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In view of last year’s disrupted harvestlots of farmers thinking non-Bt corn ing season, what’s ahead for the spring of because it’s cheaper; but they need to 2020? University of Minnesota stay tuned in to their own fields individuExtension’s Dave Nicolai shared this ally. It’s important to be monitoring your thought: “We’re all aware of excessive fields on a regular basis. Farming on a rainfall for 2019 and net result is many field-by-field basis is getting more prevaMinnesota soils are mostly filled to lent.” capacity already this spring. Until we get So are we making progress, both in through March, we can’t say what April corn and soybeans, on breeding resiswill be offering. But even with normal LAND MINDS tance to more soil pests? Nicolai noted rainfall heading into spring, we likely soybean aphid resistance varieties are By Dick Hagen will be looking at planting delays over widely available; but soybean cyst much of Minnesota.” nematode resistance is still primarily Additional snow is likely, but the real a one-genetic tolerance. “Getting more determinant will be April — both rainPeking resistance from other lines is fall and temperature, said Nicolai. A ‘dry’ spring is needed. On the corn side, I’m hearing talk of develvirtually not going to happen, he predicted. But oping shorter hybrids to reduce lodging losses. with wet, cool conditions, will farmers be facing There’s no doubt the corn industry is reacting to even more soil pest challenges? Maybe — especially standability issues — especially in view of weather with early season weed control. threats the past couple of seasons. Our breeders are making progress on oil and protein contents in soy“Getting timely pre-emergence beans. It appears export markets are demanding weed control herbicides out there is improvements here.” always vital — perhaps even more so this spring. But the big IF word Nicolai said the mood of farmers is “extremely is simply will field conditions permit cautious.” Farm lenders obviously influence the these applications in a timely fashminds of farmers these days. And that directly ion?” said Nicolai. “We’re seeing relates to each farmers individual situation: Do you more problems with water hemp own your land? Are you renting? Are you wanting Dave Nicolai and giant ragweed. Giant ragweed to expand? Or are you considering slowing down, is a particular challenge because it even turning the farm over to others? “I think a emerges early. And if pre-emerge doesn’t fit, then number are considering an exit plan,” Nicolai timely post-emergence herbicide apps are even more admitted, “but still hesitant to openly acknowledge vital.” that potential status. However, in the next five years I see a fairly significant change in operation Nicolai added wet and cold conditions bring more upon our landscape. Farmers are much aware of crop disease into play. “There are a lot of treated technology rapidly expanding in other countries soybeans in the market these days,” he said, “but a around the world. In essence, competition may conwet, cold spring is simply an added stress — espetinue to increase. So new markets for our corn and cially for soybeans. June and July weather condiexports — maybe also pork, beef and poultry — tions also impact disease conditions. What farmers have to be in the mix. This new China trade deal do in their crop rotations can impact disease envimay show some positives eventually. The new ronments too. If you can’t plant corn and go beanson-beans, you’re looking at more risk from a disease Canada/Mexico/U.S. agreement should help almost immediately. But farmers must continue to watch impact status.” their input costs. And yes, Minnesota Gopher footHe’s cautious about suggesting more insect probball and basketball teams will continue their domilems with another cold, wet spring. “We haven’t nance over Iowa Hawkeyes.” really had a hard winter environment, so lots of So finally … a positive comment from Mr. Nicolai! aphids overwintering in buckthorn brush likely will be surviving. We still have concerns about corn rootDick Hagen is the staff writer emeritus of The worm and corn borer, but most farmers seem to be Land. He may be reached at rdhagen35@gmail.com. well-tuned to using Bt traits where applicable. Yes, v

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Coronavirus impact: The end is nowhere in sight In just one, unwelcome week in U.S. ag exports. Cheaper dollars lead to America, the coronavirus drained $3.6 more exports, right? trillion from the stock market, clipped Usually, but this is not any usual time.

Apple shareholders for $220 billion, and In fact, forecasts Refinitiv, (a financial sent millions of Americans to stores to data firm owned jointly by Blackstone buy every facemask, surgical glove, and and Thomson Reuters) deep U.S. interest gallon of bleach they could get their nowrate cuts are just as likely to fuel “an allsanitized hands on. out [international] currency battle” that It’s what we do. We panic first and ask FARM & FOOD FILE will worsen today’s tariff-based trade questions later. wars as much as help them.

By Alan Guebert Well, it’s now later and questions are As Refinitiv sees it, few coronavirusrolling in. The biggest, “What’s next?” weakened nations can afford to conhas no clear answer; but most national cede crucial global markets to any governments — including ours — have competitor — including the American finally seen enough to act. elephant — without weakening their already sickIn their first coordinated move, the world’s central ened domestic economies. That means they will fight U.S. rate cuts with cuts of their own. And just bankers informally agreed to lower target interest rates to stave off what many forecast will be a one- like that, the world’s economy staggers toward more problems. half to one percent virus-affected slowdown in the global economy.

It makes frightening sense. Let’s hope it makes frightening sense to the White House, too.

The high side of that number, one percent, sounds tiny; but it’s actually a $900 billion hit on the estiA more focused look at some key commodities mated $90 trillion world economy. proves the virus has already sickened global markets like crude oil. Since Jan. 1, crude futures prices What’s $900 billion in terms of jobs? have tumbled from near $65 a barrel to under $50 a It’s hard to calculate on a global scale; but in barrel. Hard hit Chinese oil imports, estimated one2017, Georgetown University estimated a $1 trillion third lower since the coronavirus struck, are the infrastructure-spending plan for the U.S. would cre- key cause. ate 11 million jobs. As such, it’s a safe bet that a On March 3, traders lifted crude prices off lows $900 billion hit to worldwide growth would elimiwhen rumors circulated that OPEC oil barons nate at least as many jobs. would cut production to thin the oversupplied marMore importantly, some market seers now claim ket. OPEC’s muscle, however, is overmatched as the U.S. Federal Reserve will make another, and China’s newest export, coronavirus, has now hit oil possibly even a third, interest rate cut in the coming (election) year to ensure U.S. companies remain well-positioned for recovery.

If so, the Fed-weakened dollar is welcome news for LEWISTON, Minn. — Eleven skilled southeastern Minnesota farmers devoted to soil health have been named as farmer-to-farmer consultants for ARE YOU A 2020 by the Land Stewardship Project. With a growing number of Midwestern crop and livestock farmers interested in maximizing soil health, there is an important need for farmers to be able to connect with other farmers in the region who have direct experience with practices like no-till, cover cropping and rotational grazing.

WORKER? Each of the farmer-consultants is utilizing various innovative practices to increase soil organic matter If You or a Loved One and microbiology, improve water infiltration, stop Have Been Diagnosed with erosion, store carbon in the soil, reduce input expensand increase profits and yields, and they’re willMesothelioma or Lung Cancer es, ing to share their experience with others, according to the Land Stewardship Project’s Liana Nichols, coordinator of the farmer consulting program.

Even if you have been turned down before “Learning directly from a farmer who has experience can save a lot of time and money, help your decision-making process, and clarify your next steps in making the on-farm changes you want to make,” she said.

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importers like Japan, South Korea and Italy.

The waves caused by China’s slow action on its epidemic are now also hitting U.S. farms and ranches.

DTN contributing analyst Elaine Kub noted in late February that the “shocking collapse of freight demand out of China, which accounts for 40 percent of global dry bulk seaborne shipments,” has dropped shipping costs so low that “you can hire a big ocean vessel” — with a two-million-bushel cargo capacity — for “around $500 per day,” or one-third its usual cost.

Kub additionally notes troubling signs of virusslowed ag exports. U.S. Gulf ship loading in midFebruary was only 80 percent of normal. Also, slow grain sales to the “top five U.S. corn customers have stunted rail movement not only to the ports, but also south across the border.”

U.S. meat exports are backing up too, reports the March 2 Wall Street Journal. Incredibly, nearly one billion pounds of frozen chicken, a 12 percent increase over normal, currently crowd U.S. warehouses. Frozen beef and pork are now stacking up, too.

All portend a long, slow recovery once the world and the United States truly stop the coronavirus’s still mysterious, steady march. That end, however, is nowhere in sight.

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“Our farmer-consultants are all actively farming and their time is valuable,” said Nichols. “We want to compensate them and respect the time they are taking out of their own operations to help others.”

A list of the consultants is available at www.landstewardshipproject.org/lspsoilbuilders/soilhealthconsultants.

To request a farmer-to-farmer consultation, contact Nichols at the Land Stewardship Project’s Lewiston office at (507) 523-3366 or at lnichols@landstewardshipproject.org. In that initial contact, callers will be asked to let LSP know what they are hoping to learn from one of the consulting farmers and to provide some background on their farming operation. Farmers will then be matched with a consulting farmer who can give them the information and experience they’re looking for.

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Calendar of Events Visit www.TheLandOnline.com to view our complete calendar & enter your own events, or send an e-mail with your event’s details to editor@thelandonline.com.

March 16 — Gardening Knowledge for Free — Lester Prairie, Minn. — Learn the cultivars and techniques which guarantee a successful cutting garden. Find out the tricks to post harvest care that will keep your arrangements fresh for 7-10 days. — Contact McLeod County Master Gardeners at (320) 484-4334.

March 18 — Integrated Pest Management — Morris, Minn. — What is integrated pest management and how does it apply to gardeners? Learn how IPM can be used to manage insects and diseases effectively and responsibly. — Contact Esther Jordan at ejordan@umn.edu or (320) 589-1711 ext.

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March 19 — Produce Safety Rule Training — Isanti, Minn. — Topics include produce safety regulatory requirements; best practices related to worker health and hygiene; crop inputs and soil amendments; domestic and wild animals; water use and testing. Training is required for farms covered by the FSMA produce safety rule. — Contact U of M Extension at (651) 539-3648.

March 24 — Meeker County Gardener’s Gala — Litchfield, Minn. — Topics include being a steward of the environment; along with new varieties of flowering plants. — Contact Meeker County Master Gardeners at mnextmeeker@umn.edu or (320) 6935275.

April 4 — McLeod County Gardening Education Day — Hutchinson, Minn. — Topics include growing fruit trees in Minnesota; ferns for Minnesota gardens and homes; site-specific perennials; and the 10 commandments for growing roses. — Contact McLeod County Master Gardeners at mnextmcleod@umn.edu or (320) 484-4334.

April 7 — Fruit and Vegetable Grower Workshop — Little Falls, Minn. — Topics include the use of exclusion netting to deal with spotted wing drosophila; vegetable disease prevention; and mutually beneficial habitats for pollinators and vegetable or fruit fields. — Contact Katie Drewitz at wins0115@ umn.edu or (320) 255-6169 Ext. 1.

April 7 — Fruit and Vegetable Grower Workshop — Alexandria, Minn. — Contact Katie Drewitz at wins0115@umn.edu or (320) 255-6169 Ext. 1.

April 8 — Fruit and Vegetable Grower Workshop — Litchfield, Minn. — Contact Katie Drewitz at wins0115@umn.edu or (320) 255-6169 Ext. 1.

April 8 — Fruit and Vegetable Grower Workshop — Buffalo, Minn. — Contact Katie Drewitz at wins0115@umn.edu or (320) 255-6169 Ext. 1.

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When I learned about snowstorms, motherhood and neighbors Today as I look out the our daughter ready to go. window, we are in the A few miles out of town, it middle of an all-out winter was beginning to be a real snowstorm. struggle to see. Halfway Snowstorms always take home I began to seriously me back to a time when our regret my desire to get lives had just become more home. I was nervous about complicated with the birth where the side of the road of our firstborn. We learned was and where the middle TABLE TALK we had to start out a little of the road was. I was nerearlier for everything we

By Karen Schwaller vous about rear-ending did; and ran on donuts and someone, or someone rearsoda pop for breakfast ending us. I was nervous sometimes when we forgot how early about having a stand-off with a snow we had to start out in the mornings. drift and realizing we would be in serious trouble if that happened — The forecast for one particular winter work day called for heavy snow, so with gale-force winds, a very tiny baby in the car, and no food for her with me as I worked writing commercials for if we became stranded. the local radio station, I kept an eye on the weather. Turns out, I should And this was all in the days before have paid more attention to the cell phones. weather guy who was just downstairs.

I looked at her and wondered why I Things didn’t seem all that bad, had left the safety of town to head out until it hit. The wind came up sudden- into the wide open, white tundra that ly; and just like that, visibility had the country was quickly becoming. It started to become an issue. was my first experience of feeling like a failure as a mother. Little did I know Of course, my first instinct was to then life would dole out plenty more get home with our infant daughter before things really got rolling. Only a opportunity for that before this job of raising our children was over. farm person would race against time to willingly head out into the open I breathed a sigh of relief when I country in a frantic effort to beat saw the turn-off for the blacktop I Mother Nature at her own game. needed — which was not far from our home. But it also meant I still had a Being so responsible, I called our neighbor before I left the radio station big hurdle to cross once I got half a mile from our home. That corner to see if the road was open at the coralways drifted shut. I had fought my ner near their place. That location emotions and strained my eyes on this always plugged up with any amount of snow. He said he would check it and endless drive, but I knew the hardest part could be waiting just ahead of me. clear it if it was plugged. I called our daycare provider and asked her to get I turned onto the blacktop with both

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each other. And we help each other — not only in our work, but in our time of need. We celebrate together, and our neighbors are often those who carry us to our final resting places. Farmers grow crops and livestock … and deep friendships.

