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Just once in my life have I walked cold and ice with a community mentality among palm trees on Oct. 31. My family — especially after the first few pretty was in Florida and the weather was snowfalls have been replaced by the amazing. It definitely felt strange not to seemingly everlasting dirt/snowbanks. need the extra layers usually required for The team sport of wintering, if you will.

Minnesota trick-or-treating. It’s easier to Somehow it still won’t seem as long as smile and/or scream when your face isn’t golf. freezing; but I learned from that trip I At some point in the next couple of kind of like a little frigid to my fright. months, likely as I wait for my glasses to LAND MINDS As a kid, my family’s costumes followed de-fog, I’ll catch myself lamenting (joka DIY philosophy, and my earliest ensemingly or not) why I live here. The honest

By Laura Cole bles were usually literature-themed: and easy reason is my husband and I Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little Miss just never left. But it’s our home now, Muffet, Heidi. If you’re wondering if and I can’t imagine moving my chickanyone recognized me as the girl who ens would be easy. Even though I’m of moved to the Swiss Alps and helped her grandfathe variety who doesn’t naturally flourish amid ther de-curmudgeon, the answer is … of course not. freezing temperatures, I do hope to make the best of the upcoming months.

House after house, year after year, neighbors handed out candy to pirates and princesses and I recently helped start a new ice skating club in skeletons and witches, and then kindly asked me, my area, and it’s proving to be a great adventure. As “And who are you supposed to be?” my daughter has been figure skating for six years, I’ve spent plenty of mornings and evenings leaving I was too young to be terribly bothered by how a warm house for a cold car, and then a warm car deep that question could be; in hindsight, what an for a cold rink. Over time, I’ve learned that the chill existential crisis that could have caused. Instead I can’t be thawed solely with perspective, but it cerfocused on the repeated dilemma at hand: 3 tainly helps. The community that has been formed Musketeers or Milky Way. Skittles or Starburst.

Baby Ruth or Snickers. Never the orange and black is one I didn’t anticipate, but am so grateful for. And for the parents (myself included) who would considwrapped — and I shudder as I type this — peanut er it a skating accomplishment to simply move forbutter taffy. ward and remain upright, it’s always a wonder to Besides often being indistinguishable on their watch our kids spin, jump, and glide on ice. own, my costumes were further disguised by some Month by month, the promise of spring will begin assortment of winter gear. I don’t think I have to to feel more attainable. And once we’re done with remind anyone about the weather we had in 1991. the pesky antics of a fake spring, the real thing will I would have been seven years old in 1991, and be here. Without the nature of our Midwest winters, without knowing for sure what my costume was I’m not so sure I’d notice the first flowers emerge that year to jog some memories, my only recollection through the soil or the first robin to say hello. is finding candy in a snow bank the following day.

Would I be so happy to have the sun come up before One of my brothers is pretty sure we went to just a I leave my bed, or for it to wait a bit longer in the few houses that Halloween. More clear in his mind evening to set? is the next morning’s paper route. He would have I’m hoping for a just-right frigid Halloween; and been nine years old, and still got up early to deliver as I step toward November, I’ll try my best to newspapers. He remembers really deep snow, really embrace the next season for what it brings while cold temperatures, and a lady along the route who looking forward to the return of warmer days. For gave him a bunch of leftover candy bars. my chickens to be able to shake off their cabin fever.

Regardless of how little I can recall of that day, To step out of the ice rink to warmth. To look up there’s some small sense of belonging that comes toward the sky, feel the sun, and know I made it with being able to say I was there for the Halloween through another winter.

Blizzard of 1991. And as another Minnesota winter Until then, I’ll bravely bundle and shiver forth. is sure to approach, I think it helps to cling to that same idea.

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Getting to ‘yes’ and other Farm Bill worries Whoever leads the U.S. most important skill he House of Representatives, used in pushing Farm Bills the Speaker will have less through Congress. than a month to push “You have to know how to through a workable federal get people to ‘Yes,’” said budget, compromise with Foley, who chaired the Senate Republicans to craft House Ag Committee when an Israeli-Ukrainian multiit wrote and passed the billion dollar aid package, 1977 Farm Bill.

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By Alan Guebert explained, he wanted the 2018 Farm Bill through 1981 Farm Bill to include the end of the year, if not a phrase or two to help through all of 2024. his district’s sugar beet As often is the case with House growers. When his Dem friends on the Republicans, however, the new leader’s committee balked, Foley — who had hardest job won’t be any of these very left the committee to move into House tough, all but intractable problems. leadership — quietly let it be known The harder, more perilous task will be that he, the Speaker’s key vote-getting finding a safe path through GOP man, wouldn’t vote for their bill unless minefields to get to the other side of his necessary additions were in it. the political divide to even negotiate.

The unspoken threat was clear: If Just ask the experienced the party whip wasn’t going to vote for Republicans whose careers fizzled the bill, don’t expect him to whip the when they attempted that treacherous votes you need to pass said bill. feat in the last 30 years: Newt “That refocused everyone’s mind,” he Gingrich, John Boehner, Paul Ryan, explained, and his “ask” was added to Kevin McCarthy, and Steve Scalise. the bill’s final version via a floor Deposed. Deposed. Deposed. amendment. The divided House then Deposed. Kneecapped. quickly passed the 1981 Farm Bill a And it’s not just the Pecan Wing of few days before Christmas by a paperthe Filbert Caucus that excels in thin, 205-to-203 vote. member fratricide. Democrats are “The difference was my vote,” Foley somewhat deft at it, too. For example, related, and his point — “Know what more than 40 years ago, then-House people need to get to ‘yes’” — was drivMajority Whip Tom Foley, D-WA, en home again. explained to a rookie reporter, me, the

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Any new GOP Speaker got that message from Kat Cammack, a Florida Republican on the House Ag Committee, prior to any vote. “‘They’re’” (whomever is speaker) “going to have a very tough time regardless, trying to find a way to get conservatives and moderates to support a farm bill that is very much needed,” Cammack told Politico’s Weekly Agriculture in mid-October.

Translation: It’s House Republicans that Ag Committee Republicans need to worry about, not House Dems.

The bigger — and maybe even smarter — Farm Bill question House Republicans face isn’t if they can scrape together enough votes to extend the 2018 law through Dec. 31.

If, in fact, they can find the votes to extend, why not extend the expired law through the end of 2024 to give everyone time to write a better bill?

For now, anyway, House Ag Chairman, G.T. Thompson, Republican from Pennsylvania, favors a shortterm extension over adding another

year. He told Politico last week “that the ‘real drop-dead deadline for the farm bill is December 31,’ meaning a new farm bill extension will be necessary before then” without mentioning any effort to push the deadline through next year.

