extreme rainfall this spring prevented planting and caused drowned-out areas in thousands of acres in Minnesota. Some of these areas of the field are common wet areas and continually drown out. They are along edges of the field, are near waterways, or can be large potholes in the center of fields. Landowners need to make economical and practical decisions regarding the proper land use practice for these areas. Farm management special-

ists estimate that for every acre that is drown out, it takes 10 to 20 acres or more of average yielding crop to compensate. There are several management options producers may consider to make this land more profitable in the future.

Installing additional tile drainage is an option if the areas are not affected by federal and state wetland laws. However, many of these wet areas generate minimal, if any, crop yield to provide income to

Students visit farm to learn safety WRIGHT FARM, from pg. 12 The farm hosts Farm Safety Day for fourth graders from Hutchinson. The students have the opportunity to learn farm safety first-hand. The Wrights also do the field work for the Hutchinson FFA test plot.

“We’re huge promoters of 4-H and FFA programs,” Wright said.

The Wright family likes to put a smile on people’s faces as the drive past one of their fields. They’ve made it a tradition to have giant hay bale decorations to commemorate holidays. While it takes some

work and creativity to come up with the hay bale designs, the community enjoys them holiday after holiday, year after year.

Wright Farms continues to grow and evolve throughout the years. The latest new venture is grinding up carp for fertilizer. Paul received 12,000 pounds of carp so that fertilizer-making journey has now begun. The willingness to think outside the box and find novel ways to diversify their farming operation has led to new opportunities to thrive in the agricultural marketplace for Wright Farms. v

Higher prices needed to offset wet spring The spring of 2019 will go down as one for the memory books. Many were unable to get all the crop planted on time and continued planting even after final planting dates lowering their level of insurance coverage. Many fields were not planted at all and many acres applied to prevented planting acres.

Last winter I prepared crop budgets for corn and soybeans to total $722 per acre for corn and $469 for soybeans with cash rents or return of investment plus property taxes estimated at $186 per acre. How do the economics look today? Cash corn for harvest of 2019 at Lamberton’s Meadowland Coop was $4.17 and soybean price was $8.30. The budget used yields of 190 bushels per acre for corn and 52 bushels per acre for soybeans. Though yield was projected for normal planting dates, it did not take place for many Minnesota farmers.

Using a 10 percent yield loss due to later planting dates, the yields would lower to 171 bushels for corn and 47 bushels per acre for soybeans. Without accounting for a farm labor charge and no government payments, the prices necessary to cover input cost were projected to be $3.80 for corn and $9.02 for soybeans.

Now, using lower projected yield, the breakeven prices increase to $4.22 for corn and $9.98 for soybeans per bushel. The good news? The cash corn prices are close to $4.22. But the bad news is cash soybeans have not approached $9 for the last years.

Some farmers were unable to get some of both crops planted in on a reasonable timeline and chose prevented planting. If a farmer had 75 percent coverage on 190 actual production history, the insurance payment would be $313.50 at 80 percent coverage

$334.40 and at 85 percent coverage $355.30. If a farmer had applied fertilizer at $120 per acre and rent at $186 and $40 for weed control, this totals $346 — which mean a loss at 75 and 80 coverage levels; but a small profit at 85 percent insurance coverage level. If a farmer had not yet applied fertilizer, all three scenarios would generate a profit.

For soybeans, 75 percent coverage at 52 bushels, the insurance payment would be $223.24. For 80 percent, the payment would be $238.12 and for 85 percent insurance cover the payment would be $253.

With rent costing $186 and weed control $40 per acre for a total of $226, all three insurance levels would be close to covering costs. Farmers could also choose to plant cover crops which would have tillage and seed cost and some weed control costs — not likely to total less than $40 per acre.

On top of this, farmers have experienced wet weather patterns causing drown-out areas in fields that were planted. Historically on average, it takes the profits from 12 acres of good crop to make up for the loss of one drowned-out acre. Many farmers have experienced these heavy rain events and loss planted acres due to standing water.

Both corn and soybean prices have significantly increased since the end of May and may still increase further after the Aug. 12 federal report. A price increase is still necessary for farmers to make a profit in the wet growing season of 2019.

This article was submitted by Dave Bau, Extension Educator, Ag Business Management, University of Minnesota Extension Regional Office in Worthington.v

the field. If increased drainage is not an economic, practical or feasible option, landowners should consider conservation programs and practices which can be economical and practical while protecting the soil and water resources.

These wet fields may be eligible for conservation programs offered through various federal U.S. Department of Agriculture and state agencies.

The USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program Continuous Signup offers many programs which pay annual cash rental rates for a 10 or 15-year contract for a variety of eligible practices. They include: Farmable Wetlands Program, Wetland Restoration and Shallow Water Areas for Wildlife, just to mention a few. Wetland payments are also provided in the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP).

Contact the Farm Service Agency office in your county for more details about these programs.

The Wetland Reserve Easements program is offered through the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service. WRE offers payments for wetland establishment and preservation.

Minnesota’s Board of Water and Soil Resources has several opportunities for landowners who are considering restoring wetlands on their property. The first is wetland banking which involves the restoration of wetlands to generate credits which can then be sold to third parties who need the credits to offset wetland impacts at another location to satisfy state and federal regulatory requirements. The wetland banking market in Minnesota is one of the most active ones in the country, and there are several different options for interested landowners to consider. The second opportunity is a state and federal partnership wetland program through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. Landowners can obtain additional information on MN CREP by contacting the local Soil and Water Conservation District office.

Restoring wetlands will reduce downstream flood damage, improve surface and groundwater quality and recharge groundwater supplies. Wetlands provide vital habitat for migratory birds and many wildlife species — including threatened and endangered species — plus provide recreational opportunities.

Perennial drown-out areas of the field can be developed into productive working lands. Conservation plantings and wetland establishment can be profitable in wet soil conditions and are positive options for landowners.

USDA agencies are taking additional timely steps to help producers during this unusually wet year, including: updating the haying and grazing date for producers who have planted cover crops on prevented plant acres; offering special sign-ups through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program for assistance to plant cover crops; and extending the deadline to report prevented plant acres in certain places.

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Cattlemen’s summer beef tour delivers big time

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus MORRIS, Minn. — A full schedule started with the first buses departing Steven’s County fairgrounds at 7 a.m. and wrapped up with a steak supper at 5:30 p.m. If that sounds intriguing, the July 9 Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Tour at Morris, Minn. would have been your cup of tea.

Spokesman Eric Zeltwanger, president of the West Central Cattlemen’s Association, explained, “Our goal was a diversified tour providing some options they’ve never seen plus touch base with some of our beef producers on cow-calf and feedlot operations also.”

Stevens County delivered big time. It took four buses to accommodate this tour with six to seven stops on each bus tour. One stop was Bonanza Bean in Morris — one of the largest edible been processors in North America. Another stop was Moore Calves, the ‘starting point’ for the several thousand calves of River View Farms. Moore Calves is made up of 2,700 calf hutches with each hutch getting fresh milk three times daily! The individual specialized care and attention rendered to each calf is amazing.

River View Farms added a special flair to this 2019 tour. Heavily invested into mega-sized dairy farms throughout this west central Minnesota area (and South Dakota too), this incredible business entity diversifies into a host of additional agricultural businesses, each representing another step in the American food chain from producer to consumer.

Zeltwanger commented, “The River View organization does a really great job in supporting agriculture throughout this area. Unless you take this tour, you cannot comprehend their scope.”

Zeltwanger is an employee of Spring Valley Farms, a tour stop on this July 9 day. Spring Valley Farms is a team of talented people passionate about doing their part in helping to feed a hungry world. “We’re a diversified farming operation,” Zeltwanger said. “But I also operate my own cow-calf herd on the side. I run my cows with another producer and sold our calves right off the farm last year.”

His take on beef outlook? “I think when we get worked through some of these trade barriers markets will get better. Unfortunately, once a replacement supplier takes your place, it’s tough to get these markets back again.”

He’s not concerned about ‘imitation meats’ — at least not for now. “Beef consumption has actually increased in America, Ashley (MSCA Executive Director Ashley Kohl) tells us. I believe beef consumption is at about 56 pounds. We’re priced competitively in the meat counter. And I think promoting beef as ‘the King of Protein’ is building our markets.

We’re a health-conscious people these days. And protein is a growing concern with food nutritionists.”

Per capita consumption of beef and pork in America for 2019 are projected at 57.7 pounds of beef and 52.1

pounds of pork. Latest data available shows the world consumed 129.5 billion pounds of beef in 2016.

Uruguary consumed the most per capita, followed by Argentina and Hong Kong. All three of these countries consume more than 100 pounds per capita!

Zeltwanger is aware of Revier Cattle Company in Renville County which is now marketing their branded beef direct to restaurants and food stores across the upper Midwest. DemKota Beef Processors, Aberdeen, S.D., is the exclusive processor of Revier Cattle Company.

“This is an incredible example of niche marketing,” commented Zeltwanger. “I congratulate the Reviers for putting this together. Yes, I suspect more branded meat products is our future simply because food shoppers are getting more discriminating in their food choices. They want to know more about the origin, even directly the farm where this beef originated. Our total consumer world out there is getting more ignorant and uninterested in where their food comes from so these inroads like the Reviers are doing are great. Branded beef products is one way to reeducate them on at least that portion of their food chain.

“The branded label which spells out exactly where this meat in this container came from is a huge starting point,” said Zeltwanger.

In view of crop conditions across America, could there be a feed shortage for the livestock industry?

“I’m hearing enough comments that this could be a reality, if not this fall then into 2020 before new crop.

Yes, tremendous amounts of preventive planting.

And crops way behind and not likely to catch up. We absolutely need a rush of perfect weather over much of the corn belt. Will that happen? I believe there’s a lot of prayer happening.”

Zeltwanger, only 29 cows in his operation at this stage, enjoys genetic challenges. “I’m a big genetic fan. I have some Angus cows; I have some Simmental cows; even some Limousine/Angus cross cows. I’m not biased, but the Angus breed seems to be offering more options and diversity.”

“The membership of Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is really growing right now,” Zeltwanger went on to say. “Yes, farm numbers keep declining. So too the number of cattle feeders. But we have the pride of being one of the fastest growing beef associations in the nation right now.” v

Hemp needs legislative help to thrive HEMP, from pg. 10 we talked, we started realizing this Twin Cities area is a fantastic area for the introduction of biofibers.

The Twin Cities are a healthy economy; growing well; good expansion of various trades and industries. And because of the organic criteria of Hempcrete, I think it will gather lots of interest in the Twin Cities which is recognized nationwide as a center for environmental activity.

The Land: And your take on the 10 people here this morning listening to you?

Mathewson: I was impressed. I was asked a lot of really great questions. Many were the questions I wanted to hear so I can really sense the strong ambitions of this group to make industrial hemp a major addition to your farming income.

The Land: You are living evidence to your ambitions. You are wearing a hemp shirt. Where did you get it and what did it cost?

Mathewson: This is a Duluth Trading Company shirt. It’s 55 percent hemp and 45 percent organic cotton. Yes, cost me $55, so I guess the cotton came free! It feels good. With that Duluth Trading Company label, it obviously will be a very durable shirt. I bought it out of curiosity to see what hemp felt like as a clothing item.

The Land: What do you think is the future of hemp in North America? It’s a major crop in European countries so they obviously already have come up with lots of uses.

Mathewson: I think first we need to get our heads

around legislation. I’m told during WWII there were something like 150,00 acres of hemp cultivated in the U.S. with much in Minnesota. Then the confusion started happening on medicinal hemp and marijuana. That stopped the entire industry. We need to get our heads better understanding both the medicinal and the fiber values of this crop. I think hemp is a great product. Clearly there are some fantastic medicinal and health values from this crop. There are fantastic uses for fiber well beyond clothing. And I’m told the auto industry very much wants to get into hemp panels. Hemp fiber is stronger than carbon fiber. We use hemp hurd — essentially a byproduct — yet this is creating a truly sustainable building product. Cut down a forest for stick buildings and you’re looking at 50 years for regrowth. With hemp, we have a new crop every year. We’re doing our environment a favor!

The Land: Your business background equipped you with an entrepreneurial spirit. Is the industrial hemp program in America an entrepreneurial attitude?

Mathewson: Absolutely. I see entrepreneurial opportunities for farmers, for processors and for marketers.

Stay tuned. And for play-by-play action on what’s happening in Minnesota, don’t be bashful about calling our Hemp Queen, Margaret Wiatrowski, MDA state program coordinator for industrial hemp. Her office phone number is (651) 201-6600. Her email is Margaret.wiatrowski@state.mn.us. v

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Despite a drop in popularity, flax still a valuable crop

By TIM KING The Land Correspondent MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota production of flax totaled 1.2 million bushels in 1940. Most of that production took place in western Minnesota. During the 1940s, Cottonwood County, in southwest Minnesota, produced so many acres of flax that Windom (the county seat) came to be known as the

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Known for its beautiful lavender blossoms, flax takes about 100115 days to mature from planting. With adequate moisture, flax can continue to grow and mature until the first hard frost kills the crop.

