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It seems lately announcements are Again, it sounds good — if you happen to coming from Washington D.C. — and spehave a team of lawyers on retainer who cifically the U.S. Department of can spend a decade fighting some of the Agriculture — as fast as they can type. biggest companies on the planet.

Each one breathlessly unveils “a sweepAnd speaking of big companies, the ing executive order” by President Joe USDA recently reminded us, Biden. (The USDA’s words, not mine.)

“Concentration in food processing has This release arrived a couple of weeks contributed to bottlenecks in America’s ago: food supply chain. Just a few meatpackLAND MINDS ers, with a few large processing facilities, “To address corporate consolidation in process most of the livestock that farmers

By Paul Malchow nearly every sector, President Joe Biden and ranchers raise into the meat that last week signed a sweeping executive we buy. For example, just four large order aimed at promoting competition meat-packing companies control over and fairness throughout the economy.

80 percent of the beef market alone.”

The order includes 72 directives that will be carried out by 12 federal agencies, many of which target the “USDA will commit $500 million of USDA’s Build agricultural sector.”

Back Better Initiative funds through the American Rescue Plan to support new competitive entrants in Not being familiar with the ins and outs of the White House, I can’t shed much light on what exact- meat and poultry processing. USDA will provide grants, loans, and technical assistance to address ly a “directive” entails. On the outside, it seems like concentration within the meat and poultry sectors the President is asking various agencies for a favor. and relieve supply chain bottlenecks by supporting A number of these directives contain language such new meat and poultry processing facilities.” as “The executive order encourages the Federal Trade Commission to address anticompetitive The dollar figure sounds impressive and increasrestrictions on the repair of (farm equipment) items.” ing competition seems like a good thing, but are Or, “The order encourages FTC to ‘ensure consumers there new competitive entrants in meat and poultry have accurate, transparent labels that enable them processing out there — waiting to jump into the to choose products made in the United States.’” Or, fray? To its credit, the USDA “has issued a Request “In the order, President Biden urges FTC to review for Information to solicit public input into its strateand revise their merger guidelines to ensure gy to improve meat and poultry processing infrapatients are not harmed by such mergers.” Or, “The structure and will hold targeted stakeholder meetorder encourages the Department of Justice to proings and other public engagement to better undervide more robust scrutiny of banking mergers and stand the needs, gaps, and barriers to fair and commake it easier for customers to change banks.” petitive meat processing markets.” This input could make for some interesting reading.

Does Biden’s “urging” and “encouraging” carry a lot of weight? Does the FTC or Department of The USDA announced in June it is providing more Justice give a hoot? Are jobs and careers on the line than $150 million to strengthen existing small and if Biden’s “encouragements” are ignored? very small processing facilities. “USDA has made Admittedly, these directives sound good, but seem $55.2 million available for Meat and Poultry loosely based on reality. A few examples taken from Inspection Readiness Grants to support expanded meat and poultry slaughter and processing capacity the same release: and efficiency while maintaining strong inspection “In the livestock sector, corporations often have and food safety standards.” The grants are for prosignificant control over farmers, determining their cessing facilities currently in operation and are contracts, inputs, and wages. As a result, many working toward Federal inspection. farmers won’t say anything when they experience The USDA release goes on to state, “With discrimination for fear the corporation will sabotage American Rescue Plan funds, USDA will provide their operation in retribution. The order would put $100 million to reduce the financial burden of into place anti-retaliation protections so that farmovertime inspection fees for small and very small ers can assert their rights without the threat of poultry, meat and egg processing plants, which retaliation.” provide farmers with local alternatives and greater Don’t corporations draft these contracts and set capacity to process livestock.” the terms contained in them? Don’t these same corSo is a lack of federal inspection the big stumbling porations have the right to offer (or not offer) a conblock to increased meat processing capacity … or is tract to a farm operation? Is this right to withhold a it a lack of small/very small facilities themselves? contract seen as retribution or retaliation? If there From what I have read, existing small operations are any livestock producers out there who could are hampered by a lack of trained meat cutters and help me out with the details of such arrangements, the physical limitations of their site. This $150 milI’d appreciate it (email: editor@thelandonline.com). lion doesn’t seem to address either of those issues.

Also, the executive order “will offer farmers greater legal recourse when they are treated unfairly by See LAND MINDS, pg. 4A corporations.”

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Riding the metal wave left by my iron-bending Uncle Honey One job on the southern Illinois dairy My two days of detectoring, as purists farm of my youth was to walk just-cultiinsist on calling any search, suggested vated corn or soybean fields to find the we had farmed more acres of aluminum cultivator parts--disk blades, sweeps, beverage cans, T-top posts and hog wire even whole shanks — left broken and than we did corn, soybeans and alfalfa. unseen by my quiet, iron-bending great Stray metal was more bountiful than dirt Uncle Honey earlier in the day. clods.

Honey was a skilled cultivator killer.

The most prominent metal parts were, The problem wasn’t the design of our no surprise, broken cultivator bolts.

FARM & FOOD FILE Case cultivator. The problem was that it There were so many, in fact, that when

By Alan Guebert was rear-mounted and Honey rarely the detector indicated “Iron 4 inches +” looked back to see … well, anything — deep, I quickly learned to see Uncle such as a cultivator, silage chopper, or Honey, not a centuries-old French even yesterday. knife or Native American axe head.

I never minded the searches and, after a bit, got Then, on a slow mosey along a deep dead furrow pretty good at reading the cultivator ridges (or, real- in a soybean field, the detector buzzed “Iron” so ly, the lack of ridges) that hinted on what row I loudly and so long that I had to dig to see if, just might find the missing parts. Along the way I often maybe, Honey hadn’t buried the entire cultivator. found other items like arrowheads, musket balls, Two shovelfuls of tough, dry clay uncovered a and wrenches dropped by You Know Who. short length of round, rusty steel about one inch in Then, sometime in the late 1970s, an acquaintance diameter. Ooh … French flintlock rifle maybe? brought a metal detector to the farm to, as he More shovelfuls of stickier, heavier gumbo explained, “see what we couldn’t see.” One afternoon revealed the rusty steel bar angled so steeply downin a field with the detector delivered several broken ward that I couldn’t budge it. Finally, several minhalf-inch cultivator bolts (no surprise), a handful of utes more of sweaty digging told the tale: the bar musket balls (whoa), and a wooden-handled (misshad an unnatural bend: a Honey-made unnatural ing), foot-long monkey wrench. bend about a foot down its steadily thickening shaft.

Monkey wrenches were Honey’s favorite tool I knew from that bend alone that I had found the because they allowed him to over-tighten every bolt farm’s monster — a 20-pound-plus pry bar everyone on the cultivator. And, if the need arose, a quick called the “railroad bar” because, with the right fulturn of the wrist transformed the tool into a service- crum, one person could move a railroad car with it. able hammer to “persuade” any balky part into How did it wind up angled deeply into the gumbo some level of submission. abyss in the middle of this field?

A month ago, I returned to the fields of my youth When I asked my brothers that question, all with a metal detector more advanced than the one replied with the same two words: Uncle Honey. we used 40 years ago. My detector (I sold my bicycle and reinvested in a hobby with less chance of per Our collective best guess is that Honey likely manent injury) discerns between iron, aluminum, used it to pry something — maybe a steel fence post silver, nickel and copper.

— from the cultivator and, when done, tossed it and

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the pry bar across the cultivator and forgot about it for, oh, say, 38 years.

Why 38? Because soft-spoken, machinery-bending Honey joined the heavenly chorus 38 years ago; so that pry bar was sent to its dark, gumbo purgatory sometime before 1983.

