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Stop using dicamba! Oh wait … maybe gal to sell or apply pesticide that does not not. have a current federal registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and On June 3 the United States Court of Rodenticide Act. The U.S. Department of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a Agriculture estimates about 60 million ruling vacating the federal registration acres of crops will be affected. for three dicamba herbicide products: Xtendimax, FeXapan, and Engenia. The Naturally, Bayer spokeswoman Susan decision sent shock waves throughout the Luke said the company “strongly disfarming community. Because of favorable agrees” with the ruling and is assessing LAND MINDS weather, growers were able to get a its options. (Bayer bought Monsanto in jump-start on the soybean crop. 2018.) “If the ruling stands, we will work By Paul Malchow Dicamba-tolerant seed is already in quickly to minimize any impact on our the ground, dicamba has been purcustomers this season. Our top priority chased, and growers have a 45-day is making sure our customers have the window to legally apply the herbicide. support they need to have a successful season,” Luke wrote in an emailed statement on In response to glyphosate-resistant weeds, Monsanto developed and patented new seed variet- June 3. ies for cotton and soybeans which were designed to “We are aware of the practical effects of our decitolerate the herbicide dicamba. These dicamba-tolsion,” Judge William Fletcher wrote on behalf of the erant seeds were first sold in advance of the 2016 three-judge panel. “We acknowledge the difficulties growing season. these growers may have in finding effective and legal herbicides to protect their DT crops if we grant Additionally, Monsanto, Corteva, and BASF each developed new formulations of dicamba for over-the- vacatur. They have been placed in this situation through no fault of their own. However, the absence top application on soybeans and cotton. The prodof substantial evidence to support the EPA’s deciucts are Monsanto’s XtendiMax, Corteva’s DuPont sion compels us to vacate the registrations,” the FeXapan, and BASF’s Engenia. court wrote. In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency The Court’s decision has farmers, University of granted conditional, two-year registrations to these Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota three products. In 2018, the EPA approved another Department of Agriculture scrambling. conditional, two-year registration for the products. The amended registration included additional The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association restrictions on use, and allowing only certified issued a statement on June 5 strongly disagreeing applicators to make applications. with the ruling. “This decision is extremely disappointing, and we hope to see it rectified,” says The EPA also found risks related to the products, MSGA Director Bob Worth, a Lake Benton farmer which it termed “impacts.” One of these risks was and chair of the organization’s Drift Task Force. “In the potential for damage to non-dicamba tolerant Minnesota, we’ve been good stewards of this product soybeans, sensitive crops, trees and other non-crop plants — resulting from the drifting of dicamba into and have led the way nationally on this issue.” these areas. U of M Extension was quick offering guidance for weed control in a June 5 release. A suit was filed against the EPA challenging the 2018 registration. The Court granted Monsanto’s “While there will likely be legal challenges to the request to intervene in the case and oral argument ruling, farmers need to be looking at alternatives was held on April 21, 2020. now as the time for effective postemergence applications is upon us,” the release stated. The Ninth Circuit sided with the Plaintiffs, stating “EPA substantially understated risks that it Options presented by Extension include the use of acknowledged and failed to entirely acknowledge Tavium. “Tavium (contains the diglycolamine salt of other risks.” dicamba and s-metolachlor) is not included in this Since the Court vacated the registration, it is ille- See LAND MINDS, pg. 7
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Life on the Farm: Readers’ Photos Nature’s color pallet never seems to run dry. Randy Krzmarzick of Sleepy Eye, Minn. took this photo while walking out to get the mail last week.
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Growing up lacking black in the red, white and blue The first African American I really Still, he was indeed privileged and race — like the U.S. Department of Agriculture itself — interacted with was not an American but was at the heart of that privilege. He was that had to be court-ordered to stop systematic diswas, in fact, an African. He was a educated at a Land Grant university, was crimination against minority farmers and ranchers. Nigerian graduate student who served as never unemployed, always had a freezer That is my and my father’s shameful legacy; we a teaching assistant to the “discussion filled with enough food to last months, he learned early in our privileged, white lives to look session” of a political science class I took and his family never suffered any major away because that would make racism go away. And at the Big U in 1973. illness or calamity, and always had it did, for us. health insurance if any did strike, and That I was nearly 20 years old before For its victims, however, racism remained and conever having a conversation with any per- FARM & FOOD FILE his biggest debt ever was to the local tinues to remain a daily outrage … and, far too Ford dealer. son of color other than farm-tanned often, a life-threatening injustice. By Alan Guebert Lutherans says more about my upbringI am privileged, too, and my privilege No single person can fix or forgive this age-old sin. ing in 1960s rural southern Illinois can be most certainly described as Each of us, however, can use our privilege to inform than (I hope) me. white. I’ve spent my working life comourselves, and to speak up as well as vote against it, fortably ensconced in an industry — Back then, many rural towns in its hatred, and its inequality. agriculture — known for its deeply insular whitesouthern Illinois were “sundown” communities — ness. We owe that much — that little, really — to every meaning it was illegal for anyone of color to spend American brother and sister regardless of race and the night in town. The deeply racist law didn’t need Except, of course, for the estimated 70 percent of creed. to be enforced; everyone knew it. Like many “tradiall food produced by American agriculture which is tions” of that age, though, it was buried in the culplanted, weeded, sprayed, harvested, milked, fed, The Farm and Food File is published weekly tural graveyard that became the 1960s. butchered, packaged, carried and stocked by the through the United States and Canada. Past colbrown and black backs and hands of its largest, umns, events and contact information are posted at The only time my father ever commented on race www.farmandfoodfile.com. v was the April 1968 evening Martin Luther King, Jr. hardest-working labor force. was murdered in Memphis. His remark that night, And then there are the many U.S. ag institutions too vile to repeat here, displayed a bigotry I had never heard from him before and, equally striking for me, I never heard from him again. Send your letters to: Editor, The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002 I do suspect, however, he never forgot what he had e-mail: editor@thelandonline.com said that night because 40 years later, in 2008, he All letters must be signed and accompanied by a phone number (not for publication) to verify authenticity. smiled when telling me that he had voted for Barack Obama for president. It was the only time he ever told me who he had voted for. Like most rural white Americans then and now, Dad spent most of his life in a sunshine-filled bubble of church, farm groups, and family friends who By KRISTIN KVENO she felt to be raising crops and did not include one person who didn’t look like him. The Land Staff Writer animals with the family she Today, some call that a life of “white privilege.” held so dear. The love she felt for This spring I had the opportuHe’d have scoffed at that assessment and likely her family, the farm and her nity to head out to a farm near would have asked exactly what part of getting up at faith were evident in just our St. George, Minn. and interview 5 a.m. nearly every day for 40 years to milk 100 short time together that spring the Dummer family about their Holsteins was privileged. afternoon. maple syrup business. Matt and his wife, Nicki were so welcomNicki passed away on June 6 ing and gave me a tour as well in a tragic accident. Her legacy as explained the maple syrup will continue in her precious making process. Right away, you children that seemed to be filled could sense the immense pride with that same love for family, South Central College is seeking Full-Time Farm that Matt and Nicki had in confaith and farming that she exuBusiness Management Faculty based in the Fairfax tinuing the family tradition of berated with so much joy. Our region. The primary instructional delivery method producing maple syrup each thoughts and prayers go out to FBM instructors utilize individualized instruction at spring. Their kids, Zach, (age the Dummer family and their the student’s business. Instructors meet with the five), Luke (age three) and Leah community. students on a regular basis to evaluate the business (one and a half years old) loved and develop individual educational plans. FBM A GoFundMe page has been helping with the maple syrup instructors are responsible for selling credit courses set up for the family. 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pace in the brightly-lit farrowing barn while I sat in a farrowing crate holding the piglets. Their plump, pink bellies were full of milk — continuously being warmed by a heat mat. Sometimes I got to be Dad’s helper. Standing in the crate, I would hand him piglets as he docked tails, clipped teeth, notched ears and casmales. More than once these words have I cannot recall ever being bothered stopped me in my tracks — stretching by the noise or the smell of the pigs. I my mind far into my youth, bringing suppose at that time, I had never me back to the barns where I spent a known life without those things. For significant amount of my childhood. I me, being in the barn meant that I was fortunate had a job and there enough to grow up was a possibility of on a livestock farm learning something My parents and where my father and grandparents sold the new. In our barn, I grandfather raised truly felt as if nothpigs in 1993 when I pigs and later raised ing bad could ever was eight years old. feeder cattle. I also happen in my little The memories and feel- world. lived a stone’s throw away from my aunt ings, however, are as and uncle who were vivid now as they were My parents and grandparents sold dairy farmers until 27 years ago. the pigs in 1993 the early 1990’s. when I was eight From very early on, I was my years old. The memories and feelings, father’s shadow. My father is a fairly however, are as vivid now as they tall man and I recall having to jog were 27 years ago. alongside him to keep up with his As I mentioned earlier, I was fortuswift pace. We had a long, narrow farnate enough to live closely to my dear rowing barn with an attached nursery. aunt and late uncle. It was in their It was red with white trim. On the barn that my love for the dairy indussouth end of the building there was a try began; and in my early 20’s, bloslarge old elm tree with a tire swing somed into full-time work in the dairy hanging from a branch which stuck industry. For a number of years I out like an old, gnarled, boney finger. worked as a relief milker, herdsperson, Upon entering the barn there was a and artificial insemination technician small office which contained a desk. in eastern Wisconsin and central There was a calendar and a harvest Minnesota. gold-colored rotary dial phone on top The sweet and sour smell of a dairy of the desk. A few of the desk drawers farm always fills me with nostalgia. were used to store brown glass bottles My mind’s eye is ushered back to my of different sorts of medicine and vitaaunt and uncle’s barn, where the 30 min injections. There were pasty milking cows stood in their stanchions orange livestock markers; and every tail to tail and the bright lights illumispring, housed a little family of mice nated a white limed center aisle. The whom I would regularly check on. hum of the vacuum pump and the They made their nest in a bed of gentle pulse of the milking units chewed-up papers in the farthest seemed to be keeping time for a symreaches of the desk drawer. phony of intense labor. Occasionally, when the mother mouse was home, I would hold her (which The cows had kind eyes trimmed Grandpa was never pleased with). with long lashes as they patiently My father would work at a brisk See DEEP ROOTS, pg. 6 “The barn was very large. It was very old. It smelled of hay and it smelled of manure. It smelled of the perspiration of tired horses and the wonderful sweet breath of patient cows. It often had a sort of peaceful smell - as though nothing DEEP ROOTS bad could ever happen in By Whitney Nesse the world.” – E.B. White (Charlotte’s Web) trated the
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Keeping plant pests out of lawns requires care, patience Creeping Charlie is a low growing When our lawns green up, weeds also plant with little round leaves and tiny appear. purple flowers in the spring and likes Dandelions feed pollinators, meaning moist shaded areas. Some gardeners tolbees and butterflies, because these plants erate it and others intensely dislike it. It are rich in pollen and nectar, so some does not contain much nectar or pollen to gardeners allow them to grow. However, feed pollinators. one website stated that dandelions are GREEN AND Creeping bellflower is a plant that will the second choice for pollinators to visit. GROWING grow a foot or more tall with lilac colored In other words, pollinators will land on blooms that hang downward. At first dandelions only if better sources of food By Linda G. Tenneson glance it appears to be nice to look at. are not available. The dandelion’s bright However, I made the mistake of letting it grow and yellow color and serrated leaves stick out on our lawns and most of us prefer to grow other flowers to now regret it. Creeping bellflower spreads by underground rhizomes. Even if it is mowed regularly and feed pollinators. Digging dandelions up with a garnot allowed to bloom, it still spreads. Its wide leaves den knife will remove their tops and slow these are very noticeable in a lawn. There are other kinds plants down, but unless their long tap roots are of bellflowers from the Campanula family that removed, they will return. behave better, such as Canterbury Bells. White clover spreads by above ground runners and is sometimes grown to feed livestock. It does provide some food for pollinators, blooming all summer long. White clover While white clover can be removed by hand pulling the plants, the seeds will survive, so new plants must be removed each year. Maintaining a healthy, wellfertilized lawn will help the desired grass to crowd out white clover. Creeping bellflower
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apply a pre-emergent chemical in the spring to prevent it from getting started in the first place. Quack grass is another pest that spreads by underground rhizomes that can grow six to eight feet long. Quack grass Neither crabgrass nor quack grass have noticeable blooms in the lawn; but because the width of their leaves are so different from the usual lawn grasses, they are considered unsightly. All these plants are difficult to remove by hand means and any tiny bit of root left in the ground may grow to produce a new plant. Repeated hand digging, covering the ground with a tarp for several weeks to kill all vegetation or a chemical application are required to eradicate these irritants. If herbicides are used to eradicate them, gardeners must by law read the chemical container labels for both the correct application method and the Crabgrass safety directions. Gloves, long sleeves and pants; Individual crabgrass plants were apparently plus closed heel and toe shoes will help keep these named because of their resemblance to crabs. While chemicals from becoming skin irritants. Sprayed it technically has a flowering stalk, it is the wide chemicals should be applied on days with no wind spreading green leaves that are most noticeable and to prevent damage to desired plants. objectionable in a lawn. Like other weeds, it may be Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota removed by hand and as an annual will not return master gardener and tree care advisor. v in the same year, but it is less labor-intensive to
www.TheLandOnline.com Nothing so peaceful as a barn and cattle DEEP ROOTS, from pg. 5 waited to be milked. I would be armed with a stiff long-bristled broom, whose handle would tower above me as I swept feed into the mangers. Time had worn the manger with a mixture of acidic silage and licking by sandpaper-like tongues. Repairs were attempted with a smooth green epoxy liner. In 1991, my aunt and uncle sold their herd. I was only six years old; and still, the memories are as if it were yesterday. As an adult, raising my own feeder cattle, I find there is nothing quite as peaceful as a barn full of cattle in the mid-afternoon. The chores are done,
the cattle have eaten, and an afternoon of ruminating is the only thing on the agenda. The barn is quiet and all is at rest. I usually find myself lingering in the barn during those hours, watching my cattle. As I watch the cattle calmly lying in their deep bed of cornstalks, chewing their cud, eyes only half opened, I breathe deeply — soaking in the peaceful atmosphere. I don’t believe there is a more pure form of peace than the peace which is given by the Creator to the caretaker in these quiet moments. Whitney Nesse is a sixth-generation livestock farmer who is deeply rooted in her faith and family. She writes from her central Minnesota farm. v
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Dicamba ruling provides more questions than answers LAND MINDS, from pg. 2
small waterhemp. The addition of oil adjuvants will be important for weed ruling, as it was not part of the 2018, control.” two-year registration for Engenia, “Glyphosate has historically provided FeXapan, and XtendiMax. As a result, this is still an option for DT soybeans,” variable control of common lambsquarters. Harmony (thifensulfuron) Extension said. “Group 9 (e.g. glyphosate), Group 2 (e.g. FirstRate, Pursuit), will be one of our best options left for the Xtend acres.” and Group 14 (e.g. Flexstar, Cobra, Ultra Blazer) herbicides are also “Glyphosate, FirstRate, and Flexstar options to use postemergence on DT are the best remaining options for ragsoybeans. The key with all of these weed control. We do have populations products is to make applications to of giant and common ragweed that are small weeds, targeting weeds no more resistant to glyphosate and FirstRate, than four inches in height.” so do not expect control with either product on those populations.” North Dakota State University Extension weed scientist Joe Ikley and “It is important to remember some of agronomist Tom Peters developed rec- the best practices for applying these ommendations for controlling certain alternate options. For instance, Group problematic weeds. They report: 14 herbicides are contact herbicides that work better with higher carrier “It is safe to assume that any watervolumes and smaller droplets. Flexstar hemp is resistant to ALS-inhibiting can also have carryover issues for rota(Group 2) herbicides. Glyphosatetional crops like corn (10 month rotaresistance is also present on most tional restrictions) and sugarbeet (18 acres, though not all plants will be month rotational restrictions). resistant. Glyphosate is most effective Basagran is another herbicide option on waterhemp up to two leaves when that can help control these weeds. applied at labeled rates with adjuHowever, we must reset weed control vants. The best remaining options expectations compared to dicamba and would be PPO-inhibiting (Group 14) target weeds smaller than 1 inch. herbicides, although resistance to this Many weeds we are hoping to control family is prevalent in Minnesota as may already be larger than 1 inch, so well. Flexstar (fomesafen), Cobra, or inconsistent control could be expected.” Ultra Blazer could all be used on
U of M Extension also states, “Timely cultivation is also an option to include regardless of which herbicides have been applied. Where soybeans are planted in 30-inch rows, this can be a viable option. Research conducted at the Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca (2018-2019) shows that cultivation combined with a layered residual approach provides effective waterhemp control. In this study, residual herbicides were applied at planting and again 30 days after planting. Cultivation combined with a POST residual herbicide resulted in the best control of waterhemp.”