“Flax Capital of the World.” The Windom area produced 55 percent of the flax grown in the U.S. at that time, according to MNopedia. Between 1948 and 1956, the city even celebrated an annual event called Flax Day. A flax processing plant in Windom employed numerous people and converted flax straw to jute fiber.

But the history of flax in Cottonwood County was short lived and, as the need for jute was replaced by other fibers, cultivation of flax declined there and moved north into the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota, according to researchers at the Cottonwood County Historical Society.

Flax had had a significant presence in the Valley as long ago as the late 1800s. In 1900, at the beginning of the new century, farmers in Clay County alone planted 44,000 acres of flax, according to Stanley Norman Murray’s book, “The Valley comes of Age.” In 1920, that amount had plummeted and just over 7,000 acres were planted in Clay County. Although flax production declined in some areas of the Red River Valley, there were still over 800,000 acres being planted in the area as late as 1945.

Mark Askegaard’s ancestors were likely one of the farms counted in those 1945 agricultural statistics.

“Flaxseed used to be grown on our farm over 60 years ago when it was primarily grown for linseed oil and its straw used for making linen,” Askegaard, who farms on a sixth generation family farm near Moorhead in Clay County, said. “Most flaxseed production has moved out of the Red River Valley now to make way for more profitable crops such as sugar beets, corn, soybeans, edible beans and potatoes.”

Flax has all but disappeared from the Minnesota side of the Red River Valley today. In 2017 just over 2,700 acres were planted in an area where hundreds of thousands of acres had been planted a century earlier. Eight farmers planted only a total of 350 ON THE COVER: Beth McConnon stands in a field on Askegaard Organic Farm near Moorhead, Minn. She and her father, Mark Askegaard find flax fits in well with their crop rotation. They grow between 10 and 75 acres per year.

acres in Clay County in 2017, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics. The Askegaard farm, which is known as Askegaard Organic Farm, is growing flax again and they planted some of those Clay County acres.

“The amount of flaxseed that we grow depends on our rotation and inventory that we have on hand,” Askegaard, who farms with his daughter Beth, said.

“We try to sell all of the flaxseed which we grow to various institutions, grocers, food cooperatives and school districts. We have grown as few as ten acres of flaxseed per year to as many as 75.”

Flax does not like poorly drained soils or soils with high soluble salt levels.; and does not compete well against weeds. It can be harvested with any normal combine.

“Flax takes about 100-115 days to mature from planting. With adequate moisture, it can continue to grow and mature until a hard frost kills the crop.”

Askegaard says flax seed can be harvested with any type of combine.

As a certified organic farm, Askegaard Organic Farm has a fairly long rotation. They rotate their See FLAX, pg. 17

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Studies show flax seed can help lower risk of cancer FLAX, from pg. 16 crops by growing spring wheat, oats, soybeans and cover crops, as well as flaxseed.

“Flax fits well into our rotation,” Askegaard said.

“It is not a high input demanding crop as far as nutrients that are required for growing a good crop. It also has some soil health benefits as well as providing habitat for beneficial insects while flowering.”

Askegaard admitted flax has its problems as a crop.

Seed germination can be impeded by crusty soils and flax does not compete well against weeds.

“Flaxseed does well in soils that small grains prefer: soils with adequate fertility and organic matter,” he said. “It does not like poorly drained soils, soils subject to erosion or drought, or soils with high soluble salt levels.”

The Askegaards plant Omega flaxseed, which is a variety that is known for its golden color. It is grown for human consumption — either as a whole grain or ground.

“Flaxseed is best eaten ground,” Askegaard said.

“The hard coat on the seed needs to be broken down by milling or grinding so the nutritional benefits within the seed can be obtained. If it’s eaten whole, it will pass through your body before being totally digested.”

“To prepare flaxseed for human consumption, it should be cleaned to 99.9 percent purity and harvested at optimum moisture levels to minimize seed coat damage,” he added. Flax seed stores well in bins if it is harvested and kept at adequate moisture levels. “We package our flaxseed for sale using a Weigh Rite machine.

The nutritional benefits of flax seed and flax seed oil are numerous. The most widely known is probably its high level of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) omega- 3 fatty acids.

“ALA is one of the two essential fatty acids that you have to obtain from the food you eat, as your body doesn’t produce them,” according to the National Institutes of Health and the Healthline newsletter. “A large review of 27 studies involving more than 250,000 people found that ALA was linked to a 14

percent lower risk of heart disease,” Healthline continued.

“Flax seeds contain up to 800 times more lignans than other plant food,” Healthline writes. “Lignans are plant compounds that have antioxidant and estrogen properties — both of which can help lower the risk of cancer and improve health.”

“Flaxseed is especially protective for breast and prostate cancers,” Askegaard said.

“Ground flaxseed can be included into your diet very easily. Simply stir some ground flaxseed into juice, include it in your morning oatmeal, yogurt, breakfast cereal, or you can put some in a smoothie.

Because of its high fat content, flaxseed can also be used as a butter or egg substitute in recipes.”

Askegaard Organic Farm sells flax seed through various grocery chains such as HyVee, Cub Foods and Lunds, as well as numerous health food outlets and food cooperatives. They also sell directly to consumers via their website or telephone. The website is Askegaardorganicfarm.com and the telephone is (701) 261-0448. v

Tips for selecting forage cover crops for prevent plant acres WORTHINGTON, Minn. — A large quantity of forage will likely be harvested from prevented plant acres in Minnesota this year.

Warm-season cereals (sorghum, sorghum x sudangrass, sudangrass, and millets) do well in hot conditions and are best suited for July seedings. Dry hay can be challenging to put up with some of these species. Select species/varieties with fine stems and seed at higher seeding rates to help with dry-down.

Sorghum or sorghum x sudangrass hybrids are often best suited for silage or baleage due to courser stems which are difficult to dry. These grasses are not frosttolerant and will die with temperatures near freezing.

Cool-season cereals (oats, wheat, barley, rye) can be

chopped or baled for dry hay in September. A cereal/ pea mixture could be utilized to increase protein of silage or baleage. When planted in July, cool-season cereals will likely have stunted growth due to hot conditions. Oats and barley are less heat tolerant than wheat and more likely to have decreased production. Winter cereals are not suitable for mechanical forage harvesting in the fall, but will maintain higher quality for fall grazing. Peas are likely the best option to include in a mix with a small grain when chopping for silage or baleage.

Brassica species (turnips, radish, etc.) are not suitable for hay or silage production, and should only be included in fields that will be grazed. Delay planting until late July or August to avoid species setting seed.

Seeding Your Alfalfa in Late Summer RYAN BATES Field Agronomist Menomonie, WI A successful alfalfa crop starts with the correct timing of seeding. If you seed too early in the summer, you risk hot, dry conditions during germination and seedling development. In these conditions seeds may germinate but ultimately starve for moisture. The second thing to avoid is – you guessed it – seeding

too late in the summer. Late seedings increase the chance of a killing frost injuring alfalfa seedlings before they are adequately established. Seeding must

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be done early enough so that the alfalfa can accumulate sufficient root reserves to survive the winter.

Plan to plant six weeks before the first killing frost. Alfalfa plants need 45 days growth from germination to the first killing frost to survive the winter. This allows for build-up of adequate carbohydrate root reserves for winter survival. Never attempt to harvest the fall alfalfa growth.

Avoid planting alfalfa seed into extremely dry soil with little chance of rain in the near-term forecast. New seedlings may

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It is important to check the field’s herbicide application history as rotational restrictions may not allow the planting of certain species for grazing or haying. For a helpful summary, see https://z.umn. edu/herbrotationrestrictions, but check herbicide labels for the most up-to-date information.

For more information on cover crop and forage options for prevented plant acres, see https://z.umn. edu/ccppforageoptions. For cover crops in general, go to https://extension.umn.edu/soil-and-water/cover-crops.

This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension Educators Jared Goplen and Liz Stahl. v

Insights for helping growers increase yields through better crop management emerge, but can die within a matter of days from heat and droughty soils.

B eyond timing there are a few management techniques to use for the best alfalfa crop. It’s recommended that you eliminate weed competition by using a burndown herbicide like glyphosate to control perennial weeds or volunteer small grains prior to planting. Use of a glyphosate-tolerant alfalfa variety gives you additional options for weed control after establishment. Also choose varieties that are resistant to all major alfalfa

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USDA cattle report shows fewer heifers available This column was written for the marketfewer cows. Output per cow was ing week ending July 26. unchanged. Minnesota cows produced 0.8 percent more milk than a year ago despite U.S. milk production continues to limp. a drop of 6,000 cows. Output per cow was The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latup 40 pounds. est Milk Production report shows preliminary June output at 18.23 billion pounds, The USDA’s semi-annual Cattle report down 0.3 percent from June 2018. Output issued July 19 shows milk cows numbered in the 24 top producing states hit 17.3 bil9.30 million head on July 1, down 100,000 lion pounds, up 0.1 percent. Revisions or 1 percent from 2018. Milk cow replaceMIELKE MARKET added 9 million pounds to the original ment heifers, at 4.1 million head, were WEEKLY May total, now put at 19.06 billion pounds, down 100,000 or 2 percent from a year

By Lee Mielke down 0.4 percent from May 2018. ago. USDA may revise the cow numbers in its June Milk Production report.

June cow numbers in the 50 states totaled 9.32 million head, down The July 19 Daily Dairy Report 10,000 head from May and 91,000 says, “This is the first time the heifer below a year ago. Output per cow replacement inventory has fallen averaged 1,955 pounds, up 12 pounds from a year since 2012 and only the fourth time it has dropped ago. over the past two decades. The last time replaceMilk output in the April to June quarter was down ments were at this level was 2014.”

0.1 percent from a year ago. The average number of The Daily Dairy Report adds, “Typically, farms look milk cows was down 15,000 head from the January to bring heifers into the milking herd at around 24 to March quarter and 89,000 less than the April to months of age. The heifer inventory provides a June quarter a year ago. glimpse into future investment in the dairy herd, Wisconsin output was down 0.5 percent, on 6,000 and today, both the existing milk herd and the ani-

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mals available to move into the milking herd are on the decline.”

U.S. dairy farmers retired fewer cows in June than in May and in June 2018. The latest Livestock Slaughter report shows an estimated 231,200 head were slaughtered under federal inspection, down 26,900 from May and 6,300 or 2.7 percent below a year ago. The six-month cull count was at 1.6 million head, up 68,800 or 4.4 percent from a year ago. n U.S. butter stocks grew in June, but were still below a year ago according to the USDA’s latest Cold Storage report. The butter inventory climbed to a surprising 327.76 million pounds, up 13.9 million or 4.4 percent from May, but was 8.9 million pounds or 2.6 percent below June 2018.

Total cheese stocks slipped to 1.381 billion pounds.

This is down 7.1 million pounds or 0.5 percent from May, and 7.1 million or 0.5 percent below those in June 2018.

American stocks totaled 784.95 million pounds, down 2.3 million pounds, or 0.3% from May, and 15.4 See MIELKE, pg. 19

Tips for managing heat stress for livestock this summer With warmer weather coming, it is important to be watchful of your animals. Heat can create a large amount of stress for animals. High temperatures and humidity lower the rate at which livestock can cool themselves. Monitoring behavior and managing surroundings can help lower the likelihood of the animal going into stress.

Signs and effects of heat stress can vary for each individual animal. This can depend on their size, coat cover, color and activity. The basic identifiers for animals in stress include: bunching in the shade, excessive saliva, foaming at the mouth, open mouth breathing, trembling and lack of coordination. Effects of stress can involve reduced feed intake, low weight gain, poor breeding, increased disease susceptibility, behavior change and even death. It is important to watch livestock throughout long hot days for these signs and effects. If you notice any of the above, take action. Providing extra shade, air flow, clean/cool water, and washing the animal can help manage heat stress.

Cattle Temperatures exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit create moderate risks for stress. However, at temperatures over 90 F, the animal is at high risk. They are at their greatest risk when night temperatures stay above 70 F. Cattle darker in color, heavier and with poor immune systems tend to get heat stress first. Though heat stress cannot be completely eliminated, it can be prevented. Cattle under stress can drink over 20 gallons of water a day. Therefore, it is essential for water

to be refilled and clean. Handling the cattle should be completed in the early morning when temperatures are lower. Doing so at night in warm temperatures leads to a higher level of stress the next day. Feeding after peak temperatures during the day can also minimize risks because the cattle will spend less time moving during the heat of the day. Sprinklers and shade can provide cool areas for the cattle to rest.

