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The temperature was 46 degrees when Sigurdson offers, “We’re somewhat I pulled into the Olivia, Minn. airport on spoiled because of how early we’ve been May 5 for a 10 a.m. visit with long-time getting started the past 10 years. But friend and veteran aerial applicator Rich we’ve also had some late-start experiencSigurdson. A few raindrops were already es. So it will all work out. I’m always splattering down, so very likely his birds optimistic. Just like our farmer friends, wouldn’t be flying today either. So the that’s a must in this business. Every year frustrations of hundreds of farmers in presents different challenges. But we this intensely productive Minnesota anticipate being very busy. Yes, input LAND MINDS farming territory would likely continue. costs are high for farmers, but commodity Virtually not an acre of any crop — be prices are high also. We’ve got some highBy Dick Hagen that sugar beets or corn or soybeans — powered and innovative customers … has yet to be planted. and when their crops need attention, it generally means right now. However, before the raindrops started, one of Sigurdson’s “Plus, area agronomists 750-horsepower planes had from various co-ops, seed cranked up earlier to do company reps, even ag some aerial seeding of guys at area banks will wheat. Zipping across these get on their phones alertbarren fields at 130 miles ing us when it’s time to per hour and only 10 to 12 crank up. Yes, we aerial feet above the ground, these applicators appreciate this Air Tractors can readily additional vigilance. We cover a square mile (640 collectively recognize the acres) in about two hours. importance of these great That would be at a 2 galfarmers assuring a continlons per acre application. ual supply of healthy When seeding wheat, an foods. Yes, we are 80-foot wide swath is laid blessed.” down with each pass. Sigurdson admits to a Aerial spraying crop Photo by Dick Hagen slight increase in applicaLeft to right: Jacob Pastoors, Rich Sigurdson and Lucas fields since 1984, tion costs for the 2022 seaSigurdson, now 58, admits Peterson son. But that’s expected cranking down is inevitain this inflation spiral ble. He’s not saying when. Today, his operation economy these days. “Just looking at the fuel situaincludes four Air Tractors. These unique Texas tion, this year we may need some kind of surcharge work horses are manufactured in Olney, Texas (pop- just to cover our additional costs. Fuel prices are ulation 3,285) about 50 miles northwest of Dallas about $2 a gallon higher this year.” And those and carry a price tag of about $1.3 million. 750-horsepower engines have an appetite … roughly 50 gallons an hour; 20 gallons per hour when just Sigurdson comments, “These are expensive sitting on the ground idling. There’s a 170-gallon machines, so we take good care of them. Yes, I’m biased, but I think the Air Tractors are incredible … fuel tank on these Air Tractors. But that’s also probably about 640 crop acres being sprayed per fill 56-foot wing span; all-metal construction and pow(depending upon application rates). We go through a ered by 750-horsepower Pratt & Whitney turbolot of jet fuel each season … purchased from Weiss propped engines. We do ‘hot section’ inspections at Oils, Bird Island.” Yep, even the fuel is special — about 1,400 hours. We get upwards of 400 hours called Jet A and made exclusively for jet-powered per year on each plane, so it’s three to three-and-ahalf years before inspections. However provide prop- Pratt and Whitney engines. It’s a more refined dieer maintenance and these Air Tractors can last sev- sel fuel explained Sigurdson. eral seasons.” Sugar Beet growers are a good business for Sigurdson’s crew because sugar beets have a variety Looking back on the 2021 season, Sigurdson likely of challenges — both weed control and pest chalgets universal approval from all aierial applicators when he says, “In my 37 years of aerial spraying, last lenges. Last year, Circospora Leaf Spot was the culprit, requiring multiple sprays to curtail its ravagseason was the driest!” He recognizes some late August/early September showers significantly revived ing destruction. Last year, virtually 100 percent of yields in most corn and soybean fields. And thanks to the crop was planted by May 5. This year less than 10 percent was in the ground by this date. good recharge with winter snow cover and frequent spring rains, soils moisture is good across the upper July and August are busiest months for Sigurdson’s Midwest as farmers impatiently await the ‘start your crew. And as you might expect, Sig and his three engines’ signal from Mother Nature. See LAND MINDS, pg. 12
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Consider conservation improvements this spring By JARETT SPITZACK As I am sitting down to write on this late April day, I cannot help but look outside. It’s cool, gloomy, and wet, and the 10-day forecast shows no changes. Normally, I would already be out in the fields, but not this year. All the equipment is ready to go once the weather breaks. I’ve thought of ways to make the operation more efficient and speed things up. Ideas include anything from bigger equipment to make fewer passes to reduced tillage and implementing more no-till where it is feasible. Of course, with new and bigger equipment comes a high price tag, which means dipping into savings or taking out a high-interest loan. One
alternative to these is the Ag BMP (Best Management Practices) Loan Program. The Ag BMP Loan Program is a low-interest loan for farmers and landowners looking to better their operation by reducing nutrient runoff and soil erosion. Practices eligible for this program vary broadly, from no-till drills and field erosion control practices to ag waste facilities and manure management equipment. As long as the project involves water quality improvements, it may be eligible. Septic and well systems may also be eligible. If you are interested in the Ag BMP Loan Program, the first step is to contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District to verify the project is eligible under the program. If it is eligible, you will need to fill out a short application form describing your farm location and current farming practices as well as how the project will improve water quality or reduce soil erosion. You will also need to provide a copy of the project
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estimate to be approved for the loan amount you are seeking. Once the application is complete and approved, it is sent to a lender of your choice that works with the Ag BMP Loan Program. From that point on, the specifics of the loan term and payments are completed. As we move into May and the temperatures finally rise, we will make our way back out to the fields. If you come across erosion problems as you begin planting, consider making the change to reduced tillage or no-till. Ag BMP funds are limited so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or potential projects you may have. Jarett Spitzack is a resource specialist with the Rice Soil and Water Conservation District. He assists landowners with the Ag BMP Loan Program and the Wetland Conservation Act in Rice County. He may be reached at Jarett.spitzack@ riceswcd.org or (507) 332-5408. v
Program to upgrade irrigation systems ST. PAUL — The first sign-up for cost-share for irrigation system upgrades and associated practices is now available. This cost-share is available through a Regional Conservation Partnership Program awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service. The program is available to producers with irrigation systems located within Becker, Benton, Cass, Dakota, Douglas, East Otter Tail, Grant, Hubbard, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wadena, Washington, and West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Applications are accepted through June 17 and are available through the 20 local SWCD offices. The program provides financial and technical support to irrigators looking to adopt and integrate proven precision irrigation technology and nitrogen management practices to help optimize irrigation system operation.
The cost-share is available for practices such as installing soil moisture sensors for irrigation scheduling, upgrades of sprinkler packages, conversion to variable rate application, advanced irrigation water management, and fertigation retrofits. The costshare amount varies. Acres receiving cost-share for irrigation practices are also eligible for cost-share for cover crops, residue and tillage management, and nutrient management. In addition to providing the cost-share, a limited number of irrigators will receive a stipend to participate in the AgCentric Farm Business Management Program to provide an annual financial analysis of their operation. More information is available at https://agcentric. org/rcpp-precision-irrigation/. This article was submitted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. v
Applications open for organic programs Certified organic and transitioning to organic agricultural producers and handlers can now apply for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program and the Organic Certification Cost Share Program. These U.S. Department of Agriculture programs help producers and handlers cover organic certification cost and other related expenses. Applications are open now and due Oct. 31. The two USDA programs cover costs incurred from Oct. 1, 2021, to Sept. 30, 2022. Organic and transitioning agricultural producers should contact their local Farm Service Agency office and/or participating
State agency to apply. “If someone is considering getting certified, they should definitely look into the program as it can reduce some of the financial burden,” says organic farmer and OFRF Board Chair Bryan Hager. More information is available at https://www.farmers.gov/pandemic-assistance/. This article was submitted by the Organic Farming Research Foundation. v
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A kiss and a prayer for our benefit This year Memorial Day falls on its tramartial music while standing under two ditional day, May 30, the day set aside giant bur oaks in the center of “Soldiers’ (originally as “Decoration Day”) to honor Rest” — a small uniform plot holding the the nation’s military dead after the Civil earthly remains of 240 Union soldiers. War. In 1971, however, Congressional The short service was bathed in sunfussbudgets unhooked the solemn day shine, solemnity, and salutes. from tradition and now it floats to whatMeanwhile, just a rifle shot away, 140 ever day follows the last Sunday in May. Confederate soldiers also lay in their perThat was a mistake because Memorial FARM & FOOD FILE fectly uniform, perfectly maintained Day is now more about a three-day weekgraves. Research reveals all were capBy Alan Guebert end to kick off summer than a sacred tured at the Battle of Island No. 10, a moment or two among weathered long-forgotten siege of a Mississippi gravestones, honored dead, and lives River redoubt near New Madrid, Mo. cut short as it had been for the previin the 1862 Union push to retake the ous century or so. vital river. After their capture, the prisoners, mostly Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee farmboys, But I, who never served in the military or even the Boy Scouts, have no personal claim to this holi- were marched north where, within a year, these many died. day or the sacrifices it represents. My only connection to these one-time servants is that I occasionalToday they lie as they were buried: 600 or more ly walk among the hundreds of military graves in a miles from home in a quiet, green field. Each is leafy, rolling 140-acre public cemetery a mile from marked with a pointed headstone so, as legend goes, my home. no Yankee could sit on the stones for more than an uncomfortable moment. True or not, there they lie I’m not the first visitor. According to local history, and no Yankee lingers. Native Americans used its high ground to build several effigy burial mounds between “C. 500-1000 A.D.” Elsewhere throughout the burial grounds are other sections dedicated to other veterans of other They remain and it’s easy to see why. The cemewars. Since the cemetery is more than 160 years tery sits atop a notable rise to give both the living old, soldiers (and their spouses) who served in and the dead a view in every direction — including almost every American war, “police action,” and coneternity. frontation are there. Most are from World War II or Last Memorial Day, local officials acknowledged Korea. Many, however, are from World War I. the cemetery’s veterans with speeches, prayers, and Their government-issued markers reveal other
