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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. 8

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Finding new ground Some observers see the ers and applicators to spray Black Lives Matter movean estimated four million ment as a tidal wave washgallons of dicamba on 60 ing away America’s original million U.S. acres to create sin — slavery — and the yet another year of “subsystemic racism it fostered stantial drift harm to farmfor more than 400 years. ers” — the exact reason for the lawsuit — who didn’t Maybe, but as the last 75 plant dicamba-tolerant years of the American civil FARM & FOOD FILE crops. rights movement has provBy Alan Guebert en time and again — and It’s a room service examoften in blood — rooting ple of why an increasing out hatred requires more number of Americans than water or promises. distrust Big Ag, the U.S. It demands a true change of heart Department of Agriculture, and govfrom America’s people and its ernment in general: they’re better at government. bending laws than abiding by them; better at sowing confusion than clariRight now, however, our deeply fying it. divided government and even more divided people can’t agree on what Another early June example of news is “fake” let alone how to fight a USDA taking on extra-legal authority deadly pandemic or eliminate the is Secretary of Agriculture Sonny equally deadly blight of bigotry.

Perdue’s $3 billion “Farmers to How deep is our divide? Ridiculously Families Food Box Program,” that the White House explains as a way to deep. deliver excess farm produce directly to For example, according to survey hungry families. data cited in the June 9 Wall Street The idea, however, flies in the face of Journal, “Those who say they always reality and has been killed repeatedly wear a face mask in public settings

by Congress as wasteful, duplicative, said they support Joe Biden, the and an open-ended Christmas gift to Democrats’ presumptive presidential political insiders and posers. nominee, over Mr. Trump, 66 percent to 26 percent. Those who never or So far, it’s been all those things. rarely wear a face mask back Mr. USDA has already discovered several Trump 83 percent to 7 percent.” wildly unqualified suppliers that hopped on its newest gravy train. One, The stark difference may partly a San Antonio wedding planner, explain why the United States leads received a $39 million USDA contract the world in Covid-19 deaths. As of to deliver “produce, meat, and dairy to June 10, the viral killer has claimed charitable organizations like the 114,000 Americans in less than four months. If experts are correct, it likely [local] food bank.” will kill another 50,000 to 60,000 by When that news became public, and Election Day, Nov. 3. the laughter died down, the wedding planner was kicked off the program.

With that level of division already present in America, now is not the By the end of May, however, the San time to sow more through confoundAntonio Food Bank, which made its ing, conflicting federal action, right? own national headlines because of Recent events in ag prove otherwise. “aerial shots of thousands in line to pick up food,” still had “not received On June 3, a federal appeals court effectively banned the use of dicamba- relief from one of the USDA’s … biggest winners,” Perdue’s food box based crop sprays in the United scheme.

States. Five days later, however, the Environmental Protection Agency By some miracle, however, a week ruled that farmers and commercial later Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the applicators could use dicamba stocks President, announced “5 million boxes they had on hand as of the court’s rul- have been successfully delivered to ing date.

Americans most in need all across the That meant the court order somehow country…” was bent by the White House for farm- See GUEBERT, pg. 5

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Years later, the barn continues to be a source of comfort “The barn was very large. It was very he docked tails, clipped teeth, notched gentle pulse of the milking units seemed to be keepold. It smelled of hay and it smelled of ears and castrated the males. ing time for a symphony of intense labor. manure. It smelled of the perspiration of I cannot recall ever being bothered by The cows had kind eyes trimmed with long lashes tired horses and the wonderful sweet the noise or the smell of the pigs. I supas they patiently waited to be milked. I would be breath of patient cows. It often had a sort pose at that time, I had never known life armed with a stiff long-bristled broom, whose hanof peaceful smell - as though nothing bad without those things. For me, being in dle would tower above me as I swept feed into the could ever happen in the world.” the barn meant that I had a job and mangers. Time had worn the manger with a mix– E.B. White (Charlotte’s Web) there was a possibility of learning someture of acidic silage and licking by sandpaper-like thing new.

In our barn, I truly felt as if tongues. Repairs were attempted with a smooth DEEP ROOTS More than once these words have nothing bad could ever happen in my litgreen epoxy liner. stopped me in my tracks — stretching my

By Whitney Nesse tle world. mind far into my youth, bringing me back In 1991, my aunt and uncle sold their herd. I was to the barns where I spent a significant amount of My parents and grandparents sold the pigs in only six years old; and still, the memories are as if my childhood. I was fortunate enough to grow up on 1993 when I was eight years old. The memories it were yesterday. a livestock farm where my father and grandfather and feelings, however, are as vivid now as they were As an adult, raising my own feeder cattle, I find raised pigs and later raised feeder cattle. I also lived 27 years ago. there is nothing quite as peaceful as a barn full of a stone’s throw away from my aunt and uncle who As I mentioned earlier, I was fortunate enough to cattle in the mid-afternoon. The chores are done, the were dairy farmers until the early 1990’s. live closely to my dear aunt and late uncle. It was cattle have eaten, and an afternoon of ruminating is From very early on, I was my father’s shadow. My in their barn that my love for the dairy industry the only thing on the agenda. The barn is quiet and father is a fairly tall man and I recall having to jog began; and in my early 20’s, blossomed into fullall is at rest. I usually find myself lingering in the alongside him to keep up with his swift pace. We time work in the dairy industry. For a number of barn during those hours, watching my cattle. had a long, narrow farrowing barn with an attached years I worked as a relief milker, herdsperson, and As I watch the cattle calmly lying in their deep nursery. It was red with white trim. On the south artificial insemination technician in eastern bed of cornstalks, chewing their cud, eyes only half end of the building there was a large old elm tree Wisconsin and central Minnesota. opened, I breathe deeply — soaking in the peaceful with a tire swing hanging from a branch which The sweet and sour smell of a dairy farm always atmosphere. I don’t believe there is a more pure stuck out like an old, gnarled, boney finger. fills me with nostalgia. My mind’s eye is ushered form of peace than the peace which is given by the Upon entering the barn there was a small office back to my aunt and uncle’s barn, where the 30 Creator to the caretaker in these quiet moments. which contained a desk. There was a calendar and a milking cows stood in their stanchions tail to tail Whitney Nesse is a sixth-generation livestock farmharvest gold-colored rotary dial phone on top of the and the bright lights illuminated a white limed cen- er who is deeply rooted in her faith and family. She desk. A few of the desk drawers were used to store ter aisle. The hum of the vacuum pump and the writes from her central Minnesota farm. v brown glass bottles of different sorts of medicine and vitamin injections. There were pasty orange livestock markers; and every spring, housed a little family of mice whom I would regularly check on. They made their nest in a bed of chewed-up papers in the farthest reaches of the desk drawer. Occasionally,

