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Is the world really worse off now than Most farms these days have had to ever before? Or has the 24-hour televigrow bigger to succeed. While the physision news cycle and the internet just cal stress of farming today is diminished brought information to us in an instant; thanks to better equipment, the mental instead of our news being mostly constress is still there as there’s many decitained to the pages of a newspaper like sions which have to be made that have 100 years ago? It seems each generation huge lasting financial implications for believes that things were better “back in the farm’s prosperity. the day.”

Back in the day, there were plenty of LAND MINDS My grandpa once told me a story about country schools dotted across the state

By Kristin Kveno waking up in his Chicago neighborhood along with rural general stores. The comin the mob’s heyday, looking out the munity you lived in was the life blood. window and seeing a chalk-outline of a You counted on it for everything relatbody. The mafia was prevalent in his ed to goods and services. Now the Sicilian-American neighborhood, these hits weren’t internet seems to be everyone’s connection to much uncommon. When he told these stories, he was very of what we want and need. The days of having to matter-of-fact. I asked him if as a child was he run into town to get necessities can now be done frightened? He replied he and his family weren’t in with a click of a mouse and a visit from the UPS trouble with the mob, so he didn’t worry about it. It driver. That means the connection to people in the was just a fact of life in his neighborhood. community isn’t the same.

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, My husband, Seth, fondly recalls going to the Bear there were 1,300 gangs in Chicago in the mid-1920s. Park Store, located in Ranum in Norman County, These gangs, at times, had a choke-hold on their Minn., which was just a few miles from the family own communities. My grandfather recalled people farm. As a child, Seth enjoyed browsing throughout he knew being ordered to pay the mob — or else. It the store. It had everything from men’s bib overalls definitely didn’t paint a rosy picture of an idyllic to toys to bolts of fabric which seemed to have been neighborhood, though my Grandpa told me plenty of there since the opening of the store in 1896. The stories of the fun he had playing ball with the proprietors were kind and had a deep sense of pride neighbor kids. in running the store. When it closed in 1994, it was the end of an era. The people in that township felt In 1933, the homicide rate in the United States the loss. was 9.7 deaths per 100,000 people. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control is from 2019.

The past 18 months have felt so incredibly taxing It shows 5.8 homicide deaths per 100,000 people in at times, but we know throughout history humans the United States. Why does it feel like things are have endured pandemics and turmoil before. The worse than before? The odds of you dying from a world may not be worse off than it was a century homicide is far less today than it was 88 years ago. ago, we may just expect better of it now.

While a crime (if big enough) that happened President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “the more across the country from you may have been reported you know about the past, the better prepared you on a century ago, it wouldn’t have constant media are for the future.” Here’s hoping that what we’ve coverage like we have now, making it seem like the learned from the past allows us to have a much crime is the rule rather than the exception. brighter future.

What about in farming? Are things better today Kristin Kveno is the staff writer of The Land. She than 100 years ago? We definitely have better may be reached at kkveno@TheLandOnline.com. v genetics and trait technology now. Farm implements are more efficient than they were back then. Heck — there’s AC in the cabs now.

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The actual costs of the ‘industrial mind’ in today’s world In an essay in his new book, “Hogs Are “Imagine two ends of a spectrum — Up,” Wes Jackson, founder of the Land human cleverness at one end and Institute near Salina, Kan., revisits a nature’s wisdom at the other,” explains speech he gave in Coon Rapids, Iowa in Jackson. “The Industrial Mind, over the August 2009 to mark the 50th anniversapast 100 years, has increasingly relied on ry of Nikita Khrushchev’s famous visit to human cleverness” as the culmination of the Roswell Garst farm. “(o)ur ten-thousand-year history of growing food … tied to the notion that nature During that cornfield summit, suggests is to be subdued or ignored.”

Jackson, Garst and Khrushchev chatted FARM & FOOD FILE about how their political systems — one And it worked … until it didn’t.

By Alan Guebert that minimized government, the other Today, this “cleverness” has also with near-total government control — delivered future-altering consequences supported their nations’ agricultural like soil erosion, climate change, and aspirations. hypoxic zones in both inland and What no one at that historic meeting “could have coastal waters. To surmount these growing problems imagined,” however, was “the speed of change to “will require extraordinary political will, both to come over the next 50 years.” No one anywhere did, conserve topsoil and stop climate change and in fact, because no one foresaw the enormous develop renewable energy technology.” impact ag “industrialization” would soon have on There is hope, however, Jackson suggests. “I am American farms. not proposing that we quit being clever; instead, But, “Within three decades, yields of several major cleverness should be subordinated to nature.” And, crops had doubled in some places, tripled in others,” despite industrial ag’s strong effort to slow or halt points out Jackson. much of it, that subordination is happening. Slowly, at least.

The two-centuries-old Industrial Revolution had finally made it to the farm as the Green Revolution, For example, renewable energy — solar, wind, and notes Jackson, a shrewd observer of U.S. agriculwater power —now delivers 18 percent of America’s ture. This revolution featured diesel fuel, anhydrous electricity. That will more than double by 2050. In ammonia, hybrid seed, and oceans of new pesticides, 2020, U.S. organic food sales totaled $62 billion, a herbicides and insecticides that, combined with new record six percent of all U.S. food sales. So change is “wonder” drugs like antibiotics, allowed the world’s coming. population to double in less than two generations.

One crucial element which continues to fuel both That success also led to another equally massive the good and bad growth of the Industrial Mind is change, however: the rise of what Jackson calls the the rise of government in agriculture. In 1961, the “Industrial Mind” in both academic and production U.S. Department of Agriculture had 96,000 employagriculture.

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ees and the U.S., 13 million farmers, according to Peter Daniel’s 2013 book “Dispossession.” By 2010, USDA had 113,000 employees and the U.S. only 2 million farmers.

So, in the five decades which encompass the Industrial Mind’s salad days in agriculture, USDA’s bureaucracy grew by 18 percent while the number of farmers it served collapsed 85 percent. That’s not a success in anyone’s mind.

Even more revealing is the taxpayer cost during this golden, 50-year marriage between big government and getting-big ag. From 1961 through 2010, U.S. direct farm program payments, in 2009 dollars, totaled $712.5 billion. Yes, $712.5 billion.

If you expand the period from 1961 to 2021 (again, in 2009 dollars), U.S. direct farm program payments total $909 billion.

And that’s just direct government costs.

Unaccounted costs — those Jackson points to like soil loss, foul water, climate change, and others such as health care — are at least three times more costly than that every year, according to an analysis released in mid-July by the Rockefeller Foundation.

That’s the problem with the Industrial Mind in today’s agriculture: it floats along on a rising sea of taxpayer money and unaccounted costs to a place where few profit; but everyone pays one way or another.

It’s too clever by half and too expensive by miles.

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Aug. 7 — Wright Carver Breakfast on the Farm — Waverly, Minn. — All-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sausage, coffee and milk. Includes dairy farm tour, food samples, machinery exhibits, educational agriculture booths and gift packs. Contact Madison Muir at madison.muir@fbmn.org or (651) 768-2117.

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.

Aug. 11 — Nature Explorer’s Day Camp — St. Augusta, Minn. — Youth will get a chance to dive into

nature, make new friends as they explore, create and investigate nature. 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. 11 — Farmland Leasing and Management Workshop — Mason City, Iowa — Topics include current cash rental rates, land values and crop price survey results, determining a fair cash rent, tenant/

landowner communications, writing and terminating a farm lease. Contact Sarah DeBour at sdebour@ iastate.edu or (641) 423-0844.

Aug. 12 — Nature Explorer’s Day Camp — Albany, Minn. — Youth will get a chance to dive into nature as they explore, create and investigate nature.

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. 17 — Farmland leasing meeting — Hampton, Iowa — Attendees will gain an understanding of current cash rental rate surveys and factors driving next year’s rents. Learn about types of leases and economics of cost of production, Farm Bill updates proposed tax laws, carbon credits and resources.

Contact Traci Kloetzer at tkloetze@iastate.edu or (641) 456-4811.

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There’s a catch to successful fishing: share!

“Look at this huge one!” my son Jordy how thrilled the kids are — even with exclaimed as he reeled in a sunfish the the tiniest fish. My friend then shared size of a half dollar. We had been spendabout a recent fishing outing she had ing a beautiful evening on Lake Minnie with her father where the sunnies were Belle fishing for sunnies as we listened practically jumping in the boat! I asked to Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline. The sun her where they went — half expecting a had started to set and we still had not response of, “a secret lake off of hushfound the “honey hole” we were looking hush avenue.” On the contrary! She for. We had caught plenty of sunfish shared that they had been at another DEEP ROOTS throughout the evening, but nothing big central Minnesota lake using canned enough to keep. The excitement was all

By Whitney Nesse corn for bait! the same for the kids though. A fish on is Low and behold, a week later, Karl and a fish on!

I packed up the kids and the boat and headed A few days later I was chatting with a friend toward the lake. We motored around for a bit, checkabout our recent evening out which had left our ing out the lake, speculating where the fish might hearts full, but our bellies empty. We laughed over be. I helped our kids bait some hooks and we tossed a few lines out as Karl anchored us in. Another fisherman trolled by and asked if we were fishing for sunnies. I told him indeed we were and he shared with us exactly where to catch them — 20 feet from the weed line. I thanked him and wished him luck as he continued and Karl repositioned us to the precise place our fellow angler suggested.

Within mere seconds of throwing out lines, we had rods bending. Five of us were fishing that day and we reeled in one sunnie after another. In total, we 30 COLORS 26-29 GAUGE Standard all around brought home 22 sunfish and threw back dozens durability more. That evening, my son Easton learned how to clean our catch and we ate to our hearts content.

Our fishing success was based on the fact that our fellow fishing enthusiasts were willing to share helpful information. Had it not been for those few tips, we would have come home empty handed again.

In Matthew 4:19, Jesus says, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men!” In this text, Jesus is gathering disciples — calling them from their vocation to follow him. Not only is he calling them to follow him, but Jesus is also asking them to minister to others. The word “fishers” here, according to Pulpit Commentary, suggest care, patience, skill and endurance. Those are great words to link fishing and ministering!

When we choose to follow Jesus, we are willingly becoming fishers of people. Some of the folks we have the opportunity to minister to might not be ready to bite. Other times, people may be so hungry for the things of God that they practically jump in the boat!

Friends, let’s be generous with our fishing information. I wonder, if we choose to share fishing successes and tips, might we be able to see hearts and rods bending?

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

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There’s more to soil than meets the (naked) eye Soil is made up of grains of rocks, air, nutrients needed by plants. Organic water and organic material. The grains of matter is often added to sandy soil to rock have various sizes. Sand has the improve its moisture holding capacity. largest particles, silt is smaller, and clay Raised beds filled with loam may be used has the smallest particle size. One writer when adding organic material to soil has made a comparison illustration by saying not been successful. Organic matter also that a sand particle was like a basketball reduces soil compaction making it easier when compared to a silt particle which for plant roots to expand and grow.

GREEN AND was baseball size and a clay particle GROWING Ideal soil contains nutrients such as which was like a marble in size. nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

By Linda G. Tenneson Soil particles are created by the weathThey are the ingredients found in purering of rocks. Rocks may crack and break due to chased fertilizer indicated by the three numbers on temperature changes as in water accumulating in the packages. Too much or too little of these three, cracks, freezing, and then expanding. Plants may also grow in cracks and their stem expansion breaks rocks apart. Water flowing over rocks slowly changes their shape and reduces them in size.

The minerals in the soil determine its color. Red ST. PAUL — A tax credit for the sale or lease of or yellow soil contains iron. A white crust on the land, equipment, machinery and livestock in surface indicates that too much salt has accumulat- Minnesota by beginning farmers is still available ed. through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority.

The space between soil particles contains the air, water and organic material plant roots need to grow.

