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Mother Nature put the brakes on harvest with an early snow; but farmers are back at it! PLUS: Kristin Kveno visits with Beef Council’s Kelly Schmidt, Meat cutter shortage has processors booked, Black angus cattleman always looking for new markets, Farm advocates keep busy – good years and bad ... and more!
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The year was 2003. My husband Seth Jack was going to get hit so he grabbed and I had just bought our first house a him. The police officer told me I could get few days prior, when my mother-in-law in his squad car and he would take me to called, wondering if we’d be interested in Jack. a dog that needed a home. This mutt had I, never having been in a police car been sitting in a culvert near the family before, didn’t know the proper riding etifarm for two days, frightened. My fatherquette and I asked the cop if I should sit in-law tried to get the pup to come out of in the front seat or the backseat. The offithere, but he growled at him. It was only cer looked at me like I had 10 heads, and LAND MINDS the gentle hand of the neighbor that quickly replied that I should sit in the finally got the dog out of the culvert. By Kristin Kveno front. I’m relaying that info to you, Land The story of a dog needing a home readers, just in case a similar situation and the fact that we had a home; I happens to you. If your dog’s in trouble knew this was a perfect match. We you sit in the front of a police car, if picked up the furry little guy the you’re in trouble you sit in the next day. Seth’s uncle was a veteriback. narian and examined the dog, that Jack had been with our family we named Jack, and said that he through the birth of four Kveno was a year old. kids, the loss of dear family memJack quickly became my pride bers, a move and lots life in and joy. We didn’t have any chilbetween. He loved our family dren at that time, so Jack was my fiercely and we loved him just as baby. We figured out that he was much. Over the past year, doggy some kind of poodle/schnauzer dementia had worsened Jack’s combination, which meant no shedquality of life; but he still loved to ding! He was tolerant of all the eat and go on walks. sweaters, Halloween costumes, etc. Until one day he suddenly didn’t. that I would put on the poor guy. After sitting up with him one When we’d take him to my innight while he whimpered in pain laws farm he’d frolic with the cows, and tried with all my might to chase cats, run with the horse … comfort him, I took him to the vet he loved it there and was happy be immediately the next morning. The free among his fellow four-legged vet explained that his kidneys were failing and his friends. organs were shutting down. There was no decision He wasn’t always good though. He chewed up our to make. The only thing we could do was hold him custom blinds in our living room, ate garbage like it while the vet administered the medicine to end his was his job and was sprayed by skunks numerous life. He left the world peacefully wrapped in love. times when he mistook them for cats. Jack lived to be over 18 years old and he gave our About nine years ago, Jack escaped from our yard. family so much in those years. My father-in-law We live not too far from a busy street in town, but I marveled every time he saw Jack — that he started didn’t think Jack would try to cross that. Boy, was I out in such humble beginnings, abandoned in a culwrong. As I was out searching for him, a police car vert and ended up with the love and devotion of a pulled up next to me and asked if I was looking for family that was privileged enough to call him ours. a black dog. I told him, that’s exactly who I’m lookKristin Kveno is the staff writer of The Land. She ing for. A fellow police officer spotted Jack crossing may be reached at kkveno@TheLandOnline.com. v that busy street three times and was scared that
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The difference between arithmetic and 75,000 per day, a 40 percent increase over mathematics is roughly the difference the previous 14-day moving average. between beef stew and boeuf bourguiSimilarly, U.S. daily deaths were nearing gnon. The former satisfies an appetite; 1,000, a 13 percent increase over the the latter feeds the soul. 14-day average. Hospitalizations were up a staggering 46 percent in just 30 days. Most journalists I know are happy with (All source material listed at farmandstew because we do simple well — meat foodfile.com.) and potatoes, nouns and verbs, subtraction and addition. But mention matheIn effect, coronavirus has again become FARM & FOOD FILE matics, “the abstract science of numbers, a rolling snowball picking up speed and By Alan Guebert quantity, and space,” and many of us size as it roars downhill through commubreak out in hives. nity after community rural or urban, rich or poor, red or blue. Politics and elections have a similar relationship. Politics is often described As to its economics, again, arithmetic in abstract terms: “The art of the possible, the shows the virus’s staggering cost. In 2019, U.S. attainable — the art of the next best,” is how Gross Domestic Product was $21.5 trillion, or about German statesman Otto von Bismarck explained it. $400 billion a week. The pandemic will cut 2020 GDP by an estimated $2 trillion, according to the St. Elections, on the other hand, are straight-up arithmetic; the candidate with the most votes wins. Louis Federal Reserve Bank. So, already the U.S. is down at least $2 trillion in So what will Americans face Nov. 4, the day after GDP. national elections — straight up arithmetic or political mathematics? Regardless of who wins anything Now, add in the $4 trillion allocated by Congress the day before, on Nov. 4 every American will face: to meet the nation’s needs during the first five the same deadly coronavirus pandemic they did on months of the pandemic. Nov. 3; the same need for trillions more in governTogether, we’re on the hook for $6 trillion in panment spending to address the pandemic’s unmet demic costs without having one nickel’s worth of and growing economic fallout; and the same brutal success in slowing or stopping it. reality that if medical experts continue to be right For comparison’s sake, consider the cost of least in their math (and many national and state officials trying to contain the pandemic by shutting down continue to do little to mitigate the coronavirus’s the nation for a month, like May, when it was spread), another 250,000 of us will die from Covidalready evident that coronavirus could grow 19 by Jan. 31, 2021. into today’s raging bull if we didn’t corral it. Those are just the plain, immutable facts. Four weeks of lost GDP at $400 billion a week Here’s another fact: Rural America will experience would have cost $1.6 trillion, or about one-fourth of a disproportionate share of this continuing, and today’s long-gone $6 trillion. worsening, disaster for reasons which are now That’s not to say a shutdown would have eliminatlargely unfixable: too few hospital beds per capita, ed coronavirus. It’s a solid bet, though, that even a even fewer ICU units per capita, and too many local leaders who choose political expediency and medical modest attempt at one last spring would have cut quackery over proven science and elementary arith- the virus’s spread this summer and limited its deadly return this winter. metic. But we don’t do modest anymore. Too bad, because Again, if you think this is opinion, you miss the when it comes to coronavirus — whether you exampoint: If we stay on today’s crooked, rocky path as ine it through abstraction, distraction or subtraction coronavirus continues on its straight, flat freeway, the virus will double today’s victims in one-half the — we have so much to be modest about. time. The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the United States and Canada. Past colAnd, please, don’t think it won’t happen; it’s hapumns, events and contact information are posted at pening even as you read this. www.farmandfoodfile.com. v On Oct. 28, new cases nationwide were rising by S:9.666"
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Flower gardens bring beauty, but also bring hope This autumn, the trees are so gorgeous. just makes sense. The Are they always … or are we just learnhole is there, so someing to appreciate the beauty in our own thing new might as backyards? well be planted for next year. The late season flowering garden plants vie with the colorful leaves for attention. The real truth is But it’s the garden that gets my attention this: while it is so because it is time to harvest bulbs, tubers enjoyable to see the and corms (that is cor with a ‘m’ not a early spring flowering FROM MY ‘n’). bulbs (which one can FARMHOUSE never have too many KITCHEN Granted, the golden corn is beautiful as of), I really have no it flows into the combine head to any By Renae B. idea where the bulbs farm family. Close attention is paid to Vander Schaaf from previous years each field’s yield while test plots become have been planted. The gladioli a source of research as next year’s planning for were planted where nothing else record yields begins. was growing. I’m focusing on harvesting gladioli corms and Fortunately for me, our local dreaming of next year’s garden. town has a tulip bulb shop. Yes, a real live walk-in For some odd reason I like digging. Don’t ask me store that sells only spring flowering bulbs from the why, but it just feels good to have a shovel in my Netherlands. hand. So my gladioli It is easy to walk into corms are planted at the the Tulip Bulb Company’s recommended ten inches cute building. The harder deep scattered in circles part is to choose the colors around my flower garden. of bulbs I want. There is Each time I thought I was such an array of beautiful, done I would find another bright, cheery colors to patch hiding behind a tall choose from. Should I take blooming mum or Siberian a few of every color and iris. shape; or make mass When I harvest the plantings of similar corms, it’s been my habit shades? Decisions can the last couple of years sometimes be so difficult. that I plant tulip, daffodil In 2018, the Orange City or some other spring-flowTulip Festival had as its ering bulb in that spot. It
theme “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” One single flower or a whole field can bring hope. Remember how the bright red poppies bloomed in the fields of Flanders, Belgium and other countries after horrific battles had stained the land. Because I enjoy taking a Sunday afternoon constitutional, often in town, I now realize that we not only plant flowers because we enjoy to garden and like flowers, but we plant gardens to brighten the days of others. A flower bed catches our eyes as we passersbys stroll down the sidewalk. Inside or outside, wild flowers or in perfectly planned gardens, flowers do lift our spirits. Now before the long dreary days of winter begin is the perfect time to plant seeds of joy and hope to cheer a stranger or friend’s heart. Yet, while this temporary earthly hope cheers our hearts, how much more does knowing the imperishable hope we have in true gospel of grace? For we know that Christ came into the world to save sinners. Does not scripture tell us “For God so loved the world that He gave us his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth on Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life’? Now that’s abiding hope for eternity, not just a season. Renae B. Vander Schaaf is an independent writer, author and speaker. Contact her at (605) 530-0017 or agripen@live.com. v
Life on the Farm: Readers’ Photos John Thisius sent in this reminder of what things looked like during warmer times. Pictured are Briggs and Brooklyn Guentzel of St. Peter, Minn.
