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During Minnesota’s Farmfest, I had the opportunity to attend three discus sion and panel forums: the congressio nal candidate forums, the Minnesota governor candidate forum and the farm bill Startingforum.withthe congressional can didate and governors forums, where moderated questions were asked by select leaders in the agricultural industry, I was flabbergasted! I sup pose I was hoping since agriculture is one of Minnesota’s top industries, the candidates would have brushed up on their ag knowledge as they willingly walked head-on into questions that directly related to the ag industry. A few of them held a gold nugget or two when answering questions; but most of what I heard was candidates skillfully dodging questions in order to scamper back onto their own soap box.
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I do not mean to ask that every government lead er needs to be an expert on everything. That is sim ply impossible. But answering with, “I am not famil iar with that program, so I guess I’ll pass,” or having your laptop open in front of you in order to con duct a quick search on an ag-related topic that you are not familiar with is not acceptable.
If the 2023 farm bill has not been on your radar, I would invite you to reconsider. If the thought of becoming involved politically makes your stomach turn, consider membership with a state or national organization which will use your membership dol lars to employ people who specialize in advocating for you on individual topics such as Waters of the United States (WOTUS), crop insurance, bio-fuels, etc. Just as Tom Haag, First Vice President of the National Corn Growers Association said when asked about educating those who are voting on the farm bill for the first time, less and less of the people in Washington, D.C. have a background in agriculture; so it is the goal of organizations like the NCGA to go there and educate government leaders on the importance of the policies they make and what effects they will have on American farmers and pro ducers. “We have to talk to our politicians and have our voice heard,” Haag said.
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Anyone can show up to Farmfest in jeans and a ball cap, blending into their crowd, and tickle ears by making sure everyone knows they are connected to farmers by some obscure relative who still lives on the family farm. Well, my cousin is an orthopedic surgeon, but that does not qualify me to pick up a scalpel and go into surgery; or inform me as to how the medical industry should be regulated. As an ag producer myself, I want to know how you are going to advocate for me.
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Every leader who sat on the panel agreed that, as a farm group, every organization needs to work together in order for an acceptable farm bill to be drafted. Scott VanderWal, vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, said this in his closing comment on the upcoming farm bill: “What the actual purpose of the farm bill is, is national security. It’s not for food security, it’s for national security. If we all keep that in mind, we can all get together and make this thing work.”
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No group or party is going to get exactly what they want in the new farm bill. However, when the agricultural industry bands together and collective ly roars by way of involvement in grassroots pro grams and organizations or by calling, writing and meeting with our elected leaders and providing them with applicable and educated information, our voice can be heard.
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Checkoff programs, for example, are federally mandated for certain commodities such as pork, eggs, beef and corn for promotion and research pur poses. Checkoff programs have been a topic of inter est within the ag industry regarding who contrib utes to the checkoff dollars and how the funds are utilized. Like I said, these candidates were willingly fielding questions from the ag industry, the founda tion of Minnesota’s economy, and many seemed unprepared and seemed to be pushing unrelated or niche agendas. I was extremely discouraged by the lack of knowledge regarding modern agricultural practices.Thatbeing said, I was most impressed with the panel of leaders in the ag industry who were fielding questions regarding the upcoming farm bill. I walked away with a new appreciation for the grass roots membership associations and farmers unions and associations who employ full time lobbyists (at the state and national level) who are working on behalf of the American farmer. It has been said before and was mentioned again by Don Schiefelbein, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president: “We need to get back to common sense. Let pro ducers do what producers do best, that is efficiently produce food for the world.” It doesn’t matter if you are a commercial producer or work in an agricultural niche, common sense and efficiency are paramount to anyone who wants to remain in business long term.
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influenza confirmed in Meeker County
Princess Kay candidates are judged on their gen eral knowledge of the dairy industry, communication skills and enthusiasm for dairy. Midwest Dairy spon sors the Princess Kay program, which is funded by dairy farmers through their promotion checkoff. This article was submitted by Midwest Dairy. v
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A Meeker County commercial turkey flock reported an increase in bird mortality last weekend, which led to samples being collected. After a presumptive posi tive result at the MPTL, the flock was immediately quarantined and has since been depopulated to stop the spread of disease. Poultry from the infected flock will not enter the food system.
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Rynda crowned 2022 Princess Kay
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a Meeker County commercial tur key flock. Samples were tested over the weekend at the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory and were confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa Tuesday evening.
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If you have a flock exhibiting any clinical signs of influenza, such as a drop in water consumption or increased mortality, or you believe they might have been exposed to birds with the disease, immediately
Subsequent detections of HPAI this fall will be posted on the Board’s website: www.mn.gov/bah/hpai.
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The Minnesota Legislature appropriates funds for the MDA and related agricultural activities through a two-year budget bill which is part of the state’s overall government funding. The next legislative ses sion begins on Jan. 3 and will determine the next two-year state budget. This article was submitted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. v Sept. 8 from 5:30–7 p.m. (Register at ideasatthroughinterestedLOB2nYmgzoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xrSRk0wBR_qsNwhttps://us02web.).Pleaseindicateontheregistrationformifyouareinsigningupfora3-minutespeakingslot.Inaddition,writtensubmissionsarebeingacceptedSept.15.Thesubmissionformcanbefoundhttps://www.mda.state.mn.us/2023-legislative-ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is gathering ideas to consider for the state’s next biennial budget. Farmers, food busi nesses and others impacted by food and agriculture systems are all invited to share policy, funding and program suggestions.
ST. PAUL — Rachel Rynda a 19-year-old college student from Montgomery, Minn., was crowned the 69th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremo ny Aug. 24 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.Ryndais the daughter of Francis and Theresa Rynda and attends University of Wisconsin River Falls. Ten county dairy princesses from throughout Minnesota com peted for the Princess Kay title. Aly Dieball of Green Isle, Minn. and Kiley Lickfelt of Hutchinson, Minn. were selected as runnersup.Briana Maus of Freeport, Minn., along with Lickfelt and Rynda were named scholarship winners. Rynda was also named Miss Congeniality.Throughout her year-long reign as Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Rynda will make public appear ances to help connect consumers to Minnesota’s dairy farm fami lies. She will work to bring dairy to life through conversations, classroom visits and various speaking engagements.
MDA seeks input for next legislative session
The MDA is hosting two virtual public input ses sions where people can share their ideas directly. The two sessions will take place on Zoom. Participation is free, but registration is required.
Poultry is safe to eat, and proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal tempera ture of 165 ˚ F is always advised. This strain of avian influenza is a low risk to the public.
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Think of it this way: The South Dakota investors say they’ll put $1.1 billion on the table to get in the meat game against the world’s four largest meat packers who already are the lowest cost, most ruth lessly efficient beef slaughterers, processors, and sellers on three continents. Is that a bet you’d make?Noway, says long-time packer critic and Kansas rancher Mike Callicrate, the founder of Ranch Foods Direct, an online, direct-to-consumer beef market place. In fact, he adds, “The bet I would make is that the plant will never be built because there just aren’t enough cattle to support a new plant that size. Not in South Dakota, not anywhere. This is all talk.”And the Texas cattlemen group that says it will put $670 million into a new beef packing plant in north Texas? “Same deal, maybe worse,” says Callicrate. “Producers aren’t mean enough and tough enough to last in meatpacking. It’s a brutal business.”
Still, hope returns to cattle country with every new calf and every new “local” meatpacker plan. The latest, a $670 million “beef processing facility,” is planned near Amarillo. That plant, already named “Producer Owned Beef LLC,” is a “significant move… in an industry con trolled by four multi-billion dollar companies” (Tyson, Cargill, JBS, and National Beef) “that aren’t run by cattle producers,” noted the non-profit Franklin News Foundation project, The Center Square. Its business plan is to “shore up the supply chain, enhance food security, increase competition, and benefit Texas cattle producers” in an effort to “keep hundreds of millions of dollars in Texas.”
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Crazy, too, is that few in government even men tion challenging meatpackers where they might be most vulnerable: in a federal courtroom facing anti trustInstead,charges.ranchers and feeders get more pie-in-thesky talk while the Big Four continue to carve up markets both here and abroad.
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And, notes the News, the billion-dollar bet, to be known as the “Western Legacy Development Corporation,” will be “the first of its kind in North America to use the methane gas from the facility as energy from the plant.”
Still, it’s understandable that ranchers and feed ers are tired of being gutted by the Big Four. “But spending $1 billion or $700 million to compete with them on their field is crazy.”
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While both plans are noteworthy, neither outlines how either facility will implement the First Rule of Meatpacking: Put more blood on the floor faster and cheaper than any competitor. That is, after all, the most important — and some say only — rule in the butchering business. And while it sounds quite simple, there’s nothing simple about meatpacking. It is one of the most complex juggling acts in or out of a circus tent.
Most meatpacker pros, however, think both projects are all hat and no cattle.
Two groups — one of South Dakota investors, the other tied to Texas cattle ranchers and feeders — are preparing to spend a collective $1.8 billion on two meatpacking plants they say will be so innovative each will pay cattle suppliers more for their cattle and bison than any of today’s Big Four packers.
Why?Because one of the oldest stories in cow country is how big, bad packers ride roughshod over regional and local cattle markets to acquire an unfair share of the beef dollar while powerless ranchers and feedlot opera tors take it in the saddle every time they deal with a Then,packer.just when it seems no rancher or feeder can go on, a white-hatted newcomer rides into town to extoll the virtues of a “producer-owned” slaughter ing plant that will plow profits back to local ranch ers and Rarely,shareholders.however,isthe plant built; and worse, if it is, most quickly sink in a pool of debt.
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$1.1 billion, employ 2,500 workers, pay $28-per-hour wages, and slaughter and process 8,000 head of cattle and bison per day. That scale would make it the largest “single beef plant currently in operation,” according to Tri-State Livestock News.
Homemade Pizza Pops
You can never go wrong with hot ham and cheese. Roll it up and you have a tasty stromboli that’s a great lunch.
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Preheat broiler. In a large skillet, cook beef, mushrooms, pepper and onion over mediumhigh heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in dip mix and sour cream. Cut French bread horizontally in half; place halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Broil 3-4 inches from heat until lightly toasted, 1-2 min utes. Remove from broiler. Spoon beef mixture over bread. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is lightly browned, 1-2 minutes longer. To serve, cut each into 3 pieces. n
Ham and Cheese Stromboli (Cooking for Keeps)
Pizza is tthe perfect portable meal. This recipe makes it even handier by putting the toppings on the inside and surrounding it with a homemade crust. This means less sauce on your lap!
Whether you’re chauffeuring kids to activities, are in the field or in the office, these recipes make life a little easier this time of year! v
After a meal on the go, it’s time for a decadent dessert that you can enjoy wherever you are. These bars are caramelly, buttery, salted good ness. I’ve been making these bars for years. Once you try this recipe, you won’t soon forget it — they’re that good. No matter where you are, there’s no better way to finish off a good meal than with these fabulous bars.
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Every year I search for easy meals to have in the fall. Whether you’re toting kids to and from school and sports, running the grain cart or combining, simple meals are essential this time of year. Here are some that fit in your hand for on-the-go ease — but don’t skimp on taste and flavor.
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If defrosting, pull out the bread dough the night before and follow instructions to defrost. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly dust a large working surface as well as a rolling pin. Roll the dough out to a rectangle 8x13 inches long. Transfer the dough to the parchment-cov ered baking sheet. Lay ham across the dough. Layer cheese on top. Cover with another layer of ham. Sprinkle with basil. Season with a little bit of salt and black pepper. Tightly roll up the dough, jelly-roll style. Tucks the ends over and pinch everything closed. (You can also brush the edges with egg wash to help them seal. Cut three slits in the top of the stromboli. Take a pastry brush and brush the top with egg wash. Sprinkle with more dried basil and plenty of salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 25-30 minutes. Let the stromboli rest for 5 min utes before gently slicing with a serrated knife. n
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optional crust topping: 1/2 cup salted butter, melted 1 tablespoon dried parsley Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spray two baking sheets with non stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and garlic. In a separate larger bowl, com bine flour, parmesan cheese, salt, baking powder and Italian season ing. Using a fork or a pastry blender, begin cutting in the cubed butter into the flour mixture until no large clumps remain. Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture. Mix until dough comes together into a loose ball. Note: to make this easier, you could use an electric mixer with a doughDumpattachment.thedough onto a large, floured counter top. Knead the dough ten times. Add additional flour as necessary to keep it from sticking. Using a rolling pin, roll out dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Take a 3-inch biscuit cutter (or similar size glass or bowl) and cut out all the dough into circles. After cutting out the circles, press them down or roll them out some more to make them large enough to hold all the fillings. Note: this dough does stretch pretty easily too — which you may need to do to close it up over the fillings. Place the crust circles on prepared baking sheets. Spoon a tablespoon of pizza sauce onto the middle of the dough circles. Then add a table spoon of pizza sauce to the middle of the dough circles. Then add a tablespoon of cheese, a slice of pepperoni and a tablespoon of crumbled sau sage. Carefully fold the crust in half and press together the edges. Take a fork and go around the edges to make sure they seal closed. If nec essary, add a bit of water to the seals with your finger to help them stay sealed.
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It’s starting to feel like fall. School has begun. Wheat harvest is wrapping up and soybean and corn harvest are just around the corner. That means long days and nights in the combine.
Here’s great food on the run for the family on the go
One of my all-time childhood meals was ham burger stroganoff. The ground beef, onions, mush rooms and sour cream combined to make a dish that still makes my mouth water. This recipe takes beef stroganoff and makes it portable by putting it on some bread. This was a winner in my family, I’ll be adding this recipe to my meal rotations.
Bake at 450 degrees for 13-15 minutes until the crust is lightly browned. Continue until all pizza pockets are made.