Still, finding ironclad evidence of his earthly journey is now as reassuring as finding a musket ball or arrowhead. All speak to me; but only Honey makes me smile.

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Galligan’s latest mystery has readers twisting in the heat In life, a lot depends on what you find.

He didn’t die in “Bad Moon Rising: A Bad Axe County Novel” Vietnam. No, the Dinner will be decided when you open

by John Galligan Rickreiners might’ve been the freezer. Your evening’s entertainment the death of Grape Fanta, is predicated by what’s on TV. Tomorrow c.2021, Atria if his most prolific, most might be scheduled, but minute-by-min$17.00 / $23.00 Canada irritating Letters-to-theute will depend on what you find. And if 324 pages Editor writer didn’t beat you’re Sheriff Heidi Kick in the new novel them to it.

“Bad Moon Rising” by John Galligan, you might find a few dead bodies. band, Harley, were having enough trouble THE BOOKWORM It was hot that summer; with one of their twin boys. She needed SEZ The guy laying in the ditch had had a Bad Axe County had seen another baby like she needed another rough few hours before he expired. daily temps well over 100

By Terri Schlichenmeyer missing person case. degrees; but that was okay His body was covered with bug bites, with Sammy Squirrel. He Leroy “Grape” Fanta had seen action in and stings from wild parsnip growing barely even noticed, as he cinched his Vietnam, was injured and exposed to Agent Orange, along the side roads in Bad Axe County. He’d gone came home, and ended up in Small Town Wisconsin backpack and headed south out of LaCrosse. unwashed for a while; he was half-naked, with a to become a newspaperman. Covering the southwest rubber boot on one foot, two gunshot wounds in his Cassie, who lived in his head, called him a body, and dirt in his lungs. When the county coroner Wisconsin area was all he knew and what he’d loved Chicken, but he was on a mission...

— until (and maybe as a part of her son Barry’s, told Kick that the man had been buried alive, well In your mind somewhere, there may be a checklist campaign to kick Kick out of office and to be the … it made her sick to her stomach. of things you need in a good mystery: a few gruenext sheriff), Babette Rickreiner purchased the Bad That, or she was pregnant again, though she somely-dead bodies, for sure; a crimesolver who isn’t Axe Broadcaster and Grape was fired. prayed hard the latter wasn’t true. She and her hussqueaky-clean; murder scenes that make you grimace, perhaps; and a sense of forboding — all of which you’ll find in “Bad Moon Rising.”

It’s that last one that’ll get you.

Is this enough incentive to bring more processing LAND MINDS, from pg. 2A Author John Galligan sets his latest novel down options to farmers? Does it alleviate America’s in a heatwave, complete with late-summer shawls of Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union said dependence on the “Big Four” processors in the wriggling tree parasites — both of which are downBiden’s executive order “will go a long United States? Time will tell, I suppose. Just how right uncomfortable, even though they’re placed off way towards building the resilient, equitable food much time could be another matter. to the side of the story. Their presence make this system that farmers and consumers deserve.”

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish tale feel ominous, as if it’s sneaking up behind you, Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm had this to say: “Covid-19 shined a light on areas causing you to look over your shoulder or scratch a Bureau Federation, was a little more reserved, saywhere we need to improve, including internet sudden, squirmy itch. Add a taunting texter and a ing the group would examine the details of the access, mental health access and access to small soddy (as if the reason for the murders isn’t enough order, and would work with the administration “to meat processors. The state funding for these and to make you recoil). ensure changes are consistent with our grassroots other Minnesota Farmers Union priorities will But we’re getting ahead of ourselves here. Just policy, and farmers and ranchers are provided great- strengthen rural communities.” read the book. Read “Bad Moon Rising,” and you’ll er flexibility to remain competitive in our growing Wertish is scheduled to appear at Farmfest on find it to be quite the mystery. economy.”

Aug. 4 to take part in a panel discussion on the next But not everyone is thrilled with the announceLook for the reviewed book at a bookstore or a Farm Bill legislation. Gov. Tim Walz is also expected ment from the White House. The North American library near you. You may also find the book at to deliver an address to the public that same day. A Meat Institute, a trade group representing meat and number of elected and agricultural leaders will be online book retailers. poultry producers, said it remained opposed to attending Farmfest over the three days (Aug. 3-5). It The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has changes to the act that Biden was seeking to amend. is a rare opportunity to hear their views and perbeen reading since she was 3 years old and never haps even get answers to a question or two.

“Government intervention in the market will goes anywhere without a book. She lives in increase the cost of food for consumers at a time v Paul Malchow is the managing editor of The Land. Wisconsin with three dogs and 10,000 books. when many are still suffering from the economic He may be reached at editor@TheLandOnline.com. v consequences of the pandemic,” said Julie Anna Potts, president and CEO of the Meat Institute.

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Weeds, bugs, a little less talkin’ and a little more walkin’ I have missed many things over the round. That jug was passed from one peryears: the punchline of a joke, the bus, a son to the next with reckless abandon deadline, a fly while trying to swat at it, and absolutely no regard to the health the point from time to time, pushing the and welfare of those who dared to drink button at the right time in order to land out of it after the person before them the field cultivator in the ground at prelowered the water level. cisely the right time … and my dad after We all had a certain order in which we he died. walked (something I’m sure Dad dreamed But one of the things Dad commisup so we would all pay the most attention TABLE TALK sioned us kids to do simply because he to what we were supposed to be doing). was a farmer, was to walk beans.

By Karen Schwaller It was years of bean walking that made It was an “all-hands-on-deck” situation, me wonder why any farm woman anywith a crew of seven children. Mom got where would decorate her kitchen with a the kids and the water jugs ready and Dad made sunflower motif. Those things assaulted my hands sure the hoes were sharpened (and eventually, the time and time again as we pulled them out of the corn knives—as Dad finally gave up on having us rows. For the beautiful flowers they generate, it pull everything out by the roots). seemed hardly worth it.

It was only Mom and Dad who had the hoes to And the mosquitos and sweat bees! It was a simbegin with. Mom, so she could move right along ple remedy back then of placing a little vanilla with everyone; and Dad, who used it not only to hoe behind the ear to ward off mosquitos, but there was the weeds out, but to poke us on the head to tell us nothing but simple hand-to-hand combat to deal we “…forgot one back there.” with the sweat bees, who would toy with us for hours until they were tired enough of it to move on It was a 7 a.m. arrival time at the field during to other prey. bean walking season. But the day started much sooner than that for Dad and my brothers in order Walking beans was how I learned to walk in high to get the chores done first. How I despised riding in heels, with that morning dew falling off of the bean the back of the pickup on those chilly mornings. The leaves and onto the ground, caking up on the heels only good thing was that Mom and Dad had given of our sneakers. I was thankful when I first earned us kids all to each other, if only that we could all the right to carry a corn knife so I could scrape it all keep each other warm. Imagine a truck bed full of off occasionally. kids on the road today.

Us kids all grew up and left home eventually, and All of those people, times four or six rows each, as that happened, Dad’s field crew dwindled over meant it took some time to get across the field. And the years … just in time for the sprayer tank and a on those hottest of days there was never a more tractor to take our places. welcome sight than the water jug at the end of each Our kids did a little bit of walking beans as they

grew up and I remember when one of our sons (a growing boy and carrying a little extra weight in between growth spurts) told us he had a good plan for carrying the corn knife with him on the four-wheeler.

“I just tuck right here,” he said as he grinned and lifted up his belly and stuck it underneath.

Well, I guess that would work…

Our daughter knew a South Dakota farmer who didn’t spray about 100 of his soybean acres so his children would have the experience of walking beans like he did. I wonder if they are thankful for that experience, or if they ran out of the house when they turned 18.

