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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. 5
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Sometimes the hardest thing to do is nothing; let’s do it Mid-July was always summer’s sweet spot on the southern Illinois dairy farm of my youth. With June’s rush of sweaty work — wheat harvest, straw baling, laying corn by, cultivating soybeans, and weed spraying FARM & FOOD FILE — finally complete; and By Alan Guebert before another cutting of alfalfa was ready, midJuly slipped in with treats like fresh peaches, sweet corn and juicy garden tomatoes. Mid-July also meant baseball’s All Star game, the county fair, and a week’s vacation in Missouri’s far away Lake of the Ozarks where we kids would swim all day, Dad would fish all day, and Mom wouldn’t can a quart of anything any day. This year, most fairs have been cancelled and baseball and vacations have either been dramatically altered or simply cashiered because of Covid-19. In a way, most of this summer’s fun has been cancelled for countless Americans by … well, themselves — in a personal effort to stay healthy. The clear result of these individual stands, however, has been a spectacular failure. Our uneven, state-by-state approach to fighting the virus has turned yesterday’s pandemic into today’s pandemonium. And yet, many of us and our political leaders appear less concerned with the virus’s ferocious return than with its deadly appearance. It’s as though the nation — after months of coronavirus fighting and weeks of Black Lives Matter marches and protests — simply ran out gas this month. I understand; I’m out of gas, too. March was a blur of shocks and lockdowns; April, a 24/7 death-everywhere movie. May brought a drop in shock and rise in hope. But then, June caught fire and burned like a dry prairie. And just as everyone was ready to lean into midJuly’s soft, sweet center, back comes the mortal need to stay vigilant, stay masked, and stay home. In reality, most of today’s Covid-19 preemptive prescription sounds like a piece of cake compared to the hard work of our 1960s dairy farm. One piece of it, stay at home, is what we did anyway. Only now, with Covid-19 on the loose, staying home delivers the benefit of staying healthy. I can — literally — live with that.
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Take your pick of these winning strawberry recipes quickly pick that strawberry and enjoy it Every year, in early summer, there’s a before it was too late. The strawberry battle in our yard. The lines are drawn, battle here wages on. both sides aim to be quicker each year to gain the upper hand on their opponent. Since strawberries have been on my Each year, we humans lose. I’m talking mind, I’ve been baking with strawberries about the battle with the chipmunk we (store-bought unfortunately) a lot lately. have named Chippy, and the bounty of Here’s some tasty recipes I’ve discovered. strawberries he takes from our garden. Enjoy those delicious strawberries before This year however, we stood absolutely Chippy and company invade your strawCOOKING no chance as Chippy brought his friends, berry patch too! WITH KRISTIN his aunts and uncles, his cousins — basiThis bread is good — like full of flavor and sweet By Kristin Kveno cally anyone to indulge in our strawberry strawberries, good. We made this one recently and buffet. My daughter, Claire, proudly the whole family enjoyed a slice or two or three! exclaimed she found one strawberry in the garden that was ready to be picked and was still untouched Oatmeal Strawberry Bread by Chippy and his gang of thieves. I told her to https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/186447/oatmeal-strawberrybread/?internalSource=rotd&referringId=1110&referringContentT ype=Recipe%20Hub 3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups rolled oats 2 cups white sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil 4 eggs Standard all round 30 COLORS 26-29 GAUGE durability 1-1/4 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced 1/4 cup rolled oats Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 7x3 inch loaf pans. Stir together the flour, 1-1/2 cups rolled oats, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and eggs; stir into flour mixture until just moistened. Fold in strawberries. Pour into the prepared loaf pans and sprinkle the tops with remaining 1/4 cup of rolled oats. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes Standing seam architecture 30 COLORS 26-29 GAUGE look for half the price out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool the strawberry bread in the pans for five minutes before cooling completely on a wire rack. n This dessert tastes as good as it looks. Impress your loved ones with this scrumptiously beautiful treat.
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https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a4171/rusticstrawberry-galette-recipe-clv0513/ 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-inch-diameter 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 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-strawberryrhubarb-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 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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School draws students from many different communities LAND MINDS, from pg. 2
year if the virus cancels this year; one jar of fabulous pickles donated by “Pickle Queen” Kathryn Lake Lillian District) school athletes in recent Knight; even five hours of babysitting by ‘super pro’ times. Yes, he’s a loved man who preaches wondrously on the powers of God. Yes, he’s also sideline with kids, Sawyer Erickson of rural Bird Island. Yes, I bid $120 for Vikings preseason game tickets. cheerleader for all school functions too. Yes, I was $120 too low! But IF the Vikings do have Item 2 was a quilt — “Hunting Around with a season, cozy comfort of our Olivia house with a Pattern,” 72”x 82” donated by Gathering Friends Quilt couple cold brewskis works too. What do you expect Shop in Bird Island and made by Kathy Ludowese. from a genuine Norwegian senior citizen? Don’t Item 3 was a prime rib dinner for eight, donated bother to answer. by the Bremseth and Frank families. But there you have it … the nuts and bolts and Item 4 featured a brisket and rib prepared meal briskets of a bunch of great people showing tremenfor six served at John O’Neil’s home. Notice how dous regard for their school. Summed up Henslin, this auction committee skillfully positioned tasty “This auction is always a special joy simply because food experience items up front? Yes, great wisdom people are caring about the education of young kids. in their cunning strategy. And the reputation of St. Mary’s tells the story.” Item 5 was an aviation experience. Yes, the winCommented Todd Frank, who with his wife Carren ning bidder actually gets to handle the controls as were co-chairs of this year’s event with the Justin and Carin Martinson pilot their plane with Bremseth family, “We’re grateful for the support two passengers on board to Granite Falls and the under these crazy circumstances in our daily lives. I incredible Fagan WW II Museum. think it’s more and more important that religious Item 6 was an agricultural opportunity valued by education is part of the learning for younger people these days.” any land owner: 2,500 feet of four-inch drainage tile installed by S.J. Jacobs and Sons, Bird Island. So what happens for this incredible school and of 131 students last year and a projected 142 total this Item 7 returned bidders back into the food world — but preparing, not eating. An EggNighter Electric year (and that doesn’t include anticipated students Fire Starter, ash tool and grilling tool donated by St. for the new pre-kindergarten program)? Mary’s kids (plus some parents and teachers). And how many non-Catholic students attend St. Item 8 was a home-crafted, handmade coffee table Mary’s? Last year there were 26; two years ago it was 16 and the number keeps increasing. Tuition donated by Tom and Sheila Jacobs. this year is $2,950, payable month-by-month or Item 9 featured more food: an unprepared rib total lump sum payment at the start of the school roast weighing 600 pounds! It was appropriately year. “We have tuition assistance to help,” said St. donated by the Rib Committee of this audacious Mary’s Principal Tracey Sigurdson. “We are fortuschool fund raising adventure. nate to have stake-holders contributing ongoing dolAnd there was much more, including four lars for these special helps.” Minnesota Vikings pre-season game tickets (next
And the reach keeps extending. Students come from Willmar, Sacred Heart, Hector and Buffalo Lake — and this fall, Franklin students also. So why is St. Mary’s, which started as a special school for Catholic kids back in the 1960s, seeing increasing student counts? Sigurdson commented the church school at Morgan has closed. “Plus, as more area parents become aware of what St. Mary’s offers to young children, they start thinking St. Mary’s could be a better choice for their kids too.” St. Mary’s now offers instruction Pre-K through 8th grade after adopting the Bird Island Play Island package which was already Pre-K education. The school day begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Nine classrooms make up the St. Mary’s school facility; plus a music room and the gym. Curriculum includes reading, math (both beginning and advanced), language, art, writing, social/government classes, science, phy-ed, plus (as you would expect) daily religious education teaching. With total student numbers approaching 160 and maybe more, where do they get noon lunch? “We just go next door to our church basement where we have our own team cooks, Jean Athman and Heather Brady, preparing tasty and healthy menus each day,” said Sigurdson. “Yes, for the younger kids, even a mid-morning snack break.” Sigurdson didn’t know what percent of St. Mary’s students eventually go on to college but she did speculate, “Based on the high number of St. Mary graduates I see on academic honor rolls, homecoming courts and Student Councils of surrounding public high schools, I feel that speaks volumes of whom they have become after leaving our school. I believe the college enrollment numbers would be good for our students.” Father George, the long-time priest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, is a frequent visitor at the school’s luncheon session. “To get his ego stroked and perhaps boost his own feelings,” laughed school employees Tracey and Grace. “Father George loves kids and roll, then seal fold with a couple of drops of water. In a larger STRAWBERRIES, from pg. 4 our kids love him. It’s just a great experience each skillet over medium heat, heat oil (it should reach 1 inch up the and every day. If Father George isn’t having a good eggrolls: side of pan) until it starts to bubble. Add egg rolls and fry until day our students simply rejuvenate his spirits.” 2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened golden, 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate 1/2 cup granulated sugar Yes, Father George is the animated spirit for to cool slightly. Dust powdered sugar and serve with strawberry 1/2 cup sour cream many within his own flock — and for any and all sauce. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract kids. He’s a dependable cheerleader at any school If you don’t have to contend with your own Chippy events — especially baseball, basketball and football pinch kosher salt and his gluttonous-strawberry-loving associates, 12 eggroll wrappers games. “We hope he never quits,” admitted then grab your garden-fresh strawberries and get vegetable oil, for frying Sigurdson. “He’s a kid at heart and we want that baking. Getting juicy strawberries at the grocery powdered sugar heart to keep spreading cheer and blessings for all store also works. A warning to Chippy: next year we of us: kids, we teachers and staff at St. Mary’s In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine strawberries, will win the strawberry war!! School, his own congregation and especially this water and sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Stirring entire community. Everyone needs the support and Kristin Kveno scours the internet, pours over old frequently, cook until thick and jammy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to family recipes and searches everywhere in between to love of everyone else these days. So let’s keep a medium bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, combine cream find interesting food ideas for feeding your crew. Do Father George our number-one cheerleader forever!” cheese with sugar, sour cream, vanilla and kosher salt. Using a you have a recipe you want to share? You can reach hand mixer, beat ingredients until fully combined. Place an eggDick Hagen is the staff writer emeritus of The Kristin at kkveno@thelandonline.com. v Land. He may be reached at rdhagen35@gmail.com. roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape and spoon approximately 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture into a line in v the center. Fold up bottom half and tightly fold in sides. Gently