law, an unregistered pesticide previously registered in the state may be used following the cancellation of the registration of the pesticide. “At this time Minnesota farmers can use XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology (EPA Reg. No. 524-617), Engenia Herbicide (EPA Reg. No. 7969-345), and DuPont FeXapan with VaporGrip Technology (EPA Reg. No. 352-913) while following all federal and Minnesota label requirements. (Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology (EPA Reg. No. 100-1623) was not part of the two-year federal registration and can still be used according to the label). The Department does not antici“Cultivation can also be a good pate taking enforcement action against option when weeds have exceeded tarthose who continue to appropriately get application heights or when emeruse these products. This may change at gency weed control is needed. It may not be feasible from a labor and timeli- any time pending additional guidance from U.S. Environmental Protection ness standpoint to cultivate all your soybean acres, but targeting the weedi- Agency.” est fields is a strategy to consider.” At this stage (to paraphrase “Dirty Harry” Callahan) “Do you feel lucky, But the waters became muddier punk?” Will there be a market for soywhen the Minnesota Department of Agriculture released this statement on beans grown using illegal herbicides? Does a grower have a leg to stand on June 8: if slapped with a dicamba drift com“Upon further review of state law and while awaiting guidance from the plaint? In case you thought the 2020 growU.S. Environmental Protection Agency ing season was off to a smooth start, on the ruling of the 9th U.S. Circuit you might want to lawyer up. Court of Appeals regarding dicamba products, the Minnesota Department of Paul Malchow is the managing ediAgriculture will continue operating tor of The Land. He may be reached at under existing pesticide program editor@TheLandOnline.com. v highly anticipated part of our annual authorities. According to Minnesota event, especially for the state’s ag industry and in this important election year,” said Melissa Sanders Carroll, executive director, IDEAg. “Providing people a virtual opportunity to learn about and participate in the issues that directly impact their farms, lives and Personalized Benchmarking Reports On-farm Consultations Educational Opportunities families is essential to us.” Monthly Newsletters Comprehensive Financial Statement Preparation Tax Planning Next year’s show dates have been set. Farmfest will be Aug. 3-5, 2021. IDEAg also presents Dakotafest which takes place in Mitchell, S.D. Become a member today! Dakotafest, which was scheduled for Visit: swfm.umn.edu Aug. 18-20, has also been cancelled. It Call: 507-752-5094 is scheduled to return in 2021 from Aug. 17-19. Email: gthillen@umn.edu Visit Farmfest.com and Dakotafest. com for more information about 2020 virtual event activities as well as information about the 2021 shows. This article was submitted by Affiliated with: IDEAg. v
2020 Farmfest canceled IDEAg Group LLC, owned by American Farm Bureau Federation, has canceled the Farmfest farm show for 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “We announce this decision with great disappointment but the wellbeing of our exhibitors, attendees, staff, volunteers and their families is paramount,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We understand the impact this has on the ag community, but simply put, it is the right decision to make in these uncertain times.” Farmfest, scheduled for Aug. 4-6 in Redwood County, Minne., has served farmers and the agriculture community for 38 years. IDEAg management confirms that aspects of each show will be made available to attendees virtually this year, including the Farmfest political forums. “The Farmfest Political Forums are a
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It’s easy to bake away those coronavirus blues Throughout these last few months, I’ve had this mantra, “when stressed, baking is best.” Baking cookies for my crew has put a smile on my face. The kids love it, too. In our house another baker has emerged and she is rocking all the recipes she’s tried. My 12-year-old daughter, Lauren, has been pouring over old cookbooks and searching the internet for new and interesting recipes to try. There’s been a lot of hits and a few misses; but most importantly she’s having a blast baking the day away. We have two pets in our house: Jack, our 18-year-old rescue mutt, and Ole, a oneyear-old rescue Maine Coon cat. These guys are spoiled by Lauren as she loves to find homemade treats to make for them. This one features ham and cheddar and was a winner for both our four-legged friends. My kids thought they were tasty too!
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon olive oil freshly ground black pepper toppings: COOKING 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 4 WITH KRISTIN cups) By Kristin Kveno pepperoni, as much as you like 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Make the dough: Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar and yeast in a large bowl. Add water and melted butter and mix on low speed, using a dough hook, until fully combined, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping sides and bottom of bowl occasionally. Increase speed to medium and knead until the dough is glossy and smooth and pulls away from sides of the bowl, 4 to 5 minutes. (You can easily make this by hand, mixing in the water and butter with a spatHam and cheese biscuits ula and then kneading by hand.) http://doggydessertchef.com/2010/07/19/ Coat a large bowl with 1 teaspoon olive ham-and-cheese-biscuits/ oil. Using a greased spatula, transfer the 1 cup cooked and chopped ham dough to the bowl, turning to coat the 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese dough in oil; cover tightly with plastic wrap. 1-1/4 cup whole wheat flour Let rise at room temperature until nearly 1/2 cup milk doubled in volume, 45 to 60 minutes. 1 tablespoon wheat germ Make the sauce: While dough rises, heat Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Allow the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. cheddar cheese to warm to room temperature and in a large Add onion, oregano and salt; cook, stirring occasionally until liqbowl combine all ingredients until well mixed. Roll out dough on uid has evaporated and onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes. floured surface 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with the cutter of Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. your choice. Place treats on an ungreased cookie sheets and Stir in tomatoes and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool and refrigerate. sugar, increase heat to n high, and bring to a simFriday nights are always pizza night at the Kveno house. mer. Lower heat to mediLauren was tired of our usual frozen pizza, week after week, so um-low and simmer until she found a Chicago-style deep dish pizza recipe. It was amazreduced to about 2½ cups, ing! We all agreed it took us right back to a small pizzeria in 25 to 30 minutes. Off the Chicago when we devoured thick, cheesy, delicious deep dish heat, stir in the basil and there. olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Deep dish pizza www.southernfamilyrecipes.com/2020/04/homemade.html Laminate the dough: Turn the dough out onto dough: dry work surface and roll into a 15×12-inch rectangle. Using an 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour offset spatula, spread the softened butter over the surface of the 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal dough, leaving a ½-inch border along the edges. Starting at the 1-1/2 teaspoons salt short end, roll the dough into a tight cylinder. With seam side 2 teaspoons sugar down, flatten the cylinder into an 18×4-inch rectangle. 2-1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 1-1/4 cups water, room temperature Cut the rectangle in half crosswise. Working with one half, fold 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted into thirds like a business letter; pinch seams together to form a 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ball. Repeat with the remaining half. Return balls to the oiled 1 teaspoon plus 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in refrigerator until nearly doubled in volume, 40 to 50 minutes. Meanwhile, sauce: adjust oven rack to lower position and preheat oven to 425 2 tablespoons unsalted butter degrees. Bake the pizzas: Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with 1/4 cup grated onion
2 tablespoons of olive oil each. Transfer 1 dough ball to dry work surface and roll out into a 13-inch circle. Transfer dough to the pan by rolling the dough loosely around a rolling pin and unrolling into the pan. Lightly press dough into the pan, working into corners and 1-inch upsides. If dough resists stretching, let it relax for 5 minutes before trying again. Repeat with remaining dough ball. For each pizza, sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella evenly over the surface of the dough. (If you’re using any meat or veggie toppings, add them now, on top of the cheese.) Spread 1¼ cups tomato sauce over the cheese (or toppings) and sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan over the sauce. Bake until crust is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove pizza from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving. n Lauren and I were feeling mighty brave after the success of her deep dish pizza so we decided to dive right into the world of sourdough bread making. That. Was. A. Mistake. We followed the recipe to make a starter and every day for five days you add more water and flour. There was bubbling the first few days. That was the sign we were looking for in knowing the starter was coming along nicely. Then on day four a liquid formed at the top. Smelling it, I knew something was off. Of course, I went right to the trusty Google to see what was going on. I quickly discovered that the liquid on top was named “hooch.” Yup, that was basically alcohol which was formed by the fermenting flour and water combo. While we like to create a lot of things in this house, making moonshine with my 12-year-old isn’t one of those things. I read you can pour off the liquid and keep going. Unfortunately, the starter never recovered from its hooch phase. Lauren was undeterred in the baking department and simply went another route. Here’s a recipe she tried for some un-sourdough buns that were absolutely delicious!
Homemade buns
3/4 cup warm water 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1 egg 3-1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1-1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon instant yeast Mix all ingredients. Cover dough and let it rise for 1 to 2 hours. Shape into buns, bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. We’ve had some winners and losers in Kveno baking, but man, have we had fun! If you’re feeling baking adventurous give one of these recipes a try with your family! Kristin Kveno scours the internet, pours over old family recipes and searches everywhere in between to find interesting food ideas for feeding your crew. Do you have a recipe you want to share? You can reach Kristin at kkveno@thelandonline.com. v
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Today we spray if the rain stays away
Andy Pulk — Wannaska, Minn. June 5
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Wentzel — Murdock, Minn. Todd June 5
Moisture is in short supply on the “We’ve been trying to work on corn stalks with Wentzel farm. The Land spoke with limited success.” The Land spoke with Andy Pulk on Todd Wentzel on June 5 as he June 5 as the battle with corn stalks continue. “I reported that the night before the have one 70-acre field prepped and ready. I’ll get it farm received one-tenth of an inch planted today,” Pulk said. Unfortunately, he expects of rain. “We could use a good three-fourths of the fields with corn stalks will end inch,” Wentzel said. Though he was up as prevent plant as those fields remain too soft. Todd Wentzel Compiled by KRISTIN KVENO – The Land Staff Writer grateful for the rain that did fall. Because it’s simply been “It’s better than nothing.” too windy, Pulk hasn’t Colby Deters — Sauk Centre, Minn. “We just completed spraying corn last night. started spraying fields yet. It went well.” Wentzel plans on spraying soyJune 8 Once conditions are right, beans as soon as conditions are ready. he’ll start spraying the “Things are looking pretty good.” The Land spoke cover rye grass, then oats, The corn crop is really taking off. According with Colby Deters on June 8 as he was happy with corn and soybeans. After to Wentzel corn in the area is ranging from how the crops looked, but still hoping for some rain on Andy Pulk Pulk gets his first spray V3-V5 stages. “It’s really starting to grow. The those fields. “We’re a little short on rain here. We’ve pass done, he’ll top dress. “We top dress all roots are starting to get established better.” been getting a couple tenths here and there.” There is Colby Deters of our nitrogen.” Wentzel plans on side dressing corn next week. a chance for rain tonight. What Pulk has been able to get planted is The beans and black beans are both doing The first crop of alfalfa hay was cut last week. “It went well,” Deter doing well. “The crops that are in the ground said. He baled meadow hay last week as well. Deters wanted to bale well. Wentzel reported the beans are in the look very, very good.” There are no bad area range from unifoliate to second trifoliate the immature grass for the younger heifers. emergence spots to be found. growth stage. The corn is looking good, though it could use some rain. “New seedThe forecast calls for 50 percent chance of ling alfalfa isn’t turning out as well as we hoped,” Deters said. He When not in his own fields, Wentzel is out rain all next week. That’s not what Pulk scouting fields for his seed customers. He’s believes the crop is struggling because it’s been so dry. needs as he tries to finish planting beans on also working on getting the planter cleaned Deters is working on routine dairy activities as well as hauling that old corn ground and start spraying. Pulk manure. With hot temperatures arriving, that means working to keep the out and put away for the year. He likes to is more than ready to be done planting for cows cool with extra water and fans. The forecast calls for one more hot wait awhile to put the planter away in case the year and focus on that good-looking he has to replant. But thankfully, that hasn’t day tomorrow with high humidity. Then it cools off for a week to the crop in the ground. lower 80s and upper 70s. Deters focus the next day or so is to keep the needed to be done this year. “Overall the crops look good,” Wentzel said. cows comfortable and eating. Now if that inch of rain could fall gently at the With the heat on and little rain in sight, Deters is hoping that both are Wentzel farm soon, that would be great. only temporary and not the norm this summer.
