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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The Land hits the road – visiting K&M Manufacturing and a farm turned event center in Taunton, Minn.

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On Christmas Eve, many local weather and scorching winds did not. While crops broadcasts show the latest radar images certainly suffered, it is the livestock farmwith a sleigh and eight tiny reindeer ers who took even a bigger hit. With so moving across the sky. Santa is on his many mouths to feed and no greenery, way! herds were reduced or sold off completely.

With crops, each spring brings a new This summer, many adults have been growing season and a chance to regroup. anxiously watching radar images too.

Growing a herd takes more time.

Not for Santa, but for rain — or anything that might look like it would produce Last week, Minnesota had its first real LAND MINDS rain. One of the marvels of modern techrain event in about four months. And nology is the ability to track storms on when you’re growing corn or soybeans

By Paul Malchow your smartphone. (Well, at least an upwith 90-day maturity, four months is to-date smartphone. While I have eternity. graduated from the flip-top phone, my I expect yields to be all over the specsmartphone isn’t “smart” enough to trum — not only varying from farm to farm, but run the radar images. My wife’s phone is, however, field to field. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and together we peer into the screen — zooming in, will give us the big picture. Because of good seasons zooming out, searching for any weather pattern in the eastern and southern Corn Belt, USDA is heading our way.) estimating high bushel counts for both corn and It seemed there were multiple occasions where a soybeans. North and South Dakota and Minnesota promising cell, fat with yellow, oranges and reds won’t fare as well. Reports list Iowa as average, but would be strolling across Nebraska. One could from what I’ve read their situation is hit-and-miss almost feel the warm rain falling down on Lincoln as well. and Omaha and anticipating the wet relief the sumExperts say rain this late in the growing season mer storm would bring. will bulk up the weight of the grain, but bushels per Suddenly the cell takes a hard right through acre are pretty much set. We are now in a delicate northern Missouri, Illinois and Indiana — leaving balancing act of getting rain to replenish this arid us with a “what happened?” look on our faces and a summer and having it dry enough to get the crops feeling of betrayal. So close and so far away. out. Dick Hagen reported this recent rain activity has already thrown a small wrench into the sugar Other times, Mother Nature seemed to be extra cruel. We would watch the oncoming red and orange beet harvest. blobs approach. As they drew nearer, the reds There will be other issues to watch as harvest turned to orange which turned to yellow which unfolds. Some farmers have already contracted a turned to green … only to disappear entirely over portion of the 2021 crop and yields may come up Minnesota. short. Also, smaller yields will allow growers better The rainbow-colored blotches which did manage to storage options and they might hang on to this year’s crop a little longer. There are reports of lowerreach us were small, isolated storms which would than-average corn and soybean yields in South come and go like “whack a mole” targets on the America; and China rebuilding its swine population. weather map. A Minneapolis meteorologist calls Will China’s South American connections be able to these “popcorn” showers. Impossible to predict, supply the demand? Grain transport is also an these come-and-go cells were frequent (well, maybe issue. Shipping ports are clogged and truck drivers not that frequent) visitors to the summer of 2021.

The result of this weather activity is normal-looking are scarce. fields in one section and withered, curled-up leaves All of this points to a very volatile market where in the next. the latest developments will create big swings in Back in the day, church bazaars and town celebra- price. This will also impact dairy and livestock producers who are tightening belts and watching feed tions would have events where a section of grass costs. (And speaking of costs, we are hearing almost would be marked off in a grid. Each square would have a number and patrons would buy numbers. An daily reports of the cost of this or that going up, up, up.) animal (usually a cow or a chicken) would be led onto the grid and if the animal pooped on the Farmers I’ve spoken with are maintaining an optisquare with your number on it, you were a winner! mistic attitude — confident they can handle an off Substitute poop with rain and you have an idea of year in the fields and come back strong in 2022.

Whether or not Mother Nature poops in our square what farmers went through this summer. If rain is anyone’s guess. happened to land on your square, you were a winner.

Paul Malchow is the managing editor of The Land.

He may be reached at editor@TheLandOnline.com. v Unfortunately, folks in the northern half of Minnesota didn’t even get a chance to play this summer. Rain eluded much of the area; the heat

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Euerle crowned Princess Kay Anna Euerle, a 19-year-old college student from Litchfield, Minn., was crowned the 68th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Aug. 25.

Ten county dairy princesses from throughout Minnesota competed for the Princess Kay title. Isabelle Lindahl of Lindstrom, representing Chisago County, and Megan Meyer of Rollingstone, representing Winona County, were selected as runners-up.

We always enjoy the photos Rose Wurtzberger of New Ulm sends us; and this one doesn’t disappoint. It’s a crop duster spraying for spider mites. “We had some timely rains, but sure could use some more, just like everyone else,” she wrote.

Kelsey Erf of Oakdale representing Washington County, Emily Leonard of Norwood Young America representing Carver County, along with Lindahl, were named scholarship winners.

Katrina Thoe of Hayfield, representing Dodge County, was named Miss Congeniality.

Photos courtesy of Matt Adington

Euerle, representing Meeker County, is the daughter of Vaughn and Joan Euerle and attends Ridgewater College.

Throughout her year-long reign as Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Euerle will make public appearances to help connect consumers to Minnesota’s dairy farm families.

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China remains our biggest market and biggest troublemaker Talk about mixed messaging.

Perhaps more upside down, at least according to the logic contained in the Two homemade campaign signs from Wisconsin signs, President Joe Biden last fall’s presidential election remain on appears to be in no hurry to undo the the edge of a sprawling, well-kept dairy Trump trade policies which continue to farm I recently passed. One, large and deliver today’s massive American ag sales white against a green backdrop of tasto China. In fact, trade with China was seled corn, touts Donald Trump; the just one of the two geopolitical topics the other, smaller and more wordy, declares 2020 presidential foes agreed on. that if Biden wins, all Americans soon FARM & FOOD FILE will be “working for China.”

How did we get to this who’s-on-first mash-up?

Let’s review.

By Alan Guebert In large parts of the U.S., many — maybe even most — American farmers In the 2016 presidential race, candialready are working for China. And, date Donald Trump threatened a tariff even more ironically, they got there fight with China; and, after his eleccourtesy of former President Donald Trump, not Joe tion, acted quickly to keep his word. Then, for Biden. almost two years thereafter, if China made it (washing machines, steel, aluminum, solar panels) Trump put a tariff on it.

The Chinese retaliated by hitting key U.S. ag exports like soybeans, pork and beef with tariffs of their own. The fight quickly turned costly and the Trump White House tapped the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Credit Corporation $30 billion credit line to reimburse U.S. farmers for lost export sales.

Standard all around Talk — and a tariff war — isn’t cheap, right?

30 COLORS 26-29 GAUGE durability After swapping cold stares and big losses, negotiators ironed out a partial truce in 2020 and U.S. ag exports to China began to rise. Many other Trump era tariffs, however, remained and, to this day, continue to clip U.S. manufacturers who incongruently believed a Biden presidency would restore tariff-free markets with China.

The increased U.S. ag exports to China, however, Standing seam architecture coincided with two seminal events there: a wide30 COLORS 26-29 GAUGE look for half the price spread outbreak of African swine fever which decimated the nation’s sow herd to cut retail meat supplies; and the swift, deadly rise of the Covid-19 pandemic. The two punches meant China — trade war or not — needed boatloads of U.S.-grown food.

OPINION

That demand remains. In late May, USDA forecast ag exports to China will “hit a record high of $35 billion in FY 2021 … eclipsing the previous record of $29.6 billion in FY 2014.” Equally impressive, the new forecast was $3.5 billion over February’s rosy forecast.

Worldwide, U.S. ag exports are expected to be about $164 billion in the current Oct. 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2021 fiscal year. That means China will buy 21 percent of all U.S. ag exports to “remain the largest market for U.S. agricultural exports” this year, “followed by Canada and Mexico.”

As such, does any American farmer or rancher still believe he or she isn’t working — at least parttime — for China?

More to the point, how is it that Joe Biden is a sell-out to China as he continues to maintain $350 billion in non-ag tariffs imposed by Trump that infuriate U.S. Big Biz? The honest truth is that the Biden Administration’s quick adoption of Trump’s tariff policy — good as it may be for American agriculture and bad as it may be for other American industries — gives the White House what it now needs with China: leverage to challenge China’s rising economic and military power at the negotiating table rather than some cyber or military battlefield.

So, don’t expect Biden White House officials to reverse the Trump trade stance any time soon. It’s delivering exactly what they want and, even more importantly, exactly what almost every U.S. farmer wants.

And, yeah, that’s rising exports, fatter profits, and — you guessed it — jobs.

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The Minnesota FFA Foundation will hold the second annual Great Minnesota Give Together telethon on Sept. 4 from 4-8 p.m. live from the Christensen Farms Stage located by the CHS Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair.

“Agricultural Education is vital in providing students an opportunity to not only grow their awareness of agriculture, but to develop the skills needed to pursue careers in agriculture and to be leaders in their local communities,” shares Val Aarsvold, Executive Director. “We are seeing tremendous growth in the number of students enrolled in AFNR classes. More than 35,000 students are enrolled in 200 school across the state, and we anticipate that number to grow drastically in the next few years.”

The telethon will include messages and perfor-

mances from students, teachers, and the agricultural community throughout Minnesota.

Donations can be made at mnffafoundation.org or by texting MNFFA to 71777. Donors contributing $25 and above will receive a thank you gift.

A matching funds challenge is in place for the first $7,500 donated.

The telethon will also be available for viewing on Minnesota FFA Foundation’s YouTube channel.

For more information log onto www.mnffafoundation.org.

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Letter: The real value of putting carbon back in the soil To the Editor, It is said that since settlers came to America with their destructive tillage practices, half of our nation’s topsoil has eroded off the land to the ocean. I was shocked to read that Iowa’s soils flowing to the gulf of Mexico still exceeds their tons of commodities exported.

The half of our farmed top-soil still remaining are lucky to test half the Soil Organic Matter content of nearby never farmed soil.

Thirty years-ago many of our farms soils were the same. But after partnering with Nature through Regenerative Management for the last three decades to grow our soils they are the complete opposite of what they were and most soils are today. Many of our hardwood forest origin A Horizon top-soils are now twice as deep as they were 200 years ago before settlers came. Our water infiltration and retention has increased 6X fold!

We’ve demonstrated this to thousands when telling about the 2010 Zumbro river flood event where our healthy soils infiltrated enough of a 13 inch rain to meter the runoff on 129 acres through a 15-inch culvert.

The greatest value to us by far from farming Regeneratively has been our ability to reduce our non-land out of pocket production cost by half or more. It’s obvious costs are going to rise sharply now. For decades Nature has provided most of our inputs, making it possible to take corn off the combine with only $1 per bushel in input costs.

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‘Tis the season to celebrate the delicious tomato freshly grated Parmesan (for serving) The crop of cherry tomatoes we have growing at the Kveno house is bountiful Cook pasta in a larger pot of boiling salted water, this year. I have talked to other gardenstirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transers who have had the same luck with fer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12” their tomatoes this growing season. I skillet or wide heavy saucepan over medium-high. needed to get creative in finding ways to Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper, sugar and 1 teaserve this delicious fruit/vegetable (let’s spoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomanot get into that debate) that utilize the toes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, tomato’s fresh flavor. Here’s four recipes in about 6 to 8 minutes.

COOKING that focus on the tasty tomato!

Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with WITH KRISTIN Parmesan.

We’ve been serving caprese salad at my house

By Kristin Kveno at least three nights a week for the past month. It’s n a simple salad that’s flavorful and a great way to showcase Nothing beats the simplicity and yumminess of a tomato sandcherry tomatoes. wich. This one contains heirloom or Israeli tomatoes to put a spin Caprese Salad on a classic. https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/cherry-tomato-capreseTomato Sandwich with Basil Mayonnaise salad-recipe https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/tomato-sand2 pints multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved wich-with-basil-mayonnaise-recipe-1945384 8 ounce container small fresh mozzarella balls 1 cup good mayonnaise 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 to 15 basil leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup small fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon good olive oil Combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, oil, vinegar, salt and pep1 teaspoon minced garlic per in a large bowl. Stir in basil and serve immediately.

2 slices country loaf bread 1 heirloom or Israeli tomato, sliced n Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, salt, pepper, lemon This pasta dish features cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor juice, olive oil and garlic. Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the and fresh basil in this scrumptious creation. top of 2 slices of bread. Place the sliced tomato on top of one Pasta with 15-Minute Burst Cherry bread slice. Place the remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise side Tomato Sauce down, on top of the tomato. Cut the sandwich in half and serve. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pasta-withn 15-minute-burst-cherry-tomato-sauce-56390060 1 pound pasta kosher salt 1/2 cup olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 pints cherry tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper pinch of sugar 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

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You can’t have a good BLT without the T. Use those gardenfresh cherry tomatoes and throw in bacon and blue cheese for a sassy salad all will love.

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https://www.spendwithpennies.com/blt-salad/ 1/2 head iceberg lettuce chopped 1 romaine heart chopped 2 tablespoons parsley chopped 2 tomatoes cut into chunks or 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup bacon cooked and crumbled 3 green onions sliced 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or cheddar or feta cheese dressing: 1/3 cup sour cream 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dry dill or 1 teaspoon fresh 1 teaspoon sugar Combine dressing ingredients in a canning jar and shake well to combine. Place lettuce in a large bowl and top with remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

You can never have too many tomatoes — especially when there’s amazing recipes to try. Enjoy those terrific tomatoes today!

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

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Many steps can be taken while going for a walk ring. I began to dread show day.