The farmer cannot be related by blood or marriage Sandy soil has more space between particles and so (e.g., a parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, or sibit drains quickly and must be watered more often. ling) to the person from whom he or she is buying or Silt particles may stick together creating waterrenting assets. The farmer must provide most of the logged soils. Clay particles stick to everything and labor and management of the farm. often compacts holding water and nutrients so The tax credit for the sale or lease of assets can closely that plant roots cannot use them. then be applied to the Minnesota income taxes of the Soil also contains living organisms that are too owner of the agricultural land or other assets. small to be seen without a microscope. The organic Three levels of credits are available: 5 percent of material (often called hummus) in soil is the result the lesser of the sale price or fair market value of the of plants dying and biodegrading; plus bacteria or agricultural asset up to a maximum of $32,000; 10 fungi operating on them along with the actions of

plus macro nutrients (calcium, magnesium, and sulfur) and trace elements control how well our plants grow. Stunted growth and/or curled or off-color leaves are some of the indications of nutrient deficiency. A soil test done by the University of Minnesota Soil Test laboratory will indicate whether additional fertilizer is needed. Go to soiltest. cfans.umn.edu for directions and submission forms.

Thanks to Elizabeth Murphy whose book, “Building Soil, A Down to Earth Approach,” was one of the sources for this article.

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earthworms, insects and animals.

Burrowing animals and insects eat plant roots, leaves and plant material that has been left on the soil surface. These creatures in turn create waste products which are left in the soil.

Most gardening is done in the topsoil where organic material has been deposited. Leaves, grass clippings and weeds pulled from the soil but left on the surface will also biodegrade and create hummus, which helps air and water to stay in the soil.

Loam is the desired gardening soil texture because it contains the best combination of soil particles and

percent of the gross rental income of each of the first, second and third years of a rental agreement, up to a maximum of $7,000 per year; and 15 percent of the cash equivalent of the gross rental income in each of the first, second or third year of a share rent agreement, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.

The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be received by Oct. 1. Application forms and more information can be found at www.mda.state.mn.us/bftc.

Interested farmers should note that they can also apply for a separate tax credit to offset the cost of a financial management program up to a maximum of $1,500 per year – for up to three years.

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Too hot to cook? Stay cool with coleslaw This has been one hot summer! The grill has been getting a workout at my house. We’re grilling everything from steaks and burgers to salmon and shrimp. A fabulous side dish that goes well with so many grilled meats is coleslaw. The crunch of the cabbage and the tang of the dressing makes this a perfect accompaniment to anything you throw on the old barbie!

Here’s some fun coleslaw concoctions to try this summer!

scoffed at the notion of eating a salad made almost entirely of onions; but we were wrong. This salad is sweet and delicious. Make this for your next potluck and get ready to make onion salad believers out of your friends and co-workers!

Sweet Onion Salad

https://www.onions-usa.org/onionista/sweet-onionsalad/ COOKING 3 pounds sweet onions WITH KRISTIN 1 cups white vinegar 1/2 cup water

By Kristin Kveno 1/2 cup sugar 3 teaspoons dried dill weed Coleslaw 2 teaspoons salt https://www.cookingclassy.com/coleslaw-recipe/ Peel and thinly slice onion and separate them into rings. Place 1 (14 ounce) package coleslaw mix the onions in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup mayonnaise vinegar, water, sugar, dill weed and salt. Pour the liquid over the 1-1/2 tablespoons honey (or granulated sugar) onion rings. Stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least five hours 1-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar before serving, stirring occasionally. salt (optional, to taste) n In a small mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar and a pinch or two of salt if needed. Place Mayonnaise can divide even the closest of families. It seems coleslaw mixture in a medium mixing bowl pour mayonnaise people either love or hate this condiment. Let’s take that debate mixture then toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately. out of this next recipe with a mayo-free slaw that will bring the family together. n While not technically coleslaw (as this recipe doesn’t contain any cabbage), it does feature onions — A LOT of onions. This salad was once brought to our work potluck 14 years ago. We all

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Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw

https://www.foodiecrush.com/sweet-vinegar-coleslaw/#recipe 10 cups shredded coleslaw mix 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 carrot thinly slivered 1/3 cup canola oil 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix with the red onion,

shredded red cabbage and carrot. In a small bowl, whisk the canola oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, caraway seeds, celery seed, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for one hour for flavors to blend. n I was talking to my co-worker, Joan, about writing this coleslaw column and she recalled a family member’s recipe for a tasty slaw with bananas and pineapple. I had never heard of this interesting concoction; but apparently lots of other people have as there’s plenty of coleslaw recipes which feature pineapple and bananas. Here’s a good one!

Pineapple Banana Slaw

https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pineapple-bananaslaw/368b8667-8c6c-4cd9-aeb0-948074e04dd8 3 cups coleslaw blend 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving 3 tablespoons of liquid 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 small banana, sliced In a medium bowl, combine coleslaw blend and pineapple; mix well. In small bowl combine mayo, sour cream, honey and 3 tablespoons of pineapple liquid; blend well. Add dressing to salad; mix gently to coat. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate at least one house or until serving time to blend flavors. Just before serving add sliced bananas; toss gently.

Mayo, bananas, pineapple, whatever way you like your coleslaw, you can’t beat the tangy crunch of this perfect summer side dish. It’s sweltering out there, stay cool with coleslaw!

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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Kazakhstan trials are transferring well in North America

By DICK HAGEN “We already knew of Ed Baumgartner’s work to The Land Staff Writer Emeritus provide corn hybrids that better fit the dry, colder areas of western North Dakota. We use lots of OLIVIA, Minn. — On June 25, 2018, I was sitEd’s pedigrees in our corn program. So we wonting in Ed Baumgartner’s 3MG seed office in dered if his firm might have a genetic package Olivia Minn.

He had just returned from that might fit similar conditions in Kazakhstan.”

Kazakhstan (northern Europe bordering on Russia) where his firm is attempting to introBaumgartner seems to thrive on genetic chalduce hybrid corns with the genetic stamina to lenges for corn. He sees huge opportunities for endure the harsh, dry soils common over much of the right genetic lineup in Kazakhstan. And this huge country. with a rapidly developing cattle industry he’s confident of a growing corn market also. But it Why Kazakhstan? Primarily because 3MG will take some learning time. was doing some corn trials in this country for Bill and Dan Price, two enterprising North Dakota He explained, “This was a Communist govcattlemen jump-starting the beef industry in erned society for many years and land is still Kazakhstan. These brothers air lifted 12,000 owned by the government. Cattle guys, includhead of registered Angus cows from their North ing the Price brothers, are renting land on a Dakota operation. This effort is also generating a 49-year lease! But corn production is ramping significant new interest in growing corn in up. This summer I had the unique satisfaction of Kazakhstan. standing in a 2,000 acre field of corn in Photo by Dick Hagen Kazakhstan and this huge field was entirely our Thanks to a Kazakhstan business development specialist working seven years in the North Ed Baumgartner’s work in corn genetics is gaining a foothold in Kazakh- corn!”

Dakota Economic Development helping to direct stan’s agriculture practices.

“We’re developing corn lines to fit the specific new business opportunities from North Dakota the ninth-largest country in the world. It is an oildemands for growing corn over there. It looks to Kazakhstan, the Price brothers envisioned huge rich country with other resources including produc- like early hybrids, under 80 days maturity is the only opportunity. tive soils. Organic matter runs about 7 percent and logical route. And drought tolerance is vital.

Dan Price related, “There simply wasn’t a cattle rainfall averages about 16 inches per year. They have Baumgartner noted Kazakhstan farmers are beginindustry in this big country which has 16 million lots of ground water we are told so irrigation potenSee BAUMGARTNER, pg. 10 people and huge Russia is next door. Kazakhstan is tial looks good.

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Kazakhstan is too dry to be a corn producing powerhouse BAUMGARTNER, from pg. 9 ning to understand the importance of early planting rather than waiting until the middle of May. “They don’t yet relate to ‘growing degree’ days and how that single factor pretty much determines the effective length of a growing season. So I’ve simply advised them that April 25 is time to start planting corn. I tell them they’ve got good seed with good seed treatment. So get your seeds into the soil and let the genetics go to work.”

Now jump forward to July 2021.

Again I’m in Ed’s Olivia, office. He tells me this is now their fifth year in Kazakstan, “And we’re making good progress. We’re getting credibility on making recommendations on growing corn they thought were rather audacious … like going no-till, using fertilizer, etc. That comes with risks and caveats because they don’t have crop insurance to bail them out if needed. So we can understand why their farmers are not very eager to spend more money growing a crop.”

This perhaps stems from the fact that there is no such thing as agricultural extension service program providing on-farm teaching and learn demonstrations. “They do have what they call agricultural institutions,” Baumgartner explained. “But these are understaffed, poorly equipped, and simply not geared to dealing with modern production.

We’re working with one of these schools which is closer to the apartment where Debbie (His wife) and I live when working there; but in our two years we haven’t spent much time over there because the pandemic locked us out for ten-and-a-half months. It’s still in a locked-down mode, so we had to navigate through lots of hoops to get back in again for our recent visit. Kazakhstan allows work visas for outsiders which we were finally able to obtain.”

So what’s the future of corn production in this distant country?

In candid terms, Baumgartner replied, “I would say limited … it’s just too dry. It’s not a Ukraine environment. Kazakhstan’s claim to fame will more likely be producing crops to become an animal production powerhouse because their culture is animalbased over the millennium. They were a nomadic people herding their animals to where the rains were falling.

And that is why their government initiative is to enable their farmers to produce meat — not only for their domestic population but for neighboring countries as well.”

Baumgartner talks of some highlyproductive but short-season soils which he compares to areas north of I-94 in North Dakota and into southern Canada. “Relating this to corn maturities, we’re talking sub-80-day corn.

There’s few of those products available, so thus this emphasis on our breeding programs here and especially in our trials in Kazakstan. With all the stress breeding work we’ve done over the years, we’re getting good sales in these stress-related environments here in the Dakotas, Montana, western Minnesota and into Saskatchewan, Canada.

“We have enough hybrids in enough farmers’ hands; so during this season’s drought we’ve gotten many calls from corn growers simply saying ‘gosh, your corn hasn’t curled leaves, still seems to be getting along okay.’ And that obviously is music to my ears,” said a smiling Baumgartner.

Always the realist, Baumgartner says show plots are show plots — meaning your corns can look darn good in your own show plots. “But in the field, where our hybrids are planted with their favorite brands, growers are noticing the difference. When these

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farmers tell me we’re being competitive, that’s what counts.”

All 3MG breeding work is non-GMO. “We let the environment be a major factor in the development of our lines….in essence, the good survive; the not-sogood don’t. That is the driving factor in our work in Kazakhstan too. We don’t put a conventional in our warehouse,” states the 3MG president.

He concluded, “We’re starting a new marketing campaign called ‘the Unconventional Conventionals.’ We’ve done scads of breeding work for drought tolerance, disease tolerance and insect tolerance through native genes that exist in corn. Today, when people think of conventional corn, they think in terms of being highly problematic and needing high levels of management.

But we’re concentrating on breeding more durable corn lines and this is certainly a good season to be showing the unconventionals competing against the conventionals.”

Because of transit time (60 to 90 days), 3MG hybrids to Kazakhstan move out from their Danube, Minn. distribution facility first — in midJanuary. Because Kazakhstan is land locked, once off the ocean freighter, combinations of truck and rail transit moves these precious seeds to selected Kazakhstan locations. Yes, complicated to say the least.

“We have a ‘joint venture’ seed brand over there,” Baumgartner explained.

“We sell the seed to them under contract

in their currency with a down payment.

When they receive the seed, they pay us in U.S. dollars. We own half of this joint venture business, so we make absolutely certain that everyone is taken care of fairly and squarely. The biggest hang-up for us is understanding all the Kazakhstan rules and regulations regarding importations and production of seed in their country. Eventually, we hope to have a production plant in Kazakhstan. It’s a two to three-year process, but we’re making progress.”