The youth of today know nothing of the joys of corn butt fights, the conversations shared between siblings as they hire out to walk other peoples’ beans, the amazing afternoon lunches the women often brought out, or even of the stern admonishments of a frustrated father telling his children, “…a little less talkin’ and a little more walkin.’’

I don’t miss that job, but I’m glad I grew up doing it.

Well, now I’m glad.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of depopulation and disposal of the animals.

Livestock and poultry producers can apply for assistance through USDA’s Farm Service Agency through Sept. 17.

Eligible livestock and poultry include swine, chickens and turkeys, but pork producers are expected to be the primary recipients of the assistance.

Eligible livestock must have been depopulated from March 1, 2020 through December 26, 2020, due to insufficient processing access as a result of the pandemic. Livestock must have been physically located in the U.S. or a territory of the U.S. at the time of depopulation.

PLIP payments compensate participants for 80 percent of both the loss of the eligible livestock or poultry and for the cost of depopulation and disposal based on

a single payment rate per head. PLIP payments will be calculated by multiplying the number of head of eligible livestock or poultry by the payment rate per head, and then subtracting the amount of any payments the eligible livestock or poultry owner has received for disposal of the livestock or poultry under the EQIP or a state program. The payments will also be reduced by any Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 1 and 2) payments paid on the same inventory of swine that were depopulated.

To be eligible for payments, a person or legal entity must have an average adjusted gross income of less than $900,000 for tax years 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Producers can apply by completing the FSA-620, Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program application, and submitting it to any FSA county office. Visit farmers.gov/plip for a copy of the Notice of Funding Availability and more information on how to apply.

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The Declaration of Independence: Revered or forgotten?

On July 3 of this year, it backgrounds and experiencwas my privilege to attend es. Some were here for ecothe reading of the nomic reasons, others had Declaration of left their native country Independence at our town’s because they feared for park. This annual program their lives. The underlying has been organized by one common thread was how person in our community proud and thankful they for which I am extremely were to be in America.

FROM MY grateful for her efforts.

FARMHOUSE The Declaration of KITCHEN It wasn’t well attended.

Independence must have Ture, people are busy, many something to do with the

By Renae B. were focusing on their own freedom and liberty that we Vander Schaaf celebrations. Others can have enjoyed for over 200 recite the Declaration from memory. I years and that people from other counhope no one felt this historical paper tries desire and are willing to leave wasn’t really all that important. their homelands for.

Yet it must have some significance.

Many people who have been born in other countries have visited us on our farm during the past years. We would often share a meal together as we conversed on many different topics.

Occasionally, an interpreter was necessary — sometimes for the language, other times explanations were needed as words have different meanings — and we would have a good laugh.

I do enjoy hearing the different accents and learning about different cultures.

Our guests have come from different

Until I started attending these public readings, my knowledge of the words of this historic document had faded to some hidden cavern in my brain. Even the patriotic songs Mrs. Sudenga had us learn in elementary school have become a distant memory.

So I am thankful the program at the park included singing of a few patriotic songs. Something I hope to remedy for myself by purposely selecting that music genre. So if you stop in for a cup of coffee, don’t be surprised if you hear “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” playing.

There were also a few public prayers offered for our nation. I would think

anyone in a leadership role would appreciate a prayer to divine Providence as the writers of this document acknowledged how much they relied on Almighty God for protection in the concluding paragraph.

Thankfully, it wasn’t over the ramparts we watched the sky light up with fireworks, but rather sitting at ease on a bench at a friend’s house.

The town was alive with jubilant celebrating as throughout neighborhoods, families were shooting off their own pyrotechnical displays. In between the loud bangs, hissing and crackling from the explosions, we could hear patriotic songs playing.

The men from the 13 original colonies spent much time and thought in preparing this revered — but now almost forgotten — document.

It just might be a good thing to reread all the words of the document entitled — especially if you are curious why this document was written in the first place. One place to look online is https://www.archives.gov/ founding-docs/declaration-transcript Renae B. Vander Schaaf is an independent writer, author and speaker.

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Wine Grape Field Day to be held Aug. 11 in Ames AMES, Iowa — The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University will host the 2021 Wine Grape Field Day on Aug. 11 at Iowa State’s Horticulture Research Station near Ames. The field day will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event will feature research and demonstrations from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on

grapevine management — including trellis systems, canopy management, pest and disease management and evaluation of grape maturity.

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“Participants will learn about how to scout for insects and diseases in a vineyard and the tools to manage them, as well as vineyard practices management,” said Aude Watrelot, assistant professor of enology in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State. “Participants will also be able to learn how to evaluate grape maturity and the appropriate harvest time with hands-on activities related to grape basic chemical analysis including: pH, TA, degree Brix and phenolic compounds.”

Speakers from Iowa State include Watrelot; Donald Lewis, professor and extension entomologist; Laura Iles, director of the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic; Lina RodriguezSalamanca, plant pathology diagnostician with the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic; Gail Nonnecke, global professor with Global Resource systems; and Brandon Carpenter and

Nick Howell, Horticulture Research Station staff.

Technical support will be provided by Jennie Savits and Maureen Moroney, from the Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute.

The Horticulture Research Station is located at 55519 170th St., Ames. The event is limited to 20 participants to keep the day interactive and engaging.

Lunch will be provided and is free.

Registration is also free but required at this link: https://iastate.webex.com/ iastate/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb930ef2 0fa208fbdac7eac9ca084ab9c For more information, Aude Watrelot can be reached at (515) 294-0343 or watrelot@iastate.edu.

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Silvopasture is a long-term commitment to the land

By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor MANKATO, Minn. — In a society geared toward instant gratification, our renewed efforts to improve Earth’s environment seems like an odd fit. Our issues with carbon dioxide, polluted water and poor soil quality didn’t occur overnight, and solutions to remedy those problems will extend into our children’s and grandchildren’s generations. Tyler Carlson of Sauk Centre, Minn. is accepting the challenge.

Carlson was part of a free educational workshop and field session on the practice of silvopasture which took place in Mankato, Minn. on June 24.

The workshop was presented as a partnership between University of Minnesota Extension, Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota, Great River Greening and the Center for Integrated Natural Resource Agricultural Management.

“There are an estimated 400,000600,000 acres of unmanaged woodland grazing in Minnesota,” said Gary Wyatt, Extension agroforestry educator. “The goal of this workshop is to introduce farmers and land managers to silvopasture as a management option, and show a real example of how managed grazing has been used for the restoration of oak savanna, one of our most endangered ecosystems.”

Wyatt said there are two ways to incorporate silvopasture practices: thinning an existing wooded area and

Photo courtesy of Early Boots Farm

Tyler Carlson’s silvopasture project involves seeding grazing plants in a forrest area as well as planting trees in pasture land to provide shelter for his cattle and sheep.

planting forages; or planting valuable trees in open pasture. Wet areas and land with steep slopes do not work well for silvopasture practices.

Thinning wooded areas may involve removing some of the mature trees to allow sunlight to reach the forage plants. Invasive plants like buckthorn, raspberries and noxious weeds can be tackled in the initial stages with goat grazing. Wyatt said this makes managing the area easier over the long haul.

He suggested incorporating a wide variety of forage and fodder plants — both cool and warm weather varieties.

When planting trees in established pasture, a number of species are suit-

able depending upon the needs of the landowner. Some select quicker-growing trees such as willows and poplars to establish windbreaks and shade early. Chestnut, hazelnut, elderberry and fruit trees can provide a saleable crop. For a long-term silvopasture environment, it is best to incorporate some hardwoods such as oak and hickory.

Wyatt recommended hot wire fence and tree tubes to protect the young trees.