Thank heaven for maturity and wisdom that come with the years. But I have been especially grateful over those same years for the kindness, sincerity, friendship and selfless generosity of good neighbors.

And for angels — disguised as our neighbors.

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relief and trepidation while our daughter slept in the car seat. I was jealous of her as I felt the terrible weight of this responsibility — and irresponsibility — on my shoulders.

Much to my surprise, as I came closer to that corner, I saw the neighbor whom I had called earlier … waiting at the end of his driveway on his John Deere tractor with the loader ready.

He was watching the storm and waiting for me to come by. It was like a weight was lifted.

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ducers to plant cover crops that, among other benefits, will improve soil health and water quality while having the option to harvest, hay and graze during certain times of the year. Up to 50,000 acres can be enrolled.

Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to talk to their FSA county office soon about whether this pilot fits their operation.

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Weed control program seeing results in Becker County

By TIM KING The Land Correspondent DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Marsha Watland received the award for being Minnesota’s Outstanding Agricultural Inspector for 2019 at the Minnesota Association of County Agricultural Inspectors annual banquet last July. Watland has been the Becker County Agricultural Inspector since 2006. Prior to becoming the CAI in this northwestern Minnesota county, she worked in agriculture education, agricultural retail and wholesale sales, and as a business owner.

One of the reasons Watland, who works under the umbrella of the Becker County Soil and Water Conservation District, received the award was her leadership in developing and advancing programs to certify gravel and borrow pits as weed free.

“The certification program began in 2008 because a county in North Dakota wanted to certify as weed free pits that were sending gravPhotos submitted el from Becker County to North Dakota,” she Marsha Watland was recogsaid. “The original goal nized last year as Minnesowas to buy gravel with a ta’s outstanding agricultural reduced seed bank so as inspector for 2019. to reduce maintenance costs and the spread of both invasive and noxious weeds throughout Becker County.”

Watland says the gravel pit certification program has had a positive impact on weed control in the county. This is especially true for weeds such as Spotted Knapweed.

“That seed has a viability of seven years and each year that Spotted Knapweed is controlled it reduces the seed bank in a pit,” she said. “The results have been great. Gravel pits provide an excellent environment for weed seed that is then easily moved down township, county and state roads. The certification program for gravel pits adjusts timing and the method of treatment for prohibited noxious weeds. The first year that Gravel Pit Certification was implemented in Becker County there were no weed complaints for pits and gravel pits appreciated knowing the timing of treatments. That allowed the pits to keep product moving.”

Watland isn’t the only one who feels the results of the gravel pit certification have been great.

“You really don’t have to go far — you literally can drive across county lines — to see the difference that her efforts make,” Peter Mead, the District Administrator for the Becker County Soil and Water Conservation District, told the Becker County news service dl-online. “Both her passion and knowledge are real assets to the county. She’s one of a kind.”

Aimee Duchene, the agricultural inspector for neighboring Otter Tail County, nominated Watland for the Outstanding Agricultural Inspector. Duchene lauded Watland for both her gravel pit certification program as well as her broader work as county agricultural inspector in her letter of nomination.

Flea beetles battle leafy spurge

By TIM KING The Land Correspondent DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — In the 1990s, it was estimated that leafy spurge had infested approximately 800,000 acres in western, northern, and central Minnesota, as well as many areas in Iowa. Leafy spurge is a highly invasive plant which was accidentally introduced to the United States from Russia in the 1890s. The plants are aggressive and can damage hay crops, pastures, native prairie remnants and infest public roadways.

In 1994, responding to the growing problem, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture began a collaborative biological control program which continues today.

“Approximately 9 million leafy spurge beetles were released at over 2,000 sites in Minnesota from 1994 to the present as a biological control,” MDA reports. “Biological control with the beetles has been overwhelmingly cost-effective and successful at greatly reducing infestations at most sites. The use of beetles to control spurge continues to be a collaborative effort with public and private land managers, county agricultural inspectors (CAI) and MDA.” Becker County, in northwestern Minnesota, has been part of that collaborative effort since it began, according to Marsha Watland, the Becker County CAI. “The leafy spurge flea beetles were established in Becker County in the 90’s when Walt Lenius was the CAI,” Watland said. “Walt helped train me in by sharing where he started placing them.”

Once released, the beetles establish themselves at the base of a plant and burrow into the stem.

There they feed on plant nutrients and weaken the deep rooted plant. Since they are not native to the Americas, the beetles have to be released into the environment.

“Monika Chandler runs the Biological Control Program (at MDA) and has records of all beetle deposits in the state and helps CAI’s and other entities find collection sites to bring deposits into their counties,” Watland said.

Since 2009, Becker County has served as a collection site for Otter Tail, Clay, Norman, and See FLEA BEETLES, pg. 9

“Marsha runs a very active agricultural inspection program and has established a solid weed inspection and seed sampling program in her county,” Duchene wrote. “She is very successful at encouraging collaboration and achieving positive weed management outcomes.”

Since weeds don’t respect borders or county lines, one of Watland’s collaborative focuses has been creating a Cooperative Weed Management Area that has federal, state, city, township and county agencies working hand-in-hand with landowners to control the spread of noxious and invasive weeds.

“In 2017, Meadow Knapweed, a Minnesota Prohibited Eradicate weed, was found at intersection State Highway 34 and County Hwy 39,” Marsha said.

“Once identified, I contacted Minnesota Department of Transportation, the county highway department, townships and adjacent landowners. All the landowners were contacted and a treatment was approved.

Five days later, MNDOT came in with their equipment and treated the site. Without the CWMA, this process would have taken a lot longer and timing for treatment would not have been as effective.”

Watland takes a collaborative approach to working with townships and private landowners as well.

“I work with townships on weed tours,” Marsha said. “I don’t use field scouts. The townships and citSee WATLAND, pg. 9

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Consider participating in the NAHMS Swine Study I recently saw a commercial on television encouraging me to participate in the upcoming 2020 Census, the count taken every 10 years to determine our U.S. population numbers and to collect demographic data. This is the census year and undoubtedly we will all be asked to provide information about ourselves and our households. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Ag Census is taken every five years, in those years ending in 2 or 7. The agriculture census recently has yielded a lot of important information about the age of our farming community, and the participation by female operators and immigrant farmers.

There’s an additional type of census that’s taken place in agriculture since 1983 which has a tremendous impact on perspectives of livestock health in the United States. Conducted by the USDA, this study takes an in-depth look at livestock operations, their management and their health. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service oversees the National Animal Health Monitoring System. NAHMS works with the National Ag Statistics Service to collect the data and evaluate it.

Many farmers are familiar with NASS and its Minnesota field office in St. Paul. The Minnesota ag statistics office, headed by State Ag Statistician Dan Lofthus, collects ag statistics and other information from farm operators and agribusinesses across Minnesota. The Minnesota field office issues the Minnesota Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report through the growing season and monthly during the winter. This crop report follows crop progress and provides weekly temperature and precipitation data. In my previous role as a county U of M Extension educator, I submitted information weekly to the Service. NASS compiles the information to predict crop yields and harvest dates.

Minnesota’s NASS field office also publishes an annual bulletin, the Minnesota Agricultural Statistics Book, which collects yield data by county.

The bulletin is also a source of rental rate information. In the day, Extension offices had stacks and boxes full of the Ag Statistics book; but today the entire document can be found on the internet at https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/ Minnesota/Publications/Annual_Statistical_ Bulletin/.

As I mentioned earlier, the NASS crop and livestock reports have an effect on markets and marketing plans across the country.

The National Animal Health Monitoring System was formed to collect, analyze and disseminate data on animal health, management and productivity across the United States. The NAHMS team conducts national studies on the health and health management of U.S. livestock populations. U.S. livestock species sectors, along with the people who work within the industries, utilize the NAHMS

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NAHMS teams conduct species studies on a rotating schedule. They first collected swine data in 1990, followed by studies again in 1995, 2000, 2006, and 2012. In SWINE & U 2007 they collected informaBy Diane DeWitte tion about swine raised in small-scale operations. In the years between swine studies, similar studies are being done on health management in dairy, beef, sheep, equine, goats, bison, cervids, and aquaculture.

Data collected from previous swine studies can be found on NAHMS website.

It should be noted the data collected in these studies is strictly confidential and used to generate scientifically based and statistically valid national estimates which can be used for education, research and policy development.

2020 is the year for NAHMS’ swine study. USDA has been sending out announcements, collaborating with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and U of M Extension programs to get the word out.

Most recently, the University of Minnesota swine team, along with APHIS veterinarians, discussed the Study with farmers who visited the Minnesota Pork Congress in January.

The actual Swine Study will be conducted from July 2020 through January 2021. In June 2020, selected producers will be mailed a letter describing the study and be provide a questionnaire to be completed and returned. Selected producers who don’t respond will be called by a NASS representative to arrange a convenient time to complete the questionnaire via telephone interview.

Participation in the Study is voluntary and confidential. Only those people collecting study data know the identity of respondents. No name or contact information will ever be associated with individual data, and no data will ever be reported in a way that could reveal the identity of a participant.

Data are presented only in an aggregate or summary manner.

Not one-size-fits-all The 2020 NAHMS Swine Study has been developed to address two specific types of pig farms: Large Enterprise Study and the Small Enterprise Study. The two will collect different types of information based on the size of the operation.

Large Enterprise Study – This survey will take an in-depth look at U.S. swine operations with 1,000 or more pigs. Approximately 2,700 swine farms will

be selected from 13 states. (These 13 states represent 90 percent of the U.S. hog operations with 1,000 or more pigs.)

Study objectives were developed through discussion and surveys within the swine industry. Focus groups took place involving representatives from various pork organizations. Much of the information collected in this survey will assist the industry in disease management and preparedness strategies to protect the swine industry.

The Study describes current U.S. swine production practices related to housing, productivity, biosecurity, morbidity and mortality prevention. It will look at the prevalence of select pathogens in weaned market pigs; and describe antimicrobial stewardship and use patterns. A portion of the study will evaluate the presence of select economically important pathogens, and characterize isolated organisms from biological specimens.

Small Enterprise Study – In contrast, this study will collect data from swine operations with fewer than 1,000 pigs. The NAHMS team hopes to learn more about the swine health and management practices used on these farms and the alternative marketing strategies they implement.

Small enterprise swine production is a growing sector of the U.S. swine industry. It’s a primary supplier of many niche-market products. This industry segment is very diverse, and the study hopes to learn more about small-farm health and production practices; movement and mortality on small pig farms; and contrast the differences between small and large pig operations.

For the small swine enterprise study, 5,000 swine operations from 38 states will be asked to participate. These 38 states account for 95 percent of the U.S. pig farms with fewer than 1,000 pigs.

Why participate?

Participating in the NAHMS study benefits the swine industry in many ways. The study provides transparent, credible information on industry practices; assist with disease preparedness strengths and vulnerabilities; help make science-based decisions; and identify educational needs related to health and production on small and large swine farms.

Diane DeWitte is an Extension Educator specializing in swine for the University of Minnesota Extension. Her e-mail address is stouf002@umn.edu v

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Face-to-face interaction with land owners yields best results WATLAND, from pg. 7 ies are required to have local weed inspectors who attend a training in March to go over their responsibilities and work on weed identification.”

The local weed inspectors are authorized to send out weed notices to land owners who have a weed problem. So is Watland. However, she doesn’t necessarily use the official notice process when she first receives a complaint.

“When I receive weed complaints I do not automatically send out a legal Minnesota Noxious Weed Notice,” she said. “I verify that there is a weed issue and work with the LWI a lot of the time. Part of what I do is education because these new weeds are tough to control. Actual landowner contact results in better compliance.”

Treating landowners with respect and working with them also comes into play when farmers are considering applying conservation practices for their farm.

“Raising cover crops, for example, should not create a weed issue — espe-

cially if it is a program through the NRCS in Becker County,” Marsha said.

“This is where the Cooperative Weed Management Area comes into play. The NRCS is a partner in that and when a practice such is cover crops is planned, the preparation of the site is very important to reduce issues with weed control.”

Watland’s willingness to work respectfully with land owners and collaboratively with other agencies to get at the root of the noxious and invasive weed problems in Becker County is definitely an award-winning combination, according to her colleagues in Becker County and across Minnesota.v

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Watland collects flea beetles with a net. The beetles are being placed at various locations in Becker County for controlling leafy spurge.

