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Last week I received a press release from the Minnesota State Fair unveiling the new food offerings for 2023. In all, 34 new creations will make their debut at this year’s Great Minnesota Get-together. It didn’t seem that long ago when there were barely 34 choices for food on the entire fairgrounds. Corn dogs, foot longs and mini donuts ruled the day. Oh sure, there were a handful of sit-down places where you could get a beef commercial or steak and eggs; but those were for “old” people. It seemed ludicrous to sit down long enough to eat an actual square meal. There was too much to do. How could these people leisurely sit with their pie and coffee? Daylight was burning! Sweet Martha’s cookies and the French fry factory draw the big crowds now and some of the food offerings are downright quirky. Alligator nuggets seem passe` at today’s State Fair. Remember when deep fried candy bars made their debut? BO-RING! Today’s food vendors are challenged with finding new combinations and exotic ingredients to capture the fair-goer’s interest. I won’t give you all 34 new delicacies, but a handful caught my eye:
These food vendors weren’t born yesterday. A few are smart enough to include bacon as an ingredient i.e. BaconWrapped Waffle Dog. There is also the Donut Delights: Mini donuts wrapped in bacon, on-a-stick, then deep-fried, topped with a layer of peanut butter and drizzled with raspberry dessert sauce. It seems there’s a lot going on there. Also new this year is an effort to lure in the Lutherans: the Crispy Lutefisk Steam Bun. It is described as a steamed lotus bun filled with a blend of cabbage, carrots, cilantro and yum yum sauce, plus Olsen Fish Company lutefisk brined in salt water for 12 hours, covered in sweet hoisin sauce, then baked and topped with sesame seeds. I’ve ventured into lutefisk a time or two (purely out of politeness) and have been told lutefisk is an “acquired taste.” Perhaps the yum-yum sauce is the key.
Dill Pickle Cheese Curd Taco: Fried white cheddar cheese curds, sandwich stacker dill pickles, cream cheese, lettuce and raspberry chipotle sauce in a fried flour tortilla. Just the thing to eat before going on the Man Eater Ride of Death on the midway (or maybe not). Wash it down with a “Kind of a Big Dill” Pickle Lemonade. Lemonade mixed with tangy dill pickling spices and garnished with a crunchy slice of pickle.
Chicken Momo With Tomato Chutney: Blend of ground chicken, cabbage, onion, ginger and other spices steamed in a dough wrapper. Served with tomato chutney. This is a new vendor for the fair this year. The dish is only available Aug. 24-29, so don’t tarry. The momo the merrier.
Al Taco Baba: Traditional hummus, harissa (pronounced hr-ee-suh) barbacoa, corn, queso fresco, chili dust, shatta (hot sauce) (pronounced shat-ta), crema, cilantro and pita puffs. This has to be for the more food-adventurous. “I can’t pronounce what I’m eating, but it’s delicious!” And can you count all of the times you’ve come home with a State Fair bellyache because you ate too much hummus?
Crunchy Balboa: Deep-fried tortilla filled with vegan roast beef, bacon and cheese sauce, plus peppers, onions and a hashbrown patty. Vegan roast beef?
Fruity Cereal Milk Biscuit: A Betty and Earl’s biscuit made with fruity cereal milk and cereal bits, drizzled with icing flavored with fruity cereal, and topped with more cereal bits. To me, fruity cereal milk is what’s left in the bowl after you finish your Fruit Loops. Look for it in your local dairy case…
Pickles pop up quite a bit with the new State Fair delicacies. A fad or a trend? Time will tell. In addition to some of the pickle-pronounced dishes mentioned above, fair goers can also find Miami Mango Pickles: Dill pickles infused with Miami mango punch; Dill Pickle Lemonade Paleta is lemon-flavored, water-based and includes dill pickle slices; and Pickle Fries: Crispy, tangy thin-cut dill pickle fries lightly coated in a cornmeal and seasoned mustard batter (served with a side of chipotle dipping sauce).
When it comes to trying new food at the State Fair, the challenge is two-fold: how does one work in the new stuff while still satisfying the craving for the tried-and-true favorites?; and forking over the money for new food? The dish may sound intriguing, it might even look really good, but is it worth the monetary risk?
Plus, there is a time factor. Unless you’ve got a cast iron stomach, is there any possible way to try 34 new fair foods in one day? The key, of course, is to go to the fair multiple days. The 2023 Minnesota State Fair runs from Aug. 24 through Labor Day, so there is ample glutton time. I might suggest scheduling a day or two of recovery time between visits though.
In this issue of The Land you will find our annual Farmfest preview. Whether you attend annually or planning your first visit, the preview comes in handy to prepare. It features a complete schedule of events and a listing of the many exhibitors displaying their wares.
Food offerings at Farmfest are not nearly as exotic as those at the State Fair, but there is still plenty of variety. I’m pretty sure I’ve hit every food booth one time or another over the years. I like to support the Farm Bureau pork chop stand and the Cattlemen’s
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“Every year has its own personality,” Corey Hanson remarked on July 13. In an effort to coax some rainfall, he started his second cutting of hay on July 10. “I did my best,” he said with a laugh, reporting sporadic and minimal rains.
The corn is just starting to tassel. Hanson said the
beans are trying to flower amidst the lack of moisture and he has noticed leaves tipping upside down by 10 a.m. Previously he applied fungicide on a few fields of beans that have had white mold in the past. He’ll be proactively scouting the fields as he stated, “It’s always harder to battle from behind.” While he hasn’t seen any concerns yet, he noted the Crookston area, about 35 miles from Gary, has experienced some insect pressure. He anticipates more insect issues than leaf disease due to the dry weather.
Hanson added hay to the pasture for the cattle a little earlier than usual due to not having as much vegetative growth this year. The mosquitoes haven’t been as bad, but he stated the flies are terrible.
Coming up, Hanson will be baling hay, as well as cutting some road ditches and checking in on his CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) fields. Between him and his dad, they manage about 140 acres of fairly new CRP land, and he keeps an eye out for noxious weeds. v
Nick Pooch reported he cut his alfalfa earlier than expected due to bugs getting bad. Starting on July 8, he finished on July 10. He stated the following day he laid down all the
road ditch hay. He finished July 13, the day of his report, and will bale shortly.
Pooch’s farm has seen some small rain showers. Due to their ongoing dry weather, he stated the morning after receiving a half inch he couldn’t even tell it had rained. “We still have potential for a good crop,” he said, but added they’ll need continued rains to achieve that.
The oats that were cut for hay at the beginning of July averaged four big rounds an acre, which Pooch was very happy with. He plans to combine rye in the next 10 to 14 days. This will be their first rye crop on the farm in about 20 years.
The corn is a bit ahead of schedule, and Pooch is hoping the recent lower temps will allow the crop time to rest and strengthen. He’s a little disappointed with his wheat, stating it’s short and thin. Describing himself as more a cattle and corn farmer, Pooch keeps beans in the rotation, but they
See POOCH, pg. 5
As of July 13, the cows at Tauer Dairy are staying comfortable and enjoying cooler evenings. David Tauer reported the only rainfall received since June 29 was two-tenths of an inch on July 12. He commented the alfalfa needs a drink. “Without rain, it almost goes dormant.”
Busy making hay on July 8, Tauer’s alfalfa fields averaged four bales with the exception of the field that had been hit by hail. That crop averaged three bales an acre — which Tauer stated was better than expected, and he added the hail may have accelerated the regrowth as that is looking good.
All of the alfalfa fields were sprayed for leafhoppers on July 12. Tauer remarked he hasn’t had to spray after the second crop for a couple of years.
The millet that was seeded following the oats is not doing much due to decreased rainfall. It had been added in the rotation to make up for the rye crop they didn’t get this spring. There will be rye straw to be baled about 20 miles from Tauer’s farm in the next 10 days and he said he will be buying that off the field.
Tauer’s earlier crop of corn is slightly ahead of schedule. “It’s starting to silk right now,” he said. They normally chop corn 45 days from the start of tasseling, so he’s anticipating a late August date. v
Jim Hagen
Lake Mills, Iowa
July 14
The morning of July 14 brought sprinkles of rain to Jim Hagen’s farm with a good chance for more in the afternoon. Hagen reported receiving two and a half
inches the previous two days. “We’ll take what we can get,” he stated.
According to Hagen, the crops are looking great. He commented the rain came just in time as the bean rows are filled and the plants are blooming with lots of flowers. The corn also is doing well. “It’s all tasseled out.”
Happy with the weed control, Hagen has been in the fields scouting for aphids and diseases. So far everything looks good, but added he normally starts to see aphids in his soybean fields around July 25. He stated the corn looks clean and there hasn’t been any issue with tar spot in his area yet. If Hagen does see any concerns, he stated he’ll have to determine if it will be worth the cost to spray for the potential gain. He added prior to about five years ago, it wasn’t as common to need to spray this time of year.
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Long before presidential campaigns cost a billion dollars and the Capitol Hill press corps obsessed daily over who’s up and who’s down, Congress worked together to resolve controversial national issues.
For example, from May to September 1972, Democratic and Republican members of the House of Representatives and Senate held 40 meetings to hammer out legislation to address America’s growing problem with water pollution. Forty.
Finally, a deal was struck in midSeptember and quickly brought to both chambers for a vote on Oct. 4. The House passed what became known as the Clean Water Act of 1972 by a wide, bipartisan margin, 366-11. The Senate vote was even more overwhelming, astonishing 74-0.
But President Richard Nixon, a proponent of the original legislation, vetoed the long-in-coming new law because, he said, its total cost would be four times more than his opening proposal. He signed his veto Oct. 17.
Congress wanted no part of Nixon’s cheapskate, we’ll-do-more-later approach to clean up the nation’s water. On Oct. 18 — before the White House ink had dried on the veto — the House overrode Nixon’s action by a still wide 247-23 bipartisan margin. The Senate agreed with the House and vetoed the veto 52-12. The Clean Water Act became law.
