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Regular readers of Land Minds recogback, like the Steffels and the O’Hallorans. nize these monthly epistles call attention Yes, they really worried how it would go. to an incredible variety of hyperbole — They told me those first couple of years sometimes useful jargon; sometimes not were ‘trial and error,’ but look now.” so useful. Paul Malchow’s June column “We’re traveling down a road that’s traveled into the judgment rulings of the been well paved by past folks who’ve set United States Court of Appeal vacating the table for us. It’s been my pleasure to the federal registration for three be assisting that past four or five years.”

Dicamba herbicide products. Paul wrote, Here are some stats: 152 accepted bid“The decision sent shock waves throughLAND MINDS ders; 18,266 catalogs used which tells us out the farming community.” the on-line catalog was viewed 18,266

By Dick Hagen In an earlier Land Minds I wrote times; Jacobson Tiling, a big-time Bird about Hector area farmer Charlie Island area tiling firm, with a listing Melberg, now a hefty 65 years of age 2,700 feet of 4-inch tile, installed; a new who decided to build a scale model Big J.D. E-130, Hydro Lawn Mower, 20 Bud of the biggest farm tractor he’d ever seen at a horsepower, 42-inch cut, donated by Henslin Auctions farm show. I’m talking about Big Bud, the 650-horse- and ‘family friends’ brought $1,700 from a Fairfaxpower behemouth built in Havre, Mont. It was at the area buyer; a political ‘chess game’ featuring Cornland USA event of 1976 hosted by Trojan Seed Democrats vs. Republicans went to an East Coast Company at Trojan’s Olivia facility. Melberg was 21, buyer in Virginia; and the ever-famous Turtle Cheese still a rookie in this excitCake once again reached ing sport called farming. the $1,000 purchase.

But he was fascinated by Said Henslin, “Yes, we Big Bud. So last year, with would have loved doing the copious help from selected live auction in conjunction friends and neighbors, he with this event, but with built a scale model of Big Covid-19 we just had to Bud for his 13-year-old switch gears. But the spirit grandson. was prevalent from the However, today’s Land start. The Saturday night Minds treats you to a preprime rib dinner (June 20) view of a most interesting, was a take-out success. intriguing, intellectually They served 225 meals. I stimulating, deliciously Photos by Dick Hagen much appreciate the tasty and potentially allSt. Mary’s in Bird Island, Minn. togetherness that happens encompassing auction I’ve with this event. But even witnessed. We’re talking about the two-day, on-line so, it was evident people wanted to get on board and auction fund raiser for the St. Mary’s School in Bird support this on-line auction event wholeheartedly.

Island, Minn. Titled as “St. Mary’s School Timed And they certainly did just that.”

Online Annual Fundraising Auction,” the listing Henslin commented about the fun of seeing $50 appeared at 8 a.m. on June 22. Bidding closed at items go for $300. Sabrina Peterson, a first-grade 6:30 p.m., June 23. I keyed up my computer about teacher at St. Mary’s this year submitted a person4:30 p.m. June 22. The time frame read: “1 day, 2 alized “Guess Who” game which she makes for one hours remaining until bids close.” of her students who comes to her house. It sold for The net result of this incredible auction for this $700. “That just shows the collaborative impact of remarkable school raised nearly $30,000 — almost St. Mary’s teachers and staff to make this auction a the equal of last year’s total. It certainly is a worthy financial success,” Henslin stated. “Plus this bidding accomplishment considering Covid-19 fever is in shows how strongly parents and other adults feel high gear; corn and soybean prices sloshing at $3 about the importance of St. Mary’s!” and $8 levels; and a considerable number of people Al didn’t have auction totals during my June 24 still unemployed or at part-time work schedules. visit, but ventured into the $30s. Suffice to say for Why these incredible results? Al Henslin, age 39 their first-ever totally on-line auction, folks were but already a veteran in the auctioneering world, ready to fire up! functions as a behind-the-scenes coordinator for the And note the good judgement in the auction agenSt. Mary’s auction event. “It just continues to grow da.

Bid items began with a steak dinner for four year after year,” Henslin said. “The support we get prepared and served by Father George at his Lake each year from this area and now increasingly from outside this area is phenomenal. Many who one time Kronis lakeside cottage. And when enjoying his delicious grilling delicacies he’s likely offering comattended St. Mary’s but have left this area years ago ments about the great BOLD (Bird Island-Oliviacontinue to support their childhood school. I’ve talked with some who put these auctions together years See LAND MINDS, pg. 4

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Life on the Farm: Readers’ Photos

John Kern of Marion, Iowa took this photo at a farm in Easton, Minn. The old shed was built on boulder rocks in the early 1900s. It is still standing and was used for hay above and grain below back in the 1940s. Today 2020 it is being used by turkey vultures and racoons.

It’s been a while since we’ve run any photos from Al Batt of Hartland, Minn. – although is a steady and loyal contributor. His photo of this great blue heron is impressive indeed!

Not a reader’s photo exactly, but I wanted to share this photo I took a couple of miles south of Winthrop, Minn. on July 1 after they received over a half-foot of rain.

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School draws students from many different communities LAND MINDS, from pg. 2

school fund raising adventure.

St. Mary’s now offers instruction Pre-K through 8th grade And there was much more, Lake Lillian District) school athletes in recent after adopting the Bird Island including four Minnesota times. Yes, he’s a loved man who preaches wonPlay Island package which drously on the powers of God. Yes, he’s also sideline Vikings pre-season game was already Pre-K education. tickets (next year if the virus cheerleader for all school functions too. cancels this year; one jar of The school day begins at Item 2 was a quilt — “Hunting Around with fabulous pickles donated by 8:10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.

Pattern,” 72”x 82” donated by Gathering Friends Quilt “Pickle Queen” Kathryn Nine classrooms make up the Shop in Bird Island and made by Kathy Ludowese.

Knight; even five hours of St. Mary’s school facility; plus Item 3 was a prime rib dinner for eight, donated babysitting by ‘super pro’ a music room and the gym. by the Bremseth and Frank families. with kids, Sawyer Erickson of Curriculum includes reading, rural Bird Island. math (both beginning and Item 4 featured a brisket and rib prepared meal advanced), language, art, for six served at John O’Neil’s home. Notice how Yes, I bid $120 for Vikings writing, social/government this auction committee skillfully positioned tasty preseason game tickets. Yes, I classes, science, phy-ed, plus food experience items up front? Yes, great wisdom was $120 too low! But IF the (as you would expect) daily in their cunning strategy.

Vikings do have a season, religious education teaching. cozy comfort of our Olivia Item 5 was an aviation experience. Yes, the winhouse with a couple cold With total student numning bidder actually gets to handle the controls as brewskis works too. What do bers approaching 160 and Justin and Carin Martinson pilot their plane with you expect from a genuine maybe more, where do they two passengers on board to Granite Falls and the Norwegian senior citizen? get noon lunch? “We just go incredible Fagan WW II Museum.

Don’t bother to answer. next door to our church baseItem 6 was an agricultural opportunity valued by ment where we have our own But there you have it … the Tracey Sigurdson (top) and Carren Frank. any land owner: 2,500 feet of four-inch drainage team cooks, Jean Athman nuts and bolts and briskets of tile installed by S.J. Jacobs and Sons, Bird Island. and Heather Brady, prepara bunch of great people showing tremendous regard Item 7 returned bidders back into the food world ing tasty and healthy menus each day,” said for their school. Summed up Henslin, “This auction — but preparing, not eating. An EggNighter Electric is always a special joy simply because people are Sigurdson. “Yes, for the younger kids, even a midFire Starter, ash tool and grilling tool donated by St. caring about the education of young kids. And the morning snack break.”

Mary’s kids (plus some parents and teachers). reputation of St. Mary’s tells the story.”

Sigurdson didn’t know what percent of St. Mary’s Item 8 was a home-crafted, handmade coffee table students eventually go on to college but she did Commented Todd Frank, who with his wife Carren donated by Tom and Sheila Jacobs. speculate, “Based on the high number of St. Mary were co-chairs of this year’s event with the graduates I see on academic honor rolls, homecomItem 9 featured more food: an unprepared rib Bremseth family, “We’re grateful for the support roast weighing 600 pounds! It was appropriately under these crazy circumstances in our daily lives. I ing courts and Student Councils of surrounding public high schools, I feel that speaks volumes of donated by the Rib Committee of this audacious think it’s more and more important that religious education is part of the learning for younger people whom they have become after leaving our school. I believe the college enrollment numbers would be these days.” good for our students.”

So what happens for this incredible school and of Father George, the long-time priest at St. Mary’s 131 students last year and a projected 142 total this Catholic Church, is a frequent visitor at the school’s year (and that doesn’t include anticipated students luncheon session. “To get his ego stroked and perfor the new pre-kindergarten program)? haps boost his own feelings,” laughed school employAnd how many non-Catholic students attend St. ees Tracey and Grace. “Father George loves kids and Mary’s? Last year there were 26; two years ago it our kids love him. It’s just a great experience each was 16 and the number keeps increasing. Tuition July 18th & 19th, 2020 and every day. If Father George isn’t having a good this year is $2,950, payable month-by-month or day our students simply rejuvenate his spirits.”

Saturday 9am-4pm total lump sum payment at the start of the school Yes, Father George is the animated spirit for Sunday 9am-3pm year. “We have tuition assistance to help,” said St. many within his own flock — and for any and all Mary’s Principal Tracey Sigurdson. “We are fortuHeld at the St Peter Fair Grounds kids.

He’s a dependable cheerleader at any school nate to have stake-holders contributing ongoing dolJohnson Hall, 400 West Union Street, St Peter MN events — especially baseball, basketball and football lars for these special helps.” games. “We hope he never quits,” admitted Admission: $3.00 And the reach keeps extending. Students come Sigurdson. “He’s a kid at heart and we want that Farm toys; cars; trucks; Literature & Various Collectibles from Willmar, Sacred Heart, Hector and Buffalo heart to keep spreading cheer and blessings for all Lake — and this fall, Franklin students also.

Limited Concessions by Nancy to be available of us: kids, we teachers and staff at St. Mary’s School, his own congregation and especially this So why is St. Mary’s, which started as a special For More Information Call: entire community. Everyone needs the support and school for Catholic kids back in the 1960s, seeing Wendy: 507-381-8234 • Jim: 507-381-8235 love of everyone else these days. So let’s keep increasing student counts? Sigurdson commented Father George our number-one cheerleader forever!” the church school at Morgan has closed. “Plus, as more area parents become aware of what St. Mary’s Dick Hagen is the staff writer emeritus of The offers to young children, they start thinking St. Land. He may be reached at rdhagen35@gmail.com.

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Public investment in agriculture needs to return public good If the ill-tempered and deadly first half December corn futures spiked 25 cents of 2020 had been a first-calf heifer on the higher on the news, leaving prices at dairy farm of my youth, my father would $3.75 per bushel — their highest point have ticketed it for the freezer a month since March 9. ago.

USDA also estimated a smaller-thanHis yardstick of heifer potential was expected soybean acreage for 2020. The short: If she lived up to her breeding, she news pushed new crop soybean futures was a “keeper;” if she “put more on her up to near $8.90 per bushel — their back than in the bucket,” she was a FARM & FOOD FILE highest price since early-March. “goner.”

Neither piece of news was anything to

By Alan Guebert We can’t get rid of 2020 by backing shout too loudly about, though. New up the truck to the loading chute. It’s crop corn futures, even after the rise, here, we’re here, and we’re in this remain a solid 25 cents per bushel awful mess together. lower than when 2020 began; and new crop soy futures are nearly 80 cents per bushel We can, however, be honest about what today’s lower than their Jan. 1 price. numbers mean for the year’s second half. We can then use those guesses to make changes which will As such, one market sage suggested on Twitter help everyone survive 2020 for a hopeful, better shortly after the USDA report, “Don’t confuse a 2021. bullish report with a bullish market.”

Let’s start with the hard facts: The coronavirus’s And don’t forget, livestock prices are so far into deadly comeback has undermined every public and the tank no one can see the tank. Cattle futures are private effort to restart the broader U.S. economy — $25 per cwt. less now than in January and hog and the more focused U.S. ag economy. Worse, we’re future are, well, fried bacon — $40 per cwt. below, or far from a possible peak to even estimate when about half, what they were at the year’s start. either can restart.

Add up the outlook for these four key ag commodiIn fact, according to numbers cited June 29 by Dr. ties, then stir in the estimated record $32.8 billion Scott Gottlieb, the Food and Drug Administration’s in direct government payments from Uncle Sam, former commissioner, the current wave’s “total preand you still don’t have a recipe for success — even dicted infections” will reach “3.8 million… [under] if the pandemic is contained now. the best case scenario” by mid-August. That’s 1.3 What can be done? million more cases than now.

First, if Congress wants to send farmers and And that’s only if everything goes right — people ranchers more aid, fine; but tie a large share of the stay home, mask-wearing becomes universal, and aid to 2021 acreage cuts so smaller crops boost martesting is ramped up to track and contain outket prices to do some of the heavy lifting, not just breaks.

American taxpayers.

If we don’t (and we aren’t) new cases soon could Take the same approach with food aid. Pour new rise by 100,000 per day — not today’s 40,000, Dr. billions into SNAP, school lunch programs, homeAnthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease delivered meals, overseas food aid and the like; expert, told the U.S. Senate on June 30. so today’s rising waves of needy people can buy food There was other big-number news June 30. The from local outlets. That will generate jobs, tax reveU.S. Department of Agriculture’s June Acreage nue and hope at the grassroots level.

Report estimated 2020 U.S. corn acreage at 92 milDo the same for long under-funded, on-farm soil lion, or five million acres less than its spring foreand water conservation efforts; require acreage cuts cast.

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Forage crop insurance deadline July 31 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency reminds Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin producers the final date to apply for crop insurance for fall-seeded forage seeding is July 31 for the 2021 crop year.

The fall-seeded practice was previously only insurable by written agreement, but this practice has been expanded for alfalfa in the St. Paul Region for the 2021 crop year.

Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through

private crop insurance agents. Producers are encouraged to visit their crop insurance agent soon to learn specific details for the 2021 crop year. Agents can help producers determine what policy works best for their operation and review existing coverage to ensure the policy meets their needs.

For more information about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net, visit www.rma.usda.gov.

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for conservation dollars. Every dime invested in rural clean water programs now will save dollars a decade from now.

Besides, taxpayers have a right to expect public good for their public investments. Currently, all they’re getting is more corn, more soybeans, more corporate hogs, and more heartache.

And start now. Change is coming. We can harness it or be harnessed by it. The choice is ours and it’s getting late.

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President Coolidge’s words still speak to us today When I was growing up, this is that 5th in Philadelphia, Penn. How they time of the year that the work of putting withstood the hot, humid temperatures in the crops was finished, hours of cultiwhich seem to come about the Fourth of vating fields were coming to an end, and July remains a mystery to me. even the first cutting of hay had been They weren’t disappointed as Coolidge stacked with plenty of sweat and muscle did an excellent job of reminding them into the hay mow. It had been a period of (and us today) of the importance of this intense work and dedication to get everydocument which declared the thirteen colthing done in a timely matter. onies to be free and independent states.

FROM MY FARMHOUSE Now it was time to celebrate. The Coolidge told his audience that amid all KITCHEN Fourth of July observance provided the the clash of conflicting interests, (he had much needed respite from the duties of some experience with police riots, scanBy Renae B. daily farm work. dals in high places and harsh criticism Vander Schaaf The Fourth was a time to get out to when he vetoed some bills) amid all the meet with others; and to watch the colorful parades welter of partisan politics, every American can turn of floats decorated with plenty of red, white and for solace to the Declaration of Independence and blue. Family picnics and fireworks were definitely a the Constitution that those two charters of freedom good part of our upbringing. and justice remain firm and unshaken.

In earlier times, the church bells would ring just as the Independence Bell did on July 8, 1776 to proclaim liberty throughout the land prior to the first reading of the Declaration of Independence. Today this reading is again occurring in some communities.

Only one of our presidents has been born on the Fourth of July — Calvin Coolidge. You may remember him as the president Floyd the Barber on the Andy Griffith Show seemed to enjoy referencing.

Coolidge’s ancestors came to America way back in the 1630’s. They were definitely a part of this country from the beginning. He was born in 1872 in Vermont where he spent his summers working on the farm and in his father’s general store.

He had this strange notion “that a nation as well as a man should live in a way that it spent less than its income and was completely and clearly Right from its beginning, the Declaration states, independent.” “that all men are created equal, that they are It is perhaps appropriate that the president born endowed with certain inalienable rights, and that on the Fourth of July also had the distinct honor to therefore the source of just powers of government be president on the 150th anniversary of the writmust be derived from the consent of the governed.” ing of the Declaration of Independence.

My imagination pictures men wearing hats, dressed in starched white shirts complete with a tie under a suit coat. Likewise, women would also have ST. PAUL — The Agricultural Utilization Research been wearing hats; but were clothed in dresses and Institute (AURI) is now accepting submissions for nylons. They came to celebrate the country’s birththe fourth installment of its Agricultural Innovation day and to hear the president’s speech on that July Partnership program.

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It was because the writers of this document believed all men were created in the divine image of God, and therefore they are equal. No one was superior or had the right to rule over another; but citizens would choose their rulers through a system of self-government.

Coolidge stated that “Equality, liberty, popular sovereignty, the rights of man — these are not elements which we can see and touch. They are ideals. They have their source and their roots in the religious convictions. They belong to the unseen world. Unless the faith of the American people in these religious convictions is to endure, the principles of our Declaration will perish. We cannot continue to enjoy the result if we neglect and abandon the cause.”

What a warning — especially for us in these days.

It’s a great speech and I encourage you to read and reread it.