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Beef Stroganoff Sandwiches
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1 pound frozen bread dough or refrigerator pizza 3/4doughpound good-quality deli black forest ham 8 slices white American cheese (from the deli teaspooncounter) dried basil, plus more for garnish egg + 1 tablespoon water
No farm is complete without having owned a good farm dog at one point or another. Ours is no exception. In fact, we have had the opportunity to own many farm dogs and each one holds a special place in my heart. Just recently, on a car ride, we conversed about every dog we have ever owned. What a trip down mem ory lane that was! Cassie, an English Setter, was Karl’s and my first dog. We had her before we had any human children. She was a beautiful white with rusty orange colored spots, which became darker and more numerous as she aged. As a pup, Cassie lived with us in our town house, where she barked the neighbors crazy. When we moved to the farm, she loved the freedom — sometimes a little too much! I remember a time or two getting calls from neighbors a few miles away that Cassie had come for a visit. Cassie loved people and was so patient with kids. One time she was laying on the floor in the house and my niece, who was a baby at the time, shoved her chubby little fingers up Cassie’s nose and Cassie just laid there, looking at her! Cassie was also a born and bred bird dog. Karl spent many hours honing her natural pointing instincts and hunting pheasants with her. She was a pleasure to hunt with.
Whitney Nesse is a sixth-generation livestock farmer who is deeply rooted in her faith and family. She writes from her central Minnesota farm. v putting away his horse and was going to bring Sugar home when an unrecognized vehicle stopped, scooped up Sugar and took off. After much looking, we never saw her again. I hope she is happy, wher ever she calls home. Following Sugar we got another pair of Rat Terriers, Hank and Rhonda. Hank picked up right where Sugar left off and I have not seen a rat on our place in years.
During Hank and Rhonda’s last vet check, I was told that they will begin aging a little more rapidly now and we should consider feeding them senior dog food. At seven years old, I do not see Hank and Rhonda as senior citizens; but maybe it is because I know that as they approach their senior years, their time with us is waning. We have owned two other dogs on the farm, both tragically lost much too soon. I still have a difficult time talking about them; but I know that with the passage of time, it will get easier. I also believe that I will see each one of our dogs again. I believe that if the God of the universe cares enough to count each hair on our heads and keep each tear that we cry in a bottle, he also cares about the dogs that we have loved in the past and the dogs that we will love in the future. That is a reunion that I espe cially look forward to.
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Hank is not nearly as particular about where he places his prey and as of late, it’s just a mouse here and there. Although, he has brought his more significant kills to the house — like the time he stunned three opossums who played possum and scared me half to death!
Then came Sugar. Sugar was a little Rat Terrier with spunk! She had some very unique compulsions. I remember one occasion when we first moved onto my Grandpa’s farm place. At that time, there was a major rat infestation in the barn. As Karl and I began remodeling things to work better for us, we were removing old self feeders. With the picking up of each feeder, rats scurried in every direction. It felt like a scene from the Disney movie Ratatouille! Sugar was right there, nabbing rats. She would give each rat one, fatal shake, set it down and go after another! At the end of that particular day, she had nine rats, all in a single file line at the top of the hill where I had perched, watching from a distance. She was so proud of herself, and rightfully so!
Another time, Sugar and I were out doing chores in the middle of winter. I suddenly heard her yelp ing in pain so I ran around the corner to see what happened. As I rounded the corner, I saw Sugar with a rat who had sunk its teeth into her lip, and there it hung! She finally shook the little demon off and he ran, but he was not fast enough to escape her. Sugar had the last laugh that day and laid the mouthy little fella on top of the hill, where she placed every one of the rats she slayed.
One day Sugar followed our neighbor, who was out with his horse and cart, home. Our neighbor was DEEP ROOTS
WCROC has new director of operations
Mike Reese, who has served as the center’s renew able energy program director since 2001, assumed WCROC’s leadership role as the new director of operations effective Aug. 8. This article was submitted by the University of Minnesota. v MORRIS, Minn. — After serving as the director of operations at the University of Minnesota’s West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris for the last 12 and a half years, Professor Lee Johnston returned fully to his research work in the U of M’s Department of Animal Science. Lee will continue to base his research out of the WCROC.
Rhonda is the loyal guard dog. She always lets us know when we have visitors or mail. Her nighttime bark keeps the coyotes away as well. She has gotten herself into a few fights with unknown opponents, but every so often she’ll show up with what appears to be a bite wound. Rhonda is by far, the most ath letic dog we have ever owned. She can run nearly 25 miles per hour, she loves the water and her
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As she aged, she developed arthritis and after a run in with a steer, it was time to say goodbye. She was a dog who loved well and was well loved. I sure do miss her.
weight has never fluctuated in the seven years we have owned her.
One useful source of cur rent gardening information is the University of Minnesota’s “Yard and Garden” newsletter. This newsletter is sent by email to anyone who signs up for it and covers current topics ofTheinterest.latest issue contains articles on the weed of the month — the porcelain berry. This is a vine which can grow up to 20 feet long and is on the restricted noxious weed list. This means that cannot be sold, propagat ed, or legally planted in this state. If found growing, it should be destroyed. This, like many other plants, was brought into the United States in the 1870s from Asia — because someone thought it was pretty and could be used as a land scape plant. However, it spreads too easily and has become a problem. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has a detailed description of this plant, including pictures.
By Linda G. Tenneson
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So you noticed some memory or cog nitive issues and Dad’s not himself lately. How do you know if this new behavior is eccentricity or early dementia? Is this a normal sign of aging, or is it outside of normal? What kind of dementia might he suffer from, and to what degree? You’ll want to get an official diagnosis so you know what to do in the future, and why.
Another current reminder in this newsletter may be a surprise to us. Our fruits and vegetables can be sunburned just like people can. Bleached or broken areas may appear and are called sun scald. Those areas will decay and turn black or brown. Those areas can be removed from the fruit or vegetable before consumption. Check developing crops to see if they are being shaded by their leaves as they grow and mature. Apples have a higher resistance to sun scald, but can have brown spots which are a sign of this problem. Shade cloth is a good quick fix for preventing sunscald. And be sure to water the soil around a plant, but not the leaves which may cause fungal problems to occur. Leaves with sunscald may have brown edges that crumble when touched.
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Dad used to pride himself on being handy. He could make anything, imagine anything, fix any thing. He was handy — from tools to toys and kitch ens to kids. But last week, Dad got lost on his way home from the grocery store — a trip he’s made once a week for 30 years, and it scared you both. You might imagine what’s coming: find “Living in the Moment” by Elizabeth Landsverk, MD with Heather Millar, and be prepared for it.
There are 490 species of bees that live in Minnesota and their numbers differ from year to year. This newslet ter reminds us that our cold and wet spring may have decreased the wild bee population. Solitary bees that nest in the ground may have trouble finding a home if we do not leave some bare areas in our gardens. Pesticide use, or a lack of native flowers, may also con tribute to a lower number of bees. Also in the newsletter are reminders about fall lawn care, definitions of gar dening terms, and unexpected subjects like the giant pumpkin project. Several University educators are growing giant pumpkins to compete at the Minnesota State Fair. The plants progress, and problems encountered during their growth are described — including com bating insects and diseases. Back issues of the newsletter are also available online. On the right side of the page is a link to podcasts if they are your preferred method of learning gardening information. Scrolling down the page also shows local and state events which may be of interest to gardeners. There is also a search func tion to look up less recent articles on specificGardenerssubjects.will find Extension Master Gardeners at the Minnesota State Fair in the Agriculture building during day light hours. The Tree Care Advisors have a booth in the Eco Building at the north end of the fairgrounds.
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Tidd grew up in the city and recog nizes the importance of students get ting involved in agriculture education. “Taking agriculture classes and being involved in 4-H and FFA exposed me to careers I didn’t know were out there,” she said. “I want to show you don’t have to live on a farm to be involved with agriculture. Even if students choose to not go into a career within the agriculture field, it is important for them to understand where their food and other resources come from.”
Students also learn best by having hands-on learning on top of lecturing and discussions. Anywhere from 40 to 85 percent of our class time is spent on labs and hands-on learning. It also helps students of all backgrounds (rural, suburban, urban) understand why agriculture and natural resources are important and impact them.”
Megan Roberts, executive director of the Minnesota State Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence, says, “The Minnesota State Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence sup ports all Minnesota State system fac ulty and students to promote work force development and career promo tion in agriculture, food and natural resources. Our goals are to inspire stu dents to pursue careers in this field, enhance educational opportunities, and engage with industry to meet workforce needs.” SACE holds summer camps, engages in secondary class room visits, hosts professional develop ment workshops and more.
“When we can relate what we are teaching to the students’ lives, that not only helps them understand the topic better, but helps them realize why it’s important to learn,” said Dado. “It is our job as teachers to answer the ques tion, “why are we learning this.” In our AFNR courses, we can easily answer this by talking about food, fuel and fiber. Our students do not realize their connections to our industry until we connect them to the supply chain.
Bowyer is the director of Minnesota State University Mankato’s AgriBusiness and Food Innovation program. He continues to remind students “these careers include data analysts, engineers, accountants and more. These are good, high-paying jobs that can be found in agriculture and food whether it is in a small town or the big city. Educators need to present these opportunities through examples, bringing in industry professionals, and taking tours.”
Helping Bohlke change her perspec tive were instructors Ethan Dado and Robin Tidd. “They have done a won derful job of being mentors and teach ers to me about the world of agricul ture and all it really has to offer,” Bohlke stated. “They’ve opened the eyes of many students — including myself — to the possibilities within the industry beyond the harvesting crops and raising livestock. They’ve been able to show and truly emphasize that FFA is for all — and that goes beyond kids with farming back grounds. FFA offers the chance to learn and build on top of things like leadership, creativity, entrepreneur ship, careers, and skills that you will be able to utilize throughout your life.”
community.”BrynnBohlke has long been involved with 4-H and FFA, and reflects on her experience by saying “I knew 4-H and FFA to be organizations that were exclusively for farmer’s kids to gather, show animals, and show off their hard work. It never occurred to me that there was much more to it than that. But of course, it wasn’t until I had the opportunity to be a part of the agriculture education pro gram and participate in events and interact with the local agriculture community that my perspective dras tically changed.”
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Attracting and educating the future talent in AFNR doesn’t stop in high schools. Dr. Shane Bowyer finds “most students only see ag careers as on the farm getting dirty, driving a tractor, and milking cows. However, when we start to talk about technology and the business side of the industry, they start to see things a little different.”
In 2019 and after a 25-plus year absence of agriculture, food and natu ral resources (AFNR) courses in the district, Mankato Area Public Schools developed a public-private partnership which created a new AFNR pathway for students. Caleb Watson, career pathway coordinator at Mankato Area Public Schools writes, “During 2019, MAPS offered one AFNR course that enrolled 40 students across the district. Since then, our program has grown to include two full-time instructors, an
Educators and industry leaders are stepping up to the plate to support the workforce of tomorrow. If you are interested in joining this effort, con sider being a mentor, speaking with a class, hosting students for a job shad ow, or inviting a class to tour your facility. These things matter and stu dents, more than ever, are looking for these opportunities to connect.
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Whether students want to be a farm er, accountant, chemical applicator, business analyst, computer scientist, welder, machinist, teacher or business owner, there is a place for them in rural Minnesota. It is said it takes a village to raise a child. It could also be said it takes a region to raise a workforce. v
is different! Throughout each of the classes we learn about different topics through discussions, labs, activities and presentations,” Tidd said.
I speak with many businesses and orga nizations across the region regarding their current and future challenges and oppor tunities. The over whelming people,organizations.gapsneedworkforce.ismentionedchallengemostoftenfindingareliableBusinessespeopletofillthewithintheirWithouttheycannotgrow.
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Tidd and Dado have helped create catchy class names such as “Pets and Paws” for the Introduction to Animal Science course. “We work hard to build relationships with our students and once we get to know them, their strengths and interests, we inform them of future courses to take … we structure our classes so that every day over 2,700 andstudent’suluminginstructorsrelatedsuccess10overFFAgreenhouse,square-footanactiveprogram,and350studentsincourseofferings.”Calebclaimsthis“isdirectlytoourdevelopaprogram/curricthatmeetsourintereststheneedsofour
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“We usually have a three-man crew and ideally a fourth guy to shuffle us around and help out as needed,” Stevens went on to say. “Finding good help
“Today a new baler costs about $175,000; the Mill Stacker — made in Fruitland, Idaho — was about $125,000. I also have a roundbaler, McHale brand name, made in Ireland. I’ve run Vermeer balers made in Pella, Iowa.
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Thanks to their relentless ambitions, American farmers also occasionally have remarkable adventures. Case in point is my Northwood, Iowa farmer friend Tom Stevens, who a few years back got into the custom hay baling service as a means of generating extra income for his Worth CountyStevensfarm.has had his share of unexpect ed adventures too … like this past season when he and his ‘baling crew’ traveled over 500 miles into northern Minnesota for a most unusual, but rewarding, baling expedition. We recently had a chance to settle into a couple of well-used chairs and chat about that experience.
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Tim Stevens stands in front of the baler which is part of the caravan he brings for custom baling jobs. He said a new baler will cost in the neigborhood of $175,000.
To start off, I asked Stevens how long he has been operating at his Worth County location? “I started farming with my dad when I was just a kid,” he said. (His grandfather, L.G. Stevens and broth er Alan were both prominent hog produc ers). “My wife Amber and I moved to this farm in 2000. We’re just a couple miles southeast of Northwood on Pheasant Avenue South.” The Stevens family includes daughter Skylar, age 28 and son Joshua, age 17.)
is an increasing problem. We’ve got good guys now. I like to start with young high school kids and work with them until they’re ready to out and do their own thing.”The crew spent nearly five weeks in northern Minnesota last season and required accommodations for their home away from home. “We purchased a camper unit,” Stevens explained. “Before we left, my good wife packed us up pretty well with clothes, food and other provisions. If we didn’t want to eat from the camper, we’d just pull out and drive to a restau rant. My wife stayed at the farm attend ing to things — plus we had some local baling around the Northwood area also. We do around 4,000 acres down here.” What are some of the common snags involved in custom baling? “About like any baler,” Stevens shrugged, “the pick ups — but you always got to pay attention to the knotters. These balers have six knotters (six strings) and they put on two knots per string; so each bale has 12 knots. A guy really has to learn how to work on knotters. Ninety percent of the time we can fix our own knotter problems and our local guy is very adept if needed. Even when baling up north, he’d give us directions over the cell phone on how to remedy our problems. Daniel Sholwalter of Clearview Ag, north of Saint Ansgar is the guy and he’s a gem.” looking for custom hay balers. Pretty soon I had a guy calling me from northern Minnesota. Ended up doing about 8,000 bales up there last season in the Warroad and Baudette, Minn, area … only about 10 miles from Lake of the Woods. I never even thought there was farmland up there; but we ended up with 24 baling customers in our first expedition into the northMostcountry.”ofthose bales were loaded onto semis and went west to Wyoming and Montana to be ground up for cattle feedlots. “These were square bales,” said Stevens, “3 by 4 by 8-feet — because they fit so well on these flatbed semi trailers. We averaged about 1,175-pounds per bale. We were baling straw from harvested bluegrass seed. They grow lots of blue grass seed up there, so we were baling the straw after combining. After that, we went into cereal rye and then into wheat. The wheat straw was by far the easiest … most density and just good baling.”
