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Every evening now for the past few are a lot of “social media doctors” out weeks, my husband, Seth, and our youngthere who claim they saw this or that on est two children, Claire and August, head the internet, so it must be true; or to the nearest park to play some baseball. believes it must be true because it hapI sometimes join in — especially if they pened to a friend’s cousin’s sister’s uncle. need someone to shag the balls hit to the I certainly don’t envy the decision makoutfield. That’s my specialty: hanging out ers — from the governor on down to the in the outfield, hoping no balls come my superintendents — as they have to make way. I like the leisurely approach to playtough decisions which will make people LAND MINDS ing baseball. angry either way. We are simply in

By Kristin Kveno Inevitably, when my family arrives at uncharted waters; and having a little bit the baseball field, the nuns are out at of that positivity and a dash of a nearby field either playing soccer or patience would go a long way. ultimate frisbee. The nuns are from As the growing season continues and the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus, a convent I have the opportunity to speak to our three “From located in one of the New Ulm Area Catholic School the Fields” producers every two weeks, I’m remindbuildings. I don’t know any of these nuns personally, ed farmers must have a hearty dose of positivity. but watching them play their hearts out in their full Even when the chips are down; fields are flooded; habits has made me appreciate their zest for sports. crops have been hit with hail; or the heat and The sisters welcome any neighbor kids who want humidity have been unrelenting for the livestock; to join in their games, which many do. That same the love of farming still shines through. There’s so kind spirit is extended to when my kids hit a good much out of a farmer’s control that sometimes rollone, as the sisters often stop their game and cheer. I ing with the punches is all that you can do. I always love that positivity. It’s contagious. They don’t know appreciate those FTF producers are willing to be my kids, but they cheer them on just the same. A interviewed — even when times are tough. They few days ago, my son had a great hit. One of the know that’s part of farming, the bitter with the nuns stopped what she was doing and exclaimed sweet. It makes those good days out in the field that the noise that the bat made when it hit the even more cherished. ball, “was a beautiful sound.” Finding joy in the While I don’t know what this fall will look like on crack of the bat, in those little things in life, is many fronts, what I do know for certain is the comsomething we could all do a little more of right bines will be rolling out in the fields, the leaves will about now. be changing colors and the Kveno family will be out As we await to at the park playing hear what school ball with some districts across the pretty positive nuns state are preparing cheering them on. for the school year Kristin Kveno is to look like, it’s getthe staff writer of ting ugly … or The Land. She may should I say, it’s be reached at kkvegetting uglier on no@TheLandOnline. social media. There com. v

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Twenty-four miles of bad spending, bad policy, bad ideas One trillion is one thousand billion or “$28 billion of so-called trade aid to farmone million million. ers in 2018 and 2019” to pay for its tariff war with China, notes a July 16 Heritage In money terms, $1 trillion is a stack of report. $100 bills 631 miles high.

The tariff fight, when added to an Now consider that the three coronavirus already faltering ag economy, helped relief bills already approved by Congress undermine farm income. To shore it up, will collectively spend about $3 trillion, or USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue devised a a $100-bill stack 1,893 miles high.

FARM & FOOD FILE clever scheme, called the Market But wait, Congress isn’t done. Its leadFacilitation Program, to send CCC cash ers are now negotiating how to spend

By Alan Guebert to farmers. between $1 trillion and $4 trillion on a Perdue had the authority because fourth relief package. That would add after the GOP takeover of Congress another 631 to 2,524 miles of $100 and the White House in 2016, Obamabills to the stack. era limits were lifted on USDA’s “discretionary” use With that kind of lunar spending, why should you of CCC money. In short, the Trump Administration worry about a relatively puny congressional request used the CCC to fill the income gap fueled by own to raise the annual spending authority of the U.S. its trade policies while bypassing Congress.

Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Credit According to a July 14 analysis by Politico, Corporation (CCC) from $30 billion a year to $68 USDA’s “trade bailout has now spanned three years, billion? and surpassed $23 billion, even though it was never Because in both principle and practice, the CCC appropriated by Congress. Instead, the money was should not be a political slush fund to cover up farm funneled through USDA’s Commodity Credit and trade policy malpractice.

Corporation…”

The CCC is, by design, USDA’s checking account Importantly, no one in the Administration asked for most farm bill-authorized programs — except Congress if it could use the CCC this way and, crop insurance. Its checks pay for everything from strikingly, few on the Democratically-led House Ag soil conservation programs to flood relief.

Committee even asked for an accounting.

Its financial reach, however, is limited. Congress It was just a “‘Hey, let’s tap the bank. We’ll buy currently restricts CCC spending to $30 billion per fis- our way out of this’” problem, Neil Hamilton, the cal year. According to figures cited by the conservative former director and emeritus professor of Drake Heritage Foundation, “The CCC has not come close to University’s Agricultural Law Center told Politico. breaching that limit from FY 2005 to FY 2019.”

But now the problem is too big for even the CCC That streak ended under the Trump to mop up. No worry, some in Congress have a plan.

Administration, however, when it tapped CCC for

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On May 5, Rep. Austin Scott (who, coincidentally, is the GOP congressman from Perdue’s home district in Georgia) proposed legislation to “permanently increase the CCC’s annual borrowing limit from $30 billion a year to $68 billion.”

Few in Congress objected to the plan, but former USDA officials and fiscal watchdogs howled.

The increase, argued former USDA chief economist Joseph Glauber and Vincent Smith, the American Enterprise Institute’s director of agriculture, in a July 20 op/ed in The Hill, allows “any administration free rein to spend… with no accountability to Congress…”

Others joined the chorus. The Heritage Foundation, in its detailed July 16 report, noted that current pandemic spending is “so broad” that an expanded CCC “might allow the Agriculture Secretary to provide money to special interests that have nothing to do with farming…”

Like, maybe, already favored meatpackers?

Glauber told Politico that raising CCC “farm aid” is like “giving USDA a blank piece of paper and saying, ‘Here’s a bunch of money. You decide how to spend it.’”

He’s right; putting $38 billion more into what already looks a lot like a multi-billion dollar political slush fund virtually guarantees more bad policy — especially if you can hide it behind a stack of $100 bills.

Make that a 24-mile-tall stack of $100 bills.

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Tough love can sometimes be the best love of all Recently, my four-year-old son Jordy and the grocery store don’t contain chicks.

I went outside early in the morning to Nor could he have known that hatchlings check on our feeder cattle. As we stepped need to emerge from their eggs unassistonto our patio, I noticed there was an ed in order to gain the strength they will empty egg carton, broken egg shells and need to thrive. Helping them to hatch sticky spots on the concrete where our would ensure a certain and untimely beloved rat terriers, Hank and Rhonda, death. He wanted to step in as the had been enjoying the spent eggs. “knight in shining armor”, stop the struggle and ride off a hero. It was impossible I looked at Jordy, knowing that he is at DEEP ROOTS for him to know that a baby chick’s a very mischievous age and asked, “What

By Whitney Nesse struggle is necessary. happened here?” With his brow furrowed in a very serious way he replied, “Mom, I Have you ever had to step back from a had to help the babies get out of the eggs!” situation or circumstance — knowing that allowing someone to struggle was the most loving thing you Now keep in mind, we do not raise chickens, nor could do for them? Knowing that if you step in and incubate eggs. These eggs came from the local grocontinue to rescue or intervene, your loved one might cery store. Proud of himself and slightly confused, Jordy went on to say he didn’t find any “chickens” in miss out on a necessary learning opportunity? I have. the eggs. How could I be upset with his valiant effort Tough love is one of the most difficult acts of love to perform. to free the shell-confined, refrigerated “chickens?”

I recall a time during my early college days. It was Never having grown up around chickens, Jordy about six months after I had gotten my first credit could not be expected to have known that eggs from

card. I hadn’t charged much on my card — other than groceries and gas — but I had also only paid the minimum amount back each month. By the end of that college year, I sat down with my folks and showed them my statement. My dad discussed with me that yes, I had been making the minimum payments on time; but did I realize that I was being charged 18 percent for the rest of the money?

I wanted so badly for my parents to free me from this shell that I had stuffed myself into. Instead, we made a plan together on how I could pay off my debt as quickly as possible. This plan was not painfree; nor did it include a loan from “The Bank of Dad.” I worked my tail off at a local nursing home and backgrounded some calves in order to earn what I needed. Nearly all of my earnings that summer went toward paying off the debt I had incurred.

I love the wisdom in the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. Paraphrased, it goes something like this: A wealthy father had two sons, one of which See DEEP ROOTS, pg. 7

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Thoughts on a road trip: Harvesting those golden grains Since I met my farmer, — for the help that is lackharvesting those small ing — now reads “cook, diagrains has turned into a per changer and bedtime larger endeavor than I ever story reader.” Apparently imagined. When we were my skills are better in that first married we would area than my farmer’s. Also, spend a few weeks in South someone needs to stay Dakota working in these home to care for the livegolden fields. Hot, dusty, no stock and watch the corn FROM MY air conditioning in the grow.

FARMHOUSE house or vehicles, long Prior to this, my driving KITCHEN hours and endless acres to was pretty much limited to

By Renae B. harvest when the weather town (less than three miles Vander Schaaf conditions cooperated. away) then back to the One year when we were out there farm. So for me to come this distance our oldest son took his first baby alone startles even me. steps. Perhaps that partially explains It never ceases to amaze my sons why I am still traveling the 300 miles who are here how much luggage is to help. needed. The pickup and topper are Thankfully, a few things have full. My explanation is that … well, changed. The house is now air condithey don’t make pickups as large as tioned; so are the combines and trucks they used to. And one never knows (most of the time). When the outside when a winter coat might come in thermometer read 109.6 last week, it handy; or the President flies over. wasn’t just us people having our Nevertheless, my arrival is timed for endurance tested. when my sons are supposed to be in In the last few years I had been com- the combine — so as to unload alone. ing out by myself. My job description Although I have been noticing that

really is no longer necessary as they always seem to be busy elsewhere.

While there really is only one way to get from Point A to Point B, there is a big city I wish to avoid, so my route differs. Even that varies, because I don’t have it down pat in my mind. That’s only because I have taken the wrong turn so often, and the farms look familiar, I think I am on the right route.

On this last trip; roadwork caused me to really get messed up — making the trip take longer. It sure would help if my pickup had that direction compass which some vehicles have. It would help me out when east unexplainably turns into a north direction.

I like the fact that (most of the time) the speed limit is 80 miles per hour.

My cooler holds enough food so my hunger stays away as I munch each mile away. The only stops are to refill my coffee thermos and to empty … well, you know.

It’s kind of interesting the relationships you build along the interstate.

Although we have never met in person, there is a bond in us all as we obviously have a reason to be on the

road. Sometimes I pass vehicles more than once if I went off the interstate to check something out. I just saw them more often than I have some good friends lately.

Other times, we out-of-staters travel in caravans. One time there were four of us: a vehicle from Michigan, another from Wisconsin and the lead car from Nebraska. We remained strangers, but if I saw that first car in the passing lane, I knew it was time to more carefully check my rear view mirrors to make sure it was safe to pass. They had all passed me previously, but we stayed in a group for several hours.

Some things haven’t changed. Ripe fields are beautiful to behold, no matter the crop. Farmers really do work hard — really hard. Families still pitch in to get the job done; working long stress-filled days.

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Renae B. Vander Schaaf is an independent writer, author and speaker.

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These recipes put a new spin on ‘Minnesota Nice’ 2 tablespoons salsa While my family and I were sitting out2 tablespoons sour cream side last night enjoying some grilled Kveno beef burgers, my eight-year-old son stated In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder these burgers are tied with McDonalds for and salt; stir in hot water to form a soft dough. the best ever. I asked him how Juicy Lucy Cover and let stand for 1 hour. In a small skillet, burgers rank? He had a blank look on his cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, face. At that moment, I knew my husband drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer, and I failed our son. How could he have uncovered, for 10 minutes. Keep warm. Divide not yet had a Juicy Lucy? We are going to dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each COOKING remedy that situation ASAP. portion into a four-inch circle. In an electric skillet, WITH KRISTIN heat one inch of oil to 350 degrees. Fry bread cirThe Juicy Lucy got me thinking of

By Kristin Kveno cles in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until other great Minnesota food creations. golden; drain on paper towels. Top each with meat mixture, letHere are some of my favorites. tuce and tomato. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

I must, of course, start with the Juicy Lucy. Whether you n believe it was created at Matt’s Bar or the 5-8 Club (both in Minneapolis), this meaty, cheesy legendary burger is what Introduced in 1937 by Hormel in Austin, Minn., Spam is featured dreams are made of. in a lot of dishes from sushi to casseroles and everything in between — including ice cream! This pork product has been fasJuicy Lucy cinating people’s taste buds for decades and continues to have https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a27394820/juicyfaithful fans from all the world. It simply can’t get more lucy-burger-recipe/ Minnesotan than a tasty Spam casserole, complete with tater tots.

1 pound ground beef 3 slices Kraft American cheese 3/4 tsp. kosher salt freshly ground black pepper potato or other thin hamburger buns mayonnaise butterhead lettuce Divide beef into six (2.6-oz. each) balls. On a piece of plastic wrap, pat each ball into a five-inch round patty. Cut each piece of cheese into four squares. On three of the patties, stack four squares of cheese on top of each other. Top with remaining three patties. Press edges together and use the plastic wrap to help shape into a perfect circle as you press. Gently flatten patties back into five-inch circles. Season each patty on both side with a quarter-teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste. Let patties sit at room temp for 20 minutes. Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. When hot, add patties and cook on each side for two-and-a-half minutes for medium. Don’t overcrowd your pan and work in batches as necessary. Let burgers rest on cutting board for five minutes. To assemble burgers, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on bottom bun, top with lettuce, a few pickle slices, burger and top bun. n Last August, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe set the Guinness World Record in Cass Lake, Minn. for the largest fry bread taco, weighing in at over 150 pounds. That’s a whole lot of deliciousness! Here’s a recipe for a smaller crowd.

Indian Fry Bread Tacos

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/indian-fry-bread-tacos/ 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup hot water 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90 percent lean) 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 1/3 cup water oil for frying 2 tablespoons chopped lettuce 2 tablespoons chopped tomato

Spam Tater Tots Casserole

https://www.spam.com/recipes/spam-tater-tot-casserole 1 can Spam with Real Hormel Bacon, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 12 eggs, beaten 1 bag frozen tater tots 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon salt black pepper In a frying pan, sauté onions with butter until soft, then remove

from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, fry the Spam cubes until crisp and brown. Add the sautéed onions back into the frying pan and set pan aside. Separately, combine eggs, cheese, paprika, onion powder, salt, and lots of black pepper into a large bowl, then whisk together. Add in the tater tots and the sautéed onion and Spam mixture into the large bowl, then mix everything and add it all into a baking dish. Cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, then broil for 15-20 more minutes until golden brown on top n Nordic Ware, based in St. Louis Park, Minn., introduced us to the Bundt pan in the 1950s. According to their website, Nordic Ware has sold over 70 million Bundt pans. Here’s a simple and scrumptious way to enjoy this Minnesota favorite cake pan.