The fireworks at dark back then — and now — are always grand. The colorful displays which light up the dark skies still stir our hearts with patriotic feelings. Sometimes these patriotic stirrings are difficult to understand because we are well aware of the corruption which seems to be everywhere; and we see the disdain of some for their fellow Americans’ lives and properties. It is quite evident that throughout our relatively short history there have always been those who seek to destroy this republic.

Yet I do know that the next morning, when we were out again in the barn milking cows, we felt even more grateful to be an American — probably because we inherently knew that by God’s providence we were a free people who had ideals. Coupled with self-discipline and a get-to-work attitude, we have the opportunity to choose our destinies.

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No use crying over spilled milk (until you’re the spiller) On occasion, I am fortunate enough to money circle the drain and disappear. be called on by my dairy farming neighMy mind raced, wondering how I was bor, Joe, when he is in need of some time going to assemble the newly-dismantled off. On those occasions, I delight in the tank outlet without spilling even more tranquility of assuming the responsibilimilk than I already had. My hands were ties of caring for his small herd of shaking from the adrenaline which was Guernseys. My duties include feeding, now pulsing through my body. Using my milking, manure removal, fetching cows mouth, I removed the milking glove from from their pasture, feeding and watering my hand and in pure desperation, DEEP ROOTS heifers and feeding kittens. reached for my phone and automatically

By Whitney Nesse called the one who I knew would come to My children take turns coming along to help during evening milkings. The kids my rescue. Within seconds I was speaklike the idea of coming along for morning chores; ing to my Dad, begging him to rush to my aid. but they usually roll over in their beds and sleepily As I kneeled on the floor, hand covering the outlet decline the invitation when morning rolls around. I and waiting for my Dad, I started to cry. A day and love sharing the intense duties of the dairy industry a half worth of milk was in that bulk tank and I with my kids. I have many fond memories of helpwas on the verge of watching it all go down the ing alongside my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Alan in drain. I was hopeless and desperate. Through two their dairy barn as a child. My hope is that my own failed attempts, I knew that there was no way I was children are making memories that are equally as going to be able to do this alone. I needed an extra wonderful as mine. set of hands.

During my most recent stretch of milkings howevAs I waited for what seemed like an eternity for er, one of my worst nightmares came to life. I will my Dad, I called Joe and told him of this series of painfully re-live the moment in order to allow you unfortunate events. He chuckled and brushed it off to share in my misery — or, perhaps to give you a as no big deal, saying that some time ago a similar chuckle. thing had happened to him. In that moment I was I had to run a water hose from the small, clean so thankful for his extension of grace. milkhouse out to a pen of thirsty youngstock. I was When my Dad arrived with my brother Sam in feeling proud of myself for remembering to shut the tow, we worked together to quickly assemble the water off before overflowing the stock tank and cre- outlet valve while spilling a minimal amount of ating Lake Pontchartrain in the middle of the heifer milk. Instant relief came over me. pen. Little did I know that as I was proudly reeling Still soaked with milk, I finished my duties, empin the length of hose I was creating the perfect tied my boots and headed towards home. On my storm.

While cranking it in, the hose had draped over the bulk tank outlet valve and clamp. With the last jerk, the hose end caught the outlet valve, unfastening the clamp, sending the entire valve, clamp and gasket crashing to the floor and behind it came a white geyser of cold, creamy, fresh milk.

Almost instantly, I dove to the floor, feebly attempting to cover the bulk tank outlet with one hand and gather the valve, clamp and gasket in the Minor other hand. Twice I attempted to re-assemble the Roof Leaks? fittings. Both attempts left me sitting in a deluge of cold milk. I kneeled on the floor, soaked from my CALL US! chest to my toes (my boots had inadvertently become milk vats) keeping one hand firmly over the tank outlet so as not to let any more of the liquid

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short drive home I thought back to the previous incident still fresh in my mind. I had found myself in an impossible situation I could in no way fix on my own. On my knees, I called my Dad to come to my rescue. And with his help, we were able to put back together the disassembled parts. And Joe, in his kindness, extended grace to me.

There is a song out right now by Christian artist Cody Carnes called “Run to the Father.” The lyrics read, “I’ve carried a burden For too long on my own I wasn’t created to bear it alone” The lyrics go on to say, “I run to the Father Again and again And again and again” How often I find myself in situations and circumstances where I perilously try to shoulder wearisome burdens alone! Only after a few failed attempts to do things solo do I run to my heavenly Father — remembering I was not created to venture through the ups and downs of life alone.

I aspire for my spiritual life to emulate my spilled milk catastrophe. When I find myself in desperate or impossible situations, I want my automatic response to drop to my knees and call out to Jesus — knowing that, over and over, He is waiting to come to my rescue — knowing that He will offer grace to the fullest extent.

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Take your pick of these winning strawberry recipes This bread is good — like full of Every year, in early sumflavor and sweet strawberries, mer, there’s a battle in our good. We made this one recently yard. The lines are drawn, and the whole family enjoyed a both sides aim to be quicker slice or two or three! each year to gain the upper hand on their opponent.

Oatmeal Strawberry Each year, we humans lose.

Bread I’m talking about the battle https://www.allrecipes.com/reciwith the chipmunk we have pe/186447/oatmeal-strawberryCOOKING named Chippy, and the bread/?internalSource=rotd&referri WITH KRISTIN bounty of strawberries he ngId=1110&referringContentType= takes from our garden. This

By Kristin Kveno Recipe%20Hub year however, we stood 3 cups all-purpose flour absolutely no chance as Chippy 1-1/2 cups rolled oats brought his friends, his aunts and uncles, his cousins — basically anyone 2 cups white sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon to indulge in our strawberry buffet.

2 teaspoons baking powder My daughter, Claire, proudly exclaimed she found one strawberry in 1 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil the garden that was ready to be 4 eggs picked and was still untouched by 1-1/4 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced Chippy and his gang of thieves. I told 1/4 cup rolled oats her to quickly pick that strawberry and enjoy it before it was too late. The Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 7x3 strawberry battle here wages on. inch loaf pans. Stir together the flour, 1-1/2 Since strawberries have been on my cups rolled oats, sugar, cinnamon, baking powmind, I’ve been baking with strawber- der and salt in a large mixing bowl. In another ries (store-bought unfortunately) a lot bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and eggs; stir into flour mixture until just moistened. lately. Here’s some tasty recipes I’ve Fold in strawberries. Pour into the prepared discovered. Enjoy those delicious loaf pans and sprinkle the tops with strawberries before remaining 1/4 cup of rolled oats.

Chippy and company Bake in preheated oven until a invade your toothpick inserted into the center strawberry comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. patch too!

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Strawberry Galette

https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a4171/rustic-strawberry-galette-recipeclv0513/ 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 package cream cheese 1 stick cold unsalted butter 2 pounds strawberries 1 tablespoon cornstarch vanilla bean 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 egg 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar In a food processor, pulse flour salt and 1 tablespoon sugar to combine. Add cream cheese and butter and pulse until large crumbs form. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water and pulse just until dough begins to come together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently knead until dough comes together evenly. Pat into a disk and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Unwrap dough disk and roll between 2 sheets of parchment to create a 12-inchdiameter circle that is 1/8 inch thick. Transfer dough to a baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss strawberries with cornstarch, vanilla bean seeds, lemon zest and remaining granulated sugar. Arrange strawberries atop dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold border up and over strawberries to create a 1-inch-wide rim. Brush crust with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake galette until crust is

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golden, 40 to 45 minutes. n Who doesn’t love a good crisp? The crunchy top and tasty filling is the perfect combination.

You simply can’t beat it — especially when the crisp features strawberries and rhubarb.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/251431/skillet-strawberry-rhubarb-crisp/ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 4 cups sliced rhubarb (1/2 inch; about 1 pound), fresh or frozen (thawed) 4 cups hulled and quartered strawberries, fresh or frozen (thawed) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons orange or lemon juice 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup almond meal 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast-iron skilled over medium heat until just starting to brown. Add rhubarb, strawberries and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Combine oats, almond meal, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and stir into the oats mixture.

Crumble the topping over the fruit. Bake the crisp until the fruit is bubbling and the See COOKING, pg. 11

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Crops are loving hot weather as Deters watches herd

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Andy Pulk — Wannaska, Minn.

July 3

“Our fields have seen between 10 and 14 inches of rain since June 5.”

The Land spoke with Andy Pulk on July 3 as he reported that due to the wet conditions, he has only been able to get half the crops sprayed. “Everything hurts significantly because of the rain.”

With the window quickly closing for Andy Pulk spraying oats for broadleaf and the fields so wet, Pulk may not be able to get that finished. “We got half the rye grass sprayed.” He isn’t confident he will be able to get the other half of the rye crop done.

Pulk was able to spray the soybeans. “They’re coming, some of them actually look pretty good.” The beans which were planted into minimal tillage ground with cornstalks, the emergence there wasn’t as good as Pulk hoped for.

The corn is showing the effects of being in all that water.

“It’s definitely not one of my best-looking corn crops,” Pulk said. He still needs to top dress the corn with urea when he can get back into those fields.

Along with the rain, there’s been the heat and humidity.

With temperatures reaching near 100 in the past week coupled with the high dew point, Pulk hasn’t been able to get much equipment maintenance done.

As Pulk looks ahead to harvest, he knows there won’t be any bin-buster crops. “There’s not going to be any recordbreaking yields.” Before that though, Pulk needs to get in the field and spray as he’s two and a half to three weeks behind.

“We’re going to end up playing catch-up on spraying.”

With rain in the forecast, Pulk isn’t thrilled with the weather outlook; but he continues to try not to worry about things he can’t control. “We’re letting God give us what we get at his point.”

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Deters — Sauk Centre, Minn.  Colby July 6 Hay has been going better than Colby Deters expected and he’s thrilled about it. The Land spoke with Deters on July 6 as he reported he finished the second cut of hay on June 30 — as well as harvested the newly-seeded hay first cut and was happy with the results. “Our new seeded hay is turning up quite well.”

During that time there were a few quick bursts Colby Deters of rain, but it didn’t slow down the hay harvest.

“We would like to get a good shot of rain.” There’s a strong possibility for thunderstorms this evening for the Deters farm.

Corn is looking good. “It’s about head high. We’re only about a week or two before it tassels,” Deters said. The corn is liking the heat. “It’s been hot.”

Keeping the cows comfortable in this weather is vital. “It’s been a struggle to get the cows to lay down with the flies and the heat.”

Deters works to make sure the curtains and doors in the dairy are where they need to be to block the sun. The warm temperatures are expected to continue in the week ahead with some chances of rain.

Precipitation would be welcome. “If we don’t get rain its going to dry up quite fast.” For now, Deters is happy with what he sees when he looks out at the crops. “They are excellent, really, really good.”

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July 3

“We’ve been blessed with an abundance of rain.” The Land spoke with Todd Wentzel on July 3 as he reported that thanks to the heat, humidity and moisture, the crops are growing Todd Wentzel fast. The farm got between one and a half to two and a half inches of rain on June 29. That same weather is expected for the next week.

“We’ll be treating soybeans shortly with fungicide.” The crop is nearing the R2 stage and the iron deficiency chlorosis spots are starting to green up. The moisture is helping the black beans, as Wentzel noted that they seem to be doing well.

The corn is growing fast. “I think we have a nice crop coming.”

Wentzel is looking ahead to wheat harvest in three weeks. “It’s an average crop at best.”

The conditions were too dry at the beginning of the growing season and there was an army worm infestation that took its toll.

Wentzel is getting some grain moved now as well as sweeping out some bins. He’s also getting equipment ready for harvest.

“I’m feeling pretty optimistic,” Wentzel said.

With the corn ahead and the beans right on schedule, he’s grateful for the rain that fell and the heat that has pushed these crops along nicely.

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Proper safety measures are part of garden pleasures There are potential dangers gardeners Remember to apply sunscreen to all ing. Ear protection may be needed while using loud should be aware of while working in their exposed skin — including your face and equipment such as lawn mowers or leaf blowers. lawns and gardens. These dangers can be all around your neck. Hats will provide Muscle strain can result from lifting and carrying reduced or prevented with protective clothsome sun exposure protection as well as heavy plants or bags; or from digging holes to plant ing, knowledge of potential hazards and keeping hair from blowing into your face. trees or shrubs. Stretching exercises done before the safe operation of garden machines.

Gloves will reduce or protect your hands attempting heavy labor may aid in reducing this Gloves and face masks should be worn from blisters and other injuries. Washable strain. Other physical dangers include repetitive moveGREEN AND while working with soil additives and ferleather and cloth gloves are available in ment such as weeding or raking which in turn may GROWING tilizers. These elements are made up of various sizes for both men and women. A produce carpel wrist syndrome or shoulder soreness. fine particles which can become airborne By Linda G. Tenneson properly fitting glove — neither too large Tetanus shots every ten years are highly recomand inhaled. Perlite and vermiculite are nor too small — will make weeding and mended because puncture wounds may occur while common additives used to make soil less dense and other garden tasks easier. And dragging your nails working with tools or plants with thorns. Pathogens made be sold pulverized into fine particles. against a bar of soap before gardening will keep dirt in the soil may enter a wound or be breathed in.

Read the labels on all chemicals before purchasing from lodging under the nails and make hand washAnd compost made of animal manure may still conthem. Some of them can produce health problems if ing much easier when the work is done. tain pathogens. they enter the body through the skin or by inhaling Frequent water and rest breaks will prevent dehyThere are poisonous plants which produce lovely air-borne particles. Chemicals which are non-toxic dration and sunstroke. Safety glasses will prevent blooms. Monkshood is one example. The roots of this when used alone may become dangerous when injury from twigs and debris tossed up while mowplant should be handled only while wearing disposmixed. Face masks or respirators will help protect able or washable gloves. Monkshood the gardener while pesticides or herblooms should be left on the plant bicides are sprayed on plants or instead of being cut and brought lawns. Mold and fungi may produce indoors because the sap in the stems ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The process Volunteer opportunities may be taispores that easily travel in the air will cause the container water to of becoming an Extension Master lored to your specific areas of interests. and then be inhaled. become toxic.

Gardener is now open to interested Those interested in becoming and Tucking the legs of your pants into Cleanliness is also required when parties. Certification begins with a Extension Master Gardener or learnyour socks can keep ticks from reachharvesting fruits and vegetables. Wash core course which can be taken online ing more about the program should ing your skin. Be sure to check your your hands before and after harvestor in person. The core course takes contact your local program coordinabody for ticks each day as Lyme and ing produce and wash the produce as approximately 50 hours to complete tor. other tick-borne diseases are comwell. Washing produce will prevent and cost $320. Financial assistance is mon. Lyme disease does not always All applications must be submitted accidental ingestion of bird manure available on a case-by-case basis. produce the characteristic red circle no later than Oct. 1. and other dangerous substances.

As a first year Extension Master rash. Unusual fatigue or other sympThis article was submitted by Katie Linda G. Tenneson is a University Gardener you will put in 50 hours of toms should be checked by a physiDrewitz, University of Minnesota of Minnesota master gardener and volunteer time.

Each year after that cian. Insect repellant can discourage v tree care advisor. v the required amount is 25 hours. Extension. mosquitos from biting.

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You can take this cheesecake recipe on the run COOKING, from pg. 8 topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. n Strawberry cheesecake that’s portable? Now you’re talking!

The eggroll wrapper is key to making this strawberry cheesecake on-the-go good!

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Cheesecake Eggrolls

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a57247/ cheesecake-egg-rolls-recipe/ sauce: 2 cups chopped strawberries 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons granulated sugar eggrolls: 2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract pinch kosher salt 12 eggroll wrappers vegetable oil, for frying powdered sugar In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine strawberries, water and sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Stirring frequently, cook until thick and jammy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese with sugar, sour cream, vanilla and kosher salt. Using a

hand mixer, beat ingredients until fully combined. Place an eggroll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape and spoon approximately 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture into a line in the center. Fold up bottom half and tightly fold in sides. Gently roll, then seal fold with a couple of drops of water. In a larger skillet over medium heat, heat oil (it should reach 1 inch up the side of pan) until it starts to bubble. Add egg rolls and fry until golden, 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly. Dust powdered sugar and serve with strawberry sauce.

If you don’t have to contend with your own Chippy and his gluttonous-strawberry-loving associates, then grab your garden-fresh strawberries and get baking. Getting juicy strawberries at the grocery store also works. A warning to Chippy: next year we will win the strawberry war!!

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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Meyer tackles planning on the go at Farmamerica

By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Staff Writer What a way to start a new job.

When Sami Meyer became program director of Farmamerica last fall, she came on board with many fresh ideas for Farmamerica programing. Looking ahead for innovative ways to give visitors to Farmamerica the best experience, Meyer was excited to plan a variety of programs and events.

again, it’s still not quite business-asusual. “We are open by reservations only,” Meyer said. Normally, it’s open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for tours; but to keep groups small and to have them spaced out properly, tours are now available from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. as well. “We’ve actually had a great response.”

Getting out and exploring all the wide-open spaces Farmamerica has to offer is the perfect way to social disFarmamerica held its first public event for 2020 on ‌June‌ ‌26‌. Several families attended Farmamerica’s ‌Barnyard‌ ‌Bash -‌ ‌an event which kicked off their‌ ‌Family‌ ‌Farm‌ ‌Night‌ ‌series‌ ‌for‌ ‌this‌ ‌summer.‌ The site’s various exhibits were on display as visitors‌viewed a herd of sheep, ‌wander‌ed ‌through‌ ‌a ‌corn‌ ‌maze,‌ ‌played ‌games‌ and took part in activities including a scavenger hunt.

Then Covid-19 happened and everything changed. From mid-March until June 10, Farmamerica was closed. “It was difficult those first few months. We were completely shut down,” Meyer said.

According to their website, Farmamerica’s (also known as The Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center) mission is to connect people with the ever-evolving world of agriculture. Staying true to that mission, They worked tirelessly to keep connected to their guests — even amid the Covid-19 shutdown.

