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A Salute to Farmers Farmfest won’t be the same this year, but farm families will still be recognized and political hopefuls will hear our voice.

PLUS: Richard Siemers tours the Gilfillan Estate and the joys of growing blue (fruit)

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Oh what a difference a year makes. the 2019 Farmfest and the MDA has seen a sizeable jump in registered growers this A couple of weeks ago I drove out to year.

Morgan, Minn. to take a look at the Farmfest grounds adjacent to the historic While attending Farmfest, many have Gilfillan Estate. It was a trip made mostprobably noticed the white buildings and ly out of curiosity. The only times I had red roofs of the neighboring Gilfillan previously been there was during the Estate. Covid-19 has impacted the annual Farmfest exposition which takes Redwood County Historical Society as place in early August. But, like pretty well, but tours of the Estate are available LAND MINDS much everything else around the world by appointment. The Land correspondent in 2020, this year’s Farmfest has been Richard Siemers has done some of the

By Paul Malchow shelved due to the Covid-19 pandemic. footwork for you and tells the tale of Perhaps you’ve heard about it.

Charles Duncan Gilfillan in this issue.

The large field which serves as the Also in this issue, The Land Staff parking area for Farmfest Writer Kristin Kveno chats has just recently been cut. I with Krist Wollum of the suspected it would be baled Minnesota State the next day. The Farmfest Catttlemen’s Association. entrance gate was surThe MSCA has operated its rounded by a healthy crop food stand at Farmfest for of thistle. several years and has come to rely on the stand’s reveThe Farmfest grounds nue to fund the organizathemselves seemed basicaltion’s operations. ly untouched, except for the corn and soybean displays The cancelling of which were planted long Farmfest 2020 has created before the event was canissues for the MSCA’s cofcelled. The beans looked fers as well as all of the great and the corn was just other food vendors who set about to tassel. Weed conup shop — not only at trol was obviously not an issue for these plots; Farmfest, but at fairs and town celebrations around although one stand of soybeans was immaculate the country. Certainly many businesses will be with not a weed to be found. The contrast was a impacted by a lack of presence at these shows, but striking display of what happens to a field left on its events like Farmfest are not the basis of their surown. vival. Food vendors, on the other hand, can’t just skip a year and hope everything is back to normal The Wicks Building continues to loom over the next summer. And try to imagine being at Farmfest site and the various out-buildings and grain bins stood out over the grass and clover which was about all day without something to eat or drink. It is said an army travels on its stomach. Farmfest would be a foot tall. Without the gigantic white tent, farm implements, all of the exhibits and the large crowd, different indeed without its many food options. the Farmfest grounds somehow looked much smallBut even if The Land readers can’t get a MSCA er. It didn’t look like the area had been abandoned, beef sandwich or a delicious pork chop at Farmfest or not even really neglected. I suspect the Farmfest this year, there’s no reason not to get a little taste of grounds look like this every year in July. the event via computer.

The area planted in hops looked very good this The University of Minnesota is still preparing to year — especially in contrast to the fledgling exhibit honor 82 families as 2020 Farm Families of the last year. Of course, this is to be expected. As with Year. The recognition will take place at 1 p.m. on most perennials, hops need a year to become estab- Aug. 6 and can be seen by logging in to lished, will begin to produce fruit in the second year, mnfarmfamilies.CFANS.umn.edu. but really need that third year (especially in Kent Thiesse has also lined up another round of Minnesota) to really take off. If the Farmfest hops timely Farmfest forums this year — just without continue to improve as they have been, the 2021 the Wicks Building. The forums will be available for vines should be quite impressive. viewing live on Farmfest.com or on Farmfest’s The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s hemp Facebook page. plot did not get planted this year; and only a handOn Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. will be a session entitled ful of plants are poking out here and there from last “Staying Safe and Staying in Business.” An assemyear’s effort. In this issue of The Land, Dick Hagen bled panel of experts will discuss matters of farm touches base with MDA’s Margaret Wiatrowski to health. talk about Minnesota’s newest commodity. The hemp plot and exhibit area drew a lot of interest at See LAND MINDS, pg. 4

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The ‘Chinese century’ looks more like the ‘Chinese decade’ While most county and state fairs are Trump Administration, and China’s bigCovid casualties this year, a giant, buzzgest, happiest grocers, American farmers ing Ferris wheel — America’s relationand ranchers. ship with China — continues to spin at “I hope my pessimism proves unwarsuch a dizzying pace that, sooner or later, ranted,” concludes the seasoned editor, it will break to harm riders and bystandand “I don’t know many China experts ers alike. [that] share it.” But, he adds ominously, While that idea may fly in the face of “I know some do.” current beliefs, it doesn’t fly in the face of FARM & FOOD FILE The next day, July 11, New York current facts. China, after all, plays a bigTimes columnist Ross Douthat not only

By Alan Guebert ger, more encompassing role on the world tackled China’s new taste for regional stage than just a market for U.S. — bullying, he also chastised U.S. presiand increasingly, Brazilian — farmers. dents past and present for their In the last year alone, China has “active collaboration” with “China’s sparked or fueled new or ongoing trouble in Hong ruling party” wherein China “reaped the benefits of Kong, the South China Sea, India and Taiwan. globalization without paying the cost…”

These aggressive actions have become so overt Douthat is no lily-livered liberal; he’s a bona fide that even the “Art of the Deal” Trump conservative who, like Lehner, sees China’s aggresAdministration has had enough. On July 13, sion toward Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South China Secretary of State Mike Pompeo “declared formal Sea neighbors as “an attempt to reach greedily for opposition to a swath of Chinese claims … in an Greater China goals because the odds of success unusually direct challenge to Beijing’s efforts to look better now than in the further future.” assert control” in the South China Sea, reported In fact, he adds, “China itself is peaking” and its the Wall Street Journal. legendary iron-fisted control is slipping.

Unusual or not, two sharp-eyed China watchers beat Pompeo to the punch. Urban Lehner, the former editor-in-chief at DTN/The Progressive Farmer, spent nine years as a Hong Kong-based newspaper editor LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 and publisher before taking over at DTN. Later that day, at 11:30 Now retired, Lehner used his July 10 column to ask a simple — and simply loaded — question: “Can a.m., will be the first political forum. A Minnesota seat the U.S. and China be both serious rivals and bigin the U.S. Senate is up for time trade partners?” grabs this fall. Current Part of the answer he offers comes from a “Chinese Senator Tina Smith is being analyst with affiliations to the government” who told challenged by Jason Lewis. the Wall Street Journal, “‘You can’t keep asking us to The two are scheduled to buy your stuff and at the same time keep beating up answer questions from the on us. That’s not how it works.’” audience. Anyone interested Worse, Lehner writes, China’s “heavy-handedness” in presenting a question can do so by registering at in Hong Kong “suggests the Chinese Communist https://www.ideaggroup.com/ Party has given up on acquiring Taiwan through peaceful persuasion.” That means “China’s only way farmfest/farmfest-virtualregistration. of winning back Taiwan, which it clearly wants to do, is by force.”

Questions submitted in the registration process will be reviewed. The questions selected will be Such an aggressive act by China would be an asked of the panelists live in the session. Questions unfathomable disaster for the United States, the

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By the 2040s, Douthat notes, China’s “slowing growth rate may leave it short of the prosperity achieved by its Pacific neighbors” and its fast-aging population won’t be able to grow the economy quickly enough to ever catch up — especially to its hated rival, India.

He then delivers his swift coup de grace: “Instead of a Chinese Century … the coronavirus might be ushering in a Chinese Decade, in which (General Secretary) Xi Jinping’s government behaves with maximal aggression because it sees an opportunity that won’t come again.”

That relatively good news (that China’s global influence may be cut short by its regional thuggery) could be bad news for American farmers and ranchers who would be on the wrong side of that fight.

In fact, maybe that’s why China is buying up every loose bushel of grain it can get its hands on right now: The bin doors might close soon and its leaders know it.

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Aug. 5 features two U.S. Congressional forums. At 10:30 a.m. candidates for Congressional Districts 7 and 8 will be on hand. At 1 p.m., candidates for Districts 1, 2 and 6 will take the stage.

Again, the public is invited to register questions for the candidates by logging in to https://www.ideaggroup.com/farmfest/farmfest-virtual-registration.

The Aug. 6 forum features something new for Farmfest: a Women in Agriculture event. American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Sherry Saylor will be the featured speaker.

Also at this forum, the Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year award will be presented.

This year, everyone has a front-row seat to the Farmfest forums. Turn on the computer, turn off the air conditioning (it wouldn’t be Farmfest if it was only 72 degrees) and enjoy Farmfest 2020.

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Personal safety can’t dampen a good fire I don’t know many farmers who don’t Here at the Schwallers, it’s a ceremony of have a designated place where they burn sorts which can only happen in the things — from branch piles to buildings moment. There is no planning ahead for they have knocked down and hauled weather conditions to be right enough to away; to dead trees or trees that were burn the ‘hole.’ But when the decision is uprooted; to fences, seed and feed bags; made, it becomes a family gathering that dead livestock; household mattresses; sees only a few people short of what we see steaks that were burned on the grill and at our Christmas gathering (but our dress tossed out there to destroy the evidence; and our cuisine are a little less formal). to soiled diapers and assorted other treaTABLE TALK We gather the troops who can be there; sures which might be found on burn piles order enough pizza for everyone; gather

By Karen Schwaller around any farm. the appropriate assorted pizza-related Sometimes the pile gets pretty high beverages; of course, fetch the propane before time or the wind will allow for the pile to be torch and lawn chairs; and sit back and enjoy the burned; but eventually that time does come. And blazing view in front of us. when it does, it’s a celebratory event.

It’s almost Fourth-of-July-like. For a few moments, everyone falls silent as the fire takes hold, crackles and begins to create the most amazing color spectrum. It’s a mesmerizing experience which often leads to some productive family conversation. I’m pretty sure General Lee’s surrender was planned around a rubble pile that was consumed in flames.

It’s all quite grizzly, actually — until something goes wrong. And if you carry our last name, something is probably going to go wrong.

Standard all round 30 COLORS 26-29 GAUGE durability We hadn’t lived on our place all that long — a year or so maybe — when we decided to burn the brush pile to which we had been adding. The pile was started before we moved onto the place, so when we had things to burn, they went on that same pile and we waited for the day when it would be sacrificed for our own modern-day burnt offering.

We picked up some pizza, gathered the family and our various pizza-related beverages together, opened up our lawn chairs, powered up the propane torch Standing seam architecture 30 COLORS 26-29 GAUGE look for half the price and waited for the magic.

And it was glorious — until it happened.

Some time into it, we heard a loud explosion. Of course, we were roused out of our lawn chairs like teenagers who should have been home two hours ago. The explosion had sent sparks and flames bursting out everywhere. And soon there were small grass fires burning everywhere in our back forty.

Everyone ran to grab water hoses, fire extinguishers, leaf blowers and our phones as we all worked together to get the fires out before they got completely out of control. Even seed corn caps were used to smash out some small fires here and there.

There was no job too small for anyone who fancied themselves even the slightest bit of a firefighter — and no firefighting equipment too small. No firefighting equipment was prohibited from use either (except for the hop-based beverages my husband had been enjoying up until then).

Our neighbors, who lived a quarter-mile away, came blowing into the yard wondering what was going on because they heard the blast from their living room, where they were enjoying pizza like cultured people do.

When we were able to look around and see what caused the explosion, we saw that a tank from a gas grill (which had been thrown onto the pile probably years before) had exploded. We didn’t even know it was in there.

We were lucky the whole situation wasn’t worse — and on so many levels.

It was your regulation, all-out, four-alarm “fire in the hole.” And for as often as we say how much bad luck we have, we discovered that sometimes bad luck can be laced with a healthy dose of some good luck, too.

My husband really earned his beer that night.

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The cancellation of the 2020 Minnesota State Fair and most county fairs in Minnesota has greatly affected Minnesota 4-H and FFA livestock project members in 2020. Many of the youth with livestock projects have had very limited opportunities to exhibit their animals this year. This situation is why a group of youth livestock volunteers have planned the first ever Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo (MYLE) for Aug. 19-23 in Fairmont and Jackson, Minn.

The MYLE beef, sheep and meat goat shows will be held at the Martin County Fairgrounds in Fairmont, and the swine show will be held at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Jackson.

The MYLE show is open to all Minnesota 4-H and FFA members and any other Minnesota youth between the ages of 8-21 years old as of Jan. 1, 2020.

Youth may enter multiple animals in each species.

The entry deadline for the MYLE show is July 31.

All entries will take place through an online entry system. The entry form, a complete show schedule and other information is available at www.mnyouthlivestockexpo.com.

In order to adequately cover expenses and to be able to provide awards and prize money to the youth exhibitors in the MYLE show, donations and sponsorships from businesses and individuals are greatly appreciated. More information is available on the MYLE website.

Questions concerning the MYLE show can be directed to organizers Kent Thiesse, (507) 381-7960; Steve Pomerenke, (507) 525-0986; or Linette Freking, (507) 841-0400.

