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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 Cattlemen’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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We don’t even choose ‘herd immunity’ for livestock Two generations ago, no one in the catToday’s collective Covid effort has been tle business ever thought “herd immunianything but collective; and now millions ty” was a solution to bovine brucellosis. of Americans face years of untold hardInstead, farmers and ranchers — often ship. Even rural America, that vast sea with the help of U.S. Department of of cultural tranquility, is shaking at its Agriculture veterinarians — blood-tested financial roots. every animal they could find to discover, For example, on July 14, the ag econotrace and isolate the disease’s source and mists at the University of Illinois’ farmspread.

FARM & FOOD FILE docDAILY published an eye-popping It was hard, dirty work; but it was the report on how our toxic omelet of declinBy Alan Guebert best science available until a vaccine viring crop insurance benefits, terrible tually eliminated the costly disease. export policy, and Covid-19 has smashed Illinois farm income.

Today, more than a few politicians suggest herd immunity as an effective According to Illinois farm records, way to fight America’s again-raging Covid-19 pan“Overall, incomes averaged $189,000 per farm per demic. These folks can’t be farmers or ranchers year for the years 2006 to 2013. From 2014 to 2019, because, if they were, they’d know rural people incomes… [were] $100,000 less per farm, with a aren’t as cavalier about the lives of their animals as $78,000 yearly average.” some politicians seem to be about the lives of their But now, “trade disputes” (a phrase that softens constituents. our woodenheaded tariff fights with key American Besides, herd immunity (according to experts at ag customers) and a continuation of ever-declining the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious crop insurance coverage, 2020 farm income pre-CovDisease Research and Policy) often is deadly to id is projected at a puny $44,330. acquire. An adequate level of herd immunity Post-Covid 2020 farm income is worse: a kneeagainst Covid-19 requires 60 to 70 percent of buckling -$25,033. the world to become infected and — here’s the hard That estimate, the economists quickly add, “does part — survive coronavirus over a period of 18 to 24 not include other forms of assistance… [including] months. During that time, they estimate, 800,000 Americans would die before our herd — you and me additional federal aid currently being discussed in Congress…”

— would become modestly immune.

True, but “More worrisome is 2021, which likely So, who wants to go first? will have lower levels of federal aid. Given recent I don’t remember one cow ever dying before, dursetbacks in coronavirus control, it seems reasonable ing, or after “bangs” testing. I do remember though, [that]… 2021 could be a very low-income year for that everyone — we, our neighbors and the nation Illinois grain farmers.”

— benefited from our safe, collective efforts.

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Not everyone in American ag, however, is getting plucked. Take the chicken kings, for example.

On late July 17, USDA’s “Food Safety Inspection Service announced its approval of a petition filed by the National Chicken Council,” reported Food & Water Watch, “to permit chicken that is infected with the avian disease Leukosis to be fit for human consumption.”

Prior to the rule change, chicken “carcasses found to have this disease were to be condemned and removed from further processing.”

Who, other than the owners and shareholders of chicken processors, thinks allowing formerly condemned chicken carcasses into the American and export food chains is a good idea anytime — let alone during a global pandemic?

But it’s doubtful many will ever know because that day FSIS also approved an industry request to increase chicken kill line speeds from “140 birds per minute to 175 birds.”

At three birds per second, it’s hard to “inspect” any chicken for the right number of body parts, let alone for Leukosis, “a tumor-causing (neoplastic) viral infection of young chickens.”

But hey, as awful (but lawful) as the FSIS’s actions are, in 18 to 24 months we should develop herd immunity to any new pathogen we’re dining on, right?

Well, some of us anyway.

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Farmfest forums may be viewed on line or on Facebook LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 Later that day, at 11:30 a.m., will be the first political forum. A Minnesota seat in the U.S. Senate is up for grabs this fall. Current Senator Tina Smith is being challenged by Jason Lewis.

The two are scheduled to answer questions from the audience. Anyone interested in presenting a question can do so by registering at https://www.ideaggroup.com/ farmfest/farmfest-virtual-registration.

Questions submitted in the registration process will be reviewed. The questions selected will be asked of the panelists live in the session. Questions may be submitted up through end of day, July 30.

The final forum on Aug. 4 is “The Current State of the Ag Economy” which will take place at 1:30 p.m.

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.

Five-gallon buckets and yardsticks not included.

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Webinars, candidate forums are still on tap for Farmfest With social distancing Krekelberg, Farm Safety still en vogue, the annuand Health Extension al Farmfest forums are Educator with University taking a virtual, stay-atof Minnesota Extension ST. PAUL — The University of p.m. on Aug. 6 at mnfarmfamilies. celebrating their accomplish- and Rural Stress Task home look this year. All ments,” said Extension Dean Bev Force Director. forums are free and will Minnesota is preparing to honor CFANS.umn.edu. be available for viewing 82 families as 2020 Farm Families Honored families are chosen, one Durgan. “These families reprePanel members will on-line at Farmfest.com, of the Year. per county, by local University of sent the best in agriculture. field questions after or on Farmfest’s Though Covid-19 has forced Minnesota Extension committees They are innovative and dedicated their discussion.

Facebook page. cancellation of the annual based on their demonstrated com- to their communities; they are A U.S. Senate candiAttendees can register Minnesota Farmfest, where the mitment to their communities stewards of the land.” date forum will follow at for the webinars on awards are presented each and to enhancing and supporting A complete list of the 2020 Farm 11:30 a.m. Virtual forum Farmfest.com to have the August, this year’s honorees will agriculture.

Families of the Year will be avail- featured guests include opportunity to ask a be celebrated in an online video incumbent “We will miss the face-to-face able at mnfarmfamilies.CFANS. Democrat question of the panelists. tribute. The recognition, led by umn.edu.

Senator Tina Smith and Questions submitted in University of Minnesota President ceremony for the 2020 Farm Republican challenger Families of the Year, but nothing This article was submitted by the registration process Joan Gabel, will be available at 1 diminishes the pride we take in the University of Minnesota. v Jason Lewis. The forum will be reviewed and will be moderated by those selected will be Blois Olson and emceed by Kent Thiesse. asked of the panelists live in the session. The moderaAt 1:30 p.m. will be “The Current State of the Ag tor will be asking some of the questions and others Economy.” Hear from ag industry economists for a will be called on to ask questions live on the session. review of the current state of the ag economy and an The first forum takes place on Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. economic outlook. Panelists include Michael Nepveux, On Aug. 5, register to take part in the AgTalk Farmers and farm operators face numerous health, economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation; Town Hall. Join Minnesota ag leaders as they safety and financial risks. Physically demanding Jason Schwantz, Senior Vice President, Refined Fuels, discuss trade, supply chains and global competiwork and high levels of uncertainty place a heavy CHS, Inc.; Arlan Suderman, chief commodities econotiveness. Discussions begin at 8:30 a.m. burden on the health and wellbeing of farmers and mist with INTL FCStone Financial Inc. farm operations. Covid-19 brings additional layers of Dialogue with leaders from ag production, proTwo more political forums will take place on Aug. 5. risk and uncertainty. cessing and logistics to help redefine American At 10:30 a.m., candidates for U.S. Congressional agriculture trade policy and the solutions needseats in Districts 7 and 8 will be featured. Scheduled ed to help American agriculture rebound. to take part are District 7 Representative Collin Turning the tide will require comprehensive Peterson (Democrat); and Republican challengers effort from products to customers — those that Michelle Fischbach, Dave Hughes and Noel Collis. plant, make, deliver and sell American products Representing the 8th District will be Republican around the world. incumbent Representative Pete Stauber and Democrat challenger Quinn Nystrom. The forum will Also recently added is “Your Money. Your be moderated by Lynn Ketelsen and emceed by Kent Retirement.”

Thiesse.

Join Jeff Mahoney, wealth management adviKetelsen and Thiesse return at 1 p.m. to host the sor from Farm Bureau Financial Services, as he candidate forum for U.S. Congressional Districts 1, 2 discusses retirement options. and 6. Panelists include, from the 1st District, incumThe session take place at 9 a.m. on Aug. 6. bent Republican Jim Hagedorn and Democrat chalIn preparing for retirement, you want to be lenger Dan Feehan; 2nd District Representative confident you’ll have the resources in place to Angie Craig (Democrat) and Republican challenger enjoy this stage of life on your terms.

Tyler Kistner; and 6th District Republican Understanding your options and how you can Representative Tom Emmer along with Democrat help fill income gaps are important parts of the challenger Tawnja Zahradka. plan.

New to Farmfest this year, on Aug. 6, is a “Women in Ag” event which takes place at 10:30 a.m. Join the “Staying Safe and Staying in Business,” is a virtual webinar to hear from the American Farm Bureau panel discussion. Hear from leaders and experts in Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Sherry Saylor agriculture as they discuss all matters of farm as she inspires women ag leaders and shares results health. Co-hosted by the Upper Midwest Agricultural from the recent Women in Ag survey.

Safety and Health Center (UMASH) and the Also, the first Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year Minnesota Safety Council, the forum is moderated by will be named. The Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Paul Aasen, President of the Minnesota Safety Year award was created to honor hard-working Council. female farmers across Minnesota. Five nominees will Panel members are scheduled to include Dr. Joni be chosen and honored at the Aug. 6 virtual ceremoScheftel, State Public Health veterinarian and infec- ny where one will be awarded the Farmfest Woman tious disease expert; Dr. Joleen Hadrich, Associate Farmer of the Year and receive a cash prize.

