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How far did you roam? I ended up 88 clearly remember when cordless phones miles from where I grew up. College took were introduced and how my brother and me to the faraway locale known as Fargo, I wanted my parents to get one so we N.D., then on to Grand Forks and could take the phone anywhere in the Hillsboro. But in 2004 we moved back to house and not have to worry about how the Land of 10,000 Lakes and have been far that cord stretched. here ever since.

Around that same time, my mom took a In 2008, Pew Research reported that in girls trip to New York City. She did some the Midwest, nearly half of adults say shopping on Canal Street which was LAND MINDS they have spent their entire lives in their infamous for knock-off purses and other

By Kristin Kveno hometown. In comparison, fewer than “great deals.” While perusing the items one-third of people in Western states she and my aunts found cordless still live in their hometown. phones for an amazing bargain. They each bought one — still in the boxes. I We are creatures of habit and comremember my mom proudly showing us the box fort. It’s no surprise half of us live where we grew up. With a large number of people now able to work when she got back from the trip. from home due to the pandemic, how we work and Initially, joy ensued when she opened it, but the where we work is changing. Those who yearned to smile quickly faded from her face. The “new” phone come back home to rural America, but were faced had other people’s numbers written on the back of with the dilemma of having a job in a big city, now it, some hair attached to the receiver and was suddenly don’t have to choose. Working from home dreadfully dirty. My mom suddenly realized that the has allowed people to now live where they want — phone may have had a questionable past. We never regardless of where their job is located. used that phone. My parents decided getting one at Target was a better, cleaner option. That crazy People are on the move. With low interest rates, phone started our family’s foray into the world of houses go on the market and sell in no time.

According to Redfin, home prices in Minnesota were cordless communication. up 9.5 percent year-over-year in March. The number Kids these days will never know what it’s like to of homes sold rose 5.7 percent while the number of trip on a phone cord; or have your mom bring home homes for sale fell 51.4 percent. It is definitely a a cordless phone which may have unknowingly been seller’s market out there. It will be interesting to stolen goods. Times have changed and as the saying see whether housing demands in rural Minnesota goes, the only constant is change. continue to pick up as the job landscape evolves.

Those memories of home though, they are yours Stories from our homes where we grew up are forever. Whether you still live right where you grew some of my kids’ favorites to hear. When my husup or thousands of miles away, there really is no band and I share tales from our youth with our chil- place like home. dren, they marvel at the “archaic” ways we used to Kristin Kveno is the staff writer of The Land. She live. Like how we each grew up with kitchen phones may be reached at kkveno@TheLandOnline.com. v sporting incredibly, ridiculously-long cords which stretched to just about every one of the rooms. I

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Organic farm rules need reviewing soon, not slowly rewritten Nearly everything about a comfortable fit for USDA, Francis and Susan Thicke’s a red tape machine more southeastern Iowa organic accustomed to administerdairy farm whispers bucolic: ing billion-dollar crop suba herd of Jersey cows and sidy programs than an calves graze on rolling acres organic program with little of green pastures amid money and no bureaucracy. fenced farm fields and acres But NOP did have clear, and acres of tree-thick understandable rules to FARM & FOOD FILE woods. help producers become “cerBy Alan Guebert Even the farm’s name, tified” organic growers and Radiance Dairy, relays an a “USDA Organic” label easy calm. to help them build new, value-based markets for But there’s nothing what they produced. calm about the food fight the Thickes (pronounced tick-ee) and their organic And, uniquely, NOP had a voluntary colleagues have taken on since 2018 15-member National Organic when they formed the Real Organic Standards Board (NOSB) appointed Program to challenge what they see as by the secretary to recommend prothe “compromised standards” of the posed changes in the production, hanU.S. Department of Agriculture’s dling, and processing of organic prodNational Organic Program, or NOP. ucts like food and clothing.

Fights over organic standards are Over the next 20 years, organic food older than NOP itself. In fact, clear, sales grew from dollar bills to billions national, and enforceable organic stan- of dollars. In 2020, organic food sales dards were a key reason Congress cre- hit $50.1 billion, according to the ated NOP in 1990.

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From the start, however, NOP wasn’t As sales surged, the standards board

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became a lightning rod for proposals aimed to make organic production bigger, faster, and cheaper to (it was claimed) meet increasing demand.

Organic stalwarts worried the rules were evolving so bigger, more commercial growers could cash in on organic’s higher profit margins and perceived higher quality at the expense of smaller, more specialized farmers who had followed the rules to build those markets over decades.

Whatever the reason, real or perceived, the organic standards slowly slackened, says Francis Thicke in a recent telephone interview. The result was the rise of “big organic.”

Today, he suggests, those relaxed rules mean “that maybe half the tomatoes sold as ‘organic’ in the country are grown through hydroponics,” a nosoil process that Thicke says fails to meet original NOP standards on “improving the soil.”

“How can they do that when there’s no soil?”

Thicke, who holds a Ph.D. in agronomy and served on the National Organic Standards Board from 2013 through 2018, knows the answer: because the standards board said they could. Case closed.

Unless, he suggests, organic farmers push USDA to reconsider where “lesser standards” are sure to lead: a less valuable market which threatens the existence of every organic grower, big and small.

As such, Thicke linked up with a non-government organic effort called

the Real Organic Program in 2018 to do what he felt USDA wasn’t: to certify new farms under the old standards and promote their products as “real” organic.

Despite early success, few in the group want the confusion that comes with a competing organic program.

Ideally, USDA and its now-returned former boss, Iowan Tom Vilsack, will review NOP and consider closing some “loopholes” the group believes allowed organic standards to slide.

To begin that conversation, Thicke and nearly four dozen other former members of the National Organic Standards Board sent Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack a letter in late April which outlined changes USDA “could easily adopt” to restore the “public trust” in the “integrity” of the NOP. It was clear, concise and respectful.

And it was received that way. “The Secretary replied quite quickly,” says Thicke, “and we’re working to set up a meeting later this month.”

This is a good first sign; because clear rules, like fences, remain important to everyone — growers and customers alike.

And while every rural American knows this, sometimes it’s good to remind everyone what side of the fence they stand.

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Humans or animals, Moms have a special place in this world About a week ago my oldest daughter I was expecting much of the same on Abby’s goat welcomed a set of triplets that particular evening run to the barn into the world. It was an exciting time for — only this time, Lady was not sailing all of us! We did not have an exact breedoff into dreamland. Rather, she seemed a ing date for this specific doe, only a range bit irritated as she was standing and of days she had been exposed to a buck. stomping the ground underneath her. I We knew she was getting close, however, strode behind her looking for any changas the poor girl’s midsection had become es toward her rear but saw nothing sigso large she was no longer as agile as she nificant. Grabbing a flashlight to take DEEP ROOTS once was. Most of her days were passed another look, I found the slightest streak by finding a comfortable lying position as

By Whitney Nesse of blood near her backside. It seemed close to the feed and water as possible so insignificant. I questioned whether or not she would not have to get up to grab a bite to eat.

I was seeing clearly in the dimly-lit barn; or if my On many occasions I would find Lady lying down eyes were still adjusting to the sudden bright flashwith her head in her feed bucket, snacking away as light shining on the pink rump of a goat. she was waiting for the birth of her kids.

This poor ole girl was becoming even more irritatIt was a long month of waiting. This particular ed with my presence. Grabbing a rubber glove from doe needed a bit more special attention because a my pocket, I decided to manually check and see few weeks prior, she had the beginnings of a vaginal what was going on. Sure enough, upon inspection, I prolapse stitched up. With that said, we had to be found the little bulb-shaped noggin of a kid. I quick“Johnny on the spot” when it came to her kidding to ly removed the aforementioned stitch and headed prevent further complications. It had become my inside to wake my slumbering adolescent (which is nightly routine to run out to the barn around 10 not normally an easy task). p.m. to check on the expecting doe before turning in Abby and I, armed with dry towels, excitedly went for the night. For a month, each nightly run seemed back to the barn where we found the first kid already much like the last. I would find Lady sleepily chew- on the ground. My budding veterinarian went right to ing her cud with no signs of labor.

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Assessments guide replant decisions FOLEY, Minn. — With drier weather, concerns about corn and soybean emergence may be warranted. Since it has been a few years since we have dealt with potential stand issues, a short review of stand counts and potential replanting was in order. Much of this information can be found in greater detail at extension.umn.edu/crop-production under the Corn and Soybean tabs.

The first step is to determine the current population of what was planted. For both corn and soybean this is approximately the same. Choose a row length is 1/1000 of an acre per your planting row width and count the healthy plants in that section of row. This makes scaling your calculations up to one full acre easier. Also, finding the length of 1/1000 of an acre per your row width is as simple as looking at tables provided online. For narrow row or solid seeded soybeans, use a hoop either 22.75 inches or 32-inches in diameter and use the table provided at the UMN Extension soybean page to help determine plant population. When taking these stand counts, randomly select multiple locations throughout the field.

You will also need to take notes of uniformity of stand and seedling vigor which leads into the next step.

Investigate the problems associated with emergence. In the case of this season, dry weather is the

primary concern. However, you will also want to check for potential issues with herbicides, fertilizer, disease and insects. As with many early season emergence issues, some may need correction this growing season and others may need to be considered for next season.