Two of my children showed goats this year as a county fair first. The three Feeling frantic, I asked a veteran goat goats they took to the fair were born on showing parent what we could do to get our farm in April and have been handled our goats to behave on show day. His since day one. We quickly learned, howreply was simple: take them for walks. ever, that the saying “stubborn as an old Walk them through the show ring, around billy goat” also pertains to the junior the barn, and while you’re walking, talk class of wethers as well. to them. For the goats, the whole fair experience is new. The lights, the noises, There were days those goats would lead DEEP ROOTS and the hustle and bustle is completely like champs, walking along with their

By Whitney Nesse foreign. The only thing familiar to them handlers, heads held high and seemed to is their handler and their handler’s voice. enjoy the spotlight. There were also days that the kids more or less dragged their goats And so began the walks. Around the barn, into and around the yard. Those stubborn little stinkers out of the show ring, back and forth and over and would lock up their front legs and firmly plant over. As Abby and Easton walked their goats, they themselves, not wishing to go anywhere. gently spoke to them, exhibiting kindness rather We hoped, of course, that by fair time the Pygmy’s than frustration. I noticed some of the older 4H-ers stop to give encouragement and really step into the would lead well — walking along with their hanrole of a mentor rather than being competitively dlers and ready for their time to shine. On the conaloof. I watched the confidence and the animal/hantrary. It felt as though the goats had conjured up a dler trust level grow as Abby and Easton simply plan to sabotage my kids’ first attempt at showing walked and talked to their animals. goats as soon as we got to the fair. They were as stubborn as the day is long.

The number of things which can be solved by simply taking a walk is astounding. Attention can be Some of the older 4H-ers generously offered to diverted, tempers can be cooled, patience can be have a mock show on our first day at the fair as a confidence booster for the first timers. As I stood by learned, wisdom can be gained, and trust can be built. There is much simplicity — yet there is great with a few other parents, I painstakingly watched depth — in an evenly-paced stroll. It’s no wonder my two oldest drag their goats through the show Jesus chose to take a walk with two of his followers on the road to Emmaus shortly after his body was resurrected.

Two grief-stricken followers of Christ were on their way back to Emmaus from Jerusalem, about a seven mile journey, three days after the crucifixion.

As they walked, another traveler — Jesus (whom they did not recognize) — joined them. Jesus inquired about the subject they were so intently discussing. As they walked along, the two described the events of the recent days. They poured out their breaking hearts to Jesus as He earnestly listened.

Jesus’ followers thought He would be the one to redeem Israel. Upon the death of Christ, their hope was deferred and they were heartsick. Jesus, still unrecognized by the two, then reminded them of everything written about Him beginning with Moses and all of the Prophets. And as Jesus spoke to them, Ready for a FRESH their hearts burned like a holy fire kindled by the approach to eating? truth, confirming their beliefs.

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What a great example of how a simple walk can end in epic fashion! During that walk, Jesus patiently listened. He calmly spoke. He reminded the two of centuries-old truths, and He fanned into flame what they already knew! Luke 24:13-35 gives us the full account of Jesus’ walk with the two.

I can’t help but to liken this story to the very same principles which were shared with me on our first day at the fair. “Walk with and talk to the goats, the only thing familiar to them will be the handler and the handler’s voice.”

I can almost imagine Jesus thinking the same thing! Walk with and talk with Me, you know Me and you know My voice. A walk with Jesus can bring us from a place of unwilling stubbornness and heartache to a place of willful submission and a heart on fire!

I know stubbornness well. There have been times when the Lord has tried to gently walk with me and I’ve planted my feet and refused to go. I know the heartsick feelings well too. Hoping for different outcomes; only to have my hope deferred. However, I also know when I willingly choose to participate in my walk with Jesus, after I have poured out my grief and gotten tired of refusing, He begins to speak. And when He speaks as we walk along, my heart truly burns within me. My passion for the Lord ignites and I am ready to continue on the walk.

Show day came and went. It was a great experience for Abby and Easton. They brought home new confidence, new friends, new card games, a new level of responsibility for their animals. And most of all, they learned the importance and simplicity of going for a walk. A few red ribbons and two grand champions were added bonuses.

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

State Fair entries auctioned online

From a half-pound rolled blueberry chevre to a 20-pound block of butter to a 42-pound chunk of Cheddar Parmesan, about 50 entries in this year’s Butter and Cheese Contest will be auctioned off to the highest bidders to fund dairy student scholarships.

Online bidding is open during the run of the State Fair at Fahey Sales Auctioneers and Appraisers, https://www.faheysales.com/. The public can view the top five winners in each category in the Dairy Building from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Sept. 5, and from 9:00 a.m. to noon Sept. 6. Winning bidders can pick up their products at the Dairy Building on Sept.

7 or arrange for shipping.

All proceeds from the auction will fund UMDIA’s Gene Watnaas scholarship. v

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K&M Manufacturing much more than just a better tractor seat

By DICK HAGEN The Land Staff Writer Emeritus RENVILLE, Minn.

— Yes, a strange title; but an Aug. 17 visit with Brandon Wulf, general manager of K&M Manufacturing in Renville, Minn. surprised me. I was taken aback with the size and Brandon Wulf scope of this facility — squeezed into a four-block area adjoining downtown Renville (population 1,189). And I learned K&M not only provides ‘sitting comfort’ for farmers, but also for thousands of folks with garden tractors, riding lawn mowers, etc.

Along with OEM suspension, replacement static and non-suspension seats, K&M produces tractor LED work lighting, cab interior products, tractor steps, skidsteer plates and attachments, tractor monitor brackets and tractor mirrors.

I expressed my surprise to Wulf —an energetic 41-year old who started in K&M’s sales department. “We’re still making tractor seats and that business is good,” Wulf said, “in fact, still growing. We not only make our own restoration tractor seats, but we are also an aftermarket distributor for a lot of OEM tractor seats — including airsuspension seats which have become very popular. We are in several different markets and provide seating for other equipment including lawn mowers, construction equipment, skid steers and fork lifts. We are now selling all sorts of seats and other products beyond the restoration of tractor seats which launched our growth.”

Wulf admitted tractor seats still dominate K&M’s market. “I don’t have exact data, but wager 60 to 70 percent

are tractor seats. Turf equipment is now up to about 10 percent; the construction industry getting the remaining 20 percent or so. Yes, seats for equipment are big for us; but we manufacture other products such as tractor mirrors, tractor steps and reinforced rock boxes for mounting on tractor fronts.”

“About five years ago we started manufacturing and assembling log splitters for our parent company, Great Northern Equipment,” Wulf continued.

“That too keeps growing. Then, not even a year later, we started assembling garden tillers when GNE acquired a tiller company and moved that production to our Renville facility. Yes, these new products generate increased production hours and parts acquisitions too … which is adding up to more space being needed.”

In light of the pandemic and economy, with more people staying at home, garden tillers have been a plus for K&M. “The last 18 months garden tiller sales have been very good,” Wulf admitted, “and likely to continue. As more people elect to work from their homes, garden work is becoming an important necessity.”

Even with an extensive existing product line, research and development play a large role in K&M’s future plans.

“Several people are involved in R&D here at Renville,” said Wulf, “all of whom play an integral part in the development of a new product. We have a broad dealer base (over 3,500 dealers across the country) generating an

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Guard series of mid to late 70’s are still some of the most popular seats we sell.

K&M currently employs 65 people at the Renville facility and could be looking to add six to eight more. “As everyone knows these days, hiring new is a growing struggle,” said Wulf. “Our 15 to 20 percent yearly growth has been the pace for some time now. Our work day starts at 7 a.m. with a 4:30 p.m. shut down. Production staff leaves at noon on Fridays.”

“Right now, because of the world-wide pandemic, supply issues and the rising cost of materials are a concern,” Wulf continued. “We’re sitting on lots of back orders. These days, shipping containers are difficult to get your hands on … and shipping costs are crazy. Also, some of our parts come from overseas suppliers which adds to concerns.”

Wulf wrapped up our conversation saying GNE’s diverse product line keeps K&M optimistic for the future.

GNE has a strong export market with Canada and is making inroads into Europe just a bit. As GNE continues to expand its product line, Wulf expects K&M to be part of those expansions.

“Log splitters are a good example,” he said. “right now we’re up to six lines of log splitter fabrications and five different lines of garden tillers. Yes, this drought and higher production costs for farmers is tightening farm income right now. But thanks to our diversity, I don’t think we’ll feel any particular pinch.” v

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That’s a big part of what keeps K&M a vibrant company. I doubt the ‘new idea’ fountain will ever run dry around here.”

Wulf received his Sales and Marketing degree at Ridgewater College, just up the road at Willmar, Minn. After attending four-year state colleges in Mankato and Marshall, Wulf began his 11-year stint at K&M. With his business background, I asked Wulf if he had concerns for the U.S. economy. “A growing economy benefits us because we have such a diversified product line and our buying audience is getting even more diversified,” he responded.

“Farmers are still our bread and butter so to speak; but that non-farmer market keeps growing. Plus we’ve got products for new tractors and older tractors too.”

What new product is K&M’s current best seller? “LED lighting has exploded!” replied Wulf. “Many new and older tractors come with halogen lights … head lights, work lights. We upgrade them to LED lighting … specific kits for these new tractors. These are plugin ready lights.”

Wulf added John Deere continues to be K&M’s number-one market. “John Deere leads the parade,” he said. “We offer seats for John Deere tractors dating back to the 1950’s era. The Sound

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Family farm turned event center seemed meant to be

By RICHARD SIEMERS foundation. It was intended as a man cave The Land Correspondent and vehicle storage, but turned into a family gathering spot. Fier systematically put When Dale Fier named his repurposed new siding on the other buildings he farmstead south of Taunton, Minn. the intended to keep. One of those buildings “Heritage Event Center,” it is not a name was the barn, which he started straightenhe pulled out of the air because it has a ing in 2005. nice ring. He intended it to be descriptive of his retirement venture.

“It was a promise to my dad that I would never let that old historic barn collapse,” “I try to incorporate as much history as Fier said. “That was the first building built possible into the place,” Fier said. on the place.”

He has plenty of history to work with.

His great-great-grandparents live in that “The best I can decipher, we have it narbarn with the animals for a year before rowed down to 1886 when my great-greatthey moved into a shanty while the house grandparents first came and lived in a was being built. What Fier didn’t realize soddy down by the valley.” was that the barn was going to give a They stayed, and so did succeeding genwhole new look to his retirement. erations until Dale and his siblings were Since he was able to work at his job the latest generation to grow up on what remotely, he would commute back and was in his childhood a dairy farm. One forth every other weekend between the brother stayed on to farm with their dad, Photos by Richard Siemers farm and their Colorado Springs home. but the rest moved on to other careers. The quiet settings of the country have made Heritage Event Center a popular site for While he was home on one of those comDale worked for large corporations, weddings and social gatherings of all kinds. mutes … on a rainy April weekend, a couenabling him to move from place to place ple drove in. They told him, “You don’t when his wife, Heidi, a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air sell, I’m ready to buy, because I want to retire here,” know who we are but we’ve been looking for a barn Force, was transferred. His last years before retire- Fier said. to get married in. It’s been a dream my whole life.” ment in 2014 were as a program manager with IBM. That time came in 2003, and he started cleaning See EVENT CENTER, pg. 12 “I always told my Dad that when you’re ready to and fixing up. Fier built one new building on an old

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Pandemic allowed Fier to complete projects, ready for 2021 EVENT CENTER, from pg. 11 He told them the barn looked nice on the outside, but not so good on the inside. They decided if stuff was swept aside, it would work. He and a good friend spent the summer getting the barn in shape to host a November wedding.

“It turned out pretty spectacular,” Fier said. “The word got out that I was fixing up this barn. Then I had more people ask about it.”

He liked the idea of a new use for the barn, but there was serious work to be done. The November wedding had been chilly, and summers would be hot.

He sought a quote on heating and air conditioning the barn. It was over $10,000. As the contractor drove away, Fier went in the house and sat down.

The phone rang. It was his boss. Since Fier’s last projects had gone so well and under budget, the company was giving him a bonus. It equaled the amount he had just been quoted. That seemed more than a coincidence.

“You have a feeling you’re on the right track,” said Fier. “That was a pretty strong indicator that there was something more for me to do than fix the place up and retire.”

The Fier Family Farm became a place for other families to have a memorable experience.

Activity at the Heritage Event Center has grown without any paid advertising. After he and his wife moved back to the farm in 2014, he has been able to devote all his time to the Center. It has hosted reunions, receptions, showers, fundraisers, and community events, but weddings predominate.

For indoor wedding ceremonies, the barn loft is the chapel. String lights Original buildings with new siding offset old items Fier has collected over the years.

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hang from the rafters, and down front is a lighted cross formed from the first barbed wire used on the farm. Single seed corn planters function as flower receptacles hanging on the posts. The main floor has tables and benches for a reception, sitting on either side of the wooden frames from the milking stanchions.

The historic barn may be the central attraction, but folks find holding events on a farm appealing and activity is not confined to the barn. There is also an outdoor chapel among the trees. The metal cross at the front is from a family crypt in Denmark. The The barn that started it all came with a promise to never tear the historic stucture down. former “man cave” building Both are very helpful when a serves as the dance floor or the crisis develops, especially in such center of other activity. a memorable event as a wedding.

Depending on the event, there is Dale Fier doesn’t think this a bar and serving area on a conwas just a good idea he had. crete feedlot, and seating around There is this sense that God has outdoor fires. Groups arranging used unexpected incidents and for a hayride have their choice turns of events to guide him in among three tractors: Farmall, the direction he has gone. All the John Deere or a little Ford. “Dad support from family and friends was non-denominational with seems to confirm that he has machinery,” Fier smiled. chosen the right track. It isn’t all Fier had thought he would that profitable at this point, as restore their old machinery, but he tries to keep it affordable for instead is creating an outdoor the community. He said his wife machinery museum to walk teases him that he has to quit through. When people heard he paying people to get married in collected old machinery, they the barn. donated theirs rather than sell it Still, the Heritage Event for scrap iron.

Center seems to him a much betThe pandemic interrupted ter use of his time than just sitactivity in 2020. He went from 27 ting around on his boyhood farm booked events to two. He and a (not that he seems like a person couple full-time employees utiwho would ever be just sitting lized the time to complete projaround). The old machinery, the ects that would have been harder rustic adornments, the original if fully booked. But 2021 is buildings fixed up and saved, it bouncing back big. all puts heritage into this rural event center.

“I have weddings scheduled through Christmas,” he said.

“I thank God that my mom and dad had the foresight to Fier never trained to be an struggle to keep it in the family,” event coordinator, but he learned Fier said. And he has found a needed skills in his career. way to keep the heritage alive.

“This is probably equally as Heritage Event Center is locatchallenging as when I worked ed at 3621 County Highway 8, full time; but there is nothing Taunton, Minn. More informaanyone can throw at me that I tion can be found by searching haven’t dealt with as a challenge for Heritage Event Center or in my career. I learned about Dale Fier on Facebook. Dale can working with people and probBottom photo: the outdoor chapel is adorned lem solving.” with a metal cross from a family crypt in Den- be reached by phone at (719) 393-5168. v mark.