By KRISTIN KVENO she felt to be raising crops and when the mother mouse was home, I would hold her The Land Staff Writer animals with the family she (which Grandpa was never pleased with). held so dear. The love she felt for This spring I had the opportuher family, the farm and her My father would work at a brisk pace in the nity to head out to a farm near faith were evident in just our brightly-lit farrowing barn while I sat in a farrowSt. George, Minn. and interview short time together that spring ing crate holding the piglets. Their plump, pink belthe Dummer family about their afternoon. lies were full of milk — continuously being warmed maple syrup business. Matt and by a heat mat. Sometimes I got to be Dad’s helper. his wife, Nicki were so welcomNicki passed away on June 6 Standing in the crate, I would hand him piglets as 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, that Matt and Nicki had in confaith and farming that she exuGUEBERT, from pg. 4 tinuing the family tradition of berated with so much joy. Our producing maple syrup each thoughts and prayers go out to Should we believe what she said or what we see? spring. Their kids, Zach, (age the Dummer family and their We are free to choose. five), Luke (age three) and Leah community.

We’re also free (the freest in the world, most of us (one and a half years old) loved A GoFundMe page has been believe) to find new ground where every American helping with the maple syrup set up for the family. It can be can stand together in true greatness. making and were eager to show accessed at https://www.gofundme how it’s done.

The only thing stopping us is us.

Photo by Kristin Kveno me.com/f/matt-amp-nicki-dumI had the chance to walk with The most recent issue of The Land mer-family?fbclid=IwAR0f8Koy The Farm and Food File is published weekly Nicki out to check on the tapped featured the Dummer family’s maple h V p O O 5 p L 1 Y r f Z M T X C K D through the United States and Canada. Past colmaple trees. It was during that syrup operation. On June 6, Nicki umns, events and contact information are posted at 29shvIz0jo74tk1Yxvb-qt4y2sTtime she told me how blessed Dummer (far right) was tragically www.farmandfoodfile.com. v bKMmw v killed in a motorcycle accident.

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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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Keeping plant pests out of lawns requires care, patience When our lawns green up, weeds also ily that behave better, such as appear.

Canterbury Bells.

Dandelions feed pollinators, meaning Individual crabgrass plants were bees and butterflies, because these plants apparently named because of their are rich in pollen and nectar, so some resemblance to crabs. While it technically gardeners allow them to grow. However, has a flowering stalk, it is the wide one website stated that dandelions are spreading green leaves that are most GREEN AND the second choice for pollinators to visit. noticeable and objectionable in a lawn.

GROWING In other words, pollinators will land on Like other weeds, it may be removed by dandelions only if better sources of food hand and as an annual will not return in

By Linda G. Tenneson are not available. The dandelion’s bright the same year, but it is less labor-intenyellow color and serrated leaves stick out on our sive to apply a pre-emergent chemical in the spring lawns and most of us prefer to grow other flowers to to prevent it from getting started in the first place. feed pollinators. Digging dandelions up with a garQuack grass is another pest that spreads by den knife will remove their tops and slow these underground rhizomes that can grow six to eight plants down, but unless their long tap roots are feet long. Neither crabgrass nor quack grass have removed, they will return. noticeable blooms in the lawn; but because the White clover width of their leaves are so different from the usual spreads by above ground runners and is sometimes grown to feed livestock. It does provide some food for pollinators, blooming all Crabgrass summer long. White clover While white clover can be removed by hand pulling the plants, the IDEAg Group LLC, owned by American Farm seeds will surBureau Federation, has canceled the Farmfest farm vive, so new show for 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. plants must be “We announce this decision with great disappointremoved each ment but the well-being of our exhibitors, attendees, year. staff, volunteers and their families is paramount,” said Maintaining a AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We understand the healthy, wellimpact this has on the ag community, but simply put, it fertilized lawn is the right decision to make in these uncertain times.” will help the Farmfest, scheduled for Aug. 4-6 in Redwood desired grass County, Minne., has served farmers and the agriculto crowd out ture community for 38 years. white clover.

Creeping bellflower IDEAg management confirms that aspects of each Creeping show will be made available to attendees virtually Charlie is a low growing plant with little round this year, including the Farmfest political forums. leaves and tiny purple flowers in the spring and likes moist shaded areas. Some gardeners tolerate it “The Farmfest Political Forums are a highly anticiand others intensely dislike it. It does not contain pated part of our annual event, especially for the much nectar or pollen to feed pollinators. state’s ag industry and in this important election Creeping bellflower is a plant that will grow a foot year,” said Melissa Sanders Carroll, executive director, IDEAg. “Providing people a virtual opportunity or more tall with lilac colored blooms that hang to learn about and participate in the issues that downward. At first glance it appears to be nice to directly impact their farms, lives and families is look at. However, I made the mistake of letting it grow and now regret it. Creeping bellflower spreads essential to us.” by underground rhizomes. Even if it is mowed reguNext year’s show dates have been set. Farmfest will larly and not allowed to bloom, it still spreads. Its be Aug. 3-5, 2021. wide leaves are very noticeable in a lawn. There are IDEAg also presents Dakotafest which takes place other kinds of bellflowers from the Campanula fam-

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 Quack grass 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 safety directions. Gloves, long sleeves and pants; plus closed heel and toe shoes will help keep these chemicals from becoming skin irritants. Sprayed chemicals should be applied on days with no wind to prevent damage to desired plants.

Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota master gardener and tree care advisor. v

Farmfest canceled for 2020

in Mitchell, S.D. Dakotafest, which was scheduled for Aug. 18-20, has also been cancelled. It is scheduled to return in 2021 from Aug. 17-19.