But even that might be a hard ask of the deeply-split, deeply suspicious House Republicans. While they rightly brag that they have passed three 2024 appropriation bills, nine more still hang fire. Moreover, any, if not all, House spending bills will run smack into serious bipartisan opposition in the Senate.

And that’s if the legislative process even gets that far with the midNovember budget deadline now roaring into view and, 45 days after that, the 2024 campaign kicks off.

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Life on the Farm: Readers’ Photos

Readers may be familiar with the stunning bird photos Al Batt of Hartland, Minn. sends in from time to time, but this week his subject is a little smaller. “Giant ragweed, a big promoter of hay fever, is one of this grasshopper’s favorite foods,” Batt wrote. “It feeds on a wide variety of grasses, leafy plants and crops (including corn, soybeans, sunflowers, cotton, vegetables, wheat, alfalfa and leaves of fruit trees). An adult could travel 10 miles in a Rose Wurtzberger of New Ulm, Minn. checked in on Oct.17 with this photo of her day in search of food.” neighbor’s honeywagon and a beautiful sunset. “After the rain last week, 2.8 inches, a little tillage got done while the corn fields dry out,” she wrote.

“This photo is our farm cat, Holly, taking stock of her kingdom,” writes Randy Larsen of Sleepy Eye, Minn.

“If you are wondering what breed of cat she is, she’s not a Siamese or Persian. My black and white friend is a Holstein!”

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Don’t fence me in! Getting a charge out of raising cattle During the summer months, my two ing down on us. Drenched in sweat and oldest children had the opportunity to spitting venom, we finally got the calves stock a pasture at my nearby brother’s back into the pasture and put the kids on house with cattle. Together, Karl and I patrol. They were to continuously drive sat down with the kids and talked about the pasture’s perimeter to ensure the possible opportunities and risks, and we calves stayed put while Karl and I helped them make a plan to purchase worked on the fence. four feeder calves. The two kids were We quickly learned that the fence charawfully proud the day they brought their ger wasn’t charging at all! I immediately DEEP ROOTS purchase home! called my dad and asked him to pick up

By Whitney Nesse a new one at the local farm and fleet I had asked my dad to plug in the electric fence charger and ensure everything store and deliver it to us without getting was working correctly, and I had rechecked it before a speeding ticket. It’s incredible how quickly tasks we let the calves out of the trailer. The proper lights are completed when there is a potential for loose were blinking on the charger, and the meter was animals! giving a reading, so we opened the trailer and let Karl and I thought our worries were over when the cattle loose. Within thirty seconds, I realized the my dad showed up with a brand-new fence charger fence wasn’t actually charging as I watched all four until we plugged it in and got a zero reading. calves come in direct contact with the high tensile Somewhere, there was a gap in the fence, and we wire, walk right through it, and take off, tails in the had to find it. air, into an open field.

Two hot hours later, we were left scratching our It turns out no one had the guts to grab onto the heads. There was no gap in the fence that we could wire and make sure it was charging all the way find, and no downed branches were lying on it. It around the pasture. In a panic, I called my husband simply was not charging! Frustrated and hot, we and asked him to bring us a four-wheeler so we decided to run a single new wire all the way around could round up the calves. It wouldn’t be an easy job the pasture and see if we could get it to charge. now that they had a taste of freedom!

Once everything was in place, we plugged in the It had rained earlier that day, making the air ter- fence charger and finally got a reading! The time ribly humid, and now the summer sun began beathad come, and someone needed to summon the cour-

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Oct. 31 — Farmland Rent Workshop — Preston, Minn. — Presenters review historical rental rates throughout Minnesota and use data-driven decisions to help determine a fair value for land. Contact Dave Bau at bauxx003@umn.edu or (507) 372-3900 x3906.

Other Dates and Locations: Oct. 31 — Caledonia, Minn.

Nov. 1 — Rochester, Minn. (two sessions offered) Nov. 2 — Slayton, Minn.

Nov. 9 — LeCenter, Minn.

Nov. 9 — Mankato, Minn.

Nov. 14 — Owatonna, Minn.

Nov. 14 — Faribault, Minn.

Nov. 16 — St. Peter, Minn. (two sessions offered) Nov. 16 — Alexandria, Minn. (two sessions offered) Nov. 17 — Freeport, Minn.

Nov. 17 — Little Falls, Minn.

Nov. 22 — Sleepy Eye, Minn.

Nov. 30 — Madison, Minn.

Nov. 30 — Olivia, Minn.

Oct. 31 — “KeepOrBeef” Decision Aid Webinar — Online — Greg Palas, manager of Dairy Records Management Systems support services at Iowa State

University, will lead a discussion and demonstration of how the program can be accessed and used by dairy producers. Contact Fred Hall (Iowa) at (712) 737-4230 or Jim Salfer (Minnesota) at (320) 203-6093.

Nov. 1 — Land Stewardship Project Pasture Walk — Dover, Minn. — See and discuss winter grazing summer annuals. For more information, please visit https://landstewardshipproject.org/upcoming-events/.

Nov. 3-4 — Emerging Farmers Conference — Mounds View, Minn. — Sessions will be hosted by local farmers with experience. There will also be hands-on demonstrations, resources provided from agriculture and research professionals, and networking opportunities. For more information, visit https:// www.emergingfarmers.org/.

Nov. 6-8 — Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference — Ames, Iowa — The conference serves to facilitate information exchange on anaerobic digestion in agriculture and focus on solutions for the various challenges facing those operating an AD facility or those interested in owning and operating their own facility. For more information, visit epa.gov/ia/ forms/anaerobic-digestion-farm-conference.

age to grab onto the fence to make extra sure it was charging. Thankfully, Karl, my knight in shining armor, was there. He grabbed the fence, and it nearly buckled his knees and I nearly died laughing!

The fence was working!

We went home that evening, five hours after the initial panicked, “Get over here, the cattle are out!” call hot, sweaty, and tired. Much to our surprise, my parents had dropped off supper for our entire family and we ended our night by going to town for ice cream.

The calves stayed right where they were supposed to the rest of the summer. Our two oldest kids went over to the pasture every day to feed and water their calves and we regularly checked to make sure the fence was charging.

When it came time to fetch the calves from the pasture and sell them, everything worked like a well-oiled machine. The calves took a short ride to an auction house and sold, and the kids walked away all smiles. They are already planning for next year and hope to buy even more calves to stock the pasture. Next year, however, I am personally going to grab the fence before we open the trailer.

Whitney Nesse is a sixth-generation livestock farmer who is deeply rooted in her faith and family. She writes from her central Minnesota farm. v

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Low prices, high feed costs continue to take their toll

This column was written for the marketing week ending Oct. 20.