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China closes terminal, port congestion a concern MIELKE, from pg. 13

will see record levels of congestion like we’ve never seen before. did turn to other nations for product as well, such Gould reported there’s a near record number of as the EU and Uruguay. container ships waiting to be unloaded at west coast Skim milk powder imports hit 101.7 million ports and a typhoon, among other issues in China pounds, up 33.4 percent from a year ago, and up at the end of May-early June, caused a backlog. Now 44.8 percent year-to-date. Skim milk powder the Delta variant is causing a backlog at the third imports jumped to the highest monthly volume most important port in the world. That will make it noted since January, according to HighGround harder to get our dairy products onto ships for Dairy, and were the strongest imports of any July export, according to Gould, as costs escalate and on record. The EU claimed the biggest market share become price negative for U.S. dairy. at 33 percent, followed by New Zealand with the Meanwhile, New Zealand saw a vibrant export steepest year over year volume increase of any country. The United States got a piece of the action, picture in July with large gains in most products.

Cheese exports totaled 80 million pounds, up 36.2 at just over 15 million pounds, up 98 percent from percent from July 2020, with year-to-date exports 2020. up 22.5 percent. Cheese shipments recorded the Cheese imports totaled 34.6 million pounds, down largest gain over prior year, says HighGround 2.6 percent, but year-to-date were up 44.6 percent.

Dairy, “with China’s expanding palate for the deliButter imports amounted to 20.5 million pounds, cious, protein-filled snack.” Japan and Chili folup 43.7 percent from a year ago and up 23.8 percent lowed. year-to-date.

Butter totaled 40.2 million pounds, up 24.3 perChina continues to bring in whey for its recovercent, and year-to-date up 9.2 percent. ing hog herd. Imports totaled 143.5 million pounds, Whole milk powder totaled 257.9 million pounds, up 2.5 percent, with year-to-date up 36.8 percent. up 10.1 percent, with year-to-date down 11.08 perMost came from the United States, up 40 percnet cent. Most went to China, according to HighGround from a year ago, according to HighGround Dairy.

Dairy, followed by Bangladesh.

HighGround Dairy says the EU remains the Skim milk powder exports, at 49.3 million, were favored region to fulfill China’s fluid milk and up 7.8 percent, and year-to-date up 15.1 percent. cream needs, at a 69 percent market share in July.

However, exports to China were down, ending four Volume was up 21 percent year-on-year. months of solid gains, says HighGround Dairy, but While we’re in China, the Aug. 20 Dairy and Food the downturn was offset by increased exports to Market Analyst reported, “Outside of Shanghai and Southeast Asia.

Ningbo Chinese ports, congestion has risen to record More good news for New Zealand, as StoneX Dairy levels following the shuttering of a key terminal reports “Milk production is starting strong in its there. In response, freight rates from Shanghai to new season. While still early, this is a good start Los Angeles increased by an additional 6 percent towards our projections of volume being up 1.5-2.5 this week. Rates are up 242 percent compared to a percent over last season’s strong numbers (assumyear earlier. It’s a matter of time before the backlog ing weather stays normal). Total production two begins to inundate West Coast ports. We are having months into the season is up 4.5 percent while milk an increasing number of conversations about the solids production is up 4.7 percent over last season anticipated severity of shipping issues by dairy at this time.” exporters in fourth quarter 2021.”

Australian dairy farmers meanwhile have relaEditor Matt Gould talked about it in the Aug. 30 tively good weather, reasonable input costs, and “Dairy Radio Now” broadcast, reporting “freight favorable opening milk prices as its season kicks issues” include trucking, warehousing, and ship into gear, according to Dairy Market News. Analysts capacity and said that as we get closer to the holiexpect Australian milk output may grow for the days and demand for transportation increases, we 2021-22 milk season. However, higher beef prices may slow the rebuild of dairy herds. Currently, farmers face the challenge of finding enough trained workers, according to Dairy Market News. June milk output fell 1.1 percent from a year ago.

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Back home, dairy product prices the last full week of August were mixed. The cheddar blocks climbed Call Life Line Screening at to an Aug. 27 close at $1.75 per pound. This is up 866-742-7290 5.75 cents on the week but 7.75 cents below a year ago when they jumped almost 18 cents.

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retreated and closed on Aug. 27 at $1.4025. This is down 7.5 cents on the week, lowest since Aug. 9, 2.75 cents below a year ago, and an expanded 34.75 cents below the barrels. Five cars of block traded hands on the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and nine of barrel.

StoneX “Early Morning Update” suggests, “With football season nearly upon us, there is some thought that perhaps the combination of falling milk supply along with heavier pull from schools and pizza season might give us some upside risk over the coming weeks.”

Midwestern cheesemakers tell Dairy Market News that spot milk availability continues to tighten and the spot milk discounts of early August are no more. Cheesemakers are selling milk back into bottling, according to a number of contacts. Cheese sales are mixed in the region. Retail cheddar producers, along with pizza restaurant cheesemakers, are turning down orders. Staffing shortages continue to be a prominent issue, according to multiple contacts, and the price gap between blocks and barrels remains an inhibitor to bullishness on markets.

Western cheese sales held steady in retail and food service markets this week. International demand also remains strong, with Asian sales continuing. But, a shortage of truck drivers and limited availability of shipping supplies are causing warehouse inventories to build. Export loads are facing delays due to port congestion so some contacts are looking to alternative freight methods, such as the use of rail cars to deliver loads and increase warehouse space. Cheese markets are steady to lower and cheese production is mixed, as some plants report labor shortages are causing them to run reduced schedules, says Dairy Market News. n Reacting to July Cold Storage data, CME butter shot up to $1.715 per pound on Aug. 24 (the highest since July 21), but saw an Aug. 27 finish at $1.7075.

This is 4.5 cents higher on the week and 26 cents above a year ago. Nineteen sales were reported.

Butter producers say food service demand has picked up despite Delta variation concerns and restaurant business is reportedly surging. Butter plants report there was a little more cream available from the West this week but the Labor Day holiday may be playing a part in that. Butter inventories are in good shape for fall demand. Market tones are exhibiting more bulls than bears, says Dairy Market News, but there remains a general sense of longer-term uncertainty.

Cream was tighter in the West this week as farm milk production continues to decrease. Butter production is mixed throughout the region. Inventories are well-stocked though much is committed. Traders See MIELKE, pg. 15

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Non-profits will partner to distribute dairy products MIELKE, from pg. 14

week, and 6,600 or 12.3 percent above that week a year ago. remain uneasy about the impact of the Delta varin ant and the restrictions it has induced. Food service demand remains level however and retail sales are In politics, the USDA announced a $400 million steady and showing quiet growth.

Dairy Donation Program this week. The Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Aug. 27 at $1.2925 DDP, established by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service in accordance with the Consolidated per pound. This is up 4.25 cents on the week, highest since June 14, and 27.25 cents above a year ago, Appropriations Act of 2021, “aims to facilitate timely dairy product donations while reducing food on four sales. waste.”

“The strength in the nonfat dry milk market conThe establishment of DDP is part of the $6 billion tinues to come from the EU,” says StoneX, “and the of pandemic assistance announced in March and folbig question is what happens over the next few weeks post Labor Day as folks return from holiday?” lows last week’s announcement of $350 million Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program for Dry whey fell to an Aug. 27 close of 50 cents per pound, 3 cents lower on the week but 16 cents above dairy farmers on Aug. 19.

It is the second part of an over $2 billion comprea year ago. There was only one sale on the week at hensive package to help the dairy industry recover the CME. from the pandemic and improve or establish pron grams to make it more resilient to future challengThe USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows 60 es. percent of the U.S. corn crop was rated good to “Under the DDP, eligible dairy organizations will excellent, as of the week ending Aug. 8, down 2 perpartner with non-profit feeding organizations that cent from the previous week, and 4 percent below a distribute food to individuals and families in need,” year ago. Fifty-six percent of the soybean crop had a says the USDA. “Those partnerships may apply for good to excellent rating, down 1 percent from the and receive reimbursements to cover some expenses previous week, and 13 percent below a year ago. related to eligible dairy product donations.”

StoneX says, “China is set to make up well over The National Milk Producers Federation praised half of U.S. soybean exports once again in 2020Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for “working 21, which it hasn’t done since 2016-17 (but did in hard to provide needed support to dairy farmers. that season and each of the eight prior). As per usual, China and “unknown” countries are account- This includes implementing the congressionallyenacted DDP which will foster partnerships ing for the majority of forward sales heading between dairy organizations and food banks to help into 2021-22.” combat food insecurity and minimize food waste, as In the week ending Aug. 14, 60,100 dairy cows well as the Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage were sent to slaughter, up 600 from the previous

USDA helps pay certification costs Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program are due Nov. 1.

“USDA is here to help all producers, including those who grow our nation’s organic food and fiber. Many farmers have told us that cost was a barrier to their ability to get an organic certification,” said Zach Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “By assisting with the costs, this program can help organic farmers get their certification along with the benefits that come with it.”

OCCSP provides cost-share assistance to producers and handlers of agricultural products for the costs of obtaining or maintaining organic certification under the USDA’s National Organic Program. Eligible producers include any certified producers or handlers who have paid organic certification fees to a USDA-

accredited certifying agent during the 2021 and any subsequent program year. Producers can be reimbursed for expenses made between Oct. 1, 2020 and Sept. 30, 2021 including application fees, inspection costs, fees related to equivalency agreement and arrangement requirements, travel expenses for inspectors, user fees, sales assessments and postage.

For 2021, OCCSP will reimburse 50 percent of a certified operation’s allowable certification costs, up to a maximum of $500 for each of the following categories: crops, wild crops, livestock, processing/handling, and State organic program fees.

Organic farmers and ranchers may apply through an FSA county office or a participating state agency.

To learn more about organic certification cost share, visit usda.gov/organic This article was submitted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. v

program to reflect modest increases in farm milk production history.”

NMPF also praised USDA’s work to incorporate the premium-quality alfalfa price into the Dairy Margin Coverage program to “improve the DMC feed cost formula and enhance the dairy baseline ahead of the next farm bill, to the betterment of all farmers.”

The International Dairy Foods Association also offered support for the DDP. Michael Dykes, president and CEO of IDFA, stated, “IDFA applauds USDA for finalizing the Dairy Donation Program, making it possible for U.S. dairy companies to donate fresh, nutritious dairy products to nonprofit organizations reaching Americans struggling with hunger and food insecurity.”

An IDFA press release stated, “Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. dairy producers and dairy foods companies have led efforts to feed the hungry and support struggling communities. With the DDP, USDA is providing our industry with one more tool to reach Americans in need. The dairy industry welcomes the opportunity to continue to partner with non-profits, charities, and other organizations working to combat hunger and nutrition insecurity.”

StoneX Dairy’s Nate Donnay examined the latest government assistance in his Aug. 26 “Udder Intelligence:” “We seem to go through decades-long cycles, increasing support to farmers, and then cutting support. We are currently in the increasing part of the cycle with numerous programs sending payments directly to farmers as well as subsidizing consumption. Eventually the government tightens its belt and we end up with an oversupply, but right now we’re putting new holes in the belt to let it out more.”

Donnay probes government assistance to the dairy industry and asks if such assistance really helps and how much, or does it do more harm than good.

It’s food for thought for dairy farmers, processors, and U.S. tax payers.

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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Plenty of hope, but little rain as crops still suffer Mark Wettergren, Blair Hoseth,  St. Peter, Minn.  FROM THE Mahnomen, Minn. — — August 27 FIELDS

August 26

Speaking to The Land by phone on Aug. 26, at the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair, Blair Hoseth was ready to get himself a turkey leg and check out all the machinery on display. Hoseth was in a more hopeful mood as his farm received an inch of rain in the last week. “That was more than we got in the last two months.”

He has wrapped up baling corn stalks for two different farmers. Unfortunately, one of the fields was so poor quality that it resulted in less than one bale per acre.

Looking at his corn crop, he knows some of the corn is beyond help. “I think there will be a wide-range.” He believes that his corn may yield around 120 bushels per acre. As for the soybeans, it will be go-time for the earlier varieties. “Some of the beans, the early ones, we’re looking at combining soon.” Hoseth expects to begin bean harvest in two weeks.

“Our alfalfa fields look so dead.” Hoseth’s concerned if all crop will make it, he thinks there’s possibility of having to spring seed the alfalfa next year.

There’s more rain in the forecast, something Hoseth’s excited about. The watering holes are still dried up, however, and he’s hauling water daily to three pastures for the cattle. “We have moisture enough to hold the dust down. The air is better.” v

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Steve Wertish, Olivia, Minn. — August 30

“The drought is over here.” The Land spoke with Steve Wertish on Aug. 30. He reported that between four and five inches of rain fell at his farm last week. Unfortunately, the rain came too late to make a huge impact on the crops. Though Wertish is looking ahead, knowing that the rain now is recharging the ground for next year.

“The corn is uneven.” Wertish has seen some corn that is now yellow and corn that is still green. Some of the crop is cannibalizing itself to fill the cobs. Wertish expect varying yields this harvest.

Sugar beet pre-haul has begun. “It looks pretty good.” The rest of the beets will be harvested in about three to four weeks. Edible beans aren’t quite ready for harvest yet.

Soybeans are looking nice. “There will be some nicer size beans.” While it looks better, Wertish isn’t overly optimistic there will be a great crop.

The focus for Wertish in these next few weeks is to get machinery ready for harvest, checking over everything. He expects to be combining beans in about three weeks. “It will probably be an early start to harvest.”

The crops are improving, and harvest is just around the corner. The rain has provided a sense of hopefulness. “It makes you feel better.”. v

Harvest preparations are underway on the Wettergren farm. The Land spoke with Mark Wettergren on Aug. 27 as he reported the combine and corn head are ready to go; the bean head is in the shop and he’s checking out his grain cart. He will be prepping the bins next week. There’s a lot of excitement and enthusiasm in the air as it’s almost time for Wettergren to get in the combine. “I’m thinking it’s (harvest) going to be early.”

“Since last Friday we got three inches.”

Wettergren reported that those inches will help fill out the soybean pods. He’s hopeful the moisture will help with test weights on corn.

He expects by the third week of September harvest will begin. He will be combining beans first; he wants to give the corn more time out in the field. “We might as well let Mother Nature dry it.”