As for replanting decisions, it is time to combine the above information. First look at the population and uniformity of the existing stand. Keep in mind that uneven emergence does not necessarily mean a significant drop in yields and may not be profitable to replant. Potential yields for both corn and soybeans should be calculated. Tables containing potential yields based on planting populations and dates for both corn and soybeans are useful in this case and can be found at the Extension website.

Next, factor in the costs of replanting including seed, labor and fuel. Keep in mind that if the cost of replanting outweighs the added yield, then replanting will likely not be economical.

Finally, check the labels of any pesticides used to ensure replanting can occur.

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work, vigorously drying the tiny Pygmy doeling off as I assisted with the birth of the next two, slightly larger, bucklings.

Once all three kids were safely delivered, dried, and attempting to take their first steps, Abby, in an excited whisper exclaimed, “This is so amazing! I’m shaking because I am so excited!” It was indeed an exciting moment to experience with my daughter.

Today I stood and watched Lady with her trio, and couldn’t help but relate to her as I think many mothers would. The moment she stands up from even the shortest rest, her kids start tugging on her, nudging her as they look for food. I watched as Lady patiently stood for a few minutes and she licked and bonded with her young. She then gracefully and gently walked away, her bouncing triplets underfoot, as she quickly ate and drank before lying down to rest again. Upon lying down, the three snuggled into their Momma as close as possible; and again, Lady gracefully held her head as she quietly chewed her cud and every so often would nudge or lick her kids.

Much like Lady and her kids, my children are constantly looking for something to eat from the moment their feet hit the floor in the morning.

Staring into a refrigerator or pantry full of things to eat they exclaim, “Mom, we don’t have anything to eat!” As a mother, a moment of privacy seems impossible. Even when stealing away for a run to the bathroom with the door closed, tiny fingers wiggle underneath the thin gap between the bottom of the door and the floor, along with shrieks of, “MOM! Are you done?” And at the end of the day, when this Momma is tired out and sits down, there could be seating for thousands, but the littles sit as close to Mom as possible. Truth be told, myself and most Moms rarely refuse the snuggles, hugs and kisses from their kids and are equally as generous in handing them out.

Whether you are a dog mom, boy mom, toddler mom, plant mom, mom of teens, grand-mom or the neighbor of a mom, you are precious. Our world would be null and void if it were not for the gentle love and care of a Mom. Moms in the thick of raising toddlers, tweens and teens: hang in there. You were made for such a time as this. Moms of cows who are in the middle of calving season, you are resilient, keep up the good work. Moms who are empty nesters, those of us with full nests need you.

We need your wisdom and encouragement. Use this next stage of your life to share your hope. Neighbors of Moms, check on your Mom neighbors. You just might be the sunshine on a cloudy day.

Moms of all ages, stages, breeds and species; thank you for your grace, kindness and love. There is not enough ink in the world to express the gratitude and importance of mothers out there. Happy Mother’s Day! Whitney Nesse is a sixth-generation livestock farmer who is deeply rooted in her faith and family. She writes from her central Minnesota farm. v

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Should ranchers pay attention to plant-based meat?

By TIM KING The Land Correspondent MINNEAPOLIS —”Our mission is to completely replace the use of animals as a food technology by 2035. We’re dead serious about it and we believe it’s doable. I was confident that we would succeed when I launched this company, and now I’m completely confident. It’s game over for the incumbent industry — they just don’t know it yet.”

That statement was made by Pat Brown in a recent interview at a gathering called The Web Summit.

Brown is the founder and CEO of the synthetic meat product called Impossible Foods.

Impossible Foods product line includes two products. One is the well-known Impossible Burger, which is available as a cooked burger at many McDonalds and Starbucks stores; or as synthetic ground beef at chains such as Target and Trader Joes. The other product is a seasoned synthetic sausage product.

Ben Lilliston, the Director of Rural and Climate Strategies at the Institute for Agricultural and Trade Policy in Minneapolis, believes Brown’s specific claim may not need to be taken seriously; but beef farmers and their allies should pay attention to the spirit of the comment.

“It’s hard to see animal agriculture disappearing by 2035, but changes in the industry are likely to be driven by consumers, farmers interest in regenerative systems, climate change and new technology,” he said.

Some of those new technologies will likely include a variety of red meat look-alikes.

“I think this trend is something farmers should pay attention to, at least partially, because there is a lot of money behind the move toward synthetic and plant-based meat — including from the meat industry itself. You have companies like Tyson and Cargill that have invested in the lab-grown Memphis Meats.

JBS and Cargill are invested in plant-based meats and Silicon Valley is also very interested in this technology,” Lilliston said.

The money from the corporate goliaths is following consumer trends, Lilliston says. He points to a recent survey, conducted by Cargill, which indicates consumers are more and more concerned about the environment and the intersection between climate and food. Although the report shows consumers trust agriculture to be a solution to climate disruption, the meat industries reputation has been tarnished recently.

“The dominant form of animal production, the large-scale CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation) is associated with water and air pollution and climate concerns — and not just by consumers, but also by rural residents that are not part of the industry,” Lilliston said. “From the meatpackers’ perspective, the recent labor issues around Covid-19 in meatpacking plants points to another vulnerability in the industry.”

The Land asked a group of climate disruption activists in the Twin Cities whether or not they ate Impossible Meats products. A dozen responded and

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all but one had eaten them.

“I eat Impossible Burgers,” Michelle Shaw, a climate disruption activist from the Twin Cities, said.

“It’s between those and Beyond Meat patties and it just depends on what’s on sale that week at Target.

What I’ve been doing as of late is making vegan Juicy Lucys with them, and they’re absolutely delicious.”’

“I’ve had the impossible burger multiple times. I’ve eaten it in restaurants, fast food, and cooked it myself at home,” said Lisa Chou, a climate disruption activist from the environmental group MN350. “The taste has sometimes been nearly identical to a beef burger in flavor and texture and other times a little different. They’ve had two formulations over the years, a 1.0 and 2.0 version. The 2.0 definitely was an improvement in texture.”

Some we had spoken with told The Land they didn’t want to consume the genetically modified soy and yeast in the Impossible Meat products.

The Center for Food Safety has sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for allegedly not adequately testing the genetically modified components in Impossible Meats products before approving them for consumption.

“This is the first time that people have consumed this product,” Jaydee Hansen, the Policy Director for the Center for Food Safety, wrote in the organizations blog. “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is supposed to require testing in this situation to make sure that this novel protein does not cause allergic reactions in people. Unfortunately, instead of requiring Impossible Foods to file a new food additive petition, FDA allowed the company to use a weak regulatory process called “Generally Recognized As Safe” (GRAS) where the company does its own research and chooses its own reviewers to self-certify that its product is safe for human consumption.”

Impossible Foods is forging ahead, regardless of legal challenges. On April 6 it announced a national advertising campaign for the Impossible Burger. As part of its announcement, the company made it clear it was going to continue its growth at the expense of the livestock industry.

“Following a year of epic growth, Impossible products are now in about 20,000 grocery stores and 30,000 restaurants, with up to 82 percent of sales coming at the direct expense of animal-derived products,” Impossible Foods said in its April 6 press release.

Two days later, on April 8, the Reuters news service reported Impossible Foods was planning a $10 billion initial public stock offering sometime in 2021.

“This would be substantially more than the $4 billion the company was worth in a private funding round in 2020. It would highlight growing demand for plant-based meat products, driven by environmental and ethical concerns among consumers,” Reuters reported. v

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Training dogs to herd sheep requires time and patience

By TIM KING The Land Correspondent JORDAN, Minn. — The North Country Cheviots at Sheepy Corner Farm live the pastoral life; but actually pull double duty at the Jordan, Minn. farm. “Our sheep are dual purpose in that we train dogs, ours and students, and we raise them as meat lambs,” Susane Hoffman said.

Susane and her husband raise North Country Cheviots along with a few hair sheep crosses. The dogs they raise and train are Border collies, which are well known for their herding abilities.

Although a well-trained dog can work with any sheep breed, North Country

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Said Susane, “Duce was the dog that took me from novice to multiple wins and placements in open competition in United States Border Collie Handlers Association trials (the gold standard for herding competition in this country). He is gone now, but I have his semen stored and am hoping to some day get a pup from him.”

Cheviots thrive on grass forage and make for an excellent dogtraining flock, according to Susane.

“Cheviots satisfy my need to have sheep that will not get so dog broke that they get combative; or so numb to the dogs that all they do is follow the handler around regardless of what the dog does or doesn’t do.” Susane said. “The Cheviots are also clever and, especially as yearlings, provide enough of a challenge to allow a dog to grow in their training and understanding of how to handle sheep.”

There a few breeds which don’t work well for training purposes.

“The breeds of sheep that are more difficult for training purposes are those that don’t flock well or that are combative or are Photo by Laurie Erickson excessively flighty,” she Susane Hoffman and her dogs: Duce, peeking out under Toss said. “Suffolks can be quite diffi- who she is hugging and Toss’ daughter Soot. cult — especially for an inexperienced dog; and Shetlands and Finns are two others that I wouldn’t recommend using for starting and training dogs on.”