Al Batt of Hartland, Minn. shared these pictures of visitors you might see at your bird feeder. On the left is a goldfinch and on the right is a Harris sparrow
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A pet’s role in today’s world is different from the past Great-grandpa would think you were “dogs will become a luxury item.” “Pet Nation: The Love Affair That Changed America” crazy. Take two average dog owners from by Mark L. Cushing In his day, dogs slept outside, maybe in anywhere, put them together in a the barn, or in a doghouse, if they had one. room, and you know what the main c.2020, Avery Cats caught their own dinner in the topic of conversation will be. That $27.00 / $36.00 Canada garage or shed. Neither animal came into connection is what it’s like to read 310 pages the house for more than a minute, if that, “Pet Nation,” — though there’s conand sleeping in bed with you? Never! So troversy written all over it, too. stable at “around 62 million” how did we get from there to here? In “Pet Cushing has grounded, valid information THE BOOKWORM canines. But in the late ‘90s, Nation” by Mark L. Cushing, you’ll see. to back up every fact he shares and every SEZ the internet happened. People shred of thought. What’s more, he doesn’t Chances are, you don’t need to be told slowly became more socially By Terri Schlichenmeyer leave his readers to dangle or twist. What the facts of pet-loving; you live them. isolated and, having become he says and what he advocates (he’s the And so do others: in just two years, comfortable through the years CEO of the Animal Policy Group) isn’t dire or 2002 to 2004, the human population in America with cartoon animals, four-footed movie and TV inescapable, but fixable. Agree or disagree, increased 1.7 percent; but there were 13 percent heroes, and online critters, we reached for what felt that’s positive news and it lurks here between more dogs. In about a generation, we went from peo- most comforting. If not for this, says Cushing, Pet happy facts, great stories of people and pets, ple who had pets, to a “Pet Nation” and it’s effected Nation “would not have happened so fast...” thought-provokers, and suggestions for making life our socialization and our economy. better for animals and the humans they love. So today, Fluffy has access to health care that But let’s step back: for Great-Grandpa, a dog was would’ve made Great-Grandpa jealous. Fido rarely That’s catnip to cat lovers, you know. It’s a special generally more tool than pet. For him, dogs had jobs has a job to do, other than looking Instagram-cute. treat for dog parents or anyone who loves a fuzzy and if there was a problem, they were largely The world is rosy, but there’s one surprising problem little being. Is that you? Then “Pet Nation” is a book expendable. Great-Grandpa surely loved his animals, says Cushing. With our love of pets firm and a panyou’ll be crazy for. but there wasn’t always room for sentimentality. demic at play, America is looking at a dog shortage The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has When Great-Grandpa left the farm and twentieth- which could affect businesses, shelters, veterinarian been reading since she was 3 years old and never practices and law firms. The shortage, though not century American life shifted from rural to suburgoes anywhere without a book. She lives in imminent, needs to be addressed soon, he says, or ban, dog ownership slowly increased until it was Wisconsin with three dogs and 10,000 books. v
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I was surrounded by the sights and Israelites to lead by example in word and smells of fall. Directly to the south and to deed. the west of our farm are two lakes, each If my son had never actually been in a surrounded by hardwood trees providing skid loader before and had not seen for a backdrop ablaze with color. Browns, himself where throttles and levers and reds, yellows and oranges split the horisuch were located; if he only had lectures zon — a bright blue, cloudless sky above on the matters, disaster would be immithe fiery treetops. The brown and amber nent. The same with my kids who are tones of the corn and soybean fields not more inclined to help out in the kitchen. DEEP ROOTS yet harvested stretched out over very If they were only working off of lectures, subtle and gently rolling hills — making By Whitney Nesse not having seen any meal prep duties it seem as though I was a lone ship on a performed before, I would likely have a placid sea. The aroma of corn harvest filled the air. kitchen fire on my hands! Instead, our kids have It is a fresh, sweet scent with hints of sour and dust worked alongside us, they listen to our regular conand causes me to breathe slowly and more deeply versations regarding our farm or crop consulting or than any other time of year. good food, they have been given small tasks on the I looked to the north and could see my son, farm or in the kitchen with regular supervision and, Easton, in a field occupied only by himself, the skid in time, have chosen to volunteer to help out. loader, and the round cornstalk bales which now I long to provide the same kind of spiritual lifedotted the landscape. He was in charge of lining style for my family. I love talking about the things bales up for faster loading. of God, about His faithfulness, kindness and His To the south in our home I had left my oldest, unchanging character. I love engaging in spiritual Abby, and little sister, Cora, in charge of making conversation with my husband and my children — dinner. My little boys were playing in the yard and I especially when they initiate! I always want to talk could hear their happy squeals as they jumped on about God’s goodness! the trampoline. For the first time in what felt like Later on in Deuteronomy 6, the same chapter that ages, my kids had taken over the tasks for the day I shared from earlier, Moses notes that our children and I found myself feeling amazed at the skills they will ask in a time to come what our Christian jourexhibit at such young ages. ney means to us. When that time comes, it is my I don’t recall ever sitting down with my son and hope that my children will be ready to experience giving him a long lecture on how to safely operate a God for themselves in a more meaningful and powskid loader or how to properly pick up a bale with a erful way. I also hope that they have heard so much bale spear so as to not break the net wrap open. Nor about the faithfulness of God (not only from Bible do I recall any oration given to my daughters stories, but from my own personal life as well) that regarding the ins and outs of preparing a meal, my children will choose to experience God more using the oven, or safety in the kitchen. These are fully for themselves. skills that have been picked up by them from There are certainly times that short lectures are watching my husband and I; or working alongside given regarding daily tasks to ensure safety and us. I once asked my Jonny-boy how he learned to thwart mistakes. I would venture to guess these lecfeed our animals and his annoyed reply was, “Mom. tures also include a line that begins with “One time, I’ve watched you.” I find it incredible that so many when I was your age…” I have started many lesthings can be taught with very few words being spo- sons with this line myself! ken — only leading by example. We teach our kids by sharing our own personal As I was pondering the way my kids have willing- experiences not only regarding our everyday lives ly taken on different roles on our farm during such but our spiritual journeys as well. Our stories and a busy season, I was reminded of what the Lord had stories given to us are what connects the past with instructed Moses to tell the Israelites after Moses the present and the future. received the Ten Commandments. “And these words Readers, I want to encourage you — whether you I command you today shall be on your heart. You are a parent of young kids, a grandparent, aunt, shall teach them diligently to your children, and uncle, neighbor, friend, or employer; your personal shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and stories, your daily lives — the way you lead by when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, example matters. Let’s choose to use our experiencand when you rise” (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). es, brief teaching moments, the unspoken lessons The Lord was urging His people to speak of His that happen at common times, to build a solid founstatutes on a very regular basis, to make known His dation for those watching and listening. proclamations in everyday context. Moses was not Whitney Nesse is a sixth-generation livestock farminstructed to sit the Israelites down and give them er who is deeply rooted in her faith and family. She long, boring lectures of what to do and how to do it. writes from her central Minnesota farm. v Rather, the Lord told Moses to encourage the B:10.166"
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PIONEER® PRODUCT/BRAND
CRM
COMPETITOR HYBRID/ BRAND
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PIONEER YIELD ADVANTAGE (BU/A)
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97
DEKALB
125
78%
6.6
P0075Q™ brand
100
DEKALB
319
80%
11.7
P0220Q™ brand
102
DEKALB
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77%
10.8
P0339Q™ brand
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DEKALB
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82%
9.9
P0421Q™ brand
104
DEKALB
312
77%
10.7
P0507Q™ brand
105
DEKALB
138
76%
8.9
P0622Q™ brand
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DEKALB
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81%
11.0
P0688Q™ brand
106
DEKALB
172
69%
6.6
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Promotion different this year for Schmidt and Beef Council By KRISTIN KVENO The Land Staff Writer NEW ULM, Minn. — Kelly Schmidt is passionate about all things beef. His love of beef was instilled in him at an early age as his father worked as a herdsman for a cattle breeder. “I grew up around beef cattle my whole life.” Kelly Schmidt Schmidt was raised in Tracy, Minn. where he participated in 4-H and FFA. “If it was beef related, I was always around it.” After high school, Schmidt went on to the University of Minnesota where he majored in ag education. After graduation he began working on the ag industry side. He took a position in animal nutrition sales for Cargill in Sioux City, Iowa. He then became a field representative for the American Simmental Association and later went into the cattle marketing arena for a few years. Most recently, Schmidt was an agribusiness instructor with South Central College in Mankato, Minn. Through it all, his interest in the cattle side of the ag industry remained. “I always had this desire to work in beef.”
That same desire led to the opportunity to become the Chief Executive Officer for the Minnesota Beef Council in July of this year. “The Beef Council is funded by the checkoff, focusing on promotion, research, consumer outreach,” Schmidt said. His role as CEO allows him to work among those that share that same enthusiasm and passion for Minnesota beef. The advertising side, the promotion side, is all things that Schmidt enjoys. “Minnesota farmers and ranchers that grow beef, grow a great product,” he said. Beginning this new position while in the midst of a global pandemic wasn’t an easy venture. “I started in a very unique situation.” While normally this time of year, the Minnesota Beef Council would be out across the state promoting Minnesota beef. That would’ve included being a part of Farmfest, GrillFest and the Minnesota State Fair. None of which happened this year, so Schmidt is shifting from in-person to online. “A lot of discussions on getting creative. There’s opportunity there, we’re learning a lot.” On the Minnesota Beef Council Facebook page, to commemorate what was usually State Fair time, there was 12 days of beef giveaways. To win, engagement and participation was needed. One way to enter
was to post what’s your favorite cut of beef. The goal for Minnesota Beef Council giveaways was to stay in front of the consumer. The response from the giveaways has been good. “Nice engagement of people on the Facebook page,” Schmidt said. “As a beef council you want to stay in front of the public as much as you can.” Throughout these past six months, many things have changed, but the agricultural food sector has remained essential. “They are continuing to do what they (farmers) can. Our producers are still producing the product.” Schmidt is proud of the beef producers. “We’re still going to work hard to have a good food supply.” There are more people now cooking from home and beef is playing a vital role in that. Working in an industry he loves, Schmidt is looking to the future of the beef sector and seeing potential for further promotion of a quality food raised with pride in the state. Beef is never far from Schmidt’s mind as he and his wife Sarah live outside of New Ulm with their three daughters where they raise Simmental cattle, of course. v
Soil health is always on Joe Borgerding’s mind WAITE PARK, Minn. — When talking with Joe Borgerding, one can tell very quickly how passionate he is about conservation and soil health on his organic dairy operation near Belgrade, Minn. Growing up on his family dairy farm, his father provided him with the opportunity to learn and gain first-hand experience working in the field. The Borgerding family has been actively farming in Stearns County since 1870, with his family farm beginning in 1946. For more than 20 years of conventional farming and 8 years of biological farming, Borgerding managed his farming operation with
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conventional methods before becoming certified as organic in 2004. He first became interested in soil health when he started to notice the soil gradually became too compacted to farm efficiently. “Soil structure deteriorated so bad that rain wouldn’t penetrate, and chemicals wouldn’t dissipate,” said Borgerding. “As I learned more about soil health and biology, it became clear that we were doing something wrong on our land.” To find answers, Borgerding had to change the way he thought about farming. Borgerding met with other farmers who had better soil health and researched books about balancing minerals and the benefits of rotations. Once he started to incorporate many different conservation practices such as cover crops, nutrient and pest management, Borgerding saw his soil come to life. “Little changes were fun to see,” said Borgerding. “It kept me motivated to continue to implement conservation practices and improve my operation.” On Borgerding’s operation, conventional farming practices of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and deep tillage have been replaced with more regenerative farming methods. “In my journey, I have gone from conventional to biological farming, organic, and now incorporate regenerative farming practices,” said Borgerding. Since transitioning from conventional to organic, Borgerding keeps a close eye on soil health practices and makes adjustments as needed based on conditions and crop development. Joe, and his wife Toni, are fortunate in being able
to extend the opportunity to farm to two of their sons, Dan and Tom, by selling the livestock operation to them. They are currently milking 185 cows and continue to grow cash grain crops and all the feed for the livestock while utilizing the valuable manure from the 185 milk cows, 150 heifers and 50 steers. Legumes and cover crops provide the balance of the nitrogen needed for small grains and corn. At least 400 acres are protected by pasture or forages, and most of the rest by residue or cover crops. “Each farming operation is unique,” said Borgerding. “Each farmer must determine what works best for them and make adjustments as needed.” Borgerding also became water quality certified in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) in 2016 to continue to do his part in protecting local water resources. Currently, Borgerding rotationally graze the dairy cattle and seed cover crops between all annual crops. Other conservation practices he utilizes and implements on his operation are nutrient and manure management to ensure the nutrients are being applied correctly to optimize the crop response. Integrated pest management is also a focus, using natural methods to control weeds and insects instead of turning to chemical methods of control. With careful planning, Borgerding is able to avoid these input costs, which in turn helps both profitability and sustainability. This article was submitted by the Stearns County SWCD. v
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Cutter shortage has processors booked into next year By TIM KING The Land Correspondent NEW RICHLAND, Minn. — Finding a processing plant to butcher a few pigs or steers can be a challenge in the best of times. When Covid-19 struck some large packing houses earlier in the year, the challenge increased. Last May, 111 farmer-members of the Minnesota Farmers Union, Land Stewardship Project, Renewing the Countryside, and the Minnesota Sustainable Farming Association were surveyed regarding their access to livestock processing. Most of the farmers responded and the Minnesota Institute of Sustainable Agriculture (MISA), in collaboration with the four groups, published the study in July.
question answered, “no.” The surveyors asked the respondents to explain their answer. “We are begging to get animals processed. Normally it’s six months out. The shops are doing a good job and the best they can,” a farmer wrote. Since a third of the respondents reported processing options were adequate, some answers reflected that. “We were lucky to have already booked fall appointments; but due to the soaring demand for processing, I’m already booking for fall 2021 — which would have been unthinkable in years past,” another respondent said. The Streblow family, who operate a diversified fam“Minnesota has a growing local livestock industry; but a persistent challenge for small and mid-sized ily farm and a bakery in and near Granite Falls, livestock producers is limited small-scale meat and Minn., were not among the surveyed farmers. They poultry processing,” MISA concluded in the survey’s would, however, be among the nearly two-thirds of the farmers surveyed who find processing options to summary. be inadequate, Randi Streblow told The Land. “Because of Covid-19, the meat processors all have full schedules,” Randi (whose family uses a processing plant in nearby Granite Falls) said. “Our pigs will be processed much later than the ideal time because of this. We will also make less money on them because we will be feeding them longer. Before Covid, we could schedule one to two months ahead; but now it is more like eight months.” The Streblows also raise pastured poultry. They butcher some of the chickens on their farm. “We process many chickens ourselves and can sell them from our farm,” Randi said. “But to sell them to restaurants or to Photos submitted our bakery, they have to be USDA inspectIsaiah and Julia Streblow (and family in the background) are moved. Our inspected chickens were previously ing the chicks out to pasture. processed in Hector, only forty minutes away. They closed in January 2020. Now One of the questions the surveyors asked farmers the nearest facility is in Utica, four hours away. We was, “Are livestock processing options in Minnesota tried one trip to Utica and lost too many birds on the adequate for your business (even before Covid-19)?” way. It is too long for them to travel. We do not have Sixty-four percent of the 105 respondents to that another alternative for getting them inspected in a
The meat case at Morgan’s Meat Market. Dean Morgan says, ‘We have over 100 state and national awards. I am actually proud of all of them; but we do win a lot with our jerky, summer sausage and bacon.”