More rain is expected today. This growing season, Wettergren feels grateful for every drop of rain the farm gets. “We’re very fortunate to be where we’re at.” v

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MARKETING

Grain Outlook Growers are holding on to corn ... for now

Financial Focus Care for aging parents a national concern

The following marketing corn.

Thanks to healthier lifegies to medication. analysis is for the week endWeekly ethanol production styles and advances in modIt is also important to know ing Aug. 27. fell for a seventh straight ern medicine, the worldwide the location of medical and CORN — Corn found supweek and to a 22-week low at population over age 60 is estate management paperport to begin the week after 933,000 barrels per day, down growing. The United Nations work, including: the individuslipping to six-week lows. The 40,000 bpd. Ethanol stocks estimates that by 2050 the al’s Medicare card, insurance energy market showed a fell for a fourth week, down number of people aged 60 and information; durable power of marked recovery of the previ335,000 barrels to 21.2 mil- older will have more than attorney for healthcare; and a ous week’s losses and corn lion barrels.

Margins doubled (per The United will, living will, trusts and MARISSA Department of followed suit. The Aug. PHYLLIS NYSTROM improved 8 cents per gallon to Nation other documents.

JOHNSON CHS Hedging Inc. 24 drought monitor showed 14 cents per gallon. Gasoline Economic and Social Affairs, Profinium It should be noted Power of St. Paul 42 percent of the Midwest is demand over the last six 2017). As our nation ages, Wealth Management attorney laws can vary from in “abnormally dry” condiweeks has averaged 2.7 per- many Americans are turning Advisor state to state. An estate strattions vs. 39 percent in the cent below pre-Covid 2019 their attention to caring for egy which includes trusts may aging parents. previous week. Rain in the forecast levels and 7.8 percent above 2020 levinvolve a complex web of tax rules and over the next two weeks should help els. On Aug. 26, it was reported by news For many people, one of the most dif- regulations. Consider working with a with test weights in corn and soybeans, services the Environmental Protection ficult conversations to have involves knowledgeable estate management but that window will quickly close as Agency submitted blending mandate talking with an aging parent about professional before implementing such we head into September. U.S. corn con- recommendations to the White House extended medical care. The shifting of strategies. ditions as of Aug. 22 fell 2 percent to 62 Office of Management and Budget. It is roles can be challenging, and emotions percent good/excellent to the third- believed they recommended retroac- often prevent important information Be thorough Remember that if you can collect all lowest in the last 12 years. Illinois was tively lowering the 2020 blending rate, from being exchanged and critical decithe critical information, you may be down 7 percent, Iowa steady, Minnesota lower 2021 beneath the 2020 level, and sions from being made. able to save your family time and avoid down 1 percent, North Dakota down 4 raise 2022 above both the 2020 and When talking to a parent about future future emotional discussions. While percent, and South Dakota improved 1 2021 levels. The 2020 mandate is cur- care, it’s best to have a strategy for percent. Corn was 41 percent dented rently at 15 billion gallons to come structuring the conversation. Here are checklists and scripts may help prepare you, remember that this conversavs. 38 percent on average and 4 percent from conventional biofuel and 5 billion some key concepts to consider. tion could signal a major change in was mature, spot on the average. gallons from advanced biofuel. No Cover the basics your parent’s life. The transition from Weekly export sales were within details have been announced on the Knowing ahead of time what infor- provider to dependent can be difficult recommendations the EPA submitted. expectations and will probably miss mation you need to find out may help for any parent and has the potential to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s In April, the deadline for refiners to keep the conversation on track. Here is unearth old issues. Be prepared for show compliance with 2020 requiretarget this year. This week’s sales were a checklist that can be a good starting emotions and the unexpected. Be kind, 300,000 bushels to bring total commit- ments was extended to Jan. 31, 2022, point: Primary physician; specialists; but do your best to get all the informaso no one is out of compliance yet.

If ments to 2.768 billion bushels. This is edications and supplements; and aller- tion you need. slightly below the 2.775 billion bushel See NYSTROM, pg. 19 Don’t procrastinate USDA projection with limited time left.

The earlier you can begin to commuChina canceled 5.3 million bushels of nicate about important issues, the more old crop sales, leaving them with 59 likely you will be to have all the informillion bushels of old crop sales to ship

corn/change* soybeans/change* mation you need when a crisis arises. with just under two weeks left in the Stewartville $5.74 -.54 $12.33 -1.14 How will you know when a parent marketing year. There hasn’t been a needs your help? Look for indicators Edgerton $5.54 -.84 $12.53 -.69 corn sale for either crop year to China like fluctuations in weight, failure to Jackson $6.18 -.15 $12.38 -.85 since late May. New crop sales this take medication, new health concerns, week were 26.9 million bushels to bring Janesville $6.12 -.14 $12.28 -1.02 and diminished social interaction. total new crop sales to 759 million Cannon Falls $5.74 -.34 $12.23 -1.24 These can all be warning signs that bushels, the highest in at least 15 years Sleepy Eye $5.74 -.39 $12.50 -.76 additional care may soon become necby this date. Last year we had sold 527 essary. Don’t avoid the topic of care just Average: $5.84 $12.38 million bushels for new crop by this because you are uncomfortable. date. China has so far purchased 421.2 Year Ago Average: $3.05 $8.94 Chances are that waiting will only million bushels of U.S. new crop corn. make you more so.

Grain prices are effective cash close on Aug. 31.

Columbia popped up this week to buy *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period. nearly 10 million bushels of new crop See JOHNSON, pg. 19

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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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Weekly export soybean sales were big this week NYSTROM, from pg. 18 any mandate is lowered, it reduces the demand for biofuels unless overall fuel demand can make up for the loss.

The USDA announced they accepted 2.8 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program for 2021. This included 1.9 million acres through the general CRP signup and 897,000 acres through the continuous signup.

Conab is anticipating Brazil’s 2021-22 corn production at 116 million metric tons, slightly lower than the USDA’s 118 mmt outlook. Total corn acreage is anticipated to increase 3.9 percent with the safrinha portion up 5.2 percent.

Outlook: After the previous week’s price plunge of 36 cents in December corn, it looked as if prices were preparing for further losses. However, this week’s recovery suggests we have once again found support in the low $5.30’s with resistance coming in near $5.55 to $5.75 per bushel. The usual suspects of weather, demand, money flow from funds, and political events are the drivers. Grower sales are minimal with many comfortable with their previous sales and more than adequate space waiting to be filled. This should limit basis weakness in the longer term. Big swings on little news will be with us for a while longer, so be prepared for volatility.

For the week, December corn rallied 16.75 cents to $5.53.75, March up 15.75 cents at $5.60.25, and December 2022 15.5 cents higher at $5.14.5 per bushel.

SOYBEANS — Soybeans saw a 40-cent one-day rally early in the week as soyoil jumped higher and pulled soybeans with it. This was the largest single session soybean move higher since late June. The energy market bounced from big losses to end the previous week to jumpstart the rally in soybeans and soyoil.

A decline in crop ratings was supportive with conditions down 1 percent at 56 percent good/excellent and the third-lowest for this week in 12 years.

Illinois ratings were down 4 percent, Minnesota up 2 percent, Iowa up 3 percent, North Dakota down 2 percent, and South Dakota up 3 percent. Setting pods was 88 percent vs. 87 percent average and 3 percent were dropping leaves, matching the average.

At this writing, a tropical storm is brewing in the Gulf. It is expected to build into a “viable hurricane” and reach landfall by Aug. 30. This could delay corn and soybean harvest in the Delta. Cotton and rice will be at risk as well as corn and soybeans.

Dry forecasts for South America during their upcoming planting season are gaining attention. La Niña is reportedly setting up to last through the end of the year and usually means below normal rainfall for Argentina and southern Brazil. This is on top of the dry conditions they experienced this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

is giving the chances of La Niña from November through January at 70 percent. This is a bigger chance than last year when we had the strongest La Niña in a decade. Mato Grosso in northern Brazil will begin soybean planting after Sept. 15, but current conditions are not conducive to planting. Brazil’s farmers have begun planting their first corn crop in the center-south region with 4.1 percent complete.

Argentina begins corn planting in September and goes into January while significant soybean planting takes place in November. There is a stronger correlation for lower La Niña yields in Argentina vs. Brazil.

Conab is estimating Brazil’s 2021-22 soybean production at 141.3 mmt vs. the USDA’s 144 mmt estimate. Soybean acreage is expected to increase by 3.6 percent.

Weekly export sales were big after several consecutive days of announced new crop sales during the reporting period that ended Aug. 19. Old crop sales were 2.8 million bushels. Total old crop sales are 2.284 billion bushels, surpassing the USDA’s 2.26 billion bushels forecast. China has 28 million bushels of old crop sales left to ship. New crop sales were 64.3 million bushels to bring total sales to 573.7 million bushels. Last year we had sold 823.9 million bushels by this week. China has purchased 246.2 million bushels for new crop, well behind last year’s 459.3 million bushels by this date.

The government in Argentina is moving ahead with plans to create a new government agency to manage dredging operations on the Parana River. Until now, cargo ships paid tolls directly to the private dredging company doing the work. Under the new setup, toll would be paid to the governments, who will then pay the dredger. Shippers and farmers are concerned about the timeliness of payments to the dredgers to

avoid any disruptions as well as a new layer of government adding to costs.

Outlook: Finishing rains across the eastern and western grain belts should increase pod fill or at the least stifle further deterioration. We’ll see what effect Hurricane Ida has on any early harvest activity in the Delta. The dryness in South America is gaining attention as their planting season approaches. It doesn’t look like we’ll be solving our tight soybean carryout situation in one year if there are any issues in Brazil and Argentina this year.

November soybeans staged a good rally early in the week after plunging over 74 cents in the previous week, but technical resistance limited the recovery.

Good daily export sales weren’t enough to push through the resistance levels but were enough to bring prices back above $13.00 per bushel. Can this last? I would anticipate consolidation as the market evaluates what happens in the Delta with Hurricane Ida and any details released about the biofuel blending mandates. The direction of the energy market will also play into where soyoil, and then beans, head over the next few weeks. In general, if the weather allows for additional yield to be added, the trend will likely be lower.

For the week, November soybeans were 32.5 cents higher at $13.23.25, January was 31.5 cents higher at $13.27.25, and November 2022 beans rallied 40.75 cents to $12.67.25 per bushel.

Nystrom’s notes: Contract changes for the week as of the close on Aug. 27 (December contracts): Chicago wheat up 4.25 at $7.32.5, Kansas City 8.25 cents higher at $7.24, and Minneapolis jumped 15.5 cents to $9.17.75 per bushel. v

Open communication is key JOHNSON, from pg. 18 Remember, whatever your relationship with your parent has been, this new phase of life will present challenges for both parties. By treating your parent with love and respect — and taking the necessary steps toward open communication — you will be able to provide the help needed during this new phase of life.

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Cover Crops Council is valuable resource for beginners

By TIM KING The Land Correspondent SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — With more attention being paid to the implementation of cover crops, The Land contacted Anna Morrow for her expertise on the subject. Morrow is the Program Manager at Midwest Cover Crops Council. Founded in 2006, MCCC works with farmers, universities, federal and state agencies, and other individuals and organizations to facilitate the widespread adoption of cover crops across the Midwest. The Council serves farmers in Minnesota and Iowa as well as a number of other Midwestern states and Ontario.

The Land talked with Morrow about the organization’s work getting cover crops adopted across the Midwest.

The Land: You’re in Indiana. Are cover crop strategies in Indiana relevant to farming with cover crops in Minnesota and Iowa?

Morrow: Cover crop principles are basically the same throughout the Midwest. But species, growing seasons, and pest concerns vary across the region.

We like to organize our recommendations by state or province to better work with our partners. We work closely with Midwest land grant universities and like to take advantage of the synergy of working together along with other government and industry partners.

The Land: Your website has state-bystate cover crop recipe recommendations. MCCC is recommending oats or a mixture of oats and radishes in Minnesota or Iowa when going from soybeans to corn. Why oats and radishes?

Morrow: Most of our cover crop recipes and guidance generally recommend oats or oats with radish after soybean and before corn. This is a good low-risk entry point for becoming more comfortable with cover crops. Typically we have a little more growing season left after soybean harvest, so that’s a better time for cover crops that will winter kill like oats and radish. We like winter killed covers ahead of corn for beginners because we don’t have the risk of nitrogen tie-up that we have with an actively growing cover in the spring like cereal rye; and, additionally, there

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is basically no spring management.

The reason some states recommend radish while others don’t is that radishes are more sensitive to cold weather and just don’t perform well without adequate heat. So northern states may not recommend radishes.

The Land: In Iowa and Minnesota, MCCC recommends using a cereal rye cover crop following corn and going to soybeans. Why a cereal rye and not oats?

Morrow: We like cereal rye before soybeans because it’s very hardy and can handle late planting after corn harvest. It also makes a great cover to suppress weeds and provide some mulch for the beans into the growing season.

Soybeans don’t really mind the nitrogen tie-up which typically comes with a cereal rye cover, and so it’s a good choice for beginners. As we state on all our recipes, they are intended to provide a starting point for farmers who are new to growing cover crops.

The Land: You’re emphasizing that these cover crops are a good starting point for beginners. Why the focus on beginners?

Morrow: MCCC tends to focus on farmers new to cover crops with resources such as our recipes and our cover crop selector tool that uses county-specific weather data. Since the majority of farmers are in this category, we feel like this is the most impactful.

More experienced cover crop farmers would likely find our network of experts from industry, academia, and other farmers more valuable. Once farmers have a little experience, they’re usually more comfortable tweaking cover crop management for their specific situation.

The Land: I’m farming vegetables on a small scale. We’ve historically planted oats following early onion and potato harvests. This year we planted peas and sunflowers with the thinking that diversity was a good thing. Do you have thoughts on the value of diversity in cover crops?

Morrow: Diversity is valuable as long as you can manage it without putting your cash crop at risk. For example, radishes are recommended in Minnesota after a canning crop because there is more time to get a benefit from their growth as compared to after soybeans. Radishes are a great way to add

some diversity to your crop rotation and sequester nutrients. They are also useful in reducing soil compaction which is a big concern after canning crop harvest.

The mixture that you used is also a good mix in terms of diversity, because it has three different classes of cover crop species.