Ants, wet conditions limit effect FLEA BEETLES, from pg. 7 Mahnomen counties as well as the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

“Collection time in Becker County can start as early as June 15 on a normal year where the air temperature is warmer,” said Watland, who says soil temperature is important too. “Their eggs are laid at the base of a plant and larvae grow inside of stem at ground level. Adults start emerging the second week in June and are above ground for approximately six weeks.”

Watland said it’s only been in the last five years or so that an effective herbicide has been developed. She says flea beetles are especially effective in areas of two acres or more. The largest area she ever used the beetles on was a 140-acre field.

“The deposit sites receive 1,000-2,000 flea beetles,” she said. “If it is a large site — such as 20 acres — I will do a minimum of four deposits. The beetles prefer moving uphill, so it is best to place them at the base of hill. One drawback is, if the area is loaded with ants, you will not have good control of leafy spurge because the ants harvest flea beetles.”

The beetles don’t establish well in wet areas either, Watland said, and control is not effective at sites with disturbance such as flooding, construction, mowing and overgrazing.

To learn how to establish a Leafy Spurge Biological Control program, contact Chandler at monika.chandler@state.mn.us or (651) 201-6537.

“MDA will work with counties to establish a weed biocontrol program if it’s determined that would help control a weed infestation,” Chandler said.

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Devoted to agriculture, Thiesse keeps going strong

By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor MANKATO, Minn. — People in the Mankato, Minn. area are accustomed to hearing Kent Thiesse’s mellow voice over the airwaves and this week is no exception. With nearly 45 years of agriculture experience, Thiesse is known as the “go-to” expert in farming and often appears on television and radio programs. But this week, instead of treating listeners to the latest ag information, Thiesse is talking high school wrestling — another subject he knows quite a bit about. For 14 years, Thiesse has delivered hourly radio reports for radio station KTOE from the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament — covering teams and wrestlers from throughout southcentral Minnesota.

Wrestling broadcaster is a very small slice of Thiesse’s thick resume which includes other nonagriculture items such as 30 years on the Lake Crystal-Wellcome-Memorial school board; the Lake Crystal Chamber of Commerce; and the Lake Crystal Lions Club.

But it is definitely in the ag arena where Thiesse has cut a wide swathe of dedication and expertise.

He is a farm management analyst and currently serves as senior vice president and chief ag loan officer for MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal.

Not surprisingly, Thiesse’s roots are from the farm.

Thiesse was born in Martin County, south of Fairmont, Minn. When he was 12 years old his family moved to the Starbuck, Minn. area in Pope County where his father worked a diversified crop and livestock farm. “My father was probably ahead of the curve on raising soybeans,” Thiesse said. “We grew small grain, some corn to feed the livestock, and hay. The typography between Martin and Pope County is quite different for farming. In Starbuck I picked a lot of rocks!” he chuckled. “Not so much down here.”

During his 10 years as a youth in the 4-H program, Thiesse developed a skill and liking for livestock judging — participating in state livestock shows and was a member of the livestock judging team which went to nationals in 1968.

After graduating from high school, Thiesse obtained a degree at the University of Minnesota in animal science. It was there he developed his love for agri-

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In 1992 Thiesse obtained his Master of After a brief stint as a hog buyer for Education degree from the University of Hormel, Thiesse began a long career with Minnesota. He became affiliated with the University of Minnesota Extension in 1975.

Minnesota Farm Bureau Association, “I was a summer intern for Extension in Minnesota Agri-Growth Council and the college,” he said. “I thought it would be a Minnesota Soybean Growers Association; good career.” and remains connected to those organizaKent Thiesse tions today.

His first assignment was in Swift County where his 4-H experiences came in quite handy. He Because of his Extension experience, Thiesse was continued his 4-H connection when he moved to Rock hired by MinnStar Bank in 2003 to handle agriculCounty Extension in Luverne, Minn. in 1979. “When ture lending and farm management. “I was able to I moved to Rock County, one of the first people I met continue some of those roles when switching careers,” was County Extension Agent Jack Morris. He believed he said. “The bank has been very willing to allow me in working with youth and got me involved in leader- to continue my other activities. I still have high ship activities.” regards for Extension service.”

“Sometimes we forget banks are borrowing out someone else’s money,” Thiesse stated. “We try to Sometimes we forget banks are head off problems before it becomes an adversarial relationship. The ‘80s caught people really off-guard. borrowing out someone else’s It was such a quick decline with over-lending against money. We try to head off probassets and assets lost value. We were also dealing lems before it becomes an adversarial relationship. The ‘80s caught with ramped-up interest rates.”

“There are still some people struggling,” Thiesse people really off-guard. It was such went on to say, “but it’s not as wide-spread. Today, a quick decline with over-lending bankers do a lot more up-front financial work. against assets and assets lost Farmers are also more astute — doing more of their value.

— Kent Thiesse own work before meeting with bankers.”

Thiesse voiced concern over consolidation in agriIt was in Rock County where Thiesse started writculture — from major ag companies to larger farms ing and became involved in public speaking. It was also the time he became involved with the Minnesota swallowing up smaller family farms. But from a State Fair, serving as coordinator of the fair’s 4-H standpoint of a free economic system, he’s not sure Beef Show committee. He also coordinated the what can be done to turn the trend around. “It’s difficult to do,” he admitted. “It’s not just farming, it’s all Minnesota 4-H Livestock Project Bowl program. the way down the line. Look at retail food and what’s It was also while in Rock County Thiesse was happening with small grocery stores. People are lookthrown into the middle of the 1980’s farm crisis. “I ing for incentives to break it down and it’s a good was involved in the Farm Mediating Program,” he talking point; but in economics, it’s hard to do. These recalled. “All mediation was done then by local companies are not doing it just to get bigger, there’s Extension, and Rock County had the highest number a financial advantage.” of mediations in the state.”

For those looking to start their own farming operaIn 1987 he joined Blue Earth County Extension tion, Thiesse sees it as a daunting challenge. “To start and witnessed major changes in the Extension sys- from scratch, it’s nearly impossible,” he said. “For one tem. “Over that time Extension became more region- thing, the scale is bigger than starting out years ago. al — sharing knowledge and assets across county Most beginning farmers are connected by family.” lines,” he said. “We all developed our levels of exper“On the plus side, we have better tools for starting tise. Eventually I was strictly an ag educator in farm than we did 20 years ago. Federal backing makes it management.” easier for lenders to take on the risk because new It was also during his tenure with Blue Earth farmers don’t have a track record to show they can County that Thiesse accelerated his involvement in pay back a loan. Continuing and enhancing those Minnesota agriculture. Since 1988 he has served as programs is one way to help out.” coordinator of educational forums at Farmfest.

Farmers also face opposition to large-scale opera“Farmfest used to be held in Lake Crystal,” he tions and modern agriculture practices — a trend explained. “With my background, it was natural for Thiesse finds disturbing. me to become involved. Over the years, we built up the forums and they changed a lot. We started pre- See THIESSE, pg. 11

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Sign up for Conservation Reserve Program ST. PAUL — Farmers and ranchers may apply to enroll grasslands in the Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands signup. The signup runs through May 15.

“Through this CRP Grasslands signup, farmers and ranchers can protect grasslands, rangelands and pastures, while maintaining the land as working grazing lands,” said State Executive Director Joe Martin. “The program emphasizes support for grazing operations and plant and animal biodiversity, while protecting land under the greatest threat of conversion or development.”

Through CRP Grasslands, participants retain the right to conduct common grazing practices, such as haying, mowing or harvesting seed from the enrolled land. Timing of some activities may be restricted by the primary nest-

ing season of birds.

Participants will receive an annual rental payment and may receive up to 50 percent cost-share for establishing approved conservation practices. The duration of the CRP contract is either 10 or 15 years. FSA will rank applications using a number of factors including existence of expiring CRP land, threat of conversion or development, existing grassland, and predominance of native species cover, and cost.

The 2018 farm bill set aside 2 million acres for CRP Grassland enrollment.

For more information, or to enroll in CRP Grasslands, contact your local FSA county office or visit fsa.usda.gov/ crp.

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Thiesse ‘big believer in research’ THIESSE, from pg. 10 “What’s your definition of large?”

Thiesse asked. “More than a 1,000 animal units? I do get bothered by extreme folks who want to get rid of animal agriculture. People like to eat protein and a lot of developing countries are demanding more meat. We had more animals back two to three generations than we do now with the same rivers and streams.

Modern livestock operations are getting more blame than they deserve.”

“I’m also concerned on the crop side.

GMOs got a bad name. Do we shut science down — limiting ourselves from improved crop genetics? I’m a big believer in research — university or applied research. Today we want to jump ahead and skip that process. Think about the toxic chemicals we were using years ago compared to today. Environmentally and from a personal safety aspect, it’s much better. We’re just at the tip of the iceberg for long-term solutions. Let science make it work.”

“Social media is instant,” Thiesse continued. “It does not allow for research.

Things are posted which make people believe that it’s fact.”

So in an effort to state agriculture’s case, Thiesse writes a weekly “Focus on Ag” column which is distributed to several Midwest agriculture publications and web sites, as well as 1,100 subscribers. He also writes a monthly “Ag Outlook” column for the MN Valley Business Magazine and a “Farm Programs” column for The Land.

Thiesse credits his wife Liz for copious amounts of love and support. They have two children with families of their own and four grandchildren.

When he’s not working, Thiesse is a season ticket holder for both the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Gopher football. He is a supporter of FFA and local high school activities.

You can even catch him doing some PA announcing for local high school and community events — including the annual “Battle of the Bands” parade in Lake Crystal in June each year.

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9 a.m. — Exhibit floor opens 10 a.m.-1130 a.m. — “Farm Business Succession Planning,” with Leah R. Gilbert of Gilbert Legal, PLLC and sponsored by The Linder Farm Network 1-4 p.m. — “What Happens When There is a Swine Disease Outbreak in Your Neighborhood?” — sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension and led

by University of Minnesota veterinarian Dr. Marie Culhane and U of M Extension Swine Educator Diane DeWitte 3:30 p.m. — Grand prize drawing 5 p.m. — Exhibit floor closes Friday, March 20 Educational Seminars will be held in Second Level Meeting Room.

9 a.m. — Exhibit Floor opens 9 a.m.- noon — “The Health of Minnesota’s Ag Population: Your cost and how to be a wise consumer.” led by Terri Moxley of 40 Square Cooperative Solutions and sponsored by The Linder Farm Network 12:30-4:30 p.m. — Commercial animal waste technician workshop is sponsored by University of Minnesota Extension. This program meets the education requirements for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Commercial Animal Waste Technician Licensing Program.

3:30 p.m. — Grand prize drawing 5 p.m. — Exhibit floor closes Saturday, March 21 Educational Seminars are held in the Second Level Meeting Room 9 a.m. — Exhibit floor opens 8:30-10:30 a.m. — Southern Minnesota Irrigators Association annual meeting 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Minnesota Cover Crops with T J Cartes, Saddle Butte Ag and sponsored by Saddle Butte Ag 3:30 p.m. — Grand prize drawing 4 p.m. — Exhibit floor closes Schedule submitted by Tradexpos.and subject to change

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Educational seminars take place all three days The 2020 North American Farm and Power Show is once again offering a number of informative seminars and meetings in the upper level meeting room of the Four Seasons Centre.

Thursday, March 19 kicks off with “Farm Business Succession Planning,” sponsored by Linder Farm Network.

Running from 10-11:30 a.m., the session is being led by Leah R. Gilbert of Gilbert Legal, PLLC. Gilbert focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, post-death administration and elder law. She assists clients with disability planning, farm/business succession planning, entity planning, tax planning and long-term care planning.

Leah received her undergraduate degrees in Financial Economics and Criminal Justice from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., and her Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul.

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On Friday, March 20, health care takes the spotlight with “The Health of Minnesota’s Ag Population: Your cost and how to be a wise consumer.”

Sponsored by Linder Farm Network, the 9 a.m. – noon session is led by Terri Moxley of 40 Square Cooperative Solutions.