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Webinars, candidate forums are still on tap for Farmfest With social distancing Women’s Leadership still en vogue, the annuCommittee Chair Sherry al Farmfest forums are Saylor as she inspires taking a virtual, stay-atwomen ag leaders and ST. PAUL — The University of p.m. on Aug. 6 at mnfarmfamilies. celebrating their accomplishhome look this year. All shares results from the Minnesota is preparing to honor CFANS.umn.edu. ments,” said Extension Dean Bev recent Women in Ag surforums are free and will 82 families as 2020 Farm Families Honored families are chosen, one Durgan. “These families repre- vey. be available for viewing of the Year. per county, by local University of sent the best in agriculture. on-line at Farmfest.com, Also, the first Farmfest Though Covid-19 has forced Minnesota Extension committees They are innovative and dedicated or on Farmfest’s Woman Farmer of the cancellation of the annual based on their demonstrated com- to their communities; they are Facebook page.

Year will be named. The Minnesota Farmfest, where the mitment to their communities stewards of the land.”

Attendees can register Farmfest Woman Farmer awards are presented each and to enhancing and supporting A complete list of the 2020 Farm of the Year award was for the webinars on August, this year’s honorees will agriculture.

Families of the Year will be avail- created to honor hardFarmfest.com to have be celebrated in an online video able at mnfarmfamilies.CFANS. “We will miss the face-to-face the opportunity to ask a working female farmers tribute. The recognition, led by ceremony for the 2020 Farm umn.edu. question of the panelists. across Minnesota. Five University of Minnesota President Families of the Year, but nothing This article was submitted by nominees will be chosen Questions submitted in Joan Gabel, will be available at 1 diminishes the pride we take in the University of Minnesota. v the registration process and honored at the Aug. will be reviewed and 6 virtual ceremony those selected will be where one will be awardA U.S. Senate candidate forum will Emmer along with Democrat challengasked of the panelists live in the ses- follow at 11:30 a.m. Virtual forum fea- er Tawnja Zahradka. ed the Farmfest Woman Farmer of the sion. The moderator will be asking tured guests include Democrat incumYear and receive a cash prize.

New to Farmfest this year, on Aug. 6, some of the questions and others will bent Senator Tina Smith and Content of this article was submitted is a “Women in Ag” event which takes be called on to ask questions live on the Republican challenger Jason Lewis. v place at 10:30 a.m. Join the webinar to by IDEAg Group, LLC. session. Questions can be submitted up The forum will be moderated by Blois hear from the American Farm Bureau through end of day July 30.

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Gilfillan Estate hearkens lavish, expansive enterprise

By RICHARD SIEMERS The Land Correspondent MORGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Farmfest has been held on the Gilfillan Estate — located about four miles north of Morgan — for over 25 years. If the Gilfillans were still around, they would undoubtedly be pleased to have this event on 50 acres of their once huge farm.

They were always eager to experiment and looking for better farming methods, and then sharing their knowledge.

The time that Charles D. and Fanny Gilfillan, followed by their son and daughter-in-law Charles O. and Ann Gilfillan, lived on the Gilfillan farm in Redwood County spanned about a century; and their legacy continues in the Gilfillan Estate and in the community.

Dolores Berg is the historian for the Friends of Gilfillan, and was privileged to have known Charles O. Photos by Richard Siemers and Ann, both of whom Charles O. and Ann Gilfillan deeded 100 acres to the Redwood County Historical lived to be 90.

Society. The Gilfillan Estate is open to the public for tours.

Dolores Berg “They were very nice people,” Berg said. “I got to know them because I was a nurse and I took care of them in the hospital.”

Charles D. had already established Pump and Motor himself financially, socially, and politiParts On Hand cally in St. Paul when he and a friend decided to invest in land in Redwood Designed for County. For less than $68,000 they purchased 20,000 acres and split it.

Long Life Gilfillan eventually added more acres and Reliable to his holdings.

Performance Local farmers questioned this city fellow’s approach to farming, but Gilfillan wasn’t a total novice. While in St. Paul he owned a dairy farm. He had purchased 3,000 acres in what is now North n Parts and Service Oaks. The land was purchased for its n Warrick Control Systems four lakes, which supplied the water for the waterworks Gilfillan was instrun Low Maintenance mental in building to bring fresh water n Handles Trash to the people of St. Paul. It was there he n Automatic Operation established a dairy farm. (He later sold n Simplicity & Versatility the waterworks to the City of St. Paul.) n Setting Lenghts He also had friends at the University of From 4’ to 20’ Minnesota’s agricultural school.

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Gilfillan loved livestock and had about 800 cattle and an equal number of hogs, along with 100 horses, dairy cattle and poultry. No one laughed when Gilfillan was able to sell his livestock for top dollar, most of it going to New York and England. A railroad siding was built at the farm just for his use.

“They walked all their livestock down the driveway onto the train,” Berg said.

Gilfillan had about 2,000 acres of pasture and practiced rotational grazing.

“He did not believe in grazing pastures too low,” Berg said. “He wanted them to graze 2-3 weeks on one pasture and then he moved them on to the next pasture. Because he was a fanatic with having pure water for everything, he had a mile of underground water pipes to every building; and in the middle of the pastures he had a big tank so no matter which pasture the cattle were in they had fresh water all of the time.”

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The picturesque lane of trees line the original driveway as viewed from the second story veranda. Livestock were driven down this driveway to load on a train to take them to eastern markets.

Charles D. was a proponent of diversified crops. Even with his large acreage he could not raise the 25,000 bushels of corn needed annually for all the livestock. He purchased additional corn from area farmers, paying five cents above the elevator price, and imported the rest from Iowa.

Gilfillan’s care for his livestock was a reflection of his care for his farm workers and their families. Both he and his son, Charles O., treated their workers like family, Berg said. They usually had 30-35 hired hands, and they were fed See GILFILLAN, pg. 9

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Gilfillan experimented growing alfalfa as a crop new to the region GILFILLAN, from pg. 8

their noon meal in the house.

“They butchered 25 steers and as many hogs annually to feed people,” Berg said. Even wedding dinners for workers were held in the Gilfillan house.

They hosted gatherings for workers’ families and for the entire township.

Both Gilfillans built and maintained farm sites on their huge acreage which provided homes for their hired farm hands, and later made it possible to split the land into smaller farms to be rented out and eventually sold. Berg said the workers always had the first Charles D. and Charles O. had their office in the opportunity to rent, and renters always had the first opportunioffice building. A portrait of Charles O. hangs over the fireplace. Behind the curtain is the bed ty to buy. By 1925, over half of nook where both men took a nap after lunch. the farm had become 24 tenant farms of varying sizes.

Charles O. did not have the interest in livestock that his father had, Berg said, but he was always trying the latest methods and seeds. The land was rented on shares, and Charles O. would at times supply the seed to encourage renters to try something new. He also experimented with alfalfa — a crop considered unsuitable for the region.

Except for the huge cattle barns and the butcher house, the original buildings still The dining room table, displaying some Gilfillan stand. The Friends of Gilfillan china, is where the hired farmworkers were fed added a pavilion to accommotheir noon meal. date weddings, reunions and other activities for which the Estate can be rented, honoring the Gilfillans’ renowned hospitality. At other times, tours can be scheduled.

The Gilfillan house and office building are of special interest.

Both have their original furnishings. The office building is divided between the Gilfillans’ private office, a business office for the accountant and farm manager, and a large safe containing record books. The private office includes a bed nook While neither Charles O. nor Ann played the behind a curtain. Both father piano, he insisted on having a baby grand so and son took a nap after the others could entertain them with music. noon meal, during which they were not to be disturbed, Berg said.

The office is connected to the house by a covered walkway. Since Charles O. and Ann were world travelers, the house is decorated with many items they collected. Even though neither one played the piano, a baby grand piano sits in the living room.

“They both loved music,” Berg said.

“They had nieces and nephews who played, and the children of the hired hands, and they had someone over all the time. Charles insisted they have a baby grand so others could play for them.”

It was not only their family and workers with whom they were generous. While Charles D. and Fanny gave on a more personal level, Charles O. and Ann built facilities in honor of parents or simply to share with the community. They built or made large contributions toward a library and nursing home in Morgan, a library in Wabasso, a community building in Clements, Gilwood Haven in Redwood Falls, and a nursing home and hospital in Mountain Lake. They also kept a fund at Mayo Clinic in Rochester to help area residents with medical bills.

Charles O. was 22 years older than Ann, and they had no children. As he aged, out of concern for Ann, he began to disburse the land. They also made the decision they wanted the farm to be used for educational purposes. On Ann’s death, a little over 100 acres was deeded to the Redwood County Historical Society, with the stipulation that it be used to teach how the original owners lived and farmed in the early 20th century. A group of volunteers called Friends of Gilfillan operates the site for the Historical Society, gives tours, and provides upkeep.

Ann died in 1990. Given the Gilfillans’ desire to educate the public, it was appropriate that in 1994 Farmfest responded to a local invitation and located its annual agricultural show on the Estate.

To learn more about tours, hours, and other information on the Gilfillan Estate, visit the Society’s website, redwoodcountyhistoricalsociety.com.

(Some facts for this article were drawn from a book provided by Dolores Berg: Like Father, Like Son: The Gilfillan Story by Merrill E. Jarcow.) v

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MSCA coffers take a hit without Farmfest revenue

By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Staff Writer Every August for the past 26 years, Farmfest has been held on the Gilfillan Estate near Morgan, Minn. Due to Covid-19 though, the farm show has been cancelled for this year.

For Krist Wollum, immediate past president of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association and the person in charge of the organization’s Farmfest food stand, not having Farmfest this year means not having the chance to promote the organization to the thousands of show-goers.

“It’s a bummer not being able to do it this year. We don’t just serve beef, we promote beef,” Wollum said. He’s overseen the MSCA food stand for 10 years and has seen an increase in sales at their food stand year-after-year at Farmfest. “We’ve been very fortunate with the location of our booth” (located near the Wicks Building).

Wollum is proud of the value the Photo by Paul Malchow MSCA food stand offers to its custom- The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association’s Beef Tent was a popular Farmfest ers. “We’re giving them something lunch spot. that’s worth their money. We try to serve a big sandwich.” That sandwich is pre-cooked, pre-sliced roast beef donated by American Foods Group. “It’s an awesome product to use,” Wollum said.

During the three days of Farmfest, the MSCA food stand sells 2,000 pounds of roast beef.

Each Farmfest, at least 100 members of MSCA volunteer to work a shift at the food stand. Wollum enjoys working with all the volunteers — who share in his same passion for beef and promoting it. “It’s kind of become like a second family to me.”

Speaking of family, Wollum’s three kids have been helping at the MSCA food stand every day during Farmfest for the past five years.

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raisers for the MSCA. With the cancellation of the farm show, the organization is still trying to find ways to fundraise in the age of Covid-19. Right now, Wollum explained, there are no government assistance opportunities for MSCA. Before the decision to cancel Farmfest was announced, Wollum was in contact with vendors he uses at the food stand, letting them know what the situation was. “We were very fortunate that we didn’t have anything ordered that we have to take.”

The money from the Farmfest food stand goes into the MSCA general balance. “We’re hoping American Foods Group will still help us with some type of donation.” A few local beef boards may end up giving some emergency funds to MSCA. “We’re looking at some possible ways of generating money.”

The MSCA food stand is a must-stop for politicians; and with this being an election year, it was bound to be filled with candidates coming to learn more about MSCA and the challenges in the beef industry. Both Minnesota Representatives Angie Craig and Tom Emmer have formed relationships with MSCA. “Those connections come from things like Farmfest,” Wollum said.

“Our next hope is that we can still hold our convention.” The MSCA convention is scheduled for December in Hinckley, Minn. This is an opportunity for beef industry partners and cattlemen to come together for educational seminars, discussion on policy issues and more.

While those delicious roast beef sandwiches will have to wait until next Farmfest, Wollum is grateful for the support of all the wonderful and loyal customers. “We appreciate seeing all the people that come in year after y e a r.” v

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At Albert Lea Seeds, the future is already here!

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus My visit with Tom Ehrhardt at Albert Lea Seed House generated lots of history. And after I wrapped up my visit, my mind was telling me, “You just heard that the future is already here!”

So let’s start from the beginning. According to Tom, co-owner with brother Mac Ehrhardt, Albert Lea Seed House dates back to 1923.

The company’s original founder was Louis Ehrhardt, Tom’s grandfather, who started the business uptown in a store on Main Street in Albert Lea, Minn. Since 1973, the address has been 1414 West Main on State Highway 13 which wraps on the south and west edge of downtown.

Since 1973, however, there have been several updates.