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No use crying over spilled milk (until you’re the spiller) On occasion, I am fortunate enough to As I kneeled on the floor, hand covering be called on by my dairy farming neighthe outlet and waiting for my Dad, I startbor, Joe, when he is in need of some time ed to cry. A day and a half worth of milk off. On those occasions, I delight in the was in that bulk tank and I was on the tranquility of assuming the responsibiliverge of watching it all go down the drain. ties of caring for his small herd of I was hopeless and desperate. Through Guernseys. My duties include feeding, two failed attempts, I knew that there milking, manure removal, fetching cows was no way I was going to be able to do from their pasture, feeding and watering this alone. I needed an extra set of hands. DEEP ROOTS heifers and feeding kittens. As I waited for what seemed like an By Whitney Nesse eternity for my Dad, I called Joe and told My children take turns coming along to help during evening milkings. The kids him of this series of unfortunate events. like the idea of coming along for morning chores; He chuckled and brushed it off as no big deal, saybut they usually roll over in their beds and sleepily ing that some time ago a similar thing had hapdecline the invitation when morning rolls around. I pened to him. In that moment I was so thankful for love sharing the intense duties of the dairy industry his extension of grace. with my kids. I have many fond memories of helpWhen my Dad arrived with my brother Sam in ing alongside my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Alan in tow, we worked together to quickly assemble the their dairy barn as a child. My hope is that my own outlet valve while spilling a minimal amount of children are making memories that are equally as milk. Instant relief came over me. wonderful as mine. Still soaked with milk, I finished my duties, empDuring my most recent stretch of milkings howev- tied my boots and headed towards home. On my er, one of my worst nightmares came to life. I will short drive home I thought back to the previous painfully re-live the moment in order to allow you incident still fresh in my mind. I had found myself to share in my misery — or, perhaps to give you a in an impossible situation I could in no way fix on chuckle. my own. On my knees, I called my Dad to come to I had to run a water hose from the small, clean my rescue. And with his help, we were able to put milkhouse out to a pen of thirsty youngstock. I was back together the disassembled parts. And Joe, in feeling proud of myself for remembering to shut the water off before overflowing the stock tank and creating Lake Pontchartrain in the middle of the heifer pen. Little did I know that as I was proudly reeling The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk in the length of hose I was creating the perfect Management Agency reminds Iowa, Minnesota and storm. Wisconsin producers the final date to apply for crop While cranking it in, the hose had draped over the insurance for fall-seeded forage seeding is July 31 for bulk tank outlet valve and clamp. With the last jerk, the 2021 crop year. the hose end caught the outlet valve, unfastening The fall-seeded practice was previously only insurthe clamp, sending the entire valve, clamp and gasket crashing to the floor and behind it came a white able by written agreement, but this practice has been expanded for alfalfa in the St. Paul Region for the geyser of cold, creamy, fresh milk. 2021 crop year. 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 other hand. Twice I attempted to re-assemble the fittings. Both attempts left me sitting in a deluge of The Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health cold milk. I kneeled on the floor, soaked from my Center (UMASH) is seeking pre-proposal applicachest to my toes (my boots had inadvertently tions for small partnership projects ranging from become milk vats) keeping one hand firmly over the $5,000 to a maximum of $10,000 to address aging on tank outlet so as not to let any more of the liquid the farm. money circle the drain and disappear. UMASH recently hosted two community forums to My mind raced, wondering how I was going to identify and discuss key issues related to aging in assemble the newly-dismantled tank outlet without agricultural communities across the upper Midwest. spilling even more milk than I already had. My Forum summaries can be found at umash.umn.edu/ hands were shaking from the adrenaline which was aging-on-the-farm. now pulsing through my body. Using my mouth, I UMASH and CHAI are specifically interested in removed the milking glove from my hand and in projects which address issues related to aging on the pure desperation, reached for my phone and autofarm and show promise of leading to a larger sustainmatically called the one who I knew would come to able effort. my rescue. Within seconds I was speaking to my Interested parties should send a one-page summary Dad, begging him to rush to my aid.
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. Whitney Nesse is a sixth-generation livestock farmer who is deeply rooted in her faith and family. She writes from her central Minnesota farm. v
Forage crop insurance deadline July 31 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. For more information about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net, visit www.rma.usda.gov. This article was submitted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. v
UMASH seeks aging project proposals 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). The pre-proposal deadline is Aug. 1. 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
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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 physiof Minnesota master gardener and volunteer time. Each year after that Drewitz, University of Minnesota cian. Insect repellant can discourage v tree care advisor. v the required amount is 25 hours. Extension. mosquitos from biting.
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None of today’s national woes are new and few GUEBERT, from pg. 3 Just as I can now live without Oliver square balers which were as reliable as the weatherman’s forecast; and milking 100 hot Holsteins in a 100-degree milking parlor on late Sunday afternoons in July. I would, however, love to go back to any of those steamy July evenings when Uncle Honey, my father’s uncle and part owner of the farm, would take my two older brothers and me to St. Louis to watch the Cardinals play. The games were great; and the root beer and hotdogs were even better. But those nostalgic memories overshadow just how blood-filled the 1960s were. There isn’t enough space
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here to list all the people who were devoted to make America better that decade and were murdered — many of them publicly — just because they tried. Then came Vietnam. If you lived through the 1960s and 70s, you are not neutral on that war or its powerful influence on politics still today. And if you think American cities were hit by racial strife last month, those fires were mere torches to show our half-century of failure to heed the racefueled riots which burned large portions of Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago, Newark and other cities in the 1960s. In fact, none of today’s deep national woes (save Covid-19) are new and few. They are as nationthreatening as 50 years ago when American blood flowed from Selma to Saigon. We never fully fixed those problems. Like today, we just ran out of gas to fight them. But now they’re back; and until we find the fuel — the ideas, leadership and strength — to re-engage,
maybe we should take July’s sweet second half to do exactly what we used to do: not much at all. Simply staying home and wearing masks in public. Those efforts, in fact, are nothing compared to the sacrifice others made to deliver us here. The Farm and Food File is published weekly. Past columns, events and contact information are posted at www.farmandfoodfile.com. v
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corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $2.84 -.19 $8.18 -.03 Madison $2.77 -.24 $8.08 -.16 Redwood Falls $2.89 -.21 $8.07 -.05 Fergus Falls $2.66 -.23 $8.03 -.01 $2.75 -.22 $8.08 -.06 The following marketing analysis is for the week Morris ending July 10. Tracy $2.74 -.22 $8.11 -.08 CORN — Weather was the driving force behind Average: $2.78 $8.09 this week’s price action and will continue to be moving into pollination. The monthly World Agriculture Year Ago Average: $4.09 $7.95 Supply and Demand Estimates report wasn’t really Grain prices are effective cash close on July 14. bearish, but it wasn’t bullish either — and forecasts *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period. were seen as improving chances of rain for the corn belt. Corn hit the skids going into the weekend in post-report trading. For the week, September corn was down 6.25 cents at $3.37.25 and the December contract was down 8.75 cents at $3.44.75 per bushel. Corn traders were buyers after PHYLLIS NYSTROM It would appear the cattle and hog futures markets CHS Hedging Inc. the Fourth of July holiday; but are attempting to anticipate a turn in the livestock S t . P aul were unable to move into new markets based upon the action taking place as we territory despite a 2 percent drop moved into the first week of July. All livestock futures in corn conditions to 71 percent are now carrying a premium to the cash trade in each good/excellent and a pair of new export sales category which suggests positive feelings toward announcements. The post-holiday trading range on future cash prices. This change July 6 in December corn was only 4.75 cents — the in attitude appears to have come smallest range for that day since 2004. Prices then from the increase in movement slipped lower until drier forecasts combined with a in the product of each sector of good weekly export sales report pushed December the cattle, feeder cattle and hogs. corn closer to the $3.60 level. The next few weeks will either Just ahead of the July WASDE report, fresh sales confirm that lows are being to China were reported of 30.1 million bushels for old established or whether this was crop and 23.6 million bushels for new crop corn. The merely a short covering rally in trade seemed disappointed with the amounts and the bear markets. JOE TEALE brushed it aside. Broker As for the cattle market, the Late week extended forecasts don’t look as dismal recent increase in beef move- Great Plains Commodity for rain as earlier in the week, but there is still some ment has been the trigger which Afton, Minn. discrepancy between models. The improving weather sent the futures market from a forecasts cast a pall over the market and pushed corn discount to a premium to cash. The fact that there sharply lower to end the week. The high in December continues to be a number of heavy cattle available corn since the June 30 U.S. Department of Agriculture could hurt the cash trade while the futures try to reports is a double top at $3.63 per bushel. The pre- continue a rally. However, if the cash trade remains report high this week was $3.62 per bushel. defensive and prices do not stabilize and remain The 2019-20 corn balance sheet cut feed/residual weak, the likelihood of further weakness could devel100 million bushels and Food/Seed/Industrial use 45 op. million bushels to increase ending stocks to 2.248 bilThe next few weeks are likely going to be crucial to lion bushels. This is compared to 2.277 billion bush- the near term direction of the cattle market. The lonels expected, 2.103 billion last month, and 2.221 bil- ger term outlook will obviously depend on how fast lion bushels last year. The average farm price was the cattle market reduces the heavy cattle and the left unchanged at $3.60 per bushel. recovery of the economy. The monthly WASDE corn balance sheets showed The hog market continues to be a study in con-
