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Thanks to generous promotions by Every animal born on this farm stays KWLM Radio in Willmar, Minn., Dairy here. Heifers join the milking herd; steers Day at Minnesota’s newest robotic dairy we grow out as finished cattle. farm was a huge success. I motored the Q: And today for families with kids 48 miles from my Olivia residence to attending you even have a petting zoo for Lindquest Dairy in the Kerhoven area of the kids?

Swift County. Once there, I was overRod: Yes, two of our neighbors brought whelmed with the incredible technology over a horse, some pigs, even a couple which has virtually eliminated chores on goats. Plus we’ve got a few of our own this 220-cow operation.

LAND MINDS chickens and a young calf. Kids can go Indeed … get this: Skillfully designed into the pen and touch and squeeze if

By Dick Hagen equipment milks each cow whenever it they wish. desires to be milked; feed is dispensed Q: Like elsewhere, bigger and fewer automatically; remotely guided power dairy farms in this area too? units routinely wash and sweep slat floors behind cows; electronic Rod: I was told there used ‘back scratchers’ provide autoto be 400 dairy farms in matic back rubs whenever a Kandiyohi County; now there cow feels the urge; another are 34. But I understand remote unit called a feed total cow numbers are still pusher hourly power sweeps about equal. These rapid uneaten feeds into the feeding advancements in technologies troughs facing each cow. are making this possible. Plus When each cow is milked, there’s an increasing labor teat cups swing aside and shortage too. each cow meanders back to Q: Perhaps a stupid quesopen stalls for ‘loafing,’ cudtion, but what are your milkchewing time, perhaps casual ing hours? ‘cow talk’ and sleep time.

Rod: Twenty-four/seven.

Meanwhile, pounds of milk is Rod and Brody Lindquest Milkers are always on. Cows recorded for each cow per milking — plus current total pounds for this partic- come whenever they wish. The first week was a bit of a challenge; but they quickly learned it’s not a ular lactation and even noting which lactation (the matter of getting in line for first feeding, first milkfirst, second, third or fourth). ing. Within a week, most knew what they were Yet seldom a hand is lifted by the Lindquest crew. doing. And we could see cows appreciated this leiI quickly observed very little hands-on in the milksurely life. Each determined its own time-frame, so ing end of this ultra-modern Minnesota dairy farm. to speak. It quickly became evident we have more Along with throngs of people I casually walked, contented cows today. stopped, and looked — questioning what we were Q: So might this lead to a longer life for your aniseeing as these 220 Holstein cows contentedly mals? munched their feeds. They seemed oblivious to all of Rod: Yes. We’re still young in this, but all robotic us humans curious about the workings of this super sophisticated robotic dairy farm. Plus, at the end of herds are experiencing longer life. And that I’m certain goes with the healthier life, less stress, and our walking tour, assorted cheeses, various ice cream snacks and chilled fresh milk to drink. That’s overall more comfortable environment for each cow. what makes these ‘open house’ events such a treat Q: Building this facility was costly. How many during June Dairy Month in Minnesota. And now robotic farms did you first visit? you also know why I really enjoy these shows.

Rod: About 15, and not all here in Minnesota.

But my primary interest was to write a story. I Brody: you see different things at every farm we corralled Rod Lindquist, age 55; and his 25-year old visited.

Into this barn are the best things we noted son Brody for a quick ‘sit down’ Question/Answer on our visits.

One thing different: in our facility the session. So here we go: maternity pen and calving pens are right here Q: Rod, I hear you started farming right out of under one roof. high school. How many cows were you milking Q: Genetic selection is the rootstock of successful before moving into robo milking? dairying I’m told. What’s your process?

Rod: When we moved out of the parlor last Brody: We have an ADS rep doing our selections.

October we were milking about 135 animals. Right ADS has incredible access to semen lines. now we’re right at 220. We can fill up to about 250 Q: Milk production pays the bills. What’s acceptwith the four robots. We added cows by buying a bunch of animals from a few neighboring farms.

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Life on the Farm: Readers’ Photos Eggs are hatching and the squawks of baby birds can be heard in the back yard. Al Batt of Hartland, Minn. sent this photo of baby robins (left).

Randy Krzmarzick took this stunning sunset photo (right) outside of Sleepy Eye, Minn.

From The Fields reporter Steve Wertish not only gives regular updates on the goings-on at his Olivia farm, but recently sent photos of his corn, soybean and sugar beet fields (below). Looking good!

E-mail your Life on the Farm photos to editor@thelandonline.com.

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July 13 — Beef Tour: Rock-Nobles Cattlemen’s Association — Worthington, Minn. — The Summer Beef Tour and Trade Show showcases experienced cattlemen, innovative techniques and quality beef set-ups. Registrants will have access to more than 50 agricultural-related businesses featuring new products and services available to cattlemen through the Trade Show. Contact Matt Widboom at mwidboom@ gmail.com or (507) 376-7313.

July 13 — Central Minnesota Weed Management Field Day — Albany, Minn. — The field day will address corn and soybean weed management concerns facing growers in central Minnesota. Topics include weed identification, herbicide best management practices, and a plot tour of both corn and soybean weed management plots. Contact Nathan Drewitz at ndrewitz@umn.edu or (608) 515-4414.

July 13 — Nature Explorers Day Camp — Cold Spring, Minn. — Youth will make new friends as they explore, create and investigate nature. Youth should wear sunscreen and bring a bag lunch and water bottle. Contact Erin Sabo at sabo0060@umn.edu.

July 14 — Soil Health Field Day — Moorhead, Minn. — Research of on-farm soil data will be shared.

Field day is an opportunity to discuss soil health practices and network with other land owners. Contact Katie Feterl at katie@sfa-mn.org.

July 15 — Soil Health Field Day — Lamberton, Minn. — Research of on-farm soil data will be shared.

Field day is an opportunity to discuss soil health practices and network with other land owners. Contact Katie Feterl at katie@sfa-mn.org.

July 20 — Dairy Grazing Pasture Walk — Canton, Minn. — Graziers, dairy farmers and interested parties are invited to connect and share experiences in the field. Contact Angie Walter at angie@sfa-mn.org.

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The ag politics of being agriculturally apolitical It’s a widely held belief that if you want In public remarks to the Iowa Farmers to get ahead in farm group politics, you Union’s “Lunch and Learn” webinar can’t be political. Well, not overtly politiseries June 24, Rasmussen rattled some cal, anyway. Quietly, sure … loud and of Iowa’s political and ag leaders by wonyou’re outa’ here. dering if a new state initiative to sequester carbon was “just another subsidy For example, according to OpenSecrets. scheme” rather than a serious attempt to org (the best tracker of campaign cash in address climate change.

American politics), the nation’s largest, richest farm group, the American Farm His proof? Gov. Kim Reynolds’ newlyFARM & FOOD FILE Bureau Federation, contributed a stunnamed carbon sequestration panel “has

By Alan Guebert ningly puny $6,932 to all federal candino environmental-group representation,” dates in the 2020 general election. reported the Iowa Capital Dispatch, June 26, “but plenty of ag-group memThe year before, however, AFBF bers,” including one of the guv’s bigspent a staggering $3,282,414 for its gest Big Ag campaign contributors.

18 lobbyists to plant, cultivate and harvest its politically-conservative/subsidy-liberal ag policies on And that was just part of what he said.

Capitol Hill.

Throughout much of his 16-slide presentation, Rasmussen questioned heaps of ag theology. For It’s similar in the agricultural academy. Land example, he asked the group if climate change is at Grant University officials rarely, if ever, comment least partial proof that our mission “to feed the on state or national politics. The overriding public planet” is, in fact, “degrading the planet.” view is that university farm and ranch experts should focus on efficiency and profits, not politics Shortly thereafter, Rasmussen crossed the metaand politicians. phorical Rubicon of farm politics: he dished dirt — literally — on ethanol. His entire quote (again, courBut that’s an impossibly fine line to walk. Land Grant Universities, after all, were born through pol- tesy of the Iowa Capital Dispatch), was pure political heresy to Big Ag. itics (the Morrill Act in 1862) and continue to receive large portions of their funding via the “The other one that’s upset people is I like to use increasingly partisan, federal and state political this term ‘putting dirt in your gas tank’ with regards process. As such, most Land Grant administrators to the ethanol industry. They [ethanol promotare as adept at realpolitik as they are in political ers] never in their propaganda mention the impact science and animal science. that juicing up the corn market had on soil erosion Still, pity the ag professor who possesses the poor in bringing highly erodible land into production and taking it out of growing grass or other perennials. So judgment — not to mention nerve — to go public ethanol to me is not as green as they like to say it is, about the use or misuse of public money at the Big U. Just ask Mark Rasmussen, the just-retired direc- if you really look at the life cycle analysis, and include soil in that equation.” tor at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University.

Most economists would say that’s sound science.

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FSA now accepting nominations The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency began accepting nominations for county committee members on June 15. All nomination forms for the 2021 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 2.

Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in a USDA program, and reside in the Local Administrative Areas that is up for election this year, may be nominated for candidacy for the county committee. A cooperating producer is someone who has provided information about their farming or ranching operation to FSA — even if they have not applied or received program benefits. Individuals may nominate themselves or others and qualifying organizations may also nominate candidates. USDA encourages minority producers, women and beginning farmers or ranchers to nominate, vote, and hold office.

FSA county committees are made up of three to 11 members who serve three-year terms. Producers

serving on FSA county committees play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the agency. Committee members are vital to how FSA carries out disaster programs, as well as conservation, commodity and price support programs, county office employment and other agricultural issues.

LAAs are elective areas for FSA committees in a single county or multi-county jurisdiction. This may include LAAs that are focused on an urban or suburban area.

Producers should contact their local FSA office to register and find out how to get involved in their county’s election. Other information is available at fsa.usda.gov/elections.

Election ballots will be mailed to eligible voters beginning Nov. 1.

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Most ag economists, however, wouldn’t touch that side of ethanol with a 10-foot barn broom.

But sound science was, in fact, behind the 1987 founding of the Leopold Center and the state’s steady funding of its work. Its goals were simple and direct: “To identify and develop new ways to farm profitably while conserving natural resources as well as reducing negative environmental and social impacts.”

The state abandoned Leopold, though. In an overtly political move, the Iowa legislature stripped it of state funding in 2017. Since then, explains Rasmussen in a telephone interview, Leopold has operated on crumbs — or about 10 percent of its pre-2017 budget.

Now, with Rassmussen’s June 30 retirement, the Center loses its campus office space and its fulltime staff. In short, it’s a goner — both a child of and a victim to agriculture’s parochial politics.

But no one really wants to talk about it because we don’t do politics in agriculture. At least not out loud.

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These recipes put the yum in aluminum (foil) It’s time to grab a roll of foil and get cooking. There’s something comforting about a meal cooked over a fire. Clean up is a breeze and the food tastes amazing.

Here’s a few tasty ways to cook with foil.

The result is always the same: tender, delicious and fun!

A little bacon, some ranch and chicken breast, throw in a couple potatoes and some melty cheese.

It’s stuff that dreams are made of!

Bacon Ranch Chicken Foil Packets

with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the potatoes evenly among the four foil squares and arrange them around the chicken. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over the chicken breasts. Fold the edges of the foil over the chicken and potatoes to make packet. Bake for 45 minutes or grill for 30 minutes. Open the packets and sprinkle the cheese over the chicken and potatoes. Leave the packets open and return to the oven or grill for 2-3 minutes COOKING or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with bacon and WITH KRISTIN parsley and serve.

By Kristin Kveno n I love fajitas and I love foil meals. Putting them together makes perfect sense. This will definitely be in my regular menu rotation at my house, it’s that good!

https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/bacon-ranchchicken-foil-packets/ 6 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder salt and pepper to taste 4 medium size chicken breasts approximately 4 ounces each 1 pound small potatoes halved or quartered nonstick cooking spray 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Preheat the oven to 425 degrees or a grill over medium high heat. In a small bowl whisk together the butter, ranch seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Coat four large squares of foil with cooking spray. Place potatoes in a bowl and drizzle with 4 tablespoons of the ranch butter over the top. Toss to coat evenly.

Place a chicken breast onto each of the foil squares and season

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Chili Lime Steak Fajitas

https://diethood.com/chili-lime-steak-fajitas-in-foil-packs/ 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced 2 limes, juiced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder or to taste salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the steak slices in a large mixing bowl, a baking dish or a freezer bag. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder and salt. Pour marinade over the steak slices, mix around until evenly coated and cover. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours. Remove steak from the refrigerator and set aside. Place bell pepper slices and onion slices in a large mixing bowl and season with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper; mix to combine.