Bundt Cake

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/3ingredient-bundt-cake-8661508 nonstick cooking spray, for the pan 1 15.25-ounce box cake mix (any flavor) 1 pint high-quality ice cream (any flavor), completely melted 3 large eggs Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Thoroughly spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with the cooking spray, making sure to cover the entire inner surface. Whisk together the cake mix, ice cream and eggs in a large bowl until well combined, then pour into the prepared Bundt pan. Bake until a cake tester inserted in middle of cake ring comes out clean and the sides of the cake are beginning to pull away from the edge of the pan, 35 to 40 minutes.

Cool the cake in the pan for 20 minutes, then place a wire rack over the pan and invert the cake onto the rack. Cool completely.

There’s plenty more Minnesota food creations out there to explore. Now I need to get going, I have a Juicy Lucy to make for a hungry hamburger-loving eight-year-old! v

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Tire company shares the world stage with Big Bud

By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor JANESVILLE, Minn. — They say everything is bigger in Texas; but those folks haven’t been to Clarion, Iowa … or Janesville, Minn. for that matter.

Paul Beckstrand has been to both and he has a tale to tell about the world’s largest tractor, the world’s largest tires and the largest thrill of his career.

Beckstrand is the owner and operator of Janesville Tire Service. He started the business 12 years ago — tucked away in a quiet part of a town about the same size as Clarion. Over the years he has developed a territory covering several counties reaching to the Iowa border.

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admitted. “But this Beckstrand was visitisn’t just me. I’ve got a ing the Heartland great crew. I wouldn’t Museum as a tourist be anywhere without where he ran across them.” Janesville Tire Clarion area collector Service has four fullLarry Maasdam. Many time employees. of the tractors displayed at the museum Beckstrand said he belong to Maasdam. stocks most common The two men were sizes of ag tires, sells admiring Big Bud and services tracks, when Maasdam said to and even does some car Beckstrand, “I wish I and truck tire work. could find someone “My wholesalers are who could put tires on good to work with,” he it.” said. “Getting tires is no problem.”

Time had taken its toll on Big Bud’s tires.

Not even the world’s The tread was worn, largest tire.

Photo by Paul Malchow the rubber cracking to That would be the Owner Paul Beckstrand is pictured with the tire mounting a point where one tire Titan Goodyear LSW unit at Janesville Tire Service is only one of 10 in the world had a distinctive split.

1400/30R46. It is 52 big eough to take on the world’s largest tire.

“I told Larry I had inches wide and just a the equipment,” Beckstrand said, shade over 83 inches tall. It weighs “but I just let it be.

I didn’t pursue in at 1,614 pounds and Big Bud (the it.

Pretty soon I got a call from Big world’s largest tractor) requires Sandy, Mont.” eight of them.

The call was from the Williams Officially called the Big Bud 747, brothers and they wanted to talk the tractor was built in 1977 for cottires. ton farmers in Bakersfield, Calif. It Submitted photos was then sold to a farm in Florida. The poor condition of Big Bud’s “I went down (to Clarion) in the After a period of disuse, Big Bud original tires (above) prompted summer of 2018, tore it apart and was purchased by Robert and Randy Robert and Randy Williams to con- dismounted one of the tires,” Williams of Big Sandy, Mont. in tact Beckstrand about outfitting Beckstrand recalled. “It was bad.”

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The Williams suggested, “Let’s brothers’ farm to pull an 80-foot put the world’s largest tire on the cultivator. world’s largest tractor.”

The United Tire Company of If it were only that simple. The Canada, which made the tractor’s existing tires were mounted on custom 8-foot tires, went bankrupt John Deere wheels which would not in 2000. The Williams brothers accommodate the monstrous Titan stopped using the tractor for regurubber. New rims and wheels needlar work in 2009 and moved Big ed to be made. Enter Wold Rim and Bud to the Heartland Acres Wheel of St. Ansgar, Iowa — about Agribition Center in Independence, an hour-and-a-half drive northeast Iowa. In 2014 Big Bud was moved again to the of Clarion.

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Despite low price, U.S. cheese not attracting foreign buyers

MIELKE, from pg. 9 He warned, however, that rising milk prices will spur stronger milk production in the United States, Europe, and New Zealand into the fall but, hopefully, demand from China and other countries will continue as well. He says the United States has a pretty good chance of remaining competitive globally.

Fluctuations in the U.S. dollar have also helped, Fuess said, and “Hopefully Mexico can resolve its pandemic issues and we’ll see stronger volumes of U.S. product headed to that country again.”

One more bit of encouraging trade news: Japan’s cheese imports were a record high in June and up 6.8 million pounds or 14% from 2019. High Ground Dairy points out that, while the United States remains the fourth-largest source country-region for cheese following the EU, Australia and New Zealand, the United States saw the largest yearover-year volume gain of any area. The United Stated sent an additional 3.7 million pounds to Japan in June, with monthly shipments totaling 8.9 million pounds, up 72 percent from a year ago. Skim milk powder, whey and butter imports were down. n The bleeding increased in cheese at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The cheddar blocks closed the week and the month at $2.2525 per pound, down another 28.75 cents, after losing 12 cents the previous week and 25.5 cents the week before that. It’s the lowest CME price since May 29, but are still 43.25 cents above a year ago.

The barrels finished at $2.2350, down 21.5 cents on the week and the lowest since June 2. They are 54.25 cents above a year ago and at a more typical 1.75 cents below the blocks after topping them a couple days. There were 15 cars of block traded on the week, 70 on the month, up from 48 in June. The RUCTIONS attachedgo email barrels sawPlease nineread carloads to new homes on the week, 51 on the month, up from 33 in June.

While May dairy product disappearEP NAMES ALREADY ON ADcommercial THE LAND 3.7461 x ance was a big improvement from April (particularly for cheese) it was still down from a year ago. June data is yet to be seen. Uncle Sam’s food purchases and restaurant re-openings played a major role in the improvement but the rising cases of Covid in many states has either paused or reversed many of those restaurant re-openings and volatility remains

a big part of dairy markets.

StoneX warned in its July 29 “Early Morning Update,” “Although the details of the food box program may not have been what the market was pricing and is weighing in cheese, it should still add support to a landscape that seemed to be in an already tight cheese supply. We foresee volatility to continue well into August as the food box program plays out and coronavirus problems continue across the country.”

Speaking of government aid, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a combined synopsis and solicitation for further volumes for food to be distributed under the Farmers to Families Food Box program.

HighGround Dairy says there was limited volume, price, or timing information announced in the solicitation and details will be announced in future contracts. While USDA stated that “the placement of orders is not guaranteed”, the announcement stated that “the government intends to issue Basic Ordering Agreements to multiple vendors for food box deliveries.”

It was the first time the USDA released informa-

tion regarding the actual content requirements of the boxes, according to HighGround Dairy. The boxes must contain, a minimum 5-6 pounds of at least two dairy items; natural cheese or cottage cheese, cream cheese, yogurt, butter, or sour cream.

One gallon of milk must also be included. Combined with the other products, meat and dairy must have a combined weight of at least 10 pounds.

USDA stated as of July 24, 35.5 million food boxes were invoiced in round one (May 15-June 30) and 11.2 million in round two (July 1-Aug. 31).

Meanwhile, Dairy Market News reports that Midwest cheese production is “busy,” as milk supplies are plentiful, though a fire at a plant in the region had a ripple effect that added to production elsewhere. Some contacts expected block price drops at the CME to slow output; but most say they’re remaining busy with some even turning customers away. Block and barrel availability is reported as tight to nonexistent so cheese markets remain robust. Even as the blocks have dropped, block and barrel prices are in the same tight area and most contacts agree that a similar block-barrel price is “a benchmark of steadying market tones.”

See MIELKE, pg. 11

Struggle helps create wisdom in life DEEP ROOTS, from pg. 4 asked for his inheritance early. The father graciously gave his son what he asked for. The son took his money and left home. Shortly thereafter, the son had recklessly spent his entire inheritance and found himself working for a hog farmer. The son had become so poor and desperate, he even considered eating the hog slop — which appeared more appetizing than what he was currently eating. The son’s thoughts returned to his father and the home he left. Quickly, the son came upon the realization his father treated his own servants better than the ”treatment the son was currently receiving. The son decided to return to his home and to his father and ask for a job as a servant. From a distance, the father saw his son on the horizon, coming home, and ran to meet him. The father, without question, gave his son the robe off his back and his signet ring, and told his servants to throw a party because the Prodigal Son was home.

We are never told many details about what the father was feeling while his son was away sowing his wild oats. As a parent I can only imagine how he felt — afraid and sad for his child. It seems as though word traveled fast during Bible times. I’m sure the father had caught wind of what his son was up to. He could have angrily stormed his son and dragged him home. When he knew his son was out of money, he could have rescued him. When he found out his son was working in terrible conditions, he could have sent for him. The father did none of these things.

If we read between the lines, I believe we can see

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the father was allowing his son to struggle. The father, in his wisdom, knew that in order for his son to someday thrive, there had to be a struggle, a learning curve.

I have no doubt that while the prodigal son was away, his father spent many hours in prayer, looking to God for strength and wisdom. It takes wisdom which can only come from the Father to know that sometimes, it’s during the struggle that one can really learn to thrive. Similar to my personal experience with having a credit card, had my folks bailed me out, I never would have learned the value of money and the idiocy of frivolous spending.

I believe that God the Father sees us when we struggle. I also believe that God, in His sovereignty, can use our struggles to draw us closer to Him. Like the father in the story of the prodigal, I believe that God is constantly waiting for us, scanning the horizon, watching for us to return to him with ambitions of being His servant. What I have found to be true in my own prodigal stories is that the moment I choose to return to my Father, His arms are wide open and He is without question. He celebrates my return, lavishing His perfect love on me, knowing the struggle was necessary for me to learn to thrive.

Someday, I hope to remember to tell Jordy of his heroic efforts. For now, I’ll enjoy my young son’s heart behind his actions … and add eggs to my grocery list!

Whitney Nesse is a sixth-generation livestock farmer who is deeply rooted in her faith and family. She writes from her central Minnesota farm. v

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Record rains strand New Zealand dairy farmers MIELKE, from pg. 10 Western cheese market conditions the last week of July hadn’t changed much from the previous week.

U.S. prices may have seen declines, but still weren’t very competitive in the international market, says Dairy Market News. Domestic retail cheese demand is stronger, whereas intakes from food service have declined a bit. Western cheese output remains active and inventories are sufficient. n Point of interest: the July Class III futures milk price was trading late morning July 31at $24.54 per hundredweight. This would be a $3.50 increase from June and 6 cents shy of the record high set in September 2014.

Cash butter roller-coastered, plunging 15.5 cents on July 29 to $1.5550 per pound but ended two days later at $1.6075. This is still down 12.25 cents on the week, 71.25 cents below a year ago, and the lowest CME price since May 28. Thirty-one cars traded hands on the week, 81 for the month, down from 98 in June.

Butter makers have given mixed reports on cream availability in recent weeks but more were in agreement this week that cream was available, says Dairy Market News. Some were securing loads out of the West and locally. Butter demand has ebbed in

recent weeks. Contacts say retail demand has steadied somewhat since last month and food service demand has inched its way back up since the early days of the Covid outbreak, but remains short of previous years. Market tones remain somewhat soft, but contacts believe the market is “close to its basement.”

The western butter market is “a bit unsettled,” says Dairy Market News, due to uncertainties about how Covid might affect it. There was a surge in demand for print butter, so churns were actively running as much as possible.

Cream requests for ice cream production were strong, says Dairy Market News, but processors were still finding enough for butter. Food service butter demand has declined.

Grade A nonfat dry milk closed July 31 at 97.75 cents per pound. This is down 1.25 cents on the week and 4.25 cents below a year ago, with seven sales reported on the week, 65 for the month, down from 105 in June.

Dry whey saw its July 31 finish at 34.25 cents per pound, up a quarter-cent and a quarter-cent above a year ago. Five cars were sold on the week, 16 for the month, down from 126 in June. n

New tires ‘blew up’ on the internet JANESVILLE TIRE, from pg. 8

It took four hours to install the eight tires. Each set of duals are held in place with 100 bolts. Beckstrand mobile installation rig. “This is my arms and hands!” and his crew stayed dry through the whole process. said Beckstrand.

“We decided we didn’t want to publicize it too much The large, gleaming white truck is equipped with a because … well, you know, if something didn’t go hydraulic arm featuring two forks at the end which right you’ve got all these people there watching,” grasp the tire. The arm and forks can handle up to Beckstrand explained. “They shot video and put it on 4,800 pounds and extend that weight up to 16 feet Facebook and it just blew up!” (Heritage Iron from the truck.

Magazine posted about 4 minutes of video on its The rig and the mounted tires made the trip to Facebook page. As of July 30 it had just under 3 milClarion for the July 14 installation. Even though Big lion views. Welker Farms out of Montana accompanied the Williams brothBud resides in a special ers for the tire installashed to hold its size, the tion. Welker’s video is tire mounting had to be available for viewing on done outdoors to provide YouTube.) enough elbow room.

“That’s a lot of damn tracBeckstrand seems unaftor,” Beckstrand laughed, fected by the internet fame “24 feet, 8 inches wide!” and is busy bringing in combine tires in for the fall Adding a little more harvest. But he is clearly drama to the day’s events, thrilled with Janesville a thunderstorm was barTire Service’s role in getreling toward Clarion. ting Big Bud back on its “I was so relieved when feet … um, tires. we put that first tire on “It’s definitely the highand all the holes lined up light of my career,” he with the lugs,” Beckstrand Photo by Paul Malchow said. “But it wasn’t just admitted. “I knew then we Beckstrand calls this mobile installation truck “my me. It was a team effort.”v were good to go.” arms and hands.”

Turning back to world trade, global dairy markets will be under pressure in the second half of 2020 according to a webinar presented to U.S. Dairy Export Council members in mid-July by analysts Alan Levitt and William Loux.

“If you have even a slight reduction in consumer demand in the United States and Europe, and rising milk production in both regions, you’re going to have a lot more milk that has to find a home somewhere — either in export markets or in inventory,” Levitt said. “And then, if importer demand lags a bit, you’re going to be looking at more excess supply by the time we get to the fourth quarter. The upshot is downward pressure on global pricing.”