The Land: Would you recommend seeding any of your recipes before harvest?

Morrow: Oats, radish, and cereal rye can be seeded before harvest, and this is a great way to extend the growing season for your cover crop. It also allows you to use some species that would otherwise not have enough time to establish before a killing frost if they were seeded after harvest.

Some farmers are doing some early inter-seeding of cover crops before the corn canopies. Timing, species selection, and management are more advanced for this practice and are very regionally specific.

The Land: What herbicides are generally used for termination of cereal rye? Are there any carry over risks? I’m an organic farmer. Are you aware of successful mechanical termination with equipment like crimpers?

Morrow: Generally speaking, for cover crop termination a routine burndown herbicide will kill an actively growing cover crop in the spring. Where we need to be careful is when residual herbicides are used in season and a cover crop is planned for later that fall.

Lots of farmers are having success using a roller crimper for termination of a few covers like cereal rye. This is an intensive management practice which needs to be very specific. Roller crimping needs to be done at antithesis or when the rye begins to shed pollen.

You want to be sure to use a stated variety, so that you know it will reach this growth stage uniformly and timely enough for cash crop planting.

Beginning, as well as experienced cover crop farmers, can learn more about MCCC’s state-by-state cover crop recipes and their management by visiting their website at www.mccc.msu.edu.

The website also has extensive resources on cover crop species including brassicas, grasses, legumes, and non-legumes such as sunflowers and buckwheat. v

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Opening August 30 & Closing September 7 at 7PM Joe Kemper Antique John Deere Tractor Collection Auction, Grey Eagle, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 30 & Closing September 7 at 7PM Orville Anderson Farm Retirement Auction, Dassel, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 2 & Closing September 9 at 12PM Walsh County, ND Land Auction – 715.43± Acres, Edinburg, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening September 2 & Closing September 9 at 7PM Rust Sales Used Equipment Auction, Harwood, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening September 3 & Closing September 8 Online Steffes Auction – 9/8, Upper Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening September 6 & Closing September 14 at 7PM Woitaszewski Farm Auction, Currie, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 7 & Closing September 10 Kerzman Trust Minot Area Development Land Auction - 31± Acres, Minot, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening September 7 & Closing September 10 at 11AM Kerzman Trust North Central, ND Land Auction, 775± Acres, North Central, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening September 7 & Closing September 10 at 1PM Kerzman Trust Garrison City Lots Real Estate Auction, Garrison, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening September 7 & Closing September 14 at 7PM Vacek & Donnay Excess Inventory Auction, McLeod County, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 7 & Closing September 14 at 7PM Borgen Gun Auction, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 7 & Closing September 15 at 1PM Pacific Ag Hay Auction, New Warroad, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 8 & Closing September 15 at 1PM Locken Oilfield Service Complete Dispersal Auction, New Town, ND, Timed Online Auction Thursday, September 9 at 10AM AgIron Litchfield Event, Litchfield, MN Opening September 9 & Closing September 14 at 12PM Traverse County, MN Farmland - 230± Acres, Wheaton, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 9 & Closing September 16 Lynn & Lyle Bartholomay Farm Equipment Auction, Wheatland, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening September 9 & Closing September 16 at 1PM Dwight Fraedrich Inventory Liquidation Auction, Enderlin, ND, Timed Online Auction Friday, September 10 at 11AM Darlo Harnack Estate Auction, Revere, MN Opening September 10 & Closing September 14 at 12PM Online Hay Auction – Quality Tested, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 10 & Closing September 20 at 12PM Brad W. Erickson Farm Retirement Auction, Doran, MN, Timed Online Auction

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Carlson’s Giant Shed Clean-Out and Yard Sale September 9, 10, 11 & 12 • 7:30 AM to dusk 43208 E Elysian Lake Road, Janesville, MN We deal in original farm machinery manuals and advertising, but we have accumulated so much more, and we need to clear out space. Our regular inventory that we sell at shows and swap meets will be available, but also large quantities of stuff that will sell cheap. Includes parts, plow parts, antiques and farm primitives, large quantity of old paper (maps, catalogs, brochures, books, etc.), Allis Chalmers 20-35 E, set of Massey Ferguson suitcase weights, many lighted signs.

For more information email tractortreasures@gmail.com or call 507-521-6012

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Bins & Buildings

FOR SALE: Brock cone bin, Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys.

2500 bushel, 2 sight windows. 100% financing w/no liens or Can also get 8” unload au- red tape, call Steve at Fairger, electric motor, off of fax Ag for an appointment. bin. 507-259-8525 888-830-7757

SILO REMOVAL 507-236-9446 SILO DOORS Wood or steel doors shipped promptly to your farm stainless fasteners hardware available.

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129.07+/- Acre Amo Township

Cottonwood, Minnesota LIVE & ONLINE FARMLAND AUCTION Thursday, September 9, 2021 @ 10:00 A.M.

SALE LOCATION: The auction will be held at the Windom Community Center at 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive Windom, MN. Watch for signs.

PROPERTY LOCATION: From the junction of Highway 30 & County Road

#5 at Storden, Minnesota, 6 miles south on #5 to County Road #13, then 3 miles east & 1/2 mile south.

PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION

The Southwest Quarter excepting the 7.36+/- acre building site area in the southwest corner & the surveyed 23.57+/- acres of pastureland in 35-106N-37W Cottonwood County, Minnesota.

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PRUESS ELEV., INC. 1-800-828-6642 80+/- Acre Elm Creek Township

Martin, Minnesota FARMLAND AUCTION Tuesday, September 14, 2021 @ 10:00 A.M.

PLC Yield: 144 bu.

PLC Yield: 44 bu.

METHOD OF SALE: Property will be offered as one tract via live & online

FREEMAN TOWNSHIP • 143 ACRES M/L

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

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

BRUCE HELGESON • 641-592-2754

Visit: www.hawkeyeauction.com for complete details of FSA 156 EZ, Aerial Photo, Soil Map, etc.

501.51+/- Acre Springfield & Southbrook Townships

Cottonwood, Minnesota LIVE & ONLINE MULTI-PARCEL FARMLAND AUCTION Wednesday, September 15, 2021 @ 10:00 A.M. SALE LOCATION: The auction will be held at the Windom Community Center at 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive Windom, MN. Watch for signs.

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located from Trimont, Minnesota 2.5 miles southwest on Highway #4 to County Road #36, then 2 miles west to 50th Avenue. Watch for signs.

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PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION

The East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E1/2 NE1/4) Section Twenty Two (22), Township One Hundred Three (103) , Range Thirty Three (33) Martin County, Minnesota.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Deeded Acres: 80+/Tillable Acres: 77.14 +/Crop Productivity Index Rating: 86.6

Deeded Acres: 129.07+/Tillable Acres: 127.1 +/Crop Productivity Index Rating: 91.1

FSA INFORMATION

FREEBORN CO. FARMLAND AUCTION

SALE LOCATION: The auction will be held at the farm which is

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Corn Base: 64.0+/- Acres Soybean Base: 63.1 +/- Acres

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FSA INFORMATION

Corn Base: 37.8+/- Acres Soybean Base: 38.5 +/- Acres

PLC Yield: 143 bu.

PLC Yield: 36 bu.

SOIL TYPES

PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS

PARCEL #1: S1/2 NW1/4 & N1/2 SW1/4 15-105-37 Cottonwood County, MN. (160+/- acres ) PARCEL #2: SE1/4 exc. a 12.03 acre tract 13-105-38 Cottonwood County, MN. (147.97+/-acres) PARCEL #3: NE1/4 exc. a 6.46 acre tract & NE1/4 NW1/4 13-105-38 Cottonwood County, MN. (193.54+/- acres)

METHOD OF SALE

Parcels will be offered separately & in combination through our multi-parcel bidding system.

PROPERTY INFORMATION

Deeded Acres: 501.51+/-

Cropland Acres: 478.4+/-

Crop Productivity Index Rating

public auction. Those unable to attend in person can participate & bid by going to www.danpikeauction.hibid.com

Delft Clay Loam, Omsrud- Storden Complex, Glencoe Clay Loam, Clarion-Storden Complex & Clarion Loam

Parcel #1 - 95 and Parcels #2 & #3 - 88.2 (combined)

For those wishing to bid online go to.www.danpikeauction.hibid.com

For more details go to www.danpikeauction.com

Corn Base: 244.3+/- Acres PLC Yield: 169 bu.

Soybean Base: 227.9+/- Acres PLC Yield: 45 bu.

OWNERS

For those wishing to bid online go to.www.danpikeauction.hibid.com

Attorney for the Seller: Ronald Schramel Schramel Law Firm Windom, MN. 507-831-1301 SALE CONDUCTED BY

OWNERS

For more details go to www.danpikeauction.com

OWNERS

Family of Rosella Smith

Chuck Smith, Carl Smith, Helen Smith Stone, Lucille & Dallas Smith

Attorney for the Seller: Ronald Schramel Schramel Law Firm Windom, MN. 507-831-1301 SALE CONDUCTED BY

1362 Springfield Parkway Jackson, Minnesota 56143 507-847-3468 www.danpikeauction.com

Doreen & James Jorgensen

1362 Springfield Parkway Jackson, Minnesota 56143 507-847-3468 www.danpikeauction.com AUCTIONEERS Dan Pike 507-847-3468 (O) or 507-841-0965 (C); Scott Christopher, Allen, Kevin & Ryan Kahler, Doug Wedel & Dustyn Hartung

FSA INFORMATION

For more details go to www.danpikeauction.com

The Don & Margaret Larsen Family Attorney for the Seller: Ashley J.P. Schmit Focused Law Firm Jackson, MN. 507-847-3239 SALE CONDUCTED BY

1362 Springfield Parkway Jackson, Minnesota 56143 507-847-3468 www.danpikeauction.com

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13 Polaris Ranger XP900, Tracks & Tires, Cab, 307 Miles; Bobcat Tool Cat 5600, 4x4, Hi-Flow, Dump Box, Air, Heat, AWS, 803 Hrs; 12 Bobcat T190 Skid Loader, 2 Sp., Aux. Hyd., Air, Heat; Bobcat CT445 AWD Compact Tractor/ Loader/Backhoe, 208 One Owner Hrs, Aux. Hyd., 4 Hyd., 8TB Backhoe, Looks New; Bobcat Chipper WC5A; 84 Snow Blade; 100 Snow Bucket; 79 & 60 Dirt Buckets; 42 & 48 Pallet Forks; H&H Tree Sheer; H&H Tree Puller; H&H 72 Grapple; T&M Wood Splitter Hyd. Drive; Halverson HWP-140 Sawmill

35 Collector Tractors & Antique Machinery

JD 730 LP Row Crop, 3pt.; JD 730 Standard Dsl, Pony Start; JD 620, Gas, Rock Shaft; JD 60 N/F, Gas; JD M, W/F, Fenders, 3pt.; (3) JD B Unstyled/Styled, N/F, Fenders; Farmall 560 Gas, Fast Hitch; Farmall 460 Dsl, Weights, Fast Hitch; Farmall Super M-TA, Fenders, Weights; Farmall 300, Fender, 3pt.,Weights; Farmall M, Weights; Farmall A, Fenders, Sickle Mower; (3) Farmall H, After Market 3pt., Belt Pully; Farmall Cub, Woods 59 Belly Mower; Farmall B, N/F, Belt Pully; Farmall Super C, Fast Hitch, Weights; Farmall 400 Gas, 3pt., Vaughn Loader; McCormick 22-36 Steel Wheels; Allis Chalmers G, 48 Belly Mower; (2) Allis Chalmers C, 3pt., Belly Mower; Allis Chalmers WD-45, W/F; (8) JD, IHC & AC Plows, 2, 3 & 4 Bottom; AC Single & Tandem Disc, 7 Digger; (3) Discing Plows, MM & Restored; JD 494 Planter; Northfield Iron 12 Road Grader; MM 10 Grain Drill; Glencoe 18 Digger, 3 Bar; (2) 250 Bushel Gravity Boxes; (2) Parade Wagons On Gear; (3) 10 Flair Boxes; 3pt. Blades, Mower, Box Blades

Farm Equipment

Farm Equipment

(2) Brent 544 gravity boxes, FOR SALE: John Deere 40 spreader, show lights & brakes, green, 445- manure 65x22.5 tires, $8,450/choice; ready, $3,500/OBO. 320-630Brent 774 grain cart w/ 9797 scale, 30.5x32 tires, $14,900; JD 680 15’ pull type chisel FOR SALE: John Deere 520 plow, $8,900; JD 2700 & 2800 stalk shredder, 1 owner, new 6 bottom spring re-set plows, knives, $11,500/OBO. Easton $1,450/ea; Case IH 10 bottom MN. 507-520-0264 800 plow, black springs w/ FOR SALE: 4620 John Deere new style coulters, $6,450. tractor, good shape. 320-293320-769-2756 9097 FOR SALE: 15’ IH 5500 chis- Mohawk chisel plow, model plow, always shedded, el 1010 w/ Yetter ripple 15 shanks, $2,800; Alloway coulters, 10’ 6” width pull stalk chopper, 6R30” mount- type, $450. 507-271-1538 ed, 1000 RPM, always shedWe buy ded, $2,600. 320-583-5010 Salvage Equipment FOR SALE: Sunflower 4412 5 Parts Available shank ripper; 60’x8” diamHammell Equip., Inc. eter 10HP Westfield auger; (507)867-4910 10” 55’ PTO auger; FarmFans CFAB190 dryer. 507381-0193 Tractors FOR SALE: John Deere 3970 chopper with iron guards, 2 FOR SALE: Case IH MX285 heads, $4,000. International (2004) has 3450 hours, 4 4700 field cultivator, $4,500. hyds outlets, PTO, rear duals, rock box. Owner retired.