Photos by Dick Hagen “The facility we now occuAlbert Lea Seed House co-owner Tom Ehrhardt py is 16 years old. When we stands in front of the business which has been in moved here in ‘73 it was into the family since 1923. a building which used to be a Smith-Douglas bulk fertilizer plant 52 choices ranging from cover crop which has since been renovated several mixes to single species and grasses to times over the years into what we have legumes. today,” said Tom. Also remarkable about the content of But to get a much better scope on the this 2020 Farm Seed Guide is that it expanding total product lineup of details pricing, seeding rates, maturiAlbert Lea Seeds, listen to this: “Today ties, even health and disease resistance we market over 90 different products features, winter hardy scores, etc. ranging from a huge variety of garden These Albert Lea Seed Guides are a seeds, plus scads of different garden virtual agronomy handbook on crop tools — even including wheel barrows, production. trenching spades and edging stones for This all speaks of the reliability of marking off the exact borders of your Albert Lea seed house, plus the reputagarden — even bird food too.” tion with farmers across the upper However, farm seed is the driving force Midwest. of this firm. And their 68-page Farm Are there plans to keep expanding Seed Guide certainly tells the story. their product line? “I think we’re now The Guide’s Table of Contents lists going the opposite direction,” Tom pages of both conventional and organic admitted. “However, cover crops have corn hybrids, soybean varieties and been a phenomena the past five years alfalfa choices. There are also small and it fits us very well because we grains, field peas, hay and pasture stock the many species that make up mixes, cool season and warm season our cover crop offerings. We are strictly grasses, wildflower natives for CRP non-GMO and certified organic on our acres, even sweet corn: 27 choices, both cover crop offerings. Yes, the inventory conventional and organic. There is also is a challenge — both in terms of mixes 14 choices for wildlife food plots. And and quantities of each product.” perhaps their biggest recent addition to “We handle North Star Genetics corn the farm seed world is cover crop mixes. and soybeans. We’re not licensed by the Seven pages of their seed guide details

major seed firms, so that’s why we don’t have GMO’s in our product lineup.”

How is the economic crunch in agriculture impacting your marketing today? Are farmers more concerned about purchasing lower-priced nonGMO seeds?

“Sure, most are looking at ways to lessen their production costs. If corn and soybeans are not paying their bills then what can they do differently that will pay the bills? One example is to use a cover crop of yellow-blossom sweet clover instead of buying nitrogen from the elevator. This cuts fertility costs significantly while also building soil health.”

“Definitely farmers are looking at more strategies in their continual economic challenges. They’re not just thinking about saving money with cheaper seeds.”

Tom spoke of the company’s move into the organic farming world. “When we started in the mid-90’s, organics were a very fractured organic market.

Lots of certifying agencies but nobody really identified just exactly what was

defined as organic. But then 10 years later USDA came in with specifics on just what constituted organic production. USDA developed a label and since that happened, organics have really taken off.

“For us, it fit very well since we were already doing pedigreed seed production — in essence, certified seed.

Organic production requires paperwork protocols. We hooked up with Minnesota Crop Improvement Association and organics continue to be a growing percentage of our business every year. Our feeling is that many farmers have now transitioned into some organics on a limited basis just to get a feel of how it works for them. Very likely these will keep increasing their total organic production plus we’ll keep getting more firsttimers too.

“However, tHoweHhey’re not going to get as much money for their organics as the market was offering just a few years back. But they’ll still be getting a premium … and likely substantially See ALBERT LEA SEEDS, pg. 12

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Cover crop customers in fourth year seeing soil improvement ALBERT LEA SEEDS, from pg. 11 cutting down on purchased fertility costs too. That’s going to help people stay on the farm!”

Evaluating seed prices is an ongoing business challenge. “We follow the market — both commodity prices for farmers plus our own seed production costs,” Tom explained. “If, for example, organic wheat is generating a certain premium over conventional wheat, then we likely see that as an opportunity to adjust our organic wheat seed prices accordingly. We’re very cognizant of what’s happening to farm production costs. And we’re certainly trying to keep our costs in containment also. It’s not easy, because we’re much aware that everyone’s inputs are going up — both on the farm and here in our seed business.”

As an example, conventional corns were $156 per bag this year. Organics were in the $230 bracket for Palmer Seed. “Yes, all our organic guys have contracts lined up in advance,” explained Tom. “For example, Pipeline Foods at Hope, Minn., AgraTrading at

St. Ansgar, Iowa, plus the elevator at St. Peter, Minn. buy organics.”

There are markets now also for organic soybeans and even organic wheat. So Tom sees growing usage of organic seed crops continuing. And, of course, the right bump in commodity pricing for organics would generate a substantial bump in organic acres also.

“Pretty much any organic, if it’s clean and quality, you can find a home for it.”

Organic seed also has some disease tolerance advantages. “We’ve got aphidtolerant soybeans yielding 60-plus bushels routinely now,” Tom said. “We don’t see any yield disadvantages either. However, weeds can be an issue because herbicides aren’t permitted on organic crops. So keep that cultivator handy is our recommendation.”

“To some extent, we’ve created our own dilemmas. Our farmers are smart.

They switch into new genetics, new technologies amazingly fast these days.

And that’s partly why surplus production happens. I suggest farmers need to mix up their strategies. The corn and Emily Brummer is one of six employees at the soybean rotation has been very good to Albert Lea Seed House. Besides a wide variety of seed, the company retails garden supplies.

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us for many years. But excess production, trade difficulties with China, and now Covid-19 are all impacting U.S. farm markets. It’s a growing challenge on how do we best advise our customers. Frankly we’re not certain. We’re a very diverse seed company these days;

but that’s no guarantee either.

Seems to me faith in our Lord and faith in America always is vital.”

Wrapping up, Tom offered his take on cover crops — a relatively new dimension in today’s agriculture. “With cover crops, several things are happening.

Yes, you can reduce your input costs. Yes, you can upgrade the soil health of your crop land.

Yes, this lessens potential soil loss from wind and/or water erosion. You don’t visually see this the first couple years. However, many of our customers now into their fourth year or more have nothing but praise for what cover crops have done for their soils: reductions in soil loss; cleaner drainage waters; even overall improvement in financials for their farming operations. And perhaps the most priceless treasure … peace of mind that good things are happening to their soils.”

“You build soil biology with cover crops. Yes, having more biology in the soil is the name of the game anymore. I can see farm land values might someday be based on the amount of biology in your soil.

Down the road it may not be crop yields that determine land prices; it may be how much biology do you have in your soil!” v

4-H auction scholarships will continue in 2020 The cancellation of the 2020 Minnesota State Fair and most county fairs in Minnesota has greatly affected 4-H livestock project members this year. However, one tradition which will continue is the awarding of the 4-H auction scholarships in 2020.

Any current Minnesota 4-H member who is enrolled in one or more 4-H animal science projects and graduated from high school in either 2019 or 2020 is eligible to apply. In addition, applicants must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the 2020-21 school year and be furthering their education working toward a post-secondary degree.

The deadline for eligible 4-H members to apply for the 4-H Auction scholarships is Aug. 1. The application form contains all necessary details. The application can be downloaded from the Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association 4-H auction website at: www.mnpurpleribbonauction.org.

Questions on 4-H auction scholarship sponsorships or applications can be directed to MLBA Secretary Steve Pooch at (651) 323-4210 or Kent Thiesse, Finance Chair of the MLBA Purple Ribbon Auction at (507) 3817960. v

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Rain drowning Pulk’s hope for a good crop year

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Andy Pulk — Wannaska, Minn.

July 19

“We are very, very, very wet.” The Land spoke with Andy Pulk on July 19 as he reported between 18 and 19 inches of rain has fallen since the beginning of June.

Pulk was able to spray the Andy Pulk corn on July 6, he was also able to spray rye grass that same week. “We did not get any herbicide on the oats.”

There was a reprieve from the high temperatures and humidity. “The really, really high temperature stuff and humidity has died down.”

“We had army worms come through really bad.” Pulk had to spray the rye grass for the pest. Spraying worked as he found a 95 percent kill rate within the field boundaries. “It will be interesting cutting rye grass this week,” Pulk said. The wet field conditions could slow the harvest. “It would be nice to get a two-week break from the rain.”

While the heat has calmed down, the chances of rain has not. The forecast calls for rain all this week. “We haven’t been able to touch any of the pp (prevent plant) corn stalks yet,” Pulk said. He hopes that the ground dries up enough so he can at least get the fields sprayed before the weeds get too bad.

With Pulk’s fields saturated for a month, he doesn’t have high expectations for a good crop.

“We’re going to be below average.”

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Colby Deters — Sauk Centre, Minn.

July 20

“The crops are doing really well.” The Land

spoke with Colby Deters on July 20 as he reported that two inches of rain fell on July 17. It was just what the crops needed.

The corn is all tasseled and looking good. “We’re going to be cutting third crop (hay) soon,” Deters said. He expects to be doing that this week. In the Colby Deters meantime, Deters is hauling a lot of manure, cleaning out barns, as well as repairing and doing maintenance on skid steers and loaders.

“The flies have been a real battle, they have been hard to keep under control,” Deters said. The flies coupled with heat and humidity has made it more of a challenge to keep the cows comfortable. “The cows are doing fine, but it stresses them.” The heat makes everything more work for Deters as it seems that more issues arise with the temperatures. “It’s great for the corn, not so much for the cattle.”

The warm weather is forecasted to continue all this week. There are chances for scattered thunderstorms as well for the Deters’ farm.

While the heat is a challenge with the cows, it’s exactly what the crops need. “It’s nice to have a hot, normal summer.”

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The acres hit were mostly corn and soybeans, wheat was spared. Wentzel has already applied fungicide on those affected crops. Half of the corn was tasseled before the hail, the other half was four or five days out until tasseled.

“Some of the beans that got hit were the nicest beans,” Wentzel said. The black beans didn’t get any damage. The hail path was four miles long, one mile wide. “Unfortunately, we were smack dab in the middle of it.”

Wheat is still two weeks away from harvest.

Wentzel is getting the combine ready to go. He is also working on weed control in the bean fields, which has been an issue because the pre-emerge was put on when it was too dry.

“The rest of the crops that didn’t get hail are looking good.” This isn’t Wentzel’s first bout with hail and unfortunately it won’t be the last. “It’s one of those things you have to deal with.”

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Couples’ commitment to organics spans over 40 years

By KATE RECHTZIGEL Organic Advisory Task Force. Ford The Land Correspondent served on the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service WINONA, Minn. — Along Wiscoy (MOSES) board of directors and helped Ridge Road, surrounded by forest and develop a Healthy Food Charter for the native prairie overlooking the stunning state of Minnesota. microclimate known as Wiscoy Valley, lies Blue Fruit Farm.

In 2019 Riddle and Ford were recognized as the MOSES Farmer of the “This diversity fosters a bountiful popYear. ulation of busy pollinators and predators such as dragonflies and frogs,” Jim “I enjoy being in nature and having a Riddle said. diverse healthy ecosystem,” Riddle said.

“The community is really welcoming Riddle and his wife Joyce Ford coand enjoyable.” founded Blue Fruit Farm in Winona, Minn. nearly ten years ago. The farm The public’s growing awareness for has been organic since 1976 when Ford where their food comes from helps out and Riddle grew and helped start the local organic food systems and increases Winona Farmers Market. Due to their the support for them, Riddle said. busy lives during the salad days of “Limiting the use of pesticides heals organic agriculture, the farm was rented the earth,” Riddle said. “Get to know out for a few years. your farmers and farm before purchas“We had done vegetables,” Riddle said. ing.”

“But every year the weather kept getFrom Riddle and Ford’s years as ting harder so we looked at perennials. organic inspectors, Riddle said organic We also looked at hazelnuts, but they Photo submitted standards have not weakened, but had lots of squirrel problems so fruit it Jim Riddle, Joyce Ford and Katie Lange hold the “blue fruits” of their labor. enforcement has been weakened in was.” recent years.

In 2008 Riddle and Ford added perennials such as “USDA now allows hydroponics which is a nutrient aronia berries, black currants, blueberries, elderbersolution,” Riddle said. “To be organic, soil must be ries, honeyberries, juneberries and plums. used.”

When starting the farm on blue fruits, Ford Riddle also said even animal welfare issues are really wanted to grow blueberries (which required being overlooked and that Concentrated Animal soil amendments) and Riddle wanted to grow black Feeding Operations (CAFOS) are certified organic currants, elderberries, aronia berries, honeyberries, etc. which which would do well in the existing — even though the natural behavior of cows is to graze. soil.

“There is a large demand, but the USDA is turning “These fruits provide great heart and mental a blind eye to the requirements,” Riddle said. health; in addition to having 2-4 times the amount of antioxidants as blueberries,” Riddle said.

For young people looking to get into organic farmTo take on the challenges of pests, the farm utilizes ing, Riddle encourages them to focus on building overhead bird netting, an eight-foot-high deer fence, their soil. It is important to have a plan for nitrogen/ carbon and produce products with integrity. Organic and an eight-inch-high electric racoon fence. newcomers will also benefit from starting small, “It looks kind of like a big greenhouse or net house building local markets, knowing where products are full of fruit,” Riddle said. going, and attending conferences.