USDA or Equal-to facility. This is a big problem because we use our chicken at our bakery and they must be USDA inspected.” Jim and Gloria Hobbs, who raise Hereford and Hereford Angus cross beef cattle near Burtrum, in central Minnesota, weren’t surveyed either. Jim, who works with three different small processors, says that booking butcher dates with those processors as much as eight months in advance is simply a normal part of doing business in his area. Covid pushed that schedule out a bit. “Covid-19 has not affected our relationship with our processors, but has affected our ability to get into them as easily or quickly,” he said. “During ‘different’ See PROCESSING, pg. 23
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Black Angus farm continues to explore product options
By DICK HAGEN corn syrup tank. Huge tanker trucks deliver corn The Land Staff Writer Emeritus syrup purchased from the Bushmills Ethanol plant in Atwater, Minn. “We use about one gallon OLIVIA, Minn. — Even though I’ve known (of corn syrup) per critter each day,” Revier Tom Revier for over 40 years, each visit with explained. “It’s 20-plus percent protein, so it him prompts me to say, “You’ve got to be kidreplaces considerable tons of soymeal protein. It ding.” adds a sweet flavor profile to our feeds, so palatInnovation is the key driver of today’s ‘new ability is improved.” look’ in agriculture and Tom Revier and his talRevier reflected on his farm’s growth. Years ented crew are leading the parade in the comback, 10,000 head was a yearly volume for the petitive and very demanding world of modern Reviers. And these were cattle of various colors. beef production. “Back then we believed we had a superior product Revier is forthright saying, “We could see ready for the market. But unless you can bring responding to consumer tastes was where we thousands of boxes of boxed beef to the market, needed to be heading. Touches from our consumhow do you really know? So lots of costs; lots of ers was our new guide. That means beef with travels; lots of presentations about what we were specific attributes of taste, chewing quality, texall about. It gradually started working and here ture, nutritional values — even appearance we are today.” before cooking and especially after grilling when And today, every critter in the Revier operation that succulent aroma flavors your mouth before Photos by Dick Hagen is black; and every Revier branded beef label that first bite. Tom Revier reads, “Natural Black Angus Beef, Since 1867 by “So today we concentrate on genetics of our Revier Family Farm, Olivia, Mn.” He also gets plenty of help from wife Libby and cattle, the various ingredients we add into their feeddaughter Moira. Headquarters are located six miles On the day of my visit, Dr. Scott Josephson of ing rations, and especially the care and handling of south of Olivia, Minn. TriCounty Vet Clinic in Taunton, Minn. was doing our cattle. We’ve learned that’s what makes beef betThe Revier complex includes two 160 x 300-foot embryo transfers at Revier Cattle Company. He and ter and more consistent. And the American houseconfinement barns with slot-penned floors; a number his two-person crew had done 180 implants up until wife has been our number-one mentor.” of open front feeding pens; a huge three-story feed their noon lunch break with about 60 more after Revier also notes the younger generation seems to mixing center; several sheds and shops for various lunch. They can do about 25 implants per hour. be leading the parade. “It’s great to see and hear equipment; and two waste-water lagoons. The lagoons Said Josephson, “Doing embryo transfers out here younger people wanting to know where their foods feature manure handling separators which salvage is great. Super facilities, good crews moving cattle are grown — especially their meats. Seems they want the solid portions of daily manure. The remaining into our implant crates, and generally enough air to relish a kinship with the farmers producing these water is then reused for flushing beneath the floor movement so both we and the critters are comfortsuper tasting meats,” he said. slats. able. And the food is always special too!” And they do get feedback. Today, Revier branded An interesting feature at the Revier farm is a large A growing number of Midwest food store meat disbeef products are marketed in 21 states and several plays now feature Revier beef four-star restaurants in Florida, offerings. And there could be more California, Texas and the Las coming. “We’re currently seeking Vegas area. These loyalties start two patents … one for a new with that first bite. “That’s the ground beef product that’s going heart and soul of striking out to be a healthier ground beef,” into the very competitive, yet stated Revier. “The other will be a very rewarding U.S. market of unique steak product not looking branded beef,” says Revier. any different than the steak you The food service business is a see today — except consumers can growing segment of Revier purchase Revier meats ‘preCattle Company’s total marketcooked’ at retail and enjoy top ing efforts. How did that hapquality steak at home any time pen? “Face to face conversations; they so desire.” plus lots of tasting and sampling “(The new ground beef) is going our various meat products,” to be loaded with Omega 3’s,” Revier admitted. “Most were surRevier explained. “It will have the prised to hear we could do what same Omega 3 level as salmon! we say we can do. Also, dependWe’ll go to equipment manufacability is important when getturers designing further processting into the food service seging equipment. Our sub-primals ment of feeding America.” will go through a laser cutter Now 56 years old and still a which cuts each steak the exact trim 6’5” (Revier used to play same thickness — be that New football at North Dakota State York strips or tenderloins or rib University), he’s now working Revier Farms was homesteaded in 1867. Today, facilities for Revier cattle range from open-air See REVIER pg. 23 with a three-person sales staff. concrete yards to partial confinement pens to totally enclosed, patented barns.
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Grain Outlook Corn market downturn was expected The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Oct. 30. CORN — Corn saw a correction this week which resulted in a weekly reversal lower on the charts. December corn traded within 1.75 cents of the $4.24 contract high when it hit $4.22.25 on Oct. 27 (its highest level since July 2019) before breaking sharply lower. Corn closed unchanged or lower every day of this week after closing higher every day the previous week. While fundamental factors were mostly stable, weather was seen as improving in spots around the globe. But drier weather is in the extended forecasts for Argentina and Brazil. PHYLLIS NYSTROM Argentina’s corn planting is 36 CHS Hedging Inc. percent complete vs. 34 percent St. Paul on average. The U.S. Department of Agriculture attaché in Argentina pegged their corn production outlook at 48 million metric tons vs. the USDA’s official estimate of 50 mmt. Outside factors popped in as bigger influences this week than in the recent past. Increasing cases of Covid-19 around the world is resulting in a return to lockdowns and harsher restrictions. A rebounding U.S. dollar and weaker energy markets were a drag on the corn market and pushed funds to lighten their net long positions into month-end. Uncertainty surrounding U.S. elections and how the market will react to either outcome adds to market volatility. Fundamentally, corn demand is alive and well. Mexico stepped in to make their largest one-day purchase since December 2019. They bought 35 million bushels for 2020-21 and 21.3 million bushels for 2021-22 corn. There were comments out of Mexico this week that growers were raising concerns they may not be able to meet domestic demand since the government has cut their subsidies. Mexico is the second-largest corn importer in the world behind the EU. South Korea purchased 8 million bushels of U.S. corn and unknown bought 5.5 million bushels in new purchases this week. We did not see China surface with any additional import quotas this week. During the week, Brazilian corn prices hit a record high of $6.13 per bushel in local currency, according to Brazil’s Center for Advanced Studies on Applied See NYSTROM, pg. 15
Cash Grain Markets
corn/change* soybeans/change* St. Cloud $3.56 -.03 $9.94 +.05 Madison $3.64 .00 $10.14 +.04 Redwood Falls $3.56 -.08 $10.04 +.04 Fergus Falls $3.58 -.01 $9.94 +.10 Morris $3.66 -.03 $10.04 +.10 Tracy $3.56 -.01 $10.00 +.10 Average:
$3.59
$10.02
Year Ago Average: $3.51 $8.43 Grain prices are effective cash close on Nov. 3. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.
Livestock Angles
Ample supply of animals hurts market The livestock markets are ending the month of October lower as cash prices have nearly collapsed in the past several weeks. It appears the available supply of animals is again the culprit — causing the weakness as well as the weights of animals. The supply is greater than the demand at the current time, despite the fact movement of pork and beef has been relatively good. The good news? This is not expected to last for an indefinite amount of time. However, the beginning of November might be off to a disappointing start as livestock prices soften into at least the JOE TEALE first couple of weeks of the Broker month. Great Plains Commodity The cattle market has weakAfton, Minn. ened over the past few weeks due to the increased weights and the available number of market-ready cattle. At the same time, the beef cutout has slipped due to the availability of product. Movement of product has been fairly good, but not enough to stave off the bigger supply. On top of this current situation, the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture Cattle on Feed report indicated more-than-expected cattle on feed and higher placements than anticipated. The initial reaction will likely weigh on the futures prices and send the market lower. Some positive underlying news would be that the exports of beef have been good and could support the See TEALE, pg. 15
Financial Focus Things to watch in rec land purchases For most people, purchasing a property for recreation takes a substantial amount of preparation. If you have an appreciation for nature and the outdoors, you may have always hoped to own a piece of property in the countryside. Most of us simply aren’t financially positioned to go out and buy property any time we feel like it. And, even if you understand the general structure for securing a loan, there are a few unique things to consider when it comes to recreational land loans. Many lenders require a large down payment when financing recreational land. At the same time, many people simply can’t achieve the dream if required to provide a large down payment. If JOSH BRUCKERT you are one of these people, look Compeer for a lender who specializes in Lending Officer rural properties. They are more Prairie du Sac, Wis. likely to have programs available which require a smaller down payment. For typical home loans, most lenders offer longterm fixed rate options in addition to adjustable rate options. With recreational land loans, the industry maintains different standards for length and structure of the loan. Many recreational land lenders do not offer a long-term fixed loan. Instead, you may be offered an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), sometimes including a balloon payment. While ARMs can serve their purpose in short-term financing, they may not be the best choice if you plan to keep your loan over a longer period of time. Rising interest rates could spell trouble for you with ARM loan products. As rates rise, you will be facing increased payments and as well as a greater amount of interest paid for a property. In addition, if your loan includes a balloon requirement, you’ll be forced to pay the remaining balance or refinance well before your normal monthly payments retire the loan. Working with a lender who offers long-term, fixed rates on recreational land loans can help you avoid the risks ARMs pose. A long-term, fixed rate loan comes with built in peace of mind that the rate and payment will never change, regardless of what direction the interest rates move in the future, and if you make all your payments, you’ll own your property at the end of your loan term. When thinking about buying a property you can enjoy with your friends and family, it’s important to ensure See BRUCKERT, pg. 18
Information in the above columns is the writer’s opinion. It is no way guaranteed and should not be interpreted as buy/sell advice. Futures trading always involves a certain degree of risk.