Can anyone but the sunniest Pollyanna see today’s House and Senate — or even more impossible, just GOP House members — agreeing on what day of the week it is, let alone complex, perhaps career-costing legislation that tackles crucial issues
affecting our nation’s, and therefore every citizen’s, future? Me neither.
But that reality won’t keep House members from wasting more time and taxpayers’ money on messaging bills — bills to help their campaigns, not their constituents and not the nation — as their 11 precious days in Washington this month melt away.
Case in point: “Republicans who lead the House Financial Services Committee plan to spend the next few weeks holding hearings and voting on bills designed to send a clear signal: Corporations, in particular big investment managers, should think twice about integrating climate and social goals into their business plans,” reported Politico July 10.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has already done the critical thinking here and it stands by its proposal that publicly traded companies should be required to “include certain climate-related disclosures” that “are reasonably likely to have a material impact on their business” to both shareholders and the consuming public.
Climate deniers — the few who are left — despise any disclosure proposal and claim it will drive up the cost of goods and services while presenting an unfair, if unflattering, portrait of any business forced to come clean.
Farm groups like the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) have joined the deniers’ chorus, suggesting a farmer’s “obligations through their regulated customers could be enormous.” AFBF does admit, however, that it doesn’t know how that might happen since “farmers and ranchers
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are not public companies and therefore not ‘registrants’ that are required to report directly to the SEC.”
Moreover, since no SEC disclosure rule is in place, cost estimates at this fluid stage are just a guess.
Still, few climate-skeptic politicians have risen to defend climate deniers’ claims — and not because it›s really bad science, but because it’s really bad politics. Polls consistently indicate that 75 percent of all Americans believe climate change is real while only 10 percent claim it isn’t. Even the most rockheaded, anti-climate-change politician can noodle out that voter math.
Climate deniers can too, so many have a new tactic: drop denial and pivot to delay. Do everything to stall any action that might mitigate climate
change.
Like, say, call the House Financial Services Committee to order in the middle of July to waste time (your time, their time, and the little time left to take meaningful action against climate change) to, if not get their way, keep the other 75 percent of the public from getting what they want and their children and grandchildren need.
Today, the science over climate change, like the science over dirty water in the early 1970s, isn’t even part of the debate; it’s a done deal and most everyone agrees.
Everyone except Congress, that is.
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POOCH, from pg. 4
HAGEN, from pg. 4 aren’t his favorite. “They always look ugly in June,” he stated, and added that they currently look okay. “Usually August makes beans.” v
The bins have all been cleared out. Work continues on the Hagen’s recently acquired land. He reported half of the trees have been cleared, and next week will begin the tiling project’s first phase of putting in 3,000 feet of 12 inch tile. v
To the Editor,
In the past, my husband enjoyed The Land. I’d skim it, read here and there. Your June 23 edition really caught my attention. Three stories hit me!
“Reflecting on special hymns for special people” by Renae B. Vander Schaaf struck a chord. As a parttime past church organist, there are so many hymns that mean a lot for me. Choosing hymns for Sunday worship that complemented the scripture text was a prayerful challenge. I have my favorites, but the words to others have touched moments of my life.
“Old farm houses and making a home vs. homemaking” by Karen Schwaller rang with so much truth for living in the country. I think the art of homemaking is being lost. My daughter’s high school art teacher once told me about a dream he had of doing a series of panting on exterior doors beginning with scenes looking into the kitchen at family activities. The end door was a scene looking out at a farm auction sale. I don’t know if he ever did those painting, but they would be interesting.
The story that had the most impact though was Laura Cole’s “A hand-written treasure.” My Dad wrote some of his story. He let me type (and edit) it for him. We passed it back and forth several times. I was actually able to help him with several pieces. What a treasure now!
A number of years ago I took a class in Legacy
Writing when we snowbirded to Arizona. I’m lead-
ing that class now. I could get on a soapbox and rant about writing your story. We all have so many stories we should be sharing. Laura discovered the treasure her father left. I was lucky enough, I have my Grandmother’s life story too that she wrote. This last year I shared Dad’s “Skinning Skunks” story with the class. That is only one generation back for us. Life has changed so much I think we need to be sharing our stories for future generations.
Sonja Farmer Marietta, Minn.
Skinning Skunks
Winfred Schmidt
1919-2015
I was born on the Minnesota side of the state line with South Dakota just across the ‘highway’ that was two tracks in the sod, that came to a creek, went in one side, out the other and went on from there. The ‘highway’ was controlled — the jackrabbits set speed limits. Off to the west was a buffalo wallow where the cliff swallows had set claim on the east and south walls years before. The wallow contained clean bones and three feet of water upon which the bull frogs had set their claims and could be seen swimming in the bottom. This swimming pool had no fees or tax on the birthday suits of the swimmer, and the cliff swallows seemed to ignore their presence.
At eight years of age, our family moved a mile
east into the settled farm area where there were even ditches along the heavy populated industrial roads. I set out on an early exploration of the new creek. On this timely exploration, two huge Holt traps were discovered. So, I set up a new business that covered the area. Soon a two-strip skunk stumbled into my manufacturing business. With the assistance of a ten-year-old neighbor, the hide was taken off the skunk, dried and packaged, ready to mail to Sears and Roebuck.
Our mailman, Dave Gouhl, wore several hats. When I brought my first skunk to him on the country route to send to Sears and Roebuck, he said the smell was too much and told me to sprinkle it with Lysol and over-wrap it so it would pass postal inspections. As soon as my shipment was re-fumigated and rewrapped, the hide was on its way. A three dollar check for the hide soon arrived in the mail. Dave had a little attachment on the dash of his Model T Ford to figure out the cost of postage. My three dollar check for the skunk was taken to Dave Gouhl with an order for traps. He took them to town and brought back the change the next day. Several times he made change on the spot. I know other people did ordering the same as I did. The orders always came. It was truly ‘mail order.’ When the market fell out the bottom of 1929, the fur market stayed reasonably good. Even in the Dirty Thirties, the fur market remained stable. In comparison, a properly processed skunk hide at times brought more than two days of a man’s work. I know, because as a kid, I did a man’s job of hauling water to make concrete for a set of buildings for a neighbor. I was paid a dollar a day. So, 15 or 20 minutes of skunk smell didn’t bother me. A mink pretty well equaled a week of work. A fox or badger pretty much matched the price of a mink. Even a weasel hide was worth as much as a used .22 rifle. Only I got pages of rules and regulations from my parents to obey to stay in my trapping business. My first trapping business expansion (profit from that first skunk) was to buy a dozen #0 traps. Soon it was time for my second expansion and I bought a whole dozen #1 traps. Before long I had a five-mile trap line that I ran every morning before going to school. A special set of clothes was kept in the machine shed for the trap run to keep the odor out of the house. One morning, instead of making the
This is a commentary on something broken that needs to be fixed.
What is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)?
They manage pharmacy benefits for your insurance company or employer (if your employer is “self insured”). PBMs create the formulary, ie what drugs are available at what cost to the patient. They negotiate the price the insurance company will pay the pharmacy. They also determine what the patient copay will be for a drug (the copay is paid to the PBM); and managing mail order prescriptions.
cent rebate is now on a 20 percent higher manufacturer’s list price. As a result, the patient gets stuck with a higher price.
Whoa you say. That is crazy.
This issue has been looked at analytically and studies documenting this have been published. One article which can link you to a pertinent research paper is: https://healthpolicy.usc.edu/article/ new-evidence-shows-prescription-drugrebates-play-a-role-in-increasing-listprices/
the PBM, makes a greater profit if pharmaceutical prices are higher. The insurance company is focusing on maximizing profit, not on maximizing value for the patient.
A sensible step for making this market work better for the patient would be to not allow rebates. The formulary should be made up using the necessary drugs at the best price which can be negotiated — no rebates (bribery) allowed.
maceutical manufacturers need to make an adequate profit. The current marketplace is not functioning to produce the correct balance.
If we want to fix this problem, we need to let our elected officials know we want U.S. drug prices to be similar to the prices in other modern prosperous countries. (Currently, U.S. drug prices are about double that of other modern, prosperous countries.)
Be a squeaky wheel.
Let’s look at a piece of this process. Assume the PBM gets paid for its work on a percentage of the revenue which is managed. When the PBM is creating the formulary it negotiates with the drug manufacturers, the PBM can offer to place a drug in the formulary if given a rebate of 20 percent of the dollars spent on that drug. The manufacturer wants the business, but does not want to see its profit margin shrink; so the manufacturers’ prices go up 20 percent. This works out well for the PBM since its 20 per-
The three largest PBMs in the United States are Express Scripts, owned by Cigna; Caremark, owned by CVS; and Optum Rx, owned by United Health Care. They control 79 percent of the PBM business in the United States.
The business details of these PBMs are not available for public scrutiny; but enough information exists for us to know they produce a very substantial portion of the profit margin of the parent corporations. You may see the incestuous nature of this relationship. The insurance company, which owns
To the Editor, I just read (with some amusement)
Tim King’s “Opinion” (July 7, 2023).
Tim spoke of 16 kids finally getting their day in a Montana court. These “kids” are concerned about their right two a “livable climate.” So they sued the State of Montana. Apparently they aren’t the first “kids” to bring such lawsuits either — here in the U.S. or abroad.
Come on, Tim. Have you been partaking of legal weed before it’s really available? What this seems to be is a Leftist driven smoke screen that’s almost as thick as our recent smoky days courtesy of our Canadian neighbors. Or perhaps it’s a smoky daze from the weed. Oh well, it appears to be more of the same from the Left pushing the “climate change” (formerly
known as global warming) agenda. I might be kind of old school, but I’m not aware of too many “kids” that have adequate funding, legal knowledge, or the wherewithal to make it all the way to a State Supreme Court. Trust me, I’ve been there. It’s not cheap, and can’t be done without a lot of determination. What this really is, is a wellfunded group of Left Wing (adult) zealots using “kids” as a smoke screen. I suggest this group quit using “kids” on the front lines, and at least acknowledge who’s really pulling the strings of this masquerade. Frankly, I’m disappointed The Land would publish this kind of misinformation as their Opinion.