Levitt and Loux stated U.S. cheese prices have “disconnected from world levels, and the new normal. Volatility makes it extra challenging.” Lastly, they state “The economic impact of Covid-19 is still playing out.”

On a brighter note, they pointed out overall dairy trade has been stronger than expected in the first few months after the pandemic lockdowns. But a key question Levitt and Loux address is whether that trade strength reflected importers stocking up at favorable prices, mitigating second half needs, does it represent a bubble about to burst, or does it reflect actual consumer dairy consumption.

Complete details are posted at www.usdec.org.

One of the world’s biggest dairy traders is New Zealand and StoneX reported in its July 30 Early Morning Update of “The NZ North Island deluge” — a one-in-500-year event which dumped more than 14 inches of rain over three days last week.

Northland dairy farmers say it will take three weeks to disperse, according to StoneX. Fonterra regional manager Mike Borrie said milk from up to 15 Northland dairy farmers could not be picked up during the torrential rains. Around 25 percent of the province’s 900 dairy farms are winter-milking part or all of their herd. This is on the heels of June milk production for the country starting the season stronger than last year.

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Watershed Partnership projects are moving forward

By KATE RECHTZIGEL acres for three years; in addition to sampling 15 The Land Correspondent tile drainage lines and two stream locations.

The goal of the project is to reduce nitrate and NORTHFIELD, Minn. — One year down, sediment levels, increase the fish and aquatic two to go. A special regenerative agriculture insect population, increase the number of farmproject is currently underway in Goodhue and ers with leadership capacity for conservation Rice counties. The aim of the three-year effort practices, and demonstrate how cover crops is to investigate and demonstrate the effects of impact stream water quality and farm land. corn row width on grain yield — incorporating cover crop biomass production and modeled “We found that tile drainage water from cover beef performance. The project is now in the crop fields has 30 percent less nitrate concensecond of its three years. tration,” said Kraus.

“The goal of the project is to determine a corn Reduction levels also showed a 9,000-pound row spacing that maximizes the value of corn reduction in nitrate and a 200,000-pound grain and cover crop biomass production,” said reduction in sediment entering Rice Creek Alan Kraus, conservation program manager for annually. In addition to the water nitrate now the Cannon River Watershed Partnership. being at the standard level of 10 mg/liter, corn grown on fields following a cover crop used 6 Statistical analysis of the project is being percent less nitrate per bushel of corn. performed by Dr. M. Scott Wells, assistant proSubmitted photos fessor at the University of Minnesota and a Cover crops interseeded in 60 inch rows with corn on Ed and Jane “This project is improving soil health and is forage and cropping systems extension agrono- McNamara’s farm near Goodhue, Minn. are looking quite healthy making a positive impact on the future of the mist. land,” said Kraus, “It’s a great and pleasing (left). Farmers Ed McNamara, Mark Comstock, John Jaeger and project to be a part of.”

Jim Purfeerst hope for a high corn and cover crop biomass yield In this project, Wells and Kraus will investigate regenerative aspects of cover crops and come fall.

The Kernza project consists of two farmers expose a pathway for greater farm profitability The forage cover crops interseeded in 30 inch rows on the McNaplanting Kernza in a six-acre test plot for three mara farm with corn shows a successful future (right). The McNaand practice adoption. years while forage and grain yields are measured. mara’s will be hosting a field day on their farm come August 15th.

The goal is to measure the impact of grazing Additional elements of the project include Kernza forage on subsequent grain production farmer-led field experiments and demonstrations, in yields, cover crop quality water infiltration and soil and providing crop feasibility information to growers. addition to soil and forage sampling, data recording, biology (CO2 burst) are being measured. and farm field day events.

“Through years of breeding, Kernza has been bred “As of 2019, we saw cover crop biomass at a maxito make the seed head larger and it has the potential “It is our hope that the project will not only have mum with 90 inch row spacing,” said Kraus. to be a new item for human consumption,” said Kraus. lasting impacts on soil health, the use of cover crops, Farmers also saw a 21 percent reduction in corn and the reduction in tillage; but also that it will have grain yield in 2019 compared to the control.

Results for this past year consisted of over 6,500 a broader approach — especially one that livestock pounds of forage per acre and 345 pounds of grain “A 20 percent yield reduction is difficult to offset per acre. The project has captured the attention of producers will take advantage of,” said Kraus. with cover crop biomass,” said Kraus. local farmers, brewers and community members.

The three farmers from Goodhue county participatHowever, Kraus and University of Minnesota ing in the study are Ed McNamara of Goodhue, Mark “It’s really fun to help develop a new crop that could Comstock of West Concord, and John Jaeger of Red Agricultural Economics Professor Bill Lazarus devel- have lasting impacts on the grain market,” said Kraus.

Wing. Also taking part is Rice County farmer Jim oped a spreadsheet to help understand how much Later this summer, on Aug. 15, the regenerative yield corn grain loss could be offset with cover crop Purfeerst of Faribault. agriculture project will have a cover crop production production.

The four farmers will plant corn and cover crops field day at Ed and Jane McNamara’s farm (37299 “The analysis found up to 10 percent in the reduc- 171 Ave., Goodhue, Minn.) from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. into 20-acre test plots for three years using three different row spacing treatments: 30 inch rows, 60 inch tion of corn grain yield is offset by the cover crop Plans for the event include a local producer panel rows and a treatment where four 30 inch rows are production in the wide row treatments.” said Kraus. discussion on planting soybeans into standing cover “However, when rows were spaced 30 inches apart, planted and then two rows are skipped (leaving a 90 crops led by Kevin Connelly of Olmsted County and inch space). Each plot has cover crops interseeded we saw no difference compared to the controls.”

Tom Pyfferoen of Dodge County. The day will also into the treatments sometime before the seven leaf Kraus, Wells and the farmers will continue to work feature a cover crop crimping demonstration with the stage of the corn. Corn grain and cover crop biomass on the project until fall of 2021.

Mandako Crimper; a presentation on planting “The cover crops and corn were planted on time/ 60-inch rows for interseeding cover crops with Cedar Valley Innovations’ Bob Recker out of Waterloo, Iowa early this year. And they look great,” said Kraus.

In addition to the regenerative agriculture project, and a local producer panel; an interseeding cover the Cannon River Watershed Partnership is also crop demonstration led by Hi-Clearance Cover Crop leading two other projects this year: the Farmer’s Seeding, Joe Jirik of Le Sueur County and Andy Protecting Rice Creek project; and the development Linder of Blue Earth County; and a demonstration of a new market for the perennial grain crop Kernza. on managing manure with cover crops.

Health and safety measures will be strictly folGet your free information kit “Our mission is to partner with people and organilowed at the event and registration is limited. and see if you qualify: zations to value, protect, and improve the Cannon Registration will be online only via the Goodhue River Watershed’s land and water,” said Kraus.

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook Strong corn sales fail to budge market price

Livestock Angles Any extended move for cattle or hogs unlikely

As we start the month of od of time.

The following marketing 1 percent better at 84 percent August, we have the cattle analysis is for the week endgood/excellent. The overall Another factor has been the ing July 31. number is the third-best in the market moving higher; while l i g h t e r- t h a n - a n t i c i p a t e d last 10 years. This could lead to the hog market is moving in placements over the past sevCORN — Favorable weaththe opposite direction. This is a small uptick on the Aug. eral months according to the er and improving crop condilikely to continue for a short 12 World Agriculture Supply latest U.S. Department of tions kept a cap on corn this and Demand Estimates report period of time.

Agriculture’s Cattle on Feed week with the U.S. dollar at and trade chatter is beginning However, as the spread reports. two-year lows and corn prices to drift toward 180 bushels per between the cattle and hogs on China’s Dalian Exchange Fund buying has also been JOE TEALE at five-year highs providing PHYLLIS NYSTROM acre. Crop development was expands to too great a differnoted in recent trading in Broker ahead of average with silking ence, it is likely a reversal CHS Hedging Inc. support (approximately $8.44 futures, which has helped at 82 percent vs. 75 percent will ensue to narrow the gap. Great Plains Commodity St. Paul per bushel). China’s corn has take futures from a discount Afton, Minn. average and 22 percent in the If the value between pork and jumped higher on a fasterto cash to a premium. dough stage vs. 17 percent beef gets too wide, the conthan-expected recovery in Another factor has been the increase sumer will react to the better value. their hog program; and prospects for a average. in beef exports in the past few weeks as smaller corn crop after early hot/dry Weekly ethanol production recovered The outlook for any extended move China has apparently changed from conditions were followed by recent to pre-Covid-19 levels with an increase for either cattle or hogs in either direcimporting some Australian beef to the flooding. of 50,000 barrels per day to 958,000 tion at this point seems somewhat U.S. market. These factors should all December corn seems to have found a bpd. Corn usage for ethanol may still unlikely. Both cattle and hogs have assist in keeping a firmer tone to the short-term home in the $3.20-$3.35 fall 25 million bushels short of this supply and/or demand problems to cattle market at least in the short range and thus far has not been able to year’s estimate. Ethanol stocks of 20.3 overcome before the expectation of an term. fill the July 13 gap from $3.42 to million barrels were up 500,000 barrels extended move is expected.

The hog market continues to struggle $3.43.75 per bushel. Late in the week for the week. We saw small imports for The cattle market appears to have and remains very range bound over the the second week in a row.

Net margins we saw our first fresh daily corn sale of finally turned the corner after being past month or so. Pork movement has the week. China made their largest were a penny higher for the week at 7 fairly lethargic over the past month, been relatively good, but sheer numsingle purchase of U.S. corn on record cents per gallon. Gasoline demand at and rallied back to near recent highs. bers of the available supply of hogs 8.8 million bpd was down 7.8 percent of 76.1 million bushels of new crop The cash market has lead the renewed continues to plague the market. Supply from last year. corn. This broke the record set a short strength as packers have increased of pork continues to be the problem two weeks ago. This was also the thirdWeekly export sales were disappoint- bids to highs not seen in several days. which holds the market back — despite largest U.S. corn sale to anyone — ing at a negative 1.2 million bushels for This would suggest we are working the fact demand seems relatively good. behind sales to the USSR in 1989 and old and 25.1 million bushels for new through the heavier cattle which were The problem seems to be the numbers 1991. We also saw an additional 5.1 crop. Total old crop sales commitments backed up from the slowdown in the of hogs, not necessarily the demand for million new crop bushels sold to stand at 1.72 billion bushels vs. the kill by the Covid-19 virus which closed pork which remains fairly good. unknown and 4.5 million sold to Mexico. See NYSTROM, pg. 14 down several packing plants for a periThe export market also seems to be Despite the huge sales, corn was slower than anticipated while the unable to gather any upside traction. domestic market is relatively good.

The September contract made a new Until we see a change in the supply contract low to close out July at $3.14.5 and demand for pork products and hog and the December contract leaned

corn/change* soybeans/change* numbers, the hog market is likely to toward the $3.22 contract low. The low Stewartville $2.63 -.15 $8.30 -.16 languish in the same price ranges for for a nearby contract in September Edgerton $2.58 -.15 $8.12 -.11 the immediate future. v 2016 was $3.01 per bushel and funds Jackson $2.62 -.35 $8.09 -.27 have room to add to their net short. If Janesville $2.77 -.17 $8.16 -.14 conditions warrant, new lows are not Cannon Falls $2.63 -.25 $8.37 -.13 out of the question.

Sleepy Eye $2.63 -.17 $8.22 -.16 U.S. corn conditions surprisingly Average: $2.64 $8.21 turned 3 percent higher to 72 percent good/excellent in the week ended July Year Ago Average: $3.80 $7.22 26 after a very hot week. Iowa’s good/ Grain prices are effective cash close on Aug. 4. excellent conditions slipped 3 percent *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period. to 77 percent, Illinois increased 11 percent to 74 percent, and Minnesota was

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New crop soybean export sales hit eight-year high NYSTROM, from pg. 13 U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast for 1.775 billion bushels. This is a 12 percent decline from last year. China has 51.2 million bushels of old crop yet to ship. New crop commitments are 327.8 million bushels compared to 152.6 million bushels on the books last year by this date. This is the largest total since 2013-14. China has purchased 225.2 million bushels of U.S. corn for the 2020-21 crop year. This equates to over 80 percent of the USDA’s projection for 2020-21 exports to China.

The USDA attaché in Argentina lowered the 202021 corn crop outlook to 47.6 million metric tons vs. the USDA official forecast for 50 mmt. The attaché is expecting a small corn export decline to 33 mmt compared to the USDA’s 34 mmt current forecast.

Argentina’s corn harvest is moving quickly at 96 percent complete vs. 83 percent on average. China successfully auctioned off the 4 mmt of reserve corn they offered. It sold for the highest price of the last 10 auctions at $7.39 per bushel. They have sold 40 mmt of reserve corn so far this year, up from 18.9 mmt auctioned last year by this date.

Outlook: It’s difficult to be very friendly to prices when you see a big crop in the making and still have old crop bushels in the bin or elevator. In the last couple of weeks, we saw two corn sales to China and oven conditions outside, and we couldn’t push prices into the overhead gap from $3.42 to $3.43.75 left on July 13. On the bright side, we’re still above the $3.22 contract low, but not by much. The battle of favorable weather vs. demand is being won by weather. There’s still time for a yield concern, but that window is quickly closing.

For the week, September corn was down 10.25 cents at $3.16, December down 8 cents at $3.27, and December 2021 down 4 cents at $3.62.5 per bushel.

For the month, September corn fell 25.5 cents and December tumbled 23.5 cents. December corn has fallen in August in 12 of the last 15 years for an average of 18 cents per bushel.

SOYBEANS — The weak U.S. dollar and on-going export sales announcements were balanced by decent weather for a big crop and increased tensions between the United States and China. After the 10th straight day of export sales announcements to begin the week, July 28’s absence of sales was a big letdown.

Despite the string of daily sales, November soybeans were never able to close over the $9.00 mark. Palm oil dropped significantly early in the week, spilling over to soyoil. Soyoil did climb back from losses to close higher for the week. Those markets had been providing underlying support to soybeans. The U.S. dollar index fell to two-year lows and gold hit a record high during the week.

Tensions between the United States and China continue to be tight, but so far both countries have stayed away from increasing tariffs on commodities — instead focusing on closing consulates, limiting visas, etc. According to China’s General Administration

MARKETING of Customs, China bought a record 10.5 mmt of Brazilian soybeans in June, up 915,000 metric tons from last year. They bought just 267.5 tmt of U.S. beans in June, down 56 percent from last year.

China’s soybean inventory of 7.4 mmt as of July 21 was the highest since November 2018. If China is going to meet the Phase 1 trade agreement, they need to be purchasing at levels 50 percent higher than 2017 levels, but they are currently behind 2017 levels.