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Stevens reminisced on how the whole custom bal ing operation came into being. “We bought a couple of big square balers from a local guy and decided we’d like to take them out and see how much custom work we might be able to generate,” he said. “I mentioned to him that I’d like to take these rigs out west or up north to see about getting into custom baling busi ness.”Constantly running a baler places stress on the equipment most farmers won’t experience. “We’re running Massey Ferguson (Heston 2270 high densi ity balers)” Stevens explained. “My dealer talked with someone in Kansas who had access to farmers
Stevens said last year the rate for his service was $30 a ton. With price increases on fuel and other expenses, he knows he will have to increase baling prices; but hasn’t yet decided the new rates. “We have two balers; plus a large bale stacker which we pull with another tractor. We load each bale and stack them at the edge of the field.”
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More than 70 farms and farm companies are listed as selling hay and/or straw across the state, with details about the crop, as well as information about delivery, custom baling and hay grinding services.
“The directory gives sellers a place to make people aware of what they have to sell and buyers a place to find forage they may need,” said Euken.
Stevens had a unique experience getting his stack loader home last season. This bale stacker is too big to fit on his flatbed trailer, so he hitches it behind his tractor which cruises at about 30 miles per hour down the highway. It was about 200 miles into the trip home between Belgrade and Brooten, Minn. when a rear tire blew out at 2:45 in the morning. “I sat around for a while, then got on the internet access. Of course, nobody would answer their phone until 7:30. Nobody stopped along the highway either. I would gladly have taken a lift into town if someone had stopped. It took about 12 hours — from 2:45 a.m. until about 2:45 p.m. — until I was equipped Photo submitted Stevens travels with a three, sometimes four-man crew. He said finding good workers is a challenge and he’s happy with the ones he has got.
severe and extreme drought conditions.
“Dry conditions in some areas have impacted pas tures and hay yields,” said Russ Euken, beef and swine specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “So far, most row crops in all but the driest areas have not been impacted too severely, but hot and dry conditions going forward will have more impact on yields.”
Farmers who are interested in selling hay or straw can add their information, and are encouraged to update their listing regularly.
As I got up to leave, Stevens said he treasures the friendships he has made with farmers in northern Minnesota. “They are resilient,” he stated. “They learn when to bend and make adjustments as need ed. Just a good bunch of guys up there. We really got good rapport with the farmers up there. A lot of the fun of going up there was meeting these farmers and viewing their farm life. v with two new tires (both rear wheels) and ready to roll again. It was about 560 miles so didn’t get home until about 4 p.m. Monday.”
AMES, Iowa — Dry conditions and extreme heat have slowed the growth of hay and straw in some parts of Iowa. If you’re short on supply, consider find ing a seller through the free hay and straw directo ry offered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Sixty percent of the state is abnormally dry, accord ing to the Aug. 4 U.S. Drought Monitor, and more than 30 percent is experiencing a moderate drought. In northwest Iowa, some counties are experiencing
PAGE 12 www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet” THE LAND — SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 BALING, from pg. 11 Stevens also has a corn/soybean farm to manage
At 52 years old, Stevens is pleased with the busi ness he has developed and plans to continue as long as body and mind prevail. When we spoke, he was making plans to head north for this year’s baling expedition. “They’re about 30 days behind up there, so it’s probably a late August start for our crew this season,” Stevens said. “Lots of 40-foot headers on combines up in the wheat country, so these big rigs leave a big enough swath for our balers too. Down here, it looks like we’re going to have a great crop again this season. I suspect we may be getting calls from North Dakota and South Dakota farmers soon too. In good weather, with both rigs we can do upwards of 250 acres in a day … and that amounts to nearly 800 bales.” Custom baling aside, Stevens has his own spread to operate — about 700 acres. “I run about 100 acres alfalfa hay and the other 600 acres on a corn/soy bean rotation. I raised hogs for years; but when that financial squeeze came on is when I started this custom hay baling idea. I always like to have some livestock, so hired a local guy to do some baling of my alfalfa to feed my cows. When I saw his charges
If you are a farmer interested in selling hay or straw and need to update your information, consid er creating an account in the online system, or con tact Judy Allison at (515) 281-8604 or judy.allison@ iowaagriculture.gov.
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Denise Schwab, ISU Extension and Outreach beef specialist in northeastern Iowa, said producers com monly rely on local hay and straw auctions, but she added that the state directory is another useful tool.
Schwab said many parts of the state, including northeast Iowa, have generally had a good haying season, but variability persists across the state.
Daniel & Terese Hall 40133 - 620th Ave. Butterfield, MN 56120 for custom hay baling, which was round bales, that’s when I thought maybe I should look at the custom hay baling business too and it just sort of expanded fromStevensthere.”said he felt the farm economy is pretty good right now; but the general economy is “tanking” and the farm economy usually follows that same pat tern. “We’ve got to make what we can when we can and trust the good Lord will favor us accordingly,” he said. “But I’m discontent with the growing amount of farm land moving in the CRP (Conservation Reserve Program). Sure, one can talk the benefits of conserva tion; but it keeps lessening farming opportunities for younger guys wanting to make a start at farming. USDA data shows farming acres across America keep diminishing — getting bigger, but fewer isn’t the answer for American agriculture!”
The weather in the next 10 days calls for temperatures in the 70s and 80s. No hot days in the forecast means that Roelofs will likely have to dry his corn after it’s harvested.Heexpects to harvest beans in the next three to four weeks. Until then, it’s prepara tion and pig time on the farm. He’s loading pigs now, getting equipment ready for harvest and hoping for a great fall. “I think it’s going to be a good year (for crops) in this area.” v
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The May planted corn is coming along; Winslow observed that it is not yet at the denting stage, though he expects that will change in the next week. “Corn is looking really good.” The June planted corn pollinated well. Winslow is hoping that the frost will stay away for quite a while though Oct. 9 is a full moon. “Watch for frost on a full moon.”
On the livestock side of the farming operation, Winslow will start selling pigs next week. He’s got to get them sorted, on the scale and off to market.
The focus right now is haying. Erickson will be haying until bean harvest, then haying again until corn harvest. “We’re going to be busy. Most of it is baleage, high moisture. Cut it one day, bail it two days later.”
Overnight temperatures on Matt Erickson’s farm recently have been in the 50s. “With cooler nights, the plants are doing better.” The Land spoke with Erickson on Aug. 25 as he reported that those “The word of the week is denting; the corn is denting.” The Land spoke with Leah Johnson on Aug. 25 as she reported that things are rolling right along at the farm. “There’s lots of optimism.”
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It will soon be time to bring the fall cows home with calving in September. Erickson is still impressed with how well the pastures held up this summer with the lack of rain. “I’m relieved that we got some moisture.” With harvest getting closer Erickson knows it will soon be evident what the lack of rain this summer did to the crops. He’s hoping the yields won’t be too down because of it. v
“On the better ground, they’re (soybeans) doing really good. It’s hard to tell until we get the combine out there.”
The Land spoke with Scott Winslow on Aug. 25 as he reported that his farm had received 2.9 inches in the last two weeks. “I think there’s plenty of moisture in the soil.”
Corn is close to denting. “We’re cutting silage on 40 percent of our acres.” Erickson is hoping that the silage corn will hang in there.
“We’ve gotten some pretty good rains.” The Land spoke with Bob Roelofs on Aug. 26 as he reported his farm received four inches of rain in the last two and a half weeks. The corn is starting to dent. “Soybeans are looking good; still a long way to go.” In the area, there’s some issue with sudden death syndrome and white mold. He hasn’t seen either in his fields.
Aug. 18-19, Johnson’s farm received between half an inch to about one inch of rain. “We have a little chance of rain tomorrow.”
“We had a little more rain yesterday and last night.”
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After the pigs go to market, Winslow will be going to the Minnesota State Fair. “I think there will be a good crowd up there.”
“The beans are doing well. They’re still growing on the top, still putting pods on.” Winslow has not seen any insect pressure in the crop. He did report that in a few low areas there is some sudden death syndrome. “Just a couple of very small pockets.”
Once the state fair begins, the start of harvest is not too far behind. Winslow expects to start bean harvest the last week of September. He is checking on the machinery now in preparation.
“Even some of the ultra-late corn, I can’t believe how far it is.” With good news on the corn, Johnson continues to scout fields, checking for disease. “Soybeans look good. Finding early, early symptoms of white mold. Humidity temperatures — along with four-tenths of an inch of rain that fell that day — are helping the crops. “Better ground is hanging in there. We need the month of September for beans and corn.”
The waning days of summer are here, and Winslow is soaking it all in while eagerly awaiting harvest time.v is definitely leaving more moisture in the beans.” The insects remain around. “Still aphids hanging out in the beanThefields.”wheat harvest is wrapped up. “We finished a week ago Sunday.” The yields were good this year. “I don’t know anybody that is disappointed in the wheat crop.” Fall is almost here, and Johnson is ready to see how corn and beans do in the coming month or so. “Just keep the rain coming; we want to finish strong.” v
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South Dakota showed the biggest gain, up 13.1 percent, thanks to 20,000 more cows and a 10-pound gain per cow. Texas was up 6 percent on 25,000 more cows and a 40-pound gain per cow.
July cow numbers totaled 9.416 million, up 1,000 head from June numbers which were revised down 8,000 head. The July herd was down 67,000 from JulyOutput2021.per cow averaged 2,033 pounds, up 19 pounds or 0.9 percent from July 2021. June output per cow was revised down 3 pounds, to 2,011 pounds.California cows put 3.52 billion pounds of milk in the tank, up 77 million or 2.2 percent from a year ago. Cow numbers were up 4,000 while output per cow jumped 40 pounds. Wisconsin produced 2.72 bil MIELKEWEEKLYMARKET
The “other” cheese category hit 640.4 million pounds, up 5.5 million or 0.9 percent from June, and 31.2 million pounds or 5.1 percent above a year ago.
are under — particularly those in the west where drought has ravaged feed production and lifted hay prices. “We’re not short of milk right now,” he said, “but the outlook isn’t exactly like we’re going to have a surplus any time soon.”
This column was written for the market ing week ending Aug. 26. U.S. milk production is recovering slowly … very slowly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest data shows July out put hit 19.14 billion pounds. This is up just 0.2 percent from July 2021, and the first gain since October 2021. The 24-state total came in at 18.3 billion pounds, up 0.3 percent.
The latest Cold Storage report put the July 31 inventory at 314.4 million pounds. This is down 16.4 million or 5 percent from June’s inventory which was revised down 1 million pounds. Stocks were down 82.1 million pounds or 20.7 percent from a year ago. It is the 10th consecutive month they fell short of the previous year.
American-type cheese stocks climbed to 859.9 mil lion pounds, up 13.1 million pounds or 1.6 percent from June, and were 42.3 million or 5.2 percent above a year ago.
As I pondered the July data I was reminded of the old “Got Milk?” campaign which endeavored to por tray what life would be like if we ever ran out of milk.We’re not even close to that, according to Matt Gould, analyst and editor of the Dairy and Food Market Analyst newsletter in the Aug. 29 “Dairy Radio Now” broadcast. But he quickly added, “We’re not facing a gusher or a wall of milk either.” He talked about USDA revisions in the report and the fact that July output was only up 0.2 percent. He spoke of the stress that dairy farm profit margins
In the week ending Aug. 13, 57,600 dairy cows were sent to slaughter, up 200 head from the previ ous week, but 2,700 head or 4.5 percent below a year ago. n Checking the cooler, U.S. butter stocks headed lower in July and remained well below a year ago.
Commenting on July Cold Storage data, Gould said butter stocks came in below expectations at the same time we have U.S. butter prices near record highs. Retail butter prices keep climbing, he said, and shows that we’re tight on butter. Tight supplies mean expensive prices at the store and he expects that to continue through the end of the year. “That may not be good news for consumers as they think about Thanksgiving and Christmas cookies, but it is positive news for the dairy farmer,” he concluded.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cheese prices were lower following the Cold Storage data. The cheddar blocks dropped a nickel the next day and closed the last Friday of August at $1.74 per pound. This is down 8 cents on the week and a penny below a year ago.The barrels’ Aug. 26 finish was at $1.8825, down 1.25 cents on the week, 48 cents above a year ago, and an inverted 14.25 cents above the blocks. There lion pounds, down 7 million or 0.3 per cent. Cow numbers were down 6,000 but output per cow was up five pounds from a year Idahoago.was up 1.5 percent on a 25-pound gain per cow and 2,000 more cows. Michigan was down 3.8 percent on 19,000 fewer cows, while output per cow was up 10 pounds. Minnesota was down 1.1 percent on a 12,000 cow loss, while output per cow was up 30 pounds.
Revisions lowered the 50-state June estimate by 45 million pounds to 18.93 billion, 0.1 percent below a year ago instead of the 0.5 percent increase originally reported.
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The total cheese inventory set a new record at 1.52 billion pounds, up 16.5 million pounds or 1.1 percent from June, and 73.3 million or 5.1 percent above a year ago.
Meanwhile, dairy farmers are keeping cows in the milking string. Culling under federal inspection totaled 230,100 head in July, according to the USDA’s latest Livestock Slaughter report. That’s down 2,900 head from June and 17,800 head or 7.2 percent below July 2021. Culling in the January to July period totaled 1.751 million head, down 60,300 or 3.3 percent from a year ago.
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Some plants cleared some spot cream this week, but more from the West than within the region. Cream is still regarded as tight to nonexistent, depending on location. Expectations vary on near-term tones.
Declining milk production in the West is contrib uting to reduced cream output though demand remains strong from butter and ice cream makers. Cream availability is tightening and some are reportedly paying premiums for additional loads.
Some churns are running below capacity, unable to obtain sufficient cream. Butter output is further hampered by limited tanker availability and labor shortages at some facilities. Bulk butter sales trended higher this week as some spot purchasers are concerned about butter availability in the com ing months. Retail and food service demand was unchanged this week, according to Dairy Market NewsGrade.