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Hail, straight-line winds did damage in June 2 storm By TIM KROHN Mankato Free Press Law enforcement officials in Blue Earth and Waseca counties say a narrow band of severe thunderstorms that moved through the area Tuesday night damaged roofs, broke windows and damaged crops, but no injuries were reported. Waseca County Sheriff Brad Milbrath said the worst storm damage was concentrated around New Richland. A large grain bin and many trees went down and a number of roofs were damaged and windows broken. The steeple of Le Sueur River Lutheran Church in New Richland broke off in the storm. The roof was ripped off a turkey barn east of New Richland and the owner moved turkeys to another location, Milbrath said. “It was mostly straight-line winds and golf ball size hail.” Photo courtesy of Waseca County Sheriff Brad Milbrath Blue Earth County Chief Deputy The roof was torn off a turkey barn by high winds during the night of June 2. The barn is east of New Richland, Minn. and south Mike Maurer said power poles were of State Highway 30. knocked down near Good Thunder. “South of Lake Crystal there was some significant Farmers still have plenty time to replant without Lake Crystal saw hail and high winds knocked crop damage from hail. There was some hail damage losing much potential yield in the fall. v down trees and branches, with branches clogging storm drains and causing some minor street flooding. to homes. Hail did a significant amount of damage,” Maurer said.
Managing agricultural PPE needs when supplies are short WORTHINGTON, Minn. — Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is necessary to protect farmers and other agricultural workers from pesticides, grain dust, mold and other hazards. The Covid-19 global pandemic has stressed PPE supplies. There are some considerations for farmers facing a shortage of protective equipment. For pesticide applications, a longsleeve shirt, long pants, shoes and socks are typically the minimum required PPE when mixing, loading and applying a product. Protective eyewear including goggles or a face shield, chemical-resistant gloves, additional clothing such as a chemical-resistant apron or coveralls, and/or a respirator may also be listed on the label. Always check the pesticide label for specific PPE requirements. The label lists what is required to lawfully use a particular product and restrictions exist for personal health and safety.
Note, the label will list the minimum level of PPE required. You can always wear a higher level of protection. Respirators are one of the PPE items most likely to be in short supply at this time. They can be required for numerous agricultural activities, including when working with grain, livestock, hay, manure pits, silos and certain pesticides. The following resources summarize the types of respirators needed for various activities: Agriculture respirator selection guide: http://umash.umn. edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/respirator-options-guide-8x11-june-2017. pdf; respirator worksheet: http:// umash.umn.edu/wp-content/ uploads/2020/03/Website-August-2018Respirator-Worksheet.pdf . With current demand being extremely high for N95 masks, masks that provide a higher filtering capacity (e.g. N99 or N100) may be easier to find,
even if they might be more expensive. A half-mask respirator with a cartridge or a full-face respirator are options to consider as well and they may be easier to find since they are less likely to be used in the medical field. Ensure all respiratory protection is marked NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) approved with the filtering capacity it provides. When a tight fit is required when wearing a respirator, a fit test is needed to ensure you are getting the proper protection. For more information on fit testing and sites that offer this service, see https://blog-crop-news.extension. umn.edu/2018/05/where-can-i-get-fittested-to-wear.html. If you can’t find the level of PPE that’s required for your planned activity, consider selecting an alternative product or method. Another possible option is to hire someone who has the
proper PPE to do the needed task. Do not skimp on PPE if you cannot find what is needed for a particular activity – your health and safety depends on it. For more information, consider the National Pesticide Safety Education Center Respirator Decision Tree: https://npsec.us/wp-content/ uploads/200420-2-Respirator-Infographic.pdf; UMASH: http://umash. umn.edu/respirator-q-and-a/; Four steps to choosing the right respirator and wearing it safely: https://extension.umn.edu/pesticide-safety-and-certification/four-steps-choosing-right-resp i r a t o r- a n d - w e a r i n g - i t - s a f e l y ; Laundering pesticide contaminated work clothes: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ publications/crops/laundering-pestic i d e - c o n t a m i n a t e d - w o r k - cl o t h e s / ps1778.pdf. This article was submitted by Lizabeth Stahl, University of Minnesota Extension. v
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Raising alpacas is still a popular pastime By RICHARD SIEMERS The Land Correspondent JASPER, Minn. — It is difficult to describe the softness of an alpaca ‘blanket,’ but to rub your hand over a freshly-sheared fleece is to experience a brief moment of luxury. The ‘blanket’ is the fleece that comes from the main body of the alpaca and is sheared off in one piece. It contains the longest fibers of up to three inches. The fibers from the neck and legs are shorter. David Smith carefully wrapped in plastic the luxuriously soft blanket from his young herdsire, Pinot Noir, at the April shearing of his herd. In 2019, professional hand-spinners at the Alpaca Owners Association (AOA) Festival “National Spinoff” competition awarded the fleece from Pinot Noir first place in his class.
David Smith with a young herdsire, Pinot Noir, whose fleece took first prize in a 2019 national competition. The size and docility of the alpaca makes them easy to handle.
When it comes to alpacas, it’s all about the fleece, Smith said. He operates Grand A Alpacas at Jasper, Minn. His herd numbers 13 — three males, seven females, and three cria (the term for those under a year old). He has some listed for sale at his website (www. grandaalpaca.com). Smith has successfully shown alpacas in halter competition at regional and national shows, but lately judging standards have changed. “What they’re checking for right now is density,” Smith said. “I tend to breed for softness, fineness, and they’re a little bit mutually exclusive.” Photos by Richard Siemers It’s do-able, he said, but apparently doesn’t feel the Some of David Smith's female alpacas gather in the barn a couple days before need to add to all the ribbons they were sheared. his alpacas have already garnered. His current The mid-range fiber from the rest of the animal breeding program fits his purposes. goes to a national co-op in Idaho, Natural Fiber “A good adult will get you up in the range of five to Producers. They co-mingle the fiber with that of eight pounds of fiber on average,” he said. “This year other growers and make it into products. Smith has Pinot Noir sheared right up at the nine pound mark, a small shop by his house from which he sells yarn which is good for a young male. The primary fiber is and products made from alpaca fiber — his own, the blanket, the main part of the body, and we have those from the co-op and other manufacturers, and some imported from Peru. that spun into our own yarn.” “Through the years my number one selling item is His primary fiber is sent for custom processing to socks,” he said. “Alpaca socks are warm, soft…they The Shepherd’s Mill in Kansas, where Sally Brandon cleans, cards, spins it and makes it into four-ounce take good care of your feet.” skeins of yarn. Smith sells the yarn, and also has a Here are a few alpaca facts Smith shared: Alpacas local woman who crochets some of it into products are native to South America. The first animals like hats and scarves. All of his yarn and products are imported to the United States in 1984 came from natural color. See ALPACAS, pg. 12
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There are 6,500 registered alpacas in Minnesota, Iowa ALPACAS, from pg. 11 Bolivia and Chile, where they tend to have more colored animals. The biggest alpaca grower is Peru. Their animals have light-colored fiber, which can be easily dyed (and may explain why products from Peru tend to be colorful). Alpacas are of the same family as camels, llamas, vicuñas and guanacos. Some folks confuse them with llamas, but there is a significant difference. Smith said that alpacas are very intelligent, very trainable, and a manageable size.
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A pen of three crias born last summer and fall. Cria is the term for alpacas under a year old. “Alpacas weigh 175 pounds,” he said, “versus the llama, which is taller than me, weighs 400 pounds, and they have an attitude.” Llamas are used as pack animals and as guard animals for sheep. Alpacas do neither. There are two breed types of alpacas: Huacaya (pronounce wah-KI-ya) and Suri. The Suri has long fibers, which Smith describes as looking like dreadlocks. He raises the more common Huacaya. While there are large herds of alpaca in the country, Smith said many growers raise two to four animals. (Since the alpaca is a herd animal, the AOA recommends always having at least two.)
100-150 farms in Minnesota, and maybe just as many in Iowa. There was a real nice show in Mason City, Iowa, and a show in Owatonna, Minn. (both since disbanded). In 2008 when the economy tanked, I think the market was pretty soft. The number of farms decreased or stayed very flat. Longerterm established farms decided to exit the industry and there were not many new farms getting started for a couple years. I think this was more of a national situation; although there were some farms I know of both in Minnesota and Iowa that chose to retire and get out after 20-plus years.” See ALPACAS, pg. 13
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Alpacas were Smith’s therapy after a day at the office ALPACAS, from pg. 12 Smith thinks the industry and the market are more stable these days. Alpaca have many positive characteristics, according to Smith. They are quite hardy, and thrifty to raise. In winter, each animal receives one pound of a grain mixture and two pounds of grass hay a day. They are soft spoken, and relatively docile. But like all animals, they require vaccinations and attention. While thrifty to keep, a major alpaca expense is purchasing the animal. When Smith started, he said he had “sticker shock.” These days prices range widely. Good animals can be purchased for under $1,000, but looking at animals advertised for sale at the AOA The shorn Pinot Noir. Smith said that website, many are over a thousand The one-piece ‘blanket’ sheared from Pinot Noir in April, first being spread out by after shearing, alpaca look like a “bag of bones.” dollars and some reach five fig- Smith, and then rolled up in plastic. ures. www.grandaalpaca.com; by email at david@gran- Their website is www.alpacainfo.com. Upper Midwest After his shearing, Pinot Noir did not look like the daalpaca.com; or by phone at (507) 920-2820 or (507) Alpacas is a regional organization headquartered in cuddly animal he had moments before, but his fleece 348-9761. Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. is the Cannon Falls, Minn. Their website is www.uppermiwill be transformed into soft items, and he will grow national organization headquartered in Lincoln, Neb. dwestalpacas.com. v it back for a spring shearing next year. David Smith enjoys raising alpacas, but he said he never quit his day job over them. A year-and-a-half ago he retired after a 43-year career in banking. Half in the farms better and more effiIn February, The Land Staff of that time he had been raising alpacas. He said cient. We›re just trying to figure Writer Kristin Kveno wrote a feahaving the alpacas was a kind of therapy when he got out how we can use technology to ture on SwineTech’s SmartGuard home from work — a nice change of pace and focus. improve the overall experience of Now he has quit his day job, while the alpacas linger technology which is designed to working in a sow farm, allowing limit piglet mortalities. It was on. caregivers to offer the very best recently announced by National “I’m 66 and I enjoy the animals,” he said. “People Hog Farmer SwineTech was chosen care to the pigs.» v ask how much longer you going to do it? I don’t know. as the 2020 Producer’s Choice winAs long as I enjoy them.” ner David Smith can be contacted through his website, Matthew Rooda, SwineTech CEO and president, stated, “I am very proud of the SwineTech team and thankful for the support that we have received from our customers in the U.S. and Canada. It means a lot to receive this award, however our work doesn’t stop here. We are con- tinuing to build innovative tools to improve the way we approach sow farm management. “ SmartGuard was one of nine products featured during the New Product Tour portion of the 2020 • 6 Year Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference which • Lowest Rates Warranty • Quality took place in late May. • Free Workmanship «It means a lot (earning Producer›s Choice) because • Insured Estimates it is difficult bringing something new to market. It›s CALL Clint 507-528-2243 Smith has a small store on his property from which he not just about saving the piglets, it›s about the sow Specializing in applying ribbed steel to barns, retails alpaca yarn and products. Socks are the bestwelfare and the people taking care of them,» Rooda garages and outbuildings. selling item. says. «It›s about making the lives of people working
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Dairy month begins with sluggish milk prices This column was written for the marketing week ending June 5. It was a week of contrasts as we entered June Dairy Month. Cash block cheese set a new record high. And yet, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the May federal order Class News and information for Minnesota and Northern Iowa dairy producers III benchmark milk price at its lowest level in 11 years. began with export orders in April and gave may or may not look like. In other words, now that MIELKE MARKET way to pipeline refilling and new orders as ‘Stranger Things’ is a dairy market headline, and WEEKLY COVID-19 incited a plunge in milk states opened up in May, was given rocket not just a Netflix series, we have to ask how many prices as they fell to $12.14 per hunBy Lee Mielke fuel by government buying. In particular, dairy boxes can be filled at higher levels. Will pardredweight. This is down 93 cents from the U.S. Food Box Program, which likely ticipants back out, unable to make the economics April, $4.24 below May 2019, and the gets the most press because it’s the most unusual work? Will the USDA permit a price rebid?” lowest it has been since September 2009. The 2020 government program involving dairy in recent Class III average stands at $15.10, up from $15.05 a n memory.” year ago and $14.25 in 2018. Meanwhile, Midwest cheesemakers are busy, “Food Box Program participants bid a price for all according to Dairy Market News. Milk was still at Late morning on June 5, Class III futures prices portended a rebound in June to $19.90, with July at rounds up front,” Kurzawski explained, “but round “somewhat affordable rates” on the spot market, $1 $18.77; August, $17.47; September, $16.97; October, quantities have yet to be determined. In the next to $3 over Class III at mid-week. Cheesemakers $16.87; November, $16.61; and December at $16.31. couple of weeks we’re going to get some details as to who had been selling milk are now using it and round 2 of the program and what those volumes most are running six to seven-day weeks. Pizza The May Class IV price is $10.67, down 73 cents establishments in the Midwest and east are busy from April, $5.62 below a year ago, and the lowest after areas reopened from Covid-19 closures. Retail since August 2009. The Class IV average stands at cheese sales remain busy and newly produced $13.96, down from $15.81 a year ago and compares cheese is very tight. Dairy Market News says, to $13.42 in 2018. “Calling cheese markets bullish would be understatCheddar block cheese set a record $2.5050 per ed,” as some expect $3 block prices ahead. pound on June 2 but pushed even higher, closing Block cheese is tight in the west, says Dairy MADISON, Wis. — For the first time in its June 5 at $2.5525. This is up 32.25 cents on the Market News, and when food service demand dried 53-year history, World Dairy Expo has been canweek, seventh week of gain, 80 cents above a year up due to Covid-19, many manufacturers pivoted to celled. The World Dairy Expo Executive Committee ago, and surpassed the previous high of $2.45 on selling the orphaned cheese into export markets. based its decision on the public health orders and Sept. 19, 2014. With the easing of shelter at home restrictions, restrictions related to COVID-19. The Expo was The barrels climbed to $2.37 on June 4, but closed there has now been a surge in food service buying. set to take place at the Alliant Energy Center in the next day at $2.36. This is up 33.75 cents and But loads of cheese are hard to find as a lot of Madison, Wis. from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3. 82.5 cents above a year ago, but a whopping 19.25 cheese is tied up in short-term contracts with export More information, a complete statement from cents below the blocks. Six cars of block were sold buyers. World Dairy Expo, and answers to frequently and 10 of barrel. Government purchases and food box programs asked questions regarding the decision to cancel FC Stone dairy broker Dave Kurzawski have also tightened stocks. Some of the companies World Dairy Expo 2020 can be found at worldsays there’s concern this rally will end as quickly as with the food box awards are reportedly trying to dairyexpo.com. v it started. He pointed out, “The wave of buying that buy cheese off of the national exchanges; but are struggling to find the product they need in the time allotted — plus the run-up in prices isn’t making things easy. n One final consideration for bedding is how it works ST. CLOUD, Minn. — When we hear the phrase, Butter jumped 29 cents on June 4 and hit $2.0150 “cow comfort,” an image of freestalls is usually what for manure removal in the gutter system. You want a pops into our heads — perhaps a bedded pack. But bedding that will not clog the system and can be per pound. However, butter relapsed the next day, losing 9 cents, and fell back to a $1.9250 close. This are we remembering tie stalls? Here are some things removed easily. is still 26.5 cents higher on the week, but a long to consider for cow comfort in tie stalls. Another important aspect of cow comfort in any 47.25 cents below a year ago. Forty-two cars were As always, adequate and proper bedding is a must. type of barn is ventilation. Tie stall barns offer some sold on the week. Some tie stall managers like to use mattresses or unique ventilation challenges — especially with their Kurzawski credited restaurants re-opening and waterbeds. These are great options for the concrete lower ceilings. Low ceilings can create stagnant air, surface; but still use some bedding for maximum which is troublesome in the summer months. Fans seasonal ice cream pull, but says a lack of available comfort. Most farmers opt to use straw, sawdust or are a great way to keep air flowing and provide your cream is the big issue. “Cheese plants may also play sand for their bedding. Each has its advantages and cows with proper ventilation. Now is a great time to a role,” he said, “as they hold onto more cream to look at the current ventilation in your tie stall barn mix with skim. That may reveal an overall snugness disadvantages. on the available supply of fresh milk. Demand has Whatever is used, use the right amount, add more, and make any necessary additions or changes before been the key driver, but perhaps supply of fresh summer comes. or change the bedding when necessary. Kneel down milk, or lack thereof, is playing a larger role.” This article was submitted by Emily Krekelberg, into the bedding. If you stand up with wet knees, that University of Minnesota Extension. v See MIELKE, pg. 15 means your cows are getting more than wet knees.