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2-Way Radio of Minnesota, Inc......................638

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Broskoff Structure, Inc..........................302, 908 Byron Seeds.................................................610

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Advanced Biological Marketing.....................822 Advantage Lime and Trucking.......................514 Ag Focus......................................................605 Ag Solutions.................................................718 AgriGold Hybrids...........................................828 AgriGuardian.................................................830 Agri-Steel, Inc.............................................253C Agrology Crop and Soil, LLC..........................518 All American Pressure Washers.....................239 Ameribuilt Buildings, Inc...............................251 American Energy, LLC.........................308, 1210 American Made Sales, Inc.............................247 AMVAC Chemical..........................................253 Andersons Pure Grade..................................422 Arnold’s Inc...........................................202, 914 Azgard Solar ......................................404, 1218

C&C Steel Roofing LLC..................................705 Center for Agricultural and Food Science Technology..............................................417 Central Farm Service....................................615 Certified Labs...............................................508 CHS, Inc........................................................814 Cleanfix North America.................................631 Compeer Financial........................................609 Conklin Products..........................................812 Copperhead Agricultural Products.................314 Country Clipper.............................................626 Country Financial..........................................401 Courtland Waste Handling, Inc.......................607 Cross Slot No-Till Systems............................237 Crown Royal Stoves....................................261A Crystal Valley Co-op......................................821

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B.W. Incorporated.........................................532 Becks Hybrids...............................................726 BigIron Auction Company..............................813 Blue Horizon Energy......................................409 Boss Supply Inc....................................210, 906

Dairyland Seed Co., Inc.................................732 Dan’s Custom Welding Tables LLC.................534 Dean’s Ag - Lilliston......................................506 DeCook Farm Drainage.................................416 Delux Grain Dryers........................................612 Derson / Clean Burn......................................139

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Ellingson Water Management......................251C Express Pressure Washers, Inc. / Alkota Cleaning Systems ...................................433

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Farm Bureau.................................................405 Farm-Tech....................................................402 For-Most, Inc.................................................611 Freeborn’s Pride Builders, Inc........................630

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Gandy Company...........................................618 Gold Country Seed........................................825 Green Energy Products.................................520 Greenleaf Inc. / KSI Group.............................601

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H H Fabrication and Repair,....... 420, 1212, 1213 Hanson Silo Company...................................608 Hodgman Drainage Co., Inc...........................133 Home Solutions Midwest..............................712

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International Steel Erectors, Inc.....................737

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Janesville Tire Service, Inc............................802 John Priebe Principal Financial.....................837 John Stewart and Associates........................807 Justice Brother Additives/Lubricants.............428

Janesville Elevator Construction....................613

K&S Millwrights, Inc......................................113 Kahn Tile......................................................724

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Lakeplace.com Realty...................................516 The Land ............................................... 502 LeafFilter Gutter Protection...........................334 Lee J. Sackett, Inc.........................................806 Legacy Seed.................................................806 Legacy Steel Buildings..................................734 LG Seeds......................................................336 Lodermeier’s Inc. .........................................632 Loken Excavating and Drainage....................800

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Manke’s Outdoor Equipment and Appliances.832 Martin Till.....................................................410 Mathews Company.......................................634 Mathiowetz Construction .............................703 McPherson Crop Management......................602 Meg-Mo Systems.........................................715 Midwest Autosteer, LLC.................................335

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Midwest Fuel Polishing and Tank Cleaning....415 Mike’s Repair................................................123 Miner’s Outdoor..........................................601A Minnesota Farm Guide..................................259 Minnesota FFA Foundation.............. MAIN LOBBY MK Service and Repair.................................625 Morton Buildings, Inc....................................512 MS Schippers, T&T Cleaner...........................131

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Nexus Marketing/National Farmers...............604 Northland Buildings, Inc................................418 Northland Farm Systems, Inc.... 122, 1214, 1216

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OK Track Solutions........................................236 Osakis Silo Repair.........................................809

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Parkhurst Manufacturing..............................408 Pipeline Foods..............................................629 PowerLift Doors by French Repair Mfg., Inc...824 Precision Farm Parts, Inc...............................424 Preferred Welder Sales.................................702 Prime Attachments.......................................425 Prinsco, Inc...................................................723 Pritchett Twine and Netwrap.........................710 Pro-Stitch Closing Wheels.............................820

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Quality Craft Tools.........................................522 Quality Equipment Sales and Service............403

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Real-Tuff, Inc................................................119 Richland Repair, LLC.....................................801 Rivers Edge Enterprise (DBA Bucket Stools)..101 Rob-See-Co..................................................326 Rush River Steel...........................................720

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S.I. Feeders, Div. Schoessow, Inc...................328 Saddle Butte Ag, Inc......................................616 Sanco Equipment LLC...................................112 Schaeffers Oil and Schaeffer Crop Enhancements.........................................728 Schaffert Mfg................................................129 SEMA Equipment, Inc....................................320 Skarpohl Pressure Washer Sales, Inc.............711 Solar Connection, Inc....................................811 South Dakota State University ......................306 Southern Minnesota Irrigator’s Association...........................SEMINAR ROOM St. Joseph Equipment...................................310 Steffes Group, Inc.........................................805 Stor-Loc.......................................................817 Strong Microbiols..........................................637

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Tammy Peach Agency, Inc./American Family Insurance.....................................115 Temple Electric Motor Service.......................135 Thompson’s Garage Door and Openers ........261 Timewell Drainage Products.........................504 Timpte Inc.....................................................103 Titan Pro.......................................................706 Todd Norton Construction, Inc./Wick Buildings.................................................808 Tractor Interior Upholstry, LLC.......................717 Trouble Free Lighting....................................538 TT Motorcycles.............................................528

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Ultimate Ag, LLC...........................................243 Uncle Tom’s Pellet Stoves Plus, Inc................701 University of Minnesota Extension Service..253B University of Wisconsin-River Falls................137

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Walters Buildings..........................................526 Weatherstar Company..................................716 Wells Ag Supply............................................406 Whitetail Properties Real Estate....................127 Wholesale Tire and Wheel.............................255 Wilson Trailer Sales of Minnesota..................827 Window Concepts of Minnesota..................837A Wingfield Manufacturing, LLC.......................430

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Ziegler Cat....................................................220

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook Commodities mirror stock market

Cash Grain Markets

Financial Focus Protecting your family farm

corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $3.21 -.16 $8.01 -.08 Madison $3.53 +.03 $8.10 -.07 Redwood Falls $3.62 -.01 $8.26 +.02 Fergus Falls $3.22 +.02 $7.76 -.03 Morris $3.35 +.01 $8.00 +.01 The following marketing analysis is for the week ending March 6.

Tracy $3.54 -.11 $8.16 -.08 CORN — Corn began the week in the exact oppo- Average: $3.41 $8.05 site fashion of the previous week by staging a significant rally which extended for three sessions as Year Ago Average: $3.20 $7.96 shorts in the market covered positions. Despite a Grain prices are effective cash close on March 10. weak close for the week, corn managed to close *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period. higher for the week. The Federal Reserve cut the interest rate 50 basis points on March 2 after holding an emergency meeting.

This was the first emergency rate cut since October 2008 during the Lehman Brothers debacle. They cited concerns over economic growth due to the coronavirus and wanted to stay ahead PHYLLIS NYSTROM of any effect. The stock market The beginning of the month of March in livestock CHS Hedging Inc. initially reacted positively to the has the entire complex on the defensive from the St. Paul news, but ultimately closed outbreak of the coronavirus. This outbreak has sent lower. However, on March 3, the fear through the marketplace that world commerce Dow posted its biggest single day will slow to a snail pace which in effect will slow rally on record. The balance of the week was a teeter- export business of livestock products. This fear has totter with no small moves. Volatility is the name of slammed livestock futures with the game in stocks and that spilled over to commodi- heavy selling during the last ties. The International Monetary Fund’s managing week of February. director predicts global growth may be less than iniThe problem is, in past events tially estimated due to the coronavirus. Their global — such as the present with corogrowth forecast fell 0.5 percent to 2.9 percent. navirus — is that fear generally Weekly export sales were on the lower end of the creates a panic which in turn trade expectations, but above what we need on a over-reacts to the problem. All of weekly level to meet the U.S. Department of the livestock contracts are overAgriculture forecast. Weekly sales were 30.3 million sold at the present time and a JOE TEALE bushels vs. the 23.8 million bushels of sales needed reactive recovery is entirely posBroker to hit the USDA’s 1.725-billion-bushel outlook. Total sible in the near future.

Great Plains Commodity commitments of 1.05 billion bushels are down 34 Afton, Minn.

As for the cattle market, as we percent from last year’s 1.6 billion bushels. New crop sales at 3.9 million bushels keep total commitments move into the month of March, ahead of last year. This year’s total commitments at the futures are very oversold along with the cash 58 million bushels compared to 51.1 million bushels trade and the beef cutouts. It would appear the rush to sell to liquidate is very overdone and the likelihood last year. of a short term correction could be at hand. However, The weekly ethanol report was a surprise with pro- until the spread of the coronavirus recedes worldduction up 25,000 barrels per day to 1.079 million wide, the prospects of a full recovery seem limited. bpd. Stocks jumped 246,000 barrels to a new record An interesting development is the movement of at 24.964 million barrels. Net margins slipped 8 boxed beef has increased in the last several weeks cents to a negative 9 cents per gallon. Corn spreads which is likely due to the fact that spring and bartightened this week on a lack of deliveries against beque season is just around the corner. The weeks the March contract, now in delivery, and slow farmer ahead are likely going to continue to provide plenty sales. The March contract traded to a 3-cent premiof volatility to the cattle market in all sectors. um to the May contract.

Producers should remain cognizant of market devel-

Over my years of working with farmers and their insurance plans, there are several questions that tend to get asked over and over.

The first is, who is a named insured? What you want to think about is who can be pulled into a potential lawsuit and who has a financial interest in the farm.

We know if there is a lawsuit, typically an attorney is going to name anyone and everyone they can. This could include all parties involved in the occurrence, along with anyone whom may have a vehicle or farm property titled in their name. It is important to have all entities listed as insureds to properly protect them. These could be individuals, partnerships or corporations.

TIM MILLER Next, how much coverage do I Insurance Agent buy? For your property, farm blanProfinium Insurance kets provide coverage for all farm equipment – whether listed or not on the blanket policy. Although all items are covered, they are required to be listed. The farm policy blanket has a clause called a co-insurance penalty. If the farm blanket is not insured to 80 percent of the actual cash value of the actual farm property at the time of loss, a claim payment could be reduced for not having enough coverage.

As for liability, the sky is the limit. In our litigious society, there is no limit as to how much someone can bring a suit against us for. So, how do we determine how much coverage to buy? A recommended guideline would be to add up all assets, including farmland, farm property, and all personal assets. This gives us a starting point. However, you should consider earning potential also.

Some wonder if their ATV/UTVs can go on the farm blanket? You will want to check with your carrier, as an ATV may be acceptable as a piece of farm equipment. The issue which can arise is, the ATV may not always be used for farm purposes. For example, if the grandkids come out to the farm with a friend and they are out pleasure riding the ATV; if they were to roll it and the friend is seriously injured, you more than likely do not have coverage. I recommend talking with your agent to make sure you are properly covered.

How about farm extra expense coverage? How long can you be down during harvest if you have a covered loss to your combine? If you have a covered loss to a piece of vital equipment in your operation dur-

See NYSTROM, pg. 20

See MILLER, pg. 22

Livestock Angles Livestock futures see heavy selling

See TEALE, pg. 20

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

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Soybeans start out strong, fade by week’s end NYSTROM, from pg. 19 Argentina’s corn was 36 percent mature with harvest at 2.7 percent complete, according to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange. Corn conditions dropped 9 percent in the good/excellent category to 50 percent good/excellent. Argentina’s weather may still be an issue with recent dry conditions if forecasted rains don’t develop in the coming week.

Average trade estimates for the March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on March 10: U.S. ending stocks at 1.885 billion bushels vs. 1.892 billion last month; world ending stocks at 296.8 million metric tons, unchanged from February; Argentine corn production at 50.1, up from 50 mmt last month; Brazilian corn production unchanged from last month at 101 mmt. We won’t see any new crop balance sheets until the May 12 WASDE report.

The average new crop futures price to be used for revenue protection insurance programs this year for corn is $3.88 per bushel, down from last year’s $4.00 per bushel. For soybeans, it is $9.17 per bushel vs. $9.54 per bushel last year. For spring wheat, it’s $5.77 vs. $5.98 last year.

Outlook: May corn closed higher for four straight sessions through March 4 before retreating off the week’s high. Let face it, the market’s concern about world economic growth has ebbed and waned over the past two weeks, dragging commodities along for the ride. China’s buying of U.S. sorghum has raised hopes for Chinese buying of other commodities. This week’s 110,000 metric ton U.S. sorghum export sale to China was the first daily flash sale of anything to hit the USDA morning report since the Phase 1 deal was signed. The weekly sales report has included sales to China, but this was the first one to be announced in the daily report. The next fundamental for the markets to watch will be our spring planting weather. Current forecasts run from a normal spring to one which will be slightly wetter. The market wants to see a calming of coronavirus fears, Chinese purchases, or a weather issue in the United States and/or South America before adding length. Corn may be moving into a $3.65 to $3.90 trading range.