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Know your vehicle — Check the gross combined vehicle weight to know the towing capacity of the vehicle, or your vehicle weight plus the loaded trailer weight. Additional weight such as fuel, passengers and cargo (livestock) must also be included.
Be prepared in case of a flat tire or accident. Have safety cones/triangles, tire iron, some type of nut penetrating fluid and a jack capable of lifting a loaded trailer available to use during these situa tions.When transporting livestock, the well-being of the animals is the top priority. Before loading the trailer, identify any broken or sharp objects which may cause injury to the animal. Repairs should be fixed before loading. Once complete, trailers should be loaded with 85- 90 percent of the weight carried over the axles with the remaining weight carried on the tongue of the trailer. Typically, the older larger ani mals are loaded first, followed by younger animals. Installing padding to trailer sides and gates can be added to prevent unwanted cuts and scrapes com monly experienced during transport. Doors of the trailer should be latched close to prevent them from opening unexpectedly. Do not lock the trailer closed. In the event of an emergency, rescue workers need to be able to access the trailer quickly. Finally, the driver should be well rested. Avoid all distractions including talking or texting on the cell phone, adjusting the radio or climate controls, eating or drinking and daydreaming. Allow for greater brak ing distance and travel at slower speeds allowing for more time to react to other roadway driving factors. Also, even in the daylight, travel with your lights on.
Know the law — Depending on the species of ani mal, the need for health testing, veterinary inspec tion and official identification paperwork will vary based on the purpose of transporting and destina tion. Additionally, all state-federal highways laws must be followed including licensing and DOT num beringCheckrequirements.alltiresincluding the spare tire(s) for qual ity, proper air pressure, and tread. The tire’s lug nuts should also be checked to ensure the tires are snug gly attached to the vehicle and trailer. When hooking the vehicle up to the trailer, the ball should be appropriately sized and greased for the hitch. The ball should be locked into place along with the safety chains attached as an additional safety precaution. For trailers that have brakes, check to see that they are in working order.
Butter producers say sales are somewhat in line with recent weeks; but year-to-date numbers are starting to lag, partly due to the $3 market prices.
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trical connection between the vehicle and trailer must be made and maintained throughout the entire trip.Check the floor of the trailer to ensure that it can support the weight of the cargo. Additional floor mats may be added to provide traction for livestock.
This article was submitted by Karen Johnson, University of Minnesota Extension.
Domestic prices have pushed above some global val ues so stronger import trading is expected to fulfill some seasonal industrial baking needs, according to Dairy Market News
Trailer safety is essential to decrease the chances of a costly incident happening to you and your live stock. Before you hit the road, ensure that your vehicle and trailer are in good condition for the ani mal and equipment to arrive safely at the desired location. Proper preparation of truck and trailer, animal loading and driver attentiveness are all fac tors that contribute to safe and effective livestock transportation.Belowareseveral steps to complete when preparing to transport animals:
A nonfat dry milk closed Aug. 26 at $1.56 per pound, up 4 cents on the week, highest since schedules as milk remains available, though some continue to run below capacity due to delayed deliv eries of supplies and labor shortages. Domestic cheese demand was steady to lower this week. Retail sales are down from last year as higher pric es impact consumer purchasing. Stakeholders expect an increase in mozzarella sales in coming weeks “as more customers purchase pizzas to enjoy as they watch football.”
Check the electrical works for the vehicle and trailer. Make sure that all lights (brake lights, turn signals, and tail lights) work properly. A secure elec
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n Cash butter jumped 8 cents on Aug. 22, as traders expected a bullish Cold Storage report for butter. It climbed to $3.0550 per pound the next day, then lost 5.5 cents Aug. 24, but ended up closing Aug. 26 at $3.. This is up 14.25 cents on the week and $1.375 above a year ago — the highest CME price in seven years and third-highest ever. Forty-three cars trad ed hands on the week, five less than the previous week. were five sales of block on the week at the CME and 18 of Retailbarrel.cheesemakers report sales range from steady to busy in the Midwest, according to Dairy Market News, and one factor increasing customer interest is “the topsy-turvy market tone” of recent weeks. Buyers are potentially getting ahead — in case markets re-enter another bullish cycle. Food service orders are mixed. Some restaurants, includ ing pizzerias, have reduced hours due to staffing shortfalls. Scheduled downtime at cheese plants has regularly kept milk available at other plants and at similar prices to previous weeks. Some cheesemak ers say milk offers are quiet, but they are not look ing for more. A growing number of producers are saying orders are starting to outpace current avail ability.Cheese makers in the West are running busy
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Now is a great time of year to complete some neces sary steps to have a productive pasture for next sum mer.Seed pasture grasses — mid-August to mid-Sep tember is the best time of year to seed or reseed your pastures because there is usually adequate moisture, less weed competition, and cool, desirable weather conditions.Takesoil samples — See if your pastures need any nutrients. Anytime from now until the ground freezes is a good time to take samples because the soils are drier and more stable.
The Aug. 23 Daily Dairy Report says, “China imported more U.S. whey last month than in any month since June 2018, just before the trade war pushed China to seek other suppliers. Although today the trade war is not running as hot as it once Things to do now for your pastures than 2 acres per horse. Nevertheless, it’s nice to remove your manure pile once a year.
Check fences — Make sure your fences are in good shape before the snow flies. Pay special attention to posts, and fix any broken posts before they are frozen into the ground.
HighGround Dairy adds, “China’s diversification of feed sources for livestock has continued as unfa vorable weather and the war in Ukraine tightens commodities. Additionally, over the past few years, rising trade tensions between China and the United States have affected bilateral soybean trade. Within a framework of food security, China has sought replacements for soybean meal and other products produced from soybeans.”
Fertilize — Use compost or a commercial fertilizer and drag manure piles in your pasture. As stated above, test your soils first so you know how much you need.Weed control — If you want to control perennial weeds with an herbicide, now is the time. Perennial plants are storing nutrients for winter in their roots. As the nutrients go into the roots, so will the herbicide, giving the best chance for a successful kill.
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Speaking of the Global Dairy Trade, the second “Pulse” auction was held Aug. 23, designed to “enhance liquidity,” according to the GDT. It is run opposite weeks to the main event and only offers Fonterra whole milk powder.
The continuing declines at the Global Dairy Trade have been blamed primarily on China and its latest dairy import data would indicate the blame is justi fied.Whole milk powder imports totaled 81.3 million pounds, down 49.9 percent from July 2021. Skim milk powder, at 60.4 million pounds, was down 40.6 percent, and whey products totaled 119.5 million pounds, down 16.7 percent. Cheese imports totaled 25.5 million pounds, down 26.4 percent from a year ago.Butter imports, at 20.4 million pounds, were off 0.5 percent, while anhydrous milkfat, at 12.7 mil lion pounds, was up 44.2 percent — the strongest since April 2021, according to HighGround Dairy, “as China takes advantage of the discounted fat from New Zealand.”
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The 20-minute event had 20 winning bidders, up from 15 on Aug. 9, and there was 2.2 million pounds of product offered and sold at $3,385 per metric ton, up $10 from the Aug. 16 main event. n Aug. 4, and 26.75 cents above a year ago on nine sales.CME dry whey oscillated a little this week, but finished 2 cents higher at 47 cents per pound, 3 cents below a year ago. There were four sales on the week. n
Fluid milk and cream volumes were the lowest since May 2020, according to HighGround Dairy, due to steep declines from Europe. However, on a brighter note, lactose imports hit a record 34.1 mil lion pounds, up 30.5 percent. The United States accounted for 82 percent market share.
Dispose of manure — If you are going to fertilize your pastures with manure, sample the manure first so you know how much you should spread. Only spread manure on your pastures if you have more
New Zealand is off to a slow start in the new sea son, says StoneX. “July milk solids production was 5.5 percent below last year which is much weaker than the plus 1.1 percent we were expecting. New Zealand is currently in its winter months, but it was the fourth-warmest on record; and if that’s any indi cation of what’s to come as summer rolls around, it could have adverse affects on pasture growth.”
In other trade news, StoneX reports New Zealand exports in July were a little better than expected, up 9.4 percent from last year. However, June was revised down from a 19.7 percent drop to 25.2 per cent, so combined volume for June plus July turned out about 1 percent lower than thought. Shipments to China improved, down only 4.3 percent from last year compared to the minus 17.9 percent pace over the past 12 months. “It’s the first sign that imports might be improving,” StoneX concludes, “but the fact that whole milk powder was down again last week would argue that demand is still not great.”
“U.S. exporters can apply for relief from tariffs on an individual basis,” says the Daily Dairy Report, “but border taxes have minimized shipments of these U.S. dairy products to China and boosted market share for product from Oceania and Europe.”
“The United States accounted for 59.3 percent of China’s total whey imports in July,” according to the Daily Dairy Report, “the highest share since May 2018. In contrast, the United States accounted for just 3.7 percent of Chinese milk powder imports and 3.1 percent of its cheese imports in July.”
Rest the pasture — If you have a pasture that is over-grazed, rest it for the remainder of the year. This will give the grass a chance to store up nutrients for next year, so the pasture will be healthier in the spring. On average, a pasture needs 30 days of rest after 1-2 weeks of grazing. Get ready to take animals off during frosts — Hoof traffic after a frost can damage grasses. Have a sac rifice area set aside where the livestock can be held until the grass thaws. This article was submitted by Karen Johnson, University of Minnesota Extension.
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By WHITNEY NESSE The Land Correspondent Don Schiefelbein is no stranger to the cattle industry. As cattlemen himself, he deals in buying, selling, feeding, calving and breeding cattle on his fam ily farm along with his father, seven brothers and three nephews. Prior to returning to the family farm, Schiefelbein was the executive director of the American Gelbvieh Association and worked for the North American Limousin Association. He also served as the president of the Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association. Currently, Schiefelbein is serving as the 2022 president of the National Cattlemen’s BeefTheAssociation.roadtoserving as the NCBA’s 2022 president was rather natural for Schiefelbein. When approached by a fellow cattleman regarding a vacant board position, the idea of running for an officer position was broached — which ended with Schiefelbein getting elected as an officer. Serving as an officer was the building block which ushered him into the presidency. Regarding his role as president, Schiefelbein said he, along with the other officers, navigate NCBA’s policies which are already approved by the membership. “Everything that I do or say is a result of our grassroots mem bership policies. A lot of people think that the new president can do things way different than the past; and that’s really not the case at all.”
When asked what the NCBA is cur rently working on, Schiefelbein’s response was that the NCBA is always putting out brush fires when congress is in session.
Photos by Whitney Nesse Don Schiefelbein’s cattle finding shade on a day when temps soared into the upper 90’s in one of Don’s pastures. Schiefelbein’s goal is finishing cattle in the most humane and efficient way possible.
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The NCBA is a grassroots organization advocating for the U.S. beef indus try. “[We] defend the interests of cattle producers from across the country, in every corner. The NCBA has two roles. One is on the policy side, we make sure people have the opportunity to stay in business. We make sure there isn’t gov ernment overreach. We make sure poli cies passed are in line with what cattle producers want. The second [role] is that the NCBA is the largest contractor for the beef check-off. The way it’s been said to me before is, one keeps you in business now- the policy side. The other side is the promotion aspect that makes sure the business is there in the future, so you develop a promotion aspect to make sure that consumers still want your product.” Schiefelbein continued, “NCBA and check-off are different, that’s one thing that people confuse all the time. [People think] NCBA decides how to spend the check-off [dollars] and we absolutely don’t! The Cattlemen’s Beef Board decides by who they fund.”
“The SEC one is huge,” he said. “The Securities and Exchange Commission basically says that if you are a publicly traded company and you have climate goals, those goals must be substantiated. So you must track the emissions — not just of your direct suppliers, but your
Schiefelbein will serve a one-year term as the NCBA’s president, which is a vol unteer position. All told, he will serve about six years as an NCBA officer.
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The NCBA is an organization for pro ducers of any size. “If we work together, nobody can stop us!” Schiefelebin shared.Tofind more information, visit www. ncba.org. v indirect suppliers,” Don explained. “That is crazy overreach and we’re trying to do everything we can to put common sense back into that one. They’re asking an industry to do things that we’re not capable of doing. We are saying that they [government] should stay out of the busi ness of the producers.”
Schiefelbein went on to explain that project ideas are proposed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and they approve projects and funding. “In this competitive environment, we are fortu nate that we get about 55 percent of all of the [beef check-off] dollars.”
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Sept. 16 — Soil Health Day — Austin, Minn. —
Sept. 20 — An Overview of the CALM Workshop — Online — At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to cite the suicide risk and protective fac tors in rural, ranching, and farming communities; iden tify why safe storage protocols matter in suicide safety planning; and describe an overview of the Counseling on Access to Lethal Means approach. Register at www.agrisafe.org. Contact Laura Siegel at lsiegel@ agrisafe.org or (571) 232-7235
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Sept. 10 — Breakfast on the Farm — Le Center, Minn. — Meet with farmers, see livestock up close, climb inside machinery, meet with agricultural busi nesses and much more. Includes a pancake, egg and sausage breakfast for first 1,800 visitors. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/countybreakfas tonthefarm
“These research projects have a great impact on farmers in north central Iowa,” according to Gentry Sorenson, extension field agronomist. “This field day is a great opportunity to hear about this research and implement outcomes on your farm to maximize yield and return on investment.”
Antonio Mallarino, professor in agronomy and extension specialist at Iowa State, will highlight his research on nitrogen and potassium interactions for nitrogen use efficiency in corn and impacts on soy bean diseases.
Sept. 12 — Soil Health Day — Austin, Minn. —
The event is free and open to all, but RSVP to the Wright County Extension Office by Sept. 2 by calling (515) 532-3453 so adequate meals can be provided. Certified crop adviser credits will be available.
Topics include a review of common successes and struggles faced with soil health systems; using equipment within soil health systems; and a soil pit demon stration and discussion of recent conservation research. Contact Dane McKittrick at dane@cleanriverpartners. org or (630) 777-9037.
Sept. 7 — Agronomy in the Field — Mason City, Iowa — A multi-session, hands-on workshop for women interested in learning more about agronomy. The goals of this series are to provide a better under standing of inputs for crop production, different con servation practices and increase confidence in communication with their spouse, farming partner, ag retailer or tenant. Contact Sarah DeBour at sdebour@ iastate.edu or (641) 423-0844.