Susane says that she likes to work her experienced trained dogs with Suffolks just to keep them on their toes, however.

Having sheep that are dog broke, but not too dog broke, is important at Sheepy Corners. The sheep, along with the grazing paddocks, are the instructional aids in Susane’s classroom.

“I currently have about 20 regular students and a few that I fit in when I have an opening in my schedule,” Susane said. “I teach two and a half

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days a week as long as the weather and ground allow it.”

Susane’s students, and their dogs, are taking advantage of an opportunity to learn from an experienced dog handler. Susane has had multiple wins and placements in the Open class in United States Border Collie Handlers Association trials and occasionally serves as a judge for American Kennel Club herding trials.

“The Open Class for United States Border Collie Handlers Association trials is the gold standard for herding competition in this country,” she said.

Susane’s training sessions involve teaching both the dog and its owner. “For someone with a new dog that is new to working stock, I will start the See DOGS, pg. 18

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Lamb operation a good fit for the Hawkins family

By RENAE B. VANDER SCHAAF The Land Correspondent AKRON, Iowa — What’s nicer on a spring day than watching young lambs play? Or what’s noisier than mama sheep and their babies at feeding time?

What’s the best part of raising sheep?

Travis and Kaylene Hawkins will say, “working together on our farm is something we both enjoy and having our sons by our sides.”

It has been almost 30 years since Travis got his first sheep. He had joined 4-H in 1993 and needed a fair project. His mother thought cattle were too big for him to show, so she suggested sheep. Six feeder lambs were purchased.

“We laugh,” said Kaylene. “Because he still must not be big enough for cattle, because he continued with the sheep.”

In 1998, Travis got serious with sheep and began his breeding ewe flock. The first lambs arrived in the spring of 1999.

“Genetics from those first ewes can

still be found in my possible to keep quite a flock,” said Travis, “as few sheep in a small no new females have area without overbeen brought to the crowding. Sheep will flock since 2001.” eat a lot less than cattle — which is perfect for Travis graduated their acreage located in from Le Mars a small valley in Community High Plymouth County.

School in 2001. Three years later, he received A lamb requires five his Animal Science months from conception Degree from South to birth, whereas a calf Dakota State University needs nine months. and his Doctor of They are also very effiVeterinary Medicine cient as it takes about degree from Iowa State five to six months to University in 2008. A obtain market weight. job offer brought him to Cattle take about 18 to Akron, Iowa where he 20 months. purchased acreage and Travis told Kaylene continued raising sheep when they began dating as a hobby alone — that he lived at Sheep until he met a stranger Valley Ranch. Adding from Husker Land. the Hawkins name to it Kaylene always said when they went into Photos by Renae B. Vander Schaaf she would marry a direct meat selling only Travis, Richard, Kaylene and John Hawkins. farmer or a rancher … seemed natural. probably envisioning the cattle her grandparents raised in Nebraska. Her “We started marketing lamb meat parents were school teachers. She lived because my uncle, Ron Muth, owned in town during the school year, but the One Stop Meat Shop in Sioux City,” spent her summers at her grandpar- said Travis. “In 2014 he needed some ents’ farms. more lamb meat and we were able to She attended Doane College majoring fill that gap before becoming regular in Mass Communications and Religious suppliers.”

Studies and was commissioned as a All the lambs are processed at Hudson Signal Officer in the U.S. Army in 2005. Meats and Sausage located nearby at Kaylene came back to Nebraska and Hudson, S.D. It is a U.S. Department of joined the Nebraska National Guard in Agriculture sanctioned facility, so the 2009. In addition, she got busy and meat processed there can be sold anyearned her Masters in History from the where — including their farm.

University of Nebraska at Kearney in The Hawkins weren’t always satis2012. fied with the quality of meat they were That was quite the year, as she mar- producing, so they began selecting ried Travis Hawkins in June. sheep which were meatier and leaner.

“We both changed our original ideas “We raise what we call ‘mutt sheep’ of what we wanted to do after college,” as we have utilized a variety of breeds,” said Kaylene. “Our first careers were to said Kaylene. “Our ewes are more of a be associated with our education, and Polypay type. The last few years we our second career farming. But we have utilized purebred Polypay rams learned that our desires leaned more with National Sheep Improvement towards farming rather than the other.” Program genetic numbers to improve In 2011 Kaylene resigned her mili- maternal characteristics. We believe tary commission. Travis went into that spending more on a ram with farming crops and sheep full time in proven genetic potential has paid off.”

2016.

Although the number of their ewes Sheep are a good fit for the Hawkins doesn’t require three rams, the Hawkins in many ways. They are smaller and do use three rams in the breeding protake up less space, which is necessary gram for specific reasons. The Polypay as they have only about five acres. It’s See HAWKINS, pg. 9

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Hawkins keep good records for retaining ewes

in the hoop barn after they are weaned. is for improving maternal “Tags have three numgenetics; a terminal sire bers written on them,” for producing more meaty explained Kaylene. “The animals. Currently they first number is 1 this year are using a Texel/Suffolk for 2021, indicating the cross to obtain their goal year it was born. We don’t of fast-growing lambs have any ewes 10 years which are lean and yield old. The next one or two bigger cuts of meat. A numbers indicates where smaller breed ram is used the lamb fell into line — on the ewe lambs. whether it was the 14th girl or 15th boy lamb born.

During the summer, the sheep are grazed on pasFor spotting the sex of tures of their own, rented the lamb quickly, a male from friends and family. lamb receives a green tag, In the fall, the a female’s tag is Hawkins try to yellow.

Travis put ewes on corn tagged the 40th stalks where ewe lamb while cover crops have we talked. The been planted. In lambs are never the winter the given any animals are in growth-promotdry lots at the ing hormones.

Hawkins ranch.

The Hawkins The Hawkins are content to be have a closed living a lifestyle flock except for similar to that of purchased rams. their grandpar“All our lambs ents — where are born here on faith, family and our farm,” said farm are their Kaylene. “They Don’t let size fool you. John (top) is handy when it comes to chores. main focus. They are raised on a (Bottom): Whether tagging lambs with Travis (left) or weighing lambs with Kaylene named their two ration of alfalfa (middle), Richard (right) is involved in the Hawkins enterprise. sons Richard and hay, protein supJohn after very plement and corn. The alfalfa is grown at Travis’s special grandfathers and great grandfathers. parents’ farm about 30 miles away.”

They honor their family legacy in agriculture with The Hawkins continue to upgrade their facilities to a photo arrangement on the wall. The Hawkins farm work smarter, not harder. In 2014 a hoop barn was photo is surrounded by four photos from parents and added. A series of pens — small and large — come in grandparents farms. handy when working sheep or keeping units separate.

While they are carrying on the tradition of farming, Security cameras in the lambing barn allow the the meat they are raising is not ordinarily found on Hawkins to monitor what is going on. By adding apps many tables in America. to their tablets, they can keep an eye on things even “It’s an unfamiliar meat for many people,” said if they aren’t home.

HAWKINS, from pg. 8

“We maintain good records,” said Travis. “We also cull fairly heavily. We don’t like sheep that can’t raise their young, don’t have milk, or prolapse. Our notes dictate what is saved for replacement ewe. If a ewe had any issues, her lambs will not be retained.”

Lambing begins at the end February and continues into March. When a ewe gives birth, the sheep family is put into a bonding pen (sometimes called a jug) which is in a heated area kept at about 45 F. In a day or two, after lambs have been weighed and tagged and any other necessary work done, the ewe and her lambs move out to the hoop barn. The lambs will stay

Kaylene. “That is rather unfortunate, because it is naturally nutrient rich and low in calories. American lamb is an excellent source of protein that is easier to prepare than most people think. Many of our customers who try it come back and want more.”

Hawkins Sheep Valley Ranch retails their meat through Woudstra Meat Market in Orange City, Iowa and at their family farm. Their porch has turned into a mini store where customers will find frozen cuts of lamb, recipes from the American Lamb Board, cooking advice from the Hawkins along with a friendly visit with the farm family who raised the lamb.

The Hawkins can be reached at (712) 568-2662 or through their Facebook page: Hawkins Sheep Valley Ranch. v

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March dairy exports to China were highest on record This column was written for the marketing week ending May 7 .

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the April Federal order Class III milk price at $17.67 per hundredweight. This is up $1.52 from March, $4.60 above March 2020, and News and information for Minnesota and Northern Iowa dairy producers the highest Class III since November 2020. That put the four-month average MIELKE MARKET Speaking of exports, U.S. dairy products product to market, down from 55.2 million in the at $16.40, up from $15.84 a year ago WEEKLY reached an all-time high in March. The last event, and the smallest amount since June 16. and $14.71 in 2019. gains were driven by sales to China and Butter led the losses, plunging 12.1 percent after

By Lee Mielke Late morning on May 7, Class III Mexico, according to HighGround Dairy, slipping 0.6 percent in the last event. Anhydrous futures portended a May price at but were also helped by stronger trade milkfat was down 4.2 percent after falling 3.3 per$18.82; June, $18.99; July, $19.32; August, $19.31, with Southeast Asia. cent. Cheddar was down 4.5 percent after inching with the peak at $19.36 in September.