Portion out the peppers mixture and arrange in the center of each foil sheet. Remove steak from marinade; portion out the steak slices and arrange over the vegetables inside the foil packs. Discard marinade. Close the foils and wrap them up tightly around the steak and vegetables.

Arrange foil packs on a baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes or until done. You can also grill the steak fajitas foil packets over high heat for around 7 minutes per side. An instant read thermometer should read 120 degrees in center for medium rare and 130 degrees for medium. Remove from oven or grill. Serve immediately over tortillas, with avocado slices, lime wedges, sour cream and cilantro. n Grab some zucchinis fresh from the garden, add some shrimp and some garlic and herbs, you’re all set for a quick and healthy meal.

Garlic Shrimp Foil Packs

https://gimmedelicious.com/garlic-shrimp-and-veggie-foil-packs/ 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined 3-4 cups chopped zucchini or your favorite vegetables 4 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoon minced cilantro or parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper

Add all the ingredients to a large bowl. Mix to combine. Place four 18x12 inch pieces of heavy aluminum foil on counter. Place the shrimp and veggie mixture on the foil. Fold the foil over the shrimp to seal. Grill or bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until shrimp and vegetables are cooking through. Serve with rice, bread or salad. n This foil packet of goodness features ground beef in the recipe for a twist on a Philly cheesesteak. Don’t worry all the usual peppers, onions and cheese are found in this foil delight!

Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packs

https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/foil-pack-philly-cheesesteak-dinners/ 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 large green pepper, chopped into bite-sized pieces ½ cup yellow onion, diced 1 cup thinly sliced brown mushrooms 2 tablespoons ketchup 1/2 teaspoon each: paprika, onion powder, garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning fine sea salt and freshly cracked pepper 6 slices provolone cheese If using a grill: preheat to 525-550 degrees. If using an oven, preheat to 400 degrees. Set out four large sheets (2 feet in length each) of heavy duty foil. Lightly grease with cooking spray.

Veggie prep: scrub potatoes clean and dry them. Cut potatoes into bite-sized half-inch pieces. Cute the green pepper into bitesized, one-inch pieces (discard seeds and ribs). Finely dice the yellow onion. Thinly slice the mushrooms. Add all these veggies to a large bowl and add the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to completely coat all the veggies and then evenly divide this mixture among the for pieces of prepared foil.

Meat prep: in that same bowl used for the veggies add the pound of ground beef. Add the 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. With your hands, knead the ingredients together until incorporated. Divide the meat mixture evenly into four parts. Coarsely crumble each portion of beef over the veggies in each foil packet.

Completely seal the foil packets, making sure to leave some room for air circulation in each packet. Place packets in the middle of the grill and cook at high temperature for 10 minutes. Flip the packets and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes or until the veggies are tender.

To bake: place the packets on a large sheet pan lined with foil and bake for 28 to 32 minutes. Remove packets from heat and carefully open. Immediately place provolone cheese on top and then return the foil packet to the heat source for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt on top. Enjoy immediately.

Kristin Kveno scours the internet, pours over old family recipes and searches everywhere in between to find interesting food ideas for feeding your crew. Do you have a recipe you want to share? You can reach Kristin at kkveno@thelandonline.com. v

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Do yourself a favor, try the flavor of The Lord A couple of years ago my son Jonathan acle I wanted did not come. (who was about three years old at the I wonder if there are any who, like me time) and I were headed outside on a when I saw Jonny eating dog food, look summer day to do some routine chores. at Jesus and think, no thanks. Maybe As we strolled past the dog dish, Jonny you have been hurt by the church, expenonchalantly bent over, grabbed a handrienced insurmountable losses, endured ful of dog food, and popped it into his devastating heartache or just never took mouth. I was stopped dead in my tracks, interest. But, like Jonathan, I exclaim, eyes and mouth wide open, and Jonny “Why not? He’s good!” I want to invite DEEP ROOTS kept right on going. I quickly attempted you to taste and see. It could be that it to gather my wits and catch up to him as

By Whitney Nesse starts with a simple prayer or a dusting I shouted,”Jonathan, you can not eat dog off of the Good Book and reading some of food!” He looked at me and with a furrowed brow said, “Why not? It’s good!”

I immediately began to question my parenting skills — or lack thereof. Questions raced through The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has scheduled a my mind: Where had I gone wrong as a mother? Is virtual roundtable diving into key considerations for my cooking that bad? Will he actually get worms farmers seeking to adopt climate-friendly carbon from eating dog food? I was praying he had not sequestration and other practices. shared his acquired taste for dog food at school out IFBF’s “Carbon Credit Markets: What Farmers of fear I would get a call from the teacher!

Need to Know” virtual roundtable will help answer As I continued to try and compose myself, giving questions and provide valuable insight as farmers myself the reminder that all of my other children seek to reduce their carbon footprint and navigate had eaten a kibble or two and nothing happened, I the ever-changing agriculture environment as priexplained to Jonathan that dog food is for dogs just vate-sector companies present new opportunities like people food is for people. He shrugged his and federal programs are developed. shoulders and we continued to finish up our chores.

The roundtable will take place July 14, from noonLater on I was retelling the earlier events to Karl 2:30 p.m in a very animated fashion. We both laughed hysThe virtual roundtable will answer farmers’ questerically and agreed that neither of us really knew tions including: What do carbon credit programs mean whether or not dog food actually tasted good because neither of us had tried it! I guess the mys- for farmers in terms of cost and commitment? What does a farmer need to share, and how long is a farmer tery of how tasty dog food is will remain as I have locked into an arrangement, if new Federal programs yet to allow dog food to fancy my palate.

Psalm 34:8 brought the story of my Jonny to mind. “Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!” I have, metaphorically speaking, tasted of the Lord’s goodness. I have tasted the Lord’s goodness in a broken marriage being restored, five beautiful children, peace in times of trouble, clarity in the midst of chaos, friends in times of loneliness, healing of emotional wounds. These are just a few morsels of the ways I have tasted of the Lord’s goodness.

Minor Some of the aforementioned came all at once — Roof Leaks? like being served a heaping dose which left me feelCALL US! ing full and satisfied. Others were more like serving myself ice cream — the strenuous work of scooping the rock hard goodness from the ice cream pail, then enjoying one small bite at a time; not too fast or the result will be brain freeze, yet not too slowly or the whole thing will melt.

I can also recall times when I felt as though the Lord was giving me tastes of cocoa powder, bitter and dry, coming in the form of prayers unanswered, untimely deaths, and loneliness that could not be shaken. Yet at just the right time, God would take something bitter and dry and create something sweet — like taking a motley crew of women and turning them into my best friends; or opening my eyes to see everyday miracles even though the mir-

its pages. Again, I want to invite you to taste and see that the Lord is good!

I still have no plans to try out the dog’s food, but I do plan to continue to taste of the goodness of the Lord. I am going to start by thanking Him that Jonny lost his appetite for dog food!

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

Registration open for Virtual roundtable arise? What are some of the burdens or challenges involved, and what practices or measured outcomes are required to be met to enroll in a program?

The virtual event will kick off with an overview from American Farm Bureau Federation economist, Shelby Myers, and Dr. Joe Outlaw, professor and extension economist at Texas A&M University. The topic overview will be followed by a roundtable discussion with representatives from companies currently offering carbon credit programs. Participants will also have an opportunity to submit questions prior to the webinar.

The roundtable is free for Farm Bureau members and $50 for non-members.

For more information, visit the IFB website at www.iowafarmbureau.com.

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Aphids are many, but control systems are few There are several thoucan also be found on furnisand kinds of aphids, some ture and vehicles. of which only feed on one Honeydew can be washed kind of plant. The cabbage off with dish detergents or aphid, for example, only tar removers. feeds on cabbage and other These annoying insects members of that family have some unusual characsuch as cauliflower and radGREEN AND teristics. Aphids without ishes. The spruce gall aphid GROWING wings are female and do is only found on spruce and not need a mate in order to

By Linda G. Tenneson fir trees. There is a potato produce young. The young aphid, a rose aphid, and aphids are born alive. However, when many other kinds. too many aphids are trying to live on Aphids have slender mouthparts one plant, some of them develop wings which are used to feed on sap in and fly to another plant. While they plants — particularly new growth, are poor fliers, their light weight unopened flower buds and young enables them to travel on the wind. leaves. As they feed, they use their The winged aphids mate and lay eggs. saliva to help digest the plant sap and Eggs laid in late summer can survive leave behind a sticky substance called the winter and hatch in spring. Aphids honeydew. The honeydew does not mature quickly and continue reproharm the plant, but a kind of sooty ducing all during their lives. mold may develop on it as a result.

Aphids usually do not kill plants, This mold will block sunlight from but in severe cases cause twisted and reaching the leaves. This honeydew curled or yellowed leaves. Aphids are attracts ants and yellowjackets and small, only a sixteenth to an eighth of

an inch long. They are pear-shaped and have soft bodies. They range in color and may be green, black, red, yellow, brown or gray.

The nymphs, or young aphids, are pale and smaller than the adults. They have what one source called “tailpipes” which extend from their backsides as well as a tiny tail. As they grow, they shed their exoskeletons and leave those white skins on leaves or stuck to the honeydew secretions. Ants may take care of aphids to “milk” them for their honeydew. The ant strokes the aphid to encourage it to produce honeydew. Aphids can also carry plant viruses and move them from one plant to another. The virus causes damage to leaves and fruit.

Because aphid populations can explode, it is important to check plant leaves and stems for the presence of aphids regularly throughout the growing season. They can feed on weeds as well as desired plants, so weed removal is one means of control.

Another method is to knock the aphid off a plant with a strong spray from a water hose.

Lady beetles, lacewings, syrphid fly larvae and parasitic wasps all eat aphids. Insecticidal soap, horticultural oil and pyrethrin are pesticide control methods, but must be applied to the undersides of the leaves as well as the tops. These pesticides only kill the aphids they touch, so repeat applications may be needed during the aphid season. Systemic pesticides which travel inside plants work longer, but will also harm beneficial pollinator insects.

Go to extension.umn.edu/yard-andgarden-insects/aphids for more information and pictures to identify the type of aphid that may be in your garden Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota master gardener and tree care advisor. v

Lindquest: ‘Cows are much healthier’ in the new barn LAND MINDS, from pg. 2

Rod: Yes, feed quality depends on the growing season and the management able daily per cow production for you of our field crops. We work through a guys? nutritionist (Nelson Consulting) who Brody: 80 to 85 pounds is okay … helps with the different ingredients to some do slightly better. And 300 to 330 balance our forage and silage feeds. days per lactation is the goal. The And we monitor nutrition — even for cows let you know when they’re getour baby calves. Keeping each animal ting to the end. About 25,000 pounds healthy and growing is the goal of good per lactation is what we’re achieving. nutrition.

These robotic milkers do a great job of Q: Any special handling of baby warm-water washing and massaging calves? the teats before each milking. Each Rod: We bottle feed everything until cow is primed and ready! about two-and-a-half months old.

Q: Talk about feed quality … You Brody: We sample forages monthly. grow your own corn for silage; alfalfa Whenever a forage change we change hay for roughage? the ration accordingly. Our total ration

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Q: The obvious question in view of this hot and dry June: what’s it doing to your crops?

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Q: You’re still in the first year with your robo barn. Everything okay so far?

Rod: I haven’t seen anything we should have done different, so I think it was a good decision. Most importantly, I think our cows are acknowledging the same. Construction was Arnzen Construction, St. Rosa. They’ve done numerous robotic barns. I bought this farm right out of high school in the late 1980s. Today we own about 560 acres. We also rent about 300 acres. My ag teacher was Norris Osvold. He’s passed away, but deserves much of the credit for helping me to see the strong future in dairy farming.

Milk prices were about $17 per hundredweight in mid-June for Lindquest

Dairy Farm. Rod modestly commented $17 would be better. Brody added, “You’ve got to think positive. But I’m absolutely convinced robo milking is the best — for our cows and for all of us too!”

These two young men certainly convinced me. I’m a farm kid. Helped milk cows when a kid, hand milking in a stanchion barn (‘nuf said). Yep, this is better. And their cows are telling much the same story. “These cows are a lot healthier than when in the other barn,” said Rod. An in-ground containment pit collects all manures which are pumped each fall, then knifed into fields replacing the need for purchased fertilizer.