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facets of war often hidden to the non-veteran public. For example, an amateur survey shows many Vietnam veterans died young compared to their World War I and II compatriots. Often, very young — within 20 years of returning home. What was it with that war that delivered so many to early graves? Was it that while people argue over what’s a “good” war, no one argues that Vietnam was a bad war? Also, World War I graves seem home to more peonies — the first, really showy spring flower in most of the north for Memorial Day. World War II graves, on the other hand, often feature longer-lasting hostas. Who knew? Last week, while walking through the upper reaches of the now-leafy burial ground, a squeaking, rusting SUV with a very loud stereo rolled slowly past and stopped 200 yards ahead. One beat later, the ignition, its only working brake light, and the loud stereo went off. After a brief pause, a young-looking lady got out of the front passenger seat and, hands folded in front of her, walked to a gravestone 40 yards to her right. After a quick glance she bent at the waist to kiss the stone’s top. She then backed off a step to say a prayer. For her loss, I presume, and our benefit. The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the United States and Canada. Past columns, events and contact information are posted at www.farmandfoodfile.com. v
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program, including both an online learning experience and two days of in-person hands-on training in the summer. The online course is a self-paced one- to two-week June 7 — Pipestone Lamb and Wool Facility program. Contact Heather Dufault at pohl0024@umn. Tour — Pipestone, Minn. — This full day tour will edu or (218) 563-2465. feature five producers with new and remodeled faciliJune 14 & 15 — Youth Tractor and Farm Safety ties. The buildings and feeding systems reduce labor, Certification — Howard Lake, Minn. — Contact minimize feed waste and enable larger herds. Contact Karen Johnson at ande9495@umn.edu or (320) 484Philip Berg at philip.berg@mnwest.edu or 507-8254303. 6799. June 15 — Strategic Farming: Field Notes — June 8 — Strategic Farming: Field Notes — Online — Register at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. Online — Webinar will discuss in-season cropping Contact Jared Goplen at gople007@umn.edu or (320) issues as they arise. Weekly sessions may include 589-1711. topics related to soil fertility, agronomics, pest manJune 21 & 22 — Youth Tractor and Farm Safety agement and equipment. You need to register only once and may attend any or all of the webinars. Certification — Caledonia, Minn. — Contact Katie Register at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. Contact Drewitz at wins0115@umn.edu or (507) 725-5807 Jared Goplen at gople007@umn.edu or (320) 589June 22 — Strategic Farming: Field Notes — 1711. Online — Register at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. June 10 & 11 — Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Contact Jared Goplen at gople007@umn.edu or (320) Certification — Fertile, Minn. — The youth tractor 589-1711. and farm safety certification program is a two-part
June 24 — West Central Dairy Days Cattle Show — Willmar, Minn. — Ages 5-21 can exhibit. There are classes for all six dairy breeds. For entry form, contact your local 4-H Extension educator or local ag education instructor. Contact Mary Swart at rmswart@ tds.net or (320) 220-0904. June 27-July 1 — National Holstein Convention — Sioux Falls, S.D. — Learn about progress being made within the Holstein breed, dairy farms and the dairy industry. Tours to various dairy operations available. A live auction will take place June 30. Contact Michele Schroeder atmoocheleschroeder@yahoo. com or (507) 276-4810. June 29 — Strategic Farming: Field Notes — Online — Register at z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. Contact Jared Goplen at gople007@umn.edu or (320) 589-1711. June 29 & 30 — Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Certification — Preston, Minn. — Contact Katie Drewitz at wins0115@umn.edu or (507) 725-5807
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When land becomes more than just a piece of ground The harvest is always such a special My husband cringed. Everyone would time of year, and for many reasons. see. While it’s still a season of worry and Side note: A few people learned lessons hoping everything holds together — and with that load. I learned you have to that crops will yield as hoped — it is a accommodate for the auger to empty out time to enjoy the fruits of a year’s labors. while deciding that the truck is full; the truck driver learned how to disguise a The near-flawless harvest of 2021 was heavy load; and my husband learned that seasoned with enjoyment, and a dash of someone else should probably be in soul-stirring as we moved our equipment TABLE TALK charge of topping off trucks. from field to field. By Karen Schwaller That field was part of the fabric of We learned that year that a piece of fields that gave my family plenty of ground we farmed would be sold. And so opportunity to work together, and was began the process of letting go of it. First, one of the fields which fueled our two sons’ desire to emotionally; then physically. farm. Our kids picked up rock there, walked beans, It’s amazing how a farm family connects to a piece worked together with many different people and of land. Dirt. Earth. They get to know it, care for it, shared stories and laughs with them, learned to and in turn, it takes care of them. transport and operate field equipment as they grew up, and even learned a lucky lesson early on about In this instance, that field had been part of our paying attention while driving young, as most farm family’s farm story for the previous 20 years. Our kids do. kids grew up knowing which field the “Highway Farm” was; and because it was (obviously) located I have a broken and twisted metal hitch in my along a busy highway, it gave plenty of drivers a office from one day’s happenings to remind me that firsthand look at my attempt to top off a trailer in God does indeed watch out for us. my first year of operating the grain cart. It was one of the fields that allowed my husband There was such a nice, neat, large pile of corn on to realize his own dream to farm. As all young farmthe ground next to the truck. ers do, he needed someone to place their trust in him and give him a chance to prove himself. We owe
those families a debt of gratitude for allowing that farm to be part of our farm story, and for letting our children grow up in the rows and stories of that field. This past October we took the last crop of soybeans out of that field that would be ours. Next year the grain will belong to someone else. I took some video of my husband driving the combine down the very last pass, and wondered what he was thinking and feeling … but imagining that I knew. I sent the video snippet to our family text message thread saying, “Last pass forever. Dad has farmed this field for 20 years. It’s been a good run.” It sparked a sharing of memories from the kids, as they shared and said they had also thought about that as they drove by the field that day while we were working. There were many educational moments cultivated in that field, not to mention the memories of people and times-gone-by, both good and bad, as that last pass of soybeans was swallowed up by the combine. Times shared in that field now rest quietly in the annals of our family’s farming history. Anyone who has rented farm land knows all good things can eventually come to an end. First, farmers ‘land’ a piece of ground to farm; and after years of caring for it, raising and teaching kids on it, earning a living and growing older on it, there comes a time to ‘land’ again — to descend, to put into port, to drop anchor. In our case, at least for that field. Time stops for no one, and nothing lasts forever. But we are grateful for the 20 years we had there to expand our farm story, and to help raise and teach our children about the lessons and responsibilities that can only be learned on the farm. Those lessons last a lifetime. Karen Schwaller brings “Table Talk” to The Land from her home near Milford, Iowa. She can be reached at kschwaller@evertek.net. v
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Story of Dominee Seine Bolks tells of pioneering struggles Already in elementary school, I enjoyed on Aug. 30, 1839. reading biographies. People’s lives interIn 1840 Seine Bolks was asked by an est me — whether living or dead. Since independent church in Hellendoorn to be moving to the Orange City, I have found their teacher elder. He continued to farm its history very intriguing. on a part-time basis to support his wife One person especially stands out. and young son. He also took theological Dominee Seine Bolks, the first minister instruction under Rev. Albertus C. Van in Sioux County. I don’t think he kept a Raalte. On Dec. 19, 1841, Seine Bolks journal, so it really is impossible to study was formally installed as pastor. He FROM MY this man, who is affectionately referred preached on Psalm 27:4. FARMHOUSE to as “Father Bolks.” KITCHEN Through much prayer and thought this He was born more than two centuries congregation began making plans to By Renae B. ago on April 30, 1814 in a small farmmove to America. The lack of religious Vander Schaaf house called the Flierboer near the vilfreedom, a poor economy and high taxes lage of Linden, Overisel in The Netherlands. His were compelling motivations. father died when he was only eight months old. To be a better shepherd to his flock, Dominee His mother Zwaantje Bolks stayed on their small Bolks took some medical training before they left farm with her four young children. It definitely their village on Aug. 18, 1847. They boarded the wasn’t easy, but her faith in God was strong. American sailing vessel, Audobon, on Sept. 3, 1847. The voyage took 37 days to reach its destination of At a very young age, Seine New York. was sent out to the pastures to tend the sheep. His mother sent When they left the ship on Oct. 11, they had no a Bible with him to read, which idea of where they were going to settle; only this he did while the sheep grazed. goal of setting up a new fellowship in America with He had received enough educathe Bible in one hand and the plow in the other. tion that he could read. I have Since it was winter, they stayed in Syracuse, N.Y. often wondered how those days where many found employment. During this time, alone while laboring as a shepthe travelers made the decision to settle in herd with the Bible as his only Michigan, near the Van Raalte colony. They left book to read prepared him for Syracuse on May 1, 1848. his future work. A month later, on June 1, they arrived to an area of By the time he was 20 years dense forest. This was so different than the old, he was appointed by the Netherlands. They were accustomed to well-establocal church elders in Den Ham lished cities with then-modern conveniences. to teach a class in Reformed cat- Dominee Seine Bolks Amsterdam was 700 years old. It was a city with echism. He was soon asked to houses, not a wilderness filled with wolves, bears and preach occasionally. He began to feel the call to be a snakes. Here they had to fell trees before they could preacher — yet he knew he hadn’t had any formal even build shelter of any type. Obviously, that first education. summer was focused on survival. They planted vegeIt’s interesting to note that the word “Bolks” is tables in any clearing. Those first years were not easy. Dutch for the small white haddock fish. Especially Bolks preached in the open air during the sumso, when he would spend his life being a fisher of mer. In the winter, church took place in one of the men. first huts that had been built. A year later, they conAt that time The Netherlands was experiencing structed a log church. turmoil. In the year 1816, King William of the Bolks received no salary. Instead, men of the setNetherlands had placed all church government tlement devoted one day every two weeks of labor to under state control. The government paid the clergy help the Bolks family on their 63 acres which was salaries and strongly suggested what should be allotted to them. preached. In less than 20 years, several congregaAt first they named their new settlement tions separated from the church, because the Bible Hellendoorn. Later, in 1851, it was renamed was no longer truthfully preached as the word of Overissel after their province in The Netherlands. God. Bolks remained their pastor, physician and ecoThe Bolks family were part of the group which nomic advisor for four years. Then he helped a had seceded from the state church, along with their neighbors the Gerrit and Hendrika Brouwer family. church in Chicago which had been without a pastor for some time. For six weeks he preached and Perhaps it was at a church gathering that Seine encouraged the people. In 1853 he became the pastook a shine to the Brouwer’s daughter Geertje. tor for a small congregation in Grand Haven, Mich. On July 11, 1838, on her birthday, Geertje marIt was here that he and his wife experienced a ried Seine, who was at that time described as being great tragedy in their own lives. Mrs. Bolks mother tall and well built. Their first son Albert was born