Carlson incorporated both silvopasture methods on land purchased by his grandfather in the 1960s. He raises grass-fed beef and lamb and began implementing silvopasture techniques in 2012.

“There are a number of things I like about silvopasture,” Carlson explained See SILVOPASTURE, pg. 8A

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Calendar of Events Visit www.TheLandOnline.com to view our complete calendar & enter your own events, or send an e-mail with your event’s details to editor@thelandonline.com.

Aug. 3-5 — Farmfest — Morgan, Minn. — 40 years of Farmfest often comes in the form of food, festivities and fun that attendees come to expect year after year. Contact Niki Jones at Niki.Jones@ IDEAgGroup.com.

Aug. 11 — Summer Field Day — Foley, Minn. — New irrigation technologies and irrigated crops will be showcased. Speakers include MN Ag Commissioner Thom Peterson, Mark Koch from Compeer Ag Lending and former county commissioner Jake Bauerly. Food industry representatives will discuss sourcing irrigated crops. Contact Jake Wildman at (320) 424-0713.

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Augusta, Minn. — Youth will get a chance to dive into nature, 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.

Aug. 11 —Breakfast on the Farm — Madison Lake, Minn. — This family-friendly event features a free pancake breakfast, tractors and farm equipment, kids activities, a barnyard petting zoo, corn sandbox, and local farmers. Contact Sara Hewitt at maplewoodfarmsmn@gmail.com or (507) 330-2942.

Aug. 11 — Wine Grape Field Day — Ames, Iowa — Research and demonstrations on grapevine management - including trellis systems, canopy management, pest and disease management, evaluation of grape maturity. Contact Aude Watrelot at watrelot@iastate. edu or (515) 294-0343.

Aug. 12 — Nature Explorer’s Day Camp — Albany,

Minn. — Youth will get a chance to dive into nature, 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.

Aug. 14 — Open Breeding Cattle Show — Sioux Falls, S.D. — For more information, see http://www. siouxempirefair.com/p/siouxempirefair/exhibitors/livestock.

Aug. 24 — Dairy Grazing Pasture Walk — Verndale, 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 or (320) 815-9293.

Aug. 28-29 — 55th Annual Donnelly Threshing Bee — Donnelly, Minn. — Featuring Ford and Massey Ferguson. Contact Harry Kruize at chkruize@runestone.net or (320) 246-3337.

Dry conditions highlight advantages of silvopasture SILVOPASTURE, from pg. 7A during the workshop. “It enables us to manage risk — which is becoming more important during these times of increasing weather variance and severe weather events. It helps us control invasive species of plants, provides a comfortable environment for our animals as well as wildlife habitat, and hopefully restores some of the oak savanna which existed here years ago.”

Norway pine, white pine and red pine trees were Carlson’s choice for foresting the open pasture land.

He reminded the audience that chokecherries, black cherries and acorns can poison livestock. He added wilted leaves from downed trees and tree branches will produce cyanide and can be harmful as well.

Bur oaks are planted within the pines. When the pines are mature and harvested, the oaks will be established and ready to take over. “I’m not counting on making money on the timber, because who knows what the timber market will be in 20 to 30 years,” Carlson said.

Carlson planted about 5,000 trees 8 feet apart.

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“Overplant,” Carlson stressed.

“You’re going to thin them out anyway. Deer love white pine and you’re going to want to cover the terminal bud for the first three years. I just clip a sheet of paper over the bud to protect it. If the deer nibble on the lower branches it won’t kill the tree.

You’ll want to limb up the trees any- Tyler Carlson way as they mature to help air flow.”

Pocket gophers, on the other hand, will kill red pines by damaging the roots. “Trap, trap, trap,” shrugged Carlson. “It’s about all you can do.”

The oak trees were protected by tubes in their formative years. “If the tubes are taller than the tree, that’s okay,” said Carlson. “They’ll still get enough light. In six years the oak trees were 15 feet tall.”

The trees form 50-foot alleys for grazing and Carlson moves livestock twice a day. A well and extensive watering system provides different water stations so the animals don’t congregate in one spot too long. “You want to move the cattle after a big rain event,” urged Carlson. “This will help prevent compaction and damage to the soil.”

Carlson said converting wooded areas for grazing is much more labor intensive and challenging. To provide forage throughout the year, a mixture of cool season (orchard grass, festulolium) and warm season (meadow fescue, chickory, birdsfoot trefoil, white clover) varieties are needed. But since they emerge earlier with more vigor, the cool season plants can crowd out the warm season plants. Carlson does broadcast seeding in August. “If you do spring seeding the seed just sits on top of the dead leaves on the ground and don’t germinate,” he said.

Warm season natives will do better with more sun (about 75 percent, Carlson said) while cool season plants prefer more shade (50 percent). Using a cool season managed approach, Carlson has maintained forage in the woods for seven years. “This is a perfect year to highlight the advantages of silvopasture,” he said, noting the state’s dry conditions this summer.

“Our unmanaged pasture and open fields are not producing.”

Carlson admitted the practice of silvopasture requires patience and commitment to the process. “It isn’t cheap or fast,” he said. “It is not a flexible system. Choose the right species because it’s going to be there for 30 to 100 years. This is one example of one site. Every site is different. I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer. I just believe in being up-front about the concerns.”

Following Carlson’s presentation was Callie Bertsch from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She spoke of potential funding from the NRCS and EQIP to help offset the expense of establishing a silvopasture environment. She added demand outdistances supply and the fund is diminished quickly.

Bertsch recommended a property assessment including soil testing when seeking federal aid.

These assessments are voluntary, but can help the process of securing funds.

The final segment of the workshop tied in with Mankato’s Minneopa State Park. The park is conducting an ongoing effort to restore the park’s oak savanna. With controlled burning and the park’s bison herd, the park is hoping to manage invasive species (such as buckthorn) and other competing vegetation (walnut trees, goldenrod) to allow the younger oak plants to thrive and mature. v

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Coach, entrepreneur, teacher…farmer? What’s your talent?

Coming out of college, all I wantthis column — to help employee ed to do was be a college baseball development in the GreenSeam and coach, just like my dad. I grew up to attract those who might not necin baseball, played in college and essarily be looking into a career in that is what I knew. Eventually, I the agriculture and food industry. was a head coach at two different Since that class project, I have universities. I enjoyed it and was continued to volunteer with having some success. However, a GreenSeam which “works to bolster temporary detour to start a basethe growth of the food and ag ball franchise in the Northwoods industry by attracting, building, League changed that coaching TALENT IN THE GREENSEAM and empowering new and existing path. The entrepreneurial bug got businesses, their workforce, and

By Shane Bowyer me and I eventually started a coucommunities they call home.” ple businesses. Previously, I always Even though there are various had a side-hustle — or in today’s terms a gig (more on gigs later) — which instilled in me that entrepre- aspects of focus within the GreenSeam organization, because of my position in education, developing talent neurial spirit. But then, all this led to another in the agriculture workforce has become a passion. career change: actually teaching entrepreneurship at the university level.