Rod’s wife is Naomi. Brody’s wife is Amanda. Daughters include Mackenzie, 27; Korissa, 23; and additional son Kolby, 20. Rod’s phone is (320) 894-3211.

Summing up: Trust me … this Robotic operation at Lindquest Dairy Farms is indeed the dairy farm of the future!

Dick Hagen is the staff writer emeritus of The Land. He may be reached at rdhagen35@gmail.com. v

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Corn will tassle soon, but moisture is still a concern Mark Wettergren, Blair Hoseth,  St. Peter, Minn.  FROM THE Mahnomen, Minn. — — July 2 July 2

“We have not had a soaker this spring or summer.” The Land spoke with Blair Hoseth on July 2 as he reported the sandy ground is really showing the effects of the lack of moisture.

“Some of the bean fields do not have good stand this year.”

The corn is doing OK. “We have no bragging rights here.” He expects tasseling to start next week.

Hoseth re-sprayed the alfalfa. “Stopped the bugs for sure.” The fields are greening up, but more rain is needed. “It’s not great.” The crop is currently six inches tall. Hoseth hopes to do a second cutting in two to three weeks if it rains. Otherwise, he may let the cows out there to pasture.

“Hay market has probably doubled in price this month.” Hoseth believes that people are desperate to get hay to feed livestock.

“We’ll be done harvesting wheat at the end of July.” That’s two weeks ahead of average.

“There’s definitely some frustration.” Hoseth believes that the corn needs six to eight inches of rain to make the crop. With no rain in the forecast, Hoseth is growing more concerned about the effect that is having on the crops. He’s hoping this lack of moisture weather pattern the region seems to be stuck in moves on and fast, leaving the area with some desperately needed rains. v

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Wertish, Olivia, Minn. — Steve July 2 “Looks like the crops are doing OK.” The Land spoke with Steve Wertish on July 2 as he had just returned from vacation. The crops are holding up better than he thought they would. “We got about three-tenths of an inch of rain last week.”

Not a single tassel of corn can be found yet. “Possibly a flag leaf here and there.” The soybeans have begun to flower. “Some of the soybeans are doing well, some not so good.”

The sugar beets are showing the effects from the lack of moisture.

“Laying flatter, looking more gray.” He’s begun the spraying regime for Cercospora on the sugar beets which will continue every two weeks.

There’s very little chance of rain in the forecast. “Anything is better than nothing.” In the meantime, Wertish is continuing the construction of his bin site and shop.

“Rain in the next week would be nice. If we don’t get rain, it’s going to be really hard on the crop.” Wertish is concerned that the yield is already being affected. “We’re being hurt now.” He’s seeing that in the edible beans and peas. Wertish his hopeful that rain is coming and soon, v

“The lawnmower got pulled out of the shed.” The Land spoke with Mark Wettergren on July 2 as he reported that finally enough rain fell for the grass to grow so long it needed a good trim. On June 26 two and three-tenths inches of rain fell on the Wettergren farm. “It really rained all day long. It was exactly what the doctor ordered. Now if we just get some timely rains.”

“The corn looks good.” Wettergren expects tasseling by next week. “The beans looks very good.” That wasn’t the case before the rain fell. They were in need of the moisture. “We have some nice tall beans. The beans planted on heavy ground are looking the best.”

Wettergren is concerned when looking at July and August as the farm typically doesn’t get much moisture during that time. He hopes those two months are filled with good rains. There is a chance of rain next week.

While waiting for rain, Wettergren is keeping busy with five grandkids visiting.

Not a quiet moment to be found, Wettergren wouldn’t want it any other way. v

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Potter: Crops aren’t lost, but rain is needed soon

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus LAMBERTON, Minn. — When talking with Bruce Potter, long-time Extension “everything” at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton, Minn., Potter just seems to know a thing or two about any- Bruce Potter thing dealing with agriculture. And I dare say a few things not touching on farming too.

So here we go: The Land: Perhaps the obvious, as I traveled the 58 miles from Olivia to SWROC today (June 22), I noticed scads of corn and soybean fields looking anything but healthy. Yes, we’re into 20-plus days without appreciable rain fall. And the effects are now very noticeable. How much damage has been done at this stage?

Potter: Some fields with lighter soils, also compaction issues, those sort of things … yes, some damage is obvious. However, just this morning, Molly here at our office put together some data showing April 1 soil moisture content for a few years — such as 1976, 1988, 2012 … some of those other notably dry years here at the station. Actually, April 1 this year showed the highest moisture content. So we were blessed with generous soil moisture at the beginning of this crop year.

But because the crops got off to such vigorous starts, they developed root systems that have kept them healthy — despite the very limited rains of the past four to five weeks. But that’s now running out.

We’re going to need some rain soon! Right now we may have effected kernel counts on these rapidlygrowing plants. And beans have a tremendous ability to compensate later on in their development sequence.

But there’s no doubt a good drink now from Mother Nature would ease the hurt.

The Land: I recall freshly-dug earth extractions where we could visibly see corn root penetrations; and at your August plot day events your crew had diggings showing corn roots down to 8 feet. Is that likely happening again this year?

Potter: Thanks to continued strong genetic engineering by the seed industry, the roots of today’s corn

hybrids are incredibly robust. And that’s why corn farmers can still be reasonably confident of good harvests this fall. Today, most of that soil moisture is now below 2 feet. A few days of cooler weather are slowing leaf curling of those corn plants. That means less dehydration of these rapidly-growing corn fields.

Hopefully, a shot of rain heading into this weekend will lessen the consternations.

The Land: So what constitutes a ‘shot of rain’?

Potter: I’d be happy with anything right now. Just a half-inch of rain buys us some time; one inch is appreciably better. We’re now getting close to that one-inch-per-day of moisture utilization by the corn plant. So that 8-plus inches of soil moisture we measured April 1 is dwindling rapidly right now.

The Land: I’m seeing a big increase in soybeans planted into last year’s untilled corn. Obvious savings in time, machinery costs, and perhaps planting ease. Is this mostly aggressive Minnesota farmers leading the charge? Or are University trials with field data verifying this somewhat major change in crop production scenarios?

Potter: I agree … a lot more soybeans planted into no-till this year. I suspect economics is key — save a tillage. And this should be saving some soil moisture.

Tillage by its very nature promotes some loss of moisture. In our heavier Minnesota soils, some surface tillage is generally needed to make that seedbed ready for newly-planted seeds. But farmers are quick to make changes that lessen their crop production costs. They don’t always need verification by we University folks.

The Land: And are 30-inch, even 20-inch rows rapidly gearing down to 8-inch row widths — especially for soybeans? Again today, driving to your Lamberton Field Day event, I noticed a surprising number of soybean fields that look like they might have been drill planted?

Potter: There’s basically a linear response from 30-inch to 20-inch and to 10-inch row widths. Less than 10-inch doesn’t show any particular response.

Getting into narrower rows allows your plants to capture more total sunlight into that field each day.

And it somewhat lessens that ‘plant-to-plant’ competition since there is more spacing between seeds in narrow rows. Yes, I suspect some farmers slightly increase planting rates (seeds per acre) when squeezing down to narrower rows. But that increase in population directly increases plant-to-plant competition too. So are you really gaining a predictable increase in production per acre?

The Land: An update on soybean cyst nematode … is it still an issue?

Potter: Some of the SCN beans don’t have very good resistance. If you’re having failures with 88, 788 you got to make some adjustments. Try to get a Peking in there for example.

The Land: What’s the score on continuous soybeans?

Potter: Never going to yield like soybeans as part of a crop rotation. And continuous beans can lead to situations completely out of hand like nematodes or specific pathogen infections. If highest yields are your overall criteria, rotated corn and soybeans are the champs. If higher beans are the goal, then two years of corn fallowed by soybeans usually tips the scale. Not that you can’t grow beans on beans, but that’s a pretty high-risk strategy.

The Land: Are cover crops the elixir to building better soiIs? Potter: I don’t work in that arena, so I can’t give you an honest answer. Also, we don’t do any hemp research at this station, so I prefer not going into that crop with you either.

The Land: Are we currently ahead on growing degree days for the year here at SWROC? Potter: Even with June heat, only just a little at this date. In May we really didn’t accumulate anything. If I recall, I think we’re at 737 as of yesterday.

Corn should be tasseling mid-July like it normally does. But if we get 90s next week, look for corn to slow down a bit.

The Land: My last question, and pardon my bias, but is Minnesota really the bread basket of crop production?

Potter: There’s no question southern Minnesota farmers grow good crops. We’ve got good soils; farms are well-tiled, so water issues are minimal; we have farmers — especially the younger guys — who quickly adapt new technologies, new seeds, new fertilizer strategies. You look at Redwood and Renville Counties, and I’d wager they’re in the top profile across the Corn Belt in terms of average yields per acre.

The Land: How many years have you been here at the Lamberton station? And when are you going to quit?

Potter: I started here in April 1997 — before that, a few years up on the St. Paul Campus. I helped run my Dad’s John Deere dealership for a few years. I’m 64 now, so it’s going to be just a few years now. It could be quicker if someone aggravates me. I’m healthy; though I got slowed by a couple of heart attacks already. But life is good. Stay in touch with my Lord. That Covid thing caught all of us. I couldn’t use the gym on regular basis.

I’m pleased to be working with great associates here at the station. I enjoy the spirits of Minnesota farmers. And you know what? These Golden Gophers will be the team to watch this year. My wife and I even purchased season tickets for the first time … and what an opener against Ohio State! v

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Family meat market is carving out a fine reputation

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus The Past is your lesson; The Present is your gift; The Future is your motivation.

— Zig Ziglar These are fitting words for Tony and Heidi Paskewitz, owners of Prairie Meats, Inc. — Olivia, Minn.’s newest business enterprise.

What led to the creation of this bustling, inviting new meat store on U.S. Highway 212 in Renville County? “I grew up in the Vesta, Minn. area where my dad fattened cattle, my grandpa fattened cattle,” explained Tony, 46.

“My first beef experience was when I was 14. I finished out a Red Angus beef heifer … just fattened it up and hauled it to market.”

The Paskewitzs’ business card sets the stage. It reads, “Prairie Meats — Federal Inspected — Retail Meats — Custom Butchering — Traeger Grills — Whole or Half Beef/Pork/Lamb Available — Private label.”

“Follow me!” Tony said as I entered the store. We walked a few steps outside the west wall of his north/south building, then inside to his cubicle office. From there I could see Tony’s crew actively engaged in the incredible variety of work — commencing at 7 a.m. and continuing until 4 p.m. (The retail store closes at 5 p.m.) I asked Tony how he and his wife got into this very demanding business?

“I just got tired of doing the same old thing,” Tony admitted. “Now days with major packers pretty much controlling the meat industry, it’s harder for us small guys. Getting into private labeling became my ambition. We started out with a butcher/locker service in Danube — mostly doing just quarters and halves (both beef and pork).

“We wanted to get into USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) status, which demanded considerable remodeling of our Danube facility. But that was going to be too much work. So instead we ended up moving to Olivia and building a new plant.”

Was it difficult to get USDA certified and obtain “federally inspected” status? “Very!” Tony quickly replied. “The government makes it sound a lot easier than it actually is. It takes a lot of

Kyle, Heidi and Tony Paskewitz (left to right)

dedication and hard work. My wife did paper work for probably two-and-a-half years; then about one-and-a-half years to build our facility. Suffice to say, lots of work; but I could sense family excitement pulling our ambition into reality.

And here we are!”

According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota is one of 27 states currently operating USDA Meat and Poultry Inspection programs. These establishments can slaughter animals and process products to sell, distribute and wholesale to any entity within the state of Minnesota.

And that mean retailers, restaurants, distributors, schools, food shelves and other entities can buy and serve meat and poultry from any Minnesota establishments participating in the E2 program. Products from a Minnesota E2 plant contain a State of Minnesota symbol with the phrase, “inspected and passed,” and the establishment number.

The Minnesota E2 program allows smaller slaughter and processing establishments to expand their marking potential, work with smaller business within their community, and provide a service to the farmers in their area. It is also a very important part of strengthening and diversifying local

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food systems, local economic development, and helping consumers learn to know their local farmers.