“Most impressive,” says HighGround Dairy, “was 1.2 percent higher, and lactose was off 2 percent folThe April Class IV price is $15.42, up $1.24 from March, $4.02 above a year ago, and the highest since February 2020. Its four month average is at $14.14, down from $14.78 in 2020 and $15.69 in 2019.

Dairy margins are still slipping. A small rise in the All Milk price could not offset sharply-rising feed costs and USDA’s Ag Prices report shows the March milk feed ratio at 1.75, down from 1.78 in February and 2.24 in March 2020.

The index is based on the current milk price in relationship to feed prices for a dairy ration of 51 percent corn, 8 percent soybeans and 41 percent alfalfa hay. One pound of milk could only purchase 1.75 pounds of dairy feed of that blend in March.

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Dry whey exports totaled 52.7 million pounds, up 37.7 percent from March 2020, and up 32.8 percent year-to-date from 2020.

Nonfat dry milk exports climbed to a new record monthly high, despite the shipping challenges that existed. Nonfat/skim milk powder totaled 190.8 million pounds, up 38.8 percent, with year-to-date up 20.3 percent. Shipments to China grew by 12.3 million pounds and marked the highest monthly volume to China since May 2015, according to HighGround Dairy, though Mexico remained the top destination and up 29 percent.

Cheese exports totaled 81.4 million pounds, up 10.7 percent and the strongest March on record with volumes reaching nine-month highs. HighGround Dairy says gains were recorded to Mexico for the first time since last August and cheese exports to Japan were the strongest since June.

Butter shipments totaled 9.2 million pounds, up 170.7 percent, and up 124 percent year-to-date — the highest since June 2014. Demand was most notable to Saudi Arabia, says HighGround Dairy. n Dairy fat weighed heavily in this week’s Global Dairy Trade auction where the weighted average was down 0.7 percent, following the 0.1 percent slip on April 20. Traders brought 48.5 million pounds of

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StoneX says the GDT 80 percent butterfat butter price equates to $2.2282 per pound U.S., down 31 cents, and compares to Chicago Mercantile Exchange butter which closed May 7 at $1.77. GDT cheddar, at $1.9388, was down 7.3 cents, and compares to May 7’s CME block cheddar at $1.7475. GDT skim milk powder averaged $1.5572 per pound, up from $1.5265, and whole milk powder averaged $1.8664 per pound, up from $1.8583. CME Grade A nonfat dry milk closed May 7 at $1.3225 per pound. n Cash cheese prices start May heading lower. The cheddar blocks crept to $1.8025 per pound on May 5 but closed two days later at $1.7475. This is down 5.25 cents on the week, though 44.25 cents above a year ago. The barrels got to $1.845 on May 5 (the highest since Nov. 12) but closed at $1.7275. This is 10.75 cents lower on the week, 45.75 cents above a year ago, and a more typical 2 cents below the blocks. Nineteen cars of block sold on the week at the CME and 12 of barrel.

Midwest cheesemakers tell Dairy Market News spot milk offers were lighter this week, but midweek prices were mostly at sub-Class levels. Cheese output is busy, as flush season is near its peak and cheesemakers are taking advantage of available spot milk discounts before milk yields begin to decline with warming weather. Generally, orders are steady. Food service acquisitions are beginning to level off, but pizza cheese and process producers continue to say loads are moving. Cheese producers are giving mixed notes regarding cheese availability.

Some say they are nearly oversold, while others have slowly growing inventories.

Western retail cheese demand was slightly lighter this week and food service demand has been leveling. Inventories of cheese remain mixed; blocks are available but barrels are noted as somewhat firm See MIELKE, pg. 11

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End of Food Box Program will cut government dairy buys MIELKE, from pg. 10 though some contacts suggest not as tight as in recent weeks. Cheese production continues to be strong, reflecting the abundance of milk in the region. There is some consternation regarding the barrel price continuing to hover over the block price.

However, cheese producers report market prices are in a somewhat healthy position.

An increase in interest from Chinese importers aided in some contacts viewing the market tones with a little more bullishness, as well, says Dairy Market News. n StoneX Director of Dairy Market Insight Nate Donnay reminds us in his May 6 “Udder Intelligence” that “The Food Box program wraps up this month and the amount of U.S. milk moving through government programs will likely drop from 1.7 percent in May to 0.5 percent in June.” Those purchases will have to be made elsewhere.

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The Land’s “From The Fields” reporters for 2021 After a year of Wettergren trying FROM THE FIELDS  distance, Honseth corn with later looking forward to maturity this year  meetings   Crop variety is the hallmark of Wertish family farm The Land welcomes back Blair Hoseth of Mahnomen, Minn. as a From the Fields reporter for 2021. Hoseth first became a FTF producer in 2018, so much has changed in those three years. We’ve dealt with a pandemic, low commodity prices and rising commodity prices this spring.

Hoseth is a fourth-generation producer on land that was first farmed by his family in the 1890s. It’s still all about family as he farms with his wife Deb and son, Marty. They grow soybeans, corn, wheat and alfalfa and also run a 150-head cow-calf operation.

The Land spoke with Hoseth on May 4 as he was digging ground north of Faith, Minn. “Last Friday we started beans,” he said. The field conditions were a little on the dry side. His wheat is all in the ground.

Hoseth planted that two weeks ago. “We haven’t planted corn yet; we’re going to plant that at the end of the week.”

Hoseth is trying something new with the beans this year. “We’re going with seven-and-a-half-inch spacing in our beans.” The goal with the closer spacing is to get a quicker canopy.

In addition to running his farm operation, Hoseth is a Mustang seed dealer. He is also in his second term serving on the state board of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Hoseth represents District 6 in northwestern Minnesota. He looks forward to connecting with in-person MCGA meetings this sumSee HONSETH, pg. 13

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Just three miles south of Olivia, Minn. you’ll find the Wertish family farm. “My brother and I grew up on the place where we have our office,” Steve Wertish said. Having been raised on the farm, it was a natural progression for Wertish to farm after graduating from college and that’s what he did. “I got out of college in the ‘80s and started farming.” Unfortunately, that didn’t last long as farming in the 1980s was tumultuous. After hitting a rough patch farming, Wertish changed course and ran a navy bean plant in Olivia for 22 years. The opportunity arose to start farming with his brother, Tim, in 1995 and they have farmed together ever since.

“We’re fairly diverse.” Wertish this year will grow sugar beets, corn, soybeans, seed soybeans, peas, sweet corn and he usually plants navy beans as well.

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Wettergren, along with his wife, Jackie, have been farming with his brother, Richard and his wife Janet, since 1985. They started growing corn, soybeans, peas, sweet corn and wheat. They also raised a small herd of beef cattle until 1993, when he started his job as rural carrier.

This year, the Wettergrens will be growing corn and beans. Instead of planting 98 to 104-day corn, they went with something different. “We did go with a little bit later variety this year,” he said. Wettergren is planting 101 to 108 day corn this spring.

The Land spoke with Wettergren on April 28 as he reported he started planting corn on April 24. “There was a lot of activity before that in the area.” Once in the field, Wettergren was pleased with the conditions. “The ground worked up nice.” A little rain stopped planting for a day, but the moisture was welcomed. “The top couple of inches were dry.”

Wettergren started on corn last year on April 22. “We should finish up with corn Wednesday or Thursday.”

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THE LAND — MAY 14/MAY 21, 2021 HOSETH, from pg. 12 mer. “We have done more virtual meetings than you could imagine.” The annual trip out to Washington D.C. this July is planned to speak to state leaders.

Hoseth can’t wait as he misses those face-to-face connections in-person meetings offer.

Deb and Blair were honored last year when they were named 2020 Farm Families of the Year for Norman County. “The families were chosen, one per county, by local University Blair Hoseth of Minnesota Extension committees based on their demonstrated commitment to enhancing and supporting agriculture,” according to the University of Minnesota Extension.

Looking ahead to the growing season, Hoseth is eager to see how the crops fare. “I think everybody’s cautiously optimistic. I think this year will be our gravy year.” While commodity prices are rising, inputs are unfortunately going up. “The big thing we’ll see is the volatility in the markets,” Hoseth said. With that he expects big swings in the market.

“There’s going to be a lot of uncertainty in the next year or two.”

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WERTISH, from pg. 12 then, though Wertish jokes that his brother has a nice herd of farm cats.

When The Land spoke with Wertish on April 26, he was taking a break from planting due to rain that morning. He was able to get all the sugar beets planted the week before.

“Everything we planted was in just about perfect condition. We’re just about half done with corn.”

What are the field conditions like this spring? “We’re Steve Wertish drier this spring than we’ve been in quite a while.” Wertish welcomed the rain which fell that morning. “We’ll be back in by Wednesday afternoon at the latest.” It’s time for Mother Nature to turn on the heat, as Wertish noted that it’s been on the colder side during planting this spring.

Getting in the field in good planting conditions and seeing the markets higher than they’ve been in quite some time, makes Wertish excited for the possibilities this fall. “It hasn’t been this fun in quite a while.”