Farmamerica was closed during their prime field trip season as they usually have 1,500 students from third grade to eighth grade visit during the spring.

Meyer and Farmamerica executive director Jessica Rollins decided that if the students couldn’t visit Farmamerica then they would bring Farmamerica to the students through virtual tours they created and made available online. The Center also hosted a virtual Junior Achievement Ag Career Exploration for seventh and eighth graders in May. Now that Farmamerica is open once

tance. “We have 120 acres of fresh air,” Meyer said. The tour group sizes are 10 people maximum.

“We capped our attendance for the majority of events.”

Meyer’s goal is to offer hands-on inperson, engaging experiences with the objective to keep everyone safe. This summer’s events include goat yoga and DIY Down on the Farm make-and-take crafts. Visitors need to pre-register for any event at Farmamerica. Tickets sales are all online.

Being a program director involves having a plan for how programs will be run. Those plans this year feature a lot of different scenarios as the Covid-19 restrictions have changed over the past few months and continue to evolve.

What worked last month is completely different than what works this month, and it keeps Meyer on her toes. Her enthusiasm for Farmamerica is evident as is her passion for bringing unique programing and opportunities to Farmamerica visitors. Looking ahead to the fall, Meyer will continue to work See FARMAMERICA, pg. 12

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Milk prices are good news, milk checks may differ This column was written for the marketing week ending July 3.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the June Dairy Month Federal order Class III benchmark milk price at $21.04 per hundredweight. This is up a record month-tomonth increase of $8.90 from May and $4.77 above June 2019. It is the highest Class III price since November 2014 and boosts the 2020 Class III average to $16.09, up from $15.25 at this time a year ago and $14.41 in 2018.

Class III futures settlements announced on July 2 portended a July Class III at $22.97; August, $20.95; September, $18.81; October, $17.74; November, $17.16, and December at $16.36.

The June Class IV price is $12.90, up $2.23 from May but $3.93 below a year ago. Its six-month average sits at $13.78, down from $15.98 a year ago and compares to $13.67 in 2018.

Strong milk prices are indeed good news for farmers. However, the University of Wisconsin’s Dr. Mark Stephenson and Cornel’s Dr. Andrew Novakovic warn, “For the next few months, producers will very likely be frustrated by seeing that Class III prices have rebounded dramatically

News and information for Minnesota and Northern Iowa dairy producers from the pandemic-induced lows; but that

By Lee Mielke their milk check doesn’t reflect all of the optimism from dairy headlines.”

MIELKE MARKET WEEKLY

states have paused re-openings (12 percent of the USA) for a total of 27 percent of the country.”

There was good news in the USDA’s approval of up to $1.27 billion in extended contracts and up to $202 million in new contracts to support Stephenson and Novakovic give a American producers and communities detailed explanation in a paper entithrough the agency’s Famers to tled “Making Sense of Your Milk Price Families Food Box program. This secin the Pandemic Economy: Negative ond round means $512 million in fresh PPDs, Depooling, and Reblending.” You fruits and vegetables will be purcan find it at https://dairymarkets.org/ chased — along with $288 million in PubPod/Pubs/IL20-03.pdf. dairy products, $233 million in meat products, and $444 million in a combin nation box of fresh produce, dairy or Clouds on the horizon include the meat. fact that high cheese prices caused HighGround Dairy’s Lucas Fuess some retailers to cancel cheese orders reported in the July 6 Dairy Radio last week, according to the June 26 Now broadcast the announcement is Dairy and Food Market Analyst. The in addition to other government proAnalyst stated, “With Coronavirus grams. cases spiking, two states with 15 percent of the USA population (Florida HighGround Dairy points out while and Texas) announced initiatives to the latest announcement of $288 milroll back re-opening steps. Nine other lion for dairy is about 32.5 percent

less in total dollars than Round 1, “The market cares less about the dollars and more about the total volume being consumed by the program.”

Fuess stated vendors had to submit prices for all four potential rounds when the initial bids were due May 1; but product prices were at a much lower level. He said vendors likely planned on higher prices ahead; but the highest price for Chicago Mercantile Exchange cash-settled cheese futures on May 1 was $1.67 (Oct.). As of July 1, CME block cheddar was $2.64, up 58 percent from the highest May 1 futures board price.

This will create challenges for vendors procuring product, he said, but will most likely provide continued support under cheese markets through summer and prevent a price crash. He cautioned, however, that the Coronavirus continues to spread in See MIELKE, pg. 14

Safety is guiding concern for Farmamerica programming FARMAMERICA, from pg. 11 on in-person programs and virtual components as well. “We encourage people to plan ahead, check out our website.”

Meyer points out that Farmamerica has increased cleaning and sanitizing.

“It’s a safe place,” she said. Enjoy the grounds and bring a lunch. “We have plenty of space for picnics.”

Meyer is thrilled with the excitement visitors have for Farmamerica. She encourages all those who are interested in heading out there to check out www. farmamerica.org to sign-up for tours and events.

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The Farmamerica corn maze, sponsored by Beck Seeds, was a popular attraction at the Barnyard Bash event.

Farmamerica’s Farmall tractor shuttle service transported visitors to various sites around the grounds.

Farmamerica board member Ron Wood served as the shuttle driver for the evening.

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United States and China lock horns over Hong Kong MIELKE, from pg. 13 63.5 cents above a year ago, but 26 cents below the blocks. Twenty cars of were block sold and six of barrel.

have made cheese stocks tight. Some brokers are actively looking for cheese to close out existing contracts. But with higher prices, food service demand finding a new balance, and Dairy Market News says some export contracts getting filled, many Midwestern cheesemakers reported market participants envision a scenarCovid-19 related disruptions regarding io where cheese availability may cheese production as they finished the increase, and cheese prices may fall, month of June. Spot milk prices were warned Dairy Market News. coming in below Class and “cheesen makers are deciding to, or not to, produce more cheese to add to the spot Spot butter saw its fourth consecumarket.” Spot milk availability was tive week of decline, closing at $1.7375 opening up early in the week and was per pound. This is down 2.75 cents on expected to last into the weekend and the week, lowest since June 3, and possibly into the following week.

66.75 cents below a year ago. Only four carloads were sold on the week at Western cheesemakers report prothe CME. duction is still running at or above design capacity for many. Retail The Analyst reports, “IRI data demand has been the “stalwart foun- showed retail sales growth of butter dation for the cheese industry over has decreased for three consecutive the last few months,” says Dairy weeks. Sales were up 51 percent five Market News, and “Some speculate weeks ago, 39 percent four weeks ago, that with summer grilling season on 29 percent three weeks ago, and 21 hand, and the safer at home mentali- percent two weeks. The slowing gains ty still fresh in consumers’ minds, is causing companies to revise their demand for single serve slices has demand forecasts lower. Butter indusbeen strong.” try contacts had been celebrating ‘perEarlier this spring, cheese processors manently changed consumer habits’ just a couple of weeks ago. Now, our aggressively pursued export markets, selling a lot of cheese forward overseas colleagues are walking back those claims of a generational surge in bakhowever, as prices increased, contacts ing habits.” said they were seeing fewer future bookings. Food service demand has Butter makers found cream prices increased and government purchases more within reach as they started

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Deadline is July 16, 2020.

July, according to Dairy Market News, “but the longevity of churning is in question.”

Butter demand remains strong on the retail side and food service has picked up in recent weeks. However, it still lags previous years’ figures by a sizable margin.

The U.S. All-Milk price averaged $13.60 per cwt., down 80 cents from April and $4.40 below May 2019, as falling milk prices resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic find their way to the farm gate.

The national average corn price averaged $3.20 per bushel, down 9 The western butter market is steady cents per bushel from April and 43 cents per bushel below May 2019. to a bit weaker. Cream is still tight, but not like a few weeks ago — though Soybeans averaged $8.28 per bushel, down 7 cents from April but 26 cents it remains out of the reach of some butter manufacturers making it impos- per bushel above a year ago. Alfalfa hay averaged $179 per ton, down $2 sible to increase their production. per ton from April and $25 per ton n below a year ago.

Grade A nonfat dry milk weakened, Looking at the cow side of the ledger, closing July 2 at $1.01 per pound. This the May cull price for beef and dairy is down a penny on the week and 3 combined averaged $68.30 per cwt. cents below a year ago, with seven This is up $4.30 from April, $2.70 cars sold on the week. above May 2019, but was $3.30 below Dry whey saw its July 2 finish at 33 the 2011 base average of $71.60 per cents per pound. This is up 1.75 cents cwt. and a quarter-cent above a year ago, Speaking of feed costs, the USDA’s with 18 sales reported on the week at latest Acreage report estimates U.S. the CME. farmers planted 92 million acres to corn. This is up 2.31 million or 3 perLower feed costs did not offset a cent from a year ago, but down from lower All Milk price; and thus, the the March estimate of 97 million.

May milk feed price ratio was lower Compared with last year, planted acrefor the sixth month in a row. The latage is expected to be up or unchanged est Ag Prices report put the ratio at in 28 of the 48 estimating states.

1.77, down from 1.84 in April, and compares to 2.10 in May 2019.

Soybean plantings were estimated at 83.8 million acres, up 10 percent from The index is based on the current milk price in relationship to feed pric- last year and 300,000 acres more than the March estimate. Planted acreage es for a dairy ration consisting of 51 is up or unchanged from last year in percent corn, 8 percent soybeans and 24 of the 29 estimating states. Lots of 41 percent alfalfa hay. One pound of milk could only purchase 1.77 pounds eyes are on these crop reports as to of dairy feed of that blend in May. See MIELKE, pg. 15

Livestock safety videos online University of Minnesota Extension recently released a series of three short videos related to livestock safety.

Handling livestock in a safe manner is crucial on any farm to prevent accidents, injuries, and even death. Large livestock especially pose a threat to our safety. Additionally, safely handling livestock protects the animals as much as it protects us.

The series of videos provides information and tips on working with livestock safely. The first video covers stockmanship and livestock behavior. The second video discusses recognizing hazards and moving livestock. The third and

final video is about personal and farm safety.

Each video is between three and four minutes long and provides practical tips for understanding and avoiding hazards related to working with livestock. The information shared in these videos is applicable to any species of livestock and is a great introduction or refresher for farmers of all ages.

The videos can be found online at h t t p s : / / z . u m n . e d u / LivestockSafetyVideos.

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Delayed report states whole milk sales up over last year MIELKE, from pg. 14

from the subdued volumes last year, says HighGround Dairy, but remain below 20152018 May volumes. More details next week.

how they will affect feed costs on the farm. n

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The United States and China are at loggerheads again, this time with respect to Hong Kong’s standing with China. The spat could affect the Phase One trade agreement and hurt U.S. soybean exports to China and others like whey.

If you think you’re behind in your paper work, consider this. The USDA just issued its December 2019 fluid milk sales report. The report was likely delayed due to the bankruptcy situation of Dean Foods and the process of them being acquired by Dairy Farmers of America and Borden. Dean Foods is now in the process of being acquired by a private investment firm: Capitol Peak Partners, and KKR and Company.

It looks like we will have plenty of product to sell. The USDA’s latest Crop Progress report has the U.S. corn crop with a 73 percent good to excellent rating as of the week ending June 28. This is up from 72 percent the previous week, and up from 56 percent a year ago.

December saw a total of 3.95 billion pounds of packaged fluid sales, according to the USDA, down 2.3 percent from December 2018.

Conventional product sales totaled 3.7 billion pounds, down 2.8 percent from a year ago.

Organic products, at 232 million pounds, were up 5.7 percent and represented 5.9 percent of total sales for the month.

The report shows 95 percent of U.S. soybeans are emerged. This is up from 89 percent the previous week, 15 percent ahead of a year ago, and 4 percent ahead of the five-year average.

Seventy-one percent are rated good to excellent, up from 54 percent a year ago.

Cotton is rated at 41 percent good to excellent, down from 52 percent at this time a year ago.

U.S. dairy exports continue via the farmerfunded Cooperatives Working Together program. Member cooperatives accepted 10 offers of export assistance from CWT this week which helped capture sales contracts for 1.455 million pounds of whole milk powder and 632,727 pounds of cream cheese.

Meanwhile, HighGround Dairy reports May U.S. dairy exports were the strongest for the month on record, amounting to a combined 225,967 metric

Whole milk sales amounted to 1.3 billion pounds, up 0.8 percent from a year ago. Sales for the year totaled 15.1 billion pounds, up 1 percent from 2018. It made up 32.7 percent of total milk sales for the year, up from the 31.8 percent share in 2018. Skim milk sales, at 262 million pounds, were down 13.3 percent from a year ago and down 10.4 percent for the year. tons. Exports were driven by demand for milk powders. Total cheese exports got close to a record high, and whey products to China were up 158 percent

UMASH seeks aging project proposals The Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH) is seeking pre-proposal applications for small partnership projects ranging from $5,000 to a maximum of $10,000 to address aging on the farm.

UMASH recently hosted two community forums to identify and discuss key issues related to aging in agricultural communities across the upper Midwest.

Forum summaries can be found umash.umn.edu/ aging-on-the-farm.

UMASH and the University of Minnesota Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation hope to build upon the issues discussed at these forums. UMASH and CHAI are specifically interested in projects that address key issues related to aging on the farm; form new partnerships from multiple sectors; focus on specific solutions and vulnerable populations; and show promise of leading to a larger sustainable effort.

Interested parties should send a one-page summary of their proposed idea to umash@umn.edu addressing

the specific issue or opportunity to be addressed; how it relates to the agricultural workforce; organizations and individuals involved; expected outcome; approximate cost and the potential for future funding to extend this work (along with potential funding sources).

Special consideration will be given to proposals that include regional partnerships between organizations in the upper Midwest.

The pre-proposal deadline is Aug. 1.

The pre-proposals will be reviewed and selected applicants will be invited to submit a three-page proposal. UMASH and CHAI are willing to work with the applicants as necessary to develop the final project plans.

For more information, visit http://umash.umn.edu/ aging-on-the-farm.

This article was submitted by the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center. v

Total packaged fluid milk sales, January through December, totaled 46.2 billion pounds — down 1.8 percent from 2018. Conventional product sales for 2019 totaled 43.7 billion pounds, down 1.9 percent. Organic products, at 2.6 billion pounds, were off 0.5 percent and represented 5.6% of total fluid milk sales for the year.

The figures represent consumption of fluid milk products in Federal milk order marketing areas and California, which account for approximately 92 percent of total fluid milk sales in the United States.

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

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Is the economic crunch squeezing farm auctions too?

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus The title sounds like a logical question, but the reality is this ongoing economic crunch might now be enhancing the farm auction market.

Allen Henslin of Henslin Auctions Inc. in Bird Island, Minn. is savvy about what’s happening in the farm auction market. “Because of Covid-19 we’ve Allen Henslin now actually switched from live on-line auctions to strictly timed or virtual auctions,” Henslin said. “When the pandemic hit we saw our registered bidder numbers go up. We saw strong

numbers go up throughout the spring.”

“We’re now able to again do live auctions with people doing social distancing. We’ll continue to have hand wash stations and masks. We’ll continue to go by the guidelines of the state and federal government.

“But our auctions have continued strong. It helps to have a good on-line bidding platform also. But we’re seeing some very strong numbers as time moves on.

I wasn’t certain what would happen; so this is very encouraging for us and for farmers looking at buying or selling. Yes, good real estate continues to move.

Much of that because prevailing low interest, I’m thinking.”

Henslin added land prices are not necessarily going up, but are definitely steady and not plunging downward. “We’ve sold properties in all area counties around here. Sellers have been happy; buyers have been happy. Obviously low interest rates are key. But also we’ve got some very good lenders in this area … some very solid banks ready and willing to work with our buyers.”

“Today on a good farm that is pattern tiled, $8,000 (per acre) might be the very top. The right price more likely is either side of $7 today.”

Henslin Auctions isn’t bashful about conducting a farm auction virtually anywhere in America. “We just added to our calendar an auction out between Portland and Eugene, Oregon. This will be a timed on-line auction for a collection of antique diesel and gas ‘hit-and-miss’ engines.”

How did that happen? Because on May 16 Henslin did a similar auction for Donald (Red) and Marcella Goodburn in the Mankato area. “The person out in Oregon, Jim McCracken, was a good friend of Red Goodburn and had posted up the Goodburn on-line auction,” Henslin explained. “McCraken called us the night of the Goodburn auction and asked if we’d be interested in doing his auction — another antique tractor similar to Goodburn’s collection. McCracken was impressed the way the sale went for Red Goodburn. This was an on-line sale. We sold items into Texas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri. Items just sort of went all directions.”

“In Oregon we’ll do strictly a timed on-line auction.

They’re in a tighter facility which can’t handle very many people and parking. But we’ll have preview days. We’ll be dealing with some Sticklie, some Stovers and some very rare hit-and-miss gas engines.

If anybody wants, they can go to our web site (www. henslinauctions.com) to preview that Oregon auction coming up.”

Steffes Auction out of Litchfield and Moorhead, Minn. also reports 2020 is looking like a good year.

“Land prices have stabilized. Some low fertility ground — not well tiled — have dropped off a bit. But

good farm ground, black dirt and well-tiled is still bringing good money,” says Randy Kath, Steffes sales representative.

With record crops being projected, lots of 2019 corn still on farms, and the livestock economy struggling, what does Kath see on the horizon? “We’re optimistic because we’re seeing some excellent prices on used equipment. Yes, still lots of guys Randy Kath looking for good used equipment. They just can’t afford the brand new stuff these days. I think prices on good equipment will stay strong through this December. We might see some disparity after the first of the year.”

Kath added he doesn’t see farm bankruptcies hitting a high level come the end of 2020. “I really don’t at this point. Those hanging by the wayside are gone.