Yes, there’s apparently no slowdown speed in this 3MG organization.

Baumgartner talks of 25 to 30 new products being registered this fall. But not all corn — soybeans, barley and possibly some new root products in the offering also. And these too are destined for Kazakhstan; plus expanding sales across North America.

This surprising closing comment from Baumgartner: “Almost all the farming people we deal with are younger folks — a complete opposite situation from the U.S.” He explained that in Kazakhstan agriculture is looked down upon. Everyone wants to leave the farm. (Much like we went through in the 70’s here in America.) “So our biggest job is not selling seed, but doing the training so they better understand the importance of a productive agriculture to their own well-being. We work at some of their internship learning centers. It’s a slow process, but progress is happening!” v

Disaster assistance for farmers ST. PAUL — Minnesota agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the ongoing, severe drought.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover.

Producers who experience livestock deaths and feed losses due to natural disasters may be eligible for Emergency Assistance. This program also provides compensation for expenses associated with transporting water to livestock.

Producers will need to file a notice of livestock loss within 30 days and honeybee losses within 15 days of the loss becoming apparent.

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Eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers may be eligible for cost-share assistance to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes or vines lost during the drought. A program application must be filed within 90 days.

FSA also offers a variety of direct and guaranteed loans which can help producers replace essential property, purchase inputs like livestock, equipment, feed and seed, cover family living expenses or refinance farmrelated debts and other needs.

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Plenty of hope, but little rain as crops still suffer Mark Wettergren, Blair Hoseth,  St. Peter, Minn.  FROM THE Mahnomen, Minn. — — July 31 July 30

It’s been three weeks since any rain on the Hoseth farm. The Land spoke with Blair Hoseth on July 30 as he reported that wheat harvest is underway with below average yield results due to the lack of moisture. The yields were 25 bushels per acre on the first field he combined. His best field was up to 70 bushels per acre. It was disappointing, but not unexpected yields. The wheat is averaging 17 percent protein with good color.

“The quality’s good, volume’s a little low.”

“Our (corn) fields are on our heavier ground this year.” The fields look all pollinated. “We need rain to get it to fill.” The soybeans on the heavier ground are making pods but need rain to fill. Hoseth believes that the crop is losing substantial yield on lighter ground.

“I’m thankful for multi-peril insurance.”

The last few days the smoke from the Canadian wildfires have made an impact on the crops, the smoke was blocking the sun from drying out the crops even more.

Hoseth’s concern is for his cows and finding more pasture for them. “We did bring in some dried distillers this week.” He was happy with the results, it’s a good protein for the cows.

There’s no rain in the forecast, all Hoseth can do is hope moisture is on its way. It’s the same hope he’s had all summer long. v

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Wertish, Olivia, Minn. — Steve July 30 “Things are looking quite bad.” The Land spoke with Steve Wertish on July 30 as he reported he’s concerned with how the crops are doing with the lack of rain.

The corn is done with pollination and trying to fill. “Small cobs, small kernels.” Wertish is seeing spider mites in the soybeans. He’s not surprised as spider mites like dry conditions. The soybean plants are six inches to a foot shorter than they should be. Rows are not filled in yet.

“The sugar beets are looking quite good.” Wertish credits the tap root as helping the beet plants along. Wertish’s peas were harvested on July 24 averaging 1,400 to 1,500 pounds per acre. In a about a week and a half Seneca will be harvesting the sweet corn. Wertish hasn’t seen spider mites on the edible beans yet, but the crop is struggling. “They don’t look so hot.”

Wertish will be putting up lots of field signs in preparation of people traveling by on their way to Farmfest. He’s still hoping that rain will be coming any day now. Unfortunately, there’s only a 20 percent chance of rain.

“We’ll probably be getting federal crop insurance.” That could change if rain comes. Wertish is more optimistic that the soybeans could recover, more so that the corn at this point. With little chance of rain, Wertish’s concerns about the crops grows. He’s been through this before, but it never gets easier.

Here’s hoping the weather forecast is wrong and that rain is on it’s way for the Wertish farm and the rest of state. v

“We just missed a shower.”

The Land spoke with Mark Wettergren on July 31 as he reported that while the farm missed a shower that day, it did get an inch of rain on July 28. “It was much needed.”

The corn looks good. “Pollination looks excellent. To me it looks it looks like we could have a nice crop,” Wettergren said. The soybeans have nice pods and no sign of insects at this point.

Today, Wettergren changed all the shovels on the field cultivator for fall.

“I’m doing some maintenance on the machinery.”

Unfortunately there’s no rain is in the forecast. “I think it’s going to just be these pop-up showers.” Those pop-up showers were prevalent across the area during the last week thanks to the high-humidity.

“I’m more of an optimistic than a pessimist.” Wettergren expects combines will be rolling by the third week of September for soybean harvest if this weather continues. The crops are progressing and for that that Wettergren is feeling grateful. v

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Hundreds ‘flock’ to the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo July 10; and the Breeding Heifer show was held on July 11. All of these contests took place at the Martin County fairgrounds in Fairmont, Minn.

The Swine show was held July 17-19 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Jackson, Minn. Swine Showmanship was on July 17; the Breeding Gilt and Market Gilt shows were held on July 18; and the Market Barrow show on July 19.

By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor FAIRMONT, Minn. — Much like baseball’s spring training, the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo (MYLE) is an interesting mixture of eager youth and experienced veterans. Livestock exhibitors hone their showmanship and grooming skills, preparing for the upcoming county fairs and the Big Show at the state fairgrounds in August.

This is the second year for the MYLE show. It is open to all Minnesota youth between the ages of 6-21 years old as of Jan. 1, 2021.

Photos by Paul Malchow

The top five wether dam winners faced the cameras at the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo in Fairmont, Minn. on July 9.

Compart Digital Media Team documents MYLE show

With temperatures climbing throughout the day, a quick shower was probably welcomed before appearing before the judges.

The Sheep show was held on July 8 and 9; the Meat Goat show on July 10 and 11; and a one-day Rabbit how on July 10. The Dairy Steer show and Market Beef/Prospect Calf Showmanship took place on July 9; the Cow/Calf, Prospect Calf and Market Beef shows and Heifer Showmanship followed on

By PAUL MALCHOW The Land Managing Editor FAIRMONT, Minn. — While sheep and their exhibitors scurry around the Martin County fairgrounds during the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo, the Compart Family Farms Digital Media Team is busy in another arena. Tucked away in a quiet(er) spot of the fairgrounds, Jenna Spockinger and Ella DeFrange are interviewing Expo participants. These interviews will run on the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association website and provide valuable career training for the two young women.

The Digital Media Team is comprised of 12 4-H and FFA members.

“We want the kids to take chances and learn from this,” said Lance Hughes, a member of the Digital Media Team board of advisors. “It’s a year-long commitment and exposes them to broadcast, photography, web design and social media.”

Each Digital Media Team member receives their own photo/video proSee DIGITAL MEDIA, pg. 13

No sheep for these two! 4-Hers Karter Jax and James Mullenbach of Rose Creek, Minn.

Market animals were shown by weight at the Expo, and the top three winners were weighed again — meaning this scale received a workout. Some animals were more willing than others.

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Media Team is year-long effort Expo spans two county sites MYLE, from pg. 12

a grooming platform with a less-thanenthusiastic lamb being clipped, combed and prepped for presentation in one of the two show rings.

Exhibitors were easy to spot, wearing bright purple t-shirts with large numbers pinned to the back. There was hustle and bustle, but no chaos as even the youngest exhibitors knew where to be and when to be there. Anxious par-

ents did their best not to hover and busied themselves taking plenty of pictures. (Livestream recordings of the shows are available on Facebook’s Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo page for the champion events.)

There were a total of 1,425 entries from over 500 youth exhibitors at the Fairmont site; and nearly 200 youth participated with over 800 swine exhibits at the Jackson site. v

Photo by Paul Malchow

Jenna Spockinger ran the camera while Ella DeFrange interviewed one of the exhibitors during the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo on July 9. The two young women are members of the Compart Family Farms Digital Media Team and are honing their digital media skills while chronicling the ins and outs of livestock showmanship.

DIGITAL MEDIA, from pg. 12 duction kit made up of mini iPads for video capture, a dual-handled camera rig for stabilization, camera lens, directional microphones and table top tripod. These kits are some of the same pieces of equipment that University of Minnesota students are currently using in their studies to create short documentaries, commercials and produce webcast events.

With guidance from professionals in the field, the production kits receive quite a workout. Digital Media Team members participate in the content management of the MLBA 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction website, Facebook page, YouTube channel and Instagram account. During the Minnesota FFA state convention, Team members interview award winners; and participate in the convention’s social media campaign and webcast.

It’s all hands on deck for Digital Media Team members during the Minnesota State Fair livestock shows. Each member is required to spend four days participating in a social media campaign for six livestock shows. (beef, dairy steers, goats, poultry, sheep and swine). Team members will have the opportunity to learn event and livestock photography skills from a professional mentor during the fair. Members will be given the opportunity to interview 4-H and FFA members as well as produce and edit video Those interested in joining the Compart Family Farms Digital Media Team must be in grades 9-12 during the current school year, express interest in pursuing digital media, be approved by a parent and 4-H or FFA advisor, and must commit to attending a minimum of four days during the Minnesota State Fair. Online applications are accepted during March of each year and the Team commitment is from April 1 through Dec. 31.

Hughes said the program received 50 applications for the 12 slots in 2021.

“We’ll have a two-day training day beginning July 28,” said Hughes. “Dr. Troy McKay from the University of Minnesota will teach videography.

Students in rural schools don’t often get these opportunities to build a digital portfolio.” v

It’s heads up and legs straight as exhibitors present their animals to the discerning eye of the judges in the Martin County fairgrounds’ large arena.

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Optimism shared by many on Minneosta Beef Tour

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus With buses departing at 7 a.m. from the Worthington Hockey Arena, I arrived late. It’s a long drive from Olivia. Besides, us ‘aging guys’ have a tendency to arrive late at most destinations — even morning coffee at the Chatterbox Café.

However, like any good farm writer, I did make the noon picnic and counted buses: nine buses (including a bright red South Dakota State University bus) moving farmers from beef stop to beef stop on the Minnesota Beef Tour.

Hosted by the Rock-Nobles Cattlemen’s Association, the 2021 Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Beef Tour and Trade Show took place on July 13. The tour featured eight stops along the Interstate 90 corridor west of Worthington.

Participants viewed outdoor, bedded and slatted barns at R&R Their Feedlots; rotational grazing and a local seedstock display at Dave Mente’s cow/calf operation; the slatted barn and receiving facility at the Brad Vanderberg farm; outdoor lots, pivot irrigation and dewatering at G&A Farms and Boeve’s; converted slat facilities at Summit Lake Livestock; multi-generational operations at Brake Feedyards and 3B Farms; and bedded barns, slatted barns, commodity and working facilities at Binford Feedlots.

Lunch was held at New Vision Co-op in Magnolia, Minn. which is where I found my first guest: Kandiyohi County cattle man Ken Kraemer — currently running a 250-head cow-calf operation.

I mentioned to Kraemer that the ag economy is currently enjoying some profits; yet government spending is exploding. I asked for his take on what’s ahead. “Sure, we’re enjoying this ‘right now’ cycle,” Kraemer admitted, “but how long will it last? This spending spree of current administration is a growing concern. Feed costs also keep ramping up and that certainly concerns cattlemen.”

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Kraemer said he is satisfied with his 250-cow operation, but isn’t ruling out possible expansion. “We could, but right now 250 is a comfortable fit for our operation,” he stated.