In addition to farming, Wertish is a seed dealer. He works on seed orders in the mornings this time of year before heading out to the field. His corn seed is almost all distributed and soybean seed distribution is just about to begin.

As Wertish continues to put seed in the ground in the next few weeks, he’s grateful for an excellent spring so far and looks forward to seeing what shapes up in the field and in the commodity markets this year. v

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WETTERGREN, from pg. 12 ground. “We like to start the first week of May.” He may be a few days ahead of schedule this year. “If we can get four or five days of weather, we could be done with beans.”

As planting is in full swing, Wettergren is looking forward to seeing how both the crops and the commodity markets do. “The commodity prices are certainly warranted to be optimistic. There’s some marketing opportunities for new crop.”

“I’m very optimistic, you have to be. We’ve been blessed with really nice crops the last four or five years,” Wettergren said. He pointed out that those good crops were imperative as the commodity prices were low. With good prices and the solid planting conditions, the growing season is off to a wonderful start on the Wettergren farm. v

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Custom work: Woolen Mill founded in 1867

By KATIE ROIGER The Free Press Mankato ST. PETER, Minn. — Does wool processing make you think of a beloved granny hunching over her spinning wheel by the light of a roaring fireplace?

Think again. Founded in 1867, Minnesota’s only custom woolen mill is alive and well, boasting a proud history of four generations of family management and thousands of luxurious and comfortable products.

“There’s not very many of us around who are doing this type of work,” said manager Pat Johnson.

She has fond memories of growing up in the woolprocessing business. As a young girl, she would come home from school, change out of her good clothes, and head over to the mill to run machines, wrap packages and mail pickup notices to customers.

After graduating from nursing school, Johnson realized she wasn’t completely satisfied with her new career. Back home in St. Peter, her father was pursuing other business ventures and was looking for someone qualified to run the woolen mill. Johnson immediately volunteered.

“That was 43 years ago,” she said, laughing. During that time, she not only took over responsibility for the business, she also purchased the mill from her father.

It was a decision Johnson has never regretted.

Keeping the family business alive has given her plenty of opportunity to meet a variety of clients, whom she said she really enjoys. Overseeing the everyday mill operations also lets her put her analytical skills to work.

“I like problem-solving, like figuring out how to fix a machine and getting grease up to my elbows!”

Woolen mill machinery has made some significant advances since 1978, but the general principles of operation remain the same. The bulk of St Peter Woolen Mill’s day-to-day work still comes from custom processing.

Clients bring raw wool to the mill, where Johnson

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In 2009 she began visiting trade shows and bringing samples. The mill’s brand, Nature’s Comfort, grew exponentially during the next 12 years and can now be found in more than 30 stores nationwide.

In Johnson’s experience, woolen goods suppliers have been one of the few types of businesses to be positively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many people took advantage of shutdowns and quarantines to purchase or replace household décor, linens, and furniture. Comforting items such as quality blankets and pillows, continue to be in especially high demand.

“Our sales increased due to the fact that people were staying home and doing more around their houses and looking for more creature comforts,” Johnson said. The benefits of adding a little woolen hygge to a home are likely to last well beyond the pandemic.

“Even though we sell a high-end product, it’s something that you’ll have for the rest of your life,” Johnson said.

Woolen goods can also be used year-round, not just in the depths of winter. Unlike many other materials, wool fiber breathes. Many desert populations choose to wear wool thanks to its dual cooling and heating properties.

After years of running the mill, Johnson considered selling it. She offered it to family members first and after they declined, she accepted an offer from MN Mills, a Minnesota-based company. In 2016, MN Mills took over ownership but chose to retain Johnson and her longtime employees as the mill’s managers, a decision she appreciates.

“I’m not looking to retire,” Johnson said. “I really enjoy what I do and I’m still doing the same thing I’ve always done, which is run the mill. I’m on board until probably the day I die.”

and her employees clean it of oil, dirt and other debris. The next step is carding the fibers, a process in which huge machines make the material into thick, light batting to be used in comforters and pillows. If desired, the Woolen Mill will hand-tie or machine-stitch its customers’ preferred covers onto the batting or return the batting in a cheesecloth so that the clients can finish the comforter themselves.

Renewable resource In an age of planet-saving initiatives, wool batting is the ultimate renewable, recyclable product.

“The wool that’s inside of (comforters and pillows) can be reprocessed,” Johnson said. “The covers wear out and you bring the wool back to the mill and have it washed and re-carded. The carding process fluffs it up like new again, ready to put new coverings on it and go another 10, 20 or 30 years.”

In addition to producing reusable goods, Johnson said that the St. Peter Woolen Mill’s processing is clean and ecologically responsible. Customers can feel good about the products they use in their bedrooms and other cozy spaces.

“We don’t do any chemical processing on any of the The Free Press and The Land are sister publications wool. It’s all natural.” owned by The Free Press Media. v When she became manager, Johnson decided to

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook Global food prices up 31 percent

Cash Grain Markets

Financial Focus How the Federal Reserve works

corn/change* soybeans/change* Stewartville $7.12 +.82 $15.92 +.95 Edgerton $7.29 +.74 $16.35 +.95 Jackson $7.35 +.83 $16.31 +1.20 Janesville $7.37 +.85 $16.12 +1.01 The following marketing analysis is for the week Cannon Falls $7.22 +.72 $16.05 +1.00 ending May 7.

Sleepy Eye $7.32 +.68 $16.25 +.98 CORN — We didn’t test the new daily 40-cent daily Average: $7.28 $16.17 trading limit this week, but the uptrend is alive and well. December corn took the lead with new demand Year Ago Average: $2.77 $8.04 popping up. There are also ideas additional new crop Grain prices are effective cash close on May 11. demand is likely — due to the small supply in Brazil. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

The same factors which have been driving prices to eight-year highs were still in effect. Brazil’s safrinha corn crop is shrinking, and many believe it will be below 100 million metric tons in the end. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has persisted in keeping its estimate at 109 mmt, but it should finally be lowered in the May 12 World Agriculture PHYLLIS NYSTROM The livestock markets have experienced a very CHS Hedging Inc. Supply and Demand Estimates choppy trade over the past few weeks as prices S t .

P aul report. Just how fast the USDA moved at times very erratically. Overall, the live will slash their estimate on this cattle and the hog have moved higher over the past report is up for discussion. few weeks as the cash and product markets rallied.

Cash corn markets in the United States are holding The exception was the feeder cattle market which firm and trying to bring bushels into the pipeline as reacted to the increasing corn farmers focus on planting. There were rumors of market which put pressure on Chinese interest in old and new crop U.S. corn, and price in both the cash trade and we got the confirmation we were looking for when the the futures trade. Overall, the USDA announced on May 7 the sale of 53.5 million next few weeks in these markets bushels sold to China for 2021-22. Also during the week, China canceled 5.5 million bushels of old crop could set the tone for the livepurchases, while unknown bought 5.2 million bush- stock markets as for the direcels of old crop and 8 million bushels for new crop, and tion in price direction into the Mexico bought 7.2 million bushels for new crop. summer months.

JOE TEALE Brazil reportedly is not offering corn for August/ Cattle — both futures and cash Broker September due to a questionable corn crop. Private — have rallied since the start of estimates are beginning to run closer to 90-95 mmt. the month of May. The cash trade Great Plains Commodity Afton, Minn.

Inflation chatter also has been providing underlying has been the catalyst of the support to commodities. The Food and Agriculture advancement as packers became Organization said global food prices in April were up slightly more aggressive in accumulating inventofor the eleventh straight month, are up nearly 31 ries. This was primarily due to the increasing boxed percent from a year ago, and are the highest since beef prices paid by the end users.

May 2014.

One noticeable problem is as prices have gone up in Corn prices jumped to new contract highs once the boxed beef trade, the volume has gone down. This again with the 2013 high on the continuous corn may portend that at some point the boxed beef prices chart getting surpassed decisively. Is there a good may top, which in turn could top the prices paid by reason the July contract won’t pick up where May the packer for cattle. goes off the board on May 14? On the continuous At this time, the number of cattle available appear chart (the lead contract, which is still the May conto be more than adequate to meet the packer’s needs. tract, jumped to $7.68, leaving the 2013 high at $7.48.25 per bushel in the dust. The high on the con- Therefore, the possibility for a top in a further price tinuous corn chart in 2012 was $8.43.75 (September advancement in the cattle market are getting less likely in the days ahead. If the demand for beef were 2012 contract in August of 2012).

Have you ever taken a close look at paper money?

Each U.S. bill has the words “Federal Reserve Note” imprinted across the top.

But many individuals may not know why the bill is issued by the Federal Reserve and what role the Federal Reserve plays in the economy. Here’s an inside look.

The Federal Reserve, often referred to as “the Fed,” is the country’s central bank. It was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more-flexible, and more-stable monetary and financial system.

Prior to its creation, the U.S. economy was plagued by frequent epiMARISSA sodes of panic, bank failures and JOHNSON limited credit.

Profinium The Fed has four main roles in Wealth Management the U.S. economy (source: Advisor FederalReserve.gov, 2020).

Economy watch — In addition to its other duties, the Fed has been given three mandates with the economy: maintaining maximum employment, maintaining stable price levels, and maintaining moderate, long-term interest rates.