715-410-5975 $57,000. 507-357-6142 FOR SALE: 2 used 800x70R38 Sell your farm equipment Firestone deep tread tires, very good condition, $1,800/ in The Land with a line ad. each. 218-686-0159 507-345-4523

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Power & Hand Tools, Lawn & Garden Items

60 Gallon Air Compressor; Top & Bottom Tools Boxes; Craftsman 13 Planer; Craftsman Compound Miter Saw; Rigid 14 Band Saw; Ryobi 14 Chop Saw; Ryobi 12 Drill Press; Northern 48 Press Brake; Jet Metal Band Saw; JD/Scotts 17hp Lawn Tractor, 42 Deck; 2 Good Fimco Lawn Sprayers; DR 7.25 Pull Type Trimmer Mower ***(4) Swisher 60 Pull Type Mowers; 8hp Chipper/ Chevy Impala Convertible, Ford Model T, Shredder, Pull Type; 3pt., Hyd. Wood Splitter; Huskee 6.5hp 22 Trailers, Boat, Pontoon, Goldwing Trike, Ton Wood Splitter; Stihl, Ryobi Gas Chain Saws; (2) Fish Houses, 64 Chevy Impala Convertible, 2 Dr., Crank Up & Down 12 & 15 327V8, 39,472 Miles; 27 Ford Model T VIEWING DATE Touring Car; 20 Aluma 5 x12 Enclosed Friday, September 10 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS Single Axle Trailer, V-Nose; 18 Aluma 12 x78 Single Axle Tilt Bed Trailer; www.maringauction.com 16 H&H 10 x77 Hyd. Dump Trailer, Tandem; Aluma 8220H Tilt Bed Trailer, 22 x82 Tandem Axle; 04 Honda Goldwing RS Trike, 17,020 Miles, Lot Of Extras; 04 Aluma Motorcycle Trailer; 04 Manitou 18 Pontoon, Yacht Club TRL, Honda 50hp; 07 Tomahawk Single Axle Trailer 5 x64 ; 75 Crestliner 14 Aluminum Fishing Boat; MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. • PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502 Honda 15hp 4 Stroke Tiller Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Terms: Cash, Check, Credit Cards. All Sales Final, All Sales Selling As-Is, All Items Must Be Paid in Kevin Maring Lic 25-70 & Adam Engen Lic# 25-93 Full Day Of Auction, 10% Buyers Premium On All Items.

Harry Clarke Estate

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FARMLAND AUCTION 80 Acres +/- of Bare Farmland in Prescott Twp., Faribault Co., MN

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 @ 10 AM Auction to be held at the Riverside Town & Country Club 36259 150th St, Winnebago, MN.

PROPERTY LOCATION: 80 Deeded Acres located in the N ½ of the SE ¼ in Section 17 of Prescott Twp., Faribault County, MN T103N, R27W.

For full flyer, informational booklet and bidding details, visit www.landservicesunlimited.com!

OWNER: WILLIAM M. MURPHY TRUST

AUCTIONEERS AND SALES STAFF

DUSTYN HARTUNG-507-236-7629 KEVIN KAHLER 507-920-8060 ALLEN, RYAN & CHRIS KAHLER, DOUG WEDEL, DAN PIKE & SCOTT CHRISTOPHER

JACK KLAEHN RETIREMENT - '91 JD 4555 Tractor; '81 IHC 1420 Combine; '89 IHC 1020 20’ Platform (with head cart); Wil-Rich 2800 24' Field Cultivator; IH 6500 Disc Chisel; JD Chisel Plow; Tye Bean Drill, 20'; '78 GMC Grain; '77 GMC Grain Truck. JIM STALEY RETIREMENT - '89 Case IH 9180 Tractor; Case 2390; Case 2090; Wil-Rich 3400 Field Cultivator; Wil-Rich 3400 Field Cultivator; Killbros Grain Cart; '85 Ford 9000 Grain Truck; '00 Freightliner FL70; M&W Earthmaster 1875 9 Shank Disc Ripper; Westfield Seed Auger, Hyd Drive; JD 27 Stalk Chopper. COMBINES - '08 JD 9670 STS; '98 JD 9610; JD 9600; JD 9500; '93 JD 9500; JD 4400. CORN/BEAN HEADS - '11 JD 635F AWS; '13 JD 608C; '17 Geringhoff Northstar Excel Elite NS800; JD 608C; '10 JD 635F Flex Head; '05 JD 635F; Oxbo 51230 12R30"; JD 643; JD 920 Flex Head; JD 843 (PARTS); JD 643; JD 693; JD 925 Flex Head; Case IH 8R30"; JD 930F; IH 810 Grain Pickup Head; IH 1063; JD 8R; Gehl 2R Narrow Chopping Head; JD 930 Flex Head; '91 IH 1063. TILLAGE & HARVEST EQUIPMENT - JD 2210 45 1/2' Field Cultivator; (2) Case IH 870 Ripper; '12 Kuhn Krause Dominator; JD 637 Disc; Bush Hog 12' Mounted Chisel Plow; Wil-Rich Quad 5 Field Cult; JD 3710 10 Bottom Plow; JD 120 Stalk Chopper; DMI 730B Ripper; Woods Alloway Stalk Chopper; JD 714 Chisel Plow; Hiniker AR2000 Stalk Chopper; JD 520 Stalk Chopper; Int'l 510 4 Bottom Plow; JD 2600 5 Bottom Plow; Krause 907 22' Disc; 20 Loftness Stalk Chopper; Alloway 15' Stalk Shredder; Landoll 2320 Deep Till Ripper; Int'l Vibra Shank Field Cult; Int'l 700 7 Bottom Plow; Krause 12R30" Cultivator; '85 Wil-Rich 3400 Field Cult; '80 Kewanee Disc 26 ½'; Landoll 2320 Deep Till Ripper, 6 Shank; Artsway 180B 15' Pull Type 6R Stalk Chopper, Noble 6R30" 3pt Cultivator. FARM EQUIPMENT - '98 JD 1770 Planter; '17 Fast 813P; Highline XL6084 Rock Picker; New Direction Equip 1652 Vertical TMR Mixer Scale; JD 568 Round Baler; Blue Jet 21' bar; IH 80 Snowblower w/Quick Attach System; JD 148 Loader w/ Joystick; 7' & 5' Bucket, DMI 4100 Anhydrous Bar; Hesston 10 Stack Mover; JD 30' Grain Drill; Badger 14' Chopper Box w/10 Ton Gear; JD 48 Loader w/Bucket & Manure Bucket; JD 148; JD 450 Sickle Mower; Gehl 1329 Manure Spreader; Gehl 1870 Round Baler; Flipper Rock Picker; Kewanee 12R30" Cultivator; Yetter 30' Rotary Hoe; Crown 400 Rock Picker; Dakon Rock Picker; (2) H&S Thrower Racks; NH Hay Head #880; 20' Loyale Conveyor w/Transport; 28' Bale Conveyor w/Transport; '18 Nuhn Load Stand; Kewanee 500 Bale/Grain Elevator; JD 7000 6R30" Planter; NH 256 Rake; Case 10' Grain Drill; Double Disc Openers; 2pt Post Hole Auger. TRACTORS - '93 JD 7800 MFD; JD 4650; '91 Case IH 7130 Magnum; Massey 150; 3 Cylinder Gas; Int'l 806, Dsl; Int'l 806; '75 Case 1370; Ford NH Bidirectional; '99 Case IH MX180 MFD; Case 4690; IH 5088; '58 Cockshutt 550 Standard; '59 Cockshutt 570 Standard; '58 Cockshutt 570 Row Crop; '86 White 2-110; Versatile 936 Designation 6-88; '73 JD 4430 Quad Range; Farmall 350 w/Chevy V8 283 Motor; '65 IH 706; JD 4430.

AUGERS -Westfield 10"x71'; 8”x31' Westfield Electric; 8”x56' Westfield; Westfield 10"x 61'; Hutchinson 8”x53'; Westfield 8"x 31'. SKID LOADERS - (2) '18 Case TU 380; '13 Case SV185; JD 260; 737 Case; JD 6675; '03 JD 3800 Tele Handler. VEHICLES - '99 Ford F-450 XL Super Duty; Ford F-250 4x4; '01 Jeep Wrangler; '11 Ford Focus; '09 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT; '90 Chevy 1500 . SEMI’S/GRAIN TRUCKS/TRUCKS - '12 Peterbilt 389, 500 hp; '05 Kenworth T-600B; '75 Chevy C60 Single Axle Grain Truck; '98 Ford L8500 Snowplow Truck w/ Stainless Steel Box & Hoist; '74 Dodge 800 Grain Truck; '91 Peterbilt 379 Semi; '82 Chevy C70 Grain Truck; '71 Chevy C60 Grain Truck; '75 Ford Semi; '83 Ford Semi; '98 Ford 350 1 Ton; '71 Ford Louisville Grain Truck; '06 Int'l 4400 Semi. TRAILERS - '14 Transcraft all Aluminum Flatbed trl w/ 2 – 3200-gal Sump Bottom Tank; '11 Retesa 42' 5500-gal Tank Trailer; '08 Ledwell Feed Trailer w/8 Compartments; '78 Wilson Alum Hopper Grain Trailer; '99 GEI Pacer Product Trailer w/8 Compartments; '04 HMDE 20' Deck; '93 Helwood 20' Hopper Bottom Trl; JD Donahue Implement Trailer 28'; '98 Jet 22' Single Axle Grain Trailer; '03 MYTR 20' + 5' Tail. RECREATIONAL - '06 Cherokee 5th Wheel Camper; '96 Itasca Suncruiser Motor Home; '07 Polaris 700XP Ranger.

Sale conducted by: Hamilton Auction Company 130 State Hwy. 16, Dexter, MN 55926 Phone: 507-584-0133

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Steffes Group Facility

24400 MN Hwy 22, Litchfield, MN 55355

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 | 10AM AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Auctioneers will run multiple rings with live online bidding available on major equipment. Contact auctioneers for owner information, new consignments, or changes at 320.693.9371. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com.

LITCHFIELD AGIRON CONSIGNMENT AUCTION EVENT

Over

600 Lots

New items added daily. Bid on Consigned Farm Equipment, Hay Equipment, Trucks, Recreational Items and Construction Equipment. For Complete terms, lot listings and photos visit SteffesGroup.com

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Steffes Group, Inc. | 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355 | 320.693.9371 Ashley Huhn MN47-002,, Randy Kath MN47-007, Eric Gabrielson MN47-006, Scott Steffes MN14-51, Brad Olstad MN14-70, Bob Steffes MN14-09, Max Steffes MN03-57

TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer.

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MANDAKO 12’-60’ LONG ROLLERS

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GREENWALD FARM CENTER Greenwald, MN • 320-987-3177 14 miles So. of Sauk Centre

Real Estate Auction Thursday, September 9th ~ 10:30 am 45697 170th St, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085

Real This is a LIVE auction with Absentee Bidding is available on real estate and large items, see magesland.com for details!

Location of property in Redwood Co: Brookville Township, Section 25, Range 34 Total of farm: 160 total acres, approx. 146.14 acres tillable.

This property will sell as three parcels:

Parcel 1: 80 total acres of farm land, approx. 77.6 acres tillable.

Productivity Index of 92.1

Parcel 2: 71.35 total acres of farm land, approx. 68.54 acres tillable.

Productivity Index of 91.6

Parcel 3: 8.65 acre farm site. Two homes on this farm site! The main home is a 4 bedroom, 1 bath home with main level laundry. The second home is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with eat-in kitchen and wood floors throughout. Outbuildings: 20’ x 40’ shop, 40’ x 90’ steer shed, 40’ x 70’ machine shed, 20’ x 20’ detached garage, 30’ x 30’ grainery, 30’ x 40’ barn w/ updated steel, 20’ x 40’ Quanset shed, 4,000 bu grain bin, silos & sheds.

Note: All acres & maps are published based on Redwood Co Online & FSA records.

Personal Property:

Tractors & Machinery: JD 4440, 9513 hrs, hub duals, dual hyd, 1k & 540 PTO, quick hitch & rock box; JD 2940 w/ 148 loader & new bucket, 16223 hrs, dual hyd, 3pt, quick hitch; JD 630 gas, 6130 hrs, hyd, pwr steering, rear weight; JD 4400 combine, diesel, 3595 hrs, extra hyd, straw chopper; JD 13’ bean platform; JD 443, 4-rw x 30” corn head; JD 343, 3-rw x 30” corn head; JD dummy head w/ Melroe 350 pickup; JD 328 sq baler, one owner, less than 20k bales; 2 - Pro Quality hay basket trailers; JD 7000 planter, 6 rw x 30”, dry fert, insecticide & monitor; New Idea 3618 manure spreader, sng axle, slop gate; JD 800 swather, w/ conditioner, extra canvass; 11’ x 12’ swather trailer; JD 1100 mounted field cultivator w/ 3-bar harrow; Vehicles, Guns & Household: ‘00 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS, 179524 mi; ‘99 Buick Park Avenue, 177194 mi; Springfield model 67, .410, pump; Springfield model 67 series C; Remington model 581; Remington model 22; Remington 12 ga, pump; Winchester Model 37 sng shot; dining room table & chairs; bedroom sets; dressers; rocking chairs; electric lift chair; buffet; desk; kids rocking chair; highchair; end tables; Red Wing crocks: 5 gal, 4 gal leaf, 3 gal, 2gal;

Norman & Arlene Krebs Estate Listing Auctioneer: Matt Mages, 507-276-7002 Lic 52-21-018

Auctioneers: Matt Mages, New Ulm; Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Wersal, Winthrop; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; John Goelz, Franklin; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop Broker: Mages Land Co. & Auction Service, LLC. Terms: No Buyers Premium, view full terms online.

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Tillage Equip

Harvesting Equip

NEW AND USED TRACTOR FOR SALE: Wil-Rich 513 Soil PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, Pro, 7 shank, 24” apart, 3 55, 50 Series & newer trac- bar heavy coil harrow, altors, AC-all models, Large ways shedded, low acres.

Inventory, We ship! Mark 612-655-1053 Heitman Tractor Salvage FOR SALE: DMI 730 disk rip715-673-4829 per, 7 shanks, nice shape.

Call 507-430-1632 2166 Case IH Combine, 100% field ready, always shedTillage Equip ded, very clean, 2386 sep Harvesting Equip hrs, 3097 eng hrs, 1020 bean head-20’ flexible cutter bar, 2010 Brent 782 grain cart, 18” 2200 cornhead, 6R30”. Hyd auger, 30.5X32 tires, $21,900; adjustable strippers. 507-317(2) Parker 4800 525 bu grav- 7212 or 507-381-8808 ity boxes, $3,750/ea; ‘05 CIH 1020 30’ flex head, $6,500; 620F JD Flexhead still has CIH 1083 8x30 cornhead, original on Auger. 2” rock $2,900; IH 720 6x18 3pt on- dam, also fits 9500, excellent 2012 JD 2700 disc ripper. 7 land auto re-set plow, $1,900; condition, $19,500. 715-572shank at 24” center, could 1234 be set on 30” centers. Discs Westfield 10x61 swing hopper auger, $4,750.