Sept. 10 — Farm the Best, Leave the Rest — Worthington, Minn. — Learn how working lands conservation can benefit both wildlife and a farmer’s bottom line. Contact Debra at debra@practicalfarmers. org or (515) 232-5661
Sept. 10 — Deep Roots Festival — Pelican Rapids, Minn. — Features include farm tours, art exhibit, food, music, and local marketplace. Contact lakeagassiz@ sfa-mn.org. Sept. 10 — Lake Superior Harvest Festival — Duluth, Minn. — Food, vendors, live music, educational demonstrations, maypole dancing, chickens, a blacksmith and crafting with Duluth Folk School. Contact Julie Allen at lakesuperior@sfa-mn.org or (630) 7508322.
Sept. 8 — Northern Research Farm Fall Field Day — Kanawha, Iowa — Field tours include topics sudden death syndrome in soybeans, corn leaf dis eases, plant study research, and nitrogen and potas sium interactions for nitrogen use in corn and impact on soybean diseases. Contact (515) 532-3453.
Sept. 19 — ATV/UTV Safety for Farm Women — Online — The focus of the training would be on ATV/ UTV maintenance and safety features, personal protective equipment (PPE), load and weight consider ations, operation on public roadways, as well as employee training and considerations for working alone. Register at www.agrisafe.org. Contact Laura Siegel at lsiegel@agrisafe.org or (571) 232-7235.
Sept. 20 — Smoke Exposure Among Agricultural Workers — Online — This webinar will focus on understanding the risks of exposure to wildfire smoke and heat and potential strategies for protecting agricultural workers. Register at www.agrisafe.org. Contact Laura Siegel at lsiegel@agrisafe.org or (571) 2327235
Northern Research Farm to host fall field day
Topics include a discussion on regenerative agriculture; soil health assessments and increasing your return on investment; and residue management and fertilizer sav ings. Contact Dan McKittrick at dane@cleanriverpart ners.org or (630) 777-9037
Sept. 19 — Tractor and Rural Roadway Safety — Online — This session provides an overview of the key issues relevant to rural roadway safety within the context of agricultural vehicles and logging trucks and proven methods for reducing rural roadway crashes and their severity. Register at agrisafe.org. Contact Laura Siegel at lsiegel@agrisafe.org or (571) 2327235
KANAWHA, Iowa – The Iowa State University Northern Research and Demonstration Farm, located at Kanawha, will host the annual fall field day on Sept. 8. Coffee and donuts will start at 9 a.m., and the field tours will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will be held at the main farm located at 310 S. Main St. This event is being hosted by the research farm, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the North Central Iowa Research Association.Thedaywill include a review of growing conditions at the research farm by farm superintendent Matt Schnabel. An update on the current status of the capital campaign to raise funds for a new research and extension facility at the research farm will be shared by Greg Guenther, president of the North Central Iowa Research Association.
Sept. 21-22 — Minnesota Nutrition Conference — Mankato, Minn. — This conference delivers lead ing-edge, research-based knowledge to advance sustainable production of beef, dairy, poultry, and swine. Contact U of M Extension at https://mnnutritionconf. umn.edu/
Field tours include presentations from Daren Mueller, professor in plant pathology and microbiol ogy and extension specialist at Iowa State. Mueller will also be highlighting research on sudden death syndrome in soybeans as well as reviewing what did and did not happen with corn leaf diseases in 2022.
Sept. 6 — Soil Health Day — Medford, Minn. — Topics include cover crops, strip till, rainfall and soil loss and protecting groundwater. Contact Dane McKitrick at dane@cleanriverpartners.org or (630) 777-9037.
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Mark Licht, associate professor in agronomy and cropping systems specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, will discuss Iowa State’s work on date of planting studies and impact on yield for both soy bean and corn. This has been a long-term research project at the farm.
Members of the board of the North Central Iowa Research Association will be meeting upon conclu sion of lunch and are asked to stay for a short meet ing. This article was submitted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. v
Sept. 7 — Soil Health Day — Kiester, Minn. — Topics include Cover crop grazing and mixes (field tours); cost share opportunities. Contact Dane McKittrick at dane@cleanriverpartners.org or (630) 777-9037
Sept. 9 — Soil Health Day — Faribault, Minn. — Topics include research results on improving crop survival during extreme weather; and reduced tillage: improving profit and having a better life (local farmer panel). Contact Dane McKittrick at dane@cleanriver partners.org or (630) 777-9037.
scattered interveinal yellow chlorotic blotches which eventually progress into large irregular patches. These patches typically are brown lesions surrounded by yellow chlorotic tissue. Eventually leaves may detach from the petioles, leaving the petioles attached.
Soybean inspections were ok this week. We did see three more flash sales announced this week with two to China and one to unknown. One of the sales to China was for just over 500,000 tons.
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Information in the above columns is the writer’s opinion. It is no way guaranteed and should not be interpreted as buy/sell advice. Futures trading always involves a certain degree of risk.
Sudden death syndrome — SDS is identified by As summer and the growing season wind down, our management window is closing. However, scouting your crops is still important to ensure informed management decisions. Soybean fields with white mold and sudden death syndrome are becoming quite apparent — even from a distance. By recording loca tions and spread of these issues a grower can tell whether disease management is being effective or if it is time to try something new. Here are some simple descriptions and management tools to consider when planning for next season.
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The real feature this week has been the ProFarmer crop tour that made its way through Midwest. Going into the tour, the thoughts were that the western states would show poor results and the east would look ok. But what would we see in Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota?
SOYBEANS — A couple of big up days helped propel the bean market to a nice gain this week. November beans were able to gain 57.25 cents this week and close at $14.6125.
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White mold — White mold is identified by fluffy white growth on soybean stems. Initial symptoms develop from R3 to R6 as gray to white lesions at the nodes, which is followed by white fluffy mold cover ing the infected area. Black sclerotia soon develop and are visible within the mold on the stem lesions and inside the stem as the plant approaches death.
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The tour confirmed there were good ear counts; but issues around pollination really robbed the crop of better potential. ProFarmer put their estimate of the total U.S. corn crop at 13.759 billion bushels with a yield of 168.1 bu./acre. That would be a very large reduction from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s August estimates of 14.359 billion bushels and a yield of 175.4 bu./acre.
Management of SDS includes planting soybean varieties that are resistant to SDS and soybean cyst nematode, reducing excessive soil moisture with drainage, minimizing compaction, crop rotation, and planting into warmer soils. This article was submitted by Katie Drewitz, University of Minnesota Extension.
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Pods affected by white mold are typically smaller, lighter, and fuzzy. The fungus may survive in the soil for several years, making management of this disease a long term issue. Management for white mold includes selecting varieties with known resistance to white mold, rotation to a non-host crop, no-tillage, late planting, wide row widths, and lower plant popu lations.Tradeoffs for using these practices include reduced weed management efficiency and reduced yield potential. However, if white mold issues are great enough, these tradeoffs may be worth the risk.
Many broadleaf weeds are hosts for white mold and some herbicides may help suppress the fungus. For white mold issues that do not respond to the above options, foliar fungicides and biological options may need to be considered.
Outlook: Now it’s time to see how the corn crop matures. The forecast for the next couple weeks doesn’t look very helpful to the western areas, with really high temps in the plain and not much rain to go with it. We are only two weeks away from the very important September World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report and we should see lots of volatility until then.
Brown stem rot and SDS may be confused with each other as leaf damage can look quite similar. However, SDS will also cause root rot and the pith of the stem will remain white; where brown stem rot will cause the pith to turn brown.
Grain prices are effective cash close on Aug. 30.
Stewartville $6.96 +.56 $14.66 +.81
The following marketing analysis is for the week ending Aug. 26. CORN — Corn has been on a solid run lately. December corn settled higher in seven of the past eight sessions. Over the past week, December corn has gained 43 cents to close the week at $6.6425.
Outlook: Keep an eye on the weather. There is hope for a little more improvement in the eastern areas, but the hot and dry forecasts are troublesome.
Crop tour confirms yield suspicions
Cash Grain Markets corn/change* soybeans/change*
Edgerton $7.52 +.71 $14.13 +.52 Jackson $7.82 +.61 $14.09 +.51 Hope $7.37 +.56 $14.26 +.51 Cannon Falls $6.96 +.65 $14.70 +.89
Fergus Falls $6.96 +.21 $13.87 +.12 Morris $6.82 +.37 $13.97 +.56 Tracy $7.27 +.59 $14.07 +.51 Average: $7.20 $14.28
*Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.
The ProFarmer tour saw some decent potential for the soybean crop. Even though the numbers were down slightly from last year, some of the big states were above the three-year average. Plus, if the crop can somehow grab some moisture away from Mother Nature, there is still some additional yield possible.
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Inspection data this week met expectations, but was less than desired. Inspections had been well over a million tons — but has fallen under that mark the last three weeks. Ethanol production was below 1 mil lion barrels for the second week in a row. Production hasn’t been below this mark since mid-May.
Sleepy Eye $7.27 +.66 $14.22 +.51 St. Cloud $6.87 +.54 $14.98 +.76 Madison $7.25 +.54 $14.03 +.47
ProFarmer issued their estimate for the U.S. crop at 4.535 billion bushels with a yield of 51.7 bu./acre. That would be right in line with the USDA’s August levels.
We didn’t get good export sales data this week. The USDA implemented a new website and reporting sys tem and it crashed and burned. No timeframe on when the data and system will be up and running properly.
The actual results for the western states were pretty accurate with Nebraska and South Dakota showing large yield reductions. Indiana and Ohio were down from last year’s average but met expecta tions. Minnesota was the surprise to the upside with a much higher yield than last year at 190.39 bushels per acre and just barely missing out on the top result of the whole tour to Illinois’ 190.71 bu./acre.
Editor’s Note: Joe Lardy, CHS Hedging research analyst, is sitting in this week for Phyllis Nystrom, the regular “Grain Outlook” columnist.
Monitoring soybean diseases is important for next year
Home-grown fruits, nuts and vegetables — Successful vegetable and fruit production for home use or sale. Managing fruit trees and vines. Explore options for selling produce. Alternative production systems. Food safety planning. Animal care and management — Animal husbandry, manure manage ment, pasture management, zoning and permitting, labor required and costs of livestock; emphasis on poultry, sheep, goats and cattle. Tours and panels — Visit small farm businesses to get ideas and inspi ration. Q&A with a farmer panel. Networking with suppliers, vendors, buyers, information providers. Topics are subject to change based on the needs of the participants. The cost of the program is $249 which covers two people from one farm. Course dates have yet to be finalized, but will begin in October. For more information, contact Emily Hansen at (612) 394-6302 or at hans6005@umn.edu. This article was submitted by University of Minnesota Extension. v
Soil, water, air, climate — Learn about soil structure, health and fertili ty. Learn how to use integrated sus tainable systems with regenerative and practical practices. Buildings, equipment, crops and livestock — Learn about the build ings, equipment, power and supplies. Chemical fertilizers generally do not benefit soil health because the fertilizer applied is formulated to benefit only the crops growing in the field. They do not provide any organic matter for the soil and don’t support microorganisms in the soil. Manure, supports the microorgan isms in the soil which help to convert nutrients into available forms and break down organic matter added by manure. Manure improves the soil structure and water infiltration and retention. In terms of yield between manure and chemical fertilizers, there is no significant difference between them. This article was submitted by Kaitlyn Czeck, University of Minnesota Extension. v
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ST. CLOUD Minn. — There has been a long-standing debate on wheth er manure or chemical fertilizer is bet ter for crop production. While both can be beneficial there are some differences that should be considered when you are deciding which to use. Chemical fertilizers have a precise amount of nutrients which can be offered in a variety of levels. Most chemical fertilizers do not contain micronutrients. They also can release nutrients too quickly. Manure can offer nutrients and micronutrients as a slow release. However, nutrient levels can vary based on the animals’ diet and storage practices. In addition, release of nutrients can vary and are affected by soil temperature and concentrations.
Taking stock — What do I have and what do I want to do? Develop short and long-term goals, complete an inven tory and property map. What can I do with my property? — Local and state regulations and your goals. Production systems, marketing and economics. Farm transitions and land access.