It’s important to remember the Fed cannot directly control employment, inflation, or long-term interest rates. Rather, it uses a number of tools at its disposal to influence the availability and cost of money and credit. This, in turn, influences the willingness of consumers and businesses to spend money on goods and services.

For example, if the Fed maneuvers short-term interest rates lower, borrowing money becomes less expensive, and people may be motivated to spend.

Consumer spending may stimulate economic growth, which may cause companies to produce more products, and potentially, increase employment. When short-term rates are low, the Fed closely monitors economic activity to watch for signs of rising prices.

On the other hand, if the Fed pushes short-term rates higher, borrowing money becomes more expensive, and people may be less motivated to spend. This may, in turn, slow economic growth and cause companies to decrease employment. When short-term rates are high, the Fed must watch for signs of a decline in overall price levels.

Supervise and regulate — The Fed establishes and

See NYSTROM, pg. 17

See JOHNSON, pg. 18

Livestock Angles Grain prices temper optimism

See TEALE, pg. 17

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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Soybean market looking for more acres NYSTROM, from pg. 16 December corn is fighting to attract more acres and soared to a new contract high of $6.38 per bushel.

Cooler weather than normal may slow emergence and provide additional support. Planting progress as of May 2 was 46 percent complete vs. 36 percent on average. Corn emergence was 8 percent vs. 9 percent average. Many were impressed by Iowa’s 49 percent increase in planting in one week, but this was the tenth-biggest weekly gain. According to the latest drought monitor as of May 6, 46.5 percent of the United States is in drought conditions, down slightly from 48.4 percent in the previous week. Abnormally dry conditions did increase in Iowa. It’s estimated 45 percent of Iowa’s corn area is in some degree of drought, 54 percent of South Dakota, 88 percent of North Dakota, and 26 percent of the corn area in the United States is dealing with some degree of drought.

Weekly corn exports were the second-lowest of the marketing year with 5.4 million bushels for old crop and 4.2 million bushels for new crop. Old crop commitments are 2.671 billion bushels vs. the USDA’s 2.675 billion bushel forecast. Only once have late April’s total commitments been more than 96 percent of the USDA export outlook. It happened in 1995-96 when U.S. ending stocks were a record low 426 million bushels. Of the total sold, there are 958.7 million bushels or 36 percent left to ship. Total new crop commitments are 110 million bushels, right on last year’s total for this time in the marketing year. Next week’s numbers will be larger after new announcements this week.

Weekly ethanol production was a four-week higher at 952,000 barrels, up 7,000 barrels per day on the week. Stocks saw their first increase in six weeks at 20.44 million barrels, up 704,000 barrels. This was the largest weekly increase in 20 weeks. Net margins were a penny better at 5 cents per gallon. Gasoline demand was 8.86 million bpd, down over 10 percent from two years ago (pre-pandemic). On the March Census Bureau report, ethanol exports to China jumped to 48.3 million gallons and were the secondhighest monthly ethanol exports to China on record.

The average trades estimates for the May 12 WASDE report: U.S. ending stocks for 2020-21 at 1.275 billion bushels vs. 1.352 billion in April; 202122 ending stocks at 1.344 billion bushels (first report of the year). If the May 2021-22 ending stocks do fall in the 1.2 to 1.4 billion bushel range, it will be the

lowest May new crop carryover estimate since 2011.

Brazil’s corn crop at 103.1 mmt vs. 109 mmt previously, Argentina’s corn crop at 46.9 mmt vs. 47 mmt previously. World ending stocks for 2020-21 at 279.5 mmt vs. 283.85 mmt last month and 2021-22 ending stocks at 283.06 mmt.

Outlook: We need more corn acres this spring than what the March 31 report indicated. Brazil’s corn crop is getting smaller. We need nearly ideal conditions and a yield above the 176 bushels per acre trendline (USDA is using 180 bu./acre), and we need to curb demand. The market hasn’t yet to accomplish that feat. Is the market overbought? Maybe. The market will tell us when it’s gone high enough, but we haven’t seen any indication of that happening.

Are we moving into a new “normal” or is this that once-in-a-decade year? We don’t know at this time.

Manage your risk as it fits into your marketing plan, and don’t forget to look beyond the 2021 crop year. I’m not saying the top is in by any means, but at these levels any sale to lock in good profits isn’t a mistake. Volatility should stay high with the new daily trading range of 40 cents per bushel.

Corn has closed higher for six consecutive weeks.

For the week, July corn jumped 59 cents to close at $7.32.25 with a new contract high of $7.35.25. July corn over the last two weeks has surged 99.75 cents.

December corn rallied 72.75 cents for the week to close at $6.36.5 per bushel and is up 85.75 cents over the last two weeks. On the continuous corn chart (it tracks the nearby contract and that’s still May), in August 2012 the September corn contract topped out at $8.43.75 per bushel.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange confirmed this week they will not reopen open-outcry option pit trading which was closed last year due to Covid — except for the Eurodollar options pit. Floor trading for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle and hogs will stay closed permanently.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans quickly climbed higher this week to fresh contract highs not seen in eightand-a-half years. We need acres, we need to ration tight supplies, we need, we need. And prices march onward and upward. Support for the soy complex also continues to come from a soaring world vegetable oil market. Palm oil rallied to 13-year highs, canola and soyoil set new contract highs. The National Agricultural Statistics Service March Oilseed crush

Higher pork prices are hurting demand TEALE, from pg. 16 to suddenly pick up, there would be a possibility for the current recovery rally to extend. The next few weeks will set the tone for the cattle market; but at this juncture the facts are trying to point to lower prices.

The hog market has been on fire since the beginning of the year. Demand for pork products has been the major factor behind the current — along with the

decreased number of available market ready animals. However, as the prices have risen, the demand for pork has slightly decreased; which may signal an end to the recent rally.

Technically, the market is overbought and could be subject to a correction. Historically, the hog market tops in this time period from May to July. Therefore, the next few weeks and months could be very interesting and we may see some changes to the hog market.v

report showed 188.2 million bushels of soybeans crushed, as expected. Soyoil stocks at 2.245 billion bushels were slightly lower than anticipated. China’s veg oil imports from January through April were up 47.4 percent over last year. StatsCan updated numbers this week showed their canola stocks are down 38 percent from last year and down 30 percent from the five-year average.

A lack of rain has increased the shallow water problems on the Parana and Paraguay Rivers in Argentina. The water level on the Parana River is around nine feet below the average. This has forced lighter loading of shipments — between 5,500 to 7,000 tons less per ship. This not only increases the cost of transportation, but also takes additional time if you must load at one location, then move downstream to top off the vessel. Forecasts suggest this situation will get worse before it gets better.

Weekly export sales were better than anticipated at 6.1 million bushels for old crop and within expectations at 7.1 million bushels for new crop. Old crop sales commitments stand at 2.25 billion bushels, nearly reaching the USDA’s 2.28 billion bushel projection. China canceled a net 367,000 bushels. We have shipped 2.07 billion bushels, leaving 182 million bushels left to ship. New crop sales are 250.7 million bushels, much larger than the 45 million bushels on the books last year at this time. U.S. soybean planting was a record for this date at 24 percent complete as of May 2 compared to 11 percent on average.

Average trade estimates for the May 12 WASDE report: U.S. ending stocks for 2020-21 at 117 million bushels vs. 120 million last month; 2021-22 ending stocks at 138 million (first report of the season). If the May 2021-22 ending stocks come in the 110 to 130 million bushel range, it would be the lowest May forecast since 2011 when the outlook was 145 million bushels. Brazil’s soybean crop at 136.1 mmt vs. 136 mmt last month and Argentina’s bean crop at 46.9 mmt vs. 47.5 mmt last month. World ending stocks for 2020-21 at 86.53 mmt vs. 86.87 in April and for 2021-22 88.12 mmt.

Outlook: Soybeans are facing the same factors as is corn in this bullish market. New contract highs were set in soybeans and soyoil. Soybeans traded to eight-and-a-half-year highs. More acres are needed and at the current soybean/corn ratio, it favors corn planting instead of soybeans. We will need to import soybeans from South America, so any boats coming into the east coast shouldn’t be a surprise. The downside in soybeans will be limited until we solve the rationing issue and we are confident this year’s crop is off to a decent start.

For the week, July soybeans were higher for the sixth straight week gaining 55.5 cents at $15.89.75.

The new contract high is $15.99.5. November soybeans skyrocketed 93.75 cents higher to settle at $14.33.5 per bushel with a new contract high at $14.43.25 per bushel. Soyoil and meal also set net contract highs at the end of the week. On the continuous soybeans chart, in 2012 the September contract hit $17.94.75 per bushel in September. v

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Not all dogs, regardless of breed, will be good herders DOGS, from pg. 7 dog until it has the basics down and is fairly well under control,” she said. “There are times when a new dog is quite nervous about the situation and in those instances I have the owner come into the training paddock with me to give their dog a bit more confidence. Typically, once the dog’s instincts kick in, the owner can step out and watch from outside the fence.”