Paul Platz Lafayette, Minn.The take away is that the business of U.S. healthcare is often structured to prioritize the profit of the healthcare companies rather than the health and financial well being of the patients. Our community priority should be the health of individual patients and the health of the community. We all know patients need prescription drugs. We also know phar-
Mark Brakke is a retired family practice physician. He cared for patients in Coon Rapids, Minn. for 41 years during which time he was on the boards of directors of two health insurance companies. He currently is on the board of the educational non profit Health Care for All Minnesota (HCAMN.org). v
Association booth is hard to beat; but I still have to succumb to the siren’s call of a good old corn dog from time to time. Miss Becky’s BBQ is awfully tasty and there’s a mini donut stand right next to The Land’s booth in the Ag Tent. And a stop by Lingen Dairy’s Soft Serve for a milkshake on a hot day is hard to resist … well, you get the idea.
Unlike the State Fair, most people don’t attend Farmfest just for the food. You probably won’t find lutefisk, vegan
roast beef or hummus at Farmfest; but you will find a ton of useful information and a glimpse of the latest technology and farming practices.
We look forward to seeing you at Farmfest. Stop by our booth, introduce yourself, meet some of our staff and even win a prize. No napkins needed.
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Three sons of Andrew and Jennie Vogel, George, Frank and John, served in World War II. A daughter, Bertha, was a nurse at military hospitals. She married Maynard Stephenson, a soldier she had cared for who had been seriously injured at the Battle of the Bulge. All of the Vogel children who were old enough to serve their country did.
It was my privilege to spend a few hours one morning visiting George and Frank. Their brother John is deceased.
George Vogel, age 102, was waiting in his room at Landsmeer Ridge when I arrived with Pete De Beer, Vice Commander of Pressman Kosters Post #329. George is the oldest member of the post.
In the 1940’s, most young men paid attention to their draft number. When they were getting closer to their number, some chose to enlist rather than wait for the possibility that their number would be drawn.
“A year or so before enlisting,” said George. “I had read an article in the Popular Mechanics magazine about the Coast Guard. This appealed to me because of my enjoyment of boating and fishing.”
On a hot, humid day in July of 1942, George hitchhiked to Omaha to enlist. Later that same month he was sworn in. He boarded a coal fire powered train bound for California.
“It was hot,” he said. “No air conditioning. Most of the time, the black smoke from the engine came in through the open windows. Our clothes and we were all covered with soot.”
He took his basic training in Alameda, Calif. There was no choice given to the servicemen as to their place of duty. George was assigned to a lighthouse on the Anacapa Island — one of the islands in the Channel Islands National Monument. It became a national park on April 26, 1938.
The often foggy conditions, very steep and rocky coastline provided the right scenario for shipwrecks — including the Winfield Scott, a steamship which crashed into the island at full speed on December 1, 1853.
Around 14 men were stationed on the narrow, five mile long island most of the time. They were transported to the island by a condemned 26-foot skiff. Their duty was to keep a lookout for submarines. Around the clock, 24 hours a day, men kept a watchful eye as they walked outside on the lighthouse’s catwalk.
“Before I came,” said George. “The Japanese had shelled an oil refinery which sat on a hill onshore. About five to ten years ago, the submarine was located with its logbook indicating it had done the shelling.”
In June, of 1943, George came back to Orange City, Iowa. The trip was not just to see family, but rather to begin a new family. He married Joyce Van Steenwyk at her parents’ farm.
The newlywed couple was fortunate to find an apartment to rent in Bellflower. He was no longer stationed on the island, but was sent back to school to study boat building and repair. He then repaired harbor patrol boats at Catalina Island.
Next George was assigned to a weather boat which actually was a 150-foot yacht. He would be gone a month at time. In addition to weather reporting, they also kept an eye on the sky for aircraft.
His next orders were to go to the Philippines. The Coast Guard had been assigned to repair PT boats there. They were anticipating their departure at any time.
“One night around midnight,” said George. “We were mustered out for roll call. They told us our orders had been cancelled.” He still wonders why this news couldn’t have waited until morning.
George never regretted his time in the service. He learned a lot and enjoyed meeting different people.
During his military service in California, his wife was not sitting idle in their apartment. Prior to their marriage, she lived with an uncle and aunt in Bellflower and worked in a dime store as a clerk.
She was able to purchase items often hard to find such as stainless steel pans. After marriage, she worked at Procter and Gamble — packaging soap flakes. She also worked with other women at the church to sew items for the war effort.
Once the war was over, the Vogels considered staying in California. They were happy there. When their first son, Alan, was born in January of 1946, they sent telegraphs to Iowa to inform their parents of the good news.
Andrew Vogel was quite excited over the news of this first grandchild. He sent them $100 to cover the costs of plane tickets. The tickets had to be purchased one at a time on different days. Alan was only three weeks and four days old when this trip was made.
George was offered a position in the family’s paint store in Orange City. With George back, it became a separate business from the paint factory.
George and Joyce settled back in the area to work, raise a family and to be an encouragers to many.
Once our visit with George was over, Pete and I proceeded over to Prairie Ridge to visit with Frank Vogel, George’s younger brother.
Frank also enlisted in the armed services, but not for the same reasons as his brother. He was just seventeen — too young to enlist without parental consent.
“I was working with my dad in our paint factory,” said Frank.
“He said to me
‘Why don’t you learn some discipline?
Perhaps if you were in the service it would do you some good.’”
So, Frank hitched a ride with Cornie Pals who did truck deliveries to Sioux City. Frank enlisted in the United States Navy; but it took a month or more to get his father to sign the consent paper.
He went to boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois. Bob Feller, a legendary baseball pitcher, was there when he was in training. Also a local boy John Swets.
“John was dating his future wife at the time,” said Frank. “We came home on leave and John didn’t
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early morning trap run (which included returning home to change clothes), I checked on a trap on the way to school. That required a trip home to change clothes. No matter how careful I was, the odor seemed to follow me!
One skink I caught was under the coal shed near the fresh air intake to our one-room schoolhouse. We sat in the school that forenoon with the windows open with our coats on. By then the girls were used to the smell.
The fur business changed according to the seasons. When winter came, the skunks took a long winter nap and the snow began to fall and drifts built up where they would rest until spring. During one of these changes, a drift covered one of my traps under about two feet of snow. I was in the snow tramping with my feet to find the stake the trap was attached to. As I was grabbing the stake the snow close to my feet burst open the there was a very angry and (it seemed) a very large animal. I took off for home and never looked back. At home, my older brother agreed to come along back with me with his .22 rifle to take care of that fierce animal. It was an almost pure white badger. Sears and Roebuck graded it as a one half albino because it had a little tint on the neck, shoulders and rump. That badger was worth almost as much as three skunks. There was a lot more work skinning and curing that hide. It had to be nailed to the wall. One day I found three badgers running down a ditch. With a 19-inch wrecking bar, I got two of them. As the cold weather set in, it was time trap mink and weasel.
Even jackrabbit hides were of value. Four rabbit hides made a pound. A pound sold for 96 cents and the jackrabbits were more than plentiful. Can you imagine skinning two dozen rabbits by kerosene lantern at night? It was money.
By 1935 the fur market began to slide and by 1940 it was down like the grain market was 10 years before (6 cents for a bushel of oats and 8 cents for corn). Although in the last 40 years or so, the fur market has improved. What seems unusual is that wildlife has never been as plentiful as it was in the 1920s and 1930s. Fox weren’t as plentiful at that time, but seemed to gain ground in later years. Now, the jackrabbits in this area almost seem to be gone. Still, in the 1950s it was not unusual for a rabbit hunt to bring in 150 to 250 jackrabbits and a half dozen foxes. The prairie chicken has been gone for a number of years. The pheasant populations, though climbing now, has never been like it was in the 1920s and 1930s. It wasn’t uncommon to see two dozen pheasants eating with the pigs in the hog lot. Hunting, trapping and fishing were always considered a sport, but trapping to a kid in the late 1920s and ‘30s meant dollars. Wild life was important in those days. Hunting and fishing put food on the table for many families. Many people ate wild rabbits until a disease consisting of some kind of boils came along. I don’t believe the game warden watched very close because people need the meat and none was wasted. v
Our alfalfa program breeds for disease resistance and tests that its varieties are high-quality, high-yielding and persistent thanks to the Waupaca, WI based Research & Learning Center, which Alfalfa Research Director, Olivia Steinmetz, calls “absolutely priceless.” But it’s the persistence — continued high quality and yields for years to come — that she finds really sets Legacy Seeds’ alfalfa apart from others.
This column was written for the marketing week ending July 14.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture left its 2023 milk production forecast unchanged in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate report but lowered the 2024 estimate, citing lower cow inventories and slower growth in milk per cow.
2023 production and marketings were estimated at 228.4 and 227.4 billion pounds respectively, unchanged on both from a month ago. If realized, both would be up 1.9 billion pounds or 0.84 percent from 2022.
2024 production and marketings were projected at 230.6 and 229.6 billion pounds respectively, down 200 million pounds on both. If realized, 2024 production and marketings would be up 2.2 billion pounds or 0.96 percent from 2023.
Fats basis exports for 2023 were lowered primarily reflecting lower butter and cheese shipments. Skim-solids basis exports, also lowered, reflect lower exports of whey products as well as a number of other dairy products; however, these declines are partially offset by higher nonfat dry milk exports.
Fat basis exports for 2024 were reduced as USDA expects weakness in butter sales to carry into the next year. Skim-solids basis export reductions were largely due to lower expected lactose exports, according to the WASDE.
Imports on a fat basis for 2023 were unchanged with largely offsetting changes for a number of products, but skim-solids imports were lowered on lower milk protein concentrates. Imports for 2024 on both a skim-solids
By Lee Mielke
basis and a fat basis were lowered slightly.
Projected 2023 cheese, nonfat dry milk, and whey price averages were lowered from a month ago based on continued ample supplies of cheese and competition in international nonfat dry milk and whey markets. Butter was unchanged.