Professor at the University of Minnesota, Agricultural Content of this article was submitted by IDEAg Economics and Finance; Doris Mold, agricultural Group, LLC. v management and leadership consultant; and Emily

Farm Families of the Year honored Aug. 6

Two new virtual sessions added to Farmfest lineup

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Personal safety can’t dampen a good fire I don’t know many farmWe gather the troops who ers who don’t have a desigcan be there; order enough nated place where they pizza for everyone; gather burn things — from branch the appropriate assorted piles to buildings they have pizza-related beverages; of knocked down and hauled course, fetch the propane away; to dead trees or trees torch and lawn chairs; and that were uprooted; to fencsit back and enjoy the blazes, seed and feed bags; dead ing view in front of us. livestock; household matIt’s almost Fourth-of-JulyTABLE TALK tresses; steaks that were like. For a few moments, burned on the grill and

By Karen Schwaller everyone falls silent as the tossed out there to destroy fire takes hold, crackles and the evidence; to soiled diabegins to create the most pers and assorted other treasures amazing color spectrum. It’s a meswhich might be found on burn piles merizing experience which often leads around any farm. to some productive family conversaSometimes the pile gets pretty high tion. I’m pretty sure General Lee’s before time or the wind will allow for surrender was planned around a rubthe pile to be burned; but eventually ble pile that was consumed in flames. that time does come. And when it It’s all quite grizzly, actually — until does, it’s a celebratory event. something goes wrong. And if you Here at the Schwallers, it’s a ceremo- carry our last name, something is ny of sorts which can only happen in probably going to go wrong. the moment. There is no planning We hadn’t lived on our place all that ahead for weather conditions to be right long — a year or so maybe — when we enough to burn the ‘hole.’ But when the decided to burn the brush pile to decision is made, it becomes a family which we had been adding. The pile gathering that sees only a few people was started before we moved onto the short of what we see at our Christmas place, so when we had things to burn, gathering (but our dress and our cuisine they went on that same pile and we are a little less formal). waited for the day when it would be sacrificed for our own modern-day

Youth Livestock Expo takes place Aug. 19-23 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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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 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 quartermile 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, fouralarm “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.

Karen Schwaller brings “Table Talk” to The Land from her home near Milford, Iowa. She can be reached at kschwaller@evertek.net. v

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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. and Ann, both of whom lived to be 90.

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 himself financially, socially, and politically in St. Paul when he and a friend decided to invest in land in Redwood County. For less than $68,000 they purchased 20,000 acres and split it.

Gilfillan eventually added more acres to his holdings.

Local farmers questioned this city fel-

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.

Photos by Richard Siemers

Charles O. and Ann Gilfillan deeded 100 acres to the Redwood County Historical Society. The Gilfillan Estate is open to the public for tours. low’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 Oaks. The land was purchased for its four lakes, which supplied the water for the waterworks Gilfillan was instrumental in building to bring fresh water to the people of St. Paul. It was there he established a dairy farm. (He later sold the waterworks to the City of St. Paul.)

He also had friends at the University of Minnesota’s agricultural school.

One of his ideas was that all livestock should be inside during bad weather, so he built two 52 by 100-foot cattle barns — eventually adding three more.

“That was one thing [the locals] laughed about,” Berg said. “No one could afford barns to put all of their livestock in — not that many anyway.”

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.

age 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 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 opportunity to rent, and renters always

Most of the original buildings still stand on the estate.

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.”

Charles D. was a proponent of diversified crops. Even with his large acre-

had the first opportunity to buy. By 1925, over half of 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.

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ings still stand. The Friends of Gilfillan added a pavilion to accommodate 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 Charles D. and Charles O. had their office in the behind a curtain. Both father and son took a nap after the office building. A portrait of Charles O. hangs over the fireplace. Behind the curtain is the bed noon meal, during which they were not to be disturbed, Berg nook where both men took a nap after lunch. 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 The dining room table, displaying some Gilfillan grand so others could play for china, is where the hired farmworkers were fed them.” their noon meal.

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 While neither Charles O. nor Ann played the help area residents with medipiano, he insisted on having a baby grand so cal bills. others could entertain them with music.

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 orig- This covered walkway leads from the house to the office inal owners lived and building. farmed in the early To learn more about tours, hours, and 20th century. A group of volunteers called Friends of Gilfillan operates the other information on the Gilfillan site for the Historical Society, gives Estate, visit the Society’s website, redwoodcountyhistoricalsociety.com. tours, and provides upkeep.

(Some facts for this article were Ann died in 1990. Given the Gilfillans’ desire to educate the public, it was appro- drawn from a book provided by Dolores priate that in 1994 Farmfest responded Berg: Like Father, Like Son: The to a local invitation and located its annu- Gilfillan Story by Merrill E. Jarcow.) v al agricultural show on the Estate.

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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.

“The facility we now occupy is 16 years old. When we moved here in ‘73 it was into a building which used to be a Smith-Douglas bulk fertilizer plant which has since been renovated several times over the years into what we have today,” said Tom. But to get a much better scope on the expanding total product lineup of Albert Lea Seeds, listen to this: “Today we market over 90 different products ranging from a huge variety of garden seeds, plus scads of different garden tools — even including wheel barrows, trenching spades and edging stones for marking off the exact borders of your garden — even bird food too.”

However, farm seed is the driving force of this firm.

And their 68-page Farm Seed Guide certainly tells the story.

The Guide’s Table of Contents lists pages of both conventional and organic corn hybrids, soybean varieties and alfalfa choices. There are also small grains, field peas, hay and pasture mixes, cool season and warm season grasses, wildflower natives for CRP acres, even sweet corn: 27 choices, both conventional and organic. There is also 14 choices for wildlife food plots. And perhaps their biggest recent addition to the farm seed world is cover crop mixes. Seven pages of their seed guide details 52 choices ranging from cover crop mixes to single species and grasses to legumes.

Also remarkable about the content of this 2020 Farm Seed Guide is that it details pricing, seeding rates, maturities, even health and disease resistance features, winter hardy scores, etc. These Albert Lea Seed Guides are a virtual agronomy handbook on crop production.

This all speaks of the reliability of Albert Lea seed house, plus the reputation with farmers across the upper Midwest.

Are there plans to keep expanding their product line? “I think we’re now going the opposite direction,” Tom admitted. “However, cover crops have been a phenomena the past five years and it fits us very well because we stock the many species that make up our cover crop offerings. We are strictly non-GMO and

“For us, it fit very well since we were already doing pedigreed seed production — in essence, certified seed. Organic production requires paper-work 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 first-timers too.

“However, they’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 cutting down on purSee ALBERT LEA SEEDS, pg. 12

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Albert Lea Seed House co-owner Tom Ehrhardt stands in front of the business which has been in the family since 1923.

certified organic on our cover crop offerings. Yes, the inventory is a challenge — both in terms of mixes and quantities of each product.”

“We handle North Star Genetics corn and soybeans.

We’re not licensed by the 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 non-GMO 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.

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Cover crop customers in fourth year seeing soil improvement ALBERT LEA SEEDS, from pg. 11 chased 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 soybean rotation has been very good to Emily Brummer is one of six employees at the us for many years. But excess produc- Albert Lea Seed House. Besides a wide variety of seed, the company retails garden supplies. tion, 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

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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.

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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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“We’ve got nice moisture.” The Land spoke with Todd Wentzel on July 16 as he reported that unfortunately along with the rain, hail fell at the farm. On July 11 three-fourths of an inch Todd Wentzel of rain fell along with hail. “Hail impacted about 1,000 acres,” Wentzel said.

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.

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“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 Midwest Organic and Sustainable The Land Correspondent Education Service (MOSES) board of directors and helped develop a Healthy WINONA, Minn. — Along Wiscoy Food Charter for the state of Minnesota.

Ridge Road, surrounded by forest and native prairie overlooking the stunning In 2019 Riddle and Ford were recogmicroclimate known as Wiscoy Valley, nized as the MOSES Farmer of the lies Blue Fruit Farm.

Year.

“This diversity fosters a bountiful pop“I enjoy being in nature and having a ulation of busy pollinators and predadiverse healthy ecosystem,” Riddle said. tors such as dragonflies and frogs,” Jim “The community is really welcoming Riddle said. and enjoyable.”

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

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

“USDA now allows hydroponics which was.” is a nutrient solution,” Riddle said. “To In 2008 Riddle and Ford added perennials such as be organic, soil must be used.” aronia berries, black currants, blueberries, elderberRiddle also said even animal welfare issues are ries, honeyberries, juneberries and plums. being overlooked and that Concentrated Animal When starting the farm on blue fruits, Ford Feeding Operations (CAFOS) are certified organic really wanted to grow blueberries (which required — even though the natural behavior of cows is to soil amendments) and Riddle wanted to grow black graze. currants, elderberries, aronia berries, honeyber“There is a large demand, but the USDA is turning ries, etc. which which would do well in the existing a blind eye to the requirements,” Riddle said. soil.

For young people looking to get into organic farm“These fruits provide great heart and mental ing, Riddle encourages them to focus on building health; in addition to having 2-4 times the amount of their soil. It is important to have a plan for nitrogen/ antioxidants as blueberries,” Riddle said. carbon and produce products with integrity. Organic To take on the challenges of pests, the farm utilizes newcomers will also benefit from starting small, overhead bird netting, an eight-foot-high deer fence, building local markets, knowing where products are Ford and Riddle were named the 2019 Farmers of the and an eight-inch-high electric racoon fence. going, and attending conferences.