For the week, May corn was 7.75 cents higher at

$3.76, July up 6.75 cents at $3.79.25, and December corn was 4.5 cents higher at $3.81.5 per bushel.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans posted a nice upswing to jumpstart the week, propelling it back over the $9.00 level in the May contract and to a six-week high late in the week when it staged a key reversal lower. The week ended on a low note with small losses noted for the week. Macro issues are dictating price direction and as money flows, so do U.S. commodity prices. The United States approved an $8.3 billion emergency fund to fight Covid-19. Chinese scientists have identified two coronavirus strains, suggesting it has mutated at least once. Secretary Perdue this week stated that China wants to meet their Phase 1 trade deal obligations and expects their purchases to begin in late spring to early summer. He only gives another MFP payment a 10 percent chance this year.

This was the first week Chinese importers could apply for tariff free waivers on U.S. goods. News articles reported waivers were approved for soybeans, sorghum, wheat, DDGs, dairy and poultry. No quantities were released. The Chinese government was requesting a month-by-month purchase plan from the applicants. The waivers are good for up to a year, so purchases don’t have to be made immediately. New soybean purchases seem like a long shot for nearby delivery as South America is harvesting and is cheaper than U.S. origin. China has said all along they would make market-based decisions on purchases.

Argentina raised their export tax on soybeans, meal and soyoil by 3 percent to 33 percent. They left the corn and wheat export tax at 12 percent. This may give the United States a small window for business, but thus far nothing has materialized. Argentine farmers are set to stage a four-day strike the week of March 9 to protest the increase. They plan to withhold grain from the market, effectively halting trade.

The BAGE raised their Argentine soybean production outlook from 53 mmt to 54.5 mmt. The U.S. attaché in Argentina put their soybean production at 54.1 mmt. The BAGE cut the soybean condition rating 19 percent to 50 percent good/excellent, making me wonder if they weren’t a little premature in raising the production estimate. Soil moisture conditions declined to 76 percent optimum/favorable from 96 percent a week earlier. Pod fill was pegged at 47 per-

Cash hogs actually rising slowly TEALE, from pg. 19 opments and not let emotions dictate their marketing of inventories.

The hog market has appeared to weather the coronavirus situation a little calmer than the cattle. The premiums to the cash in the futures has been able to hold so far — despite the large selling that has recently taken place. The cash trade has actually seen prices slowing rise during the last week in February and pork cutouts during the same period were stable. This, like the beef, could be an indication

retailers are preparing for the upcoming spring and barbeque season.

If demand for pork can remain positive, the likelihood of further heavy selling will diminish over the next few weeks. As with the other markets, fear has dominated the market over the last half of February.

As time passes and the spread of the coronavirus subsides, the hog market may be able to get back to the fundamentals of supply and demand. Producers should remain in touch with market developments and protect inventories as needed. v

cent vs. 51 percent on average with 10 percent of the crop mature compared to 16 percent on average.

U.S. origin soybeans were 20-40 cents more expensive than Brazilian soybeans during the week. Trade included China buying 1 mmt of Brazilian soybeans during the week. The Brazilian real traded to new lows vs. the U.S. dollar throughout the week, even as the U.S. dollar slipped to lows not seen since last June. This doesn’t help our competitiveness. Brazil’s February soybean exports were a new monthly record at 6.55 mmt, of which 4.9 mmt went to China.

A slower harvest pace was offset by improved logistics since the BR-163 highway paving was complete this year. As for South American weather and crop size, Argentina is experiencing some dryness, but there is rain in the extended forecast. Brazil has received some soybean harvest and safrinha corn planting delaying rain. No one is throwing in the towel however, with one private consultant pegging Brazil’s soybean production at 128 mmt. The USDA’s latest estimate was 125 mmt. We’ll see what the USDA does on the March 10 WASDE report.

Weekly export sales were disappointing at 12.7 million bushels, the third lowest of the marketing year.

Total export commitments of 1.25 billion bushels are down 13 percent from last year’s 1.44 billion bushels.

Weekly sales need to average 21.7 million bushels to achieve the USDA forecast for exports of 1.825 billion bushels. The January soybean crush was an all-time record at 188.8 million bushels. Soyoil stocks were lower than anticipated at 2.352 billion pounds.

Average trade estimates for the March 10 WASDE report: U.S. carryout at 440 million bushels vs. 425 million in February; world ending stocks of 100.4 mmt compared to 98.9 mmt last month; Argentine production 53.4 mmt, up from 53 mmt last month; Brazilian production unchanged at 125 mmt.

Outlook: The soybean market continues to wait for a sign from China for increased purchases, but thus far has been disappointed — even after the approval of tariff waivers. Fear over the effect of the coronavirus on world economies, a record Brazilian crop being harvested, and weak foreign currencies vs. the U.S. dollar are combining to limit any rally potential without fresh demand. If Argentine farmers respond to new taxes with a hoarding or strike mentality, it could move sales to the United States. Soybeans may respond to a rebound in the stock market, if it can muster a sustained recovery. Expect volatility to stay with us as all the markets work through unknown territory.

For the week, May soybeans were down 1.5 cents at $8.91.25, July down 1.5 cents at $9.00, and November soybeans down 2.75 cents at $9.05.25 per bushel.

Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close March 6: Chicago March wheat down 9.25 cents at $5.15.75, Kansas City off 7 cents at $4.46.25, and Minneapolis 2.25 cents lower at $5.25.25 per bushel. April crude oil was down $3.48 at $41.28 per barrel. v

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Farrowing operation produces 60,000 market hogs per year

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus Jim Anderson’s memory tracks back several decades.

“I was probably 5-6 years old. Dad had a few sows and sold the pigs off as feeder pigs. I recall my Dad saying we’d be getting $5, maybe $6 for these pigs.”

Times have changed. Today at their Stearns County operation, John and Jim Anderson and his sons market upwards of 60,000 pigs yearly — all from their own sow herd. “We’ve always farrowed our own pigs and used that knowledge to help expand slowly over the years,” Anderson said. “Also, we’re a multiplier for a company called DNA out of Nebraska. We operate a ‘grandparent’ herd, raising purebred Yorkshires for them. Yes, a bit more difficult to raise compared with cross-bred breeding stock. The Yorks don’t have the heterosis, the ‘hybrid vigor’ that a normal, crossbred commercial pig would have. But the Yorks produce a lot of pigs … I think the boys are now weaning close to 30 pigs per sow per year. Back when we had outdoor pigs we’d settle for 14 to 15 pigs per sow per year.”

Anderson said about two-thirds of their gilts are sold as breeding stock to other multipliers who generally cross them to a Landrace and then get sold to commercial hog farmers. Yes, Anderson Farms gilts do some traveling — across the U.S. ’swine belt’ and even overseas too. “My brother has sold pigs to Spain, to Alaska, to Mexico and several other countries.

These multiplier operations are everywhere where there is a thriving swine industry,” said Anderson.

So how do you handle a pig for overseas delivery?

Anderson said his brother should be doing the talking; but in his absence Jim volunteered, “They’re hauled to Chicago, isolated into a quarantined holding area, then loaded into containers for aerial delivery wherever intended … like into Spain for someone wanting to start a breeding herd over there.”

Considering the sheer volume of yearly pigs produced just by the Anderson operation, I asked him, “With your multiple years in the swine industry, are you comfortable with these production trends? Daily slaughtering numbers in the U.S. are now around 380,000!”

Anderson’s candid response, “I think we’ve become our own worst enemy. When the market looks good, we think expansion. And that merely puts the onus on us to be a low-cost producer doing it cheaper, better and faster than the next guy to survive. That’s the long and short of the pig business these days.”

Part of the Anderson success formula is they grow all the major feed consumed in their huge operation.

“The crops feed the hogs; the hog manure feeds our crops,” offered Anderson. “We don’t buy many ingredients other than minerals, vitamins and so forth.

And we’ve eliminated the expenses of commercial fertilizers for our crops.”

Hog manure gets flushed into containment tanks at their swine facilities. Last year they invested in a drag-line system which condensed their usual two months of fall spreading into about 10 days of field work. “We have enough manure storage for 8 to 9

Noah, Jim and Isaac Anderson

Photo by Dick Hagen

months, so manure handling is just a fall chore,” said Anderson.

Yes, the Andersons — like other hog producers — are marketing bigger pigs these days. “Probably 40 to 50 pounds heavier than 10 years ago,” Anderson estimated. “And we’re producing a lot more pigs. Yes, the entire U.S. swine industry has expanded basically because the pork market keeps expanding — especially our exports. The pork industry thinks exports will keep expanding, especially into China and that entire Asian area of the world. But that big splurge into China hasn’t happened and we’re wondering if it even will. Yep, supposedly we have a new agreement with China; but now with this coronavirus disaster, who knows what will happen.

“Yet it looks like a good future for pork. Even for us Americans today, about the cheapest protein you can buy is a boneless pork lion. You buy them for probably two bucks a pound and you’ve got a delicious meat providing far cheaper protein. And certainly much better than the fake imitation meats now getting into the food system.”

Why is this crazy meatless meats phenomenon happening? “I don’t think they can produce these imitations much cheaper,” said Anderson. “I think it’s the issue that a certain number of our people have become vegetarians. They believe its healthier eating … and we’re reducing greenhouse gas emissions from thousands of hogs and cattle belching and farting into the atmosphere. Plus, there’s apparently some people who don’t like this slaughtering of farm livestock. When it comes to health, I don’t think anything is healthier than eating livestock meats — especially pork — and other dairy products too.”

I asked Anderson if he was a bit biased. He responded, “Yes, perhaps, but at this Minnesota Pork Congress two years ago, a gal by the name of Nina Techholz talked — telling us she was a vegetarian and got a job as food editor with a ‘big ticket’ New York City publication. The job took her to many fancy restaurants to taste and write about their meat menu items like steak and pork chops and so forth.

“She got to really liking these meats and ended up losing about 20 pounds of body weight. So she started doing some research on the topic and found out the animal fats weren’t causing the heart disease problems the doctors were trying to tell us. Instead, the culprit is Crisco and plant-based products. She was very pleased with her new slender look and felt satisfied when she ate.”

Are hog producers in other parts of the world also adopting new practices?

Said Anderson, “I was in Denmark about 8 years ago. I went through a packing plant over there and there wasn’t a human hand that touched the pig until it left the facility as a meat product. Also, each product was labeled as to which Danish farm had raised the product … and this is for all Danish meats wherever they are sent. I would love to see this happening in America. I think more and more our food customers wish to know the farm source of the meat products they are buying. The more traceability we can provide back to individual farms, the better.”

Even though Anderson Farms employs 10 people in addition to their own family help, Jim says labor is still a concern. “We’re fortunate. We have a good labor pool.

In Minnesota we have a plus. People like to live here.

I’m hearing labor is more difficult to find in our other major swine states. We have both migrant labor and locals; but we’re relying more and more on migrant labor. We provide medical insurance to all our people; even housing to some of our employees. We value our employees … they are the biggest asset we have.”

Yes, that includes paid vacations — though Anderson said they have to work out their vacation schedules that works for all. “You have to have somebody doing chores every day,” he chuckled. That increases to three weeks after a few years and there is gender equity in the ranks of Anderson Farms.

“If they know how to do their job, that’s all that matters,” he said. “We have quite a few female employees. One gal (Cindy Welller) started with us after they sold off their dairy herd. She’s been with us 24 years.”

Anderson still stands tall at 6-foot-plus. He’s a healthy 67 and credits two pig valves in his heart for keeping him alive every day. His sons, Grant, Noah and Isaac, plus brother John are operational managers of this huge pork and crop operation.

I asked two of the sons if their Dad was still the teacher or is there now a common exchange of information. Both chuckled, indicating ‘no comment.’ But Isaac added, “Dad is rather amazing. He still runs the show; but is totally open to all of our opinions.

He’s a diligent guy and a great observer of what’s happening in this entire swine industry.”

Said Noah, “We strive for ways to get into valueadded marketing opportunities to compliment our general sales. We try to keep our foot in the door on other options. We do a few different products with research pigs for medical use. Like with some of our sows, they harvest the livers and use them in skin grafting.”

“When Dad had a couple valves replaced on his heart, we even picked out the donor pig for him,” joked Isaac.

Jim Anderson can be reached at (320) 905-9001. Or try his email: jranderson52@gmail.com. Anderson Farms also has a website: www.andersonfarms. v

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Dry milk exports hit January all-time high This column was written for the marketing week ending March 6.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the February Federal order Class III benchmark milk price at $17.00 per hundredweight. This is down 5 cents from January, $3.11 above February 2019, and the highest February Class III since 2014.

Late morning on March 6, Class III futures portended a March price at $16.36; April, $16.02; May, $16.29; and June at $16.51; with a peak at $17.13 in October.

The February Class IV price is

$16.20, down 45 cents from January, 34 cents above a year ago, and the highest February Class IV price since 2014.

You’ll recall that January U.S. milk output hit 18.8 billion pounds, up 0.9 percent from January 2019. The latest Dairy Products report shows where the milk went.

Cheese output totaled 1.103 billion MIELKE MARKET pounds, down 2.3 percent from December, WEEKLY but 0.4 percent above January 2019.