This past winter I worked with GreenSeam on its annual “State of Ag” report which was released in Looking at this article’s headline, you are probably March 2021 (greenseam.org). Not surprising, but guessing my next career move would be that of respondents listed talent/employees second only to becoming a farmer. Well, not really; but starting in policy/regulations as the top issue that threatens 2014 I jumped into agriculture and food with both feet. That was when Greater Mankato Growth start- agriculture or food business’s ability to grow — as well as having an overall negative impact on operaed GreenSeam and students in one of my business courses created some promotional videos about agri- tions. About 66 percent of the respondents in the culture. It was through that project I began to real- report noted they plan to hire additional employees in the next year. Recent national high unemployize the true impact of agriculture and food in our ment numbers, especially related to Covid-19, were region, as well as our region’s impact across the not impacting the agriculture industry as much as globe. Remember, I am a baseball guy and this ag the hard-hit service industry. Agriculture and food stuff was all new to me. The closest thing to agriindustries needed even more people. The supply culture for me was plowing the infield and using a chain was disrupted with the new ways people were leather baseball glove! eating and the inability to transport product. As a What I also noticed through the project was the result, the gap in employer needs and lack of availincredible opportunities for students in the agriculable employees interested in agriculture careers ture and food industry. For example, one of those stu- continues to grow and will be an issue as we need to dents in that business class came to Mankato to play feed a growing world population. basketball in college. Like me, he had no connection Furthermore, a report from the U.S. Department to agriculture. His roommate persuaded him to help of Agriculture and Purdue University released last with a part-time job at a farm for some spending money. His eyes were opened and he was able to find December shows a strong demand for new college an ag-related internship despite not growing up on a graduates with degrees in agricultural programs at least through 2025. The report noted the employer farm. He then received a job offer and is now workdemand will exceed the available agriculture graduing full-time in seed sales. This is why I am writing

Intern in the Sara Jacobson Brandon, MN School: MNSU Mankato Major: Business Management Internship at Christensen Farms

How did you hear about your internship?

I joined the SHRM club at MNSU my freshman year to gain knowledge about HR and expand my network. Just a few months after joining, I voiced my interest in finding an HR internship within the Ag industry. Our SHRM President directed me to a previous guest speaker from Christensen Farms. I guess you could say the rest is history!

Why did you choose and internship in agriculture?

I wanted to work for a company that makes a difference every day. I knew that working in the Ag industry would allow me to be a part of something bigger. Providing food for our nation is very important and I take a lot of pride in working for a company that markets nearly 3 million hogs per year.

What are you learning on the job you didn’t in class?

I am learning how to communicate and effectively work with business professionals inside and outside of our compa-

ates. Even though education is needed, 79 percent of respondents in the “State of Ag” survey said experience is most important to agriclulture businesses when hiring. Higher education was second at 47 percent.

Another factor impacting the the agriculture and food workforce is innovation and entrepreneurship.

As mentioned earlier, throughout my career I have seemed to have a side-hustle or “gig” along with my regular job. That entrepreneurial spirit is very similar to many farmers, who are considered by some sources as the original entrepreneurs. I noticed this first hand when I was a recent member of Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program (MARL).

Most of my classmates were in agriculture, but had a side-hustle, whether it was to make ends meet on the farm or to continue involvement in agriculture while working a traditional non-ag job.

The intention of “Talent in the GreenSeam” is to focus on developing the workforce in agriculture.

This may include topics and examples as to how regional agriculture and food companies can better recruit employees; as well as develop the necessary skills of the future workforce. We will be seeking the opinions of non-ag people on what they are looking for in a career and how the agriculture industry could use that information to recruit talent. We are interested in the development of high school students through working adults within the GreenSeam territory (Minnesota and northern Iowa).

Farmfest is taking place in Morgan, Minn. from Aug. 3-5 and GreenSeam will be there. I encourage you to stop by the GreenSeam booth at FarmFest to learn more about talent initiatives in agriculture and food industries. I will also be at the Minnesota State Mankato booth. Both organizations are located in the Agriculture Utilization Research Institute tent #612. I look forward to meeting you and welcome your thoughts and comments.

Dr. Shane Bowyer is the Director of AgriBusiness and Food Innovation at Minnesota State University, Mankato. You can reach him for comments or talent ideas at shane.bowyer@mnsu.edu. v ny. I have also been able to see what a day in the life of an HR professional looks like.

In what ways has your employer worked with you to be flexible for your student life and classes?

My managers and co-workers here at Christensen Farms have always prioritized my class schedule and schoolwork.

They believe school comes first and are always willing to be flexible. The HR team is always willing to participate in class surveys and learn about my school projects.

What’s your favorite animal?

Cats, but I would not consider myself a “crazy cat lady!”

What’s you favorite food?

Porkchops and pulled pork – I can’t pick a favorite!

What is you favorite band?

Jordan Davis and Brothers Osborne

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook Weather continues to influence price The following marketing analysis is for the week ending July 16.

CORN — Corn staged a decent come-back this week after a moderate July World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report. There was some relief for the upper Midwest during the week, but benefits from any rainfall accumulations will likely be PHYLLIS NYSTROM CHS Hedging Inc. short-lived with hot, dry condiSt. Paul tions in the forecast for the last half of July (at this writing and always a moving target).

Technically, corn retraced losses to trade above its 100-day moving average resistance and partially filled the downward gap on July 6. Corn has closed higher four out of the last five trading sessions.

The weather was once again the main influence on price action. It should also be noted that funds had cut their net long position in recent weeks, which allows them to now add back length. In case you’re wondering why the upper Midwestern weather is so important this year, the combined corn acreage of North and South Dakota is greater than the combined corn acreage of Indiana and Ohio, based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s June 30 report. The same can be said for soybean acreage for those states.

The July WASDE didn’t hold any major surprises for corn except for higher world ending stocks and Argentine corn production. The corn numbers in general were viewed as neutral on their own except for a bearish 2021-22 world carryout figure.

First, the U.S. balance sheets: 2020-21 feed usage was raised 25 million bushels to 5.725 billion bushels, and this carried through to the bottom line.

Ending stocks were 25 million bushels lower than last month at 1.082 billion bushels. The trade was expecting 1.088 billion bushels. On the 2021-22 balance sheet, planted acreage was increased to match the June 30 USDA report estimate at 92.7 million acres. This is up 1.9 million acres from last year.

Harvested acres rose 1 million acres to 84.5 million acres.

The yield was left unchanged from June at 179.5 bushels per acre despite the drop in conditions and the average trade guess of 178.8 bu./acre. The USDA doesn’t usually make yield adjustments on the July report, opting instead to wait for further develop-

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cent to 65 percent good/excellent and as expected.

Last year the crop was rated 69 percent good/excellent at this point of the year. With current ratings, it may be a push to achieve the USDA’s 179.5 bu./acre projection. Illinois corn conditions dropped 5 percent to 60 percent good/excellent, but Iowa improved 4 percent to 66 percent, and Minnesota was 1 percent better at 42 percent good/excellent. Corn silking was 26 percent vs. 30 percent on average. Corn in the dough stage was right on the average at 3 percent.

In addition to U.S. weather, dryness in the Ukraine and Russia will be monitored as they head into pollination. Brazil’s recent frost events and their effect on the safrinha crop will likely see crop estimates shrink. Brazil has recently bought several corn cargoes from Argentina which is earlier in the season than we would normally expect. There were also reports this week that Brazil may see the highest number of corn export contract cancellations in five years due to high domestic prices.

In Argentina, low water levels on the Parana River continue to plague shippers with higher costs per bushel. Dredging efforts are ongoing to keep shipping open and it’s estimated they will spend $315 million for dredging in the first eight months of 2021. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange raised their Argentine corn production estimate to 51 mmt with harvest 75 percent complete.

Outlook: Weather, weather, and more weather will continue to heavily influence where prices go from here. It’s a balancing act between the drought in the western belt vs. favorable conditions in the eastern belt, with some concern over too much rain in the far eastern areas. With a lot of time before the bushels are in the bin, the downside may be limited in the December contract to the $5.25 per bushel area until we know more about yield potential. The bottom of the gap left on July 6 in post-holiday trading is $5.73.5 per bushel and is the near-term upside target before $6.00 per bushel is back in traders’ sights. The August WASDE report will be released on August 12 and give us a much better idea of yields.