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Recent soybean market involved abrupt changes NYSTROM, from pg. 14 Economics. In U.S. dollar terms, the record was in July 2011 at $8.45 per bushel. The USDA held a virtual meeting this week for its data users. They were asked to explain why there was such a large change to June stocks on the September report and the reluctance to raise China’s corn import forecast. On the first issue, they explained they had the information to make changes after the September survey data was analyzed and was found to be well out of the typical range, so adjustments were made. They didn’t address why the numbers were so far out of range in the first place. However, they had neglected to announce the switch from making changes from January to September before the report. On the second issue, they defended their decision in October not to raise China’s corn import outlook; saying they operate under the “policy in place” assumption and since China has not issued corn import quotas beyond 7.2 mmt, they haven’t raised their forecast from 7 mmt. The USDA also stated that sales can be canceled at times. China has purchased 10.5 mmt from the United States for the 2020-21 marketing year as of Oct. 30 and shipped 1.7 mmt. It is also believed they have purchases 5 mmt from other origins. The latest market chatter is they will issue another 20 mmt of corn quotas, but nothing has been announced. China’s January corn contract on the Dalian Exchange reached $9.90 per bushel this week. The December/March corn spread traded briefly to a quarter-cent inverse, but closed out the week at a five-cent carry. A sharp spike in barge freight put the cash values below delivery values, but interior processor bids were holding firm. The demand hasn’t retreated, but logistics can play games with values. This spread will be closely watched and may be providing an opportunity to move hedges out. Weekly export sales were surprisingly huge at 88.3 million bushels — the largest since 1990. Total export commitments at 1.2 billion bushels are the biggest since 2012 and the third largest in 30 years. This represents 51.8 percent of the USDA’s 2.325 billion bushel export forecast. We need to average 24.5
million bushels of sales per week to ring the bell. Weekly ethanol production was up 28,000 barrels per day to 941,000 bpd. In the last two months, ethanol production is averaging 6.3 percent below last year. Gasoline demand was down 12.7 percent vs. the last week last year. Ethanol stocks fell to their lowest since 2016 at 19.6 million barrels. Margins improved 6 cents to 12 cents per gallon. Outlook: Outside influences may take on added importance as the U.S. harvest winds down and bushels find a home. Brazil’s weather is a factor since any delay in planting and harvesting soybeans will delay the planting of the safrinha corn crop. Argentina’s dry forecast is a negative for their production. The U.S. dollar recovering to a four-week high is also a limiting factor for U.S. ags. Fear of further Covid-19 restrictions may keep money on the sidelines short-term. How the market reacts to U.S. election results will be an on-going factor. The same tune of demand and weather will dictate price direction in the short run. The uptrend was bent, but not broken this week. The declines this week do emphasize the need to pay attention and possibly putting in downside protection. For the week, December corn was down 20.75 cents at $3.98.5, July was off 13 cents at $4.07.25, and December 2021 fell 6.75 cents to $3.87.25 per bushel. The next World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report is Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. The USDA will release early long-term 10-year baseline balance sheets only on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. They will follow up the full report at their February Outlook meeting. SOYBEANS — Soybeans followed the same path as corn this week. January soybeans set a fresh contract high at $10.88.5 per bushel and promptly slid lower until it staged a small bounce into the weekend. Brazil did receive rain, but needs additional moisture in the southern regions. Argentina also got rain, but their extended forecast for the first half of November is dry. New demand cropped up this week, but there were no sales directly to China. The weekly numbers were big on their face, but were the lowest
Pork in storage figures are up TEALE, from pg. 14 market. Domestic usage has also been good and this could support the market in the weeks ahead. Hogs, it appears, have found a top after a decent recovery from the lows made in April of this year. The hog cutouts have been waffling for several weeks. This indicated there was resistance by end users that prices were meeting an end to their advance. This began to have longs in the futures — despite the discount to start to liquidate their positions.
At the same time, packers became more selective in their pricing in accumulating live inventory. Also, as prices advanced, the export market began to slow which obviously hurt demand for hogs and pork products. This was backed up by the monthly USDA Cold Storage report which indicated a fairly sizable increase in pork in storage. These facts will likely weigh on prices in the short term which weaken live prices; and to a lesser degree, the futures market since it is already at a deep discount to cash. v
of this marketing year. There was a U.S. soybean boat reportedly sold to Brazil as their supplies will be extremely tight until new crop becomes available in January/February. A large farming operation in Brazil expects their soybean harvest to begin between Jan. 10 and Jan. 15 — about ten days later than last year. Brazil’s free on board soybeans were a $1.32 per bushel premium to U.S. soybeans for November — the largest differential in six years. Safras & Mercado raised their Brazilian soybean production estimate to 133.5 mmt from 132.17 mmt and their corn to 116.4 mmt from 115.5 mmt. The International Grains Council cut their world soybean production forecast 3 mmt to 370 mmt. They lowered the soybean carryout 4 mmt to 46 mmt. For corn production they cut the estimate 4 mmt to 1156 mmt. They lowered their corn carryout outlook 6 mmt to 279 mmt. Soybean prices on the Dalian Exchange hit $20.66 per bushel at the end of the week — the highest since 2012. Argentina’s oilseed crush workers staged another 24-hour strike to end the week to protest what they consider an unacceptable Covid-19 bonus. Weekly export soybean sales were deemed neutral vs. expectations, but were the lowest of the marketing year at 59.5 million bushels. Total export commitments are 1.725 billion bushels compared to the 2020-21 outlook for 2.2 billion bushels. We have 78.4 percent of the total forecast already on the books. China has purchased 26 mmt of U.S. soybeans or approximately 955 million bushels —.which equates to 43.4 percent of the total export forecast. We only need to average 11.6 million bushels of sales per week to achieve the 2.2 billion USDA target. The United States estimates China has purchased $23.6 billion in U.S. farm products this year, including both shipped and unshipped purchases of the $36.5 billion Phase 1 commitment. Outlook: South American weather concerns were put on the back burner this week and it was disappointing we didn’t see any direct sales to China announced this week. Funds were heavily long and exited some of those positions into the end of the month and before election day. How the South American crop develops and the strength of China’s appetite are the factors to watch. The uptrend hasn’t been broken, but this week’s direction points out the potential for abrupt changes. For the week, January soybeans dropped 24.75 cents to $10.56.25, July was 16.5 cents lower at $10.43.25, and November 2021 tumbled 11.75 cents to $9.71 per bushel. Nystrom’s Notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on Oct. 30: Chicago December wheat crashed 34.25 cents to $5.98.5, Kansas City crumbled 28.5 cents to $5.41.25, and Minneapolis was 25.25 cents lower at $5.52.25 per bushel. v
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Final 2019 ARC-CO, PLC payments announced by USDA A large number of crop producers in June 1, 2019 to May Minnesota and surrounding states were 31, 2020, with the 2019 PLC Payments for Minnesota enrolled in the county yield-based Ag market year averPLC Payment Rates for Corn PLC Payment Rates for Wheat Risk Coverage (ARC-CO) farm program age price finalized ($3.56/bushel market year average) ($4.58/bushel market year average) choice on their soybean base acres for the on June 30, 2020. Following are PLC payment estimates Following are PLC payment estimates 2019 crop year. The ARC-CO program is The final 2019 at various FSA farm unit corn yields at various FSA farm unit wheat yields based on both crop yields and prices. (14 cents per bushel) (92 cents per bushel) market year averThe Price Loss Coverage (PLC) farm age prices are $3.56 170 bu./acre = $18.98 per base acre 60 bu./acre = $44.01 per base acre program option is a “price-only” program per bushel for corn, 160 bu./acre = $17.86 per base acre 55 bu./acre = $40.34 per base acre FARM PROGRAMS $8.57 per bushel for which is based on national crop prices. 150 bu./acre = $16.74 per base acre 50 bu./acre = $36.68 per base acre PLC was the 2019 farm program choice soybeans, and $4.58 By Kent Thiesse 140 bu./acre = $15.63 per base acre 45 bu./acre = $33.01 per base acre on a large majority of corn and per bushel for 130 bu./acre = $14.51 per base acre 40 bu./acre = $29.34 per base acre wheat base acres. wheat. 120 bu./acre = $13.39 per base acre 35 bu./acre = $25.67 per base acre A significant number of farm operFor ARC-CO ators in the upper Midwest will calculations, PLC Payment Rates for Soybeans receive 2019 farm program payments during the benchmark revenue for a ($8.57/bushel market year average) October from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s given crop is the county benchZero 2019 PLC Payments Farm Service Agency. All of these program choices mark yield times the benchare favorable for producers to receive mark price, which is multiplied by 86 persome 2019 farm program payments. The following counties will receive cent to calculate the “county revenue In Minnesota, eligible producers in 60 2019 ARC-CO payments for corn guarantee”. The county benchmark yield counties are scheduled to receive 2019 for 2019 is the average county yield for $39 per base acre and above $31 per base acre or less soybean ARC-CO payments on non-irrithe five years from 2013-2017, dropping Benton = $42 Murray = $60 Aitkin = $30 Kanabec = $12 gated crop base acres, as well as 17 the high and low yield, and the averaging Clearwater = $40 Nobles = $59 Big Stone = $22 Lyon = $7 counties on separate irrigated acres. the other three yields. Many county Martin = $14 Producers in 26 counties would be eligi- Cottonwood = (pending) Pipestone = $59 Blue Earth = $15 benchmark yields for corn and soybeans Rock = $62 ble for 2019 corn ARC-CO payments on Jackson = $53 Carlton = $7 Pine = $8 have increased in recent years, due to non-irrigated acres and seven counties Lincoln = $43 Steele = $39 Dodge = $5 Rice = $4 very good yield averages from 2015-2017. on separate irrigated acres. Nearly every Mille Lacs = $43 Watonwan = $40 Faribault = $1 Traverse = $31 ARC-CO payments for a given crop are county in Minnesota would be eligible Hennepin = $2 Yellow paid when the actual county revenue for for 2019 ARC-CO payments for wheat, Medicine = $21 the crop falls below the county benchmark and several counties qualify for ARC-CO revenue guarantee. The actual county revpayments for barley and oats. Notes: Listed payments are for non-irrigated crop base acres in a county. Irrigated payments enue is the final FSA county average yield may be different. Soybean ARC-CO payments for 2919 times the final market year average price All listed 2019 PLC and ARC-CO payments are per crop base acre (total payment per acre x .85). in other upper Midwest states include for the year. 40 counties in Iowa, 39 counties in All listed 2019 payments have been adjusted for the 6.2 percent Federal sequestration reduction The final 2019 FSA county average yield Nebraska and South Dakota, 33 coun(payment x .938). is based on county-average yield data ties in North Dakota, and 48 counties in from the USDA Risk Management Agency The following counties will receive Wisconsin, which includes all crop base which was recently released by USDA. acres. Corn ARC-CO payments on all 2019 ARC-CO payments for soybeans Prior to 2019, USDA utilized yield data base acres include 11 counties in Iowa, from the National Agriculture Statistics $35 per base acre and above $20 to $23 per base acre 14 counties in South Dakota, 13 counties Service to determine the final FSA county Blue Earth = $38 Nobles = $43 Benton = $22 Martin = 21 in North Dakota, and 22 counties in yields which were used to calculate ARC Cottonwood = (pending) Olmsted = $35 Brown = $22 Meeker = $22 Wisconsin. ARC-CO payments on sepaCO payments. Most final 2019 county Dodge = $45 Pipestone = $39 Chisago = $21 Nicollet = $20 rate irrigated corn base acres included FSA yields for corn and soybeans in the Rock = $46 Isanti = $23 Pine = $20 25 counties in South Dakota, nine coun- Hennepin = $35 upper Midwest appear to be within a few Steele = $43 Lyon = $21 Scott = $23 ties in Nebraska, and seven counties in Le Sueur = $37 bushels per acre of the 2019 NASS county North Dakota. Murray = $60 Watonwan = $46 Mahnomen = $20 Wright = $21 average yields which were announced earYellow Medicine = $41 USDA previously announced the final lier this year. $19 per base acre or less 2019 market year average prices for ARC-IC payments for 2019 are based on Carver = $3 Mille Lacs = $9 $24 to $34 per base acre corn, soybeans and wheat, which are final 2019 farm-level crop yields, which Anoka = $26 Lincoln = $24 Dakota = $17 Morrison = $2 used to calculate ARC-CO, PLC and are based on 2019 reported crop insurMower = $29 Faribault = $18 Norman = $4 farm-yield level ARC-IC payments. The Big Stone = $31 ance yields. The ARC-IC program com Chippewa = $26 Pope = $29 Fillmore = $9 Sherburne = $13 2019 marketing year for corn and soybines all crops together for calculation of Sibley = $13 Clay = $31 Redwood = $28 Freeborn = $16 beans extended from Sept. 1, 2019 to potential ARC-IC payments. Renville = $27 Goodhue = $11 Stearns = $4 Aug. 31, 2020, with market year average Jackson = $33 Based on the final 2019 market year Kanabec = $27 Rice = $33 Houston = $4 Swift = $17 prices finalized on Sept. 30, 2020. The average prices and final county FSA 2019 market year average price for Kandiyohi = $17 Wabasha = $7 Kittson = $26 Stevens = $25 yields, following is an overview of 2019 wheat and other small grains is based Lac Qui Parle = $25 Traverse = $31 Koochiching = $15 Waseca = $18 See THIESSE, pg. 18 on the average farm-level prices from Lake of the Woods = $24 McLeod = $8