Riddle really enjoys introducing and raising aware“A healthy soil equals healthy crops,” Riddle said. ness for the new crops such as the honeyberry, aro- “It also helps to visit farms that are doing the kind of nia, black currant and elderberry. “It’s really fun to thing you are interested in.” see people’s faces when they taste our jams,” Riddle Currently, Ford and Riddle are enjoying retiresaid. “Our jams are 60 percent fruit instead of 60 ment.

Farm operations are being directed by Katie percent sugar.”

Lange with help from a crew of about ten young Riddle and Ford have been involved in organics people. Riddle and Ford look forward to fishing, from a very young age. Their expertise led to a career grandparenting, hiking and traveling (social disas organic inspectors for a number of years and the tance). founding of the International Organic Inspectors More information on Blue Fruit Farm can be found Association. at www.bluefruitfarm.com.

Riddle also served on numerous boards and com“The farm will also continue to expand because the mittees such as the National Organic Standards plants will keep growing and people want healthy Board, International Organic Accreditation Service, v Organic Farmers Association, and Minnesota’s food,” Riddle said.

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Commercial hemp is growing; just not at Farmfest

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus One of the more popular exhibits at 2019’s Farmfest was the hemp growing plot. Young farmers seemed especially drawn to the potential of Minnesota’s newest commodity. Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture finally recognized hemp as more than the “evil weed,” it was expected hemp would garner even more interest at Farmfest in 2020.

“Yes, a hemp display was planned for this year’s Farmfest,” said Margaret Wiatrowski, “similar to what we had last year but slightly larger. Intended were hemp plots with fiber, grain and CBD-type hemp. Plus a tent with booths for hemp product vendors, the Minnesota Hemp Association, the Minnesota Department of Ag Hemp Program, etc.”

Wiatrowski is the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Program Coordinator. She noted spring planting went well for hemp growers. “Also, growers were able to obtain seed without much issue this year as compared to previous years.

The difficulty is identifying hemp varieties high in CBD levels while also consistently and reliably low in THC. We have done more inspections, THC sampling and testing so far this year than we ever have done this early.”

“Last year’s plot at Farmfest was purely a demonstration plot. But we

im final rules released last October.

Crop insurance is offered for hemp in certain states this year, so check with your local crop insurance contact.

Coverage, however, does not include hemp which ‘tests hot’ and must be destroyed. Hemp with THC concentrations greater than 0.3 percent cannot be harvested for commercial products.

There are 8,544 acres of hemp registered in Minnesota for 2020 and 418 growers licensed. MDA has seen an increase in indoor growers this year.

Some outdoor growers decided to focus on indoor cultivation due to the unpredictability of outdoor cultivation.

According to the MDA, there is 4.64 million Indoor square feet of hemp growing space registered in the state.

Indoor hemp space includes within buildings, and also greenhouse and Photo by Paul Malchow hoop house space. The lights are very This lonely volunteer is one of the few expensive. “We don’t have many people traces of last year’s popular hemp plot growing completely with artificial at Farmfest. lighting,” Wiatrowski admitted. “The did learn about the influence of heavy majority of indoor space is greenhouse rain events on hemp if it occurs within growing. Hemp is growing throughout the first two weeks of planting. The the state with highest concentration in field at Farmfest was hit with heavy rains a few days after planting. As a result, the plants were shorter than expected.”

In 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency requires all hemp growers to report acreage. Also, 2020 is the last year hemp is operating under the USDA pilot program which detailed the inter-

11-county metro area — mostly indoor and small outdoor plots.”

Charlie Levine is the 28-year-old entrepreneur of Hemp Acres in Waconia, Minn. Levine’s endeavors will be into fiber processing this fall in his reconstructed facility at the old Gedney Pickle operation in Chaska, Minn.

“I intend to be handling 500 to 1,000 acres of hemp this fall,” Levine claimed.

“Next year my goal is 10,000 acres.”

Levine’s market is the rapidly expanding CBD oil market. A 55-gallon drum of CBD oil is currently in the $1,265 per drum category.

Prairie PROducers, Olivia Minn.’s new hemp business enterprise, is rapidly getting into some extensive research. The firm is currently growing 45 plots with three different planting dates and three populations measuring seeding rates of 25, 35 and 45 pounds of seed per acre. Five varieties were drill planted in six-inch row spacings.

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USDA releases 2019 farm program enrollment data Farm operators in United gram sign-up, which ended States overwhelmingly earlier this year. selected the Price Loss The potential ARC-CO Coverage (PLC) farm proprogram payments are gram choice for 2019 and based on a combination of 2020 for most eligible comthe 12-month national marmodity crops (except soyket year average prices for beans). The Agricultural a crop and the average Risk Coverage-County county yields for a given FARM PROGRAMS crop for that year. The ARC(ARC-CO) farm program choice was the predominant IC program payments are

By Kent Thiesse choice for soybeans for the calculated in the same 2019 and 2020 crop manner, except utilizyears. The most draing farm-level annual matic shift was the crop yields. The PLC large number of corn base acres which program payments are based on only were enrolled in the PLC program the market year average price, comchoice for 2019 and 2020, compared to pared to crop reference prices. PLC the 2014-18 farm program choice payments occur in any year the marwhen a large majority of corn base ket year average price for corn is acres were enrolled in the ARC-CO lower than $3.70 per bushel, $8.40 per program. The other farm program bushel for soybeans, and $5.50 per choice was the Agricultural Risk bushel for wheat.

Coverage-Individual Coverage (ARCThe market year average marketing IC) program, which saw increased year for corn and soybeans runs from enrollment in Minnesota, North and South Dakota. The U.S. Department of Sept. 1 in the year of harvest until Aug. 31 the following year. Any farm Agriculture recently released the program payments occur in October of results of 2019 and 2020 farm pro-

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the year following harvest. (For example: 2019 farm program payments would occur in October, 2020.) Farm program payments are paid on 85 percent of crop base acres for the ARC-CO and PLC program, but only on 65 percent of base acres for the ARC-IC program. This probably accounts for the limited enrollment in the ARC-IC program, unless a producer is fairly certain they will earn substantial ARC-IC payments compared to PLC and ARCCO payments for a given year.

For the 2019 crop year, a total of 253 million crop base acres in the United States were enrolled in the PLC, ARCCO and ARC-IC farm program choices for the various eligible crop commodities. 177 million acres (70 percent of the total acreage) was enrolled in the PLC program. Twenty-six percent of the acreage, 65.5 million acres, were registered in the ARC-CO program.

The remaining acres (9.8 million acres) took part in the ARC-IC program.

Of this total acreage, 72.1 million acres (75.5 percent) of corn participated in the PLC program; 17.6 million acres (18.6 percent) ARC-CO; and 5.6 million acres (5.9 percent) ARC-IC. By comparison, farm program enrollment for corn for the 2014-2018 crop years were ARC-CO, 92 percent; PLC, 7 percent; and ARC-IC, .33 percent.

7.6 million acres of soybeans were in the PLC program (14.1 percent); overshadowed by the 43 million acres (79.7 percent) choosing the ARC-CO program. 6.2 percent of the soybean acreage (3.4 million acres) took part in the ARC-IC program. During the 20142018 period, 96 percent of the soybean acreage was enrolled in the ARC-CO program; 4 percent PLC; and .35 percent ARC-IC. Of the acreage planted in wheat, 59.1 million acres (93 percent) were enrolled in the PLC program; 3.8 million acres (5.9 percent) ARC-CO; and 39,000 acres (1.9 percent) in ARC-IC. This compares to 54 percent ARC-CO; 44 percent PLC; and 2 percent ARC-IC during the 2014-2018 time period.

1.3 million acres planted in oats (61.4 percent) were enrolled in the PLC program. 759,000 acres (36.7 percent) chose the ARC-CO program; while 662,000 acres (1 percent) went with ARC-IC. Barley, canola, grain sorghum, sun-

flowers, peanuts and cotton all had over 90 percent of base acres enrolled in the PLC program.

The shift in farm program enrollment for corn base acres from 2014-18 to 2019-20 was quite dramatic. The reason revolves around the ARC-CO benchmark price, which is adjusted from year-to-year based on changes in the market year average price. For the 2014 and 2015 crop years, the corn benchmark price was $5.29 per bushel, which was well above the PLC reference price of $3.70 per bushel.

Producers in a majority of upper Midwest counties collected ARC-CO payments for the 2014 crop year, and some counties collected payments for the 2015 crop year. Following 2015, corn ARC-CO payments pretty much only occurred in situations where counties had reduced corn yields.

The market year average prices per bushel for corn were $3.70 in 2014, $3.61 in 2015, $3.37 in 2017 and 2018, and $3.61 in 2018, which meant that there were PLC payment for corn in the final four years. The low market year average prices also resulted in the ARC-CO benchmark price for corn to drop to $3.70 per bushel for 2019, which is the same as the PLC reference price. This means producers who are enrolled in the PLC program start earning payments when the market year average corn price drops below $3.70 per bushel, while ARC-CO payments would not be initiated until the market year average price drops below $3.20 per bushel with average corn yields. The PLC program provides corn price protection down to a market year average price of $2.20 per bushel.

Current USDA estimates for corn market year average prices are $3.60 per bushel for the 2019 crop year and $3.35 per bushel for the 2020 crop year.

Nearly 80 percent of the soybean base acres were enrolled in the ARCCO program for 2019 and 2020. The 2019 soybean ARC-CO benchmark price is $9.63 per bushel, which is well above the soybean PLC reference price of $8.40 per bushel. From 2014 to 2018 the soybean market year average price never dropped below $8.40 per bushel, so there were no PLC payments during the five-year period.

Current USDA soybean market year average price projections are $8.55 per See THIESSE, pg. 21

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Butter sales finally gaining a little momentum This column was written for the mara year ago in May. keting week ending July 17.

“That’s a big improvement, driven priCounty fairs are being canceled across marily by the improvement in food serthe country because of the Covid-19 outvice sales, as some states started to loosbreak; but the dairy industry is riding a en their restrictions,” he said, “but it was Covid rollercoaster daily. The block chedstill below year-ago levels.” dar price in particular spiraled down to Donnay added that American cheese $1 per pound on April 15, skyrocketed to disappearance was up from a year ago in a record high $3 on July 13, and then May, but Mozzarella was down about 1 MIELKE MARKET rode to a July 17 close of $2.66 per percent.

WEEKLY pound. This is down 25.5 cents on the The brightest spot was butter, according week, the lowest since July 1, but still a

By Lee Mielke to Donnay, where sales went from about 2 hefty 88 cents above a year ago. percent above year-ago levels in April, The barrels “faired” better, closing to a 17 percent increase in May. July 17 at $2.43 per pound. This is But uncertainty abounds as we see up 9 cents on the week, 72.5 cents above a year ago, restaurants reclosing and many going out of busibut a still-too-high 23 cents below the blocks. ness because they can’t survive on the mandated Sixteen cars of block traded hands on the week at lower capacities. Donnay said, “It’s difficult to transthe Chicago Mercantile Exchange and 17 of barrel. late directly between the headlined sales numbers, The July 10 Dairy and Food Market Analyst like food sales numbers being down 20 percent from reports, “The growth rate in retail natural cheese a year ago to what that means for the amount of sales has declined in six out of the last seven weeks, dairy that’s moving through foodservice.” according to IRI data ending June 28. Most recently, “We think that since the lockdowns started, foodsales were up 13 percent — approximately half the service meals have shifted to more dairy-heavy growth rate from a month earlier. Retail sales of items,” Donnay reasoned. “Pizza sales at the major processed cheese were barely above year-ago levels chains have been fantastic,” he said. “The drivein the week ending June 28, up just 1.9 percent. If throughs at quick service restaurants are still runthese growth rates hold for all of July, it will make ning strong and there’s a lot of cheese on those burgavailable an additional 19 million pounds of cheese ers and tacos. So even though the headline numbers compared to June.” around foodservice sales are still running well below July 17’s StoneX Early Morning Update stated, year ago, it’s very possible that the amount of cheese “Government purchases continue to greatly affect that’s moving through foodservice is doing much betthe cheese market and are expected to linger into ter — maybe only down something like 5 percent mid-August. Cold storage next week will be very while total foodservice sales are down 20 percent.” closely watched. We would expect to see a major Midwestern cheese producers continue to report draw down in stocks to justify $3.00, $2.80, and strong demand, according to Dairy Market News, $2.71 block prices.” but the rising prices has many buyers only taking n “necessary loads.” Cheese output is strong as milk is The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s May dairy available. However, high temperatures in the region product commercial disappearance data was somehave some expecting lower milk supplies for Class what mixed, according to Nate Donnay, Director of III production. Mid-week spot milk prices were still Dairy Market Insight for StoneX. under Class but not as much as previous weeks.

Speaking in the July 20 Dairy Radio Now broadSpurred on by government purchases and the cast, Donnay reported while total while cheese disongoing refill of food service pipelines, western appearance was down about 10 percent from a year cheese output is active, says Dairy Market News, ago in April, it was only down about 1 percent from with some manufacturers still running above design

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capacity. Processors seem eager to fill demand — especially at record high prices for block cheese.

However, higher prices may be cooling retail sales.

Dairy Market News also warned that renewed social distancing requirements in parts of the west may dampen food service demand.