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High price has some butter makers selling cream MIELKE, from pg. 14 Butter makers have a growing concern of shortages in the fall, says Dairy Market News. Interest for bulk butter has increased significantly and spot cream prices have “pushed past the point of financial feasibility.” Retail ordering remains busy and food service orders have grown to replenish nearly depleted pipelines although the numbers still lack in comparison to previous years, but so does cream. Western cream supplies are tightening. Some butter makers are taking advantage of higher prices by selling cream instead of producing butter. Butter inventories are still plentiful. Bulk butter interest has been flat and retail sales backed off slightly this week, but remain good. Restaurants and food services are reopening but butter requests remain below expectations, according to Dairy Market News. n Grade A nonfat dry milk weakened and finished at 97.75 cents per pound, down 5.25 cents on the
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April milk output figures included milk that was dumped MIELKE, from pg. 15 HighGround Dairy points out total dairy exports to Mexico were the weakest since July 2017 and the lowest for the month of April since 2014. The most notable losses were on nonfat dry milk and cheese. U.S. dairy exports continue via the Cooperatives Working Together program. CWT member cooperatives accepted six offers of export assistance the first week of June on sales of 1.26 million pounds of cheddar going to customers in Asia. n You’ll recall that April milk output was reported at 18.7 billion pounds, up 1.4 percent from April 2019. But that included milk which was dumped — which amounted to an estimated 187 million pounds, according to the Dairy and Food Market Analyst. The Dairy Products report shows where the milk that wasn’t dumped ended up. April total cheese output slipped to 1.07 billion pounds, down 5.1 percent from March and 1.7 percent below April 2019. The year-to-date total stood at 4.3 billion pounds, up 0.1 percent from a year ago. Wisconsin produced 266.9 million pounds of the April total, down 6.6 percent from March and 4.6 percent below a year ago. California output, at 200.8 million pounds, was down 4.8 percent from March and 5.4 percent below a year ago. Idaho contributed 85.5 million pounds, down 4.2 percent from March but 2 percent above a year ago. Italian-type cheese totaled 451.7 million pounds, down 7.2 percent from March and 5 percent below a year ago. Year-to-date output came to 1.87 billion pounds, down 1.1 percent. American-type cheese totaled 446.0 million pounds, down 0.9 percent from March and 3.6 percent below a year ago. Year-to-date, American was at 1.75 billion pounds, up 1.6 percent. Mozzarella output fell to 352.5 million pounds, down 5.4 percent from a year ago, with year-to-date at 1.48 billion pounds, down 1 percent. Cheddar, the cheese traded at the CME, jumped to 330.4 million pounds. This is up 12.1 million pounds or 3.8 percent from March and 23.9 million
or 7.8 percent above April 2019. Yearto-date, cheddar stood at 1.3 billion pounds, up 1.8 percent from a year ago. Butter production climbed to a record-high 215.7 million pounds. This is up 19.8 million pounds or 10.1 percent from March and a whopping 43.3 million pounds or 25.1 percent above a year ago — the ninth consecutive month it topped a year ago. Year-todate, butter output stood at 793.1 million pounds, up a hefty 9.5 percent from 2019. Dry whey totaled 77.8 million pounds, down 5.2 percent from March but 3.8 percent above a year ago, with year-to-date at 320.7 million pounds, up 3 percent. Dry whey stocks totaled 75.4 million pounds, up 3.7 percent from March and 0.5 percent below a year ago. Nonfat dry milk output totaled 183.3 million pounds, up 10.9 million pounds or 6.3 percent from March and 15.5 million or 9.3 percent above 2019. Year-to-date, powder is at 691.1 million pounds, up 4.7 percent from 2019. Stocks swelled to 392.6 million pounds, up 43.5 million or 12.5 percent from March and 114.3 million or 41.1 percent above 2019. Skim milk powder output, at 40.4 million pounds, was down 400,000 pounds or 1.1 percent from March and 5.8 million pounds or 12.6 percent below a year ago. Year-to-date, skim powder hit 159.8 million pounds, down
2.9 percent from a year ago. FC Stone stated, “The report looks overwhelmingly bearish versus current spot and futures price levels. Of course, that was mostly as expected given that we are looking back at April data. The shift that occurred due to the Covid-19 outbreak appears to have favored higher production of Class IV products and more production of cheddar vs. the other cheeses,” adding, “It appears the physical participants wanted to know there was an outlet for the cheese in that they could at least sell cheddar on the spot exchange.” n Back on the farm, lower feed prices could not offset a much lower All Milk price in April so the month’s milk feed price ratio fell for the fifth consecutive month. The USDA’s latest Ag Prices report put the ratio at 1.84, down from 2.23 in March and compares to 2.11 in April 2019. The U.S. All-Milk price averaged $14.40 per hundredweight, down $3.60 from March and is $3.30 below April 2019. California’s All Milk price plunged to $14.20, down $3.40 from March and $3.20 below a year ago. Wisconsin’s, at $14, was down $4.10 from March and $3.90 below a year ago. The national average corn price averaged $3.29 per bushel, down 39 cents per bushel from March and 24
U of M Extension unveils “The Moos Room” podcast The University of Minnesota Beef and Dairy Teams are now producing a cow podcast called, “The Moos Room.” The podcast, hosted by Joe Armstrong, Brad Heins and Emily Krekelberg, is made for both beef and dairy producers. “The Moos Room” is free to stream or download and is available on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. The cattle-focused podcast discusses relevant topics to help Minnesota beef and dairy producers be more successful. The information is evidence-based and presented as an informal conversation between the hosts and guests.
“Our goal with “The Moos Room” is to help Minnesota producers be more successful,” said Armstrong. “We want to discuss topics we see from our experience on farm in a way that is fun and constructive to listen to. Brad, Emily and I have developed a friendship that is built on banter, having a good time, still somehow staying on task, and our love of cows. I think listeners will be able to hear that in the podcast.” This article was submitted by Joe Armstrong, University of Minnesota Extension. v
cents per bushel below April 2019. Soybeans averaged $8.35 per bushel, down 11 cents from March but 7 cents per bushel above a year ago. Alfalfa hay averaged $181 per ton, up $6 per ton from March but $17 per ton below a year ago. The April cull price for beef and dairy combined averaged $64 per cwt., down $3.50 from March, $2.70 above April 2019, but is $7.60 below the 2011 base average of $71.60 per cwt. But dairy farm margins continued to improve over the second half of May on strength in the milk market while feed costs held steady, according to the latest Margin Watch from Chicagobased Commodity and Ingredient Hedging LLC. The Margin Watch stated, “Class III milk continues to advance on strength in cheese as June futures approach $20 per cwt., sending nearby margins over the 90th percentile of the past 10 years. Deferred contracts also followed this strength to a lesser degree, with margins in both fourth and first quarter at the 80th percentile, offering dairy producers renewed opportunities to secure forward profitability.” “The reopening of foodservice outlets is increasing demand for cheese which is behind the recent strength. Data from Open Table indicate that some markets in states which have begun to re-open their economies and allow indining service have recovered 40-50 percent of their capacity which is encouraging. The strength comes despite growth in both milk production and stocks,” says the Margin Watch. n Speaking of Covid-19, Hoards Dairyman Managing Editor Corey Geiger reported in the June 8 Dairy Radio Now broadcast, on a repeated question in their Dairy Livestream from farmers, asking if they can get money from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program if they’re already receiving payments from Dairy Margin Coverage or Dairy Revenue Protection. National Milk Producers Federation CEO Jim Mulhern stated the only restriction to the CFAP is the cap on the payment amount per owner. He said, “There was a rumor early on that See MIELKE, pg. 18
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Extension reminds us dry cows need to be kept cool too With summer temperatures on the should be rotated by fencing them off to rise we need to make sure cows are prevent mud pits. Mud pits lead to staying cool. Cows experience heat increased numbers of environmental stress when the humidity index rises bacteria and can result in mastitis. above 68 F. Research shows a highFeed bunk — Feed should be shaded producing cow making 120 pounds of to prevent spoilage and maintain the milk a day can produce 6,000 BTU’s of nutritional value. Keeping feed cool heat per hour. Think of every cow in can also maintain/ increase feed intake, your barn like a small heater running which is important in dry cows close to continuously and never shuts off. calving. Sprinklers and fans should be Heat stress in dairy cows — whether above the feed bunk on the side where they are milking or dry — can reduce cows stand, if possible. feed intake, lower conception, increase Dry cows in housing facility health issues associated with lower Ventilation and fans — Fans should immunity and lower production. be placed above feed bunk and free Heat abatement is important in dry stalls or bedded pack. Air velocity in cows as well as lactating cows because any barn should be about 4-6 miles per management practices in the dry perihour. If free stalls are used there should od determine the success in the lactabe a one-to-one ratio of stall rows to tion period and the health, growth and row of fans. Fans should be angled at future performance of her calf. Most 15 to 20 degrees. farmers have heat abatement protocols Barn orientation — Barns should be in place for their milking herd, but not built east to west to prevent direct sunthe dry cows. light shining into the barn. In the sumDry cows on pasture mertime, minimizing sunlight entry Shade — Shade should be available into a barn can be critical to improve using a shade structure, provide at least 65 square and managed to ensure the underneath surfaces do feet per cow and these structures should be between cow comfort, freshness of feed and decreasing temnot become muddy which can be a health risk. When 12 and 16 feet tall. If shade comes from trees, they perature within the barn. Sprinklers and water — Clean fresh water should be available for the cows’ consumption. Location of water troughs should be within 50 feet of a resting area and should be in the shade. There should be 3 inches of trough space in the pen per cow. Sprinklers should be placed along the feed bunk and soak the cow’s skin and are more effective when paired with fans. The ratio of on-to-off time is 2 minutes on for every 10-12 minutes off. Fans should run continuously once the temperature reaches 65 F.
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Nutrition — Consult with your nutritionist to see if DCAD balancing your ration will work on your farm. Why does this all matter? Cows calve 2-8 days early when heat stressed. Research shows calves were 13 pounds lighter and eight percent is emerged, up from 64 percent the continued to have lower body weight and height previous week, 36 percent ahead of a year ago, and through 12 months of age. 5 percent % ahead of the five-year average. Heifers born to heat stressed dames give less milk. Seventy-five percent of the soybeans are planted, Milk production can be up to 11 pounds less than up from 65 percent the previous week, 39 percent heifers born to dams not heat stressed. ahead of a year ago, and 7 percent ahead of the fiveHeat lowers milk production in next lactation, year average. Fifty-two percent are emerged, which decreases conception rate and lowers the immune is 35 percent ahead of a year ago and 8 percent system. Fresh cows already have a compromised ahead of the five-year average. immune system, but those cows under heat stress Sixty-six percent of U.S. cotton is planted, up from have a greater risk of infection since immunity is 53 percent the previous week, 1 percent behind a even more compromised. year ago and dead even with the five-year average. This article was submitted by University of Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides Minnesota Extension. v in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in newspapers across the country and he may be reached at lkmielke@juno.com. v
Crop progress is ahead of last year MIELKE, from pg. 16 a producer’s participation in risk management programs was going to jeopardize or would preclude that milk from being covered by these programs. But the short answer is that a producer’s participation in risk management programs ranging from the dairy margin coverage program through dairy revenue protection, livestock gross margin, hedging, and futures do not preclude one’s milk coverage.” See NMPF’s website for complete details. n The USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows 93 percent of the U.S. corn crop is planted as of the week ending May 31. This is up from 88 percent the previous week, 29 percent ahead of a year ago, and 4 percent ahead of the five-year average. Seventy-
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Test plots will tell the tale as Minnesota grows hemp By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus OLIVIA, Minn. — There’s an old crop called hemp now breathing some new energy into Olivia and Renville County. Hemp has some previous history right here in Renville County dating back to the 1940s. The United States war machine needed hemp to make rope and other products for use in WW II. Processing plants operated in both Bird Island and Lake Lillian. Farmers were licensed by the government to raise what was improperly termed “Indian Hemp” according to records at the Photos by Dick Hagen Renville County On May 6 field supervisor Mike Marks (secnd from right) and genetics department Historical Society. manager Joe Dollerschell (far right) supervised the planting of PrairiePROducers’ Now, 80 years later, hemp research plot. entrepreneurs of this ‘new energy’ source are brothers Tim and Paul made available to the incredible thinkers in this rapSeehusen, who have launched PrairiePROducers idly expanding new world of hemp utilization amazes LLC to process locally grown industrial hemp into us. At this stage we are but neophytes in this new the fibers, biomass and grain. Hemp can provide the industrial hemp world.” ‘raw materials’ for literally hundreds of consumer Brother Tim, 54, serves as the company’s chief products ranging from clothing, biodegradable bot- operating officer. ”You bet we’re excited,” he said. tles, hempcrete building blocks, high-oil protein “We’re confident that as more farmers take interest health oils, even moldable plastic for 3-D printing in hemp, they too will begin to realize the full potenunits use. tial of this crop.” Paul, 56, PrairiePROducers’ CEO, comments, Both Seehusens acknowledge the skills of area “We’re blown away by the many uses already being farmers, “They are professionals. They know exactly talked about. And the more raw material products how to nourish their land, their crops. Mike Marks and Joe Dollerschell, our key staff guys (field supervisor and genetics department manager) will assist with agronomics and variety choices. But our growers will also be huge help as we figure out the mechanical challenges, rotation sequences, the handling of the harvested crop, even the delivery to our processing center here at Olivia this fall.” On May 6 Marks and Dollerschell planted PrairiePROducers’ hemp research plot. A two-acre plot with four different varieties of industrial hemp was drill planted in 6-inch rows behind their facility on the west edge of Olivia. There will be two additional plantings to get some idea on importance of planting dates. Also three populations: 25, 35 and 45 pounds per acre. The 45-pound Paul Seehusen, left, and brother Tim Seehusen rate equates to about 1 million seeds per
acre. That May 6 planting generated 15 test plots. They’ll have 45 plots when finished with the third planting. Dollerschell, a veteran of seed corn plot research who recently retired from Monsanto/Bayer at their Olivia location admits he and Mike are on a steep learning curve this first year. Dollerschell acknowledges they’ll need a few more years to really establish the agronomic tendencies of the hemp crop here in western Minnesota. “Environment is always a factor when you are doing genetic evaluations. And every year is different. This year a good start but it’s staying cooler. Sure, just a couple days of 80-plus degree temps can jump start any crop and I’m certain See HEMP, pg. 23
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Minnesota state FFA officers announced President - Ben Olander, Staples-Motley FFA “Never give up on your dreams no matter how big or small they are because you never know when that dream could become real.” He is excited to “serve FFA by building connections and strengthening agriculture for the future.”