Year by the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Educa“It looks kind of like a big greenhouse or net house tion Service (MOSES).

“A healthy soil equals healthy crops,” Riddle said. full of fruit,” Riddle said.

“It also helps to visit farms that are doing the kind of Riddle really enjoys introducing and raising aware- as organic inspectors for a number of years and the thing you are interested in.” ness for the new crops such as the honeyberry, aro- founding of the International Organic Inspectors Currently, Ford and Riddle are enjoying retirenia, black currant and elderberry. “It’s really fun to Association. ment. Farm operations are being directed by Katie see people’s faces when they taste our jams,” Riddle Riddle also served on numerous boards and com- Lange with help from a crew of about ten young said. “Our jams are 60 percent fruit instead of 60 mittees such as the National Organic Standards people. Riddle and Ford look forward to fishing, percent sugar.”

Board, International Organic Accreditation Service, grandparenting, hiking and traveling (social disRiddle and Ford have been involved in organics Organic Farmers Association, and Minnesota’s tance). from a very young age. Their expertise led to a career Organic Advisory Task Force. Ford served on the More information on Blue Fruit Farm can be found at www.bluefruitfarm.com.

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USDA releases 2019 farm program enrollment data Farm operators in United gram, unless a producer is States overwhelmingly fairly certain they will earn selected the Price Loss substantial ARC-IC payCoverage (PLC) farm proments compared to PLC and gram choice for 2019 and ARC-CO payments for a 2020 for most eligible comgiven year. modity crops (except soyFor the 2019 crop year, a beans). The Agricultural total of 253 million crop Risk Coverage-County base acres in the United FARM PROGRAMS States were enrolled in the (ARC-CO) farm program choice was the predominant PLC, ARC-CO and ARC-IC

By Kent Thiesse choice for soybeans for the farm program choices 2019 and 2020 crop for the various eligible years. The most dracrop commodities. 177 matic shift was the million acres (70 perlarge number of corn base acres which cent of the total acreage) was enrolled were enrolled in the PLC program in the PLC program. Twenty-six perchoice for 2019 and 2020, compared to cent of the acreage, 65.5 million acres, the 2014-18 farm program choice were registered in the ARC-CO prowhen a large majority of corn base gram. The remaining acres (9.8 million acres were enrolled in the ARC-CO acres) took part in the ARC-IC proprogram. The other farm program gram. choice was the Agricultural Risk Of this total acreage, 72.1 million Coverage-Individual Coverage (ARCacres (75.5 percent) of corn participatIC) program, which saw increased ed in the PLC program; 17.6 million enrollment in Minnesota, North and South Dakota. The U.S. Department of acres (18.6 percent) ARC-CO; and 5.6 million acres (5.9 percent) ARC-IC. By Agriculture recently released the comparison, farm program enrollment results of 2019 and 2020 farm program sign-up, which ended earlier this for corn for the 2014-2018 crop years were ARC-CO, 92 percent; PLC, 7 peryear. cent; and ARC-IC, .33 percent.

The potential ARC-CO program pay7.6 million acres of soybeans were in ments are based on a combination of the PLC program (14.1 percent); overthe 12-month national market year average prices for a crop and the aver- shadowed by the 43 million acres (79.7 percent) choosing the ARC-CO proage county yields for a given crop for gram. 6.2 percent of the soybean acrethat year. The ARC-IC program payage (3.4 million acres) took part in the ments are calculated in the same ARC-IC program. During the 2014manner, except utilizing farm-level 2018 period, 96 percent of the soybean annual crop yields. The PLC program acreage was enrolled in the ARC-CO payments are based on only the marprogram; 4 percent PLC; and .35 perket year average price, compared to cent ARC-IC. crop reference prices. PLC payments occur in any year the market year Of the acreage planted in wheat, average price for corn is lower than 59.1 million acres (93 percent) were $3.70 per bushel, $8.40 per bushel for enrolled in the PLC program; 3.8 milsoybeans, and $5.50 per bushel for lion acres (5.9 percent) ARC-CO; and wheat.

39,000 acres (1.9 percent) in ARC-IC. The market year average marketing This compares to 54 percent ARC-CO; 44 percent PLC; and 2 percent ARC-IC year for corn and soybeans runs from during the 2014-2018 time period.

Sept. 1 in the year of harvest until Aug. 31 the following year. Any farm 1.3 million acres planted in oats program payments occur in October of (61.4 percent) were enrolled in the the year following harvest. (For exam- PLC program. 759,000 acres (36.7 perple: 2019 farm program payments cent) chose the ARC-CO program; would occur in October, 2020.) Farm while 662,000 acres (1 percent) went program payments are paid on 85 per- with ARC-IC. cent of crop base acres for the ARC-CO Barley, canola, grain sorghum, sunand PLC program, but only on 65 per- flowers, peanuts and cotton all had cent of base acres for the ARC-IC proover 90 percent of base acres enrolled gram. This probably accounts for the in the PLC program. limited enrollment in the ARC-IC pro-

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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.

See THIESSE, pg. 21

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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

Photo by Paul Malchow

This lonely volunteer is one of the few traces of last year’s popular hemp plot at Farmfest.

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 did learn about the influence of heavy rain events on hemp if it occurs within the first two weeks of planting. The 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 interim 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 hoop house space. The lights are very expensive. “We don’t have many people growing completely with artificial lighting,” Wiatrowski admitted. “The majority of indoor space is greenhouse growing. Hemp is growing throughout the state with highest concentration in 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.

Maturity dates and yields will be measured. Hemp varieties of their May 11 planting were measuring 48 inches tall on June 25. v

UMASH online expo Aug. 11-13 In an effort to keep farmers up to date with safety and health information, UMASH is going online.

The UMASH Online Expo: A 20/20 Look at Ag Health, Safety and Wellness is a three day event, Aug. 11-13, and includes demonstrations, speakers and exhibits.

Demonstrations will be held at noon each day.

On Aug. 11 is a grain bin safety rescue demo. Using a simulated grain bin engulfment, rescue techniques will be demonstrated to safety retrieve a victim from grain engulfment.

A PTO safety demonstration will take place on Aug. 12. PTO, tractor safety and experiential testimony will be shown by University of Minnesota

Extension educators. Understand prevention steps to reduce the risk of a PTO-related entanglement.

Aug 13 will feature an ATV simulator demo. Topics will include choosing the correct PPE and proper body attire; determining the appropriate size ATVUTV; understanding the concept of center of gravity and correct body positioning; burn points which can injure the lower leg; use of a safety flag; single riders; and maintenance checks.

Learn more about the UMASH Online Expo by visiting umash.umn. edu/expo.

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

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Product inventories are high, and so are prices This column was written for the marthough output per cow was off five keting week ending July 24. pounds. Michigan was off 0.6 percent on a 25-pound loss per cow, but had 2,000 U.S. milk production is headed back up more cows than a year ago. Minnesota after a short-lived dip in May due to fallwas down 1.4 percent on a five-pound ing milk prices, a result of to the Covid loss per cow and 5,000 fewer cows. New pandemic, as well as reduction programs Mexico, again with the biggest decrease, mandated by milk handlers. Preliminary was down 6.2 percent — due to a 150 data in the U.S. Department of pound per cow plunge, though cow numAgriculture’s latest Milk Production MIELKE MARKET bers were up 3,000. report showed June output at 18.3 billion WEEKLY pounds. This is up 0.5 percent from June New York was up 0.3 percent on a 2019, as soaring milk prices surely entic10-pound gain per cow, but had 1,000

By Lee Mielke es higher milk output at the farm. fewer cows. Oregon was unchanged with 1,000 more cows offsetting a Milk output for the quarter totaled 10-pound drop per cow. Pennsylvania 55.9 billion pounds, up just 0.4 perwas up 1.5 percent on a 55-pound cent from 2019. Cow numbers averaged 9.36 million gain per cow, but cow numbers still lag, down 8,000 head, down 12,000 from first quarter, but 31,000 from a year ago.

Texas was up 4.4 percent on 25,000 head more than the same period a year ago. more cows, though output per cow was unchanged.

June milk output in the top 24 producing states Vermont was down 5.3 percent on a 55-pound drop hit 17.4 billion pounds — also up 0.5 percent from per cow and 3,000 fewer cows. Washington State 2019. Revisions raised the original May report’s was down 1.1 percent on a 20-pound drop per cow, 50-state total by 115 million pounds, now put at but cow numbers were unchanged.

18.96 billion pounds. Total is down just 0.5 percent Meanwhile, dairy cow culling remains below a from May 2019, instead of the originally reported year ago as farmers try to keep their milk tanks full 1.1 percent drop. considering where milk prices are right now. The June cow numbers totaled 9.35 million head in the latest Livestock Slaughter report shows an estimat50 states, down 10,000 from April but 23,000 above ed 227,000 head were sent to slaughter under federa year ago. May cow numbers were revised down al inspection in June, down 6,300 head or 2.7 per10,000 head. June output per cow averaged 1,958 cent from May and 4,200 or 1.8 percent below June pounds, up just four pounds from a year ago or 0.2 2019. A total of 1.59 million head have been culled percent — likely due to production-cutting in the first half of 2020, down 45,200 head or 2.8 percent from 2019.

California output was up 1 percent from a year ago, thanks to a 25-pound gain per cow offsetting StoneX, however, states, “When you account for 4,000 fewer cows milked. Wisconsin production was the increase of imported Canadian cows for slaughdown 35 million pounds, or 1.4 percent, on 11,000 ter, actual domestic dairy cow slaughter was about fewer cows and a 10-pound drop per cow.