For more information on heat stress in cattle, visit https://extension.umn.edu/beef-health/managingheat-stress-feedlot-cattle Poultry Temperatures around 85 F is when stress begins for poultry. They will change their behavior and decrease feed intake to try to maintain their thermoneutral zone of 60-75 F. As temperatures near 100 F, the poultries’ internal temperature increases and can cause death if relief is not provided.

Signs of stress specific to poultry include panting and increased water uptake. It is important to keep birds cool in hot temperatures. Providing ventilation with adequate airflow can help lower barn temperatures. Managing feeding times and water intake is also key to keeping the flock healthy. Using electrolytes prior to heat stress can help when the birds lose minerals. If the flock is for egg production, it is important to note that excessive panting and carbon dioxide release changes the acid balance for eggshell production. Providing these birds with sodium bicarbonate can lessen the changes in eggshell weakening. If the flock is mainly broilers, supplying the water with vitamins can help lower mortality caused by stress.

More information for poultry heat stress is available at https://extension.umn.edu/poultry-care-andmanagement/preventing-heat-stress-poultry Swine Hogs are more sensitive to heat because they do not have the ability to sweat. Heat stress will start to affect sows, boars and grow-finishers around 70 F. If temperatures stay above 80 F for more than two days, the animal may experience a decrease in performance and reproductive efficiency.

Heat stress can cause a large number of effects on both breeding herds and grow-finish hogs. Sows with heat stress may reduce feed intake, lower milk production, fail to express estrus, and have high stillborn rates. Grow-finish pigs may reduce feed intake, have inconsistent market weights and high carcass fat deposits.

The main way to manage heat stress in swine is by monitoring the temperature. Ideal temperatures decrease in swine as they grow older. Keeping an average temperature for each age and weight is essential. To see desired temperatures and more information on heat stress in swine, follow https:// extension.umn.edu/swine-production-management/ heat-stress-swine-affects-production#effects-ongrow-finish-stage-of-production%C2%A0-255312.

For more information on stress in livestock, follow https://www.extension.iastate.edu/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/4h/AnWelfareHeatStress.pdf.

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High U.S. cheese prices hold down export interest MIELKE, from pg. 18 million or 1.9 percent below a year ago.

Stocks in the “other” cheese category slipped to 569.2 million pounds, down 7.4 million pounds or 0.8 percent from May, but were up 12.2 million pounds or 2.2 percent from a year ago.

HighGround Dairy points out, “For the second consecutive month, and against historical expectations, U.S. total cheese stocks continued to move lower into June, marking the first time on record from the USDA that both May and June experienced a draw down in cheese stocks.” HighGround Dairy adds, “Fat shortages are being fulfilled by strong imports — a trend that is not expected to slow, tempering prices nearby ahead of the holiday demand spike.”

The reports gave plenty of fodder to this week’s dairy markets as hot weather left the Midwest and east coast, but hit California’s Central Valley. Near record heat also hit parts of England and Europe with a record high 108.7 degrees in Paris.

Cash cheese ended three weeks of declines, with the cheddar blocks climbing to $1.8325 per pound on July 24, but closing July 26 at $1.8250. This is still up 4.5 cents on the week and 30.5 cents above a year ago. The barrels finished at $1.72, up 1.5 cents, 20 cents a year ago, but a still too high 10.5 cents below the blocks. Thirteen cars of block traded hands on the week and 18 of barrel.

FC Stone says the cheese market is in balance around current levels but “The main bearish argument floating around this week is the vulnerability of U.S. export sales due to lower cheese prices abroad.

European gouda is quoted in the mid to high $1.40 range with European cheddar trading in the low to mid $1.50s. Oceania cheddar prices are higher but remain weaker than the United States.”

“While we won’t argue the U.S. cheese price may cool export demand, we want to underline that, in our opinion, it hasn’t really been exports that got us to where we are today. The U.S. cheese market is balancing less overall milk and less cheddar production against solid domestic demand. Exports are critical to the U.S. dairy growth strategy, but it’s the other 85 percent of the market that’s in the driver’s seat.”

Dairy Market News reports, “Bullish reports and sentiment regarding cheese inventories have been few and far between for a number of years. However, contacts are pointing out declining inventories following the June Cold Storage report.” Midwestern cheese producers have been regularly reporting tighter management of production schedules and milk intake levels since last year.

Western cheese demand is also good enough to keep inventories from building too much. However, high temperatures are keeping grilling from developing as it should so cheese demand is a bit lower than expected. Cheese output is stable to declining, says Dairy Market News. n

Butter fell to $2.36 per pound on July 23 — the lowest since June 4; but closed July 26 at $2.37. This is down 2.75 cents on the week, but 10.75 cents above a year ago on nine sales.

FC Stone says, “Butter market participants seem to be weighing the larger than expected June Cold storage number against strong cream demand. Although fat for ingredient use continues to be quite strong, we normally start seeing butter stocks seasonally wind down from May into June. Not this year.” FC Stone also points to “the consistently large butter imports coming into the United States.”

Dairy Market News reports cream volumes were “expectedly beyond the grasp of butter makers this week. Spot loads were headed to Class II, namely ice cream. That said, bulk butter inventories are widely available and declining prices are evidence of increased availability. Contacts are somewhat concerned about rising inventory, but suggest July numbers will paint a picture the rest of the year.”

Western butter production is active, but some butter makers are willing to sell cream instead of churning. There are still adequate amounts of cream available, says Dairy Market News, but plenty of looking buyers. Butter demand is “moderate and mixed.”

Grade A nonfat dry milk climbed to $1.03 per pound. This is up 2.25 cents on the week and 21.25 cents above a year ago. Twenty-five carloads exchanged hands on the week.

“July offered a powder price gift of sorts to end-user buyers,” says FC Stone. “While there’s little on the radar to suggest prices need to soar higher in the short-term, reading the tea leaves reveals that endusers are not sitting on mountains of powder right now.”

Chicago Mercantile Exchange dry whey got to 35.75 cents per pound on July 24, but saw its July 26 close at 35.25 cents, up 1.25 cents on the week, but 7.25 cents below a year ago. Six cars found new homes on the week at the CME. n The outbreak of African swine fever in China continues to have ramifications for dairy farmers, according to Hoards Dairyman Managing Editor Corey Geiger. Speaking in the July 29 Dairy Radio Now broadcast, Geiger said he heard first-hand reports after speaking at the recent China Dairy Expo, which was attended by 65,000 people and featured 500 commercial exhibitors.

China’s hog population amounted to about 441 million last year — almost half the world’s total — and while government reports say 20 to 25 percent of the hogs have been culled, others say the total is closer to 60 percent.

Whey is a great amino acid and protein which makes a great hog feed, Geiger said, but U.S. exports of whey to China have plunged 49 percent — not due to the tariff war, but because of the reduced hog

population. He added that ASF is deadly to pigs but does not affect humans or dairy animals. It is contagious and essentially all 32 provinces in China has it, he said, and has spread to Viet Nam, Cambodia, Laos and western Russia. Hogs are the number-one protein source in China, Geiger said in closing, and ASF will have a long term impact because “they can’t quickly rebuild that herd.” n Back home, the USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows 35 percent of U.S. corn was silking as of the week ending July 21. This is up from 17 percent the previous week, but 43 percent below a year ago and See MIELKE, pg. 20

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Dairy producers to receive 20 cents/hundredweight in aid MIELKE, from pg. 18 31 percent behind the five-year average. Fifty-seven percent of the crop is rated good to excellent, down from 72 percent a year ago.

Forty percent of U.S. soybeans are blooming, up from 22 percent the previous week, 36 percent behind a year ago, and 26 percent below the five-year average. Fifty-four percent are rated good to excellent, down from 70 percent a year ago.

Cooperatives Working Together members accepted 17 offers of export assistance this week to capture sales of 1.6 million pounds of cheese, 396,832 pounds of cream cheese and 2.2 million pounds of whole milk powder. The product will go to customers in Asia, Oceania, and South America through November and brings CWT’s 2019 sales to 35.6 million pounds of American-type and Swiss cheeses, 189,598 pounds of anhydrous milkfat, 4.2 million pounds of butter (82 percent milkfat), 3.6 million pounds of cream cheese and 37.6 million pounds of whole milk powder n In politics, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced further details of the $16 billion package aimed at supporting American farmers hurt by the ongoing trade disputes. You’ll recall that President Trump directed Perdue in May to develop a plan to offset some of the estimated impact of “unjustified retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods and other trade disruptions.” The Market Facilitation

Program, Food Purchase and Distribution Program and Agricultural Trade Promotion Program is the result.

Farm Journal’s Milk Business website says dairy producers will receive 20 cent per hundredweight payments on their production history.

National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern applauded Perdue’s announcement saying, “We appreciate the efforts of USDA and the White House to assist farmers who have suffered significant losses due to retaliatory tariffs. Dairy producers have so far lost more than $2.3 billion in revenues since tariff escalation began in earnest one year ago. USDA’s new approach raises the level of aid to dairy farmers from last year’s program a step in the right direction. We also urge the Department to revise the outdated production history information used to calculate payments, which lessens the effectiveness of the program.” Mulhern added, “Today’s announcement underscores that dairy farmers need to rely on trade, not aid, to prosper in a global marketplace.”

Farmers, ranchers, producers and growers representing various California food and agriculture products flew to Washington on July 24 to lobby members of Congress for swift passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

“California food and ag is coming to Washington to make a strong appeal to our elected representa-

tives for swift passage of the USMCA,” said Jamie Johansson, president, California Farm Bureau Federation. “With our livelihoods at stake due to uncertainty in export markets and an unclear path for USMCA in Congress, it is essential that we appeal directly to each member of the California delegation. We will ask them to share our message with Speaker Pelosi. Please pass USMCA now, our livelihoods depend on it.”

Meanwhile, California Dairy Campaign, Milk Producers Council, and Western United Dairymen have joined in support of a process for dairy producers to have a statewide conversation about quota. A multi-phase process aimed at soliciting and analyzing industry input on California’s historic quota program has been developed by the United Dairy Families of California and is supported by the state’s three largest dairy cooperatives: California Dairies Inc., Dairy Farmers of America, and Land O’Lakes, and the STOP QIP organization.

This process includes three key components: The Think Tank phase, Producer Feedback and Analysis.

Included in this process is a series of meetings, beginning next week, open to all dairy producers and interested parties.

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

Keep close watch on corn, soybean fields for pests FOLEY, Minn. — Due to delays in planting across the area it is important to focus strategic and timely management of crop pests. For those unfamiliar with the Integrated Pest Management podcast series for field crops by the University of Minnesota Extension, tune in when you get the chance. The most recent podcast discusses crop scouting and potential pests to scout for in the coming weeks.

True armyworms are starting to show up in parts of Minnesota. Keep in mind that areas within corn fields that had higher grass weed populations and small grain fields with areas of higher population densities are going to be areas to scout. True army-

worms prefer to feed on grass plants and usually leave broadleaved plants alone. Many of the grass forages which were late planted may also be attractive locations for egg laying and potential issues.

Feeding damage usually occurs in the whorl of corn plants which is also where the larvae may be found.

Always scout prior to applying an insecticide for control — even if they are found in a neighboring field.

Soybean aphids may begin to show up in soybean fields. Remember that threshold levels for soybean aphids are 250 per plant average with 80 percent or more of the plants with aphids on soybeans through stage R5. Many beneficial organisms can help suppress aphid populations. This means that spraying too early may eliminate many of those beneficial insects and organisms which may have controlled the population. Following the threshold levels will help maintain those predator populations by eliminating unnecessary insecticide applications and help maintain potential profitability. When scouting, pay attention to fields with buckthorn or wooded borders.

Make sure to count both winged and wingless aphids and infested fields should be scouted once a week or more depending on the population growth. If insecticide applications are warranted, scout after application to make sure the problem does not come back.

Another insect to monitor is the potato leafhopper

which does not just affect alfalfa; it can also cause damage in other legume crops. While soybeans most likely won’t be affected, dry edible beans are a potential target of this insect and a potential landing place for leafhoppers jumping from second-cutting of alfalfa. Don’t forget to rotate insecticides if this is going to be a second application to help prevent insecticide resistance.

For disease issues, it is always worth scouting for potential issues prior to applying fungicides. For weed issues, don’t let weeds go to seed in fields which have not yet been planted or were late planted. Weed seeds that hit the soil surface this year will create more issues for the next year. With soybeans being shorter due to late planting, they may struggle to complete canopy and outcompete weeds. Using residual herbicides in post emergence applications will be highly important in preventing late season emergence of most weeds — including waterhemp. Weed management is most effective when done prior to weed emergence with residual herbicides and after emergence before the plant reaches four inches.

Always scout each field individually and make sure you understand what is going on before making pest management decisions.