Tony said maintaining the business and serving customers requires a lot of help. “That’s why the commitment of my son, Kyle, 23, and daughter, Tami, 21, were so vital. If it wasn’t for their dedication, we wouldn’t be here today. I pretty much manage the overall business; but day-to-day operations are Kyle’s responsibilities. And we have managers of each work area handling their daily accomplishments. Teamwork is the essence of this entire operation.”

Prairie Meats employs 15 workers.

“The USDA start is 7 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.,” said Tony, “so we have to be done cutting and packaging all private label products by that time. After that, it’s clean-up work and getting ready for the next day. We never know on any given day how many USDA guys might be here; but on slaughter days, there’s always a USDA inspector on hand.

Other days they might just stop by for a shorter time and move on. We never See PRAIRIE MEATS, pg. 12

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Feed costs expected to be the highest in years This column was written for the marketing week ending July 2.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the June Federal order Class III milk price at $17.21 per hundredweight. This is down $1.75 from May and $3.83 below last year’s News and information for Minnesota and Northern Iowa dairy producers Covid-driven benchmark. The sixmonth Class III average is at $16.96, MIELKE MARKET compares to $15.98 in 2019. year’s herd by an incredible 145,000 head. up from $16.09 at this time a year ago WEEKLY n The continued rising feed prices could not be offand $15.25 in 2019. set by the higher all milk price in May, so the slide

By Lee Mielke The June 30 Daily Dairy Report points Late morning on July 2, Class III in the U.S. milk feed ratio resumed after pausing in out that extremely dry weather has withfutures showed July at $16.79; August, April.

The USDA’s latest Ag Prices report showed ered crop potential in some of the key growing $16.77; September, $17.35; October, $18.11; the May ratio at 1.69, down from 1.75 in April, and regions of the country.

November, $18.26; and December $17.98. compares to 1.78 in May 2020.

Dairy farmers are watching this closely, as feed The Class IV price is $16.35, up 19 cents from The U.S. all milk price averaged $19.20 per cwt., costs are expected to be the highest in years and May, $3.45 above a year ago, and the highest Class up 80 cents from April and $5.50 above the May perhaps in a decade. That could result in drops in IV price since January 2020. The Class IV average 2020 average. The national average corn price hit milk output, particularly in the western states, and stands at $14.84, up from $13.78 a year ago, and See MIELKE, pg. 13 stop the U.S. herd from growing, after topping last

Shop can process six beef, 10 to12 hogs per day PRAIRIE MEATS, from pg. 11 know their schedules … we just consider them an important part of our total team. They’re checking paper work, procedures, sanitation, cleanliness and labeling. There are many, many details when your products carry the USDA label. And that’s okay with us — and our customers too.

The USDA inspectors show up for slaughter three days a week. Prairie Meats does beef on Tuesdays and Thursdays, hogs on Wednesdays. They will typically process six beef and 10 to 12 hogs per processing day. Private labeling for a given customer takes a bit longer due to vacuum packaging, private labeling, etc.

Tony gave a quick rundown on private labelling.

“Our niche marketing provides opportunity for local producers to sell their own critters into their own market,” he said. “I recall my Dad’s cattle feeding days. Take pride in what you do; then get whatever the packers decide to give you.

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Customers appreciate the service and it’s key to our growing business too.

“Our biggest challenge is using the whole animal,” Tony went on to say. “For example, if we’re filling a big order for a restaurant wanting only steaks, we’ve got lots more carcass to handle. And that’s one big reason for the retail counter up front. Bridget Engstrom and Cassie Zamerron manages that end of the business.

We’ve got about 160 different products up there.”

“However, for special orders — such as restaurants, community feeds, or special family events, we can also purchase direct from an area packer — then package as needed. So combined with our own inhouse processing, boxed beef from area packers enables us to fill virtually any demand.”

For the most part, Red Angus beef reigns at Prairie Meats. “That’s what we mostly feed out on the farm,” Tony said. “But we do Blacks too because there are lots of them around. But I like the Red Angus. They marble well, are calmer cattle and just nice to work with.”

Lambs and goats might soon be added to the agenda of Prairie Meats. “We’re always looking at other options,” Tony stated. “We could slaughter and package on Monday without interrupting our regular beef and pork schedules.”

With a chuckle, Heidi added, “Tony says he lets his mind rest occasionally, but it seems he’s usually got something cooking up there too!”

“Most of what I learned has been from the school of hard knocks … learning from mistakes as they say.

But it’s been rewarding too! If I were asked ‘would I do it again?’ I’d probably say no. However I enjoy this work. I’m proud of our team. We have fun together.

And we’re so pleased with the growing amount of highway traffic that now makes Prairie Meats a regular stopping place.

“We have goals each month. Reach our goals and everyone shares the goodies. As you can see, great employees are the life-blood of our business. That’s why spiffs are important to each and every employee.

I view Prairie Meats as their business too.”

Heidi shares the ‘total team’ joy of this operation.

“I’m very satisfied. It’s going good. We’ve got a great team. Each one of them and their families are important to us. There’s lots of comradery and that’s what makes coming to work each day a treat!”

“Customers start showing up just as soon as we open our doors,” commented Cassie Zamerron of the retail counter at Prairie Meats. “We’re not open on weekends — that’s Tony’s way of being fair to all of us employees … weekend family time for us too.

“And if we don’t have a particular product that customer is looking for, we recommend a substitute and that usually is okay. Once folks get into the store, they are amazed at the variety of products — be that fresh meats, frozen meats, and our always-popular smoked barbequed beef sticks. Ground beef and ground pork are versatile….you can readily intermix the two. Like for graduation parties, if you want the most bang for your buck, I often suggest ground pork.

Its cheaper and tastes just as good.”

Zamerron definitely agrees meat shoppers — especially ladies — are getting more particular about their meat purchases. She also thinks seeing so many different meats once they step inside the store impacts their decisions. “We women simply want our meals to taste the best. And that usually starts with the meats.” v

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Shortage of transport tankers keeps cream supply local MIELKE, from pg. 13

showed a spike in availability as the weekend approached. Butter demand has seemingly taken a port congestion, however, continues to cause delays holiday, says Dairy Market News, and producers to loads in the region, says Dairy Market News. relay that buyers’ interests edged lower this week.

“Steady inventory growth and unprecedented Cash butter started the week strong, jumping a nickel, a likely response to the reports of the heat in demand ebbs and flows the past year have markets awaiting direction.” the west, but it closed July 2 at $1.74. This is up 2.25 cents on the week and a quarter-cent above a Cream supplies are steady in the west despite the year ago, with 26 sales reported for the week. high temperatures but most is staying relatively Midwest butter makers were finding cream at pre- local as tanker shortages continue to curtail movement. The record-setting heat caused some butter holiday bargains, reports Dairy Market News, and

makers to run shortened schedules. Inventories are “fairly stable,” says Dairy Market News. Retail butter orders are seasonally soft but steady. Food service demand is strong but leveling off though a handful of full service outlets have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels of operation.

Grade A nonfat dry milk saw its July 2 closing at $1.2575 per pound, down three-quarter cents on the week, but 24.75 cents above a year ago.

See MIELKE, pg. 19

Extension provides drought management update ST. PAUL — As of the end of June, all of Minnesota was officially in some stage of drought. Generally speaking, the southern half of the state is in poorer shape than the north, with a few exceptions. Although cash crops appear to be in pretty good shape thus far, pastures and hayfields are not; and they are getting worse by the day.

At this point, it is probably a good idea for beef cattle outfits to start getting a plan together to deal with the fact that they are likely going to run out of summer grass. The key to successful drought management lies in executing your plan before the situation becomes absolutely critical. Here are few considerations for managing your herd in these conditions.

Surface water — In many areas, surface water is the main source of water for grazing cattle. In most instances, small bodies of surface water are dried up or nearly dried up, which creates several major problems. First, as water holes start to dry up, cattle have nothing to drink. This, of course, can be remedied if a live water tap is close by to fill tanks. If a live water tap is not available, moving cattle out of the pasture or hauling water may be your only alternatives for the short-term.

Keep in mind that a cow will drink 20 gallons and calves 5 to 8 gallons per day before you make that decision. That is a lot of water to haul, and you can’t let them run out. A cow can go a couple days with no water, which is not the issue. The issue is trampled calves at the tanks when you start dumping fresh water. If you are going to haul water, start hauling well in advance of natural surface water running out

so cows have a chance to establish their new pecking order before it becomes a dire situation.

An additional consideration as far as new water supplies go is that cows will continue to return to the old pond even after it is dried up. This is generally disastrous for calves who become bogged in the silt at the bottom of the pond bed. Once the new water supply is established, it might be useful to fence out the old water with a strand of hot wire to keep cattle out of the silt bed.

Creep feeding calves — Creep feeding calves could be a possible grass-saver for some outfits. Feed is expensive right now, but it may be the only option remaining before carving up the herd. Keeping calves on a low to moderate energy creep will reduce grass intake by as much as 20 percent. If you are considering putting some creep feed out for calves, check out this guide by Dr. Rick Rasby at the University of Nebraska for information on possible feed formulations: https://extensionpublications.unl. edu/assets/pdf/g2077.pdf Culling cows — Selling cows is not something any rancher wants to do — especially mid-summer. Most cow outfits in Minnesota need to start thinking about trimming the need for grass right now. We are past the point in the growing season where additional rain is going to restore things to normal for this year.

Rain will certainly help, but grass yields will still suffer tremendously, even with good rains.

When thinking about pruning the cow herd, don’t wait until you’re out of grass. The cards have been dealt, and it’s time to play them. The majority of cow herds can be kept intact if 10 to 25 percent of the herd is liquidated now.

If you bred early, you could preg check early and sell opens and late breds. There is no reason to keep feeding the opens, and late calving cows are the least profitable in your herd.

Sell the oldest cows first. Even if they are still decent cows, they are the least valuable to your remaining cow herd. If you don’t have many older cows, cut into the older end of the running age cows (6 to 8 year olds) next. If you still need to trim some mouths, consider cutting into the replacement heifers. This will leave you a core group of your most

valuable running age cows (3 to 6 year olds).

Selling pairs or bred pairs isn’t going to be much of a possibility this summer. Things may change, but this drought extends over 75 percent of cow country right now, so there won’t many farmers looking for more mouths to feed. Early weaning calves might be the way to go for many outfits.

Early wean calves — Early weaning calves is an option some outfits may consider to lighten the load on remaining grass. This practice has been shown to reduce grass intake of cows by about 25 percent.

Calves can be successfully weaned at about 90 days of age and started on feed relatively easily — particularly if they have been creep fed prior to weaning.

Nutrition is the key component to a successful early weaning program. Consult a nutritionist to formulate a least-cost ration specific to feed ingredients you have on hand.

Other major considerations for early weaning include performing standard vaccinations prior to weaning, controlling dust to mitigate dust pneumonia potential, and adequate fly control. Hot weather has been a significant component of this drought, and heat stress should be managed appropriately to reduce stress in calves as much as possible. Focus on providing shade and plenty of clean water for calves.

Although selling fly-weight calves right off the cow is an option, it’s not going to be a good option for most producers. Feeding them for a while will give you some flexibility to figure out a marketing strategy.

Pest control — Pest control is a key component of good management every year, but becomes even more important in drought years. Cows and calves are hounded relentlessly by biting flies, face flies, mosquitoes and ticks in a pasture setting, and dry weather tends to make it worse. Cattle use a lot of energy fighting flies, and tend to bunch which makes heat stress worse. Thus providing some relief from flies to cattle on grass or in drylots will help keep cattle more comfortable. Dust bags, oilers, rubs, and fly tags are all options for good pest control, provided they are kept fresh and current.

This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension educator Eric Mousel and Joe Armstrong. v

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook USDA data is overshadowed by weather issues

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acres, and Wisconsin down The following marketing 100,000 acres. analysis is for the week ending July 2.