Some buyers even reported getting offers from international cheese sellers, looking to bring cheese to U.S. markets. But without major discounting, the buyers are hesitant to take on the risk, says Dairy Market News. “There is too much uncertainty within the market to make a purchase that may take 30 to 60 days to complete.” n Cash butter appeared to be caught in the upward pull of the cheese market on July 13 and 14 and advanced 5.5 cents. But it was short-lived, reversing gears on July 15, and closed July 17 at $1.69 per pound. Through it all, butter was unchanged on the week, pausing five consecutive weeks of decline, and 70.75 cents below a year ago. Twenty cars traded hands on the week.

Butter fundamentals are weakening fast, according to the Analyst. “Retail sales growth is plummeting at that same time that sales at full-service restaurants are contracting again. Butter prices are likely to continue declining.” It added, “Retail sales of butter posted the lowest growth rate in several months, up just 17 percent during the week ending June 28. This is below the 24 percent growth rate for all of June and much smaller than the average growth rate of 50 percent in May.” It was primarily the drop in restaurant sales which plunged dairy product prices in April, and restaurant reopening which helped bring them back up. But the Analyst, citing data from Blackbox Intelligence (which tracks sales at chain restaurants) showed “Limited-service brands are experiencing sales growth. The fastest growing segments are chicken, pizza (cheese-friendly), and burgers (also cheesefriendly). Sales have been above prior-year levels for nine consecutive weeks, just when block cheese rose from $1.2075 per pound to $2.6750.”

But many full-service restaurants are not reopening and data from Open Table shows through the See MIELKE, pg. 22

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Grain Outlook Chinese purchases do little for price of corn

Livestock Angles Are higher price levels on the horizon?

The hog and cattle markets The following marketing ments are the largest since of improving cash prices due analysis is for the week end2013-14. It is estimated appear to be on the rebound to demand. This does not ing July 17.

China has so far purchased after a dismal spring and mean there won’t be another early summer.

As the world 153.5 million bushels for bad day in either the cash or CORN — We gave the corn has moved back toward 2020-21. futures trade; but the longermarket a reason to rally on reopening businesses — in term outlook is improving July 14, but it didn’t. We gave The U.S. attaché in Brazil overall. it another reason on July 15, is pegging Brazil’s 2019-20 particular restaurants and grocery stores — the demand but it didn’t. There’s an old corn production at 100 mmt, It is quite possible the saying in the grain business just 1 mmt below the USDA for meat as picked up subfutures market has anticiJOE TEALE that if a market can’t rally on PHYLLIS NYSTROM outlook. For 2020-21, they stantially. This has made the pated too quick of a recovery CHS Hedging Inc. Broker good news, it’s probably going are estimating their corn prospects for a decent recovand this could lead to a corSt. Paul lower. The U.S. Department production at 103 mmt com- ery in the live price for cattle Great Plains Commodity rection in the days ahead to Afton, Minn. of Agriculture announced pared to 107 mmt by the and hogs a little brighter as allow the cash trade to we head into the remainder of China’s biggest single-day USDA. This is in contrast to improve. There are still a lot corn purchase ever at 69.4 million Safras and Mercado projecting Brazil’s the year. By no means, it should not be of heavy cattle to be marketed which bushels on July 14 and another 5.2 mil- 2020-21 corn production at 116 mmt expected that prices will only go up could slow the recovery in the cash lion bushels on the day after. Since July and soybean production at 131.7 mmt. during the months ahead. However, the price paid for cattle. However, as these trend appears toward higher price lev- heavy cattle are depleted, the long10, China has bought a total of 128.3 Weekly ethanol production was up els. million bushels of U.S. corn. term outlook appears a bit more posi17,000 barrels per day to 931,000 bpd.

As far as the cattle market is contive since placements of cattle have Weather forecasts for the week of This is still down 12.7 percent from last cerned, the cash and futures trade have been decreased in recent months.

July 20 look less concerning for the last year. Ethanol stocks were steady at leveled off in price and even advanced half of July than previous forecasts 20.6 million barrels and down 12 perThe hog market seems similar to the with more rain chances for the corn cent from last year. Margins improved slightly in the past several weeks. cattle market. The futures have moved belt. However, as with every forecast, it a penny to 32 cents per gallon. Gasoline Futures have now moved from a dis- to a fairly good premium to the cash can change and that keeps the market demand at 8.6 million bpd was down count to a premium to cash which is an trade. However, the movement of pork on edge during pollination. slightly from the previous week, but indication that sentiment toward pric- products has improved during the past es are improving. month or so which has led to an improvWeather is the name of the game to stocks were higher than anticipated.

Movement of beef has improved The four-week average of gasoline ing cash price paid for live inventory. drive prices, but issues with China are immensely in the last month as retaildemand is only down 8.8 percent from This has led the futures to increase the a close second. China and the United ers restock inventories at low cutout a year ago. spread between the hog index.

States have been playing a little titfor-tat over Hong Kong governance, Corn conditions fell more than values. As this has taken place, the As like the cattle futures, the hog the handling of the coronavirus, and expected on July 13, down 2 percent cutout values have somewhat stabi- futures have more than likely increased human rights violations. So far, we from the previous week to 69 percent lized — and because of that, the futures the premium to cash a little too much market has rallied. This in anticipation in anticipation of improving cash prichave avoided any new tariffs, but See NYSTROM, pg. 21 President Trump said he has no interes. It would be quite possible for a est in pursuing a Phase 2 trade agreeminor correction in futures prices in ment at this time. the short term to close the distance to the current cash price.

Weekly export sales were on the low

corn/change* soybeans/change* end of expectations at 38.6 million Because of the numbers of hogs, the Stewartville $2.78 -.17 $8.46 -.04 bushels for old crop and 25.7 million outlook for the hog market will be more bushels for new crop. Old crop sales based upon the demand for pork in the Edgerton $2.73 -.24 $8.23 -.09 are 12 percent behind last year at 1.7 weeks ahead. This would suggest the Jackson $2.97 -.12 $8.36 -.01 billion bushels; while the USDA is supply of live inventory will, to some Janesville $2.94 -.16 $8.30 -.03 forecasting a 14 percent drop year-ondegree, retard the quick advancement Cannon Falls $2.88 -.19 $8.50 -.03 year in exports. We only need 1.7 milin cash prices. This suggests the possi Sleepy Eye $2.80 -.20 $8.38 -.01 lion bushels of sales per week to hit the bility of a slow-but-steady grind to USDA’s 1.775 billion target. China as higher prices over the long term as Average: $2.85 $8.37 of July 9 had 1.5 million metric tons of numbers will likely be reduced over the Year Ago Average: $4.02 $8.08 unshipped old crop bushels on the next year. v books. New crop sales commitments Grain prices are effective cash close on July 21. are 211 million vs. 132 million last *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period. year. New crop total sales commit-

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China sets record June soybean buy, but mostly from Brazil NYSTROM, from pg. 20 good/excellent. This is the 15th-highest rating for this week in 33 years. Corn was 29 percent silked vs. 32 percent on average with 3 percent in the dough stage — spot on the average. Ideas are mixed for July 19 conditions, ranging from 2 percent higher to 2 percent lower.

Outlook: After a very poor July 13, corn regained most of its losses, but still closed lower on the week. Changing weather forecasts and decent demand provided enough support to prevent a meltdown, but not enough to muster a rally. Based on what we know today, it’s difficult to make a case for below trendline yields.

For the week, the September corn contract closed 4.25 cents lower at $3.33 and the December contract closed a nickel lower at $3.39.75 per bushel.

The December 2021 contract fell 3.75 cents to settle at $3.67.25 per bushel.

The gap lower on July 13 now will act as first resistance at $3.36.25 in the September contract and $3.43.75 in the December contract.

If the forecasts for rain the week of July 20 verify, the window for pollination problems will close fast. Demand may limit a nearby crash, but we are still looking at a 2.2 plus billion-bushel carryout for this year and 2.6 plus billion bushels next year. Above the gap, the next area of resistance in December corn is $3.50 with next support at $3.22 per bushel (as of July 17).

SOYBEANS — After a defensive start to the week, soybeans were able

to drag themselves to close higher on the week. Stronger soyoil and palm oil markets provided underlying support to soybeans behind Chinese buying and weather forecasts.

Very good daily export sales this week totaled 7.25 million bushels for old crop and 48.4 million bushels for new crop.

Of the totals, 4.85 million old crop bushels and 33.3 million new crop bushels were to China, the balance to unknown. China imported a record 11 mmt of soybeans in June with the majority coming from Brazil. July imports are forecasted at 10-11 mmt with Brazil again the main source.

Political issues were there but were on the sidelines. President Trump signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act which can put sanctions on individuals and businesses which contribute to the erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy. Hong Kong will be treated the same as China with “no special privileges, no special economic treatments, and no export of sensitive technologies.” The United States is also considering banning U.S. travel for China’s Communist Party members and their families. There is no public list of party members and it’s estimated there are 90 million members. The U.S. State Department warned U.S. citizens in China they may face arbitrary arrest by Chinese security forces. China said they will retaliate with sanctions against U.S. institutions and individuals. For the time being, the back and forth patter has avoided any trade sanctions. It will be beneficial to agricultural commodities

to keep it that way and continue to work toward fulfillment of Phase 1 trade agreement obligations.

Weekly export sales were near the bottom of expectations at 11.5 million bushels for old crop and 28.2 million bushels for new crop. Old crop total sales are 1.7 billion bushels, down 5 percent from last year. The USDA forecast is 1.65 billion bushels, so it comes down to see how much gets rolled into new crop. China still has 3 mmt of unshipped bushels to move. New crop commitments are 297 million bushels, nearly triple the 103 million on the books last year. China (as of July 9) had purchased 4.6 mmt of U.S. soybeans for the 2020-21 crop year.

The ag attaché in Brazil predicts their 2020-21 soybean production at 130 mmt, well north of the USDA’s 126 mmt outlook. Exports were pegged at 84 mmt vs. 78 mmt this year. In Argentina, the ag minister said there are no plans to increase export taxes.

He suggested they need to increase production to increase tax revenue instead of raising taxes.

The June National Oilseed Processors Association Crush report was viewed as friendly with a crush of 167.3 million bushels vs. 162.2 million expected.

Soyoil stocks were lower than anticipated at 1.778 billion pounds compared to the estimate of 1.813 billion pounds.

Soybeans were rated 68 percent good/ excellent as of July 13, down 3 percent from the previous week. This was slightly lower than expected. There

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were 48 percent blooming vs. 40 percent average. There were 11 percent setting pods compared to 10 percent on average.

Outlook: Soybeans closed higher for four consecutive sessions to close out the week, but the gains were not impressive. For the week, August soybeans closed 10.75 cents higher at $8.98 and the November contract gained 4.25 cents to settle at $8.95 per bushel. The November 2021 contract was a quarter-cent higher this week at $8.89 per bushel. The soybean crop gets made by August weather and it is way too early to have any confidence in forecasts that far out. Good export demand, a strong NOPA crush report, and weather uncertainly has limited the downside. The high in post-June 30 trading was $9.12.5 per bushel. That will be the first upside target if demand and weather cooperate. In the bigger picture, the relationship with China has not been smooth and Mother Nature always has some surprises in store for us. Continue to monitor weather forecasts but reward the market on rallies.

Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on July 17: Chicago September wheat managed a three-quarter cent gain to close at $5.34.75, Kansas City fell 2.25 cents to $4.48.75, and Minneapolis dropped 13.5 cents to $5.12.75 per bushel. Crude oil was 4 cents higher for the week at $40.59 per barrel. v

Program enrollment suggests cash flow levels are very tight THIESSE, from pg. 16 bushel for the 2019 crop year and $8.50 per bushel for the 2020 crop year, which again would mean no PLC payments for either year. Many counties in Minnesota and surrounding states had below-average soybean yields in 2019, which will likely result in 2019 ARC-CO payments at current market year average price projections.

Many soybean producers did not see much advantage to soybean PLC enrollment for 2019 and 2020.

The very low corn yields in 2019 for six or seven counties in southwest Minnesota meant there was a very high likelihood of significant 2019 corn

ARC-CO payments. This lead to a high corn ARC-CO program enrollment in those counties. Much of the corn and soybean ARC-IC acreage for 2019 and 2020 was also in southern and western Minnesota and surrounding states.

The large number of prevent plant acres in 2019, together with very low crop yields in some areas, made the ARC-IC program very attractive for some producers for the 2019 crop year.

The high level of enrollment in the PLC program for corn, wheat and other crops for the 2019 and 2020 crop years, as well as the relatively high enrollment in the ARC-CO program for soybeans, seems to suggest many producers did their homework to make the best choice for their farms. It also suggests cash flow levels in corn and soybean production are very tight in many areas, and the potential of fairly

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substantial payments in 2020 (2019 crop year) and 2021 (2020 crop year) looked very attractive to reduce overall financial risk. The 2019 farm program payments in October this year will help many Minnesota crop producers impacted by poor crops in 2019.