This article was submitted by Nathan Drewitz, University of Minnesota Extension v

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook Corn export numbers still low

Cash Grain Markets

corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $3.77 -.20 $7.84 -.09 Madison $3.94 -.24 $8.04 -.01 Redwood Falls $4.02 -.21 $8.03 -.05 Fergus Falls $3.65 -.24 $7.69 -.09 Morris $3.74 -.29 $7.90 +.02 Tracy $4.06 -.19 $7.94 -.04

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

The following marketing analysis is for the week ending July 26.

CORN — Corn continued the grind lower this week as weather was generally favorable for crop development.

Crop conditions, however, dropped a point to start the week and are sitting at 57 percent good/excellent. Temperatures have moderated after a wave of high heat and humidity. The weather forecast is looking at normal temps; but the lack of precipitation is starting to JOE LARDY become an issue. Who would have CHS Hedging Inc. thought we would be talking about St. Paul dryness after the unbelievably wet start we experienced? The latest drought monitor now has a few small pockets of dryness showing in eastern Iowa/ western Illinois — as well as a couple other small spots scattered around the Midwest.

Corn inspections were very weak with the secondlowest total of the marketing year at just 438,000 tons. Inspections are currently running 45 million bushels behind the U.S. Department of Agriculture pace. Export sales were also weak at just over 500,000 tons. Last year at this same point we had roughly 2.3 billion bushels of export commitments.

This year, the total is only at 1.95 billion bushels. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the USDA continue to gently reduce exports in future World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports.

Ethanol production was off this week by 27,000 barrels per day to 1,039,000 bpd. Ethanol margins continue to pressure the industry as they currently stand at a negative 7 cents. More talk is surfacing about plants closing or slowing due to the prolonged stretch of negative margins which goes back to last September.

The French corn crop is rated at 67 percent good/ excellent, down 8 percent from the previous week as the severe heat wave takes its toll on crops. Weather has been very hard on crops across the whole of Europe and I would anticipate seeing further reductions in conditions and production estimates. In China, army worms are expected to impact another 3.3 million acres of corn this fall. So far, the Chinese

As the month of July progresses on into the middle of the month, some changes in direction in the livestock markets seem to be happening. While the cattle market has seen prices improve since the first of the month, lately the prices have begun to slip. In the meantime the hog market has seen prices rise in all aspects. The question is now, will these changes in direction for both continue into the months ahead.

Cattle have struggled now for several months in a trading range and once again have failed to exit this range on the upside.

The number of marketable cattle continue to keep the market on JOE TEALE the defensive. In the recent U.S. Broker Department of Agriculture Cattle Great Plains Commodity Afton, Minn. on Feed report, released July 19, the report was interpreted as neutral — which will have little effect on prices unless demand for beef picks up.

Also released was the USDA Cattle Inventory report which indicated similar numbers as compared to a year earlier. This also will not have a major effect on the current price trends.

The one thing which could change the current trend in the cattle market is an increase in demand which has increased recent weeks. Weather has played a major role on domestic demand for beef since the grilling season has been shortened by the poor conditions. Unless changes occur in the supply and demand, the outlook for the cattle market

See LARDY, pg. 22

See TEALE, pg. 22

Average:

$3.86

$7.91

Year Ago Average: $3.23 $8.14 Grain prices are effective cash close on July 30. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

Livestock Angles Beef remains in tight trading range

Grain Angles Crop insurance: Look forward It was certainly a historic spring in much of the Midwest. Farmers faced planting challenges all season long, leading to some of the highest prevent plant reports as a nation. Now that we’ve reached the end of July, it’s encouraging to see the progress being made in areas where crops did get in the ground. We aren’t completely out of the woods yet, and there are other areas to pay special notice to as we work our way through the peak growing months. After providing quick updates on some crop insurance related items, I want to dive a little deeper into things you can focus on as we head towards fall.

Area Revenue Coverage and Private Loss Coverage TOM TIMKO (ARC/PLC) — Initially, the sign- Compeer Crop Insurance up for these programs offered Product Officer through the Farm Service Agency, Blue Earth, Minn. was expected to begin sometime in September, with the deadline to be before the end of 2019. Once that final deadline is announced, it will allow crop insurance agents and loan officers to provide better guidance on what is the best route for your operation. As a reminder, this sign up will be for both 2019 and 2020. In the future, the enrollment will be an annual event giving producers the option switch between ARC and PLC. Market Facilitation Payment (MFP) — We are anticipating the first payments to be received midAugust. This was largely impacted by the disaster bill and all qualifying crops will be receiving payment based off of your county. The $14 billion package will be spread across acres planted. We have not heard any new talk if, or how, qualifying prevent plant cover crops may receive a payment.

Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) — Shifting over to the dairy insurance side of things, producers are continuing to sign-up for DMC. If you are considering this on your dairy operation, you can sign-up at your local FSA office. As a reminder, this product can be taken out in conjunction with Dairy Revenue Protection. DRP serves as an additional risk management tool for dairy producers. Combining these two products could provide additional coverage for your operation. Be sure to reach out to your crop insurance partner for additional details.

Acreage Reporting — Crop insurance agents have recently completed the certification process which was extended a week by the U.S. Department See TIMKO, pg. 22

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

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Soybeans will likely follow corn’s direction in market LARDY, from pg. 21 government has said that 2 million acres of corn are already affected by the pests.

Outlook: The grain markets will be watching the trade negotiations between the United States and China very closely. There has been so much chatter about a reduction in the tariffs that would allow Chinese entities to bring in U.S. ag products. What will China buy? How much will they buy? These are big questions and we will all have to wait for answers. My gut tells me that regardless of what is bought, the market will not be able to rally on the news just like we saw with previous purchases. The tariff reduction is just for a round of buying and not a change in policy where U.S. ag goods would be allowed to compete on their own merit and price.

SOYBEANS — The government announced the second round of farmer assistance called Market Facilitation Payment 2. Payments ranged between $15 to $150 per acre and is based on individual county data. Cotton-producing counties received a better payment than row crop counties. Soybean producers were looking for more relief as China is by far the number one destination for U.S. beans; and the

amount of lost business due to the trade war is in the billions. The first portion of the payment will be paid to producers in mid to late August. If market conditions warrant, the second portion will be paid in November and the third in January.

The disruption of trade due to the tariff war has caused a couple of the major players in the grain industry to either stop trading with China or rethink their approach to the global market.

Export inspections are moving at a pretty slow pace.

This week’s total was 559,000 tons and was the lowest total of the past eight weeks. China continues to be the leading destination right now as they took 57 percent of this week’s shipments. Soybean export sales were really poor with the second-lowest total of the year of old and new crop combined. There was a big cancellation to China that brought the total down. Without China, the U.S. bean trade is struggling. Last year, net sales were 42.9 million tons at this same point; while this year, sales are only at 35.2 million tons.

China has approved soybean imports from Russia according to China’s General Administration of Customs. China has been very clever when it comes to meeting all of its feeding needs. And they might

have to be even more creative if the trade war continues. Brazil has been shipping the vast majority of their production to China this year as the trade war drags on between the United States and China. It is estimated Brazil will only have about 8 million tons of beans left for the shipment period between September and January. Normally, that is not an issue as business transitions back to the United States when we have plentiful newly-harvested supplies. But if the trade war goes on, China will have to creatively figure out a way to stretch the Brazilian supplies from 90 days to five months.

Outlook: So much is riding on the newest trade negotiations. There have been some reports out of China that they are willing to prolong negotiations until the next presidential election which is over a year away. The next big trading input for the soybean market outside of the trade negotiations will come from the August WASDE report.

In other ag news, the Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Spring Wheat and Durum Tour concluded this week with an estimated average crop of 43.1 bushels per acre, which is two bushels better than last year’s 41.1 bushels per acre. v

Fill out crop insurance claim forms in a timely manner

TIMKO, from pg. 21 of Agriculture. Along with the completed certification, acreage reports have also been finalized.

What comes next? With crops at drastically different maturity levels across the corn belt, production losses are expected in many areas. There are a few areas for producers to think about over the next couple of months as we prepare for fall.

Do you know what your bushel guarantee or revenue guarantees are? Review your crop insurance policy (schedule of insurance) once you receive it back from your agent to ensure accuracy. Also, review your scheduled insurance so you know what your bushel and revenue coverages and guarantees are on an optional or enterprise basis (whichever you chose). Take the time to understand what it means for your operation.

Of course, if something is unclear, reach out to your trusted crop insurance partner for clarification.

Revenue policy guarantees a certain number of hedging bushels or deliverable bushels. They typically help farmers feel more comfortable selling that set amount ahead of time. However, in a year like this, most producers may be a little more cautious in forward selling any grain. I encourage you to be aware of what opportunities may arise in that area and take advantage of them when appropriate to lock in profitable pricing margins for your operation.

There are many tools out there to help you in this process. Find the best tool that works for you to help reinforce those decisions for financial success.

If you believe a loss is likely for you, there are a few things to keep in mind to make that process go a bit smoother. Timeliness in filing any claims with your agent can always make a difference. Come harvest, if you have any remaining bushels carried over from the previous year that is still stored on the farm, be sure to have those measured by an adjuster before

Packer margins improve to boost hogs TEALE, from pg. 21 appears to remain in a fairly tight trading range into the fall months.

The hog market has recently improved in price as the cutout for pork has led the way higher — improving the margin for the packer who in turn has become a little more aggressive in acquiring inventory. This has improved the outlook for live prices to some degree. However, total hog numbers are still more than adequate at the present time and could hold

back any extended rally in prices at the present time.

Exports will be a key to future prices provided there is a change in the tariff wars. Considering the decimation of the Asian continent hog herd due to the African swine fever, the prospects for future export to that area of the world could have a very positive outlook to future world demand for pork and all protein sources in the future. Therefore, producers should approach the market with caution and protect inventories if needed. v

any new crop is co-mingled.

Now is the time to update your records and determine a plan on how to keep them organized going through harvest. There are many different ways to approach this. Select the one that makes the most sense for you. Some people stick with good old-fashioned load records and log books; while others have adopted using printable yield monitors/precision. For those who primarily haul to town, assembly sheets labeled by unit will be needed. Regardless of how you keep track, be sure to separate it out by unit —which can be found on your schedule of insurance.

There is going to continue to be a lot of volatility in the marketplace with no shortage of ups and downs as we ride out the next couple of months. However, there are some positives to focus on. The crops which got in the ground in early — especially those with good drainage — are looking good. Many of us received a higher price than we expected to get several months ago. There is the potential of receiving MFP payments over the next several weeks which may provide some relief. Ultimately, we really won’t know the full extent of what we’re looking at until we get the crops out of the fields.

If additional challenges do arise, I cannot emphasize enough to reach out to your trusted crop insurance partner to understand your options. The more communication that takes place, the quicker things can get moving. Just remember, you are not in this alone.

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

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FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION

Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 • Time: 9:00 am

Located: From Albert Lea, MN –take Interstate 35 south to exit #2, take a right on County #5, go 1 block to 755th Ave. (Cty #18), turn left and proceed 1 ½ miles to 110th St.(Cty. #83)turn right and proceed 2 ¾ miles to 72820 110th St, Emmons, MN 56029 (follow auction signs) Note: For anyone interested in purchasing an excellent line of farm equipment that has been shedded and well maintained be sure and attend this sale. Many of these items were purchased new.

This is a partial listing—For complete listing and pictures check our web site: Hamilton Auction Co., Dexter, MN Online bidding available thru Bid Caller—Register on Hamilton Auction Co. web site to bid online.