The downturn in U.S. milk production was bigger than we thought but is likely over. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest preliminary data put September output at 18.21 billion News and information for Minnesota and Northern Iowa dairy producers pounds, down a somewhat bullish 32 million pounds or 0.2 percent from ago. Cow numbers were down 9,000 and Culling continues to slow. The Livestock Slaughter MIELKE MARKET Sept. 2022. The top 24-state total, at output per cow was down 25 pounds. report showed an estimated 240,500 dairy cows sent WEEKLY 17.465 billion, was down 0.03 percent.

California hasn’t posted a gain since Aug. to slaughter under federal inspection in September,

By Lee Mielke It was the third consecutive month that 2022. down 34,700 head from August, and 20,000 or 7.7 output lagged a year ago as low milk percent below Sept. 2022.

Wisconsin, with 2.6 billion pounds proprices and high feed costs took their toll. duced, was up 30 million or 1.1 percent from a year The week ending Oct. 7 saw 57,100 dairy cows go The August 50-state total was revised down 119 ago, thanks to a 25 pound gain per cow offsetting to slaughter, up 500 from the previous week but million pounds from last month’s estimate, which the loss of 1,000 cows.

2,900 or 4.8 percent below a year ago. Year to date put output down 0.8 percent from 2022 instead of Idaho was off 0.6 percent, on a 30 pound drop per 2,435,200 head have been culled, up 93,900 or 4 perthe 0.2 percent originally reported. The 24-state cent from a year ago. cow, though cow numbers were up 5,000. Michigan revision was down 73 million pounds, down 0.7 perwas up 2.7 percent, on 11,000 more cows and 5 n cent, instead of the 0.3 percent loss originally pounds more per cow. Minnesota was off 0.6 percent Checking the fields, the U.S. corn harvest is 45 reported. on 3,000 less cows. Cow output was unchanged. percent complete according to the USDA’s latest The Oct. 19 Daily Dairy Report stated, “USDA New Mexico was down 7.2 percent, on 19,000 Crop Progress report, as of the week ending October made important revisions to data in prior months, fewer cows and 10 pounds less per cow. New York 15. That’s up from 34 percent the previous week and suggesting that since April, milk supplies have been was up 2 percent on 5,000 more cows and 25 pounds 2 percent ahead of a year ago. Fifty-three percent lighter than previously believed. USDA revised more per cow. Oregon was down 4.2 percent, on was rated good to excellent, unchanged from the lower year-over-year production for each of the last 5,000 less cows. Output per cow was unchanged. previous week and a year ago. five months by at least 0.1 percent,” the Daily Dairy Pennsylvania was off 0.1 percent on 2,000 less cows.

Soybeans were at 62 percent harvested, up from Report said, “and revised cow numbers downward Output per cow was up 5 pounds.

43 percent the previous week, and 2 percent ahead in July and August by 11,000 and 14,000 head, South Dakota was up 5.9 percent, thanks to of a year ago. Fifty-two percent were rated good to respectively.”

12,000 more cows, however output per cow was excellent, up 1 percent from the previous week, but September cow numbers totaled 9.37 million head, down 10 pounds. Texas was down 1 percent, despite 5 percent below a year ago. down 6,000 from the August count which was a 45 pound gain per cow. Cow numbers, still hurting USDA announced the November Federal order revised down 14,000 head. The herd is 36,000 below from the disastrous fire, were down 20,000. Vermont Class I base milk price at $19.75 per hundreda year ago and the smallest since Jan. 2022. The was down 1.9 percent, on a 20 pound drop per cow weight, up 28 cents from October, $4.34 below 24-state count was down 2,000 from August, which and 1,000 fewer cows. Washington State was down November 2022, but the highest Class I since was revised up 1,000 head, but is 16,000 below a 1.2 percent, on a 20 pound drop per cow. Cow numyear ago.

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See MIELKE, pg. 7 Output per cow in the 50 states averaged 1,943 pounds, down 68 pounds from August, but 4 pounds ES ALREADY ON AD THEThe LAND 3.417 x ” or 0.2 percent above Sept. 2022.

24-state output averaged 1,960 pounds, down 70 pounds from August but 3 pounds or 0.15 percent above a year A killing frost (or hard freeze) refers to a frost that color. ago. Revisions lowered August output per cow by 10 is severe enough to end the growing season. The If your cool-season grass pasture is taller than 3 to pounds in the 50 states and lowered it 8 pounds in National Weather Service defines a hard freeze when 4 inches, then grazing can resume seven days after a the 24-state data.

The Land temperatures fall below 28 F for a few hours. killing frost and can continue until the pasture is California cows put 3.2 million pounds in the University of Minnesota Extension recommends grazed down to 3 to 4 inches. If the grass is shorter tank, down 60 million or 3.7 percent from a year keeping horses off pastures for seven days after a than 3 to 4 inches, then no grazing should occur after killing frost. Frost-damaged pastures are higher in a killing frost. nonstructural carbohydrates because plants cannot The 3- to 4-inch minimum height recommendation use up stored carbohydrates as efficiently. It can take is necessary to help maximize winter survival and plants seven days to return to more normal nonstruccan help predict a vigorous and healthy pasture tural carbohydrate levels. come spring.

Higher levels of nonstructural carbohydrates can Horses rarely graze uniformly and pastures tend to lead to an increase risk for laminitis — especially in have areas of both over and under grazing. Therefore, horses diagnosed with or prone to obesity, laminitis, Cushings, and Equine Metabolic Syndrome. owners need to base decisions on the average appearThe decision to graze again after a killing frost ance of the pasture. depends on the condition of your pasture. After a killThis article was submitted by University of ing frost, no additional regrowth of the pasture will Minnesota Extension. v occur, even though the pasture might appear green in

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Global Dairy Trade auction sees fourth week of gains MIELKE, from pg. 6 February. It equates to $1.70 per gallon, down from $2.07 a year ago. The eleven month average stands at $19.15, down from $23.76 a year ago, and compares to $16.61 in 2021.

“With the exception of spot fourth quarter, dairy margins were steady to slightly higher over the first half of October as strength in milk prices more than offset higher projected feed costs,” according to the latest Margin Watch from Chicago-based Commodity and Ingredient Hedging LLC. “USDA lowered their yield forecast for both corn and soybeans in the October World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates with the corn balance sheet tightening from September and both markets moving higher following the report with ideas we may have seen the harvest lows.

Milk prices have stabilized recently as strength in dairy product prices, particularly butter, is helping to support the milk market.” n The Margin Watch reported on the record butter price, citing tight cream supplies this summer particularly in the West limiting butter production which combined with strong demand.