Vice President Emilee Xayanourom, Mountain Lake FFA Emilee loves that “there is something for everyone in FFA!” She shares that members should talk to your advisor because “they’re in there to help you. They are in that role for a reason so don’t be afraid to ask for help or some advice!”
Treasurer - Elaina Knott, Thief River Falls FFA Elaina is most excited “to make connections with FFA members this next coming year and see their growth and progress through this extraordinary organization.” She advises, “Take ALL the opportunities that are offered through this organization. They are worth your time!”
Reporter - Anna Euerle, Litchfield FFA Anna is excited “to be able to take a unique opportunity to connect with students virtually! This allows for so many students to have opportunities they wouldn’t have previously been able to have.”
Provided by JULEAH TOLOSKY Executive Director, Minnesota FFA Secretary - Noah Richert, Springfield FFA “During my junior high years, I remember seeing people walking around the halls in their national blue corduroy jackets. I always thought it was so cool and wanted to be just like them; I could not wait for the day when I could finally be a part of what they stood for,” Sentinel - Laney Swiers, Mahnomen FFA “I am most excited to serve the incredible members and continuing advocating for agriculture, education, and FFA! My advice would be to always be your genuine, beautiful self. You are your most amazing self when you are sticking true to who you are!”
U of M offers tips for controlling flies around horses Flies are a natural part of keeping horses. Filth flies, like stable and house flies, are one of the main concerns in Minnesota, along with aquatic biting flies. Understanding what these pests are and how they live and breed can help horse owners limit their fly pest problems. Filth flies develop in moist organic debris including aging feces, soiled animal bedding and rotting feed debris. Biting stable flies cause horses and other livestock to swish their tails, twitch their flanks and stamp their feet. House flies don’t bite animals, but can spread fecal bacteria. House flies will feed at horses’ eyes, body orifices and fresh manure. Control filth flies around your barn by managing
debris. Long term, preventing debris will be more effective than chemical control. Keep feed dry. Avoid ground feeding. Disk, spread or compost waste. Clean up manure at least two times per week. Spread or compost. Replace bedding weekly. Wood shavings and sawdust produce fewer flies than straw. Place waterers in well-drained areas and away from where you feed horses. Keep in good repair. Always carefully read and precisely follow label instructions when using chemical insecticides. Keep in mind insecticides are much less effective if debris is not managed. Pyrethrum fogs and space sprays kill adult flies indoors, but only provide temporary relief. Owners can apply longer-lived pyrethroid and organophosphate residual premise sprays indoors and outdoors. These are most effective when applied to fly perching areas. Stable and house flies ‘perch’ on solid surfaces where they won’t get disturbed — often above head height. Owners can identify perching sites by fly specks. Residual premise sprays may be effective for up to three weeks. Longevity depends on the cleanliness of the site sprayed. Poor debris management or off-site fly sources can limit the efficacy of fly traps. Sticky traps and ultraviolet electrocutor traps will catch and kill stable and house flies. Baited traps will attract and kill house flies, but not stable flies.
Stingless parasitic wasps are small, ant-like insects that kill filth fly pupae. They occur naturally around animal premises, can provide natural biological control of filth flies, and are harmless to people and animals. Female wasps lay eggs inside fly pupae and the wasp larvae kill the developing fly pupae. Owners can purchase and release parasitic wasps to supplement natural populations. Success is inconsistent among studies. It likely depends on the amount of fly breeding media and the number of fly pupae they must kill. Hanging plastic bags of water around buildings has no evidence showing it repels house flies. Additionally, hydrated lime or calcium hydroxide (commonly sold as barn lime) reduces moisture and can reduce ammonia odor in barn stalls. It can increase soil pH if you use it in large amounts. The amount (usually minimal) of barn lime used in horse facilities likely isn’t good for fly control. Fly maggots tolerate a wide range of pH, and using too much lime in pastures can stop some plant growth. In a recent University of Minnesota study, researchers found that a citronella spray reduced tail swishes and shoulder twitches, while leggings and leg bands reduced head-backs and hoof stomps. However, no one treatment reduced all of these behaviors in horses. This article was submitted by Roger Moon, PhD, University of Minnesota. v
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Grain Outlook Ethanol production boost lifts corn The following marketing analysis is for the week ending June 5. CORN — Corn closed higher for the second week in a row! Corn finally broke through technical resistance on improving demand, spillover support from soybeans, and fund short covering. Although there weren’t any daily export sales announcements for corn, ethanol production is gearing back up and farmers’ attention is focused on finishing planting. U.S. weather appears nonthreatening for the time being after a hot week over the Midwest. The coming week calls for cooler temperatures with chances of rain coming up from PHYLLIS NYSTROM the south. CHS Hedging Inc. St. Paul Corn began the week sinking back into its recent trading range before finding support and rebounding to levels not traded since midApril. A strong close to the week was reinforced by extending gains over the 50-day moving average that has provided resistance. July corn was up 5.5 cents for the week to close at $3.31.25 and the December contract rallied 6.5 cents to close at $3.45.25 per bushel. A rallying energy market also lent support to the corn market. Crude oil rallied 11.5 percent for the week as it edged toward the $40 per barrel level. According to reports, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Iraq agreed to extend crude oil production cuts for another month through July. OPEC was set to meet over the weekend to finalize the agreement. A soaring stock market was also a positive influence. The May unemployment number was a shock when it showed 2.5 million jobs were added, bringing the unemployment rate down to 13.3 percent from 14.7 percent in April. Weekly ethanol production rose for a fifth consecutive week, increasing 41,000 barrels per day to 765,000 bpd. Ethanol stocks were down 700,000 barrels to 22.5 million barrels. Margins were steady at a positive 3 cents per gallon. Gasoline demand was up 4.1 percent from the previous week, but the fourweek average demand is down 22.5 percent from a year ago. Weekly export sales were about as expected at 25.1 See NYSTROM, pg. 22
Cash Grain Markets corn/change* soybeans/change*
Stewartville Edgerton Jackson Janesville Cannon Falls Sleepy Eye Average:
$2.83 +.09 $2.93 +.11 $2.96 +.14 $3.04 +.28 $2.94 +.12 $2.87 +.13
$2.93
$8.13 +.16 $8.03 +.11 $8.10 +.11 $8.12 +.11 $8.20 +.22 $8.06 +.14
$8.11
Year Ago Average: $3.89 $7.75 Grain prices are effective cash close on June 9. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.
Livestock Angles Road to recovery will be rocky The weakness in livestock markets continues. The major question is, “how long will this last?” The answer is not easy; but from an optimistic point of view, we are closer to getting these markets back to more profitable situations for the producers. The likelihood of a quick turnaround does not seem to be in the present future. But in the weeks ahead, as the economy strengthens, the livestock markets will once again see prices move higher. Demand will be the engine which drives this recovery along with supply depletion. The road to recovery will be a rocky road to say the least. JOE TEALE As far as the cattle market is Broker concerned, most of the bad news Great Plains Commodity has already been in the market Afton, Minn. for some time. This has created the deep discounts in the futures market to the cash trade over the past several months. Marketing of cattle has been lighter than normal as a result of the Covid-19 virus — bringing with it the closure of packing plants as cattle backed up in the feedlots. This has produced much heavier cattle which in turn created more tonnage. This affected the price that packers were willing to pay. The good news over the past several weeks is the boxed beef movement has picked up — suggesting demand is increasing as restaurants are now beginning to reopen in this country. As time progresses, the heavier cattle will begin to be worked through See TEALE, pg. 22
Financial Focus Tax relief options for businesses The coronavirus pandemic has affected virtually every facet of American life and severely impacted the markets and economy. Congress and the federal government have acted to help individuals and businesses get through this difficult time. Most recently, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27. The following are highlights of the federal relief opportunities available which may benefit you and your business. Employers and self-employed individuals may delay the payment of the employer portion of payroll taxes due between March 27 and Dec. 31. Fifty percent of any payroll taxes deferred under this provision must be paid by DEREK DELANEY Profinium Dec. 31, 2021, with the remainRegistered Representative ing 50 percent paid by Dec. 31, 2022. Employers whose operations were fully or partially suspended due to a coronavirus-related shut-down order or whose gross receipts declined by more than 50 percent (compared to the same quarter in the prior year) have a new tax benefit if they continue to pay employees. The above employers will receive a refundable quarterly payroll tax credit equal to 50 percent of qualified wages paid to an employee from March 13 through Dec. 31. For purposes of the credit, up to $10,000 of qualified wages paid per employee during this period is taken into account. Excess credits are refundable. The deadline for employers to make contributions to certain workplace-based retirement plans has been extended. In addition, employers sponsoring retirement plans may immediately adopt provisions allowing coronavirus related distributions and plan loans based on the CARES Act; but formally amend the plan at a later date. Generally, a net operating loss means deductions (for expenses from operating a business) are greater than the income generated from operating a business. An net operating loss incurred in one tax year generally may be used to reduce taxable income in a future tax year. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 significantly pared back the ability of businesses to carry forward/carry back net operating losses, but the CARES Act substantially liberalizes the rules. Consult a tax professional to learn more. See DELANEY, pg. 22
Information in the above columns is the writer’s opinion. It is no way guaranteed and should not be interpreted as buy/sell advice. Futures trading always involves a certain degree of risk.
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News of trade with China: Fact or chatter? NYSTROM, from pg. 21 million bushels for old crop and 1 million bushels for new crop. Old crop sales now total 1.6 billion bushels and are down 16 percent from last year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is anticipating a 14 percent decline in exports year-on-year. We need to average 9.6 million bushels of weekly sales to hit the USDA’s target of 1.775 billion export bushels. This seems to be a reasonable number. U.S. corn planting was 93 percent complete as of May 31. Emergence at 78 percent was 5 percent ahead of the average. The condition report improved 4 percent from the previous week to 74 percent good/ excellent. Outlook: Improving ethanol demand, a weaker U.S. dollar, and fund short covering were factors this week and should be expected to remain on the front burner for corn direction. However, a burdensome carryout and nearly ideal U.S. weather may cap where prices can go. The June World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report will be released June 11, but the June 30 planted acreage and grain stocks reports will carry more weight with traders. Average trade
estimates should be out early in the week. Corn will be susceptible to further short covering after pushing through technical resistance; but watch the weather maps for developments. Any rallies will be viewed as selling opportunities without a weather threat. Seasonally, corn edges lower during June. SOYBEANS — Soybeans rallied this week with the July contract trading as high as $8.73.5 per bushel and the November contract to $8.82.25 per bushel. These are the highest prices we’ve seen since mid-April. July soybeans settled the week 27 cents higher at $8.67.75 per bushel and the November contract at $8.79.5 per bushel was up 27.75 cents. News articles early in the week reported the Chinese government had instructed state firms to halt U.S. purchases. These reports were considered inaccurate when export buying showed up and Chinese officials did not confirm it. It was hard to separate fact from chatter. Export sales were announced each day Tuesday through Friday. In total, we sold 37.7 million bushels of soybeans this week with 14 million bushels for old crop and 23.7 million bushels for new crop. Except for 4.8 million new crop bushels to China, it was all
Hog numbers are still high
TEALE, from pg. 21 and the huge discounts of futures to cash will begin to close. The futures market will anticipate and begin to shrink that discount out of the futures prices which will likely signal the end of the negativity toward the cattle market. The hog market has been in the doldrums for quite some time and it does not yet feel it is quite over. Hog numbers are still relatively high and cutout
values are continuing to decline, which is the catalyst the market at the present time. Another factor hampering the market is the slow export of pork at the present time. However, domestic demand appears to be on the increase. It should be noted the increase in domestic demand so far is not enough to offset the current supply of pork. This will continue to be a drag on the market until either we see a decline in hog numbers or an increase in overall demand for pork products. Hopefully this will be sooner rather than later in the weeks ahead. v
SBA loan program greatly expanded DELANEY, from pg. 21 The CARES Act temporarily increases the amount of interest expense businesses are allowed to deduct on their tax returns, by increasing the 30 percent limitation to 50 percent of taxable income (with adjustments) for 2019 and 2020. To assist small businesses, the CARES Act greatly expands the availability and features of loans under the Small Business Administration’s Section 7(a) loan program. Businesses with 500 or fewer employees are eligible for the expanded loan program, as are sole proprietors, independent contractors, and selfemployed individuals. There are many important details and benefits, including potential forgiveness. To learn more, visit the SBA website at www.sba.gov or the U.S. Chamber of Commerce website at www. uschamber.com.