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See NYSTROM, pg. 9
See JOHNSON, pg. 10
Livestock Angles Livestock futures are offering hope
See TEALE, pg. 10
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 $9.00 mark only to slip back down NYSTROM, from pg. 8 the following changes for the 2020-21 crop year: acres were cut 5 million to accommodate the June 30 number of 92 million planted acres. The yield was left unchanged at 178.5 bushels per acre and in line with estimates. Production dropped 995 million bushels to 15 billion bushels vs. 15.041 billion estimated and 15.995 billion last month. Last year we produced 13.617 billion bushels of corn. Feed usage fell 200 million; food, seed and industrial was raised 25 million; leaving ending stocks for 2020-21 at 2.648 billion bushels. This is slightly lower than the 2.683 billion bushels estimate and 3.323 billion on last month’s table. The average farm price rose 15 cents to $3.35 per bushel, but is 25 cents lower than 201920. The final corn yield has been higher than the July estimate in all the last seven years, so there could additional changes ahead. World 2020-21 carryout came in at a friendly 315 million metric tons vs. 324.8 mmt estimated. Last month, the number was 337.9 mmt and last year it was 312.91 mmt. For old crop, the 2019-20 ending stocks were also friendly at 312 mmt vs. 315.3 mmt estimated and 312.9 mmt last month. No changes were made this month to Brazil or Argentine corn production for 2019-20. China refreshed their 201920 corn imports this week to 6 mmt, up 2 mmt from their previous forecast. For 2020-21, they are anticipating imports to fall to 5 mmt. A decent amount of export sales were announced this week, totaling 30.1 million bushels for old crop and 36.4 million bushels for new crop. The weekly export sales report was healthy with 23.6 million bushels of old crop (16 million to China) and 16.1 million bushels sold for new crop. Old crop commitments are just under 1.7 billion bushels, remaining 13 percent behind last year. This week’s report showed new crop sales total 169.4 million bushels vs. 127 million bushels on the books last year. Weekly ethanol production rose 14,000 barrels per day to 914,000 bpd, but stocks increased 456,000 barrels to 20.6 million barrels. This is the tenth week of production increases and the first stocks increase in 11 weeks. We saw the first ethanol imports since early March and the largest of 2020 at 10.5 million gallons. Ethanol margins surged 30 cents to 31 cents per gallon! Gasoline demand was the highest in 15 weeks, but remains 10 percent lower than last year. Outlook: Weather will be the definitive force behind upcoming price action with lots of volatility expected. This month may be the hottest July on record for the Midwest. The Climate Prediction Center gave a 50 percent chance of a La Niña developing in the northern hemisphere this fall. La Niña usually means hotter and drier conditions in the central United States. Other factors, including farmer selling, fund positioning (funds are still carrying a sizeable short in corn) and the export pace will add to the mix. U.S. corn is trading at a premium to South American sup-
plies as more supplies there become available. Most growers have used the July rally to make catch-up sales for both old and new crop; but in most cases there are more bushels to market. Even if you are bullish, leaning into sales may make it easier to sleep if you suddenly see rain blobs on the radar. There are many tools available to retain upside potential while limiting your downside risk. Some call this the “silly season” and I see no reason to disagree with that assessment. Forecasts will be the headline and change about every six hours. The adage of “assume the best but prepare for the worst” may be words to heed and set selling objectives. SOYBEANS — Traders returned from the long holiday weekend with their buying shoes on for soybeans and pushed August soybeans back above $9.00 for the first time in four months. The thrill lasted just a day before prices retreated for the next two days. The morning of July 6 also saw the announcement of 264,000 metric tons of old crop soybeans to China — the only soybean announcement of the week. Excellent weekly export sales and forecasts that turned drier and warmer for the middle of July prompted a recovery to July 6’s levels as August soybeans tried to stay in the $9.00 area. The recovery in November soybeans didn’t fare quite as well. The November soybeans filled the overhead gap at $9.03.5 on July 6 and teased the 200-day moving average at $9.13 per bushel. Soybeans were trying to stay above $9.00 heading into the June 10 WASDE report. A non-bullish report combined with better chances for rain in the corn belt through July 17 erased the week’s gains in post-report trading. For the week, August soybeans fell 4 cents to $8.87.25 and the November contract was down 6 cents at $8.90.75 per bushel. The 2019-20 soybean balance sheet was looking for carryout stocks of 584 million bushels. The actual number came in at 620 million bushels with the only change a slash in residual usage of 40 million bushels. This puts the residual line at a negative 46 million bushels and suggests last year’s crop was underestimated. Last month’s ending stocks figure was 585 million and the previous year’s ending stocks were 909 million bushels. The average farm price was raised a nickel to $8.55 per bushel. The balance sheet for 2020-21 adjusted planted acreage to 83.8 million acres. Production came in at 4.135 billion bushels vs. 4.150 billion expected and 4.125 billion on the June report. Yield was left alone at 49.8 bu./acre when 50 bu./acre was expected and compared to 47.4 bu./acre last year. The only change in usage was an increase in crush of 15 million bushels to 2.16 billion bushels. Ending stocks were up 30 million to 425 million bushels vs. 416 million estimated. The average farm price went from $8.20 last month to $8.50 this month. The final soybean yield has been higher than the July forecast in five of the last six years. It will come down to August rains.
World ending stocks for 2019-20 were 99.7 mmt. The average trade estimate was 99.4 mmt. Last month they came in at 99.2 mmt and last year we were at 112.5 mmt. For the 2020-21 crop year, world ending stocks were 95.1 mmt. The average trade estimated was 96.7 mmt. Brazil’s soybean crop was increased 2 mmt to 126 mmt and raised their exports 4 mmt to 89 mmt. Argentina’s crop was unchanged. Conab raised its Brazilian crop estimate to 120.9 mmt (4.44 billion bushels) and jumped their export forecast 3 mmt to 80 mmt (2.94 billion bushels). China raised their 2019-20 soybean import outlook 3 mmt to 94 mmt citing better crush margins and Phase 1 obligations. For 2020-21, they expect a small decline in soybean imports to 93.6 mmt. China is also seeing a surge in new African swine fever cases due to flooding. Weekly export sales exceeded expectations at 35 million bushels (17 million to China) and on the low end for new crop at 14 million bushels (7 million to China). Old crop commitments at 1.69 billion bushels are above the USDA forecast of 1.65 billion bushels. What gets shipped will determine if we surpass the outlook. New crop commitments are 268.9 million bushels compared to just 95.7 million last year at this point. China’s foreign minister said this week that relations with the United States were at their lowest point since 1979. However, his speech seemed to indicate he wanted tensions to ease. The U.S. trade deficit over the past 12 months is the lowest since 2012. Indications suggest this is due to the United States buying more Chinese products vs. China buying more U.S. products. China opened their national security office in Hong Kong near Victoria Park, which has been a gathering place for pro-democracy protests. The FBI accused China of stealing U.S. citizens’ personal information, as well as U.S. military and trade secrets. The United States announced sanctions against four Chinese party officials in connection with human rights abuses against minorities in China. Some hypothesize this could lead to a financial war vs. a trade war. Outlook: July weather doesn’t make the soybean crop; August weather does and we’re a long way from that. If a blocking ridge develops that pushes into August, we could see fireworks. Soybean ratings were unchanged at 71 percent good/excellent as of July 5 vs. 53 percent last year; 31 percent of the soybeans were blooming vs. 24 percent on average; and 2 percent were setting pods vs. 4 percent on average. From the June 29 low of $8.56.75 to the July 6 high of $9.12.5, the November soybeans rallied 55.75 cents. We are off that high now, but rewarding the market with at least a portion of unsold bushels may make it easier to watch the weather forecasts. Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on July 10: Chicago September wheat surged 42 cents higher to $5.34, Kansas City rallied 18 cents to 44.52, and Minneapolis was 16 cents higher at $5.26.25 per bushel. v
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President Coolidge’s words still speak to us today When I was growing up, this is that He had this strange notion “that a time of the year that the work of putting nation as well as a man should live in a in the crops was finished, hours of cultiway that it spent less than its income vating fields were coming to an end, and and was completely and clearly indepeneven the first cutting of hay had been dent.” stacked with plenty of sweat and muscle It is perhaps appropriate that the presinto the hay mow. It had been a period of ident born on the Fourth of July also had intense work and dedication to get everythe distinct honor to be president on the thing done in a timely matter. 150th anniversary of the writing of the FROM MY FARMHOUSE Now it was time to celebrate. The Declaration of Independence. KITCHEN Fourth of July observance provided the My imagination pictures men wearing much needed respite from the duties of hats, dressed in starched white shirts By Renae B. daily farm work. complete with a tie under a suit coat. Vander Schaaf The Fourth was a time to get out to Likewise, women would also have been meet with others; and to watch the colorful parades wearing hats; but were clothed in dresses and of floats decorated with plenty of red, white and nylons. They came to celebrate the country’s birthblue. Family picnics and fireworks were definitely a day and to hear the president’s speech on that July good part of our upbringing. 5th in Philadelphia, Penn. How they withstood the In earlier times, the church bells would ring just as hot, humid temperatures which seem to come about the Fourth of July remains a mystery to me. 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.