“We also spend time talking about basic dog behavior and what things the owner should be working on at home,” she continued. “For owners that don’t have their own livestock, that centers on obedience and building a partnership. If the owner works the dog in other sports we talk about things that may conflict with behaviors you want to encourage in a herding dog. For owners that have stock, we talk about what they should and should not do at home.”

Not all dogs, even if they are a Border collie, are going to make reliable herding dogs. That is true even if the dog took first place at the local county fair.

“When it comes to working dogs, there is only one way to determine what the dog actually is, rather than what it appears to be,” Susane said. “There is no other way to consistently produce good working dogs than to continually test that working ability and then only breed those dogs that are solid workers. Conformation showing only measures what the dog looks like with no way of measuring the herding qualities that actually matter.”

Once you’ve got a good herding dog and created a productive and rewarding relationship with it, you need to be sure it’s healthy and well cared for. Susane has spent years studying dogs’ dietary needs and various rations. She, in particular, recommends avoiding low quality dry kibble. One of the advantages of dry dog food is that it’s convenient for humans. But, if you›re serious about dog care, your dog deserves better.

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Last year she switched to a hybrid diet of mixed raw poultry, fruit, vegetables, and a high quality kibble called NutriSource. The dogs get the NutriSource topped with lightly boiled ground beef for their evening meal. Susane also uses a sled dog food called Blue Titan.

“When feeding kibble you get what you pay for,” she says. “If it’s cheap to buy, its quality is question-

able. Read the ingredient label. Ingredients are listed by either weight or volume so the ingredient that’s listed first will be the important part.”

In addition to training herding dogs, Sheepy Corner sells whole and half lambs which are 95 percent grass-fed. They also occasionally sell breeding stock and are happy to take an order for a fleece. Fleeces from North Country Cheviots are excellent for hand spinning.

The Sheepy Corner website is sheepycorner. com and their phone number is (612) 710-3281. v

Fed can serve as lender of last resort JOHNSON, from pg. 17

enforces the regulations which banks, savings and loans, and credit unions must follow. It works with other federal and state agencies to ensure these financial institutions are financially sound and consumers are receiving fair and equitable treatment.

When an organization is found to have problems, the Fed uses its authority to have the organization correct the problems.

Financial system — The Fed maintains the stability of the financial system by providing payment services. In times of financial strain, the Fed is authorized to step in as a lender of last resort, providing liquidity to an individual bank or the entire banking system. For example, the Fed may step in and offer to buy the government bonds owned by a particular bank. By so doing, the Fed provides the bank with money it can use for its own purposes.

Banker for banks, U.S. government — The Fed provides financial services to banks and other depository institutions as well as to the U.S. government, directly. For banks, savings and loans, and credit unions, it maintains accounts and provides various payment services, including collecting checks, electronically transferring funds, distributing new money, and receiving and destroying old, worn-out money. For the federal government, the Fed pays Treasury checks; processes electronic payments; and issues, transfers, and redeems U.S. government securities.

Each day, the Fed is behind the scenes supporting

the economy and providing services to the U.S. financial system. And while the Fed’s duties are many and varied, its focus is to maintain confidence in banking institutions.

A decentralized central bank The Federal Reserve System consists of 12 independent banks that operate under the supervision of a federally appointed Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. Each of these banks works within a specific district.

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MLS#5718863 NEW LISTING! STEWARTVILLE: $499,900 location 44 BR 22 BA picturesque rambler on STEWARTVILLE: $549,900 Great locationturn-key BRrambler BA picturesque rambler STEWARTVILLE: $575,000.

Great location 4 BRGreat 2 BABeautiful picturesque GRAND MEADOW $600,000 acreage with 4 BR 3BA on 24 acres.

Oversized 2 stall garage with 2 storage sheds just minutes on approx. 24 acres.approx.

Oversized 2 stall garage with 2 storage sheds just approx.

24 acres.

Oversized 2 stall garage with 2 storage sheds just minutes to rambler, 5 sheds, abundant fencing and pasture on approx. 18.7 ac. to Rochester!

MLS# 5716983 PRICE REDUCED! minutes to Rochester!

MLS# 5716953 LISTING! Rochester!

MLS# 5716983 PRICE REDUCED! MLS#5718863 NEW LISTING! GRAND MEADOW $600,000 Beautiful turn-key acreage 4picturesque BR43BR BA3BA rambler on STEWARTVILLE: $575,000.

Great location 4 BR 2 BA with rambler GRAND MEADOW $600,000 Beautiful turn-key acreage rambler RACINE: $299,000. 3BR, 1BA, on 10-acres.

MLS# 5701169 PENDING 18.7 ac. with 5 sheds MLS# 5718863 PENDING! on approx.

24 acres.

Oversized 2 stall garage with 2 storage sheds just 5 sheds, abundant MLS# fencing5695397 and pasture on approx. 18.7 ac.

MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

193-acres.

PENDING RACINE: $299,000.

3BR, 1BA, on5716953 10-acres.NEW MLS# 5701169 PENDING minutes to Rochester!

MLS# LISTING! MLS# 5718863 PENDING! MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

120-acres.

MLS# 5705409 SOLD “Need listings!

We have qualified buyers!”

RACINE: $299,000.

3BR, 1BA, on 10-acres.

MLS# 5701169 PENDING RACINE: $299,000.

3BR, 1BA, onSOLD 10-acres. MLS# 5701169 PENDING MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

108-acres.

MLS# 5705429 MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

193-acres.

MLS# 5695397 PENDING RACINE: 10,000 sq.MOWER ft. building on 2.12-acres.

Multiple uses!

MLS# 5247299 “Need listings!

We have qualified buyers!”

COUNTY: Approx. 193-acres. MLS# 5695397 SOLD MOWER COUNTY: Approx. 120-acres. MLS# 5705409 SOLD MOWER COUNTY: Approx. 120-acres. MLS# 5705409 SOLD MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

193-acres.

MLS# 5695397 PENDING MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

108-acres.

MLS# 5705429 SOLD Full Farm Services MOWERManagement COUNTY: Approx.

108-acres.

MLS# 5705429 SOLD MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

120-acres.

MLS# 5705409 SOLD RACINE: 10,000 sq. ft. building on 2.12-acres.

Multiple uses!

MLS# 5247299 including Rental Rates, Government & Environmental RACINE: 10,000 sq.Programs ft. building on 2.12-acres.Issues Multiple uses! MLS#5247299 MOWER COUNTY: Approx.Turnkey 108-acres.

MLS# 5705429 SOLDproperty, 2 com BROWNSDALE: $134,900 remodeled commercial Randy Queensland • 507-273-3890 • randy@lrmrealestate.com RACINE: 10,000 ft. building ongreat 2.12-acres. uses!

MLS#5247299 Fullsq.Farm Management Services mercial office/retail spaces with highwayMultiple frontage.

Great investment Ryan Queensland • 507-273-3000 • ryan@lrmrealestate.com includingMLS#5751160 RentalFarm Rates, Government Programs Services & Environmental Issues opportunity!

NEW LISTING! Full Management Grand Meadow, MN • 800-658-2340 including Rental Programs & Environmental Issues Full Rates, Farm Management Services Randy Queensland •Government 507-273-3890 • randy@lrmrealestate.com including Rental Rates,••Government Programs & Environmental Issues Randy Queensland 507-273-3890 ••randy@Irmrealestate.com Ryan Queensland 507-273-3000 ryan@lrmrealestate.com Ryan Queensland • 507-273-3890 507-273-3000 ryan@Irmrealstate.com Randy Grand Meadow, MN •• randy@Irmrealestate.com 800-658-2340 Grand Meadow, MN • 800-658-2340 Ryan Queensland • 507-273-3000 • ryan@Irmrealstate.com Grand Meadow, MN • 800-658-2340

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FOR SALE: JD 643 CH, like FOR SALE: Auger hydraulic Harms Mfg. Land Rollers, new, combined less than 20 spiral 9”, 12” and 18”, bits Brand New, 12’-$8,325; acres per yr; also, Farmall attachment to skid loader. 14’-$8,825; 16’-$9,350; 24’original White Cub w/ clipper 952-466-5538 $18,700; 32’-$22,450; 42’mower; 240 utility tractor, $26,000; Others from 8’-62’.

Super MTA D; Wanted Brent FOR SALE: Bear Cat 1250 715-234-1993 grinder/mixer with scale, gravity box. 320-282-4845 $5,500/OBO. 320-905-2536 JD 4760 MFW tractor, 8700 FOR SALE: John Deere 3970 hrs, 3 hyds, 18.4x42 w/ duals, forage harvester with iron FOR SALE: Klondike grain recent work orders, $43,750; guard, cornhead and hay vac. Best Offer. 715-410-5975 DMI 36’ hyd fold crumbler, head, $5,000. Best Offer. 715$3,900; Wil-Rich 12x30 flat Please recycle this magazine.

410-5975 fold cult, $2,450; JD 856 6x30 cult, $2,450; JD 1075 running gear, $1,150. 320-769-2756 New Holland 853 round baler; John Deere 1000 24’ field cultivator. 952-290-3975 or 507364-7631 We buy Salvage Equipment Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910

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THE LAND — MAY 14/MAY 21, 2021 Tractors

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,NEW AND USED TRACTOR WANTED: Tile stringer cart WANTED: John Deere 25A FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls ; PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, in good condition. Home- Flail Mower. 507-525-2784 also Hamp, York, & Hamp/ Duroc boars & gilts. Alfred okay.