Visit Farmfest.com and Dakotafest.com for more information about 2020 virtual event activities as well as information about the 2021 shows.

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Dicamba ruling provides more questions than answers LAND MINDS, from pg. 2

we must reset weed control expectations compared to dicamba and target weeds smaller than 1 inch. ruling, as it was not part of the 2018, two-year registration for Engenia, FeXapan, and XtendiMax. As Many weeds we are hoping to control may already be larger than 1 inch, so inconsistent control could a result, this is still an option for DT soybeans,” be expected.”

Extension said. “Group 9 (e.g. glyphosate), Group 2 U of M Extension also states, “Timely cultivation (e.g. FirstRate, Pursuit), and Group 14 (e.g. Flexstar, is also an option to include regardless of which herCobra, Ultra Blazer) herbicides are also options to bicides have been applied. Where soybeans are plantuse postemergence on DT soybeans. The key with ed in 30-inch rows, this can be a viable option. all of these products is to make applications to Research conducted at the Southern Research and small weeds, targeting weeds no more than four Outreach Center in Waseca (2018-2019) shows that inches in height.” cultivation combined with a layered residual North Dakota State University Extension weed approach provides effective waterhemp control. In scientist Joe Ikley and agronomist Tom Peters this study, residual herbicides were applied at plantdeveloped recommendations for controlling certain ing and again 30 days after planting. Cultivation problematic weeds. They report: combined with a POST residual herbicide resulted “It is safe to assume that any waterhemp is resisin the best control of waterhemp.” tant to ALS-inhibiting (Group 2) herbicides.

“Cultivation can also be a good option when weeds Glyphosate-resistance is also present on most acres, though not all plants will be resistant. Glyphosate is have exceeded target application heights or when emergency weed control is needed. It may not be feamost effective on waterhemp up to two leaves when sible from a labor and timeliness standpoint to cultiapplied at labeled rates with adjuvants. The best vate all your soybean acres, but targeting the weediremaining options would be PPO-inhibiting (Group est fields is a strategy to consider.”

14) herbicides, although resistance to this family is prevalent in Minnesota as well. Flexstar (fomesafen), Cobra, or Ultra Blazer could all be used on small waterhemp. The addition of oil adjuvants will be important for weed control.”

“Glyphosate has historically provided variable control of common lambsquarters. Harmony (thifensulSend your letters to: furon) will be one of our best options left for the Editor, The Land Xtend acres.”

P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002 “Glyphosate, FirstRate, and Flexstar are the best remaining options for ragweed control. We do have e-mail: editor@thelandonline.com populations of giant and common ragweed that are All letters must be signed and accompanied by a phone resistant to glyphosate and FirstRate, so do not number (not for publication) to verify authenticity. expect control with either product on those populations.”

Letters to the editor are always welcome.

“It is important to remember some of the best practices for applying these alternate options. For instance, Group 14 herbicides are contact herbicides that work better with higher carrier volumes and smaller droplets. Flexstar can also have carryover issues for rotational crops like corn (10 month rotational restrictions) and sugarbeet (18 month rotational restrictions). Basagran is another herbicide option that can help control these weeds. However,

But the waters became muddier when the Minnesota Department of Agriculture released this statement on June 8: “Upon further review of state law and while awaiting guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the ruling of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding dicamba products, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture will continue operating under existing pesticide program authorities. According to Minnesota 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 anticipate taking enforcement action against those who continue to appropriately use these products. This may change at any time pending additional guidance from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.”

At this stage (to paraphrase “Dirty Harry” Callahan) “Do you feel lucky, punk?” Will there be a market for soybeans grown using illegal herbicides?

Does a grower have a leg to stand on if slapped with a dicamba drift complaint?

In case you thought the 2020 growing season was off to a smooth start, you might want to lawyer up.

Paul Malchow is the managing editor of The Land. He may be reached at editor@TheLandOnline. com. v

SwineTech SmartGuard garners award In February, The Land Staff SmartGuard was one of nine Writer Kristin Kveno wrote a feaproducts featured during the New ture on SwineTech’s SmartGuard Product Tour portion of the 2020 technology which is designed to Global Hog Industry Virtual limit piglet mortalities. It was Conference which took place in recently announced by National late May. Hog Farmer SwineTech was chosen “It means a lot (earning as the 2020 Producer’s Choice winProducer›s Choice) because it is ner difficult bringing something new Matthew Rooda, SwineTech CEO to market. It›s not just about savand president, stated, “I am very ing the piglets, it›s about the sow proud of the SwineTech team and welfare and the people taking thankful for the support that we care of them,» Rooda says. «It›s have received from our customers in about making the lives of people the U.S. and Canada. It means a lot working in the farms better and to receive this award, however our more efficient. We›re just trying to figwork doesn’t stop here. We are con- tinuing to ure out how we can use technology to improve the build innovative tools to improve the way we overall experience of working in a sow farm, allowing approach sow farm management. “ caregivers to offer the very best care to the pigs.” v

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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.”

PAGE 9 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!”

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 activ-

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ity, 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.

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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 Renville County Historical Society.

Now, 80 years later, entrepreneurs of this ‘new energy’ source are brothers Tim and Paul Seehusen, who have launched PrairiePROducers LLC to process locally grown industrial hemp Paul Seehusen, left, and br other Tim Seehusen into the fibers, biomass and grain. Hemp can provide the ‘raw materials’ for literally hundreds of Some facts about hemp… consumer products ranging from clothing, biodegrad• Hemp has the longest and strongest plant fiber in the world. able bottles, hempcrete building blocks, high-oil pro• Hemp has many environmental benefits even producing tein health oils, even moldable plastic for 3-D printmore oxygen than trees. ing units use.

• Hemp grows rapidly, competes well with weeds, and needs Paul, 56, PrairiePROducers’ CEO, comments, minimal pesticides.

“We’re blown away by the many uses already being talked about. And the more raw material products • Hemp is a high-yield crop producing durable fibers resismade available to the incredible thinkers in this raptant to abrasion. idly expanding new world of hemp utilization amazes – The National Hemp Association us. At this stage we are but neophytes in this new

Both Seehusens acknowledge the skills of area farmers, “They are professionals. They know exactly 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 twoacre 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 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 industrial hemp world.”