But I know banks and lenders are willing to work with guys through these tough times. Today I believe more people are willing to help out. I believe things are going to get better sooner than later.”

“There will be a recession — we know that. But at some time it’s going to correct itself. No, I don’t want to say when. You’ve seen these bad times come and go so change will continue in our rural economy. Change keeps appearing … that’s just the nature of younger farmers these days. But at this point I’m clearly seeing used equipment prices strong through the rest of his 2020 calendar year.”

“If there’s any group with the tenacity and hardwork resolve to make it work — even in difficult times — its our farmers. They don’t want to quit.

There isn’t a farmer I talk to who doesn’t love what he is doing and is willing to keep pushing forward for himself and the next generation.”

As with Henslin Auctions, the “live auction” platform for Steffes cranks up again in July. “We’ve got a tremendous amount of on-line bidders these days, so we’ll leave it up to the sellers. If they want to host live bidding again on their farm we’ll let that be their call. Most of our guys scheduled for auctions this summer are absolutely on board with going back to the live platform coupled with on-line bidding too.

Most folks want to get back outside. They’ve been cooped up too long.”

You’re in a very competitive business. How do you survive? “It’s got a lot to do with being honest, and getting the work done. From start to finish, we want to help a farmer — with his an appraisal, even a successor plan; then doing his sale and follow up with him after his auction. We want to be there from the beginning to the end, helping him anyway we can,” summed up Kath. v

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Organic veteran likes the results of his labor

By DICK HAGEN Whoops … a bell just chimed. We’re The Land Staff Writer Emeritus at the end of the field and Lutteke now turns this hefty 9620 around. “A WELLS, Minn. — Riding in the piece of cake!” I thought. passenger seat of Dennis Lutteke’s John Deere 9620 was a delightfully So away we go once again … and I’m comfortable environment for my interstill asking questions. view with the a 25-year certified “You’ve got so many different crops. organic farmer. Lutteke was pulling Why?” Lutteke responded, “We are an eight-row, JD cultivator (30-inch seed growers for Albert Lead Seeds. rows) in his field a few miles north of We grow corn, soybeans and oats for Wells, Minn. them. Our organic green peas are for Starting as a child with his dad, Seneca; also sweet corn for Seneca.

Lutteke is indeed now an experienced Our black beans we grow for Ever veteran — both in the particulars of Best Organics out of Michigan. We growing seven different organic crops; hire a trucker to deliver those beans and in managing an 80-cow Holstein to a plant in North Dakota.” herd producing organic milk. His Acknowledging that weather and major partner is son Chris who also other elements can vary from year to started learning some of the many year, Lutteke says their crop diversity intricacies farming and taking care of is a safety net “… because you’re cows when just a youngster. “And never going to hit on just one prime dear Dad reminds me I’ve still got crop year after year. So diversity helps some learning to do,” chuckled Chris. minimize the risks and unaccepted Lutteke was cultivating corn on consequences.”

June 11 because you don’t use herbiLutteke admits to being an early cides on organic crops. And thanks to Photo by Dick Hagen convert to cover crops. He modestly earlier showers which slowed cultiva- Dennis Lutteke takes a break from cultivating on this beautiful day near Wells, Minn. responded, “I can’t say enough good tion, Lutteke admitted their corn Lutteke has been farming organically for 25 years and wouldn’t have it any other way. things about cover crops. Tomorrow fields had gotten a bit “grassy green.” we plant sweet corn on ground plantHowever, if needed, grassy weeds in the rows will be grazing on healthy soils. So I could see some real ed to peas last year. Then, after the pea harvest, a torched in a couple days; followed by a second culti- positives: our crop health was better, our cow health cover crop planting mix of turnips, radishes, crimson vation for a weed-free environment which is always a was better, even our human health was better.” clover and oats which is like a picnic for the birds goal of crop farmers everywhere.

Lutteke makes no claims about becoming a nutri- congregating in these cover-crop mixtures. Today Lutteke’s 9620 tractor was GPS guided except for tional health specialist. “I can’t really explain the that ground is just like chocolate cake … soft, mellow the field end turn-arounds. So Dennis didn’t object to improved cow herd health. But apparently, the nutri- — just ideal for sweet corn … and any other crop me pitching question after question. The 9620 had a ents in both our feeds and pastures were creating too.” great cab so we chatted in comfort. some positives. We haven’t had a vet on the place in “I like the radishes and turnips. Not much top Lutteke recalled working for the Wells Farmer’s probably 15 years now.” growth in the clover, but in that root zone, lots of Elevator several years back, applying chemicals The Lutteke operation features a variety of crops: activity both aerating our soils and rebuilding some (mostly Treflan in those days). “One day I stopped corn, soybeans, alfalfa, oats, peas and sweet corn, nutrients too.” and read the label,” he said. “I wasn’t a student of plus black edible beans. So with this total commitSeeding dates for his various cover crops somewhat chemistry, but I noticed some ingredients were listed ment to organic farming — including going without depends on what’s already there. This year for examas potentially harmful for people. One day when I purchased fertilizers or pesticides — what’s happle, after sweet corn is harvested, they’ll do oats. was spraying one of our own fields, my daughter pened to crop yields?

“Oats just seem like a scavenger of everything. Good came running across the field barefoot. My mind “We’re very much aware of better soil health,” for the soil plus we raise oats for the Albert Lea Seed reacted to what I had read on the Treflan label. And Lutteke stressed as we turned the tractor around for suddenly my mind started some new thinking.” another pass down the field. “We’re seeing that with See LUTTEKE, pg. 20 “We quit all fertilizers in 1978 and all pesticides in more vigorous root growth, better plant health, and a 1982. Yes, we certainly stared doing lots of field real plus … these cover crops actually increase nutri- d checking after that. However, everything worked ent values of your soil. So over the years we’re seeing quite well — except for like today when having to yields very comparable to conventional crop productear out some grassy weeds.” tion. Yep, right now it looks like a great corn year for The Luttekes have been milking cows since 1972. all farmers. If my neighbors raise 200-bushel corn I That means a steady supply of cattle manure so his think we’ll be harvesting 200 bushel yields also.” crops weren’t starving for nutrients. And with the This year, the Luttekes’ primary grain corn is advent of organic crops, he also noticed a decided Viking 51-04, a 104-day CRM priced at $156 per bag. improvement in overall herd health. “We just weren’t Silage corn is Viking 48-10 with excellent tolerance SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA Daniel & Terese Hall seeing sick cows anymore,” Lutteke admitted. “I to Goss’s Wilt, NCLB and GLS — plus it thrives on 40133 - 620th Ave. think that is because of both the better nutrition of high populations and intensive management (accordButterfield, MN 56120 our feeds and forages; but also because our cows are ing to the Albert Lea Seed book).

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Lutteke wants to prepare for the next generation LUTTEKE, from pg. 17 House. We under-seed with alfalfa, red clover and/or sweet clover. That stuff usually gets up to two feet tall, then we plow it down. Last year on an 80-acre piece, these clovers were blooming when we were spreading manure. Monarch butterflies were exploding from the field. That’s when you know you are treating Mother Nature in a very special way. The Monarchs hung around for only 3-4 days, but obviously that field presented something they really wanted.”

Lutteke acknowledges organic grain markets are down right now — like about $6-$7 for corn. “Last year we sold most of our organic corn for $9. We’re usually about three times the conventional markets.

Yes, organic seed prices are usually higher; but no pesticides, no herbicides and no concerns about drifting sprays. And even cultivating with this rig provides some comfort. Lots of good thinking time; or

good talk show radio chatter; and music whenever I wish.

“All of our land is system tiled … mostly 50 and 60-foot splits. Around here, that’s just an important part of crop production — regardless of what you are growing.”

How does Lutteke read this year’s financial outcome for farmers in view of potential record production in both corn and soybeans?

Lutteke hesitated, but just a moment. “I don’t know how to answer that one right now. For certain, we’re watching every task, every input cost with both the cows and our crops. We’ve got contracts for everything we produce; so barring a weather disaster I think we’ll be okay.”

He added, “Might sound strange to others, but we’re not in this business for the money. We do it because it’s good for our soils and it’s okay to be preparing for the next generation too.”

Does Lutteke see more farmers getting into organic farming? It’s a three-year process to become certified.

“Maybe some don’t like the idea of getting out to cultivate anymore,” he chuckled. “But consider elimination of all your pesticides, herbicides and considerably less machinery needs. We all accept that our land is a gift from God. To me that means caring for this land and making efforts to make it even better for succeeding generations. If we can do this without so many chemicals, then our land benefits and so does mankind.”

No, Lutteke doesn’t boast. Instead, he congratulates his neighboring farmers for their good works. He thinks agriculture is not appreciated by the vast majority of Americans and others. These are not his words but he agrees that when the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace! v

Develop standard procedures to encourage farm safety Katelyn Hain and Angie Johnson North Dakota State University Extension In instances such as COVID-19, reducing the chance of transmission is critical in protecting all employees; but especially individuals who may be considered at high risk of developing illness or live with individuals who are at risk.

A standard operating procedure which carries beyond a pandemic is frequent cleaning of high-touch surfaces — especially in equipment that is run by more than one person or in shared spaces.

High-touch surfaces in and on vehicles and tractors include door handles (inside and out); steering wheels; keys; gear controls; center consoles; radio knobs; control panel buttons; glove boxes and seatbelts.

High-touch surfaces in shops and other farm buildings include door handles and control buttons; light switches; bathroom surfaces; shared tools; common meeting areas for employees and kitchenettes.

To clean these surfaces, use warm water and soap and a microfiber cloth to remove dust, dirt and grime particles. Rinse with clean water after washing to remove soap residue, which could attract dust.

Be careful when using soap and water near electrical equipment, such as touchscreen monitors.

Electrical equipment is sensitive to moisture, especially along monitor edges. Alcohol wipes may be a better option for some screens. Refer to your tractor or vehicle owner’s manual for proper cleaning procedures for electrical units and touchscreen monitors.

Once the dirt, dust and grime is removed, use a household disinfectant to kill bacteria and viruses on the surfaces. Do not use bleach or hydrogen peroxidebased disinfectants in your tractor and vehicle interiors because they can damage upholstery.

Touchscreens should not be disinfected with ammonia-based disinfectants because ammonia can damage the anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings.

Follow disinfecting product label instructions. Be sure to wear the proper personal protective equipment when applying the product.

See a list of household disinfectants registered with the Environmental Protection Agency at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/ cleaning-disinfection.html.

The agents recommend producers encourage everyone on the farm to wash their hands and use hand sanitizers when washing is not an option. Stock the farm shop’s wash station with soap and disposable towels, and provide hand sanitizer for employees to carry. Also clean workspaces often, and supply a garbage bag to throw away contaminated materials,

such as gloves or wipes that workers can remove easily at the end of each shift or task.

In addition, create a cleaning and sanitizing record sheet. Producers and employees can record the date, time, equipment or tools and how they cleaned or sanitized the items. Keep this paper record in a binder in a high-traffic area in the shop.

Place stickers inside equipment to remind operators to wipe the steering wheel, key/ignition switch, gear shifter. Placing stickers inside equipment to remind operators to wipe the steering wheel, key/ ignition switch, gear shift, door handles, radio and climate control knobs, etc. before exiting the equipment also can be helpful.

Visit NDSU’s farm safety website at ag.ndsu.edu/ extension/farmsafety. For more Covid-19 resources, visit: umash.umn.edu/covid-19-resources. v

Online sales help for farmers available Are you ready to go to the next step in marketing your farm products online, but don’t know how to do so? To help farmers adapt quickly to the current market opportunities, North Central SARE, the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, and University of Minnesota Extension are offering free one-on-one coaching for farmers who are interested in taking online orders for their products.

Farmers can spend up to two hours with the coach, via Zoom, and be guided through the process of setting up a Wordpress site to advertise products for sale; setting up a Google Form to take customer orders; and transferring order information from Google Forms to Google Sheets, to tally orders and calculate what is owed by each customer.

Training can include one-on-one coaching to help someone implement the system, along with up to one hour of additional troubleshooting help after each participant is up and running.

To sign up for this training, go to https://forms.gle/ PC83GtMS9FBKgCzq9.

For more information, contact Jane Jewett at jewet006@umn.edu , or go to https://www.misa.umn. edu/resources/local-food-sales-resources/onlinesales-resources/get-farmers-online.

There is space for only a few more farmers or ranchers, so sign up soon if you are interested.

This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension. v

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Grain Outlook Corn market rallies on back of reports

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corn/change* soybeans/change* Stewartville $2.95 +.03 $8.50 +.20 Edgerton $2.97 +.04 $8.32 +.22 Jackson $3.09 +.14 $8.37 +.15 Janesville $3.10 +.12 $8.33 +.19 The following marketing analysis is for the week Cannon Falls $3.07 +.14 $8.53 +.16 ending July 2.

Sleepy Eye $3.00 +.10 $8.39 +.16 CORN — The June 30 Planted Acreage and Grain Average: $3.03 $8.41 Stocks as of June 1 reports certainly didn’t disappoint us as they lived up to the high volatility history Year Ago Average: $4.05 $8.04 told us to expect! Both reports were a shock to the Grain prices are effective cash close on July 7. market, but in different ways. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

The Planted Acreage report showed a much smaller number than expected, while the stocks number exceeded the average estimate. The ending result was the biggest weekly rally in a year. On the day of the report, September corn closed 12.75 cents higher and the December corn settled 15.75 cents higher. PHYLLIS NYSTROM It would appear the cattle and hog futures markets Corn held true to its pattern of CHS Hedging Inc. are attempting to anticipate a turn in the livestock closing the day after the report St. Paul markets based upon the action taking place as we in the same direction it closed on moved into the first week of July. All livestock futures report day — in this case higher.

The average move on report day over the last 10 are now carrying a premium to the cash trade in each category which suggests positive feelings toward years in corn was 19 cents. future cash prices. This change The U.S. Department of Agriculture slashed corn in attitude appears to have come acreage to 92 million acres, down 5 million acres from from the increase in movement the March 97 million acre intentions report. This was in the product of each sector of the largest March-to-June cut in 37 years. And we the cattle, feeder cattle and hogs. didn’t even have any major planting issues this year!

The next few weeks will either June planted acreage of 92 million acres is up 3 confirm that lows are being percent — or 2.3 million acres — from last year’s 89.7 established or whether this was million acres. This is the highest acreage since 2016. merely a short covering rally in The average trade estimate was 95.2 million acres. the bear markets.

JOE TEALE North Dakota’s corn acreage showed an 800,000-acre Broker As for the cattle market, the decrease vs. the March report and South Dakota a recent increase in beef move- Great Plains Commodity 600,000-acre decline. Nebraska was down 700,000 Afton, Minn. ment has been the trigger which acres, Illinois was down 400,000 acres, and Minnesota sent the futures market from a 300,000 acres lower vs. March intentions. Total acrediscount to a premium to cash. The fact that there age for the eight major crops was 246.7 million acres continues to be a number of heavy cattle available compared to 247 million acres planted last year, but could hurt the cash trade while the futures try to down 6.7 million acres from the March intentions continue a rally. However, if the cash trade remains report. Where did the acres go? Prevent plant? USDA defensive and prices do not stabilize and remain underestimating overall acreage? weak, the likelihood of further weakness could develCorn stocks were pegged at 5.224 billion bushels op. and 273 million bushels higher than the 4.951 billion The next few weeks are likely going to be crucial to bushel trade estimate. Total stocks are up less than 1 the near term direction of the cattle market. The lonpercent from last year’s 5.202 billion bushels. On-farm ger term outlook will obviously depend on how fast stocks, at 3 billion bushels, are up 3 percent from last the cattle market reduces the heavy cattle and the year. Off-farm stocks, at 2.2 billion bushels, are down recovery of the economy.

2 percent from last year. This puts implied third The hog market continues to be a study in conquarter demand at the lowest in seven years. Implied

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See NYSTROM, pg. 21

See JOHNSON, pg. 22

Livestock Angles Livestock futures are offering hope

See TEALE, 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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Soybeans see largest one-week rally since September NYSTROM, from pg. 20 feed usage was down 29 percent from last year in the third quarter. We’ll be looking for a smaller feed use category figure in the July 10 World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report and a bigger 2019-20 ending stocks number.

Weekly ethanol production rose for the ninth week in a row — up 7,000 barrels per day to 900,000 bpd.

Production is down 17 percent from a year ago.

Stocks fell 800,000 barrels to 20.2 million barrels and the lowest level since January 2017. Margins declined 8 cents to just a penny per gallon. Gasoline demand remains 10 percent behind last year.

Weekly export sales were 14.2 million bushels for old crop and 10.4 million bushels for new crop.

Overall sales were disappointing. Total commitments are running 14 percent behind last year. This week we saw one daily announcement of 202 million metric tons of new crop corn to China. There were rumors that China had purchased up to 10 U.S. corn cargoes over the last two weeks; but we are still waiting for confirmation on the remaining bushels.

Outlook: We’re back to trading weather and there hasn’t been a lot of confidence in the extended outlooks. Current weather is hot and dry, but we are in pretty good shape going into the next two weeks.

Corn conditions as of June 28 were up 1 percent at 73 percent good/excellent and the fourth-highest since 2007. U.S. corn is a 30-50 cent per bushel premium to South America, giving a dim view for export business. And U.S. growers have bushels to sell. The June 30 reports moved expectations for next year’s balance sheet from very bearish; but were not enough to put it in the “very bullish” category. Funds

Hog numbers outpacing demand TEALE, from pg. 20 trasts. The cash trade continues to remain weak and the futures market continues to anticipate the upturn in the cash prices.

Demand for pork has remained a positive throughout the decline in cash prices, but the hog numbers remain large and this offsets the increase in demand.

This has left cash and futures to remain hovering near recent yearly lows.