The 2023 cheese average was lowered to $1.6750 per pound, down 5.50 cents from a month ago, and compares to $2.1122 in 2022 and $1.6755 in 2021. The 2023 average was lowered to $1.69, down 8.50 cents from last month’s estimate.
Butter was projected at $2.4350 for 2023, unchanged from last month’s estimate and compares to $2.8665 in 2022 and $1.7325 in 2021. The 2024 average was raised to $2.3450, up a penny from a month ago.
Nonfat dry milk will average $1.17 per pound in 2023, down 20 cents from last month’s WASDE, and compares to $1.6851 in 2022 and $1.2693 in 2021. The 2024 average will fall to $1.1250, down 50 cents from last month’s estimate.
The Class III milk price forecast was reduced due to weaker cheese and whey prices and the Class IV decline reflects lower nonfat dry milk prices.
The 2023 Class III will average $16.05 per hundredweight, down 65 cents from last month’s estimate, and compares to $21.96 in 2022 and $17.08 in 2021. The 2024 average will fall to $15.95, down $1.05 from last month’s estimate.
The 2023 Class IV is expected to average $18.20 per cwt, down 15 cents from last month’s call, and compares to $24.47 in 2022 and $16.09 in 2021. The 2024 Class IV will average $17.45, unchanged from last month’s projection.
The week ending July 1 saw 59,300 dairy cows go to slaughter, up 2,800 head from the previous week and 7,500 or 14.5 percent more than a year ago. Year to date, 1,620,700 cows have been culled, up 8800 head or 5.8 percent from a year ago.
Cheese prices oscillated some the second week of July but moved higher. After gaining 5.75 cents the previous week, the Cheddar blocks climbed to $1.53 per pound July 13, highest since May 24, but closed July 14 at $1.48, up 8.75 cents on the week and 51.50 cents below a year ago when they dropped 11.50 cents to $1.9950.
The barrels climbed to $1.42 July 11, highest since June 26, lost 3 cents July 12, and finished July 14 at $1.3925, 1.25 cents higher on the week, 67.75 cents below a year ago, and 8.75 cents below the blocks. Chicago Mercantile Exchange sales for the week totaled 22 cars of block and 53 of barrel.
Cash butter saw a July 14 finish at $2.55 per pound, up 7 cents on the week, highest since Dec. 20, 2022, but still 38 cents below a year ago, on 45 sales.
Grade A nonfat dry milk fell to $1.0775 per pound Monday, lowest CME price since Nov. 9, 2020. It rallied to a July 14 close at $1.1050, up 1.75 cents on the week but 55.50 cents below a year ago. Eleven loads
exchanged hands on the week.
Analyst Jon Spainhour warned in the July 7 “Weekly Wire;” “Chinese participation is frightening. Previously, Southeast Asia seemed able to pick up the slack. However, it seems highly unlikely that they can absorb the full loss of Chinese demand. If they can’t, and, I repeat, it is unlikely they will, New Zealand will be forced to alter production schedules. That would put more skim milk powder into the market and likely push prices lower” and “could move to the $1.00-per-pound area. There will be a lot of trade that takes place at this highly psychological level, but I do think we can go there and possibly even move into the mid-90s.”
Dry whey continued to break records, in the wrong direction, falling to 22.50 cents per pound July 12, the lowest price ever, but it gained 1.75 cents July 13, first gain in 8 sessions, and added a half-cent July 14 to close at 24.75 cents per pound, up 2 cents on the week, highest since June 27, but 20.75 cents below a year ago. There were 48 CME sales reported on the week. Whey’s situation is very similar to powder with too much supply and too little demand.
Tuesday’s Global Dairy Trade Pulse saw just under 2.1 million pounds of Fonterra whole milk powder sold at $3,000 per metric ton, down $55 from the last Pulse and down $85 from the July 4 GDT.
HighGround Dairy says “Contract 2 regular whole milk powder fell to the lowest price ever recorded on the Pulse Auction since it began in August 2022. This also marked the lowest C2 regular whole milk powder price on the GDT platform since November 2020 as weak demand continues to challenge global markets.”
In politics; “Slurries of highly processed ingredients are not equivalent to dairy,” says the National Milk
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Producers Federation which is taking that truth to government and consumers.
The National Milk Producers Federation listed the ingredients of a plant-based beverage in a press release this week: “Water, animal-free whey protein (from fermentation), sunflower oil, sugar, less than 1% of: vitamin A, vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), vitamin D2, riboflavin, citrus fiber, salt, dipotassium phosphate, acacia, gellan gum, mixed tocopherols (antioxidant), calcium potassium phosphate citrate, natural flavor.”
Compare that to the label you see on a gallon of cow’s milk, challenges NMPF. “After more than four decades of plant-based imposters using dairy terms that violate the agency’s
Standard of Identity for milk, labbased fermenters of single dairy proteins are trying to mislead consumers in the exact same way,” argues NMPF, and “Consumers shouldn’t be led to believe otherwise.”
A letter to the Food and Drug Administration asks the agency to “take action against the brand Bored Cow, which is marketing its beverage as ‘animal-free dairy milk’ because it uses a single fermented whey protein (real milk has dozens of protein variants and literally hundreds of different fatty acids).” NMPF notes that “it is baseless, preposterous and absurd to call such a product milk.” Lab grown “meat” is the next “Franken food” being mixed up for the dinner table. Buyers beware.
Last of all, a call to support and pro-
mote a bipartisan measure to expand healthy milk varieties for schools to choose. Claudia Larson, NMPF Senior Director of Government Relations, says “The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would return whole and 2% milk to school lunch menus, has been introduced in the past. But with a growing tide of science to back up its benefits, this year the legislation has advanced farther than ever before, with a possible House floor vote as early as this month. House Agriculture Committee Chair GT Thompson, R-PA, Representative Kim Schrier, D-WA, and Senators Roger Marshall, R-KS, and Peter Welch, D-VA, are leading the effort,” says NMPF.
“Allowing schools to serve 2% and whole milk is a commonsense solution to a national child nutrition problem,” writes Larson. “No other food delivers
the same rich and unique nutrition package as milk, which provides 13 essential nutrients, including three of the four public health concerns. Milk plays an especially significant role in providing the nutrition critical for childhood health and development. Milk is the number one source of protein for kids 2 to 11, serves as the top source of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin D for children ages 2 to 18, and provides seven of the 14 nutrients the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends for optimal brain development.” Write your elected officials. Tell your friends and neighbors. If famers won’t, who will!
Lee Mielke is a syndicated columnist who resides in Everson, Wash. His weekly column is featured in newspapers across the country and he may be reached at lkmielke@juno.com. v
By LAURA COLE
The Land Staff Writer
The UMASH (Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center) Wellness Pavilion is returning to Farmfest, and will have demonstrations, exhibits, and health screenings available to show attendees.
Based at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health, UMASH is a federally funded center which covers a five state region: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin. The organization provides both research and outreach in an effort to improve health and safety in the ag industry.
Outreach Director and Center Coordinator Megan Schossow explained the research varies in subject from the social science topic of mental health to the engineering realm of building devices that can aid farmers in their work. Aspects of her role involve working with the researchers regarding their findings, translating those findings into a knowledge that will be of value to farmers, and providing information and resources via a variety of avenues — including Farmfest.
While UMASH has had a presence at Farmfest for a number of years, Schossow stated they started working with IDEAg (the organizers of Farmfest) about five years ago to have a more prominent presence for health, safety, and wellness in the agricul-
tural community. She added many of the farm show’s 30,000 attendees are the folks UMASH thinks about when improving the health of those in agriculture.
A former agronomist with an ag background, Schossow has been with UMASH for about six years. “I grew up on a farm, so I understand that the work needs to get done. How do we also do it safely? There are a lot of programs and funding and infrastructure in place that will help folks do that,” Schossow stated.
The UMASH Wellness Pavilion will have three main components: live safety demonstrations, wellness and safety exhibits, and health screenings.
Demonstrations will occur daily at 11 a.m., and again at 2 p.m. There will be six different demos that will run consecutively at those times, though attendees are also encouraged to visit the area and interact with staff during non-demo times.
To decide on demonstration topics, Schossow stated they look at main incident areas, as well as the jobs on the farm with more risk. This year, UMASH has
teamed up with a variety of organizations to present the following:
ATV/UTV and Lawn Mower Safety; Farm Rescue and Adaptive Equipment; Grain Engulfment Simulator; Grain and Confined Space Safety; Power Takeoff (PTO); and a demonstration of the Grain Weevil, a machine designed to decrease or eliminate the need for a farmer to enter a grain bin.
Schossow said it’s been shown that for people to understand risk, they have to see themselves as being at risk. “We are able to demonstrate instances that we don’t want to happen. We can literally do a grain bin entrapment, and show folks how intense that scenario can be, but also how to prevent it,” she stated. “We can show the grain bin entrapment and then also demonstrate a life harness, pulley system, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), whatever it might be to help make that work safer.”
Regarding farm safety, Schossow stated she has seen a real interest and prioritization — particularly
Last year Kristin Reiman Duden of Princeton, Minn. was named Farmfest’s 2022 Woman Farmer of the Year, and she has since stayed just as busy with a continued focus on dairy and youth — as well as mental health.
Before being named Woman Farmer of the Year, Reiman Duden said she had been thrilled just to be a top five finalist. While she had not met all of the finalists prior to attending Farmfest, she did know Karen Kasper through the dairy world. “I was just tickled to be in the same category as her, especially because I know she writes children’s books and she does so much for the dairy industry,” Reiman Duden stated.
Over the past year, she shared that the congratulatory remarks she’s received have meant a lot. Receiving the recognition has allowed for making more connections with others, even with people outside of the ag industry.
Reiman Duden is a fourth generation farmer on the land her family has owned since 1933. She and her husband, Thomas Duden, bought the farm from Reiman Duden’s parents, Richard and Margaret, who continue to be actively involved in the dairy operation. While a portion of the family’s 320 acres are dedicated to pasture, they also grow corn and oats for their cows, as well as have 125 acres for hay.