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ARC-CO payment information sheets are available via email THIESSE, from pg. 16
yields for all program crops in all counties in the United States are available on the FSA ARC-PLC PLC and ARC-CO payments for major crops in the web site. The FSA website also contains previous upper Midwest: county yields, benchmark yields and revenues, FSA Corn — A 2019 PLC payment of 14 cents per yields, ARC-CO payment levels, and other farm probushel will be paid ($3.56 per bushel market year gram information. For counties that have program average price, compared to a reference price of $3.70 crops with significant irrigated acres, there is sepaper bushel). 2019 ARC-CO payments are being paid rate farm program data for irrigated and non-irriif the final RMA 2019 county yield is 10 percent or gated crop base acres in a county. The FSA ARCmore below the benchmark yield. Maximum ARCPLC website is www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. CO payment will likely occur with a 21 percent or I have prepared an information sheet and tables more yield decline in 2019. Soybeans — No 2019 PLC payments will be paid. ($8.57 per bushel market year average price, compared to a reference price of $8.40 per bushel.) ARCCO payments are being paid in most instances with After careful consideration, the Minnesota Soybean a final 2019 RMA county yield decline of 2 bushels Growers Association and the Minnesota Corn per acre below the benchmark yield. Maximum Growers Association have announced the annual MN ARC-CO payment will likely occur with a 15 perAG EXPO will be pared down to a virtual format in cent or more yield decline in 2019. 2021 due to Covid-19 gathering restrictions. Wheat — A PLC payment of 92 cents per bushel “We are disappointed we won’t be able to hold our will be paid ($4.60 per bushel market year average traditional MN AG EXPO events as we have in years price, compared to a reference price of $5.50 per past,” MSGA President Jamie Beyer said. “We just bushel). Near-maximum ARC-CO payments are felt, given all the uncertainty at the moment, it being paid in many areas. would be very difficult to navigate all the logistics involved in planning in an indoor trade show that For the 2019 and 2020 crop years, 75 percent of hosts hundreds of farmers each day.” the corn base acres in the United States are enrolled in the price-only, price loss coverage (PLC) MSGA and MCGA will still hold their respective farm program choice, and 19 percent in the ARC-CO annual meetings in-person at the Mayo Clinic Health program choice. It is the reverse for the soybean System Event Center in Mankato, Minn. on Jan. 20 base acres, with 80 percent enrolled in PLC and with a joint lunch and speaker. A livestream broadonly 14 percent in ARC-CO. For wheat, 93 percent cast will be available for Minnesota farmers who are of the base acres are enrolled in the PLC program and only 6 percent in ARC-CO. Approximately 6 percent of the corn and soybean base acres were enrolled in the farm yield-based BRUCKERT, from pg. 14 ARC-IC program choice for 2019 and 2020. The your personal finances won’t be stretched too thin. ARC-IC acres were primarily in areas of southwest But how much is too much? Several factors impact a Minnesota, northwest Iowa, and eastern Dakotas buyers financial decisions. Not all families have the which were impacted by low on-farm crop yields in same goals, risk tolerance and timeline. Lenders can 2019. Many of the producers enrolled in this farm provide guidance to you by calculating your ability to program option will likely receive significant 2019 make an additional loan payment. This is called a ARC-IC payments. debt-to-income ratio. That ratio tells a lender how All PLC payments are paid on FSA yields on a much you are currently spending in comparison to farm unit yield, which are usually significantly how much you are bringing in and is actually simple lower than normal yields. The FSA yields for the enough for you to calculate on your own. Here’s a step2019 PLC payments were carried over from the by-step breakdown of calculating debt-to-income ratio. 2014 farm bill, while any yield updates under the Identify gross (before taxes and deductions) month2018 farm bill will not be used until the 2020 farm ly income. program. The ARC-CO and PLC payment rates per acre for corn, soybeans and other crops which are Add up all monthly payments, excluding living released by USDA are on a gross payment per acre expenses such as utilities, food and entertainment. basis. These gross ARC-CO and PLC payments need Add in monthly taxes and insurance any properties to be factored by 85 percent in order to arrive at an owned. ARC-CO payment rate per crop base acre. The 2019 ARC-CO and PLC payments are also subject to the Use a simple mortgage calculator to project a required federal sequestration reduction of 6.2 permonthly payment for the loan on all monthly paycent which will affect the final total payment ments excluding living expenses such as utilities, food received by farm operators. and entertainment. The new property and add that, plus projected monthly taxes, to the monthly total. All 2019 ARC-CO payments and final 2019 FSA
titled “2019 ARC-CO Payments for Minnesota,” which lists 2019 corn and soybean ARC-CO payment rates for every county in Minnesota — both for irrigated and dry land crop base acres in a given county. This information sheet is available upon request by sending an e-mail to kent.thiesse@ minnstarbank.com. Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs analyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn. He may be reached at (507) 726-2137 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com. v
2021 MN AG EXPO will be virtual unable to attend. “One of our favorite parts of MN AG EXPO is the opportunity to come together and catch up with our peers,” MCGA President Tim Waibel said. “While that will certainly be missed this year, we look forward to continuing to provide the same high-quality speakers and opportunities to learn while keeping in mind the health and safety of all.” MSGA and MCGA are working on hosting virtual speakers and researcher videos in lieu of an in-person trade show. Watch for further announcements on mnagexpo. com and mnsoybean.org. This article was submitted by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. v
Ideal debt-to-income ratio 0.40 or less Finally, take the total monthly payments and divide it by the gross monthly income. The result should be a decimal of less than 1. Multiply that decimal by 100 to get the percentage of debt payments compared to income. Your debt-to-income ratio shows how much income is going out for obligations that you must satisfy each month. Typically, lenders in the industry of recreational land lending would like to see that ratio at 0.40 or less. Therefore, if your debt-to-income ratio of less than 0.40, it likely means you can afford the loan on the new purchase. Understanding the numbers equals power. Borrowers in the know can confidently make the best decisions for their situation. To many who enjoy the outdoors, the most important aspect of it all is sharing that time with others. If you want to ensure you will always have a place to do so, and the numbers add up, then purchasing a property in the countryside might be the right fit for you. Josh Bruckert is a lending officer at Compeer Financial. For more insights from Bruckert and the rest of the Compeer team, visit compeer.com. v
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A little white stuff doesn’t dampen harvest’s high spirits
Andy Pulk — Wannaska, Minn. Oct. 26
A dose of winter has arrived at the Pulk farm. The temperature has been in the teens the last few nights. The Land spoke with Andy Pulk on Oct. 26 as he reported all that’s left to harvest is the corn. Andy Pulk Pulk finished harvesting soybeans a little over a week ago. “Beans went very well.” It was the nicest harvest Pulk has had in a while. Tillage is all caught up on the bean ground. The only thing left to do is combine corn. “Maybe Wednesday or Thursday we can start on corn.” A few inches of snow fell last week, but with the cold weather it hasn’t melted much. Once Pulk can get in the field he estimates that it will take four or five days to finish corn. Warmer temperatures are expected by mid-week and there’s no precipitation in the forecast — the perfect weather to complete harvest. “I’m expecting to still be able to do tillage on the corn stalks.” He does have turkey litter he would like to spread on the ground this fall if the weather allows. It hasn’t been all work this past week. Pulk was able to find some time to take his oldest daughter, Sarah, youth deer hunting last Friday. She shot a doe. “She’s an exceptional shot for her age.” Daughter and dad had a wonderful time together and getting a deer was a true bonus. This harvest is shaping up to be a good one for Pulk. “It’s actually been a remarkable fall.” A little hunting and a lot of combining is the ideal fall for Pulk.
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Colby Deters — Sauk Centre, Minn. Oct. 27
Harvest was almost complete for Colby Deters; then the snow came. The Land spoke with Deters on Oct. 27. He reported that last week between eight and 10 inches of snow fell — halting any combining for now. “That was the most accumulation I’ve experienced that early in the year.” All that Deters has remaining to combine is grain Colby Deters corn. “We have 70 acres left that we’ll likely get done in one day.” The grain corn acres have not been baled yet. Deters is hopeful that once the weather warms up, he’ll be able to get the corn finished and concentrate on the baling corn stalks. In the meantime, focus has shifted on getting things ready for the cold months. “We were forced to do some winter prep things for our cattle.” For Deters it was nice to get that done already. In addition to combining corn and baling corn stalks Deters still needs to spread manure before starting tillage on that ground. “I feel we capitalized on the good weather conditions while they lasted,” Deters said. The forecast this week calls for warming temperatures with highs expected in the mid-30s and a chance for just a little precipitation. “We’ll probably pick the last of the corn at the end of the week.” The end of harvest is so close, Deters is ready to get back in the field and get the combine rolling before winter is here to stay.
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“We still have some corn left in the field.” The Land spoke with Todd Wentzel on Oct. 23 as he reported the snow has slowed harvest. There’s 200 acres of corn left to combine for Wentzel, he’s Todd Wentzel hoping to start on that again this afternoon. Five inches of snow fell the beginning of the week and between four and seven inches are expected on Oct. 24. “The ground is still white.” It has been a perfect fall for Wentzel up until this week. Once back in the field, Wentzel has only a couple days left of combining until harvest 2020 is complete. He’ll have some tillage to do along with cleaning up after harvest, but the finish line is near. The goal each year is to finish corn by Nov. 1. Wentzel should be done combining before then if the weather cooperates. It’s supposed to warm up in seven to 10 days. In addition to wrapping up harvest, Wentzel will focus on the seed business. “I’ll be talking to seed customers, seeing how their results were.” From his experience this fall, he’s happy with what he’s seeing for yields. Minus the snow, this fall has been mighty good. “It’s one of the better ones, that’s for sure.”