“We’re confident that as more farmers take interest every year is different. This year a good start but it’s Brother Tim, 54, serves as the company’s chief in hemp, they too will begin to realize the full potenoperating officer. ”You bet we’re excited,” he said. tial of this crop.”

See HEMP, pg. 11

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 ani-

mals. 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.

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MDA has licensed 8,500 acres this year for hemp production HEMP, from pg. 19 staying cooler. Sure, just a couple days of 80-plus degree temps can jump start any crop and I’m certain 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.”

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

Photos by Dick Hagen

On May 6 field supervisor Mike Marks (secnd from right) and genetics department manager Joe Dollerschell (far right) supervised the planting of PrairiePROducers’ hemp research plot.

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

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 See HEMP, pg. 13

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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,” Deters 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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All hemp fields are inspected and tested before harvesting HEMP, from pg. 11 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 crop insurance coverage. Seed costs 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 Tim Seehusen and agronomist Joe Dollershell.

Extension reminds us dry cows need to be kept cool too With summer temperatures on the rise we need to make sure cows are staying cool. Cows experience heat stress when the humidity index rises above 68 F. Heat stress in dairy cows — whether they are milking or dry — can reduce feed intake, lower conception, increase health issues associated with lower immunity and lower production.

Heat abatement is important in dry cows as well as lactating cows because management practices in the dry period determine the success in the lactation period and the health, growth and future performance of her calf.

Shade — Shade should be available and managed to ensure the underneath surfaces do not become muddy which can be a health risk. Provide at least 65 square feet per cow and these structures should be

between 12 and 16 feet tall. If shade comes from trees, they should be rotated by fencing them off to prevent mud pits.

Feed bunk — Feed should be shaded to prevent spoilage and maintain the nutritional value. Keeping feed cool can also maintain/ increase feed intake, which is important in dry cows close to calving.

Sprinklers and fans should be above the feed bunk on the side where cows stand, if possible.

Ventilation and fans — Fans should be placed above feed bunk and free stalls or bedded pack. Air velocity in any barn should be about 4-6 miles per hour. If free stalls are used there should be a one-toone ratio of stall rows to row of fans. Fans should be angled at 15 to 20 degrees.

Sprinklers and water — Location of water troughs

should be within 50 feet of a resting area and should be in the shade. 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. Cows calve 2-8 days early when heat stressed.

Research shows calves were 13 pounds lighter and continued to have lower body weight and height through 12 months of age.

Heat lowers milk production in next lactation, decreases conception rate and lowers the immune system.

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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.

When it comes to alpacas, it’s all about the fleece, Smith said. He operates Grand A Alpacas at Jasper, Photos by Richard Siemers Minn. His herd numbers 13 — three males, seven females, and three cria Some of David Smith's female alpacas gather in the barn a couple days before they were sheared. (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.” It’s do-able, he said, but apparently doesn’t feel the need to add to all the ribbons his alpacas have already garnered. His current breeding program fits his purposes.

“A good adult will get you up in the range of five to eight pounds of fiber on average,” he said.

“This year Pinot Noir sheared right up at the nine pound mark, which is good for a young male.

The primary fiber is the blanket, the main part of the body, and we have that spun into our own yarn.”

His primary fiber is sent for custom processing to The Shepherd’s Mill in Kansas, where Sally Brandon cleans, cards, spins it and makes it into four-ounce skeins of yarn. Smith sells the yarn, and also has a local woman who crochets some of it into products like hats and scarves. All of his yarn and products are natural color.

The mid-range fiber from the rest of the animal See ALPACAS, pg. 12

A pen of three crias born last summer and fall. Cria is the term for alpacas under a year old.

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.

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There are 6,500 registered alpacas in Minnesota, Iowa ALPACAS, from pg. 11 goes to a national co-op in Idaho, Natural Fiber Producers. They comingle the fiber with that of other growers and make it into products. Smith has a small shop by his house from which he sells yarn and products made from alpaca fiber — his own, those from the co-op and other manufacturers, and some imported from Peru.

“Through the years my number one selling item is socks,” he said.

“Alpaca socks are warm, soft… they take good care of your feet.”

Here are a few alpaca facts Smith shared: Alpacas are native to South America. The first animals imported to the United States in 1984 came from Bolivia and Chile, where they tend to have more colored animals. The The shorn Pinot Noir. Smith said that biggest alpaca grower is Peru. The one-piece ‘blanket’ sheared from Pinot Noir in April, first being spread out by after shearing, alpaca look like a “bag of Their animals have light-colored Smith, and then rolled up in plastic. bones.” fiber, which can be easily dyed While there are large herds of alpaca in the coun- purchasing the animal. When Smith started, he said (and may explain why products from Peru tend to be try, Smith said many growers raise two to four ani- he had “sticker shock.” These days prices range colorful).

Alpacas are of the same family as camels, llamas, mals. (Since the alpaca is a herd animal, the AOA widely. Good animals can be purchased for under vicuñas and guanacos. Some folks confuse them with recommends always having at least two.) He consid- $1,000, but looking at animals advertised for sale at llamas, but there is a significant difference. Smith ers it to be a cottage industry since there are only the AOA website, many are over a thousand dollars said that alpacas are very intelligent, very trainable, around a quarter million registered alpacas in the and some reach five figures. country. Not everyone registers their animals (it’s an After his shearing, Pinot Noir did not look like the and a manageable size. extra expense) but Smith does, and belongs to the cuddly animal he had moments before, but his fleece “Alpacas weigh 175 pounds,” he said, “versus the national and regional organizations. According to the llama, which is taller than me, weighs 400 pounds, AOA website, there are 2,578 registered alpacas in will be transformed into soft items, and he will grow it back for a spring shearing next year. and they have an attitude.” Llamas are used as pack Iowa, and 3,887 in Minnesota.