June 1 stocks were 4.112 billion bushels with 42.4 perCORN — What a ride this cent on-farm and 57.6 perweek! Corn started the week cent off-farm. This is the lowwith a bang on a drier foreest percentage on-farm since cast and extended those gains 1990 and the highest perafter bullish U.S. Department centage off-farm for this of Agriculture reports on June 30. Any market moving news PHYLLIS NYSTROM report since 1990. Stocks were down 18 percent from early in the week was overCHS Hedging Inc. last year, but near the 4.144 shadowed when the USDA St. Paul billion bushel trade outlook. showed U.S. growers planted fewer corn acres than the These reports drove corn to trade was anticipating and held small- lock up the 40-cent daily trading limit. er inventories than expected as of June The following session, corn ran higher 1. This year we needed an increase in early, but barely managed to close acres and nearly ideal growing condi- higher in the September and December tions to address the tight corn situa- contracts. States holding the most corn tion. Thus far, we haven’t had either as of June 1: Iowa with 820 million, which leads to ideas we won’t solve Illinois with 411.5 million, Nebraska supply issues in one year. with 503.9 million, and Minnesota with As of June 27, U.S. corn conditions 477.6 million bushels. were 64 percent good/excellent vs. 73 The United States isn’t the only one percent last year. On the weekly with weather issues. More attention is drought monitor as of July 1, 55 per- being drawn toward the drought in cent of the area from Kansas through Mexico. The lack of water and high the Dakotas was in moderate drought temperatures in key corn-producing or worse; 48 percent of the Midwest areas will be monitored as they enter was at least abnormally dry, but down their rainy season. Mexico gets 50 to 80 from 54 percent in the previous week. percent of the annual rainfall between Planted corn acres in the United July and September. They expect to States came in at 92.629 million acres produce 28 million metric tons of corn vs. 93.787 million estimated. This is up 1.81 million acres from last year’s 90.8 See NYSTROM, pg. 17 million planted acres, a 2 percent increase year/ year. Corn acres are up the most, year-on-year, in corn/change* soybeans/change* areas which are suffering Stewartville $6.32 -.23 $13.14 -.40 from unfavorable condi Edgerton $6.42 +.09 $13.30 -.22 tions. State acreage chang Jackson $6.23 -.25 $13.30 -.25 es vs. last year: Minnesota Janesville $6.30 -.04 $13.31 -.25 up 500,000 acres, North $13.19 -.36 Dakota up 1.65 million Cannon Falls $6.17 -.13 $6.12 -.11 $13.29 -.35 acres, South Dakota up Sleepy Eye 1.05 million acres, Illinois Average: $6.26 $13.26 down 100,000 acres, Iowa down 500,000 acres, Year Ago Average: $3.03 $8.41 Indiana unchanged, Grain prices are effective cash close on July 6.

Nebraska down 500,000 *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period. acres, Ohio up 50,000

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Soybean ending stocks worth keeping an eye on NYSTROM, from pg. 16 this year and some states have resorted to cloud seeding. Another problem area is in Brazil where they saw three nights of freezing temperatures just as their safrinha corn harvest begins. One private estimate for Brazil’s total corn crop came out at 87.9 mmt. As Brazil’s corn crop shrinks, it may push up demand for U.S. corn earlier in the fall than normal.

Usually, Brazil would supply world corn until the cheaper U.S. corn supplies become available at harvest. A lot will depend on whether China repeats last year’s early purchases of new crop corn.

Weekly export sales were mostly ignored this week with the headlines focused on the June 30 reports.

Weekly sales were just 600,000 bushels for old crop and 2.7 million bushels for new crop.

Old crop total commitments stand at 2.74 billion bushels vs. the USDA’s 2.85 billion bushel outlook.

We need to average approximately 5 million bushels of sales per week to ring the bell. China did cancel 2.9 million bushels of old crop purchases and still has 240 million bushels of old crop purchases to ship this crop year.

New crop total commitments at 620 million bushels are well ahead of 153.3 million on the books last year by this date. The combined sales were the lowest of the marketing year.

The weekly ethanol report showed production up 10,000 barrels per day to 1.06 million bpd. This is on pace to achieve the USDA corn for ethanol usage.

Ethanol stocks were up 452,000 barrels to 21.6 million barrels. This is the fifth-straight week of stock increases. Net margins were down a dime to 3 cents per gallon. Gasoline demand fell from 9.44 million bpd to 9.173 million bpd. This is down 3.4 percent from the same week in pre-Covid 2019. We also saw the second week of ethanol imports of 7 million gallons.

Outlook: In a way, it seems fruitless to try and predict how high or low we may trade without having the latest weather forecast in front of us.

Underlying support should come from the lower acreage number and problems in the upper Midwest due to a lack of moisture.

The monthly July World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report will be published on July 12 and we’ll see what the balance sheets look like, incorporating the new acreage number and updating the yield. I don’t believe anyone is expecting the current 179.5 bushels per acre yield to hold up — especially when you compare year-on-year conditions. If you combine the lower acreage with a lower yield, it’s going to be a tight carryout this year. Added to the scenario is the frost that has occurred in Brazil and will result in a smaller safrinha corn crop. This situation may push corn demand to the United States earlier in the year if Brazil’s exports are curtailed due to the smaller crop. It won’t be surprising if the market wants to add risk-premium in the short run.

MARKETING The weather becomes even more critical in the next month as corn begins to pollinate. It will probably take a major weather event over a large area for September corn to try and reach the July contract of $7.44.5 per bushel. However, hot dry conditions should limit any downside with the smaller acreage and stocks numbers.

As the week ended, news was circulating the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a 2019 EPA ruling which had allowed the year-round sales of E15 fuels. This cast a shadow over ethanol’s outlook and lent a modicum of pressure on corn, but it shouldn’t affect this year’s outlook. Weather is the price driver.

This week, September corn rallied 61.75 cents to close at $5.92 per bushel and December jumped 60.5 cents to $5.79.75 per bushel.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans followed the same storyline as corn with the Planted Acreage and Grain Stocks as of June 1 sharing center stage with each changing weather forecast. The biggest surprises were in the acreage numbers. High volatility and big daily trading ranges will likely stay with us for at least another month. On report day, August soybeans closed 90.25 cents higher and November soybeans closed 86.5 cents higher.

Soybean acreage this year on the USDA report was 87.555 million acres, up 4.47 million acres from last year (up 5.3 percent). This number was less than the trade estimate of 88.955 million acres and nearly unchanged from the 87.6 million acres the USDA forecasted in March. Last year we planted 83.084 million acres. Here is the state-by-state acreage changes vs. last year: Minnesota up 300,000 acres, North Dakota up 1.45 million acres, South Dakota up 550,000 acres, Illinois up 400,000 acres, Iowa up 500,000 acres, Indiana unchanged, Nebraska up 200,000 acres, Ohio unchanged, and Wisconsin up 200,000 acres.

Soybean stocks as of June 1 were 767 million bushels and down 44 percent from June 1 last year. This was much lower than the 787 million bushel trade estimate. On-farm stocks were 28.7 percent and the fourth lowest since 1990. Off-farm stocks account for 71.3 percent and are the fourth highest since 1990.

Based on the numbers, it looks like we have more rationing to do this year. The states with the most soybean stocks as of June 1: Iowa with 136.5 million, Illinois with 122.6 million, Minnesota with 71.1 million, and Indiana with 66.9 million bushels.

Weekly export sales were disappointing at 3.4 mil-

lion bushels for old crop, bringing total commitments to 2.27 billion bushels. The USDA is anticipating this year’s exports at 2.28 billion bushels. China has 28.4 million bushels of old crop purchases left to ship.

New crop sales were within expectations at 61.4 million bushels. New crop commitments are 341 million bushels compared to 255 million bushels last year.

China has purchased 150.6 million bushels of new crop U.S. soybeans.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s May soybean crush report was mildly friendly to the soybeans. The soybean crush was 174 million bushels vs.

173.4 million expected and is the second largest crush for the month of May. Soyoil stocks were slightly lower than expected at 2.05 billion pounds compared to the estimate of 2.144 billion pounds.

The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange is estimating Argentina will export just 4.4 mmt of soybeans this year versus 6.6 mmt last year. Argentina continues dredging on the Parana River and will continue throughout the year. Their logistical issues need to be watched for signs of delayed loadings which could make the United States a more attractive supplier.

World vegetable oil markets have been providing underlying support to soybeans. Palm oil closed higher for four straight sessions and soyoil has retraced over 62 percent of the loss from the contract high to the June low.

Outlook: The July 12 WASDE report will adjust for acreage and may make a slight yield adjustment lower, but it’s early to do that in soybeans. The weekly condition ratings may provide a clue to what any yield change may be made. As of June 27, U.S. soybean ratings were unchanged for the week at 60 percent good/excellent compared to 71 percent last year. In general, the carryout will be expected to shrink after the smaller June 1 stocks number.

Weather and crop condition ratings will continue to be closely followed, just like any other summer. This year, however, the tight stocks situation will make for high volatility and big swings. We have little room for any decline in ending stocks and we will need timely rains to avoid deterioration. Prices will reflect how much rain hits the ground and how high the mercury goes.

For the week, August soybeans soared $1.30.5 per bushel to $14.33.25 per bushel and November surged $1.29.25 per bushel to $13.99 per bushel.

Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on July 2, (September contracts): Chicago wheat was 12 cents higher at $6.52.75, Kansas City was 10.25 cents higher at $6.19.25, and Minneapolis rallied 30.75 cents to close at $8.38.75 per bushel. v

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Milk is truer source for calcium than plant drinks ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Milk, defined by Wikipedia, is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals. Today, many people would argue that anything that looks like milk is milk.

People usually have many different reasons they choose alternative beverages in their diet. I am not here to disagree with those choices. However, I think it is fair to say that alternative beverages are not milk and can’t compare to milk’s nutritional value.

When you compare milk to several milk alternatives, the nutrition label can be misleading. Looking at the nutrition label, the alternatives might seem close to the same value or even better. Milk has 300 mg of calcium in an 8-ounce glass. Almond beverages have around 425 mg of calcium, rice with 298 mg, and soy has 299 mg. These all sound about the same until you look further into the science. Alternative milk beverages all rely on fortified calcium which

comes in two forms: tricalcium phosphate and calcium carbonate.

For the purpose of this article, I will be focusing on soy beverages. Most soy beverages use tricalcium phosphate to supply dietary calcium. When looking at how much calcium is actually digested by the consumer, it is about 75 percent when compared to cow’s milk. Oftentimes the fortified calcium settles at the bottom of the carton — even after vigorously shaking the bottle. In a more realistic sense, around 59 percent of what the label says is in there is easily consumable. On top of losing almost half the fortified calcium to the bottom of the jug, your body can only digest 75 percent of that tricalcium phosphate from the fortified soy milk when compared to cow’s milk.

The reason our bodies are able to take in the calcium from milk is because of components like vitamin D, lactose, casein and phosphopeptides only found in

milk. Calcium, when combined with phosphorus, is what makes our bones and teeth strong. Cow’s milk also provides complete proteins in our diets. In every 8-ounce glass of milk, there are 8 grams of protein.

Compare that 8 grams of protein found in milk to almond beverages which contain 1 gram of protein per serving.

If you find yourself drinking alternatives because of a lactose intolerance, try dairy products with the lactose sugar removed. Milk, with the lactose removed, still offers all 13 essential nutrients like regular cow’s milk.

The information for this article was compiled from the following sources: https://z.umn.edu/6zau; https://z.umn.edu/6zav; and https://z.umn.edu/6zaw.

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House appropriations bill will help encourage milk consumption MIELKE, from pg. 14 Dry whey finished on July 2 at 55 cents per pound. This is 2.75 cents lower on the week and the lowest since Feb. 25; but 22 cents above a year ago on three sales.

There was continued good news on the export front. May nonfat/skim milk powder milk exports climbed to a May record of 195.6 million pounds, up 9.4 percent from April and 12.1 percent above a year ago. Mexico remained the biggest customer, according to HighGround Dairy.

Dry whey totaled 46.9 million pounds, down 1.8 percent from April, but 29.8 percent above a year ago, as purchases from China are reported to be slowing.

Butter exports amounted to 9.7 million pounds, down 13.7 percent from April but 195 percent above those a year ago, while cheese exports totaled 68 million pounds, down 26.2 percent from April and 13.4 percent below a year ago. export deals became more difficult, says HighGround Dairy, as cheese prices strengthened in March and April. n In politics, The National Milk Producers Federation gave a thumbs-up to legislation passed in the Senate called the Growing Climate Solutions Act. NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern stated, “This important legislation will enable USDA to informally endorse technical service providers that help farmers implement stewardship practices that can generate carbon and other environmental credits. The Growing Climate Solutions Act will encourage more farmers to participate in environmental markets, a crucial part of dairy’s Net Zero Initiative that helps dairy farmers of all sizes across the country meet our industry’s 2050 environmental stewardship goals.”

The House Committee on Appropriations passed its fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill for the USDA, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, stated, “IDFA is pleased to see the House appropriations bill include important provisions that encourage milk consumption amongst school children and adults, find sustainable solutions for ice cream byproducts, and provide support to the FDA to modernize its outdated standards of identity for dairy products.”