Don’t fall asleep at the switch for marketing, especially if you are in an area of favorable conditions.

This week’s action confirmed the high volatility we’ve been experiencing. December corn has an overhead gap from $5.65.5 to $5.73.5 per bushel. For the week, September corn was 26.5 cents higher at $5.56 and December jumped 35 cents to close at $5.52 per bushel.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans broke out of their technical wedge formation to the upside when questionable weather and a strong canola market overruled a neutral to slightly bearish WASDE report.

Soybeans have closed higher five out of the last six trading sessions. August weather will be the final

ment on the August report. Production was forecasted at 15.165 billion bushels, slightly larger than the 15.115-billion-bushel trade estimate.

Feed usage was raised 25 million and exports were increased 50 million bushels to 2.5 billion bushels.

This put ending stocks at 1.432 billion bushels compared to trade expectations for 1.402 billion bushels.

The average farm price was lowered from June by a dime to $5.60 per bushel.

On the world stage, 2020/2021 global ending stocks were 279.9 million metric tons vs. 279.8 mmt estimated and 280.6 mmt in June. For 2021-22, ending stocks were bearish at 291.2 mmt vs. 289 mmt estimated and 289.4 mmt last month. Brazil’s corn production was dropped 5.5 mmt from June to 93 mmt.

This is still on the high side of private forecasts which range into the mid-80 mmt. Recent safrinha corn losses due to recent freezing temperatures may not be fully accounted for. Argentina’s corn crop at 48.5 mmt was bearish with a 1.5 mmt increase from June and was higher than the 47.5 mmt trade outlook. China’s corn imports were left at 26 mmt for both this and next year. The USDA ag attaché in China is projecting China’s corn imports next year at just 20 mmt.

Weekly export sales were in line with estimates for old crop at 5.5 million bushels. This brings commitments to 2.75 billion bushels vs. 2.85 billion bushels forecasted by the USDA for the marketing year.

China has approximately 224 million bushels left to ship this marketing year. New crop sales were disappointing at 5.2 million bushels to bring commitments to 633 million bushels. This is far and above last year’s 211 million bushels sold by this date.

Weekly ethanol production was down 26,000 barrels per day to 1.04 million bpd and a four-week low.

Ethanol stocks were down 15,000 barrels at 21.1 million barrels. Net margins tumbled 21 cents to a negative 18 cents per gallon. Gasoline demand fell from 10 million bpd to 9.28 million bpd.

U.S. corn conditions as of July 11 improved 1 per- See NYSTROM, pg. 12A

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

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WASDE cuts 2020-21 soybean imports by 15 million bushels NYSTROM, from pg. 11A determinate of soybean yields and the outlook going into August looks hot and dry for the areas already dealing with drought. The soybean situation doesn’t allow for any glitches this year and we have seen issues this year, mainly in the Dakotas, the Pacific Northwest, and into Minnesota. Soybeans filled the downward gap left on July 6 when traders returned from their holiday weekend. This gives soybeans a support area at the 100-day moving average near $13.20 per bushel.

The canola market went gangbusters this week with another limit up move to begin the week and edging higher overall through the week. The drought in the Canadian Prairies has been unrelenting.

Canada’s canola crop was only rated 18 percent good/ excellent. Soyoil wasn’t as dramatic but it has closed higher for six consecutive sessions. This action lends underlying support to the soybean market.

The July WASDE report cut soybean imports for 2020-21 by 15 million bushels, crush by 5 million bushels, and exports by 10 million bushels to 2.27 billion bushels. The result on ending was an unchanged number at 135 million bushels and near the trade’s 134 million bushel estimate.

On the 2021-22 balance sheet, no changes were made which kept ending stocks at 155 million bushels compared to the trade guess of 148 million bushels. The trade was also expecting a small decline in yield to 50.7 bu./acre (50.8 bu./acre actual) and production of 4.394 billion bushels (4.405 billion actual).

The average farm price for 2021-22 was pegged at $13.70 per bushel, down 15 cents from last month.

2020-21 world ending stocks were bearish at 91.5 mmt vs. the trade at 87.6 mmt and last month’s 88 mmt. For 2021-22, world ending stocks were also bearish at 94.5 mmt vs. 92.6 mmt expected at 92.6 mmt in June. Brazil’s soybean crop was unchanged at 137 mmt and Argentina’s was lowered .5 mmt to 46.5 mmt. Prior to the USDA report, the USDA ag attaché

MARKETING in Argentine put their soybean crop at 44.5 mmt.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts there is a 51 percent chance of La Nina returning in August-September and a 66 percent chance for November-January. This can mean further drought conditions for south-central Brazil.

Canola skyrocketed early in the week with two back-to-back limit up moves! This spilled over to the soy complex. The USDA put Canadian canola production at 20.2 mmt vs. 20.5 mmt last month. Many were laughing at the number since the Canadian Prairies have been experiencing a significant drought and high temperatures.

Weekly export sales at the low end of expectations at 800,000 bushels for old crop and 10.7 million bushels for new crop. Old crop commitments are 2.275 billion bushels and have now met the USDA’s 2.27 billion bushel target. China has approximately 28.8 million bushels of old crop left to ship. New crop commitments at 356 million bushels are ahead of last year’s 297 million bushels. The July National Oilseed Processors Association Crush report at 152.4 million bushels vs. 159.5 million estimated was the smallest in two years. At the implied crush rate, we may miss the USDA’s 2.17 billion bushels crush forecast by 10-15 million bushels. Soyoil stocks were 1.537 billion pounds vs. expectations for 1.623 billion pounds.

Soybean conditions as of July 11 were unchanged at 59 percent good/excellent when traders were expecting a small improvement after last week’s rain in the eastern belt. Last year soybean conditions were 68 percent good/excellent. Illinois soybean conditions fell 7 percent to 56 percent good/excellent on what was viewed as too much moisture. Iowa conditions were up 6 percent at 65 percent, and Minnesota saw a 1 percent improvement to 45 percent. Overall U.S. conditions are the second worst in the last nine

years. Soybeans blooming was 46 percent vs. 40 percent on average. Setting pods was spot on the 10 percent average.

China announced plans this week to add 10.85 mmt of grain storage capacity to their current 650 mmt for their stockpiling program. Sinograin plans to add 120 storage facilities across 18 provinces this year. China is also lowering the reserve requirement ratios for banks to inject more liquidity into their economy. According to a SocGen economist, they don’t lower these ratios when the economy is doing well.

Outlook: Weather will become increasingly important as we get closer to August and determining the U.S. yield potential. The latest 30-day outlook from NOAA is very dry for the upper and northwestern growing areas with high temperatures for the last half of July. Recent rains, and in some areas excessive, in the eastern belt brings up the question, “will all the planned double-crop soybean acres get planted?” As in corn, don’t let your marketing plan get left by the wayside. If weather forecasts turn more favorable, prices will respond.

For the week, August soybeans rallied 75.5 cents to close at $14.54.75 per bushel. New crop November soybeans jumped 62.5 cents to settle at $13.91.75 per bushel. November soybeans haven’t closed over $14.00 since June 11.

Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on July 16 (September contracts): Chicago wheat rallied 77.5 cents to $6.92.5, Kansas City was 57.5 cents higher at $6.51.5, and Minneapolis soared $1.03 to $9.17.25 per bushel.

U.S. other spring wheat production on the July WASDE report was bullish at 345 million bushels vs.