Starting with the 2021 crop year, the farm program choice will become an annual decision and farmers will not be locked-in for multiple years.

Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs analyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn. He may be reached at (507) 7262137 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank. com. v

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Combine 1 cup brown sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and oil; mix well. Add rhubarb, flour, soda, salt and ¼ c. nuts; mix well. Spoon into greased muffin tins. Combine ½ c. brown sugar, cinnamon, and ½ c. pecans; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 325° for 25 - 30 minutes. Makes 2 dozen muffins. These muffins freeze well and can be made with frozen rhubarb.

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Whey product sales down MIELKE, from pg. 18 end of June, 12 percent of all chain restaurants were still closed, the Analyst reported.

Midwest butter plant managers reported that spot loads of cream were more available this week, according to Dairy Market News. Market analysts say butter prices are still somewhat range bound but expect $1.90 to $1.95 to be the high end of said range moving into fourth quarter.

Western butter production is active despite many loads of cream going to ice cream production. In some parts of the west, cream sellers are offering a bit more loads in the spot market at affordable prices, which some butter makers are taking. Butter inventories are plentiful and retail sales are unchanged. While the rise in coronavirus cases is impacting restaurants, take-out orders are still high.

Grade A nonfat dry milk closed July 17 at $1.00 per pound, down 1.5 cents on the week and 0.75 cents below a year ago, with 19 cars finding new homes.

Dry whey shot up 3 cents Monday and closed July 17 at 33.50 cents per pound. This is 4.75 cents higher on the week, but a half-cent below a year ago on two sales.

The recent dip in whey prices was a result of plenty of product. The July 10 Daily Dairy Report points out, “High Class III prices continue to encourage cheese production, and the resulting whey stream will be directed to production of dry whey vs. higher-value products.”

It adds, “When gyms were closed and supplement stores were shuttered during Covid-19 lockdowns, sales of highprotein whey products — popular with the fitness industry — declined precipitously.” n It’s hoped that China will increase U.S. whey imports as it continues to rebuild its hog population devastated by culling due to African swine fever.

However, sparring over Hong Kong with the Trump Administration is threatening that.

The down side is the increased purchases of corn and soybeans by China may result in higher feed costs for U.S. dairy farmers. But the Daily Dairy

Report says “climbing whey sales would help support milk prices.”

Dairy farmers are not happy with the latest Dietary Guidelines for America. The Wisconsin-based American Dairy Coalition called on U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar in a letter to “look into concerns farmers have with the DGA’s draft.”

The DGA, which is updated every five years, sets U.S. leading nutrition policies and directly influences WIC, SNAP, as well as school and hospital nutrition programs.

“Despite an abundance of science that demonstrate that full-fat dairy products reduce chronic disease in children and adults and promotes learning readiness in children, the DGA continues to set caps on saturated fats, effectively banning whole milk from daycares and school nutrition programs,” the ADC charged.

ADC’s letter encourages Azar and Perdue to delay the publication of the DGA so it can be updated to include the most recent scientific evidence on the health benefits of saturated fats.

Furthermore, ADC requested the USDA and HHS review and address the process by which these dietary guidelines are written.

The National Milk Producers Federation said it was pleased the DGA advisory committee’s final report “affirms dairy’s crucial role in a nutritious diet;” but also expressed concern that the committee “failed to recognize newer, broader science that shows the benefits of dairy foods at all fat levels.”

The International Dairy Foods Association stated the DGA “confirmed dairy products should continue to maintain a central, important role in federal nutrition recommendations for people beginning at a very early age and that most Americans should consume three servings of dairy per day;” but also said it was “disappointed that the report did not include relevant information on scientific studies which show the benefits of dairy at each fat level.”

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Real Estate

Feed Seed Hay

70 acres of wooded prime hunting property. Close to Lake Superior. For sale by owner. 715-774-3603

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

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Friday, July 31, 2020 10:00 A.M.

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John Deere Tractors

‘01 JD 6410 MFWD, 4573 Hrs, PQ, LH Reverser, 2 Hyd, 540/1000PTO, 3pt., JD 640 Self Leveling Loader 8’ Bucket, SN: V282056; JD 48” Pallet Forks; ‘86 JD 4850 MFWD 4658 Hrs, PS, 1000PTO, 3pt, 3 Hyd, 20 Front Weights, SN: P010486; ‘83 JD 4450 2WD, 6351 Hrs, PS, 20.8x38 Band Duals, Wheel Weights, 6 Front Weights, 3pt, PTO, 3 Hyd, SN: P003512; ‘89 JD 4055 2WD, 3165 Hrs, QR, 18.4x38, 540/1000PTO, 3pt, 2 Hyd, SN: H003566

John Deere Tillage

‘13 JD BD 1113 Drill, Small Seed Attachment, 12’, 7.5” Spacings, Press Wheels, Like New; JD 980 FC 24.5’, 12’ Main Frame, 3 Bar Harrow; JD 825 Row Crop Cultivator 6R30”, Like New; JD 3600 Plow, 5 Bottom, On-Land Hitch; JD 230 Disc, 21.5’, 3 Bar Harrow, 19” Cone Blades; JD 27 Stalk Chopper, 14’, 1000PTO, Good Hood & Knives; DMI Coulter Champ II Disc Chisel, 9 Shank w/Buster Bar; JD 400 Rotary Hoe 15’, 3pt; JD RG4 Row Crop Cultivator 4R36”; Miller Pro Sprayer, 500 Gal, 40’ Booms, 540PTO Pump

Haying & Forage Machinery

D 735 MOCO, Swivel Hitch, 11’ 3” Cut, 1000PTO, Discbine, Very Good; JD 336 Baler w/40 Kicker; Harvest Tech Model 458 Applicator, 12 Volt; JD 3950 Forage Harvestor, Hyd Swing Hitch & Spout, 1000PTO, 2R30” Corn Head, 6’ Hay Head ; JD 702 8 Wheel Rake, Hyd Fold; Forage King Model 18-5 Forage Box, 10 Ton Gear, Roof; Forage King 9’ x 18’ Bale Throw Rack, 8 Ton Gear; Notch 8’ x 16’ Bale Throw Rack, 6 Ton Gear; New Holland 40 Silage Blower; Hustler 56” Silage Blower; JD Bale Spear

Grain Trucks

‘93 White GMC ACL64 Tri-Axle Truck, Cummins Dsl, Eaton8sp w/Lo/Lo, 22.5, Twin Screw, Air Pusher, 21’ Kann Aluminum Grain Box, Roll Tarp, Nice; ‘79 Chev C-70 Twin Screw Truck 427 V8, 13 Sp Eaton, Air Brakes, 19’ Steel Box & Hoist, Roll Tarp; ‘80 GMC 7000 Single Axle Truck V8 gas, 5x2sp, 16’ Box & Hoist; R22.5 Tires & Rims

Collector Tractors

‘59 JD 430 Tractor, 3pt, PTO, Fenders, SN: 147139; ‘56 JD 420 Tractor 3pt, PTO, 2833 Hrs Showing, SN: 84202; ‘53 JD 40, 3pt, PTO, NF, SN: 63071

Combines & Farm Related Items

JD 6600 Dsl, Hydro, 4565 Hrs, Chopper; JD 4400 Dsl, Gear Drive, 3440 Hrs, Chopper; JD 216 Bean Head; JD 54 Manure Spreader, Hyd Gate; IHC 140 Running Gear; Killbros 350 Gravity Box On 6 Ton Gear; 550 & 150 Gal Fuel Tanks w/Pumps; Fencing Supplies

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COLLECTIBLE MACHINERY

Upcoming Issues of THE LAND Allis Chalmers D19 Tractor Gas WF 16-9-34 Rears, 3 Pt PTO, Dual Hyd Allis Chalmers model CA Tractor WF PTO Allis Chalmers D17 Tractor WF 16.9-28 Rears Gas 3 PT Single Hyd PTO Allis Chalmers D19 Tractor WF 1 6. 9 -34 Rears, PTO Dual Hyd Allis Chalmers C Tractor NF Tractor NF

International 14’ Field Cultivator with 3-Bar Spring Tooth Harrow MN 250 Gravity Wagon Little Giant 200 Bushel Galvanized Wagon JD Rotary Hoe

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JD 336 Baler S/N: 478985E w/ Thrower (4) Thrower Hay Racks JD 780 Swather 12’ Head, Wisconsin 2-Cyl Engine Farmhand 5-Bar Rake Malfhews Company M Rotary Cye Bale Elevator

JD 1250 6-Row Planter (2)Wheel Horse Riding Lawn Mower for Parts Massey Fergusson Lawn Mower For Parts

FARM MACHINERY

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Wells Fargo Manufacturing No. 24 Seed Screener Homemade Fish House McCormick HD200Tn Single Beater Manure Spreader

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Large amount of vintage furniture along with many area collectibles.

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2011 JD 12 row corn head; 507-345-4523 2011 JD625F bean head; (2) - 2011 head trailers; JD8630 4WD tractor; (2) - 8” x 60’ Snowco grain JD 4760 MFW tractor, PS, 18.4x42 w/ duals, 8600 hrs, augers; Call 651-764-1780 quick hitch, front fenders, FOR SALE: 2011 Timpte grain $37,500; JD 568 baler, net & trailer, 40’x66”x96”, spring twine wrap, new belts, has ride, 24.5 tires, full alumi- had exc maintenance pronum rims, electric roll tarp, gram, $12,900; CIH 1083 8x30 farmer owned, $23,000. 507- CH, $3,750; Brent 670 grain cart, $6,900; Parker 605 327-1948 gravity box w/ tarp & fendFOR SALE: JD 443 cornhead, ers, $10,900. 320-769-2756 used on hobby farm, harvested 210 acres since 2008, Volvo Semi; Parker 450 grain excellent condition, always cart; JD 9650 STS Combine shedded. Photos available. 630 bean head, 606C cornhead; JD 4840; Frontier 40’ $3,975/OBO. 507-533-8103 steel grain trailer; Harms Harms Mfg. Land Rollers, 42’ land roller; Westfield Brand New, 12’-$6,800; 10x61 swing hopper auger; 14’-$7,000; 16’-$8,000; 24’- IH 133 12-30 cultivator; DMI $14,800; 32’-$17,500; 42’- 41’ field cultivator, 3 bar $21,500. Others from 8’-62’ harrow; White 8202 Planter.

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COMBINE, & HEADS. HEAD TRAILER: ‘05 670 Cat Challenger, Lateral tilt, spreader, 4123 eng, 3146 sep. hrs.; 8-30 2014 Harvestec 6308C cornhead, not used till 2016; 32’ Stud King head trailer, 8-30 down corn reel. TRACTORS: ‘05 MF8470 Dyna-Stef MFWD, Dyna UT Trans, front axle & cab suspension, air seat, new wiring & hyd. system cost $25,000; Raven guidance lite bar, 6871 hrs.; ‘92 8960 JD 4WD 20.8-42 duals, Cummins 855, 6685 hrs.; ‘75 4630 JD, power shift, sold w/10 bolt duals, 9658 hrs; ‘70 MM 670 gas tractor. PLANTERS CULTIVATORS: 16-30 JD 1770 3 bu box planter, trash whips, 250 JD mon; 16-30 Sukup 9400 High Residue single sweep cult, lift assist wheels; 8-30 Shaky tooth cult; 6-30 IH 400 planter. TILLAGE EQUIPMENT, STALK CUTTER: 44½’ 980 JD field cult; 7 shank JD 510 disc ripper.; 5-18 Oliver 548 auto re-set plow; 20’ Kewanee disc; 20’ 8-30 Hiniker 1770 flail stalk cutter; 24’ JD 1100 3pt. field cult. TRAILERS: (2) 640 & (2) 540 Brents w/22.5 tires; 530 Unverferth w/425/65R, 22.5 w/roll tarp; 550 Killbros single door; (2) 250 EZ Flow & gears, 300 Killbros, 250 Dakon. LIVESTOCK TRAILERS: 2011 7’X20’ Featherlite alum. goose neck trailer, little use, Model 8127; 7 1/2’X20’ Triggs goose neck livestock trailer. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: 410 tandem Knight hyd. drive, dual apron chains spreader, hyd. Gate; 10 wheel Vermeer hyd. fold wheel rake; 270 NH baler. AUGERS: 10”X70’ Westfield PTO; 10”X41’ Buhler w/10HP elect motor; 10”X66’ Feterl hyd. Raise; 10”X66’ Feterl w/swing hopper, hyd. Raise; 8”X51’ Westfield w/5 HP elect motor; ROCK PICKER: Highline XL 6084 hyd. rock picker reel type, hyd drive & dumps, large heavy-duty unit. SPRAYERS: 80’ Sprayer Specialties XLRD 1250 gal. pull sprayer.

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Directions from St. James: 1/4 mile North on State Hwy 4 then 4 1/2 miles West on Cty Rd. 3 (Sizer Rd.) 340th St. Directions from Butterfield: Exit Hwy 60 to Cty Rd. 5 go 3 miles north to Cty Rd. 3 (340th St.) then go 2 1/2 miles East.