“However, I we’ll Photos by Dick Hagen think Ashley and Ken Kraemer slowly continue to grow — using some of our heifers as replacements. I recall telling my Dad when we were switching from dairy to beef cows, ‘Dad, right now we’re both milking cows and feeding calves at the same time. Switch to beef cows only and they will be nursing their own calves.

That’s eliminating lots of chores.’”

Drought aside, Kraemer remains optimistic about the crop outlook for 2021. “It’s amazing how good the crop looks today — even with the limited moisture we’ve had so far. However, we’re coming up to a critical stage, especially with corn silking and pollinating. We’re needing some timely rains to finish this crop off. Crop conditions down here in southwest Minnesota look about the same as our area.”

Kraemer’s daughter, Ashley, accompanied her dad.

Ashley is just three days on her new job with the Minnesota Beef Growers.

Next I flagged down Jim Mahoney, Ag/Commercial Lender at Security State Bank in Worthington, Minn.

Security State Bank was one of several sponsors of the tour. Mahoney said he is optimistic about the status of today’s ag economy.

“Yes, though it’s a constantly evolving scenario,” Mahoney said. “That’s the nature of the ag economy — Jim Mahoney especially this season. There are also growing environmental issues, but lots of positive things out there.”

“Both grain and livestock markets the past several weeks have put smiles on the faces of most people,” Mahoney went on to say, “even us bankers. I’m from Heron Lake area. We’ve picked up some moisture the past couple of weeks. Just a few more timely rains will brighten the optimism outlook of most folks. My two brothers, who farm up in Morris area, are hurting just a bit more than we are down here they’re telling me.

Mahoney felt the banking industry will keep the lid on interest rates. “I don’t see anything jumping up real fast; but eventually the Fed will likely start raising rates again. People across America seem mostly positive about the economy. And to me that’s encouraging.”

Mahoney admitted there are challenges facing beginning farmers and his bank works hard to make their operations successful. “Yes, but that’s definitely a situation-by-situation call,” he said. “If parents can help with equipment and land costs, that makes a huge difference. Also, it’s a big plus if parents and their kids are into agronomics and computer skills about agriculture. I’m thinking this year’s cattle business could be better than expected.”

University of Minnesota Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. Dave Costano was on the tour and he too voiced optimism about the beef industry in Minnesota.

“Yes, indeed!” Costano exclaimed.

“Inventories should be coming down, which should be a positive on feeder market pricing. Minnesota now ranks in the seventh or eighth slot in national beef production. I’m encouraged with younger folks getting into the industry too. They need to be aware of growing environmental issues and Dave Costano animal welfare sustainability.”

A native of Mexico, Costano had interesting insights on the cattle industry in Mexico. “They’re rapidly picking up on our production systems,” he said.

“They’re trying to put more capitalism to work in their industry; but that’s being challenged by the current political powers of Mexico. However, as Mexican cattlemen see more financial gains, I think government intervention will lessen.”

My final visit was with Jeff Kafka, Beef Sales Manager for the Kent Nutrition Group which also assisted with the sponsorship of the 2021 Beef Tour.

Kafka has logged almost 30 years in the feed industry and has been with Kent for three-and-a-half years.

“I’ve kept an eye on the Minnesota cattle industry for a long time,” Kafka said. “I think Minnesota cattlemen are some of the most forward thinking and progressive cattlemen in the country right now.”

Kafka thought the Midwestern environment and culture helps generate that progressive attitude. “We have generous supply of feedstuffs, so let’s feed the cattle where the feeds are grown,” he explained.

“Another advantage I think is the strong work ethic of Minnesota cattlemen. They like to manage. They are quick at adopting new ideas, new technologies.

They quickly learned, don’t spend time hauling manure when you could hire someone to do that job — thus giving you more time to build your total management skills. Good management pays off and Minnesotans are exemplary in time management.”

“You’re either good and survive, or facing a short existence. It’s that simple,” said Kafka. “I think our weather helps make us very efficient. We have a limited amount of sunshine; a limited amount of non-blizzard good working days. There’s no daylight wasted on any of these top producers we’ve visited on this year’s beef See BEEF TOUR, pg. 18

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Rumors ruled the dairy market as we close out July This column was written for the marketing week ending July 30.

Dairy farm bottom lines are getting a lot of attention these days by farmers and bankers. The National Milk Producers Federation says, “Positive News and information for Minnesota and Northern Iowa dairy producers aspects of the current dairy situation include a 4.7 percent annual increase McDonalds for total commercial use of milk in all The cheddar blocks climbed to for the month, down from 126 in June.

MIELKE MARKET reported U.S. products, domestic and export, during $1.6350 per pound on July 27 and WEEKLY Packaging issues on the block side is sales were up 26 stayed there — up a nickel on the March to May, when measured on a creating an additional supply of barBy Lee Mielke percent from a milk equivalent of total solids basis. week, but 61.75 cents below a year ago rels, according to StoneX. year ago, he Of total use, domestic use was 1.9 perwhen they plunged 28.75 cents.

Meanwhile, Dairy Market News said, and global sales were up 41 percent higher, while exports grew over The barrels hit $1.4175 on July 26, reports Midwestern cheese producers’ cent, although that’s measured against 19 percent.” but rolled downhill from there to close sales remain generally healthy. Italian NMPF admits while many year-over- weak comparables a year ago. He said, the week at $1.39. This is 1.25 cents style cheesemakers say sales remain “People are getting out, getting togethyear comparisons are currently less lower on the week, 84.5 cents below a robust. Some cheddar makers reported er, and going thru drive-thrus.” informative than usual given last year ago, and 24.5 cents below the generally steady and healthy sales, Considering overall cheese consumpyear’s pandemic, “growth in total comblocks. There were three sales of block but some customers have grown a littion, the sales are quite strong, he mercial use exceeded growth in both on the week and 22 for the month of tle more hesitant as prices soften. said. Comparable sales are also occurmilk and milk solids production durJuly, down from 82 in June. Barrel ring in other chains, according to See MIELKE, pg. 18 ing the March to May period. That sales totaled 16 for the week and 111 growth, plus the heat and drought sit- Gould, such as Burger King, Wendy’s, Chipotle, Papa Johns, Little Caesars, uation in the western states, should start to improve milk prices and mar- and others are “performing on all cylinders right now,” he concluded. gins; although the current situation The July 26 Daily Dairy Report adds, continues to reflect higher production “Nestlé, which makes DiGiorno, JACKSON COUNTY - BELMONT TOWNSHIP earlier in the year.”

Tombstone, Jack’s, and California Thank God for pizza. Pizza uses a treRONALD R. WERNER TESTAMENTARY TRUST mendous amount of cheese and remem- Pizza Kitchen pizzas, saw high singleber it takes about 10 pounds of milk to digit growth in its frozen category last LEGAL DESCRIPTION produce one pound of cheese. One of the year, with DiGiorno called out as a key category.” Staffing is one of the big biggest names in the pizza business Parcel 1: APPROX. 80.0 +/- ACRES - S½ SW¼ OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 103, RANGE 35, issues they face, according to the Daily today is Domino’s; but Domino’s has JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA. Exact legal to govern.

Dairy Report.

Parcel ID#: 02.013.0600 seen growth nearly six times faster in n international markets than in the Parcel 2: APPROX. 164.0 +/- ACRES – N ½ NW ¼ & W ½ NE ¼, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 103, United States, according to the July 23 RANGE 35, JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA. Exact legal to govern.

Back on the farm, “Heat advisories lit Parcel ID#: 02.030.0400 Dairy and Food Market Analyst. up weather maps again this week,” *Parcel 2 will be split into one 80-acre parcel and one 84-acre parcel and sold separately.

“The company reported that it opened according to StoneX Dairy’s July 29 TERMS 203 restaurants in foreign markets, but “Early Morning Update.” “But this time Each parcel shall be sold separately upon the same terms described below: the largest swath of heat was over the only 35 in the United States in second quarter 2021. Growth was concentrated Great Plaines and Midwest.

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.

Washington State was, however, put in China, Japan, the United Kingdom, back on an excessive heat warning once Germany, Mexico and Turkey,” accord2. The successful Bidder will be required to submit an earnest money check in the amount of $25,000. again as temperatures surge in that ing to the Analyst, “with impressive The check shall be made payable to Premier Title Services Trust Account. sales growth as well. The company said area of the country. All of this hasn’t 3. The successful Bidder will be required to execute a purchase agreement on completion of the bidding. meant much to the price of milk or its total second quarter sales rose 17 The entire remaining balance of the purchase price, without interest, will be due and payable on or percent year-over-year, driven by much- corn for that matter,” says StoneX. “The about November 30, 2021, or other such time as the parties agree, at which time title will be conveyed by a Trustee’s Deed. prevailing belief is that heat will knock higher sales in international markets us down to where we ought to be as with same-store sales up 14 percent.

4. Real estate taxes and assessments due and payable in 2021 will be paid by Seller. The successful Purchaser opposed to causing any great shortage.

Same-store sales in the United States will assume responsibility for all taxes and assessments due and payable in 2022 and thereafter.

In slow demand markets, supply takes grew just 3.5 percent, lapping a diffi5. This property is being sold in an “AS IS”condition and the Seller makes no representations as to its center stage. When demand improves, cult-to-beat increase of 16 percent in acreage, tiling, or condition. The potential Purchaser shall inspect and be familiar with the it’s almost all about demand.” present condition of the subject property, including but not limited to soil suitability, slope, grade or second quarter 2020.” grades of land, irrigation, flood plain, weed and pest spectrum, habitat areas and the general flow and The cash dairy markets didn’t have Speaking in the Aug. 2 “Dairy Radio direction of irrigation waters and drainage. a lot to feed on the last week of July.

Now,” Analyst editor Matt Gould There were no major U.S. Department pointed out that it’s not just pizza Information concerning this land or viewing this land may be obtained from of Agriculture reports that the trade driving cheese sales, but credited Stacey R. Edwards Jones, of Premier Title Services, LLC, actively monitors, so weather, emotion quick service restaurant sales in genand rumor ruled. eral, which have soared, as we came 212 Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001 by calling 507-385-1031. out of the pandemic.

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Stock levels keep building as transport issues continue MIELKE, from pg. 15 Milk availability, after showing signs of increased prices the previous week, slipped back to the $5 under realm. A number of cheesemakers were running flush with internally sourced milk but cheese stocks are not burdensome.

Western cheese demand, both retail and food service, held steady this week and the lower prices remain favorable to international buyers. Port congestion continues to delay loads which are building in warehouses due to a shortage of truck drivers and limited available shipping supplies, according to Dairy Market News. n Butter fell to $1.6225 per pound on July 28 (the lowest since Feb. 26), but rallied some two days later to close at $1.6425. This is down 5.25 cents on the week but 3.5 cents above a year ago. Six sales were reported on the week and 55 for the month, down from 90 in June.

Butter producers continue to say summer sales lag week to week but they are not overly concerned as orders are generally in line with seasonal expectations. Cream availability is sporadic, but butter plant managers are able to clear cream if they are open to paying freight costs from Western states. That said, they say spot cream availability is up one week and down the next. Lighter ice cream production, seasonally, is assisting in availability week to week.

Cream is tightening in the west, according to Dairy Market News, but available to meet needs.

Transporting cream remains a challenge as tankers and drivers are still in high demand with limited availability. Some plants are reducing butter output while others are maintaining active schedules.

Inventories are heavy though much is under contract.

Retail sales are steady but down from last year’s pandemic baking buys. Some grocers are advertising promotions to move more butter. Food service orders are level but, in light of recent CDC guidance, public health officials in several counties have

Food buyers habits keep changing BEEF TOUR, from pg. 14 tour. Plus, I see strong families; strong work ethic; strong spiritual motives with a rampant generational attitude … setting up for next generations so their kids, their grandkids and succeeding generations can also make it work is a super motivation. It seems to me these folks thrive on that number-one ambition to be a team member on the winning team!”