320-769-2756 ‘98 JD 9510 Combine, 3880/2606 are like new. Excellent mehrs., 2 yrs on new dual tires, chanical condition, no welds.

Crary spreader, Mauer tank Cleaning out a shed?

Paint is very good also. ext., 2nd owner, pickup head$17,900. Call 507-789-6049 Make some extra cash er available. (507) 766-9697 by selling your stuff in FOR SALE: Landoll 14 3pt FOR SALE: 1979 John Deere The Land! and land pull hitch, heavy 4400 combine, 329 diesel with duty, used very little, $2,000/ 2525 hours with John Deere Call 507-345-4523 or OBO. Dale Rogers 507-931915 bean head, $3,500. Phone 1-800-657-4665 1769 Cleveland MN #320-327-2711

MID AMERICAN AUCTION CO HUGE ANNUAL FALL SAUK CENTRE, MN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY SEPT. 11TH, 2021 – 9:00 AM LOCATED: ½ MILE SOUTH OF I-94 ON US 71 THEN 1 BLOCK EAST ON 408TH ST. SAUK CENTRE, MN LARGE ONSITE MULTI-RING AUCTION WITH ONLINE BIDDING PROVIDED BY PROXIBID. THERE WILL BE HUNDREDS OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS BY AUCTION TIME NOT LISTED IN ADVERTISING. FOR COMPLETE LISTING SEE: www.midamericanauctioninc.com OR PH. 320-760-2979. ONLINE CATALOG WILL BE UPLOADED APPROX. 5 DAYS PRIOR TO AUCTION TO INCLUDE AS MANY ITEMS AS POSSIBLE. TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS: NH TV-140 BI-DIRECTIONAL W/ LOADER; MACDON 21’ DRAPER HEAD W/ DECK SHIFT & NH 2300 MOUNTED HAYBINE; JD 3020 DSL. WF, CAB, SIDE CONSOLE, LINDSAY LOADER, NICE; CASE 2670 4 WHEEL; CASE 970; WHITE 2-135; IH 1086; JD 650 COMPACT; OLIVER 1800; JD 720; JD A; FARMALL B; ALLIS 180 DSL. PLUS MANY MORE COMBINES: IH 1660, JD 4435, JD 6600, JD 4400, SEVERAL GOOD FLEX AND CORN HEADS. PLANTING, TILLAGE, GENERAL FARM EQUIPMENT: JD 2700 5 SHANK RIPPER LIKE NEW, SEVERAL GOOD DISCS AND FIELD CULTIVATORS, MOUNTED AND PULL TYPE RIPPERS, SEVERAL PLOWS. CLEAN KUHN 8124 SLINGER MANURE SPREADER, TRIOLET 1-1000L TMR, KNIGHT 3300 REEL AUGIE, BRANDT 10 X 61 SWING HOPPER AUGER LIKE NEW, SEVERAL OTHER AUGERS OF ALL TYPES, JD 7200 6RW PLANTER, JD 7000 12RN FRONT FOLD PLANTER, SEVERAL CLEAN GRAVITY BOXES AND GRAIN CARTS UP TO 650 BUSHELS, PLUS MUCH MORE. HAY & FORAGE: HESSTON 4760 SQUARE BALER, JD 535 AND 530 ROUND BALERS, GEHL 1870 ROUND BALER, NH 790 FORAGE HARVESTER AND HEADS PLUS 5 GEHL 980 & 970 BOXES UP TO 18 FT. FROM ONE RETIREMENT, H&S BOXES, FORAGE BLOWERS, NH SQUARE BALERS, RAKES, MOWER CONDITIONERS AND MORE. SKID LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS: 2011 CAT 262-C, NH LS 180, MUSTANG GAS SKID LOADER, GROUSER TRACKS, SEVERAL UNUSED SNOW PUSHERS AND BACK PLATES, UNUSED BRUSH CUTTERS, PALLET FORKS, BUCKETS AND MORE. COLLECTIBLE VEHICLES, TRUCKS, TRAILERS: ‘63 FORD THUNDERBIRD W/ SEVERAL UPDATES; ‘96 FREIGHTLINER SEMI TRACTOR; 2016 WILSON 7X24 ALUMINUM STOCK TRAILER; BIG TEX 25’ 5TH WHEEL TRAILER; HORSE TRAILER; SEVERAL PULL TYPE UTILITY TRAILERS . PLUS: LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT; TOOLS; LARGE AMOUNT OF LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN EZ GO GOLF CART; RR CART; COLLECTIBLES AND MISC. EQUIPMENT.

MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO INC. ANNUAL FALL SAUK CENTRE, MN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION 40274 408TH ST. SAUK CENTRE, MN

MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO., INC. AL WESSEL LIC # 77-60 PH. 320-760-2979 KEVIN WINTER 320-760-1593

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R & E Enterprises Your Ag Lime Application Specialists!

Harvesting Equip

FOR SALE: ‘02 Case IH 2388 combine, 2500 sep hrs, Maurer grain tank extension, extended unload auger for 30’ head, ‘06 Case IH 30’ 1020 flex head, both in good cond, $35,000. Lilliston #6200 dry bean combine, w/ Sund % pickup, $4,500. 320-760-7920 pFOR SALE: ‘78 JD 4400 dsl chopper, good n combine, , cond, 2968 hrs, re-built injecd tion pump, $3,400. 443 CH, - (2) MN 250 gravity boxes w/ exts, 1 on JD wagon, 1 on MN jumbo 10, both w/ truck s tires, $1500/ea. 320-282-5838 k FOR SALE: John Deere 644 t cornhead, 6R36” with new calmer knife rolls, end stripper plates & new sprockets 6 & gathering chains installed, , works very well. Also 2 gravk ity boxes. 507-330-2808 FOR SALE: Gleaner F3 combine with bean head & 4R30” e cornhead, good tires. Can h be used or for parts. $2,000/ e OBO. 507-227-2602 e FOR SALE: JD 608C cornhead, w/ row stompers, approximately 7000-8000 acres, excellent condition, $39,500.

507-327-6430

For more information on delivery, spreading and rates, please email or call:

R & E Enterprises ag@randeofmn.com • 800-388-3320 www.randeofmn.com

Raymond, MN

Bid Live & Live Online Visit: www.ziemerauctions.com Online Items Begin at 11:00 A.M.

The following described property will be sold at 3695 142nd Ave. SW, Raymond, MN: From Roseland, MN, 3 1/2 miles north on Co. Rd. 5 to 142nd Ave. East on 142nd 1/2 mile. Or from Willmar, MN, south on Hwy. 71 6 miles, west on Co. Rd. 3 for 3 miles, south on Co. Rd. 5 for 1 1/2 miles, east on 142nd 1/2 mile to 3695.

Wednesday, September 22 • 10:00 A.M. Machinery

JD 4640 Quad 3 Pt. Quick Hitch 3 Remotes 18.4x42 Tires & Duals Old Tack 10,687, Ser 010492, JD 3020 Diesel Canopy Front & Rear Weights 18.4x34 Tires Syncro Side Console Ser 130823 Good Paint & Tires, JD 3010 Diesel With JD 148 Loader 15.5x38 Tires Ser 27634, JD 730 Diesel WF 16.9x38 Tires Power Trol 3pt.

Ser 7310276 Tach Shows 3002 Hours, JD 60 Gas WF PS Fenders 14.9x38 Tires, Some Tractor Weights to Sell Separately

IH Trailer Type Sickle Mower w/Belt Drive, 7' Bar, J&M Gravity Wagon with Drill Fill Brush Auger 20" Truck Tires, J&M Gravity Wagon 22.5 Truck Tires, Unverferth 325 Gravity Wagon 22.5 Truck Tires, 12' Hayrack with Hyd Hoist, Wilrich 24' Field Cultivator 3 Bar Harrow, JD 7000 Planter Pull Type 8 Row 30" Large Hoppers Dickey John Monitor, JD 27 Stalk Chopper 14' New Hood, Melroe Rock Picker, Glencoe 8 Row 30" Cultivator Dakon Rolling Shields, 8 row 30" Cultivator Danish Tine Rolling Shields, 3pt.

Rock Digger, Schweiss 7'2 Stage Snowblower Hyd Spout, Trash Wheel Like New for 3 Bottom Plow, IH 720 Auto Reset Plow 5-18, JD Walking Plow, JD 44 2 Bottom Plow Coulters, 2-JD 555 3 Bottom Plows, JD 55ABH 3 Bottom Plow, JD 145 3 Bottom Plow Semi Mount New Paint, Landall Disk Chisel 9 Shank With Mulcher, Woods 5' Brush Cutter 3pt. Blade, 7' 3pt. Ag Chem Pull Type Sprayer 400 Gallon 54' Folding Boom, McCormick Single Row Cultivator

Not responsible for accidents Lunch on grounds Number system used www.ziemerauctions.com or midwestauctions.com, click on Ziemer Follow Ziemer Auctioneers on Facebook!

This property will sell as two parcels: Parcel #2: 80 total acres, approx. 75.93 acres tillable.

Productivity Index: 86.6

Parcel #1: 71.7 total acres, approx. 69.51 acres tillable.

Productivity Index: 86.8

No Buyer’s Premium! For complete terms or viewing, contact Matt Mages ~ 507-276-7002 *Note: All acres are published based on Sibley County Online Records and FSA records.

Niebuhr Family Trust

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

Auctioneers: Matt Mages, Lar r y Mages, J oe Wer sal, J oe Maidl, J ohn Goelz, & Ryan Fr oehlich Broker/ Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Ser vice, LLC. Not r esponsible for accidents at auction or during inspection. Everything sold “AS IS”. Everything to be settled immediately after the auction. For all full terms and bidding go to magesland.com.

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AUCTION Timed Online Farm

LOCATION: 2040 121st Street Currie, MN 56123

OPENS: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

CLOSES: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 | 7PM 1995 John Deere 8770

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Luke is selling his clean well maintained farm line. This is an online only auction. Please call to view equipment. All equipment must be removed by Thursday, September 30th. No exceptions.

PREVIEW: By Appointment / LOADOUT:

Thursday, September 16 from 9AM - 3PM

Grain Bins & Augers

Sioux Grain Bin 18' Diameter 6 Rings 34" 6" Discharge Auger, GS Grain Bin 30' Diameter 5 Rings 44" Air Floor 8" Discharge Auger, Dryer Grain Bin Farm Fans Dryer 30' Diameter 8 Ring 24" 6" Discharge Auger Spreader & Stirator, Air Stream Fan, Mayrath 8x30 Auger on Transport 220 Elec. Motor, Westfield 8x56 Auger PTO, Westfield 8x56 Auger PTO, Bin Sweeps 9' & 14'

For Full Listing go to: www.ziemerauctions.com

Dave Sportel Estate – Elaine Sportel, Owner Mark Ziemer, Lic. 34-46 New London, 320-354-4312 Cell: 320-979-4044 Brian Ziemer, New London 320-354-5308 Terry Hilbrands, 239-777-3120 Gary Hotovec, 612-202-5090

Tuesday, September 14th - 11:00 am Auction held at: Mages Land Co Office 55780 State Hwy 19, Winthrop, MN

2021

• NO STOCKPILING ON THE GROUND • Ag lime delivered directly to the TerraGator with a conveyor system • TerraGators minimize ground compaction • No wasted lime or mess to clean up • No foliage to plug the spreader • Variable or conventional rate applications • We can spread 1 to 10 ton/acre in a single pass • We offer 1100, 1400 & 1500 ENP ag lime options • GPS APPLICATION AND GUIDANCE SYSTEMS

Brian ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer

AUCTIONEERS

Land Auction

Check out this amazing chance to own productive farm land in the heart of Sibley County.

Do not miss this opportunity!

Location of property within Sibley County: Bismark Township, Sections 17 & 18, Range 30 Total of farm: 151.70 total acres, approx. 145.44 acres tillable.

Productivity Index: 86.7

Mark ZIEMER New London, MN (320) 979-4044 Auctioneer

Tractors

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Usual Auction Terms

(Cash or Approved Check Day of Sale).

No Items Removed Until Settled For. Everything Sold As Is.

Hilbrands Auctions 239-777-3120

2005 Case- IH MX285

1993 Case- IH 7120

1990 Case- IH 1660

1990 Case- IH 1020

2005 Volvo Sleeper

Brent 672

John Deere 7200

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Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 MNMN Hwy 22 22 South, Litchfi eld,eld, MNMN 55355 Steffes Group, Inc., 24400 Hwy South, Litchfi 55355

WOITASZEWSKI FARM AUCTION | LUKE 507.360.7023 Eric Gabrielson at Steffes Group, 320.693.9371 or 701.238.2570

COMPLETE TERMS, LOT LISTINGS AND PHOTOS AT STEFFESGROUP.COM / ERIC GABRIELSON MN47-006

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Livestock Equipment

Harvesting Equip

GRAND MEADOW $600,000 Beautiful turn-key acreage with 4 BR 3BA ambler, 5 sheds, abundant fencing and pasture on approx. 18.7 ac.

MLS#5718863 NEW LISTING! STEWARTVILLE: $549,900 location 4in BRrambler 2 BA picturesque rambler on acres. Several TEWARTVILLE: $575,000.

Great location 4 rambler BR Great 2 BABeautiful picturesque GRAND $600,000 acreage 4 BR 3BA LEROY: $325,000 2MEADOW BR 2BA builtturn-key 2014 onwith approx.

7.5 n approx. 24 acres.approx.

Oversized stall garage with2 2fencing storage sheds 24 25acres.

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

18.7 outbuildings, solar & windmill.

MLS# 6024250 PENDING! minutes to Rochester!Rochester!

MLS# 5716953 LISTING! MLS# 5716983 PRICE REDUCED! MLS#5718863 NEW LISTING! STEWARTVILLE: $575,000.

4 BR 2 BA picturesque rambler GRAND MEADOW $600,000 turn-key acreage 4 BR 3BA rambler ACINE: $299,000. 3BR, 1BA, on 10-acres.

5701169 PENDING STEWARTVILLE: $489,900 4MLS# BRBeautiful 2Great BAlocation on approx.

24with acres with 2 sheds, on approx.