TRACTORS

< Versatile 400 - 4 wheel drive - 710/70 R38 duals 4 Hyd. Wghts - 12 speed Sync Trans.Raven Auto Steer - 2073 hrs.; CIH MX285 Magnum > - FWA Duals - R34 fronts - R46 Rears - 18 sp - 4Hyd Auto steer - Serial No. JAZ137260 5914 hrs.; < Versatile 280 - FWA - 18 sp - Duals - 14.9 x R34 Fronts - 460 80 R46 Rears - Outback Auto steer 4463 hrs.; CIH 5088 - 3 Hyd. - Quick Hitch - Rock Box - 18.4 x 38 serial no. 25400044006460; CIH 5088 - 3 hyd. - Quick Hitch - Rock Box serial no. 25400024003355

COMBINE & GRAIN CART

2010 CIH 7120 Axial Flow > 520/85 - R38 w/ duals - Bin Ext. Aux spreader - CIH Auto Guide WAS System - FFYAG209366 –1692 Sep. Hrs - 2429 Eng. Hrs. - Exc.; 2010 CIH 2608 Chopping Corn head; Horst Header Trailer for 35 ft. head; 2011 CIH HD2 35 ft. Draper Bean head 739 Parker Grain Cart> - w/ Roll tarp - used on less than 450 acres;

SEMI TRACTORS & TRAILERS

< IH Semi Tractor 9100 2002 - Air Ride - 10 spd. < Fast 9508 Sprayer - 90 ft. Boom - 1850 gal tank - R46 Cummings Motor - 613080 tires - Raven 450 - Ag leader monitor; miles; MF DM 1308 Disc Mower - like new; Wilrich 657 DCR IH Semi Tractor 9100 - 2001 - 10 spd. Cummings Motor - Air Ride - 444,900 miles; Disk Chisel -18 ft.;2010 Westfield MK 130-91 Plus Hyd., Swing Hopper; 21010 Westfield MK 100-91 Hyd. Lift, Swing Hopper; Westfield 100-71 2001 Wilson 43 ft. Hopper Trailer - Ag Hoppers Elec Tarp - Air Ride; Hyd. Lift, Swing Hopper; Westfield 8 in. Jump Auger; Peck 45 ft. 8 in.

Elec. 10 Hp Auger; 2017 Peck 8 in. 45 ft. 10 Hp Elec. Auger; Westfield 2006 Wilson 43 ft. Hopper Trailer - Ag Hoppers Elec.

Tarp - Air Ride; WR 100-31 PTO Auger; King Kutter 500 3pt. Grass Spreader; 3 pt.

Tow Master T12 Deck over Trailer - 24 ft. w/ Beaver Westendorf Forklift; Homemade Road Ditch sprayer; tail & ramps; Branson 16 ft. Car trailer w/ ramps; TOOLS

EQUIPMENT

Fourney 180 F1 Mig Welder w/ cart; Miller wire feed welder; Drill press; MISCELLANEOUS Hyd. Press; Air hose reel; Cherry picker; Master LP heater; Chain saw; Ant. Road grader; Elec Auger PTO Unit on cart w/ 10 Trimmers; Swisher 60 pull type mower; Hytran. Oil 25 gal; 15-40 Oil 50 Hp Elec. motor; Bulk Bag Lift attach.; 380-90 x R50 gal.– full barrel; 15-40 Oil 25 gal; Yard cart; Torches; Air tools; Lawn sprayers; Power grease gun; Wheel horse 5500 watt generator; and many (2) for Versatile 280; 18.4-38 Duals; 18.4-34 Duals; IH Suitcase wghts.; IH Wheel wghts.; Transfer pump; more tools...

Misc. Farm equip. parts; Aeration fans; FM radios;

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AUCTIONEER NOTES: It is an honor to conduct the auction for the LaRoy Fast Estate. This is a well maintained line of late model equipment.

CIH equipment serviced by Miller Sellner, Sleepy Eye (507)794-2131. Versatile Tractors serviced by Westbrook Ag Power, (507)274-6101.

Equipment Inspection the week prior to the auction by appointment - call Diane Fast (507)317-4547 or Andy Petty (952)540-7071 USUAL AUCTION TERMS: Cash or bankable check, all items sold “as is” it is buyers obligation to inspect items prior to purchase. Announcements sale day take precedence over printed material. All items must be settled for sale day and before removing items. Bidders must register for bidders number prior to bidding. All sales are final. The information given is believed to be true and correct to best of the owners and sales staff ability, but makes no warranties whatsoever. Owners and Auction staff not responsible for accidents on premise or with items during or after removal. We hope to see you at the auction.

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OWNER RANDY & PAM FROHLING 515-290-2176

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AUCTIONEERS: Eugene & Michael Ryerson Office: 515-448-3079 Gene’s Cell: 515-689-3714 Eagle Grove, IA

CLERKS: Ryerson Auction & Realty Ltd., Eagle Grove, IA

AUCTIONEERS Darwin Hall 507.327.0535 Kevin Kahler 507.920.8060 Allen Kahler Dan Pike Dustyn Hartung Chris Kahler Dylan Kallemeyn

Clerking - Hall Auction Service Darwin & Amy Hall Butterfield, MN (507)327-0535 or (507)317-8118

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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

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

FARM RELATED ITEMS, FORD MODEL T

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

Hay & Forage Equipment

Harvesting Equip

THE LAND — JULY 24/JULY 31, 2020 Harvesting Equip

Grain Handling Equipment

FOR SALE: NEW Holland 1979 John Deere diesel 4400 2188 Case Int’l combine, 3661 FOR SALE: 3 Demco 750 bu model 70 bale thrower, not combine with chopper and eng hrs, 2662 rotor hrs, SN# gravity boxes, 2 green and 1 on baler, off of 316 baler, spreader.

Good engine. JJCO196042, $35,000; 1020 25’ red w/ tarp; 2 Brandt augers $500/OBO. Evenings 507-232- Good combine. 4,100 hours. bean head, SN# JJCO221578, 1 is 10”x80’ and 1 is 10”x70’ $2,250. 507-653-4340 $7,500; 1083 Int’l CH, 8R, w/ auger hoppers. All in very 3677 or cell 507-380-9374 SN# JJCO154004, $7,500. Call good condition. 320-630-1777 2014 John Deere 615P-pickup Read the latest Ag 507-272-6655 news and information in platform. like new, very low Sell your farm equipment acres, $16,900. 507-327-6430 THE LAND! in The Land with a line ad.

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AREA FARMERS & LENDERS AUCTION Maring Auction Lot Hwy 56 North Kenyon, MN 55946

Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:30 A.M. For Complete Details, Photos & Online Bidding go to

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GOOD LOCAL FARM TRACTORS

16’ CIH 620, QT, 2654 hrs, 6hyd, One Owner; CIH 9250 4x4, 3981 hrs, 18.4x42, One Owner; CIH 9170 4x4, 7335 hrs, 20.8x42; 18’ John Deere 5085M, MFWD, 558 hrs, Full Cab; CIH 5130 MFA W/ Westendorf Loader; CIH 7240 2WD; John Deere 6420 MFWD Cab W/ JD 640 Loader; John Deere 4455, 4055, 4640, 4230, 4430, 2150, 4020, 3020; (2) John Deere 7810, MFWD & 2WD

SKID LOADERS

John Deere 325, 2056 hrs, 2sp, Cab, A/C; New Holland L185 Cab, A/C, 562 Act hrs; 20+ Skid Loader Attachments

VERY GOOD LIVESTOCK, HAYING MACHINERY

NH BR780 Round Baler, 5x6, Like New; Frontier GX117 Mixer Mill Scale, Very Good; Lorenz 115 Mixer Mill; (2) NH 195 Manure Spreader (One Has Top Beater); Houle 6000 Gal Manure Tank, 5 Injectors; NH 1431 Discbine, 13’ Swivel Hitch; NH 1465 9’ Discbine; Kuhn FC 353 RGC Discbine 13’; NH 166 Hay Merger; JD 468 Round Baler; (3) NH 716 & 816 Forage Boxes, 12 Ton Gear; Wilson 50’ Semi Livestock Trailer; 4-Star 31’ Alum Gooseneck Trailer; NH 790 & JD 3950 Forage Harvestors

SPRAYING, TILLAGE, STALK SHREDDER

John Deere 4710 Crop Sprayer 800 Gal, 90’ Booms, 3697 Hrs; (2) Loftness WC44 15’ Stock Chopper Windrow Attach, Like New; Wilrich V957 DDR, 5 Shank, 27” Blades, Hyd Jack; Wilrich Soil Pro 513, 9 Shank; JD 2810 Plow 5 Bottom, Like New; Salford 8200 Plow, 14 Bottom Flex Frame; DMI 730 & 730B Rippers, Lead Shanks ; JD 2210, 980, 960 Field Cult, 24.5-22.5; JD 714 Chisel Plow; MC 30’ Hyd. Fold Stalk Chopper, 3 Sec.

SEMIS, TRAILERS & TRUCKS

’98 Peterbilt 379 Ext. Hood, Wet Kit, Cat3406E, 258k On Overhaul; ’02 KW T660, Sleeper, ISX; ’10 KW T660, Sleeper, ISX; ’00 Freightliner, 3 Com Feed Body, ISM; ’93 IHC w/Sudenga 5 Com Feed Body; ’96 Pacer Auger Trl, 42’; ’08 MAC End Dump, 39’; ’00 East End Dump 33’; (5) Good Grain Trucks, Single & Tandem Axles; (20) Ford & Chevy Pickups

COMBINES, HEADS, GRAIN CARTS, WAGONS

John Deere 612c, 608c, 606c, Corn Heads (612c has CIH Hookups); CIH 2020 30’ & 35’ Bean Heads, Air Reel; CIH/Clark MFG 12R30’ Corn Head; John Deere 693, 643, 643 Corn Heads; John Deere 635F, 922F, 920F BH; Gleaner 630 Hugger Corn Head; (2) John Deere 9500 & 7720 Titan II Combines; Gleaner N6; (3) Parker, Brent, Grain Carts; (2) Good Belt Conveyor; 15 Gravity Boxes From 500-700 Bushel All With Good Gears All items must be on the auction lot no later than August 5 at 6:00 pm. To consign call Kevin 507-271-6280; or Matt 507-789-5421.

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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

Equipment

507-345-4523

Farm Fans 270 Corn Dryer, Livestock 3 phase, LP; Westfield Equipment 8x26, 10x36, 10x81, Augers, Motors and Cords.

16 foot W.W. aluminum liveCall 507-478-4221 stock trailer in very good condition. Sleepy Eye, MN FOR SALE: 8”x60’ grain au- 507-766-0173 ger on rubber, 10HP, reversible, 220 amp motor, $450/ FOR SALE: 30 barn stanOBO. 200 bu Super B batch chions, $10/each; also 21 LP dryer, always shedded, glass window blocks, 7 1/2” $750/OBO. 651-354-5737 eve- x 7 1/2” x 3”, $1.00/each. 952nings 467-2722

THE LAND — JULY 24/JULY 31, 2020 Wanted

Dairy

buAll kinds of New & Used farm FOR SALE: Milking Equip: nd 1 equipment - disc chisels, field 2000 gal bulk tank, 30 gal ers cults, planters, soil finishers, pasteurizer, variable speed x70’ cornheads, feed mills, discs, vac pump, Thermo - Stor ery balers, haybines, etc. 507- and pipeline. 715-897-1544 777 438-9782

Wanted: Antique Bicycles Swine from 1930’s thru 1950’s. Deluxe or unusual models with horns, tanks, headlights etc. FOR SALE: Yorkshire, HampAll makes including Schwinn, shire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc Elgin, Monark, Hawthorne, boars, also gilts. Excellent Huffman, Columbia, Shelby selection. Raised outside.

Firestone, etc. Also buying Exc herd health. No PRSS. ive- Schwinn Stingray bikes from Delivery avail. 320-760-0365 ood 1960’s & 1970’s. Top prices MN paid. Will pick up anywhere. Spot, Duroc, Chester White, Boars & Gilts available.

309-645-4623 Monthly PRRS and PEDV. Delivery available. Steve anResler. 507-456-7746 21 Livestock 1/2” 952Miscellaneous FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls also Hamp, York, & Hamp/ Duroc boars & gilts. Alfred FOR SALE: 60” tree spade Kemen 320-598-3790 mounted on 1983 GMC tandem with Cummins motor Sell your livestock in The Land and 13 speed transmission.