Kafka admitted there is Morse and Jeff Kafka lots of competition in the feed industry — which is good for business and customers alike. “We play off each other,” he stated.

“That means we keep each other honest too. So we’re little different than good cattlemen. We work hard at being good; even harder at being better. Yes, there’s a constant ‘checks and balances’ system in the feed industry too. Yes, we too get hurt by our mistakes; but we thrive on our good works and that’s an ongoing pleasure of working with the Minnesota cattle men every year … and all other cattlemen too I need say.”

“Need is say, if you haven’t been caught on the wrong side of the market then you likely haven’t been in business more than a week. For example, crazy as it seems, yet this year corn markets had upwards of 90 cents a day; then suddenly a reverse plunge the same way. That applies in the feed industry too when it comes to buying all the various byproducts in our total ingredient packaging; plus, of course, the grains making up our total formulated

feed offerings.”

“We headquarter at Muscatine, Iowa … familyowned with Gage Kent still at the helm. And without tipping off any secrets, we’ve got some new products based around the product called NutraVantage — developed for our specialty feeds. Also, we have a new team called ‘Innovative Solutions’ which is continually working in new consumer foods.”

Kafka confessed tying into the continually changing buying habits of the American food buyer is challenging. “It’s not easy,” he said. “Fitting this into our ever changing ingredients of our various Kent feeds sort of complicates the issue even more. Our Innovative Solutions team has the exciting challenge of harnessing new ingredients from our ethanol processing plant also at Muscatine. So lots of byproducts just from that industry and that’s why the Human Foods Division called Precision Foods. Yes, when you’re working with Kent Feeds you are working with connections in both the animal feed world and the human foods industry.

Suffice to say it’s on ongoing process!”

Are cattle feeders fairly confident about their immediate future?

“Sure!” Kafka said. “They’ve all lost money and they’re all eternal optimists. Nothing different in that scenario except the stakes seemingly keep getting bigger!” v

issued, or considering mask recommendations again for indoor settings. It remains to be seen what impact that might have.

Spot Grade A nonfat dry milk hadn’t seen much movement in recent sessions until July 29’s 1.5 cent jump. It added another quarter-cent the next day to close at $1.2675 per pound. This is up 1.5 cents on the week and 29 cents above a year ago. Chicago Mercantile Exchange sales totaled six for the week and 34 for the month, down from 76 in June.

StoneX reported nonfat dry milk values in this week’s National Dairy Products Sales report took an unexpected jump on stronger volume along with an announcement of decreasing volumes on GDT which spooked the market higher.

CME dry whey lost 3 cents on July 29 and stayed there at 50.25 cents per pound. This is down 3.5 cents on the week, but 16 cents above a year ago.

Four sales were reported on the week and 17 for the month, up from 11 in June. n StoneX says stock level building is keeping pressure on the market and logistic issues continue to be a hurdle with movement of domestic product as well as getting product to port for shipment.

In the week ending July 10, 53,700 dairy cows were sent to slaughter, down 2,100 from the previous week but 3,600 or 7.2 percent above that week a year ago.

This week’s Crop Progress report showed 79 percent of the U.S. corn crop was silking, as of the week ending July 25. Eighteen percent is at the dough stage.

Looking to soybeans, 76 percent were blooming.

Forty-two percent were setting pods. Fifty-eight percent were rated good to excellent.

StoneX reports, “Grains traded slightly higher on July 29 led by the wheat market as export sales continue to run strong. North Dakota yields were projected at 29.1 bushels per acre vs. 43.6 for the five-year average. That was an eye opener and gives insight to how poor the corn/bean crop likely is out west.”

“That should mostly be priced in at this point,” says StoneX. “Supply still has some concern, but demand looks like it’ll be the key driver for prices soon.” n Checking the international scene, HighGround Dairy reports New Zealand had a record second quarter for dairy exports, mainly due to the jump in volume to China. Whole milk powder exports were up 82 percent, though some of those gains were offset by steep losses to the Middle East and North Africa.

Whole milk powder exports to China jumped 147 percent in June alone, according to HighGround Dairy, and first half of the year exports have been record high for whole milk powder, fluid milk and See MIELKE, pg. 21

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook Wild swings expected in the corn market

Financial Focus Important retirement income birthdays over 50

Most children stop being The following marketing percent and it’s been suggested making withdrawals from “and-a-half ” somewhere analysis is for the week endthat may increase to a 40 perqualified retirement plans ing July 30. cent reduction in drafts. That around age 12. Kids add “andwithout incurring a 10 pera-half“ to make sure everyone certainly increases transportacent federal income tax penCORN — Corn spiked knows they’re closer to the tion costs, which narrows the alty. This applies to workers lower when traders returned next age than the last. premium of U.S. corn to South who have contributed to IRAs from the weekend, but traded America. Argentina’s corn harand employer-sponsored When you are older, “and-asideways, higher from there vest is 81 percent complete plans, such as 401(k) and half” birthdays start making until July 30’s risk-off action with the Buenos Aires Grain 403(b) plans (457 plans are a comeback.

In fact, starting erased most of the week’s MARISSA Exchange’s production estinever subject to the 10 perPHYLLIS NYSTROM at age 50, several birthdays gains.

JOHNSON mate at 48 mmt. cent penalty). Keep in mind CHS Hedging Inc. and “half-birthdays” are critiProfinium The weather continued to St. Paul Weekly export sales were the cal to understand because Wealth Management that distributions from tradibe the dominant feature, but tional IRAs, 401(k) plans, and lowest of the marketing with they have implications regardAdvisor a strong wheat market and other employer-sponsored ing your retirement income. net cancelations for old crop of weaker U.S. dollar also provided supretirement plans are taxed as 4.5 million bushels.

China accounted Age 50 port. Funds were buyers this week, but ordinary income.

At age 50, workers in certain qualivolumes have thinned, and many trad- for 4.7 million bushels of the cancelers went to the sidelines after tiring of ations which reduces their unshipped fied retirement plans are able to begin Age 62 At age 62 workers are first able to big swings and large daily trading purchases to 141.7 million bushels. The making annual catch-up contributions market seemingly ignored the report, in addition to their normal contribu- draw Social Security retirement beneranges. but exports may not quite reach the tions. Those who participate in 401(k), fits. However, if a person continues to Rumors persisted of Chinese and USDA number. Total old crop commit403(b), and 457 plans can contribute an work, those benefits will be reduced.

Canadian interest in new crop U.S. ments are 2.74 billion bushels comadditional $6,000 per year in 2019 (The The Social Security Administration corn, but nothing was confirmed. Also, pared to the USDA’s 2.85 billion bushel catch-up limit is adjusted in $500 incre- will deduct $1 in benefits for each $2 an watch the Delta’s weather as their corn outlook. We need to average 10.3 milments.). Those who participate in individual earns above an annual limit. harvest nears. The exporters and end lion bushels of sales per week to reach Simple IRA or Simple 401(k) plans can In 2019, the income limit is $17,640 users are counting on those bushels to the forecast. New crop sales were very make a catch-up contribution of up to (Social Security Administration, 2019). get them through to harvest in the good at 30.8 million bushels to bring $3,000 in 2019. And those who Age 65 Corn Belt and rain delays won’t be wel- total commitments to 665.7 million participate in traditional IRAs can set At age 65, individuals can qualify for come. bushels. There were no new crop sales aside an additional $1,000 a year (If Medicare. The Social Security Brazil’s corn traded to new highs as to China. you reach the age of 50 before the end Administration recommends applying their biggest end users bought up to 30 Weekly ethanol production decreased of the calendar year, Internal Revenue three months before reaching age 65. corn cargoes from Argentina. Brazil’s 14,000 barrels per day to 1.01 million Service, 2019).

It’s important to note that if you are Foreign Trade Secretariat reported bpd. Stocks were up 215,000 barrels at already receiving Social Security beneAge 59½ Brazil has already imported 1.1 million At age 59½, workers are able to start fits, you will automatically be enrolled metric tons of corn this year and it may See NYSTROM, pg. 20 in Medicare Part A (hospitalization) increase to 3.5 to 4 mmt by the end of and Part B (medical insurance) without the year. They usually import 1 to 1.3 an additional application (Individuals mmt of corn annually. The U.S. can decline Part B coverage because it Department of Agriculture is estimatrequires an additional premium paying Brazil’s corn imports at 3.5 mmt.

corn/change* soybeans/change* ment.).

Brazil is finishing up their safrinha Stewartville $6.21 -.36 $13.40 -1.14 Age 65 to 67 corn harvest and frost events are giv Edgerton $6.23 -.19 $13.35 -.89 Between ages 65 and 67, individuals ing credence to a shrinking crop.

Jackson $6.15 -.26 $13.24 -.90 become eligible to receive 100 percent Private estimates for Brazil’s total corn Janesville $6.17 -.08 $13.17 -.98 of their Social Security benefit. The age crop run in the 85-90 mmt range, but Cannon Falls $6.20 -.17 $13.36 -.68 varies, depending on birth year. the USDA is at 93 mmt. Brazil’s corn

Sleepy Eye $6.10 -.22 $13.20 -.88 Individuals born in 1955, for example, exports could be reduced by as much as become eligible to receive 100% of their 2-5 mmt which could mean higher U.S. Average: $6.18 $13.29 benefits when they reach age 66 years corn exports in the coming year. and 2 months. Those born in 1960 or Year Ago Average: $2.64 $8.21 Argentina struggles with low water later need to reach age 67 before they’ll Grain prices are effective cash close on Aug. 3. curtailing vessel capacity. Vessel loadbecome eligible to receive full benefits ing capacities have been slashed 25 *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

See JOHNSON, pg. 20

Cash Grain Markets

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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99 percent Minnesota soybeans in drought, 63 in Iowa NYSTROM, from pg. 19 22.7 million barrels and the second highest for late July since reporting began in 2010. Net margins improved 4 cents to 25 cents per gallon. Canada is reaching into the northern United States to originate nearby corn, and processors in Iowa were paying $7.00 plus to fill nearby holes for quick delivery. The September/December spread traded to a small carry during the week, but was back to an inverse by the weekend.

Corn conditions as of July 25 were down 1 percent from the previous week at 64 percent good/excellent.

Good conditions were down 1 percent and very poor ratings were up 1 percent. Corn silking was 79 percent vs. 73 percent on average and in the dough stage at 18 percent vs. 17 percent on average.

China, the world’s largest phosphate exporter, announced some of their major fertilizer companies would temporarily suspend exports to ensure domestic supplies. Chinese domestic fertilizer prices hit record levels this year. Watch your local prices.

The Wheat Quality Council tour indicated a North Dakota HRS wheat yield of 29.1 bushels per acre, the tour’s lowest number since the tour began in 1993.

The five-year average from 2015-2019 (no tour in 2020) is 43.6 bu./acre and the USDA is pegging North Dakota’s HRS wheat yield at 28.0 bu./acre.

Outlook: A sideways, consolidating week was seen for corn when July 30’s bell rang, and we could expect more of the same in the coming week. A very strong wheat market had provided early week support but changing weather forecasts and month-end positioning limited the week’s change. We will likely continue to experience big daily ranges and swings ahead of the Aug. 12 World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report with every updated weather map scrutinized for something to trade. Who will rule the day – the eastern belt with potential in some places for record yields? Or the west where even average yields are questionable? We should begin to see trade estimates for the upcoming WASDE report next week.

Seasonally, corn price direction has a lower tendency in August. Also of interest for the WASDE report will be the harvested acres number. The USDA has never increased that number on the August report in the last 10 years and has only BACKED BY A YEAR-ROUND

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For the week, September corn eased a quarter-cent lower to close at $5.47 and December corn managed to hang on to a meager 2.25 cent gain to settle at $5.45.25 per bushel.