Growing up on the farm and thinking about her future, Reiman Duden shared, “I figured I’d be in some aspect of the dairy industry; I didn’t know exactly what.” Also having an interest in working with youth, she earned a degree in Agricultural Education-Leadership, Training and Development with a minor in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Nearing graduation, Reiman Duden was strongly considering taking a dairy job in California when her dad asked if she wanted to come home to farm. She
returned to her roots in order to stay close to her family, her cows, and to work with the youth in her community. “I think it’s working out great,” she stated of the decision made.
The Woman Farmer of the Year award is sponsored by the producers of Farmfest, IDEAg Group, LLC. Some of the eligibility criteria includes having “a positive impact on the farm in terms of income, yield, diversification, and/or overcoming challenges” as well as demonstrating “not only impact on the farm but also positive impact on her community.”
On the farm, Reiman Duden’s specialty is herd health, but she stated she also tag teams with her dad and they are both able to take care of what’s needed. No stranger to field work, “I really enjoy doing hay — from cutting, raking, baling, everything like that,” she stated.
Reiman Duden shared that over the years some things have changed at the farm, like making the switch from Holsteins to primarily Jerseys. They currently milk about 40 cows. They also have increased their hay sales and work with more dry hay over haylage. For safety purposes, they’ve moved from silos to using bags. For the last two years, they have rented some of their acres for corn to a neighbor, and Reiman Duden has enjoyed the benefits of working together.
The following marketing analysis is for the week ending July 14.
CORN — Corn was influenced this week by weather forecasts, crop conditions, the build-up to the July World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates report, and events in the Black Sea. Early week action was sideways, higher without sharp swings. Weather forecasts for the last half of July and possibly into early August are now leaning toward hotter, drier conditions for the Corn Belt.
The Black Sea grain agreement ends on July 17 and there is uncertainty over what Russia’s next move may be if the agreement isn’t extended. In the last week, a Russian drone hit a grain facility in Odesa, causing a fire. Fortunately, the fire was quickly extinguished and caused minimal damage, according to news reports.
A plunging U.S. dollar also provided underlying support as it seemed to draw money to the agricultural space. It fell to its lowest in 15 months. Price indexes were lower than expected which has led to ideas that inflation is easing, and further interest rate hikes may not be needed.
Late in the week, it was reported India was considering curbing rice exports. Why is this important? China is a large buyer of broken rice from India that they use in livestock feed. This could open a window for U.S. corn imports.
The July 12 WASDE report for the 2023-24 balance sheet: yield slashed by 4 bushels per acre to 177.5 bu./acre vs. 176.6 bu./acre estimated and 181.5 bu./ acre last month. Production was increased by 55 million bushels due to acreage increased by 2.1 million acres to 94.1 million acres. Production is 15.32 billion bushels vs. 15.234 billion bushels estimated and 15.265 billion in June. Ending stocks were up 5 million bushels at 2.262 billion bushels compared to 2.26 billion estimated and 2.257 billion last month. World ending stocks were 314.12 million metric tons compared to 314.33 mmt estimated and 313.98 mmt last month. Brazil’s corn production was pegged at 129 mmt and Argentina›s at 54 mmt, both unchanged from last month.
On the 2022-23 balance sheet, feed usage was raised by 150 million to 5.425 billion bushels, ethanol was cut by 25 million to 5.225 billion, and exports
sales by the farmer are well behind average. If prices don’t rebound by the fall, will empty bins just fill up? Interest rates are much higher than last year, so don’t forget to figure that into your cost of holding bushels.
Weather, crop conditions, and the Black Sea grain deal are dominant features. Volatility should continue to be high and swings erratic, depending on changing forecasts. September corn established a double bottom at this week›s $5.74 low. The next upside target is the 50-day moving average at $5.27 per bushel as of the close July 14. The first support in December corn is this week’s low at $4.81 and upside resistance at the 50-day moving average at $5.31 per bushel. For the week, September and December corn each rallied 19.25 cents to $5.06.5 and $5.13.75, respectively.
Grain prices are effective cash close on July 18. *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period.
were reduced by 75 million bushels to 1.65 billion bushels. U.S. ending stocks were down 50 million bushels to 1.402 billion bushels compared to 1.42 billion bushels estimated and 1.452 billion in June. World ending stocks were 296.3 mmt vs. 298.13 mmt estimated and 297.55 mmt in June. Brazil’s corn was increased by 1 mmt to 133 mmt and Argentina was decreased by 1 mmt to 34 mmt.
The weekly conditions report as of July 9 showed a 4 percent improvement in the good/excellent category to 55 percent good/excellent for the whole United States, but are the lowest for mid-July in 11 years.
The rating for Illinois was 3 percent better, while Iowa and Minnesota were unchanged. Historically, the ratings are low. Corn silking was 22 percent vs. 21 percent on average with 3 percent in the dough stage compared to 2 percent on average. The weekly Drought Monitor showed a 3 percent improvement in the United States with 64 percent of the U.S. corn area under drought conditions. Iowa has 89 percent of its corn area in some degree of drought, Illinois and Nebraska 86 percent, Minnesota 53 percent, Kansas 74 percent, and Wisconsin 86 percent.
Weekly exports were the highest in 13 weeks with 18.4 million bushels for old crop and 18.5 million bushels for new crop. Total old crop commitments are 35 percent behind last year at 1.555 billion bushels.
The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report has year-on-year exports down 33 percent, so the fresh export number looks doable. With the change in old crop exports, we need to average 4.8 million bushels of sales per week to hit the new 1.65 billion bushel target. Total new crop commitments are 159 million bushels compared to 269 million bushels last year.
Outlook: I can’t remember in my 42 years in the grain industry a time when we’ve had such big price swings and little interest from the country. New crop
SOYBEANS — Soybean prices soared higher this week with weather forecasts a concern and expectations for a tighter balance sheet on the July 12 WASDE report. Soyoil was behind the early week strength derived from higher world vegetable oil prices. Palm oil stocks were lower than expected.
Highlights of the July WASDE report: 2023-24 Crop Year: Acreage was cut by 4 million acres to 83.5 million acres. U.S. yield was unchanged at 52 bu./acre vs. 51.4 bu./acre estimated. Production was down 210 million bushels to 4.3 billion bushels vs. 4.253 billion estimated and 4.51 billion bushels in June. The crush was decreased by 10 million to 2.3 billion bushels and exports were chopped by 125 million to 1.85 billion bushels. Ending stocks dropped 50 million bushels to 300 million bushels compared to 199 million estimated and 350 million in June. World ending stocks were 120.98 mmt vs. 121 mmt estimated and 123.34 mmt in June. Brazil’s soybean production was unchanged at 163 mmt and Argentina steady at 48 mmt.
On the 2022-23 balance sheet: U.S. exports were lowered 20 million bushels to 1.98 billion bushels, residual down 5 million, and ending stocks up 25 million bushels at 255 million bushels vs. 232 million estimated and 230 million in June. World ending stocks were 102.9 mmt vs. 101.2 mmt estimated and 101.32 mmt in June. Brazil’s beans were 156 mmt and Argentina at 25 mmt, both unchanged. Conab is forecasting Brazil’s soybean crop at 154.5 mmt.
Soybean ratings were only up 1 percent at 51 percent good/excellent when traders were expecting at least a 2 percent improvement. This is the lowest soybean rating for mid-July since 2012. Illinois’ rating was up 6 percent, but Iowa fell 1 percent and Minnesota was down 3 percent. Beans blooming was 39 percent vs. 35 percent on average and setting pods was 10 percent vs. 7 percent on average. The weekly Drought Monitor showed a 3 percent improvement in the U.S. soybean area under drought at 57 percent.
Nebraska has 93 percent of their soybeans under drought, Iowa and Kansas have 89 percent, Wisconsin 85 percent, Illinois and Missouri 83 percent, and
KITCHEN, from pg. 8 want to say goodbye to his girl, so we were late in getting back. AWOL is the correct term, but somehow we weren’t missed.”
From boot camp he was a passenger on the army train from Illinois to Washington State. The servicemen were served two meals a day. One was guaranteed to be hot dogs and sauerkraut.
Although he and another boot camp graduate, Everett Wallace, were approved for electronic school, there were no openings; so both men were ordered to be sailors on a mine sweeping boat which had just been refurbished at the Bellingham boatworks. The mine sweepers were 155 feet long with a magnetic tail. The magnetic field would neutralize the detonator. Magnetic mines were not the only danger. There were also anchored mines. Small wooden-hulled boats were used to sweep anchored mines by cutting their mooring chains or ropes.
As Frank was about to board, Captain Stillman called him aside. Frank thought to himself, what have I done wrong?
“There are two jobs available on this ship,” said Captain Stillman. “One is working in the kitchen which is one of the worst jobs, the other is in the ship pantry. You and Wallace will be working on a three week rotation at these jobs. Because you are an Iowa boy like myself, I am letting you choose which one you want to do first.”
Frank chose kitchen duty as he wanted to get that worst job out of the way first. There were three men in the kitchen, a cook, a steward and the mess cook, which was Frank’s position. This person washed the dishes, peeled potatoes and helped the cook.
Frank never fully decided if his choice was a mistake or not, but he never left the kitchen. It was a very small kitchen with an electric range. The heavy pan used to deep fry foods had only wire ring handles. While carrying it, the cook dropped the pan spilling hot oil over his legs and feet. Obviously, he needed to be hospitalized. On the spot, Frank became the cook. Besides cooking, he planned the meals for 30 days in advance and purchased all the supplies he would need.
Their ship would often go out ahead of the battleships, looking for mines.
Frank often wondered why they were never fired upon. The ship’s captain explained that the enemy didn’t want to expose their hidden artillery along the coast. It wasn’t worth losing a strategic placement of guns for their small ship.