It also cited data from the latest Dairy Products report and stated “Combined production of nonfat and skim milk powder declined 14.4 percent from a year ago, lowest August figure since 2016.” “Milk powder exports in August of 145.7 million pounds were up 5.5 percent from last year with year-todate exports 0.5 percent ahead of 2022 and the second highest on record behind 2021. August cheese exports of 79.5 million pounds were down 3 percent from last year, with the year-todate pace trailing 2022 by 5.7 percent,” the Margin Watch concluded.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange block cheddar climbed to $1.8125 per pound on Oct. 19, highest since Sept. 19, but closed the next day at $1.7875, up 8.75 cents on the week, ending six weeks of losses but still 27 cents below a year ago.

The barrels finished at $1.71, 6.50 cents higher, highest since Sept. 18, 38 cents below a year ago, and 7.75 cents below the blocks. Twenty-nine loads of block were traded on the week and 15 of barrel.

Midwest cheesemakers reported mixed notes regarding demand, according to Dairy Market News. Some Cheddar and pizza style cheesemakers say orders are below average for this time of year. Others are as busy, if not busier. Cheese inventories have grown at some plants but not to a concerning level. One reason is the milk supply which is still in line with previous weeks. Reported spot prices ranged from 25 cents to $1.75 over Class III. Last year, they were $3 under to $1 over Class. Cheese production was slightly busier than the previous week but plants expect steadier interest as the block to barrel price gap narrows.

Cheese demand in the west is steady from retail and food service. Exports lag domestic demand, though sentiment is that prices are currently more competitive to attract greater interest from international buyers. Demand for Class III milk is strong to steady however some manufacturers report limited extra milk, making production schedules steady, says Dairy Market News.

Spot butter, after plunging 14.25 cents the previous week, fell to $3.35 per pound on Oct. 16, then jumped 6 cents the next day, only to close Oct. 20 at $3.36, unchanged on the week and 16 cents above a year ago, with 13 loads trading hands.

Cream has been somewhat tight until October, according to Dairy Market News, but butter makers said it opened up late last week and over the weekend. Cream spots are now in the low 1.20s, “within the fiscal comfort zone for churning.” Both Class II and Class III have shown slowdowns in cream end usage, therefore butter processors say that both regional and Western region cream loads are available.

Cream is tight in the West, but spot loads are available. Some butter producers are limiting purchases of cream due to current prices. Domestic demand for butter is reported as steady. Some plants are working toward further build up for anticipated remaining 2023 holiday demand while others are waiting given prices.

Grade A nonfat dry milk climbed to $1.235 per pound Thursday but finished Friday at $1.2325, up 1.25 cents on the week, highest since Feb. 13, but

still 18.75 cents below a year ago.

There were 18 sales on the week. The reduced flow of cargo trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas has eased.

Dry whey closed Oct. 20 at 39.5 cents per pound, up 6 cents on the week, highest since April 5, though 4.5 cents below a year ago. Thirty loads sold on the week. Every penny increase in the whey price lifts Class III futures by 6 cents.

The Oct. 17 Global Dairy Trade saw its fourth consecutive week of gain.

Event 342’s weighted average rose 4.3 percent, following a 4.4 percent rise on Oct. 3. Traders brought 79.3 million pounds of product to the market, down from 84.5 million on Oct. 3, the lowest since Aug. 15. The average metric ton price climbed to $3,202 U.S., up from $3,104 on Oct. 19, and the highest since July 18.

Anhydrous milkfat led the gains, up 7.1 percent, following a 3.7 percent rise on Oct. 3. Butter was up 2.9 percent, after a 1.3 percent rise. Skim milk powder, after leading the gains the last two events, was up 4.3 percent, following a 6.6 percent surge.

Whole milk powder was up 4.2 percent, after jumping 4.8 percent.

Lactose and GDT cheddar were both up 0.2 percent, following respective 1.3 percent and 4.8 percent declines last time.

StoneX says the GDT 80 percent butterfat butter price equates to $2.1863 per pound U.S., up 6 cents from the October 3 event, and com-

pares to CME butter which closed Oct. 20 at a still pricy $3.36. GDT cheddar, at $1.7499, was up fractionally and compares to Oct. 20’s CME block cheddar at $1.7875. GDT skim milk powder averaged $1.2062 per pound, up from $1.1604 (4.6 cents), and whole milk powder averaged $1.3877 per pound, up from $1.3296 (5.8 cents).

CME Grade A nonfat dry milk closed Oct. 20 at $1.2325 per pound.

Volume purchased by North Asia, which includes China, was down from the previous event, but was up from last year. Southeast Asian purchased volume was up from last event and up sharply from last year. While North and Southeast Asia’s large share of volume likely supported the market, buying interest was decent across all the regions, reports analyst Dustin Winston.

“Weather conditions in New Zealand are far better than production levels might indicate,” says StoneX. “The New Zealand pasture growth index is above last season’s levels and right in line with the five-year average. Still, Fonterra is noting poor milk production on the North Island.”

Speaking of China, the September dairy import data shows lots of negatives, mirroring that of August, according to HighGround Dairy. Whole milk powder imports were down 35.6 percent from Sept. 2022 and skim milk powder imports were down 22.2 percent. Whey imports were down 11.6 percent, though year to date are up 13.7 percent. China’s butter imports See MIELKE, pg. 8

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Over 1,000 people from 50 countries attend dairy summit MIELKE, from pg. 7 were up 13.7 percent and cheese imports saw a 14.8 percent increase.

Rabo Bank Dairy Analyst Lucas Fuess reported highlights from last week’s International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit in Chicago, stating that over a thousand people from 50 countries attended. Topics included the challenges and opportunities facing the global dairy industry in dairy trade and sustainability. Those issues face dairy farmers and processors alike, he said, as well as plant-based competitors. Paris will be the host next year, according to Fuess.

Cooperatives Working Together member cooperatives accepted two offers of export assistance from CWT that helped them capture sales contracts for 355,000 pounds of American-type cheese. The product is going to customers in Middle East-North Africa and Oceania through December.

Looking at demand, USDA’s August Dairy

Product Supply and Utilization data shows total cheese utilization at 1.19 billion pounds, down 3.1 percent from August 2022, largest decline since April 2020, according to HighGround Dairy, primarily driven by a 4.6 percent drop in domestic American consumption and exports being down 16.1 percent.

Butter usage, at 189 million pounds, was up 0.2 percent, thanks to strong domestic demand overcoming a 62.9 percent plunge in exports which is no surprise considering U.S. butter prices are the most expensive on the planet.

Nonfat-skim milk powder, at 189.6 million pounds, was down 14.2 percent, lowest monthly level since January 2020, says HighGround Dairy, “As domestic demand plummeted 49.1 percent, lowest August volume on record with data back to 2011.” Exports were up 4.3 percent.