SOYBEANS — November soybeans followed the same pattern as corn this week with lots of daily action but at the end of the week there was little change in prices from the previous week. The most critical development time for soybeans is coming in the first two weeks of August. There is no reliable correlation of soybean conditions in July to the final yield. Soybean conditions as of July 25 were 58 percent good/excellent, down 2 percent from the previous week. The “good” category fell 2 percent. Soybeans blooming were 76 percent vs. 71 percent on average and setting pods was 42 percent vs. 36 percent on average. Development is slightly ahead of average making the first two weeks of August very important for yield.

Weekly export sales were within expectations with net cancelations in the old crop of 2.9 million bushels and fresh sales of 11.5 million bushels for new crop.

Old crop commitments are 2.27 billion bushels vs. the USDA estimate of 2.27 billion bushels. The old crop cancelations were to Japan and unknown. China has 28.7 million bushels of old crop purchases yet to ship.

Flooding in China has led to an estimated loss of 1 million animals (pigs and chickens). Argentina’s low water levels continue to be a struggle, as noted in the corn comments. The lighter loading capacities in Argentina may shift some business back to the

United States for August and September. The Brazilian ag consultant Datagro expects soybean acres to increase 4 percent this fall to 100.2 million acres with production to hit 144 mmt. The Rosario Grain Exchange expects Argentina’s soybean acreage to decline 1.5 percent, the lowest in 15 years.

African swine fever has been found in the Dominican Republic. The United States already bans pork and pork products from the Dominican Republic due to previous disease issues, but it’s concerning it has gotten this close to the United States.

Outlook: The latest drought monitor indicated 31 percent of U.S. soybean acres are under some level of drought, unchanged from last week. Ninety-nine percent of Minnesota’s soybeans were under drought, 98 percent in South Dakota, 100 percent in North Dakota, and 63 percent in Iowa as of July 27.

For corn, 36 percent of U.S. corn acres were suffering drought with 98 percent in Minnesota and South Dakota, 100 percent in North Dakota, and 67 percent in Iowa. However, the seasonal direction for soybeans in August is lower, so continue to expect the weather to be a major player for several weeks to come.

November soybeans closed out the week with a key reversal lower and wiped out the entire week’s rally.

It closed 2.5 cents lower on the week at $13.49.25 per bushel.

Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on July 30 (September contracts): Chicago wheat was 19.75 cents higher at $7.03.75, Kansas City led with a rally of 27.25 cents to close at $6.73.25, and Minneapolis jumped 21.25 cents to close at $9.04.75 per bushel. v

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Whole milk powder exports to China jumped 147 percent MIELKE, from pg. 18

increased the offering prices made to farmers to cream, cheese and lactose. China’s cheese consump- assure the supply of milk will be sufficient to meet processing needs.” tion is growing says HighGround Dairy, “whether n in the form of pizza or as a lollipop.”

In politics, National Milk Producers Federation “Demand is expected to grow further as the Chinese dairy industry promotes cheese as nutritious, aligned Executive Committee member Allan Huttema testified at a Senate Finance Committee hearing this with the country’s growing focus on health.”

Thankfully for New Zealand, the milk production week on the impact of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. He said, “USMCA enforcement is essenseason started strong with June output up 1.8 percent from last season and up 1.6 percent on a milk- tial for the agreement to reach its potential for U.S. solids basis. Dairy Market News says, “For the most dairy farmers.”

“NMPF and the dairy producers it represents are part, dairy regions have had favorable weather grateful to the Senate Finance Committee for invitleading into the new milk season. However, heavy ing Allan to discuss the benefits that the USMCA rains in parts of western New Zealand have led to has brought U.S. dairy producers and cooperatives,” flooding. Significant losses of cattle and damage to pastures have been reported but it is not clear how said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF. “But as Huttema said so well, adequate enforcement much impact this will have on the milk shed.” is necessary to ensure American dairy producers are With only a few weeks into the new Australian provided the access promised in the agreement. We milk season, Dairy Market News says, “It’s hard to tell what the year will hold. But that said, industry are grateful to the Committee members for their advocacy in support of the recently initiated dispute participants expect stable domestic dairy demand settlement proceedings over Canada’s dairy tariff and relatively supportive global fundamentals in the first half of the year will get the milk season off rate quotas, a critical step in enforcement of this to a good start. If food service demand can return to agreement.”

The International Dairy Foods Association called pre-pandemic levels, the domestic sales may help on the U.S. government and European Commission further support market prices. In the previous to “quickly resolve a regulatory dispute that threatweeks, some dairy cooperatives and processors ens the export of dairy ingredients produced in the

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United States and used to make infant formulas and critical adult nutrition products in European Union member states and other nations. Unless the United States and European Commission resolve the issue in the coming weeks, the supply chain for global infant formulas will be thrown into chaos resulting in product shortages, job losses, and price increases,” IDFA warned.

“IDFA member companies make and supply medically important specialized nutritional products for infants and adults that are made exclusively for European companies or shipped through EU member states. Now the European Commission is seeking to revise import certificates on U.S. goods to include onerous animal health attestations that run counter to World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) guidance,” says IDFA in a July 26 press release.

The IDFA also announced that registration is now open for Dairy Forum 2022. The Forum will be live and in person Jan. 23-26 at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, Calif. The Forum will offer the latest thinking on leadership, policy, technology, people and workforce, economics, and innovation, according to the IDFA. Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in newspapers across the country and he may be reached at lkmielke@juno.com. v

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For more information & pictures go to: magesland.com Combine: ‘18 JD S790 combine, 522 eng hrs, 372 sep hrs, bought new, 1k hrs of warranty left, 4WD, tire size: 1250/35R46, electric clutch for cleanout unload auger, folding hopper w/ 6’ extension, straw spreader, adjusting throat, Lincoln auto-lube package, premium cab package w/ fridge, heated & cooling leather seats & electric mirrors; JD 712FC folding corn head, sng point hookup, row sensors, Lankota stalk stompers, ind shutoff on chopping rows; Unverferth Roadrunner 536 corn head moving trailer w/ dual tire on draw bar, brakes, lights; Tractors: ‘13 JD 9560RT, 36” track, 2019 hrs, front wheel weight package, heavy duty rock box, bare back, 4 hyd, 18 sp powershift, 2 elect outlets, elect mirrors, prem radio, buddy seat, ext warranty; JD 4440, Quad-Trans, 9540 hrs, dual hyd, 540 & 1000 PTO, duals, quick hitch, rock & tool box; Truck, Trailers & Equip: ‘13 Volvo day-cab semi, 503636 mi, 425 HP, I-shift auto trans, air-ride; Wilson Pacesetter 40’ trailer, ag hoppers, auto-roll tarp, ext light package; ‘15 J&M 1310 X-Tended Reach grain cart w/ 36” tracks, bought new, front side 22” discharge auger, roll tarp, scale, light package, w/ trailer hitch; ‘13 JD 4940 self-propelled sprayer, 1326 hrs, 120’ boom, 20” spacing, air ride, 5-sensor self-leveling, duals on back w/ hub, foam marker, adj wheel spacing, buddy seat; ‘15 Kuhn Krause 4855 Dominator 21’ ripper, bought new, folding wings, 13-shank, rolling basket; Wilrich QX2 60’ field cultivator, dbl spring shanks, gauge wheels, 3-bar drag harrow, rolling baskets, knock-off shovels; JD 2623VT folding disk, 40.8’ hyd lift, rolling basket, gauge wheels, hyd hitch adj, tool box; JD 400 rotary hoe, 30’; Sukup 14’ conveyor, 3500 bu/hr, 3 phase motor, 1 HP; cat III quick hitch, 3 pt; cat IV quick hitch, 3 pt; 3000 globe for JD Auto-Steer; JD 2630 monitor w/ row sensor SF1; water tender in 28’ enclosed semi trailer, 2 - 2200 gal tanks, 2 chem 30 gal inductor tanks, B&S 9.5 HP transfer pump w/ hose; fuel barrel on transport w/ elect pump & hose; chem pumps w/ hose & fittings; Misc Items: 3-wheeled mobility scooter; Total Fitness workout equipment; variety of furniture; various tools & parts; selection of household items;

Ronald C. Weber & Leslie J. Weber Charitable Remainder Trust Listing Auctioneers: Joe Maidl, 507-276-7749 & Ryan Froehlich, 507-380-9256 Auctioneers: Matt Mages, New Ulm Lic 52-21-018; Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; John Goelz, Franklin; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop; Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Terms: No Buyer ’s Premium.

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Thief River Falls, MN. Call Both for relocation & investor text LeRoy Ose: ments. If you have even 218-689-6675 thought about selling contact: Paul Krueger, Farm & FOR SALE: Alfalfa, mixed Land Specialist, Edina Re- hay, grass hay, straw and inalty, 138 Main St. W., New dividually wrapped baleage.

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FREEBORN CO. FARMLAND AUCTION Steffes Auction Calendar 2021 FREEMAN TOWNSHIP • 143 ACRES M/L

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 • 10 A.M. OWNER: EVA J. HAROLDSON Auction will be held at the farm

(1/4 mile west of 140th St. & Co. Blktop Rd. 18, S. Broadway Rd.)

BRUCE HELGESON • 641-592-2754

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★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ COLLECTOR IH, OLIVER,JOHN DEERE, COCK ★ ★ Farm Services SHUTT TRACTORS, JD RIDER, PARTS, TOOLS ★ FOR SALE: Round 4x5 bales, ★ ★ grass hay, stored inside, $80/ ★ ★ Niesen’s Silo Demolition bale. Agri-matic 424 electric ★ ★ We pay cash for Harvestors, feed cart with charger, Best ★ ★ charge for Stave silos.

Offer. 952-529-6753 ★ ★ Call Dennis 507-995-2331 ★ www.thelandonline.com ★ RED WING, MINNESOTA ★ HOUGHTON'S AUCTION SERVICE ★ ★ Friday, August 13, 2021 10:00 a.m. ★ Find what you’re looking for in ★ In order to settle the estate of Robert Tri a public auction will be held. ★ ★ LOCATION: 20740 445TH ST, ZUMBROTA, MN ★ THE LAND ★ From Main St. turn east on 4th St. turns into County #10 go ★ ★ ★ 3.5 miles, turn left onto 445th St. go 3/10 mile.

144.24 Acres of Good Cropland in Section ★ ★ 31 Warsaw Township, Goodhue County, MN ★ ★ M AT T M A R I N G ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ CO. ★ ★ We Sell the Earth & Everything On It. ★ COLLECTOR TRACTORS • ALL TRACTORS ARE RUNNING ★ Auction Location: 930 Red Wing Ave., Kenyon, MN Tuesday, August 17, 2021 • 10:00 a.m. ★ 1947 McCormick Deering W4, WF - 1948 McCormick Deering ★ ★ W6, WF - 1945 McCormick Deering W9, WF - 1947 McCormick ★ FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO ★ Deering MD NF - 1946 Farmall B, NF - 1949 Farmall C, NF - ★ www.maringauction.com ★ 1939 Farmall H, NF - 1947 Farmall H, NF - 1952 Farmall Super ★ ★ M, WF, loader, - (3) 1953 Farmall Super M, NF, - 1941 & 1950 ★ ★ Farmall M, NF (1 has a cult. & 9 sp transmission) - 1961 Farmall ★ NF, loader - 1938 John Deere A - 1948 John Deere A ★ 560, Cock Shutt 770, WF - 1969 Oliver 1650, gas, WF, cab, 3pt. - ★ ★ 1964 Oliver 1600, gas, NF - 1966 Oliver 1550, gas, NF -Oliver ★ ★ Super 77D, Dsl. NF - Oliver 770, gas, NF - 1956 Oliver Super 77, ★ 144.24 Acres of Good Farmland ★ gas, NF - Oliver 77, gas, NF - King Kutter 6’ 3pt rotary mower - ★ 96 CPI West Part • 88.4 CPI East Part ★ Snow Machines 3pt. 8’ snowblower, double auger ★ All in Part of Section 31, Warsaw Township, ★ JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER, TRACTOR PARTS & TOOLS ★ Goodhue County, MN, Rural Dennison, MN ★ John Deere 425 riding mower, hydro - M&W power steering - ★ Directions to Farm: From Dennison, MN go straight south on Goodhue Ave. approximately two miles. ★ M&W tool box - IH front & rear weights - IH standard weights ★ *** Property Address: 195 395th Street Way, Dennison MN 55018 ★ - Farmall B rear wheel weights - IH pulley gear box - Farmall ★ *** PID: 45.031.0302, 74.24 Acres, Taxes $3,090.00 For 2021 ★ 460/560 sheet metal - Farmall M Hyd pump reservoir - IH heads ★ *** PID: 45.031.0301, 70 Acres, Taxes $2,950.00 For 2021 ★ - Farmall front steering post - JD round spoke front rims - Whiteb ★ *** Total Area: 144.24 Acres Selling In One Parcel ★ truck engine - Early steel wheels w/lugs - Farmall M draw bars ★ *** Approximate Tillable Acres: 124 Acres ★ - Magnetos, starters, alternators, generators - Guide lamps - ★ *** CRP Acres: Field 7,8,9,10, 10.34 Acres At $134.00 Yearly of belt pulley’s - 16 x 34, 12 x 30, 12 x 38 tractor tires ★ Payments End September 2021 ★ Assrt.