David Smith enjoys raising alpacas, but he said he animals and as guard animals for sheep. Alpacas do “When I started in 1998 there were maybe ten never quit his day job over them. A year-and-a-half neither. farms in the state of Minnesota,” he said. “Then it got There are two breed types of alpacas: Huacaya a lot bigger. I think at one point there were 100-150 ago he retired after a 43-year career in banking. Half (pronounce wah-KI-ya) and Suri. The Suri has long farms in Minnesota, and maybe just as many in Iowa. of that time he had been raising alpacas. He said fibers, which Smith describes as looking like dread- There was a real nice show in Mason City, Iowa, and having the alpacas was a kind of therapy when he got home from work — a nice change of pace and focus. locks. He raises the more common Huacaya. a show in Owatonna, Minn. (both since disbanded). Now he has quit his day job, while the alpacas linger In 2008 when the economy tanked, I think the mar- on. ket was pretty soft. The number of farms decreased “I’m 66 and I enjoy the animals,” he said. “People or stayed very flat. Longer-term established farms ask how much longer you going to do it? I don’t know. decided to exit the industry and there were not many As long as I enjoy them.” new farms getting started for a couple years. I think this was more of a national situation; although there David Smith can be contacted through his website, were some farms I know of both in Minnesota and www.grandaalpaca.com; by email at david@granIowa that chose to retire and get out after 20-plus daalpaca.com; or by phone at (507) 920-2820 or (507) years.”

348-9761. Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. is the Smith thinks the industry and the market are more national organization headquartered in Lincoln, Neb. Their website is www.alpacainfo.com. Upper Midwest stable these days.

Alpacas is a regional organization headquartered in Alpaca have many positive characteristics, accord- Cannon Falls, Minn. Their website is www.uppermiing to Smith. They are quite hardy, and thrifty to dwestalpacas.com. v 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 Smith has a small store on his property from which he all animals, they require vaccinations and attention. retails alpaca yarn and products. Socks are the bestWhile thrifty to keep, a major alpaca expense is selling item.

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Production looking up in latest WASDE report This column was written for the marketing week ending June 12.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture raised its 2020 milk production estimate for the second month in a row in the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, based on News and information for Minnesota and Northern Iowa dairy producers higher expected cow numbers; though I would submit that making predictions export forecast was raised primarily on to beginning and ending stocks. Beginning stocks MIELKE MARKET in this post-Covid-19 economy is like higher skim milk powder and lactose were raised, as a 45 million bushel reduction in estiWEEKLY nailing Jello to a tree. exports. mated production for 2019-20 was largely offset by

By Lee Mielke Price forecasts for cheese, butter, and a 50 million bushel reduction in projected corn used The 2021 fat basis import forecast was nonfat dry milk were raised on recent for ethanol. Corn used for ethanol was lowered reduced while the export forecast was price strength and stronger anticipated demand; but unchanged. The skim-solids basis import forecast reflecting a slower-than-expected rebound in ethathe whey price forecast was lowered from last was reduced from last month while the export fore- nol production. With supply up slightly and no month. Class III and Class IV milk prices were changes to projected use, ending stocks are 5 million cast was unchanged. raised for 2020. bushels higher at 3.3 billion bushels and the seaThis month’s 2020-21 U.S. corn outlook was little son-average farm price was unchanged at $3.20 per The 2021 milk production forecast was also raised changed from last month, with fractional increases bushel. from last month on higher expected cow numbers and stronger growth in milk per cow. Cheese, butter, Soybean supply and use projections included highand nonfat dry milk price forecasts were raised er beginning stocks, higher crush and slightly lower while whey again was lowered. The 2021 Class III ending stocks. Beginning stocks were raised 5 miland Class IV price forecasts were raised from last lion bushels with higher crush for 2019-20 more month as well. than offset with lower production and a lower export forecast. The soybean crush was raised 15 2020 production and marketings were estimated million bushels reflecting increased domestic soyat 222.5 and 221.5 billion pounds respectively, up MADISON, Wis. — For the first time in its bean meal use. Soybean exports were reduced 25 100 million pounds on production and 200 million 53-year history, World Dairy Expo has been canmillion bushels on increased competition from pounds on marketings, from their May estimate. If celled.

The World Dairy Expo Executive Committee South America. With a higher soybean crush more realized, 2020 production would be up 4.1 billion than offsetting higher beginning stocks, ending based its decision on the public health orders and pounds or 1.9 percent from 2019. stocks are projected at 395 million bushels and soyrestrictions related to COVID-19. The Expo was 2021 production and marketings were estimated bean and product price forecasts were unchanged set to take place at the Alliant Energy Center in at 225.3 and 224.3 billion pounds respectively, up this month.

Madison, Wis. from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3.

1.2 billion on both production and marketings. If The most significant revision to this month’s cotMore information, a complete statement from realized, 2021 production would be up 2.8 billion ton supply and demand estimates was a 200,000World Dairy Expo, and answers to frequently pounds or 1.3 percent from 2019. bale decrease in mill use, to 2.5 million bales. U.S. asked questions regarding the decision to cancel Look for a 2020 Class III price average of $15.65 mill use was also revised down 100,000 bales, and World Dairy Expo 2020 can be found at worldper hundredweight, up $2.30 from the bleak foreending stocks were projected at 7.3 million bales in dairyexpo.com. v cast a month ago, and compares to the $16.96 aver2019-20 and 8 million bales in 2020-21. age in 2019 and $14.61 in 2018. n Adding the current average to June 11 Class III futures settlements porMeanwhile, the USDA’s latest Crop tends a 2020 average of $16.57. The Progress report shows 99 percent of 2021 Class III average was projected the U.S. corn crop was in the ground, at $15.10, up 90 cents from what was as of the week ending June 7, with 89 expected a month ago. percent emerged, up from 57 percent a year ago and 5 percent ahead of the The Class IV average was projected The University of Minnesota Beef “Our goal with “The Moos Room” is to five-year average. Seventy-five perat $13.55 for 2020, up $1.65 from last and Dairy Teams are now producing a help Minnesota producers be more succent of the crop is rated good to excelmonth’s estimate, and compares to cow podcast called, “The Moos Room.” cessful,” said Armstrong. “We want to lent, which was up from 59 percent a $16.30 in 2019 and $14.23 in 2018.

The podcast, hosted by Joe Armstrong, discuss topics we see from our experiyear ago.