Soybean conditions in the week ended July 26 improved 3 percent to 72 percent good/excellent when the trade was expecting an unchanged number.

The conditions number is the second-highest in the last 10 years. Iowa’s good/excellent ratings fell 3 percent to 76 percent, while Illinois was up 9 percent at 76 percent, and Minnesota climbed 4 percent to 84 percent good/excellent. Seventy-six percent of the soybeans were blooming vs. 72 percent on average and 43 percent were setting pods compared to 36 percent on average. August is upon us and its weather will determine our final yield.

The run of 10 consecutive days of soybean export sales announcements ended on July 28 after July 27’s announcements of 9.2 million bushels to Mexico and 4.8 million bushels to China — all for new crop.

Weekly export sales for the week ended July 23 were 9.5 million bushels for old crop and an impressive 122.8 million bushels for new crop, which was an eight-year high. Old crop total commitments are down 4 percent from last year at 1.7 billion bushels.

Depending on what gets shipped, we are ahead of the 1.65 billion USDA outlook. China still has 110 million bushels of old crop soybeans unshipped. New

crop commitments continue to outpace last year at 504.5 million bushels vs. 122.5 million bushels last year. This is the biggest new crop number for this time of year since 2014-15. China has purchased 297.6 million bushels of the new crop total.

Brazilian consultant Arc Mercosul is forecasting Brazil’s 2020-21 soybean crop at 129.2 mmt, on par with the USDA estimate of 131 mmt. They expect growers there to increase acreage to 94.9 million acres. Safras is anticipating a 2020-21 soybean crop of 131.7 mmt, Celeres is at 130.8 mmt, and a new Reuters survey is expecting 130.74 mmt.

Outlook: Soybean yields are solidified in August, so there is still time for a yield concern, but that window won’t last long, and current forecasts are not leaning in that direction. It has also been disappointing that the latest round of export sales wasn’t able to propel prices above $9.00 per bushel on a closing basis. At this point, the crop is viewed as improving with no major threats on the horizon. Fresh export sales announcements have slowed, but the chatter is there. The $9.00 level in November soybeans is the next upside target, but bulls need to be fed to reach it. Otherwise, be prepared for further downside into harvest.

For the week, November soybeans were 6.75 cents lower at $8.92.5 and November 2021 soybeans were 2.75 cents higher at $8.98.75 per bushel. For the month, November soybeans were up 10.25 cents.

November soybeans have fallen in August for the last six years.

Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on July 31: Chicago September wheat dropped 8.25 cents to $5.31.25, Kansas City was down 7 cents at $4.42.5, and Minneapolis fell 1.25 cents to $5.14 per bushel. v

Unsolicited seeds arriving by mail ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture continues to receive reports of citizens getting unsolicited seed packages in the mail.

The packages have contained a variety of seeds.

Seed analysts with the MDA Laboratory have identified some as cosmos, radish, mung bean, juniper, basil, cucurbit, and zinnia. While these are not seeds from invasive plants, seeds may carry disease and pests can hide in packaging. So far, there is no indication these unsolicited seeds have gone through appropriate inspection or that they are properly labeled.

All seeds collected in Minnesota are being sent to USDA for additional identification and destruction.

Federal officials are investigating the source of the seeds, and the USDA is currently referring to the situation as a “brushing scam” where people receive unsolicited items from a seller who then posts false customer reviews to boost sales.

Those receiving the packages have indicated they

either never made an online seed order or they purchased seeds online earlier in the year but never got them and their order indicates it is still unfulfilled.

Those who have received unsolicited packages of seeds should save the seeds and the package they came in — including the mailing label. Do not open the seed packets or plant any of the seed. If the packets are already opened, place all materials (seeds and packaging) into a tightly sealed plastic bag. Contact the MDA at mda.state.mn.us/unlabeledseeds.

If seeds have already been planted, destroy any plants which have germinated. While plants and soil are usually prohibited from trash collection, in this unusual situation, pull up the plants, double bag them and the surrounding soil, and dispose of everything in the trash. Do not compost the seeds, plants or soil. Please notify the MDA if you have disposed of any seeds or plants.

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Brevant Seeds set to hit the fields in 2021

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus OLIVIA, Minn. — The brand name Brevant stems from the Corteva Agriscience world of Pioneer and their affiliated seed brands. Brevant’s new area business manager for this part of Minnesota is a seed corn guy I’ve known a batch of years — Brad Pietig.

Pietig is an Olivia, Minn. native whose dad, Gene, used to work for Trojan Seed way back when even I worked for Trojan. We’re talking early 1970s … so far back even single cross hybrids were still in the early trendy stage!

Brad Pietig got some ‘Trojan dust’ into his working genes too. “I grew up out there when my Dad ran the farming operation for the Rauenhorst family, founders of Trojan Seed Company. So that’s how I got my farming break-in and interest in agriculture.”

So in view of the several consolidations reshaping the seed corn industry in recent years, how many different seed companies has Brad Pietig represented since he started toiling the country roads and highways across the corn belt? Only one! And he’s always enjoyed the pleasure of Olivia, his original and only home.

“I started in 1997, the first year of Mycogen Seeds,” recalled Pietig. “So until the introduction of Brevant Seeds, my only gig for these 23 years has been with Mycogen.” (Brevant will be replacing Mycogen Seeds as Corteva’s primary U.S. retail-focused brand.)

“The Brevant brand is a leader in other countries around the world,” Pietig continued. “The Brevant names establishes our brand as the one for ag retail in the U.S. But it’s been a huge change — not only name but also how we approach the market. It is truly a total change with the launch of this new brand. The other Corteva Agriscience seed brands in

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the U.S. are Pioneer and regional brands Dairyland, NuTech and Seed Consultants.”

I asked Pietig if GMOs and organic seeds will take over the seed market, or will conventional seed still be offered?

“We sell conventional products,” he said, “however, demand for our traited products — including those with Qrome corn technology — is much higher. I think nationally, the traited seed market is very high.

Even this year I’m understanding conventional corn acres are down a little in America … to around only 2 to 3 percent of the market.

“Corteva Agriscience is the only major U.S. agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture.

We are a corn breeding company. We’re also into trait development work. A Brevant handout reads,. ‘The brand — in a bold nutshell. We’re not here to be new.

We’re here to bring new.’ So Brevant is indeed a bold, high-performance corn and soybean brand providing industry-leading seed and service exclusively to retail.”

So in view of the economic crunch still squeezing hard on farmers, are seed costs getting to be more of an issue? Pietig doesn’t hesitate. “Yes, seed costs are an issue these days. But when you get to most farm gates, if the product performance is there, price really doesn’t play into it that much. Most farmers are still going the route of high inputs and high returns.”

FarmFest got cancelled out this year. How important are major farm shows in your marketing moxie?

“Even though we attend fewer farm shows than what we did several years ago, we enjoy meeting with our retailers and their customers. I like conversations with farmers. We’re always learning — even if we aren’t agreeing. There’s something unique about farm talk! We enjoy ‘talking’ on social media. With Brevant you’ll be seeing lots of YouTube, Facebook, Twittter exposure. Yes, I’m still a bit old school, but I recognize that a changing farm audience out there too — especially the younger people.”

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Pietig, like many seeds people, thrives on local show plot events. In fact, he has his own corn plot just a half-mile south of his house on U.S. Highway 71. “Last year we had an Enlist demonstration plot and again this year. Our genetic lineup has totally changed the last two years. This new book of genetics is game-changing stuff. We’ve got a new Qromecorn product that looks tremendous too.”

Corn dealers are seeing quite a bit of unused seed bags from North Dakota this year, so bottom lines of many seed companies are getting hurt. “But overall we’ve got great crops coming on across America — with some farmers still sitting on corn from last year,” Pietig stated. “Most will have a good year.

Seems to me when the going gets tough, the tough get going. That’s our farmers today too!” v

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Small grain aside, crop yield optimism is high

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Andy Pulk — Wannaska, Minn.

July 31

“Things are starting to dry up.”

The Land spoke with Andy Pulk on July 31 as the farm finally got a break from all the rain this summer.

This is perfect timing as he expects to be swathing oats in the next 10 days. “It’s not record breaking, but Andy Pulk there’s a crop there.”

A broken cutter bar during rye grass cutting meant a little side trip to Billings, Mont. on July 24 to pick up a new one. Pulk did the 1,800-mile trip in 36 hours. The trip was unexpected, but offered some beautiful scenery and a chance to see Devil’s Tower. With the new cutter bar ready to go, Pulk hopes to have rye grass all wrapped up by next weekend.

The corn has tasseled and should be full in pollination.

“It has come a long-ways from where it was. It has taken up the nitrogen from top dressing and regained a nice dark green color,” Pulk said.

Pulk’s soybeans are short this year, and he’s dealing with some water hemp and ragweed in the field as well.

“Rain tonight will be appreciated by the beans as they are shallow rooted.” Pulk believes the crop needs a rain shower every week for it to thrive.

As the fields are drying out, Pulk is hopeful he’ll be able to do tillage on the prevent plant corn stalk fields.

That’s something he’s been trying to get to all summer; but the ground was too saturated with the rain that has fallen.

Pulk’s focus in the next few weeks is to finish hauling corn out from an old bin site, swath the oats and move equipment. He expects a few rain showers while he tackles his to-do list, just what those beans need.

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Deters — Sauk Centre, Minn.  Colby Aug. 4 “We’re enjoying a little bit of a break from the heat.” The Land spoke with Colby Deters on Aug. 4. He reported the reprieve from the heat was welcomed by everyone from the cows to those working on the farm. The temps will remain in the 70s and the lower 80s through the weekend.

Deters is happy with how the crops are looking Colby Deters in the field. “The corn is all tasseled with nice big ears.” Deters finished third crop hay last week. He is expecting an excellent fourth crop later this month. After the fourth crop hay, Deters will be chopping silage.

The war on the pesky flies continues. “They have been a royal pain.”

Deters had someone come out to the farm a few times and spray for the flies. The spraying and the cooler temps have given the cows some relief.

Deters will work on hauling some of last year’s corn crop in the next few weeks. He’s looking forward to seeing what he hopes will be strong bushels per acre in this year’s crop. “We’re expecting to get really, really nice yields.”

Pleasant temperatures and pleasant crops mean good things. Deters hopes both continue throughout the rest of the growing season.

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July 31

“The weather has been ideal lately.” The Land spoke with Todd Wentzel on July 31 as he was enjoying the beautiful conditions on a fine Friday morning. After the hail that went through the farm a Todd Wentzel few weeks ago, sunny skies are a welcome sight.

“The corn crop looks good.” While there’s damage to a lot of the crop due to the hail, the rest of the corn is doing well. “Most of the soybeans look really nice.” The black beans will be starting to turn soon. “They look good.”

Wentzel is still waiting on the wheat crop to be ready to harvest. “It’s close.” He hopes that by next week he’ll be in the field combining. “I think it will be a below average crop.” The wheat has small heads and lacks the density needed for a strong yield. He expects that it will take three or four days of combining to get the wheat all wrapped up.

Wentzel reported that the weather from the last week and going forward is about perfect. The crops are sitting good for moisture as the farm received a few nice showers over the last couple weeks.

Taking a break from the farm, Wentzel got to meet his sixth grandchild born a week and a half ago. A great crop is amazing, but nothing can beat meeting a sweet little grandchild for the first time.

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Don’t call aerial crop specialists ‘crop dusters’

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus Last August, Bruce Potter, plant pathologist at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center office in Lamberton, Minn. said, “So far it’s been a slow year for aphids.” This year, Potter is saying much the same (and plant pathologists don’t like to prognosticate).

Potter’s July 16 newsletter read: “Soil moisture is only one of the factors that can influence early season soybean aphid populations. Areas with earlyplanted soybeans, soils testing lower in potassium and nearby buckthorn often see aphids first. Fields with hail damage or drown-outs may see aphid populations late in the season if soybean maturity is delayed or soybeans planted late.”

Potter adds, “I start paying attention once I find more than 50 percent of the plants infested with at least one aphid. It’s not yet threshold, but aphids per plant can increase rapidly once most plants have been colonized. Cooler weather this late June/early July may have temporarily stalled some aphid populations. But late July heat and moisture has certainly triggered lots more activity. So my advice to growers … be out there and doing your counts.”

Rich Sigurdson, Olivia, Minn. aerial applicator, had in past seasons employed up to five Piper Air Tractors waging war on aphids. And this season, the battle against circospira leaf blight on area sugar beets has been intensive. “Yes, for a few days we had four planes spraying,” Sigurdson said. “During the warm, humid conditions of late June/early July we were respraying some fields every four to five days. The blight was exploding very rapidly.”

On July 15 I was in Sigurdson’s “refill hanger” as he stepped out of his Piper Air Tractor for a brief interview. He didn’t even stop the engine of that big 750-horsepower turbine engine. Quickly, his threeman ground crew was reloading the 500-gallon tank on his plane. Another climbed onto the wing for a

quick spray cleaning of the windshield. Sigurdson’s rig got a quick refueling too. Eight minutes later, Sigurdson was back into the seat of his Air Tractor and the Piper was cranking down the runway off to the next field.

Aerial application guys are great monitors of how crops look. Said Sigurdson, “A slow spring; but once the rains started, our business really cranked up — especially on sugar beet fields getting hit by circospora blight. Ground rigs couldn’t go, but beet growers know very well the incredible damage potential; so they were quickly on their phones. And that’s why I had to call some other pilots where beets aren’t a major crop. We pretty much got the blight under control; but still lots of damage I’m told.”

Todd Geselius at Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative commented, “Yes circospora seems always a challenge. Our growers work diligently to keep it under control and so far are doing a fantastic job. But it remains a threat the duration of our growing season. Warm, humid weather brings it on; and this late June, early July those days were abundant.”

And circospora isn’t easily controlled. “Aerial applications were a necessity because of frequent showers this spring. And this often meant several applications to keep this blight under control. Because our beet crop got off to an early start, this year we pushed for earlier spraying. Getting an early start delays infections and slows down progress of the disease,” said Geselius.

Sigurdson said area crops were mostly looking good; but a July 11 hail storm blasting through Kandiyohi, Renville and the northern edge of Sibley County ripped up lots of beet fields. “Some serious leaf stripping on corn fields too,” he stated. “On soybean aphids, I’m sure we’ll have them again — maybe even earlier than normal because of earlier plantings around here. More than likely the tail end of July, early August we’ll be getting calls on aphids. If fields are dry, growers can use ground rigs to get the job done. But if both temps and humidity are up, aphids

literally explode. And that’s when we crank our rigs up again.”

Fortunately, these Piper Air Tractors are productive machines. They can cover 200 acres per hour flying 130 to 140 miles per hour 10 feet above the crop canopy — laying down a 64-foot swath.