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THE LAND — SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet” PAGE 25 ANNUAL LABOR DAY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION 2 Day Auction 130 State Hwy. 16 Dexter, MN 55926 Phone: 507-584-0133 TRACTORS: ’10 JD 9330, ONLY 415 HRS, 1 OWNER; ‘04 NH TJ375; ‘09 JD 9630; ‘03 JD 6420; ‘14 Massey Ferguson 4609; ‘76 JD 4230; ‘66 JD 5020; Int’l 1256 w/Loader; Ford 8N; Ford TW-25 II; ‘70 JD 4020; ‘70 JD 4020 Syncro Range Trans.; ‘68 JD 4020 Dsl; Ford 9030 Bi-Directional; Case IH 9250; ‘78 JD 4640 Quad Range Trans; ‘71 Case 1470 TK; ‘54 Case 500; ‘63 Ford 4000; ‘84 JD 2750 w/146 Joystick Ldr; Allis Chalmers CA w/ Openers; White 2-135 Series III; Oliver 1750; ‘42 MM R; ‘40 Farmall H; Case 1270; JD 7520. COMBINES/ HEADS/CARTS: ‘07 JD 9560 STS Combine; ‘99 JD 9550 Combine; ‘82 Int. 1440 Combine; JD 6600 Com bine; ‘10 JD 635F Hydra Flex Grain Head; JD 930F Platform; ‘81 JD 8820 Combine; JD 6620 Combine; JD 443 Cornhead; JD 693 Cornhead; ‘06 JD 630F Hydra Flex Platform; ‘08 Case IH 2408 8R30” Cornhead; JD 643 6R Low Tin Cornhead; Case IH 1020 30’ Bean Head w/Crary Air Reel & Crary Sickle w/enclosed Wob ble Box; Int’l 1063 Cornhead; Unverferth HT30; Horst 30’ Head Cart. PLANTERS: Great Plains PT1230 Planter; ‘17 AHD Twin Row 1632 Great Plains Planter; JD 1990 CCS 42’ No Till Drill; JD 7200 Planter; JD 1910 Air Cart. TILLAGE: ‘11 Wil-Rich QX2 50’ Field Cult; Case/DMI 730B Disc Ripper; JD 2210 Field Cult.; JD 2410 Chisel Plow; Mel-Cam Chisel Plow 27’; DMI Ecolo-Tiger 527 5 Shank Chisel Plow w/ Tan dem Disc; (2) Brillion Disc Rippers; JD 726 37’ Soil Finisher; ‘04 Loftness Stalk Chopper 240SH; White 588 7 Bottom Plow; JD 2700 Ripper; Leveling Drag for JD 2700 Ripper; Brent CPC Disc/Ripper; White 445 9 Shank Chisel; JD 512 Disc Ripper; JD 12’ Field Cult; Bush Hog 1550 9 Tooth Disc Chisel. SEMIS/GRAIN/ DUMP TRUCKS: ‘94 Volvo WCA64T; ‘93 Ford L9000 Dump Truck; ‘74 Ford F-900, ‘81 Int’l S-Series; ‘84 Ford F600. TRAILERS: (2) ‘13 Trail King 53’ Step Deck Trl; (2) ‘13 Trail King 48’ Step Deck Trl; ‘15 Manac 48’ Step Deck Trl; ‘15 Manac 53’ Step Deck Trl; ‘93 Wilson Pacesetter 42’ Grain Trl; ‘96 Timpte 42’ Grain Hopper Trl; ‘16 Timpte 40’ Grain Hopper Trl; 2000 Wilson Commander; ‘11 Towmaster, 20’, 9,000 lbs axles; Featherlite 35’ Gooseneck Trl w/Ramps; Utility Trl; 74” x 8½’, Hyd. Lift Hog Trl; ‘89 Lufkin 45’ Flat Bed Trl. CONSTRUCTION: ‘73 Terex 8240 Drainage Plow w/6’ Zor-Plow DP 200; ‘20 CAT 259D Series III Skid Loader; Dieci Apollo 25.6 Telehandler; Late Model JGL Electric Scissor Lift; 2000 Deere 330LC Excavator; Bucket for 938 CAT Loader. FARM, FORAGE & HAY EQUIP: JD 5830 Self-Propelled Chopper w/4WD; Gehl 1285 Tandem Chopper w/ Crop Processor; Heston Field Queen 7655; Jaylor 4405 TMR Mixer w/Magnet; NH 1431 Discbine; ‘12 JD 468 Baler; Allied Loader w/Bucket; NH 28 Silage Blower; For-Most Crowding Tub; Knight Side Slinger Manure Spreader. GRAIN CARTS/WAGONS: Brent 1080 Grain Cart; Unverferth 7200 Grain Cart; Parker 624 Grain Cart; Brent 420 Grain Cart; Parker 525 Gravity Wagon & Gear; MN 250 Gravity Wagon & MN Gear; Parker 624 Grain Cart; Dakon Gravity Wagon & Gear; Parker Gravity Wagon & Gear; (2) New Built 225bu Gravity Wagons. AUGERS: Kewanee 8”x56’ Auger; Westfield 13”x91’ Auger; Feterl 10”x30’ Auger; Feterl 60’ Auger; Feterl 14’ Auger; 8”x10’ Jump Auger on Wheels & Elect. Motor; (2) 8”x55’ Augers. RECREATIONAL: ‘14 JD 855D UTV; ‘15 Polaris Ranger 900; ‘73 Honda SL70 Motorcycle; ‘02 Polaris Edge X 800; ‘72 Honda SL70; ‘93 JD 4x2 Gator; ‘06 Moped; ‘91 Lund Pike Rebel; ‘78 Artic Cat Cheetah; ‘02 Z440 Artic Cat; 2000 Z440 Artic Cat; ‘12 Polaris 500 Sportsman. VEHICLES: ‘03 Chevy 2500 HD Silverado LT; ‘05 Dodge Dakota SLT; ‘99 2011 Buick Regal CXL; ‘01 Chevy K2500; ‘87 Ford F-150; ‘05 Chrysler 300 4 Door Sedan; ‘88 Ford F-350; 1995 Dodge Dakota.
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and bidding details: WWW.LANDSERVICESUNLIMITED.COM OR CALL DUSTYNOWNERS:HARTUNG-507-236-7629DAVID&MARYLEWIS REAL ESTATE, APPRAISALS, AUCTIONS, PRIVATE LISTINGS Bins & Take-downSILOBuildings&clean up Specializing in silos in congested areas. FULLY507-236-9446INSURED Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. 100% financing w/no liens or red tape, call Steve at Fair fax Ag for an appointment. 888-830-7757 Farm Equipment Auger 8x53, elec motor 10HP, on transport; JD 46 loader; JD 50 elevator; gravity box on running gear. Free Cot tonwood trees for logging. 701-412-8910 Hoffman Disc chisel - DMI Blue, 9 shank with rear gang, Model 9360, $14,500. Call David at DMC612-374-19334”complete air sys tem. 15HP single phase, 5 bin transition, lots of pipe, $15,000. 507-647-4247 FOR SALE: 1460 Int’l com bine, 1979 model, 2737 engine hrs, $8,000. JD 15’ AW disc, $400. 651-253-3652 PLANNINGAUCTION?AN Get the best results when you advertise in THE 507-345-4523LAND
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Farm Equipment JD 520 20’ high spd stalk chop per, exc cond, $8,750; JD 693 6x30 CH, $9,500; JD 930 flex head, full finger auger, PTO drives, $3,750; Unveferth 5000 500 bu grain cart w/ tarp, $7,900; IH Super MTA w/ IH WF, runs good, $3,750; FarmFans AB12B dryer, $1,750. 320-769-2756 or JD320-361-00656436x30CH, JD poly, PTO shafts, $5,750; CIH 6500 9 shank disk chisel, $3,750; JD 610 15’ chisel plow w/ 2 depth shanks, $6,750; Brent 540 gravity box w/ roll tarp, $7,600; Westfield 13x81 plus spring hopper auger, $11,900; Westfield auger, 8x46 w/ elec motor, exc cond, $2,950. 320-769-2756 or 320-361-0065 John Deere 3300 combine, 2900 hours, $300/OBO; Glen coe 10 shank chisel plow, $200/OBO. (320) 275-3524 head, head.
PAGE 26 www.thelandonline.com —”Where Farm and Family Meet” THE LAND — SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 Farmland in Renville County 78.85 Surveyed Acres, CPI=92.5 Located in Bandon Township, Renville County Johnson Family, Owners SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 Farmland in Swift County 160 +/- Surveyed Acres to be sold in two parcels, Located in Kerkhoven Township, Swift County Joel Skarpness, Owner SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 Farmland in Kandiyohi County 114.95 Surveyed Acres Located in Green Lake Township, Kandiyohi County The Polley Farm, Mary & Brian Schommer, Owners SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 Farmland in Chippewa County 80.11 Surveyed Acres Located in Crate Township, Chippewa County Thein Family, Owners SEPTEMBER 2022 Farmland in Kandiyohi County 164.04 Surveyed Acres Located in Edwards Township, Kandiyohi County Steffen Family, Owners SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 Farmland in Lac qui Parle County 160.4 Surveyed Acres Cerro Gordo Township, Lac qui Parle County Retrum Family, Owners SEPTEMBER 2022 –ONLINE ONLY–Farmland in Swift County 34.00 Deeded Acres, Marysland Township, Swift County Bidding Opens: September 20 Bidding Closes: Thurs., Sept. 29 Dolan Family, Owners NOVEMBER 2022 Farmland in Lac qui Parle County 118+/- Acres of to be Sold in Two Parcels. Camp Release Township, Lac qui Parle County H.O.F.F. Partnership, Owners FARMLAND, LAKESHORE & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Located in Willmar Township, Kandiyohi County. 179.1 +/Surveyed Acres (137.87 +/- Tillable Acres) Stunning property within the city limits of Willmar, MN UPCOMING FARMLAND AUCTIONS VISIT FLADEBOELAND.COM FOR COMPLETE DETAILS & DRONE VIDEOS. FARMLAND PROFESSIONALS SINCE 1978 • WWW.FLADEBOELAND.COM For more information contact: Kristine at 320-212-9379 Glen Fladeboe 651-208-3262 Dale Fladeboe 320-894-9392 Do upcominghaveyouanANDMUCH,MUCHMORE. Place getwhereauctionyouraditwillnoticed... 507-345-4523 800-657-4665 TheLandOnline.com Farm Equipment FOR SALE: 2006 275 Case Magnum, 1 owner, 2700 act hrs; 2388 Case combine, 2800 sep hrs, 0 hrs on 30k rebuild; ‘08 bean & cornheads on trailers. 320-808-5723
FOR SALE: 24Lx26 tires, Firestone, 10 ply, excellent condition, 9 bolt heavy pat tern, heavy duty rim. FOR320-808-5723SALE: AB180 Farm fans dryer, good condition, $4,000/OBO. IH 720 4 bottom plow, $900/OBO. 952-201-2387 Text or leave message. FOR SALE: TEBBEN 9 shank 30” mounted deep till w/ cov er boards. Wil-Rich 25’ stalk chopper. Both in very good condition. 320-630-1777
Farm Equipment We buy Salvage Equipment Parts HammellAvailableEquip.,Inc.(507)867-4910 Tractors FOR SALE: 1994 JD 7600, 5800 hrs, 125HP, 2WD, pow er quad shift, new batteries, new tires 1 yr ago, new cab kit 3 yrs ago, mint condition, zero issues. Ready to work. Retiring. 320-808-8808 NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer trac tors, AC-all models, Large Inventory, We ship! Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage 715-673-4829 Tillage Equip FOR SALE: 15’ John Deere 210 disc, $2,500; 28’ John Deere 960 field cultivator with 3 bar harrow, extra shovels & harrow teeth, $4,500. Gibbon MN 320-583-5010 FOR SALE: IH 285 disc, 20’ heavy duty, 507-276-8345$1,200. Hay & EquipmentForage International small square baler, 445, w/ accumulator. Always in shed, very good working condition. This baler always does it’s job! Never disappoints! $4,000. Felton, MN 701-371-3972 Harvesting Equip FOR SALE: (2) Demco 650 gravity wagons, excellent condition, stored inside, $13,000/each. 507-249-3240 Harvesting Equip FOR SALE: 1979 JD 4400 combine, 329 dsl, C/H/A, always shedded, excellent shape, w/ JD 915 bean head, $3,500. 320-327-2711 FOR SALE: Gravity boxesMN 550, brakes, tarp; Trail Eze 450, brakes; (2) Kilbros 375. All very good. FOR320-292-4284SALE:620 John Deere combine, 3 heads, 922 head, 643
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THE LAND — SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet” PAGE 27 www.maringauction.com www.maringauction.com LIVE & ONLINE REAL ESTATE AUCTION MATT MARING CO. We Sell the Earth & Everything On It. MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. • PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502 Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Kevin Maring Lic 25-70 & Adam Engen Lic# 25-93 Ronald A. Krocak Trust, Seller Thursday, September 15, 2022 • 10:00 a.m. FOR ONLINE BIDDING AND DETAILS GO TO Mr. Krocak is selling his Ag Land and future development land at Public Auction. 98 ACRES IN SECTION 9 OF MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, LE SUEUR COUNTY, MINNESOTA Location: American Legion Post 79, 102 Elm Ave. SW, Montgomery, MN PARCEL 2 48.61 Acres In Section 9, Montgomery Township, Le Sueur Co. MNSelling in Two Separate Parcels – South Edge of Montgomery, MN for Future Development Directions To Farm: Go south of Montgomery on State Highway 13 to Montgomery Ave. SW, Turn West and Watch for Signs. PARCEL 1 49.45 Acres in Section 9, Montgomery Township, Le Sueur Co. MN ***48.61 Acres Zoned AgHomestead 2A ***PID# 09.009.5000, Taxes For 2022, $2,295.00 ***Tillable Acres: 26+/- Acres ***Crop Productivity Index: 78 CPI Average ***To Be Sold 48.61 x Money ***SellerBid Will Allow 1031 Buyer Language Into The Purchase Agreement ***49.45 Acres Zoned AgHomestead 2A ***PID# 09.009.7600, Taxes For 2022 $2,640.00 ***Tillable Acres: 38 Acres ***Crop Productivity Index: 78 CPI Average ***To Be Sold 49.45 x Money ***SellerBid Will Allow 1031 Buyer Language Into The Purchase Agreement Terms: $20,000 down per parcel day of auction, which is non-refundable if buyer(s) fails to close on said property. The balance is due and payable to the sellers on or before November 1, 2022 at which time the buyer(s) shall receive clear marketable title. Possession shall be granted once all crops have been removed by the seller or December 31, 2022 which ever comes frist. All real estate is being sold as-is with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied by the sellers or any of their agents. All real estate sells with no contingencies whatsoever. All bidders and buyers must conduct their own due diligence. All bidders and buyers must have their finances in order prior to auction date. Broker: Maring Auction & Realty Inc., Lic# 40241191 Broker: Maring Auction & Realty Inc. Lic# 40241191Buy One or Buy Both Parcels, Good Farm Income with Possibility of Future Development PARCEL 1 PARCEL 2 TRACTORS / MACHINERY / TOOLS / VEHICLES / ANTIQUES & MORE! McCormick MTX2 MFWD diesel tractor GMC Duramax 2500 4x4 Pickup 2019 Buick Encore 17,620K Harley Davidson Electra Glide (12) IH Tractors IH Trucks Collector Vehicles Late-Model Hay Equip. Machinery & Farm Equip. Thresh Machine & Vintage Farm ManyEquip.Tools & Shop Equip. Sporting Goods, Antiques & Household Awesome Two Ring Auction ! 21403 Lace Hutchinson,Ave-MN Auctioneer Derek Lundeen #86 86 (612)280 1725 No buyer’s premium AU C T I O N S & F O R S A L E Only registered bidders may attend For property brochures, contact Hertz at 507-345-LAND (5263) WWW.HERTZ.AG 151 St. Andrews Court #1310, Mankato MN 56001 RENVILLE COUNTY, MINNESOTA LAND AUCTION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 AT 1:00 PMCDT 249.1 SURVEYED ACRES • 3 TRACTS The Haug land is located west edge of Danube, MN. The farm is further described as being located in Section 6, T115N – R35W, Troy Township, Renville County, MN. All tracts represent productive, tillable farmland. HOMER & DARLENE HAUG ESTATE Representing Attorney: Brad Schmidt Johnson, Moody, Schmidt & Kleinhuizen, P.A. 320 1st St. South, Willmar, MN 56201 | (320) 235-2000 Auction Managers: Allen Henslin (320) 979-1808 & Laura Posl (320)262-4893 VIRTUAL ONLINE WANTED CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY 1-800-828-6642 We pay top dollar for your damaged grain. We are experienced handlers of your wet, dry, burnt and mixed grains. Trucks and vacs available. Immediate response anywhere. DAMAGED PRUESSSTATEWIDEGRAINELEV.,INC. Please support our advertisers. Tell them you saw their ad in THE LAND.