24 acres.

Oversized 2 stall with 2 storage 5 sheds, abundant fencing and pasture ongarage approx.

18.7 ac. sheds just MOWER COUNTY: Approx. 193-acres. MLS# 5695397 PENDING minutes toMLS# Rochester!

MLS#MLS# 5716983 minutes to Rochester!

5716953 PENDING! NEW LISTING! 5718863 PENDING! MOWER COUNTY: Approx. 120-acres. MLS# 5705409 SOLD RACINE: $299,000.

3BR, 1BA, on 2 10-acres.

MLS# 5701169 PENDING RACINE: $299,000.

3BR, 1BA, onSOLD 10-acres.

MLS# 5701169 PENDING GRAND MEADOW: $399,900 45705429 BR BA 1.5 story home on 20 acres with shed & MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

108-acres.

MLS# MOWERonCOUNTY: Approx.

193-acres.

MLS# 5695397buyers!”

PENDING ACINE: 10,000 sq. ft. building 2.12-acres.

Multiple uses!

MLS# 5247299 “Need listings!

We have qualified greenhouse.

Absolute stunning setting!

MLS# 6020746 PENDING! MOWER COUNTY: Approx. 120-acres. MLS# 5705409 SOLD ROCHESTER: $599,900 4Approx.

BR 2.5 BA onMLS# 5.5 acres.

Pool, MOWER COUNTY: 193-acres.

5695397 PENDING MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

108-acres.

MLS# 5705429 SOLDshowroom/office and Full Farm Management Services MOWER COUNTY: Approx.

120-acres.

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

Multiple uses! MLS# 5247299 108x34 Endless opportunities with this property. including Rentalstorage Rates, Government & Environmental Issues MOWER COUNTY: Approx. 108-acres. MLS# 5705429 SOLD 6005535 PENDING! andyMLS# Queensland • 507-273-3890 • randy@lrmrealestate.com RACINE: 10,000 ft. building on 2.12-acres. Multiple uses! MLS#5247299 Fullsq.Farm Management Services Ryan Queensland 507-273-3000 •on ryan@lrmrealestate.com AUSTIN: 4 BR 3•including BA property 3.5 Ac. MLS# 6017831.

SOLD! Rental Rates, Government Programs & Environmental Issues

Full Farm Management Services

Meadow, MN • 800-658-2340 including Rental & Environmental Issues GRANDGrand MEADOW: 3Queensland BR 2 Rates, BA on 10 Ac. Programs MLS#6009548 SOLD! Randy •Government 507-273-3890 • randy@lrmrealestate.com Randy Queensland•• 507-273-3000 507-273-3890 ••randy@Irmrealestate.com Ryan Queensland ryan@lrmrealestate.com

507-273-3000 tingsMeadow, ! •W lisQueensland e ha “NeedRyan Grand MN •• ryan@Irmrealstate.com 800-658-2340 qualifed buye Grand Meadow, MN ve • 800-658-2340

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MOWER COUNTY: Approx. 80 acres. MLS#6074585 PENDING! MOWER COUNTY: Approx. 193-acres. MLS# 5695397 SOLD RACINE: 10,000 sq. ft. building on 2.12-acres. Multiple uses! MLS#5247299

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

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Sheep

FOR SALE: Case IH combine FOR SALE: 24 ft freestand- FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls Dorset & Hampshire rams, duals, 18.4x38, set of 4. Axle ing panels w/ 3/4” rods, $260/ also Hamp, York, & Hamp/ ewes & yearlings for sale. extensions and drive shafts. ea; HD round bale feeders, Duroc boars & gilts. Alfred Lambs, large framed w/fast 320-583-1550 $650; 24 ft adjustable alley- Kemen 320-598-3790 growth that will put extra lbs way w/ gates on each end, on your lambs. I can deliver. $1,860. Watkins, MN 320-333Gene Sanford (507)645-4989 Grain Handling Swine 6540 Equipment FOR SALE: Suffolk, Suffolk cross & Polypay rams, ewe FOR SALE: Red Demco 750 FOR SALE: Yorkshire, lambs. 507-445-3317 (leave Wanted bu grain cart, 30.5-32 tires, Hampshire, Duroc, cross message) or 507-822-3398 hydraulic spout, purchased bred boars, gilts & 4-H pigs. new fall of 2017, always shed- All kinds of New & Used farm Top quality. Excellent herd ded, only loaded 5 times, equipment - disc chisels, field health. No PRSS. Delivery Sell your livestock in The Land with a line ad. 507-345-4523 $29,900/OBO. 507-276-8823 cults, planters, soil finishers, available. 320-760-0365 cornheads, feed mills, discs, FOR SALE: Two Behlen 38” balers, haybines, etc. 507- FOR SALE: Retirement Sale!

Trucks & single phase fans, 10HP and 438-9782 Miscellaneous hog finishing Trailers 7.5 HP. Best Offer. 12 - 20” equipment, stainless steel row dividers off Gleaner Wanted to Buy: JD 4430 1975 feeders and waterers. Albert 1977 GMC grain truck, 20’ box, combine. Best Offer. Olivia or newer. JD 725 6, 8 & 12 Lea, MN 507-383-7858 roll tarp, twin screw, 427 gas, MN 320-523-1099 row - front mount cultivashowing 37,000 miles, clean tors; Stanhoist and Bushhog Spot, Duroc, Chester White, Super B 6 column grain dry- steel barge boxes; Gehl and Boars & Gilts available. truck, $7,800. 320-894-3303 er, auto batch, 234 bu at a Lorentz grinder/mixers; plus Monthly PRRS and PEDV. time, 2000 cone holding bin, all types of farm machinery. Delivery available. Steve FOR SALE: Dorsey 40’ aluminum grain trailer, good tires, 8x71 Westfield auger w/ 10hp 507-251-2685 Resler. 507-456-7746 good brakes, hoppers good, motor, 8x31 Westfield aunew rolltop, $6,000. Pictures ger, 7.5hp motor. All single WANTED: 47 1/2’ - 52 1/2’ DMI available. 612-741-7949 nutrient placer. 507-251-2685 phase. Retiring. 612-655-1053

Thank You Farmers!

TILLAGE ’11 Sunflower 4412-07................................$28,000 ’13 CIH 870 9-24 ......................................... SOLD ’13 Wilrich 513 5-30 .................................. $31,500 JD 2210 44.4 w/4bar…....…............………$39,500 DMI 527……………….........................….$14,900 Sunflower 4412-05 /like new….....................SOLD CIH 527B Like New…………............…..…SOLD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT NEW NH L318/L320/L328 wheeled units ........ On Hand NEW NH C327/C337/C345 track units ............. On Hand ’13 L225 EH 937hrs............................................... $33,500 JCB 520…………..................................................$22,500

HAY TOOLS New Disc Mowers - 107,108,109 New Disc Mower Cond. - 10’, 13’ New Wheel Rakes - 10,12,14 New NH Hay Tools - ON HAND

PLANTERS ’14 White 9824VE CFS loaded…..........…….$155,000 ’05 White 8222 w/liq/ins. …….................…….$29,900 ’05 White 8186 DF.............................................. SOLD Taking 2022 New Spring Orders COMBINES NEW Geringhoff chopping cornhead ....................Call ’10 Gleaner R66 ........................................… $129,500 ’03 Gleaner R65 .............................................. $72,000 ’95 Gleaner R52 w/cummins ........................... SOLD ’89 Gleaner R60 w/both heads ........................ $15,500 Geringhoff parts & heads available

MISCELLANEOUS NEW Salford RTS Units ........................................ Call NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders .............................. Call NEW Westfield Augers .......................................... Call NEW REM VRX Vacs. .......................................... Call NEW Hardi Sprayers ............................................. Call NEW Riteway Rollers ........................................... Call NEW Lorenz Snowblowers ................................... Call NEW Batco Conveyors ......................................... Call NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ....................... Call NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons ................................ Call NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks ...................... Call REM 2700, Rental ................................................. Call Pre-Owned Grain Cart .................................. On Hand New Horsch Jokers ...................................... ......... Call

Thank You For Your Business!

(507) 234-5191 (507) 625-8649 Hwy. 14, 3 miles West of Janesville, MN

Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:00 • Sat. 7:30-Noon

RETIREMENT FARM

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SAT., SEPT. 11,2020 2021 — — 9:30 9:30 A.M. A.M. NOV. 14, JERRY & NANCY RICHTER WAYNE MURRAY th 155245490TH CHATFIELD, MN 55923 7245 ST.ST SE,SE, ROCHESTER, 55904 507-282-1230 507-951-8956

DIRECTIONS: On the Hwysouth 52 onedge the north side of Chatfield, follow Rd 1052S, for DIRECTIONS: of Rochester, MN at Hwy. 63NCo & Hwy. 3gomi6.2 then St community SE – 1st farm the right. go 7St. mi mi.right S onon5290th to the of on Marion, thenFrom 1 mi.Dover, E on 54th south on Co 10 then 90th St SE. NOTE: This equipment hasRd been usedleft on aon400-acre farm & has had NOTE:Preview Live onsite auction. Nov. Loader on&site sale Nov. day. 13th from excellent care. is Thursday, 12th Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Machinery sells at approximately 12:30 p.m. Loader Partial listing: CIH 5240 Maxxum-MFWD, C&A, 4-sp power available sale day only. Due to MN State Mandate, masks are required. shift, CIH QT ldr, grapple, shows 8210 hrs; Deutz D130-06 w/cab; 1750JD gas-WF, 3pt, fenders, Koyker PartialOliver listing: 7830PS, FWA; AC 185D; IH K5 ldr; Farmall 706 gas-cab, WF, PS, 3pt; MM UT-NF; Farmall 656D; JD 1530D utility w/145 ldr; JD 730 gas; H-NF; NI 704 Uni w/717 combine unit, 735 3x30 CHD; NI JD 620 gas; JD 530 gas; JD 730 & 530 factory Uni mule carcass w/dsl engine; NI 3x30 CHD; New 11.2 & 12.4x38 tires; 10-sets of tractor chains;&MACHINERY: hitches; Gleaner LK2 Corn Plus LKS2 Ferguson 10 shank chisel;'98 2-3-4-5 btmC7500 plows; 8-12-14’ combines w/heads; Chevy grain disks; Clark 4R rotary hoe; 2 & 4 sect drags; 16’ packer truck w/15,331 mi; 1991 GMC Top Kick grain w/pups; NH 273 baler w/thrower; NI 270 cutditioner; JD truck w/32,395 mi; JD 450 12' drill; DMI Tiger& NH sickle mowers; Gehl 10-wheel 3pt v-rake; Gehl bale unroller; 7’ 3pt rotary Brady 4R st chop; 10’ Mate II AW field cult; JDcutter; 235 center fold disk;IHNI drill; PHD; AC 8’ 3pt 4-165 Kinze to 250 bu grav 6x30 boxes; 235 3pt 2x30 picker w/8blade; roll bed; 3000 4-flat racks on gears; 8-running gears; LIVESTOCK ITEMS: pltr; JD 27 6R st chop; JD 200 stacker; NI Vern’s Welding 8’ port creep feeder; Notch 24’ & S&I 20’ 3626 spreader; New American SteelFor-Most Span feeder wagons; NH 680 tandem spdr w/gate; headgate; 5-16’ corral panels; 30-4’ t0 16’ gates; 10-round 25x36 building-not assembled; Aermotor bale feeders;(2) 3-creep feeders; Gravelymotors; Treker side windmill; IH 1-1/2 hp MISC: hit-n-miss by side 4x4; 14’x12’x7’ quonset; 9’x17’x9’ peaked roof Large steel I beams; plus more machinery & bldg; Salvage ‘80 Ford truck w/20’ van body; Plus more farm/shop misc. machinery, shop & tools, household, collectibles, & misc.

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USED TRACTORS NEW NH T4.75, T4.90, T4.120 w/loader... On Hand NEW NH Workmaster 60, 50, 35’s/loaders.. On Hand NEW NH 25S Workmasters……………..OnHand NEW NH T5.140…......................................Just In ’17 NH T4.75 w/loader…………..................SOLD ’13 NH T8.390 ......................................... $169,500 NEW Massey Tractors ............................ On Hand Ford 4000……………............................…..$4,500 ’90 Massey 3660 fwa………...............…..…SOLD

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

A city park with a pagoda

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oonan Park, in an attractive older residential neighborhood in Alexandria, Minn., is three parks in one. The center of the large park, which was donated to the city by the Noonan family in 1943, is dominated by a lake with a sizable population of Canadian geese, mallards and wood ducks. Admittedly, the water fowl do turn the park into a bit of a feed lot; but you’ll get over it because they are fun to watch.

We set out our table cloth and picnic on a table under a tree near the bright yellow and red Duck Inn. The building is an iconic land mark with a dark history (at least from a ducks point of view).

“I know way back in the ‘30s, the park department used to buy ducks and have the wings clipped so they couldn’t fly, and then they’d have them released at Noonan’s,” Bill Thoennes, Alexandria’s Public Works Coordinator, told the Alexandria Echo Press newspaper in 2016. “They used to corral them into here [the Duck Inn] and collect them, then have them butchered and given to people that needed them.”

Now days, the building is just a colorful curiosity.

Another colorful curiosity of the park is the Chinese pagoda birdhouse. A craftsman of Scandinavian heritage named

Alexandria, Minn.

Richard H. Bergstrom, from the nearby community of Miltona, built it in 1932.

The Noonans may have commissioned the intricate creation, because it was initially placed in their large formal garden. Later, the Fischer family maintained it and eventually donated it to the city.

The bird house was originally part of the Noonan’s “Little Bit of Heaven” formal garden.

The original garden was very large. What remains today, lovingly designed and cared for by the city’s gardeners, is merely large — but very colorful and soothing.

Bill Thoennes, the Public Works Coordinator, told the Echo Press the City of Alexandria budgeted $20,000 for flowers in city parks in 2016.

Not all of that went to Noonan’s park; but whatever was spent in 2021 was an excellent use of taxpayer dollars.

A path connects the garden with one that circles past the bird house, around the lake, and back to the picnic area and Duck Inn. Across the street is a basketball court and playground for those interested in activities more vigorous than strolling, picnicking and goose watching.

Oh, by the way, the swans are plastic, not real. They were placed in the lake with the hope of discouraging even more geese from taking up residence. v