was seriously ill. She still lived in Overissel. On Sept. 26, 1854, Dominee Bolks, his wife and three of their children left to go visit her. As they were crossing the Pigeon River, their horse spooked. Consequently, the buggy overturned, plunging the passengers into the river. Their three sons, six-yearold Seine Hendrik, fouryear-old Hein, and fourmonth-old Simon drowned. Two other Bolk children would also die at a young Photo by Renae B. Vander Schaaf age. Four children lived to First Reformed Church in ripe old ages. Orange City had a special Two years later, the tombstone made for their Bolks family again moved. beloved first pastor. This time to the First Reformed Church in Milwaukee. America was in a crisis over the issue of slavery. He studied political affairs and closely followed local and national events and kept his flock informed through congregational meetings. Bolks could read English. Many of his church family could not. He did encourage them to learn the English language. It is said that Bolks did not inject politics in his sermons, but held strictly to the exposition of the Word of God when preaching. He strongly encouraged people to vote and also told his parishioners, “It is the Christian’s unequivocal duty to exert what influence he can to promote the welfare of his country.” On Dec. 7, 1862 Dominee Bolks was installed as pastor of a settlement south of Chicago called Low Prairie. A week later he also became pastor of See FARMHOUSE KITCHEN, pg. 8
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Haspel’s at-home grocery is entertaining and informative You can absolutely think of “To Boldly You have a lot on your plate. Grow” as a book filled with adventure. “To Boldly Grow: Finding Joy, Adventure, What, with the kids and school, getting Undertaking new endeavors, after all, is not and Dinner in Your Own Backyard” back to normal, pent-up socializing, payalways for the faint of heart — even when ing bills and … yikes, those food prices! by Tamar Haspel those endeavors are as quiet as digging and You’re wondering if maybe it’s time for fishing. c.2022, Putnam that diet you’ve been saying you’ll go on, Consider it, too, as lighthearted reading: $26. or some old-timey recipes from Greatauthor Haspel has a great sense of humor Grandma. Or maybe you should read “To 272 pages mixed with her inner Indiana-Jones-in-theBoldly Grow” by Tamar Haspel and eat a THE BOOKWORM garden; and in that, there’s a lot of goodlittle closer to home. SEZ gardens. This satisfied her for a while natured self-ribbing and an appealing open-mindedShortly after Tamar Haspel married By Terri Schlichenmeyer until she learned about perennial vegetaness for trying new things. But that’s not all. her husband, Kevin, he told her he wantbles, which weren’t necessarily satisfying. There’s seriousness in this book, and a number of ed to plant a garden on the roof of their The couple considered going organic, but pages full of helpful advice. For total novices who Manhattan apartment building. For weeks they the bugs won that battle until chickens arrived at are unsure about raising their own vittles, or for schlepped dirt and colorful containers skyward; and the tiny farm. Eggs were perfect first-hand food. readers who never thought they could grocery shop that summer, they had the best tomatoes Haspel Later, the chickens would be, too — but not until a few feet from their back deck, that’s very tantalizhad ever tasted. after a heartbreaking trial-and-error with fencing. ing information. Consequently, when they bought their house and Haspel learned to trust ice, love fishing, and Whether your tomatoes are starting to bloom, or two acres on Cape Cod some time later, they both embrace the joys of “fishing it forward.” The couple knew that gardening was a for-sure. In fact, Haspel taught themselves to catch lobster, grow mushrooms there are seedlings waiting patiently inside, this is a fun way to pass the time before harvesting it all. suggested, why not try to eat “first-hand food” (dinwith old logs, make their own sea-salt, and to forage Find “To Boldly Grow” and put something different ner they didn’t buy from a store) every day for an in nearby areas with high-level awareness of what on your plate. entire year? was not safely edible. They bought some turkeys The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has and began hunting venison. Immediately, there was a learning curve: they had been reading since she was 3 years old and never to know what kind of soil they had in order to know And then they built their own outdoor oven goes anywhere without a book. She lives in what they could grow. Neighbors helped with that because “There is... a deep-seated satisfaction in Wisconsin with three dogs and 10,000 books. v information and they taught Haspel about cold taking food we harvested, cooking it in an oven we frames, which are often necessary in New England built, and feeding it to people we love.”
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his wife Geertje — who were both nearly 58 years old — to begin all over again. another congregation six miles north at a place No one could have predicted the hardships these called High Prairie. His annual salary from the two early pioneers would face. The Bolks family, along congregations was $650. Many of his parishioners with everyone else, suffered when the locusts came there were dairy farmers or truck gardeners. in 1873. The insects devoured almost every green Nearby Chicago provided an excellent market for and growing plant — whether it be in the field, gartheir produce. den or pasture. Harvest was minimal that fall. In The Bolks family always seemed to be on the spring, when the seed was sown, hopes for a better move. In 1865, they received a call to the Reformed year were soon shattered when the locusts returned. Church in Zeeland, Michigan. After six years of serExtreme deprivation despair set in as all their vice there, he received a call to the new colony that had been formed so far away in Iowa. This would be hard work and dreams were gone. Some did leave … their last move, until God called them to their eter- others stayed. Dominee and Geertje did their best to minister to their flock. Many think this new settlenal home. ment would have failed if it wasn’t for the efforts of Orange City was a new settlement born in 1870. A “Father Bolks” and Henry Hospers, the colony’s Reformed Church had been formally organized on leader. May 6, 1871. On Aug. 21 of that year, the newly Bolks worked tirelessly to encourage during those formed congregation extended a call to Bolks. The desperate days, with his steadfast faith he reminded church history records indicate they didn’t really his flock to look to God. Wherever he was needed, he think he would accept the offer. After all, his church in either walked or rode his horse. During all his years Zeeland was one of the largest churches in Michigan. of ministry, he never took a vacation. He knew every All Orange City had was a small schoolhouse building member of his churches and was well-known in to worship in — and not even a parsonage. nearby settlements such as Alton, Maurice, But Bolks did accept, and in the spring of 1872 he Middleburg, Newkirk and Sioux Center. and his family departed for northwest Iowa to the I wish I knew what words he used to encourage. small town on the prairie. Pioneering was hard So far I haven’t found anything written other than work. It was no easy task for Dominee Bolks and
he preached with great zeal, pounding the pulpit often and hard. When this was brought to his attention, he replied that unless he did so he could not preach. Early in 1878, Dominee Bolks became ill with a lung infection which developed into asthma. By August his health hadn’t returned, so at 64 years old, he resigned as pastor. His faithful helper and counsellor, Geertje passed away on Sept. 10, 1888. She was 74 years old. Seine Bolks lived to be 80 — dying on June 20, 1894. They are both buried in the West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City, Iowa. The picture of Bolks I am most familiar with shows a slender man with a white beard and piercing eyes. I can imagine hearing his commanding, pleading voice saying, “He that believeth in the Son, hath everlasting life, and he that obeyeth not the Son, shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.” John 3:36 (The majority of this information comes from the paper “Crossing The River With Seine Bolks written by Jan Jongsma ) Renae B. Vander Schaaf is an independent writer, author and speaker. Please contact her at 605-5300017 or agripen@live.com. v
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How’s planting going for Bob Roelofs? “Better than other parts of the state,” Roelofs said. The Land spoke with him on May 19 as he was getting ready to head back in the field that afternoon after a pause in planting — thanks to the three-fourths of an inch of rain that fell on May 17.
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“We’re about 60 to 70 percent done.” There’s been a lot of starts and stops in planting for Roelofs, which began the weekend of May 7-8. On May 11, the Roelofs farm received one and a half inches of rain and 70 to 80 mile per hour winds.
“It’s been kind of slow going.” Roelofs has had to switch between planting corn and soybeans based on when fields were dry enough to be planted. “Southern Minnesota and southeastern Minnesota are better than other parts of the state; but we’re still behind.” He knows he’s fortunate, as he’s spoken to farmers in northern Minnesota who haven’t been in the field yet. In addition to planting in between rain events, Roelofs is busy on the hog-side as well. “We’re re-loading the two hog sites now. We’ve got some hog maintenance to do.” Planting began later than usual, but the end is in sight. “If we can dodge the storm tonight, we could be done Monday-Tuesday,” Roelofs said. While he’s grateful to be at the tail end of planting, he’s not optimistic that there’s going to be high-yielding crops this fall. “It’s better to get the corn in the first week of May or before.” That didn’t happen for Roelofs this year. He’s planting 106-day corn today and is thinking ahead to the drying time this corn may need post-harvest. “I’d be really surprised if we’d have a record-breaking crop.” “I think we’ll be good on moisture.” One month ago, Roelofs wouldn’t have said that, as he was concerned about drying out sub-soil. These spring rains have provided some comfort that the crops won’t be hurting for moisture in these upcoming spring and summer months. v
Scott Winslow Fountain, Minn. May 20
“We’re done planting.” The Land spoke with Scott Winslow on May 20 as he reported conditions were favorable to get all the crops in the ground. “Things changed pretty fast around here. I was pleasantly surprised.”
Once the fields dried up, Winslow was able to pump pits, haul manure, as well as apply anhydrous by May 7. He started planting on May 10, finished corn on the 12th, and soybeans on the 14th.
Winslow headed to the Filmore fairgrounds on May 19 to teach 250 local fourth-graders about grain bin safety at the Tesmer Farm Safety Day. “It was a full day. It feels rewarding.” After a day of teaching, Winslow headed back to the farm where he watched a deluge of rain hit the farm. In less than 20 minutes, it rained approximately two inches. “It came down so hard that you couldn’t see my house, 100 feet away.” The concern for Winslow is the washing away of seed and plants. Only time will tell if there needs to be replanting. “I think the corn will be fine, all the corn is up.” He’s not sure how the beans handled all the rain as the last time he checked those fields they weren’t up yet. In addition to the rain, hail ranging from pea-size to marble-size hit the farm as well. This morning, Winslow could still see hail piled up on his lawn from last night. In the next few weeks, Winslow will be focused on scouting the crops. “Walking the fields, getting herbicides down.” In addition to crop checks, he will be starting the task of taking down the old machine shed which was damaged in a December 2021 wind event. In addition, there’s still tin 20 feet up stuck in branches in the tree row that Winslow needs to get down.
Winslow isn’t a stranger to storms; but he’s glad that a few missed his farm this spring — which resulted in him getting the crops in the ground quickly. “Right now, we’re sitting OK for moisture.” “I’m hopeful for a good crop. Going into the summer we got the seed in the ground, and it’s germinated.” It’s forecasted to be cold May 21-22, with nighttime lows in the upper 30s; but Winslow points out, it won’t be as cold as Father’s Day on the farm about 30 years ago when frost hit.