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FARM EQUIPMENTTIMEDAUCTIONRETIREMENTONLINE|NO-RESERVEJAMESANDERSONQUESTIONS:JAMES(507)626-5650AuctionManagers: Frank Roering (320) 290-8490 & Allen Henslin (320) 979-1808 BIDDING CLOSES: TUES., SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2022 STARTING AT 10:00 AMCDT PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 17511 US HWY 14, WALNUT GROVE, MN 56180 INSPECTION DATE: MON., SEPTEMBER 12TH • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM HIGHLIGHTS: JD 8640 4wd tractor; JD 8630 4wd tractor; JD 8430 4wd trac tor; JD 4440 2wd tractor; JD 4320 2wd tractor; JD 70 2wd tractor; Farmall B 2wd tractor; JD 7720 Titan II 2wd combine; JD 6620 Turbo 2wd combine; JD 543 5 row 30” corn head; JD 443 4 row 30” corn head; JD 920 20’ platform; JD 100 series pickup head; JD 960 32.5’ field cultivator; JD 1100 24.5’ field cultivator;
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Opening September 5 & Closing September 13 at 7PM Kenneth Arnsdorf Estate Auction, Jeffers, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 5 & Closing September 14 at 1PM Held Partnership Equipment Auction, Slinger, WI, Timed Online Auction Opening September 5 & Closing September 15 at 1PM Lee Eken Estate Farm Auction, Ada, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 6 & Closing September 13 at 10AM Marlow Jacobson Excess Inventory Auction, Halstad, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 6 & Closing September 14 at 1PM Meeker & Mcleod Counties, MN Land Auction – 176+/- Acres, Hutchinson, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 6 & Closing September 14 at 7PM Bar-E Farm Machinery Auction, Motley, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 6 & Closing September 14 at 7PM Jim Schrupp Farm Retirement Auction, Young America, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 7 & Closing September 13 at 7PM
Opening August 29 & Closing September 9 at 10AM Robert Asfeld Estate Equipment Auction, Beardsley, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 29 & Closing September 8 at 7PM Conrad & Ellen Bristow Farm Retirement Auction, Backus, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 29 & Closing September 8 at 7PM Sperr Family Trust Hobby Farm Equipment Auction, Cokato, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening August 31 & Closing September 8 at 1PM Wright County, MN Country Home Auction – 45+/- Acres, Cokato, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 2 & Closing September 7 at 10AM Online Steffes Auction 9/7, Upper and Central Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening September 2 & Closing September 9 at 12PM Secured Lender Equipment Auction, Larchwood, IA, Timed Online Auction
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FOR SALE: 6 ton bulk bin, $1,600; approx 100 feet of 3” flex auger, $2,100; 2 - stain less steel hog feeders, $300/ ea; 4 Osborne big wheel model RF3 hog feeders, $500/ea. 651-253-3652 Wanted All kinds of New & Used farm equipment - disc chisels, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507438-9782 Looking for something special? Put a line ad in The Land and find it! Call 507-345-4523
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Farm Fans AB/CF 270, 3032 hrs, single phase, 10HP mo tor, Calc-U-Dry, propane, exc cond, always shedded. Located near Fenton IA. FOR651-470-9220SALE: Super B 115 bu automatic batch dryer, sin gle phase, LP, 3985 hrs, shedded in off season, excel lent, $1,850. 952-466-5802
CONSIGNED BY NEIGHBORS: Holly Farms ,Doug Krentz (507) 828-2454; JD 3710 9-bottom 3-pt. plow– one owner; HyGrade 16’ 6-way pull-type blade–one owner; Brillion XXL-184 46’ packer– one owner; Degelman R570S PT reel type rock picker; Melroe 202 16’ drill – one owner; Randy Tietz (507) 828-8393 - Weber 8 row 15” 3-pt. cultivator; JD RM 8 row 15” 3-pt. culti vator; Sudenga seed delivery system on skid; New Holland 518 manure spreader; Shop Built 14’ flatbed trailer w/ 1,000 gal. poly tank
Central Equipment Sales Excess Inventory Auction, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 9 & Closing September 13 at 12PM Online Hay Auction – Quality Tested, Litchfield, MN, Timed Online Auction
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Opening September 12 & Closing September 16 at 12PM Clay County, MN Land Auction - 120± Acres, Sabin, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 14 & Closing September 21 12PM M&R Seed Inc. Business Retirement Auction, Beltrami, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 14 & Closing September 21 Jeff Luepke Farm and Hog Equipment Auction, Echo, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 14 & Closing September 22 at 7PM Farm Equipment Estate Auction, Cosmos, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 16 & Closing September 21 Online Steffes Auction 9/21, Upper and Central Midwest Locations, Timed Online Auction Opening September 19 & Closing September 28 at 7PM Northern Lights Specialized Shop Equipment & Auto Parts Auction, Staples, MN, Timed Online Auction Opening September 20 & Closing September 27 at 10AM Richard Kroening Livestock Equipment Auction, Fosston, MN, Timed Online Auction
Steffes For more info, call: 1-800-726-8609 or visit our website: SteffesGroup.com 2008 Sunflower 4511 11 shank disc ripper; International 470 18.5’ disk; JD 2700 5-18” semi mount plow; JD 2600 5-20” semi mount plow; Inter national 153 8 row 30” cultivator; TaylorWay 16’ 3-pt. chisel plow; 13 row 3-pt. NH3 applicator; (2) Brent 544 gravity wagons; (2) Unverferth 530 gravity wag ons; Kory 220 bu. gravity wagon; Westfield W100-51 10”x51’ auger; Koyker 7.5”x45’ auger; Koyker 7.5”x35’ auger; Snoco 6”x35’ auger; Sudenga 6”x20 auger; Backsaver 4”x16’ auger; ‘71 International LoadStar 1600 grain truck; ‘79 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale 4wd pickup; ‘75 Chevrolet C20 Scottsdale 2wd pickup– one owner; ‘75 Chevrolet C20 Scottsdale 2wd pickup; Demco HT 1,000 gal. pull-type sprayer; Century 750 gal. pull-type sprayer; Walsh LP500 500 gal. pull-type sprayer; 12 row 30” 3-pt. liquid bander; Minnesota 10’ barge wagon on JD running gear; New Holland 350 grinder mixer; New Idea 828 14’ stalk chopper; Oliver Superior 38 10’ grain drill; International 45 silage blower; 16’ hayrack on New Idea running gear; 12’ hayrack on New Idea running gear; Farm Fans CF/AB270 grain dryer; DryMor Goldfinch grain dryer; Lowry 1,400 bu. portable wet bin; Butler 10,5000 bu. 30’ grain bin; (2) Butler 7,000 bu. 24’ grain bins; Butler 4,500 bu. 21’ grain bin; (2) 2,000 bu. 18’ grain bins; 30’ sweep auger; 24’ sweep auger; 11’ bin roof auger; Cald well 18” aeration fan; Caldwell 12” aeration fan; Kinze 3600 12/23 planter; (2) Kory 220 bu. gravity wagons w/ hyd. drive seed auger; (3) JD 40 series row units w/ snouts; 1,500 gal. poly tank; Briggs & Stratton 5.5 hp eng. w/ 2” pump; plus much more!
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THE LAND — SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet” PAGE 29 TRACTORS NEW NH T4.75, T4.90, T4.120 w/loader On Order NEW NH Workmaster 60, 50, 35’s/loaders On Order NEW NH 25S Workmasters ...…......…. On Order NEW Massey Tractors ........................... On Order NEW Massey 4710 w/loader ….......... COMING New NH Boomer 40w/loader ….......… On Hand 3-New Massey GC1725 ……..................... Just In Massey GC2400w/loader …..................….. $8,700 ’16 Massey 4608 rops w/loader …............. $43,900 ’17 NH T4.75 w/loader ……..................… $53,000 ’18 NH T4.75 w/loader .............................. $54,000 TILLAGE ’06 CIH MRX 690 ...................................... $16,500 DMI 527 …………………......……………… Sold Wilrich 657 11sh w/leveler …..........……. $19,500 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT NEW NH L318/L320/L328 wheeled units ....... On Hand NEW NH C327/C337/C345 track units .......... On Order NH L228 low hours ............................................ $44,900 NH L234 LOADED ............................................. $45,500 HAY TOOLS New Disc Mowers - 107,108,109 New Disc Mower Cond. - 10’, 13’ New Wheel Rakes - 10,12,14 New NH Hay Tools - ON HAND FrontiernWR1010 wheel rake …….............……… $5,950 ’15 NH DB313 ………………...............………… $29,000 ’13 NH BR7090 ……………….........…………… $25,900 PLANTERS JD 1770 12-30 DF Gen 2 …….......……………. $29,500 White 6186 16-30 w/liq …....…...................……. $18,000 Taking 2023 New Spring Orders COMBINES NEW Geringhoff chopping cornhead Call ’94 Gleaner R72 …………..............................…… $27,000 ’15 Gleaner S78 ….................………………. Just In ’14 Gleaner S68 ………..............…………… Just In ’02 Gleaner R62 …...............................……… $53,500 JD 9500 ……………...................................…. $22,500 Geringhoff parts & heads MISCELLANEOUSavailable NEW Salford RTS Units ........................................ Call NEW Unverferth Seed Tenders .............................. Call NEW Westfield Augers .......................................... Call NEW REM VRX Vacs. .......................................... Call NEW Hardi Sprayers ............................................. Call NEW Riteway Rollers ........................................... Call NEW Lorenz Snowblowers ................................... Call NEW Batco Conveyors ......................................... Call NEW Brent Wagons & Grain Carts ....................... Call NEW E-Z Trail Seed Wagons ................................ Call NEW Rock Buckets & Pallet Forks ...................... Call Pre-Owned Grain Cart .................................. On Hand New Horsch Jokers ................................................ Call Thank You For Your Business! (507) 234-5191 (507) 625-8649 Hwy. 14, 3 miles West of Janesville, MN Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:00 • Sat. 7:30-Noon NOW HIRING SERVICE TECHS 2017JDS670 PRWD, 1200-910 Hrs, Factory Bin Ext W/Maurer Ext, Chopper, Ext Wear Sep-Concave Pkg, 800 Singles (520/85R42's Available), Inspection-Repair-Service Completed, $205,000 Fairfax, MN 320-848-2496 or 320-894-6560 www.ms-diversified.com |monte@ms-diversified.com 2019 JD S780 W/PRWD 1050-816 Hrs, PowerCast Tailboard, 580/85R42’s, Ext. Wear Rotor &Grain Pkg., John DeerePowerGard Warranty,Serviced, 1-Owner,Very Nice! $347,800 Your Auctioneers Col. Pat Ediger, Samantha Ediger-Johnson, Erika (Ediger) & Jim Connolly Richard “Dick” has been collecting and using Case machinery his entire life and has decided it’s time for the next person to enjoy these items. Please note that there will be much more than what is listed on this poster. If it could be found on the farm, it’s probably here and we’ll find it as we set up the auction. Not all items will be available for bidding online so be sure to join us if there is something you can use. Be prepared for 2 auction rings. 375 W. 150th St. • Shakopee, MN 55379 (Louisville Twp.) Directions: 150th St. is also known as Co. Rd. 14, watch for auction signs. Website: edigerauctions.com For online bidding, go to www.proxibid.com/edigerLive&OnlineBiddingAvailable
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& James Connolly Lic. 70-06; 72-03; 70-85; 70-56
Richard “Dick” Schmitz Auctioneers: Col. Pat Ediger, Samantha Ediger-Johnson, Erika
$ 3x5.5 GREENWALD FARM CENTER Greenwald, MN • 320-987-3177 14 miles So. of Sauk Centre FOR THE BEST DEAL ORDER NOW!12’-60’ LONG ROLLERS MANDAKO • 5/8” drum roller wall thickness • 42” drum diameter wall thickness • 4”x8” frame tubing 3/8” thick • Auto fold Did you know... you can place your classified ad online at www.TheLandOnline.com or email theland@TheLandOnline.com Like The Land on Facebook
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OWNER: (Ediger) Belle Plaine Arlington, MN PHONE (507) 351-1885 / (612) 490-2387 / (612) 598-7775 / (952) 201-0874 / (952) 873-2292 Clerk: Ediger Auction Service-Belle Plaine, MN. Deb Ediger Office Manager. Terms: Settlement due within 15 min. of auction conclusion with Personal Check, Cash or Major Credit/Debit Card (Credit/ Debit cards will be charged a 5% convenience fee.)