As you can see, the federal government has created many ways individuals and businesses may receive assistance to get through current financial difficulties. Additionally, most states have provided their own relief such as a delay of the state income tax filing deadline or a temporary grace period for making mortgage payments. This communication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information on the subjects covered. It is not, however, intended to provide specific legal, tax, or other professional advice. For specific professional assistance, the services of an appropriate professional should be sought. To learn more about how Profinium is a full financial health solutions center offering banking, mortgage, insurance, trust and wealth planning services in Southern Minnesota, visit Profinium.com. v
announced as sold to unknown destinations. Traders assume China was the buyer for those destinations as well. The United States exported 79.5 million bushels of soybeans in April — a disappointing number and the smallest for any month since June 2017. Brazil’s currency has now risen enough against a falling U.S. dollar to make U.S. soybeans approximately $15 per ton cheaper than Brazilian origin July forward. Weekly export sales were disappointing for old crop, but were above estimates for new crop. Old crop sales were 18.2 million bushels, keeping us 9 percent behind last year. The USDA is expecting a 4 percent decline in year-on-year exports. Total commitments are 1.56 billion bushels vs. the USDA forecast for 1.675 billion bushels. We need to average 8.3 million bushels of sales per week to achieve the USDA number. New crop sales were 22.3 million bushels, bringing the total to 108 million bushels. Last year, we only had 55.8 million bushels on the books. The April National Agriculture Statistics Service Oilseed Crush report was higher than expected at 183.4 million bushels compared to 182.5 million estimated. This is a record for the month of April. Soyoil stocks were higher than expected at 2.602 billion pounds vs. 2.532 billion anticipated. Brazil exported 15.5 million metric tons of soybeans in May vs. just 10 mmt last year. From January through April, they exported 47.8 mmt of soybeans vs. 33.1 mmt last year. U.S. soybean planting as of May 31 was 75 percent complete, which is 7 percent ahead of the average. Emergence was 52 percent, 8 percent ahead of the average. The first condition report of the season put 70 percent of the crop in the good/excellent category. The initial condition report last year didn’t come out until June 23 at 54 percent good/excellent. Outlook: Excellent export demand was the catalyst in soybean strength this week. U.S. soybeans are the cheapest origin with the weaker U.S. dollar and stronger Brazilian real. Limiting the upside are favorable growing conditions in the United States and some corn acres getting switched to soybeans in wet areas. Bulls need to be fed almost daily and we’re always just a tweet away from increasing tensions with China over Hong Kong and Covid-19. One thing soybeans have going for them is seasonally they trend higher in June. We’ll need to see additional business or weather concerns to maintain the march higher that we experienced this past week. Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on June 5: Chicago July wheat fell 5.5 cents to settle at $5.15.25, Kansas City dropped 9.25 cents to $4.61.25, and Minneapolis was down 6.25 cents to $5.18.75 per bushel. Crude oil closed at $39.55 per barrel, up $4.06 for the week. v
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MDA has licensed 8,500 acres this year for hemp production HEMP, from pg. 19 hemp will be much the same. Every day will be a learning experience. Yes, we’ll likely have a couple of ‘plot days’ when our growers and potential growers can get an up-close look at what the genetics of these four varieties are teaching us.” At a Feb. 27 meeting in Olivia, approximately 80 farmers showed up to learn more about growing hemp. Speakers included representatives from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota’s Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) organization, hemp seed providers and experienced growers. AURI Project Development Director Harold Stanislawski brought a piece of hemp wood made from hemp fiber by the Kentucky firm Fiber Ogee. “This is a bio-composite product made into hemp board for flooring, or even higher end products like cabinet doors. Hemp fiber strengthens cabinet doors considerably. It can be stained and treated many different ways to give a variety of looks and design. “Even building products such as Hemp Crete blocks for structural walls in homes and commercial buildings. There’s a Fargo company using hemp resins to make things such as coffee cups, tooth brushes, even eye glass frames. A Minnesota packaging company is using hemp fibers for stronger cardboard boxes. And now the Minnesota Department of Transportation is considering hemp mats to replace rubber erosion control mats in new road construction because hemp mats would simply last much longer. That could be a huge new market for hemp fiber. “I commend the Seehusens for their ambition in
developing a hemp industry right here in this innovative agricultural area of Minnesota. This crop, centuries old around the world, is rapidly gaining new attention as scientists, researchers, and creative thinker keep tinkering with new ideas, new thoughts and new uses for one of the oldest plants on the earth’s surface,” summed up Stanislawski. For 2020, about 8,500 acres have been licensed by the MDA for hemp production this calendar year. Last year Minnesota had about 7,200 acres according to state Industrial Hemp Program Coordinator Margaret Wiatrowski. Dollerschell noted, “Yes, you must be an MDA licensed grower to get Tim Seehusen and agronomist Joe Dollershell. crop insurance coverage. Seed costs
Some facts about hemp… • Hemp has the longest and strongest plant fiber in the world. • Hemp has many environmental benefits even producing more oxygen than trees. • Hemp grows rapidly, competes well with weeds, and needs minimal pesticides. • Hemp is a high-yield crop producing durable fibers resistant to abrasion. – The National Hemp Association
Bayer launches second year of corn rootworm watch The best defense against corn rootworm is vigilance. That’s the message Bayer is sharing while launching the second year of The Watch, a program meant to educate farmers and encourage them to evaluate their corn rootworm pressure and management practices. Corn rootworm threatens yields across the corn belt and Bayer wants farmers to take note and track the pest in 2020.
opportunity to win prizes. Farmers can track corn rootworm pressure throughout the season digitally via InsectForecast.com. This site is dedicated to tracking hatches and beetle movement throughout the corn belt. Farmers can also track other key pests as well. To request a sticky trap starter kit and learn more about The Watch contest, farmers should visit traits. Farmers can prepare for scouting now by request- bayer.com/thewatch. ing sticky traps via traits.bayer.com/thewatch. Bayer This article was submitted by Bayer. v is providing a sticky trap starter kit for farmers. Those participating in The Watch will also have an
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are about $6 per pound. With a 40-pound seeding rate, that’s $240. However, with a yield of 8,000 pounds per acre and a 15-cents market, you have a $1,200 gross revenue expectation. With $800 per acre total production cost, you have $400 per acre net.” Licensing cost is $400. Your hemp field will be walked and pre-harvest samples will be cut 25 to 30 days ahead of harvest. The 2018 farm bill spells out that industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) contains no more than 0.3% delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). If the pre-harvest sample tests above a 0.3% THC level, the field must be destroyed. Tim Seehusen summed up, “Yes, our first year growers are participating in a good faith venture with us. Our intent is to take the worry out of their hands so each can focus on raising the best hemp crop. Our growers receive certified seed, a proven SOP, and processing and marketing of their crop with a better return than traditional corn and soybean crops.” Stay tuned. Still early, but this old crop could be just the revitalization a bunch of weary Minnesota farmers are needing. Tim Seehusen can be reached at (320) 894-0191. v
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RESCHEDULED LARGE HENNING, MN, AREA RANCH RETIREMENT AUCTION SATURDAY JUNE 20th, 2020 • 10:30 A.M. LOCATION: ½ MILE WEST OF HENNING, MN, ON MN STATE 210 THEN 2 MILES SOUTH ON COUNTY 65, 1/10 MILE EAST ON CO. 134 AND ½ MILE SOUTH ON SIDEWINDER RD. ONLINE BIDDING PROVIDED THROUGH PROXIBID ALONG WITH LIVE, PHONE & ABSENTEE BIDDING. PLEASE PRACTICE RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS IF ATTENDING IN PERSON. FOR COMPLETE LISTING SEE: www.midamericanauctioninc.com/ OR PH. 320-760-2979 NOTE: VERY CLEAN AUCTION WITH WELL MAINTAINED ITEMS THROUGHOUT. TRACTORS, COMBINE, WINDROWER ‘84 JD 4650 MFWD, P SHIFT, 42” TIRES, DUALS, 3 HYD., 3 PT, 7000 HRS W/1,000 HOURS ON OH; ‘03
CIH JX90U MFWD, CAB, DUAL HYD., PS/SYCN, 2937 HRS., ONE OWNER; ‘98 JD 6410 MFWD, DUAL DOOR CAB, 34” RUBBER, LH REVERSER, SELLS W/JD 640 LOADER, 7’ BUCKET W/GRAPPLE, 5077 ONE OWNER HRS; SHARP ‘75 IH 966 DSL, CAB, GOOD 34” RUBBER, HUB DUALS, 3 PT, 5897 HRS; CLEAN 1987 JD 6620 TITAN II TURBO HYDRO DSL COMBINE, 2462 HRS; JD 918 BEAN HEAD, JD 444 4RW CH, JD 5 BELT PU HEAD; ‘81 JD 2320 SP GAS WINDROWER, CAB, AIR, HEAT, 18’ DRAPER HEAD & 12’ DRAPER HEAD W/COND. VERY CLEAN.
HAY, FORAGE, PLANTING, TILLAGE & GENERAL EQUIPMENT JD 735 11.5’ HYDRA SWING MO-CO, 7 TURTLES, ONE OWNER; GEHL 2480 TWINE TINE ROUND BALER, VAR. THROAT, ONE OWNER; GEHL 420 10 WHEEL RAKE; JD 2210 22’ HYD. FOLD FIELD CULT., ONE OWNER; SHARP JOHN DEERE 450 13’ END WHEEL DRILL W/GRASS, 6” SPAC.; NEW HOLLAND 355 GRINDER MIXER, MAGNET, FOLD AUGER; SHARP GEHL 1287 TANDEM MANURE SPREADER, POLY FLOOR, UPPER BEATER, ENDGATE, ONE OWNER; JD 635 20’ HYD. FOLD CUSHION GANG DISC; WILRICH R-220 14’ CUSHION GANG OFF SET DISC; JD 610 17 SHANK CHISEL PLOW; WHITE 508 5 BOT. VAR. WIDTH PLOW; JD 7000 4RW CORN PLANTER; JD # 27 14’ STALK CHOPPER; NEW HOLLAND 790 FORAGE HARVESTER W/2R 824 CH, HH; PLUS GRAVITY BOXES, FORAGE BOXES, BALE WAGONS AND GENERAL FARM MACHINERY.
ALUMINUM STOCK TRAILER, TUB & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT
SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo ND 58078
DOUG & DIANE MODEROW
Doug 701.371.8687
or Brad Olstad at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240
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. Brad Olstad ND319
2000 4 STAR 7X24’ TANDEM ALUMINUM STOCK TRAILER, NICE COND.; REAL TUFF PORTABLE CHUTE W/CROWDING TUB, PALP CAGE, CROWDING ALLEY; HD CALVING PEN W/HEAD GATE; ARKFELT PORTABLE LIVESTOCK SCALE; 3 TRICYCLE FRONT FEEDER WAGONS. SEVERAL LIVESTOCK PANELS AND RELATED LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, FEEDERS & MISC.
LOST ACRES FARM, 21448 SIDEWINDER ROAD, HENNING, MN JIM & JOANN REINEKE OWNER, PH. 218-583-2243 MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO., INC.
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For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com Opening June 5 & Closing June 15 Eugene & Delores Undem Farm Retirement Auction, Rogers, ND, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 9 & Closing June 18 at 7PM Tod & Renee Becker Farm Retirement Auction, Park Rapids, MN, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 10 & Closing June 18 John McConnell Farm Retirement Auction, Casselton, ND
Opening June 12 & Closing June 17 Larry & Monica Wieers Farm Retirement Auction, Argusville, ND, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 12 & Closing June 19 Doug & Diane Moderow Farm Retirement Auction, Buffalo, ND, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 15 & Closing June 22 at 1PM K&D Krueger Farms Crop Plan Adjustment Auction, East Grand Forks, MN, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 15 & Closing June 23 at 12PM Bryce Hoime Estate Farm Auction, Edmore, ND, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 15 & Closing June 24 at 1PM Anderson Farms Inventory Reduction Auction, Andover, SD, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 15 & Closing June 25 New Home Online Auction, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 15 & Closing June 25 at 7PM Ed & Shari Nytes Farm Retirement Auction, New Prague, MN, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 15 & Closing June 25 at 7PM Gary & Deborah Guse Farm Retirement Auction, Harris, MN, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 18 & Closing June 25 at 1PM William & Babbi Fox Farm Retirement Auction, Iroquois, SD, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 18 & Closing June 26 Country Lane Farms, LLC Farm Retirement Auction, Fairview, ND, Timed Online Auction
Friday, June 19 at 5PM Faribault County, MN, Grain Bin Site for Lease, Bricelyn, MN
Opening June 19 & Closing June 23 James Legacie Farm Retirement Auction, Edmore, ND, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 19 & Closing June 24 Online Steffes Auction - 6/24, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 19 & Closing June 26 Richter Ranch Farm Retirement Auction, Hecla, SD, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 19 & Closing June 29 Ron & Terry Huber Harvest Equipment Auction, West Fargo, ND, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 23 & Closing June 30 Pilon Brothers Inc. Retirement Auction, Grafton, ND, Timed Online Auction
Opening June 25 & Closing June 30 Roland Lere Conservatorship Personal Property Auction, Marion, ND & West Fargo, ND, Timed Online Auction
Farm Equipment
Farm Equipment
THE LAND — JUNE 12/JUNE 19, 2020 TH Farm Equipment
Tractors
Hiniker 1000 12R cultivator w/ JD Model 700 7 Yard Dirt WANTED: Horse drawn ma- 1998 CIH 9370 Quad Trac, 19” sweeps, also with Acura Scraper, Good Condition, chinery to buy or we will Cummins 400HP N14, clear Trac, 3pt, excellent shape, $6,950. Delivery Available repair for you. MM corn caps on all rollers, transmisalways shedded, $7,000/OBO. Winnebago, IL 815-988-2074 sheller 1200 or 1210. McCor- sion replaced 700 hours ago, Call 507-440-4525 mick corn binder, MC or JD: 7,025 hours, $47,500. Reason Knight 252 Box Manure International 52’ hydraulic el- Spreader with Hydraulic threshing machines, hay for selling, bought 450 STX. 507-276-3289 evator, 18” flighting; Inter- End Gate, Shedded, Not mowers, PTO and ground national 6R30” rear mount Used last 10 years, Nice. De- drive grain binders, ground drive manure spreaders. Classified Line Ads cultivator with shields, John livery Available, $4,250. Vernon Shetler, 27498 County Deere 440 combine w/ 13’ 815-988-2074 Road 37, Utica, MN 55979 head. 320-769-2205
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JD 7720 Combine, 3800 hours; JD Grain pick-up head; NH 311 Baler, $4,500; IHC 720 5-18 Plow, $3,000. Please call 507-524-4637
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LARGE - LIVE / ONLINE BRANDON, MN AREA FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION FRIDAY JUNE 26TH, 2020-10:30 AM LOCATION: 7 MILES NORTH OF BRANDON, MN ON COUNTY 7 THEN 1.5 MILES EAST ON COUNTY 5 AND ¾ MILE NORTH ON WILM DRIVE TO #15963 NOTE: ONLINE BIDDING PROVIDED BY PROXIBID ALONG WITH LIVE, ABSENTEE, & PHONE BIDDING WITH PRE APPROVAL. IF ATTENDING IN PERSON, PLEASE PRACTICE RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS. FOR COMPLETE LISTING SEE www. midamericanauction.com OR PHONE 320-760-2979 TRACTORS, SKID, LOADER, COMBINES, HEADS, WINDROWER FORD TW-30 2WD, 38” RUBBER, DUALS, SHOWS 6512 HRS; ‘79 JD 4640, SG CAB, P SHIFT, 3 HYD., SHOWS 8833 HRS; ‘67 IH 656 GAS W/DUAL 345 HYD. LOADER, SHOWS 6264 HRS; ‘76 ALLIS 7000 DSL, CAB, 34” RUBBER, UK HRS; BELARUS 500 2WD TRACTOR; 1999 NEW HOLLAND LX885 SKID LOADER, SHOWS 7940 HRS, PLUS SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS; (2) LOW HOUR NEW HOLLAND TR 85 DSL COMBINES; NH 974 6RN CH; NH 960 6RN CH; NH 972 20’ BEAN HEAD; OWATONNA 260 12’ WINDROWER. PLANTING, TILLAGE GRAVITY BOXES. GENERAL FARM EQUIPMENT BRILLION PT-16 (16’) PACKER, HYD. CART, LIGHTS, LIKE NEW; JD 7200 MAX-EMERGE 6R30” PLANTER, DF; CASE IH 4500 24’ FIELD CULT.; WHITE 435 12 SHANK DISC CHISEL; IH 620 12’ PRESS DRILL W/ GRASS; J CRAFT 600 BU. GRAIN CART; (7) GRAVITY BOXES ON FACTORY WAGONS; LOFTNESS MOUNTED 15’ STALK CHOPPER; SUPER B A-806 BATCH GRAIN DRYER; SEVERAL AUGERS AND OTHER FARM MACHINERY. TRUCKS, TRAILER, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT ‘13 BRUTE 8X20 HD PULL TYPE UTILITY TRAILER; ‘79 CHEV ONE TON W/ STAKE BODY; ‘71 CHEV C50 GRAIN TRUCK W/ HOIST; WW 6X16 STOCK TRAILER; FARM MASTER MODEL B-115 STATIONARY TMR; 3 PT. HYDRAULIC BACKHOE; PLUS, LAWN AND ROBERT & WILMA WAGNER OWNERS PH. AFTER 9:00 PM/ 320-834-4417 15963 WILM DRIVE NW. BRANDON, MN
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Call 507-345-4523
We buy Salvage Equipment Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910
‘71 JD 4020, Cab, Air, Runs, Drives, Looks very Good, From Retiring Farmer, $13,900. 815-988-2074
Sell your farm equipment in The Land with a line ad. 507-345-4523
Farmall Super H tractor. Best offer. 715-495-0757
DOWNSIZING
AUCTION
1965 FORD RANCHERO, ANTIQUE FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES, GUNS, ART PRINTS, HOUSEHOLD
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 • 9:30 A.M.