Based on recent statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cold Storage report, there is still plenty of pork in storage. This is one of the reasons hogs have not responded well in price appreciation despite the good demand for pork. This more than likely will keep hogs from any sharp continued rallies in price until supplies are drawn down.

Therefore, the outlook for hog prices is a little less optimistic until hog numbers are reduced and/or demand grows enough to offset the supply. v

remain very short even after this week’s short covering.

Although being pushed aside for now, political tensions between the United States and China are tight due to action being taken in Hong Kong and cases of Covid-19 are on the rise. All eyes will be focused on the forecasts, but rallies should be rewarded with at least some sales. December corn essentially hit the $3.63 50 percent retracement from the $4.04.75 high in January to the contract low of $3.22 set just last week. The next resistance is $3.73 per bushel. For the week, September corn closed 24.25 cents higher at $3.43.5 and the December contract jumped 28.25 cents to settle at $3.53.5 per bushel. From last week’s $3.22 low to this week’s $3.63 high, December corn traded a 41-cent range.

The monthly WASDE report will be published July 10. The report will incorporate the June 30 numbers.

SOYBEANS — The soybean reports weren’t as friendly as the corn reports, but they caught a bid and took off. Soybeans had their largest one-week rally since last September. The stocks number was neutral at 1.386 billion bushels, but the planted acreage number was viewed as bullish at 83.8 million acres. August soybeans closed 17.25 cents higher on report day and November soybeans closed 20.75 cents higher. The average move on report day over the last 10 years was 30 cents.

The soybean acreage report indicated this year’s acres at 83.8 million acres compared to expectations for 84.7 million acres. This is a 10 percent increase from last year’s 76.1 million planted acres. The March intentions report was 83.5 million acres. State acreage numbers ves. March intentions were mixed: Indiana up 300,000 acres, Iowa and Wisconsin increased 100,000 acres, Minnesota was unchanged, Illinois down 100,000 acres, South Dakota down 200,000 acres, and North Dakota down 600,000 acres.

Soybean stocks as of June 1 were 1.386 billion bushels and very close to the 1.392 billion bushel estimate. Total stocks are down 22 percent from last year’s 1.78 billion bushel stocks. On-farm stocks were 633 million bushels, down 13 percent from last year.

Off-farm stocks at 753 million bushels are down 28 percent from last year. Third quarter implied demand would be the lowest in seven years and down 8 percent from a year ago.

Actions by China concerning Hong Kong have raised tensions between the United States and China. Hong Kong began to implement China’s national security law which allows the Beijing government to designate and prosecute political crimes in Hong Kong. Late last week, the United States restricted visas for Chinese officials who undermine Hong Kong’s status. China retaliated with visa restrictions on U.S. officials who meddle in Hong Kong related issues. Protesters were arrested in Hong Kong at rallies opposing the law.

Brazil exported 13.75 mmt of soybeans in June, a

new record for the month. Last year they exported 8.5 mmt in June. Their soybean exports from February through June were an amazing 60.5 mmt vs. 41.7 mmt last year. The previous record for this time frame was 44.7 mmt. Based on these numbers, it would be easy to believe Brazil’s soybean crop has been underestimated. Abiove this week forecasted Brazil’s 2019-20 soybean production at 122.6 mmt vs.

120.5 previously with exports at 80 mmt vs. 74 mmt previously. For 2020-21, the soybean crop outlook is 125 mmt, up from their 124.5 mmt estimate, and the export forecast went from 78 mmt to 79.5 mmt.

Weekly export sales were 8.9 million bushels for old crop and 30.9 million bushels for new crop. Old crop sales were below expectations and a marketing year low. 2019-20 export commitments are down 7 percent from last year, but have reached the USDA’s target.

New crop sales were above expectations. Of this week’s new crop sales, 21.8 million bushels were to China. China has bought 147 million bushels of U.S. new crop soybeans. Total new crop sales are 255 million bushels vs. just 91 million bushels last year by this date. We had only one USDA daily sale announcement of 126,000 metric tons of new crop soybeans to China.

The monthly soybean crush report was slightly below expectations at 179.6 million bushels vs. estimates for 180.7 million bushels. This was still a record for the month of May. Soyoil stocks were 2.447 billion pounds compared to the 2.372 billion pound estimate.

Outlook: August weather makes the soybean crop, but soybeans will trade the weather along with corn.

Soybean conditions as of June 28 were up 1 percent at 71 percent good/excellent and the third-highest since 2003. The crop reports ignited the rally in soybeans and corn, with underlying weather forecasts extending the rally. Although U.S. soybeans are the cheapest in the world, we saw only one daily export sales announcement in the holiday-shortened trading week.

November soybeans weren’t quite able to fill the gap at $9.03.5 left in early March. This week’s high was $9.03 per bushel. If the gap is filled, the next resistance level is the 200-day moving average at $9.13.5, then the $9.25-$9.30 per bushel area. For the week, August soybeans surged 31.25 cents higher to settle at $8.91.25 and the November contract rallied 35.5 cents to close at $8.96.75 per bushel. November soybeans traded a 46.25 cent range for the week from $8.56.75 to $9.03 per bushel. Weather and politics will set the stage for next week ahead of the monthly WASDE report on July 10.

Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on July 2: Chicago September wheat up 16.25 cents at $4.92; Kansas City up 6.25 at $4.34.25; and Minneapolis managed a 1.5 cent gain at $5.10.25 per bushel. Crude oil was up $1.33 at $39.82 and the unemployment rate fell to 11.1 percent. v

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Food-grade wheatgrass variety released for public use Wheatgrass is packed with beneficial There are also economic advantages for nutrients, which makes the crop a popular the farmer growing wheatgrass. As a superfood. And now, more farmers will perennial crop, wheatgrass uses less ferhave access to growing this beneficial crop. tilizer and machinery than annual crops.

Wheatgrass need only be planted once Historically, wheatgrass has been used every three years and will have multiple as a crop in animal feed. However, a partharvests off of the one crop. nership between The Land Institute and the University of Minnesota changed that.

The harvested wheatgrass goes well with wheat-based products. It can be used The University of Minnesota recently as a replacement for wheat, but it is best released the first food-grade wheatgrass used with it. By using both wheat and variety for public use. Now, this ecowheatgrass as ingredients, the product friendly and cost-effective crop can be can maintain its baking and functional commonly grown as human food, too. properties while offering new flavors.

“The Land Institute has been breeding More information about MN-Clearwater intermediate wheatgrass since 2002,” can be found in the Journal of Plant explains James Anderson, a professor at the Registrations.

University of Minnesota. “Developed using germplasm provided by The Land Institute Funding for this work was provided by in 2011, this variety of wheatgrass is the the Initiative for Renewable Energy and first to be available for public use.” the Environment, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, The Forever Green The new variety, called MN-Clearwater, Initiative and General Mills Foundation. was produced by crossing seven wheatgrass parents with desired qualities.

This article was submitted by Photo by Prabin Bajgain These qualities include high grain yield MN-Clearwater wheatgrass spikes prior to their pollen shed.

The Alliance of Crop, Soil, and and seed size, which are ideal for farmers.

Environmental Science Societies (ACSESS). v “Because wheatgrass is a perennial, it’s known to be a soil builder,” said Anderson. “It provides soil cover throughout the year.”

Wheatgrass also has deep, dense roots which capture nutrients before they get into groundwater. This Because the viruses follow mosquito populations, FOLEY, Minn. — Summer is when the West Nile helps to protect groundwater-based water systems. virus poses the greatest threat to the health of horses the threat varies depending on the weather but norin the United States. It’s important for veterinarians mally starts in mid-July to late summer and remains to work with horse owners this time of year to pre- until the first killing frost.​ vent, detect and accurately diagnose a potential Disease risk can be reduced by limiting exposure to infection.

JOHNSON, from pg. 20 mosquitoes. This can be accomplished by changing Mosquitoes contract the virus from birds and then horses’ drinking water regularly, mowing tall grass, This communication is designed to provide accuspread it to mammals (and reptiles) — most com- draining stagnant water, maintaining screens, rate and authoritative information on the subjects monly humans and horses. The virus does not pass installing fans at horse stables, and using insect covered. It is not, however, intended to provide spedirectly between people and horses. The incubation repellants on both horses and people. Also, mosquicific legal, tax, or other professional advice. For speperiod in horses is between 3 and 15 days. Many toes primarily feed at dawn and dusk, and keeping cific professional assistance, the services of an approinfected horses are asymptomatic. However, for other horses indoors during these times can reduce risk. priate professional should be sought. horses, it can be deadly. West Nile virus has no cure, Horse vaccines are available and have been used To learn more about how Profinium is a full finan- but some horses can recover with proper care. It is extensively, contributing to the decline in the number cial health solutions center offering banking, mort- estimated that 50 percent of West Nile virus cases of affected horses. Horses that have never been vacgage, insurance, trust and wealth planning services will fully recover; 17 percent will have incomplete cinated will need two doses of the vaccination iniin Southern Minnesota, visit Profinium.com. v recovery or a relapse; and 33 percent will die. tially, and then boosters at least annually. It takes at Symptoms of West Nile virus in horses include least two weeks to build up enough antibodies to depression, appetite loss, drooping eyelids and lower protect the horse and the vaccine will not protect the lip, fever, weakness, twitching, paralysis or lack of horse if given after the horse is infected. Horse owncoordination, aimless wandering, circling, and blind- ers should check with their veterinarian to ensure ness. Horses may also go down, be unable to rise, their horse’s vaccines are current.​ exhibit seizures, or become unresponsive. Clinical This article was submitted by Brenda Postels, signs can be similar to those seen with other neuro- University of Minnesota Extension. v logic diseases including rabies.

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6.91” x 6” Summer Consignment Auction Ring 1 - Live & Online Simulcast Tractors, Machinery, Vehicles & Guns Tuesday, July 21st - 10:00 am (Guns & ammo will be sold LIVE prior to all other items) Ring 2 - Online-Only - All other Items Bidding Ends: Tuesday, July 21st - 5:00 pm Mages Auction Site - 55780 St Hwy 19, Winthrop, MN see magesland.com for complete terms & details.

Farm Machinery & Equip: Case IH 1660 combine, 4414 hr s, Cummins motor , header height contr ol, many r ecent updates; Case IH 1020 bean head, 20’; JD 3970 silage chopper w/ 3-row corn head & hay head; ’80 JD 2940 diesel, 10445 hrs showing, WF, 3pt, 2 hyd, rock box; Steiger Bearcat II, 4394 hrs, CAT 3208 engine; 2020 Hangcha fork lift, 5000 lb cap, LP K25 Nissan motor, 87”/185” triple stage mast, 42” forks; IH McCormick W-9 Standard, WF, fenders; ’32 Farmall F30, NF; ’35 Farmall F20, NF; ’36 Farmall F20; M&W Earthmaster 2200 disk; H&S 235 spreader; Case IH 4600 field cultivator, 27 ½’, 3-bar harrow; JD 960 cultivator, 31’, 3-bar harrow; IH 45, 18’ field cultivator; Glencoe 12’ cultivator, 2-bar harrow; JD 23’ RM cultivator; JD Model RM 6 x 30 row crop cultivator; IH 6500 conser-till disk chisel, 9-shank; Westfield 130-71 plus auger; Kewanee 1025 disk 25’; JD 400 rotary hoe, 20’; Demco HCS-500, 30’ booms, new pump; JD 494A 4x36 planter; HH Fabrication skid steer grapple; Vehicles, ATV’s, Camper & Boat: ’07 International 9400 w/ sleeper cab, new clutch; ’07 Rockwood 8296ss camper w/ slide out; ’14 Harley Limited 9000 mi, back rest, pass arm rests, saddle bags, rear speakers, highway pegs; ’04 Yamaha V-star 650 Classic, 21000 mi; ’93 GMC 3500, 246544mi, 6.5 diesel, heavy duty ag hitch; AeroCraft 14’ boat w/ Johnson 20 2-stroke 50th Anniversary series motor & Minn Kota trolling motor; ‘79 Webcraft 20' boat w/ Mercury V8 engine; ‘91 Polaris 400 Sportsman ATV w/ snowplow; Lawn, Garden, Shop & Tools: JD F525 zero-turn mower; Craftsman T1200 riding mower; Jari Monarch self-propelled mower; Toro 21” self-propelled mower; Mighty Mac compost shredder grinder; Northern Star pressure washer; Antiques & Collectibles: A.T. Fer r el & Co Clipper No 1B fanning mill; bar n cupola; 8 gal RW cr ock; cast ir on dog door stop; cast iron horse head knockers; Stenotype machine; Royal typewriter; Farador device; vintage map of Minneapolis; vintage rulers; rug beater; vintage baby buggy; Friskies dog dish; James Fullerton Fairfax bottles; vintage hats w/boxes; crock jugs; enamelware; Office Furnishings: Complete cubicle office system, 6-8 work stations; cubicle cabinetry; projector screens; desks; loveseat; credenzas; 100+ 2-drawer file cabinets; 100+ office chairs; office cabinetry; conference tables; display case; doors; office supplies; More Farm Antiques, Collectibles, Tools, Household, Toys & More!

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Auctioneers: Matt Mages, New Ulm Lic 08-19-001; Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; John Goelz, Franklin; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop; Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: Buyer s pr emium applies on all online bidding.

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CO. Auction Location: N7924 HWY 63, Spring Valley, WI 54767 (Just Northeast of Ellsworth on HWY 63)

Friday, July 24, 2020

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Tim & Jodi Wiff, Owner/Seller â&#x20AC;˘ Tim: 715-760-0256 MATT MARING CO.

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26302 710TH AVE., GRAND MEADOW, MN 55936 FARM RETIREMENT LOCATION: From Grand Meadow, MN, 2 miles north on 740th Ave, 3

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2006 Case-IH 730C disc ripper Tebben TR45 land roller HOPPER BOTTOM IHC 490 disc, 25 TRAILERS M&W 1930MT rotary 2017 Wilson hoe, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Commander hopper Highline XL-6084 reel bottom trailer, 41â&#x20AC;&#x2122; type rock picker 2010 Timpte hopper CONVENTIONAL bottom trailer, 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122; COMBINE TRUCK W/O SLEEPER 1974 Wilson ďŹ&#x201A;at 2013 New Holland 2010 International Pro hopper bottom CR7090 combine, Star factory day cab, trailer, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1,386 sep. hrs. 1,642 618,518 miles PULL-TYPE SPRAYER eng. hrs.

2003 Freightliner STRIP TILL FLEX HEADER FLD120 factory day APPLICATOR 2013 New Holland cab, 457,586 miles HAY MOWERS & 880CF ďŹ&#x201A;ex draper 1999 Freightliner CONDITIONERS, RAKE head, 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; FLD120 factory day J&M HT874 header AUGER / BELTED cab, 644,946 miles trailer, 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CONVEYORS & PICKUPS TENDER / MOWER CORN HEADERS 2013 Ford F350 Super 2013 New Holland 98D Duty Lariat, 45,705 miles SNOWBLOWER corn head, 8x30â&#x20AC;?

2002 Ford F250 regular LAWN & GARDEN PLANTER EQUIPMENT cab, 115,511 miles 2013 Kinze 3600 WAREHOUSE GRAIN CART planter FORKLIFT 2007 Brent 780 grain cart TILLAGE EQUIPMENT FLAT TRAILERS POLY TANK 2014 Krause 5635 ďŹ eld 1979 Trailmobile MISCELLANEOUS PARTS cultivator, 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ďŹ&#x201A;atbed trailer, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2008 New Holland T9030 4WD, 2,881 hrs.

2010 New Holland T8020 MFWD, 3,871 hrs.

1995 John Deere 8300 MFWD, 7,516 hrs.

1996 John Deere 6400 MFWD

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KATHERINE SCHROEER ESTATE 120 ACRES OF RENVILLE COUNTY FARM LAND

TIMED ONLINE ONLY TRUCK, TRAILERS, FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUCTION

CASE IH MX 270 MFWD, CASE IH MX 170 MFWD, CASE IH 2188 2WD COMBINE AND MORE CASE IH EQUIPMENT, SEMI TRUCK, TRAILERS, VEHICLES, HONDA & INDIAN 3 WHEELERS Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 Thursday, July 9, 2020 10:30AM

EBBERS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE 201 HWY AVE W., HECTOR, MN Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:00AM

Combines, Heads, Tillage & Farm Equipment, Trucks & Trailers, Shop Supplies - Online Bidding Only 3 Ash Ave, Bird Island, MN 55310 Begins: Tue, July 14, 2020 10:00AM Ends: Thu, July 23, 2020 6:00PM

WELDON ANDERSON RETIREMENT AUCTION

IH 1586, 986, 806, 460 & 560 TRACTORS, HORSE TRAILER (GOOSENECK & BUMPER PULL) FARM EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MISC 2779 HIGHWAY 212, DAWSON, MN Tuesday, Aug 18, 2020 10:00AM

PART 2: THE LARGE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF TODD HOFTEIG

HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF LOTS FROM ONE PRIVATE GAS -OIL & SIGN COLLECTION, CUSHMAN SCOOTERS & GO KARTS • Live On-site Auction with Online Bidding 3 ASH AVE, Bird Island, MN 55310 Saturday, July 25, 2020 8:30AM

BOB & JAN SWOBODA LIVE & ONLINE CLEAN-WELL MAINTAINED FARM EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT AUCTION!

SEMI TRUCKS, GRAIN & VAN BODY TRAILERS, CARGO TRAILERS, TRACTORS, FARM EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, PARTS & SUPPLIES 201 HWY AVE W. HECTOR, MN Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:00AM

PART 1: TIMED ONLINE GAS & OIL RELATED ITEMS, APPROX 600 LOTS FROM ONE COLLECTION!!!

