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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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Dealing with climate change: Threading needles with camels Twenty-five years ago, when almost In the United States alone, that means every American farm and ranch organiwe would need an electrical “grid conzation was denying the existence of clistruction rate 14 times that of the rate mate change, William E. Rees and a colover the past half century.” Moreover, league developed a method to measure we’d have to “quadruple … annual conhow much “nature” was required to supstruction of wind turbines every year for port a people or an economy. They called the next 15 years and triple … annual that measurement an “ecological footconstruction of solar PV (photovoltaics) print.” every year for the next 15 years,” too.

FARM & FOOD FILE That science, ecological economics And, if we pull those miracles off, we’d

By Alan Guebert (Rees’s career specialty at the University need to “repeat the process indefinitely of British Columbia), was quickly used since solar panels and wind turbines by others to develop what became a have an average lifespan of 15 to 30 “carbon footprint,” — a breakthrough years.” for all to better understand our impact on the planNeither improbability, however, accounts for one et. ounce of the energy required “to make solar panels, Now Rees is back with another striking analysis. high-tech wind turbines, batteries, and all other In late July, he and Megan K. Seibert, the executive industrial products” we’d need to transition from director of The REAL Green Deal Project, published fossil fuels to electricity. a paper titled “Through the Eye of a Needle,” which And even if we clear that hurdle, “An entire year shows “the fatal problems with so-called renewable of production from the world’s largest lithium ion energy technologies...” battery manufacturing facility (Tesla’s $5 billion It’s an eye-opening reality check for governments, Gigafactory in Nevada) could store only three minbusinesses and farmers to see climate change for utes’ worth of annual U.S. electricity demand.” what it soon might be: an earth-shattering event, Seibert and Rees do similar math for other energy not some profit-making opportunity for clever peoalternatives such as nuclear, biofuels and hydrogen; ple to monetize carbon, wind, solar and biofuels. and none of it works because climate change isn’t That is all but certain, say the authors, because the problem. Ecological overshoot is — too much fosnone of the math for any of today’s so-called solusil fuel use, too much carbon, too many people, and tions works. too much unsustainable growth.

For example, most post-carbon hopes are built on The answer to this overshoot “is both stunningly replacing fossil fuels with renewable sources of simple and wretchedly complex: the world must “clean” electricity; a tall order, because only “19 per- abandon neoliberal capitalism’s material growth cent of global energy consumption is in the form of and face head-on that material life after fossil fuels electricity. The other 81percent is in the form of liq- will closely resemble life before fossil fuels.” uid fuel,” carbon.

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That doesn’t mean oil lamps and walking to town.

It does mean, however, conservation and smarter use; because, for instance, “62 percent of energy flow through the modern economy is wasted” today.

But, add the authors, the future — like the past — will be powered by more “human muscle and draft animals.”

Sure, laugh the fencerow-to-fencerow agbiz advocates. And how will you feed 8 billion-plus people?

Here’s where the “wretchedly complex” part comes in. We won’t have to, because “Failure to implement a planned, relatively painless population reduction strategy,” predict the authors, “would guarantee a traumatic population crash imposed by Nature in a climate-ravaged, fossil-energy-devoid world.”

“This is,” after all, “a finite planet with limited productive capacity.”

That also means “a renewed focus on community building and regional self-reliance; re-localization of essential production and other economic activities” with an “emphasis on economic resilience over mere efficiency.”

None of this should sound new or even radical to the average-aged, 58 year-old American farmer. To a large extent, it’s how they grew up just two generations ago.

Which happens to be about the same amount of time for the world to change before Nature regains control.

And it will because, in fact, it already is.

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

Aug. 18 — Prescribed Grazing Field Day — Albany, Minn. — Learn more about rotational grazing of forages, pasture species mixes, cattle breed selection, fence and watering system installation, and cost share programs. Contact Brittany Lenzmeier at brittany.lenzmeier@mn.nacdnet.net or (320) 251-7800 ext.3 Aug. 18 — Land Stewardship Field Day — St. Ansgar, Iowa — Topics include soil health presentations, breakout sessions with farmers, locally-grown food and time for questions. Contact Maura Curry at mcurry@landstewardshipproject.org or (651) 2496308

Aug. 18 — Corn silage webinar — 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. — How to use corn silage to put more milk in the bulk tank. Contact Fred Hall at fredhall@ iastate.edu or (712) 737-4230.

Aug. 19 — Foundational Calf Health Webinar — 2:00 p.m. — Learn how to better prepare calves to thrive during transition periods ad various forms of stress. Contact Sue Schatz at sue@calfandheifer. org.

Aug. 21-22 — Butterfield Steam and Gas Engine Show — Butterfield, Minn. — Event features antique tractors, engines, cars and machinery as well as pioneer town and crafts. Contact Butterfield Threshermen’s Association at (507) 380-7715.

Aug. 24 — Dairy Grazing Pasture Walk — Verndale, Minn. — Graziers, dairy farmers and interested parties are invited to connect and share expe-

riences in the field. Contact Angie Walter at angie@ sfa-mn.org or (320) 815-9293.

Aug. 24 — Farming Safely with Livestock and Produce — Aitkin, Minn. —Workshop will include learning stations on produce, livestock and use of manure. Contact Megan Schossow at schos021@ umn.edu or (612) 625-1151.

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

Sept. 9 — Dairy Grazing Pasture Walk — Brandon, Minn. — Graziers, dairy farmers and interested parties are invited to connect and share experiences in the field. Contact Angie Walter at angie@sfa-mn. org or (320) 815-9293.

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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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ST. PAUL — A tax credit for the sale or lease of land, equipment, machinery and livestock in Minnesota by beginning farmers is still available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority.

To qualify, the applicant must be a Minnesota resident with the desire to start farming or who began farming in Minnesota within the past ten years, provide positive projected earnings statements, have a net worth less than $862,000, and enroll in, or have completed an approved financial management program.

The farmer cannot be related by blood or marriage (e.g., a parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, or sibling) to the person from whom he or she is buying or renting assets. The farmer must provide most of the labor and management of the farm.

The tax credit for the sale or lease of assets can then be applied to the Minnesota income taxes of the owner of the agricultural land or other assets.

Three levels of credits are available: 5 percent of the lesser of the sale price or fair market value of the agricultural asset up to a maximum of $32,000; 10 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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There’s more to soil than meets the (naked) eye Soil is made up of grains of rocks, air, Silt particles may stick together creating water and organic material. The grains of water-logged soils. Clay particles stick to rock have various sizes. Sand has the everything and often compacts holding largest particles, silt is smaller, and clay water and nutrients so closely that plant has the smallest particle size. One writer roots cannot use them. made a comparison illustration by saying Soil also contains living organisms that that a sand particle was like a basketball are too small to be seen without a microwhen compared to a silt particle which GREEN AND scope. The organic material (often called was baseball size and a clay particle GROWING hummus) in soil is the result of plants which was like a marble in size. dying and biodegrading; plus bacteria or

By Linda G. Tenneson Soil particles are created by the weathfungi operating on them along with the ering of rocks. Rocks may crack and break due to actions of earthworms, insects and animals. temperature changes as in water accumulating in Burrowing animals and insects eat plant roots, cracks, freezing, and then expanding. Plants may leaves and plant material that has been left on the also grow in cracks and their stem expansion breaks soil surface. These creatures in turn create waste rocks apart. Water flowing over rocks slowly chang- products which are left in the soil. es their shape and reduces them in size.

Most gardening is done in the topsoil where The minerals in the soil determine its color. Red organic material has been deposited. Leaves, grass or yellow soil contains iron. A white crust on the clippings and weeds pulled from the soil but left on surface indicates that too much salt has accumulat- the surface will also biodegrade and create humed. mus, which helps air and water to stay in the soil.

The space between soil particles contains the air, Loam is the desired gardening soil texture because water and organic material plant roots need to grow. it contains the best combination of soil particles and Sandy soil has more space between particles and so nutrients needed by plants. Organic matter is often it drains quickly and must be watered more often. added to sandy soil to improve its moisture holding

capacity. Raised beds filled with loam may be used when adding organic material to soil has not been successful. Organic matter also reduces soil compaction making it easier for plant roots to expand and grow.

Ideal soil contains nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. They are the ingredients found in purchased fertilizer indicated by the three numbers on the packages. Too much or too little of these three, 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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Disaster assistance for farmers impacted by drought 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 the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program. This program also provides eligible producers with compensation for expenses associated with transporting water to livestock physically located in a county that is designated as level “D3 Drought - Extreme” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. For ELAP, producers will need to file a notice of livestock loss within 30 days and honeybee losses within 15 days of the loss becoming apparent.

Livestock producers who have suffered grazing losses due to drought in 2021 may be eligible for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program. A map of eligible counties for LFP drought may be found on the FSA website https://www.fsa.usda.gov).

Additionally, emergency haying and grazing of CRP acres may be authorized (outside of the primary nesting season) to provide relief to livestock producers in areas affected by a severe drought or similar natural disaster. Emergency haying and grazing status is reviewed and authorized each Thursday using the U.S. Drought Monitor. Counties are approved for emergency haying and grazing due to drought conditions on a county by county basis, when

a county is designated as level “D2 Drought - Severe” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers may be eligible for cost-share assistance through the Tree Assistance Program to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes or vines lost during the drought.

This complements Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) or crop insurance coverage, which covers the crop but not the plants or trees in all cases. For TAP, a program application must be filed within 90 days.