12 percent lower than year-ago levels. That level of slaughter compared to replacement heifer numbers Idaho was up 3.5 percent on 23,000 more cows,

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MDA, DNR streamline grazing approval The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are working to streamline the process of approving haying and grazing on state-owned land. Livestock producers in need of additional forage are encouraged to email their DNR area wildlife manager to discuss options in their area. Area wildlife managers’ contact information can be found on the Conservation Grazing Map on the MDA website, www.mda.state. mn.us.

Most public land does not have adequate fencing for cattle; so grazing cooperators should expect to install and remove temporary fencing before and after the grazing period. The cooperator should also make sure any available water supply from ponds or streams is adequate for livestock.

Livestock farmers can expect to pay market value for hay and grazing done on public land. Deductions will be made for work done such as putting up and

suggests the herd should have at least been steady in those months, if not increasing. It certainly does not line up with the large declines that the USDA is showing in the Milk Production Report.” n The USDA’s June Cold Storage report shows America’s dairy appetite was strong. Matt Gould, analyst and editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst newsletter, said the report was indicative of the country reopening in the July 27 Dairy Radio Now broadcast and showed faster-than-normal drawdowns.

June 30 butter stocks fell to 361.6 million pounds, down an impressive 14.2 million pounds or 3.8 percent from May. This is the highest June drawdown since 2012, according to HighGround Dairy, but were 35.3 million pounds or 10. percent above a year ago, topping the previous year for the 12th consecutive month.

American type cheese storage totaled 793.3 million pounds, down 26.7 million pounds or 3.3 percent from May, but 8.9 million or 1.1 percent above a year ago. The five-year average drawdown is typically flat from May to June, according to Gould. The “other” cheese category slipped to 599.0 million pounds. This is down 10.9 million pounds or 1.8 percent from May, but was 30 million or 5.3 percent above a year ago.

The total cheese inventory fell to 1.416 billion pounds. This is down 38.1 million pounds or 2.6 percent from May (the steepest June decline on record), but still 35.6 million or 2.6 percent above June 2019. This is the third consecutive month total stocks topped prior-year levels.

Gould said people ask how prices can be so high with inventories being above a year ago. “The supply chain has to carry more inventory just because of all the uncertainty — just trying to keep up with the changes. You have to be prepared for what if.”

One other note on demand, the July 20 Daily Dairy Report says, “Recent pandemic lockdowns sent shoppers scrambling to secure one of their favorite comfort foods, ice cream. That behavior sent retail sales of ice cream spiking in March and April.

During the height of the lockdowns, consumers turned heavily to three products for comfort: pizza, ice cream and booze, says Food Navigator.”

The Daily Dairy Report adds that Nielsen data shows total ice cream sales at retail for the eight weeks ending April 18 were nearly 25 percent stronger than the prior year; but that second-quarter sales of ice cream were not strong enough to offset losses at foodservice, and the 2020 summer ice cream season got off to a slow start.” n Checking Chicago, cheddar block cheese closed July 24 at $2.54 per pound. This is down 12 cents

removing fence, hauling water, and work to cut, bale and move hay.

Ideally, farmers should contact local DNR area wildlife managers three weeks ahead of time. Haying or grazing on wildlife management areas must meet wildlife habitat management objectives on that site.

This often means haying only a part of any area and grazing at lower stocking rates. Since a major reason for this increased haying and grazing initiative is to provide additional forage for Minnesota farmers, officials ask that any hay harvested from public land stays in Minnesota or the surrounding counties.

If you have general questions about conservation grazing, contact Greg Hoch at (218) 443-0476, email: greg.hoch@state.mn.us; or Kelly Anderson at (320) 808-4424, email: kelly.anderson@state.mn.us.

This article was submitted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. v See MIELKE, pg. 22

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook Time to move old crop corn is running out

Livestock Angles Are higher price levels on the horizon?

The following marketing Weekly ethanol production analysis is for the week endwas down 23,000 barrels per ing July 24. day to 908,000 bpd. This was the first decline in 12 weeks.

CORN — Corn tumbled to Stocks were 807,000 barrels begin the week and slid to a lower at 19.8 million barrels. three-week low at mid-week.

This is the smallest inventory There weren’t any fresh daily since December 2016. Net export sales announcements margins crashed 26 cents to this week or threatening weather forecasts to provide PHYLLIS NYSTROM just 6 cents per gallon. U.S. gasoline demand at 8.55 milCHS Hedging Inc. upside incentive. lion bpd was the lowest in five St. Paul The U.S. corn crop condition weeks and is down almost 15 rating was unchanged at 69 percent from last year on a percent good/excellent as of July 19. year-to-date basis. It looks like this This is the 14th highest rating for this year’s corn for ethanol usage may be 50 date since 1989. Fifty-nine percent of million bushels too high. Next year’s the crop was silking vs. 54 percent demand outlook may also be too high average and just 30 percent last year. as economic recovery slows due to There was 9 percent in the dough increasing cases of Covid-19. However, stage, slightly higher than the 7 per- many say we’ll have a vaccine by the cent average. end of the year!

There continues to be rumors of addiWeekly export sales were beneath tional Chinese interest, but confirma- expectations for old crop and in-line for tion was lacking. Flooding in China is new crop. Total combined sales were said to have affected 25 percent of their the largest this year. Old crop sales corn and soybean producing regions. were 8.7 million bushels, keeping comThere are concerns about the Three mitments 12 percent behind last year.

Gorges Dam, which houses the world’s Total commitments are 1.72 billion largest hydroelectric plant. China sold bushels and are on pace to meet the another 4 million metric tons of reserve U.S. Department of Agriculture forecorn to meet demand and intends to cast for 1.775 billion bushels. New crop release reserve wheat and rice into the sales were a huge 91.6 million bushels feed channel — suggesting corn may be See NYSTROM, pg. 21 getting tight in China.

South American corn premiums for fall were jumping higher this week, also suggesting limited stocks available for export — even as Argentine corn harvest nears completion. Despite no fresh corn sales to China this week, China has imported 3.66 mmt of corn in the first six months of 2020. June’s corn imports alone were up 23 percent from a year ago at 880,000 metric tons.

This accounts for just over half of the 7.2 mmt low tariff rate quota for this year. If they use the TRQ’s in their entirety, it will be the first time ever.

Most traders expect additional corn business to be completed and rumors continue to swirl that they are looking at U.S. corn.

The hog and cattle markets of improving cash prices due appear to be on the rebound to demand. This does not after a dismal spring and mean there won’t be another early summer. As the world bad day in either the cash or has moved back toward futures trade; but the longerreopening businesses — in term outlook is improving particular restaurants and overall. grocery stores — the demand It is quite possible the for meat as picked up subfutures market has anticistantially. This has made the JOE TEALE pated too quick of a recovery prospects for a decent recovBroker and this could lead to a corery in the live price for cattle Great Plains Commodity rection in the days ahead to and hogs a little brighter as Afton, Minn. allow the cash trade to we head into the remainder of improve. There are still a lot the year. By no means, it should not be of heavy cattle to be marketed which expected that prices will only go up could slow the recovery in the cash during the months ahead. However, the price paid for cattle. However, as these trend appears toward higher price lev- heavy cattle are depleted, the longels. term outlook appears a bit more posiAs far as the cattle market is con- tive since placements of cattle have cerned, the cash and futures trade have been decreased in recent months. leveled off in price and even advanced The hog market seems similar to the slightly in the past several weeks. cattle market. The futures have moved Futures have now moved from a dis- to a fairly good premium to the cash count to a premium to cash which is an trade. However, the movement of pork indication that sentiment toward pric- products has improved during the past es are improving. month or so which has led to an improvMovement of beef has improved ing cash price paid for live inventory. immensely in the last month as retail- This has led the futures to increase the ers restock inventories at low cutout spread between the hog index. values. As this has taken place, the As like the cattle futures, the hog cutout values have somewhat stabi- futures have more than likely increased 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 prices. It would be quite possible for a minor correction in futures prices in the short term to close the distance to the current cash price.

corn/change* soybeans/change* Because of the numbers of hogs, the St. Cloud $2.78 -.06 $8.28 +.10 outlook for the hog market will be more Madison $2.76 -.01 $8.21 +.13 based upon the demand for pork in the weeks ahead. This would suggest the Redwood Falls $2.85 -.04 $8.17 +.10 supply of live inventory will, to some Fergus Falls $2.60 -.06 $8.08 +.05 degree, retard the quick advancement Morris $2.68 -.07 $8.17 +.09 in cash prices. This suggests the possi Tracy $2.68 -.06 $8.17 +.06 bility of a slow-but-steady grind to Average: $2.73 $8.18 higher prices over the long term as numbers will likely be reduced over the Year Ago Average: $3.86 $7.91 next year. v

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Grain prices are effective cash close on July 28. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

Information in the above columns is the writer’s opinion. It is no way guaranteed and should not be interpreted as buy/sell advice. Futures trading always involves a certain degree of risk.

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Market has seen daily soybean export sales since July 24 NYSTROM, from pg. 20 which included last week’s China’s largest single-day U.S. corn purchase on record. Total new crop commitments are 302.7 million bushels compared to 147.5 million bushels last year. New crop commitments are the biggest in seven years for mid-July and the fourth highest on record.