Frank is still very thankful to God that one of his orders was changed. He had planned to go to the atomic bomb testing at Bikini Atoll Islands in 1946. At the last minute he was told they had miscalculated the number of people who could witness this testing.
While in the service Frank never drank alcohol. Many times when men went on leave, they often left their billfolds or extra money with him so that would not lose it in one or another.
“I attribute that to my training at home,” said Frank. “It kept me grounded.” He wasn’t able to attend a church service on a regular basis, so he often found a quiet place to read his Bible, pray and meditate.
Because of the war, Frank’s high school years were not normal by any means. He attended Western High School in Hull, just four days a week. He was needed to work in the family paint factory. As the labor shortage continued, his father made a deal with him.
“I will send you on a vacation anywhere in the United States where you want to go,” said Andrew Vogel. “If you will quit school and work with me afterwards.”
Frank estimates that he was 15 years old when he set off for Everett, Wash. to visit his uncle and aunt. He didn’t send any letter — as that would take time, a phone call or telegram would cost money, so the first his uncle and aunt knew of his visit was when he stood on their doorstep and they opened the door when he knocked.
He stayed about 10 days before hitchhiking to Bellflower to visit his older brother George, then on to El Paso, Texas where he visited John and Wilma Foreman where John was stationed.
Once the war was over, the 19-yearold young man made his way home. He stopped at the paint factory to see his dad.
“Oh, you are back,” said Andrew Vogel. “I want you to go over these plans for a building you are going to build.” He showed me a small model of the building.
Frank tried going back to high school, but the principal told him that you have learned more than we could get teach you. So whenever asked for a diploma in life he would answer that he didn’t have one but could get one and got by.
He did receive a diploma in 1994 from Hull Western Christian 50 years after he should have walked across the stage to receive it. He has an honorary degree from Northwestern College in Orange City.
In 1948, Frank married a neighbor girl, Lois Boonstra. They had a mutual attraction for each other before he even left for the navy and she wrote him a letter every day. Somewhere along the way, those letters were
destroyed. The history in those letters would be fascinating to people like me.
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with these two gentlemen — and I mean very courteous gentlemen. Thank you to everyone who strives to keep peace and freedom. As always, our country, the world needs Jesus. Pray!
P.S. If the Vogel name sounds familiar it’s because Diamond Vogel paint is the business their father began in1926 and is still a family-owned business known nationwide.
Renae B. Vander Schaaf is an independent writer, author and speaker. Contact her at (605) 530-0017 or agripen@live.com.
Minnesota just 48 percent.
Weekly export sales were the lowest in eight weeks for old crop at 3 million bushels, bringing total commitments to 1.93 billion bushels. This is down 11 percent from last year when the USDA is forecasting an 8 percent decline in year-on-year exports. We need to average 1.5 million bushels of sales per week to reach the 1.98 billion bushel export forecast. New crop export sales were 7.7 million bushels, bringing total commitments to 152.6 million bushels vs. 509 million last year. The USDA this week announced the sale of 11.6 million bushels of new crop soybeans to Mexico and 105,000 metric tons of meal to unknown.
The June National Oilseed Processors Association Crush report on June 17 is estimated at 170.6 million bushels, which would be a June record. Soyoil stocks are estimated at 1.816 billion pounds.
Outlook: November soybeans have closed over $13.75 per bushel only once since March 6. We closed this week at $13.70.75 per bushel, up 53 cents for the week. August soybeans were 52.5 cents higher at $14.80.25 per bushel. August meal rallied $21 to $423.80 and soyoil was up 2.48 cents at $.6505.
We’ll continue to expect high volatility for the last half of July and into August. August weather usually determines the final soybean yield, so we’ll stay sensitive to any changes, but we closed the week on a high note. The next resistance in November soybeans is $14.00 per bushel with support at the 200-day moving average at $13.32 per bushel, as of the close July 14.
Weekly price changes in September wheat for the week ended July 14: Chicago wheat up 12 cents at $6.61.5, Kansas City up 10.75 cents at $8.29, and Minneapolis surging 36.5 cents to $8.84.25 per bushel. v
For more than 15 years, Reiman Duden has provided 4-H participants from the counties of Sherburne and Mille Lacs with the opportunity to lease animals from the farm. This offers youth who may not live on a farm or would like a different option than owning an animal the chance to show. Reiman Duden is happy to give them the full dairy experience. She typically has five or six participants a year who experience firsthand the ins and out of the operation. They help with chores, work with their animals, can be present for hoof trimmings and vet visits and learn about the day-to-day tasks such as tagging animals, vaccinating, and deworming.
As the youth continue in their involvement over the years, Reiman Duden enjoys watching them grow in their knowledge and capabilities, and also become mentors to the younger participants.
Reiman Duden additionally works with youth in her role as co-advisor of Princeton’s FFA program. Jessica Lupkes, the FFA chapter’s advisor, described Reiman Duden as “an integral leader,” commenting, “We would not be so successful without her. Her knowledge of agriculture is priceless as she guides and works with the youth on their SAE’s (Supervised Agricultural Experience), community projects, and their career exploration.”
Along with encouraging her community’s youth, Reiman Duden is step-mom to 10 year old Maddie and mom to Cordell, 5, and Marilyn, who turns 3 this month. Maddie is involved with 4-H and Cordell and Marilyn have both participated in dairy shows.
Thomas, Reiman Duden’s husband, grew up farming, too. His family was involved with beef and hay crop farming near Plainview. The two initially met 21 years ago traveling to Washington D.C. for 4-H. It was Thomas who nominated her for Woman Farmer of the Year, and likewise, she took the opportunity to recognize the importance of his own work. He has shared his mental health journey with a variety of publications as well as PBS’ Almanac program. “I think it’s easier to see someone to relate to,” Reiman Duden stated, crediting her husband for discussing his experiences in the hopes of helping others.
“I’m here as a support person for my husband and others who are dealing with depression — especially
with farming,” Reiman Duden stated. She acknowledged the stress that comes with farming, and also emphasized, “You don’t have to suffer in silence.”
As a support person, she spoke of the value of checking in and taking a conversation further than “Hey, how’s it going?” Monica McConkey and Ted Matthews are Agricultural Mental Health Specialists located in Minnesota, and both Minnesota and Iowa offer free support services to farmers.
For the last three years, the family has hosted Food Trucks on the Farm, an annual event during their community’s Rum River Festival. In addition to the food trucks, Reiman Duden stated they have a lot of kid-friendly activities, as well as canine unit demonstrations and there is a fire truck on site. The proceeds benefit Princeton FFA Alumni, ultimately providing scholarships for the FFA chapter.
A former Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalist, Reiman Duden serves as Mille Lac’s Dairy Princess Coordinator. She’s excited that Gracie Ash is a Princess Kay finalist from her county this year. Reiman Duden is also the State Jersey Queen Coordinator, and is on the Minnesota Jersey Cattle
Association board. The list continues, as she will also be judging a few dairy shows this summer and has a parttime gig at Princeton Floral. Regarding the impact females have had in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Reiman Duden stated, “There’s always been women who have been strong, who have been powerful in the different organizations.” Over the years, she has witnessed women’s contributions being more wellreceived and has seen a greater female presence — even in areas like ads for agriculture and promoting equipment.
A mentor to the next ag generation, Reiman Duden also enjoys seeing the combination of female and male involvement. As FFA coadvisor, she stated there can be a trend of more females taking on the leadership roles, but has recently seen more of a 50/50 shift. “We’re all in this together,” she emphasized, a sentiment that summarizes her outlook on many aspects.
This year’s top five finalists will be honored and the 2023 Woman Farmer of the Year will be named at Farmfest on Thursday, Aug. 3. v
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concerning youth. She shared the demonstrations at Farmfest will be family friendly, and added the Lawn Mower Safety demonstration is often pertinent to youth as mowing is a task at times allocated to the kids on the farm. As part of the ATV/UTV discussion, there will be a youth-sized UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicles) displayed, courtesy of Polaris.
There will also be about 20 exhibitors providing
information and resources on a variety of topics.
Schossow shared there are typically a lot of giveaways which include PPE from AgriSafe Network, drug deactivation kits from Farm Bureau, and grain bin stickers and lockout/tagout kits from the Department of Agriculture. Nationwide will be on hand for their grain bin safety campaign and the Southwest Regional Trauma Advisory Committee will provide Stop the Bleed training. Representatives from mental health organizations will also be present, along with the Minnesota Poison Control Center, University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota Veteran Farmer Coalition, Pipeline Ag Safety Alliance, among many others.
The health screening component this year consists of blood pressure screenings provided by CentraCare on Aug. 2. The screenings are free and available to show attendees.
For more information about the UMASH Wellness Pavilion and a full list of the partnering organizations, visit https://umash.umn.edu/minnesota-farmfest-2023/ v
WANTED: Land & farms. I have clients looking for dairy, & cash grain operations, as well as bare land parcels from 40-1000 acres. Both for relocation & investments. If you have even thought about selling contact: Paul Krueger, Farm & Land Specialist, Edina Realty, 138 Main St. W., New Prague, MN 55372. paulkrueger@edinarealty.com (612)328-4506
Alfalfa, mixed hay grass hay & wheat straw. Medium squares or round bales. Delivery available. Call or text LeRoy Ose 218-689-6675
FOR SALE: 2022 4x5.5 round bales, first crop, mixed, in shed, $55; 2023 alfalfa grass mixed, 3’x3’x8 squares, in shed, nice hay, $95. 612-719-6524
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FOR SALE: 6 grain bins, 1-30’, 2-24’, 2-21’, & 1-18’. 2 larger - 1-30 and 1-24, have power sweep unloading. All have aeriation floors & fans. 20 cents/bu for the bins. Hutchinson, 320-587-9409 Call in AM.