“Be sure to contact your local FSA office to timely report all crop, livestock and farm losses due to drought or other natural disasters as soon as you are aware,” said Michelle Page acting state executive director for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Minnesota. “To expedite FSA disaster assistance, you will likely need to provide documents, such as farm records, herd inventory, receipts and pictures of damages or losses.”

FSA also offers a variety of direct and guaranteed loans, including operating and emergency loans, to producers unable to secure commercial financing.

Producers in counties with a primary or contiguous disaster designation may be eligible for low-interest emergency loans to help them recover from production and physical losses. Loans can help producers replace essential property, purchase inputs like livestock, equipment, feed and seed, cover family living expenses or refinance farm-related debts and other needs.

On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster-at-a-Glance fact sheet, and Farm Loan Discovery Tool can help producers and landowners determine program or loan options.

This article was submitted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. v

54th Annual Butterfield Threshermen’s

STEAM & GAS ENGINE SHOW Saturday, Aug. 21 & Sunday, Aug. 22 Butterfield, MN • On Hwy. 60 in Southwestern MN Bring your gas or model engines!

Visit the construction corner for demos!

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• Free parking • Camping facilities available • Shaded lakeside site ADMISSION — Adults, 13 & older: $10 Children: FREE EQUIPMENT PARADE Sat., 2:15 p.m.

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BLUEGRASS MUSIC On stage daily in the shade of Voss Park

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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!

Coleslaw

Sweet Onion Salad

https://www.onions-usa.org/onionista/sweet-onionsalad/ 3 pounds sweet onions 1 cups white vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 3 teaspoons dried dill weed 2 teaspoons salt COOKING WITH KRISTIN Peel and thinly slice onion and separate them into rings. Place the onions in a large bowl. In a medium

By Kristin Kveno bowl, whisk together the vinegar, water, sugar, dill weed and salt. Pour the liquid over the onion rings. Stir well.

Cover and refrigerate at least five hours before serving, stirring occasionally.

https://www.cookingclassy.com/coleslaw-recipe/ 1 (14 ounce) package coleslaw mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1-1/2 tablespoons honey (or granulated sugar) 1-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar salt (optional, to taste) In a small mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar and a pinch or two of salt if needed. Place coleslaw mixture in a medium mixing bowl pour mayonnaise mixture then toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately. 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 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!

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n Mayonnaise can divide even the closest of families. It seems people either love or hate this condiment. Let’s take that debate out of this next recipe with a mayo-free slaw that will bring the family together.

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

EPA approves paraquat applications In an interim registration review decision recently released, the Environmental Protection Agency announced grower access to the herbicide paraquat will continue to be allowed — including uses for soybeans; and aerial applications will continue to be permitted under certain circumstances.

The herbicide has been under scrutiny for alleged links to Parkinson’s, but EPA clarified, “there is limited, but insufficient, epidemiologic evidence to conclude that there is a clear associative or causal relationship between occupational paraquat exposure … and Parkinson’s.”

Originally, the agency had proposed an end to aerial applications aside from cotton desiccation, but upon further review it decided it would allow aerial applications on up to 350 acres within a 24-hour period for all uses, except for cotton desiccation which will not face limitations.

To minimize human health and occupational bystander risks, additional protective equipment requirements have been imposed, as well as the timeframe from field re-entry after application lengthened from 24 hours to 48 hours. Importantly though, EPA’s decision will keep paraquat available and meaningfully useable for growers who need it to protect their crops and maintain conservation practices.

Other measures to help mitigate risks include prohibiting pressurized handgun and backpack sprayer applications, requiring enclosed cabs or respirators for groundboom applications and increasing the Restricted Entry Interval for several crops.

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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

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 Almost all the farming people we darn good in your own show plots. deal with are younger folks — a “But in the field, where our complete opposite situation from hybrids are planted with their the U.S. — Ed Baumgartner favorite brands, growers are noticing the difference. When these farmers tell me we’re being comIn candid terms, Baumgartner petitive, that’s what counts.” replied, “I would say limited … it’s just All 3MG breeding work is non-GMO. too dry. It’s not a Ukraine environment. Kazakhstan’s claim to fame will “We let the environment be a major facmore likely be producing crops to tor in the development of our lines….in become an animal production power- essence, the good survive; the not-sohouse because their culture is animal- good don’t. That is the driving factor in based over the millennium. They were our work in Kazakhstan too. We don’t a nomadic people herding their ani- put a conventional in our warehouse,” mals to where the rains were falling. states the 3MG president.

And that is why their government iniHe concluded, “We’re starting a new tiative is to enable their farmers to marketing campaign called ‘the produce meat — not only for their Unconventional Conventionals.’ We’ve domestic population but for neighbor- done scads of breeding work for drought ing countries as well.” tolerance, disease tolerance and insect Baumgartner talks of some highly- tolerance through native genes that productive but short-season soils which exist in corn. Today, when people think he compares to areas north of I-94 in of conventional corn, they think in North Dakota and into southern terms of being highly problematic and Canada. “Relating this to corn maturi- needing high levels of management. ties, we’re talking sub-80-day corn. But we’re concentrating on breeding There’s few of those products available, more durable corn lines and this is cerso thus this emphasis on our breeding tainly a good season to be showing the programs here and especially in our tri- unconventionals competing against the als in Kazakstan. With all the stress conventionals.” breeding work we’ve done over the Because of transit time (60 to 90 years, we’re getting good sales in these days), 3MG hybrids to Kazakhstan stress-related environments here in the move out from their Danube, Minn.

Dakotas, Montana, western Minnesota distribution facility first — in midand into Saskatchewan, Canada.

January. Because Kazakhstan is land “We have enough hybrids in enough locked, once off the ocean freighter, 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?

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

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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

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 Sheep show was held on The top five wether dam winners faced the cameras at the Minnesota Youth Livestock July 8 and 9; the Meat Goat Expo in Fairmont, Minn. on July 9. 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 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.

The Martin County fairgrounds were transformed into a small city for the Youth Livestock Expo.

Market Beef shows and Heifer Showmanship followed on 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.

I was in Fairmont on July 9 and sheep were everySee MYLE, pg. 13

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

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Expo spans two county sites MYLE, from pg. 12

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.

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 Photo by Paul Malchow Farms Digital Jenna Spockinger ran the camera while Ella DeFrange interviewed one of the exhibitors during Media Team must the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo on July 9. The two young women are members of the Combe in grades 9-12 part Family Farms Digital Media Team and are honing their digital media skills while chronicling during the current the ins and outs of livestock showmanship. school year, express interest in pursuing digital media, be approved by The Digital Media Team is comprised of 12 4-H a parent and 4-H or FFA advisor, and must comand FFA members. “We want the kids to take mit to attending a minimum of four days during chances and learn from this,” said Lance Hughes, the Minnesota State Fair. Online applications are a member of the Digital Media Team board of advi- accepted during March of each year and the Team sors. “It’s a year-long commitment and exposes commitment is from April 1 through Dec. 31. them to broadcast, photography, web design and Hughes said the program received 50 applications social media.” for the 12 slots in 2021.

Each Digital Media Team member receives their “We’ll have a two-day training day beginning own photo/video production kit made up of mini July 28,” said Hughes. “Dr. Troy McKay from the iPads for video capture, a dual-handled camera rig University of Minnesota will teach videography. for stabilization, camera lens, directional micro- Students in rural schools don’t often get these phones and table top tripod. These kits are some of opportunities to build a digital portfolio.” v 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.

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

where. Small campsites were spread throughout the shadier spots of the fairgrounds and almost each one had a grooming platform with a less-than-enthusiastic 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 parents 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 The pressure of exhibiting with over 800 swine exhib- didn’t prevent this young man its at the Jackson site. v from catching a few winks between shows.

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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.”

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 think we’ll slowly continue to grow — using some of our heifers as replacements.

I recall telling my Dad when we were switching from dairy to beef ‘Dad, Photos by Dick Hagen cows, Ashley and Ken Kraemer 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 Jim Mahoney the nature of the ag economy — especially this season. There are also growing environmental issues, but lots of positive things out there.”

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“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 Dave Costano 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 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

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Soil health: Add wheat to your corn/soybean rotation

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus Thanks to adverse weather conditions, 2021 Minnesota crops are showing lots of adversity. But might adding wheat into that corn/soybean scenario make a difference?

A recent report in Agronomy Journal suggests it might be worth taking a look. A new study reported

by Ken Janovicek, member of the American Society of Agronomy, shows including winter wheat once every four years in rotations with corn and soybeans

can have many benefits. “The greatest yield increase occurred in rotations that included winter wheat once in four years,” said Janovicek. He added, “The increase in corn and soybean yields more than offset the lower sales returns associated with winter wheat.” He is a researcher at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.

And once in, apparently it’s wise to stick with wheat every four to five years, said Janovicek. The increased corn and soybean yields disappear over time if wheat is dropped from rotations.

But there are other benefits. Soils tend to be healthier and have better structure. Inferior soil structure increases erosion and runoff risk ”and that increases the risk of surface-water pollution,” said Janovicek. Better soil structure and health tends to increase water availability and that could be a significant plus in this 2021 drought. Also, wheat straw sales can generate additional revenue and removal of wheat straw did not reduce subsequent corn or soybean yields.