TRACTORS: 2010 JD 8320R tractor, MFD, Michelin duals, rock box, weights, IVT trans, 5 hyd., quick hitch, 1538 hours; 2006 Cat MT 865B, 3096 hrs., power shift, 30” tracks, 5 hyd., Trimble 500EZ integrated auto steer; 2004 C/ IH STX 450 quad track, 30” belts, 3227 hrs., power shift, 4 hyd., Trimble CFX 750 monitor & controls; 1978 JD 4440, power shift, 2 hyd., 3 pt, w/quick tach, 5499 hrs.; 1975 JD #2030, d, 1 hyd.,; EQUIPMENT: 1991 C/IH #496 disc, rock flex, 32’, rear hitch, 9” spacing; 2008 JD #2410 chisel plow, 33’, 16” spacing, w/NH3 Raven kit & N-serve inj. system, rear hitch, Raven monitor; 2013 CIH 870 disc ripper, 11 shank, leveler w/5 bar spike tooth harrow; 2009 Wil Rich QX2 55’ field cult., flotation tires, 4 bar coil tine; 1998 Wil Rich Quad 5-50’ field cult, updated w/4 bar harrow; Nitro-Master #8000 NH3 bar, 50’, heavy duty spring package, 21 shanks, rear hitch, Raven controller; JD 40’ tool bar w/Yetter rolling coulters, injection nozzle, liquid applicator Red Ball monitor; JD #400 40’ rotary hoe, hyd. wings; RiteWay flipper rock picker; Nabor 3 pt. rock picker; Hiniker #1700 20’ pull-type stalk chopper; PLANTERS-DRILLS: 2010 JD DB 60 planter, 24 row, 30”, Martin row cleaners, w/Klean sweeps, pneumatic 20/20 air down force, hyd. seed drive w/swath controls, E set corn meters, red ball fert. Monitor, seed firmers, Dosatron flow meter & tank; JD #7300 vacuum mtd. Planter, 12 row 30”, markers, lift assist wheels, corn & bean meters, Yetter row cleaners; 2010 JD #1990 CCS air drill, 42’, 10” spacing, hyd. drive, Haukos markers; 2008 Unverferth #2750 seed tender, tarp, scale, tandem axle; (2) seed augers; TERRA-GATOR--SPRAYER--TANKS-2011 Miller Nitro #4275 sprayer, 903 hrs, 90’ boom, 15” center triple nozzle bodies, Raven injection system, 1400 gal. tank, Raven viper monitor, Norac boom control, foamer w/rinse tank; 1994 AG Chem terra-gator #1603 flotation sprayer, 30” spacing, 20” spacing nozzles, Raven 440 monitor, foamer, auto trans., 1800 gal. w/rinse tank, 2977 hours; row crop tires for #1603 terra-gator; various size larger tanks, hoses, fittings & pumps. FORKLIFT-BACKHOE ATT.: 1976 Clark forklift, C500 Y 40, 526 hours on motor overhaul, solid tires, forks; DRAINAGE PLOW: Farm drainage plow, 5’, 3 pt, w/6” boot; Winthrop welding tandem axle tile stringer; TRUCKS-TRAILERS-PICKUPS: 2001 Kenworth T-600 semi, Cat C-12 350 motor, Eaton auto trans, air ride; 1991 Kenworth T-800 semi, L-10 cummins, 9 speed trans., air ride; 2007 Mack Pinnacle semi, MP7-395C l0.8 liter motor, 10 speed, 365,931 miles; 1987 Kenmore T-600 day cab, 855 cummins, 400 hp, 13 spd. Trans; 2011 Timpte 38’ hopper trl, 72” sides, spring ride, elec. tarp & openers, Ag hoppers; 2003 Timpte 38’ hopper trailer, 72” sides, spring ride, elec. tarp & openers; Ag hoppers, new rubber; 1999 Timpte hopper bottom trailer, 40’ w/66” sides, spring ride, elec. tarp & openers, Ag hoppers; Ash Down 40’ step deck trl w/ramps, (2) 2000 gal. poly tanks & 1,000 gal. poly tank, pump & hoses; 1982 Ford 8000 grain truck, tandem, twin screw, 3208 Cat turbo motor, Eaton auto, w/Scott 20’ box & hoist, tarp; 1974 Chev. C-65 grain tk, 366 gas, 5w2, 16’ box & hst; 1981 GMC #3500 Sierra Classic tk, w/9 ½’ flatbed, 4x4, 454 gas motor, auto trans; 2 & 4 place snowmobile trl’s; Jet ski lift; COMBINE-HEADS-GRAIN CART: 2012 JD #S680 combine, folding hopper, 650/85/R38 tires & duals, Precision monitoring system, chopper, 1289 engine, 920 separator hrs; 2013 JD 612C chopping corn head, 12r 30”, row sense, header height control, (6) stalk stompers; 2012 JD #640 FD draper head, Crary wind system, hyd. fore & aft, JD 2” cut; 32’ & 42’ head trailers; 2006 Kinze 1050 grain cart on tracks, soft tracks, 20” auger, hyd. adj. chute; AUGERS: 2005 Westfield MK 130-72 auger, swing hopper; 2002 Top Air belt conveyor, elec. drive; GPS EQUIP: JD Greenstar mobile processor; JD Starfire 3000 globe w/RTK antenna; JD Starfire 3000 globe; JD 2630 monitor, auto trac, SF2, row sense, section control; JD 2630 monitor, auto track, SF2; MISC. EQUIP: 2005 Rem #2500 grain vac, w/6 sections of hose & att; HR Mfg. 3 pt. hyd. guidance system w/controls; JD 3 pt. wood splitter; various size fuel barrels, oil racks & pumps. RACK & PALLET ITEMS: (these items will not be offered for on line bidding--live bidding on site only) 4 racks of misc. items & parts plus many pallet items.

For information contact Hamilton Auction Co. at 507 584 0133 office Inspection of personal property from Sat. Aug. 3rd thru sale day, Aug. 10th. (8:00-5 pm) Loader will be available for loading sale day until 6:00 pm then Sunday from 12 noon until 3:00 pm & Monday 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Owner: Gary & Sandra Hareid Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Terms: Cash or good check. Nothing to be removed until settled for. All announcements the day of the sale take precedence over any advertised material. Titled items will be transferred the day of the sale with a $45 document fee charged to purchaser.

HAMILTON AUCTION COMPANY 130 State Hwy 16—Dexter, MN 55926

Phone: 507 584 0133 office --- web site: hamiltonauctioncompany.com Auctioneers: Andrew Hamilton #50-128; Bill Hilton, #50-24; Dean Eastman, #50-57; Lyle Eastman #50-130.

Clerk: Hamilton Auction Co., 130 State Hwy 16, Dexter, MN 55926 Phn. 507 584 0133

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Steffes Auction Calendar 2019

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For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com Opening July 30 & Closing August 6 Tool Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening July 31 & Closing August 7 Chris & Sandy Mjelde Farm Retirement Auction, Beltrami, MN, Timed Online Auction.

Opening July 31 & Closing August 8 Litchfield Lender Secured Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction.

Opening August 1 & Closing August 8 Randy & Jeremy Paulsrud Inventory Reduction Auction, Grandin, ND, Timed Online Auction.

Opening August 2 & Closing August 7 Online Steffes Auction - 8/7, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening August 2 & Closing August 12 Agassiz Industrial Group, LLC Equipment Reduction Auction, Mayville, ND, Timed Online Auction.

Opening August 5 & Closing August 12 Marlin & Mary Hruby Farm Retirement Auction, Wilton, ND, Timed Online Auction.

Tuesday, August 6 at 10AM Boman Farms Inc. Retirement Auction, Twin Valley, MN Opening August 9 & Closing August 19 Equipment Wholesalers Auction, Steffes Group Facility Larchwood, IA, Timed Online Auction.

Opening August 12 & Closing August 20 Manure Pumping & Handling Auction, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auctions.

Tuesday, August 13 at 12PM Quality Tested Hay Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN. Opening August 13 & Closing August 22 Wallace “Wally” Vorweck Antique Tractor & Equipment Auction, Gibbon, MN, Timed Online Auction.

Opening August 15 & Closing August 22 Secured Lender Farm Auction, Greenbush, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 19 & Closing August 27 Atwater Elevator Auction, Atwater, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 19 & Closing August 27 Lender Owned Poultry Barns Grove City, MN, Meeker County Auction, Grove City, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 19 & Closing August 27 Mark Konu Dairy Farm Retirement Auction, Moose Lake, MN, Timed Online Auction Thursday, August 22 at 9AM AgIron Mt. Pleasant Event, Steffes Group Facility, Mt. Pleasant, IA Friday, August 23 at 10AM Meeker County, MN Tillable Land Auction - 31± Acres, Grove City, MN Friday, August 23 at 11AM Voigt Dairy Farm Retirement Auction, Grove City, MN Friday, August 23 at 11AM Cecil & Betty Mashino Farm Retirement Auction,Spencer, NE Monday, August 26 at 10AM Force Enterprise Construction Retirement Auction, Mandan, ND

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Real Estate Wanted

40 acres in Kandiyohi Cty, WANTED: Land & farms. I Whitefield Twp, legal descr, have clients looking for SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 sect 15 dairy, & cash grain operatwp 118, range 35. Closing to tions, as well as bare land take place on/before Sept. parcels from 40-1000 acres.

20, 2019. Send bids by Aug. Both for relocation & invest20 to Robert Schemel, 8135 ments. If you have even North Shore Drive, Spicer, thought about selling conMN 56288 tact: Paul Krueger, Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Re80 acres in Renville Cty, Flo- alty, 138 Main St. W., New ra Twp, legal descr: N half Prague, MN 55372. of the NE qtr, sect 16, twp paulkrueger@edinarealty.com 114 range 36, closing to take (612)328-4506 place on/before Sept. 20, 2019. Send bids by Aug. 20 to Robert Schemel, 8135 North Merchandise Shore Drive, Spicer, MN 56288 Sell your land or real estate in 30 days for 0% commission.

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507-345-4523

Mark ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer

Brian ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer

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The Following Described Property Will Be Sold At Farm Located At 7579 Co Rd #31 SE Alexandria, MN. Being 4 Miles East of Alexandria, MN On Douglas County Road #82 Then 3 Miles South On Douglas County Road #17 And 1/4 Mile East on Douglas County Road #31.

Tuesday August 13th • 10:00 AM

TRACTORS JD 7200 MFWD Diesel Tractor Sound Guard Cab W/ Buddy Seat, Wide Front, 3 PT W/ Quick Hitch, Quad Power, Hub Duals, 380/90R50 Good Rubber, Green Star 3162 Hrs, S/N RLBA002896, Star Fire 3000 Globe, International 1066 Diesel Tractor, Cab 3 PT, 18.4x38 Good Rubber, 9140 Hrs, New PTO & Clutch AUGERS Westfield 8”x61’ Grain Auger W/ 10 HP Electric Motor, Westfield 8”x61’ Grain Auger W/ 7 1/2 HP Electric Motor, Gilmore-Tatge 6”x42 Grain Auger PTO Drive, Allied 8”x30 Truck Loader Grain Auger W/ 7 1/2 HP Electric Motor, Hutchinson 6”x53’ Grain Auger Electric & PTO Drive COMBINE & HEAD JD 8820 Titan II Combine Rear Wheel

Assist 5785 Engine Hours Long Auger S/N X615568, JD 8 Row 30” Corn Head, Oil Drive, GVL Snouts JD 5 Belt Grain Head, JD 930 30 Ft Bean Head, JD 930 Bean Head (Needs Repair) WAGONS Parker 375 Bushel Gravity Box W/ Parker 1180 Running Gear, Kilbros 350 Bushel Gravity Box W/ EZ Trail 872 W Running Gear, Dakon 375 Bushel Gravity Box W/ Parker 1175 F Running Gear, Kilbros 300 Bushel Gravity Box W/ EZ Trail 10 Ton Running Gear, Flatrack W/ MN Big 7 Running Gear, Tandem Axle Pull Type Trailer W/ 1000 Gallon Poly Tank MACHINERY Kewanee 800 14 Ft Tandem Disk, Cushion Gang, Melrose 903 8x18 Plow W/ On Land Hitch, JD 960 Field Cultivator 30 Ft W/ 3 Bar Mulcher, Wilrich 14 Ft Chisel Plow Pull Type, JD 9300 20 Ft Double 10 Press Drill W/ 6” Spacings, Glencoe 26 Ft Field Cultivator W/

4 Bar Mulcher Pull Type, Gehl Mix All Grinder Mixer, New Holland 273 Hayliner Square Baler, New Holland # 56 Roll-A-Bar Rake, New Idea 486 Round Baler, New Holland 488 Haybine 9 Ft, Versatile 400 Hydrostatic Self Propelled Swather W/ Cab Enclosure, Ford 6 Cylinder Gas Engine No Crimper, JD 800 Self Propelled Swather 6 Cyl, Gas Engine, 14 Ft No Crimper, Hardi Pull Type Field Sprayer, 11.2x48 Rubber, PTO Pump 60 Ft Boom, Melroe 902 5x18 Auto Reset Plow W/ Coulters, New Idea 326 2 Row Corn Picker, New Holland 882 Corn Head (Needs Repair), Gehl 1580 Silage Blower, Kongslide Model 300 Grain Vac Always Shedded, Sunmaster Stalk Chopper 6 Row DRYER – HOLDING BINS Farm Fans 260 Model 18E 10E-260 Automatic Continuous Flow Dryer 13270 Hrs, New Bottom, Lowry 1100 Bushel Holding Bin, Lowry 1000 Bushel Holding Bin

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Schnell Custom Inc – Dennis Schnell, Owner AUCTIONEERS

Mark Ziemer, Lic. 34-46 New London, 320-354-4312 Cell: 320-979-4044 Brian Ziemer, New London 320-354-5308 Terry Hilbrands, 239-777-3120

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Usual Auction Terms (Cash or Approved Check Day of Sale).