Celeres is anticipating Brazil’s corn crop next year at 111.5 mmt compared to 107 mmt by the USDA. This year’s crop was 101 mmt. Total corn acres next year are expected to increase to 48.2 million acres.

Outlook: Favorable crop conditions are overriding chatter of increased export business, but uncertainty surrounding the possibility of additional business to China has limited downside action. December corn is approximately 30 cents off the July high of $3.63 per bushel. This has kept producer selling at a minimum, but time is running out to move old crop bushels ahead of a sizeable new crop. The gap in December corn from $3.42 - $3.43.75 will continue to act as overhead resistance, but $3.30 has provided decent short-term support. We’ll continue to monitor U.S. weather for stress issues, but the window is narrowing for a problem to develop. Export business would go a long way to lend support, but recent sales have not prompted buyers to act in a significant way.

For the week, September corn dropped 6.75 cents to $3.26.25, December down 4.75 cents at $3.35, and the December 2021 contract was only three-quarter cents lower at $3.66.5 per bushel.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans jumped

higher to start the week but erased those gains as weather looked less threatening and tensions between the United States and China heated up.

Soybeans regained their traction when daily export sales announcements to China and unknown destinations popped up every day this week. We saw daily soybean sales for nine consecutive sessions as of July 24.

The U.S. dollar sank to two-year lows which gave the United States an advantage on the world stage. Soyoil has provided underlying support to the soybeans over the last couple of weeks, but this week took a breather when it moved into consolidation-type trading. Palm oil, however, had a very strong week.

Pockets of dryness exist around the country, but not enough to start cutting yield estimates. The U.S. soybean crop rating as of July 19 improved 1 percent to 69 percent good/excellent. This is the seventh-highest rating since 1989.

Sixty-four percent of the crop was blooming compared to the 57 percent average and 34 percent last year.

Twenty-five percent of the crop was setting pods vs. 21 percent on average and just 6 percent last year.

The U.S. government ordered the Chinese consulate in Houston to close within 72 hours to “protect American intellectual property” and private information of Americans. China retaliated by ordering the closure of the U.S. consulate in Chengdu. The United States has a total of five consulates in China in addition to one in Hong Kong. The announcement came on the heels of the U.S. Department of Justice indicting two Chinese men who the United States says hacked various U.S. citi-

zens, businesses and governments; and tried to access the databases that contain data about potential coronavirus vaccines. The DOJ claim the men work for the Chinese equivalent of the U.S. CIA and FBI. The United States has also put sanctions on 11 Chinese companies over human rights violations.

As long as they keep away from additional tariffs on commodities and move toward fulfilling the Phase 1 agreement, we’ll hope for the best.

Weekly export sales were on the low end of estimates for old crop and exceeded expectations for new crop.

Combined sales were the highest of the year and since 2018.

Old crop sales were 13.4 million bushels, bringing total commitments to 1.71 billion bushels. This is just 4 percent behind last year. It will depend on shipments from here on out to see how much of the remaining bushels will get shipped. If all would get shipped (which is unlikely) it would surpass the USDA’s 1.65-billion-bushel outlook.

China has 117 million bushels of unshipped old crop purchases.

New crop sales this week were 84.6 million bushels. Total new crop commitments are 381.7 million bushels compared to 111.2 million bushels last year. This is the highest number in six years for mid-July. China has so far purchased 257.2 million bushels of new crop soybeans.

Looking ahead to post-harvest, Celeres is predicting Brazil will grow 130.8 mmt of soybeans in the 2020-21 crop year which begins in September.

That eclipses this year’s USDA forecast of 126 mmt, but is line with the USDA’s

2020-21 outlook of 131 mmt. Celeres expects Brazil’s soybean acreage to climb by 3.2 million acres next year to 94.4 million acres.

Outlook: November soybeans consolidated in a relatively narrow $8.88 to $9.03.75 range this week. This was despite daily export announcements for nine consecutive sessions. The November contract is still only 13.25 cents off the $9.12.5 July high thanks to the export demand and underlying support from the soyoil and palm oil markets. Escalating tensions between the United States and China are an unknown and markets don’t usually like unknowns — making it an upside limiting factor. The final soybean yield has increased 2 bushels per acre or more from the July report in four of the last six years. The July USDA yield was 49.8 bu./acre, which could lead to a larger ending stocks number for 202021. Favorable weather forecasts are the limiting upside factor, but demand is supportive. In the long run, there are old crop bushels still to move and we have a big crop in the making. Plan accordingly.

For the week, August soybeans were 6.75 cents higher at $9.04.75, November soybeans were up 4.25 cents at $8.99.25, and the November 2021 contract was 7 cents higher at $8.96 per bushel.

Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on July 24: Chicago September wheat up 4.75 cents at $5.39.5, Kansas City up three-quarter cents at $4.49.25, and Minneapolis 2.5 cents higher at $5.15.25 per bushel.

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Program enrollment suggests cash flow levels are very tight THIESSE, from pg. 15 Current USDA soybean market year average price projections are $8.55 per 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 substantial payments in 2020 (2019 crop year) and 2021 (2020 crop year) looked very attractive to reduce overall financial risk. The 2019 farm pro-

gram 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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Dairy margins improving MIELKE, from pg. 18 on the week after losing 25.5 cents the previous week, but is still 71.5 cents above a year ago. The barrels climbed to $2.4650 on July 21, the highest price since Sept. 25, but finished on July 24 at $2.45. This is 2 cents higher on the week and 73 cents above a year ago. The spread was reduced to 9 cents. Sixteen cars of block were sold on the week and 23 of barrel.

Central cheese buyers are reluctant to take extra loads, according to Dairy Market News, due to the roller coaster prices. Cheese producers are limiting output though block and barrel supplies which are, for the most part, spoken for.

Cheese purchases were a bit below previous week levels in the west.

Retail buyers’ intakes are somewhat down and food servicers are limiting purchases of cheese as growing uncertainty related to the coronavirus pandemic is pushing some customers to cut back on their trips to restaurants and hotels.

Butter fell to $1.6625 per pound on July 21 — the lowest since May 29; but closed July 24 at $1.73. This is up 4 cents on the week and the first positive weekly move since the first week of June, but is 64 cents below a year ago. Eighteen cars were sold on the week.

Midwest butter churning is active, says Dairy Market News. Plant managers reported clearing spot cream loads at multiples higher than typical weeks, thanks to retail demand and governmental purchasing.

Western butter makers’ attention is on filling retail demand. Print butter production is running at near full schedules. Cream supplies are not an issue, even as ice cream makers pull heavy volumes of cream from the churns. Contacts are concerned about the swell of new Covid-19 cases and fear reinstituted restaurant restrictions may “quell the rise and extend the slump.”

Grade A nonfat dry milk saw a 99-cent per pound finish on July 24, a penny lower on the week and 4 cents below a year ago, with 13 sales reported on the week.

Dry whey closed the week a halfcent lower, at 34 cents per pound, 1.25

cents below a year ago, with only one car exchanging hands at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. n The USDA announced the August Federal order Class I base milk price at $19.78 per hundredweight, up $3.22 from July, $1.89 above August 2019, and the highest Class I since December 2014. It equates to $1.70 per gallon, up from $1.42 in July and $1.54 a year ago. The 2020 Class I average stands at $16.42, up from $16.34 at this time a year ago and $14.54 in 2018.

Dairy farm margins showed “significant improvement in nearby marketing periods over the first half of July following persistent strength in milk and renewed pressure in feed markets,” according to the latest Margin Watch from Chicago-based Commodity and Ingredient Hedging LLC. But the Margin Watch warned, “While Class III prices have surged due to strength in cheese, dairy producers unfortunately have not been able to take full advantage as milk checks from processors are reflecting extremely negative Producer Price Differential values due to the low price of the Class I Mover which will likely continue to generate negative PPDs in upcoming months as well.”

“Another aspect of the margin improvement is that it is very front loaded with nearby milk contracts soaring while strength in deferred months has been more subdued,” the Margin Watch stated. “Much of the support is tied to strength in cheese which has been propped up by government buying in coronavirus food support programs.”

The Margin Watch also warns that government programs are “helping to provide immediate support,” but “federal spending is expected to drop sharply in October when the current fiscal year ends. This probably has a lot to do with the sharp downward slope of the forward futures curve on Class III Milk. Another explanation is tied to expectations that milk production will ramp back up following the sharp decline we saw in May.” And regarding feed, the Margin Watch stated, “All of the risk premium in both corn and soybean meal has See MIELKE, pg. 23

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from the last event. CME butter closed July 24 at come out of the market following the surprise surge $1.73. GDT cheddar cheese equated to $1.7248 per tied to the USDA acreage report at the end of June.” pound, up 1.8 cents, and compares to July 24’s CME block cheddar at $2.54. GDT skim milk powder The USDA announced additional cheese purchas- averaged $1.2154 per pound, down from $1.2219, es under Section 32 authority this week of $24.7 and whole milk powder averaged $1.4595, up from million for 8.22 million pounds for delivery Aug. 16 $1.4553. CME Grade A nonfat dry milk closed July thru Nov. 30. It equates to $3.01 per pound, but that 24 at 99 cents per pound. includes costs to convert 40-pound blocks into n chunks and shreds as well as freight. It was also USDA’s Dairy, World Markets, and Trade report noted there was a 240 truckload shortfall in the last issued this week says the outlook for U.S. dairy announcement due to no offers. exports has “brightened considerably.” n “Exports through May reached $2.7 billion, an Butter reversed the gears in this week’s Global increase of 12 percent over the same period in Dairy Trade auction, ending four sessions of gain.