The bill would triple current funding for the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Projects, a pilot program that IDFA says “incentivizes SNAP beneficiaries to purchase fluid milk, making it easier for families to get more of the nutritional benefits of milk. It would also extend flexibilities for schools to continue to offer low-fat flavored milk, a nutrient-dense food that provides children with the health benefits they need as they grow during the upcoming school year.” n Down on the farm, U.S. milk output is steady to lower seasonally due to rising summer temperatures, according to the USDA’s weekly update,

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Looking down under: New Zealand milk output increased 9.4 percent in May and ended a strong season, up 2.7 percent season to date. Dairy Market News says, “At this time of year, most dairy producers have dried off most cows. Milk production will trail along the bottom of the production trough until increases begin to register in July. Even as production resumes the seasonal climb, it will not be until about October that the peak is reached.”

Australian milk output was unchanged from a year ago in April, following two months of declines.

Production will begin climbing during July but it will be in the fall before the peak is expected to be reached, according to Dairy Market News. Dairy producers in South Australia are pleased with strong opening prices being quoted by several dairy processors. Competition to secure milk supplies has led to what some people call a bidding war. Some dairy processors have already revised milk process higher only days after initially announcing prices.

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6.4” x 8” Summer Consignment Auction Tuesday, July 20th - 9:00 am Mages Auction Site - 55780 St Hwy 19, Winthrop, MN

Ring 1 - Live Only Over 150 Guns & Ammo Tuesday, July 20th - 9:00 am Hand Guns & Revolvers: Czech 53, 7.62 mm, semi, pistol; Mauser Modelo Argentino 7.65 mm, bolt; Deutsche Werke, 9 mm, semi, pistol; FNH USA FiveSeven USG, 5.7 x 28, semi; Heritage Rough Rider, .22 cal, rvlr w/ cert of auth; Hawes Firearms Army Model, .22 cal, rvlr; H&R mod 922, 22 cal, rvlr; Cobra C22LR, .22 LR, derringer; Ruger Mark IV, .22 cal, semi; Glock mod 42, .380 auto, rvlr; Chiappa Fire Rhino 200D, .357 cal, rvlr; Kimber Ultra Eclipse II, .45 ACP, semi; Magnum Desert Eagle, .50 AE, semi; Shotguns & Rifles: Savage Mar k II, .22 cal, bolt; Mossber g mod 715T, .22 LR, semi; Winchester 70 Feather weight, .243 cal, bolt; 4 - Winchester mod 100’s, .284 cal, semi 1 w/ Charles Daly 2-7x scope, 3 w/ Bushnell Sportview scopes; Tikka short mag, .300 wsm, bolt; 2 - U.S. Arsenals M1 Garand’s, 30-06, semi; Mossberg 479RR, 30-30, lever, Roy Rogers & Trigger; Marlin Org Super Goose, 10 ga, bolt; Benelli Super Nova, 12 ga, pump; Benelli Super Black Eagle, 12 ga, semi; Beretta A390 Ducks Ultd, 12 ga, semi; For complete list of guns, go to magesland.com Ring 2 - Live & Online Simulcast Machinery & Vehicles Tuesday, July 20th - 10:30 am Vehicles, Motorcycle & Scooter: ’14 Dodge Dart, 26000 mi, navigation, heated seats & steering wheel, Customer Preferred Pkg, many optional features; ‘11 Buick LaCrosse CXL, 68122 mi, VVT 3.6L V6, leather heated & cooled seats, Bluetooth calling, sunroof; ‘47 Ford Hot Rod w/ 302 V8 eng, 36683 mi, 3 sp auto trans; ‘75 Ford F-750 grain truck, 104900 mi, 390 V8, 5x2 trans, sng axle, hoist; ‘87 Ford F-350, reads 76k, auto, 4x2, Rugby pump dump, chute door, drop down slide; ‘72 Ford F-250 pickup, 100181 mi, 360 engine, 4-speed; EZ-Go golf cart; ‘01 Ford F-150 XLT, 200k mi, trans needs work; Farm Mach & Equip: IH 4166 tractor, 4836 hrs, crab-steering 3-point, no PTO; Ford 5000 tractor, gas, 11000 hrs, rock box, tank heater; Earthmaster CH tractor w/ sickle mower, blade & plow attach, ser #141‘10 Fantini LO2 chopping corn head, 8r 30 w/ side augers & stalk stompers; ‘08 Wilrich Quad X-2 cultivator, 50 1/2’ w/ rolling baskets & floating hitch; JD 980 field cultivator, 44’ w/ harrow; Wilrich 12’ chisel plow, 12-shank; Brent 544 gravity wagon w/ brakes & lights; Loftness 15’ stalk chopper; Woods FL144 stalk chopper, 12’; Calumet 3250 manure spreader; Meyers manure spreader, 540 PTO, 11’ x 4’; Hesston 550 rnd baler w/ monitor; New Holland #27 silage blower, 540 PTO; Feterl 10” x 66’ auger; Westfield MK-8-51 auger w/ swing hopper; Sudenga 10” x 56’ PTO auger; Speed King Hi-Angle 6” port auger; Dual 345 loader; Bradley 165 bu gravity wagon; JD 68 feed wagon; Tracker Scratcher, 3 pt; JD/Van Brundt grain drill, 10’; JD 6’ hay crimper; Farmhand 5-wheel rake; Gehl 217 wheel rake; 14’ chisel plow; Miller semi trailer w/ water tank & pump;

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If you enjoy working with farm animals, setting your own weekly work schedule, along with working on a variety of large Ag and commercial projects, we may have the ideal position for you.

Parcel 1: 7.34 ac Lot Near St. James Address: 77823 State Hwy 60 St. James, MN 56081 PID: 100230200 Taxes: $166

Parcel 2: 9 ac Lot Near Butterfield No address, on State Hwy 60, across the highway from the city of Butterfield PID: 030270120 Taxes: $174

Parcel 3: 1.17 ac on High Island Lake Address: 7525 7th St New Auburn, MN 55366 PID: 36.0257.000 Taxes: $348

Ring 4 - Online-Only - Campers, Lawn, Garden, Shop, Tools, Antiques, Household & Furniture Bidding Ends: Tuesday, July 20th - 4:00 pm Payment & Pick-up: Wednesday, July 21st - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm see magesland.com for complete terms & details.

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Auctioneer: Matt Mages, 507-276-7002 Lic: 52-21-018

Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: 10% Buyer’s Premium. 15% Buyer’s Premium on Online items.

Everything sold “AS IS”. Everything to be paid for immediately after the auction. Sales tax, license & registration fees may apply on some items. Not Responsible for Accidents. Lunch & restroom on grounds.

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WANTED: Land & farms. I have clients looking for SILO DOORS dairy, & cash grain operations, as well as bare land Wood or steel doors shipped promptly to your farm parcels from 40-1000 acres. stainless fasteners Both for relocation & investhardware available. ments. If you have even (800)222-5726 thought about selling conLandwood Sales LLC tact: Paul Krueger, Farm & Land Specialist, Edina ReStormor Bins & EZ-Drys. alty, 138 Main St. W., New 100% financing w/no liens or Prague, MN 55372. red tape, call Steve at Fairpaulkrueger@edinarealty.com fax Ag for an appointment.

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Good Farm Tractors – Collector Tractors

JD 8630 4x4, 50 Series Engine, 20.8x34 Duals, 3pt, PTO; JD 4020 P/S, Side Console, 18.4x34, Fenders; Case 2670 4x4, Engine Overhauled, 3pt, 1000PTO, 24.5x32; MM U-302, 3pt, PTO, 2 Hyd, 15.5x38, Good TA; Ford 8N, 3 Speed Aux; AC, Reverser Tractor/Forklift, Gas; Farmall 340 Utility Rubber Tire Backhoe, Gas; Farmall H, N/F, 11.2x28; Ford 4000 Diesel Select-O-Speed, N/F, PTO, 72” Belly Mower; AC WD, 13.6x28; AC C, L59 Belly Mower, New Rubber; JD Dozer Blade

JD 1780 & 1790 Planters

JD 1780 Conservation Planter 22R22”, Liquid Fert, Row Cleaners, Precision Units, Row Clutches, 3 Bu. Boxes, Ag Leader Monitor; JD 1790CCS, 24R20”, 20/20 Precision Bean & Corn Units, Row Cleaners, Precision Clutches, Liquid Fert, Downforce, Vacuum, Pro-Drive

Ford F350, Crawler, Scrapers, Low Boy Trailer

‘95 Ford F350 Dually 2WD, 7.3L, 5sp, 8’ Alum-Line Flatbed, 246,000 Miles; JD 755 Crawler/Loader 15” Tracks, 3765 Hrs, Hydro Drive; Cat RD-7 Cable Dozer, Pony Start; Cat DW-21 Cable Scraper 21 Yard; Letourneau 4 Yard Pull-Type Scraper; Lehman Gas Skid Loader, Like New Tires; Letourneau LS 8 Yard Pull Type Scraper, Cable Converted To Hyd. Lift; Low Boy Semi Trailer 9’x20’; (2) 2 Ton Military 6x6 Drive Tandem Trucks, V8 Gas, Auto Trans & 4 Speed; ‘00 16’ Tandem Axle Flatbed Trailer, Ramps; 12’ Single Axle Trailer; 27’x16” Steel Culvert; 8,10,12 & 14” Poly Culverts; 11’ Steel Flatbed; Cement Mixer For Ford Truck; V Plows and 1 Way Plows; Grouser Tracks For Skid Loader

JD 7700 Combine – Other Good Farm Machinery

JD 7700 Turbo Combine, Hydro, Chopper, AWD, 24.5x32; JD 520 Grain Drill, 20’x7.5”, Press Wheels, 3pt; (2) JD 2800 Plows, 6 and 7 Bottom, On Land Hitch; JD 220 Wing Fold Disc 20’; JD 220 Bean Head; JD 1100 FC 42.5’, 3 Bar Harrow; JD 235 Center Fold Disc, 24.5’; JD 7’ 3pt. Snowblower; JD 11.5’ FC; JD 85 Row Crop Cult., 12 Row, Flat Fold; JD 400 Rotary Hoe 30’; Noble 16R22” Row Crop Cult.; Case IHC 800 Flex Plow 10 Bottom, On Land Hitch; Guidance System 3pt; MC 24085B Stalk Chopper 20’; Kewanee 18’ Disc/Plow, Notched Blades, Rock Flex ; Hiniker 18’, 14 Shank Chisel Plow; JD 92” Front Mount Blade; Century 900 Gal. Crop Sprayer, 13.6x38, 60’ Booms, Foamer; JD 9 Section 45’ Drag On Cart; 3250, 1400, 2400 Gal. Poly Tanks; Westfield 8”x31’ Auger, Gas Power Unit; Westfield 8”x46’ Auger, 7.5hp; Spray Trailer 18’x140” Dual Wheels, Ramps; Tyler 6 Ton Dry Fertilizer Spreader; Ag System 13 Shank, 32.5 Applicator; (3) 100 & 300 Gal. Fuel Tanks; Lindsay Flair Box & Hoist; Steel/Wooden Flatbed 21’x8’; Dantz Combine Trailer Tri-Axle, 15’x10’; 13hp Trans Pump; Moridge 200 Bushel Dryer, PTO; Hydro Mac 18-C Skid Loader, Non Running; Tilther 15’ PTO Tiller, 3pt; IHC Wheel Weights; ‘72 Ford F750 Single Axle Grain Truck, 16’ Box & Hoist; 3200 Gal. Water Tank, Pump, On Flatbed; 1000 Gal. Fuel Tank; (2) M&W Gravity Flow Boxes, 10 Ton Gear; New Idea Cutditioner 7’, 540PTO; Donahue 20’ Implement Trailer; Coats Tire Machine; Wood Planer; 3 Phase Air Compressor; Wilton 24” Band Saw; 500’ Steel Guard Rail For Livestock Fence; 20’ and 30’ Conveyors; Oil Dispensers; Boats, Boat Trailer, Boat Lifts, Engines; Truck & Trailer Axles; Large Amount of Scrap Iron

Zero Turn Lawn Mowers

Toro 322D Ground Master Diesel, 3246 Hrs, 72” Deck; Kubota F2560 Mower, Diesel, 60” Deck, 2335 Hrs; Toro 345 Ground Master, Gas, 72” Deck THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LIST Viewing: July 22 & July 23 • 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Terms: Cash, check credit cards. All sales final. All sales selling as is where is with no warranties or guarantees implies. All items purchased must be paid in full the day of the auction. 21 Days to remove all items purchased. 10% Buyer's fee applies to all purchases.