Dry whey consumption hit 82.2 million pounds, up 2.4 percent, thanks to a 71.1 percent increase in

domestic use offsetting a 38.2 percent loss in exports. However, on a month-to-month basis, HighGround Dairy says domestic usage declined while exports rose for the first time since March. n In politics, Geoff Vanden Heuvel, Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for California’s Milk Producers Council, updated members in his Oct. 13 newsletter on the ongoing USDA hearing on market order milk pricing.

The proposal to update and raise Class I differentials in all 3,100 counties by the National Milk Producers Federation consumed the three full days of testimony the week of Oct. 9. The hearing is on pause until Nov. 27. You can read complete details at https://www.milkproducerscouncil.org/.

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

There is a difference between frosts and freezes Decreasing temperatures in the fall sacks or similar items may be used to affect plants in different ways and garprovide cold protection. deners are aware of these effects.

Because cold air sinks, plants located at Weather forecasters predict frosts based the bottom of a hill may suffer frost damon the expected air temperature. age while those located higher up may However, local conditions and the hardinot. Dark colored or bare soil can absorb ness of individual plants can predict heat and radiate it back at night, thus their survival. Pansies will survive a GREEN AND preventing frost for a few more frost while impatiens will show extreme GROWING days. Therefore, placing a fall mulch onto wilting. Air temperature, wind speed and soil is often not recommended until after

By Linda G. Tenneson plant protection all play a part in plant the ground is frozen. survival.

While frosts are usually temporary, and occur at or Tender plants may be protected by covering them near 32 F, freezes are predicted when the temperawith fabric at night that keeps the air immediately ture is expected to be lower and last longer. around the plant from cooling more than the outside Temperature readings are taken a few feet above air. Fabric is used because water vapor will not ground. Water vapor that occurs on the ground and attach to it while freeze which can happen to plastic is at 32 F or colder freezes and becomes frost. covering. Plastic will chill and transfer that cold to Because cold air sinks, the temperature at ground any leaves which happen to be touching it — which level may be colder than that a few feet higher. is less likely to occur when a fabric covering is used.

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can survive a single freeze, but repeated freezing and thawing is fatal to them. Plants that survive the winter have cell walls adapted to temperature changes. For example, apples will survive in the fall until temperatures go below 28 F. The apples’ sugar content keeps damage from occurring until the temperature goes to 28 degrees or lower. A hard freeze is defined as 28 degrees or lower for four continuous hours or more. A shorter period of this temperature may weaken apples and decrease their shelf life.

Plants are often categorized as very hardy, frost tolerant or tender. Lettuce, peas, potatoes, spinach, and others will survive temperatures of less than 28 F for a short period. Others — such as onion, carrots, cabbage and cauliflower — can survive a short period if the temperature remains above 28 degrees.

Beans, cucumber, summer squash, sweet corn and others are tender and die when subjected to below freezing temperatures.

Several web sites have additional information on the effects of cold weather on plants. From Iowa State University, check out hortnews.extension. iastate.edu/cold-and-freeze-damage-garden-plants.

The University of Nebraska’s website, lancaster. unl.edu/frost-%E2%80%93-cold-temperatures-bringend-gardening-season contains a lot of detailed information on protecting plants in the spring and fall. The University of Minnesota’s extension.umn. edu/planting-and-growing-guides/protecting-treesand-shrubs-winter and Penn State’s extension.psu. edu/frost-critical-temperatures-and-frost-protection may also be of interest.

Linda G. Tenneson is a University of Minnesota master gardener and tree care advisor. v

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Most crops are in the bin, attention is turned to cattle

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Corey Hanson Gary, Minn.

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David Tauer Hanska, Minn.

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With corn finished on Oct. 13, Corey was “Moisture-wise, we’re sitting pretty good,” spending his following Friday prepping some David Tauer stated on Oct. 19. His farm received ribs. “I’m going to have a celebration supper 2.8 inches the previous week, and with the tonight,” he stated. current cloudy, cooler weather, he noted it hasn’t been drying out as much.

Even short of help, Hansen said the corn harFrom The vest went very smoothly for him and his Tauer baled his meadow grass from Oct. 9 to brother. Yields finished at the 150 mark, and he commented it’s a 11, and ended up with a pretty good yield of 55 bales. The millet good enough crop to allow him to do his hobby for another year. was also completed. For an experimental crop and with the lack Compiled by Laura Cole, The Land Staff Writer of rains, Tauer stated 13 loads off of the 25 acres was not bad.

Hansen remarked the farmers in his area have experienced delays in their mornings due to the recent foggy conditions. In contrast to His rye crop is doing well, though he commented it hasn’t the growing season, rainfall has been more frequent. “It’s a help,” he stated, adding that grown much in height. it will take time and a tremendous amount of moisture to recharge the soil profile.

Of this week, Tauer stated, “It’s a slow week in the field but a busy week with calvings.”

Coming up, Hansen expects to bring the cattle home soon. They’ll receive vaccinations, There have been 16 new calves in about the last five days. Overall, they are healthy, and and he’ll complete any upkeep as needed. He stated the calves will be weaned a little Tauer explained with the weather changes it’s common to see some pneumonia, so he’ll be closer to Thanksgiving. v keeping an eye out for that. v

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“Monday this week, we got started on Nick Pooch corn,” Nick Pooch reported on Oct. 20.

Farwell, Minn.

Moisture levels are at about 20 percent.

Oct. 20

Besides noting it takes time to run through the corn dryer, he remarked, “Everything’s been working good so far.”

The bean harvest is complete, and Pooch stated with high 40s/low 50s yields, it was an average crop for his part of the world.

Work also continues on baling cornstalks, though Pooch said the weather’s been terrible for that. A few day stretch of rainfall during the previous week brought about nine-tenths of an inch. Recently, there have been heavy fog and dewy conditions along with a mist that he stated hasn’t amounted to anything, but is keeping everything wet. Pooch is hoping to return to baling on the 21st.

Despite delays, Pooch has plenty to stay busy with hauling manure, cleaning pens, moving cattle, and looking at the next round of cattle to buy. v

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The last couple of weeks have been Jim Hagen hectic for Jim Hagen. “Just go, go, go,” Lake Mills, Iowa he stated on Oct. 19. Soybean harvest Oct. 19

is finished, and he officially deemed it a good crop. “It was better than I expected.”

At this point, Hagen thinks his corn may just turn out to be as good as last year. The current moisture level is around 17 to 18 percent, so he stated they’ll get a quick ride in the dryer. Starting on his last field, he has 400 acres to go. “Hopefully this weekend we’ll celebrate getting the corn done.”