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Food Box program extension is welcome news This column was written for the marketing week ending Oct. 30. Following last week’s feeding frenzy of U.S. Department of Agriculture reports and the Global Dairy Trade auction, dairy markets were somewhat News and information for Minnesota and Northern Iowa dairy producers starved this week. The good news from the previous week was USDA’s extending the Farmers to Families Food Box finish at $2.7825 downward pressure after having risen States. France and Germany MIELKE MARKET program through Dec. 31 — though per pound. This most of the early fall season. announced new lockdowns and StoneX WEEKLY Congressional agreement on another is up a penny on reports Chicago shuttered restaurants Western cheese output remains By Lee Mielke stimulus package had not materialthe week, the and bars starting Oct. 29 for the next strong with some plants running ized. Meanwhile, the third quarter fifth week of few weeks. In dining, restaurants use above design capacity. Retail demand U.S. gross domestic product was up an gain, highest since July 15, and 62.75 a lot of butter — so those sales are is solid, but food service demand is astounding and more-than-expected cents above a year ago. mixed. Quick service restaurant sales now threatened and it’s doubtful retail 33.1 percent. sales will make up the difference. The barrels set a new record high on are at or above previous year levels; The Oct. 23 Dairy and Food Market Oct. 30, closing at $2.53 per pound, up but demand from sit-down restaurants Cream remains widely available for Analyst broke down the food box spe7.50 cents on the week. That was the and institutions is still struggling. Midwest butter producers who report cifics, reporting “USDA will spend seventh-consecutive week of gain, Cheese inventories in the west are competitive cream prices from both $500 million on ‘combination boxes,’ besting the Sept. 22, 2014 record by 4 lower; but buyers can find the cheese local and western sources. Butter which include meat and produce, one cents, and are 20.50 cents above a needed — albeit it at a higher price. demand is seasonally hearty. Grocers gallon of milk, and require five to six year ago. They narrowed the gap, but are stocking shelves and plant managGovernment purchases are still a pounds of at least two dairy items: are at a still-too-high 25.25 cents primary driving force. Some buyers are ers are working to keep up. But, like cheese, and either butter or a cultured below the blocks. Only two cars of hesitant to take cheese above their con- cheesemakers in the region, there are dairy product.” block exchanged hands on the week at tractual obligations as the higher prices Covid-19- related setbacks regarding working staff. Expectations are for “In the previous rounds, USDA spent the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and have increased their costs and, as a six of barrel. strong ordering for the next two weeks, $51.73 per combination box. Using that result, increased the cost of their end cost, USDA will purchase total of about Cheesemakers reported to Dairy products. Export sales have also become but butter market tones remain soft. Contacts also expect upticks in export 9.7 million boxes in this latest round. Market News, skittishness on the more difficult with the current prices. markets with domestic butter prices That translates into approximately 83 buyer side this week as buyers don’t n becoming competitive globally. million pounds of fluid milk and about want to get caught on the wrong end Butter continued its meltdown, fall53 million pounds of other dairy prodof a potential market drop. Plant manDairy Market News reports there is ucts (cheese, butter, and cultured prod- agers are running busy schedules, but ing to $1.3825 per pound on Oct. 28 chatter in the west that machine time ucts),” the Analyst said. “In total, we reports continue of employees quaran- (the lowest since May 12), rallied some is tight and is sidetracking butter proestimate USDA will purchase about 1.5 tining due to Covid-19 outbreaks. Spot the next day, but slipped back on Oct. duction. Contacts were surprised by 30 to $1.39. This is 4.5 cents lower on percent of U.S. milk supplies in milk trading was very slow and spot the drops in the CME butter price, so the week and 69 cents below a year November and December, down from prices continued to hover around there is uncertainty as to where prices ago. Twenty-nine sales were reported. will stabilize. Inventory drawdowns the current rate of about 4 percent.” Class. Cheese market tones have Lockdowns due to increasing Covid- are occurring, which supports price; Analyst editor Matt Gould discussed steadied but, as mentioned, there are but some manufacturers note that 19 cases are feared in the United the September Milk Production report questions as to when they will face pulls need to occur continuously. in the Nov. 2 “Dairy Radio Now” Production rates vary, but are generalbroadcast and said the 2.3 percent ly higher as manufacturers look to fill growth was more than expected. seasonally increasing sales. However, most of the milk will go into FOLEY, Minn. — Landlords, farm- pay in 2021, the rate of return to the cheese production — good news for Restaurant and foodservice outlets ers, and agri-business professionals landlord at current market values, and consumers eating pizza and cheesewould typically be experiencing burgers; but likely means lower cheese should make plans to attend one of the flexible rental agreements. increased traffic flows at this time of Area meetings will be held at the Little year but distributors are not quite prices ahead and lower milk prices for informative land rent meetings being held across Central Minnesota. These Falls Chamber of Commerce (200 1st St farmers in 2021. free meetings are offered by University NW, Little Falls, Minn.) at 9:30 a.m.; and sure how much to purchase for the remainder of the year. Cream for Looking at the election, Gould said of Minnesota Extension. Holdingford City Hall (420 Main St, churning is readily available, with House and Senate races are more Topics covered at the meetings will Holdingford, Minn.) at 1:30 p.m. loads moving across regions but the important to the dairy industry and include local historic and projected Preregistration is required to attend. butter market undertone is unsettled, policy priorities may be in for a farmland rental rate trends, current You can preregister by going to z.umn. says Dairy Market News. change. He said it will be several farmland values and sales, a worksheet edu/CMNLandRent or by contacting months into the new year before we n that will help determine a fair rental Nathan Drewitz at (608) 515-4414 or know what “the new norm will be.” Grade A nonfat dry milk saw some agreement. Input costs for 2020 will be ndrewitz@umn.edu to secure your seat. n ups and downs, but closed Oct. 30 at presented along with current 2020 corn This article was submitted by Nathan $1.1075. This is up a penny on the Dairy prices remained firm the week and soybean prices. Worksheets will Drewitz University of Minnesota week, but three-quarter cents below a examine 2021 costs and what is affordbefore the election — except on butter. v See MIELKE, pg. 21 able rent that a farmer will be able to Extension. The cheddar blocks saw a Halloween
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USDA still behind in reporting U.S. fluid milk sales MIELKE, from pg. 20 year ago on 32 sales. Dry whey finished at 40 cents per pound, up 1.50 cents on the week (the highest since May 12) and a healthy 11.75 cents above a year ago. Only one sale was reported for the week at the CME. In the week ending Oct. 17, 57,800 dairy cows were sent to slaughter. This is up 600 from the week before; but 4,000 head, or 6.5 percent, below that week a year ago. Looking globally, China’s dairy imports were up in September — most coming from New Zealand and the EU. HighGround Dairy says, “Increases over prior year were recorded on every commodity except anhydrous milkfat; and even then, losses were minimal. Most notably,
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Activists are posing as federal employees to access farms MIELKE, from pg. 21 Unfortunately, August sales fell to 3.66 billion pounds, down 5.8 percent from August 2019. Conventional product sales totaled 3.4 billion pounds, down 6.4 percent from a year ago. Organic products, at 232 million pounds, were up 4.2 percent and represented 6.3 percent of total sales for the month. Whole milk sales totaled 1.26 billion pounds, down 2.7 percent from a year ago. Sales for the eight month period totaled 10.4 billion pounds, up 4.1 percent from 2019, and made up 34.3 percent of total milk sales for August and 34 percent thus far for the year. Skim milk sales, at 228 million pounds, were down 17 percent from a year ago and were down 14.3 percent year-to-date. Total packaged fluid milk sales, January through August, hit 30.7 billion pounds, up 0.6 percent from 2019. Conventional product sales so far totaled 28.8 billion pounds, down 0.1 percent. Organic products,
at 1.1 billion pounds, were up 10.7 percent and represented 6.2 percent of total fluid milk sales so far for the year. The figures represent consumption of fluid milk products in Federal milk order marketing areas and California, which account for approximately 92 percent of total fluid milk sales in the United States. n A virtual joint annual meeting of the National Milk Producers Federation, United Dairy Industry Association, and Dairy Management Incorporated was held this week. One of the take-aways was a call by NMPF on the Food and Drug Administration to enforce rules on proper labeling of imitation dairy products. “Allowing unlawfully labeled ‘plant-based’ imitation dairy foods to proliferate poses an immediate and growing risk to public health; it is a clear dereliction of the FDA’s duty to enforce federal law and agency regulations,” says NMPF President Jim Mulhern. Mulhern charged, “FDA must intervene to break
the bureaucratic logjam that is adversely affecting consumers. Doing so would fit squarely within the Office’s own mission to ensure even-handed application of FDA policy and procedures.” Meanwhile, Western United Dairies warned in its member newsletter this week that animal rights activists have “turned to impersonating federal employees and job applicants, theft, and even violence.” WUD reported, “In Wasco, California, two activists flying a drone near a dairy wore vests indicating they were from the Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA. In Wisconsin, an activist identified herself to dairy workers as a USDA employee conducting a welfare audit. In both Indiana and Oklahoma, activists gained entry to poultry farms claiming to be from the Census Bureau. Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in newspapers across the country and he may be reached at lkmielke@juno.com. v
it got pretty dry this season; and some high-rain areas last May and June produced some drown-outs in other areas. “Sure, good marketing is always the lynch pin in this farming profession. But it’s more, much more: It hinges on understanding your costs of production and understanding your debt level. When your debt level becomes too much, you usually have to give something up!” In simple terms, ‘black ink’ in your bank balance tells the story. So even in this exceptional year, your debt level is key to health of your monthly checking account explained Steve adding, “If you’re a crop farmer it’s easy to figure. If debt service on your machinery and your land starts pushing over $300 combined per acre, you’re heading the wrong direction. If your fixed machinery costs, just principal and interest, are over $100 per acre, that’s a concern.” Zenk acknowledges, “I see more of this as machinery costs keep increasing. And I certainly understand the temptations — especially after this record production year. If your land base goes down, that makes it worse.” “The last six years have been financially challenging for many in agriculture; and that’s why this exceptional year is so rewarding. We’ve got some folks doing a terrific job, yet some farmers are struggling. It’s fair to say Renville County this year is indeed the ‘garden spot’ of Minnesota agriculture.” Farm advocates receive continuing education in the changing and complex issues of lender policies, bankruptcy laws, mediation, tax laws, USDA’s Farm Service Agency’s loan programs, Farm Credit Services, and other government programs affecting
agriculture. So when should you see a farm advocate? Zenk responded, “We’re here for the people having challenges. We don’t have unlimited hours for them; but we will help them if heading into mediation. Also, a farm advocate can help you with farm transitioning issues. I worked in farm management for almost 30 years, so I have a good background. These days about 30 percent of my work-load deals with farm transition issues.” Mental health issues are a growing concern with farmers of all ages. And not just farmers who are financially challenged. “I’ve talked with area lenders who agree the extra bushels will help; so too government price-support programs and recent Covid-19 payments to farmers. All these help relieve the tensions of today’s agriculture. And I simply say, ‘Hurrah’ because this is the first in about six years we haven’t gone backwards. But that being said, the stress level of many farmers is incredible.” Yet Zenk is positive about agriculture’s future. “There’s always opportunities in this very dynamic, very aggressive profession of farming,” he said. “FSA offices are good contacts on some of these potentials. When farmers and ‘wannabe farmers’ ask me about ag’s future, I often suggest they touch base with their local FSA office.” Zenk said he has noticed a decline in farm rental rates in the past three years. Today $200 cash rent is likely the norm. And land values now settling in that $6,500 range — but very subject to drainage. The MDA’s Farm Advocate Program lists the 10 MDA farm advocates. Zenk can be reached at (320) 894-2527. v