- Front hubs - Oliver rear weights - Oliver side curtins - Oliver *** CRP Acres: Field 16, .59 Acres At $213.00 Yearly Payments ★ pulleys - Tractor inner tubes - Tractor tire chains - Continental ★ End September 2021 ★ cherry picker - Continental 30 Ton press - Craftsman tool box ★ *** CRP Acres: Field 15, 1.26 Acres At $236.00 Yearly Payments ★ - Sandblaster - Chain hoist - Shop press - Floor jack - Battery ★ End September 2030 *** Crop Productivity Index: West Part 96, ★ chargers - Bench grinder - Log chains - Assrt of hand tools - ★ East Part 88.4 ★ Riche livestock water ★ *** The Family Is Going To Keep Hunting Rights to Wooded and ★ ★ CRP Land Only ★ ★ Jon & Menetta Stordahl Estate ★ ★ Terms: $ 30,000 down the day of auction which is nonrefundable if buyer fails to close on said property. The balance is due to the seller in full payment on or before September 29, 2021 at ★ Live auction w/live online bidding www.proxibid.com/houghton ★ which time the buyer shall receive a clear and marketable title. Possession of said property shall be at the time the 2021 land tenant has removed all crops from said property. There is no ★ ★ lease in place for 2022. All real estate is selling in as-is where is condition with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied by the sellers or auction company. No contingencies ★ ★ whatsoever. 5% buyer's fee will apply. All bidders and buyers shall have all of their finances in order prior to auction date. ★ ★ M AT T M A R I N G RED WING, MN 651-764-4285 MATT MARING AUCTION ★ ★ CO. INC. Todd Houghton, MN Lic. #25-47, WI Lic. #181 ★ ★ C O . PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502 Red Wing, MN - 651-764-4285 ★ ★ Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Broker: Maring Auction & Realty Inc., Lic# 40241191 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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Opening July 29 & Closing August 9 at 12PM Maple River Grain & Agronomy Excess Equipment Auction, Multiple Locations in Red River Valley, Timed Online Auction Opening August 4 & Closing August 12 at 7PM Litchfield Welding & Machine Shop Equipment Auction, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 6 & Closing August 11 at 1PM University of Minnesota Inventory Reduction Auction, Rosemount, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 6 & Closing August 11 Online Steffes Auction – 8/11, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening August 9 & Closing August 17 Robert and Maragret Ringger Retirement Auction, Dumont, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 11 & Closing August 18 at 1PM Big Roy Trucking Inventory Reduction Auction, Williston, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening August 12 & Closing August 18 at 12PM Clay County, MN Commercial Real Estate Retirement Auction, Georgetown, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 13 & Closing August 17 at 12PM Online Hay Auction – Quality Tested, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 13 & Closing August 23 at 12PM Kibble Equipment Auction, Sioux Falls, SD, Timed Online Auction Opening August 18 & Closing August 25 at 12PM All Parts Pickup & Auto Inc. Retirement Auction, Georgetown, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 18 & Closing August 25 at 3PM Rink Inc. Retirement Auction, Keene, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening August 20 & Closing August 25 Online Steffes Auction – 8/25, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening August 20 & Closing August 30 James O’Connell Equipment Auction, Frazee, MN & Ekalaka, MT, Timed Online Auction Opening August 24 & Closing August 31 Manure Pumping & Handling Auction, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 25 & Closing September 2 at 1PM Staples Family Farms and Neighbors Excess Equipment Auction, Various Locations around Morris, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 26 & Closing September 2 DNB Energy Services Auction, Watford City, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening August 30 & Closing September 7 at 7PM Joe Kemper Antique John Deere Tractor Collection Auction, Grey Eagle, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 30 & Closing September 7 at 7PM Orville Anderson Farm Retirement Auction, Dassel, MN, Timed Online Auction Tuesday, August 31 at 10AM Kaiser Ranch, Inc. Retirement Auction, Monango, ND Wednesday, September 1 at 10AM Joseph E. & Mary R. Kuechle Farm Retirement Auction, Twin Valley, MN

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REDWOOD CO. LAND AUCTION REDWOOD CO. LAND AUCTION 148.88 Acres of REDWOOD CO. FARM LAND

56.91 Acres of REDWOOD CO. FARM LAND

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 9:00 a.m.

AUCTION LOCATION: KERKHOFF AUCTION CENTER

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 9:00 a.m.

AUCTION LOCATION: KERKHOFF AUCTION CENTER LAND INFORMATION

LAND INFORMATION PARCEL 1: 73.85 Acres M/L Located in Section 6 Three Lakes TWP CPI Rating - 94.5 CREP -4.7 Acres (Perpetual Easement) PARCEL 2: 75.03 Acres M/L Located in Section 1 New Avon TWP CPI Rating - 86 RIM – 18.9 Acres

DIRECTIONS: From MN State Hwy 19, Take Redwood Co Rd 6 to 360th St. East on 360th to Property. Watch for Kerkhoff Auction Signs.

PARCEL 1: 56.91 Acres M/L Located in Section 29, Delhi TWP, Redwood Co. Parcel #: 52-029-1050 CPI Rating: 95.5

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34’ x 90’ Lester’s Quonset tin FOR SALE: 1 set 18.4x46 shed, good condition, free. Firestone super all traction To be moved; Large amount radial tires, about 45% left, of loose straw in the barn, would make very good dual easy loading. All free. 507- tires, $600/pr. 507-227-2602 732-4415 NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer trac- 2012 JD 2700 disc ripper. 7 tors, AC-all models, Large shank at 24” center, could Inventory, We ship! Mark be set on 30” centers. Discs Heitman Tractor Salvage are like new. Excellent me715-673-4829 chanical condition, no welds.

Paint is very good also. $17,900. Call 507-789-6049 SILO DOORS Wood or steel doors shipped Hay & Forage promptly to your farm Equipment stainless fasteners hardware available.

Get the best results FOR SALE: Gehl 1065 forage (800)222-5726 when you advertise in harvester, 2R30”, new knives Landwood Sales LLC and cutter bar, shedded. 507Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys.

828-1036 100% financing w/no liens or red tape, call Steve at Fairfax Ag for an appointment.

LARGE BROWERVILLE, MN AREA 888-830-7757

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Farm Equipment FOR SALE: John Deere 3970 chopper with iron guards, 2 heads, $4,000. International 4700 field cultivator, $4,500.

715-410-5975 FOR SALE: 4620 John Deere tractor, good shape. 1988 Chevy Silverado 4x4 pickup, 3/4 ton. 320-293-9097 FOR SALE: 4000 International swather. 612-867-2487 Unverferth 5000 500 bu grain cart, $8,450; Wheatheart 10x61 swing hopper auger, $4,900; JD 220 20’ stalk chopper, $5,900; Case IH 1063 6x30 CH w/ PTO drive, $2,900; Case IH 1020 flex head, $3,250; IH 800 10 bottom plow w/ coulters, exc cond, $4,900. 320-769-2756 We buy Salvage Equipment Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910

Tractors FOR SALE: 1978 Ford 7700 tractor w/ Ford loader, good mechanical, but needs paint, front tires new, rear tires 50%, 5750 hours, $10,500.

Mountain Lake, MN 507-2592677

FARM ESTATE AUCTION FRIDAY AUGUST 20TH, 2021 – 10:30 AM

3 MILES NW OF BROWERVILLE, MN ON US HWY 71 THEN 3 MILES NORTH ON COUNTY 89 TO # 35612 NOTE: FAMILY FARM FOR 69 YEARS, NICE LINE OF FARM EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT ITEMS, FOR COMPLETE LISTING SEE: www.midamericanauctioninc.com or ph.

LIVE ONSITE AUCTION WITH 320-760-2979.

ONLINE BIDDING THROUGH PROXIBID. TRACTORS ‘79 JD 4640 POWER SHIFT, CAB, NEW 18.4X38 DRIVERS AND HUB DUALS, 3 REMOTES, 8180 HRS. NICE; ‘73 JD 7520 4WD 3 POINT, DUAL HYD, 34” RUBBER W/ 5 NEWER TIRES, DUALS, 1000 PTO; ‘72 VERSATILE 700 4WD, DUALS, 7820 HRS; ‘73 IH 766 GAS, OPEN STATION, GOOD 34” RUBBER, FENDERS, NICE METAL, SHOWS 4546 HRS.; ‘52 FARM-ALL SUPER M. TRUCK & FARM MACHINERY ‘01 CHEV 3500 DUALLY, REG CAB, LONG BOX, 6.0 GAS, AT, 4X4, 93,000 MILES; CIH 4800 29’ FIELD CULT. - NICE; WILRICH 22’ FIELD CULT.; MF 820 24’ CUSHION GANG DISC, NICE; WILRICH 14 SHANK CHISEL PLOW; 2 MN 250 GRAVITY BOXES AND HD GEARS; NICE ALLOWAY 20’ STALK CHOPPER; 1940’S DODGE ONE TON TRUCK, DUMP BOX AND BLADE; MFS 5000 BU. GRAIN BIN, DRYING FLOOR, FAN; MAYRATH 8X60 SWING HOPPER AUGER; ELSTON 3 PT. GOPHER POISONER; PLUS LARGE AMOUNT OF SHOP TOOLS, HAND TOOLS AND FARM MISC.