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Outstanding Farm Retirement Auction

Tuesday, July 28 at 11 AM

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020

Wednesday, July 29 at 9 AM

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JD 8200, 7330, 7800, 5220 MFWD TRACTORS

‘97 JD 8200 MFWD, 5530 Hrs, 480/80R46 Duals, 3PTO, 3 Hyd, Power Beyond, SN: RW8200P011762; ‘11 JD 7330 MFWD, 1893 Hrs w/JD 741 Self-Leveling Loader, PowrQuad Trans, LH Reverser, 3 Hyd, 460/85R42, SN:XEBG689285; ‘95 JD 7800 MFWD, 3823 Hrs, 480/80R42, PS 19 Speed, 3 Hyd, SN:P012459; ‘04 JD 5520 MFWD, 3162 Hrs, w/ JD 553 Hyd Loader, Joystick, Power Reverser Trans, 12F/12R, Full Cab, 2 Hyd, SN:P156019; JD 7’ Grapple Bucket

JD 9500 COMBINE & HEADS; PARKER CART

‘91 JD 9500 2WD Combine 4968Eng/3233Sep Hrs, Bin Topper, 10 Series Concaves, 30.5-32, Many New Parts And Updates, SN: X642463; JD 643 Corn Head, 6R30, Poly Snouts; JD 920 Flex Platform, Full Finger Auger, SS Pan; Parker 500 Grain Cart Corner Auger, Lower Poly Auger, New Gear Box; JD 3pt Head Mover

IH 9200 SEMI; GRAIN TRAILER; GRAIN TRUCKS

‘95 IH 9200 Day Cab 469,726 Miles, 10sp, 60 Series Detroit, Aluminum Rims, Clean; ‘18 Neville Built Hopper Bottom Grain Trailer Aluminum, Air Ride, 38’x66”x102”, Shurco 4500 Series Electric Roll Tarp; ‘85 IH S-1900 Single Axle Grain Truck, 5sp, 466 Diesel, w/ Midwest 16’ Steel Box & Hoist, Tarp; ‘77 Chev C60 Grain Truck Single Axle, 366 V8, 4x2sp, 16’ Steel Box & Hoist ‘97 JD 1760 Max Emerge 2 Conservation Vacuum Planter, 12R30”, Liquid Fert, Cleaners, 1.5 Bu. Boxes, Precision 20/20 SeedSense, Precision Planting Units, Air Bag Lift & Down Pressure; ‘06 Red Ball 570 Crop Sprayer, 1200 Gal, 90’ Booms, Triple Nozzle, Foamer, Hyd Pump, 20” Spacings, Raven 440 Monitor & Envizio Guidance; 1000 & 1500 Gallon Poly Tanks, Trans Pump, Chem Inductor

TILLAGE MACHINERY

Brillion XL-144 Cultipacker, 38’, Hyd X Fold, Scrapers; ‘06 DMI 2500B 3pt Ripper, 5 Shank, Hyd Rear Disc Levelers; JD 980 FC, 3 Bar, 28.5’, Depth Control, 7.5” Sweeps; JD 115 Stalk Chopper, 1000PTO, 15’, Clean; JD 2810 Plow, 5 Bottom, Vari-Width, Clean; Mohawk 3010 Chisel Plow, 3pt, 12 Shank; Kewanee 3400 Row Crop Cultivator, 12R30”, 3pt, Danish Tine, Flat Fold; Pepin 7 Section Drag On Cart; JD 10’ 3pt FC, 3 Bar Harrow; IHC 490 Disc, 22.5’, 22” Blades, Hyd Fold

FARM FANS GRAIN DRYER; WESTFIELD AUGERS; GRAVITY BOXES

Farm Fans CF/AF270 Grain Dryer, Dri-Tek Digital Controller, LP, 1020 Hours, Single Phase, 240 Volt; Brock Holding Bin, 16’x8’, 9’ Unload Auger; Westfield MK130-71 Plus Swing Hopper Auger; Westfield MK100-71 Swing Hopper Auger; Westfield WR 80-51 Auger, 7.5hp, 90 Degree Wheel Kit; Westfield WR100-31 Auger, 10hp, Like New; Hutchinson 8”x51’ Auger, 540PTO; Parker 2500 Gravity Flow Wagon w/NH 834 Gear; Parker 2600 Gravity Flow, 400 Bu., w/Parker 1180 Gear; Westfield 16’x4” Poly Auger For Truck Box, Hyd Drive

CAT FORKLIFT & FARM ITEMS

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

For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com Opening July 27 & Closing July 30

JD 1760 PLANTER; RED BALL 570 SPRAYER

CALL NOW TO CONSIGN!

Steffes Auction Calendar 2020

Check out The Land classifieds first!

Auction Location: 9792 SW 38th St. Waseca, MN 56093

Cat T500 Forklift, LP, 5000LBS Cap, 188” Lift, Side Shift, 3264 Hrs; NI 519 Snowblower, 8’, Double Auger, Hyd Spout; (2) 1000 Gallon Fuel Tank, Elec Pump; (6) 14’ Locking Cattle Gates; David Bradley Single Axle Trailer; (2) 60 Gallon Oil Caddy On Stand; (2) Quick Hitches; Hand & Power Tools Viewing Dates August 8-11 • 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Auctioneers Note: From start to finish the pirkl farm machinery is in the best of care, buyers can bid and buy with confidence.

Terms: Cash, Check, Credit Card. All Sales Final. All Sales Selling As-Is. All Items Need to be Paid For The Day Of The Auction.

Doug & Marilyn Pirkl 507-461-0898 OR 507-461-0897 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

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Transcan Equipment Auction, Steffes Group Facility, West Fargo, ND, Timed Online Auction Jim & Lynee Davis Farm Retirement Auction, Grand Meadow, MN Aglron West Fargo Event, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo, ND

Opening July 30 & Closing August 6

Steffes Construction Consignment Auction, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction

Opening July 30 & Closing August 6

Stromstad Farms Inventory Reduction Auction, Beltrami, MN, Timed Online Auction

Friday, July 31 at 11AM

Larry & Diane Fagen Farm Retirement Auction, Sacred Heart, MN

Opening July 31 & Closing August 10

Orvin & Janet Godejohn Farm Retirement Auction, Erie, ND, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 3 & Closing August 12 at 7 PM

Kevin Hamborg Retirement Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction

Tuesday, August 4th at 10 AM

Polk County, MN Land Auction - 270± Acres, Fertile, MN

Opening August 4 & Closing August 11

Paul & Gary Israelson Retirement Auction, Wolverton, MN, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 5 at 8AM & Closing August 5 at 12 PM Absolute Sargent County, ND Bin Site Auction, West of Gwinner, ND, Timed Online Auction

Thursday, August 6 at 1OAM

Cahoon Enterprises Retirement Auction, Williston, ND

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

Opening August 7 & Closing August 11 at 12:30 PM

Quality Tested Hay Auction - Ring 2, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 7 & Closing August 12

Online Steffes Auction 8/12, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 7 & Closing August 17 at 12 PM

Kibble Equipment Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Larchwood, IA, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 10 & Closing August 19 at 7PM

Bob Zasmeta Pedal Tractor Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 10 & Closing August 20 at 7 PM

Mike Harms Farm Retirement Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction

Tuesday, August 11 at 5 PM

Grain Bin Site & Storage Facility for Lease - Park Rapids, MN

Tuesday, August 11 at 12 PM

Quality Tested Hay Auction - Ring 1, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN

Opening August 11 & Closing August 14 at 12PM

Renville & Ward County, ND Land Auction - 1, 117± Acres, Glenburn, ND, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 12 & Closing August 19

Kirchner Wheel Inventory Reduction Auction, Dundee, MN, Timed Online Auction

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INTERNET ONLY! MACHINERY AUCTION

INTERNET ONLY! MACHINERY AUCTION Wednesday, July 29th w/pre-bidding opening on July 22nd!

INTERNET ONLY! MACHINERY AUCTION Wednesday, July 29th w/pre-bidding opening on July 22nd!

4 RETIREMENTS & ESTATES

4 RETIREMENTS & Wednesday, July 29th w/pre-bidding opening July 22nd!

TRACTORS: JDESTATES 9520T; JDon 4640, 4630, 4230; TRACTORS: JDESTATES 9520T; JD 4640, 4230; 4 RETIREMENTS & Ford 7000 CONST: Cat D6B; Case 4630, W14 PayFord 7000 CONST: Cat D6B; Case W14 PayTRACTORS: JD 4640,JD 4630, 4230; loader; JD 375 JD Skid9520T; COMBINES: 9670, loader; JD’16 375 Skid COMBINES: JD 9670, Ford CONST: Cat D6B; W14 1186 7000 hrs; JD 640FD; ’14 JDCase 630F; JDPay612 1186 hrs; JD 640FD; ’14 JD 630F; JD 612 loader; JD’16 375 Skid COMBINES: JD 9670, Chopping; JD 1293 converted to 18-20”; JD Chopping; JDJD 1293 converted to 630F; 18-20”; 1186 hrs; ’16 640FD; ’14 JD JDJD 612 215; CIH CIH 1660 1660 Combine; 20 & &to6-30 6-30 CH; JD 215; Combine; 20 CH; 44 Chopping; JD 1293 converted 18-20”; Header Trailers MACHINERY: CIH 9300 11 Header Trailers MACHINERY: CIHCH; 9300 215; CIH 1660 Combine; 20 & 6-30 4 11 sh; JD JD & &Trailers SalfordMACHINERY: Auto adj adj & & reset resetCIH plows; Brent sh; Salford Auto plows; Brent Header 9300 11 1282; HX20 Cutter; (2)&HD 34’plows; Disks;Brent (2) sh; JDJD & Salford Auto adj reset Chandler 20’ litter & lime spreaders; Ag Chem 1603 w/spin 1282; JD HX20 Cutter; (2)TerraGator HD 34’ Disks; (2) spreader, updated & new tires; Hagie 8250 1603 4wd Sprayer; (2)w/spin Grain Chandler tech 20’ litter & lime spreaders; Ag Chem TerraGator Vacs; & Equip; 7200 8-30 Planter w/skip spreader, tech updated & new tires;JD Hagie Sprayer; Grain Vacs; Livestock Livestock & Haying Haying Equip; JD 72008250 8-304wd Planter w/skip(2)TRUCKS: TRUCKS: ’97 9200; SS Progress Manure Tanker; ’09 Vacs; & Haying Equip;Tanker; JD 7200 8-30 Planter w/skip TRUCKS: ’97 IH IHLivestock 9200; Walker Walker SS Manure Manure Tanker; Progress Manure Tanker; ’09 Stoughton Hopper; Flat; Chev D GRAIN: Super ’97 IH 9200; Walker’98 SS48’ Manure Tanker; Manure Tanker; ’09 B Stoughton Hopper; ’98 48’ Flat; ’81 ’81 ChevProgress D 21’ 21’ B&H; B&H; GRAIN: Super B SA625C Dryer; Augers; Wagons; 30’Chev Stormor Top Dry;GRAIN: Much much Stoughton Hopper; ’98 48’ Flat; ’81 D 21’ B&H; Super B SA625C Dryer; Augers; Wagons; 30’ Stormor Top Dry; Much much more!

INTERNET INFO: Please30’ go to auctioneeralleylive.com and go SA625C Dryer; Augers; Wagons; Stormor Top Dry; Much much more!

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House set set for for July July 25 25th House 9-2.

Miscellaneous FREON WANTED: We pay $$$ for cylinders and cans.

R12 R500 R11 R113 R114.

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Mark ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer

Sunburg

Brian ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer

Sunburg

, MN

, 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

AUGER-ELEVATOR 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

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

Kevin Kahler 507-920-8060 Dustyn Hartung 507-920-8060 507-236-7629 Dustyn Hartung 507-236-7629 507-236-7629

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FARM RETIREMENT

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Located at 40736 710th Ave., Franklin, MN 55333

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’Baker’s delight

effrey Cassel did not set out to be a collector of Studebaker automobiles. Like many of us who were young in the 1950s, he “thought they were something weird that only weird people drove.” He described the 1950-51 models as being styled after a two-row corn picker.

Studebaker did catch his attention when he was in high school. They rolled out the Avanti with its supercharged 289-cubic-inch engine.

“What kid isn’t interested in something that goes fast?” Cassel said.

After high school, Cassel entered the Air Force (served 11 years) and was trained as a flight surgeon. While stationed in San Antonio he happened to purchase a light blue 1961 Studebaker Hawk. He still has it.

“It handles beautifully,” he said. “I’ll never get rid of it.”

Instead, Cassel has added to it. He now has a green and white 1956 Sky Hawk, a blue 1964 Hawk, a 1949 Studebaker Commander, and both a 1962 and a 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo.

In 1954, Packard acquired the struggling Studebaker and became the Studebaker-Packard Corporation. The luxury Packard marque was discontinued in 1958. Cassel has two Packards: a black 1958 with gold-striped fins, and a 1957 model that is snowcap white and lilac which he will soon have completely restored.

Retired after over 35 years of medical practice in Westbrook, Minn., Cassel has more time to work on cars. He built a 1905 REO Model B from original plans — the only exceptions being a Briggs and Stratton engine, and the transmission. It is his “parade car.”

Cassel belongs to the Studebaker Drivers Club (SDC), the North Star chapter. He said it is a “great club,” though members in rural Minnesota are widely spaced. According to their website, SDC has more than 100 chartered local chapters. In addition to the North Star Chapter, Minnesota also has Northstar Wheels Chapter and East Central Chapter. Iowa has the Iowa Hawkeye Chapter.

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