No Items Removed Until Settled For. Everything Sold As Is. Ziemer Auction Service 3176 198th Ave. NW New London, MN 56273

Electric Fence Energizer Stafix Model M63R with remote. 220V - 63 joule output. Capable of powering 850 acres of fence.

Good condition, new price for this energizer is $2,500.

Asking $1,870. (507) 8222189

Bins & Buildings 140’ dairy barn, white steel ceiling, 2x10 floor joist, 3/4” plywood flr, foam formed 8’ side walls, Patz cleaner, 18” chain chute head & motor, lumber is in exc cond; 18 & 20’ silo unldrs. 320-212-9023 FOR SALE: 10,000 bushel coop grain bin, includes floor & fan, already taken down, $3,000. 507-327-8101 SILO DOORS Wood or steel doors shipped promptly to your farm stainless fasteners hardware available.

(800)222-5726 Landwood Sales LLC Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys.

100% financing w/no liens or red tape, call Steve at Fairfax Ag for an appointment.

888-830-7757

Farm Equipment ‘01 JD 9650 STS, 27,000 Hrs, Always Shedded, Inspected & Repaired through John Deere Shop, $39,500; ‘99 JD 893 Cornhead, $10,500. 815988-2074

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I 15 Heavy Duty Steel Jigs FOR SALE: Fantini chopping Ogden 12 whl rake, like new, FOR SALE: ‘47 “M” Farmall, 6 Bottom DMI variable width JD 7000 Corn Planter, 2 Row, For Sheep & Goats for 8R & 12R CH; 70’ Elmer $5,450; JD 337 baler, $4,900; same as “Super M” but Bet- plow, $650. 507-317-1482 3PT $1,800, Fert. Avail. $350/ Row. 715-234-1993 era- To Make Turning Cradles, drag, Merritt alum hopper JD 265 disc mower, $3,900; ter! Has heavy cam gear, and Sliding & Sorting Gates, Run grain trailers; 24R30” JD pl IH 720 518 auto reset plow w/ L.H., 10spd trans plus P.S.; FOR SALE: 1993 C-IH 7500 res. & Corral Panels, Mineral on Kinze bar; Big A floater; coulters, $1,350; IH 6x18 3pt ‘51 JD G, rebuilt starter, 6-bottom on land hitch plow, Cleaning out a shed? est- Feeders, Bale Feeders Etc. 175 Michigan ldr; IH 964 onland plow, $2,250; Case clutch, big nut ‘51 carb. Both exc cond. 507-360-8610 Make some extra cash CH; White 706 & 708 CH & IH 1083 8x30 cornhead, lat- run very good. 507-383-5973 ven Retiring -A.L. Buseman 319-347-6282 er model, w/W.P. bearings, parts; White plows & parts; onby selling your stuff in 54’ 4300 IH field cultivator; $3,900; Balzer 2000 20’ stalk FOR SALE: Used Oliver 1650 m & or 319-347-6150 Leave Msg. The Land! diesel parts, WF, good conRe-1998 Claas Jaguar 820, 4WD, JD 44’ field cult; 3300 Hini- chopper, $2,900. 320-769-2756 dition, $500; A pair of square Call 507-345-4523 or New 4632 hours, PU 300, 6 row ker field cult; header trailer.

We buy fenders, $350; 3pt $275; comKemper head, rebuilt kernel 507-380-5324 1-800-657-4665 Salvage Equipment plete motor for re-building, om processor included. Clean, Parts Available $600; and other parts. 218FOR SALE: Case IH 8920 well kept and routine main- Magnum MFD, new rear Hammell Equip., Inc. 564-4273 tenance performed. Call 920- tires, duals & front fenders.

(507)867-4910 743-9015 for pricing FOR SALE: JD 6605 90HP, Exc cond. 715-896-1050 Westfield 10x71 swing hopper open station, 18.4x38s, dual 2009 RiteWay 50’ land roller, Harms Mfg. Land Rollers, auger, late model, exc cond, hyds, 2505 one owner actual $14,500. 507-383-3447 Brand New, 12’-$6,800; $5,900; Brent 876 grain cart hours, good running tractor, FOR SALE: ‘49 UTS MM 14’-$7,000; 16’-$8,000; 24’- w/ tarp & scale, like new au- $17,000. 952-758-2621 tractor, new rear tires, 18.4 $14,800; 32’-$17,500; 42’- gers, $15,900; NH 650 4’x6’ x 30-8 ply, good runner; 3 $21,500. Others from 8’-62’. baler, twine tie, wide pick- FOR SALE: Steiger 430 tractor, 4WD, pwr shift, 710/70/42 up, $3,450; JD 725 ldr, w/ 8’ whl Bull tractor replica to 715-234-1993 QT bucket w/ joystick con- tires w/ duals, 2nd owner, 1/3 scale size; Plows: 1 IHC 314s on rubber, hyd lift, trip JD Flex Heads: ‘12 625 F, Like trols, 30-55 mounts or 7000 2092 hrs, excellent condition, bottom; (1) IHC 314s on rub- New, $16,900; ‘02 930 F, Very mounts, $6,250; Set of 420x46 $127,500. 320-226-5453 Nice, $6,950; ‘02 925 F, Very straddle duals off 9770 comer ber, rope lift; (1) JD 2 bot- Nice, $8,950; ‘97 920, Good bine, 80% rubber, $3,450/set FOR SALE: ‘53 8N Ford w/ 7’ tom on steel, rope lift.

All in blade, $3,200. 952-758-3488 ith Shape, $6,900.

Delivery of 4. 320-769-2756 ule good shape. also good mold- Available. 815-988-2074 NEW AND USED TRACTOR w- boards on plows. 2R Hayes CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, ce. corn planter #44, 4 wheels, JD 4240 Cab-Cold Air-Quad, Tractors 55, 50 Series & newer tracce good shape. Power unit for Good Condition, $18,900. 815tors, AC-all models, Large 00. one horse, very good shape, 988-2074 Case 1470, very clean condi- Inventory, We ship! Mark 22- painted up, works well. All tion, $10,000 firm. 507-317- Heitman Tractor Salvage items shedded, best offer. www.thelandonline.com 715-673-4829 1482 507-829-3793

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DAMAGED GRAIN STATEWIDE

We pay top dollar for your damaged grain. We are experienced handlers of your wet, dry, burnt and mixed grains.

Trucks and vacs available.

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Mark ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer

Brian ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer

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The Following Described Property Will Be Sold At 4600 Co Rd. 4 SE, Atwater, MN. Three miles east of Atwater on Highway 12, South 4 miles on Kandiyohi Road #4

Saturday, August 10th • 10:00 A.M. MACHINERY Case IH 4900 Field Cultivator 36’ 3 Bar Spring Tooth Drag, Walking Tandems • Melroe 420 Multiweeder 25’ 3 Bar • JD 7000 Planter 12 Row 30 Front Fold Yetter Hydraulic Fold Markers, Hopper Extensions Dickey John SM Ill Monitor • AB12B Farm Fans Grain Dryer Rebuilt 2304 Hours • 1400 Bushel Wet Holding Bin With 6” 5 HP Elect Jump Auger Single Phase • 500 Bushel Wet Holding Bin With Speed King 8” Auger 5 HP Single Phase • Hutchinson Auger 8x52 With 7 1/2 HP 220 Electric Motor • Westfield 10x61 Swing Hopper Double Auger, Hydraulic Lift • Feterl 8x52 PTO Auger • Gehl 1000 Silage Chopper 2 Row 30 w/ Hay Head, Complete Rebuild By Haug Imp In 2017, 200 Acres Since Rebuild • Bush Hog 16’ Chisel Plow Pull Type • 2009 Loftness 20’ Stalk Chopper Pull Type 4 Wheel Rear Assist Hydraulic Lift (Hood is good) Melcam 410 Rock Picker • 2007 Honda ATV • Hayrack 10x18 With Minnesota 8 Ton Running Gear • Leinbach 3 Pt Post Hole Auger 9” • 2015 3 Pt Grass Seeder Like New • 4 Bay Feed Bulk Bin • 4 Silage Wagons Dokken Box Type • Schwartz Feeder Wagon • Feeder Wagon • Bale Buster 256 With Rear Wheels 3 pt PTO Drive, Fits Cat 2 Or 3 Hitches • Demco ATV Sprayer 12’ Boom & Wand • Priefert Calf Head Gate For All Types Of Calf Vet Work For Calfs To 600 Lbs • T Post Approx 100 • 4 Cragar Aluminum Wheels 14x6 • Misc. Tools • 30 Minutes of Small Items COMBINE & HEADS Gleaner R62 Diesel Combine 4377 Engine Hours 2317 Separator Hours Ser. 18055, $37,000 Rebuild In 2016 • Deutz Allis 18’ Bean Head • 6 Row 30 Corn Head • Head Mover Trailer 20’ TRACTORS Case IH 125 Maxxum MFWD Diesel Tractor With L755 Hydraulic Loader, 2100 Hours, 460-85-38 Tires, 7’ Bucket Like New, Bale Spear Not Included, Ser. ZBBE01404 • Case 2590 Diesel Tractor Rock Box, PTO, 3 Pt, 3 Hydraulics, 5920 Hours, 20.8-38 Tires & Duals Ser. 8842813, Engine OH At 3300 Hours And Trans OH And Update To 94 Specs At 1900 Hours Auctioneer Notes: Paul & Nancy have a nice line of farm machinery. There will only be 30 minutes of small items and then we’ll be on the machinery. Proxibid is available online and that will start at 10:30 a.m. www.proxibid.com/hilbrands Thanks, Ziemer/Hilbrands Auctions

Paul & Nancy Freed AUCTIONEERS

Hrs, Mark Ziemer, Lic. 34-46 ted New London, 320-354-4312 ohn Cell: 320-979-4044 JD Brian Ziemer, New London 815320-354-5308

Terry Hilbrands, 239-777-3120

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Usual Auction Terms (Cash or Approved Check Day of Sale).

No Items Removed Until Settled For. Everything Sold As Is. Ziemer Auction Service 3176 198th Ave. NW New London, MN 56273

TIMED ONLINE PREVIEW: Friday, August 9 – Monday, August 19, 8AM – 5PM. LOADOUT: Equipment to be removed within one week of auction closing.

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INCLUDES: (10) Track Tractors, (8) MFWD Tractors, (19) Combines, (2) Grain Carts, Disc, (5) Chopping Corn Heads, (3) Flex Drapers & Flex Head, Self-Propelled Sprayer

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

EQUIPMENT LOCATED: Steffes Group, Inc. or from Steffes Group, Brad Olstad, 701.237.9173 or Facility. 1688 Hwy 9, 701.238.0240, or Tadd Skaurud, 701.237.9173 or 701.729.3644 Larchwood, IA

EQUIPMENT WHOLESALERS / Dan, 320.226.3772

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

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Hay & Forage Equipment

THE LAND — JULY 26/AUGUST 2, 2019 Harvesting Equip

Harvesting Equip

Grain Handling Equipment

FOR SALE: Hesston 7165 2006 Massey Ferguson 8000 FOR SALE: ‘15 Case IH 875 chopper w/ hayhead, A-1 flex head, 30’, will fit Glean- 26’ ripper, Please call. 507Condition, $5,000; H&S 18’ er combine, good cond. 507- 829-6688 silage wagon, rear unload, 995-2513 Retiring. ‘93 JD 9500, 2088 excellent condition, $14,000.

FOR SALE RETIRING: 2004 sep hrs, $32,000; Brent 740 507-236-4835 C-IH 2366 combine, 1980 ro- wagon, duals, lights, brakes, FOR SALE: JD 5400 self pro- tor hrs, new hydrostatic, $12,000; J&M wagon, truck pelled chopper, 2WD, 3R cylinder bars, cones, sieves, tires, 350, $2,950; JD ripper, Corn Dryer: Farm Fans modcornhead & hay head, un- chains, 25’ beanhead w/trlr; 5 shank, $7,500; All exc cond. el CF/AB 270, Features stainder 3000 original hrs, nice Geringhoff 6-30” cornhead, 507-319-3459 less steel mesh. No rust! running machine, asking both w/Head Sight field Great condition. In Jackson, tracker. 507-640-0146 $14,500. 507-227-2602 Grain Handling Minnesota, $23,000. (507) 847-4693 Equipment New Holland FP230 forage FOR SALE: JD 7700 Turbo chopper, 2 row cornhead, combine, w/grain pickup hayhead, processor, tan- head, field ready, exc work- 2011 EZ-Flow 510 grain cart, Wanted dem wheels, elect cont, hyd ing cond, well maintained & bigger tires. 612-597-0764 or swing, new blower paddles/ serviced annually. 320-291- 320-238-2302 9175 liner, clean. 320-583-8584 1909-1945 Ford Cars & Parts.