With no frost in the forecast and the crops in the ground, Winslow’s concerns turn to cost — especially fuel prices. “Inputs are too dog-gone high.” v
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Monday’s storms a big setback to shakey crop year
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“I’m in the tractor planting corn.” The Land spoke to Matt Erickson on May 26 as he was happy to report he was about to wrap up corn planting. He started corn on May 23. The temperature is warming up. “It’s improving. It feels like spring now.” Today’s weather conditions are ideal for le d af by planting. “It’s going to be 75, sunny, no wind.” St d KR n ISTI a N KVENO, The L Once the corn is planted, Erickson will start to prepare the equipment for soybeans. He plans to start planting beans early next week. First, though, he has some celebrating to do this weekend. His daughter, Catie, will graduate on Sunday from Fertile-Beltrami High School. A graduation party will follow at the new barn at the Polk County fairgrounds. This is a fitting location as Catie will be pursuing a degree in animal science at North Dakota State University, Fargo. She’s passionate about animals and her graduation party will be a fitting tribute to that passion, complete with a stock trailer adjourned with photos. Once back in the field next week, Erickson expects bean planting to take three or four days. “A lot of that we no-till.” He will also be following that up with herbicide burndown application. On the cattle front, things are improving for calves. “It’s going a lot better now.” There are 40 cows left to calf in the next few weeks and currently only seven bottle calves. Last week Erickson was able to move 50 cow-calf pairs to government land which he leases for grazing. He also turned the fall cows out on a ryegrass field. He noted that the crop is doing so well, the cows are having a hard time knocking the grass down. He will plant beans on the rye stubble next week. After beans are planted, Erickson will focus on getting alfalfa seeded; then forage sorghum in the ground by early June. “We’ve got good moisture right now.” Much of Erickson’s cropland is sandy soil, so moisture is always a concern. “Here, we’re always 10 days away from a drought.” Looking ahead to the growing season, Erickson is optimistic that opportune moisture is in the future. “I hope we get timely rains to keep things going.” v
Leah Johnson Evansville, Minn. May 31
“We had pretty scary weather yesterday afternoon.” The Land spoke with Leah Johnson on May 31 as she reported severe thunderstorms and a possible tornado went through the area. “We are really fortunate that structurally we’re fine.” Planting was almost complete for Johnson when the storms hit. Between two and four inches of rain fell resulting in washing in some fields. A visit with the crop insurance agent will help Johnson figure out if replanting some areas will be necessary. Corn planting started on May 8, with breaks due to rain and severe weather on May 19. Soybeans went in the ground starting on May 25. Planting in between rain events proved challenging. “We didn’t get stuck once, though field conditions were well below-average.” While the soybeans are not yet up in the fields, corn has emerged. “We have quite a bit of corn out of the ground.” A number of Johnson’s seed customers are now dealing with bin loss and other structural damage. Many near the North Dakota border have crops still to be planted. She is helping secure early maturing soybeans for customers who are still needing to get beans in the ground. “It’s been pretty nuts.” In the next few weeks, Johnson will be focusing on emerging crops. “Lots of scouting, walking fields, accessing damages.” She will also utilize a drone in her field checks. “We can get a quick assessment of stand counts.” While she is disappointed her fields show some signs of washout and a little of the crop is still unplanted, just driving around, she has seen it could be worse. “I just feel fortunate to have as much crop in, in this area.” Looking at the crops, she is optimistic they could yield some promising results. “Early planted corn has a lot of potential” v
With a wet spring, alfalfa weevils are making appearances FOLEY, Minn. — Amid all this rain, we received reports of possible alfalfa weevil larvae in southwest and central Minnesota. Scouting for these pests is going to be important to managing them — especially since options for insecticides is more limited
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this season. Alfalfa weevils overwinter as adults and only go through one generation per year. Larvae are the most damaging stage that can skeletonize leaves where only leaf veins or holes remain. First stage larvae are yellow to olive with second through fourth stage larvae becoming green in color with a white stripe along their back. All stages have distinctive black heads. Clover leaf weevil larvae can sometimes be confused for alfalfa weevil, but instead have a tan head capsule. Once larvae develop into pupae, they are no longer causing feeding damage, and newly developed adults enter a summer dormancy. Scouting should occur in mid-May through June by using a sweep net to determine if larvae are present. If present and easily found in sweeps, select and cut 30 plants across the field at ground level. Record each plant’s height and shake in a bucket to deter-
mine the average number of larvae per stem in the field and if weevil counts exceed economic thresholds. Alfalfa weevil is typically the first pest insecticides may be used for in alfalfa during the year. Insecticides labeled for alfalfa weevil include pyrethroids and organophosphates. Parasitoid wasps and other natural enemies help suppress alfalfa pest populations, but they are also susceptible to these insecticides, so flare-ups of alfalfa weevil or other pests such as pea aphid can occur after treatment. In addition to further reducing natural enemy populations, multiple applications in a field can also increase the likelihood of alfalfa weevil becoming resistant to those insecticides, which further illustrates the need for careful use of currently available control options. This article was submitted by Nathan Drewitz, University of Minnesota Extension. v
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Health status certification, sustainability, biosecurity and more! Livestock and crop farmers are always being asked for their opinion, for information about their management practices, or a myriad of details about how they farm today. Four specific “asks” have come across my desk and computer screen lately, and each has important merit in the continuous improvement and protection of our swine industry. US-Swine Health SWINE & U Improvement Plan (SHIP) By Diane DeWitte US-SHIP includes biosecurity, traceability and disease surveillance through a U.S. Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services-sponsored initiative with support from state and industry partners. US-SHIP is modeled after the very successful National Poultry Improvement Plan which has been in place since 1935. US-SHIP is intended to provide a national program for certifying health status and is initially focused on African swine fever and classical swine fever. Minnesota has committed to participating in US-SHIP and we encourage all of our swine producers to enroll their production and packing sites in this unique program. Industry and state representation from Minnesota attended the inaugural US-SHIP House of Delegates in August 2021 and approved the initial requirements for certification in the program. The benefits of US-SHIP enrollment include: strengthened ASF/CSF preparedness (prevention, response and recovery) for our state; establish a uniform biosecurity, traceability, sampling/testing approach across participating states in “peacetime” as well as “wartime;” and participation in a collaborative industry (producers/packers), state, and federal program in which producers can help establish appropriate standards for health certification. Enrollment in US-SHIP is by site and is fairly straightforward: Complete the enrollment form (either single premise or multi-premise form); complete the biosecurity enrollment survey provided after you submit your enrollment form; and show ability to provide 30 days of swine movement records in an electronic format. In short, US-SHIP will establish a national playbook of technical standards and associated certification recognized across participating states that centers on disease prevention and demonstration of freedom of disease outside of control. At the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, Senior Veterinarian Brian Hoefs has taken the lead with US-SHIP. Further information about US-SHIP can be found at the Board of Animal Health website: https://www.bah.state.mn.us/.
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Minnesota’s Swine On-Farm Sustainability Report In 2021 the National Pork Board piloted its U.S. Pork Industry Sustainability Report tool for producers to complete and use to establish their own farm sustainability report. This is the latest step in the swine industry’s long-standing effort to produce a leading, sustainable protein choice. The goals and metrics of the Sustainability Report were developed through a National Pork Board producer-led multiyear process which considered customer needs and expectations. Completion of the sustainability report provides free, farm-level data to help pork producers establish an individual baseline for social, environmental and economic sustainability. Nationally, the industry is focused on doubling the number of farms participating in the reports in the next 12 months. “We need benchmarks to better track and monitor progress, and also to make better data-driven decisions for the future of pork production,” said Dale Stevermer, Minnesota pig farmer and participant in the goals and metrics development. “The On-Farm Sustainability Reports provide metrics that can be aggregated to track progress at the industry level, while also giving farmers individualized data that helps them make better decisions for the future of pork production.” Here in Minnesota, swine producer leadership has set a target to have at least 50 percent of the state’s pigs represented in the reports. Minnesota Pork Director of Marketing and Public Policy Engagement Lauren Servick is leading the effort for Minnesota’s pig farmers. The on-farm sustainability reports are available free to farms through a pork checkoff investment at the National Pork Board. Pig farmers and contract growers are all eligible to participate. Interested farmers should contact Lauren Servick at lauren@mnpork.com or by calling (507) 345-8814. U of M Extension Swine Needs Assessment University of Minnesota Extension’s Swine Team launched the 2022 Swine Needs Assessment in Mankato at the Minnesota Pork Congress in February. In order to better determine the educational needs of the Minnesota pork industry, the survey is available to all pork producers and ag professionals. Five participation incentives are available and participants have the option to sign up for the drawing of the incentives which include gift cards, management services free of charge and a product donated by Hubbard Feed. The survey timeline is drawing to a close and participants are encouraged to take five to ten minutes to complete