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They weren’t disappointed as Coolidge did an excellent job of reminding them (and us today) of the importance of this document which declared the thirteen colonies to be free and independent states. Coolidge told his audience that amid all the clash of conflicting interests, (he had some experience with police riots, scandals in high places and harsh criticism when he vetoed some bills) amid all the welter of partisan politics, every American can turn for solace to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution that those two charters of freedom and justice remain firm and unshaken. Right from its beginning, the Declaration states, “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed with certain inalienable rights, and that therefore the source of just powers of government must be derived from the consent of the governed.” 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. Renae B. Vander Schaaf is an independent writer, author and speaker. Contact her at (605) 530-0017 or agripen@live.com. v
Hog numbers outpacing demand TEALE, from pg. 8 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
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Crops are loving hot weather as Deters watches herd
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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“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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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. 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 again, it’s still not quite business-asusual. “We are open by reservations only,” Meyer said. Normally, it’s open Photos by Paul Malchow from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for tours; but to keep The Farmamerica corn maze, sponsored groups small and to have them spaced by Beck Seeds, was a popular attracout properly, tours are now available tion at the Barnyard Bash event. Farmamerica 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.
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 distance. “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
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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 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. The interest in Farmamerica has been great. That fact — along with the safety steps being taken — allows visitors the opportunity to really learn about Minnesota’s rich agriculture history and its future. 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
the live platform coupled with was impressed the way the sale went for Red on-line bidding too. Most folks Goodburn. This was an on-line sale. We sold items want to get back outside. They’ve into Texas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri. Items just sort of been cooped up too long.” went all directions.” You’re in a very competitive “In Oregon we’ll do strictly a timed on-line auction. business. How do you survive? They’re in a tighter facility which can’t handle very “It’s got a lot to do with being many people and parking. But we’ll have preview honest, and getting the work days. We’ll be dealing with some Sticklie, some done. From start to finish, we Stovers and some very rare hit-and-miss gas engines. want to help a farmer — with If anybody wants, they can go to our web site (www. his an appraisal, even a succeshenslinauctions.com) to preview that Oregon auction sor plan; then doing his sale and coming up.” Randy Kath follow up with him after his aucSteffes Auction out of Litchfield and Moorhead, tion. We want to be there from the beginning to the Minn. also reports 2020 is looking like a good year. end, helping him anyway we can,” summed up Kath. “Land prices have stabilized. Some low fertility v 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 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
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Organic veteran likes the results of his labor By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus WELLS, Minn. — Riding in the passenger seat of Dennis Lutteke’s John Deere 9620 was a delightfully comfortable environment for my interview with the a 25-year certified organic farmer. Lutteke was pulling an eightrow, JD cultivator (30-inch rows) in his field a few miles north of Wells, Minn.
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Dennis Lutteke takes a break from cultivating on this beautiful day near Wells, Minn. Lutteke has been farming organically for 25 years and wouldn’t have it any other way. Starting as a child with his dad, Lutteke is indeed now an experienced veteran — both in the particulars of growing seven different organic crops; and in managing an 80-cow Holstein herd producing organic milk. His major partner is son Chris who also started learning some of the many intricacies farming and taking care of cows when just a youngster. “And dear Dad reminds me I’ve still got some learning to do,” chuckled Chris. Lutteke was cultivating corn on June 11 because you don’t use herbicides on organic crops. And thanks to earlier showers which slowed cultivation, Lutteke admitted their corn fields had gotten a bit “grassy green.” However, if needed, grassy weeds in the rows will
Lutteke recalled working for the Wells Farmer’s Elevator several years back, applying chemicals (mostly Treflan in those days). “One day I stopped and read the label,” he said. “I wasn’t a student of chemistry, but I noticed some ingredients were listed as potentially harmful for people. One day when I was spraying one of our own fields, my daughter came running across the field barefoot. My mind reacted to what I had read on the Treflan label. And suddenly my mind started some new thinking.” “We quit all fertilizers in 1978 and all pesticides in 1982. Yes, we certainly stared doing lots of field checking after See LUTTEKE, pg. 16
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Lutteke wants to prepare for the next generation LUTTEKE, from pg. 14 that. However, everything worked quite well — except for like today when having to tear out some grassy weeds.” The Luttekes have been milking cows since 1972. That means a steady supply of cattle manure so his crops weren’t starving for nutrients. And with the advent of organic crops, he also noticed a decided improvement in overall herd health. “We just weren’t seeing sick cows anymore,” Lutteke admitted. “I think that is because of both the better nutrition of our feeds and forages; but also because our cows are grazing on healthy soils. So I could see some real positives: our crop health was better, our cow health was better, even our human health was better.” Lutteke makes no claims about becoming a nutritional health specialist. “I can’t really explain the improved cow herd health. But apparently, the nutrients in both our feeds and pastures were creating some positives. We haven’t had a vet on the place in probably 15 years now.” The Lutteke operation features a variety of crops: corn, soybeans, alfalfa, oats, peas and sweet corn, plus black edible beans. So with this total commitment to organic farming — including going without purchased fertilizers or pesticides — what’s happened to crop yields? “We’re very much aware of better soil health,” Lutteke stressed as we turned the tractor around for another pass down the field. “We’re seeing that with more vigorous root growth, better plant health, and a real plus … these cover crops actually increase nutrient values of your soil. So over the years we’re seeing yields very comparable to conventional crop production. Yep, right now it looks like a great corn year for all farmers. If my neighbors raise 200-bushel corn I think we’ll be harvesting 200 bushel yields also.” This year, the Luttekes’ primary grain corn is Viking 51-04, a 104-day CRM priced at $156 per bag.
Silage corn is Viking 48-10 with excellent tolerance to Goss’s Wilt, NCLB and GLS — plus it thrives on high populations and intensive management (according to the Albert Lea Seed book). Whoops … a bell just chimed. We’re at the end of the field and Lutteke now turns this hefty 9620 around. “A piece of cake!” I thought. So away we go once again … and I’m still asking questions. “You’ve got so many different crops. Why?” Lutteke responded, “We are seed growers for Albert Lead Seeds. We grow corn, soybeans and oats for them. Our organic green peas are for Seneca; also sweet corn for Seneca. Our black beans we grow for Ever Best Organics out of Michigan. We hire a trucker to deliver those beans to a plant in North Dakota.” Acknowledging that weather and other elements can vary from year to year, Lutteke says their crop diversity is a safety net “… because you’re never going to hit on just one prime crop year after year. So diversity helps minimize the risks and unaccepted consequences.” Lutteke admits to being an early convert to cover crops. He modestly responded, “I can’t say enough good things about cover crops. Tomorrow we plant sweet corn on ground planted to peas last year. Then, after the pea harvest, a cover crop planting mix of turnips, radishes, crimson clover and oats which is like a picnic for the birds congregating in these covercrop mixtures. Today that ground is just like chocolate cake … soft, mellow — just ideal for sweet corn … and any other crop too.” “I like the radishes and turnips. Not much top growth in the clover, but in that root zone, lots of activity both aerating our soils and rebuilding some nutrients too.” Seeding dates for his various cover crops somewhat depends on what’s already there. This year for exam-
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ple, after sweet corn is harvested, they’ll do oats. “Oats just seem like a scavenger of everything. Good for the soil plus we raise oats for the Albert Lea Seed 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
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Producers are keeping cows as milk prices show promise This column was written for the marketing week ending July 10. Forget gold. Invest in cheese. One could almost say that statement this week as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange cheddar blocks set another record high on July 10 — closing at $2.9150 per pound, up 24 cents on the week and $1.13 above that week a year ago. In contrast, the cheddar barrels, after limping to $2.40 per pound on July 8, closed two days later at $2.34. This is down 7.5 cents on the week, 60 cents above a year ago, but a record 57.5 cents below the blocks. Twenty-three cars of block traded hands on the week at the CME and only two of barrel. The continuing gains in cheese lit fires under Class III futures even before July 10’s spot closings. The early Friday morning July contract
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Butter continues to drop, cream supplies are guarded MIELKE, from pg. 17