Also, Old Tin, Porcelain & FOR SALE RETIRING: (2) Neon Signs, Old Gas Pumps MF combines, 2000 hrs, With one phone call, you can place Thank you for reading & Globes, Old Advertising, FWD, cornhds, beanhds, all your classified line ad in The Land, Old Oil Cans & Old Coin Opfield ready. 641-425-7204 THE LAND! Farm News and Country Today. erated Machines. Call John FOR SALE: ‘08 6-30” row 651-398-4465 Call The Land Gerringhoff cornhead, exfor more information cellent condition, field ready, 507-345-4523 • 800-657-4665 $22,000. 612-232-4078

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Estate Auction Saturday, August 17th - 9:00 am 52370 208th St, Lake Crystal, MN Directions: From Lake Crystal take Hwy 60 East for 2.5 mi, turn North onto Co Rd 114, travel 1 mi, turn East onto 208th St, farm will be on the North side of the road. Watch for signs!

Vehicles: ’12 Chrysler 300, 63524 mi, 5.7L V8 Hemi, loaded w/ features; ’10 Ford F150 XLT, 65514 mi, 4x4; ‘79 Ford F700 grain truck, 30770 mi; Ziegler Co 8’ x 14’ flatbed trailer; Mankato T-Birds Shriner car, Tecumseh 3HP, 127cc engine, spare tires & rims; Vintage Toys & Games: CAT D4 pedal dozer ; Far mall 400 pedal tr actor w/ canopy & tr ailer ; Case pedal tractor; Castelli pedal tractor; 100+ pc toy tractors and Tonka vehicles collection; Johnny Eagle Lieutenant toy rifle & pistol; G.I. Joe set w/ multiple G.I. Joe’s, Jeep, guns, storage case, space capsule & many outfits; 20+ pc Barbie collection w/ many accessories; Howdy Doody marionette; Mamod steam-powered tractor toy; American Flyer electronic train set, S-gauge; State Fair pinball machine; Eagle Toys hockey face-off game; Tudor electronic football game; Gotham electromagnetic baseball game; board games; Roadmaster Luxury Liner bicycle; Antiques & Collectibles: Monar ch electr ic stove oven; Amer ican Kitchen Kook gas stove oven; Round Oak 20 wood stove; Maytag ringer washing machine; Frankoma Pottery Republican mug set from 1971-94; 100+ political pins; Minnesota legislative manuals from the 70’s & 80’s; Wigley for State Rep signs; Farmfest ‘76 signage; South Bend Chilled Plow Co. tractor seat; 46” wagon wheels; scale; horse tack; eveners; stereographs w/ slides; Singer Featherweight 221 sewing machine w/ case, manual & supplies; baby carriage bed & top; Twins bobble heads; Jimmie Hall MN Twins Pennant; ’60 MN Gophers Rose Bowl pennant; Vikings figurines; Panasonic record player; classic rock 45’s; homemade MLB baseball uniforms; crocks; pins from area organizations; Household & Misc: Cr osley CFUF14LW3 fr eezer ; Whir lpool Estate Model 8818HP r efr iger ator; Whirlpool electric oven; 64” LG HD Flatscreen TV; 48” LG HD Flatscreen TV; LG TV soundbar; selection of hand tools; vice; chains; post hole digger; shovels; rakes; horseshoes; spikes; B&D 18” mower; flower pots; plant stands; assorted lumber; wicker furniture set; View terms, complete list & photos at: magesland.com

R. Owen Wigley Estate

Auctioneer: Matt Mages - 507-276-7002 Auctioneers: Matt Mages, New Ulm Lic 08-19-001; Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; John Goelz, Franklin; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop; Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: No Buyer ’s Premium.

Note: All buyer s of large equipment br ing a letter of approval from your bank.

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All kinds of New & Used farm WANTED: Briggs & Strat- FOR SALE: Black Angus FOR SALE: Holstein bulls, 2 equipment - disc chisels, field ton engine, horizontal shaft bulls also Hamp, York, & yrs old, red or black, delivcults, planters, soil finishers, drive, 20-25 hp. Ralph Klas- Hamp/Duroc boars & gilts. ery available. 507-923-8452 cornheads, feed mills, discs, sen 612-360-9230 320-598-3790 balers, haybines, etc. 507438-9782

WANTED: John Deere 3710 od- 6-bottom plow. 320-760-4108

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‘07 CIH 8010 AFX Combine, 1502 Sep/2412 Eng Hrs, 620/70/42 Duals, AFS 600 Monitor, Field Tracker, Rock Trap, Topper, Very Clean, SN: 201090; ‘09 CIH 2608 Chopping Corn Head, 8R30’, New Knives, Auto Header, SN: 676534023; ‘09 CIH 2020 Bean Head 30�, Full Finger, Quick Hook Up, SN: 049075; 25’ & 30’ Head Trailer; ‘04 CIH MX 255 MFD, 3427 Act Hrs, Duals Front & Rear, 6hyd, 3pt, QH, LH Reverser, 540/1000PTO, 6 Front Weights, Very Nice, (2800 Hrs New Engine w/All Paper Work) SN: 132080; ‘04 CIH JX85, 448 Hrs, 18.4x30, 3pt, 540 PTO, 2hyd, ROPS, Like New, SN: 021078; ‘00 Mack CH613 Day Cab Semi, 768,300 Miles, E-7 460 Dsl, 10sp, Jake Brake, 22.5 Rubber 85%, Wet Kit, Very Sharp; ‘98 Timpte Grain Trailer 42’x96�x66�, 24.5, Air Ride, Roll Tarp; Brent 782 Grain Cart, Roll Tarp, 30.5x32, 1000 PTO; CIH TigarMate II Field Cultivator 32.5’, 4 Bar Harrow; CIH 5400 Grain Drill, 20’x10�, 3pt, Press Wheels; IHC 490 Disc, 24.5’; Woods BB72 Brushbull Rotary Mower 72�, 540 PTO; Bobcat Model 2118 Snowblower 72�; JM 250 Gravity Box, 8 Ton; 54� Hydraulic Grapple Bucket; ‘10 Ford F350, 4x4, Reg Cab, 6.4 Dsl, Auto, Beacon, 143,600 Miles, Clean; ‘08 Corn-Pro Hyd Dump Trailer 14’, Tandems, Ramps, Rear Swing

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‘96 NH 9882 4WD, 3165 Hrs, Trelleborg Duals 85%, Rear Weights, 425HP N-14, 4hyd, Clean, SN: D103790; ‘90 CIH 7110 2WD, 4890 Hrs, 14.9x46 Duals, 3pt, 540/1000PTO, 4hyd, Clean, SN: 30494; ‘97 DMI TigarMate II 54.5’, 4 Bar Harrow, New 7� Sweeps, Excellent Condition; ‘00 Volvo Day Cab Semi, Auto Trans., Cummins Dsl, Air Ride, 22.5 , Sliding 5th Wheel, Low Miles; ‘83 Mack MS 200 Cab Over Grain Truck, Mack Diesel, Auto Trans., 22.5, Twin Screw, 32,160 Miles Showing, Crysteel 20’ Steel Box, Hoist, Roll Tarp; ‘75 Ford F700 Single Axle Grain Truck, V8, 5x2 Sp., 62,790 Miles, 16’ Box & Hoist; Great Plains Solid Stand 30’, 3 Section Front Fold Grain Drill, 7.5� Or 15�, Press Wheels; ‘01 John Deere 390, 3pt Rotary Flail Cutter, 90�, 540PTO; ‘92 GMC 1500 Ext. Cab 4x4, V8, Auto, 83,000 Miles, One Owner; Toro Grounds Master 1000-L, 62�; Simplicity Citation Zero Turn 60�, 26hp, 326 Hrs; Oliver 1650, Gas, 6356 Hrs, 15.5x38, 3pt; 3pt, 60’ Sprayer Boom With 250/500 Gal. Saddle Tank; Westfield MK100-71 Swing Hopper Auger; 3pt PTO Cement Mixer; 500/1500 Gallon Poly Tanks

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‘00 Mack Day Cab Semi CH613, 462,000 Miles, 10sp., Wet Kit, Dual PTO, Winch, New Clutch ; ‘97 IH 8100 Day Cab Semi, 10sp., 254,000 Miles, Air Ride; ‘88 Wilson 6000 Gal. Manure Tanker Trailer, Hydro Engineering Boom, Wet Kit, Aluminum, Hyd Top Gate; ‘92 Stout 5500 Gal. Manure Tanker Trailer, Hydro Engineering Boom, Hyd. Top Gate, Steel; 20,000 Gallon Frac Tank, Single Axle, Rear Unload Valve, Front & Rear Load

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6ERY 'OOD 2IPPERS 4ILLAGE 3EEDING

‘15 JD 2730 Ripper, 11 Shank, DD Front, Rear Disc & Cutter Bar, 22’, 5500 Acres Done, SN:XTFO760430; JD 2700 Ripper, 7 Shank, Rear Levelers; CIH 730B Ripper, DDF, Rear Levelers; Wilrich V957 DDR Riper, 7 Shank; JD 3710 Plow, 7 Bottom; CIH 530B Ripper, 5 Shank; DMI 5250 17 Shank Nutri Placer, 47.5’; Lead Shanks For CIH Ripper; MF 820 Disc, 32.5’ ; IHC 720 Plow 7x18’s On Land Hitch; Brillion SS–96-01 Seeder/Packer Pull Type; Land Pride DH25-96 Disc, 3pt, 96�; JD 960 FC, 15’, 3 Bar Harrow; JD 680 Chisel Plow, 20’, HD Shanks; Krause 4750, 8R30� Cultivator; Miller 15’ Off Set Disc; Ag Chem 1000 Gallon Sprayer, 80’ Booms

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‘93 IHC 4900 Single Axle Bulk Fuel Truck, 466 Dsl, 6sp., 5 Tanks, 2100 Gal. Total, 22.5, 279,700 Miles; ‘00 Isuzu ISU Cab Over Single Axle Truck, Dsl, 139,000 Miles, 16’ Van Body; ’07 Timpte 42’x66�x96� Hopper Grain Trailer, Air Ride, Good Tarp & Tires; ‘87 Stout Hopper Grain Trailer 42’x96�x66�, Electric Roll Tarp, Spring Ride; Several Good 1/2 And 3/4 Ton Pickups, 4x4; Several Good Flat Bed Trailers 13’x25’; Miller Bobcat 225T, 8000W Gen/ Welder, 2587 Hrs, Onan 16hp Auction Terms: Cash, Check, Credit Card, All Sales Final. All Items Selling As-Is. All Items Must Be Paid For In Full The Day Of The Auction.

Minnesota Sales Tax May Apply.

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PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 • 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502

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The ad prices listed are based on a basic classified line ad of 25 words or less. Ads running longer than 25 words will incur an added charge.  Antiques & Collectibles  Harvesting Equipment  Goats CHECK ONE:  Announcements  Lawn & Garden  Grain Handling Equipment  Horses & Tack  Employment  Feed Seed Hay  Livestock Equipment  Exotic Animals  Real Estate  Fertilizer & Chemicals  Wanted  Pets & Supplies  Real Estate Wanted  Bins & Buildings  Free & Give Away  Cars & Pickups  Farm Rentals  Farm Equipment  Livestock  Industrial & Construction  Auctions  Tractors  Poultry  Trucks & Trailers  Agri Business  Tillage Equipment  Dairy  Recreational Vehicles  Farm Services  Planting Equipment  Cattle  Miscellaneous  Sales & Services  Spraying Equipment  Swine NOTE: Ad will be placed in the  Merchandise  Hay & Forage Equipment  Sheep appropriate category if not marked.

Cattle

Swine

ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE Spot, Duroc, Chester White, Yearling & 2 year olds, Boars & Gilts available. breeding soundness exam, Monthly PRRS and PEDV. Tschanz Farms U.S. Hwy 53. Delivery available. Steve 715-538-3123 Resler. 507-456-7746

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FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hamp- 61 ewes, 2-5 yrs old, white shire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc faced, black faced & speckboars, also gilts. Excellent led; 2 rams, 3 yrs. old, 1 selection. Raised outside. horned Dorsett, 1 Suffolk, all Exc herd health. No PRSS. healthy, wormed, trimmed & Delivery avail. 320-760-0365 vacc. 218-639-7069

Farm Retirement

AUCTION

Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 10:00 a.m.