The 2021 Class IV average is now put at $13.35, up $1.15 from a month Brad Heins and Emily Krekelberg, is ence on farm in a way that is fun and Soybeans are at 86 percent planted, made for both beef and dairy produc- constructive to listen to. Brad, Emily ago. up from 75 percent the previous week, ers. and I have developed a friendship that 32 percent ahead of a year ago, and 7 The 2020 fat basis import forecast “The Moos Room” is free to stream or is built on banter, having a good time, percent ahead of the five-year averwas raised from last month on highdownload and is available on Apple still somehow staying on task, and our age. Sixty-seven percent are emerged, er imports of butterfat products, Podcasts and Google Podcasts. The cat- love of cows. I think listeners will be 37 percent ahead of a year ago, and 6 while the fat basis export forecast able to hear that in the podcast.” percent ahead of the five-year averwas reduced on lower expected sales tle-focused podcast discusses relevant This article was submitted by Joe age. of cheese. The 2020 skim-solids basis topics to help Minnesota beef and dairy import forecast was raised on recent producers be more successful. The Armstrong, University of Minnesota Cotton is planting is at 78 percent, v trade data and expectations of high- information is evidence-based and pre- Extension. up from 66 percent the previous week, er imports of a number of dairy sented as an informal conversation See MIELKE, pg. 17 products. The skim-solids basis between the hosts and guests.

World Dairy Expo cancelled

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Depleted cheese pipelines are beginning to be refilled MIELKE, from pg. 16 4 percent ahead of a year ago, and 3 percent ahead of the five-year average. n Most cash dairy prices headed south the second week of June Dairy Month. The cheddar blocks did set another record high on June 8, hitting $2.5850 per pound; but the top-heavy price tag caused a reversal in direction. The blocks fell back the next day and closed June 12 at $2.52. This is down 3.25 cents on the week, ending seven consecutive weeks of gain, but were 73.75 cents above a year ago.

The barrels climbed to $2.4250 on June 9. This is the highest Chicago Mercantile Exchange price since Sept. 25, 2014 and 6.5 cents shy of their record high $2.49 on Sept. 22, 2014. They reversed direction the next day and closed on June 12 at $1.3325. This is down 2.75 cents on the week, 72.75 cents above a year ago, and 18.75 cents below the blocks. There were seven cars of block traded on the week at the CME and nine of barrel.

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As milk prices go up, so will dairy production MIELKE, from pg. 17

consumers shift from restaurants to grocery, back to restaurants.” end of the year holiday needs, but they currently “Compared to the start of the year, weekly average have more retail orders than they can fill. Churns are running as full as possible to meet demand, but pork bellies were down 57 percent at their low point and up 137 percent at the high-water mark,” the print butter is limited by machine time and affordDairy and Food Market Analyst reported. “Skinless able cream. Heavy ice cream production is pulling chicken breasts were at one point down 32 percent at cream supplies and pushing multiples out of and at another point up 91 percent. Boxed beef pricreach for butter makers. es decreased 4 percent at the low and were up 158 n percent at the high.”

Spot Grade A nonfat dry milk dipped to 95.25 The Dairy and Food Market Analyst also reported, cents per pound on June 9, then headed back up “With complete production, trade, and inventory and closed June 12 at $1.0050 per pound. This is data, we have our first estimates of how 2.75 cents higher on the week but 4.75 cents below a year ago, with 24 sales reported. Its highest CME Coronavirus affected dairy demand.”

“Domestic usage of American-type cheese price was $2.16 per pound on Dec. 5, 2007. decreased by 11 percent during April. Exports were CME dry whey continued its descent, closing at 31.25 cents per pound, down 3.25 cents on the week down by about one-third. In total, demand was down 12 percent. Domestic consumption of other and 5 cents below a year ago, on 40 trades, highest since January. The highest CME dry whey price was cheese types decreased by 7.3 percent and exports shrank by 12 percent for a total decline of 7.7 per57.50 cents per pound on Oct. 17, 2018, 31 weeks cent. In comparison, butter consumption increased after it first started trading at the CME. and was up 9.7 percent in April,” according to the Class III milk futures look pretty promising, with Dairy and Food Market Analyst. the June contract hovering north of $20 per hunn dredweight and July just south of $19. Those prices In other Covid-19-related news, U.S. Agriculture beg the question whether dairy farmers will Secretary Sonny Perdue says U.S. meatpacking respond by turning the milk spigot back on. facilities are almost back to full operation. Cattle, FC Stone dairy broker, Dave Kurzawski, answering in the June 15 Dairy Radio Now broadcast said, swine, and broiler sectors processing facilities, as of June 9, were operating at more than 95 percent of “Eventually, higher prices will obviously call for more milk production.” But he added we’re entering the hot time of the year and that will temper milk output — even though dairy farmers have learned ways to counteract some of that. But another issue ST. CLOUD, Minn. — When we hear the phrase, is the restrictions on farmers from their milk han“cow comfort,” an image of freestalls is usually what dlers. He pointed out, “There are still some major pops into our heads — perhaps a bedded pack. But milk handlers out there that have producers under are we remembering tie stalls? Here are some things restriction.” to consider for cow comfort in tie stalls.

“We’re under a new paradigm of testing in this As always, adequate and proper bedding is a must. post-Covid world,” Kurzawski said, “and we may be Some tie stall managers like to use mattresses or over shooting the mark in terms of reducing fresh waterbeds. These are great options for the concrete fluid milk production. I find it hard to believe you can get to a $2.50 cheese price with ample milk sup- surface; but still use some bedding for maximum plies,” but added processing capacity may be the comfort. Most farmers opt to use straw, sawdust or bigger problem for cheese and probably for butter as sand for their bedding. Each has its advantages and well. disadvantages.

Restaurant trade is the wild card and how comWhatever is used, use the right amount, add more, fortable consumers will be in dinning out again and or change the bedding when necessary. Kneel down feeling safe. Kurzawski says, “They want to,” but he into the bedding. If you stand up with wet knees, that questions how successful restaurants will be with means your cows are getting more than wet knees. the restrictions placed upon them if seating capacity is halved. In Chicago, you can’t dine inside yet. You can dine outside, he said, but rain, hot weather, and other factors will impact that. The bottom line, he concludes is, “It’s going to be a really wonky demand story from a restaurant perspective — at least for the next several months.” n The dairy markets have surely seen their ups and downs; but the June 5 Dairy and Food Market Analyst pointed out, “It’s not just dairy that is experiencing the exceptional levels of price volatility as

their average capacity compared to last year. Beef facilities are at 98 percent, pork facilities are at 95 percent, and poultry facilities are operating at 98 percent of their capacity.