By Lee Mielke That’s a record high for January, according to the Daily Dairy Report.

Italian-type cheese totaled 482.2 million pounds, down 0.2 percent from December but 0.4 percent above a year ago.

American cheese totaled 436.3 million pounds, down 4.9 percent from December and 0.7 percent below a year ago. Mozzarella, at 380.2 million pounds, was up 0.1 percent.

Cheddar output, the cheese traded at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, fell to 317.4 million pounds, down 15.9 million pounds or 4.8 percent from December and was 5.8 million or 1.8 percent below January 2019, and helps explain the strong prices.

Butter production climbed to hit 190.7 million pounds, up 13.9 million pounds or 7.9 percent from December and 1.1 million pounds or 0.6 percent above a year ago. This is the eighth consecutive month butter output topped that of a year ago and was also a record high for the month of January.

Dry whey totaled 84.8 million pounds, up 6.3 percent from December and 4.4 percent above a year ago. Stocks fell to 66.7 million pounds, down 7.7 percent from December and 16 percent below a year ago.

Nonfat dry milk production hit 173.2 million pounds, up 8.5 million pounds or 5.2 percent from December and 500,000 pounds or 0.3 percent above a year ago. Stocks climbed to 279.2 million pounds, up 31.7 million or 12.8 percent from December but were 7.2 million pounds or 2.5 percent below the 2019 level.

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Skim milk powder output slipped to 51.5 million pounds, down 2 million pounds or 3.7 percent from December; but was 11.7 million pounds or 29.4 percent above a year ago. n March 3’s Global Dairy Trade auction saw its weighted average of products offered slip 1.2 percent, following the 2.9 percent drop on Feb. 18 and 4.7 percent plunge on Feb. 4. A year ago, the first GDT’s weighted average for March was up 3.3 percent and was the seventh consecutive month of gain.

Buttermilk powder led the declines March 3, down 4.8 percent. GDT Cheddar followed, down 4.7 percent, after gaining 5.3 percent in the last event.

Skim milk powder was down 3.2 percent after a 2.6 percent drop, and anhydrous milkfat was down 1.7 percent, following a 5.5 percent dive. Whole milk powder was off 0.5 percent after a 2.6 percent drop last time.

Lactose was up 5.7 percent. Butter was up 1 percent after a 3.9 percent decline, and rennet casein inched 0.5 percent higher.

FC Stone equated the GDT 80 percent butterfat butter price to $1.8282 per pound U.S., up 1.8 cents from the last event. CME butter closed March 6 at $1.8550. GDT cheddar cheese equated to $1.9437 per pound, down 10.9 cents, and compares to March 6’s CME block cheddar at a bargain $1.75. GDT skim milk powder averaged $1.2460 per pound and compares to $1.2882 last time. Whole milk powder averaged $1.3389, down from $1.3455. CME Grade A nonfat dry milk closed March 6 at $1.1150 per pound. n Meanwhile, U.S. exports of nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder surged higher to a record January volume and remained on track with the strong shipments seen monthly since September, according to HighGround Dairy. Product moving to Mexico was down 10 percent for the fourth consecutive month, says HighGround Dairy, but continued shipments into Southeast Asia kept demand strong in the month.

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Without it, would you be willing to pay their wages while they are not able to work?

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Dairy margins continue to weaken despite steady feed costs MIELKE, from pg. 22 “Total cheese exports eked out a gain vs. prior year and were supported by shipments moving south to Mexico,” says HighGround Dairy, up 21 percent from a year ago; but South Korea and Japan imported less U.S. cheese to kick off the year.

“January marked the 17th consecutive month of losses for U.S. dry whey exports and against steep prior year losses,” says HighGround Dairy. Exports to China were down 13 percent year-over-year and “the weakest for January in four years.” n Cheddar block cheese started March by ending three weeks of loss. It shot up to $1.7675 per pound on March 2, but closed at the end of the week at $1.75, up 2.75 cents on the week and 21.5 cents above a year ago. The barrels dropped to $1.4775 by March 6, down 11.25 cents on the week. This is 11.25 cents above a year ago, but at an unsustainable 27.25 cents below the blocks. Seven cars of block sold and 17 of barrel.

A number of cheese producers are foregoing the spot milk markets for internally supplied milk, according to reports to Dairy Market News. Spot milk prices were similar to the previous week. Milk is and has been available and maintenance issues at some cheese plants had milk handlers struggling to find destinations.

Cheese sales remain steady to slow, depending on the variety. Barrel producers are limiting production to meet contractual obligations while other traditional-style cheesemakers are running seven-day workweeks. Market tones are quiet to bearish, says Dairy Market News, and “Contacts have begun to accept, but not embrace, the large block to barrel CME price gap.”

Western cheese production remains active as lowcost milk continues to flow to the vats. Domestic cheese sales are stable to increasing, especially for blocks. Some processors are sending export shipments without incident while others were having logistic issues in moving cheese to the final destination. Current affordable prices are attracting international buyers. Cheese stocks are readily available, but the coronavirus outbreak “continues to bring more uncertainty into the market,” says Dairy Market News. n Butter jumped 10.5 cents on March 2 and climbed to $1.88 per pound by March 5. It closed March 6 at $1.8550, 13 cents higher on the week, but 41.25 cents below a year ago. Eight cars found new homes on the week down from 65 the previous week.

Butter producers continue to report plentiful cream supplies, which naturally leads to heavier churning, some at capacity. Market tones saw some benefits of the ‘new crop’ butter rule set forth every March on the CME. Contacts suggest that some of the pressure in recent weeks could have been

caused by sellers clearing butter loads produced prior to December 2019, which can no longer be sold after the onset of March.

That said, contacts report there is still plenty of butter and inventories are growing ahead of spring demand upticks. Plant managers are hopeful for Class II production to pick up and take more of the ever-present cream supplies.

Western butter manufacturers report that ice cream production is slowly increasing and using more cream. While this is relieving some of the pressure on butter makers, there is still plenty of cream for the churns and many are running at or near capacity. Butter inventories continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace. Retail demand is steady but lower prices have spurred bulk butter demand. n Grade A nonfat dry climbed to $1.14 per pound on March 3, but finished the week at $1.1150. This is up 5 cents on the week and 14 cents above a year ago on 38 sales.

Spot dry whey saw its March 6 closing at 34.75 cents per pound, 0.75 cents higher on the week and 0.75 cents above a year ago, with 10 sales on the week.

A lower All Milk price and higher feed costs pulled the January milk feed price ratio lower, second month in a row of decline. The Ag Prices report put the ratio at 2.41, down from 2.55 in December but compares to 2.06 in January 2019.

The index is based on the current milk price in relationship to feed prices for a dairy ration consisting of 51 percent corn, 8 percent soybeans and 41 percent alfalfa hay. One pound of milk purchases 2.41 pounds of dairy feed containing that blend.

The U.S. All-Milk price averaged $19.60 per hundredweight, down $1.10 from December, but is $3 above January 2019. California’s All Milk price was $19.40, down 40 cents from December, but $3.15 above a year ago. Wisconsin’s, at $19.40, was down $1.90 from December, but $3.20 above a year ago.

The national average corn price averaged $3.79 per bushel, up 8 cents per bushel from December and 23 cents per bushel above January 2019.

Soybeans averaged $8.84 per bushel, up 14 cents from December and 20 cents per bushel above a year ago. Alfalfa hay averaged $171 per ton, down $4 from December and $8.00 per ton below a year ago.

Looking at the cow side of the ledger, the January cull price for beef and dairy combined averaged $61.40 per cwt., up $2.10 from December, $7.20 above January 2019, but is $10.20 below the 2011 base average of $71.60 per cwt.

Milk cow replacements averaged $1,300 per head for the quarter in January, down $10 per head from October, but $160 per head above January 2019. Cows averaged $1,400 per head in California,

unchanged from October but $300 above a year ago.

Wisconsin cows averaged $1,260 per head, down $10 from October but $140 above January 2019. n Dairy farm margins continued to weaken the second half of February as the milk market remained under pressure despite generally steady feed costs, according to the latest Margin Watch from Chicagobased Commodity and Ingredient Hedging LLC. “Although margins have retreated from very profitable levels,” the Margin Watch stated, “they remain relatively strong from a historical perspective. Ongoing headwinds from the expanding global coronavirus outbreak have pressured milk prices as rising production and stocks raise concern over near and medium-term demand. January Milk Production increased 0.9 percent to 18.8 billion pounds according to USDA, with greater productivity driving the gains.

Average yields were up 20 pounds to 2,010 pounds per cow, the first time that per-cow production exceeded 2,000 pounds in January. USDA reported the January milking herd at 9.348 million cows, 6,000 head lower than last year, but up 5,000 from December and up 31,000 head from August.

The Margin Watch also cited swelling cheese and butter stocks in January, according to the latest Cold Storage report.

Milk output is mostly steady to increasing in all the regions of the United States, according to the USDA’s weekly update. Class I sales are generally stable, but increased a bit in Florida. Southeastern bottlers and manufacturers have enough milk to forego taking the loads they were getting from the Midwest.

Midwest Class III milk is currently more steeply discounted compared to the previous year. In some parts of the west, it is challenging to find additional homes for milk loads. While milk constituent levels are up in the Pacific Northwest, they are low in the Midwest.

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

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Tractors

For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com Opening March 6 & Closing March 16 Michael G. Nelson Farm Realignment Auction, Rothsay, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening March 9 & Closing March 16 at 1PM Scott Shellito Farm Retirement Auction, Moorhead, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening March 9 & Closing March 18 Meeker County, MN Tillable Farmland Auction - 52Âą Acres, Dassel, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening March 9 & Closing March 18 at 7PM Robert Gundell Farm Retirement Auction, Ogallala, NE, Timed Online Auction Opening March 16 & Closing March 26 at 7PM Kowalke & Schmidt Farms Inventory Reduction Auction, Buffalo, MN, Timed Online Auction Tuesday, March 17 at 10AM Sellie Brothers Farm Retirement Auction, Cathay, ND Wednesday, March 18 at 10AM Bornitz Farm Inventory Reduction Auction, Fedora, SD Opening March 18 & Closing March 25 at 2PM William Pic Equipment Auction, Lankin, MN, Timed Online Auction Thursday, March 19 at 10AM Aglron Litchfield Event, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN Opening March 20 & Closing March 25 Online Steffes Auction - 3/25, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening March 23 & Closing March 30 at 7PM Roger Host Farm Auction, Eagle Bend, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening March 23 & Closing March 31 Manure Pumping & Handling Auction, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening March 23 & Closing March 31 at 3PM Swift County, MN Tillable Farmland, Wooded Building Sites & Hunting Ground Auction - Multiple Tracts - 355Âą Acres, Benson, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening March 23 & Closing 31 at 7PM Ralph & Rita Vogt Farm Retirement Auction, Richmond, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening March 23 & Closing April 1 at 7PM Twin Eagle Dairy Excess Inventory Auction, Clarissa, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening March 23 & Closing April 2 at 7PM Don Engelmann Farm Retirement Auction, Plato, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening March 24 at 8AM & Closing March 24 at 12PM Polk County, MN Land Auction - 197Âą Acres, Crookston, MN, Timed Online Auction Tuesday, March 24 at 12PM Quality Tested Hay Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN Wednesday, March 25 at 10AM Dennis & Kay Werre Farm Retirement Auction, Fullerton, ND Thursday, March 26 at 10AM Driscoll & Driscoll Inc. Farm Retirement Auction, East Grand Forks, MN

’01 JD 8210 MFWD tractor, Auto Trac ready (plug & play), new 46’s on rear, new Firestones on front, recently rebuilt tranny at JD dealership, 4 hyd remotes, big hyd pump, 1000 PTO & 3-point.

Asking $59,600. Call 507-7896049 1969 JD 4020, good condition, side console, diesel. 507-3398340

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Tractors

Tillage Equip

FOR SALE: JD 4560 tractor JD 4640 160HP, duals, 134 AC, 2004 GREAT PLAINS 30 Ft MFD, power shift, 3pt, 1000 10400 hrs, eng re-build 2500 Turbo-Till w/ New Rolling PTO, 18.4x46 tires w/ duals, hrs ago, been used as plant- Basket/Reel Blades 4940 hrs, excellent condition, er tractor for last 10 yrs, on Measure 19 1/2� (20� New) 4 $49,900. 507-383-4916 250 acres, clean, runs great. New Tires (Middle) A - One Leased out my land, $17,500.

Condition. Mandako 46 Ft 763-360-6885 Dalbo MN Land Roller Heavy Duty (3�

Sell your farm equipment Bearings) 4000 Acres Like in The Land with a line ad.