cent on the week and 1.25 cents below a year ago, The 2021 Class III average was projected at with 26 sales on the week, 24 on July 7 alone. $16.20, up $1.10 from last month’s estimate, and ucts, with the option to increase purchases to $3 bilwould be $1.80 below the projected 2020 average. Dry whey finished at 28.75 cents per pound on lion. Many analysts speculate the entire $3 billion July 10. This is down 4.25 cents on the week, the The 2020 Class IV milk price average was projectwill be spent, which would likely result in $1 billion lowest CME price since Nov. 12, and 3.5 cents below ed at $13.95, up 40 cents from last month’s estimate in dairy purchases.” a year ago. Eight cars exchanged hands on the week. and compares to $16.30 in 2019 and $14.23 in 2018. The western cheese market however is “fighting to n The 2021 Class IV average was projected at maintain its strength,” says Dairy Market News. $13.80, up 45 cents from last month’s estimate, and Sales are lively, but increasing prices have put a litMeanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture would be down 15 cents from the 2020 projected tle break on demand. lowered its milk production forecast for 2020 from average. It compares to a $16.30 Class IV average last month in its latest World Agriculture Supply The start of the second phase of the food box proin 2019 and $14.23 in 2018. gram is helping fuel the cheese industry, says Dairy and Demand Estimates report. The report, issued on July 10, blamed slower growth in milk per cow. Whole milk powder led the way, but significant Market News, but restaurant and hotel intakes are gains in most products propelled the July 7 Global mixed and retailer demand was unchanged this The 2021 milk production forecast was raised on Dairy Trade auction’s weighted average up 8.3 perweek. expectations of dairy herd rebuilding and a recovery cent, following its 1.9 percent jump on June 16. The in growth in milk per cow. USDA’s Cattle report, to The increase in the number of coronavirus cases news orchestrated the biggest spike since Nov. 1, be released July 24, will provide a mid-year estiat several western localities has some halting the mate of the dairy cow inventory and producer inten- 2016 when it jumped 11.4 percent. Sellers brought reopening process while others are closing back 56.6 million pounds of product to market, the hightions regarding retention of heifers for dairy cow down. Dairy Market News warned this is likely to est amount since March 3, and up from 47.2 million replacement. impact cheese demand from caterers, retailers and on June 16. other consumers. Cheese inventories are still tight Price forecasts for cheese, butter and nonfat dry Whole milk powder shot up 14 percent following a but production is ramping up. milk were raised on recent price strength and antic2.2 percent climb last time. Buttermilk powder was ipated demand strength. However, the whey price n up 3.8 percent and skim milk powder was up 3.5 forecast was lowered. percent, after leading the gains last time with a 3.1 Butter continued its meltdown, though it inched 2020 production and marketings were estimated percent jump. GDT cheddar was up 3.3 percent up a quarter-cent on July 10. It closed at $1.69 per at 221.5 and 220.5 billion pounds respectively, down after gaining 1.4 percent last time, and butter was pound, down 4.75 cents on the week (the fifth consecutive week of decline) and is 72.25 cents below a 1 billion pounds on both from their June estimate. If up 3 percent after slipping 1 percent. Lactose was realized, 2020 production would still be up 3.1 bilup 1.9 percent. year ago. Twelve cars exchanged hands. lion pounds or 1.4 percent from 2019. Anhydrous milkfat was off 0.2 percent after inchButter makers were mixed on what post-holiday 2021 production and marketings were estimated ing up 0.8 percent in the last event. cream availability would look like. They got their answer this week, as availability dried up and once at 225.6 and 224.6 billion pounds respectively, up StoneX equated the GDT 80 percent butterfat butagain cream was pulled out of their reach — fiscally 300 million pounds on both. If realized, 2021 proter price to $1.6450 per pound U.S., up 5.3 cents duction would be up 4.1 billion pounds or 1.9 perspeaking. Butter demand is steady on the retail from the last event. CME butter closed July 10 at cent from 2019. side, while food service orders are notably lower $1.69. GDT cheddar cheese equated to $1.7065 per than this time in previous years. Some contacts sugClass III and Class IV milk price forecasts were pound, up 6 cents, and compares to July 10’s CME gest cream supplies out of the west are limited due raised for 2020. Look for a 2020 Class III average of block cheddar at a world-high $2.9150. GDT skim to the heat, as suppliers are leery of sending cream $18 per hundredweight, up $2.35 from the USDA milk powder averaged $1.2219 per pound, up from elsewhere when temperatures are reaching 90 and forecast a month ago, and compares to the $16.96 $1.1834, and whole milk powder averaged $1.4553, even 100-plus in many parts of the country. average in 2019 and $14.61 in 2018. up from $1.2833. CME nonfat dry milk closed July 10 at $1.0150 per pound. Butter churning in the west has been low — even though cream supn plies were more available this week. Speaking of the global market, July Retail butter sales remain above 1 began the United States-Mexicoexpectations but have recently softUniversity of Minnesota Extension final video is about personal and farm Canada Agreement. But U.S. dairy ened. With the new restrictions on recently released a series of three short safety. farmers are not celebrating, accordreopening, food service sales have videos related to livestock safety. Each video is between three and four ing to the National Milk Producers dropped back after increasing the Handling livestock in a safe manner is minutes long and provides practical Federation. NMPF says farmers are past weeks. Other buyers are taking crucial on any farm to prevent acci- tips for understanding and avoiding concerned about possible bad-faith steady loads. Butter stocks are availdents, injuries, and even death. Large hazards related to working with liveactions from Canada as the agreeable and some retailers are looking to livestock especially pose a threat to our stock. The information shared in these ment gets underway. contract for the fall; although they safety. Additionally, safely handling videos is applicable to any species of believe supplies may not be tight at At issue is Canada’s announced livestock protects the animals as much livestock and is a great introduction or that time. Tariff-Rate Quota allocations which as it protects us. refresher for farmers of all ages. NMPF says “undermines the trade n The series of videos provides informaThe videos can be found online at deal by thwarting the ability of the tion and tips on working with livestock h t t p s : / / z . u m n . e d u / Grade A nonfat dry milk drew U.S. dairy industry to make full use of strength from the Global Dairy Trade safely. The first video covers stockman- LivestockSafetyVideos. the trade agreement’s market-access ship and livestock behavior. The second auction. Its price climbed to $1.0325 This article was submitted by opportunities and violating some of video discusses recognizing hazards per pound on July 7, but finished the the treaty’s provisions on TRQs.” and moving livestock. The third and University of Minnesota Extension. v week at $1.0150. This is up a halfSee MIELKE, pg. 19
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Higher prices may tempt farmers to increase production MIELKE, from pg. 18 “USMCA implementation caps years of hard-fought negotiations to break down trade barriers and institute fairer rules to improve the flow of U.S. dairy products throughout North America,” says NMPF, “and U.S. dairy farmers and cooperatives stand ready to increase deliveries of U.S. dairy products to Canada. The TRQ action undercuts the agreement by effectively limiting agreed-upon U.S. access.” U.S. farmers will bear much of the brunt of this bad-faith approach by Canada to implementing USMCA’s dairy provisions,” said NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern. “Canada needs to change its course and abide by its commitments.” Meanwhile, as I reported last week, U.S. dairy exports in May were the strongest for the month on record — amounting to a combined 498.2 million pounds — driven by demand for milk powders, according to HighGround Dairy. Cheese exports totaled 78.5 million pounds, up 28.9 percent from April and 7.5 percent above a year ago — almost a record high, according to HighGround Dairy. Cheese imports fell in May, down 6.2 percent from April and 22.5 percent below a year ago. Butter exports, at 3.3 million pounds, were up 29.9 percent from April but 1.1 percent below a year ago. The United States imported 12.3 million pounds of butter. This is up 44.6 percent from April (the second-largest monthly volume on record according to the Daily Dairy Report) and were 27.7 percent above a year ago. Nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder exports totaled a whopping 174.5 million pounds. This is up 12.8 percent from April and 24.5 percent above a year ago and set an all-time record high, according to HighGround Dairy, which also reported, “Southeast Asia led May’s surge. The Philippines bought almost 30 million pounds, a 195 percent jump from yearago levels. Vietnam and Indonesia imported 66 per-
cent and 45 percent more nonfat dry milk, respectively, than in May 2019. Mexico, typically the largest buyer of U.S. nonfat dry milk, imported 52 million pounds, a decline of 28 percent from last year.” Dry whey exports, at 36.1 million, were down 6.1 percent from April, but 24.7 percent above a year ago, with product to China up 158 percent from last year, though they remain below 2015-2018 May volumes, according to HighGround Dairy. n HighGround Dairy’s Lucas Fuess reported in the July 13 Dairy Radio Now broadcast that retail dairy sales remain strong. But he warned that the higher farm milk prices are an incentive to farmers to increase milk output to recover some of the losses of the Covid-19-induced lows a few months ago. Fuess said restaurant demand remains as much as 50-70 percent below that of a year ago, as many restaurants are at reduced capacity; so there are “cautionary signs as we look toward the second half of this year and, if milk production ramps up too quickly or the second wave of the Covid pandemic continues to keep restaurants closed, we certainly expect prices will come off current highs.” Fuess added it’s difficult to predict how much prices will fall, but cheese can’t continue at current levels; though he doesn’t believe they’ll fall to levels seen in April. Cooperatives Working Together member cooperatives accepted seven offers of export assistance this week to help capture sales contracts for 152,119 pounds of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, 661,387 pounds of whole milk powder and 177,472 pounds of cream cheese. The product is going to customers in Asia, Central and South America through December. That puts CWT’s 2020 export sales to 22.01 million pounds of American-type cheeses, 6.246 million pounds of butter (82 percent milkfat), 1.96 million
pounds of anhydrous milkfat, 3.78 million pounds of cream cheese, and 19.11 million pounds of whole milk powder. The product is going to 28 countries and are the equivalent of 566 million pounds of milk on a milkfat basis. n Members of Congress representing dairy districts from across the country have called on U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to “work together to build upon the successes secured in a Phase One agreement with Japan.” A letter sent this week asked them to “swiftly pursue a Phase Two agreement that addresses any remaining gaps and inequalities in market access and establishes robust commitments on nontariff issues that can significantly impact dairy trade.” NMPF also praised the USDA this week for “taking a critical step in modernizing foot and mouth disease preparedness for U.S. dairy farmers. An initial purchase was made of $27.1 million in foot-andmouth disease vaccine for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank. The USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows the nation’s corn crop at 71 percent with a good to excellent rating as of the week ending July 5. This is up from 57 percent a year ago. U.S. soybeans are looking good, with 31 percent blooming, up from just 8 percent a year ago and 7 percent ahead of the five-year average. Seventy-one percent are rated good to excellent, up from 53 percent a year ago. Cotton is rated at 43 percent good to excellent, down from 54 percent at this time a year ago. 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
Food-grade wheatgrass variety released for public use Wheatgrass is packed with nutrients, which makes the crop a popular superfood. And now, more farmers will have access to growing this beneficial crop. Historically, wheatgrass has been used as a crop in animal feed. However, a partnership between The Land Institute and the University of Minnesota changed that. The University of Minnesota recently released the first food-grade wheatgrass variety for public use. Now, this eco-friendly and cost-effective crop can be commonly grown as human food, too. “The Land Institute has been breeding intermediate wheatgrass since 2002,” explains James Anderson, a professor at the University of Minnesota. “Developed using germplasm provided by The Land Institute in 2011, this variety of wheatgrass is the first to be avail-
able for public use.” The new variety, called MN-Clearwater, was produced by crossing seven wheatgrass parents with desired qualities. These qualities include high grain yield and seed size, which are ideal for farmers. “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 helps to protect groundwater-based water systems. There are also economic advantages for growing wheatgrass. As a perennial crop, wheatgrass uses less fertilizer and machinery than annual crops. Wheatgrass need only be planted once every three years and will have multiple harvests off of the one crop.