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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 Hand
NEW Massey Tractors ........................... On Hand
NEW Massey 4710 w/loader ….......... COMING
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’21 Massey 4707 w/loader …................…. $59,500
’16 Massey 4608 rops w/loader …............. $39,900
Massey 1652/cab/loader …….......………. $37,900
’21 NH T7.260 ……….............………… $169,000
’18 NH T4.75 w/loader .............................. $52,500
’17 NH T4.75 w/loader ……..................… $51,000
’12 NH T9.560 2200hrs ……..........…… $249,000
TILLAGE
Sunflower 4610 9-24 …….............…… COMING
DMI Tigermate II 40.5 w/3bar ….…......… $17,500
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
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
Frontiern WR1010 wheel rake …….............……… $4,750
Kuhn SR112 Rake ……........................................... $6,900
16’ NH FP240 w/heads ……..................………… $69,000
NH H7230 ……………….............................…… $24,500
PLANTERS
JD 7200 12-30 w/LF ………........................…… $21,000
Taking 2023 New Spring Orders
COMBINES
NEW Geringhoff chopping cornhead Call
18’ Gleaner S97 ..................................................... Call
’02 Gleaner R62 …...............................……… $53,500
’94 Gleaner R72 ………….......................…… $27,000 Gleaner R65 ……...............................…….. COMING
Geringhoff parts & heads available
MISCELLANEOUS NEW Salford
Thursday, July 27 Jon Kietzer Far m 181. 65+/-Acres Vernon Center Twp, Blue Earth County, MN
For property brochures call Chuck Wingert, Wingert Land Services, 507-381-9790 or Glen Fladeboe, Fladeboe Land, 651-208-3262 or visit www.wingertlandservices.com or www.fladeboeland.com
Only registered bidders may attend. Charles Wingert, Broker - Glen Fladboe, Broker
Wednesday, August 16 Bruce Piltz Farm
132+/-Acres
Waldorf Community Center, Waldorf, MN
For property brochures call Chuck Wingert, Wingert Land Services, 507-381-9790 or visit www.wingertlandservices.com
Only registered bidders may attend. Charles Wingert, Broker
For
Clean Live & Online Farm Retirement Auction
JD 4440, (3) 4020, 850, Well Maintained
The Andersons Have Farmed All Their Lives and Will Now Sell the Balance of Their Very Clean Farm Machinery at a No Reserve Retirement Farm Auction. Auction Location: 57435 375th Ave Zumbro Falls, MN 55991
Monday, July 31, 2023 • 10:00 a.m.
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS & BIDDING GO TO:
Like New John Deere Tractors & Loader Tractors
‘18 JD 6155M, MFWD, 293 Hrs, PowrQuad 20 Sp, Joystick, R42, 3pt., 2 Hyd, Loader Mounts ; ‘20 JD 6135E, MFWD, 162 Hrs, PowrReverser Hi-Lo, R34, 3pt., 2 Hyd, Double Door; ‘20 JD 6120E, MFWD, 92 Hrs, PowrReverser, R38, 3pt., 2 Hyd, JD H310 Loader, Double Door; ‘20 JD 6120E, MFWD, 397 Hrs, PowrReverser Hi-Lo, R34, 3pt., 3 Hyd, JD H310 Loader, Double Door; ‘07 JD 6615, 2WD, 3722 Hrs, Quad, 18.4x38, 3pt., 2 Hyd, Double Door; ‘07 JD 6403, 2WD Open Station, 563 Hrs, 9 Speed, 3pt., 2 Hyd
Parker 450 Grain Cart, 1000 PTO; MC 180 Stalk Chopper, 15’, 4 Wheel; Kewanee 10”x26’ Auger PTO; JD 34 Manure Spreader, 2 Beaters; ‘11 Rainbow 18’x82” Flatbed Trailer; AC B, Good Tin; McKee 720 Snowblower 7’ Double Auger, Hyd Spout; Walsh 200 Gal Sprayer, 28’ Booms; Flair Box, Hoist & Running Gear;
‘78 JD 4440, 5090 Hrs, 18.4x38, Quad, 3pt., 2 Hyd; JD 4020 Showing 2206 Hrs, Dsl, PS, 3pt., 1 Hyd, 18.4x34; JD 4020 Dsl, Cab, Showing 1780 Hrs, Weights, 18.4x38, Synchro, 3pt., Recent Overhaul, Sharp; JD 4020 Gas, 5757 Hrs, 16.9x38, 3 pt., 2 Hyd, Cab; Set Of JD Starter Weights; JD 850 Dsl Compact, 701 Hrs, 13.6x16 Turf Tires, 3pt., 72” Belly Mower
Pressure Washer, Generators, Air Compressor, Tools
(2)Tahoe 2700PSI Gas Powered Pressure Washers; Tahoe TPI 9 000LXU Generator, Electric Start; Tahoe TPI 8000LXU Generator; Tahoe 7000 LXU Generator, Diesel; (2) Tahoe Ai r Compressors; Ironton 10 Gal UTV Sprayer; (2) Cutting Gas Torch Sets; Lincoln 225 AMP Welder; ¾” Drive Socket Set; Handyman Jacks; Fence Post
INSPECTIONS DATES: July 28-31 From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No Exceptions
Questions? Call Matt: 507-259-9588
Bins & Buildings
SILO
Take-down & clean up
Specializing in silos in congested areas.
FULLY INSURED mobile concrete crushing.
507-236-9446
Stormor Bins & EZ-Drys. 100% financing w/no liens or red tape, call Steve at Fairfax Ag for an appointment.
888-830-7757
Demco 750 grain cart, w/ tarp, 30.5x32 tires, $16,750; JD 693 6x30 cornhead, poly snouts, $8,500; JD 265 7’x10” disk mower, exc cond, $4,900; JD 956 14’ disk mower/conditioner w/ rubber rollers, $8,500; Westfield, 10x61 L. swing hopper auger, $3,750. 320-769-2756 or 320-361-0065
FOR SALE: Lorenz Model 1250 Grinder/Mixer, 100 bushel, long unload auger, $6,500. 507-649-0883 Lake City, MN.
NECO U-Trough Auger, 20’ long. 2HP Baldor motor. Includes 2 covers. Used indoors until recently. $450/OBO. 507-420-4848
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Salvage Equipment
Parts Available Hammell Equip., Inc. (507)867-4910
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Tuesday, August 1st: Pre-Harvest Consignment Auction (Online Only) Advertising Deadline: July 7th
Thursday, August 10th: Ken Folie Estate Auction (Online Only)
Tuesday, August 15th: Randy & Kris Hamilton Farm Retirement Auction (Online Only)
Sunday & Monday, September 3rd & 4th: - 2 Day Annual Labor Day Auction
(Online/Live) – Advertising Deadline: August 11th
Saturday, September 9th: Larry Freund Estate Auction (Live/Online)
Wednesday, September 27th: Everman Revocable Trust Farm Retirement Auction (Online Only)
Saturday, December 9th: Al & Lori Stier Farm Retirement Auction (Live/Online)
Tuesday, December 12th: After Harvest Consignment Auction (Online Only)
Located 3 miles North of Ellsworth, IA on Blacktop R61 & ½ East on 300th St to 3074
‘89 CIH 7120 2WD, 3005 hrs. • ’91 CIH 7110 2 WD, 2613 hrs. • ’81 1440 IH combine, 2707 hrs • ’98 4-38 IH 1044 corn head • ’01 15’ IH 1020 bean head • 2–640 Brents
175 Parker w/hyd seed • 26’ CIH 4800 fld cult • 21’ IH 490 disc • 13 shank IH Consertil disc chisel • 1440 Brady flail stalk cutter • 8-38 IH 900 air planter, front fold • 8-38 Hiniker 1000 cult, single large sweep, hyd. fold • 8 RW IH 133 hyd. fold cult • 28’ JD 400 hyd. fold rotary hoe, wheels replaced • See complete listings on our website: www.ryersonauctionrealtyltd.com
AUCTIONEERS NOTES: Very well-kept machinery. Large items shedded OWNER JEFF KNUTSON 515-290-2268
‘12 CIH 225 Magnum, MFD, CVT, w/duals, Nav II w/372 Rec, Pro 700 monitor, highcapacity hyd. pump, front fenders, electric mirrors, 200-amp ALT, power beyond, front weights, quick coupler, only 903 hrs • ’13 CIH Maxxum 140 MFD w/loader, semi powershift transmission, Joystick, Loader is CIH L755 w/95” bucket used little for snow, only 574 hrs • ‘59 IH 560 gas, fast hitch, 2872 act hrs • ‘49 H Farmall w/Woods belly mower • ‘56 JD 50, power steering, 2 hyd, SN5031083 • ‘81 IH 1440 combine, 4784 hrs • 4-36” IH 944 corn head • See complete listings on our website: www.ryersonauctionrealtyltd.com
OWNER LAUREN OLSON 515-836-8182
AUCTIONEER NOTES: This is a super clean line with those 2 late model CIH tractors like new.
IMPORTANT SALE ORDER: Jeff Knutson equipment first, then Lauren Olson. Due to internet bidding all of the small items for both sales will be at the end of the auction & not on the internet. Be on time for larger items. PICTURES ON THE WEB
AUCTIONEER NOTES: This is a super clean sale with the best of care and has been shedded. Don’t miss it.
TERMS: Cash or good check. Owners require any purchase over $25,000.00 a current bank letter of credit. Picture ID required. Not responsible for accidents, thefts, or any warranties. Everything sold AS IS. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material.
AUCTIONEERS: Eugene & Michael Ryerson 515-448-3079
Gene’s cell 515-689-3714
CLERKS: Ryerson Auction & Realty, Ltd. Eagle Grove, IA
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TRACTORS - MANURE EQUIP - TILLAGE
Case IH 275 Magnum MFWD, pwr shft, duals, 6,084 hrs, sharp - New Holland T8.330 MFWD, pwr. shft, duals, like new rubber, 5,295 hrs. - Farmall 460 Tractor - John Deere 4010 Tractor - Minneapolis-Moline M5 Restored - MM Z Restored - MM G706 w/ Cab, 4wd - H&S 5142 Top Shot Spreader - Martin Welding 4000 Tanker w/ broadcast or rear discKuhn Knight 8140 Protwin Slinger - DMI Ecolo-Tiger 530B 5-shank ripper - Glencoe Disk Chisels - Anhydrous 13-Shank Tool bar - (4) Anhydrous Tanks - And so much more!