The weekend prior brought the farm about three inches of rain, and Hagen remarked the added moisture will help with fall tillage. He has returned to his tiling project, and also fertilized the bean fields, so they’ll be ready for corn next year. v

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The Food Group diversifies in supplying food and markets

Emerging Farmers Conference is taking place Nov. 3 and 4

Hennepin County

By LAURA COLE The Land Staff Writer Emergency Food Shelves in 1976. Lenarz-Coy shared When we are what we eat, the original mindset: by access to healthy food is working together as a food critical. However, grocery bank, more could be accomprices have increased and plished. Food distribution so have visits to food began the following year to shelves.

The U.S. 15 food shelves. Lenarz-Coy Department of Agriculture said as time went on, they stated food prices — both at began seeing that besides grocery stores and restauproviding free food that is rants — are predicted to high quality and culturally continue to increase in 2023 connected, there was also a and 2024. need for more affordable Sophia Lenarz-Coy, retail options — as healthy Executive Director of the items are often the most nonprofit organization The expensive at grocery stores.

Food Group, stated, “There’s Along with their continall sorts of things that come ued partnering with food up that make getting food Photo submitted shelves, The Food Group hard.” She explained that Sophia Lenarz-Coy, Executive Director of the nonprofit organization The now provides options for how people get food is multi- Food Group. affordable groceries with faceted and they are really those options through their hunger their Fare for All events and Twin looking for a patchwork of options. relief work, increasing access to retail Cities Mobile Market opportunities.

Based in New Hope, Minn., The Food options, and by supporting farmers.

Since 2017, Big River Farms has been Group has made it a goal to provide The Food Group initially began as an additional complement to The Food Group’s programming with a focus on helping farmers get rooted in their ag ventures.

Big River Farms is located near Marine on St. Croix, Minn. Lenarz-Coy stated 150 acres are leased, and of those, about 80 are tillable. The organization provides farmers with an opportunity to gain both education and experience as they begin to build their business.

Lenarz-Coy has heard an initial assumption of Big River Farms being about farmers growing food for those who don’t have food; and while that’s a Has your combine hydro pushed its limits part of it, there’s more detail involved.

The farmers purchase their seeds, proand slugging along? Do it right and get it vide the labor required, and the food serviced now. Don't wait any longer. that is grown belongs to them.

“They’re deciding what market they want to develop to sell their produce to,” Lenarz-Coy stated. Some farmers are partnering with the Minneapolis public schools on a farm-to-school contract, as well as selling at farmers markets, to restaurants, and through their own CSA programs.

“And certainly, The Food Group is a buyer as well,” Lenarz-Coy continued.

The produce The Food Group purchases may be sold at Fare for All events or with the Twin Cities Mobile Market.

Whenever they can, The Food Group purchases items to be given to their food shelf partners. “We work really hard to make sure that we are not any farmers’ only market. It’s really about building a diverse market stream for them, too,” she emphasized.

“All farmers in our program also take classes,” Lenarz-Coy elaborated. “Our education piece starts in the winter. We have classes on crop planning, business planning, organic certification, soil health — just so that farmers really get set up to think about what they’re growing, who they’re growing it for, and how to set up a sustainable farm business.”

Photo by Laura Cole

Fawn Kinsman (left) is The Food Group’s affordable grocery program driver and Merce Jackson (right) is a retail program associate. Both work with The Food Group’s Fare for All program.

There are currently about 20 farm teams at Big River Farms. Farmers tend to stay with the program for about three to five years, depending on their goals. They rent a small parcel of land, typically beginning with an eighth of an acre and then possibly increasing up to two acres. The program aims to keep the rent cost affordable, and Lenarz-Coy explained that aspect additionally assists the farmers with developing a realistic business plan, ultimately helping to set them up for success. She remarked that even an eighth See THE FOOD GROUP, pg. 14

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40 Acre Cooperative aims to fulfill old promises

By LAURA COLE The Land Staff Writer A fourth generation farmer, Angela Dawson likes to say farming chose her.

Her family raised crops and livestock in Iowa and Minnesota; and growing up, Dawson also spent time at her grandparents’ cabin, where they gardened and fished. Though she didn’t have the chance to meet her paternal grandmother before she passed, her father sees similarities between Dawson’s farming practices and his mother’s.

Even with her agricultural background, Dawson has experienced challenges — both as a Black farmer and a farmer in the organic and smaller-scale farming industry. As co-founder, president, and CEO of 40 Acre Cooperative, she is committed to working with historically marginalized individuals as well as advocating for sustainable and organic farmers.

Dawson was going into her second year of law school when she found herself at a career crossroads: begin interning at a law firm or follow an opportunity to farm. She already knew she wanted to farm, but determined that her original plan didn’t pencil out.

“I knew I was going to have to do something else besides just grow organic vegetables in order to be sustainable, so I looked into hemp and cannabis because I saw that there are more economic markets for that that would pay farmers a fair price more so than the current produce that farmers sell.”

Dawson decided to learn more about the industry by growing hemp for a season in California. While there, she shared she was able to experience the entire supply chain of hemp and cannabis, and witnessed the rural community supporting its farmers. She added the farmers had a strong position in the cannabis marketplace, and she could see that they were doing very well.

Dawson noted Minnesota is a strong agricultural state, and also that she looked forward to bringing her experiences back to her home state. She started out with a rent-to-own contract arrangement as she worked to establish her hemp farm, as well as her organic farm operation. “At the time I didn’t really understand the lack of support that organic farmers experi-

enced here in Minnesota, ties. Special Field Order and that there aren’t a No. 15 was issued in lot of programs that 1865 after 20 Black help us be as sustainministers voiced the able on the land as, for desire for their own example, a corn or soyland. The Order signed bean farmer that has

by General Sherman subsidies and the would grant 40 acres of Commodity Credit tillable ground to indiCorporation that backs viduals who had been them.” formerly enslaved.

Some were given Army In her initial 18 mules, which led to the months of farming, phrase “40 acres and a Dawson stated she not mule.”

Abraham only experienced a lack Lincoln’s successor, of support from the U.S. Andrew Johnson, did Department of not share Lincoln’s Agriculture regarding views on the rights of organic farming, she Blacks. Lincoln’s order also received negative was short-lived and treatment from a USDA overturned. “Hopefully agent. Dawson has eduthrough the work that cational degrees and we’re doing, we can experience with collestart to fulfill some giate grant writing, and Photo submitted promises,” said Dawson. shared she was taken Angela Dawson sees hemp as the crop of the future. aback when she Currently, Dawson explained her business plans and was for lesser amounts than others. Dawson stated there are about two dozen active told she did not deserve to have a farm has also heard from many women farm- members in the co-op, with a large porbusiness. ers regarding their negative experi- tion being women of color. She comThe denial of her microloan resulted ences. “The damage is far more than I mented she gets calls from all over the in Dawson losing her farm lease and think what people think. It doesn’t just country with interest to join the co-op, having to start over from scratch. “A lot impact the farmers. It impacts our and currently has a waiting list. About half of the current members are locatof people usually don’t want to come whole food system.” ed in Minnesota, with others in Illinois, back to farming after having that kind Explaining how processes can be Wisconsin, and even Georgia. of experience,” she stated. inundated with legalese, Dawson statIt’s important to Dawson to advocate Dawson felt her rights had been vio- ed unfortunately a lot of farmers don’t lated. “The way that she treated me have that particular skill set. and support each other when it comes was not consistent with the informa- Representation from lawyers who to the challenges they face. “40 Acre tion that was being put out about the understand and advocate for these Co-op is for folks who really have seen the discrimination and experienced it,” USDA,” she stated. “I couldn’t let it go.” issues, then, is vital.