This week’s weighted average was down 0.7 percent 2019,” the report stated. “U.S. shipments of skim milk powder, dried whey and whey products, and after jumping 8.3 percent on July 7, 1.9 percent on June 16, and 0.1 percent on June 2. Sellers brought lactose through May were up 17, 16, and 10 percent respectively year-over-year. On a value basis, 52.9 million pounds of product to market, down exports of SMP through May were up 38 percent from 56.6 million on July 7. year-over-year and accounted for nearly a third of Butter fell 4.9 percent after it gained 3 percent on total dairy exports.”

July 7. Anhydrous milkfat was down 2.8 percent folThe boost in exports was aided by “the strong lowing a 0.2 percent slippage last time, and lactose competitive position of the U.S. vs. EU SMP prices,” was off 2.5 percent. Skim milk powder was off 0.5 according to the report, “with a differential that was percent after gaining 3.5 percent. at times over $250 per metric ton or 11 cents per Whole milk powder was up 0.6 percent after lead- pound. U.S. SMP continues to hold a competitive ing the gains in the last event shooting up 14 peredge and prospects for continued growth in SMP cent, and GDT cheddar was also up 0.6 percent folexports for the balance of the year are positive. lowing a 3.3 percent rise.

Currently, total U.S. SMP exports are forecast to StoneX equated the GDT 80 percent butterfat but- reach a record 777,000 tons; up 11 percent from 2019.” ter price to $1.5636 per pound U.S., down 8.1 cents

It’s time to scout for apple maggots ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The apple maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella) is the most important insect pest to Minnesota-grown apples and starts to become active in July. Heavily infested apples are distorted, inedible and will have limited use.

To understand control options and infestation, we must first understand the life cycle of the apple maggot. Adult apple maggots begin to emerge from the soil starting around July first and will continue through September. Adult flies leave to feed in bushy areas, then return to lay their eggs under the skin of the apples. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae feed on the apple for three to four weeks.

The dropping of the apple to the ground signifies the larvae to leave the apple for the soil where they will transform to pupae and overwinter.

Harvesting apples before they fall to the ground and keeping apples picked up from the ground can help reduce next year’s apple maggot population.

Apples infested with apple maggots will be pitted and misshapen. Each time a female fly lays eggs a dimple forms in the skin of the fruit. The pulp breaks down, discolors and starts to rot as a result of the larvae tunneling through and eating the flesh.

Using an apple maggot sticky trap will help determine a presence of apple maggots in trees.

There are a few control options available and which one to use depends on the desired outcome.

Bagging is a method in which each apple is enclosed in a bag which remains there until harvest. This process is time and labor intensive.

Kaolin clay can be applied to all parts of the tree including the fruit. The apple maggots are attracted to the red color of the fruit. The gray that the clay provides makes the fruit less attractive to the insect. The clay can be washed off in the rain which gives it limited long-term effectiveness without reapplication.

Pesticides can also be an option. However, pesticides only work when the adult apple maggots are present, so you must use traps to help you decide when to apply. When using a pesticide, the label must always be read and followed.

More information about the life cycle, prevention and treatment of apple maggots can be found on at www.extension.umn.edu.

This article was submitted by Katie Drewitz, University of Minnesota Extension. v

Looking “down under,” the report says, “After two years of drought, milk production in Australia is set to rebound due to beneficial rains early this year that improved pasture conditions and reduced fodder and grain prices.”

“Monthly milk production in New Zealand through May 2020 is marginally ahead of last year’s pace over the same period as drought conditions early in the year in the North Island reduced pasture growth and milk output. However, conditions have improved and the latest update from the New Zealand National Institute for Weather and Atmospheric Research does not indicate any current drought.”

Cooperatives Working Together member cooperatives accepted 15 offers of export assistance this week to help capture sales of 557,770 pounds of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 7.3 million pounds of whole milk powder. The product is going to customers in Asia, Central and South America, and will be delivered through November.

USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows the nation’s corn crop with a 69 percent good to excellent rating as of the week ending July 19, up from 57 percent a year ago. Fifty-nine percent is silking, up from 29 percent the previous week, 30 percent a year ago, and is 5 percent ahead of the five-year average. Sixty-four percent of U.S. soybeans are blooming, up from 35 percent a year ago and 7 percent ahead of the five-year average. Sixty-nine percent were rated good to excellent, up from 54 percent a year ago. The cotton crop is at 47 percent good to excellent, down from 60 percent a year ago.

In politics, lawmakers are working on another stimulus bill. The House passed its version several weeks ago as the “Heroes Act,” — a $3 trillion package. Senate Republicans want to hold off and see how the previous package is working but, as the Northeast Dairy Farmers Cooperative’s newsletter points out, the uptick in Covid cases has increased the urgency; and “with federal unemployment benefits running out at the end of this month, the Senate is now preparing its version of a $1 trillion stimulus bill” so “the House and Senate are far apart.”

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

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Thistois COVID-19 a well maintained line of late model equipment.

Engine S/N: NA Z moline tractor NF, PTO, Engine Hours, 24.5-32 Tires Z moline tractor NF, PTO, Toolsfor the LaRoywebsite Wagon, Brakes, Lights, 22.5 Tires Engine S/N: 642742A S/N: 00610026, Engine S/N: 642742A CIH equipment serviced by Miller Sellner, Sleepy Eye (507)794-2131.

Versatile Tractorsthis serviced bymay Westbrook Ag Power, (507)274-6101.

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Contact S/N: NA Engine S/N: NA USUAL AUCTION bankable check, all items sold “as is” it is buyers obligation to inspect items prior to purchase. AnnounceS/N: S/N:00610026, 00610026, Trailer w/w/ Trailer Half-Ton Trailer TrailerHouse HouseAxels Axels NF05I26R TERMS: Cash or 1000 Gallon Fuel Barrel w/ Pump Half-TonPickup Pickup Auction for details.

Engine S/N: ments day take8-Row precedence over printed material. All items must be settled Kerkhoff for sale day and before removing items. Bidders must register for bidS/N:NA NA Reg Cab, 2001 Chev Mini Mini Van, Venture, AT, 2001 Chev Van, Allissale Chalmers Rolling Tool Reg Cab,8’8’Box Box GoEngine to website for Sage Gravity Wagon w/ Box Heavy Suitcase Weights ders 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 ~Doug MM Model UB Tractor, NF, 15.5-38 Rear Vin: 1GCEK14ZONE108434, Full Power Venture, AT, Full Power Corn Head, Tin Sides MM Model UB Tractor, NF, IH /Duty BZWGear Suitcase Weights Vin: 1GCEK14ZONE108434, complete auction billing!

Handyman Jack makes no warranties whatsoever. Owners and Auction staff not responsible for accidents on premise or with items during or after removal. We hope to Tires,15.5-38 PTO Assortment of MM 041PVY, Oct 2020 Rear Tires, PTOparts Suitcase 041PVY, Oct 2020 Hobart AC/DCWeights Welder see you at the auction.

MM Modelof UBMM Tractor, Assortment partsNF, Handyman Jack Suitcase Weights Model 208 15.5-38 Rear PTO Frontier Model GW1105 Gravity MM Model UB Tires, Tractor, NF, Hobart AC/DC Welder Items will be available for Handyman Jack Assortment of Tires, MM parts Suitcase HandWeights Tools Suitcase Weights Wagon, Brakes, Lights, 22.5 Tires 15.5-38 Rear PTO Model 208Welder MM Model Hobart AC/DC MMAssortment ModelUB UBTractor, Tractor, NF, inspection approximately one Frontier Model GW1105 Handyman Bench TopJack Vice of MM NF, parts Flare Box w/ Hoist Gravity Handyman Jack 15.5-38 Rear Tires, PTO Hand 15.5-38 Rear Tires, PTO Model 208 Wagon, Lights, 22.5 Tires Hobart AC/DC Welder 230 Amp ArcTools 1992 Chev Cheyenne Frontier Brakes, Model GW1105 Gravity Hobart AC/DC Welder week prior to the auction.

Assortment AssortmentofofMM MMparts parts Bench Top Vice Flare Box Lights, w/ Hoist Hand Tools Gleaner N5 Combine, 1378 Wagon, Brakes, 22.5 Tires 1000 Gallon Model 208 Fuel Barrel w/ Pump Half-Ton Pickup Model 208 Frontier GW1105 Gravity FrontierModel Model GW1105 Gravity Please continue to watch our 230 Amp Arc Welder 1992 Cheyenne Bench Top Vice 2816 Flare Box w/ Hoist Seperator Hours, Hand Tools Rolling Tool Box Reg Chev Cab, 8’ Box Hand Tools Wagon, Wagon,Brakes, Brakes,Lights, Lights,22.5 22.5Tires Tires 1000 Gallon Fuel Barrel w/ Pump Half-Ton Pickup 230 Suitcase Amp Arc Welder 1992 Chev Cheyenne website as, due to COVID-19 Bench Top 24.5-32 Tires IH /Engine BZW Weights Vin: 1GCEK14ZONE108434, Flare BenchHours, TopVice Vice FlareBox Boxw/ w/Hoist Hoist ME Rolling Tool Boxw/ Pump Reg Cab, 8’ Box 1000 Gallon Fuel Barrel Half-Ton Pickup M BER 230 Arc Welder 1992 Chev 041PVY, Oct 2020 protocol, this auction may be S/N: N5G03068H 230Amp Amp Arc Welder 1992 ChevCheyenne Cheyenne IH / BZW Suitcase Weights Vin: 1GCEK14ZONE108434, Rolling Tool BoxPump Reg Cab, 8’ Box Gallon Barrel Half-Ton 1997 Homemade 24’ Deck Over1000 1000 GallonFuel Fuel Barrelw/ w/ Pump S/N: Half-TonPickup Pickup Gleaner 24’ Bean Platform, a live virtual auction. Contact 041PVY, Oct 2020 IHRolling /will BZWbeSuitcase Weights Vin: 1GCEK14ZONE108434, Items available Tool Reg AUCTIONEERS Rolling ToolBox Box for RegCab, Cab,8’8’Box Box Trailer w/ Trailer House Axels NF05I26R Kerkhoff Auction for details.