320-223-4110 - 55, 50 Series & newer trac- made Kemen 320-598-3790 - tors, AC-all models, Large Leave message. . Inventory, We ship! Mark Your ad Heitman Tractor Salvage WANTED TO BUY: 1960 John could be here!

Deere 730 diesel, pony start.

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715-673-4829 507-345-4523 507-831-1308 0 Call 507-345-4523 , ; Planting Equip , t JD 7000 6R30” planter with 0 Kinze bean cups, dry fertilizg er and Dickey John monitor.

Good shape, field ready. Al; ways shedded. 952-353-2414, - Leave message.

JD 7200 16 row Max-Emerge planter, in furrow liquid fertilizer with 425 gallon tank, row cleaners, JD 350 monitor, $14,000. (320) 630-6340

Spraying Equip FOR SALE: 60’ sprayer with 750 gallon new tank, with 440 Raven spray controller, with radar, complete. 507640-0189

Grain Handling Equipment FOR SALE: MC model CF720 grain dryer, 3 phase, with 2240 hours, $18,000; (3) 6” augers with 3 phase motors, $2,500/all 3. 507-456-3136

Wanted All kinds of New & Used farm equipment - disc chisels, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507438-9782 Wanted to Buy: JD725 6, 8 & 12 row - front mount cultivators; Stanhoist and Bushhog steel barge boxes; Gehl and Lorentz grinder/mixers; plus all types of farm machinery.

Wanted: also JD 4430 1975 or newer. 507-251-2685 Wanted: International 540 & 550 spreaders for salvage or use. Also JD 4430 and 4230 tractors. Call 507-2512685 WANTED: 1909-1940 Ford Cars & Parts, Old Tin, Porcelain & Neon Signs, Old Gas Pumps & Globes, Old Oil Cans & Bottles, Other Old Car Related Items. Please Call 507-665-6893

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Steffes Auction Calendar 2021 For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com

Opening May 12 & Closing May 19 Rink Construction Retirement Auction, Kenne, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening May 12 & Closing May 21 at 10AM Meeker County, MN Recreation/Hunting Land Auction - 39± Acres, Watkins, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening May 13 & Closing May 20 City of Fargo Auction, Fargo, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening May 18 & Closing May 25 at 6PM Lupine Construction Inc. Equipment Reduction Auction, Alexander, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening May 21 & Closing May 25 at 12PM Online Hay Auction – Quality Tested, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening May 21 & Closing May 26 Online Steffes Auction – 5/26, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening May 21 and Closing May 31 at 12PM Ihry Hogs LLLP Cattle & Hay Equipment Auction, Hope, ND, Timed Online Auction Tuesday, May 25 at 10AM Lupine Construction Inc. Equipment Reduction Auction, Alexander, ND Opening May 28 & Closing June 3 Myron & Paulette Bosch Farm Retirement Auction, Devils Lake, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening May 28 & Closing June 7 at 12PM Gene & Mavis Haugom Farm Retirement Auction, McIntosh, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening May 31 & Closing June 8 at 7PM Aho Brothers Inventory Reduction Auction, Frazee, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening June 1 & Closing June 8 at 1PM Davidson Grain Retirement Auction, Creston, IL, Timed Online Auction Opening June 1 & Closing June 10 at 7PM Andrew & Barb Schiltz Moving Auction, Rosholt, SD, Timed Online Auction Opening June 2 & Closing June 9 at 6PM Edward Karel Estate Firearm Auction 1 of 3, Firearms, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening June 2 & Closing June 10 at 1PM Edward Karel Estate Firearm Auction 2 of 3, Gun Smithing and Barrel, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening June 2 & Closing June 10 at 6PM Edward Karel Estate Firearm Auction 3 of 3, Litchfield, MN, Ammunition, Timed Online Auction Opening June 3 & Closing June 8 at 12PM Mahnomen County, MN Recreational & Hunting Land Auction – 776.4± Acres, Mahnomen, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening June 3 & Closing June 9 at 2PM Norman County, MN Recreational Land Auction, Fertile, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening June 4 & Closing June 9 at 10AM Online Steffes Auction – 6/9, Upper Midwest Locations & Mt. Pleasant IA, Timed Online Auction Opening June 4 & Closing June 9 at 10AM Secured Lender Farm Auction, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening June 7 & Closing June 9 at 12PM Griggs County, ND Land Auction - 160± Acres, Binford, ND, Timed Online Auction

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USED TRACTORS NEW NH T4.75, T4.90, T4.120 w/loader........... On Hand NEW NH Workmaster 60, 50, 35’s/loaders........ On Hand ’14 NH T8.350 ................................................... $152,000 ’13 NH T9.610 .....................................................$159,000 ’13 NH T8.390 .................................................... $169,500 ’84 JD 4850 FWA .....................................................SOLD ’83 JD 4450PS W/148 LOADER .............................SOLD Farmall 340 wf w/mower .........................................$3,000 New Massey Tractors ......................................... On Hand ’07 Massey GC2300 w/loader.................................. SOLD White 6195 FWA....................................................$45,000

TILLAGE ’11 Sunflower 4412-07...........................................$28,000 ’13 CIH 870 9-24 ................................................. $38,500 ’13 Wilrich 513 5-30 ............................................ $31,500 ’02 DMI TMII 34’ 4bar..........................................$19,000

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POLLED HEREFORD FOR SALE: Yorkshire, FREON WANTED: We pay BULLS, yearlings and 2 year Hampshire, Duroc, cross $$$ for cylinders and cans olds, low birth weight, high bred boars, gilts & 4-H pigs. of R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. performance, semen test- Top quality. Excellent herd Convenient. Certified Profesed and delivery available. health. No PRSS. Delivery sionals. Call (312)291-9169 or Jones Farms, Le Sueur, MN. available. 320-760-0365 visit 507-317-5996 RefrigerantFinders.com Spot, Duroc, Chester White, Boars & Gilts available. PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS Monthly PRRS and PEDV. New pumps & parts on hand.

Delivery available. Steve Call Minnesota’s largest distributor Resler. 507-456-7746 HJ Olson & Company 320-974-8990 Cell - 320-212-5336

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Halter broke and broke to lead. Fantastic growth E.P.D.’s. Delivery available. Klages Herefords, Ortonville, MN 320-2732163(H) 605-880-0521(C)

PLANTERS ’11 White 8831 31-15...................................... $78,000 ’09 White 8816 cfs .......................................... $58,000 ’05 White 8186 DF......................... avail. after season Taking 2022 New Spring Orders COMBINES NEW Geringhoff chopping cornhead ....................Call ’12 Gleaner S77 ..............................................$179,000 ’03 Gleaner R65 .............................................. $72,000 ’95 Gleaner R52 w/cummins ........................... $32,500 ’89 Gleaner R60 w/both heads ........................ $15,500 Geringhoff parts & heads available

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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Tim King. Photos by Jan King.

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Long before Lindbergh

here is a short section of a log lying on its side not far from the parking lot at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park, just down river from Little Falls, Minn. The log has been laying there for nearly four decades and is somewhat decayed. Yet it is still more than half as high as a tall person. The White Pine which grew the log was killed by a lightning strike in the mid-1980s. Before that, the Works Progress Administration workers (who built the new parks’ 5,000-gallon stone water tower and the peeled log picnic shelter) held the giant tree in such reverence they built traffic barriers around it to protect it from the automobiles which had become common by the 1930s.

Before that, teen-aged Charles Lindbergh, who had dropped out of high school in 1916 to supervise the family farm along the Mississippi River, called the pine the Sentinel Tree because he could see it towering above all the other trees anywhere on the farm.

Before that, the tree somehow escaped the rapacious saws of the logging baron Charles A. Weyerhaeuser, whose mansion is just across the river and down the road a bit.

Before that … well, nobody remembers. But foresters say the Sentinel Pine that once towered over Pike Creek was probably growing strong at the time Paul Revere made his renowned ride.

The Lindbergh farm and house make up a historic district along the Mississippi. The house is managed by the Minnesota Historical Society and the farm is managed by the Department of Natural Resources as a state park with ample camp and picnic grounds, as well as an extensive network of hiking trails.

The Lindberghs donated it all to the state in the late 1920s, shortly after Charles’ 1927 transatlantic flight in the “Spirit of St. Louis.”

During his brief stint as a teen-aged farmer, Lindbergh, Jr. (his dad was also Charles A.) worked with an elderly farmhand to construct a swaying suspension bridge over Pike Creek — just upriver from its confluence with the Mississippi. The suspension bridge is said to have been held up, in part, by strands of barbed wire. There’s a photo of the bridge at the park and it appears crossing it would have challenged the athletic abilities of most of today’s Americans.

We easily crossed the wide stable bridge which is there today; and, just past it, found a little patch of White Trout Lilies. On the ridge above us, a grove of White Pine, not yet so big as the Sentinel Tree, towered over us. v

Little Falls, Minn.

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