APPROX 600 LOTS FROM ONE PRIVATE GAS-OIL & SIGN COLLECTION 3 ASH AVE, BIRD ISLAND, MN Begins: Mon, July 6, 2020 12:00PM Ends: Wed, July 22, 2020 6:00PM

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JOHN DEERE 9560 STS 2WD COMBINE, GERINGHOFF 6R30”, CATERPILLAR CHALLENGER 75 TRACTOR, GRAIN BINS, INTERNATIONAL 1086 TRACTOR, JD 4240 TRACTOR AND MORE 220TH AVE, CLARKFIELD, MN Tuesday, July 28, 2020 10:00AM

HAROLD SWANSON TRUST MULTI-PARCEL FARMLAND AUCTION

Approx 173.89 Acres Sold In 2 Parcels Located In Martinsburg Twp, Section 22, Renville Co. HECTOR COMMUNITY CENTER HECTOR, MN 55342 Thursday, Sept 10, 2020 10:30AM

500 Acres +/- of Pasture, Hunting, C.R.P (Farm Land) Located in Sections 29, 30 & 32, Stony Run Twp, Yellow Medicine Co. Minnesota Live On-site Auction Yellow Medicine Co., MN 56241 Friday, Sept 11, 2020 11:00AM

GORDON & MELBA HARWICK ESTATE APPROX 88.9 ACRES MADISON, MN ±88.9 Acres Located in Sect 31, Cerro Gordo Twp, Lac Qui Parle Co. 712 Oak St, Dawson, MN 56232 Tuesday, Sept 15, 2020 10:30AM

LOVEN VIRTUAL ONLINE KANDIYOHI CO. FARM LAND AUCTION

KEVIN & JULIE OMAN - FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION

Farm Equipment, Trucks, Grain Trailers, Backhoes Drainage Tile and Tiling Trailer 2038 291st Dawson, MN 56232 Thursday, Aug 27, 2020 10:30AM

45.7 Acres of Kandiyohi Co. Farm Land located in Section 2, Fahlun Twp Kandiyohi Co. Rd 8 Tar Road Access, Willmar, MN 56251 Thursday, Sept 17, 2020 11:00AM

JIM & CATHYE MCCRACKEN RARE GAS ENGINE COLLECTION TIMED ONLINE ONLY AUCTION

BRAD & SUSAN KRUMREY, JD ANTIQUE TRACTOR COLLECTION AND VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE COLLECTION Auction consists of All JD 20 series Antique Tractors, JD Lindemann Crawler, Vintage Snowmobiles, 2018 John Deere XUV 825M 4x4 GATOR, 44 HRS, 233 MILES!! (2) Lighted JD Double Sided Signs from JD Dealer from the early 1970’s (In the Wooden Crates!!)

Misc Grain Handling Equipment 217 E. Hall Ave, Buffalo Lake, MN Friday, Aug 14, 2020 10:00AM

120 Acres of Renville County Farm Land located in Section 26, Sacred Heart Twp, Renville Co. Renville Community Center Renville, MN 56284 Thursday, Sept 3, 2020 11:00AM

MULTI-PARCEL 500 ACRE +/YELLOW MEDICINE CO. LAND AUCTION FOR THE ROBERT A. PETERSON ESTATE & FAMILY

Combine & Heads, Tractors, Trucks, Farm & Tillage Equipment, Grain Cart 72306 280TH ST., REDWOOD FALLS, MN 56283 Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020 10:00AM

WASHBURN SEMI TRUCKS, GRAIN & STORAGE SEMI TRAILERS, TOOLS, PARTS & SUPPLIES

SCHILLER ESTATE FARM MACHINERY AUCTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020. 9:00 A.M. • 3062 240TH ST., WABASSO MN

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EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN CASE IH FARM EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR DALE & JEAN DOMEIER

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EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN CATERPILLAR & JOHN DEERE FARM EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR MIKE (NIPPER) FORKRUD Tractors, Planter, Semi Trucks & Trailers & More Exceptionally Clean Caterpillar & John Deere Farm Equipment 2025 100th Ave S.E., CLARA CITY, MN 56222 Tuesday, Sept 1, 2020 10:00AM

Rare Lifetime Gas Engine Collection Crawfordsville, OR 97327 Begins: Tue, Sept 8, 2020 12:00PM Ends: Tue, Sept 22, 2020 12:00PM

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• 2012 New Holland T8-330 MFWD- 3846 hours • 2009 Case IH Quadtrac 535 - 5136 hours • New Holland 8970A MFWD-11,100 hours • 2001 Ford NH 8970 MFWD-5763 hours • John Deere 4020 Diesel w/ loader9500 hours • John Deere 2640-4896 hours • John Deere 3010-6685 hours • John Deere 4020 w/ Loader-11713 hours • 1997 9682 New Holland Versitle 4WD - 8629 hours • Allis Chalmers 7020-8990 hours • Allis Chalmers 7060- shows 5748 hours • MM Frame

COMBINES AND HEADS

• 2014 Case IH 8230 RWA Combine-1384 sep; 2020eng. hours • 2002 Case IH 2388 Combine -2749 sep; 3893 eng. hours • 2011 Harvestec 5212c Chopping Corn Head w/ Reel- 12R22” • Case IH 1020 Bean Head-30’ • 30’ Header Trailer • 2011 Case IH 2162 Draper Head-40’ • 42’ Header Trailer

DOZERS & LOADERS

• 1995 Hyundai HL760 XTD-7 PayloaderFresh Rebuild • Ford NH 675E Backhoe Loader- 4136 hours • John Deere 550 Dozer • Yale Propane Forklift- 2581 hours • Ditch Witch 1030 • Viring 7’ Pivoting Skid Bucket • Brush Grapple • 3-pt Backhoe

SPRAY & FERTILIZER EQUIP

• 1999 Ro-Gator 854 Sprayer-120’, Raven SCS • controller • Top Air TA2400 Sprayer-120’, SCS controller • 1988 28’ Van Sprayer Trailer w/2-2000 gal • tanks & pump • 1996 Terra-Gator 1903 Floater- 70’ Booms, • Ag leader controls • 1993 Ford F700 Diesel Fertilizer Tender-2M mi

TECHNOLOGY

• (2) AgLeader In-Command Monitor • (3) AgLeader lntegra Monitors • (2) Trimble 500 EZ-Steer • Trimble 250 El-Steer • (1 O) 2-way Radios & base station

PLANTERS, TENDERS, GRAIN CART • 2013 White 8524 Planter-24R22” Center-fill • J&M 1151 Grain Cart-loaded • 2009 Seed Shuttle SS290 • Friesen Titan 4SE 2-Box Tender • John Deere 750 No-till Drill- 21’ • John Deere 7300 24R22” 3-pt Planter3bu boxes

• John Deere 7200 12R22” Planter-3bu boxes • (8) Pro Seed Boxes

TILLAGE

• 2009 Case IH 870 Ripper-11 Shank, Rolling Basket • Wil-Rich 5800 Chisel Plow- 28’ • Case IH 530B Ripper-9 shank, 24” • 2001 John Deere 2700 Ripper-7 shank, 24” • DMI TM2 Digger- 44.5’, Rolling Basket • DMI TM2 Digger- 32’, Rear Hitch • Wishik 862NT Disk- 22’ • JD 200 Crumbier- 28’ • Melroe 452 Digger 32’ • Case IH 800- 10-bottom Plow • Case IH 9-bottom Plow • Yetter Rotary Hoe- 30’, 3-pt

TRUCKS & PICKUPS

• 2005 International 9400i- Cummins ISX 38 5. 951K mi • 2004 International 9400i-Cummins ISX 38:i, Wet kit, 835k mi • 2003 International S200i-Cummins ISM 370, Wet kit, 802k mi • 2003 International 9200i-Cummins ISM 370, 983k Mi • 2003 International 9400i- Sleeper, Cummins ISX 400, 218k mi • 1999 International 9900i-Sleeper, Cummins ISX 450, 206k mi • 2001 IH 9200i- Cummins ISM 370 685K mi • 2001 IH 9100i-494k mi • 1986 International 9670 Eagle- Cabover, 1.1 M mi • 1990 Ford LBOOO Diesel- Tandem w/ gravel box and 1 O’ plow • 1982 Mack R686ST-1 M miles, runs • 1982 GMC Tandem Grain Truck- 352k milts, Diesel • 1998 Chevrolet Cheyenne 3500- 6.51 DieseI, 160k miles, Auto, 4x4 • 1998 Chevrolet Cheyenne 3500- 6.51 Diesel, 240k miles, Auto, 4x4 • 2000 GMC Sierra 3500- 6.51 Diesel, 186k miles,Auto, 4x4 • 1997 Dodge Ram 1500- 268k miles 5.9 VB • Autozaa 4WD Mini Truck- 54k mi, 5-speed • 1978 Ford F350- parts • IH Pro Sleeper Cab- parts • Cummins ISX450 & ISM370 parts engines • Chevy C60 Tandem- parts

TRAILERS

• 1994 Timpte Grain Traier- 42’ • 1993 Timpte Grain Trailer-42’ • 1989 Timpte Grain Trailer-40’ • 1989 Timpte Grain Trailer-42’ • 2013 Jet Grain Steel Trailer-38’ • 1999 Wilson Grain Trailer- 43’, auto tarp & traps • 2008 Trail King Belt Trailer- 41’ • 2003 Wilson Stockmaster- 53’ • 1995 Merritt Livestock Trailer-48’ • 1995 50’ Van Trailer • 1995 Kiefer Built Livestock Trailertandem axle • Tandem Axle Car Trailer-18’ • (2) Fruehauf Tanker Trailer- 40’

• (2) 40’ Liquid Tankers- parts • La Crosse Drop-deck Trailer- 22’ deck

AUGERS & GRAIN HANDLING

• REM 2700 Grain Vac- PTO drive, 190 hours, Like new • Batco 1335TD Conveyor-35’ • Mayrath 103’, 13” Auger w/ power swing hopper • Westfield 130-61 Auger • Westfield Drive-over Pit • Harvest International H10” 62’ Auger w/ swing hopper • Mayrath 50’ 1 O” Auger • Mayrath 60’ 8” Auger • Mayrath Unload Auger- 1 O” • Wheatheart 8” Stub Auger

SUGAR BEET EQUIPMENT

• H&S 3042 Beet Cart-30 Ton, Very good condition • Amity Beet Topper-24’ • Arts Way 6812 Beet Lifter- 12 row • W830c Beet Topper- parts • Scrap Beet Lifter • (3) Fruehauf 42’ Beet Trailers- 2 useable, 1 is not • 2005 Load Line Beet Trailer- 36’, Damgaed

PUMPING, LIVESTOCK & HAY EQUIPMENT • New Holland BR-7090 Round BalerNet wrap • 2014 New Holland H6740 Disc Mower • H&S V-Rake 12 • Columbia TR9-S Rake- like new • Artex SB700 Manure Spreader • (2) Houle 6000 Tanker Applicators • Houle PTO Manure Pump • (2) 6” Manure Transfer Tube • (2) 8” Manure Transfer Tube • Cattle Squeeze Chute • True-test EW5 Scale • Electric fencers • Good Cattle Gates • Reel Auggie 3300 Mixer-parts • Jay-Lor 2425 Mixer- parts • NH 195 Manure Spreader • Arts Way Grinder/Mixer- parts

More items too numerous to mention.

Go to website for full auction sale bill. www.deutzfamilyauction.com Items in BOLD available for online bidding.

Please visit www.deutzfamilyauctions.com to register prior to sale.

For questions about registering contact Jordan Deutz 507-530-1141 OWNER: Andy Schiller Estate Personal Representative Ann Schiller

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Steffes Auction Calendar 2020

If you’re having a Farm Auction, let other Farmers know it!

For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com Opening July 9 & Closing July 16 at 7PM Larry Labat Farm Retirement Auction, Marshall, MN, Timed Online Auction

Opening July 10 & Closing July 14 at 12:30PM Quality Tested Hay Auction - Ring 2, Steffes Group, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction

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

Upcoming Issues of THE LAND Southern MNNorthern IA July 24, 2020 August 7, 2020 August 21, 2020 September 4, 2020

Tuesday, July 14 at 4PM Grain Bins Site/Individual Bins & Shop for Lease, Granton, WI

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Collins Brothers Towing Excess Inventory Auction, St. Cloud, MN, Timed Online Auction

Wednesday, July 15 at 10AM J&S Nord LLC Farm Retirement Auction, Wolverton, MN

Opening July 15 & Closing July 22 at 7PM Anderson Farms Inventory Reduction Auction - Red Wing, MN, Timed Online Auction

Opening July 17 & Closing July 22 Online Steffes Auction - 7/22, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction

Opening July 17 & Closing July 22 AB Lundquist Seed Inc. Business Liquidation Auction, Wheaton, MN, Timed Online Auction

Tuesday, July 21 at 10AM Thursday, July 23 at 1 0AM Boychuk Bros. Farm Retirement Auction, Kittson County Fairgrounds, Hallock, MN

Tuesday, July 28 at 11AM Jim & Lynee Davis Farm Retirement Auction, Grand Meadow, MN

Wednesday, July 29 at 9AM Aglron West Fargo Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo, ND

Thursday, July 30 at 1 0AM Cahoon Enterprises Retirement Auction, Williston, ND

Opening July 30 & Closing August 6 Steffes Construction Consignment Auction, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction

Friday, July 31 at 11AM Larry & Diane Fagen Farm Retirement Auction, Sacred Heart, MN

Opening August 3 & Closing August 12 at 7PM Kevin Hamborg Retirement Auction,Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction

Tuesday, August 4th at 10AM Polk County, MN Land Auction - 270± Acres, Fertile, MN

Opening August 6 & Closing August 13 at 10AM Mitch Preskey Farm Equipment Auction, Glenburn, ND, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 7 & Closing August 11 at 12:30PM Quality Tested Hay Auction - Ring 2, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 7 & Closing August 12 Online Steffes Auction 8/12, Upper Midwest Locations,Timed Online Auction

Opening August 7 & Closing August 17 at 12PM Kibble Equipment Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Larchwood, IA, Timed Online Auction

NEED FARMLAND LISTINGS - HAVE BUYERS!

COMMERCIAL Racine: Completely remodeled 10,000 sq. ft. building on 2.12 acres. Many possible uses including event center, day care, offices, retail. MLS# 5247299 LeRoy: Office or business space. MLS# 5286067 SOLD!

Randy Queensland • 507-273-3890 • randy@lrmrealestate.com Ryan Queensland • 507-273-3000 • ryan@lrmrealestate.com

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CO. Auction Location: 32444 110th Street, Waseca, MN 56093

Saturday, July 25, 2020 9:30 A.M. CDT.

Viewing Days: July 21-24, 2020 9:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.

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JD S670 RWD; JD 635FD; Drago 12R22” Corn Head, GPS Equip

‘12 JD S670 RWD, 1067 Sep/1595Eng Hrs, Contour Master, Mauer Bin Topper, 21’ Unload Auger, 520/80/R42 Duals 80%, Sharp Combine, SN: SPCO747809; JD 2630 Display, Auto Trac, SF1; JD Starfire ITC Globe; ‘15 Drago Olimac Series II 12Row 22” Chopping Corn Head, Model S12TR, Poly, Head Sight, Dual PTO, SN: 2121715; ‘13 JD 635FD Draper Head, Good Belts, Single Point, Single PTO, SN: CD0756502; Unverferth 4-Wheel Head Cart 35’

Exceptional Tillage Equipment – Related Equipment

Sunflower 4412-07 Ripper, 7 Shank, Rock Flex Gangs, Depth Control, Folding Rear Disc; Wilrich QX2 Field Cult, 50.5’ Rolling Basket, 3 Bar Harrow, Gauge Wheels, Floating Hitch, 9” Sweeps, Very Clean; Rite Way RR250 Hyd Reel Rock Picker, Hyd Tongue; JD 3710 Plow, 10 Bottom, Coulters, On-Land Hitch, Like New; CIH 800 Flex Plow 9 Bottom, On-land Hitch, Coulters, Auto Reset; Yetter 3541, 41’ Rotary Hoe, 3pt, Hyd Flat Fold, Like New; JD 400 Rotary Hoe, 30’, 3pt, Hyd Fold; Hiniker 1000 Row Crop Cult, 16R22”, 3pt; 12R30”, Bander, 3pt; 3400 Gal SS Tank On Tandem Axle Trailer; Sudenga 14’ Brush Auger; Ace Roto Mold 250 Gal Saddle Tank, Slimline, Fits JD 8000 Series; (3) 110 Gallon Shuttles, 1 Has Flow Pump; 1250 Gal Poly Tank; (2) 1550 Gal Poly Tanks

Grain Cart – Wagons – August – Behlen Temporary Bin

Brent 774 Grain Cart, 20.8-38 Duals, 1000PTO, Scale, Camera; ***(2) Unverferth Brent GT640 Gravity Box, Front & Rear Brakes, 22.5 Floater Tires; Westfield MK130-71 Swing Hopper Auger, Hyd Lift, 540 PTO; Westfield 8”x36’ Auger, EMD; Behlen 45,000 Bushel Temporary Storage Ring With Cover Tarp; 45’ U-Trough Auger 5hp Motor; Hutchinson 40’ Conveyor Mass-Ter Mover, PTO and Motor Drive

JD Gator – Collectible Tractors – Fuel Tank

FARMLAND

Fillmore County: Approx. 165 acres, Spring Valley Twp. MLS# 5486495 PRICE REDUCED!