Sigurdson’s planes employ GPS guidance just like farm tractors and combines.

In fact, for aerial applicators, GPS virtually kicks in even before leaving the air field! During that brief 6 to 8 minute refill, the pilot sits in his plane plugging in the coordinate location of his next field. This system even activates the spraying precisely when the plane reaches the leading edge of the field; and instantly turns it off as the pilot gets to end of field.

“My ground crew doing the right thing at the right time is what makes this business work,” Sigurdson admitted. “Sometimes they’re doing four, even five different products in the tank mix. Today I’m doing fungicide apps on oats at three-gallon per acre rates.

With beets we’re at the five-gallon rate. Every crop, every fungicide is different. Our office lady makes out the ‘prescription’ for our loading crew. They then do the mixing of each ingredient. And I do the arithmetic to determine the correct application rate of that total mix on each acre. Sounds complicated, but my crew is a whiz at these tasks.”

Company secretary Sierra Weis is a key component to the operation. “Farmers call in, tell me what crop needs spraying and what product they prefer,” she explains. “I give that info to my ground crew guys, plus coordinates of the field to be sprayed. I love the work of interacting with farmers. Plus I like mapping fields, the billing process which I mail out to our customers, even the variety of activity right here at the Olivia airport. We get quite a few business pilots flying in who work with area ag businesses in this Renville County area. And some pilots flying in just to refuel and grab a bite to eat at the Chatterbox See AERIAL APPLICATORS, pg. 19

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Accuracy and timliness key for aerial sprayers AERIAL APPLICATORS, from pg. 18 Café. They often compliment our Olivia airfield … and the tasty foods at the Chatterbox too.”

Sam Mark is the number-one load specialist. Most of his day he’s in the 60 by 80-foot refill hanger supervising the exact measurement of each product going into the ingredient mix going.

This fall he starts his final season of the two-year aviation program at University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Said Sam, “I really enjoy the job. Yes, this aerial application is a complex and very strict business. You’ve got to learn a bunch. That starts with measuring the exact ingredients of different products for each refill. It helps to understand the handling characteristics of these high-powered, tail-dragging airplanes when empty and when fully loaded. Lots of power … and when that 500-gallon tank is filled these Air Tractors carry a heavy load. My goal is to soon be an ag pilot. Some folks still mistakenly call us crop dusters which we aren’t. We’re aerial crop specialists applying liquid chemicals that demand precision work.”

Sigurdson admitted the list price on a new Piper Air Tractor is right a $1.4 million. “But take good care of them and you’ve got a working machine for

years. Engines need attention, but do regular maintenance and they’ll give you lots of time.”

“Plus we’ve got a few dollars in water tanks and product storage tanks,” he went on to say. “My three-man ‘quick load’ crew pre-mixes exactly what I need for my next refill. Sierra, our office lady, takes phone calls from area farmers — recording precise locations of their fields, what crops to spray, and their preferred time frame for the spraying. She relays this info to the ground mix crew and away we go. Not saying we can match up with their requests, but we do our best.”

A 7 a.m. start-up time is common for Sigurdson and his other pilots. A typical season for most spray planes is usually no more than six months.

Willmar Aerial Spraying, Inc. charges $8.07 per acre for aerial applications.

Sigurdson commented, “Yes, aerial work comes with a price. Accuracy and timeliness is how we survive in the business … just as it does in farming.

Sure, we know farmers spend lots of money on every crop acre. We understand precision is always their goal, and it most certainly is our goal too.”

Willmar Aerial Spraying, Inc. can be reached at (320) 523-2186. v

Helpline expands options ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering two new ways to contact the Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline: text and email.

“We want to make it as easy as possible for our farmers to get the help they need when they need it,” said Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “Covid-19 has come on top of several years of high costs, low prices, and bad weather for farmers. We know chronic stress takes a toll on people and can really affect the way they cope with challenging situations.”

The confidential service, available 24/7, connects Minnesota farmers and others in the agricultural community to counselors who can serve as a sound-

ing board, provide emotional support, link callers with a rural mental health specialist, or help them find information about financial and legal resources. Users are welcome to remain anonymous.

Contact options now include: toll free phone, (833) 600-2670; text, FARMSTRESS to 898211;j and email, farmstress@state.mn.us.

The MDA’s companion website, “Coping with Farm and Rural Stress in Minnesota,” (www.minnesotafarmstress.com) received 4,600 visits in 2019 and has already seen more than 5,000 in the first six months of 2020.

This article was submitted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.v

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Retirement Auction Tuesday, August 25th - 10:30 am 33531 State Hwy 15, Lafayette, MN This is a live & online simulcast auction.

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Combines & Tractors: ’12 JD S660 RWA combine, 1200 eng hrs, 802 separator hrs, auto-steer ready, power folding grain hopper, duals, chip, elect mirrors; ’13 JD 608C corn head chopper, single pt hookup, Lankota stalk stompers; JD 630F bean head, full finger, single pt hookup, removable snouts; 25’ & 30’ head mover trailers; ’08 JD 9330, 1400 hrs, auto-steer ready, all updates current, chip, bareback, 4 hyd, rock box, 1 owner; ’08 JD 8130, 2663 hrs, auto-steer ready, rock box, buddy ass seat, sm 1000 & 540 PTO; ’10 JD 8245R, 1646 hrs, auto-steer ready, rock box, buddy seat, lg 1000 diPTO w/ sm 1000 adaptor; ’69 JD 4020 w/ 148 loader, Hiniker cab w/ lights, duals, 540 & 1000 es, PTO, dual hyd; JD 3010 diesel, 10166 hrs, syncro-shift, steps, rock box; ’48 JD B tractor, gas, NF, long frame, elect start, PTO, lights; all Truck, Trailer & Equipment: ’98 International 9200, 617400 mi, 9-speed trans; ’02 Wilson 36’ trailer with ag hoppers, auto-roll top; ’87 International 9370 grain truck, 690400 mi, 20’ box, 9-speed trans; ’70 Chevy C/60 427 tandem axle grain truck, 18’ box; ’11 JD 1760 planter, 12-row, 350 monitor, row cleaners, 1/2” disconnect, 30” rows, 3 bu boxes; ’07 JD 3710 9-bt plow w/ ale coulters; ’10 JD 2700 disk ripper, levelers, 7 shank, hyd lifts in back; Fast 9430 sprayer, 1100 gal, re 90’ boom, hyd pump, 450 monitor; JD 2210 field cultivator 45 ½’ w/ 2-bar harrow w/ basket; 94JD 845 12-row cultivator vibra-shank; JD 680 27’ chisel plow, 3-bar harrow, spring resets; JD 400 rotary hoe, 30’ hyd folding wings; Harms Mfg 45’ roller; JD 235 20 ½’ disk; JD 613 mower, 6’; Misc Items: 2 - Starfire 3000 GPS bulbs w/ 1800 screens; Yale forklift, 7083 hrs, LP, 3-stage, roll cage; ’17 2000 gal fuel tank w/ metered pump; 185 gal fuel tank; 110 gal fuel tank w/ pump; 2100 gal water tank; round-up tank with pump; inductor & water pump; Lincoln welder; drill press;

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Listing Auctioneers: Matt Mages ~ 507-276-7002, Ryan Froehlich, 507-380-9256 & Joe Maidl, 507-276-7749 Auctioneers: Matt Mages, New Ulm Lic 08-19-001; Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; John Goelz, Franklin; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop; Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: No Buyer ’s Premium.

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Live Onsite & Online Afternoon Estate Farm Equipment Auction Thursday, August 20, 2020 @ 4:00 P.M.

Sale Location: The auction will be held at the Steen farm at 34311 390th Avenue Storden, Minnesota.

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SALE INCLUDES: TRACTORS - ARMY JEEP & TRAILER - WAGONS & AUGERS - FIELD EQUIPMENT - LOADER ATTACHMENTS IMPLEMENTS - SNOWBLOWER - BACKHOE SHOP EQUIPMENT & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. ON-LINE BIDDING BY: Going to either equipmentfacts.com or www.pikebid.com to register to bid online.

OWNERS: Paul Steen Estate & Jane Steen For more information call Jason Steen at 507-381-3592

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MACHINERY AUCTION

Saturday, August 22, 2020 – 9:00 a.m.

As Le Roy Johnson is changing his farming operation, he will have a company dispersal of the following equipment located: From the east edge of Le Roy, MN, on Hwy. 56 to Broadway St. (County Rd. #12), then north and east 3½ miles – (79801 115th St.) Follow auction signs.

Live & Online Bidding Available for all items being sold.

We will be selling farm machinery by 11:00 a.m.

Check website for complete listing and pictures.

TRACTORS: 2018 JD 9570 RT track tractor, 36” Dura-built 6500 belts, 18/6 power shift, 5 remotes, front idler wt. package, JD 4600 monitor, 516 hrs; 2018 JD 9520 RT tractor, 36” Dura-built 6500 belts, front wts, idler package, 18/6 power shift, 5 hyd. remotes, JD 4600 monitor, 496.3 hrs; 2017 JD 9470 RT, 36” tracks, hi-flow hyd. w/6 remotes, 4600 Processor, power shift, idler wt. pkg, 742 hours; 2017 JD 6120R MFD tractor, w/JD 640R loader, 625 hrs, joy stick controls, IVT transmission, 4 hyd., prem. Cab w/suspension, 540/1000 PTO. TILING EQUIP: 1998 Wolfe 400 HDX tile plow, Parallel link, Cat 3406 motor, 320 excavator track under carriage, 6 1/2 stick w/6” boot w/power feeder set, w/reel. Heat/air, pull hitch; 8” boot w/plates; 12” boot w/plates w/ EZ Guide 250 w/ globe light bar; 1979 Steiger ST 450 Tiger tractor, 30.5L-32 tires. Cummins 1150-C motor, Allison automatic, GPS ready, w/ZOP plow, 6” stick w/6” boot, w/power feeder, 8” boot; 10” boot; 2007 Cat 420E backhoe, mfd, cab/heat & air, ps, 4930 hrs, elec. hand controls, ext hoe, 30” bucket; 30” Cat bucket; 2012 Cat 420F backhoe, mfd, cab/heat & air, ext-hoe, 30” bucket, elec. hand controls, 3463 hrs; 1979 Cat D7 H dozer, 24” tracks w/rear winch, 11' blade w/hyd. tilt, cab & heat, 5127 hrs; Cat D8 H dozer, 28” tracks, 12' blade w/hyd. tilt, cab, rear cable controller, rear hitch; Cat D5 dozer, 6 way blade, cab/heat/air, ps, 8' blade; 2002 Cat 314C LCR excavator, hyd. thumb, 24” tracks, 48” bucket. EH controls, cab/heat/air, 7,189 hrs; Hay Buster bale grinder #2655, small 100 pto, hyd. self ldr, like new. FARM EQUIP. & SPRAYER: 2017 JD 2730 22' RIPPER; 11 shank, 24” spacings, leveler, rolling basket harrow, tru set; (2) C/IH 870 rippers, 22’, rolling baskets, 11 shank, 24” spacing; Rite-Way 4300 30’ land roller; Kinze 1500 12r 30” cult; 2011 JD 2410 chisel plow, 52’, 3 bar harrow, single pt. depth control; 2019 JD 2230 field cult., 70’, w/pro finish leveling system, 4 bar harrow, single point depth control; 2013 JD 4830 sprayer, 1000 gal w/120’ alum. Boom, 15” spac., 2630 monitor, 1900 hrs, w/JD lift kit; Alliance 650/65/38” floater tires, JD 12 bolt. COMBINE-HEADS-GRAIN CART; 2018 JD S780 combine, 4x4, 28.5’ auger, 648 eng.

Hrs, 465 sep. hrs, power cast tail board, LSW tires, fold out hopper; 2017 JD 612 FC Stalk Master corn hd, folding com hd, chopping, Lakota stalk stompers, 294 hrs; 2016 JD 645 FD hydra flex head, flip-over reel, 2” cut, dual knife dr; 2017 JD 645 FD hydra-flex hd, w/Crary wind system, flip-over reel, dual knife drive; Unverferth SWS 48’ head trl; Balzer 1550 grain cart, scale, 24” auger, tandem. GPS EQUIP: 3-JD 6000 globes; JD Star Fire 3000 w/450 radio; Trimble FMX monitor, RTK system, Trimble Globe GNSS. TRUCKS & TRAILERS: 1999 Peterbilt 378 day cab, Cummins N-14 Red Top, 10 spd, wet kit, 670,105 miles; 2006 Timpte 42’ hopper bottom, LED lights, elec. tarp, air susp.; 2011 Timpte 42’ hopper trl, std. hoppers, air susp; 2015 Timpte 50’ hopper trl, trl axle, tarp, air lift front & 3nd. Axle, air hopper gates, air susp.; 2012 Merritt 40’ hopper trailer, tarp, 3 compartments, air ride, stainless conveyor; 2007 XL 110 CHOG tri axle, Honda gas power unit, hyd. detach; 1995 Peterbilt 377 semi, 3406 Cat, 13 spd, tri-axle; 1978 Merritt 40’ hopper trl. Spring ride, air brakes; 1974 Timpte 30’ hopper trl,; 1989 Peterbilt 377 flat top sleeper, 3406 mechanical Cat motor, 10 spd, 545,000 miles; 1987 Chev.70 Kodiak service tk, Allison automatic, Cat V8 motor, 9’ service body, air supply tank, 750 gal. fuel tank; 2003 Ford F-350 service tk, dually, V10, 4x4, 8’ service box, 97,000 miles, auto; 2002 Peterbilt semi tractor, tri axle. FERTILIZER EQUIP: Spreader Specialities Stainless fertilizer conveyor, 30’ w/tk. Hopper ext; 2009 JD 4930 w/L 3030 New Leader G4 multi applier box, 2 comp, JD 3000 Globe w/JD 2630 monitor. AUGERS: Westfield 41’x10” auger, pto; Westfield 31’ x 8” auger, elec. MISC. TIRES: (4) Mitas 710/65/R46 tires; 8 new recap 11R 24.5 trl. Tires; 2 new recap 11R 22.5 tractor tires. TWO RACKS OF SHOP & HAND TOOLS

For any information, contact Le Roy Johnson at 507-259-8651 or Hamilton Auction Co. at 507-584-0133 office.