MRS. RON (BEV) FOOTE, OWNER 35612 COUNTY 89, BROWERVILLE, MN FOR INFO PH. ADAM (320) 304-1678

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LARGE BROWERVILLE, MN AREA HOLSTEIN DAIRY CATTLE DISPERSION TUESDAY AUGUST 17TH, 2021 – 11:30 AM LOCATION: 1 MILE WEST OF BROWERVILLE, MN ON COUNTY 14 THEN 1 MILE NORTH ON 225TH AVE THEN ¼ MILE EAST ON 320TH ST. TO FARM # 22776 95 HEAD OF VERY GOOD HIGH- GRADE HOLSTEINS SELL UNDER COVER VERY NICE HERD OF YOUNG, WELL UDDERED LARGE FRAME HOLSTEIN CATTLE. HERD AVG 2 X 20,000# MILK, 4.5 % FAT, 3.2 % PROTEIN, SCC 138,000. PRIMARILY HOME GROWN RATION. COWS MILKED IN DOUBLE 5 PARALLEL PARLOR AND HOUSED IN SAND BEDDED FREE STALLS. EXCLUSIVELY AI BRED FOR MANY YEARS USING LEADING SIRES. FOR BOOKLET CONTAINING BREEDING & FRESHENING INFO, PLEASE SEE www.midamericanauctioninc.com or PH. 320-760-2979 INCLUDES: 65 YOUNG WELL UDDERED COWS, 34 1ST AND 2ND LACTATION, SEVERAL RECENTLY FRESH OR DUE SOON. BRED AND OPEN HEIFERS 4 FANCY SPRINGING HEIFERS DUE SEPT. 16 DUE SALE TIME ON, 10 FRONT END OPEN HEIFERS FROM 7 MONTHS TO BREEDING AGE

DANIEL & ELIZABETH AMSTUTZ OWNERS PH. 320-533-0355 (NO SUNDAY CALLS OR VISITS PLEASE) 22776 320TH ST. BROWERVILLE, MN

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John Deere 2420 diesel All kinds of New & Used farm Spot, Duroc, Chester White, FOR SALE: Australian cattle swather, 18’ draper head, equipment - disc chisels, field Boars & Gilts available. dog puppies, 5 red males. cab, air conditioned, $12,500/ cults, planters, soil finishers, Monthly PRRS and PEDV. Available now. Farm raised, OBO. 952-353-2104 cornheads, feed mills, discs, Delivery available. Steve parents have papers. Seribalers, haybines, etc. 507- Resler. 507-456-7746 ous inquires only. Call Jenny 438-9782 for info. 651-214-8510

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FOR SALE: JD 625F Hydraflex Platform Head. Low Rock Dam. Single Point. Extra Sickle. 25’ Head Trailer.

Both are in very good condition. $14,500 for both. 320522-1386

Grain Handling Equipment FOR SALE: Westfield auger, 8”x61’, PTO, like new, $3,925.

7x51 Westfield auger, w/ elec motor drive, includes motor, $1,125; 8x46 Feterl auger, elec, no motor, $825.

FarmFan 320J dryer, $5,100.

Soderholm wet bin, 1200 bu, $575. 651-503-5087 FOR SALE: MC 970 grain dryer. 507-383-6553

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Wanted: also JD 4430 1975 or 20 Heavy Duty Steel Jigs For Sheep & Goats To Make newer. 507-251-2685 Turning Cradles Sorting & WANTED: 6 sheets for an Slide Gates, Corral & Run 18’ Butler grain bin, must Panels, Mineral Feeders, be wide corrugated and 11 Bale Feeders, Etc. PLUS gauge. 320-293-4380 Approx 40 Pieces Of Inventory. $7,500/OBO. RETIRING. WANTED: Design 3 Red Gi319-347-6282 or 319-269-4226 ant DMC Stir-Ator for 24’ bin with burner and fan. 507-259- Dorset & Hampshire rams, 4109 ewes & yearlings for sale.

WANTED: 47 1/2’ - 52 1/2’ DMI Lambs, large framed w/fast growth that will put extra lbs nutrient placer. 507-251-2685 on your lambs. I can deliver.

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Livestock FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls also Hamp, York, & Hamp/ Duroc boars & gilts. Alfred Kemen 320-598-3790

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PUPPIES FOR SALE: Border Collie/Blue Heeler cross, born 6/14/21, first shots and dewormed, $200/each. 507383-6701

Miscellaneous

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PARMA DRAINAGE PUMPS New pumps & parts on hand.

Call Minnesota’s largest disWinpower Sales & Service tributor Reliable Power Solutions HJ Olson & Company 320-974-8990 Cell - 320-212-5336 Since 1925 PTO & automatic Emergency Electric GenerWhy hang on to stuff you don’t ators. New & Used Rich Opsata-Distributor use? Put a line ad in The Land 800-343-9376 and sell those things for some

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Auction Location: 19384 320th Street, New Prague, MN 56071 From New Prague go south on Hwy 13 to 320th St, west on 320th St.

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Good Case IH & Case Farm Tractors

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Planting & Spraying Equipment

Kinze 2600 Planter 12R30”, Box Extensions, Liquid Fert., Row Cleaners, 4-120 Gal. Liquid Tanks, Corn & Bean Meters, Hyd. Drive, KPM 3000 Monitor, No-Till Coulters, SN: 6812503; JD 7000 Planter 6R30”, Corn & Bean Meters, Liquid Fert., 4-80 Gallon Tanks, Insect Boxes; Demco 500 Gal. Poly Tank, 60’ Booms, PTO, Micro Trac Monitor, 13.6x38; 1200 Gal. Poly Tank – Trans Pump; 1000 Gal. Water Tender Wagon, Tandem Axle, 5.5hp Trans Pump; CIH 5100 Grain Drill, Grass Seeder, Press Wheels, 12’ x 6”; NuBilt 150 Bu. Gravity Box w/12’ Auger; Allis Chalmers 2R30” Planter Terms: Cash, check, credit cards. All sales are final. All sales selling with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied by seller or auctioneer. All items must be paid for in full the day of the auction.

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Tillage, Wagons & Related Farm Machinery

JD 960 FC, 27.5’, 3 Bar, Raven Monitor, 300 Gal. Poly Tank, Raven Incorporator, PTO; CIH 475 Disc, Rock Flex, 21.5; White 226 FC, 24.5’, 3 Bar Harrow; JD 400 Rotary Hoe, 20’; JD 27 Stalk Shredder, 14’, 1000 PTO; Glenco 13’ Soil Saver, 13 Shanks; DMI Colter Champ, 9 Shank, 10’ Disc Chisel; JD 16A Flail Chopper, 6’; White 508 Plow, 4x18s Coulters; (2) JD & Lindsey 6R30” Row Crop Cultivators; DMI Model 03, 11 Knife Applicator, 33’; DMI 4200 NH3 Applicator 36’, 13 Shank; AC 1 Bottom Plow Snap Coupler; 6 Sec. Flex Drag 30’, Hyd Cart; Fransgard K-280, 3pt Discbine, 9’ Cut; NI 3pt Snowblower, 84” Double Auger; Nubuilt 250 Graviity Flow Box On 8 Ton Gear; Westfield WR80-61, 8” x 61’, 10hp Motor; (3) Grain Augers 8” from 24’ to 50’; Mayrath 8” x 51’ Swing Hopper Auger, PTO; 1000 Gal. Fuel Tank, Elec Pump; JD Side Rake, 4 Bar

Good Power & Hand Shop Tools; Tires; Farm Primitives

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Kenyon Area Farmers 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 Tom & Gerry Webster

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Section 15, Brookville TWP FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: Doug Kerkhoff 507-829-6859

PARCEL 2 - 3.79 Acre Building Site with 4 Bedroom 1 1/2 Story HomeWith 3 Car Attached Garage. 40’ x 72’ Shed

Estate Forenoon Farm Equipment & Personal Property Auction Saturday, August 14, 2021 @ 9:30 A.M SALE LOCATION: The auction will be held at the Brockman farm at 624 State Highway 15 Fairmont, Minnesota.

Which is located from the I-90 / Highway #15 exit at Fairmont, Minnesota approximately 7-1/4 miles south on Highway #15 or from the Minnesota/Iowa state line on Highway #15 5-1/4 miles north. Watch for auction signs the day of the auction. Normal auction terms as posted & announced. Not responsible for accidents.

Gerhardt’s lunch on grounds.

TRACTORS: 2018 NH T4-120 MFD w/ only 390 hrs., Westendorf Max 440 hyd loader, Ser. #ZHLE06393; 2005 NH TL-100A 2wd. w/ 2,920 hrs., Cab, Ser.# HJS033463; 2008 NH T4030 MFD w/ 1,687 indicated hrs., Ser. #Z8JA10114; 2012 NH 75 Workmaster 2wd w/ 1,677 indicated, Ser. #1196724; 1988 White 120T 2wd w/ 4,604 hrs., Ser. #402463-120; 1951 MM Z w/ Ser. #00609854; 1954 AC WD-45 w/ Ser. #184666; SKIDLOADERS & ATTACHMENTS: 2014 Melroe Bobcat S530 (D) w/ only 480 ind. hrs., Ser. #ALR811322; 2010 Melroe Bobcat S100 (D) w/ open ROPS, 2,941 hrs., Ser. #AB6420332; Melroe Bobcat skidloader pallet forks; and other items; FIELD EQUIPMENT: White 5100 8 RW planter; 2 – Demco 350 bu. gravity wagons; IH 183 8RW cultivator; IH 133 12RN cultivator; 2 - JD 400 3pt. rotary hoes; and other items; ATV-MOWER & TRAILER: 2020 Kymco 4x4 UXV ATV w/ 150 miles.; 2020 Grasshopper 526V zero turn lawn mower w/ only 11 hrs.; 2020 DCT 83” x 16’ flatbed bumper hitch trailer, like new; 2020 Carry-On bumper hitch single axle lawn mower trailer; HAY-FORAGE & LIVESTOCKEQUIPMENT: 2015 NH 450 Roll-Belt Crop-Cutter round baler Ser. #YEW183859; NH H6740 3pt. Disk mower w/ Ser. #Y9N077022; JD 672 hay rake w/ front dolly wheel; NH 256 hay rake w/ front dolly wheel; NH pulltype pitmenless sickle mower; Hesston 2000-50 pulltype chopper w/ corn head; and other items; COMBINE & HEADS: 1994 NH TR-87 RWD combine w/ approx. 3,355 hrs. Ser.#556205; NH 973 18’ platform; 2 - JD 444 corn heads; NH dummy; NI 324 corn picker; SNOWBLOWERS & AUGERS; ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE EQUIPMENT; SHOP EQUIPMENT & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS; LARGE AMOUNT OF FARM TOYS & COLLECTABLES INSPECTION: Equipment inspection will be welcome between 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. two days prior to the sale or by appointment with Mark Rose by calling him at 507-841-1421.

For complete listing go to www.danpikeauction.com

OWNER: Larry Brockman Estate For more information call Mark Rose at 507-841-1421

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

Osakis ice cream

T

he locally-owned Tip Top Dairy Bar in Osakis, Minn. has been serving soft serve ice cream made from real cream since it opened in 1955. Not long ago, Twin Cities-based WCCO television came to central Minnesota to taste the cool summer treat. Their ice cream experts rated Tip Top ice cream as the best in Minnesota.

Kristie Kirckof, who took over ownership of the Tip Top with her husband Brad in 2018, says it’s not only the real milk that makes Tip Top ice cream special.

“It’s got a five-percent milk fat content so that gives it a lot of flavor,” she said. “Also, we take our machines completely apart every week and thoroughly clean them. Most places that serve soft serve ice cream don’t do that.”

Kristie say her favorite flavor is Peanut Butter Cup but the best seller is Cookie Dough. A family of three, who make regular pilgrimages to Tip Top from a nearby town, have all gotten the coffee flavor cups and cones.

“We really like this ice cream because it tastes great and it actually melts,” they say. Apparently some large competitors’ products don’t melt naturally, they say. “Tip Top has great hamburgers, too.”

Osakis, Minn.

The burgers come in a variety of styles from Western to Zesty to Cowboy Up and the hot dogs come as a straight-up hickory smoked frank, chili cheese dogs, or honey battered corn dogs.

But on a warm July afternoon, it’s the ice cream that’s causing Kristie’s efficient staff of high school students to keep dishing out cones, shakes, malts, polar bars, cyclones, ice cream sandwiches and more in flavors from German Chocolate, Turtlette, Hawaiian, Creme de Mint, Red Raspberry, etc.

Customers can choose inside seating in the small dining room, outside seating, or they can drive to the nearby park on the lake to enjoy their treat — if it doesn’t melt.

Tip Top, which was so named for the very ultimate tip of the top on a soft serve cone by it’s founding owner Norman Hansen, employs more than 20 local workers and is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., April through September. Kristie is there every day.

“I feel like we had big shoes to fill when we took Tip Top over,” she said. “It’s a community institution and we have three, sometimes four generations of people returning here regularly. We need to live up to the good reputation started by Mr. Hansen all those years ago.” v