041PVY, Oct 2020 inspection approximately one IHIH/Items Suitcase Weights Vin: /BZW BZW Suitcase Weights Vin:1GCEK14ZONE108434, 1GCEK14ZONE108434, 2001 Chev Mini Van, will be available for Allis Chalmers 8-Row Sage Gravity Wagon w/ Heavy Darwin Hall 507.327.0535 ~Doug 041PVY, week prior theavailable auction.

041PVY,Oct Oct2020 2020 Venture, AT, Full Power Corn Head, Tin Sides Items willto be for inspection approximately one Duty Gear Gleaner N5 Combine, 1378 Kevin Kahler 507.920.8060 Please continue tothe watch our inspection approximately Seperator Hours, 2816 Items will bebe available for week prior to auction.

Items will available for one Gleaner N5 Combine, 1378 Allen Kahler Dan Pike Terms: website Cashweek or good bankable check. All items sold as-is, where-is with no warranties or guarantees of any kind. All items must be paid for at the conclusion of auction due Engine Hours, 24.5-32 Tires prior totothe auction. inspection approximately one Pleaseas, continue toCOVID-19 watch our inspection approximately one - Hall Seperator Hours, 2816 Gleaner Combine, 1378 prior to removal from location transferred.

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Contact website as, due to COVID-19 Please continue to watch our protocol, this auction may be S/N: N5G03068H Engine Hours, 24.5-32 Tires Please continue to watch our Butterfield, MN Trailer w/ Trailer House Axels Seperator Hours, NF05I26R Seperator Hours,2816 2816 Kerkhoff Auction for details.

19972001 Homemade 24’ Deck Over Gleaner 24’ Platform, S/N: protocol, this auction may be S/N:Bean N5G03068H website as, due to COVID-19 a live virtual auction.

Contact website as, due to COVID-19 Chev Mini Van, Engine Hours, 24.5-32 Tires Allis Chalmers 8-Row (507)327-0535 or (507)317-8118 Engine Hours, 24.5-32 Tires Sage Gravity Wagon w/ Heavy Trailer w/ Trailer Axels ~Doug NF05I26R 1997 Homemade 24’ Deck Over Gleaner 24’ Bean S/N: aKerkhoff live virtual auction.

Contact Venture, AT, FullHouse Power protocol, this auction may bebe Auction for details.

S/N: N5G03068H Corn Head, Tin Platform, Sides protocol, this auction may S/N: N5G03068H Duty Gear 2001 Van, Chalmers Trailer w/Chev TrailerMini House Axels GleanerAllis NF05I26R8-Row Sage Gravity Wagon w/ Heavy 1997 1997Homemade Homemade24’ 24’Deck DeckOver Over Kerkhoff Auction details.

Gleaner24’ 24’Bean BeanPlatform, Platform,S/N: S/N: a alive virtual auction.

Contact ~Doug for live virtual auction.

Contact Venture, AT, Full Power Corn Head, Tin Sides ME 2001 Chev Mini Van, Allis Chalmers 8-Row DutyWagon Gear w/ Heavy M BER Trailer NF05I26R Sage Gravity Trailerw/ w/Trailer TrailerHouse HouseAxels Axels NF05I26R ~Doug Kerkhoff KerkhoffAuction Auctionfor fordetails. details.

Venture, Mini AT, Full Power Corn Head,8-Row Tin Sides Duty Gear 2001 Allis 2001Chev Chev MiniVan, Van, AllisChalmers Chalmers 8-Row Sage SageGravity GravityWagon Wagonw/ w/Heavy Heavy ~Doug

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Real Estate Wanted

For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com Opening July 30 & Closing August 6 at 3PM

Steffes Construction Consignment Auction, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Stromstad Farms Inventory Reduction Auction, Beltrami, MN, Timed Online Auction

Opening July 31 & Closing August 10

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

Opening August 3 & Closing August 12 at 3PM Opening August 3 & Closing August 12 at 7PM

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

Tuesday, August 4th at 10AM

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

Opening August 4 & Closing August 11

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

Opening August 5 at 8AM & Closing August 5 at 12PM 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 10AM Mitch Preskey Farm Equipment Auction, Glenburn, ND, Timed Online Auction

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

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

Opening August 7 & Closing August 12

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

Opening August 7 & Closing August 17 at 12PM

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

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 7PM

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

Tuesday, August 11 at 5PM

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

Tuesday, August 11 at 12PM

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

Opening August 14 & Closing August 24

Sidney & Muriel Aanenson Estate Auction, Bejou, MN, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 17 & Closing August 24

Mitch Guss Farm Retirement Auction, Willow City, ND, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 17 & Closing August 25 at 1PM

Lender Owned Barron County, WI Multi-Tract Real Estate Auction - 266± Acres, New Auburn, WI, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 17 & Closing August 26 at 1PM

Manure Pumping & Handling Auction, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction

Tuesday, August 18 at 9AM

Bruce Pollard Estate Farm Equipment Auction, Cyrus, MN

WANTED: Land & farms. I FOR SALE: 3 Keho aeration have clients looking for systems for 20’ bins, one fan. dairy, & cash grain opera- 218-731-3296 tions, as well as bare land parcels from 40-1000 acres.

Both for relocation & investments. If you have even thought about selling contact: Paul Krueger, Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Realty, 138 Main St. W., New Prague, MN 55372. paulkrueger@edinarealty.com Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys.

100% financing w/no liens or (612)328-4506 red tape, call Steve at Fairfax Ag for an appointment.

888-830-7757 Feed Seed Hay

SILO REMOVAL 507-236-9446

Opening July 30 & Closing August 6

Joel Wosmek Construction Estate Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction

Bins & Buildings

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.

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

Thief River Falls, MN. Call or text LeRoy Ose: 218-689-6675 FOR SALE: Highway ditch grass hay, 5x6 bales, $50/ bale. Will load. 507-232-3677 or cell 507-380-9374 evenings Nicollet

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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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2 - down corn reels for 6 row head, off IH & JD, $1,500 ea.

815-988-2074 FOR SALE: 2013 JD5670 Combine; 2011 JD 12 row corn head; 2011 JD625F bean head; (2) - 2011 head trailers; JD8630 4WD tractor; (2) - 8” x 60’ Snowco grain augers; Call 651-764-1780

Fertilizer & Chemical

FOR SALE: 2011 Timpte grain trailer, 40’x66”x96”, spring ride, 24.5 tires, full aluminum rims, electric roll tarp, farmer owned, $23,000. 507327-1948

FOR SALE: 2 John Blue fertilizer injectors, 3 phase.

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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

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JD 4760 MFW tractor, PS, NEW AND USED TRACTOR FOR SALE: NEW Holland Case 1015 pickup header 13 FOR SALE: Pair of 18.4x38 Corn dryer, FarmFan mod18.4x42 w/ duals, 8600 hrs, PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, model 70 bale thrower, not feet wide.

7 hydraulical- bell duals, to match up with el 320J, CFAB, $6,250/OBO. quick hitch, front fenders, 55, 50 Series & newer trac- on baler, off of 316 baler, ly driven belts. S/N 53239. 30.5. 218-731-3296 Wet corn holding tank, cone $37,500; JD 568 baler, net & tors, AC-all models, Large $500/OBO. Evenings 507-232- Very good shape, bottom, 1200 bu, on wheels, $2,700. twine wrap, new belts, has Inventory, We ship! Mark 3677 or cell 507-380-9374 $650/OBO; 8”x61’ Westfield (612) 227-7827 One Call Does It All! PTO straight auger, like had exc maintenance pro- Heitman Tractor Salvage FOR SALE: Case IH 1680 With one phone call, you can place new, $3,200/OBO; 8”x71’ gram, $12,900; CIH 1083 8x30 715-673-4829 combine, 1020 25’ head, 1063 your classified line ad in The Land, CH, $3,750; Brent 670 grain Cheyenne PTO straight aucornhead, 810 dummy head, Farm News and Country Today. cart, $6,900; Parker 605 Sell your livestock in The Land ger, older, $750/OBO. 651field tracker, all in good congravity box w/ tarp & fend- with a line ad. 507-345-4523 503-5087 Retiring.