Running Tractors: Case 'D'; AC 'D' road grader; Case 'L'; Case '530' w/loader & backhoe unit; Oliver '70' w/rear & front steel; Case '600', Case-o-Matic drive, restored; Case 'SC'; Case 'D' standard; Case '830', dual range; Case '600', single wheel front; Case 'DC4' standard, rc; Case 'S'; Case '830' diesel; Case 'VI' w/Woods L59 mower; Case 'VI', restored; Case 'VAC, restored; Case 'VAC', w/Woods 306 mower; Case '400' diesel; AC 'HD5B' Crawler w/hyd.; Ford 8N on steel; Parts Tractors/Trucks: Case 'D' DC4; Case 'D'; Case 'D'; (3) Case 'SC'; Wide front for Case; Case 'VAC' w/Woods mower; Ford 8N; AC w/'C' rear end & 'B' front end; Case 800 diesel; Moline 'ZB'; Case '400' originally LP & was being converted to gas; Case '830' diesel, dual range drive; Case '830' diesel; Mack B61 truck; Chevy Custom Deluxe w/hyd. flatbed box; Mack cabover truck; Grain trailer; Case Brand Equip.: Haybine; Plow; Model 230 baler; Silage blower; Sickle mower; Loader off 620 Case; Loader for 400 Case; Side-mount pull-behind mowers; Side rake; Field cutivator; Parts baler; Stationary baler; 2-Wheel pull-behind cart; Trip-bottom plows; Front-mount cultivator for Case 400; Parts galore including hoods, radiators covers, fenders, mags, distributors, misc. sheet metal, alternators, starters & misc.; Cultivating Equip.: Moline disc plow; Melroe 420 cultivator w/4-bar harrow; Ferguson 2-bottom plow; Vermeer 504H round baler; Misc. & Grain Bins: Lots of misc. Tires, tractor tires, duals; Snowblowers; Grain drill w/seeder; Running gears - some on steel, including 3 Case; Fuel tanks; Flare box; Culverts; Manure spreader; Throw rack; Dump rake; Side rakes; 3-Point cultivators; 7-Section drag on cart; 2-Horse trailer; 2-Wheel trailer; Stationary baler for parts; Adams Road Grader; Western Road Grader; V-plow for irrigation; 2 Oliver plows, some for parts; Front ends for '56 & '57 Chevy; Lots of horse-drawn equip. including plows, sickle mowers, etc.; Saw unit; Ford 'series 944' brush mower; Steel wheels; Potato pickers; Rim extensions for Hart Parr; Disc plow; Stationary motor; Gas combine motors; Scaffolding; Ladders; Tractor tire chains; Handled tools; Primitives; Horse harnesses & eveners, saddles; Hyd. cylinders; Misc. tools; 18' Grain Bins; Mowers: (2) Case - some for parts; Case 446; Case 222 w/deck; Power King 2414 Economy w/ deck, potato plow, snowblower & roto tiller; Dixon 4422; Case 446 w/cab & snowblower; Cub Cadet Model 100. Land
PAGE 30 www.thelandonline.com —”Where Farm and Family Meet” THE LAND — SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 Albany Pioneer Days 4 Ameriglide ............................................................................................................ 18 Auctioneer Alley 25 Beck's Hybrids 1, 16, 17 Blue Horizon Energy Cover Wrap Dan Pike Clerking 28 Ediger Auctions 29 Eric Cooling 31 Fladeboe Land 26 Greenwald Farm Center ......................................................................................... 29 Grizzly Buildings, Inc. 10 Hamilton Auction Service 25 Hertz Farm Management ...................................................................................... 27 LandProz.com 31 Leaf Filter 18 Lundeen Auctions ................................................................................................. 27 M S Diversified 29 Mathiowetz Construction Co. 8 Matt Maring Auction Co. ................................................................................. 27, 31 Mid American Auction 23 Mike's Collision & Repair Center 7 MSU Strategic Partnership Center ......................................................................... 11 Northland Buildings 12 Pioneer 3, 9 Property Brokers ................................................................................................... 23 Pruess Elevator, Inc. 27 Riverland Community College 15 Rush River Steel & Trim ........................................................................................ 5 Schweiss Doors 25 Smiths Mill Implement, Inc. 29 Southwest MN K-Fence ......................................................................................... 12 Spanier Welding 13 Steffes Group 24, 28 Sullivan Auctioneers ....................................................................................... 27, 28 Trocke Auctions 24 Wealth Enhancement Group 6 ADVERTISER LISTING 507-345-4523 • 800-657-4665 • 418 South Second Street, Mankato, MN 56001 www.thelandonline.com Livestock FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls also Hamp, York, & Hamp/ Duroc boars & gilts. Alfred (Mike) Kemen 320-598-3790 Swine FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hamp shire, Duroc, cross bred boars, and gilts. Top quality. Excellent herd health. No PRSS. Delivery available. Spot,320-760-0365Duroc, Chester White, Boars & Gilts available. Monthly PRRS and PEDV. Delivery available. Steve Resler. 507-456-7746 Your Classifieds!ChoiceFirstfor YourPlaceAdToday! Livestock, Machinery, Farmland... you name it! People will buy it when they see it in The Land!
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THE LAND — SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet” PAGE 31 www.maringauction.com TIMED ONLINE ONLY FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION MATT MARING CO. We Sell the Earth & Everything On It. MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. • PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502 Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Kevin Maring Lic 25-70 & Adam Engen Lic# 25-93 Stanley & Susan Dodge Saturday, September 10, 2022 • 9:30 a.m. FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND BIDDING GO TO The Dodges have farmed their family farm all their life and will retire from farming and sell all of their good Farm Machinery. Auction & Inspection Location: 1404 48th Street NE Rochester, MN Bidding Opens: Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. BIDDING STARTS CLOSING: Case IH 7220 2WD Tractor CIH 7220 2WD, 7059 Hrs, 540/1000 PTO, PS, 3 Hyd, 18.4x42 Hub Duals, SN A080072161 Farmall 1206, 1256, 560 and H Tractors Farmall 1206 Dsl, WF, 2108 Hrs Showing, New Hyd. Pump, 2 Hyd, 540/1000 PTO, Fenders, 18.4x38 Tires; Farmall 1256 Dsl Cab, 7273 Hrs Showing, 2 Hyd, 540/1000 PTO; Farmall 560 Gas, NF, Fast Hitch, New 15.5x38 Tires, Rear Wheel Weights; Set of 15.5x38 Tire Chains; Farmall H Tractor, NF; International Suitcase Weights John Deere 7700 RWD, Heads, Augers, Grain Truck JD 7700 Turbo Combine, Dsl, Hydro, RWA, Chopper/Spreader, Cab, Good A/C, Header Height Control, 30.5x32, 6459 Hrs, Through John Deere Shop; JD 216 Bean Head, Header Height Control, 16’; JD 643 Corn Head, 6R30”; ‘68 Chevy C70 Single Axle Grain Truck, 401 V6, 5x2 Speed, 142,777 Miles, 16’ Steel Box & Hoist; Hutchinson 8”x62’ PTO Grain Auger; Hutchinson 6”x28’ Cross Auger, 2hp; Poly Grain Auger Hopper; (2) Flair Boxes, Hoist and Gears; 6’x10’ Barge Box with Hoist Tillage, Planting and Spraying CIH 496 Disc, 20.5’, 20” Blades, Scrapers; Wilrich 24.5’ FC, 3 Bar Harrow; Bush Hog 1815 Bat Wing Mower, 15’, 540 PTO; JD 7000 Planter, 6R30”, Dry Fert., Fluted Coulters, 2000 Monitor, Radial Bean & Corn Meters; Nobel 6R30” Row Crop Cultivator, 3 Pt.; Demco 500 Gal Crop Sprayer, 45’ Booms, PTO Pump; 2R36” Pull Type Rotary Stalk Chopper, 540 PTO; IHC Fast Hitch 4x16’s Plow; JD BWA Disc, 14’ Tandem Fuel Tanks, Tools, Farm Related Items Log Chains; 3/4” Drive Socket Set; Gear Pullers; Hydraulic 20 Ton Press; Craftsman Wrench Set; 4000 Lbs. Cherry Picker Jack; Air Compressor; Air Tanks; Fencing Supplies; Large Amount of Lumber; (2) 300 Gallon Fuel Tanks with Stands PREVIEW & INSPECTION DATES: September 3, 2022-September 9, 2022, From 10 AM-5PM PAYMENT & PICKUP DATES: Saturday September 10, 2022, from 11AM-3PM And Monday September 12, 2022, 9AM-4PM 10,000 Bushel Natural Air Grain Drying Bin, Spreadway 10 hp Air Fan, 4 Stireator Augers, 8” Unloader Auger, Very Good Condition 418 South Second Street • Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-345-4523 or 800-657-4665 Fax: 507-345-1027 Website: www.TheLandOnline.com e-mail: theland@TheLandOnline.com Deadline is 8 days prior to publication. * I ndicates early deadline, 9 days prior to publication. Ask Your Auctioneer to Place Your Auction in The Land! Upcoming Issues of THE LAND If you’re having a Farm Auction, let other Farmers know it! September 16, 2022 September 30, 2022 October 14, 2022 October 28, 2022 LandProz Real Estate LLC / 111 East Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 / 1-844-464-7769 Licensed in MN, IA, MO, SD, WI, IL, KS, OH, IN Broker Brian Haugen – MN, SD, IA, WI, IL, KS / Broker Greg Jensen – MN, IA / Broker Amy Willett – MO Broker Tim Young – OH / Broker Andrew Fansler – IN LandProz Country Living Broker Amy Willett – MN, IA, MO, WI ONLINE BIDDING @SEPT 14 10:00 AM • 80 +/- Deeded acres • 77.42 +/- Tillable acres • CPI of 76.7 • Well tiled • New owner will get possession for 2023 crop year • Corn base: 38.6 / Yield: 175 • Bean base: 37.2 / Yield: 48 BLUE EARTH COUNTY, MN LIVE LAND AUCTION 80 ACRES +/GREG JENSEN MN, IA gregjensen@landproz.com507-383-1067BROKERLANDPROZ/AUCTIONEER SEC 29 IN DANVILLE TWP See Website for Terms - AUCTION #2348 BOELKE ESTATE SONNY JENSEN MN AUCTIONEERLANDPROZ24-01507-402-9445sonnyjensen@landproz.com AUCTION LOCATION: THE GREAT ESCAPE 320 MAIN STREET N, MINNESOTA LAKE MN 56068 LandProz Real Estate LLC / 111 East Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 / 1-844-464-7769 Licensed in MN, IA, MO, SD, WI, IL, KS, OH, IN Broker Brian Haugen – MN, SD, IA, WI, IL, KS / Broker Greg Jensen – MN, IA / Broker Amy Willett – MO Broker Tim Young – OH / Broker Andrew Fansler – IN LandProz Country Living Broker Amy Willett – MN, IA, MO, WI ONLINE BIDDING @SEPT 22 10:00 AM AUCTION LOCATION: HOLIDAY INN 1701 4TH STREET NW, AUSTIN, MN 55912 • 159 +/- Deeded acres • 146.32 +/- Tillable acres • CPI of 65.1 • Open to farm for 2023 crop year • 2.9 +/- CRP Acres [paying $536-expires 9/30/25] • Corn base: 65.2 / Yield: 147 • Bean base: 57.3 / Yield: 51 • Real Estate taxes $10,660 [estimated] FREEBORN COUNTY, MN LIVE LAND AUCTION 154 ACRES +/GREG JENSEN MN, IA gregjensen@landproz.com507-383-1067BROKERLANDPROZ/AUCTIONEER SEC 2 IN MOSCOW TWP See Website for Terms - AUCTION #2365 TOLLEFSON FARM SONNY JENSEN MN AUCTIONEERLANDPROZ24-01507-402-9445sonnyjensen@landproz.com DAMAGED CORN We pay TOP dollar for damaged corn in any condition. We have trucks & vacs available. Call or Text David 507-327-8851 Eric 507-317-5227 Sheep Dorset & Hampshire rams, ewes & yearlings for sale. Lambs, large framed w/fast growth that will put extra lbs on your lambs. I can deliver. Gene Sanford (507)645-4989 FOR SALE: Sheep for sale, Polypay ewe lambs, and supple rams. 507-445-3317 Leave message. 507-822-3398 Pets & Supplies Mankato Pet Cremation is family owned & operated. Offering pre-planning, urns, and in-home euthanasia by Gentle mankatopetcremation.comGoodbyes.507-995-7126ortextus. Cars & Pickups Ford 390 engine w/ transmis sion, 2 barrel carb, took out of ‘69 Ford LTD, on pallet upper barn, excellent origi nal condition, 90,000 miles, $1,175. David 612-374-1933 Trucks Trailers& 2004 Chevy pickup 4x4, 4 door, Duramax diesel, one own er, have all service records on file. Red, new tires, very well maintained, uses no oil, 283,000 miles. Felton, MN. 701-371-3972 320-974-8990PARMAMiscellaneousDRAINAGEPUMPSNewpumps&partsonhand.CallMinnesota’slargestdistributorHJOlson&CompanyCell-320-212-5336REINKEIRRIGATION Sales & Service New & Used For your irrigation needs 888-830-7757 or 507-276-2073 Tree trimming, cutting and removal. Boom Truck & Insured. Call or Text Josh 507-995-7081Linder Your ad could be 507-345-4523here!
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On Saturdays, the downtown areas of small towns used to bustle with people shopping and visiting; but nowadays many of those downtowns look some what deserted as people race off to shopping centers in larger towns nearby. Farwell, a town of about 50 people in Pope County, Minn., has been bucking that trend for the last several years.
History fares well in Farwell
In our case, we visited with Ronnie Holm outside the creamery where he spent much of his working life as a truck driver picking up farmers’ milk cans from area farms.
“I worked at the Standard station as a boy,” Holm (now in his 80s and still helping his son on the family farm) said. Holm was among a small group on a tour of the recently-renovat area. Pfeifer points out the gar dens and restoration projects required lots of volunteers. Among them are Brenda Danielson (pictured here).
People tell us Pfeifer played a major role in many of the village’s restoration projects. She told us, for example, dur ing the height of the pandemic she spent many hours establishing and maintaining the numerous flower gar dens scattered through the downtown
This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Correspondent Tim King. Photos by Jan King.
Today, if you sit on one of the village’s plentiful benches near the renovated creamery, Standard gas station, or school house, you’re likely to end up chatting with a friendly stranger … or, possibly an old friend.
Danielson is Farwell’s post mistress; and her office, directly across the street from the cream ery, is in the village’s modern and spacious community center. Farwell has a community post office. That means that Danielson is employed by the U.S. Post Office; but the town of Farwell pays her wages. “That arrangement allowed us to keep our post office and zip code,” she Danielsonexplained.hostsa community coffee get together in the community center every Wednesday morning from May through October. Everybody is welcome. She also points out the com munity center is available to rent for meetings or celebrations to anybody in west central Minnesota. Next to the community center is the old Farwell post office and the restored Red School House — previously known as the Pleasant Grove school. The school house hosts local artists; and on the weekend we visited, a local paint ers’ club was showing its work. Throughout September weekends, the restored buildings in Farwell will be hosting artists and live music. The public is invited to attend at no charge. v
Farwell,Minn. ed creamery escorted by Gloria Pfeifer. Pfeifer was instrumental in the resto ration of Farwell’s Norwegian Lutheran church. Her recreation of the original delicate stenciling on the church’s walls is especially striking.