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Andy Spaeth Farm Auction, Mahnomen, MN

10951 County RD 8 SW, Stewartville • $1,050,000: Gorgeous 6BR 5 BA, 10 acre property. Over $100K of improvements done in just the past 12 months! Inviting front porch welcomes you. Grand double door entry to amazing open floor plan. Gourmet kitchen, tons of custom built-ins, formal dining, large mudroom, 3 family rooms, 3 season porch. Great entertaining spaces inside and out. Attention to detail off the charts! 54 x 90 pole shed & 28 x 56 workshop/ garage completely rebuilt as well. MLS#5615943

JD 825i Gator, 597 Hrs, EFI, Gas, Hyd Dump Box, 6986 Miles; (2) 550/1100 Gallon Fuel Tanks On Tandem Axle Trailer, (2) 20 GPM Pumps, Light; JD 9 Barrel Oil Rack; (3) FM Band Radios (2) Handheld Radios; JD B Tractor, Styled, N/F, Flat Spoke Rims; Farmall Super C Tractor, N/F, W/ Woods 59 Mower, Cracked Block

507-754-5815 • 800-658-2340

NH TJ425 4x4 – JD 8330 MFWD

‘05 NH TJ425 4x4 Cummins QSX-15, 4275hrs, Bare Back, 16sp P/S, 5 Hyd, Rear Weights, 710/70R42 85%, 2nd Owner, SN: RVS003804; ‘07 JD 8330 MFWD, 3726 Hrs, 380/90R54 Triples 70%, Big 1000PTO, 4 Hyd, Power Beyond, 3pt, QH, Front Weights, IVT, SN: DO11007

MF 8524 Planter 24R22” JD 1760XP Planter 12R30”; Unverferth Seed Runner; Ag-Chem RoGator

‘13 MF 8520 Planter 24R22” Liquid Fert, Insect, Center Fill, 20/20 Air Precision, Air Force & SeedSense Monitor, Row Shut offs, Schlager Closing Wheels, Row Cleaners, 3 Sets of Corn/1 Set of Bean Plates, Under 10,000 Acres, Bought New By Haley’s; ***’09 JD 1760XP Vacuum Planter 12R30” Wing Fold, Liquid Fert, 20/20 Precision Monitor, Row Cleaners, Shut Offs, Air Lift Corn & Bean; Unverferth Seed Runner 2750 Tandem Axle Seed Tender, Dual Compartment, Scale, Tarp; ‘06 Ag-Chem 1074 Self Propelled Crop Sprayer, 3428 Hrs, 1100 Gal SS Tank, 90’ Booms, 10” Spacings, Triple Nozzle, Inductor, Height Control, Green Seeker, Raven Pro-Viper Monitor, Raven Light Bar, 320/90R54 Tires, SN: 107016606; Set Of 23.1-30 Titan Tires & Wheels Will Fit Ag-Chem 1074 Sprayer; ‘77 Muv-All Steel Step Deck Spray Tender Trailer, 3200 Gal Poly Tank, BS 14.5hp Pump Inductor, 3” Plumbing

Day Cab Semi Tractors - Hopper Grain Trailers – Grain Truck

‘06 IH 9400I Day Cab Semi, ISX Cummins, 10sp, Jake, Diff Lock, Air Ride, 22.5 Tires; ‘06 IH 9200 Day Cab Semi, ISM Cummins, 10sp, Jake, PTO, Air Ride, 22.5 Tires, 505,870 Miles; ‘90 IH 8300 Series Semi W/ Sleeper, 855 Cummins, 10sp, Air Ride, Miles Unknown; ‘12 Timpte Grain Trailer, 40’x66”x96”, New Roll Tarp, Air Ride, 24.5 Tires, Model H4002; ‘98 Corn Husker Grain Trailer, 40’x68”x96” Roll Tarp, Tarp 1 Year Old, Air Ride, 24.5 Tires; ‘82 Ford 9000 Tandem Axle Grain Truck, 855 Cummins, 9 Sp, 20’ Steel Box & Hoist, Air Brakes, 22.5 Tires; ‘83 Stoughton Grain Trailer, Tandem Axle, 22.5 Tires, 40’x66”x96”, Spring Ride; IH 4200 Transtar, Day Cab, 6V92 Detroit Silver, Non-Running ***Items Selling From The Neighbor: 507-279-0882

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Roger & Tammy Haley Owner’s Phone: 507-461-2534 MATT MARING

MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 CO. 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502 We Sell the Earth & Everything On It. Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354

Terms: Cash, check, credit cards. All sales final. All sales selling as-is, no warrantee or guarantee expressed or implied. All sales must be paid for in full the day of the auction.

15 Days to remove. All items sell free and clear of any liens at a no reserve auction.

D!

ALFALFA, mixed hay, grass hay & wheat straw, medium square or round bales, delivery available.

Thief River Falls, MN. Call or text LeRoy Ose: 218-689-6675

Bins & Buildings

SILO REMOVAL 507-236-9446

Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys.

100% financing w/no liens or red tape, call Steve at Fairfax Ag for an appointment. m 888-830-7757 m WANTED: 18’ diameter cone bottom bin &/or 18’ grain bin. 507-327-6430

Farm Equipment 2008 Case 621E Loader, good tires, tight center, higher hours, runs strong, $31,900.

(715) 572-1234

Farm Equipment

FARM RETIREMENT

Farm Equipment

2012 JD 8285R MFD, Front FOR SALE: dual ready, early engine re- 2013 JD5670 Combine; build w/warranty, new rear 2011 JD 12 row corn head; tires, in-field work, very 2011 JD625F bean head; nice, $89,900. 715-572-1234 (2) - 2011 head trailers; JD8630 4WD tractor; 7830 JD, MFD, Front susp., (2) - 8” x 60’ Snowco grain IVT 31mph Trans. Au- augers; Call 651-764-1780 to-track ready, higher hours, sharp, $39,900. (715) 574-4561 Harms Mfg. Land Rollers, Brand New, 12’-$6,800; Sell your farm equipment 14’-$7,000; 16’-$8,000; 24’in The Land with a line ad. $14,800; 32’-$17,500; 42’507-345-4523 $21,500. Others from 8’-62’ 715-234-1993 Case IH 1830 16x30 flat fold cult, $5,750; Case IH 564 Volvo Semi; Parker 450 grain baler, net & twine wrap, cart; JD 9650 STS Combine exc cond, same as NH 7090, 630 bean head, 606C corn$9,500; Rowse 290 9’ sickle head; JD 4840; Frontier 40’ mower w/ IH head, $3,900; steel grain trailer; Harms Like new 2018 NH 258 rake, 42’ land roller; Westfield $5,900; Parker 605 640 bu 10x61 swing hopper auger; gravity box, w/ tarp & fend- IH 133 12-30 cultivator; DMI ers, $10,900; JD 120 20’ stalk 41’ field cultivator, 3 bar chopper, $3,900. 320-769-2756 harrow; White 8202 Planter.

Call: 507-317-6201 Case IH planter, 955, 12R30, new wiring, $13,000; Case We buy IH MXM175 FWA, 2071 hrs, Salvage Equipment $62,000; Case IH TigerMate Parts Available II 24.5’ digger, $19,000; WestHammell Equip., Inc. endorf 3pt fork lift, $400; (507)867-4910 1938 JD G $5,500; 720 4-18 plow, auto reset, $800; 700 Read the latest Ag 4-16 plow, sheer bolt coulter, news and information in $400. 507-359-7112 THE LAND!

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WOLVERTON, MN

1588 140th St From Wolverton, MN, 1/2 mile north on Hwy 75, 4 miles east on 140th St, north side of road 2020

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 | 10AM

PREVIEW: One week prior to auction or by appointment. | LOADOUT: Removal is two weeks from auction date.

For loadout, contact Jeff Nord, 701.388.4436 or Spencer Nord, 701.388.4437 AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 10:30 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment.

Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

INCLUDES: Tractors, Tractor Loader Backhoe & Loader, Harvest Equipment, Grain Cart & Box, Planter, Air Seeder & Wheel Drill, Seed Tender, Tillage Equipment, Row Crop Equipment, Semi Tractors, Box Trucks, Pickups, Hopper Bottom Trailer, End Dump & Other Trailers, Sugarbeet Equipment, Sprayers & Spray Trailer, Grain Handling Equipment, Scraper, Land Plane & Laser Cart, Other Equipment, Irrigation Equipment, Tanks, Tires, Shop & Farm Support Items 2011 CAT CHALLENGER MT655C

2008 NEW HOLLAND T9040

2001 NEW HOLLAND TJ275

SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo ND 58078

J&S NORD LLC

Jeff, 701.388.4436 Spencer, 701.388.4437

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or at Steffes Group, contact

Gregg Holte, 218.790.1705 or Dave Krostue, 218.779.6865 or 701.203.8400

All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. Scott Steffes MN14-51

HALLOCK, MN

205 N 4th St. Kittson County Fairgrounds, Hallock, MN

THURSDAY, JULY 23 | 10AM

2020

Feed Seed Hay

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PREVIEW: By Appointment | LOADOUT: Removal is two weeks from auction date.

For Appointment, contact Jim, 218.988.0047 or Bob, 218.988.0046 AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Major equipment begins selling at 10:15AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com (2) 2018 JOHN DEERE S790

(2) 2014 TIMPTE SUPER HOPPERS

2018 JOHN DEERE 2410

INCLUDES: Track Tractors, MFWD Tractors, 2WD Tractors & Loaders, Combines, Heads, Header Trailers & Swather, Grain Cart & Gravity Wagon, GPS Equipment, Air Hoe Drill, Planter, Tillage Equipment, Semi Tractors, Box Trucks, Service Vehicles & Pickup, Hopper Bottom Trailers, Other Trailers & Dolly, Sprayers, NH3 Equipment, Seed Tenders, Grain Handling Equipment, Hopper Bins & Bin Equipment, Excavator & Dozer, Scrapers, Laser Equipment, Other Equipment, Radios, Recreation, Tanks, Shop Equipment, Tires, Parts & Farm Support Items

SteffesGroup.com

Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo, ND 58078

701.237.9173

BOYCHUK BROS. | Jim, 218.988.0047, Bob, 218.988.0046 or at Steffes Group, contact Justin Ruth, 701.237.9173 or 701.630.5583

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

Scott Steffes MN14-51, Justin Ruth MN14-041

REAL ESTATE & EQUIPMENT

TIMED ONLINE

15 N 10th ST. WHEATON, MN

CLOSES: WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

2020

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REAL ESTATE: Closing 12PM EQUIPMENT: Closing 1PM

PREVIEW: Thursday, July 16 from 1PM – 3:30PM LOADOUT: Wednesday, July 22 – Friday, July 24 from 9AM-5PM or through Friday, July 31 by appointment. Contact Brennan, 507.476.3978 or Jordan, 320.808.7167 for appointment.

EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: Tractors & Loader, Forklifts & Man Basket, Plot Planter, Box Trucks, Pickups, Seed Cleaning & Processing Equipment, Grain Handling Equipment, Bins & Bin Equipment, Other Equipment, Tanks & Shop Equipment

REAL ESTATE INCLUDES: TRACT 1 (WAREHOUSE & VACANT LOT) Description: W1/2 LOT 6, ALL LOTS 7, 8, 9, 10, & PART OF LOTS 11 & 12 AND LOTS 4, 5 & EAST HALF OF LOT 6: Warehouse & Office Space, Exterior grain leg w/45± bushel pit, Bagging Room TRACT 2 (MAIN PLANT) Address: 15 north 10th St., Wheaton, MN 56296.

Description: LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & ALL EXCEPT WEST 12 FT. OF LOT 6: Annex, Main House, Exterior Bins, Cleaning Equipment

VOLVO WHITE TRI-AXLE

MAIN SEED HOUSE

SEED WAREHOUSE

SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078

AB LUNDQUIST SEED INC. or at Steffes Group, contact Brennan, 507.476.3978 Dave Benedict, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.5062 Jordan, 320.808.7167 or Rodney Steffes, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.1865 All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. Scott Steffes MN14-51

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Tractors

From Sacred Heart, MN, 2 miles west on US Hwy 212, 5 miles north on Cty Rd 10, 1.3 miles east on 880th Ave.

1998 CIH 9370 Quad Trac, Cummins 400HP N14, clear caps on all rollers, transmission replaced 700 hours ago, 7,025 hours, $47,500. Reason for selling, bought 450 STX. 507-276-3289

2020

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PREVIEW: By Appointment / LOADOUT: Sale day till 5PM or by appointment

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: After a lifetime of farming Larry and Diane have decided to retire. All equipment purchased and maintained locally by Tjosvold Equipment in Granite Falls, MN. Summers coil packer TRACTORS PLANTING PICKUP Amco D21-5620 disc 1997 Chevrolet 1991 Ford Versatile EQUIPMENT 946 Designation 6, John Deere 7300 planter IHC 48 pull-type disc 1500 Silverado, Sunflower 4510-13 pull- 281,214 miles 4,420 hrs.

John Deere drill type disc chisel 2007 Hew Holland Monosem air planter GRAIN CART & Spring tooth harrow 30’ T8030 MFWD, 1,696 hrs.

TILLAGE GRAVITY BOX Multi-weeder converted 2004 New Holland TG.210 Brent Grain Train 610 EQUIPMENT MFWD, 2,367 hrs. grain cart 2011 Case-IH Tiger-Mate to beet thinner M&W 1821MT rotary hoe Killbros 350 gravity 1963 Oliver 770 wide 200 field cultivator front, 4,981 hrs.

SEMI & TRAILER wagon Alloway cultivator COMBINE & HEADS Alloway 2030 cultivator 1992 IHC 9300 day cab, SUGARBEET 709,324 miles 2003 New Holland IHC 4500 field cultivator EQUIPMENT CR960A combine, IHC 4500 field cultivator 2008 Custom SPRAYERS Fabrication Big A 2,209 sep. hrs., 2,969 WIC cultivator CHEMICAL/FERTILIZER engine hrs.

Glencoe Soil Saver pull- hopper bottom trailer ACCESSORY 2001 Custom 2006 New Holland 74C type chisel plow SEED TENDER flex head Tebben pull-type chisel Fabrication AUGERS & Big A hopper bottom trailer John Deere 843 corn head plow OTHER EQUIPMENT Wabasso header trailer (2) IHC 700 auto reset 1979 Hawkeye hopper bottom trailer plow (4)IHC 720 auto reset plow

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CIH-3594, MFWD, 1000 PTO, 3pt, newer 20.8 x 38 rears, 24 speed trans, (top end of engine redone and trans redone 300 hrs ago). Solid tractor, 8000 hours, $20,500/OBO. Call/text 608-790-6279 FOR SALE: IH 806 diesel w/ IH 2350 loader, utility bucket, WF, roll bar, 3pt hitch, dual hyds, dual PTO, TA & rear wheel wgts, $11,500.

651-387-2085 NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer tractors, AC-all models, Large Inventory, We ship! Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage 715-673-4829

Thank you for reading The Land.

We appreciate it!

Steffes Group, Inc. 24400 MN Hwy 22 S Litchfield, MN 55355

LARRY & DIANE FAGEN | LARRY, 320.212.6969 or Eric Gabrielson at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371 or 701.238.2570

TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. Eric Gabrielson MN47-006

COMBINES

ROW CROP TRACTORS

’15 JD 690, 4x4, 1745/1160 sep hrs,

CM, chopper, 650x38 tires & duals ................... $174,000 ’13 JD 660, 892/1180 CM, chopper duals.............. $125,000 ’04 JD 9760, 2268/3460 CM, chopper duals............ $49,000 ’01 JD 9650 STS, 3014/4325 CM, chopper, duals .... $35,000 ’00 JD 9650 STS, 2645/3623 chopper, duals ............ $35,000 ’01 JD 9750 STS, 3013/4156 CM, chopper, duals .... $37,000 ’11 Case/IH 8120, 1650/2250 Tracker, Rt, duals ....... $88,500

’17 Kubota M7-151, cab air, MFWD, 545 hrs, front axle suspension, 3pt PTO, w/ Kubota loader .................................................. $84,000 ‘09 JD 7830 MFWD, 6185 hrs, 3PT PTO, 4 hyd, 20 speed auto quad, 48050 tires & duals ........................................ $75,000

SMALL EXCAVATORS

’17 Case CX57C, cab & air, 333 hrs........................... $49,000

’11 Case/IH 7120, 1610/2200 Tracker, Rt, duals ....... $88,500

WHEEL LOADERS

’10 Case/IH 7120, 1650/2250 Tracker, Rt, duals ....... $88,500

’14 JD 724 K, 9587 hrs, third valve, w/ medford forks ... $77,000

TRACK & 4WD TRACTORS

’13 JD 644 K, 5520 hrs, quick coupler, 4.25 yd bkt .... $110,000

‘10 Case IH 535 Quadtrack, 3977 hrs, full auto steer, big pump .................................... $135,000 ’14 Case/IH 370 HD, 7065 hrs, 1000 PTO duals ....... $75,000 ’14 Case 350 Rowtrac, 1865 hrs, 120” 1000 PTO ... $145,000

COMBINE HEADS

’15 Volvo 90G, 4927 hrs, quick coupler & bkt ................ $89,000 ‘15 Cat 930 M, 6599 hrs, RC, QC & bkt ........................ $85,000 ’09 Cat 938H, 7174 hrs, quick coupler & bkt ................. $69,000 ’15 Cat 938M, 8275 hrs,cab air, quick coupler & bkt..... $79,000 ’15 Cat 966M XE, 3015 hrs, right control 5.5 yrd bkt ... $169,000 ’16 Komatsu WA 270-7, 8193 hrs, Q.C., 4 yd bkt........... $70,000

‘13 Case/IH 3020, 30 ft flex head .............................. $13,000 ‘13 Case/IH 3408, Corn head 8 row 30” ................... $17,000 ‘02 Case/IH 2208, Corn head 8 row 30” ................... $10,000 ’09 Drago, 6 row 30” Chopping corn head .............. $16,000 ’06 Drago, 6 row 30” Chopping corn head .............. $12,000 Case/IH 1083, Corn head 8 row 30” ........................... $6,500

’16 Komatsu WA 320-7, 6936 hrs, Q.C., 3.5 yd bkt........ $79,000

TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOES

’15 Cat 323 FL, 3768 hrs, 40" bkt............................ $110,000

’14 Kawasaki 70Z7, 7628 hrs, cab air, QC & bkt ............ $69,000 ’10 Kawasaki 65Z V, 6682 hrs, cab air, RC, w/ bkt.......... $51,000 ‘13 Case 721 F, 4717 hrs, ride control,QC w/bkt ............ $75,000

EXCAVATORS

’11 Case 580N, 4x4 cab 2540 hrs ...............................$42,000

’11 JD 290GLC, 3347 hrs, 12'6" stick,42" bkt .......... $110,000

‘16 Cat 420 F2, 4x4, 1088 hrs, cab extend-a-hoe .......$69,000

’11 Case CX300C, 2658 hrs, 12' stick, 54" bucket .. $110,000

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

401372-1

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

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Harvesting Equip

Wanted

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rac,‘09 CIH 40.5’ TigerMate 200 FOR SALE: 1999 Case IH 1020 Wanted: Antique Bicycles FOR SALE: High Quality ear FC, spike drag, rolling bas- 25’ header, $5,500. 507-383- from 1930’s thru 1950’s. De- commercial meat goat herd, luxe or unusual models with Boar/Myatonic cross. All mis- kets, $36,500; ‘13 CIH 330 3447 horns, tanks, headlights etc. ages. Buy one or all. Age ago, Turbo-Till, 25’, $24,000; ‘10 All makes including Schwinn, and health are telling me its son CIH 14’ 870, rolling baskets.