NEW AND USED TRACTOR New. Retiring 319-347-6282 507-345-4523 PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer tracFOR SALE: IH 986 tractor, tors, AC-all models, Large Planting Equip 1979 model, 18.4x38 tires, Inventory, We ship! Mark very nice condition, $12,000. Heitman Tractor Salvage 507-276-5733 2004 JD Bauer built DB44 715-673-4829 MaxEmerge XP row, draw bar pull planter, 500 gal FOR SALE: Steiger Puma tank, liq starter in furrow, 1000, 6500 hrs, 3 pt & PTO, Classified line ads work!

E-sets, Yetter row cleaners, new tires, power shift, Call 507-345-4523 brown box controller, w/ in$28,000. 320-634-3867 secticide. 320-583-5324

No-Reserve JD Retirement Auction MATT MARING

CIH 940 Nutri Placer

‘13 CIH 940 Nutri Placer NH3 Applicator, 52’, 20� Shank Spacings, 2-Raven Accu-Flow Super Coolers, ISO Controls, Sidekick Pro N-Serve Injectors, HD Shanks, 5,000 Acres Total

Ag-Chem RoGator 1074 & Tender

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The Cihaks have farmed for 35 years and have leased out their cropland. Therefore, they will have their retirement auction Auction Location: 9920 100th St. W., Lonsdale MN 55046

Friday, March 27, 2020

9:30 A.M. CDT. – Complete Details, Photos & Online Bidding at

www.maringauction.com

90% Of All Machinery Bought New By Cihaks - Excellent Maintenance Program – Bid & Buy With ConďŹ dence Late Model JD Tractor & GPS Equip.

‘12 JD 8360R MFWD, 2,221 Act. One Owner Hrs, Front Duals, 480/80R50 Rear Duals 80%, ILS, IVT, 5 Hyd. w/Power Beyond, 60GPM Hyd Pump, Large 1000, Rear Wheel Weights; ‘11 JD 9630T 36� Tracks, (12) 72KG Weights, 4 Hyd., 48GPM Hyd Pump, 2,849 Hrs, Deluxe Interior, PS; ‘09 JD 9630 4x4, 2,152 Act One Owner Hrs, 800/70R38, Front & Rear Weights, 4 Hyd., 48GPM Hyd Pump, GS Ready, PS, Diff; ‘98 JD 8300 MFWD, 480/80R46 Duals, 4,782 Act One Owner Hrs, 3 Hyd., Large 1000, Inst. Seat, PS; JD 6000 Globe SF1; (3) JD 3000 Globes SF1; (3) JD GS3 2630 Displays Auto Trac, SF-1, Two Have Swath Control ; (28) JD 47KG Suite Case Weights & Brackets; JD Wheel Weights (2) 72KG & (6) 205KG; (7) 27�x19.5� Rock Box Weights; Set Of 380/85R34 Tires On Factory JD 8000 Series Front Duals

JD S670 RWD Combine & Heads All One Owner

‘13 JD S670 RWD Combine Pro-Drive, 520/85R42 Duals, 1,113 Sep/1,694 Eng Hrs, w/2630 Display, Contour Master, SP, Mauer Ext., Diff Lock, New In 2014, Folding Unload Auger; ‘13 JD 608C StalkMaster Chopping Head, Hyd Deck Plates, Stalk Stompers; 2012 JD 630F Hydra-Flex Bean Head, SP, Single PTO, Full Finger, 2� Cut; Unverferth HT 25 Head Trailer; Mauer Single Axle 30’ Head Trailer

JD 1770NT & 1990CCS Air Seeder

‘13 JD 1770NT, 16R30â€?, 3 Bu. Boxes, 600 Gal Fert Tank, ProDrive, Row Cleaners, Air Down Pressure, Row Command On 2 End Rows & Individual Shutoff After 2 Outside Rows, 4,534 Acres, 186.6 Hrs, Markers, Like New Disc Openers, Carbide Scraper, SS Frogs; ‘08 JD 1990 CCS Air Seeder 40’ 7.5â€? Or 15â€? Spacings, Ext Wear Seed Boots, Cast Iron Closing Wheels, Dickey John Rate Control ISO (Intelliag/ISO Bus VT); Frissen 220 Bulk Seed Tender, Double Comp, Honda Power Unit; Digi-Star EZ2000 Scale Terms: Cash, check, credit cards. All sales ďŹ nal. All sales selling as-is, where-is with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. All items must be paid in full the day of the auction. Photo ID required. All items sell to the highest bidder.

‘06 Ag-Chem RoGator 1074, 1,977 Act Hrs, 1100 Gal SS Tank, 100’ Hyd Booms, Triple Nozzle, Raven Smart Tracks Easy Steer, UC4 Total Boom Control, 5 Section Shut Off Envizo Pro II Controller, 3126 Cat, Foamer, Chiaks Bought w/480 Hrs; 1988 28’ Single Axle Semi Van Trailer, 3000 & 1650 Gal Poly Tank, Chem Inductor, 2� Pump & Hose

CIH & JD Tillage

‘13 CIH Tigermate 200 FC 54.5’ Double Fold, Depth Control, 4 Bar Harrow; CIH Ecolo-Tiger 870 Ripper, 11 Shank, 24’ Wide, Double Disc, Rear Disc Levelers; Rite Way 4300 Land Roller, 43’ SN: 08-43-1690; JD 980 FC, 36.5’, Depth Control, 3 Bar Harrow; White 271 Disc, Rock Flex, 22.5; JD 400 Rotary Hoe 30’ Rigid; 1200 Gallon SS Nurse Tank On Tandem Axle, 5.5 Honda Pump

(2) KW Semis & (2) Timpte Trailers

‘99 KW W900L Areo Stand Up Sleeper 3406E Cat 550hp 13sp, 699,537 Miles, Diff, Jake, Deluxe Cab, 280� WB, Sharp; ‘96 KW W900B, 372,202 Act 2 Owner Miles. 13sp, Detroit 60 Series, 485hp, Day Cab, Diff, Jake, Single Line Wet Kit, Sharp; ‘07 Timpte Super Hopper Grain Trailer, 40’x66�x96�, Roll Tarp, Air Ride, Air Scale, SS Back & Corners, Ag Hoppers, Very Clean; ‘03 Timpte Super Hopper Grain Trailer 40’x96�x66�, Roll Tarp, Air Ride, Air Scale, SS Back & Corners, Very Clean

Orthman Scraper, Grain Cart, Other Equip.

Orthman Model 509-747 FE8120 Dirt Scraper Pull Type, Like New, SN: 2914-02; Brent 876 Grain Cart, 30.5-32, Roll Tarp, Setup For Scale, New Unload Auger; JD MX8 3pt Rotary Mower, 540PTO; Kasco 15’x6� Hyd Drive Seed Auger, (Fits Air Seeder); Onan 55KW PTO Generator On Cart; Farmall Super M Factory LP Gas, Clam Shell, Completely Restored w/New Tires

Ford Pick Up – Fuel Tanks

1996 Ford F350 XLT, Dually, 4 Door, 7.3L, 4x4, Aluma-Line Flat Bed Box; 1000 Gal Fuel Tank, Hi-Capacity Pump; JD & Shore Model 930 Moisture Tester

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Cihak Farms, Owners

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We Sell the Earth & Everything On It.

MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502

Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Kevin Maring, Lic. #25-70 • 507-271-6280 Adam Engen, Registered WI Auctioneer #2992-52 MN Lic. #25-93 • 507-213-0647

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Hay & Forage Equipment

Spraying Equip

FtJD 7200 Max-Emerge 12R30 3pt Top Aire 45’, 20” spacings, ing planter, LQ fert, 2 tanks, hyd pump, 300 gal, less than Yetter row cleaners, 2 sets 1000 acres, 3 shut offs, alw) 4 of corn plates & 1 set of bean ways been shedded, hyud One plates, always shedded, 200 fold, like new. $8,450/OBO. Ft monitor, 4 new tires, Red 507-220-6810 (3” Ball pump. 763-360-6885 4710 JD self propelled sprayLike 2 JD 7000 Corn Planter, 2 Row er, 90’ booms, triple nozzles, 3PT, $1,800; Fert. Avail. 5 section shut offs, foamer, brown box controller, 3800 $350/Row. 715-234-1993 hrs, 380/90R46 tires, and Planter Case IH 1200 6R30”, 650/65R38 floater tires, exc dry fertilizer, cross auger, shape. Will sell floaters sepB44 row cleaners, corn and bean arate. 507-220-5153 raw discs, $11,000. (763)286-1326 Sprayer Hardi Ranger 550 45’ gal ow,Row stingers for 22” or 30” boom, could easily made ers, rows, brand new, never been to 60’, Hyd pump, 5500 conin- used w/ 2 ridge tires, $1,200. troller, like new, single tips, 507-220-6810 $13,000. (763)286-1326

Hay & Forage Equipment

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507-345-4523

FOR SALE: 570 NH baler, w/ thrower, 50’ Hayrite bale conveyor, both like new, always shedded. 507-732-4415

FOR SALE: Wheat straw, corn stalks and dairy quality alfalfa, round 5x6 net wrapped bales. 507-829-3292

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507-382-8092

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TRACTORS - SKID LOADER– FARM EQUIPMENT - FARM MISC.

Located: 33230 316th Street, Le Sueur, MN - Directions: At Hwy 169 & Sibley Co. #8 just west of LeSueur go north on 322nd Street (Sibley Co. #18 West) 1 1/4 miles to 335th Avenue go North for 1/2 mile to 316th Street, go East for 1/4 mile

Located at 33230 316th Street, Le Sueur, MN: Follow Auction Arrows

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020 - 10AM

Note: The estate has listed the farm for sale with Fahey & Associates, Inc. of Norwood Young America &we will be selling the personal property to the highest bidder. Everything, including miscellaneous iron & grove machinery must be removed by May 1, 2020. Loader available immediately after auction

TRACTORS: 1972 John Deere 4620D, cab, Synchro trans., side console, quick hitch, duals, 18.4 x 38 rubber, 9,259 hrs, S/N 014418R; 1965 John Deere 3020D, cab, 3 pt, 15.5 x 38 rubber, cab glass cracked, S/N 82423R, 10,739 hrs; 1956 John Deere 620 gas, NF, power steering, 12.4/11-38 rubber, 11,091 hrs, good rubber and tin, S/N 6201920 SKID LOADER & ATTACHMENTS-LAWN TRACTOR: 2008 Bobcat S160 Skid Loader, diesel, Powertach, full cab w/ air conditioning and radio, 3,528 hrs, S/N 529914073; AU Industries 66” dirt bucket; skid steer pallet forks; John Deere 125 lawn tractor, 20 hp, 42” deck, 232 hrs, bought new; FARM EQUIPMENT: Wil-Rich field cultivator, 20' w/ rear drag; H & S single axle manure spreader; John Deere #640 side rake; New Idea #324 corn picker, 2RW; 2- EZ Trail #1074 running gears w/ EZ Flow 300bu gravity boxes, very good condition; 2- Huskee #165 gravity boxes w/ 7T running gears; Pro Quality hay basket; Feterl 6” x 52' PTO grain auger on transport; Minneapolis-Moline #1200 corn sheller w/ drag line; 1987 model Kiefer 16' tandem axle livestock trailer; running gear and flat rack; set 18.4 x 38 band duals; LIVESTOCK EQUIP. & FARM MISCELLANEOUS Other Items Too Numerous to Mention

LE ROY NAGEL ESTATE-OWNER FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS AUCTION PLEASE CONTACT PETER TROCKE - AUCTIONEER @ 507-382-8092 or go to trockeauctions.com or midwestauctions.com, click on “Fahey & Assoc.”