the online needs assessment. The survey can be found at z.umn.eduNeedsAssessmentSurvey. University of Minnesota Swine Biosecurity Survey The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety at the University of Minnesota is conducting a survey about biosecurity on swine farms across the state of Minnesota. By collecting data from producers about what biosecurity protocols they currently use, and those which they don’t, researchers hope to gain an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of biosecurity across the industry. This study will help the swine industry identify gaps and opportunities for improvement in the face of a new or foreign animal disease outbreak. With a better understanding of practices currently in use, new resources, training materials, and research can be done with the ultimate goal of helping swine farms prevent the introduction of disease, spread of disease, and ultimately protecting the health and profitability of the Minnesota swine industry. The project is funded through the USDA. Pig farmers can access the biosecurity survey at https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_2lB48FKmiwDAzUG The researchers estimate that the survey will take 10-20 minutes, and all identifying information is kept confidential. Those who complete the survey and provide an email address will be entered into a drawing for one of eight $75 gift cards. Participation helps producers direct their destiny It’s often easy to let requests for participation fall to the bottom of the list, or the waste basket, but in each of these cases, answering the call can help direct the future. On-farm sustainability is a request and requirement for many of the pork industry’s customers, and a farmer who can point to improvements made over the course of years can tell a successful story which appeals to consumers. Swine health across the country is a number-one concern, and the US-SHIP program will tie producers and packers to continuous improvement in the fight against foreign animals diseases. And running underneath and throughout it all, biosecurity is key. Key to high health status, key to increased production efficiencies which decrease a farm’s environmental footprint, and key to survivability of the pig, the farm and the industry. Diane DeWitte is an Extension Swine Educator with the University of Minnesota based in Mankato. She can be reached at stouf002@umn.edu. v
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Benton County farmers make the most of irrigation
By TIM KING inch. This ensures we are not starving our The Land Correspondent crop of water but also utilizing the rain water to prevent wasting water.” RICE, Minn. — The Schlichting and Wojtanowicz families operate Prairie Farms Regular maintenance of the systems also and raise more than 6,600 acres of potatoes, keep the systems operating properly. edible beans, corn, peas, alfalfa and winter rye One of the reasons that each system receives near here. All of the crops are raised under individual attention is because each crop has irrigation because the sandy soils in the Little unique water needs that change throughout the Rock Watershed, near the Mississippi River, season. can dry out very rapidly. “When deciding when to water crops we look Prairie Farms, which has been in the family at a few things,” Ringhand said. “We are looksince 1906, has earned a number of land and ing at the crops’ life stage, evapotranspiration, water stewardship awards over the years — and the water holding capacity of the soil. including the National Corn Growers That means we are out in the field a lot — digAssociation’s Good Steward Recognition in ging and probing for moisture. We have uti2019. lized electronic soil moisture probes as well, Photo submitted “From 2016 to 2019 our farm was recognized but have not found the right fit for our farm.” on the county, state and national level as an Pictured is Jerry Schlichting (far right) who farms with his daughter, Jocelyn Each well on Prairie Farm has its own Schlichting Hicks (third from left). Together, they partner with additional family outstanding steward,” Marlene Schlichting members, the Wojtanowicz’s, who operate the Prairie Farm Co. Diane Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said. “We appreciate the recognition of our Wojtanowicz (left) is Rick’s aunt, and Anna Bregier (second from left) is Diane’s permit. conservation efforts. The farming community daughter and Rick’s cousin. “Water use for each permit is reported annuprides itself on sustaining natural resources, ally to the DNR,” Marlene Schlichting said. generation after generation, and these awards are an ently, says Ringhand. honor we share with all our fellow farmers.” By using ground water conservatively, Prairie “We utilize strategic placement of numerous rain Farm’s goal is to have sustainable aquifers available Marlene says that farming on the sandy soils would gauges and weather stations to ensure we are not be difficult without irrigation. As a consequence, over watering during or after rain events,” he said. to farmers, and others, in the generations to come. Prairie Farms operates multiple permitted wells which “We manage our irrigation systems remotely as well Marlene says the aquifer under the sandy soils provide water for center pivot irrigation systems. so as to be sure we are catching any problem with the they irrigate recharges every year. Klaphake, agrees. “Farmers are constantly looking for ways to con- well or irrigation system as it’s watering.” “The aquifers in the Little Rock Creek area in Rice serve and minimize inputs, including the use of Using rain water to supplement irrigation is an do indicate a high degree of sustainability in that water,” Marlene said. “Changes to technology have important ground water conservation strategy for they have not dropped in water level since irrigation allowed for constant improvements in the efficiency the irrigation team. began in this area.” of irrigation systems.” “When it rains during the irrigation season it’s a Klaphake says that’s the case because annual rainAmong the new technologies used by Prairie Farms big deal,” Ringhand said. “With our rain gauges fall in the area averages 29 inches. Because the are low pressure nozzles and variable speed drives. placed around our farm, we make sure we don’t miss sandy soils hold so little water, that generous rainfall “We use low pressure nozzles to achieve the right any rain events and we utilize rainfall as much as finds its way down to the reservoir that is the aquifer. droplet, stream, and spray pattern,“ Matt Ringhand, possible when irrigating. For example, if we are tarNevertheless, he and Prairie Farm plan on assura member of the team that keeps the irrigation sys- geting .75 of an inch per acre and it rains .30 of an ing that continues into the future by taking every tems operating efficiently during the growing season, inch, we speed up the irrigation system to complete measure they can to conserve ground water. v said. “This allows for less evaporation and more uni- the irrigation cycle — but at a lower rate of .45 of an form water delivery to the ground. Variable speed drives allow us to slow the well down and reduce pumping rate when a higher volume is not needed. For example, some irrigation systems run on one well, Peterson, age 33, Danube, with 14 years aerial expeso if two systems are running and one shuts off, the LAND MINDS, from pg. 2 rience; and Paul Abrahamson, age 48, Richmond well can slow down to accommodate the one irrigator other pilots stay well informed about recommended with 28 years experience. “I’m fortunate. I’ve three operating by itself without pumping needless water.” herbicides and pesticides. Each season, ‘ground great pilots and we enjoy being a service to farmers school’ training sessions featuring key University “Low pressure nozzles and systems are used to throughout this energetic and hard-charging agrispecialists keeps them current. Also, various converreduce evaporation,” said Randy Klaphake, who irrigates on the on the same watershed. “The spe- sations with manufacturers and distributors of pesti- cultural area,” summed up Sigurdson. So as we ‘seniors’ regularly gather at the cial nozzles have the ability to work accurately under cide products adds to their product knowledge skills. Chatterbox Café each morning, and often hear Sig’s lower-than-normal pressures and deliver larger“Continuing education is vital in this business,” Air Tractors cranking up at the adjacent Olivia airthan-normal droplets — which lose less to evapora- admitted Sigurdson. “We’re a very cooperative port, we just pour ourselves another cup of coffee — tion since evaporation only occurs around the edges bunch of aerial applicators; but we’re also competirecognizing American agriculture is also cranking of the droplet. Drop tubes allow less air time which tive … and farmers know this too. Our customers up. And that means farm-fresh crops will soon flouralso helps reduce evaporation.” are often willing share their own thoughts and we ishing. Yes, we are blessed! much appreciate their down-to-earth commentary.” New technologies to conserve water can be used on Dick Hagen is the staff writer emeritus of The Land. all the farms irrigation systems; but to further maxiSigurdson’s three pilots are Jacob Pastoors, age He may be reached at rdhagen35@gmail.com. v mize water use, each center pivot is managed differ- 32, Olivia with seven years flying time; Lucas
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Farming newbie now runs Starts Fall 2022: Ridgewater’s Newest Ag Program! 44-week CSA operation Sharpen your skills in and her mother had for 10th Street Farm and Market was to provide fresh produce to local farmers markets and to try and extend the growing season using their greenhouses. “For the two of us who had never vegetable farmed before, it seemed like a way for us to manage the land on our own and do it in a way where we didn’t need huge capital investment, we didn’t need a tractor, we didn’t need any large scale tools, we could just do everything by hand,” explained Anderson. “In our area, the east side of the Twin Cities, there aren’t a lot of farms. We found an opening in the market for high-quality greens as well. That was our intention immediately.” Anderson went on to say that during their first growing season, they were bringing produce to three different farmers markets. With selling products in various locations, Anderson noticed they were away from the farm too often. “With our very hands-on system and high tunnels that needed to be Halliday Anderson, owner of 10th Street Farm and Market. constantly opened and closed with the [changing] Although not farmers themselves, weather, by the end of that season, we Halliday’s parents were both employed fell into the CSA idea purely as a funcin the agricultural industry working tional way to keep the farm bringing in for Oxbo International, a company that money and for us to be on the farm manufactures specialty market agri- more. cultural equipment. “My mom retired “The idea of a CSA really terrified us. and had always wanted to start a bed Collecting money from customers and breakfast or a small farm. The before the season even started and more she thought about it the more she then being beholden to them really thought it was the right time to do scared us!” laughed Anderson. She said that,” related Anderson, “She called me since then, 10th Street Farm and up one day and said, ‘Do you want to do Market has become a hidden gem for this with me?’ and I jumped on it!” locals who desire fresh produce and So in 2011, Anderson and her hus- greens. Customers can get them by way band found a small acreage in Afton, of a CSA or stopping at the farm stand Minn. which was priced right and they as well as finding Anderson’s produce made the purchase. “That fall we put at co-op grocers whom she supplies. up two moveable high tunnels. The Currently, Anderson is 10th Street next winter we planted in them and Farm and Market’s only full time, yearwent from there,” she said. “We had no round employee. “My mom has since idea what we were doing! But we were been promoted to Grandma,” she said, determined to figure out how to make chuckling, “so she doesn’t spend as it work!” See 10TH STREET, pg. 14 Anderson said the original intent she By WHITNEY NESSE The Land Correspondent AFTON, Minn. — In a brief conversation with Halliday Anderson, owner of 10th Street Farm and Market, you will quickly hear about her passion for agriculture and teaching others about agriculture. As a first generation farmer who started in 2011, Halliday has carved out a successful niche on her farm in Afton, Minn. From community supported agriculture (CSA) shares to wholesale crops to a year round farm stand, 10th Street Farm and Market has something for everyone.