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2188 Case Int’l combine, 3661 eng hrs, 2662 rotor hrs, SN# Planting Equip JJCO196042, $35,000; 1020 25’ bean head, SN# JJCO221578, JD 7000 Corn Planter, 2 Row, $7,500; 1083 Int’l CH, 8R, 3PT, $1,800; Fert. Avail. SN# JJCO154004, $7,500. Call $350/Row. 715-234-1993 507-272-6655

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Elgin, Monark, Hawthorne, Exc herd health. No PRSS. Livestock Huffman, Columbia, Shelby Delivery avail. 320-760-0365 Equipment Firestone, etc. Also buying Spot, Duroc, Chester White, 16 foot W.W. aluminum live- Schwinn Stingray bikes from Boars & Gilts available. stock trailer in very good 1960’s & 1970’s. Top prices Monthly PRRS and PEDV. condition. Sleepy Eye, MN paid. Will pick up anywhere. Delivery available. Steve 507-766-0173 309-645-4623 Resler. 507-456-7746 ADVERTISING NOTICE: Please check your ad the first week it runs. We make every effort to avoid errors by checking all copy, but sometimes errors are missed. Therefore, we ask that you review your ad for correctness. If you find a mistake, please call (507) 345-4523 immediately so that the error can be corrected. We regret that we cannot be responsible for more than one week’s insertion if the error is not called to our attention. We cannot be liable for an amount greater than the cost of the ad. THE LAND has the right to edit, reject or properly classify any ad.

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ROW CROP TRACTORS

’15 JD 690, 4x4, 1745/1160 sep hrs, CM, chopper, 650x38 tires & duals ................... $172,000 ’13 JD 660, 892/1180 CM, chopper duals.............. $125,000 ’04 JD 9760, 2268/3460 CM, chopper duals............ $49,000 ’01 JD 9650 STS, 3014/4325 CM, chopper, duals .... $35,000 ’00 JD 9650 STS, 2645/3623 chopper, duals ............ $35,000 ’01 JD 9750 STS, 3013/4156 CM, chopper, duals .... $37,000 ’11 Case/IH 8120, 1650/2250 Tracker, Rt, duals ....... $88,500 ’11 Case/IH 7120, 1610/2200 Tracker, Rt, duals ....... $88,500 ’10 Case/IH 7120, 1650/2250 Tracker, Rt, duals ....... $88,500 ‘12 Case/IH 8230 2wd, 2148 engine hours, 1603 separator hrs, rock trap, tracker, chopper, 700 monitor, 372 receiver, 1250x32 tires .......................................................... $110,000

TRACK & 4WD TRACTORS

‘10 Case IH 535 Quadtrack, 3977 hrs, full auto steer$135,000 ’14 Case/IH 370 HD, 7065 hrs, 1000 PTO duals ....... $75,000 ’14 Case 350 Rowtrac, 1865 hrs, 120” 1000 PTO ... $145,000 05 Versatile 2335, 5002 hrs, power shift, PTO ......... $62,000

COMBINE HEADS ‘13 Case/IH 3020, 30 ft flex head .............................. $13,000 ‘13 Case/IH 3408, Corn head 8 row 30” ................... $17,000 ‘02 Case/IH 2208, Corn head 8 row 30” ................... $10,000 ’09 Drago, 6 row 30” Chopping corn head .............. $16,000 ’06 Drago, 8 row 30” Chopping corn head .............. $12,000 Case/IH 1083, Corn head 8 row 30” ........................... $6,500 ‘09 Case I/H 3412 Corn head 12 row 30” ................. $19,000 ‘13 Case/IH 3162 40’ flex draper ............................. $32,500

TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOES

‘09 JD 7830 MFWD, 6185 hrs, 3PT PTO, 4 hyd, 20 speed auto quad, 48050 tires & duals ........................................ $75,000

SMALL EXCAVATORS

’17 Case CX57C, cab & air, 333 hrs........................... $47,000

WHEEL LOADERS ’14 JD 724 K, 9587 hrs, third valve, w/ medford forks ... $77,000 14 JD 724K 6980 hrs, 4.75 yd bkt .................................. $95,000 ’13 JD 644 K, 5520 hrs, quick coupler, 4.25 yd bkt .... $105,000 ‘15 Cat 930 M, 6599 hrs, RC, QC & bkt ........................ $85,000 ’09 Cat 938H, 7174 hrs, quick coupler & bkt ................. $65,000 14 Cat 930K, 9588 hrs, QC w/bkt ................................... $69,000 ’16 Komatsu WA 270-7, 8193 hrs, Q.C., 4 yd bkt........... $70,000 ’16 Komatsu WA 320-7, 6936 hrs, Q.C., 3.5 yd bkt........ $75,000 ’14 Kawasaki 70Z7, 7628 hrs, cab air, QC & bkt ............ $69,000 ’10 Kawasaki 65Z V, 6682 hrs, cab air, RC, w/ bkt.......... $51,000 ‘13 Case 721 F, 4717 hrs, ride control,QC w/bkt ............ $73,000 ’16 Case 621G, 7435 hrs, QC w/ 4 yrd bkt, cab air............... $72,000

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

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

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

‘16 Cat 420 F2, 4x4, 1088 hrs, cab extend-a-hoe .......$65,000

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

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Miscellaneous

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ullsFOR SALE: Kennel equipmp/ ment and supplies. 507-583red 7718 Blooming Prairie, MN

PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS New pumps & parts on hand.

Call Minnesota’s largest distributor HJ Olson & Company 320-974-8990 Cell - 320-212-5336

Trucks & Trailers

FOR SALE: 1988 Freightlinuip: er tri axle grain truck, 24’ FOR SALE: Piano - Yamaha gal box & hoist, 855 Cummins, 9 Clavinova CVP 209/207. Exeed speed, low miles, fresh DOT. cellent condition. Purchased Stor new in 2003 for $7,140. A 320-221-1549 family member took a FOR SALE: ‘96 IH 9200 tan- few lessons and just quit. dem grain truck, aluminum 35”x56”x23”. $1,899 or best box, M11 w/ 9 speed, 20’ (reasonable) offer. Call Deb Doonan pup. 218-731-3296 507-317-3866 mproc www.thelandonline.com FREON WANTED: We pay ent $$$ for cylinders and cans. ide.

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Miscellaneous SS. Convenient. Certified Profes65 sionals. (312)291-9169 or visit RefrigerantFinders.com FOR SALE: 60” tree spade ite, mounted on 1983 GMC tanble. dem with Cummins motor Read the latest Ag DV. and 13 speed transmission. news and information in eve 651-775-0236 THE LAND!

REINKE IRRIGATION Sales & Service New & Used For your irrigation needs 888-830-7757 or 507-276-2073 Winpower Sales & Service Reliable Power Solutions Since 1925 PTO & automatic Emergency Electric Generators. New & Used Rich Opsata-Distributor 800-343-9376

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USED TRACTORS

HAY TOOLS

NEW NH T4.75, T4.90, T4.120 w/loader.. ...... On Hand NEW NH Workmaster 60, 50, 35’s/loaders ... On Hand NEW NH T9.645 ............................................. On Hand NEW Massey 6713 w/cab and loader ........... On Hand NEW Versatile 610 Wheeled 4WD ................. On Hand NEW Versatile DT610 trac ............................. On Hand JD 40404 w/158 loader .................................... Coming Massey 8690 CVT..........................................$135,000 Massey 1552 w/loader ......................................... SOLD ‘12 Buhler 280..................................................$85,000 ‘09 Versatile 435 3000 hrs ............................ $128,000 ‘08 NH 8010 .................................................... $88,500 ‘96 White 6175 FWA....................................... $37,000 ‘96 White 6175 2wd ........................................ $27,500

New NH Hay Tools - ON HAND

TILLAGE ‘14 Sunflower 4412-05.....................................$30,000 ‘10 Wilrich QX2 37’ w/basket.......................... $38,500 ‘09 Wilrich QX 55’5 w/bskt.............................. $37,500 ‘05 CIH 730b cush. w/leads............................ $16,500 JD 512 9-24 blades ......................................... $12,500 JD 512 7-30 blades ............................................$8,500

PLANTERS ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded .......................... $68,000 ‘06 White 8516 cfs .......................................... $39,000 ‘06 White 8186 w/fert ....................................... Coming ‘95 White 6722 loaded .................................... $11,500 White 8202 12 row .......................................... Coming White 6222 forward fold w/liq ......................... $10,500

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT NEW NH E26C mini excavator ...................... On Hand NEW NH track & wheeled skidsteers............ On Hand NEW NH L228/L220/L232 wheeled units ...... On Hand NEW NH C227/C237 track units.................... On Hand 17’ NHL234 cab H/A ....................................... $32,000 2-’12 NH 225 C/H ...................................... $24-27,000

COMBINES NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ........................... Call ‘15 Gleaner S88 ............................................ $219,000 ‘12 Gleaner S77 ............................................ $179,000 ‘03 Gleaner R65, CDF ..................................... $72,000 ‘98 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $59,000 ‘98 Gleaner R62 w/single 30.5’s ..................... $72,000 Geringhoff parts & heads available

MISCELLANEOUS NEW Salford RTS Units .......................................... Call NEW Salford Plows................................................. Call NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders .............................. Call NEW Westfield Augers ........................................... Call NEW REM VRX Vacs. .............................................. Call NEW Hardi Sprayers............................................... Call NEW Riteway Rollers .............................................. Call NEW Lorenz Snowblowers ..................................... Call NEW Batco Conveyors ........................................... Call NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ......................... Call NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons .................................. Call NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks ......................... Call REM 2700, Rental ................................................... Call Pre-Owned Grain Cart ................................... On Hand New Horsch Jokers ....................................... On Hand

Thank You For Your Business!

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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.

Find information on the chapter in your area at www.studebakerdriversclub.com. You can contact Jeffrey Cassel at jccatwb@gmail.com. v

Westbrook, Minn.

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