Dawson said. Membership is suited for Through research and in her own conWith her own educational backversations with other Black farmers, ground and the determination to find a those who are committed to principles she found that her own experience was pathway to farming for herself and oth- of regenerative agriculture and organic growing. not unique. ers, Dawson researched the co-op The co-op’s specialized focus is hemp In the last 100 years, the number of model, and in 2020, 40 Acre Cooperative acres farmed by Black farmers in the officially began.

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There are 33 Fare for All sites throughout Minnesota THE FOOD GROUP, from pg. 10 of an acre requires a lot of work for vegetable production. Working with a smaller area allows farmers to focus on weed management, efficiency, and maximizing space. Lenarz-Coy added that many farmers, if not all, are working full-time jobs besides working toward this new endeavor.

Big River Farms also hosts the annual Emerging Farmers Conference. In its 18th year, the 2023 conference will be held on Nov. 3 and 4 in Mounds View, Minn. It aims to equip farmers with knowledge and resources as well as community. There is a focus for emerging food growers and producers to attend — especially those who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), New American, and women farmers. Lenarz-Coy emphasized anyone is able to attend and past years’ attendees have had a range of farming experience.

This year’s keynote speaker is Angela Dawson with 40 Acre Cooperative. She will discuss sustainability principles for emerging farmers during her address.

There will be three workshops held on Nov. 3. The following day has a variety of scheduled sessions including Adapting to Impacts of Climate Change, Financing Farmland, and NCR SARE Farmer Rancher Grants.

A morning session will discuss culturally relevant foods, and Lenarz-Coy spoke to how important it is for The Food Group to offer those types of food as Minnesota becomes more diverse. “Food is a really important cultural connector, and I think especially when folks are needing help or needing additional food support, finding foods that are familiar to them is really, really important,” she said. Lenarz-Coy added there are many foods which are culturally uni-

versal; and with different spices and ingredients can translate into many cooking traditions.

Another way in which The Food Group works with farmers is through their reclaiming efforts. When a farmer is faced with an over-abundance of produce, they can contact The Food Group. A team member along with a group of volunteers eliminates the farmer’s labor time and expense by harvesting the produce. The goods are then distributed back to The Food Group’s network of food shelf partners. LenarzCoy emphasized it’s a win-win. Besides reducing food waste, people are able to benefit from receiving such top quality products.

Volunteers also go to the Minneapolis Farmers Market every Sunday. At the end of the market, farmers have the option to donate any products they have not been able to sell. In 2022, The Food Group reclaimed 33,120 pounds of produce at Minnesota farmers markets and farms.

Through the Twin Cities Mobile Market and Fare for All, The Food Group has increased grocery access.

The mobile market is a grocery store set-up on wheels that comes to 24 designated locations — mainly throughout St. Paul and Minneapolis. Their stops are typically at low income housing complexes, as well as at senior housing areas where people often face transportation barriers; but anyone can shop.

There are carts available to customers, and the bus is equipped with shelving for grocery items as well as a freezer and cooler for more perishable items.

There are currently 33 Fare for All pop-up sites which sell budget-friendly fresh produce and frozen meat to communities throughout Minnesota. A bus comes to each location on a monthly basis. The packs of food offered each month can vary and are updated

and advertised online. Dates, locations and offerings can be found at https://www.thefoodgroupmn.org/ groceries/fare-for-all/.

The set-up is a little different from TCMM as the shopping experience is inside a building and items are not sold individually. Current produce, meat, and specialty packs range in cost from $10 to $35. Cash, credit, debit, and EBT cards are accepted. Checks are not.

Lenarz-Coy noted that the Fare for All is a program that works best when many community members are engaged. “One of my favorite things about our Fare for All program is that not only is it open to anyone, but actually the more people who participate in that program, the bigger our buying power is.”

The current Fare for All site in Mankato, Minn. is at Hosanna Lutheran Church. Volunteers from the area assist with the event, and Retail Program Associate Merce Jackson ensures everything runs smoothly. Growing up in Jamaica, he shared that he saw others struggling and in poverty. Through his role with Fare for All, he’s glad to be able to help people.

Fawn Kinsman is a Fare for All driver and helps at the events wherever there’s a need. “It is just a wonderful mix of people,” Kinsman stated of both the volunteers and the people that come to the sales. “I just couldn’t be happier with my little role in this whole piece.”

Further information about The Food Group and the programs they provide can be found on their website at https://www.thefoodgroupmn.org/. To learn more about the Emerging Farmers Conference, visit https:// www.emergingfarmers.org/. v

Hoop houses extend Dawson’s hemp growing season 40 ACRE CO-OP, from pg. 11 and cannabis. In broad terms, the 2014 Farm Bill allowed for hemp to be cultivated for research purposes, and the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp production as a commodity.

“I think because of its dirty cousin, hemp gets a really bad rap,” Dawson stated. That relative, being marijuana, does share some of the same chromosomes, she said, but not all.

Hemp has been researched for its benefits to the climate. Dawson explained it captures carbon and also can be used to clean contaminated soil. She also explained there are over 25,000 documented uses of the hemp plant. Hemp was utilized during World War II to make ropes that were used by the Navy during World War II. Hempcrete is both fire and mold resistant, and a 40 Acre Co-op member opted for hempcrete instead of concrete for an addition on her house. Hemp can also be used to produce clothing, paper, fuel and plastic. “It has a lot of industrial uses

that we’re just starting to explore now, but it’s all going to be because we remove the stigma.”

Dawson stated hemp can be grown in any climate, and so she has created growing protocols which can be implemented anywhere. In Minnesota, she utilizes hoop houses to extend the growing season, and she uses an indoor seed container during the winter.

Those months are also often spent on research and seed and genetic work. Dawson created her own genetic strain of hemp that is tolerant to Minnesota.