Elora, Ontario is location of these, one of which has been ongoing for more that 36 years. Researchers have observed continued increase in soybean yields over time when winter wheat was included in rotations. The largest yield increase was recorded the v “Need is say, if you haven’t past two years. 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 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the too when it comes to buying U.S. Department of the Army are hosting five virtual all the various by-products public meetings this month on the agencies’ effort to in our total ingredient pack- revise the definition of “waters of the United States” aging; plus, of course, the (WOTUS). The meetings will be held Aug. 18 from grains making up our total 2-4 p.m., Aug. 23 from noon-2 p.m., Aug. 25 from 2-4 formulated feed offerings.” p.m. (for small entities), Aug. 26 from 5-7 p.m., “We headquarter at Muscatine, Iowa … family- and Aug. 31 from 2-4 p.m. During these meetings, the owned with Gage Kent still at the helm. And without agencies will provide an overview of their intended tipping off any secrets, we’ve got some new products process, which includes two rulemakings, and parbased around the product called NutraVantage — ticipants will have the opportunity to provide their developed for our specialty feeds. Also, we have a recommendations. new team called ‘Innovative Solutions’ which is conIndividuals or organizations wishing to speak durtinually working in new consumer foods.” ing the meetings will be selected on a first-come, Kafka confessed tying into the continually chang- first-serve basis. For more information on submitting ing buying habits of the American food buyer is chal- written recommendations or to register for the public lenging. “It’s not easy,” he said. “Fitting this into our meetings, see www.epa.gov/wotus. ever changing ingredients of our various Kent feeds This article was submitted by the American Soybean sort of complicates the issue even more. Our Association. v 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?

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Food buyers habits keep changing BEEF TOUR, from pg. 14 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 Morse and Jeff Kafka 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 nonblizzard good working days. There’s no daylight wasted on any of these top producers we’ve visited on this year’s beef 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 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.”

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook Corn won’t budge much before Aug. 12 report

Financial Focus Important retirement income birthdays over 50

Most children stop being The following marketing On the subject of weather, making withdrawals from “and-a-half ” somewhere analysis is for the week endIowa has 7 percent of the qualified retirement plans ing Aug. 6. state in the extreme drought around age 12. Kids add “andwithout incurring a 10 pera-half“ to make sure everyone category vs. nothing previcent federal income tax penCORN — A quiet week in knows they’re closer to the ously, and 75 percent of the alty. This applies to workers the corn market with the next age than the last. state in some level of drought. who have contributed to IRAs December contract trading a For Minnesota, extreme and employer-sponsored When you are older, “and-atechnical range between its drought conditions now cover plans, such as 401(k) and half” birthdays start making 50 and 100-day moving aver38 percent of the state, up 13 403(b) plans (457 plans are a comeback.

In fact, starting ages as it marked time before MARISSA PHYLLIS NYSTROM percent on the week. never subject to the 10 perat age 50, several birthdays the Aug. 12 World Agriculture JOHNSON cent penalty). Keep in mind CHS Hedging Inc. Supply and Demand Weekly corn exports were and “half-birthdays” are critiProfinium St. Paul Estimates report. This kept it as expected for old crop with cal to understand because Wealth Management that distributions from traditional IRAs, 401(k) plans, and trading around the $5.50 per 2.7 million bushels of sales, they have implications regardAdvisor other employer-sponsored ing your retirement income. bushel area. I won’t try to but were surprisingly strong retirement plans are taxed as decipher weather forecasts as they for new crop with 32.7 million bushels Age 50 ordinary income. change every six hours; but in general, of sales. Old crop total commitments At age 50, workers in certain qualiwe’re not out of the woods and it’s a are 2.744 billion bushels vs. the U.S. fied retirement plans are able to begin Age 62 long way to the finish line.

Department of Agriculture’s 2.85 bil- making annual catch-up contributions At age 62 workers are first able to It’s a battle between good prospects lion bushel target. China has 102.4 in addition to their normal contribu- draw Social Security retirement benein the eastern belt vs. questionable million bushels of old crop corn left to tions. Those who participate in 401(k), fits. However, if a person continues to yields from dry conditions west of the ship after canceling 4.4 million bushels 403(b), and 457 plans can contribute an work, those benefits will be reduced.

Mississippi River. Temperatures are this week. We will likely miss this additional $6,000 per year in 2019 (The The Social Security Administration expected to be seasonably warm for the year’s number. New crop total commit- catch-up limit is adjusted in $500 incre- will deduct $1 in benefits for each $2 an ments are 688.4 million bushels as ments.). Those who participate in individual earns above an annual limit. next few weeks. they continue to outpace last year’s Simple IRA or Simple 401(k) plans can In 2019, the income limit is $17,640 As of Aug. 1, U.S. corn conditions fell 430.2 million bushels on this date. make a catch-up contribution of up to (Social Security Administration, 2019).

2 percent to 62 percent good/excellent $3,000 in 2019. And those who Age 65 Weekly ethanol production was down with the poor/very poor category participate in traditional IRAs can set 1,000 barrels per day to 1.013 million At age 65, individuals can qualify for increasing 1 percent to 11 percent. As aside an additional $1,000 a year (If Medicare. The Social Security bpd — the fourth consecutive week of we’ve known for months, there’s little you reach the age of 50 before the end Administration recommends applying wiggle room on the balance sheets this declines. Stocks fell 100,000 barrels to of the calendar year, Internal Revenue three months before reaching age 65.

22.6 million barrels.

Margins were up a year with ending stocks for 2021-22 Service, 2019). nickel at 30 cents per gallon.

U.S. gasoIt’s important to note that if you are hovering around 1.1 billion bushels. line demand was the second-highest in Age 59½ already receiving Social Security beneBrazil’s safrinha corn crop estimates At age 59½, workers are able to start fits, you will automatically be enrolled continue to shrink. Agroconsult low- See NYSTROM, pg. 19 in Medicare Part A (hospitalization) ered their safrinha corn estimate to and Part B (medical insurance) without 60.9 million metric tons from 65.3 mmt an additional application (Individuals and compared to Conab’s last estimate can decline Part B coverage because it of 67 mmt. Brazil’s safrinha corn harrequires an additional premium pay corn/change* soybeans/change* vest as of Aug. 4 was 47 percent comment.).

St. Cloud $5.99 -.10 $13.27 -.41 plete and well behind the 63 percent Age 65 to 67 average. There were rumors of Madison $6.07 .00 $12.97 -.28 Between ages 65 and 67, individuals Brazilian and Canadian interest in Redwood Falls $6.09 .00 $13.37 -.32 become eligible to receive 100 percent U.S. corn during the week, but there of their Social Security benefit. The age Fergus Falls $6.09 .00 $12.97 -.33 has been no confirmation. Brazil has varies, depending on birth year. already bought an estimated 30 Morris $6.29 +.10 $13.07 -.22 Individuals born in 1955, for example, Argentine corn vessels. Not only is that become eligible to receive 100% of their Tracy $6.28 +.14 $13.10 -.52 more than usual, but also earlier than benefits when they reach age 66 years normal. River levels in Argentina Average: $6.14 $13.13 and 2 months. Those born in 1960 or remain extremely low keeping transYear Ago Average: $2.62 $8.01 later need to reach age 67 before they’ll portation costs high with vessels forced become eligible to receive full benefits Grain prices are effective cash close on Aug. 10. to top off downriver. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.

See JOHNSON, pg. 19

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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November soybeans closed lower for the last three weeks NYSTROM, from pg. 18 the last 92 weeks at 9.775 million bpd.

President Biden signed a non-binding executive order with a goal of 50 percent of all new car sales in the United States be zero-emission, i.e. electric, by 2030. China makes approximately 70 percent of allelectric vehicle batteries.

China stated they will release commodity reserves considered “essential for livelihood” in a targeted manner. They will tighten supervision of fabricating and spreading price increase information, hoarding, and collusion to push prices higher. They will launch an investigation of fertilizer producers and distributors suspected of driving up prices through possible hoarding and collusion.

Outlook: The August WASDE report will include farmer surveys, satellite imagery, and other considerations, but will not include an actual on-hand field survey. Field samples were discontinued last year due to budget restraints. The average trade estimates for the August report are 177.6 bushels per acre with production at 15.004 billion bushels. The July numbers were 179.5 bu./acre with production at 15.165 billion bushels.

Prices may likely linger in their recent range until after the report. Daily ranges and direction will be dominated by every updated forecast until we have a

MARKETING better idea of the crop size.

For the week, September corn was 8 cents higher at $5.55 and the December corn contract was 11.25 cents higher at $5.56.5 per bushel. It’s not too early to looking ahead to 2022. The December 2022 corn contract was up 22 cents for the week at $5.17 per bushel.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans took a big plunge on Aug. 3 after the weekly crop condition report showed a 2 percent improvement to 60 percent in the good/excellent category. The balance of the week found November soybeans trading within Aug. 3’s range.

November soybeans have closed lower for the last three weeks. The USDA announced two fresh new crop soybean export sales in the last half of the week that kept hopes alive that China is back in the market. The two fresh sales were 11 million bushels to unknown and 4.8 million bushels to China. This month is critical for determining the soybean yield.

If harvested acres are 86.7 million acres and we see a .5 BPA decline, with all other factors the same, it translates to a 43.35 million bushel cut to ending stocks. A 2021/2022 carryout near 110 million bushels would seem untenable. Prices would need to reach a level to curtail demand. The average trade

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Missed dates could mean penalties JOHNSON, from pg. 18 (Social Security Administration, 2019).