The harvested wheatgrass goes well with wheatbased products. It can be used as a replacement for wheat, but it is best used with it. By using both wheat and wheatgrass as ingredients, the product can maintain its baking and functional properties while offering new flavors. More information about MN-Clearwater can be found in the Journal of Plant Registrations. Funding for this work was provided by the Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, The Forever Green Initiative and General Mills Foundation. This article was submitted by The Alliance of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science Societies (ACSESS). v
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Vacs............................................... ..............................................Call Call NEW JD 512 9-24 blades ......................................... $12,500 JD512 5129-24 9-24blades blades......................................... .........................................$12,500 $12,500 JD NEW Hardi Sprayers ............................................... Call NEWHardi HardiSprayers Sprayers ...............................................Call Call NEW ............................................... JD 512 7-30 blades ............................................$8,500 JD512 5127-30 7-30blades blades............................................$8,500 ............................................$8,500 NEW Riteway Rollers .............................................. Call JD NEWRiteway RitewayRollers Rollers.............................................. ..............................................Call Call NEW NEW Lorenz Snowblowers ..................................... Call NEWLorenz LorenzSnowblowers Snowblowers..................................... .....................................Call Call NEW PLANTERS PLANTERS NEW Batco Conveyors ........................................... Call NEWBatco BatcoConveyors Conveyors........................................... ...........................................Call Call NEW ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded .......................... $68,000 ‘11White White8516 8516CFS, CFS,Loaded Loaded.......................... ..........................$68,000 $68,000 ‘11 NEW Brent Wagons Grain Carts ......................... Call NEWBrent BrentWagons Wagons&& &Grain GrainCarts Carts......................... .........................Call Call NEW ‘06 White 8516 cfs .......................................... $39,000 ‘06White White8516 8516cfs cfs.......................................... ..........................................$39,000 $39,000 ‘06 NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons .................................. Call NEWE-Z E-ZTrail TrailSeed SeedWagons Wagons.................................. ..................................Call Call NEW ‘06 White 8186 w/fert ....................................... Coming ‘06White White8186 8186w/fert w/fert....................................... .......................................Coming ComingNEW ‘06 NEW Rock Buckets Pallet Forks ......................... Call NEWRock RockBuckets Buckets&& &Pallet PalletForks Forks......................... .........................Call Call ‘95 White 6722 loaded .................................... $11,500 ‘95White White6722 6722loaded loaded.................................... ....................................$11,500 $11,500REM ‘95 REM 2700, Rental ................................................... Call REM2700, 2700,Rental Rental................................................... ...................................................Call Call White 8202 12 row .......................................... Coming White8202 820212 12row row.......................................... ..........................................Coming ComingPre-Owned White Pre-Owned Grain Cart ................................... On Hand Pre-OwnedGrain GrainCart Cart................................... ...................................On OnHand Hand New Horsch Jokers ....................................... 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Tillage Equip ‘09 CIH 40.5’ TigerMate 200 FC, spike drag, rolling baskets, $36,500; ‘13 CIH 330 Turbo-Till, 25’, $24,000; ‘10 CIH 14’ 870, rolling baskets. Reason for selling, bought larger Quad. 507-276-3289
Planting Equip JD 7000 Corn Planter, 2 Row, 3PT, $1,800; Fert. Avail. $350/Row. 715-234-1993
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DAMAGED GRAIN STATEWIDE
We pay top dollar for your damaged grain. We are experienced handlers of your wet, dry, burnt and mixed grains. Trucks and vacs available. Immediate response anywhere.
PRUESS ELEV., INC. 1-800-828-6642 Brian ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer
Sunburg
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, MN
The Following Described Property Will Be Sold At Farm Located At 15080 118th St NW Sunburg, MN. 7 Miles South Of Sunburg MN On Kandiyohi Co Rd #7 Then 1 1/2 Miles East On Kandiyohi Co Rd #29 And 1 1/2 Mile North On 118th St NW Or 8 Miles North Of Pennock, MN. Then 2 1/2 Miles West On Kandiyohi Co Rd #29 And 1 1/2 Mile North On 118th St NW
Saturday August 1st • 10:00 AM TRACTORS
COMBINE & HEADS
Drag, International #56 6 Row 30” Corn Planter w/ Dry Fertilizer, Top-Air 500 Gallon Field Sprayer w/ Pump, JD #27 Stalk Chopper 6 Row 15 Ft, Swather Trailer, Int 183 8 Row 30” 3 Pt Cultivator w/ Rolling Shields, Snowblower w/ Hyd Spout, Side Rake
West-Go 8”x56’ PTO Auger, Feterl 8”x51’ Case IH MX-200 Diesel Tractor MFWD, JD 7720 Turbo Diesel Combine PTO Auger, 6”x49’ Auger w/ Electric 380/90R50 Good Rear Rubber, Hub Hydrostatic, JD 6620 Diesel Combine, Motor, Kewanee Hay & Grain Elevator, Duals, Power Shift, GPS Wiring, 1000 JD 8 Row 30” Corn Head, JD 443 4 Row Koyker 8”x51’ PTO Auger PTO, 4800 Hrs, Farmall 706 Diesel 30” Corn Head, JD 4 Belt Grain Head, JD Tractor, 3 Pt, 16.9x38 Good Rear Rubber, 222 20 Ft Bean Head, Header Trailer Good Torque, Rock Box, 540/1000 PTO, SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS MACHINERY S/N 45267, International 1066 Diesel Classic Upright 80 Gallon Air JD 2700 5 Shank Ripper w/ Front & Back Tractor Cab, 3 Pt, Rock Box, Hub Duals, Compressor, Upright 5 HP 30 Gallon Air Disks, JD 13 Ft Chisel Plow Pull Type 540/1000 PTO, 8400 Hrs Compressor, Century AC-DC 295 Arc Walking Tandems, Wilrich 30 Ft Field Welder, Bench Type Drill Press, Welding WAGONS Cultivator w/ Mulcher, IH 12 Ft Table w/ 3” Snap-On Vise, Campbell Minncor 365 Bushel Gravity Box w/ Off Set Tandem Disk w/ 22” Serrated Hausfield 2000 PSI Pressure Washer w/ MN 12 Ton Running Gear, MN 10 Ton Blades, Pull Type, IH 710 5x18 Auto Briggs 6 HP Engine, Snap-On BC-4200 Running w/ Parker 300 Bushel Gravity Reset Plow, Snow Co Grain Screener, Charger w/ Boost, Oil Pumps, Tool Box, Dakon 300 Bushel Gravity Box w/ Generator PTO 15 KW, Melroe Rock Cabinet, 1/2” Impact, Impact Sockets, MN Jumbo 10 Ton Running Gear, 200 Picker, IH #45 18 1/2 Ft Field Cultivator Socket Sets, Log Chains, 3/4” Socket Bushel Gravity Box w/ Kasten 10 Ton w/ Mulcher, Melroe 24 Ft Multi Weeder, Set, Bosch Chop Saw, Cordless Grease Running Gear, 8’x16’ Steel Bale Hauler White 252 20 Ft Tandem Disk, JD 7000 8 Gun, 12 Ton Press, Grinder On Stand, Row 30” Planter w/ Corn & Bean Cups, Wagon w/ MN 10 Ton Running Gear Floor Jack, Handyman Jack, Leg Vise, Trash Whippers, Melroe 6 Section Spring Ope & Box End Wrenches, Hand Tools, Tooth Drag w/ Hydraulic Evener, Pony Misc Tools, Wood Organizer Bid Live & Live Online! Proxibid Items Begin at 11:00 am.To Bid Online Visit www.proxibid.com/hilbrands
For Full Listing go to: www.ziemerauctions.com
Donald & Carmen VanZee • Owners AUCTIONEERS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020. 9:00 A.M. • 3062 240TH ST., WABASSO MN Auctioneers note: We will be selling shop tools and misc starting at 9:00 and moving to major equipment at 10:30. Be prepared to buy in 2 rings. For questions on equipment call Greg (507) 430-3357 Lunch available on grounds.