Located at 29262 Cty. Rd. 27, Sleepy Eye, MN TRACTORS

TILLAGE

DMI 30’ Crumbler JD8420 MFWD Tractor, 1871 Hrs P.S., JD 4440 Tractor - 5622 Hrs, P.S., 3 Pt., 480-8R046 Hub Duals, 14.9-R34 Dual 540/1000 PTO, 18.4R42, Hub Duals, Fronts, Rock Box, 3PT, 1000 PTO, 3 Hyd 2WD, S/N 056976RW Brillion Land Commander, Model LC53, 9 Shank, Front and Rear Disks

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JD4640, 491 Hrs on overhaul, P.S. 48080 R42 Hub Duals, 3 Pt., 1000 PTO, S/N JD4230 Tractor - 4,280, PS, Hiniker Cab, 000419R, Front Fenders 3 Pt. Weight Box, 540/1000 PTO, New Batteries, New Seat, Dual Hyd JD 980 31’ Field Cultivator, Walking Tandems, 3-Bar Harrow JD 2840 Tractor, 3731 Hrs, 18.4-34 w/ JD 2810 6 Bottom Vari Width Band Duals, 3 Pt, Hi/Lo Transmission, Plow, Spring Reset S/N 324836, Rock Box GRAVITY WAGONS

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ADVERTISING NOTICE: Please check your ad the first week it runs. We make every effort to avoid errors by checking all copy, but sometimes errors are missed. Therefore, we ask that you review your ad for correctness. If you find a mistake, please call (507) 345-4523 immediately so that the error can be corrected. We regret that we cannot be responsible for more than one week’s insertion if the error is not called to our attention. We cannot be liable for an amount greater than the cost of the ad. THE LAND has the right to edit, reject or properly classify any ad. Each classified line ad is separately copyrighted to THE LAND. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

JD 1760 Conversion Max Emerge Planter, Vacuum Planter, 500 Acres on New Disk, 1.5 BU Boxes, Corn Plates (large & small), Soybean Plates, JD Computer Trak 250 Monitor

JD Rear Wheel Weights JD Combine Weights IH Wheel Weights

Parker 6250 Gravity Wagon, Brakes, 425-65R22.5 Tires, Rear Lights

Chuck Nelson Owner 507-794-6382 1500 E. Bridge Street Redwood Falls, MN 56283 Office - 507-644-8433 Doug Kerkhoff - 507-829-6859 Zac Kerkhoff - 507-829-3924

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Exotic Animals

ite, (Buffalo) Bison of all ages ble. for sale, $1,200/OBO (or DV. best offer) (320)393-4417 eve joshlavalle66@gmail.com

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hite FOR SALE: 1958 Case 320 eck- crawler loader for resto, 1 ration, $1,000; custom built all hopper bin mover trailer, d & 3” ground clearance, $1,000.

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Trucks & Trailers

MANDAKO 12’-60’ LONG ROLLERS

1988 Wilson 48’ Sow Pot trailer, 3 decks, sprinkler system, hardly used, everything exc shape, DOT inspected, road ready, great for sheep or goats also, $9,900. 320905-4490

Greenwald, MN • 320-987-3177 14 miles So. of Sauk Centre

USED TRACTORS

FOR SALE: 2008 Honda 4 wheeler, one owner, 26HP, 420CC, TRX model, less than 100 miles on it. $5,000 or reasonable offer. 507-3301715

Miscellaneous PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS New pumps & parts on hand.

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All Equipment available with Low Rate Financing PO Box 3169 • Mankato, MN 56002 Phone: 507-345-4523 or 800-657-4665 Fax: 507-345-1027 Website: www.TheLandOnline.com e-mail: theland@TheLandOnline.com Ask Your Auctioneer to Place Your Auction in The Land!

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Every day is a good day to be on the farm COMBINES

’15 JD S680, 1465 Eng/731 sep hrs, CM, chopper cast tailboard ................................$168,000 ’15 JDS 670, 1230 Eng/875 sep hrs, CM, chopper, pro-drive, 520x42 duals ...............$149,000 ’13 JD S660, 892/1180 CM, chopper duals ............................................................$135,000 ’04 JD 9760, 2268/3460 CM, chopper duals ..............................................................$54,000 ’01 JD 9650 STS, 3014/4325 CM, chopper, duals ..............................................................$39,000 ’00 JD 9650 STS, 2645/3623 chopper, duals ..............................................................$42,000 ’01 JD 9750 STS, 3013/4156 CM, chopper, duals ..............................................................$42,000 ’15 Case/IH 6140, 685/810, Tracker, Rt, chopper .......................................................$155,000 ’14 Case/IH 5130, 660/926, Tracker, Rt, chopper .......................................................$132,000 ’11 Case/IH 8120, 1650/2250 Tracker, Rt, chopper, duals ..............................................$92,500 ’11 Case/IH 7120, 1610/2200 Tracker, Rt, chopper, duals ..............................................$92,500 ’10 Case/IH 7120, 1650/2250 Tracker, Rt, chopper, duals ..............................................$92,500 ’09 Case/IH 7088, 1275/1807 Tracker, Rt, chopper, duals ..............................................$92,000

4WD TRACTORS

‘14 Case/IH 350 Rowtrac, 1865 hrs, 18” belts, 120” spacing, 1000 PTO, .................$152,000 ’12 JD 9360R, 1970 hrs, 1000 PTO duals ............................................................$150,000 ’11 NH T9390, 705 hrs, ps duals ....................$120,000 ’14 Case/IH 370 HD, 7065 hrs, 1000 PTO duals ..............................................................$78,000 ’90 Ford 876, 8523 hrs duals ..............................$24,500 ’15’ Case/lH 370 HD, 895 hrs, 1000 PTO, full guidance, 4850 tires and duals ..................$172,000

ROW CROP TRACTORS

’12 JD 8235, 2WD, 1235 hrs, ps, 1000 PTO duals ............................................................$109,000 ’13 Case/IH 290, 1400 hrs, 1000 PTO duals ............................................................$109,000 ’12 Case/IH 260, 1784 hrs, loaded, 1000 PTO duals ..............................................................$98,000 ’11 Versatile 305, 690 hrs 1000 PTO duals ..............................................................$95,000 ’11 Challenger MT665C, 2703 hrs, loaded, duals ..............................................................$79,500

CORN HEADERS

‘13 Drago 6R, 30” chopping for JD combine ........................................................$25,000

CORN HEADERS cont.

‘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

TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOES

‘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

WHEEL LOADERS

‘12 CAT 924K, 3355 hrs cab, quick coupler, 2.75 yd bucket ..............................................$89,000 ‘13 Cat 924K, 4834 hrs, 3 yd bucket quick coupler.................................................$79,000 ‘16 JD 544K, 788 hrs, cab, quick coupler w/ bucket, ride control ................................$128,000 ‘13 JD 724K, 9015 hrs, loaded, quick coupler, 4.75 yd bucket, aux. hyd. .............................$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

EXCAVATORS

‘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

SMALL EXCAVATORS

‘17 Case CX57C, cab & air, 333 hrs rubber tracks .............................................................$53,000 ‘11 Bobcat E45EM, cab & air, 2965 hrs, rubber tracks .............................................................$33,000

MOTOR GRADERS

‘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

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

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

ADVERTISER LISTING Beck's Hybrids ....................................................................................................... 1 Butterf ield Threshermen's Show ............................................................................. 7 Fladeboe Land ......................................................................................................23 Greenwald Farm Center .........................................................................................29 Hamilton Auction ..................................................................................................23 Henslin Auctions ....................................................................................... 24, 26, 27 Kannegiesser Truck Sales ....................................................................................... 5 Kerkhoff Auction ..................................................................................................28 Knewtson Brothers ................................................................................................29 Larson Implement .................................................................................................31 Mages Auction ......................................................................................................26 Matt Maring Auction .............................................................................................27 MCN Classif ied Ads .............................................................................................30 Pioneer ................................................................................................. 9, 11, 13, 17 Pruess Elevator .....................................................................................................25 Schweiss Doors .....................................................................................................26 Smiths Mill Implement ..........................................................................................29 Steffes Group .................................................................................................. 24, 25 World Health Link.................................................................................................20 Ziemer Auction ............................................................................................... 24, 25

Farmfest Section Advertiser Listing 40 Square Cooperative .................... F16 Anderson Seeds ................................. F3 Christianson Systems ...................... F23 Courtland Waste Handling ............... F13 Cross Slot No-Till Systems ............. F14 Crysteel Truck Equipment ................. F2 Dairyland Supply ............................ F12 Doda USA ........................................ F8 Eide Bailly ...................................... F10 Excelsior Homes West ..................... F23 Factory Home Center ........................ F6 FarmRite Equipment........................ F22 Fiedler Pumping & Sales ................. F24 Greenwald Farm Center ................... F16 Hanson Silo Company ..................... F19 Janesville Tire Service ...................... F8 Keepers RV Center .......................... F10 Keith Bode .................................F4, F21

Litzau Farm Drainage & Boring ....... F20 Mathiowetz Construction ................... F6 Mix 30 Liquid Feed ......................... F11 MN Corn Growers Assoc ................. F18 MS Diversif ied ............................... F20 Olsen Truck Service ........................ F22 Pro Shed Buildings ........................... F5 Rinke Noonan ................................. F14 Rush River Steel & Trim ................... F7 Ryan MFG Flex Til ......................... F19 Schlauderaff Implement ..................... F3 Silver Stream Shelters ..................... F16 Skarpohl Pressure Washer Sales....... F15 Sorensen's Sales & Rentals .............. F15 So MN Initiative Foundation ........... F17 SunSource ....................................... F20

507-345-4523 • 800-657-4665 PO Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56001 www.thelandonline.com

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

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Plant yourself at the garden

e’d spent a long hot day working in the field and driving to the Living Legacy Garden north of Staples, Minn. seemed like just one more job before we could wrap up a too-long day.

The sign for the garden, on Wadena County Road 2, was easy to find. We drove down a short gravel driveway and parked in a small parking lot covered with wood-chips and shaded by a towering hybrid poplar. Jan headed for a spot with an entrance sign, surrounded by flowers, and I headed for a nearby bench under some gigantic silver maples. To get to the bench I had to wind my way through the All-American Selections garden. Since the gardeners at the Legacy Gardens do a stellar job of labelling plants, I thought I would check out the award-winning varieties. From what I saw, the Big Duck Yellow Marigold deserves its championship status. Escamillo, a medium sized golden roasting pepper, already had full grown green horn shaped peppers on it.

Definitely a winner. But I’m giving a thumbs down on the Clancy potato. The tiny vines certainly weren’t going to yield much of anything.

From my bench under the maples, with a pot of very red petunias near my elbow, I looked over the AAS mini-garden and started to relax.

Wadena County

A light breeze was blowing, a cottontail rabbit hopped out of a patch of raspberries, and a center pivot irrigator was working in a nearby field. Actually, this was the right place to come after a long day.

Jan had disappeared among the flowers, flowering shrubs and decorative crab apple trees. But then she appeared, coming down one of the red brick paved winding paths. She’d found a fountain and a reflecting pool she wanted to show me.

On the way we looked at the herb garden and its impressive tarragon plants. We also tasted a chocolate mint leaf with minty intensity.

Further on, we saw the day lily collection, some flashy potted begonias, and a gas plant. What’s a gas plant?

Of course, there was a bench by the reflecting pool. There is a plentitude of benches. There were also a cardinal and oriole singing from somewhere and a nice display of very yellow Fireworks Evening Primrose just opening. The evening sun was filtering through some ferns by the pool and they were green-golden.

Yes! The Living Legacy Gardens was the right place to go after a hard day. If you want of go, get directions from the website www.clcmn.edu/ ag-energy-center/living-legacy-gardens/ v

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Restore & Repair Your Metal Roof

SPRAY FOAM INSULATION MANKATO, MN

SPRAY FOAM ROOF BARRON, WI ROOF REPAIR & TANK INSULATION NEW RICHLAND, MN

Waseca County Fair Grounds

Before

SPRAY FOAM INSULATION & WEATHER BARRIER PRESCOTT, WI

REPAIR VS. REPLACE

Why would you spend money to replace an existing metal roof when it can be rejuvenated to look and perform like new?

YOUR LOCAL MINNESOTA CONTRACTOR: CALL REE TOLL F E HEDUL TO SC E A FRE ATE. ESTIM

greener world solutions

HOW IT WORKS: 1. The roof is thoroughly cleaned.

2. Fasteners are tightened. Missing fasteners are replaced. Sealant is applied to any fasteners that are no longer watertight.

3. Seams and flashing are treated with sealants.

4. If needed, a primer is applied to increase adhesion.

5. If needed, a basecoat is applied.

6. The topcoat is applied.

ADDED BENEFITS OF METAL ROOF RESTORATION: • Restoring the roof is less expensive and less disruptive than replacing the roof • Seals deteriorated fasteners • Restores wind resistance • Treats and controls rust • Seals seams and flashings • Improves building aesthetics • Reduces metal roof movement • Repairs hail or mechanical damage • Limits tear-off and waste generation • Can be recoated in the future

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A NO-OBLIGATION CONSULTATION.

855-612-8038

855-612-8038 | www.greenerworldsolutions.com

www.greenerworldsolutions.com MN LIC BC639351

Serving Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa.

MN LIC BC639351