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Opening July 8 & Closing July 15 at 12PM Bruce Olson Harvest Equipment Auction, Badger, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening July 8 & Closing July 15 at 7PM Dennis Miller Antique Equipment Auction, Emerado, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening July 9 & Closing July 13 at 12PM Online Hay Auction – Quality Tested, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening July 12 & Closing July 20 at 1PM Multi-Party Construction Auction, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening July 12 & Closing July 21 at 7PM Ed Rudnicki Estate Auction, Holdingford, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening July 12 & Closing July 21 at 7PM Arnold Companies Tire, Track and Attachment Auction, Glencoe, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening July 13 & Closing July 20 Steven & Sandra Anderson Farm Retirement Auction, Halstad, MN, Timed Online Auction Wednesday, July 14 at 10AM Larry & Susan Richard Farm Retirement Auction, Horace, ND Opening July 15 & Closing July 22 M.R. Skaug Farm Grain Handling Equipment Auction, Beltrami, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening July 16 & Closing July 21 Online Steffes Auction – 7/21, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction

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Opening July 19 & Closing July 27 at 1PM Lichtsinn Feedlot Dispersal Auction, Dumont, MN, Timed Online Auction

MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. • PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502 Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Kevin Maring Lic 25-70 & Adam Engen Lic# 25-93

Opening July 20 & Closing July 27 Hulst Farm Equipment & Realignment Auction, Salo, MN, Timed Online Auction

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FOR SALE: 530 DMI disk JD Combine Heads: 920 very John Deere 6 bottom plow, NEW AND USED TRACTOR FOR SALE: JD 843 cornhead, All kinds of New & Used farm ripper, x frame w/ 20” disk nice, $5,500; 925F full fin- 6-18s, w/ Midwest drag; 60’ PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 8R30”, very good cond, equipment - disc chisels, field blades, lead shanks, hyd ger, very good, $9,500; 893 sprayer boom, 3pt; 24” barn 55, 50 Series & newer trac- through the shop every year, cults, planters, soil finishers, leveler, excellent condition, with hydraulic deck plates, fans; New Holland 195 ma- tors, AC-all models, Large always stored inside, plastic cornheads, feed mills, discs, paint is very good, $12,500. $12,500; 693 with knife rolls, nure spreader, new floor, Inventory, We ship! Mark snouts, (GDL-snout). Con- balers, haybines, etc. 507IH 710 5-18s auto reset plow, very good, $11,500; 643 with tandem wheels; 10 horse 3 Heitman Tractor Salvage verted to telescoping back 438-9782 $1,000; IH M and H parts knife rolls, very nice, $5,500; phase motor. 507-289-2200 715-673-4829 shafts and cob saver, $7,500/ tractors. 507-276-5733 843 with JD poly and new OBO. 507-276-3753 We buy Sell your farm equipment rolls, $5,500. Delivery availGravity Wagons: Brent 657, able. 815-988-2074 Salvage Equipment in The Land with a line ad.

Your ad Grain Handling like new, $14,900; Brent 444 Parts Available 507-345-4523 Equipment tarp & fenders, $8,900; Park- JD Combines: JD 9550, 3000 Hammell Equip., Inc. could be here! er 505 with tarp, $9,500; Kill engine hours, very good (507)867-4910 FOR SALE: 8” power sweep Hay & Forage 507-345-4523 Bros. 1055 tarp & fenders, shape, $42,500; JD 9510 good for 24’ bin; 8” sweep for 24’ Looking for something special?

Equipment like new, $12,500. Delivery shape, $32,500. 815-988-2074 Put a line ad in The Land and find it! bin, no motor; 6” sweep for available. 815-988-2074 Call The Land today!

24’ - 27’ bin, no motor. 507Please recycle this magazine.

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Rick Morem Estate Farm Auction – Saturday, July 24th @ 9:00 AM - LIVE and ONLINE Location: 30427 120th St., Harmony, MN 55939

Preview Dates: Thursday, July 22nd & Friday, July 23rd from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM and then day of sale.

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Rick Morem Estate Farm Auction – Tuesday, July 27th @ 6:00 PM - ONLINE ONLY

Location: Hamilton Auction Company, 130 State Hwy 16, Dexter, MN 55926 Preview Dates: This will be the 2nd part of the estate sale which will be ONLINE ONLY and PREVIEW/PICKUP will be located at Hamilton Auction Company, Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday’s 8:00 AM to Noon.

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Duane Wigham Revocable Trust Farm Auction Saturday, August 7th @ 9:30 AM – LIVE and ONLINE

Location: Hamilton Auction Company, 130 State Hwy 16, Dexter, MN 55926 Preview Dates: Items will be at Hamilton Auction Company and ready for preview beginning Saturday, July 24th. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday's 8:00 AM to Noon

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August Consignment Auction – Tuesday, August 10th @6:00 PM – ONLINE ONLY

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John & Becky Ramsey Farm Retirement Auction – Tuesday, August 24th @ 6:00 PM – ONLINE ONLY

Location: 82505 255th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 Preview Dates: Saturday, August 21st, Tuesday, August 24th or by appointment.

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LAKE BENTON, MN – BROOKINGS, SD AREA DAIRY DISPERSION AUCTION 137 THIRD GENERATION REGISTERED HOLSTEINS SELL UNDER COVER

FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 -11:00 AM LOCATION: 4 MILES WEST OF LAKE BENTON, MN OR 24 EAST OF BROOKINGS, SD ON US 14, THEN 4 MI. SOUTH ON COUNTY #2, THEN 2.3 MILES WEST ON COUNTY HWY #9 TO #1270 FANCY HERD OF YOUNG, WELL UDDERED REGISTERED HOLSTEINS, 107.3 BAA, SHOWN AT COUNTY AND STATE LEVEL. INCLUDES: 5 EXCELLENT AND 20 VERY GOOD COWS, 2 X 20, 509 M, 774 F, 628 P, NO TMR, HOME RAISED FEEDS ONLY, COWS ARE SWITCHED AND OUTSIDE DAILY ALLOWING EASY TRANSITION TO ANY FACILITY. MANY RECENTLY FRESH OR DUE SOON. EXCLUSIVELY AI BRED USING LEADING SIRES: KING BOY, CORVETTE, ATWOOD, GOLD CHIP, DOC, UNDENIED, DIAMOND ETC. , EXCELLENT HERD HEALTH PROGRAM. FOR CATALOGS PH. 320-760-2979 OR SEE ONLINE @ www.midamericanauctioninc.com INCLUDED: 65 YOUNG COWS / 25 1ST LACTATION, 15 2ND LACT. HIGHLITES: VANESSA: 90 PT. EX. GOLD CHIP FRESH JANUARY FOLLOWED BY 90 PT DAM, HER JANUARY HEIFER BY DOC SELLS; AMY. 90 PT. SHAMROCK WITH EX 90 PT MS, PEAKED AT 115#, HER DAM IS A 91 PT. ATWOOD, AMY’S 83 PT. GP CORVETTER DAUGHER MILKING 95# SELLS AMY’S MATERNAL SISTER ATLYN GP 80 , PEAKED AT 90#, HER DAM THE EXCELLENT 91 PT. ATWOOD; FINLEY: VG 85 PT 2 YEAR OLD BY KING BOY WITH 86 PT. MS, PEAKED AT 95# PLUS: 27 FANCY BRED AND SPRINGING HEIFERS SIRED BY AND IN SERVICE TO LEADING SIRES; 45 FRONT END HEIFERS FROM BABIES TO BREEDING AGE AI SIRED AND OUT OF TOP GROOTERS DAMS, INCLUDES SEVERAL SHOW PROSPECTS. DAIRY EQUIPMENT: DARI-KOOL 1250 GAL BULK TANK, MASSPORT 5 H.P. VAC. PUMP

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4 BR 3 BA rambler on MOWER COUNTY: Approx. 120-acres. MLS# 5705409 SOLD 18.7 ac. with 5 sheds MLS#193-acres.

5718863MLS# SOLD! MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

5695397 PENDING MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

108-acres. MLS# 5705429 SOLD Management Services sll Farm MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

120-acres.

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

MultipleSOLD uses! MLS# 5247299 tings ! lis W ed e “Ne ental Rates, Government Programs & Environmental Issues ha ve / ualifed MOWER COUNTY: Approx. 108-acres. MLS# q 5705429 SOLDbuyers!” densland • 507-273-3890 • randy@lrmrealestate.com RACINE: 10,000 sq.Farm ft. building on 2.12-acres. Multiple uses! MLS#5247299 Full Management Services MOWER•COUNTY: Approx.

193-acres. MLS# 5695397 SOLD ensland 507-273-3000 • ryan@lrmrealestate.com including Rental Rates, Government Programs & Environmental Issues Full Farm Management Services RACINE: 10,000 sq. ft. building on 2.12-acres. Multiple uses! MLS#5247299 Grand Meadow, MNRates, • 800-658-2340 including Rental Programs & Environmental Issues Randy Queensland •Government 507-273-3890 •2randy@lrmrealestate.com BROWNSDALE: $134,900 Turnkey remodeled commercial office/retail Randy Queensland 507-273-3890 ••randy@Irmrealestate.com Ryan Queensland •• 507-273-3000 ryan@lrmrealestate.com spaces.

Great investment opportunity!

MLS#5751160 Ryan Queensland • 507-273-3000 Grand Meadow, MN •• ryan@Irmrealstate.com 800-658-2340 Full Farm Management Services Grand Meadow, MN • 800-658-2340

including Rental Rates, Government Programs & Environmental Issues Randy Queensland • 507-273-3890 • randy@Irmrealestate.com Ryan Queensland • 507-273-3000 • ryan@Irmrealstate.com Grand Meadow, MN • 800-658-2340

160 Acres In Greenvale Township, Dakota County RURAL NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA

M AT T M A R I N G CO.

We Sell the Earth & Everything On It.

Auction Location: 1700 MN 3, Northfield, MN 55057 (Jesse James Lane Banquet Room)

Monday, July 19, 2021 • 10:00 a.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO

www.maringauction.com

160 Acres; 125 Tillable; 86.6 CPI; Some Drain Tile; Located in Part of Section 16, 20, 21 of Greenvale Township, Dakota County MN Directions to Farm from Northfield MN: North on MN Highway 3 to Dakota Co Highway 96; west on 96 to Foliage Ave, north on Foliage Ave to County Road 90, west on 90 approximately one mile.

*** Physical Address: XXXX 307th Street West, Northfield, MN *** PID: 80 Acres 16.02100.25.010, 40 Acres 16.01600.53.010, 40 Acres 16.02000.01.010 *** Taxes For All Parcels For 2021 $5,470.00 *** Area: 160 Acres *** Tillable Acres: 125.78 Acres *** Crop Productivity Index: 86.6

—SELLING IN ONE PARCEL—

James M. Stanton Trust

Terms: $40,000 down the day of auction, which is nonrefundable if buyer fails to close. The balance is due and payable in full to the seller on or before September 1, 2021 at which time the buyer shall receive a clear and marketable title. Possession of said property shall be after the 2021 land tenant has removed all crops grown on said property. Property can be operated by the buyer for the 2022 growing season. All real estate is selling as-is where is with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied by the sellers or auction company.

No contingency whatsoever. All bidders and buyers must have their finances in order prior to auction date.

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MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 We Sell the Earth & Everything On It. 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502 Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Broker: Maring Auction & Realty Inc., Lic# 40241191 CO.

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POLLED HEREFORD FOR SALE: Yorkshire, BULLS, yearlings and 2 year Hampshire, Duroc, cross olds, low birth weight, high bred boars, gilts & 4-H pigs. performance, semen test- Top quality. Excellent herd ed and delivery available. health. No PRSS. Delivery Jones Farms, Le Sueur, MN. available. 320-760-0365 507-317-5996

75 Acres of Prime Class A Crop Land in Ellington Township, Dodge County, MN M AT T M A R I N G CO.

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Auction Location: 930 Red Wing Ave., Kenyon, MN

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 • 10:00 a.m.