Terms: Cash or good check-Credit cards with 4% convenience fee – For online bidding information & terms, check our website. website: www.hamiltonauctioncompany.com

Le Roy Johnson, Owner 507-259-8651

Auctioneer: Hamilton Auction Co. of 130 State Hwy. 16, Dexter, MN 55926 Phone: 507-584-0133 office Clerk: Hamilton Auction Co., Dexter, MN 55926

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715-234-1993 JD 9510 combine 2300 sep hrs, duals set for 6x30 head, brown box Yield & Moisture, always shedded, $29,500; Brent 1080 grain cart, hyd drive, 900x32 tires, exc cond, $22,900; Parker 605 gravity box by Unverferth, tarp & fenders, $10,750; IH 720 5x18 auto reset plow w/ coulters, $1,250; Farm Fans AB188 grain dryer w/ 4400 hrs, $2,450. 320-769-2756

Retirement Auction Tuesday, August 18th - 10:00 am 60451 250th St, Gibbon, MN This is a live & online simulcast auction.

For more information & pictures go to: magesland.com Combines & Tractors: ‘97 JD 9500 combine, 3220 engine hrs, 2132 separator hrs w/ duals & hopper ext; JD 983 corn head, poly snouts, hyd deck plates, knife rollers; JD 925 bean head; ‘11 JD 7330 FWA 539 hrs, one owner, quad power shift, left hand reverser, 3 pt, dual hyd, 1000 PTO, tool box; ‘03 JD 6715 FWA, 1170 hrs, diesel, one owner, quad power shift, left hand reverser, dual hyd, 540 PTO, quick hitch, rock box; ’92 JD 4960 FWA, 4265 hrs, diesel, power shift, 3 hyd, 1000 PTO, quick hitch, tool box; ‘82 JD 2940, 4822 hrs, diesel, duals, 3 pt, dual hyd, 540 & 1000 PTO, rock box, tool box; ‘11 JD 5055, 804 hrs, diesel, sng hyd, 3 pt, 540 PTO, tool box, roll bar; Truck, Trailer & Equipment: ’07 Sterling semi truck, 336000 mi, day cab, Allison 6-speed auto; ’17 Timpte 34’ grain trailer, auto roll top; JD 1750 Max Emerge Plus 8-row planter w/ trash wheels, radar, plates, Pro Max monitor; ’13 Great Plains TC5109 turbo ripper; JD 960 field cultivator, 30 ½’, 4 bar harrow, tandem axle, bolt on shovels; Glencoe cultivator, 6-row, vibra-shank w/ rolling shields; IH 720 6-bottom plow w/ coulters, auto reset; Demco sprayer, 600 gal tank, 60’ boom, PTO pump, hyd boom; Alloway 3pt stalk chopper, 15’, w/ wheel assist; Patz belt feeder, 60’; Patz silo unloader, 16’ ring drive; ’12 Meteor 7’ snow blower, 540 PTO, hyd spout; 2 – Demco 365 bu gravity wagons w/ truck tires, lights & brakes; MN 400 bu gravity wagon on 12-ton gear; EZFlow 300 bu gravity wagon on 10 ton gear; EZ Flow 175 bu gravity box on 8-ton gear; Westfield MK100-61 swing hopper w/ PTO, hyd lift; ’12 Sundegna 10” x 76’ auger, tandem axle; Feterl 10” x 60’ auger w/ hopper & hyd lift; Feterl 10” x 60’ auger, PTO; Wikomi grass seeder, 3pt, PTO;

Owners: Jim & Cheryl Dingels Auctioneer: Joe Maidl ~ 507-276-7749

Auctioneers: Matt Mages, New Ulm Lic 08-19-001; Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; John Goelz, Franklin; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop; Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: No Buyer ’s Premium.

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1979 John Deere diesel 4400 FOR SALE: Retired. ‘04 CIH 2388 3092 eng hrs, 2359 sep combine with chopper and spreader.

Good engine. hrs, exc cond, been through Good combine. 4,100 hours. IH shop every year. ‘08 CIH 2606 6R chopping CH, exc $2,250. 507-653-4340 cond. Killbros 20’ head trailCase 1015 pickup header 13 er, Unverferth 630 gravity ere feet wide.

7 hydraulical- wagon, Brent 640 gravity Tractors 20’ ly driven belts. S/N 53239. wagon, both on 426/65R22.5 low Very good shape, $2,700. tires, Farm King 10” x 70’ 500.FOR SALE: JD 8310R Trac- (612) 227-7827 auger, swing hopper. 507-947tor, 600 hours, 380-90R54 Rear duals, 320-80R42 Front FOR SALE: Pair of 18.4x38 3859 or 507-381-6576 duals. Call 320-841-0054 bell duals, to match up with Sell your livestock in The Land 30.5. 218-731-3296 John Deere 8320, MFD, 2004, with a line ad. 507-345-4523 3184 hours, Delux cab, sharp ers, tractor. 507-995-3132 00; 24’-NEW AND USED TRACTOR 42’- PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 62’. 55, 50 Series & newer trac-

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tors, AC-all models, Large Inventory, We ship! Mark sep Heitman Tractor Salvage ad, 715-673-4829 ure, 00; hyd Tillage Equip nd, vity p &FOR SALE: Navigator cultix18 vator row finder. 218-731-3296 ers, B188 Planting Equip hrs,

JD 7000 Corn Planter, 2 Row 3PT, $1,800, Fert. Avail. $350/Row. 715-234-1993

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For: Brad Winter Begins closing Thursday, August 13th, 10:00 a.m.

Items at 50514 Cty Rd 3, Bingham Lake MN Tractors, and Skidloader: John Deere 4620 (Diesel, Syncro, 9034 hours), John Deere 4320 (Diesel, Syncro, Front Weights, Clutch is Out), John Deere 4020 (Early Model, Powershift, Non-running, Was Overheating When Parked), John Deere 70 (Diesel, Non- running, Parts or Restore), Mustang 940 Skidloader (Diesel, 5722 hours).

Cattle and Hay Related: Schuler 4510 TMR Vertical Mixer, New Holland 185 Manure Spreader, New Holland 30 Blower, ‘94 Hillsboro Livestock Trailer (25’), EZ Hoof Trimming Chute, Foremost Chute (3 pt carrier), Barn Fans, Feed Bins, Two Hay Feeder Wagons (One for Parts), Surge Kooler, Cow Gestation Wheel, Hesston Agco 3008 Disc Mower, OM/AGC 11 Wheel Rake, New Holland 271 Square Baler, Vermeer 605K Round Baler, Other Machinery: IH 710 Plow (5 bottom, auto reset), Kinze 12 row Planter (Rear Fold), Bush Hog 12 shank Chisel Plow, John Deere ER008 Cultivator (6 row).

Trucks and Acreage Equipment: ‘01 Ford F250 (93,970 miles, auto, 7.3L diesel, crew cab), ‘00 Ford Ranger (136,734 miles, 4.0 V6, Ext.Cab), Schweiss PTO Snowblower (8’), Winco 25,000 watt Generator, Devilbliss Air Compressor, Diesel Tanks on Stands, John Qtere LX277 Mower (No hood), Poulan Chain Saw, Saddles and Other Tack.

Terms: Cash, Good Check, or Credit Card (3.5% fee), pay upon pick up. Payment and Pickup Times and Dates August 13th and August 14th 9:00-5:00. No items removed until settled for. All items sold as is/where is without warranty expressed or implied.

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THE LAND — AUGUST 7/AUGUST 14, 2020 Wanted

FOR SALE: Case IH 1680 Wanted: Antique Bicycles combine, 1020 25’ head, 1063 from 1930’s thru 1950’s. Decornhead, 810 dummy head, luxe or unusual models with field tracker, all in good con- horns, tanks, headlights etc. dition, pkg $25,000. 320-292- All makes including Schwinn, Elgin, Monark, Hawthorne, 4284 Huffman, Columbia, Shelby Firestone, etc. Also buying Grain Handling Schwinn Stingray bikes from Equipment 1960’s & 1970’s. Top prices Corn dryer, FarmFan mod- paid. Will pick up anywhere. el 320J, CFAB, $6,250/OBO. 309-645-4623 Wet corn holding tank, cone bottom, 1200 bu, on wheels, $650/OBO; 8”x61’ Westfield PTO straight auger, like new, $3,200/OBO; 8”x71’ Cheyenne PTO straight auger, older, $750/OBO. 651503-5087 Retiring.

WANTED DAMAGED CORNLIGHT TEST WEIGHT & HIGHER MOISTURE CORN. PAYING COMPETITIVE PRICES DEPENDING QUALITY. ZANE HANSON (507) 459-8653

Farm Fans 270 Corn Dryer, 3 phase, LP; Westfield 8x26, 10x36, 10x81, Augers, WANTED: 9650 STS combine, Motors and Cords. less than 2200 engine hrs.

Call 507-478-4221 FOR SALE: 3975 John Deere FOR SALE: 8”x60’ grain au- chopper, used very little. ger on rubber, 10HP, revers- 507-202-2175 ible, 220 amp motor, $450/ OBO. 200 bu Super B batch LP dryer, always shedded, $750/OBO. 651-354-5737 evenings

FOR SALE: 3 Demco 750 bu gravity boxes, 2 green and 1 red w/ tarp; 2 Brandt augers 1 is 10”x80’ and 1 is 10”x70’ w/ auger hoppers. All in very good condition. 320-630-1777 Westfield Augers: 8”x71’ w/ 10HP motor; 8”x51’ PTO. Both excellent condition. 952466-5686

Wanted All kinds of New & Used farm equipment - disc chisels, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507438-9782 Looking for something special?

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For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com 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

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

Opening August 3 & Closing August 12 at 7PM 4WD & MFWD TRACTORS 1992 Case-IH 9250 4WD, 6,400 hrs.

2006 McCormick MTX120 MFWD, 1,807.9 hrs.

1992 Case-IH 7120 Magnum MFWD, 4,348 hrs.

Westfield MK100-81 auger Feterl auger, 60’x10” Feterl auger, 55’x8” Unverferth McCurdy auger U-trough auger GRAIN TRUCKS & TRAILERS Gehl HI-Throw silo blower 1986 IHC S2500 tri-axle grain LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT COMBINE & HEADS Shop-Built tandem axle Meyers 2425 tandem axle 1998 Case-IH 2366, 3,460 bumper hitch skid steer manure spreader sep. hrs., 4,332 loader trailer, ramps, 8-bolt Wic Inc small square bale 2009 Case-IH 3206 corn wheels grinder head Shop-Built header trailer, (2) Rubbermaid poly water 2004 Case-IH 1020 flex head 20’, 4-wheel, on running gear tanks Melroe pickup head w/Case- Shop-Built header trailer, (4) Shop-Built steer stuffer IH mounts 20’, 4-wheel, 22.5x8-12 tires Headlock w/shop-built chute, portable PLANTER GRAVITY WAGONS (4) Cattle feeders 2009 AGCO 8200 planter Parker 5500 gravity wagon (4) Gates (3) Parker 2600 gravity TILLAGE EQUIPMENT OTHER FARM EQUIPMENT Case-IH 4300 field cultivator wagon ATVS, GENERATOR IHC 4500 field cultivator GRAIN HANDLING PARTS & TIRES Case-IH 530C disc ripper EQUIPMENT IHC 496 disc 2017 Westfield MKX100-83 Kewanee 800 plowing disc auger

IHC 183 row crop cultivator Dakon row crop cultivator 1986 IHC 700 plow IHC 720 plow

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Complete terms, lot listings and photos at SteffesGroup.com / Eric Gabrielson MN47-006, Ashley Huhn MN47-002

COMBINES

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

‘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

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

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

Opening August 4 & Closing August 11

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

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

Eric Gabrielson 701.238.2570 or Ashley Huhn 701.238.1975

TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOES

Old Barn Wanted: It must have vertical siding & be in fair condition. I have references, insurance and experienced crew. Call Mark or send pictures to 507-469-0474. (507) 469-0474

LOCATION: Steffes Group Facility, 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355

2020

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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 25 at 7PM

Secured Lender Farm Auction, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, 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

Opening August 18 & Closing August 25 at 10AM

Long Dairy Farm Retirement Auction, Larchwood, IA, Timed Online Auction

Opening August 18 & Closing August 27 at 7PM

Jerry Dick Estate Farm Equipment Auction, Grove City, MN, Timed Online Auction

Wednesday, August 19 at 10AM

Dean’s Landscaping & Nursery Inc. Auction, Wahpeton, ND

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

Tuesday, August 20 at 9:30AM

Absolute Cass County, ND Farmstead Auction, Arthur, ND

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Wanted

Livestock

Swine

THE LAND — AUGUST 7/AUGUST 14, 2020 TH Sheep

Horses & Tack

Pets & Supplies

FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hamp- 14 Heavy Duty Steel Jigs For Team of 4 yr old blonde geld- FOR SALE: Kennel equipalso Hamp, York, & Hamp/ shire, Duroc & Hamp/Duroc Sheep/Goats To Make Turn- ings, kid broke, been on wag- ment and supplies. 507-583Duroc boars & gilts. Alfred boars, also gilts. Excellent ing Cradles Sliding & Sorting on train. 6 yr old blonde geld- 7718 Blooming Prairie, MN Kemen 320-598-3790 selection. Raised outside. Gates, Run & Corral Panels, ing broke to drive. Team of Exc herd health. No PRSS. Mineral Feeders, Bale Feed- 3 & 4 yr olds brown & white Trucks & WANTED: 500 OR 1000 galDelivery avail. 320-760-0365 ers, Etc. PLUS 40 Pieces Of geldings draft cross, broke Trailers lon LP tank; continuous Dairy to drive & ride, full brothers.