Age 70½ Under the SECURE Act, in most circumstances, once you reach age 72, you must begin taking required minimum distributions from a Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and other defined contribution plans. You may continue to contribute to a Traditional IRA past age 70½ under the SECURE Act as long as you meet the earned-income requirement.

Understanding key birthdays may help you better prepare for certain retirement income and benefits.

But perhaps more importantly, knowing key birthdays can help you avoid penalties which may be imposed if you miss the date.

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estimate for the Aug. 12 yield is 50.4 bu./acre with ending stocks at 159 million bushels.

Weekly export sales were within expectations with old crop sales of 400,000 bushels and 15.6 million bushels for new crop. Old crop commitments at 2.275 billion bushels meet the USDA forecast for 2.27 billion bushels. China has 25.7 million bushels of unshipped old crop on the books. New crop commitments are 389.6 million bushels vs. 556.2 million bushels last year by this date.

The June National Oilseed Processors Association Crush report showed 161.7 million bushels of soybeans were crushed, lower than the 162.1 million bushels expected. Soyoil stocks at were higher than the 1.994-billion-pound forecast. In a new twist, the American Bakers Association is asking for lower biodiesel blending mandates to prevent tighter soyoil supplies. Smaller soyoil supplies could drive up food prices according to the association.

Argentine truckers ended a strike at the Bahia Blanco port that disrupted soybean deliveries to the port. Loadings however were able to continue. This port has been important recently in topping off vessels that began loading upriver at the Rosario port on the Parana River.

Outlook: Soybeans took a step back this week on improved conditions; but when export interest popped up later in the week, prices recovered a good portion of the week’s losses. August weather will be watched closely just as it always is for its influence on the final yield. We don’t have room for production declines without cuts to demand. It’s a wait-and-see time until the report. Mother Nature has the wheel as we wait to see if the November contract can stay above $13.00 per bushel.

For the week, November soybeans were down 12.5 cents at $13.36.75 per bushel. The November 2022 contract was 4.5 cents higher at $12.58.25 per bushel.

Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on Aug. 6 (September contracts): Chicago wheat was 15.25 cents higher at $7.19, Kansas City was 32.5 cents higher at $7.05.75, Minneapolis was 11.5 cents higher at $9.16.25 per bushel. The December 2021 Minneapolis wheat was 12.25 cents higher at $9.03.25 per bushel. v

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Federal order Class III milk price takes a dip

This column was written for the marketing week ending Aug. 6.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the July Federal order Class III benchmark milk price at $16.49 per hundredweight. This is down 72 cents News and information for Minnesota and Northern Iowa dairy producers from June and $8.05 below the inflated price a year ago when Uncle Sam’s Food pounds, up 3.9 percent.

3.6 million pounds of cheese through Section 32.

Box program was buying lots of cheese.

MIELKE MARKET Last year’s July Class III price was the WEEKLY Dry whey totaled 80.6 million pounds, up n second highest ever, at $24.54, 6 cents 2.9 million pounds or 3.7 percent from May, Aug. 3’s Global Dairy Trade saw its weighted averBy Lee Mielke shy of the record set in September 2014. but 1.1 million or 1.3 percent below a year age fall for the eighth consecutive session, down 1 The seven-month Class III average ago. Year-to-date, dry whey was at 472 mil- percent, following a 2.9 percent drop July 20 and 3.6 stands at $16.90, down from $17.30 at this time a lion pounds, down 3.2 percent. percent on July 6. year ago and compares to $15.58 in 2019.

Dry whey stocks climbed to 80.6 million pounds, up Traders brought 53.1 million pounds of product to Late morning Aug. 6 Class III futures portended 2.9 million or 3.7 percent from May, but were 1.1 milmarket, up from 49.4 million. The average winning August at $16.02; September, $16.55; October, $17.05; lion pounds or 1.3 percent below a year ago. price was $3,784 U.S., down from $3,839.

November, $17.75; and December at $17.76.

Nonfat dry milk output fell to 184.6 million pounds, Buttermilk powder was down 8 percent. Whole The July Class IV price is $16.00 per cwt., down 35 down 20.8 million pounds or 10.1 percent from May; cents from June but $2.24 above a year ago. Its seven but up 30.6 million or 19.9 percent from a year ago. milk powder was down 3.8 percent following a 3.8 month average is at $15.01, up from $13.78 a year Production year-to-date was at 1.1 billion pounds, up percent decline, and lactose was down 3.1 percent after an 8.9 percent drop. ago, and compares to $16.11 in 2019.

11.4 percent from 2020.

Butter led the gains, up 3.8 percent, after it inched n Stocks crept up to 349.5 million pounds, up 1.3 mil- 0.8 percent lower last time. Anhydrous milkfat was You’ll recall that USDA’s preliminary data pegged lion or 0.4 percent from May, as shipping challenges up 1.3 percent after it slipped 0.3 percent. Skim milk June milk production at 18.96 billion pounds, up 2.9 at U.S. ports continue, and were 68.4 million pounds powder was up 1.5 percent after dropping 5.2 perpercent from June 2020. The latest Dairy Products or 24.3 percent above those a year ago. cent, and cheddar inched 0.7 percent higher after it report shows where that milk ended up; although Skim milk powder production totaled 32.6 million gained 1.3 percent last time.

StoneX Dairy reminds us the year-over-year changes pounds, down 3.1 million pounds or 8.7 percent from StoneX says the GDT 80 percent butterfat butter are mostly driven by the anomalies of last year’s May and 27.9 million pounds or 46.1 percent below a price equates to $2.0308 per pound U.S., up 7.5 cents, Covid pandemic. year ago. Year-to-date, skim milk powder, at 222.6 and compares to Chicago Mercantile Exchange butStarting with cheese: June output totaled 1.12 bil- million pounds, was down 26.9 percent from 2020. ter which closed Aug. 6 at $1.6475. GDT cheddar, at lion pounds, down 2.9 percent from May and just 0.2 June regular hard ice cream output totaled 66.5 $1.8437, was up 1.9 cents, and compares to Aug. 6’s percent above June 2020. Year-to-date total cheese million pounds, down 8.6 percent from a year ago, CME block cheddar at $1.6350. GDT skim milk powoutput hit 6.8 billion pounds, up 3.3 percent from the with year-to-date output at 378.3 million pounds, up der averaged $1.37 per pound, up from $1.3476. same period in 2020. just 0.9 percent from 2020.

Whole milk powder averaged $1.6322 per pound, Italian style cheese totaled 473.1 million pounds, Speaking in the Aug. 9 “Dairy Radio Now” broadcast, down from $1.6920. CME Grade A nonfat dry milk down 1.7 percent from May and 2.6 percent below a StoneX broker Dave Kurzawski said Dairy Product closed Aug. 6 at $1.2550 per pound. year ago. Year-to-date, Italian was at 2.9 billion reports don’t tend to move markets, though he admitn pounds, up 1 percent. ted June cheese output was 12 million pounds less Meanwhile, June U.S. dairy exports remained American-type cheese, at 453.9 million pounds, was than they expected while nonfat dry milk stocks were strong. Nonfat dry milk was up 7.4 percent from June down 5.1 percent from May, but 5.1 percent above a 20 million pounds heavier than they forecast.

2020, with most going to Mexico, according to year ago. Year-to-date, American was at 2.8 billion He said the report was basically neutral for cheese HighGround Dairy, and to Indonesia. Shipments to pounds, up 6.1 percent. and bearish on butter and powder; but added, “As we China were the highest since August 2014.

Mozzarella output totaled 370.2 million pounds, walk into August, we’re getting into a different time HighGround Dairy says the first half of 2021 transdown 4.9 percent from a year ago, with year-to-date of year demand-wise. If you look at the Global Dairy lated into record exports to China, Egypt and South mozzarella at 2.2 billion pounds, up 0.4 percent from Trade numbers (which have been weak for eight America, helping offset losses to Japan and Southeast events in a row), if you look at the dollar value, Asia. China’s demand has been particularly strong 2020.

Cheddar totaled 327.9 million pounds, down 18.1 $3,000 a metric ton is somewhat of a benchmark. If for whey and other proteins and powders. million pounds or 5.2 percent from May, but 24.9 mil- you’re below that, you’re in kind of a bear market; Cheese exports were down 12.9 percent but lion or 8.2 percent above a year ago. Year-to-date, ched- and if you’re above that, you’re in kind of a bull mar- HighGround Dairy says the losses are skewed by the dar hit 1.99 billion pounds, up 5.6 percent from 2020. ket.” He views the summer as a “correction in prices pandemic-driven volumes observed last year. both domestically and globally.”

U.S. churns produced 160.7 million pounds of butn Kurzawski also said USDA’s solicitations this week ter, down 24.2 million pounds or 13.1 percent from CME prices started August scattered. The cheddar May, but up 11.6 million pounds or 7.8 percent from for fresh milk and string cheese for fourth quarter food assistance and school lunch programs exceeded blocks parked at $1.6350 per pound on July 27 and a year ago. Year-to-date, butter output reached 1.12 his expectations and should provide some degree of stayed there for eight successive sessions. Traders billion pounds, down 2.1 percent from 2020. support for the market. apparently took this week off, with no activity. The Yogurt totaled 386.1 million pounds, down 3.2 perThe USDA will spend $20 million to purchase fluid blocks are priced 7 cents below a year ago when they cent from a year ago, with year-to-date at 2.4 billion milk and announced on Aug. 5 it would buy another See MIELKE, pg. 21

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All milk price continues slide, milk/feed ratio is down MIELKE, from pg. 18 plunged 54.75 cents, largest week-to-week block price fall ever.