Not responsible for accidents Lunch on grounds Number system used www.ziemerauctions.com or midwestauctions.com, click on Ziemer Follow Ziemer Auctioneers on Facebook!
TRACTORS
• 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
AUGER-ELEVATOR
Mark Ziemer, Lic. 34-46 New London, 320-354-4312 Cell: 320-979-4044 Brian Ziemer, New London 320-354-5308 Terry Hilbrands, 239-777-3120
SCHILLER ESTATE FARM MACHINERY AUCTION
CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY
Mark ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer
Sunburg
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No Items Removed Until Settled For. Everything Sold As Is. Ziemer Auction Service 3176 198th Ave. NW New London, MN 56273
• 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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Great Farm Retirement Auction Auction Location: 7977 350th Ave Waseca, MN 56093
Saturday, August 1, 2020 9:30 A.M. Complete Details, Photos & Online Bidding at
www.maringauction.com
TRACTORS
‘96 Cat Challenger 45 Track Tractor, 5321 Hrs (New Engine in 2010), PTO, Ag Leader Compass GPS & Steering, Weights, SN: 1DR01170; ‘12 Case IH 140 MAXXUM MFWD, 918 Hrs, Ag Leader Compass GPS & Steering, SN: ZCBE11817; ‘84 IHC 5288 MFWD, 8299 Hrs, 1000PTO, Ag Leader Compass GPS & Steering, SN: 2580008U005132; JD 4430 2WD, 8117 Hrs, PS, SN: 055270R; JD 3020 Gas, 5773 Hrs, PS, SN: T112P094032R; Ford 4000 Gas, Restored, 4 Speed Trans.
GLEANER COMBINE & HEADS
‘03 Gleaner R75 Combine 2WD, Field Star Ready, 1725 Sep/2518 Eng Hrs, Lateral Tilt, Duals, SN: R75-HM72108; ‘03 Gleaner 3000 Corn Head, 8R30”, SN: 830RHM27350; ‘02 Gleaner 800 Bean Head, Crary Air Reel, SN: 25FHL84146
GRAIN TRUCKS
‘05 Sterling Acterra Tandem Axle Grain Truck, MB Diesel, Allison Auto, 187,045 Miles, 21’x66”x96” Aluminum Box, Electric Tarp, Sharp; ‘71 Chevy C60 Single Axle Grain Truck, V8, 4x2 Sp, 18’ Wooden Box & Hoist, Tarp; ‘69 Chevy C50 Single Axle Grain Truck, 4x2 Sp, V8, 12’ Wooden Box & Hoist
THE LAND — JULY 10/JULY 17, 2020 TH
Live & Online Auction Inspection: July 23rd, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Live & Online Simulcast Auction: July 23rd 3:00 pm Online Only Items, Bidding Closes: July 23rd, 6:00 pm Pick-Up Date: July 24th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: 53590 409th Ave, North Mankato, MN
Ring 1: Live & Online Simulcast: Kubota B330, 120 hrs, cab w/ snowblower & mower attachments; Allis Chalmers Model G w/ blade; Allis Chalmers Model G, low gear & hyd; Kubota ZD1211 zero-turn mower, 150 hrs, diesel, 60" deck; Donahue forklift attach; Chicago Music Co. Concert Roller Organ; The Reed Pipe Clariona; The Tournaphone; The Tournaphone #3201; Musical Cabinetto, George Whight & Co.; Manopan Organette; The American Automatic Organ Co, Expression Organette; organ grinder music rolls; organette & reed organ parts; large coin collection w/ many proofs; Ring 2: Online Only: Rockwell 13" x 6" planer; Craftsman radial arm saw; Rockwell/Delta 31-710 finishing machine; Delta model 32 radial drill press; Rockwell 11" drill press; Delta Milwaukee drill press; Craftsman 4 gal air compressor; Ryobi C356 Type III chop saw; 20-ton press; Ryobi WDS1600; Rockwell 43-120 shaper; Porter Cable Model 696 shaper table; Delta 18" variable speed scroll saw; Kenmore gas grill; Ideal pump organ; Aeolian Orchestrelle pump organ; toboggan; Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs tea set;
See magesland.com for bidding & complete details.
Owners: Ken Albrecht Auctioneer: Matt Mages - 507-276-7002
Auctioneers: Matt Mages, New Ulm Lic 08-19-001; Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; John Goelz, Franklin; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop; Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: Buyer s pr emium applies on all online bidding.
magesland.com
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GRAIN HANDLING
Brent 674 Grain Cart, 1000PTO, Tarp, 30.5-32 Tires; Brent 400 Grain Train Gravity Box w/Brent Gear, Rear Brakes; Killbros 300 Gravity Box w/11’ Hyd Drive Brush Auger And Running Gear; Super B Model A5-12 Grain Dryer Single Phase, LP, 235 Bu. Batch Dryer; Portable Grain Holding Bin; Westfield MK 130-61 Plus Swing Hopper; Westfield W80-50 Auger, EMD; Hutchinson 8”x51’ Auger, 7.5hp; Mayrath 8”x30’ PTO Auger; DMC Trans-Fer 700/1500 Grain Air System, 10hp; DMC Trans-Fer 700 Airlock, 1hp; Air System Pipe 100’ x 4”, 21’ Flexpipe; Westfield Hyd Jump Auger
TILLAGE & PLANTING
JD 2210 FC 32.5’ 4 Bar, Floating Hitch; JD 2700 Riper 5 Shank, DD Front, Rear Levelers; Demco HP500 Sprayer, Tandem Axle, X-Fold 60’ Booms, PTO Pump, Hiniker Monitor; Ace 1350 Gal Poly Tank w/Chem Inductor, 5.5hp Pump On Flat Bed; 1600 Gal Poly Tank On E-Z Trail 1072 Gear; 2600 Gal SS Tanker On E-Z Trail 12 Ton Gear; Nitro Master 7000 Applicator 17 Shank, 42.5’, Hiniker Cooler & Monitor; 7 Section Drag On Hyd Cart; JD 1100 FC, 3pt, 22’ ; Wilrich 2500 FC, 32.5’, Double Fold; CIH 183 Row Crop Cultivator, 12R30”, C- Shanks; JD RM 6R30” Row Crop Cultivator; IH Cyclo 500 Planter 12R30”, 2pt w/Lift Assist, Hyd Drive, Corn & Bean Drums; Hiniker AR 2000 Stalk Chopper, 1000PTO; Great Plains Solid Stand 20 Grain Drill, 20’ x 20”, 3pt, (Extra Parts); Yetter 3pt Drill Caddy, Danish Tine Track Cover; 11 Knife 3pt Tool Bar, Gauge Wheels; Deerborn 7.5’ Tandem Disc
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1000 Gal Fuel Tank, 15 GPM Pump; 550 Gal Fuel Tender, 12 Volt Pump, On 2 Wheel Trailer; Ag Krane 3pt Pallet Fork Crane, Dolly Wheels; 3pt Jib, Subsoiler, Tumble Dirt Bucket; Ferguson 3pt 72” Blade; JD Starter Weights & Slab; 2 Ton Bulk Bin; Cat 3pt Forklift, 3 Stage; 20 Ton Shop Press; Lincoln 225 Amp Welder; Shop Tools; Bin Sweeps With Motors; (2) Harvestore Unloaders, Reduction Gear Boxes; 2012 Polaris Sportsman 550 ATV AWD, EFI, 1898 Miles; Artic Cat Jag 340 Snowmobile; ‘27 Ford Model T 4 Door Sedan, Good Top; ‘21 Ford Model T Truck, Wooden Cab & Box, Stored Inside; ‘53 Ford Jubilee Tractor, Faris Binder For Canary Grass; Cushman Model C Gas Engine On Truck, Restored; ‘07 Haulmark Enclosed Cargo Trailer Fish House, Fully Insulated, 14.5’, Heater, Bunks, Sleeves For Fish Holes, Tandem Axle Terms: Cash, Check, Credit Cards. All Sales Final. All Sales Are Selling As-Is, Where is With No Warrantee Or Guarantee Whatsoever. All Items Must Be Paid For In Full The Day Of The Auction.
DAVE & RITA BORN
OWNERS/SELLERS • 507-461-0367 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
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!
Area Neighbors
Auctioneer: Matt Mages, 507-276-7002 Lic: 52-20-018
Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: 10% Buyer’s Premium. 15% Buyer’s Premium on Online-Only items. Everything sold “AS IS”. Everything to be paid for immediately after the auction. Sales tax, license & registration fees may apply on some items. Not Responsible for Accidents. Lunch & restroom on grounds.