TROCKE AUCTIONEERS, LLC & FAHEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. This auction is managed & conducted by Trocke Auctioneers LLC of St. Peter, MN 507-382-8092 Clerk: Trocke Auctioneers LLC. TERMS: Cash or Good Check, Credit/Debit cards w/3% Fee Day of Auction, Everything Sold “AS IS” Nothing removed until settled for, proper ID to Register, NOT Responsible for Accidents NO BUYER’S PREMIUM CHARGED! LIC# Peter Trocke: 52-19-007; Dave Pinske 52-19-004; John Fahey 10-18;

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SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Fri., March 20, 2020 • 9:00 am

Located: Off Interstate 90 at Dexter, MN exit #193 then ¼ mile east on Hwy 16 (130 State Hwy 16, Dexter, MN 55926)

Partial listing—Check web site for complete listing—On line bidding available thru: Equipment Facts---Sales tax charged on all applicable items TRACTORS: 2018 JD 9520 tractor, 36” tracks, 442 hours, deluxe cab, HID lighting, swing draw bar, 5 hyd., front wts, 4600 command center, auto track; 2005 JD #8320, mfd, ps, pto, 4 remotes, 10,645 hrs; John Deere 4430 tractor, quad trans, 18.4 38 tires, front fuel tank, 2 hyd’s; IH 1086 tractor, d; JD 3010, g, nf; Ford #8600 d, 3pt; MH #44 tractor, g, wf; PLANTERS & DRILLS: 2015 JD #1755, 6r, 30”, liq. fert; 2003 Kinze 3600 12r 30”, liq. fert., precision V set meters; 2011 JD DB 90 CCS 36 row 30” planter, hyd. drive, clean sweep trash whippers, liquid fert, 750 gal. tank, pneumatic down pressure, row command; Kinze #2000 6 row planter w/5 interplants, insect, 11 corn units & 11 bean units; KPM 3000 monitor, 6 trash whipper & fluted coulter combo; Kinze #2210 12r 30” planter, finger corn units & Kinze brush units; 1997 JD #1770 16 row 30” planter, flex fold; JD #7200 16 r 30” vacuum planter w/E set, corn & bean meters; JD #7300 12r 30” planter, corn & bean units, Yetter row cleaners; Int. #400 4r 30” planter, dry fert, corn & bean drums; 2007 JD 1990 drill, 40’, 15” spacings, Intel drive, (elec. drive & row control) scales, air defusers, hyd. fill auger;` Int. #10 12’ grain drill, hyd. lift, 6” spacing; JD #8300 grain drill, double disc. Openers, 7 ½” spacing; TILLAGE: 2018 JD #2330 soil finisher, 38’, JD accu depth; 2001 JD #726 soil finisher, 31’, 3 bar harrow, rolling baskets; 2009 JD #2310 soil finisher, 45’, 4 bar harrow, hyd. front gang, 10” sweeps; single point depth control; C/IH #200 field cult, 32’, 2 bar harrow, rolling baskets, walking tandems; 2012 JD #2210 field cult, 34’, 4 bar harrow; JD #2210L field cult, 38’, 3 bar harrow; DMI Tiger Mate 25 ½’ field cult; J & M pull type rolling harrow, 40’, hyd. fold; Sunflower #1444 disc, rock flex, hyd. tilt, 40’; C/IH #490 22’ disc; C/IH 496 disc, 22’, rock flex; 2017 McFarlane HDL #1056-16 pull type harrow, 56’, 8x8 demo unit, like new; McFarlane RD 4025 RB reel disc, 25’, demo machine, 3 bar harrow; 2009 McFarlane 4030 RB6 reel disc 30’, dura reel; 2011 McFarlane RD4044 RB6 reel disc, 44’, 3 bar harrow, rolling baskets; 2010 McFarlane RD 4044 RB6 44’ reel disc, hyd. tilt, 3 bar harrow, rolling baskets, JD #637 45’ disc, rock flex, hyd. tilt; Oliver #271 rock flex disc; Kewanee 21’ #1100 disc, hyd. fold; Case/IH #496 disc, rock flex, 19’; Int. #490 disc, 20’; JD #3700 10x plow; 2010 JD #2210 field cult, 45.5’, 5 sections; JD #2200 50’ field cult; Yetter #3530 rotary hoe, 30’, hyd. fold, 3 pt; Yetter 40’ rotary hoe, hyd. fold; Rite Way #900 rock picker, hyd. torque, flotation tires; Rite Way #900 triple reel rock picker, hyd. torque; Dakon reel rock picker; 2008 Rite-Way #4500 roller, 5 section, 62’; Fast 8118 liquid applicator, 60’, 1800 gal., ground drive pump, 3” fill, 18.4 46 tires; 60’ 3 pt. mounted side dress bar; ***FOLLOWING CONSIGNED BY AREA FARMER: C/IH #5240 tractor, mfd, w/Int. #510 loader, 480/80/R38 tires, 9425 hrs, 3 hyd, shuttle trans, 540 pto, joy stick control; Int. 1660 combine, hopper ext, spreader, rock trap, 30.5x32 tires, 3837 hours; Int. 1063 corn head, 6r 30”; Kinze 2200 6r 30” planter, dry fert. w/cross auger, insect, yetter row cleaners, double disc. openers, corn & bean units, copper head closing wheels, DJPM 3000 monitor; Unverferth 530 gravity wagon & gear, lites & brakes; Duetz-Allis 2500 disc, 18.5’, bi fold; 2015 Westfield 8” x 71’ auger, swing hopper, pto; 2015 Westfield 8” x 51’ auger, elec. 7 hp mtr; ***TRUCKS-TRAILERS-PICKUPS-CARSUTV-BOAT-CANOE: 2009 Freightliner Cascadia semi, DD15 motor, Eaton Fuller 15110C trans; 2018 Road Warrior deck/over trailer, 24’; 1994 Int. S4900 dump truck, 13’ box, DT 466 d motor, 9 spd, w/under body blade & front snow blade mounts; 2012 Dodge Ram 4500, 4x4, 6.7 cummins d, dually, salvage title; 2013 Big Tow 26’ 5th wheel gooseneck trl; 2008 Tow Master C-20 29’ 5th wheel trailer; 1998 Chev. 2500 pu, 4x4; 2003 Jeep Liberty 4x4, automatic, salvage title; JD 855d XUV UTV, 4x4, front & rear windshield, elec. dump, 3444 hrs; 1965 Micrro Craft 15’ alum boat, motor & trailer; (2)-17’ canoes; Suzuki 250 4 wheeler; Ranger solo elec. mobility scooter, 3 wheel; COMBINE HEADS & HEAD TRAILER: 2016 JD 612C Stalk Master corn head, 12r 30”, chopping Lakota stalk stompers; 2012 JD #608 corn head, Stalk Master, 8r 30”, chopping row max gathering chains; JD #635 flex head; CONSTRUCTION EQUIP. & LOADERS: 2000 Mustang mini excavator, 1840 hrs, 2 spd. trans, Yanmar diesel, 24” tooth bucket; 2016 Terex R190T track skid loader, 500 hrs, Perkins diesel, 15” tracks, joy stick, 67” bucket; John Deere 333E skid loader, 1183 hrs, hi-flow, aux. hyd’s, cab, heat, air, hyd. detach, 2 speed, 84” bucket; 2013 JD 320D skid loader, 2 spd, 1936 hrs, 76” bucket; LIVESTOCK EQUIP: New Holland #195 manure spreader; NH #355 mixer mill; HAY EQUIP: 2014 JD #569 round baler, Mega wide pickup, new wrap, high moisture kit, 1000 pto, push bar; 2012 JD #568 round baler, 7300 bales, Mega wide pickup, net wrap, Cover Edge, auto oiler system, flotation tires, push bar, 1000 pto; JD #946 Mo Co disc bine w/steel roller, small 1000 pto, 2 pt; Tonutti 10 wheel V rake, hyd. fold; Gehl #520 V rake, 12 wheel, V-fold, hyd. fold & lift; WAGONS: Brent #572 grain cart, 18x26 tires, 2nd. Owner; Brent #420 grain cart, 18.4 38 tires, 1000 pto; 2010 Demco #650 gravity wagon, fenders, 4 wheel brakes & lites; Yetter seed vac w/11 hp. motor, elec. start on 300 bu. gravity wagon; Ez Flow 200 bu. gravity wagon w/seed auger, gas motor, tarp; SOME MISC. ITEMS & LAWN & GARDEN - Consigned by Mower County: 2008 Dodge Durango, 204,000 miles

For information contact Hamilton Auction Company at 507 584 0133 office ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE THRU: EQUIPMENT FACTS 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.

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

Phone: 507 584 0133 office --- website: hamiltonauctioncompany.com Auctioneers: Andrew Hamilton #50-128; Bill Hilton #50-24; Dean Eastman #50-57 Clerk: Hamilton Auction Co. Dexter, MN 55926 Phn. 507 584 0133 office

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FARM RETIREMENT 2020

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 | 10AM

LOCATION: 9717 92nd St SE, Fullerton, ND 58441. From Fullerton, ND, 5.5 miles south on 94th Ave SE, 3.2 miles east on 92nd St SE, north side of road; or from Oakes, ND, 13 miles west on 88th St SE, 4 miles south on 97th Ave SE, 1/8 mile east on 92nd St SE.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Dennis and Kay have decided to retire after farming for 60 years. This excellent line of John Deere equipment was mostly purchased new and stored inside with excellent maintenance. Major equipment begins selling at 10:30 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

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Your day will go the way the corners of your mouth turn.

WANTED

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.

Immediate response anywhere.

CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY

INCLUDES: 4WD Tractors, MFWD Tractors & Loader, 2WD Tractors, GPS Equipment, Combines, Heads, Header Trailers, Grain Cart, Swather, Air Seeders & Drills, Planter, Tillage Equipment, SelfPropelled Sprayer, Semi Tractors, Trucks & Pickup, Hopper Bottom Trailers, Other Trailers, Fertilizer & Chemical Equipment, NH3 Tanks, Seed Tender & Grain Vac, Conveyors & Augers, Other Equipment, Collectible Tractors & Equipment, Collectible Car, Shop Equipment, Tanks, Farm Support Items & Tires

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

DENNIS & KAY WERRE | Vern, 701.710.0158 or Tadd Skaurud at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.729.3644

TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. SCOTT STEFFES ND81

2020

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 | 10AM Steffes Group facility, 24400 MN Hwy 22 South, Litchfield, MN 55355

Auctioneers will run multiple rings with live online bidding available on major equipment.

Contact auctioneers for owner information, new consignments, or changes at 320.693.9371.

Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MN Hwy 22 South, Litchfield, MN 55355 | 320.693.9371

All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. Ashley Huhn MN47-002, Eric Gabrielson MN47-006, Randy Kath MN47-007, Shelly Weinzetl MN47-017, Scott Steffes MN14-51

PRUESS ELEV., INC. 1-800-828-6642

Grain Handling Equipment FOR SALE: Buhler Farm King 480 grain cleaner, corn and bean screens, 8” auger, and cord, exc. cond., $4,000.

Call or text. 815-541-0641 WANTED: Farm Fan grain dryer, model 410, CF/SA, good condition; looking also for Farm Fan CF270 for parts. 320-815-3495

Wanted All kinds of New & Used farm equipment - disc chisels, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507438-9782

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• 5/8” drum roller wall thickness • 42” drum diameter wall thickness • 4”x8” frame tubing 3/8” thick • Auto fold

Wanted

arm orn ger, 000.

rain SA, also for Custom Farming Acres We are a family farm that is looking to expand our operation with more custom or rental acres in Blue Earth and surrounding counties. (507) 420-0490 arm field DAMAGED ers, WANTED: scs, CORN - LIGHT TEST & HIGHER 507- WEIGHT MOISTURE CORN. PAYING COMPETITIVE PRICES DEPENDING QUALITY. ZANE HANSON (507) 459-8653

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USED TRACTORS

WANTED: JD 336 or 327 baler; NH 315 baler; also NH 479 or 488 haybine; JD 1209 or 1219 haybine. All items any condition. 320-630-8131 WANTED: JD 450 or 780 manure spreader, good or parts; NH 718 chopper; also JD 7000 4 row planter. 320630-8131

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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Managing Editor Paul Malchow.

Local landmark

D

riving down Sibley County Road 8, a motorist could easily miss the Rush River Wayside Rest. There are no highway signs warning of the site, no truck scales, vending machines or even a map stating “You Are Here!” There isn’t even a turn-off to park your vehicle.

Yet this little speck of a landmark, perched between the road and a plowed field in Kelso Township, has been a staple of local lore for many years.

For a long time, the wayside rest was simply a lone spruce tree. Rumor has it the tree offered the one spot of privacy on the prairie where a person could answer the call of nature in an emergency. It jokingly became known as the Rush River Wayside Rest.

(It’s unclear if the moniker came from the rest’s proximity to Rush River, Minn. — a small settlement consisting of a couple of houses and a former creamery; or the South Branch of the Rush River which also flows nearby.)

A number of years ago, Mother Nature clipped off the spruce — leaving behind a three-foot-tall stump which remains this very day. It was also about that time when an unknown party deposited a toilet bowl at the site — cementing its reputation as a wayside rest stop.

Sibley County

Over the years the rest stop has seen various transformations. Plastic lawn ornaments have appeared and disappeared.

The toilet bowl is long gone and has been replaced by two porcelain bathtubs resembling a rural Cialis advertisement. Most recently, a sign has been erected officially identifying the site as the “Rush River Wayside Rest.”

What spring holds in store for the rest stop is anyone’s guess. A primitive sign reading “CLOSED” in red letters peeks out of one of the bathtubs.

A large rock rests against the spruce stump which also has a small chain wrapped around it.

One of the lawn ornaments, a white plastic swan, also resides inside one of the bathtubs.

Stashed between the stump and one of the bathtubs is a sign that the wayside rest is more popular than one might think. There is a small plastic container which appears to serve as a geocaching goodie-box. Inside the container are a golf ball, a penny, a couple of small toys and other assorted trinkets.

So if you are a geocacher, the Rush River Wayside Rest should be fairly easy to find. Leave a memento. May I suggest toilet paper … they’re out. v

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