Inventory. $6,500/OBO. flow grain dryer; 6R30” narSpot, Duroc, Chester White, 507-521-2560 Retiring. 319-347-6282 FOR SALE: 1988 Freightlinrow chopping cornhead to FOR SALE: Milking Equip: Boars & Gilts available. er tri axle grain truck, 24’ fit a 2366 IH combine. FOR 2000 gal bulk tank, 30 gal Monthly PRRS and PEDV. FOR SALE: Dorset & Suffolk Read the latest Ag box & hoist, 855 Cummins, 9 SALE: Super MTAD; Far- pasteurizer, variable speed Delivery available. Steve rams and ewes. Arndt Acres news and information in speed, low miles, fresh DOT. mall white Cub w/ mower. vac pump, Thermo - Stor Resler. 507-456-7746 Call evenings 952-466-5876 THE LAND! 320-221-1549 320-282-4846 and pipeline. 715-897-1544 WANTED TO BUY: International 234 corn picker. 507354-4665

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

Very Clean, Low Houred, Low Acre, Farm Retirement Auction Auction Location: 13841 State Highway 22, Mapleton MN 56065

Saturday, August 22, 2020

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MF 7497 & JD 4040

‘11 MF 7497 MFWD Dyna-VT, 932 Hrs, 480/80R46 w/Duals 98%, 4 Hyd, Cab Suspension, Clean, SN: V356043; JD 4040 2WD, 8071 Hrs, 3 Hyd, QR, (Trans. Rebuilt 2 Years Ago), SN: 008471R

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CHEVY 3500 & SOONER LIVESTOCK TRAILER

‘90 Chevy 3500 4x4 Reg Cab Dually, 86,642 Act Miles, Canadian Built, 454, Auto, Sharp; ‘04 Sooner Alum Livestock Gooseneck Trailer, 24’ x 80”, 7K Tandem Axle

MF 550 COMBINE & HEADS

‘85 MF 550 Hydro, Diesel, 2956 Eng. Hrs, Chopper/Spreader, Trios Bought w/100 Hrs, Clean; ‘84 MF 9120 Bean Head 20’, Alum New Style Reel; MF 1143 Corn Head 4R30”; MF Dummy Head w/5 Belt Pickup; Gleaner K Combine, Gas, HD Lift Cylinder; Gleaner A330 Black Strip Corn Head 3R30”; Gleaner 13’ Bean Head & Pickup Head

PLANTING EQUIPMENT

JD 8300 Grain Drill, 13’x 6”, Small Grass Attachment; White 5100 8R30”, Dry Fert, Vertical Fold, Markers, One Owner, Corn & Bean Plates, Clean; CIH 183 Row Crop Cultivator 8R30”, Hyd Flat Fold, Clean

EXCELLENT TILLAGE MACHINERY

DMI New Holland ST250 FC, 26.5’, 4 Bar Harrow, Gauge Wheels, One Owner; Balzer 1400 Stalk Chopper, 6R30”; Glencoe Soil Saver Disc Chisel, 9 Shank, 12’; AC 1300 FC 26.5’, 3 Bar Harrow, Hyd Fold; JD 1450 Plow, 5 x 16’s; JD 145 Plow 4 x 14’s; Brady 18.5’ Field Cultivator; JD BWF Tandem Disc, 21.5’; Brillion 14’ Cultipacker; 550 Gallon Poly Tank; JD 400 Rotary Hoe 20’; DMI 13.5’ Chisel Plow

CASE 1816B SKID LOADER, LIVESTOCK MACHINERY & EQUIP.

Case 1816B Skid Loader, Gas, 5.9x15, 35” Manure Forks, 42” Dirt Bucket; NH 185 Spreader, Tandem Axle, Top Beater, Slop Gate, 540PTO; Lorenz 100 Mixer Mill, 13’ Unload Auger, Scale, Extra Screen, Magnet, Hyd Drive, 540PTO; Schweiss 8’ Double Auger Snowblower; Bale Movers, Feeders, Water Tanks; (4) Smidley 100 Bushel Steer Stuffers; (2) Electric Barge Boxes w/Hoist & Running Gear; NH 479 Haybine 9’ Cut; Kewanee 168 Rear Blade; IHC 7’ Sickle Mower, Pull Type; IHC No 9 Sulky Sickle Mower; Vicon 4 Wheel Rake, 3pt; 8’ x 16’ Flat Bed On 5 Ton Gear; Steel Wheel Side Rake

GOOD GRAVITY BOXES, GRAIN AUGER & OTHER ITEMS

Demco 550 Gravity Box, Brakes, Lights; Killbros 525 Gravity Box w/1590 Gear, Brakes, Lights; (4) Dakon Gravity Boxes (1) 280 (2) 250, (1) 200 With 12 & 10 Ton Gear; Westfield MK 80-61 Swing Hopper Auger; 1982 Carl Heald Inc 3-Wheel ATV, 4hp; Assort. Of Tires ; Case Belt Driven Silage Blower

Viewing Dates: August 18, 19, 20, 21 • 8:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m.

Terms: Cash, check, all major credit cards, all sales final. All sales selling as-is, where is condition.

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22436 750th Ave, Grand Meadow* $189,900 (Coming Soon) Country Acreage! 3 BR 2 BA manufactured home on approx. 6.5 acres. Many recent updates including newer floor coverings, new master shower & more. New oversized 2-stall detached garage/workshop. Additional storage shed with water & electric. Available to show Aug. 12. MLS #5629501 10951 County RD 8 SW, Stewartville • $1,050,000: Gorgeous 6BR 5 BA, 10 acre property with 54 x 90 pole shed & 28 x 56 workshop/garage. MLS#5615943

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

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COMMERCIAL GRAND MEADOW* Great investment. Double digit cap rate and 2 long term tenants already in place. Lower level currently a post office. Instant return on investment. $99,900. 129 Main St S. MLS#5619155 RACINE: 10,000 sq. ft. building on 2.12 acres. MLS# 5247299

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uip-FOR SALE: ‘96 IH 9200 tan- FOR SALE: 60” tree spade Winpower Sales & Service 583- dem grain truck, aluminum mounted on 1983 GMC tan- Reliable Power Solutions N box, M11 w/ 9 speed, 20’ dem with Cummins motor Since 1925 PTO & automatic Doonan pup. 218-731-3296 and 13 speed transmission. Emergency Electric Gener651-775-0236 ators. New & Used Rich Opsata-Distributor FREON WANTED: We pay Miscellaneous 800-343-9376 $$$ for cylinders and cans. linR12 R500 R11 R113 R114.

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PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS New pumps & parts on hand.

Call Minnesota’s largest distributor FOR SALE: Piano - Yamaha HJ Olson & Company Clavinova CVP 209/207. Ex320-974-8990 Cell - 320-212-5336 cellent condition. Purchased new in 2003 for $7,140. A family member took a REINKE IRRIGATION few lessons and just quit.

Sales & Service 35”x56”x23”. $1,399 or best New & Used (reasonable) offer. Call Deb For your irrigation needs 507-317-3866 888-830-7757 or 507-276-2073

AUCTION| FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

11AM

2020

Farm Retirement

LOCATION: 51248 65th St., Bricelyn, MN 56014

From Bricelyn, MN, 1.5 miles west on 50th St., 1.5 miles north on 510th Ave., 1/4 mile east on 65th St. MFWD TRACTORS 1987 John Deere 845 row TRUCKS & TRAILER crop cultivator 2010 John Deere 8320R 1998 Volvo tri-axle grain John Deere row crop MFWD, 2,167 hrs. truck, 55,915 miles cultivator 2008 John Deere 8130 1969 Chevrolet C/50 MFWD, 2,478 hrs. tandem axle grain truck, PLOWS John Deere 2810 auto 45,251 miles COMBINE & HEADS 1990 1956 Chevrolet 6400 single reset plow 2007 John Deere 9660 1982 John Deere 2800 plow axle grain truck combine, 1,442 sep. hrs., 1974 John Deere 1350-1450 2009 Unverferth HT30 2,729 engine hrs. header trailer plow 2012 John Deere 608C GRAVITY BOXES chopping corn head OTHER TILLAGE 2000 Brent 644 gravity box 2009 John Deere 630F flex EQUIPMENT 1980 Year-A-Round 550 head 2008 John Deere 2410 gravity box chisel plow PLANTER SPRAYERS / GRAIN 1998 DMI 530B Ecolo-Tiger 2005 John Deere 1760 HANDLING EQUIPMENT disc ripper planter OTHER FARM EQUIPMENT John Deere disc CULTIVATORS 1987 John Deere 400 rotary TANKS / SHOP EQUIPMENT 2008 John Deere 2210 field hoe cultivator

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

STEVEN & PAM SHIRK | STEVE 507.525.1425 or Brock Skov at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371 or 507.272.4818

TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. Ashley Huhn MN47-002

LOC. 3.5 MILES NORTH OF LITTLE FALLS, MN ON US 10 AND MN 371, THEN 2.5 MILES EAST ON COUNTY 46 NOTE: OWNERS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN ORGANIC FARMING SINCE THE 1990’5 AND NOW HAVE DECIDED TO DISCONTINUE LIVESTOCK PORTION OF THEIR OPERATION. THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER VALUE ADDED LIVESTOCK PROGRAM. FOR COMPLETE BROCHURE SEE: www.midamericanauctioninc.com OR PHONE 320-760-2979 104 HEAD OF CERTIFIED ORGANIC SOUTH POLL BEEF CATTLE NOTE: ORIGINAL SEED STOCK PURCHASED FROM TEDDY GENTRY OF THE BAND ALABAMA. GREAT SET OF EXTREMELY DOCILE MOSTLY RED HIDED BEEF CATTLE THAT WILL FIT EITHER THE ORGANIC OR COMMERCIAL CATTLEMEN. SOUTH POLLS ARE IDEALLY SUITED FOR NATURAL GRAZING PROVIDING ORGANIC HORMONE FREE END PRODUCTS FOR TODAY’S CONSUMER. INCLUDES: 45 FANCY COW CALF PAIRS, MOST FROM FIRST THROUGH 5TH CALF. HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO PUREBRED RED HIDED SOUTH POLL BULLS JULY 8TH. SOLD IN LOTS OF APPROX. 5 PAIRS PER LOT; 7 REPLACEMENT HEIFERS EXPOSED TO BULLS JULY 8TH; 5 HORMONE FREE YEARLING STEERS; 2 PUREBRED RED HIDED SOUTH POLL BULLS, 4 & 5 YEARS OLD; 270 5 X 6 ROUND BALES OF ORGANIC HAY; 270 +/- 5 X 6 NET WRAPPED ROUND BALES OF ORGANIC ALFALFA AND UPLAND GRASS HAY, BALED WITHOUT RAIN. SEMI TRACTOR & LIVE BOTTOM TRAILER ‘93 KENWORTH T-600 SEMI TRACTOR, DETROIT SERIES 60 DSL, EATON/FULLER 10 SPD, 826,000 MILES, DOT’D; ‘06 REDWOOD ALUMINUM 36’ TRIPLE AXLE LIVE BOTTOM TRAILER, 40” BELT 2 YRS OLD, SEVERAL RECENT UPDATES, NICE COND. JERRY AND JACKIE JANUSCHKA, OWNERS PH. 320-630-4156

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AUCTION

Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.

Located at 20177 Royal Ave., Morgan, MN 56266

Live & Online Bidding

TRACTORS

COLLECTOR CARS

McCormick IH 130 1957 Chevy Bel Air, 327 Cu. In. Trimec Engine, 5

Cub Tractor, PTO

Sp Manual Trans, Vintage AC, Entire New Wire Harness, New Interior, Less than 1000 Mi on Restoration Frame, Endless New parts Farmall Super M Tractor, WF, 15.9-38 Rears, 3 Pt PTO, S/N: F21204J

1969 El Camino SS 396, Original 396 Block, Built to 427 Cu. In. Motor, Dyno-Tested, New Transmission, 700R4, Light Performance Street Trans, New Radiator, AC, McCormick Farmall C Tractor, WF, 11.2-36Rears, Exhaust, Brakes, Wheels, Tires PTO, Fast Hitch

MACHINERY • VINTAGE MOWERS • VEHICLES • CUSHMAN • SKID LOADER • PLOWS • TOOLS • FURNITURE • COLLECTIBLES/TOYS • MISCELLANEOUS NOTE: Don’t miss this chance to purchase some quality restored items! Many more photos on our website! ~Doug

McCormick Farmall 300 Tractor WF, International Hydr Loader, TA (Works)

1500 E. Bridge Street Redwood Falls, MN 56283 Office - 507-644-8433 Doug Kerkhoff - 507-829-6859 Zac Kerkhoff - 507-829-3924

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RETIREMENT FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION

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Saturday, August 15, 2020 • 1 P.M.

EDiGER Auction SERVicE

Located at: One half mile East of Clarion, IA on Hwy 3, 3 miles North on R45, 3 miles East on 190th St to 2516

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TRACTORS: 1991 JD 4455 2WD, quad, new Michelin 18.4-38, duals, quick coupler, 3 valves, 5464 hrs. 1977 JD 4430, quad, WAGONS, AUGER: Two 440 Brents w/22.5 truck tires._Dakon 300 w/J&M hyd. Seed auger. 6X12 Heider box, hoist & JD gear. 8”X52’ Peck PTO auger. TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: 24 ½’ 980 JD pull fld cult. 21’ 1020 Kewanee hyd fold disc._ 4-18 IH 710 auto rest plow._5 shk Tebben 3pt ripper. 12’ Bushog 3 pt. chisel._12’ Kewanee tand. Disc. PLANTER, CULTIVATOR: 8-30 JD 7000 planter, trash whip., H&I. 8- 30 825 JD rear mnt cult, 6-30 JD 400 rotary hoe. MOWER, SPRAYER: 455 NH 7’ pull mower. Ritchie Bestway 700 Gal walking tandem pull sprayer, 40’ boom.

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: 16’ Keifer Bumper hitch stock trailer. PICTURES ON THE WEB TERMS: Cash or good check. Picture ID required. Not responsible for accidents, thefts, or any warranties.

Col. Pat Ediger, Samantha Ediger-Johnson, Erika (Ediger) & Jim Connolly

ESTATEEstate FARM EQUIPMENT Farm Equip.

OWNERS JIM & SANDEE LARICK

Go to: www.proxibid.com/ediger

19396 Lexington Rd • Montgomery, MN 56069

TracTors • grain drill • Wagons • Jd Baler • eTc. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM Live & On ESTATE FARM EQUIPMENT 515-532-2294 Located at: 10754 Co. Rd. 16, Comfrey, MN Bid Auction Opens: Aug. 7 @ 6 p.m. / Closes: Aug. 17 @ 6 p.m.

Preview Date: August 9, 12-3 p.m.

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

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MACHINERY Owner: Michael Fahrenkamp, Estate (Jodi Foster, PR)

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Auctioneers: Col. Pat Ediger, Samantha Ediger-Johnson, Erika (Ediger) & James Connolly Lic. 70-06; 72-03; 70-85; 70-56 Belle Plaine & Arlington, Minn.

PHonE (952) 873-2292 / (507) 351-1885 / (612) 598-7775 Clerk: Ediger Auction Service-Belle Plaine, Minn. Deb Ediger Office Manager.