The barrels fell to $1.3075 per pound on Aug. 4 (the lowest since May 11, 2020), but closed Aug. 6 at $1.31. This is down 8 cents on the week and 20.75 cents below a year ago when they plunged to $1.5175 per pound — a record 71.75 cent crash.

The spread expanded to 32.75 cents on Aug. 3. Only 19 cars of barrel were sold on the week.

Midwest cheesemakers tell Dairy Market News week-to-week sales remain strong as product moves quickly into food service and grocery channels. Milk remains available at discounts but not as low as previous week. Bottling demand increases are chipping away at fluid supplies as schools ramp up. Cheese output remains busy and Midwest inventories are not overly concerning, says Dairy Market News.

Western retail and food service cheese markets remain steady and international demand remains strong; but port congestion continues to cause delays.

Spot butter shot up 5.75 cents on Aug. 2, then plunged 8 cents the next day, and closed Aug. 6 at $1.6475 per pound. This is a half-cent higher on the week and 11.75 cents above a year ago. There were 19 sales reported for the week.

Butter plants report cream is still attainable with multiples remaining in the low 1.20s and readily available from western states. Retail sales have picked up a bit following a mid-summer lull but butter market tones are anything but stable.

Western cream production is trailing off. More abundant cream supplies, particularly in the southwest, are supporting busier butter output. Churns are less active in other areas where cream is short or cream cheese production is taking more of the supply. Retail sales are strengthening and food service is steady.

Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Aug. 6 at $1.2550 per pound, down 1.25 cents on the week, but 30 cents above a year ago, with 10 sales reported on the week.

Dry whey fell to 47.50 cents per pound on Aug. 5, (the lowest since Jan. 4), but rallied to an Aug. 6 close at 54 cents per pound. This is up 3.75 cents on the week (the highest since July 2), and 22 cents above a year ago. Seven sales were reported for the week.

A lower all milk price and higher corn price continued the slide in the U.S. milk feed ratio. The USDA’s latest Ag Prices report showed the June ratio at 1.60, down from 1.69 in May, and compares to 2.38 in June 2020.

The U.S. all milk price averaged $18.40 per cwt., down 80 cents from May, but 20 cents above the June 2020 average.

The national average corn price climbed to $6.00 per

bushel, up 9 cents from May, after jumping 60 cents from April, and $2.84 per bushel above May 2020.

Soybeans averaged $14.50 per bushel, down 30 cents from May and the first decrease since August 2020, after jumping 90 cents last month, but are still $6.16 per bushel above June 2020.

Alfalfa hay averaged $199 per ton, up $5 from May and $20 above a year ago. n Looking at the cow side of the ledger, the June cull price for beef and dairy combined averaged $73.90 per cwt., up $3.10 from May, $2.90 above June 2020, and $2.30 above the 2011 base average of $71.60 per cwt.

Milk cow replacements averaged $1,310 per head in July, unchanged from April and unchanged from July 2020. Cows averaged $1,350 per head in California, down $50 from April and unchanged from a year ago.

Wisconsin’s average, at $1,480 per head, was down $10 from April but $130 per head above July 2020.

The Aug. 3 Daily Dairy Report points out dairies are also dealing with rising transportation and labor costs. The Daily Dairy Report cited U.S. No. 2 retail diesel for the week of Aug. 2 at $3.37 per gallon, 94 cents higher than a year ago.

The June margin under the Dairy Margin Coverage See MIELKE, pg. 22

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Ravine transformed into pollinator pathway

By EDIE SCHMIERBACH bare earth that remained with grass to Free Press Mankato stabilize the soil. Beauty and bees were not priorities.

MANKATO, Minn. — Mary Kosberg referred to an adage as she showed off Around that time, Mary was paging the garden space she established three through a newspaper when she came years ago to help feed bees and butteracross an article about a pilot program to flies: “The first year, plants sleep; the help nourish migrating pollinators as second year, they creep; and the third they make their way through Minnesota. year, they leap!”

The program provides up to $350 to establish green spaces to help pollinators, Her pollinator garden is now wellespecially the rusty patched bumblebee. established and in peak bloom this summer. And there’s lots of buzzing and flutThe Kosbergs are among the 850 reciptering going on amid the Russian sage, ients, who over three years, were chosen coneflowers and butterfly bushes growby lottery for assistance through the ing in her front yard and in an area program. Shaw said Lawns to Legumes along their property line. is one way Minnesotans may help establish a network of habitat along migration The now lush spot is on land city crews corridors used by pollinators. had to dig up in 2019 to complete a project near Woodhaven Lane.

“Even small plantings can have a big benefit,” he said.

“It’s beautiful, it’s great,” said two Woodhaven Lane neighbors who stopped Shaw then offered the logic that when to admire the flowers Monday afternoon. multiple residents participate, the benePhoto by Pat Christman fit for pollinators will increase.

“We’ve received no negative comments,” Mary Kosberg stands near the pollinator-friendly garden she established near a ravine Mary said, describing the reception for New funding recently was approved for within Mankato city limits. her blossoming garden.

Lawns to Legumes. The new round of Friends and neighbors provided for free most of the When they returned to Mankato, they began to grants is likely to begin this winter. pollinator-friendly plants used in the green space. enjoy peaceful moments of sitting on their home’s Shaw recommended gardeners watch for updates Mary also tapped $350 in assistance designed to help upper-level deck and watching for woodchucks and at: bwsr.state.mn.us/bwsr-accepting-applicationsan endangered bumblebee species through the deer to pass through in search of water. The couple’s lawns-legumes-grants.

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources’ Lawns serenity was interrupted when heavy rains would Residents with properties that don’t provide full to Legumes program. overwhelm the small, rusty drainage pipe that had sun should not be discouraged from helping establish When she and her husband, the Rev. Steve Kosberg, been installed many years ago throughout the ravine. pollinator corridor. There are several shade-tolerant purchased their three-story townhome, they were “The water would rise way up to here,” Mary said, plants that attract bees. unaware that below the property’s small hillside was as she indicated a point on the embankment.

“My property looks like a park,” Maher said. The a ravine that had begun to show signs of erosion.

Erosion in the ravine is no longer a pending danger trillium, wild geraniums and golden rod growing It was evening when they first looked at the house to the Woodhaven neighborhood, thanks to Mankato’s near the white pine in her backyard are “wonderful they bought in 2014 because of its “good bones.” A water mitigation project that included the installa- examples” of what can be grown in shady areas for short time later, they left on an extended trip to tion of an underground drainage system to efficiently the benefit of pollinator insects.

Korean where Steve was assigned to help jumpstart carry away rain runoff.

The Free Press and The Land are sister publications a tiny Lutheran congregation in Seoul.

When the project was finished, crews covered with owned by The Free Press Media. v

Dairy Margin Coverage expected to remain under $9:50 MIELKE, from pg. 21 program dropped 65 cents from May to $6.24 per cwt, which will generate a June payment of $3.26 for $9.50 per cwt. coverage, according to National Milk.

The feed cost calculation for June was lower by 16 cents per cwt. of milk from May, mostly on lower soybean meal prices, while the all-milk price took a larger than expected drop.

National Milk Producers Federation says the futures-based price outlook indicates that the DMC margin will not rise much above $7.00 per cwt. through the summer and remain below $9.50 through the end of 2021. USDA reported that estimated DMC payments for the 2021 program exceed $543 million as of July 26.

n Checking Capitol Hill, dairy processors praised the approval of a funding bill passed this week by the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations. Michael Dykes, President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, called the bill “a win for the health and wellness of all Americans.”

IDFA says, “The Committee voted to triple the amount of funding going to support the SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects as part of the fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill for the USDA, FDA, and related agencies. This program incentivizes SNAP beneficiaries to purchase fluid milk, making it easier for families to get more of the nutrition ben-

efits of milk similar to other programs that encourage purchase of fruits and vegetables. This show of support by the Senate and last week’s vote by the House demonstrates growing awareness in Congress about the important role dairy plays in family health and nutrition especially among our most economically and nutritionally vulnerable families.”

It also preserves school’s ability to offer 1 percent flavored milk to students, says 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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Parcel #1: 75 total acr es of far m land, appr ox. 67.87 acr es tillable. .39 ac in CRP & 3.06 ac non-cropland. Well-tiled with a Productivity Index of 93.6 Parcel #2: 5 acr e far m site. 5 bedr oom, 1 3/4 bath home featur ing a lar ge eat -in kitchen, main-level laundry, attached 2-stall garage, deck and a 4-season breezeway with second kitchen. Outbuildings include: 26’ x 50’ garage/workshop, 20’ x 26’ single stall garage, 20’ x 20’ shed, 15’ x 30’ shed, 13’ x 30’ shed, workshop shed and grain bins.