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Anderson takes soil samples every year for crop location 10TH STREET, from pg. 13 much time at the farm.” This year, Halliday will hire seven seasonal employees. “We do a lot of training. We have an apprentice program. My side passion is to help train small scale farmers to be both sustainable and profitable,” she said. 10th Street Farm and Market is certainly not your average Minnesota vegetable garden spanning from May to September. Rather, Anderson is able to offer 44 weeks of CSA and farm stand crops, breaking the CSA’s up into spring, summer, fall and winter shares. She is able to do this by using her three moveable high tunnels, her 100-foot in-ground growing tunnel, three heated greenhouses and caterpillar tunnels or low tunnel greenhouses. “For me, I like to think of my season starting in October and running until the next October,” she explained. “So in October, I’m thinking about what I’m harvesting out of my winter tunnels which are my three movable tunnels and my 100-foot tunnel that I’m growing in the ground in. That’s my main production for the winter.” In January she begins pulling out one crop in order to transplant a new crop for the spring CSA’s. “Our caterpillar tunnels are more of a three-season structure because they are smaller. Our greenhouses transition as well, we remove our winter [crops] and we move to raised beds in there in the summer where we do strawberries and more heat-loving crops.” Once spring planting conditions are favorable,
Anderson then plants her outdoor field crops. During the main season, which is late April through September, 10th Street Farm and Market is offering around 140 different varieties of vegetables. Then come late September, Anderson is planting her winter tunnels and the cycle starts again. Soil health is paramount to a farmer like Halliday Anderson who is constantly working to improve the organic matter of her beds. “We are a compost-based fertility system. We buy in NOP-approved [National Organic Program] compost from Cowsmos out of central Wisconsin and that’s the basis of our fertility system,” she said. “We have all permanent beds on the farm that we heavily mulch in the fall with [composted] leaf mulch and then we put compost on top of that. Our main goal is to build organic matter every year.” Anderson does take soil samples each year to make sure her soil fertility and soil health is constantly improving. “We make judgements [based on soil test results] just like anyone else would. We also look at how our crops function in different areas. Like, I know there is a specific area on the farm that has higher fungal activity, so my brassica’s are not going to function there, so I will plant them elsewhere.” Cover cropping is done behind long season, heavy feeders like tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and Brussel sprouts, she added. Anderson then went on to say within that fertility system, crop rotation is intense with very quick succession. This helps with the reduction of disease, weed and pest pressure since
the crops are rotating so quickly. Because 10th Street Farm and Market uses organic practices, any weeding is done by hand. Owning and operating a niche vegetable farm has not come without challenges. Anderson laughed — saying that maintaining sanity is one! “Everything is always in motion and the needs of each crop are their own. Because we do so many, there is a lot to pay attention to. My biggest struggle with doing everything on the farm is finding time to do everything on the farm. My biggest challenge right now is structuring people and my own time management so that I’m not missing a step and we’re screwed,” she added. Anderson’s favorite crop is bok choy. She said she loves it because it can be harvested at any time or size, it’s a year-round producer, the flavors are very interesting and the colors it comes in are vibrant. “You can’t help but want to eat it!” She is also very excited about the future of agriculture and is hoping to dedicate part of her land to act as a teaching farm. “There are so many ways to start a farm and not have a significant amount of capital, not need a ton of land, you can do this kind of farming in your backyard and it can be profitable if you are smart about it,” she said with excitement. You can find out more about Anderson and 10th Street Farm and Market on their website, www.10thstfarmandmarket.com, as well as social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. v
Dairy market sees little activity on Memorial Day week year ago, and 1.5 cents above the blocks. Three cars of block were sold on the week and 11 of barrel. Milk availability was generally steady this week, according to Dairy Market News, with Mid-week prices at $2.50 to $2 under Class. Cheese orders have steadied after a busy spring. Some retail cut and wrap producers say MIELKE MARKET orders are steady to seasonally strong, WEEKLY while other varietal cheesemakers report By Lee Mielke slow to steady sales. Generally, sales are on par with seasonal expectations, says Dairy Market News, and some contacts say year-toyear numbers are in the same ballpark. Prepare for unexpected Demand for cheese is steady in Western food serpower outages with a vice markets, while retail demand softened this Generac home standby week. Export demand remains strong, as Asian purgenerator chasers are buying to ship in early 2023. Domestic REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! cheese prices remain favorable compared to prices 877-228-5789 in other countries. Port congestion and the ongoing shortage of truck drivers continue to contribute to 7-Year Extended Warranty* delays however. A $695 Value! Limited Time Offer - Call for Details The April Cold Storage report showing total natuSpecial Financing Available *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, ral cheese inventories at a record high may have install and activate the generator with a participating Subject to Credit Approval dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. contributed some bearishness to the market, says
This column was written for the marketing week ending May 27. The last full week of May had limited USDA data to digest, other than the Cold Storage report. CME block cheddar closed the Friday before Memorial Day at $2.28 per pound. This is down 10 cents on the week, lowest since May 10, but still 75 cents above a year ago. The barrels fell to $2.285 on May 16 (the lowest since April 5), but closed the next day at $2.295. This is down 5.25 cents on the week, 72.5 cents above a
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Know your late planting crop insurance options Farm operators in many Planting Date” for corn is portions of the upper May 31 in the southern Midwest — especially in two-thirds of Minnesota, all western, central and northof Iowa, and all but the ern Minnesota, as well as in northern few counties in North and South Dakota — Wisconsin, as well as a few are dealing with very wet counties in both southeast field conditions and delayed South Dakota and North crop planting. Unless condiDakota. The “Late Planting tions improve soon, some FARM PROGRAMS Period” for corn lasts for the producers could be forced to next 25 days, which would By Kent Thiesse consider not planting a porbe from June 1 to June 25, tion of their crops in with a reduction in the 2022. As we approach maximum insurance late May, producers in coverage level of one the affected areas will be evaluating percent for each day that corn planttheir crop insurance coverage for late ing is delayed past May 31. In most planting or prevented planting counties in North and South Dakota options, as compared to the yield and and Nebraska, as well as in northern profit potential for late planted corn Minnesota and Wisconsin, the final and soybeans. date for corn planting with full insurance coverage is May 25, with the late In order to receive full crop insurplanting date extending to from May ance coverage for 2022, the “Final 26 to June 19. Following the late planting period, the maximum crop insurance coverage is 55 percent of the insurance guarantee, CORN which is the same as the Crop Insurance Coverage Level insurance compensation APH Yields 85% 80% 75% for “Prevented Planted” Estimated Gross Prevented Planting crop acres. Insurance Payment Per Acre For soybeans, the Final 210 $579 $545 $511 Planting Date is June 10 in all of Minnesota and 190 $524 $493 $462 Nebraska, eastern North 170 $469 $441 $414 and South Dakota, and 150 $414 $385 $365 the northern two-thirds of Wisconsin, with the late Notes: • 2022 Corn Crop Insurance Base Price = $5.90 per bushel planting period extending • Corn Prevented Planting Payment = APH Yield x $5.90/bu. 25 days until July 5. The x % Coverage Level x .55 final soybean planting • Additional 5 percent prevent planting payment if the date in Iowa and the “buy-up” option was purchased by March 15. southern one-third of Wisconsin is June 15, with SOYBEANS a late planting period lastCrop Insurance Coverage Level ing until July 10. As with APH Yields 85% 80% 75% corn, there is reduction of Estimated Gross Prevented Planting one percent per day in the Insurance Payment Per Acre maximum insurance cov65 $475 $447 $419 erage during the late 55 $402 $378 $355 planting period, with 60 percent maximum insur45 $329 $309 $290 ance coverage after that 35 $256 $241 $226 period. Notes: Once the crop insurance • 2022 Soybean Crop Insurance Base Price = $14.33 per bushel Final Planting Date for • Soybean Prevented Planting Payment = APH Yield x $14.33/bu. corn or soybeans has been x % Coverage Level x .60 reached, farm operators • Additional 5 percent prevent planting payment if the can opt to take the pre“buy-up” option was purchased by March 15. vented planting insurance
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coverage (if they have that coverage option) rather than planting the crop. A large majority of producers in the upper Midwest carry Revenue Protection crop insurance with prevented planting coverage on their corn and soybeans. If they choose the prevented planting coverage, they will receive 55 percent of their original crop insurance guarantee for corn and 60 percent for soybeans on a specific farm unit, which can be increased by 5 percent a “buy-up” option was purchased by the March 15 crop insurance deadline.
Crop producers may have different yield potential, crop expenses, land costs, etc. on various farm units — as well as differences in their level of crop insurance coverage and revue guarantees on various farms. All of these factors become important when evaluating prevented planting crop insurance decisions. It is also important to note the guaranteed payments for prevented planting with corn and soybeans in 2022 are considerably higher than in recent years, due to the higher crop insurance Spring (base) See THIESSE, pg. 17
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Grain Outlook Corn market hit short-term bottom? The following marketing analysis is for the week ending May 27. CORN — After a higher start to the week, July corn moved to lows not seen since mid-April by midweek. December corn also retreated but managed to stay above the early May lows. The latter half of the week saw corn recover and post just small losses for the week. Planting progress made great strides in the week that ended May 22 with corn planting at 72 percent complete. By May 29, planting is expected to hit 90 percent complete vs. 87 percent on average. With the crop insurance date either passed or very close in the upper Midwest, it PHYLLIS NYSTROM seems unlikely we’ll add corn CHS Hedging Inc. acres in this area over what has St. Paul been expected. A negative to the corn market this week was the announcement that China and Brazil had reached an agreement for China to import Brazilian corn. There was chatter the deal was made some time ago but was just announced this week. There are still some GMO issues to be worked through and any deals may not actually happen for a few months. However, there was also talk that China had purchased 1 million metric tons of Brazilian corn before the announcement. There’s no confirmation to that either. In the end, the United States and Brazil will probably trade some export customers back and forth. However, we like to see the big Chinese purchase announcements vs. several small sales. Adding volatility to the markets was the geopolitical posturing of Russia. The United Nations is working on an agreement to create a corridor for Ukrainian grain shipments out of the Black Sea. Russia has signaled they may consider it, but they want concessions that the West is unlikely to grant. Russia wants Ukraine to repair port facilities and demine the Black Sea. They also want the West to remove financial and export sanctions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia blames the West for creating the critical food situation. There is an estimated 20 mmt of grain stuck in Ukraine which supplies 10 percent of world wheat exports, 14 percent of world corn exports, and 50 percent of world sunflower exports. Ukrainian officials stated they have enough stored grain to meet both domestic and global demand through 2022 and possibly into 2023.