OWNERS: DR. KEITH & BECKY JOHNSON LOCATION: 706 E. Main, Lake Mills, IA For additional information in regards to the auction, contact Keith at 641-590-4839 ART PRINTS & WILDLIFE PRINTS 36 NUMBER RANCHERO WILL SELL AT 11:45 A.M. 1965 Ford Ranchero Deluxe LTD. ADDITION PRINTS (original California car w/no rust, completely restored w/updates) Terry Redlin, Michael Sieve, Engine is a Ford V-8 347 stroker, w/aluminum heads & intake, Rosemary Milette, David Barnhouse holley 650 4 bbl carb, mallory ignition, ceramic headers, alum. FURNITURE radiator w/elec. fans, air cond., P.S., auto. transmission w/3 spd, overdrive. Front suspension has tubed A frames w/disc brakes. • King size bed frame w/headboard • 7- drawer oak desk Complete interior restoration w/ tuck & rolled leather. Storage • Oversized lounge chair • 2- sets living room coffee tables & compartment added under bed liner. Hard shell bed liner tonneau end tables • Fainting couch • Formal Tell City dining room set, oak oval table w/leaves, 6 cushioned chairs, plus matching hutch cover. Driven less than 2000 miles since rebuild. ( like new ) • 4 piece leather living room set, Many more features not listed. View photos. • 2 - Davenports, chair ottoman ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES GUNS, BOWS & SUPPLIES • Lg. Head & Foot board Oak framed bed, (GUNS TO BE SOLD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 54” × 74” mattress. FORD RANCHERO) • White Mountain Grand oak ice box • Oak Deacon’s bench • Baikal (Belgium) 12 ga. O/U Shotgun w/ventilated rib • Lg. Dental sterilizer cabinet w/many compartments • 50 cal. Thompson center muzzleloader w/Nikon prostaff scope (very nice) • 50 cal. Thompson center muzzleloader, new in box • Oak rolltop desk • Wall curio w/glass doors • 50 cal. Traditions Tracker muzzleloader, new in box PSE • 2 - Oak commodes w/ towel bar • Cedar chests compound Bow w/stabilizer, quiver • Gun & Bow cases (several) • Several trunks • Oak clawfoot curio cabinet • Binoculars (camo) • Ammunition • Cleaning supplies • Vintage 1900’s Dental Chair • Small oak Dental sterilizer cabinet • Redwing butter churn • 3- deer stands, • 1 - ladder stand • Hunting blind (used one season) • Deer hoist /receiver hitch mount • Redwing crocks • Coffee Grinder 2- copper boilers • Clay Pigeon Thrower w/clays • Copper pots • Many other copper pieces • Copper fire extinguisher • 2- Wash bowls & pitchers SPORTING SUPPLIES • Wooden egg crate • 4 way Adlake railroad lantern • Scuba gear • Golf clubs & bags • Tennis/racquet ball rackets • Anchor brand automatic wooden clothes wringer • Tent • Cargo Carrier • Downhill skis & boots • Cross country • Sm. 1920 to 1930 Toy elec. stove skis • Snowmobile helmet • Snowmobile & Jet-ski dollies • Sm. 1920’s Toy elec. ironing mangle, model deluxe 175 • Marinetech Navigator engine mount 24 volt trolling motor • A few clocks • Cameras • Many Precious Moments • Men’s & Ladies ice skates • Weight bench w/weights • Many Boyd Bears • 4 - Holiday Barbies w/many accessories OTHER ITEMS • Many Barbie & Ken accessories • Simplicity 32” walkbehind Snow King snowblower, 2 stage, • Shawnee Puss N’ Boots cookie jar w/cream, elec.start, 10 hp. • Industrial air compressor 155 psi, 30 gal. sugar, salt, pepper • Hull Pottery vase tank, 1.9 hp, elec. • Pull-type lawn cart for lawn tractor • Misc. Glassware • Lg. Doll & stuffed animal collection • Folding Mitre Saw Stand • Senco cordless air-free brad nailer • Gae Sharp stuffed animal collection 4 - sets of luggage • Coolers • 15 - Wreaths (all seasons) • Cabbage Patch doll (preemie in box) • 10’ Artificial Xmas tree • Lg. Variety of Christmas decorations • Coca - Cola dolls, set of 3 • Several center pieces • Wicker baskets, pot holders, pots • Doll porch swing by Sharon Dagestad • Bernina 807 minimatic sewing machine • Farberware elec. • Santa Bear collection (set of 3) rotisserie • West Bend party perk coffee maker • Radio flyer coaster wagon • Lg. Punch bowl • Coffee makers • Horse collar, eveners, yokes, etc. • 1987, 1991 Minn. Twins World Series memorabilia TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK • Several auto & beer advertising signs LUNCH AVAILABLE BRUCE HELGESON Lake Mills, Iowa 641-592-2754
GARY HEYDT Ventura, Iowa 507-421-2001
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Tractors
‘09 CIH 40.5’ TigerMate 200 FC, spike drag, rolling basuns, kets, $36,500; ‘13 CIH 330 od, Turbo-Till, 25’, $24,000; ‘10 mer, CIH 14’ 870, rolling baskets. Reason for selling, bought larger Quad. 507-276-3289 Best FOR SALE: IH 1820 30 in. cultivator, plumbed to sidedress liquid nitrogen, tunnel shields, always shedded, looks new. $5,000 Phone 507-360-5810 Miller 6 Row Cultivator. Best offer. 715-495-0757
Planting Equip JD 7000 Corn Planter, 2 Row, 3PT, $1,800, Fert. Avail. $350/Row. 715-234-1993
Spraying Equip
Olmsted County: Approx. 132 acres Rock Dell Twp. MLS# 5349594 Mower County: Approx. 121 acres SE edge of Austin MLS# 5265902
COMMERCIAL Racine: Completely remodeled 10,000 sq. ft. building on 2.12 acres. Many possible uses including event center, day care, offices, retail. MLS# 5247299 LeRoy: Office or business space. MLS# 5286067 PENDING! Grand Meadow: Business Opportunity! 17 lot mobile home park. Great rental and occupancy history. Includes 14 well maintained mobile homes. MLS# 5540256 SOLD!
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Hay & Forage Equipment FOR SALE: Vermeer R2300 Twin Rake, 20 feet wide, hydraulic drive and hydraulic fold. Good condition. $8,500. Call 507-259-6952
Harvesting Equip 2014 John Deere 615P-pickup platform. like new, very low acres, $17,900. 507-327-6430
Skid Loader, Mower, Shop & Tools: Case 1835 skid loader w/ forks & bucket, 2339 hrs; ‘51 Terratrac GT 30, gas Continental 4 cyl engine; Allis-Chalmers WD 45, NF; Wheel Horse 724-z zero turn mower; International 59P shredder grinder; Yard Machines 8HP, 3-way system chipper; Spray Boss 14 gal ag sprayer; Brown & Sharpe Automatic Screw Machine Parts; Log Splitter Model W1200; North Star HK-1000 Pressure Washer; Coleman Powermate 10 HP generator; Neon Lights & Advertising: Neon lights include: George Strait Bud Light, Miller Lite Super Bowl XXVI Twin Cities, Miller Lite Timberwolves, tropical Bud Light & Budweiser, Miller Lite bowling, Miller Genuine Draft Light b-ball hoop, Miller High Life b-ball hoop; Lighted signs & clocks include: Enjoy Coke clock, Pepsi On-Draft, Schmidt, Miller Lite clocks, Killian's; 20+ tap handles; Boats, Guns & Misc: ‘79 Webcraft 20' boat w/ Mercury V8 engine & trailer; 16' fishing boat & trailer; marine fuel tanks; Mercury 75 O/B motor; Johnson Sea-Horse O/B motor; Minn Kota 65 & Warrior Motor-Guide trolling motors; Kenmore 80 Series dryer; vintage school desks; furniture; Over 300 lots! View complete list, terms & photos at: magesland.com
Gene & Laura Wright
Auctioneer: Matt Mages 507-276-7002 Lic 52-20-018
Randy Queensland • 507-273-3890 • randy@lrmrealestate.com Ryan Queensland • 507-273-3000 • ryan@lrmrealestate.com
Clerk: Mages Land Co & Auction Ser vice, LLC. All Items Sold “AS IS”. Not responsible for accidents. Terms: Buyers Premium does apply on all items.
Grand Meadow, MN • www.lrmrealestate.com
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507-754-5815 • 800-658-2340
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Estate Farm
AUCTION OPENS: MONDAY, JUNE 15
CLOSES: THURSDAY, JUNE 25 | 7PM 3891 W 260th St., New Prague, MN 56071
LOCATION: From New Prague, MN, 2 miles north on MN Hwy 21, 1 mile west on 260th St.
TRACTORS
1995 Caterpillar 45 Challenger track tractor, 10,655 hrs. 1989 Case-IH 9130, 14,901 hrs.
PLANTER
John Deere 7200 conservation planter
TILLAGE EQUIPMENT
Hiniker 5000-313-100 row crop cultivator Hiniker Econ-O-Till row crop cultivator White row crop cultivator 2010 Sunflower 4412 disc ripper IHC 490 disc
GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT
EDMORE, ND
9972 Hwy 17. From Edmore, ND, 2 miles west on Hwy. 17, south side of highway
CLOSES: TUESDAY, JUNE 23 | 12PM
PREVIEW: June 15 - June 23, from 8-5 LOUDOUT: June 23 - June 30. All items must be removed by June 30th. Call ahead for pickup if assistance is needed. INCLUDES: Tractors & Loader, GPS Equipment, Combine, Heads & Header Trailers, Windrower w/Head & Swather, Grain Cart, Air Seeder, Tillage Equipment, Sprayer, Semi Tractor & Box Trucks, Hopper Bottom & Reefer Trailers, Pickup, Grain Handling Equipment, Hopper Bins, Grain Drying, & Aeration Equipment, Blades, Other Equipment, ATV, Snowmobile & Trailer, Tanks, Parts, Tires & Farm Support Items.