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Inspection: August 26th, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Lots Start Closing: August 26th, 5:00 pm Pick-Up Date: August 27th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Household & Antiques: Dining room table and chair set; sofa; chairs; glider rocker; dresser w/ mirror; end tables, coffee table; china cabinet; new Contour hospital bed; lamps; file cabinets; grandfather clock; electric fireplace; large amount of wall decor; prints; Hoover vacuum; International Harvester refrigerator; Indezit refrigerator; Gambles Coronado freezer; cast iron patio set; Hamm’s pony keg; Budweiser banner; bass guitar; record collection; record player cabinet; vintage clothing; roaster; dishware; kitchen items; Tools, Lawn & Garden: 12’ 3-section drag; yard drag beam; dethatcher; scaffolding; fuel barrel w/ pump; Pro-Tech contractor miter saw; Rockwell miter saw; router table; Craftsman 12” band saw-sander; Stihl FS 52 weed whip; Napa 85-910 battery charger; Wagner Paint Crew 770 painter; Wagner pwr painter; Skilsaw; tool boxes; lg amount of hand & power tools; yard tools; 12 ga & 20 ga ammo;

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021 Make plans on attending this very clean retirement auction!

Located on the west edge of Herman, 702 Frankford Ave. N. Watch for signs.

H TRACTORS H

H TRACTOR H

H 2004 Case IH mod. MX255, MFWD, 3,301 hrs., luxurious cab, 18-4-46 tires, 3 pt., 5 hyd., big PTO, only used on planter and grain cart, FM 750 Trimble, auto. steer w/receiver 16 spd. power shift. Ser. #130185.

H 2003 Case IH mod. MX255, MFWD, 4,616 hrs., 480/80 R46 tires, deep lug, big PTO, Trimble, auto. steer w/receiver, 4 hyd., suitcase weights, 16 spd. Ser. #125470.

H JD 4010 Diesel Tractor, 18-4-34 tires, 3 pt., 1 hyd., has been overhauled, 12 volt.

H IH Mod. 584 w/English diesel, 3,864 hrs. w/ Mount-O-Matic loader, one owner.

H JD Mod. R diesel w/pony start.

H TRACTOR H

H 2005 Case IH mod. STX425, 4WD, 3,052 hrs., 16 spd., PS trans., 4 hyd., CFX 750 Trimble, auto. steer w/ receiver. Ser. # 0106118.

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PLANTING/SPRAYING/TILLAGE H JD mod. 1760 Corn Planter, 12 row, 30 in. Max Emerge XP, Yetter row cleaners, 3 bu. boxes, front fold, liquid fert., 2 tanks. Ser #710132, nice planter.

H Red Ball 680 Sprayer, 90 ft. booms, 1350 tank, Raven SCS 450 monitor, 46 in. tires, 3-way nozzles, hyd. pump.

H 2015 Woods BW 1800 Folding Brush Mower, 15 ft. big 1,000 PTO, oscillating tandems, chain guards.

H Case IH 730 B Ecolo-Tiger, 7 shank w/lead shanks.

H 40 ft. Melroe Drag.

H Case IH 5800 Chisel Plow, 25 ft. w/3 bar Summers harrow.

H 30 ft. Flexcoil, coil packer.

H Two 12 Row 3 pt. Band Sprayers.

H Spray Coupe, mod. 120 w/cab.

H IH 183 12 Row 30 Cultivator.

H Frontier S-tine 12 row 30 cult.

H Deutz Allis 40 ft. Digger. H Ashland 8 yard Scraper.

H Melroe Multiweeder, heavy drag sections H 60 ft. Keller Sprayer, 500 gal. tank.

H Case IH 181 MT Rotary Hoe, 30 ft., flat fold.

ITEMS OF INTEREST

H 2010 Case IH mod. 7088 AFS Combine w/Pro 600 Monitor, Axial flow RWD, air compressor w/ 5 outlets, engine only has 1,675 hrs., 1,108 sep. hours, 85/R42 duals, field tracker, corn, bean, wheat grates.

H 2009 Case IH mod. 2608, 8 row 30” chopping corn head, one owner, new stalk stompers, header height control.

H 2011 Case IH 3020Terra Flex bean head, 30 ft.

H Harst Header Trailer, 4 wheels.

H 2007 International 9200 Eagle Semi Tractor Day Cab, M-15 Cummins, 10 spd. trans., wet kit, air ride, alum. wheels, 1005,980 miles.

H 1999 Volvo Day Cab Semi Tractor, N-14 Cummins, 10 spd., AC, wet kit, 507,000 mi.

H 1975 Ford 700 Single Axle Truck, 39,722 miles, V-8, 4 & 2 trans, 16 ft. box and hoist w/Westfield folding drill fill H ABU 16 ft. Car Trailer.

GRAIN HANDLING

H Unver Ferth mod. 7000 Grain Cart H Kongskilde Grain Vac w/lots of pipe H Two 10 x 71 Westfield Grain H 2000 Honda Shadow 750, Augers w/swing auger 16,080 miles.

H Minnesota Gravity Box and H Alloway RD 180 Top Master, 10 ton gear w/drill fill. beet topper.

H 10” Rapat Take-out Auger H Artsway 690 Beet Lifter. and Motor, never used.

H 12 ft. Box Blade Tilt.

H Dalton Gravity Box & running gear.

H 500 gal. Fuel Tank with pump.

H Massey Ferguson 3 pt. blade, 8 ft. H Two Grain Dryers, 570 & 580Toxo-Wick H Red River 6 row, 30 ft. beet lifter.

H 1300 gal. poly water tank.

Sale will begin with approximately 1/2 hour of shop tools and misc.

Reconditioned grip tracks for Case IH 7088

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from The Brysons have retired for well farming. If you are looking machinery, kept, well serviced farm PICTURES POSTED ON WWW.MIDWESTAUCTIONS.COM/HANSON sale! make sure to attend this You can bid on-line with eers, LLC. Proxybid/Hanson Auction

Sellers: Mr. & Mrs. Jerry & Junice Bryson For more information, please call 320-760-1690

Hanson Auctioneers, LLC “The Most Important Auction is Yours!”

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Prime Farmland Auction in McLeod Co Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 at 2 PM 2 Parcel Auction - Willard Prieve Estate, Owner *Parcel 1-A: 59.99+/- Surveyed Acres; 56.7+/- Tillable Acres, CPI=92.2 *Parcel 1-B: 35.70+/- Surveyed Acres; 10.0+/- Tillable Acres Pt of SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Sec 24 & pt of GL 1 of Sec 25 Parcel 2: 41.31 Surveyed Acres Including Building Site; 12.5+/- Tillable Acres; CPI=94.1; SW1/4 of SE1/4 of Sec 24, all in Acoma Twp, McLeod Co.

Building Site Address: 19282 210th St., Hutchinson, MN Open House: Wednesday, August 18th from 11 AM to 1 PM *Parcel 1 is divided into Parcel 1-A & Parcel 1-B. The successful bidder of Parcel 1-A will also receive a QCD for the land in Parcel 1-B at no additional cost.

Go to FladeboeLand.com for additional information or call broker listed below.

Kristine Fladeboe Duininck, 320-212-9379 Kristine@FladeboeLand.com Dale Fladeboe, Lic. 34-12 Award Winning Auctioneers

Tractors

Tillage Equip

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 FOR SALE: JD 4020 diesel, 2012 JD 2700 disc ripper. 7 syncro cab, dual hydraulic shank at 24” center, could duals, tranny needs 5th & re- be set on 30” centers. Discs verse gear, $8,500. Landoll 7 are like new. Excellent meshank disk chisel plow, $500. chanical condition, no welds.

JD 210 14’ tandem disk, $500. Paint is very good also.

763-856-4220 $17,900. Call 507-789-6049 FOR SALE: 1 set 18.4x46 FOR SALE: Wil-Rich 513 Soil Firestone super all traction Pro, 7 shank, 24” apart, 3 radial tires, about 45% left, bar heavy coil harrow, alwould make very good dual ways shedded, low acres. tires, $600/pr. 507-227-2602 612-655-1053 FOR SALE: Farmall 450 gas, FOR SALE: 30 foot Case IH wide front, standard draw Tigermate II field cultivator, bar, good runner, many new $22,000. 320-212-0585 parts. 763-682-2124 Call after 5pm.

Hay & Forage

Equipment NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer trac- FOR SALE: Gehl 1065 forage tors, AC-all models, Large harvester, 2R30”, new knives Inventory, We ship! Mark and cutter bar, shedded. 507Heitman Tractor Salvage 828-1036 715-673-4829 John Deere 2420 diesel swather, 18’ draper head, SELL IT FAST cab, air conditioned, $12,500/ with a classified line ad!

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Prime Farmland Auction in Swift County Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 1 PM 160.06+/- Surveyed Acres, 152.42+/- Tillable Acres, CPI=91.4, located in Kildare Twp., Swift County.

Southwest Quarter, Sec 9, Twp 121, Range 38 Location: From DeGraff, N on 80th Ave SE (31) for 2.5 miles.

This land has been surveyed and has tile.

Kennelly Family, Owners Go to FladeboeLand.com for details & drone video

Glen Fladeboe, Broker 651-208-3262 Glen@FladeboeLand.com Dale Fladeboe, Lic 34-12 Award Winning Auctioneers

THE LAND — AUGUST 6/AUGUST 13, 2021 Grain Handling Equipment

Harvesting Equip

FOR SALE: JD 625F Hydra- FOR SALE: Westfield auger, flex Platform Head. Low 8”x61’, PTO, like new, $3,925.

Rock Dam. Single Point. Ex- 7x51 Westfield auger, w/ tra Sickle. 25’ Head Trailer. elec motor drive, includes Both are in very good con- motor, $1,125; 8x46 Feterl dition. $14,500 for both. 320- auger, elec, no motor, $825.