Cash Grain Markets corn/change* St. Cloud $7.29 -.47 Madison $7.39 -.48 Redwood Falls $7.49 -.42 Fergus Falls $7.24 -.47 Morris $7.43 -.48 Tracy $7.50 -.38 Average:
soybeans/change* $16.53 .00 $16.23 .00 $16.50 +.17 $16.33 +.05 $16.20 -.13 $16.40 +.12
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SovEcon estimates Ukrainian corn production at 27 mmt for this year vs. 42.1 mmt produced last year (pre-war). The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting Ukrainian corn production at 19.5 mmt. The USDA announced this week they would allow growers in their final year of the Conservation Reserve Program to request voluntary termination of their contract following the end of the primary nesting season for 2022. Voluntary participants who are approved will not have to repay rental payments. FSA offices will be mailing information to growers with expiring acres. Producers will have to request the termination in writing. Planting progress as of May 22 was 72 percent complete which was better than the 68 percent estimate and was approaching the 79 percent average. Planting in Minnesota was 60 percent complete vs. 86 percent average, Iowa at 86 percent complete vs. 89 percent average, and Illinois caught up to their 78 percent average. North Dakota was a minimal 20 percent complete vs. 66 percent, South Dakota was 62 percent complete vs. 71 percent average, and Nebraska was 85 percent complete vs. 88 percent average. U.S. corn emergence was 39 percent compared to 51 percent on average. A well-respected consultancy estimates prevent plant acres may hit 5 million acres, up from its previous forecast for 2.6 million prevent plant acres. They expect planted corn acres at 90.5 million acres which is 1 million higher than the USDA outlook. Weekly export sales were a marketing year low at 6 million bushels, bringing total commitments to 2.3 billion bushels. This lags last year by 14 percent. We need to average 10.1 million bushels of weekly sales to ring the bell on the USDA export forecast for 2.5 billion bushels. New crop sales were 2.3 million bushels. Total new crop commitments are 222 million bushels vs. 576 million bushels on the books last year. Weekly ethanol production was up 23,000 barrels per day at 1.014 million bpd. Stocks fell 100,000 barSee NYSTROM, pg. 17
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Commitments for new crop soybean sales at record levels NYSTROM, from pg. 16 rels to 23.7 million barrels and the lowest since January. Ethanol margins improved 7 cents to 23 cents per gallon. Gasoline demand dropped 229,000 bpd to 8.8 million bpd as the average price of regular gasoline in the United States this week hit a new record of $4.60, up 51 percent from last year. Outlook: U.S. corn planting has made great progress and early June weather looks favorable for crop development. Funds took off a portion of their length this week despite uncertainty in Ukraine, U.S. crop size, and inflation fears. Corn finished the week on a strong note as traders realized the possibility of Russia allowing grain to be loaded out of the Black Sea is minimal. There were rumors during the week of China buying September corn, but there hasn’t been any confirmation. U.S. weather for crop development, the ripple effects of the war in Ukraine, demand, and money flow will all figure into where corn prices trend from here. Residual effects from the wheat market are also likely to influence corn. Technically, July corn should find next support at the $7.55 level and December corn at $7.00 per bushel. The market may have found a short-term bottom as the market evaluates weather and political events. We have a lot of growing season ahead of us so manage your risk as it fits your situation. July corn was 1.5 cents lower for the week at $7.77.25 and December corn was down 2 cents at $7.30 per bushel. The markets will be closed on June 20 for Juneteenth. SOYBEANS — Soybeans were an enigma this week with sideways to lower trade in the first half of the week as weather allowed for planters to roll; but huge fund buying emerged to post a 45-cent gain in old crop and 32 cents in new crop on May 26. Fund activity has been a teeter-totter with buying one day
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then selling the next and May 26 was a “buy” day. July soybeans on May 27 traded to a record-high close for that contract at $17.32.25 per bushel. The new contract high for July soybeans is $17.44.25 per bushel. November soybeans missed setting a new contract high this week by just 3.25 cents. It’s current contract high is $15.55 per bushel. Brazilian soybean values and world vegetable values were surging higher which spilled over to soybeans. This would suggest export business was being done somewhere, but there has not been any confirmation that it happened. Soybean cash basis remains strong despite board crush margins that are still very profitable but have fallen to their lowest since September and are half of what they were a month ago. Referring to the China-Brazil deal above, there was also talk that they are working on a meal and soyoil export deal. U.S. weekly export sales were at the low side of expectations for old crop and as expected for new crop. China canceled 4 million bushels of old crop purchases. Old crop sales were 10.2 million bushels and the second-lowest of the marketing year. Total old crop commitments at 2.185 billion bushels have surpassed the USDA’s target of 2.140 billion bushels but are still 3 percent behind last year. We’ll look for the USDA to raise old crop exports in the June report. New crop sales were 16.2 million bushels. New crop total commitments are a record 434.2 million bushels for this time of year. Last year we had just 267 million bushels sold for new crop. U.S. soybean planting as of May 22 was 50 percent complete compared to 55 percent on average and 49 percent expected. Minnesota’s soybeans were 32 percent planted vs. 68 percent on average, Iowa was ahead of average at 69 percent complete vs. 67 percent on average, and Illinois also raced ahead to 62 percent planted vs. 57 percent on average. North
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Dakota was barely started at 7 percent complete vs. 47 percent average, South Dakota 34 percent complete vs. 47 percent on average, and Nebraska 72 percent complete vs. 69 percent on average. U.S. soybean emergence was not reported. Indonesia lifted its ban on palm oil exports with their storage close to overflowing, according to reports. The ban was in place for three weeks before it was lifted May 23. Exports are not unrestricted. However, producers must sell some of their production domestically to help limit price increases. Russia announced they will not lift the ban on sunflower seed exports when it expires at the end of August. Argentina’s soybean harvest as of May 26 was 91 percent complete vs. the three-year average of 90 percent. Its corn harvest was 47 percent complete vs. the three-year average of 53 percent. Outlook: Old crop inverses suggest business getting done somewhere and highlights the snug situation in old crop stocks. Some processors have already rolled their bids to the August and basis levels in the eastern Corn Belt are extremely strong. There was only one announced soybean export sale this week of 130,000 metric tons of old crop soybeans to Egypt, although there were rumors of interest in U.S. and South American supplies. Big daily trading ranges are the norm. The trend is higher until it’s not. For the week, July soybeans jumped 27 cents to $17.32.25 with a new contract high at $17.44.25 per bushel. November soybeans were 22.25 cents higher at $15.44 per bushel. Weekly price changes in July wheat for the week ended May 27: Chicago wheat fell 11.25 cents to $11.57.5, Kansas City was 17.5 cents lower at $12.35.25, while Minneapolis rallied 25.75 cents to $13.04.75 per bushel. v
prices this year. Every farm situation is different when it comes to finalizing the decisions regarding the use of the prevented planting option, so it is important for producers to make individualized decisions, depending on the situation and the factors involved. Producers should contact their crop insurance agent for more details on final planting dates and prevented planting options with various crop insurance policies before making a final decision on prevented planting. The prevented planted acres need
to be reported to their crop insurance agent. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency has some very good crop insurance fact sheets and prevented planting information available on their web site at https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/ Topics/Prevented-Planting Late and prevented planting crop insurance options Assuming that producers have an eligible Revenue Protection or Yield Protection crop insurance policy, they would have the following options See THIESSE, pg. 18
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Consult with crop insurance agent before deciding THIESSE, from pg. 17
Nov. 1); or plant another crop (second crop) after the with regards to delayed or prevented planting later late planting period (June 19 or 25 for corn) has ended, with the intent of harvesting that crop for than the established Final Planting Dates (listed forage. In this case, the prevented planting payment earlier): is reduced to 35 percent of the original prevented Plant the insured crop during the late planting planted payment. This may be an option for dairy period — which is typically 25 days following the and beef producers who are short of feed and hay established Final Planting Date for a given crop. supplies. For example, an original guarantee of (Example: A Final Planting Date of May 31 for corn $952.85 per acre multiplied by 55 percent is $524.07 results in a late planting period from June 1-25.) per acre. Multplying by 35 percent give an adjusted The crop insurance coverage is reduced by 1 percent Prevented Planting payment of $183.42 per acre. for each day after the final planting date for the next 25 days. For crops planted after the final dates Minimum acreage for Prevented Planting To qualify for Prevented Planting insurance coverfor the late planting period (June 19 or 25 for corn), age and payments, affected areas must be the lower crop insurance coverage is set at a maximum of 55 of 20 acres, or 20 percent of the total eligible percent of the original insurance guarantee. insured acreage in a farm unit. Very small areas of Plant another crop (second crop) after the Final land do not qualify for prevented planting coverage, Planting Date — For example, soybeans could be which could affect smaller land tracts with optional planted on intended corn acres after May 25 or May unit insurance coverage. Meeting the 20 percent 31. In that case, there would be no prevented plant- threshold will likely be easier with enterprise units ing coverage eligibility for the corn acres, and the than with optional units. However, there is lot of soybeans would be treated as insurable soybean variation from farm-to-farm, so producers need to acres. If the soybeans are planted after the “Final check with their crop insurance agent. Planting Date” (June 10 or 15), they would be conAs an example, in a 500-acre field of corn, 80 persidered “Late Planted”, with a one percent per day cent (400 acres) planted with full crop insurance reduction in the guarantee for 25 days. coverage; Prevented Planting coverage is paid on File a Prevented Planting crop insurance claim on the remaining 100 acres (20 percent) at 55 percent the qualifying original unplanted acres after the of the crop insurance guarantee per acre. Final Planting Date — May 25 or May 31 for corn and June 10 for soybeans). The producer will receive Eligible acres for Prevented Planting The maximum acreage eligible for Prevented a prevented planting payment per eligible acre Planting coverage is limited to the number of acres equal to the original revenue guarantee times 55 in the insurable farm unit. Furthermore, the maxipercent for corn and 60 percent for soybeans (or 5 mum eligible acres for a crop is the highest number percent higher if the “buy-up” option was purchased). The original revenue guarantee is the actu- of acres planted to that crop on that insurable farm al production history yield times the crop insurance unit in the past four years — regardless of the base price ($5.90 per bushel for corn and $14.33 per planned crop acreage for 2022. For example, if the total acres in a farm unit is 100 acres, but the highbushel for soybeans) times the level of Revenue est corn acreage in the past four years was 60 acres, Protection coverage level. the maximum corn acres eligible for prevented With 85 percent Revenue Protection coverage, planting coverage on that farm unit would be 60 corn at 190 bushels per acre at $5.90 per bushel acres. times 85 percent is $952.85. Multiplied by 55 perEconomics of the Prevented Planting decision cent results in a Prevented Planting payment of Every producer and every farm unit is in a differ$524.07. Soybeans at 55 bushels per acre at $14.33 ent situation as it relates to the economics of the per bushel times 85 percent is $669.93. Multiplied Prevented Planting crop insurance decision. This by 60 percent results in a Prevented Planting paymakes it very important for farm operators to closement of $401.96. Refer to the accompanying table ly analyze the economics of planting a crop late vs. for further examples. filing a prevented planting claim on a various farm A producer who files a prevented planting insurunit. ance claim after the final planting date is not One of the biggest economic factors for corn acres allowed to plant another crop on those acres during is probably whether or not any fertilizer has been the 25-day late planting period, or they will lose applied. Iowa State University has developed a very their prevented planting insurance payment. After the late planting period (June 19 or 25 for corn and good spreadsheet to evaluate late and prevented planting crop decisions, which is available at https:// July 5 or 10 for soybeans), a producer has the folwww.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/crops/html/a1-57. lowing options on those acres: Leave the unplanted acres idle and control the weeds; plant an approved html. University of Minnesota Extension also has some good information available on late and delayed cover crop on the prevented planted acres with no planting available at https://extension.umn.edu/ reduction in the prevented planting insurance paycrop-production/delayed-spring-planting ment (the cover crop cannot be harvested in 2022. Haying and grazing of those acres is permitted after I have prepared an information sheet titled, “Late
and Prevented Planting Options for 2022”, which contains details on prevented planting requirements and considerations, as well as tables comparing the potential results for options of late planting or prevented planting with normal production for corn and soybeans. To receive a copy of the prevented planting information sheet, please send an e-mail to kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com. Additional considerations Prevented Planting notification — Crop insurance policy holders are required to notify their insurance agent within 72 hours after the Final Planting Date if they plan to file a prevented planting insurance claim. The same 72-hour deadline is in place during the 25-day late planting period, if planting is halted. Minimum planting with Enterprise Units — A producer filing a Prevented Planting claim, who originally signed up with “enterprise units,” must have planted the lower of 20 acres or 20 percent of the insured crop acres in at least two Sections of land to be eligible for the lower insurance premiums with enterprise units. Otherwise, the farm unit will still receive the appropriate prevented planting payment on that farm unit but will be charged the insurance premiums for the higher of basic or optional units. (This would also be the situation if no acres were planted.) No “Harvest Price” option — There is no Harvest Price option with prevented plating insurance coverage, so even if the harvest price is higher than the crop base price, the amount of the prevented planting payment will not be increased. Prevented planting payments are made on the base price. Impact of Prevented Planting on future actual production history yields — Generally, prevented planted acres will not impact the future actual production history yields, unless a second crop is planted — as only the planted acres are used to determine the crop year yield on a farm unit. If a second crop is planted, the prevented planted acres will be assigned a yield equal to 60 percent of the actual production history on the farm unit. If no insured crop acres are planted on a farm unit, that crop year will not be considered in the future actual production history calculation. The bottom line? Every producer’s situation is different regarding late and prevented planting options. As a result, the best option will vary considerably from farm-to-farm, based on differences in yield potential and insurance coverage. The choice a producer makes could result in a difference of thousands of dollars in the potential insurance coverage available. This is why it is extremely critical for producers to consult with their crop insurance agent before finalizing late and prevented planting crop decisions. Kent Thiesse is a government farm programs analyst and a vice president at MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn. He may be reached at (507) 726-2137 or kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com. v
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3 bottom. Allis Chalmers 2 row corn planter. Hay wagons racks Numerous other implements. Horse Drawn Equipment Hitch Wagon. Steel wheel wagons. Horse drawn planter (John Deere and Janesville WI) JD Walking Plow. 6 ft Disk. Potato Planter. One row cultivator. Horse poles. Horse Harness. Collars and Harms. Numerous wagon poles. Yokes, Eveners, and Tack.