459 million expected by traders. Total U.S. wheat carryout for 2021-22 was 665 million bushels vs. 729 million bushels estimated. Minneapolis September wheat traded to a new contract high of $9.25 per bushel, the highest on the continuous chart since December 2012! v

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Insurance might be best hope as crops suffer Mark Wettergren, Blair Hoseth,  St. Peter, Minn.  FROM THE Mahnomen, Minn. — — July 16 July 16

Calling from the airport in New Orleans on July 16, Blair Hoseth reflected on taking part in the National Corn Growers Association meetings that were held there. He was happy to be back to inperson meetings and enjoyed the paddleboat tour watching the container ships — though his thoughts were on what was happening back home, the lack of moisture. “A lot of corn fields are withering up,” Hoseth said.

With no chances of rain in the 10-day forecast, Hoseth hopes the corn can hang on.

The soybeans are currently doing better than corn. “Though the high ground is starting to get shallow spots.”

The wheat crops varies in how it’s doing. Hoseth expects to combine wheat the last week of July.

“I don’t know if we’re going to cut a second cutting of hay.” Hoseth knows that hay is in short supply in the area, especially on North Dakota side of the Red River Valley. He’s been getting calls from people he’s never sold hay to before inquiring if he has any hay to sell.

“If we had rain today I’d feel better about corn and beans. We’re all just waiting for rain.” Hoseth’s sentiments are shared by so many producers across the region. v

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Wertish, Olivia, Minn. — Steve July 20 “It’s awful dry.” The Land spoke with Steve Wertish on July 20 as he reported things are not so good in the fields.

“Everything’s burning up.”

Soybean growth has slowed or stopped in some areas.

He’s observed some soybean rows close in some fields and no growth in other fields. “I’m seeing aphids in peas, in fact they look pretty horrible.” There’s corn rootworm problems in Wertish’s corn-on-corn fields.

The leafhoopers have been seen in the edible bean fields.

Wertish continues to scout fields and work on his bin site. He admits that watching the strong commodity prices is becoming painful as he sees his crops struggling with the lack of moisture. “Hardest part is seeing good crop prices and nothing to sell.” With no reprieve from the heat in sight. “Hotter at the end of the week with no chances or rain.”

“At this point we’re glad we have federal crop insurance.” Last year Wertish was getting 230 bushel corn, he’d be happy if the crop this year resulted in 150 to 160 bushels per acre. “If we get three-fourths of a crop we’d be lucky.”

The crops are hurting, there’s not much hope for a good harvest but rain would definitely brighten the spirits right about now. v

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Since April 1, the Wettergren farm has only received 10 inches of rain. The Land spoke with Mark Wettergren on July 16 as he reported that six-tenths of an inch of rain fell on July 14. “We could always use a little more.”

Wettergren is in awe of how the crops are handling the lack of rain this growing season.

“Amazing that we can have the crop out there that we do. Genetics are incredible.”

The corn is all tasseled around the fourth of July. “It’s nice even tasseling.” The soybeans are currently hip-high. Wettergren is scouting the bean fields for any signs on soybean aphids. “As dry as it’s been, I don’t think aphids will be a problem.”

While the lack of moisture is concerning for Wettergren he’s hopeful that some rain will sustain the crops. “I’m very optimistic if we get a couple more rains.” Unfortunately the 10-day forecast doesn’t show any rain, just higher temperatures and more humidity.

“Things look good, they look healthy.” Wettergren would like to see that continue with the crops for the rest of the summer. Time will tell if rain will return soon. Until then, Wettergren will continue to tend to his garden and water the heck out of it. He wished Mother Nature would do the same for the crops in the fields.v

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SILO DOORS FOR SALE: Alfalfa, mixed FOR SALE: 530 DMI disk ripper, x frame w/ 20” disk hay, grass hay, straw and in- Wood or steel doors shipped promptly to your farm blades, lead shanks, hyd dividually wrapped baleage. stainless fasteners leveler, excellent condition, Medium or large square hardware available. paint is very good, $12,500. bales, round bales. Delivery (800)222-5726 IH 710 5-18s auto reset plow, available. Zumbrota, MN. Landwood Sales LLC $1,000; IH M and H parts Call or text Ray Leffingwell 763-286-2504 Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. tractors. 507-276-5733 100% financing w/no liens or Sell your farm equipment red tape, call Steve at FairBins & Buildings fax Ag for an appointment. in The Land with a line ad.

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FOR SALE: JD 643 CH, like FOR SALE: Massey Harris FOR SALE: Blue DMI field new, combined less than 20 30 tractor, parts for B Far- cultivator. Have spare parts acres per yr; also, Farmall mall, wheel wgts, mounted left: shanks/$75each, axles, original White Cub w/ clipper plow, mounted 2 way plow, 3 wing extensions, walking mower; 240 utility tractor, mounted corn planters, Case tandems, offer. Wanamingo Super MTA D; Wanted Brent grills, IH corn sheller, PTO MN 55983 David 612-374-1933 gravity box. 320-282-4845 grain binders. 218-924-2337 FOR SALE: Anhydrous kit for FOR SALE: 1956 Ferguson 40 Your ad field cultivator, hydraulic on- Utility Tractor, Live PTO, could be here! off, distributors, hoses. Field Good Sheet Metal, Good cultivator knives, $15/each. Tires, $3,500. 507-663-6073 507-345-4523 Wanamingo, MN, David 612- Dave, Northfield, MN 374-1933 NEW AND USED TRACTOR Hay & Forage Gravity Wagons: Brent 657, PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, Equipment like new, $14,900; Brent 444 55, 50 Series & newer tractarp & fenders, $8,900; Park- tors, AC-all models, Large er 505 with tarp, $9,500; Kill Inventory, We ship! Mark FOR SALE: Vermeer 3pt disc Bros. 1055 tarp & fenders, Heitman Tractor Salvage mower, model M5040, 2 yrs old, like new. 507-317-1392 like new, $12,500. Delivery 715-673-4829 available. 815-988-2074 JD Combine Heads: 920 very nice, $5,500; 925F full finger, very good, $9,500; 893 with hydraulic deck plates, $12,500; 693 with knife rolls, very good, $11,500; 643 with knife rolls, very nice, $5,500; 843 with JD poly and new rolls, $5,500. Delivery available. 815-988-2074 JD 930 30’ flex head, w/ full finger auger, $3,900; JD 1610 25’ flat fold chisel plow, $3,950; Westfield MK 10x61 swing hopper auger, $4,900; Demco 550 and Brent 540 gravity boxes, $7,450/ea; Brent 420 grain cart, $4,900.

320-769-2756 JD Combines: JD 9550, 3000 engine hours, very good shape, $42,500; JD 9510 good shape, $32,500. 815-988-2074 John Deere 6 bottom plow, 6-18s, w/ Midwest drag; 60’ sprayer boom, 3pt; 24” barn fans; New Holland 195 manure spreader, new floor, GRAND MEADOW $600,000 Beautiful turn-key acreage with 4 BR 3BA tandem wheels; 10 horse 3 rambler, 5 sheds, abundant fencing and pasture on approx. 18.7 ac. phase motor. 507-289-2200 MLS#5718863 NEW LISTING!

We buy STEWARTVILLE: $549,900 location 4 BR 2 BA picturesque rambler STEWARTVILLE: $575,000.

Great location 4 BR Great 24 BA picturesque rambler GRAND MEADOW $600,000 Beautiful turn-key acreage with 4 BR 3BA on GRAND MEADOW: $399,900 BR 2 BA 1.5 story home on 20 acres with shed & Oversized stall garage with2 2fencing storage sheds approx.

24 25acres.

Oversized stall garage withjust 2 storage sheds justac. minutes to Salvage Equipmenton approx. 24 acres. rambler, sheds, abundant and pasture on approx.