FIRE TRUCK - TRUCKS - GRAIN - FORAGE
1986 Ford 8000 General Ladder Fire Truck, MINT, 10,620 miles - ‘06 IH 9400i Semi Tractor, ISM Cummins, 10 spd, SHARP - ‘06 IH 4300 Cube Truck DT466 - ‘80 IH F1954
Grain Truck DT466 w/ 24’ steel dump box and tarp -Brent 420 Grain Cart - Parker 450 Grain Cart - John Deere 500 Grain Cart - EZ Trail 3400 Gravity wagon w/ tarp - New Idea 767 Super Chopper w/ 3 Row 768N Corn head - Meyers 518SF Forage Wagon on tandem
RG - Merge Maxx MM300 Merger - QTY of Balers - QTY of Rakes - ‘98 Featherlite 24’ Aluminum Stock Trailer - ‘99 Featherlite STL 2-place Horse Trailer - and so much more.
This auction offers a great lineup of LOCAL equipment and machinery from a downsizing dairy farm and a retirement line. This is just a short list of what will be sold! There is also a large lineup of Trucks, Cars, SUVs and tons of trailers of all kinds. Large offering of Calf-Huts, Skid loader attachments, lawn mowers, and the inside is completely full of tools, antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, guns, and so much more too numerous to mention.
Tractors
NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS JD 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 50 Series & newer tractors, AC-all models, Large Inventory, We ship! Mark Heitman Tractor Salvage 715-673-4829
Hay & Forage Equipment
FOR SALE: Gehl 300, 2RW pull type corn chopper $300/ OBO; Gehl RC800 high throw blower w/ recutter combo, $300/OBO. 320-522-1184 Calls only.
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Harvesting Equip
FOR SALE: Lots and lots of JD 8820 combine parts, some are new, many will fit 7720 or 6620 also. Likely have what you need. 701-331-1344
FOR SALE: John Deere cornhead model 444, 4RW; John Deere bean head, model 216 w/ black reel. 612-986-2202
Grain Handling Equipment
FOR SALE: Westfield right angle drive kit for MKX 100 augers, part #WFA293, like new, $2,500. 320-766-0285
All kinds of New & Used farm equipment - disc chisels, field cults, planters, soil finishers, cornheads, feed mills, discs, balers, haybines, etc. 507438-9782
WANTED: Someone to tear down 34x90 Barn building, 1912 Steel roof, home sawed lumber. Sibley County. 507-602-0752
WANTED: Used off set disk, no less than 14’ wide, prefer large notched blades. Reasonably priced.
507-383-0235
FOR SALE: Black Angus bulls also Hamp, York, & Hamp/ Duroc boars & gilts. Alfred
(Mike) Kemen 320-598-3790
FOR SALE: Yorkshire, Hampshire, Duroc, cross bred boars, and gilts. Top quality. Excellent herd health. No PRSS. Delivery available. 320-760-0365
Spot, Duroc, Chester White, Boars & Gilts available. Monthly PRRS and PEDV. Delivery available. Steve Resler. 507-456-7746
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
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FOR SALE: Blue Heeler English Shepherd puppies, 4 females 3 males. Born 6/5/23. Parents both good cattle working dogs, good with kids. $200/ea, all shots up to date. 507-461-0875
FOR SALE: 1972 - Ford F600, V8-330 motor, 15 1/2’ grain box with hoist, 41,000 miles, always shedded, excellent condition, $3,500. 612-751-6049
FOR SALE: ‘99 Ford F350, dually, 4x4, 7.3 diesel, AT, extended cab, rust free, 9’ flat bed, 173K miles, $11,900. 320-583-0881
FOR SALE: 2015 LoadTrail trailer, 20’ x 83”, 7000 lb axles, monster ramps, used very little, $6,750. 320-304-2418
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267.34 Acres +/- of Bare Farmland in Odin & Long Lake Twps., Watonwan Co., MN
Thursday, August 10, 2023 @ 10:00 AM
Auction to be held at the Odin Community Center, Odin, MN PROPERTY LOCATIONS: Located on the south edge of Odin, MN
TRACTORS: CIH MX 210 MFD, 3,412 act. Hrs.; CIH PUMA 130 MFD, 1,322 act. Hrs.; IH 656 Gas, 8,600 hrs., All tractors bought new, well equipped, very clean! COMBINE: John Deere 9510, 2,950 sep. hrs.; John Deere 925F Flex; John Deere 693 6 -30 Cornhead; 30’ Header Trailer TRUCKS: 2000 Chev Diesel Tri Axle Grain Truck, 21’ box, well-equipped; ’74 IH 1800 Loadstar
Twin Screw Grain Truck MACHINERY: JD 1760 8-30 Planter, very low acres; CIH 527B Ripper; CIH 1830 8 -30 Cult; CIH 181 30’ Hoe; Artsway 240B 20 Stalk Cutter; CIH 1550 Manure Spreader, like new; JD 1610 14’ Chisel; CIH 3206 Disc Mower; CIH 4800 24’ Field Cult; CIH 4-18” Plow; (3) Westfield 71 & 61’ Augers w/swing hoppers; Exc. Fuel Barrels; 1000 bu. Hopper Tank; 30 minutes of Tools & Misc.; Much more wagons & equipment This is a live auction with online bidding available at equipmentfacts.com or proxibid.com. Exceptional well cared for and maintained equipment!
For full flyer, informational booklet and bidding details, visit www.landservicesunlimited.com!
OWNERS: KENNETH & DOLORES HANSON TRUST
DUSTYN HARTUNG-507-236-7629 KEVIN KAHLER 507-920-8060
RYAN & CHRIS KAHLER, DOUG WEDEL & SCOTT CHRISTOPHER
Kevin Kahler 507-920-8060 or Dustyn Hartung 507
~Case IH 8230 Combine, Head, Head Trailer~ Devenshire Farms: 651-210-6304
*** ‘14 CIH 8230 AFS Combine, 2326/3315 Hrs, 620/70R42, Pro-700, 372 Nav. Field Tracker, Specialty Rotor, SN YEG225418
*** ‘11 CIH 2162 Draper Head, 35’, SP, New Sickle
*** Horst 35’ Head Trl
*** ‘15 Polaris Ranger 900XP, 6585 Miles, 1176 Hrs
*** Farm King Unloading Auger, 10”x12’
*** Gravely PM-260Z Zero Turn, 60”
*** 300 Gal. Fuel Tank on Tr, Power Unit
*** Veris EC Sur veyor 3150 3pt. Cart Soil PH Manager, 100 Gal. Tank
~Farm Tractors & JD High Crops~
*** ‘93 AGCO White 6125 2WD, 18sp PS, 3 Hyd., PTO, 124hp
*** JD 4020 High Crop, Side Console, Synchro, 3pt., Fenders, ROPS, SN T233R2520086R
*** JD G High Crop, Restored, Power Trol, Electric Start, SN 48122
*** JD A High Crop, Restored, Electric Start, Power Trol
*** IHC 1066, Weights, Fenders, PTO, 3 Pt., Open Station
*** Ford 601 Work Master, 3pt., PTO
*** Case 1070 Diesel, 5506 Hrs, 18.4x38, 3pt., PTO
*** JD 40-W Utility, 3pt., Gas
*** Farmall B, NF, Gas, Belt Pulley
~ Grain Trailers, Semi’s, Pickups, Grain Handling ~
*** ‘16 Wilson DWH-650
Tri Axle Hopper Grain Trailer, 49’x72”x96”, Super Singles,Tarp, Vibrator
*** ‘14 Wilson DWH-550
Tri Axle Hopper Grain Trailer, 47’x72”x96”, 24.5” Tires, Tarp, Vibrator
*** ‘81 Timpte 40’ Hopper Grain Trailer, Tarp
*** Unverferth 7250 Grain Cart, 1000 PTO
*** ‘99 Independent 35’x96” Hopper Grain Trailer, Tarp
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If you have a hunger for old tractors and gas engines, a good place to satisfy it is at “The Good Old Days and Threshing Show” sponsored by Pioneer Power, Inc. on the grounds of the Minnesota Machinery Museum in Hanley Falls, Minn. the 48th annual show will take place August 5-6.
Each year, organizers feature a make of tractor and gas engine (but all makes and models are welcome and on display). This year the spotlight is on Oliver and Minneapolis Moline tractors, and United/ Associated engines. (Last year, when these photos were taken, it was JI Case and Fairbanks Morse Engines.)
In the gas engine building, a blacksmith was at work in the spacious blacksmith shop. Large gas engines were pounding away with their rhythmic sound, including large black engines that had worked pumps in oil fields, and others from grain elevators. Steam floated out of the cooling system on a Fairbanks Morse 5HP.
While there was a variety of machinery, seven colorful rows of tractors attracted attention. There even was a 1947 Farmall M painted pink. The others were their original colors. The featured make (Case) changed
color through the years … though the (what to my eye was) orange of the 1944 Case I grew up driving will always be the Case color to me. The Case actually started out grey. Orange apparently lasted only about a decade.
A 65HP 1916 Case steam tractor was one of the largest, along with a 1912 Minneapolis 40-80. A smaller 1911 Case Steamer with 30HP and a red and white canopy crawled around the grounds. Each day features a tractor parade.
There are demonstrations going on, though not all at the same time. Threshing, of course, but also there is a sawmill, corn shelling, silage cutter, shingle maker, lathe mill, wood planer, blacksmith shop, rope making, along with gas and diesel engine displays.
By holding the show on the museum grounds, tractors from their own collection can be displayed, and one can also tour Minnesota’s Machinery Museum. If you have an interest in a specific old tractor or gas engine, you may be able to find it at Threshing Days.
For information on the museum and the threshing show, check mnmachinerymuseum. com or find Pioneer Power Threshing Club on Facebook. v
Hanley Falls, Minn.