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Misc. Items Ring starting to close @4:00 p.m. Machinery Ring starting to close @6:00 p.m. Check out www.hamiltonauctioncompany.com for complete listings and bidding info! Located: Hamilton Auction Co. off Interstate 90 at Dexter, MN exit #193 then 1/4 mile east on Hwy 16 (130 State Hwy 16) MARVIN LADWIG FARM RETIREMENT: 1997 Case IH 2166 Axial Flow Combine, 2003 Case IH 2206 30” 6 Row Corn Head, 1997 Case IH 1020 20ft Bean Head, International 820 Bean Head w/Cart, Case IH 950 Cyclo Air Planter, 1973 International Fleet Star 2050 Grain Truck, 1977 International Fleet Star 2050 Grain Truck, 1971 International 1600 Load Star Grain Truck, 1975 Chevy C65 Grain Truck, John Deere 4650, Oliver 770, Massey Harris 44, Massey Harris 22, Oliver Super 55, Oliver 770, 2005 Interstate Enclosed Trailer BUNGUM FARM ESTATE: Farmall 560, Minneapolis Moline 49Z, Gehl Forage Box, H&S Forage Box, New Holland 456 Sickle Mower, IH 56 Silage Blower, Oliver 3 Bottom 16” Plow, Oliver 3 Bottom Pull-Type Plow, Oliver 83, Walsh 300-gal Pull-Type Sprayer, Minneapolis Moline Corn Sheller w/Elevator, Alumacraft 16ft Boat, IH 3pt 4 Row Cultivator ANTIQUE TRACTORS: John Deere 430W, John Deere 520, John Deere 420W, 1940 John Deere A, 1951 John Deere B , 1948 John Deere A, Farmall M, 1952 John Deere A, 1964 John Deere 4020, 1947 Farmall M, 1958 John Deere 730, 1951 John Deere M, TRACTOR: New Holland TC33D CONSTRUCTION: 2006 John Deere 650 J Dozer LGP HAY EQUIPMENT: New Holland 575 Square Baler w/Thrower, Vermeer MC 3300 Discbine, New Holland 848 Round Baler, John Deere 430 Round Baler, New Holland 479 & 1465 Haybine, GRAIN TRUCKS/SEMIS: 2015 Volvo VNL64T630, 2007 Freightliner Columbia w/Mid Roof Sleeper, 1997 Mack RD Quint Axle Dump Truck, 1996 Ford L8000 Dump Truck w/plow & sander, 1965 Chevy C80 409 V8 TRAILERS: 2007 Trail King RGN 48ftx102 Trl, 2008 XL Specialized RGN Trl,2008 XL Specialized RGN, 2000 Wabash Step Deck Trl, VEHICLES: 2003 Ford F550 V10, 1994 Dodge 1-Ton w/59 Cummins Diesel, 2005 Ford Ranger XLT, 2003 Ford F-450, 2005 Ford F-150 Crew Cab, 2003 Ford F-350 Crew Cab, 2008 Chevy Trail Blazer, 2005 Ford 500, 1998 Ford Ambulance, 2000 Chevy 1/2 Ton, 1995 Chevy 1/2 Ton, 2007 Chevy 1/2 Ton, 1989 Mercedes 300CE Convertible, 2001 Chevy S10, 1997 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Ford F150, 1993 Mercedes Benz Convertible RECREATIONAL: 2014 Kubota RTV X900, 2012 John Deere 825i Gator, 2007 Holiday Rambler Savoy SL, 1976 24ft Terry Travel Camper LAWN & GARDEN: Bolens 1476, Kubota GF1800E Diesel Front Mower INDUSTRIAS AMERICA: 84” & 96” Material Buckets, 96” Snow Bucket, (5) Tree Puller, Box Blades 7ft, 8ft, 10ft & 12ft,Portable Loading Dock 96”x20ft & MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!
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163.29 Surveyed Acres; 158.13+/- Tillable Acres; CPI=92.1
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Opening June 1 & Closing June 8 at 7PM Douglas Legacie Estate Farm Equipment Auction, Adams, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening June 1 & Closing June 9 at 10AM Wadena County, MN Land Auction, Menahga, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening June 2 & Closing June 7 at 12PM Cass County, ND Land Auction - 160+/- Acres, Argusville, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening June 6 & Closing June 15 at 7PM Don Hefner Online Parts Auction, Easton, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening June 7 & Closing June 14 at 10AM Donald Boehm Estate Auction, Watford City, ND, Timed Online Auction Opening June 7 & Closing June 14 at 7PM Mike & Sue Curley Hobby Farm Equipment & Moving Auction, Windom, MN, Timed Online Auction
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Thursday, June 16th - 11:00 am Auction held at: Danube Community Center 407 Main St, Danube, MN 56230 Location of property within Renville County: Flora Township, Sections 2, 10 & 11, Range 36 Total of farm: 240 total acres, approx. 228.57 acres tillable.
This property will sell as two parcels: Parcel #1: 80 total acres, approx. 76.56 acres tillable. Productivity Index: 90.4
Parcel #2: 80 total acres, approx. 76.29 acres tillable. Productivity Index: 89.6
Parcel #3: 80 total acres, approx. 75.72 acres tillable. Productivity Index: 90.6
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Reek Family Farm
Listing Auctioneer: Matt Mages, 507-276-7002, Lic 52-22-018
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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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Richard Siemers.
Tractors, race cars and trains on the plain
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nless you think of farmers racing across a field, or race car drivers harvesting trophies, one wouldn’t typically think of agriculture and motorsports having much in common. What they have in common is the important role each continues to play in the life of Kossuth County, Iowa. Add some art work and a model railroad and you have Kossuth County Agricultural and Motorsports Museum — appealing to a wide range of interests. Kossuth County has a rich history of racing. Some folks involved in racing wanted to document the local history of the sport. With agriculture being so prominent in the county, it was advantageous for the two interests to w o r k together. T h e n along came A r l e n Benschoter. A retired farmer and life-long collector of model trains, Benschoter wanted a place where his trains could be displayed and cared for. His generosity spurred construction of the new building on the Kossuth County Fairgrounds in 2013. Then Benschoter put in many hours setting up the train layout prior to his death in 2021 at the age of 83. The exhibition hall is large, with a mezzanine around three sides. On the racing side is an assortment of race cars from a small wind sprint vehicle and a Trostle sprint car to the 1939 Ford Coupe that Richard Prior (as Wendell Scott) drove in the movie Greased Lightning. There are even a couple Soap Box Derby cars. The Wall of Fame honors those who have contributed to racing in Kossuth County.
Algona, Iowa
The agricultural portion is a diverse collection of tractors and machinery, along with many household and other smaller items. An antique egg incubator stands on four legs between a school desk and a rotary bedsheet iron. The tractors include a limited-edition 1970 International 1026 Hydro Gold Demonstrator, a 1934 Hart-Parr steel wheeled tractor, and the Allis-Chalmers driven in parades by Algona native Dick Dale of the Lawrence Welk show. A booth honors the county’s auctioneers, including another native, Denny Prilipp, a World Champion Livestock Auctioneer. The wall around the exhibition hall is lined with the detailed t r a c t o r paintings of R u s s e l l Sonnenberg, a n o t h e r Kossuth C o u n t y f a r m e r (retired), whose works n u m b e r more than 60. (You can see smaller versions of them at http://www.megsartworld. com) Young and old are drawn to the Benschoter Train Station, a separate room with a 40-foot x 60-foot model train layout. Freight, circus and military trains wend around towns, farms, mountains and a carnival midway. With lights, mechanical props and moving trains, expect to spend a while to take it all in. Agriculture, racing, trains, rural-themed artwork, artifacts from days gone by — you’ll find something to satisfy your interest at the Kossuth County Museum. Located on the fairgrounds in Algona, the Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m., and by appointment. There is a $5 admission charge for 14 and older (except during the county fair). More information is available at kossuthmuseum.com. v
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