Even in good years, some farmers need assistance By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus With an incredible year wrapping up for Minnesota farmers one would think a sit-down session with a farm advocate rep of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture wasn’t so urgent. However, Olivia area resident Steve Steve Zenk Zenk is always a good visit. So on Oct 14 I pulled into his farm yard a few miles northwest of Olivia and we talked. I’ve known Steve several years. Farm management services with the Minnesota Farm Managers Association was his ball game for 28 years. He even set up his own vineyard for a few years before joining the ranks of MDA four years ago as an independent contractor. Plus he feeds a few beef critters; keeps a small flock of laying hens providing eggs for local customers. And somewhat amazing is the fact that when 11 years old, Steve lost both legs in a farm accident. The MDA website states, “Farm Advocates provide one-on-one assistance for Minnesota farmers who face crises caused by either a natural disaster or financial problems. Farm advocates understand the needs of agricultural families and communities. The Farm Advocated Program has been supported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture since 1984. There is no charge or fee.” “Yes, even this year we’re seeing a few farm families facing some difficulties,” commented Zenk. “Success isn’t always the reward for all participants. We have a wonderful crop in this area; though not across the board for all of Minnesota. North of here
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Pipestone meat cutting class was shut down in early 2000s PROCESSING, from pg. 11 times like this the equation changes some and calling earlier and guessing a bit more early on how things will go is required.” During most time of the year, his area has adequate processing capacity, Jim believes. Some plants in Central Minnesota quit processing livestock in November and turn to processing the deer harvest. That require further scheduling challenges for farmers. Morgan’s Meat Market, an award-winning market in New Richland, Minn., specializes in processing deer and other wild game — but manages to do that and continue to process farmers livestock during the deer season. That ability to be flexible and go the extra mile may be because of the dedicated staff, whom owner Dean Morgan praises. “I’m fortunate that my guys will work as many hours as I can throw at them,” Morgan said, referring in particular to the shake-up in the industry when
Covid shut down the big processors. “We ended up doing more slaughtering and my guys were working six days a week. There were a lot of pigs coming in.” But even the most dedicated employees will only work six days per week for so long and Morgan’s Meat Market, which generally slaughters on Mondays, is booked for a year out and is making appointments beyond that. “Our customers are starting to get in the habit of bringing their animals in for butchering and then setting up their appointments for next year,” Morgan said. “We have a waiting list so when someone cancels we fill in from there. We’re at full capacity almost every Monday.” Small processing plants in general are at full capacity and the industry is having difficulty meeting the demand for two reasons, Morgan says. The first reason is there aren’t enough plants or enough potential owners willing to take the risk to open new plants. The second reason is there aren’t
enough meat cutters — and nobody in Minnesota is training new ones. “I graduated in meat cutting from Pipestone Community College in 1985,” Morgan said. “When I was there, there were 120 students from as far away as Montana. But that was the last big class. They shut the program down in the early 2000s. The last class only had four or five students.” “It’s like a lot of industries,” he continued. “The high schools are pushing students to go to a four-year college and not into the trades. Everybody that we’ve got working here I’ve trained. If you train somebody to do butchering and processing you’re investing in them.” Morgan points out that the meat cutting trade pays well, is indispensable even during Covid, and is a skill to be proud of. He also points out businesses like his need small farms to survive. Jim Hobbs and Randi Streblow says it goes both ways. They need small processors to keep operating. v
Wet aging of beef tenderizes meat and enriches flavor REVIER, from pg. 12 eyes. Then each cut will go through a ceramic oven at 1,700 degrees. This chars the outside, but the middle stays rare because of this incredible heat for this very brief moment. “People can’t do this at home because their ovens usually go no higher than 450 or 500 degrees. Our cuts of steak go through this automated ceramic cooker coming out the other side fully cooked to rare, medium or well-done. It then transitions through an air shield into a blast freezer chamber that cools this freshly-cooked steak down to room temperature. It’s then individually cryogenically sealed, blast frozen, packaged and ready for retail.” Yes, there’s a bit more. This product will be aged for 40 days. Revier talks two kinds of aging: wet aging and dry aging. Dry aging meat is open air which shrinks and firms the meat. Meat acquires a “musky flavor,” he said. Wet aging keeps meat in the cryovac bag from the packing plant placed in normal refrigeration (34 degrees) without additional air (oxygen free). That tenderizes the meat and changes the flavor profile slightly to a richer beef flavor. Revier hesitates to predict, but he’s not shy of
speculating. “There’s always going to be commodity beef which packers produce for the masses. And branded beef will keep growing in the market place. Why? For a variety of reasons … be that social, environmental, even sustainability. I speculate today branded beef is already 20 to 25 percent of all beef sales. Tom Revier “Recognize change can happen quickly in food service. Today, lots of locally-owned cafes and executive chefs are now seeking better meats. They want to survive and grow their business; so offering a better plate is their motivation to get repeat business. And that’s certainly generating our business too. The triumvirate of location, service and higher quality is driving the branded beef business today.” Important to Revier Cattle Company’s success also is the unique commitment of Dakota Ranch beef processing center at Aberdeen, S.D. which is now the exclusive handler of all Revier cattle. Dakota Ranch does the special packaging and coordinates distribution to beef handlers and food service outfits across America.
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Revier expects even many of today’s vegan cohorts will gradually switch back to American beef for health, flavor, even environmental reasons — especially if its Black Angus beef produced with the exacting standards of Revier Cattle Company. Today, four major packers control about 80 percent of the beef processing capacity in the United States. Revier predicts with more American cattle producers gearing up to branded beef, control of the beef markets by these four major packers will lessen. For now, Revier has no plans to slow down. “We’ve still got 30 states to get into,” he said. “Guess I’m like a cat on a hot tin roof. Yes, I’m thankful for what we’ve got going. The good Lord asks us to be sharing people. When I see more and more beef people picking up on branded beef that will be my satisfaction. I’ve made my share of careless decisions but I want the next generation to be more insightful. In hindsight I think my biggest mistake was always doing things my own way. That’s not always a healthy choice. I’ve certainly learned that any business is only as successful as the talent and energies of your people.” v NO MORE GUTTER CLEANING, OR YOUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEED! CALL US TODAY FOR
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Thursday, November 19th ~ 11:00 am Auction held at: Mages Sleepy Eye Office 229 W. Main St, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
Directions to land: From New Ulm, take Hwy 14 west for 3.5 miles, then on 205th Ave, turn north, after a 1/2 mile, the land will be on the west side of the road. Watch for signs!
This property will sell as two parcels: Location of property within Brown County: Milford Twp, Sections 17 & 18, Range 31 Total of farm: 194.91 total acres, approx. 186.69 acres tillable. Productivity Index: 90.3
Parcel 1: 74.91 total acres, approx. 73.27 acres tillable. Productivity Index: 87.7
Parcel 2: 120 total acres, approx. 113.42 acres tillable. Productivity Index: 92
Note: All acr es ar e published based on Br own County Online Recor ds and FSA r ecor ds.
Leora Mae Windschitl Trust
Listing Auctioneer: Matt Mages, 507-276-7002 Lic 52-20-018 Auctioneers: Lar r y Mages, Lafayette; J oe Maidl, Lafayette; J ohn Goelz, Fr anklin Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop; Broker: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: No Buyer’s Premium. Ever ything sold in “AS IS” condition.
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Farm Retirement
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OPENS: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
2020
CLOSES: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | 11AM PREVIEW: Friday, November 6 – Wednesday, November 18 by appointment only. LOADOUT: All items to be picked up within two weeks of auction closing by appointment only. For Preview & Loadout, Contact Tim; 701.652.5333
e in ion.
INCLUDES: Tractors, GPS Equipment, Grain Cart, Air Press & Drills, Seed Tender, Tillage Equipment, Truck & Pickup, Sprayer & Spreader, Grain Handling Equipment, Other Equipment
SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Ave East, West Fargo, ND
TIM & MARY ZINK or Tadd Skaurud at Steffes Group,
TIM, 701.652.5333
701.237.9173 or 701.729.3644
All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. Scott Steffes ND81
FARM RETIREMENT
OPENS: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
2020
CLOSES: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | 1PM
LOCATION: From Howard Lake, MN, 1/2 mile west on US Hwy 12, 1 mile south on Keats Ave. SW, 1/4 mile east on 70th St. SW. 9882 70th St. SW, Howard Lake, MN 55349 / LOADOUT: Monday, November 23 from 9am - 4pm 2009 Felling tandem axle PLANTER TRACTORS GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT bumper hitch dump trailer 2002 John Deere 1780 1997 John Deere 9400, 3,040 2016 GSI 1112 grain dryer conservation planter Stud King 38 pre-harvest hrs. 2016 Westfield WR80-71 auger TILLAGE EQUIPMENT Maurer header trailer 2012 John Deere 8235R, 8,665 2016 Westfield MKX130-64 auger 2005 John Deere 512 disc ripper TRUCK ATTACHMENTS pre-harvest hrs. 2016 Westfield WR100-31 auger 2002 John Deere 980 fi eld Chevrolet tonneau cover for (2) Allis Chalmers WD SKID STEER LOADER & cultivator 6.5 box COMBINE & HEADS ATTACHMENT / OTHER FARM TRUCKS & TRAILERS Northern Tool toolbox, 2’x4’, 2007 John Deere 9760 combine, SUPPORT ITEMS / LAWN 1,427 pre-harvest sep. hrs., 2,160 2004 Freightliner Columbia day aluminum diamond plate GARDEN / RECREATIONAL cab, 136,883 miles GRAIN CART pre-harvest engine hrs. ITEMS / TIRES 2009 John Deere 630F flex head 2011 Wilson Pacesetter DWH- 2010 Unverferth 1015 Xtreme SHOP ITEMS / MISC. ITEMS 2009 John Deere 608C chopping 500 hopper bottom trailer grain cart corn head 2016 Alcom tandem axle v-nose enclosed trailer
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GREG & JUDY CHOCK | GREG 612.327.8972 or Randy Kath at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371 or 701.429.8894
Steffes Group, Inc. 24400 MN Hwy 22 S Litchfield, MN 55355 | 320.693.9371
Complete terms, lot listings and photos at SteffesGroup.com / Randy Kath MN47-007