Lastly, the dairy industry’s sustainability story is being told in a new concise handout created in seven languages by the U.S. Dairy Export Council.

“New infographics illustrate U.S. dairy’s longstanding commitment to healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy communities,” says USDEC, “with data on water use, greenhouse gas emission, waste reduction and animal care, among other advances.”

The four-page handout provides U.S. dairy exporters easy-to-understand content that they can share with their global customers, says USDEC. «We are telling the world a story it may not know, how nourishing the planet for future generations has been a long-standing priority for the U.S. dairy industry,» said Krysta Harden, USDEC’s interim chief operating officer. «We are proud of what we have accomplished but hardly satisfied.

Sustainability is a major emphasis for us.»

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

Cow comfort is for tie stalls too One final consideration for bedding is how it works for manure removal in the gutter system. You want a bedding that will not clog the system and can be removed easily.

Another important aspect of cow comfort in any type of barn is ventilation. Tie stall barns offer some unique ventilation challenges — especially with their lower ceilings. Low ceilings can create stagnant air, which is troublesome in the summer months. Fans are a great way to keep air flowing and provide your cows with proper ventilation. Now is a great time to look at the current ventilation in your tie stall barn and make any necessary additions or changes before summer comes.

This article was submitted by Emily Krekelberg, University of Minnesota Extension. v

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Grain Outlook WASDE report had little impact on corn The following marketing analysis is for the week ending June 12.

CORN — After a punch higher on June 8 due to hot weather over the Midwest and the world reopened, prices retreated from an eight-week high. The World Agriculturel Supply and Demand Estimates report send prices back into their recent trading range: $3.20 - $3.35 for July corn and $3.30 $3.50 for the December contract.

Prices edged higher in post-report trading, but stayed within the range for the week. The world is also concerned about a second wave of Covid-19. For the week, July corn fell 1.25 cents to $3.30 and December corn was down 2.25 cents at $3.43 per bushel.

PHYLLIS NYSTROM The June 11 WASDE report CHS Hedging Inc. was considered neutral for the St. Paul corn market. On the U.S. 2019-20 balance sheet, harvested acres were reduced 100,000 acres to 81.3 million acres and yield was cut .4 bushels per acre to 167.4 bu./acre. A resurvey of North Dakota was behind the changes. North Dakota’s corn crop was lowered 45 million bushels and their harvested acreage was cut 100,000 acres. This lowered production 45 million bushels to 13.617 billion bushels. The only usage change was a decrease in ethanol of 50 million bushels. The bottom-line result was an increase of 5 million bushels to 2.103 billion bushels.

The average trade estimate was 2.150 billion and last month it was 2.098 billion bushels.

On the 2020-21 balance sheet, the only revision was a 5 million bushel increase in beginning stocks which fed directly to ending stocks. Ending stocks were 3.323 billion bushels vs. the average trade estimate of 3.360 billion bushels. The average farm price for both years were unchanged at $3.60 for 2019-20 and $3.20 for 2020-21.

World ending stocks for 2019-20 were slightly lower than anticipated at 312.9 million metric tons vs. 314.3 mmt estimated and 314.7 mmt last month. For 202021, ending stocks are expected to increase to 337.9 mmt. The average trade estimate was 339.8 mmt and last month they were pegged at 339.6 mmt. Brazil’s corn production was unchanged at 101 mmt compared to an expected drop to 99.4 mmt. Argentina’s corn production was also unchanged at 50 mmt vs. 49.8 mmt estimated. Argentina’s corn harvest is 72 percent complete vs. 54 percent on average. Conab this week lowered their Brazilian corn estimate 1.3 mmt to 101 mmt.

See NYSTROM, pg. 21

Cash Grain Markets

corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $2.89 +.12 $8.12 +.18 Madison $2.91 +.11 $8.12 +.22 Redwood Falls $2.97 -.01 $8.17 +.32 Fergus Falls $2.76 +.12 $7.92 +.16 Morris $2.88 +.10 $8.02 +.17 Tracy $2.91 +.07 $8.04 +.14 Average:

$2.89

$8.07

Year Ago Average: $4.10 $8.19 Grain prices are effective cash close on June 16. *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. 21

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. 21

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. 20 The weekly ethanol report was supportive, indicating demand continues to improve with higher weekly production and lower ethanol stocks. While production was up 41,000 barrels per day to 21.3 million bpd, production is still down 24 percent from a year ago. Stocks fell for seventh straight week.

Weekly export sales were a non-event at 26 million bushels. This brings total export commitments to 1.6 billion bushels, down 15 percent from last year. New crop sales were 1.1 million bushels. Total new crop sales are 135.4 million bushels vs. 106.6 million on the books last year. China sold another 4 mmt of state reserve this week, bringing total sales this year to 12 mmt.

Outlook: Weather developments may be the best chance for a rally in corn — you just hope it’s not in your area. Corn conditions were rated 75 percent good/ excellent as of June 7, very good for this time of year.

No matter how you look at it, a 2.1 billion bushel carryout this year and 3.3 billion bushels next year isn’t a bullish situation. The extended forecasts may bring a blocking ridge into the corn belt, but it’s too early to have much confidence in it. If this proves accurate, it would likely prompt short covering by funds. If the funds perceive a reason to cover their big short posi-

tion, the rally could extend further than expected.

Could China come looking for U.S. corn? It’s a possibility, but until there is proof weather is likely to be the main driver of price direction. The trade will also be eagerly anticipating the June 30 Planted Acreage and Grain Stocks as of June 1 reports for added input.

Looking ahead to the 4th of July holiday, markets will close early on July 2, no markets on July 3, and markets reopen at their normal time for night trading on July 5.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans got off to a rough start despite continued reports that China was buying new crop U.S. soybeans off the Pacific northwest.