18.7 greenhouse.

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MLS# 6020746 NEW LISTING! MLS# 5716953 LISTING! MLS# 5716983 PRICE REDUCED! MLS#5718863 NEW LISTING! Parts Available minutes to Rochester!Rochester!

LEROY: $349,900 2 BR 2BA rambler built in 2014 acres.

Several STEWARTVILLE: $575,000.

Great location 4 BR 2on BAapprox. picturesque rambler GRAND MEADOW $600,000 Beautiful turn-key acreage with 4 BR7.5 3BA rambler RACINE: $299,000. 3BR, 1BA, on 10-acres.

MLS# 5701169 PENDING Hammell Equip., Inc. outbuildings, solar & windmill.

MLS# 6024250 NEW LISTING! on approx.

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Oversized 2 stall garage with 2 storage sheds just 5 sheds, abundant fencing and pasture on approx.

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193-acres.

MLS# 5695397 PENDING (507)867-4910 minutes to Rochester!

MLS# NEW LISTING! ROCHESTER: $599,900 4 BR 2.5 5716953 BASOLD on 5.5 acres.

Pool, showroom/office and MLS# 5718863 PENDING! MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

120-acres.

MLS# 5705409 RACINE: $299,000.

3BR, 1BA, on 10-acres.

5701169 PENDING RACINE: $299,000.

3BR, 1BA, onSOLD 10-acres.

MLS# 5701169 PENDING 108x34 storage Endless opportunities withMLS# this property.

MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

108-acres.

MLS# 5705429 MOWER Approx.

MLS# 5695397buyers!”

PENDING Tractors RACINE: 10,000AUSTIN: 4 BR on 3COUNTY: BA property on193-acres.

3.5uses!

Ac.have MLS# 6017831.

PENDING! sq. ft. building 2.12-acres.

Multiple MLS# 5247299 “Need listings!

We qualified COUNTY: MLS# 5705409PENDING! SOLD GRANDMOWER MEADOW: 3 BRApprox.

2 BA on120-acres.

10 Ac. MLS#6009548 MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

5695397 MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

108-acres.

5705429 SOLD Farm Management Services FOR SALE: 1978 Ford 7700Full STEWARTVILLE: $489,900 4193-acres.

BR 2 BA MLS# on MLS# approx.

24PENDING acres with 2 sheds, MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

120-acres.

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MultipleSOLD uses! MLS# 5247299 Rates, Government &5716983 Environmental Issues tractor w/ Ford loader, including good Rental minutes to Rochester!

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MLS# 5705429 SOLD mechanical, but needsRandy paint,Queensland • 507-273-3890 • randy@lrmrealestate.com RACINE: 10,000 sq.Farm ft. building on 2.12-acres. Multiple uses! MLS#5247299 Fulllis Services tings !Management W ed e have qualif “Ne front tires new, rear Ryan tires Queensland •including 507-273-3000 • ryan@lrmrealestate.com ed buyers!

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MLS# 5695397 SOLD Issues Randy Queensland 507-273-3890 ••randy@Irmrealestate.com 2677 Queensland •• 507-273-3000 ryan@lrmrealestate.com RACINE: Ryan 10,000 sq. ft. building on 2.12-acres.

Multiple uses! MLS#5247299 Ryan Queensland • 507-273-3000 Grand 2Meadow, MN •• ryan@Irmrealstate.com 800-658-2340 commercial office/retail spaces. MLS#5751160 FOR SALE: Farmall B, pa- BROWNSDALE: $134,900 Grand Meadow, MN • 800-658-2340 rade ready, motor replaced, Full Farm Management Services new rings, valves, ring gear, including Rental Rates, Government Programs & Environmental Issues starter re-done, body shop Randy Queensland • 507-273-3890 • randy@Irmrealestate.com painted, new tires, much Ryan Queensland • 507-273-3000 • ryan@Irmrealstate.com Grand Meadow, MN • 800-658-2340 more! 320-285-5433

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FOR SALE: JD 843 cornhead, FOR SALE: Westfield auger, 8R30”, very good cond, 8”x61’, PTO, like new, $3,925. through the shop every year, 7x51 Westfield auger, w/ always stored inside, plastic elec motor drive, includes snouts, (GDL-snout). Con- motor, $1,125; 8x46 Feterl verted to telescoping back auger, elec, no motor, $825. shafts and cob saver, $7,500/ FarmFan 320J dryer, $5,100.

Soderholm wet bin, 1200 bu, OBO. 507-276-3753 $575. 651-503-5087 John Deere 4420 combine, 2100 hrs w/#915 John Wanted Deere 15ft header and John Deere #343 3 row narrow corn head; Case All kinds of New & Used farm IH 16 grain moisture tesequipment - disc chisels, field ter; John Deere #27 15ft cults, planters, soil finishers, flail shredder; John Deere cornheads, feed mills, discs, #7200 6 row narrow corn balers, haybines, etc. 507planter w/computer track 438-9782 plant monitor. (Owner retired, equipment always Buying and selling any gold and silver items, collector shedded) (612) 636-1170 coins, diamonds, gold jewelry, paying $25-$30 for silver dollars, rare currency. No Grain Handling collection too big. Kuehl’s Equipment Coins, Fairmont, Minnesota, 507-399-9982, FOR SALE: 8” sweep for 24’ 507-235-3886, open 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. bin, no motor. 507-276-7785

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Wanted Wanted to Buy: JD 725 6, 8 & 12 row - front mount cultivators; Stanhoist and Bushhog steel barge boxes; Gehl and Lorentz grinder/mixers; plus all types of farm machinery.

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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Richard Siemers.

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Railroad gone, history remains

hen the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad built a spur from Tyler into South Dakota in 1899, they created three Minnesota towns: Arco, Ivanhoe, and Hendricks. Hendricks was situated near the South Dakota border and named for the lake by which it was platted. In 1967, the railroad ended service on the spur and left behind a handsome wood-framed depot.

Local citizens spearheaded the effort which saved the depot and moved it to its present location near the lake. After much work, in 1969 the depot opened as the Lincoln County Pioneer Museum.

Later that year, the Lincoln County Historical Society was established to oversee the museum. It was the start of something which became much bigger. Since then, two additional buildings have been constructed to house the collection of items donated by people of the county; and three historic buildings moved in from the country give the sense of a small village.

District 5 country schoolhouse now has a home near the depot. Numerous school children have visited to experience learning in a country school for a day. A Sears & Roebuck house was donated and moved in from the country and is furnished with period artifacts. A country church, the Icelandic Lutheran Church, was resettled between the house and school. The church building has been used for special services and weddings. It has original furnishings and items from other closed country churches.

The handsome depot is a classic of its day. The

separate waiting rooms for men and women, as well as the freight area, display items from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Between the waiting rooms is the furnished home of the station master and his family — a single room with steep stairs to a loft for sleeping. Displays include the ethnic groups which populated Lincoln County, with German, Norwegian, Danish, Polish and Icelandic being the major groups.

One unique item not from pioneer days is a scaled down model of a classic inboard cruiser from 1941. The mahogany boat, designed by a Hendricks High School teacher and built by the industrial arts class to learn shop skills, has been taken out on Lake Hendricks.

Another eye-catcher is two carved and painted Norwegian chairs. The roll-down stage curtain from the Hendricks Opera House is covered with local advertising surrounding a lake scene.

The complex of buildings is located on the west side of Hendricks, near the lake, at 610 Elm St. The museum just reopened on July 3. Hours of operation until Labor Day are: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or by appointment. Call (507) 275-5247 and leave a message. You can check the museum’s Facebook page under Lincoln County Pioneer Museum. v

Hendricks, Minn.