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Opening November 3 & Closing November 10 Kermit (Jim) & Sandy Kirkland Farm Retirement Auction, Watford City, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening November 5 & Closing November 12 Duane Wagner Equipment Auction, Fullerton, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening November 6 & Closing November 10 at 12:30PM Online Hay Auction Quality Tested - Ring 2, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening November 6 & Closing November 11 Online Steffes Auction - 11/11, Upper Midwest Locations Timed Online Auction Opening November 6 & Closing November 13 Leon & Janell Vandeberg Farm Retirement Auction, Epping, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening November 6 & Closing November 17 at 10AM MDT C. Berk Bowman Farm & Ranch Retirement Auction, Rhame, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening November 6 & Closing November 18 at 11AM Tim & Mary Zink Farm Retirement Auction, Carrington, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening November 9 & Closing November 17 at 1PM Court Ordered Columbia, Dodge, and Racine County, WI, Multi-Tract Dairy Operations, Land and Hobby Farm Auction, Numerous Counties in WI, Timed Online Auction Opening November 9 & Closing November 19 at 1PM Dairy Cattle - Court Ordered Auction, Fox Lake, WI, Timed Online Auction Opening November 10 at 8AM & Closing November 10 at 12PM Barnes County, ND, Land Auction - 320± Acres, Page, ND, Timed Online Auction Tuesday, November 10 at 12PM Live Hay Auction Quality Tested - Ring 1, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN Opening November 10 & Closing November 17 Don Zimbleman Farm Retirement Auction, Fullerton, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening November 11 at 8AM & Closing November 11 at 12PM Bottineau, ND, Land Auction - 160± Acres, South of Maxbass, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening November 11 & Closing November 18 at 12PM Premier C. Berk Bowman Farm & Ranch Retirement Land Auction - 4,137± Acres, Rhame, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening November 11 & Closing November 20 at 10AM Wright County, MN, Farmland, Hobby Farm/Building Site, and Grain Bin Facility Auction, Jellison Ave. SW, Howard Lake, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening November 11 & Closing November 20 at 1PM Greg & Judy Chock Farm Retirement Auction, Howard Lake, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening November 12 & Closing November 19 Duane Peterson Farm Equipment Auction, Fullerton, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening November 12 & Closing November 19 at 12PM John Dullea Estate Farm & Construction Equipment Auction, Halstad, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening November 16 & Closing November 23 at 1PM Dave Moe Collectibles Auction, Steffes Group Facility, West Fargo, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening November 18 & Closing November 30 at 1PM Watonwan County, MN, Commercial Real Estate Auction, St. James, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening November 20 & Closing November 25 Online Steffes Auction - 11/25, Upper Midwest Location, Timed Online Auction Opening November 20 & Closing November 30 Erickson Farms Equipment Auction, Ada, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening November 20 & Closing November 24 at 12:30PM Online Hay Auction Quality Tested - Ring 2, Steffes Group Facility, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction
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TILLAGE CIH 730 w/leads.............................................. $18,500 NEW Wilrich 513 9-24 .................................... On Hand NH ST775-7 ..................................................... $17,500 ‘14 Sunflower 4412-05.....................................$30,000 ‘10 Wilrich QX2 37’ w/basket.......................... $34,500 ‘09 Wilrich QX2 55’5 w/bskt............................ $34,000 ‘05 CIH 730B w/lead ....................................... $16,500 ‘13 Wilrich 513 5-30................. ..........................31,500
PLANTERS ‘11 White 8516 CFS, Loaded .......................... $68,000 ‘06 White 8516 cfs .......................................... $39,000 ‘06 White 8186 w/fert ...................................... $28,000 ‘95 White 6722 loaded ....................................... $7,500 ‘96 White 6222 forward fold w/liq ................... $10,500
Feed Seed Hay
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NEW Fantini chopping cornhead ........................... Call ‘13 Gleaner S67 .............................................. Coming ‘12 Gleaner S77 ............................................ $179,000 ‘03 Gleaner R65 .............................................. $72,000 ‘90 Gleaner R40 w/heads ............................... $17,500 ‘98 Gleaner R62 .............................................. $59,000 ‘97 Gleaner R62 ........................................ Just traded Geringhoff parts & heads available
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’14 JD 690 4WD, 1640 Eng hrs, 1026 sep. hrs, 5 spd feederhouse, ’14 Cat TH407C, 7250 hrs, cab air, 8,000# lift cap, 24’ lift hgt, 48” forks, aux hyd. .................................................... $39,000 CM, power bin ext., 650x38 tires & duals ....................... $147,000 ’13 Gehl RS5-19, 1972 hrs, cab heat, 5500# lift, 19’ lift hgt, 48” ock forks. ......................................................................... $38,000 are ’13 JD 660, 892/1180 CM, chopper duals................. $123,000 ’13 JLG G12-55A, 6694 hrs, cab air, 12,000# lift cap, 55’ lift hgt, uth outriggers, 60” forks ................................................. $52,000 ’01 JD 9750 STS, 3013/4156 CM, chopper, duals ....... $32,500
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’06 Challenger MT755B 3995 hrs, 3PT, PTO,120” base, 16” belt .....$80,000 ’02 Case IH 2208, corn head 8 row 30” ....................... $10,000 ’04 JD 630F, 30’ flex head, high dam ............................ $7,000 ’14 Case IH 370 HD, 7065 hrs, 1000 PTO duals........... $72,000 ’06 Drago, 8 row 30” chopping corn head .................. $12,000 ’05 Versatile 2335, 5002 hrs, power shift, PTO ........... $62,000 ’09 Case IH 3412 corn head 12 row 30” ...................... $19,000 ’13 Case IH 3162 40’ flex draper ................................. $30,000 ’95 Cat CH35, 5528 hrs, 3PT 1000 PTO, 16” track, 88” on ’13 Case IH 3020 35’ flex head, 3” sickle.................... $18,000 center ..................................................................... $35,000 Case IH 1083, 8 row, 30” corn head w/ tracker drives, changed over to poly ........ $5,900
ROW CROP TRACTORS ’09 JD 7830 MFWD, 6185 hrs, 3PT PTO, 4 hyd, 20 speed auto quad, 48050 tires & duals, autosteer ready ............. $73,000 ’97 Case IH 8910 MFWD, 6695 hrs, 3PT, 4 hyd, 540/1000 PTO,14.9x46 tires & duals ........................................ $45,000
WHEEL LOADERS
’16 JD 824KII, 7480 hrs, RC, 6 yd bkt.............................. $134,500 ’15 JD 544K, 4177 hrs, 3yd pin on bkt, RC........................ $92,000 ’14 JD 724K 6980 hrs, 4.75 yd pin on bkt, RC .................. $95,000 ’13 JD 644 K, 5520 hrs, quick coupler, 4.25 yd bkt ........ $105,000 ’15 Cat 950M, 7205 hrs, RC, 4.5 yd pin on bkt................. $115,000 ’15 Cat 930 M, 6599 hrs, RC, QC & bkt ............................ $85,000 ’08 Brent 1194 w/tarp, 1100 bushel, 520x42” walking ’14 Cat 938M, 8416 hrs, 3.5 yd pin on bkt, RC................. $82,000 tandems .................................................................... $29,000 ’14 Cat 930K, 9588 hrs, QC w/bkt ..................................... $69,000 ’16 Komatsu WA 270-7, 8193 hrs, Q.C., 4 yd bkt .............. $70,000 ’13 Brent 557, 550 bushel, 4 wheel brake, fenders, tarp ........$13,250 ’16 Komatsu WA 320-7, 6936 hrs, Q.C., 3.5 yd bkt ........... $75,000 ’14 Kawasaki 70Z7, 7628 hrs, QC & bkt ............................ $69,000 ’16 Case 621G, 7435 hrs, QC w/ 3 yrd bkt ............................. $72,000 ’15 Cat 323 FL, 3768 hrs, 40" bkt ............................... $105,000 ’12 Case IH 721F, 3254 hrs, RC, 3.5 yd pin on bkt ................ $69,000 rys. s or ’11 JD 290GLC, 3347 hrs, 12'6" stick,42" bkt.............. $105,000 ’11 Case IH 721F 7650 hrs, QC 3 yd bkt, Aux hyd, 4 new 20.5 Rx25 tires ................................................................................. $69,000 ’11 Case CX300C, 2658 hrs, 12' stick, 54" bucket ...... $105,000
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MERIDAN DUAL WALL FUEL TANKS
PREVIEW: Friday, November 20 – Monday, November 30 from 8AM-5PM LOADOUT: All items to be removed within two weeks of auction closing by appointment. Contact Blaine, 218.474.0002 INCLUDES: Planting, Tillage Equipment, Row Crop Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Pickups, Sprayer, Grain Handling Equipment, Scraper, Fuel Tanks, Farm Support Items
SteffesGroup.com Steffes Group, Inc., 2000 Main Ave East, West Fargo, ND
ERICKSON FARMS | Blaine, 218.474.0002
or Tadd Skaurud at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.729.3644 All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer. Scott Steffes MN14-51
FARM LAND FOR SALE
Washington Lake Township, SIBLEY COUNTY, MN KORTH AUCTION SERVICE Green Isle Development LLC is seeking bids for the sale of real estate AND described as Oulot D Lake Erin Estates, 20.58 acres Outlot E Lake Erin JENSEN MANAGEMENT Estates & 29.38 acres SE¼ South of MN Hwy 25 in Section 18 Township 104 SERVICE, INC. Range 26 West of the Fifth P.M. and located in Washington Lake Township, Sibley County. The tract contains 54.06 acres, located on the south side of MN Highway No. 25. TERMS:The tract will be sold subject to all easements, right of way and reservations, if any, of record. All sealed bids must be received by Jensen Management Service, Inc. by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, November 9, 2020, Attn: Green Isle Development LLC. Bids should be mailed or delivered to Jensen Management Service, Inc. (address below). BIDS: All written bids must be accompanied by a $10,000.00 earnest money check. All bidders who submit a timely written bid shall be eligible to orally raise their bid at 1:00.PM on Thursday November 12, 2020 until the highest bid is reached. Private auction to be at the Veterans Building, 801 W Chandler, Arlington MN. Only eligible bidders allowed in sale. Upon the acceptance of a bid and the signing of an earnest money contract, the highest bidder shall pay ten percent (10%) of the accepted bid. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash on or before December 30, 2020. Possession shall be given at closing subject to rights of tenant and harvesting of crops. Real estate taxes due and payable in 2021 and subsequent years shall be paid by the Purchaser. Real estate taxes due in 2020 will be paid by seller. INFORMATION: For further information regarding this sale or the property check www.jensenkorth.com or request by contacting Jensen Management Service, Inc. at the following address or by telephone at (507) 283-2391. THE SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY TECHNICALITIES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE BIDDING.
KORTH AUCTION SERVICE AND JENSEN MANAGEMENT SERVICE, INC. PO Box 836 111 N. Cedar Luverne, MN 56156
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2015 Unverferth 600 HP Pull- 2015 Westfield TFX2 100x36 Type Hitch To Fit Unverferth Auger. PTO, belt drive, 3 PT In-Line Zone Builder, tires new when purchased, NEVER USED, $5,900/OBO. handy auger, nice condition. 2006 Great Plains 36 Ft Dis- $4,750.00 Retired. 15 miles covator/Finisher w/ 4 New SE of Mankato. Call John Tires, Double Fold Original 507-381-7097 Blades, (18 3/4”) Real Good. Retiring. 319-347-6282 or 319Wanted 269-4226 All kinds of New & Used farm equipment - disc chisels, field cults, planters, soil finishers, JD7720 Combine, $8,500; cornheads, feed mills, discs, JD643 Cornhead, $3,500; balers, haybines, etc. 507JD920 Bean Head with trail- 438-9782 er, $8,250; JD27 Stalk Chop- WANTED TO BUY: Stanhoist per, new hood, $2,000; JD and Bushhog steel barge Chisel Plow, $500; Interna- boxes. Also, Gehl and Lotional 6200 Grain Drill, 14 ft. rentz grinder/mixers. JD - 7” spacing, $1,200; JD960 720 front mount cultivators. 27.5’ Field Cultivator, $4,500. PLUS all types of farm maCall 507-220-0487 chinery. 507-251-2685
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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Tim King. Photos by Jan King.
DeWayne’s hand-built hired help
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f you were to catch the Greyhound bus for a trip to Fargo, N.D. or LaCrosse, Wis. at the service station located at the Rossel farm (not far from Miltona, Minn.) you might have the opportunity to sit in the waiting room on a bench made from the bones of a horse named Prince. There was a time when rural people could catch a bus at the local service station, or hotel, that could take them pretty much anywhere in the world. But no bus ever did, or ever will, arrive or depart DeWayne’s service station. Prince was indeed a horse that worked at the Rossel farm; but the rest of the service station was created in DeWayne’s mind, with collaboration with his wife Donna, while he did his work on the family farm. Donna has passed on and DeWayne is now in his 90s. But DeWayne’s works of art and imagination look as good as ever.
DeWayne’s service station has another character on staff. He stands outside the door, is substantially less realistic than the attendant inside, and looks like he might be the bouncer for a tavern depicted in the Stars Wars film. His name, says DeWayne, is Ole the Parts Man. The name suggests two possibilities. Ole is in charge of automotive parts at the station or Ole is made from parts. Could be both, I suppose. DeWayne chose a black and silver Chevrolet radiator for Ole’s chest and stomach. He has a headlight for a head and spark plugs for eyes. DeWayne chose an old pot cover for a hat. Ole has automotive hoses for arms and sort of life-like somethings for hands. We can’t make out what the hands are made of, but they are miracles of automotive engineering. One holds a gas can and another grasps an oil can. Ole stands on two mufflers for legs and has some more mysterious somethings for feet. DeWayne built his old fashioned gas station in 1995. It houses his collection of vintage gas pumps, his 1929 Model “A” Ford gas delivery truck, and its full-time staff. He’s not taking visitors currently, but when better times come again he may. v
Stepping inside the station, visitors are greeted by a pipe-smoking attendant with an antique typewriter and telephone at his desk and engine belts hanging over his head. There’s also an old calculator with 100 keys to ring up your purchases. To dress up the attendant, DeWayne got a mannequin from the Herberger’s store in Alexandria. (And by the looks of the attendants shirt, somebody from Runestone Electric Association Cooperative may be missing a shirt.)
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