FarmFan 320J dryer, $5,100.

522-1386 Soderholm wet bin, 1200 bu, FOR SALE: 1979 John Deere $575. 651-503-5087 4400 combine, 329 diesel with 2525 hours with John Deere FOR SALE: Two Behlen 38” bean head, $3,500. Phone single phase fans, 10HP and 7.5 HP. Best Offer. 12 - 20” #320-327-2711 row dividers off Gleaner FOR SALE: JD 608C corn- combine. Best Offer. Olivia head, w/ row stompers, ap- MN 320-523-1099 proximately 7000-8000 acres, excellent condition, $39,500. Super B 6 column grain dry507-327-6430 er, auto batch, 234 bu at a time, 2000 cone holding bin, Please recycle this magazine.

8x71 Westfield auger w/ 10hp motor, 8x31 Westfield auger, 7.5hp motor. All single Brian ZIEMER Brian ZIEMER Brian ZIEMER ZIEMER New London, Brian MN (320) 979-4044 phase. Retiring. 612-655-1053

Mark ZIEMER ER Brian ZIEMER k ZIEMER Mark Mark ZIEMER New London, MN ZIEMER (320) 979-4044 ) 979-4044 New London, MN (320) 979-4044 MNNew (320) 979-4044 London, MN (320) 979-4044 New London, MN (320) 979-4044 New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer Auctioneer London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Brian ZIEMER uctioneer Auctioneer Auctioneer Sell your farm equipment NewAuctioneer London/ New London/ Auctioneer New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer Belgrade Area Belgrade ReAuctioneer w London/ New London/ New London/ New London/ tirement Auc New London/ New Area London/ in The Land with a line ad. tionAt 24500 US Belgrade rade Area The Area Following Described Hwy 71 Belgrade NE New London Belgrade AreaProperty Will Be Sold At Farm Located Belgrade Belgrade Area AreaMN.Area 507-345-4523 Mark ZIEMER Brian ZIEMER Being 7 1/2 Miles South Of Belgrade MN OnUS USHwy Hwy #71NEUS ng Described Property Will Be Sold At Farm Located At 24500 71 New London MN. The Following Described Property Will Be Sold At Farm Located At 24500 Hwy 71 NE New London MN. ollowing Described Property Will(320) Be Sold At Farm Located At10th 24500 USClara HwyCity 71 MN. NE New London MN. ibed Property Will Be Sold At 10025 10th St NE Clara City MN. New London, MN 979-4044 New London, MN (320) 979-4044 The following described property will be sold at 10025 St NE Being Being 7 1/2 Saturday Miles Of Belgrade MN OnMN US Hwy 7 1/2South Miles South Of Belgrade MN On US Hwy #71 March 6th 10:00 AM 7Being 1/2 South Miles Of Belgrade On US#71 Hwy #71 Clara Cty CityRd 5 miles north Chippewa Cty10th Rd 2St then Auctioneer Auctioneer s North on From Chippewa 2 Then 3/4onMile West on NE 3/4 Mile West on 10th St NE

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All kinds of New & Used farm FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls equipment - disc chisels, field also Hamp, York, & Hamp/ cults, planters, soil finishers, Duroc boars & gilts. Alfred cornheads, feed mills, discs, Kemen 320-598-3790 balers, haybines, etc. 507438-9782

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Wanted to Buy: JD 725 6, 8 & 12 row - front mount cultivators; Stanhoist and Bushhog FOR SALE: Retirement Sale! steel barge boxes; Gehl and Miscellaneous hog finishing Lorentz grinder/mixers; plus equipment, stainless steel all types of farm machinery. feeders and waterers. Albert Wanted: also JD 4430 1975 or Lea, MN 507-383-7858 newer. 507-251-2685 Spot, Duroc, Chester White, WANTED: 6 sheets for an Boars & Gilts available.

18’ Butler grain bin, must Monthly PRRS and PEDV. be wide corrugated and 11 Delivery available. Steve Resler. 507-456-7746 gauge. 320-293-4380 WANTED: Design 3 Red GiSheep ant DMC Stir-Ator for 24’ bin with burner and fan. 507-2594109 20 Heavy Duty Steel Jigs For WANTED: 47 1/2’ - 52 1/2’ DMI Sheep & Goats To Make Turning Cradles Sorting & nutrient placer. 507-251-2685 Slide Gates, Corral & Run Panels, Mineral Feeders, Bale Feeders, Etc. PLUS Approx 40 Pieces Of Inventory. $7,500/OBO. RETIRING. 319-347-6282 or 319-269-4226

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Mark ZIEMER 9190, FWD, 3 HYD Brian ZIEMER otes, QuickDeutz-Allis Hitch, Gleaner R62, Cummins Engine, Pro Series Yield New London, MN (320) 979-4044 New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Volt, Narrow Monitor, Header Control System,Front Maurer Hopper; AC D Remotes, Quick Quick Hitch, Duals; DeutzAuctioneer Auctioneer Remotes, 800 - 25 Ft. Bean Head, w/Trailer; AC 8 Row 30” 3 HYD Remotes; IH TRACTORS TILLAGE Corn Head IH 460 WideFWD, 3 HYD Remotes, Quick Tebben 12 ft. Track Eliminator; MM 12 AllisGas, 9150 Re tir ement Auctio Case-IH 496 24 Ft Cushion Gang Tandem Case-IH 2366 Diesel Combine, Cummings 175 Case Diesel, International Power 7220 MFWD Diesel n Clara City, MN Ft Grain Drill; JD 9300 20 FT Press emotes; AC-WD45 Wheel Disk, Case-IH 4800 25 Ft Vibra Tractor Cab, Heat, Air, 18 Speed Diesel Engine 1400 Hrs On New Short AC WD45, Power Drill; JDSold 7200 1210025 Row Planter; Wil-Rich Shank Mulcher, Kent 2109 9Property Shank Will Block, Axial At Flow, 3 Speed Hydrostatic, Thew/ Following Described Be 10th St NE Clara City MN. Transmission, Hub Duals, 8045 Hrs, WD, Power Steering, t ch, Gleaner R62, Cummins Engine, Pro Series Yield Slash & Chisel 12 Ft, Int 720 5x18 Field Tracker, Trap,3/4 Harvest Case-IH 496 24 Ft Cushion Gang Tandem Case-IH 496 Ft Cushion Gang Tandem 21 Ft. Field Cultivator; Wil-Rich 28 onal 7220International MFWD From Clara City 5 24 Miles North on Chippewa Cty RdRock 2 Then Mile Monitor West on 10th St NE Case 7220 MFWD Case-IH MaxxumDiesel 125 MFWD DieselDiesel

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IH Cab, Heat, Air, 18 Speed Hrs Engine & 3700 Rotary Hrs Case-IH 5x18 Auto Reset Duals, 1800 HrsHub w/ Case-IH L-750 Shank w/ Mulcher, KentWhite 2109 9Head Shank w/ Mulcher, Kent 2109 9Sprayer; Shank Block, Axial Flow, 3 Speed Block, Flow, 3IHSpeed Hydrostatic, n, Duals, Hrs, Corn Transmission, Duals, 8045 Hrs, 2500 24 Ft.Axial Tandem Disc; Shank w/Shank Mulcher, Kent 2109 9Harrow Shank Block, Axial Flow, 3Hydrostatic, Speed Hydrostatic, deHub 2208 8AC Row 30” Corn Head, Case smission, Hub8045 Duals, 8045 Hrs, Mounted Plow, Melroe 7 Section Loader (Like New), International Slash & Slash Chisel Ft,Evener, Int& 5x18 Field Tracker, Rock Trap, Harvest Monitor Slash Chisel Int 720JD 5x18 Field Tracker, Rock Trap, Harvest Monitor Immediate response anywhere.