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1979 John Deere diesel 4400 FOR SALE: 1999 Case IH 1020 FOR SALE: 30 barn stan- All kinds of New & Used farm combine with chopper and 25’ header, $5,500. 507-383- chions, $10/each; also 21 equipment - disc chisels, field glass window blocks, 7 1/2” cults, planters, soil finishers, spreader. Good engine. 3447 Good combine. 4,100 hours. x 7 1/2” x 3”, $1.00/each. 952- cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507$2,250. 507-653-4340 467-2722 Grain Handling 438-9782 Equipment 2014 John Deere 615P-pickup www.thelandonline.com platform. like new, very low FOR SALE: MC 665E grain acres, $16,900. 507-327-6430 dryer w/ heat saver, 3ph, INTERNET ONLY! MACHINERY AUCTION 2188 Case Int’l combine, 3661 propane, all heat or heat & INTERNET ONLY! MACHINERY AUCTION Wednesday, July 29th w/pre-bidding opening on July 22nd! eng hrs, 2662 rotor hrs, SN# cool, $4,000/OBO; 2000 bu INTERNET ONLY! MACHINERY AUCTION Wednesday, July 29th w/pre-bidding opening on July 22nd! 4 RETIREMENTS & ESTATES JJCO196042, $35,000; 1020 25’ wet holding bin, $2,000. 651th 4 RETIREMENTS & Wednesday, July 29 TRACTORS: w/pre-bidding opening July 22nd! JDESTATES 9520T; JDon 4640, 4630, 4230; bean head, SN# JJCO221578, 387-2085 TRACTORS: JDESTATES 9520T; JD 4640, 4230; 4 RETIREMENTS & Ford 7000 CONST: Cat D6B; Case 4630, W14 Pay$7,500; 1083 Int’l CH, 8R, Ford 7000 Cat D6B; CaseJD W14 PayTRACTORS: JD 4640, 4630, 4230; loader; JD CONST: 375 JD Skid9520T; COMBINES: 9670, SN# JJCO154004, $7,500. Call loader; JD’16 375 Skid COMBINES: JD 9670, Ford 7000 CONST: Cat D6B; Case W14 PayLivestock 1186 hrs; JD 640FD; ’14 JD 630F; JD 612 507-272-6655 1186 hrs; JD 640FD; ’14 JD 630F; JD 612 loader; JD’16 375 Skid COMBINES: JD 9670, Equipment Chopping; JD 1293 1293 converted to 18-20”; 18-20”; JD Chopping; JD converted to 1186 hrs; ’16 JD 640FD; ’14 JD 630F; JDJD 612 215; CIH CIH 1660 1660 Combine; 20 & &to6-30 6-30 CH; JD ‘96 Timpte AR, air dump grain 215; Combine; 20 CH; 44 Chopping; JD 1293 converted 18-20”; Header Trailers MACHINERY: CIHCH; 9300 11 trailer, ‘93 Wilson SR Pace- 16 foot W.W. aluminum liveHeader 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 setter hopper grain trailer, stock trailer in very good sh; Salford Auto plows; Brent Header 9300 11 1282; HX20 Cutter; (2)&HD 34’plows; Disks;Brent (2) $11,000/ea; ‘08 Drago chop- condition. Sleepy Eye, MN 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) ping CH, headsight, stomp- 507-766-0173 spreader, updated & new tires; Hagie 8250 1603 4wd Sprayer; (2)w/spin Grain Chandler tech 20’ litter & lime spreaders; Ag Chem TerraGator ers, 7010 mounts, $18,500. 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: 507-276-3289 ’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! INTERNET INFO: Please30’ go to auctioneeralleylive.com and go SA625C Dryer; Augers; Wagons; Stormor Top Dry; Much much more! INTERNET INFO: Please go to auctioneeralleylive.com and go to auctiontime tab for more pictures, & item locations. and Open more! INTERNET INFO: Please go tocontact auctioneeralleylive.com go to auctiontime auctiontime tab 25 forthmore more pictures, contact & item locations. Open House set for July to tab for th 9-2. pictures, contact & item locations. Open 9-2. House set set for for July July 25 25th 9-2. House www.auctioneeralleylive.com 507-238-4318
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507-920-8060 Kevin Kahler Dustyn Hartung 507-920-8060 507-236-7629 Dustyn Hartung 507-236-7629 507-236-7629
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LOCATION: 15236 880TH AVE., SACRED HEART, MN 56285 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.
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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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miles weston 265th St, 1/4 mile south on 710th Ave.
TUESDAY, JULY 28 | 11AM
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: After a lifetime of farming, Jim & Lynee have decided to retire. All equipment has been shedded and exceptionally well maintained.
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TRACTORS
2006 Case-IH 730C disc ripper Tebben TR45 land roller HOPPER BOTTOM IHC 490 disc, 25 TRAILERS M&W 1930MT rotary 2017 Wilson hoe, 30’ Commander hopper Highline XL-6084 reel bottom trailer, 41’ type rock picker 2010 Timpte hopper CONVENTIONAL bottom trailer, 42’ COMBINE TRUCK W/O SLEEPER 1974 Wilson flat 2013 New Holland 2010 International Pro hopper bottom CR7090 combine, Star factory day cab, trailer, 40’ 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 flex draper 1999 Freightliner CONDITIONERS, RAKE head, 35’ FLD120 factory day J&M HT874 header AUGER / BELTED cab, 644,946 miles trailer, 36’ CONVEYORS & PICKUPS TENDER / MOWER CORN HEADERS 2013 Ford F350 Super 2013 New Holland 98D Duty Lariat, 45,705 miles SNOWBLOWER corn head, 8x30” 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 field 1979 Trailmobile MISCELLANEOUS PARTS cultivator, 50’ flatbed trailer, 40’ 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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Steffes Group, Inc. 24400 MN Hwy 22 S Litchfield, MN 55355
JIM & LYNEE DAVIS | JIM, 507.273.7185 or Brock Skov at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371 or 507.272.4818
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. Ashley Huhn MN47-002
CALL NOW TO CONSIGN!
FRIDAY, JULY 31 | 11AM
2020
320.693.9371 | Litchfield@SteffesGroup.com Advertising Deadline: Monday, August 3
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 to beet thinner MFWD, 2,367 hrs. grain cart 2011 Case-IH Tiger-Mate 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 2003 New Holland IHC 4500 field cultivator 709,324 miles EQUIPMENT CR960A combine, IHC 4500 field cultivator 2008 Custom SPRAYERS Fabrication Big A 2,209 sep. hrs., 2,969 WIC cultivator CHEMICAL/FERTILIZER hopper bottom trailer engine hrs. Glencoe Soil Saver pullACCESSORY 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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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
LOCATION: Steffes Group facility, 24400 MN Hwy 22 South, Litchfield MN
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 | 10AM This is a large multi-ring event with many items already consigned.
Tractors, Combines, Heads, Trucks, Semis, Tillage, Construction Equipment, Hay & Livestock Equipment & much more!
Live online bidding with registration & details at SteffesGroup.com Ashley Huhn MN47-002, Eric Gabrielson MN47-006, Randy Kath MN47-007, Shelly Weinzetl MN47-017, Scott Steffes MN14-51
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THURSDAY, JULY 23 | 10AM
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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
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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
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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
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Deadline is 8 days prior to publication. Indicates early deadline, 9 days prior to publication.
PO Box 3169 • Mankato, MN 56002 Phone: 507-345-4523 or 800-657-4665 Fax: 507-345-1027 Website: www.TheLandOnline.com e-mail: theland@TheLandOnline.com
CLOSES: WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
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
Livestock FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls also Hamp, York, & Hamp/ Duroc boars & gilts. Alfred Kemen 320-598-3790
Sell your livestock with a line ad in THE LAND! Call 507-345-4523 or email theland@ thelandonline.com
FOR SALE: Milking Equip: 2000 gal bulk tank, 30 gal pasteurizer, variable speed vac pump, Thermo - Stor and pipeline. 715-897-1544
Red River Valley Fairgrounds
15 N 10th ST. WHEATON, MN
REAL ESTATE: Closing 12PM EQUIPMENT: Closing 1PM
Wanted: Antique Bicycles from 1930’s thru 1950’s. Deluxe or unusual models with horns, tanks, headlights etc. All makes including Schwinn, Elgin, Monark, Hawthorne, Huffman, Columbia, Shelby Firestone, etc. Also buying Schwinn Stingray bikes from 1960’s & 1970’s. Top prices paid. Will pick up anywhere. 309-645-4623
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1805 Main Ave. West, West Fargo, ND
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 2020 | 9AM 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. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.
COMBINES
TRACK TRACTORS
SEMI TRACTORS
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4WD TRACTORS
SEED WAREHOUSE
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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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Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND 701.237.9173
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
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clesFOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hamp- Surprise your loved one with a REINKE IRRIGATION De- shire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPY Sales & Service with boars, also gilts. Excellent Family raised, indoors, chilNew & Used etc. selection. Raised outside. dren. Non shedding, shots/ For your irrigation needs nn, Exc herd health. No PRSS. worming done. 507-219-0018 888-830-7757 or 507-276-2073 rne, Delivery avail. 320-760-0365 elby Winpower Sales & Service Miscellaneous ingSpot, Duroc, Chester White, Reliable Power Solutions om Boars & Gilts available. ces Monthly PRRS and PEDV. FREON WANTED: We pay Since 1925 PTO & automatic ere. Delivery available. Steve $$$ for cylinders and cans. Emergency Electric GenerResler. 507-456-7746 ators. New & Used R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. Rich Opsata-Distributor Convenient. Certified Profes800-343-9376 sionals. (312)291-9169 or visit Goats RefrigerantFinders.com
ullsFOR SALE: High Quality PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS mp/ commercial meat goat herd, New pumps & parts on hand. red Boar/Myatonic cross. All Call Minnesota’s largest disages. Buy one or all. Age tributor and health are telling me its HJ Olson & Company time. Much goat or sheep 320-974-8990 Cell - 320-212-5336 equipment available when Please recycle this magazine. herd is gone. 507-317-1392
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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Tim King. Photos by Jan King.
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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