Grain Handling Elgin, Monark, Hawthorne, time. Much goat or sheep TX. Reason for selling, bought Equipment larger Quad. 507-276-3289 Huffman, Columbia, Shelby equipment available when Firestone, etc. Also buying herd is gone. 507-317-1392 FOR SALE: MC 665E grain TO, dryer w/ heat saver, 3ph, Schwinn Stingray bikes from Planting Equip ars, propane, all heat or heat & 1960’s & 1970’s. Top prices d of paid. Will pick up anywhere. re-JD 7000 Corn Planter, 2 Row, cool, $4,000/OBO; 2000 bu 309-645-4623 rac- 3PT, $1,800; Fert. Avail. wet holding bin, $2,000. 651387-2085 BO. $350/Row. 715-234-1993

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w/ Harvesting Equip Pets & Supplies FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls uckalso Hamp, York, & Hamp/ tch, 16 foot W.W. aluminum liveA &2014 John Deere 615P-pickup stock trailer in very good Duroc boars & gilts. Alfred Surprise your loved one with a platform. like new, very low 500.

GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPY condition. Sleepy Eye, MN Kemen 320-598-3790 acres, $16,900. 507-327-6430 Family raised, indoors, chil507-766-0173 dren. Non shedding, shots/ 2188 Case Int’l combine, 3661 Swine OR eng hrs, 2662 rotor hrs, SN# worming done. 507-219-0018 50, JJCO196042, $35,000; 1020 25’ Wanted rac- bean head, SN# JJCO221578, FOR SALE: Yorkshire, HampTrucks & rge $7,500; 1083 Int’l CH, 8R, shire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc Trailers All kinds of New & Used farm ark SN# JJCO154004, $7,500. Call equipment - disc chisels, field boars, also gilts. Excellent age 507-272-6655 cults, planters, soil finishers, selection. Raised outside. FOR SALE: 1977 International Exc herd health. No PRSS. grain truck, V8, 5spd, good ‘96 Timpte AR, air dump grain cornheads, feed mills, discs, Delivery avail. 320-760-0365 tires, 19,524 actual miles. trailer, ‘93 Wilson SR Pace- balers, haybines, etc. 507438-9782 setter hopper grain trailer, Spot, Duroc, Chester White, 763-227-8620 $11,000/ea; ‘08 Drago chopBoars & Gilts available.

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TRACTORS: JDESTATES 9520T; JDon 4640, 4630, 4230; TRACTORS: JDESTATES 9520T; JD 4640, 4230; 4 RETIREMENTS & Ford 7000 CONST: Cat D6B; Case 4630, W14 PayFord 7000 CONST: Cat D6B; Case W14 PayTRACTORS: JD 9520T; JD 4640, 4630, 4230; loader; JD 375 Skid COMBINES: JD 9670, loader; JD’16 375 Skid COMBINES: JD 9670, Ford CONST: Cat D6B; W14 1186 7000 hrs; JD 640FD; ’14 JDCase 630F; JDPay612 1186 hrs; JD 640FD; ’14 JD 630F; JD 612 loader; JD’16 375 Skid COMBINES: JD 9670, Chopping; JD 1293 converted to 18-20”; JD Chopping; JD 1293 converted to 18-20”; JD 1186 hrs; ’16 JD 640FD; ’14 JD 630F; JD 612 215; CIH CIH 1660 1660 Combine; 20 & &to6-30 6-30 CH; JD 215; Combine; 20 CH; 44 Chopping; JD 1293 converted 18-20”; Header Trailers MACHINERY: CIHCH; 9300 11 Header Trailers MACHINERY: CIH 9300 215; CIH 1660 Combine; 20 & 6-30 4 11 sh; JD JD & &Trailers SalfordMACHINERY: Auto adj adj & & reset resetCIH plows; Brent sh; Salford Auto plows; Brent Header 9300 11 1282; HX20 Cutter; (2)&HD 34’plows; Disks;Brent (2) sh; JDJD & Salford Auto adj reset Chandler 20’ litter & lime spreaders; Ag Chem 1603 w/spin 1282; JD HX20 Cutter; (2)TerraGator HD 34’ Disks; (2) spreader, updated & new tires; Hagie 8250 1603 4wd Sprayer; (2)w/spin Grain Chandler tech 20’ litter & lime spreaders; Ag Chem TerraGator Vacs; & Equip; 7200 8-30 Planter w/skip spreader, tech updated & new tires;JD Hagie Sprayer; Grain Vacs; Livestock Livestock & Haying Haying Equip; JD 72008250 8-304wd Planter w/skip(2)TRUCKS: TRUCKS: ’97 9200; SS Progress Manure Tanker; ’09 Vacs; & Haying Equip;Tanker; JD 7200 8-30 Planter w/skip TRUCKS: ’97 IH IHLivestock 9200; Walker Walker SS Manure Manure Tanker; Progress Manure Tanker; ’09 Stoughton Hopper; Flat; Chev D GRAIN: Super ’97 IH 9200; Walker’98 SS48’ Manure Tanker; Manure Tanker; ’09 B Stoughton Hopper; ’98 48’ Flat; ’81 ’81 ChevProgress D 21’ 21’ B&H; B&H; GRAIN: Super B SA625C Dryer; Augers; Wagons; 30’Chev Stormor Dry;GRAIN: Stoughton Hopper; ’98 48’ Flat; ’81 D 21’Top B&H; Super B SA625C Dryer; Augers; Wagons; 30’ Stormor Top Dry; Much Much much much more!

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Red River Valley Fairgrounds

1805 Main Ave. West, West Fargo, ND

Thursday July 16, 2020 @ 10:00 A.M.

SALE & PROPERTY LOCATION: 201 Main Street Lakefield, Minnesota.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 2020 | 9AM

PARCEL #1: Consists of the east corn facility with elevator house, legs, conveyors, 3 - steel grain bins, grain dryer & infrastructure. This unit has an approximately capacity of 524,000 +/bushels of storage. The grain dryer on this property is currently not in compliance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency rules & regulations.

Complete terms, lot listings, photos, & details at SteffesGroup.com

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Auctioneers will run multiple rings with live online bidding. There will be no loading assistance until 2PM. Cars and pickups may enter grounds at 12PM Noon for self-loading. Equipment removal by July 31, unless other arrangements are made. Hauling and loading are available. Contact auctioneers for owner information, new consignments, or changes at 701.237.9173 or 800.726.8609. Live online bidding available on major equipment.

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TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. ND Sales Tax laws apply. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. Scott Steffes ND81, Brad Olstad ND319, Bob Steffes ND82, Max Steffes ND999, Justin Ruth ND2019

PARCEL #2: Consists of the west bean facility with elevator house, legs, conveyors, 5 - steel grain bins & infrastructure. This unit has an approximate capacity of 1,092,000 +/- bushels of storage.

PARCEL #3: Consists of the office scale building, truck scale, insulated shop building & older wood seed bagging warehouse building.

GENERAL PROPERTY INFORMATION 410 Springfield Parkway

Jackson, MN 56143 507-847-3468

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Little Elk has a big history

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t’s quiet today, but the place where the Little Elk River meets the Mississippi River has a 5,000-year history of human activity, according to the archaeologists who have conducted excavations there.

So many lives had played out portions of their dramas at this place that when archaeologist Doug Birk, of the former Institute for Minnesota Archaeology, started his excavations at the 93-acre site, it must have been difficult to choose a place to start.

Birk has passed on, but the areas he and his team eventually excavated include a French fort, the remains of Anishanabeg (Chief Hole in the Day I)’s cabin, a Methodist-Episcopal mission, explorer Joseph Nicollet’s camp site, retired Indian agent Major Ashley Morrill’s barn, an 1850s-era quarry, and a flour and feed milling site.

There were also prehistoric artifacts; and Birk speculated Native Americans had a portage which led from the Mississippi, past the waterfall on the Little Elk, to water highways that included the Minnesota River.

In August of 1836, explorer Joeseph Nicollet camped here. As part of an effort to map the upper Mississipi River, Nicollet took an astronomical reading to determine the geographical location of the Little Elk. He also sketched the waterfall.

Little Falls, Minn.

In 1856 William Sturgis built a grain and sawmill using the water power from the falls. He also built a store and established the town of Little Elk. Then, in 1885, retired Indian Agent Ashley Morrill bought Little Elk Mills and built a mansion in the town.

Morrill added steam power to the operation and increased output to 125 barrels of flour per day. By 1892 Little Elk flour was being shipped across the country and the ocean.

In 1897, Little Elk River was reduced to a trickle — perhaps due to extensive logging upstream — and Morrill had to discontinue milling at Little Elk.

Map is courtesy of the Morrison County Historical Society.

People like William Sturgis and Ashley Morrill had big dreams for Little Elk City. So did Doug Birk. Because of the site’s rich historical and archaeological significance, Birk imagined establishing an archaeological preserve which could potentially serve as an outdoor museum, nature preserve, and public park, according to the Morrison County Historical Society.

Today, as the Schoessling Unit of the Charles Lindbergh State Park near Little Falls, Little Elk is a nature preserve and public park. There you can see the foundation of the log cabin which Doug used as headquarters for his digs. But the rest is pretty much up to your imagination as you walk through the forest paths along the Mississippi like so many before you. v

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FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER.

Solar energy is more than clean energy. It’s financial stability, predictability, and independence.

We know the challenges of planning for the future and we’re here to help you take control of what you can. Blue Horizon Energy works with the best suppliers and partners in the solar industry so you can rest easy knowing that your solar system will reliably support your family, farm, and business for decades to come, backed by the best warranties and support in the industry.

CONTACT US:

507.424.0001

INFO@BLUEHORIZONENERGY.COM

SAVE MONEY BY GOING SOLAR! REAL RESULTS: YTD PERFORMANCE: 104% APRIL PERFORMANCE: 129% “Blue Horizon Energy did exactly what they said they would do and greatly exceeded my high expectations. The tax credits and grants provide great short term benefits. The energy cost savings provide great long term benefits. My advice is to go solar as soon as possible and start saving on your energy!” — Virgil: Mayer, MN (pictured above) 507.424.0001

INFO@BLUEHORIZONENERGY.COM

© 2020 BLUE HORIZON ENERGY LLC

REAL CUSTOMERS. REAL RESULTS. YTD PERFORMANCE: 102% APRIL PERFORMANCE: 115%

Results Matter.

“If I had to do it over again, I’d have done this sooner!

Blue Horizon Energy’s expertise in agricultural and commercial operations and professionalism stood out through the entire process. Our system delivers more power than projected and BHE is very good about checking in to see how we’re doing.”

— Adrian: Murdock, MN (pictured)

YTD PERFORMANCE: 106% APRIL PERFORMANCE: 114% “We chose Blue Horizon Energy because they are an experienced and innovative Minnesota company that understands Agriculture. The entire team with Blue Horizon Energy was incredibly positive and have gone above and beyond our high expectations.

Their solar product has made a big difference.”

We see every project as the start of a longterm partnership. A commitment from us to you that your solar energy system is going to deliver the performance we projected, reliably, year after year.

Endurance Farms “After doing my research I decided to start by installing a smaller system on one of my grain bin sites.

We watched the performance of that system for a year and were very, very satisfied. Then we decided to add two larger systems to our primary grain bin sites.

We are very happy with our decision to go solar and believe this is the future of agriculture. Blue Horizon Energy did a great job on all of our projects and we highly recommend their services.”

— Bill M. (Site 1 of 3 Pictured)

Our team makes hundreds of decisions, big and small, when designing a project to make sure it meets our high standards for reliability and performance. We don’t cut corners and if something is wrong we fix it and make it right - period.

Not just because every project is backed by our industry-leading warranty, but because fixing problems and delivering on your word is just the right thing to do.

That’s why our customers come back two, three, even four (and fourteen!) times, to work with us again and again.

We’d be honored to work with you too.

— Barry: Benson, MN (pictured)

FIXED RACK, DUAL-AXIS TRACKER, OR ROOF MOUNT WHETHER YOU HAVE A SMALL PLOT, OPEN FIELDS, OR UNUSED ROOF SPACE, WE HAVE A SOLAR SOLUTION FOR YOU. WE DESIGN EVERY PROJECT TO DELIVER RELIABLE LONG-TERM SAVINGS, THE LOWEST TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP, AND THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE YIELD. YOUR FARM’S OR BUSINESS’ SUCCESS IS OUR TOP PRIORITY.

CONTACT US TODAY. RECEIVE A FREE CONSULTATION TO DETERMINE HOW SOLAR ENERGY CAN BEST WORK FOR YOUR SPECIFIC SITE, CIRCUMSTANCES, AND NEEDS.

© 2020 BLUE HORIZON ENERGY LLC

507.424.0001 INFO@BLUEHORIZONENERGY.COM WWW.BLUEHORIZONENERGY.COM

REAL CUSTOMERS. REAL RESULTS. YTD PERFORMANCE: 102% APRIL PERFORMANCE: 115%

Results Matter.

“If I had to do it over again, I’d have done this sooner!

Blue Horizon Energy’s expertise in agricultural and commercial operations and professionalism stood out through the entire process. Our system delivers more power than projected and BHE is very good about checking in to see how we’re doing.”

— Adrian: Murdock, MN (pictured)

YTD PERFORMANCE: 106% APRIL PERFORMANCE: 114% “We chose Blue Horizon Energy because they are an experienced and innovative Minnesota company that understands Agriculture. The entire team with Blue Horizon Energy was incredibly positive and have gone above and beyond our high expectations.

Their solar product has made a big difference.”

We see every project as the start of a longterm partnership. A commitment from us to you that your solar energy system is going to deliver the performance we projected, reliably, year after year.

Endurance Farms “After doing my research I decided to start by installing a smaller system on one of my grain bin sites.

We watched the performance of that system for a year and were very, very satisfied. Then we decided to add two larger systems to our primary grain bin sites.

We are very happy with our decision to go solar and believe this is the future of agriculture. Blue Horizon Energy did a great job on all of our projects and we highly recommend their services.”

— Bill M. (Site 1 of 3 Pictured)

Our team makes hundreds of decisions, big and small, when designing a project to make sure it meets our high standards for reliability and performance. We don’t cut corners and if something is wrong we fix it and make it right - period.

Not just because every project is backed by our industry-leading warranty, but because fixing problems and delivering on your word is just the right thing to do.

That’s why our customers come back two, three, even four (and fourteen!) times, to work with us again and again.

We’d be honored to work with you too.

— Barry: Benson, MN (pictured)

FIXED RACK, DUAL-AXIS TRACKER, OR ROOF MOUNT WHETHER YOU HAVE A SMALL PLOT, OPEN FIELDS, OR UNUSED ROOF SPACE, WE HAVE A SOLAR SOLUTION FOR YOU. WE DESIGN EVERY PROJECT TO DELIVER RELIABLE LONG-TERM SAVINGS, THE LOWEST TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP, AND THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE YIELD. YOUR FARM’S OR BUSINESS’ SUCCESS IS OUR TOP PRIORITY.

CONTACT US TODAY. RECEIVE A FREE CONSULTATION TO DETERMINE HOW SOLAR ENERGY CAN BEST WORK FOR YOUR SPECIFIC SITE, CIRCUMSTANCES, AND NEEDS.

© 2020 BLUE HORIZON ENERGY LLC

507.424.0001 INFO@BLUEHORIZONENERGY.COM WWW.BLUEHORIZONENERGY.COM

SOLAR ENERGY FOR

FARMS AND BUSINESSES

FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER.

Solar energy is more than clean energy. It’s financial stability, predictability, and independence.

We know the challenges of planning for the future and we’re here to help you take control of what you can. Blue Horizon Energy works with the best suppliers and partners in the solar industry so you can rest easy knowing that your solar system will reliably support your family, farm, and business for decades to come, backed by the best warranties and support in the industry.

CONTACT US:

507.424.0001

INFO@BLUEHORIZONENERGY.COM

SAVE MONEY BY GOING SOLAR! REAL RESULTS: YTD PERFORMANCE: 104% APRIL PERFORMANCE: 129% “Blue Horizon Energy did exactly what they said they would do and greatly exceeded my high expectations. The tax credits and grants provide great short term benefits. The energy cost savings provide great long term benefits. My advice is to go solar as soon as possible and start saving on your energy!” — Virgil: Mayer, MN (pictured above) 507.424.0001

INFO@BLUEHORIZONENERGY.COM

© 2020 BLUE HORIZON ENERGY LLC