There were no daily export announcements until June 11 even though trade chatter was abundant with Chinese buying rumors throughout the week.

Prior to the WASDE report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the sale of 2.3 million bushels of old crop soybeans and 24.14 million bushels of new crop soybeans to China. We then saw 4.4 million bushels of new crop soybeans sold to unknown destinations announced on June 12, presumably to China.

Prices moved in a sideways fashion for the week.

The November contract responded positively to the export sales which were nearly all for new crop. For

Hog numbers are still high

TEALE, from pg. 20 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. 20 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

the week, July soybeans were 3.5 cents higher at $8.71.25 and the November contract managed a quarter-cent gain to $8.79.75 per bushel.

The June WASDE report was viewed as neutral for soybeans. On the 2019-20 U.S. soybean balance sheet, rounding lowered production 5 million bushels, crush was raised 15 million bushels, and exports were dropped 25 million to 1.65 billion bushels. The resurvey of North Dakota resulted in a decline of just 4 million bushels with harvested acres down 50,000 acres. These changes didn’t really impact the overall U.S. balance sheet. U.S. ending stocks increased 5 million to 585 million bushels. The average trade estimate was 577 million bushels. The average farm price was unchanged at $8.50 per bushel. On the 2020-21 balance sheet, beginning stocks were 5 million higher and crush was raised 15 million bushels. This lowered ending stocks 10 million bushels to 395 million bushels. The average trade guess was 426 million bushels.

The average farm price was left at $8.20 per bushel.

On the world scene, 2019-20 ending stocks 99.2 mmt, slightly lower than the 101.2 mmt guess and 100.3 mmt last month. For 2020-21, ending stocks were 96.3 mmt vs. 98.6 mmt estimated and 98.4 mmt last month. Brazil’s 2019-20 soybean production was unchanged from last month at 124 mmt vs. 123 mmt estimated. Argentina’s production number fell 1 mmt to 50 mmt and compared to 50.6 mmt estimated.

Argentina’s soybean harvest is 98 percent complete vs. 93 percent on average.

Weekly export sales were expected to be huge and those expectations were exceeded 44.6 million bushels.

Old crop sales were 36.9 million bushels, bringing total commitments to 1.6 billion bushels and only 7 percent behind last year. New crop sales were 44.6 million bushels. New crop sales now total 153 million vs. just 66 million bushels last year by this time. China has now purchased 562.2 million bushels of 2019-20 soybeans and 73.5 million bushels of 2020-21 soybeans.

Brazilian farmer selling has slowed as their currency strengthened. Datagro reports farmers have sold 87.5 percent of this year’s soybean crops and 33 percent of next year’s crop. New crop sales are running 20 percent of a normal year. Argentina this week announced the plan to nationalize Vicentin, one of the world’s largest soyoil and meal exporters. The company earlier this year had suspended operations after missing payment to suppliers and banks.

Outlook: China is our focus for price direction with weather a close second. If China continues to move to fulfill their Phase 1 trade agreement the downside may be limited in the short run. This year’s 585-million-bushel carryout is not friendly, but the year-onyear decline to 395 million bushels is a move in the right direction. The June 30 Planted Acreage and Grain Stocks reports will garner interest for direction as well. Trade estimates will be out closer to the end of the month.

November soybeans broke their technical resistance at their 100-day moving average heading into the weekend. The soybean crop was rated 72 percent good/ excellent as of June 7, so no problems at this point. v

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FOR SALE: Polled Black Registered Simmental, Sim Angus bulls, top AI sires.

Semen checked. Also, June calving pairs. John Volz 507520-4381

AUCTION OPENS: MONDAY, JUNE 15

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LOCATION: From New Prague, MN, 2 miles north on MN Hwy 21, 1 mile west on 260th St.

FOR SALE: Polled Limousin bulls, black or red, low birth weight, 40 yrs of raising Limousin, John Goelz, Franklin MN 507-215-0309

FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hampshire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc boars, also gilts. Excellent selection. Raised outside.

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Doug & Diane Moderow Farm Retirement Auction, Buffalo, ND, Timed Online Auction

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Swine

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Bryce Hoime Estate Farm Auction, Edmore, ND, Timed Online Auction

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(2) Grain bins, 3,000 bu.

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Spot, Duroc, Chester White, Boars & Gilts available.

Monthly PRRS and PEDV. Delivery available. Steve Resler. 507-456-7746

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CLOSES: THURSDAY, JUNE 25 | 7PM

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 2020

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Gary & Deborah Guse Farm Retirement Auction, Harris, MN, Timed Online Auction

3830 BLUEBIRD LANE, HARRIS, MN 55032

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 PREVIEW: BY APPOINTMENT LOADOUT: BY APPOINTMENT AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Gary & Deborah farmed together for over 40 years. All equipment is shedded and can remain shedded until pick-up.

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Gary is looking forward to continuing with his woodworking after retiring from farming.

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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

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Tuesday, July 14 at 12PM Quality Tested Hay Auction - Ring 1, Steffes Group, Litchfield, MN

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26240 205th Ave, New Ulm, MN 56073 This will be a live & online auction Visit magesland.com for more details!

This property will sell as three parcels:

Location of property within Brown County: Milford Twp, Section 8, Range 31 Total of farm: 108.89 acres approx. 99.82 acres tillable.

Productivity Index: 92.6 Parcel 2: 59.34 total acres, Parcel 1: 39.55 total acres, approx. 38.23 acres tillable approx. 56.32 acres tillable Productivity Index: 92.7 Productivity Index: 92.5 Parcel 3: 10 acre farm site Farm Site: 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home, large 2-stall garage, 6400 sqft shop with office, 1 - 15,500 & 2 - 12,500 bu grain bins, 1 holding bin, 4000 sqft machine shed, nicely maintained yard & approx. 5.27 ac of tillable land with a prod. rating of 93.2.

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CLOSES: FRIDAY, JUNE 26 | 10AM

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Goats FOR SALE: High Quality commercial meat goat herd, Boar/Myatonic cross. All ages. Buy one or all. Age and health are telling me its time. Much goat or sheep equipment available when herd is gone. 507-317-1392

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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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