1020 25 Bean Head, IH720 Model 810Combine 10’ Monitor er xumMaxxum 125 MFWD Diesel &12 Chisel 12720 Ft, Int 12 720Ft,5x18 Case-IH Maxxum 125 MFWD Diesel Field Tracker, Rock Trap, Harvest 18 Ft. Ft Chisel Plow; IH 5 Bottom w/ Hydraulic International 8 Ft Tractors e-IH MFWD Tractors Combine 986 Diesel125 Tractor Cab, Diesel Wide Front, w/ Moister Hopper Extension 5060 w/ Moister Tester, Hopper Extension 5060 3Tester, Grain Head, Minnesota Mounted Plow, Case IH 830 6IHRemotes, Row 3Quick 45 Mounted Plow, Case IH 830 6 Row 3Belt w/ Moister Tester, Hopper Extension Mounted Case 830 6 Row eed, Cab, Air, Heat, Hub Pull Type Digger Tractor 16 Speed, Cab, Air, Heat, Hub Deutz-AllisPlow, 9190, FWD, 3 HYD Hitch, 3 Plow; Gleaner R62, Cummins Engine, 5060 Pro Series Yield IH 735 5 Bottom Plow; IH #9 5 Ft. or 16 Speed, Cab, Air, Heat, Hub Machinery 3 Pt 1000/540 PTO, Duals, 3932 Gleaner R62, Cummins Engine, Pro 10 Ton Header Trailer Monitor, Header Control System, Maurer Hopper; AC er Duals; Deutz-Allis 9150 FWD, 3White HYD Remotes, Quick Engine Hrs & 3700 Rotary Hrs Case-IH Engine Hrs & 3700 Rotary Hrs Case-IH Pt Cultivator, White 5x18 Auto Reset Pt Cultivator, 5x18 Auto Reset Engine Hrs & 3700 Rotary Hrs Case-IH Deutz-Allis 9190, FWD, 3 HYD Remotes, Quick Hitch, Gleaner R62, Cummins Engine, Pro Series Yield Pt Cultivator, White 5x18 Auto Reset Hrs w/ L-750 80044 - 25Ft. Ft. Drag; Bean Head, w/Trailer; AC 8 Row 30” Duals, 1800 Hrs Case-IH Hitch, Duals; Deutz-Allis 9150, 3 PT, 3 HYD Remotes; IH Horse Mower; 8 Section ls, 1800 Hrs w/ Case-IH L-750 HrsCase-IH Showing, Goodw/ Torque, S/N L-750 Tebben ng, CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY 12Power ft. Track Eliminator; MM FtGas, Corn HeadHead, Case IH 8 Row 30” Corn30” Head, IH 2208 8 Row 30” Corn HAY Series Yield Monitor, Header Control 706 Melroe Gas, Steering, Wide Front; IH-12 460 Wide 2208Harrow Mounted Plow, 7Melroe Section Harrow GRAIN CART Mounted Plow, Melroe 7Grain Section 2208 8 EQUIPMENT Row CornCase Head, Case IH Control System, Monitor, Header Maurer Hopper; AC Duals; Deutz-Allis 9150 FWD,Mounted 3 Drill; HYD Remotes, Quick Plow, 7 Section Harrow JD 9300 20 FT Press Drill; JD 7200 12 Row ke New), International Loader (Like New), International Front, Belt Pulley, 1 HYD Remote; AC 175 Diesel, Power 2510194U24793, JD 5420 Diesel Tractor JD 21 Ft. Single Disk; Alloway 22 Ft. ader (Like New), International 1020 25 Ft Bean Head, IH Model 810 10’ 1020 25 Ft Bean Head, IH Model 810 10’ Case-IH RB-455 Silage Round GRAVITY BOXES - 25810 Ft. 10’ Bean Head, w/Trailer; AC 8 Row 30” Planter; Wil-Rich 21 3Ft.PT, Field Cultivator; Steering, Wide Front 2 HYD AC-WD45 1020 Model w/ Hydraulic International 8 FtWil-Rich w/ Hydraulic Evener, International 8 Ft 25 Ft Bean Head, IH800 System, Maurer Hopper; AC800 - 258 Ft Hitch, Duals; Deutz-Allis 9150, 3w/ PT, 3Evener, HYD Remotes; IHRemotes; Hydraulic Evener, International Hitch, Deutz-Allis 9150, 3 PT, MFWD, 3Duals; Pt, Cab, Roll-Bar, 6865 Hrs w/ JD ractor Cab, Wide Front, 986 Diesel Tractor Cab, Wide Front, Steering, 12 Volt, Demco Wide front; WD45, Power Stalk Chopper; Snowco Screener; NI 28Power Ft. Field Cultivator; 500AC Gal. Sprayer; Baler w/ Wrap, 3861 Bales S/N Diesel Tractor Wide Front, 3 Belt Grain Head, 3Minnesota Belt Grain Head, Minnesota Corn Head FORAGE BOXES 3 Net Belt Grain Head, Minnesota Pull Type Digger Pull Type Digger Steering, 12 Volt, 1Tandem HYD Remote; ACJD WD, Power Steering, 706 Gas, Power Steering, Wide Front; IH 460 Gas, Wide AC 2500 24 Ft. Disc; 18 Ft. Chisel Pull Type Digger Ft. Bean Head, w/Trailer; AC 8 Row 541 Loader w/ Material Bucket, Pallet 3 HYD Remotes; IH 706 Gas, Power HBJRB455VHN195676, New Holland 540 PTO, Duals, 3932 3 Pt 1000/540 PTO, Duals, 3932 12 Volt, Narrow Front Ton Header 60 Ft.10 PTO 8 In. Alloway 10 Ton8”x60” Header Trailer t 1000/540 PTO,Pulley, Duals,13932 Parker 4500 GrainPower Cart,IH2735 - J&M 385 IH 720 5 Bottom Plow; 5 Bottom 10Auger; Ton Trailer Header Trailer Front, Belt HYD Remote; Plow; AC 175 Diesel,

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PTO 250 8 In. 94U24793, 5420 Diesel Tractor Tire Packer Bar Rake w/ Front Dolly, New Holland 256Silage Round Steering, Volt, Wide front; AC WD45, Power Semi Tires, & Lights, Minnesota Case-IH RB-455 Silage Round Case-IH RB-455 Narrow Front GRAVITY BOXES -WestfieldBOXES GRAVITY Case-IH RB-455 Silage Round GRAVITY BOXES - x 60’ Auger;HAY Alloway 8”x60” Auger; 8” EQUIPMENT Roll-Bar, 6865 Hrs w/ JD Roll-A-Bar Gehl 420 10 Wheel Pull3861 Bales S/N 3Diesel, Pt, 6865 AC 175 Power Widew/ JD Steering, 12Roll-Bar, Volt, 1Steering, HYD ACGravity WD, Power Steering, D, 3MFWD, Pt, Roll-Bar, 6865 Hrs w/ Remote; JDHrs Baler w/ Baler NetRake, Wrap, 3861 Bales S/N Baler w/ Net Wrap, Box w/32 Horst Ton Running Auger; Ft. 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(2016) Track Eliminator; MM 12 Ft Grain let other Farmers know it! ure Fork, Bale Fork, S/N H-7230 Mow-Max 10 Ft Disc Bine Forks, Manure Fork, Bale Fork, S/N JD 750 20 Ft No Till Drill, 10” Spacings, H-7230 Mow-Max 10 Ft Disc Bine (2016) s, Manure Fork, Bale Fork, S/N Mow-Max 10JDw/Ft9300 Disc (2016) Jumbo 10 Gear, Kasten 1412 Ft Ft Grain 500 44’Running Grain &Eliminator; Bale Elevator; Drill; 20Big FTBine Press JD 7200 12 Row 16H-7230 Ft Metal Thrower Rack MN 7 Drill; Tebben 12 Track MM NI 245 - Manure Spreader; IH 1250 Gravity Boxes, w/ 13ft.Ton Running Gears, Gravity Boxes, w/Running 13 Ton Running Gears, Planter;258 Wil-Rich 21 Ft. Field Cultivator; Wil-Rich SI Seed Meters, S/N N007SOX016435, S/N YFN-257901, New Holland Roll-AS/N YFN-257901, New Holland 258 Roll-AUpcoming Issues of THE LAND Gravity Boxes, w/ 13 Ton Gears, 49, Farmall H Gas Tractor LU54205242249, Farmall H Gas Tractor Running Gear, 16 Ft Metal Thrower Rack S/N YFN-257901, New Holland 258 Roll-A05242249, Farmall H Gas Tractor Drill; JD Side 9300Front 20 FT Press Drill; JD Side 7200 Metal Unloading Forage Box 12 Row 28 Ft. Field Cultivator; Demco 500 Gal. Sprayer; Homemade Swather Cart;NH 56 Grinder-Mixer; Powder River Loading JD 7200 - 6 Row 30” Tires, Bar Rake w/ Rake Front Dolly, New Holland 256 Rake w/ Front NewJD256 Holland AC 2500 24 Ft. Dolly, Tandem Disc; 18 Ft. Chisel 256 Semi & Tires, Lights, 250 w/250 lindsay 974Bar Running Gear, Minnesota Semi Tires, & Lights, Minnesota Narrow FrontMax-Emerge Bar w/ Front Dolly, New Holland Narrow 2Front Planter; Wil-Rich 21 Ft. Field Cultivator; Wil-Rich Semi &Minnesota Lights, Minnesota 250 Narrow Front w/ 10 Ton Tandem Axe Running Gear, Plow; IH 720 5 Bottom Plow; IH 735 5 Bottom Southern MN/ Northern MN Rake; Gehl 2079 WheelRake; Corn Planter w/ Dry Fertilizer, McKenzie 28Delivery w/ Rack, Jumbo 10Feed TonGehl Running Gear Roll-A-Bar Rake, 420Water 10Rake, Wheel Pull Chute; Bunks; Tanks; Roll-A-Bar Gehl 420 10 Wheel Ft. Cultivator; Demco 500 Sprayer; Plow; IH #9 Flat 5 Ft. Horse Mower; 8Pull Section 44 Ft. Pull Roll-A-Bar Rake, Gehl 420 10 Wheel Gravity BoxH&S w/Field Horst 10Horst Ton Gravity Box w/ Horst 10Gal. Ton Running Box 10 Tonunloading Running 14 Ft w/ Wood SideRunning Front Drag;Gear JD 21w/ Ft.Flat Single Disk; Alloway 22 Ft. Stalk Minnesota Big 7cv bRound Running Rack Bean Meters, JD #150 Monitor, Trash Gravity Northern IA August 27, 2021 Tpe Wheel Rake, Eagle 44Eagle Ft Bale Elevator Tpe Wheel Rake, Eagle 44 Ft Bale Elevator AC142500 24Rack Ft. Tandem Disc; gear; JD 1816 Ft. Chisel Ft. 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Osakis ice cream

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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