PREVIEW: By Appointment TRUCKS LOADOUT: By Appointment 1983 IHC 9670 XL Series,
Case-IH FM750 display Round bale spear (2) Vertical poly tank 843,220 miles 2000 Ford F250 XL Super Duty, Induction cone, 8.75 hp. pump Agromatic bale processor 183,824 miles Sukup auto guide 1972 Chevrolet C/50 grain Misc. hog panels truck, 83,524 miles (2) Pallets of fence posts SPRAYER (3) Feeders Hiniker HD1000 sprayer, 4-wheel running gear
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OPENS: JUNE 15 2011 JOHN DEERE 9430
Hardy 1000M Pull Type Sprayer, 60’ Boom All Options, $6,000 OBO. Winnebago, IL Delivery Available. 815-988-2074 PROGRESSIVE 1000 gel sprayer, 60’ booms, hyd fold, hyd pump, Tee Jet 744A-3 zone controls, 16.5Lx16.1 tires on 120’’ wheel spacing, Spartanburg foamer, $2,000. 715-878-9858
Inspection Date: June 16th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Bidding Closes: June 16th, 6:00 pm Pick-Up Date: June 17th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: 70933 510th St, Fairfax, MN
2020
Tillage Equip
FARMLAND Fillmore County: Approx. 165 acres, Spring Valley Twp. MLS# 5486495
2020
rac,NEW AND USED TRACTOR ear PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, mis- 55, 50 Series & newer tracago, tors, AC-all models, Large son Inventory, We ship! Mark TX. Heitman Tractor Salvage 715-673-4829
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2006 JOHN DEERE 9760STS
2014 JOHN DEERE 2210
2001 FRIEGHTLINER COLUMBIA & 2013 MAURER HOPPER
PARTS & OTHER ITEMS
(2) Grain bins, 3,000 bu. Lowery hopper bin Westfield MK100-71 auger Feterl grain screener
OTHER FARM EQUIPMENT
Case-IH FM750 WASS w/EZSteer & receiver
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ED & SHARI NYTES |ED 612.245.1242
OR ERIC GABRIELSON AT STEFFES GROUP, 320.693.9371 OR 701.238.2570701.238.2570 Complete terms, lot listings and photos at SteffesGroup.com / Eric Gabrielson MN47-006
SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo ND 58078
BRYCE HOIME ESTATE
Kristen Hoime, PR
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
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2145 West Main Ave
OPENS: JUNE 19
(5) SEMI TRACTORS
2020
CLOSES: MONDAY, JUNE 29 | 10AM (6) JOHN DEERE COMBINES
PREVIEW: Friday, June 19 - Monday, June 29 LOADOUT: All items must be removed within one week of closing date INCLUDES: Combines, Concaves, Flex Draper Heads, Chopping Corn Heads & Flex Heads, Semi Tractors, Hopper Bottom Trailers, Rockpickers, Pickups (5) FLEX DRAPER HEADS & (3) CHOPPING CORN & FLEX HEADS
Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo ND 58078
701.368.0007
or Brad Olstad at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240
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. Brad Olstad ND319
Grain Handling Equipment
Harvesting Equip
‘96 Timpte AR, air dump grain JD 9650 STS, 2,700 Hours, MC665 EMS Grain Dryer, S/N trailer, ‘93 Wilson SR Pace- Very Nice, $32,500; ‘03 JD 41833, continuous flow, sinUpper Excellent, gle phase, 2 - 10 hp fans w/ setter hopper grain trailer, 925F, $11,000/ea; ‘08 Drago chop- $7,950; ‘03 JD 930F, Aver- burners, manual vari-rate ping CH, headsight, stomp- age Shape, $4,950. Delivery discharge, updated ignition ers, 7010 mounts, $18,500. Available. 815-988-2074 boards, dried 20,000 bu corn 507-276-3289 fall/2019, $3,500. 20 mi. SE of Mankato. John 507-381-7097 Grain Handling JD 9500, 2,500 Hours, $18,900; Equipment JD 693 with Hydraulic Deck Livestock Plate, just rebuilt, $7,950; JD Equipment 920 Poly Snout, Upper Excel- GT 1750 bu wet holding bin w/ lent, $7,950. Delivery Avail- whls, $500; Westfield 7x31 3 hp elec. sgl phase, belt H & S Livestock Trailer, 10’ able. 815-988-2074 drive auger, $750; DMC 700 long, excellent shape. Call airsystem, 10 hp sgl 507-276-5330 Classified Line Ads transfer phase, roots blower & airfor something special? lock, many feet of 4” galva- PutLooking a line ad in The Land and find it! nized tube. John 507-381-7097 Call The Land today!
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S/NAll kinds of New & Used farm Custom Heifer raiser has FOR SALE: Polled Limousin PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS sin- equipment - disc chisels, field openings to raise your Heif- bulls, black or red, low birth New pumps & parts on hand. w/ cults, planters, soil finishers, ers, we offer free stall fa- weight, 40 yrs of raising Lim- Call Minnesota’s largest disate cornheads, feed mills, discs, cilities all TMR fed, $2.35 a ousin, John Goelz, Franklin tributor tion balers, haybines, etc. 507- day from weaned through MN 507-215-0309 HJ Olson & Company pre-fresh. Call Ben for more orn 438-9782 320-974-8990 Cell - 320-212-5336 details. 715-495-0481 E of Swine 097 WANTED: DAMAGED REINKE IRRIGATION CORN LIGHT TEST Sales & Service Cattle FOR SALE: Yorkshire, HampWEIGHT & HIGHER New & Used shire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc For your irrigation needs MOISTURE CORN, PAYING COMPETITIVE 3-2yr old Angus AI sired bulls, boars, also gilts. Excellent 888-830-7757 or 507-276-2073 10’ PRICES, 2 by Sav Renown, $2,995/ selection. Raised outside. DEPENDING Call QUALITY. OBO. 1 by Final Answer, Exc herd health. No PRSS. WANTED FREON R12. We ZANE $2,500/OBO. Our herd sires, Delivery avail. 320-760-0365 HANSON (507) 459-8653 pay CA$H. R12 R500 R11. can see their calves, 1 long Convenient. Certified profesSpot, Duroc, Chester White, sionals. 312-291-9169 WANTED: 1909-1940 Ford yearling sired by Genex Boars & Gilts available. RefrigerantFinders.com/ad Cars & Parts, Old Tin, Por- Ten Speed, $2,500/OBO. Exc Monthly PRRS and PEDV. celain & Neon Signs, Old Gas quality, 50 yrs AI breeding. Delivery available. Steve Winpower Sales & Service Pumps & Globes, Old Oil Gerald Polzin, Riverside Sim Resler. 507-456-7746 Reliable Power Solutions Angus. 320-286-5805 Cans & Bottles, Other Old Since 1925 PTO & automatic Car Related Items. Please www.thelandonline.com Emergency Electric GenerAre your cows socially disCall 507-665-6893 ators. New & Used tant? Get a friendly, polled Rich Opsata-Distributor Hereford bull. Fertility testGoats 800-343-9376 Livestock ed, delivery available. larsonherefordfarms.com FOR SALE: High Quality 715-495-0837 FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls commercial meat goat herd, also Hamp, York, & Hamp/ Boar/Myatonic cross. All Duroc boars & gilts. Alfred FOR SALE: Polled Black ages. Buy one or all. Age Registered Simmental, Sim Kemen 320-598-3790 and health are telling me its Angus bulls, top AI sires. time. Much goat or sheep Semen checked. Also, June Sell your livestock in The Land equipment available when calving pairs. John Volz 507herd is gone. 507-317-1392 with a line ad. 507-345-4523 520-4381
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’15 JD 690, 4x4, 1745/1160 sep hrs,
’17 Case CX57C, cab & air, 333 hrs........................... $49,000
CM, chopper, 650x38 tires & duals ................... $174,000 ’13 JD 660, 892/1180 CM, chopper duals.............. $125,000 ’04 JD 9760, 2268/3460 CM, chopper duals............ $49,000 ’01 JD 9650 STS, 3014/4325 CM, chopper, duals .... $35,000 ’00 JD 9650 STS, 2645/3623 chopper, duals ............ $35,000 ’01 JD 9750 STS, 3013/4156 CM, chopper, duals .... $37,000 ’11 Case/IH 8120, 1650/2250 Tracker, Rt, duals ....... $88,500 ’11 Case/IH 7120, 1610/2200 Tracker, Rt, duals ....... $88,500 ’10 Case/IH 7120, 1650/2250 Tracker, Rt, duals ....... $88,500
TRACK & 4WD TRACTORS ‘10 Case IH 535 Quadtrack, 3977 hrs, full auto steer, big pump .................................... $135,000 ’90 Ford 876, 8523 hrs duals .................................... $23,500 ’14 Case/IH 370 HD, 7065 hrs, 1000 PTO duals ....... $75,000 ’14 Case 350 Rowtrac, 1865 hrs, 120” 1000 PTO ... $145,000
TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOES
’11 Case 580N, 4x4 cab 2540 hrs ...............................$42,000 14 JD 310SK, 4x4 2150 hrs cab extend-a-hoe ............. $52,000 ‘16 Cat 420 F2, 4x4, 1088 hrs, cab extend-a-hoe .......$69,000
ROW CROP TRACTORS
’17 Kubota M7-151, cab air, MFWD, 545 hrs, front axle suspension, 3pt PTO, w/ Kubota loader .................................................. $84,000 ‘09 JD 7830 MFWD, 6185 hrs, 3PT PTO, 4 hyd, 20 speed auto quad, 48050 tires & duals ........................................ $75,000
’11 Bobcat E45EM, cab & air, 2965 hrs ..........................SOLD
WHEEL LOADERS
’14 JD 724 K, 9587 hrs, third valve, w/ medford forks ... $77,000 ’13 JD 644 K, 5520 hrs, quick coupler, 4.25 yd bkt .... $110,000 ’15 Volvo 90G, 4927 hrs, quick coupler & bkt ................ $89,000 ’12 Volvo L50F, 5733 hrs, cab air, quick coupler & bkt .. $65,000 ‘15 Cat 930 M, 6599 hrs, ride control, w/ quick coupler & bucket ........................................ $85,000 ’09 Cat 938H, 7174 hrs, quick coupler & bkt ................. $69,000 ’15 Cat 938M, 8275 hrs,cab air, quick coupler & bkt..... $82,000 ’15 Cat 966M XE, 3015 hrs, right control 5.5 yrd bkt ... $169,000 ’16 Komatsu WA 270-7, 8193 hrs, Q.C., 4 yd bkt........... $72,000 ’16 Komatsu WA 320-7, 6936 hrs, Q.C., 3.5 yd bkt........ $79,000 ’14 Kawasaki 70Z7, 7628 hrs, cab air, quick coupler & bkt ................................................... $69,000 ’10 Kawasaki 65Z V, 6682 hrs, cab air, ride control, w/ bkt ......................................................................... $51,000 ‘13 Case 721 F, 4717 hrs, ride control, quick coupler w/bucket ............................................. $75,000
EXCAVATORS ’15 Cat 323 FL, 3768 hrs, 40" bkt............................ $110,000 ’14 Komatsu PC 138US-10, hyd thumb, 36" bkt .............SOLD ’11 JD 290GLC, 3347 hrs, 12'6" stick,42" bkt .......... $110,000
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USED TRACTORS
HAY TOOLS
NEW NH T4.75, T4.90, T4.120 w/loader.. ...... On Hand NEW NH Workmaster 60, 50, 35’s/loaders ... On Hand NEW NH T9.645 ............................................. On Hand NEW Massey 6713 w/cab and loader ........... On Hand NEW Versatile 610 Wheeled 4WD ................. On Hand NEW Versatile DT610 trac ............................. On Hand NH TL100 w/cab ................................................22,500 Massey 8690 CVT..........................................$135,000 Massey 1552 w/loader .................................... $21,500 ‘12 Buhler 280..................................................$99,500 ‘09 Versatile 435 3000 hrs ............................ $128,000 ‘08 NH 8010 .................................................... $99,500 ‘08 Agco DT180 CVT...................................... $89,500 ‘07 Massey 1533 ............................................. $11,000 ‘96 White 6175 FWA....................................... $41,500 ‘96 White 6175 2wd ........................................ $27,500
New NH Hay Tools - ON HAND
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT NEW NH E26C mini excavator ...................... On Hand NEW NH track & wheeled skidsteers............ On Hand NEW NH L228/L220/L232 wheeled units ...... On Hand NEW NH C227/C237 track units.................... On Hand 17’ NHL234 cab H/A ....................................... $32,000 2-’12 NH 225 C/H ...................................... $24-27,000
COMBINES NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ........................... Call ‘15 Gleaner S88 ............................................ $230,000 ‘12 Gleaner S77 ............................................ $200,000 ‘03 Gleaner R65, CDF ..................................... $85,000 ‘98 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $62,000 ‘98 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $59,000 Geringhoff parts & heads available
TILLAGE
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‘14 Sunflower 4412-05.....................................$30,000 ‘10 Wilrich QX2 37’ w/basket.......................... $38,500 ‘09 Wilrich QX 55’5 w/bskt.............................. $37,500 ‘05 CIH 730b cush. w/leads............................ $16,500 JD 512 9-24 blades ......................................... $12,500 JD 512 7-30 blades ............................................$8,500
NEW Salford RTS Units .......................................... Call NEW Salford Plows................................................. Call NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders .............................. Call NEW Westfield Augers ........................................... Call NEW REM VRX Vacs. .............................................. Call NEW Hardi Sprayers............................................... Call NEW Riteway Rollers .............................................. Call NEW Lorenz Snowblowers ..................................... Call NEW Batco Conveyors ........................................... Call NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ......................... Call NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons .................................. Call NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks ......................... Call REM 2700, Rental ................................................... Call Pre-Owned Grain Cart ................................... On Hand New Horsch Jokers ....................................... On Hand
PLANTERS ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded .......................... $70,000 ‘06 White 8516 cfs .......................................... $45,000 ‘06 White 8186 w/fert ....................................... Coming ‘95 White 6722 loaded .................................... $11,500 White 8202 12 row .......................................... Coming White 6222 forward fold w/liq ......................... $10,500
Thank You For Your Business!
’11 Case CX300C, 2658 hrs, 12' stick, 54" bucket .. $110,000
LARSON IMPLEMENTS 5 miles east of Cambridge, MN on Hwy. 95 763-689-1179
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(507) 234-5191 (507) 625-8649
smithsmillimp.com Hwy. 14, 3 miles West of Janesville, MN
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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Tim King. Photos by Jan King.
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ome people have a lake shore cabin where they can enjoy the pleasures of life near a lake — and mow the lawn. Others pay handsomely to visit lake side resorts to experience the same pleasures. But visitors to Todd County’s Battle Point Park on Lake Osakis in central Minnesota can experience lake life without having to mow the lawn or pay expensive rental fees. Battle Point Park is a 10-acre multi-use park jutting out into one of the bays of the 11-mile-long, 6,300-acre Lake Osakis. The lake is considered to be among Minnesota’s top ten fishing lakes. The park, which is owned and maintained by the Todd County Parks and Trails Board, has one of the three public access boat launch sites on the lake plus a large and spacious handicap accessible fishing pier. But Battle Point Park isn’t just about access to bass, walleyes and crappies. If you’re a birding enthusiast it’s a great place to spot a western grebe. In fact, Lake Osakis is about as far east as this red-eyed long necked bird from the western United States can be seen. From the fishing dock you can also see Forster’s terns, white pelicans, ring billed gulls, and common loons. There are plenty of song birds in the brushy and wooded areas of the park as well.
Osakis, Minn.
Twenty years ago, the powerful wave action from the lake was chewing away the peninsula which makes up a large portion of the park. To stop the shoreline erosion, the Todd County commissioners teamed up with the Todd County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Sauk River Watershed District to stabilize the shoreline with riparian and native plants and, where necessary, rocks to break wave action. Today, the results of that effort are evident in an attractive split rail fence protecting the native and riparian plantings. Following the fence is a grassy path that travels past benches, picnic tables, and grills to the Points’ rocky tip. When there is a strong wind from the south, a visitor can watch the waves crash into foam on the rocks and feel the wind in their face. There may also be a pelican sailing overhead and a speeding bass boat roaring by. If you’re looking for something a bit less stimulating, the park has a picnic shelter and a first-class children’s playground. But always, no matter what you do, the smell, sound and sight of the lake is there. v
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© 2020
June 12/June 19, 2020 (800) 657-4665 www.TheLandOnline.com theland@TheLandOnline.com P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002
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• Water management • Tiling fields • Roads & parking lots • 3”-24” boots • Dig as big as you need • Plowing hdpe pipe • Best equipment to do the best job! • Repair Crew
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