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75 Acres of Prime Class A Cropland in Ellington Township, Dodge Co., MN

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*** Address: 56xxx 120th Ave, West Concord, MN 55985 *** PID: R11.029.0301 *** Taxes: $3,712.00 *** 75 Acres, 74 Acres Tillable *** Crop Productivity Index: 89.9 *** Drain Tile In Place w/Maps *** Farm Is In The “Upper Milliken Creek Drainage Assn.”

This is a Farm You Want in Your Farm Portfolio, Lays Good with Great Soils!

Lorraine Dostal Estate

FRANK PETERSON ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE Terms: $30,000 down the day of auction which is nonrefundable if buyer fails to close on said property. The balance is due and payable in full to the sellers on or before August, 31 2021, at which time the buyer shall receive a clear and marketable title. Possession of said farm shall be once the 2021 land tenant has removed all crops grown on said farm. All real estate in this transaction sells in as-is where is condition with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied by the sellers or auction company. All real estate sells with no contingencies what so ever. All bidders and buyers must have their finances in order prior to auction date.

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RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION

2 N of Jewell, IA on Hwy 69, ½ W to 2670 310th Street

Sat July 17, 10AM

'98 JD 8300 MFWD, 46 duals, 6091 hrs.; '95 JD 8100 MFWD, 42 duals, 6120 hrs.; '67 Clark backhoe w/loader, Detroit; '80 JD 2940 Dsl 2WD, 7392 hrs.; '59 AC D17 gas, w/Paulson loader; Model 40 4X4 Marklift telehandler, 40’ lift, Duetz diesel, Serial #6-91 M5083; '92 JD 9500 chaff spreader, 3332/4646 hrs.; '98 JD 693 corn head, hyd. deck plates; 25’ JD 925F bean hd.; Head trailer; Brent 675 Grain cart w/scale; Parker 450 Grain cart; Convey Air PTO 4505 Grain Vac + tubing; Custom built vac tube trailer; '98 Volvo day cab w/MII Cummins 10 spd, 559,320 miles; '92 Timpte 42’ hopper w/elec doors; Dakon 2 compartment 300 w/16 ½’ Brush auger; 325 Parker & gear; 7x12 Stanhoist barge; 13”x71’Westfield auger w/swing mech drive low profile hopper; 18-30 JD 7000 planter w/16 Kinze bean meters & 16-3 bushel boxes & 18 small boxes can be slid out to 16-36” rows, 20 trac 300 monitor; 16-36” IH 133 custom built cult, or 16 30” or 18-30”, needs work; 24’ JD 400 Hoe; 8-36” JD hyd fold RM cult; Tyler Patriot XL sprayer, cab, 75’ boom, Raven monitor, 750 gal. tank, Enviso Guidance, JD 4 cyl. Engine; 22-ton H&S gear w/1800 gal. water tank, w/ pump; 33’ Wilrich Quad 5 33’ field cult; 21’ pull type Wilrich chisel plow; 5 shk Sunflower 4010 coulter ripper; '90 Dodge 250 w/Cummins, flatbed; '94 16’ Calico Goose neck livestock trailer; 9’ Farm King snowblower; 15,000 Winco PTO generator; 10’ Bushog 3pt Blade w/tail wheel, all hyd adj.; '90 Volvo semi w/365 Cummins, w/bad clutch sold AS IS. GUNS SOLD AT 12 O’clock no internet bidding on guns. Gun dealer on site to handle transfer at $20.00. You must have permit to carry or permit to purchase.

12 rifles & shot guns sold at 12 o’clock.

PICTURES ON THE WEB TERMS: Cash or good check. Picture ID required. Everything sold AS IS.

OWNER Lynn Beyer 515-689-0227

515-448-3079 Gene’s cell 515-689-3714 Eagle Grove, IA

1933 Chevrolet 5 Window Coach

2004 500 Polaris Ranger, 4 X 4

1992 Jeep Wrangler, 127,678 miles, 5- Speed Trans, Hard Top

Large selection of hand and power tools, vehicles, atv's, car lift, Utility tractors and much more.

Plan on 2 auction rings.

2011 Dodge Pickup, 4 dr, AT

Case 1845C Skidloader w/ Dirt Bucket

For complete listing go to website: Kerkhoffauction.com

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Deadline is 8 days prior to publication. *Indicates early deadline, 9 days prior to publication.

2019 JD S780 PRWD, 916-674 Hrs, Powerfold Bin Ext, Extended Wear Separation & Concave Pkg, Serviced, PowerGard Warranty Till 6/22/2022, $320,000.

2017 JD 6155R MFWD, 3633 Hrs, AQ Plus 20/20 40K, Auto Trac Ready Less Receiver, 320/90R50 Singles, 320/85R34 Frts, 540-1000 PTO, JD Comprehensive Warranty Till 9/11/2021, $80,000

NOTICE OF FARMLAND AUCTION JACKSON COUNTY - BELMONT TOWNSHIP RONALD R. WERNER TESTAMENTARY TRUST

LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel 1: APPROX. 80.0 +/- ACRES - S½ SW¼ OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 103, RANGE 35, JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA. Exact legal to govern.

Parcel ID#: 02.013.0600 Parcel 2: APPROX. 164.0 +/- ACRES – N ½ NW ¼ & W ½ NE ¼, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 103, RANGE 35, JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA. Exact legal to govern.

Parcel ID#: 02.030.0400 *Parcel 2 will be split into one 80-acre parcel and one 84-acre parcel and sold separately.

TERMS Each parcel shall be sold separately upon the same terms described below: 1. The live auction shall take place at the Jackson National Guard Armory, 108 County Highway 51, Jackson, MN 56143, on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

2. The successful Bidder will be required to submit an earnest money check in the amount of $25,000.

The check shall be made payable to Premier Title Services Trust Account.

3. The successful Bidder will be required to execute a purchase agreement on completion of the bidding.

The entire remaining balance of the purchase price, without interest, will be due and payable on or about November 30, 2021, or other such time as the parties agree, at which time title will be conveyed by a Trustee’s Deed.

4. Real estate taxes and assessments due and payable in 2021 will be paid by Seller. The successful Purchaser will assume responsibility for all taxes and assessments due and payable in 2022 and thereafter.

5. This property is being sold in an “AS IS”condition and the Seller makes no representations as to its acreage, tiling, or condition. The potential Purchaser shall inspect and be familiar with the present condition of the subject property, including but not limited to soil suitability, slope, grade or grades of land, irrigation, flood plain, weed and pest spectrum, habitat areas and the general flow and direction of irrigation waters and drainage.

Information concerning this land or viewing this land may be obtained from Stacey R. Edwards Jones, of Premier Title Services, LLC, 212 Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001 by calling 507-385-1031.

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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 New NH 25S Workmasters……. ………..OnHand ’17 NH T4.75 w/loader…………................$43,750 ’14 NH T8.350 ............................................ SOLD ’13 NH T8.390 ......................................... $169,500 Farmall 340 wf w/mower ..............................$3,000 New Massey Tractors .............................. On Hand Buhler 2145 FWA……………….........…..Coming Ford 4000……………............................…..$5,250

PLANTERS ’11 White 8831 31-15...................................... $78,000 ’09 White 8816 cfs .......................................... $58,000 ’05 White 8186 DF............................................ $24,900 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

TILLAGE MISCELLANEOUS ’11 Sunflower 4412-07................................$28,000 NEW Salford RTS Units ........................................ Call ’13 CIH 870 9-24 ....................................... $38,500 NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders .............................. Call ’13 Wilrich 513 5-30 .................................. $31,500 NEW Westfield Augers .......................................... Call NEW REM VRX Vacs. .......................................... Call CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT NEW Hardi Sprayers ............................................. Call NEW NH L318/L320/L328 wheeled units ........ On Hand NEW Riteway Rollers ........................................... Call NEW NH C327/C337/C345 track units ............. On Hand NEW Lorenz Snowblowers ................................... Call ’13 L225 EH 937hrs............................................... $33,500 NEW Batco Conveyors ......................................... Call NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ....................... Call NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons ................................ Call HAY TOOLS NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks ...................... Call New Disc Mowers - 107,108,109 REM 2700, Rental ................................................. Call New Disc Mower Cond. - 10’, 13’ Pre-Owned Grain Cart .................................. On Hand New Wheel Rakes - 10,12,14 New Horsch Jokers ...................................... ......... Call New NH Hay Tools - ON HAND

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THE LAND — JULY 9/JULY 16, 2021 Swine Spot, Duroc, Chester White, Boars & Gilts available.

Monthly PRRS and PEDV. Delivery available. Steve Resler. 507-456-7746

Pets & Supplies FOR SALE: Australian cattle dog puppies, 5 red males, 1 red female available. Farm raised, parents have papers.

Serious inquires only. Call Jenny for info. Available end of July. 651-214-8510 FOR SALE: Australian shepherd puppies. ASCA registered. Blue and red Merles, red and black Tri, first shots and wormed, tails and dews removed, 8 weeks old. 507766-3272

Cars & Pickups Ford 7.3 factory re-man motor, less than 5,000 miles, comes with ‘89 F250, $2,900.

763-389-2904

Trucks & Trailers ‘01 Ford 350 dually, 7.3 diesel, 4x4, auto, crew cab; 180k miles, new transmission, rust free southern truck, $14,900. 320-583-0881

Miscellaneous PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS New pumps & parts on hand.

Call Minnesota’s largest distributor HJ Olson & Company 320-974-8990 Cell - 320-212-5336 REINKE IRRIGATION Sales & Service New & Used For your irrigation needs 888-830-7757 or 507-276-2073 Winpower Sales & Service Reliable Power Solutions Since 1925 PTO & automatic Emergency Electric Generators. New & Used Rich Opsata-Distributor 800-343-9376

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2014 John Deere 9460R, 800/70R38 duals, Grouser Ag Pro 16’blade, 2325 hours, through service program ........................................$168,000 2014 John Deere 9460R, 710/70R42 duals, 3 point hitch, 5300 hours ......................................$119,500 2015 CIH Magnum 180, powershift, 480/80R46 singles, 10700 hours ...................................$39,500 2012 John Deere 608C Stalkmaster 8X30 chopping cornhead .....................................................$30,000 2018 Meyer RT220 forage wagon, front and rear unload, side extensions, roof, 4th beater, 1906 19 ton tandem axle wagon, unused .............$33,000 2018 Meyer RT218 forage wagon, front and rear unload, roof,1506 tandem axle wagon with 12.5L-15 tires, unused ................................................$29,500

AgDirect financing available, rates as low as 2.75% fixed.

Please call before coming to look at equipment.

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

Is there a doctor in the house?

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he practice of medicine in small towns has changed dramatically in the last 60 years. The Christie Home Museum, on Central Avenue in Long Prairie, Minn., holds the remnants of Dr. Robert Christie and his father George’s medical practice — pretty much as it was when Dr. Bob passed on in 1976 at the age of 83.

Dr. Bob begin practicing with his father in 1921 and the two worked together until the senior Christie passed in 1947. Dr. George had started practicing as a surgeon in Long Prairie in 1884.

Although the two men had a downtown medical office, much of their practice was conducted from their large two and a half story Victorian home George and his wife had built in 1901.

In the early 1960s, my father (who suffered from serious migraine headaches) would go to Dr. Bob’s home to get an injection of morphine to calm the beast in his head. The hypoder-

mic needles Dr. Bob used for his injections are still in a box on a stove in the kitchen.

“The newspaper delivery boy was in charge of sharpening the needles at that time,” Jim Downes, a tour guide and member of the museum’s board of directors, said. The boy was the local dentist’s son and likely learned the unusual skill from his father.

“They didn’t dispose of the needles in those days,” Downes says.

On the other side of the kitchen from the box of needles and other medical paraphernalia, is a table with a pretty red and white checkered table cloth. It’s set for tea.

“That table was used for surgeries,” our guide says. And eating, apparently.

In a waiting room next to the kitchen are photos from Dr. George’s time as a medical student and two black medical bags for making house calls.

“There was a liveryman who lived in the basement of the carriage house,” Downes says. “If Dr. George or Dr. Bob had to go on a call they would push an electric buzzer connected to the basement and the liveryman would get the carriage — or later, the car, ready.”

There were also maids who kept the large household running. One of them died tragically and her ghost is said to reside in the house. In fact, there are said to be several ghosts in the house including that of Dr. George. There are irregular tours of the Christie Home during the summer. You can schedule one for a modest fee by calling (320) 4915033. v

Long Prairie, Minn.