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

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Deutz - Fahr DX160 MFWD Tractor 3-Pt PTO, Dual Hyd, 1.8-38 Tires, Hub Duals, 6064 Hrs, 16.9-28 Front Tires S/N: 78250716

Deutz D 130 06 Tractor 2 WD, 18-4-R38 Tires, 3-Pt Dual Hyd, 6831 Hrs, SN: 7937134

AUCTION

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14th, 2020 -

Bush Hog Squeeler Rotary Mower Model SQ Allis Chalmers 8-Row 30” M 10:30 A.M. ed Planter, Spring Tooth Levelers

The Land 8/7/20 Lindsay LOCATION: 3 MILES2x3 EAST OF BERTHA, MN,Bros ON COUNTY 24 Fair Manufacturing Continuous Flow Corn Dryer, Pull Font-Mount, Double Spo Type, PTOBIDDING PROVIDED NOTE: FAMILY FARM FOR 47 YEARS, ONLINE THROUGH Snow Blower Daycon 16’ Chissel Plow PROXIBID, FOR COMPLETE LISTING SEE: Pull-Type Plow on Steal Rear PTOHutchinson 60’ www.midamericanauctioninc.com OR PHONE 3-Pt Sprayer w/ Poly320-760-2979 Tank Auger, PTO, Cable Lift Field Cultivator

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MM MM Model UB Tractor, NF, 15.5-38 Model UB Tractor, NF,Rear Tires,15.5-38 PTO Assortment of MM Rear Tires, PTOparts

VEHICLES VEHICLES Pull-Type Disk Running Gear Auger, Auger,PTO, PTO,Cable CableLift, Lift,

3-Pt 3-PtSprayer Sprayerw/ w/Poly PolyTank Tank 3-Pt Yard Blade Swivel Pickup PickupBox BoxTrailer Trailer 3-Pt 3-PtYard YardBlade BladeSwivel Swivel

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TANK, NESSETH 2’ LAGOON PUMP; PLUS GRAVITY BOXES, FULL LINE OF

Wilrich 30’ Pull-Type

Pull-Type Disk Running RunningGear Gear TOOLS/MISC. Wilrich 30’Disk Pull-Type Pull-Type Pull-Type Disk MM Model UB Tractor, NF, Wilrich 30’ TOOLS/MISC. Wilrich 30’Pull-Type Pull-Type 15.5-38 Rear Tires, PTO TOOLS/MISC. Assortment of MM parts TOOLS/MISC. TOOLS/MISC.

COMBINE

1997 Homemade Chev Cheyenne Cheyenne 1992 Chevy 1997 Homemade24’ 24’Deck Deck Over Over Trailer w/w/ Trailer Half-Ton Trailer TrailerHouse HouseAxels Axels Half-TonPickup Pickup Reg Cab, 2001 Chev Mini Mini Van, Venture, AT, 2001 Chev Van, Reg Cab,8’8’Box Box Suitcase Weights Vin: 1GCEK14ZONE108434, Venture,Full AT,Power Full Power Vin: 1GCEK14ZONE108434, Handyman Jack 041PVY, Oct 2020 Suitcase Weights

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RETIREMENT FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION Located at: E of Lu Verne, IA on C12 and 1 ¾ N on 210th Ave to 1109

Estate FARM EQUIPMENT

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From Cyrus, MN, 6 miles north on Co Rd 3, 1/4 mile west on 140th St.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 • 11 A.M.

AUCTIONEER NOTES: A very clean line with most of it shedded.

Live & Internet Bidding Internet bidding start approx. 12-12:15 PM

OWNER D&L Seeds, INC. Dean & Linda Frideres 515-341-3661

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

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

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COMBINE, & HEADS. HEAD TRAILER: ‘1998 JD 9510, 38R duals, 3643 eng, 2608 sep hours; 1989 6-30 JD LP 643 cord hd; 1992 30’ JD 930F Flex head; Killbros Low Profile 30’ hd trl. TRACTORS, LOADER, SKID LOADER & TRAILER: 2002 8120 JD MFWD w/18.446 duals, Integrated auto steer w/monitor & receiver, PTO, 4661 hrs; 1986 JD 4450 2WD, powershift, R42 10 bolt duals, 14 frt wgts, 5835 hrs.; 1965 IH 656 hydro utility, 3pt., 200 IH loader, 2 buckets, 4206 hrs; JD 90 gas skid loader; 8’ tandem skid loader trailer; 1952 H Farmall, single front wheel. WAGONS, AUGER: Two 544 Brents; 505 Parket; 4800 Parker single door; Two 4000 Parker; 10”X71’ Westfield auger w/truck hopped, hyd. raise. TILLAGE EQUIPMENT, STALK CUTTER: 24 1/2’ 980 JD pull field cult.; 6-30 Balzer flail stalk cutter; 20’ BW JD disc; 12’ Stanhoist 3 pt. Chisel; 7 section Kovar harrow on hyd. cart; Onan Winpower 25KW generator on cart; 7’ IH 3 pt. pitmanless mower; 1974 250 Kawasaki cycle, 1566 miles showing.

PICTURES ON THE WEB.

MFWD & 4WD TRACTORS

Gilmore Tatge drill Gilmore Tatge pull-type drill Gilmore Tatge 1006 box drill Gilmore Tatge 1006 drill Gilmore Tatge versa drill

Ford 8000 dump truck Chevrolet Silverado, 119,500 miles 1993 Dodge 2500 2007 EBY tandem axle gooseneck liverstock trailer 2001 S&S gooseneck livestock trailer PLANTERS Felling tandem axle skid steer John Deere 1770NT planter John Deere 7200 pull-type planter loader trailer Horst header trailer TILLAGE EQUIPMENT Donahue trailer 2WD TRACTORS Landoll 211019 coulter chisel plow Bear Track aluminum ATV trailer Case 2390 2WD, 7,347 hrs.

Landoll coulter chisel plow Case 1290 2WD, 416 hrs.

GRAVITY BOXES & GRAIN CART DMI Colter Champ II ripper White 2-135 2WD, 5,734 hrs.

Unverferth 165 crumbler SPRAYERS / HAY EQUIPMENT White 2-105 2WD, 1,570 hrs.

2008 Harms roller LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT / STALK 1968 Oliver 1950T 2WD, 6,700 hrs. Herman diamond disc CHOPPER/SHREDDERS / GRAIN Farmall 706 2WD Landoll 3000 field cultivator IHC 1466 TA HANDLING EQUIPMENT / SKID White 485 field cultivator IHC Super M wide front STEER LOADER & ATTACHMENTS (2) Buffalo row crop cultivator McFarland diamond tooth harrow OTHER FARM EQUIPMENT / FARM HEADS Steel tooth harrow 2006 Case-IH 2208 corn head SUPPORT ITEMS / SHOP Case-IH 131 rotary hoe IH 1020 flex head EQUIPMENT & MISC. ITEMS TRUCKS & TRAILERS DRILLS RECREATIONAL ITEMS 1992 IHC 9400 tandem axle feed truck Case-IH 5400 no-till drill 2013 Case-IH Puma 145 MFWD, 1,194 hrs.

2011 Case IH MX235 MFWD, 2,671 hrs.

2006 Case-IH MX 230 MFWD, 4,549 hrs.

IH 4786 4WD, CAH, 3 hyd., 20.8x38 tires, 4,365 hrs.

IHC 4366 4WD

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Retirement Auction Thursday, August 20th - 10:30 am 49456 US Hwy 14, Courtland, MN This is a live & online simulcast auction.

For more information & pictures go to: magesland.com Combines & Tractors: ‘98 Gleaner R62 combine, 2129 eng hrs, 1541 sep hrs, hopper extension, duals; ‘98 AGCO 8-row corn head; ‘98 AGCO 825 bean head, 30’ w/ Crary Air Reel; ‘98 CAT Challenger 75E, 5373 hrs, tracks, 4 hyd; ‘06 Case IH MXM175 Pro, 2610 hrs, 3pt, 4 hyd, Outback guidance system, 1000 & 540 PTO, rock box; ‘02 McCormick MTX175, 2887 hrs, 3pt, triple hyd, hub duals, rock box; ‘98 Massey Ferguson MFWD 6170 w/ 1048 self leveling loader, 1890 hrs, 3pt, dual hyd, 1000 & 540 PTO; ‘04 CAT Challenger 465B w/ ML96 loader, 1746 hrs, 3pt, dual rear hyd, 1000 & 540 PTO, open air canopy, bale spears & bucket; JD 3430 self-propelled haybine w/ JD 300 head, 3419 hrs; JD 60 NF, gas; JD 620 NF, 3pt, hyd, power steering; Trucks & Equipment: ‘12 Ford F350 Super Duty Lariat, 53763 mi, 6.2 L, 150k mi warranty; ‘85 International cab-over grain truck, 583144 mi, triple axle, roll tarp, twin screw, steel box & sleeper cab; ‘75 International Loadstar grain tuck, 16’ steel box, new clutch; ‘14 JD 569 silage special round baler w/ monitor, 3000 bale count, net or string; White 6200 12-row planter, 30” rows w/ monitor; Case IH Ecolo-tiger 730B disk ripper, 7-shank, leveler & lead shanks; JD 630 disk, 25’; Hiniker 4500 field cultivator, 35’, 3-bar harrow; Hiniker 1700, 8-row stalk chopper, 1000 RPM PTO, new gear box; Hiniker sprayer w/ Century boom, 1000 gal, 60’ boom; JD 336 baler; Gehl 125 mixer mill; Gehl 325 spreader, tandem axle; JD 2700 4-bottom plow; Glencoe 12’ chisel plow; White 378 flat-fold cultivator; 2 - 10000 bu grain bins w/ floor, 8” sump; 5000 bu grain bin w/ 6” sump; 1500 bu holding bin; Kan-Sun continuous flow corn dryer, LP; Westfield 80-51 auger; Westfield W60-30 auger; Westfield WR60-61 auger; Feterl 8” x 60’ PTO auger; Hutchinson 6” x 60’ auger; Feterl 10-61 hydro swing hopper; round bale trailer, tandem axle, 24’; Parker 2600 gravity wagons, light kit, brakes, 400 bu; Kinze 400 grain cart w/ auger; Huskee 225 gravity wagon on 12-ton gear; New Idea 4150 side rake; JD 275 mounted disk mower, 9’;

Owners: Gary & Cindy Pehling

Auctioneer: Matt Mages ~ 507-276-7002 Lic: 52-20-018 Auctioneers: Matt Mages, New Ulm Lic 08-19-001; Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; John Goelz, Franklin; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop; Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: No Buyer ’s Premium.

Note: All buyer s of large equipment br ing a letter of approval from your bank.

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

RETIREMENT FARM EQUIPMENT Located at: From Hwy 69 at Belmond, IA 4 East on C20 to Washington Ave, 1 ¼ miles South to 1436

Monday August 24, 2020 11 A.M. FEW SMALL ITEMS BE ON TIME.

Tractors: 1997 8300 JD MFWD, 18.4R46 10 bolt duals, 4845 hrs; 2001 JD 9200 4WD w/20.8- 42 duals, 4 valves, 3361 hrs; 1990 JD 4955 2WD, 18.4-46 10 bolt duals, big rear weights inside & outside, 7373 hrs; 1981 JD 4640 2WD w/18.4-42 10 bolt duals, 9896 hrs. w/original owner; 1966 JD 4020 Diesel, wide front, Synchro, dual valves, 8369 hrs, repainted; 1961 JD 4010 Diesel, wide front, 3 pt., 8989 hrs. showing, repainted; 610 Bob Cat skid steer w/new bucket. COMBINES, HEADS & HEAD TRAILERS: 2000 JD 9550 walker machine, Mauer tank extension, chopper, chaff spreader, 3097 /2171 hrs. showing; 1982 8820 JD combine, tank ext., chopper, 30.5-32 duals; 1999 693 JD com head, knife rolls. 1996 JD 925 flex head. 1988 JD 924 flex head. 30’ Mauer head trailer Tricycle front. TRAILERS: 2-644 Brents, green. 2-640 Brents, green. 4 Year Round Wagons approx. 500 bus. 16’ WW stock trailer. PLANTER, ROTARY HOE: 2006 12-30 1760 JD XP Planter, big boxes, trash whips, 350 JD mon., 30’ JD 400 FF hoe. TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: 44 ½ 980 JD field cult. 2810 JD 5 bot hyd. vari width plow; 7 shank JD 2700 disc ripper. SPRAYING EQUIPMENT: 60’ Bestway Field Pro 1000 gal. pull sprayer, hyd raise & fold boom, 440 Raven.

12-30 30’ Fast 3pt. sprayer boom._2000 gal steel tank on heavy Parker gear w/pump & hose, 16.5-16. Schweiss 4WD bean rider, hydro, & Schweiss 2WD w/100 gallon tank & boom. OTHER EQUIPMENT: 1989 Ford F250 4X4 Kelderman 6 row down com reel. 8”X26’ Westfield auger w/7 ½ HP elec motor. DMC #48 rotary grain cleaner w/unload auger PICTURES ON THE WEB Live & internet bidding INTERNET BIDDING start approx. 11:15 p.m.

AUCTIONEER NOTES: A super clean line of equipment that has been • shedded.

Few small items. Be on time. Call for an appointment to look ahead of auction.

TERMS: Cash or good check. Picture ID required. Everything sold AS IS

Owner Loren & Marianne Payne Cell 515-825-8035 Home 641-444-4630

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

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

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Lewis sightings up and down Main St.

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hen Browerville Minn. native Joseph Kiselewski completed his sculpted bust of Sauk Centre native (and Nobel Prize winning author) Sinclair Lewis in 1960, Lewis had been dead for nine years. The two central Minnesota artists were both in Paris in the 1920s, so they may have met each other. They both frequented Le Dome Café — although Kiselewski said it was too wild for his tastes.

By the mid-twenties, Lewis had published his three most well-known works: Main Street, Babbit and Arrowsmith. It was his 1920 satire on small town life, Main Street, which propelled him to fame; and for which he is primarily remembered in his home town of Sauk Centre.

In fact, Sauk Centre has embraced Lewis and his many novels and short stories. In 1985, on the centennial of Lewis’ birth, Joe Kiselewski had a casting made of his Lewis bust. That sculpture can now be found in Sauk Centre’s recently renamed Sinclair Lewis public library. Outside the library is a life-size sculpture of the author. The sculpture, created by Kimball, Minn. sculptor Nick Christensen, was unveiled on July 1, 2019, and is one of the most recent additions to Sauk Centre’s celebration of Lewis.

Sauk Centre, Minn.

Among the other Sinclair Lewis attractions in town are the museum of Lewis’ childhood home — on Sinclair Lewis Ave. Lewis, who was born in 1885, lived in the attractive two-story house most of his first 13 years. The Sinclair Lewis Foundation owns the house and has restored it to reflect the period in which the young Lewis lived there. Tours of the house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, are on hold during the pandemic.

Sinclair Lewis may have coined the term “Main Street,” which is now synonymous with small towns across America. Since Sauk Centre was the inspiration for the book Main Street, the town boasts the Original Main Street Historic District which stretches for ten blocks through the downtown area and is also on the Historic Register of Places.

Among the historic buildings in the Historic District is the allegedly haunted Palmer House Inn and Cafe.

On the north side of the Palmer House is a threestory mural of Lewis, who is said to have worked there as a night desk clerk and thus would have been familiar with the establishment’s troublesome poltergeists.

The Palmer House mural was painted by prolific Sauk Centre muralist Roger Reinardy — as was the historic Sauk Centre mural, with another three-story depiction of Lewis, located kitty corner from the Inn. v

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