She explained “Wunder Woman” tests THC compliant, and the plant’s full cannabinoid profile was tested every week in its beginning stages. Describing it as vibrant and very fragrant, she remarked, “It’s an amazing plant, so I’m excited about being able to share it.”

Looking forward, Dawson hopes to see a trend toward more sustainable and local farm support in Minnesota. Calling hemp the crop of the future, she has continued goals to further 40 Acre Cooperative’s marketing and distribution over time and as the

industry grows.

While Dawson noted improved acknowledgment from the USDA regarding reimbursement to Black farmers and also to small and organic farmers for pandemic related losses, the importance of advocacy continues. “When there are certain people missing at the table or when there’s certain topics that are being disregarded, it’s important for us to continue to have the courage,” she stated, adding that support given in business, in thought and deed is valuable.

Dawson will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Emerging Farmers Conference on Nov. 4. She will discuss sustainability principles for emerging farmers. Dawson also shared she will have a guidebook available at the conference that will provide helpful information about getting into farming, including what to know prior to selecting land. After the conference, the guidebook will be available on 40 Acre Co-op’s website, https://www.fortyacre.coop/. v

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Try these tips for calculating crop insurance payments Based on early yield Producers also vary on havreports from many areas of ing optional units vs. enterthe upper Midwest, it is prise units for their crop likely that a significant insurance coverage. In addinumber of corn and soybean tion, some producers also producers may qualify for have enhanced insurance crop insurance indemnity coverage through private payments in 2023. The lack insurance companies, or of rainfall and drought conthrough the Supplemental ditions during much of the FARM PROGRAMS Crop Option (SCO) and growing season — together Enhanced Coverage Option

By Kent Thiesse with the price declines (ECO) policies availfrom the crop insurable in 2023. ance base prices on In recent years in the March 1 — increases Midwest, most corn and the likelihood of 2023 crop insurance soybean producers have tended to indemnity payments. secure some level of revenue protection Given the much tighter breakeven crop insurance coverage in order to margins in corn and soybean produc- have the flexibility of insurance covertion in 2023, farmers and ag lenders age for reduced yields, as well as in are now trying to estimate the amount instances where the harvest price potential crop insurance indemnity drops below initial base price. The payments which may occur following established base prices for 2023 reveharvest this year. nue protection crop insurance policies With federal crop insurance, every were $5.91 per bushel for corn and year is different; and with the multiple $13.76 per bushel for soybeans. These options available to producers, there base prices will serve as the final price are many variable results from crop to calculate revenue guarantees for insurance coverage at harvest time. determining potential revenue protecThe 2023 crop year will be no different, tion crop insurance indemnity paywith some producers choosing Yield ments for corn and soybeans in 2023.

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(Note: The crop insurance Spring base price for corn was $5.91 per bushel. The threshold yield equals average production history yield multiplied by base price multiplied by insurance coverage level divided by the estimated harvest price. The estimated gross crop insurance payment equals the threshold yield minus the actual farm yield multiplied by thye estimated harvest price. This does not include deductions for crop insurance premiums. This calculation does not include supplemental crop option, enhanced coverage option, area coverage, or private buy-up crop insurance options.)

Estimated Yield Threshold to Initiate Crop Insurance Payments Average Production History Yield (bushels per acre) 200 190 180 Estimated Harvest Price $4.90 $5.10 $4.90 $5.10 $4.90 $5.10

Estimated Threshold Yield Percent Revenue Protection to Initiate Crop Insurance Payments Insurance Coverage (Before Premium Deductions) 90% 217 209 206 198 195 188 85% 205 197 195 187 184 177 80% 193 185 183 176 174 167 75% 181 174 172 165 163 156 70%

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November soybean futures during the month of October, with prices finalized on Nov. 1. The harvest price is used to calculate the value of the actual harvested bushels for all revenue protection insurance policies. As of Oct. 16, the crop insurance price estimates were $4.91 per bushel for December corn futures and $12.76 per bushel for November soybean futures, which are well below the spring base prices.

The lower crop insurance harvest prices greatly increase the likelihood of crop payments for upper Midwest corn and soybean producers that have 80 percent and 85 percent revenue protection insurance policies for 2023. Based on current CBOT December corn price

projections, 2023 indemnity payments for corn could begin at final yields that are slightly above the 2023 average production history yields for farmers with 85 percent revenue protection insurance policies. For example, with an 85 percent revenue protection policy on corn with a 200 bushel per acre average production history yield and a $4.90 per bushel harvest price, 2023 crop insurance indemnity payments would begin at a yield below 205 bushels per acre. If the harvest price increases to $5.10 per bushel, the payments would begin at a yield below 197 bushels per acre. For soybeans with an 85 percent revenue protection policy and See THIESSE, pg. 16

2023 Threshold Soybean Yields for Crop Insurance Payments

(Note: The crop insurance Spring base price for soybeans was $13.76 per bushel. The threshold yield equals average production history yield multiplied by base price multiplied by insurance coverage level divided by the estimated harvest price. The estimated gross crop insurance payment equals the threshold yield minus the actual farm yield multiplied by thye estimated harvest price. This does not include deductions for crop insurance premiums.

This calculation does not include supplemental crop option, enhanced coverage option, area coverage, or private buy-up crop insurance options.)

Estimated Yield Threshold to Initiate Crop Insurance Payments Average Production History Yield (bushels per acre) 60 55 50 Estimated Harvest Price $12.75 $13.25 $12.75 $13.25 $12.75 $13.25

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estimated 2023 threshold yield 185 bu./acre equals 9.79 bu./acre; for crop insurance payments to multiplied by $4.90 per bushel a 60 bushel per acre average producbegin for corn and soybeans equals a $47.98 per acre estimattion history and a $12.76 per bushel corn/change* soybeans/change* ed insurance indemnity payment. with revenue protection crop harvest price, crop insurance payments Stewartville $4.36 -.04 $12.26 +.53 Soybeans (85 percent revenue would begin at 55 bushels per acre or insurance policies. If the final Edgerton $4.56 -.02 $12.55 +.28 farm yield is lower than the protection policy; 55 bu./acre averapproximately 92 percent of the averthreshold yield, there is poten- Jackson $4.46 +.02 $12.49 +.34 age production history; 45 bu./acre age production history yield. tial for 2023 crop insurance Hope $4.44 +.04 $12.48 +.42 farm yield; projected harvest price Farmers had the option of choosing indemnity payments — dependCannon Falls $4.29 -.26 $12.09 +.46 of $12.76 per bushel): 55 bu./acre revenue protection crop insurance cov- ing on the final harvest price for Sleepy Eye $4.49 -.01 $12.45 +.39 average production history multierage levels from 60 to 85 percent for corn or soybeans. plied by $13.76 per bushel times St. Cloud $4.34 -.01 $12.45 +.43 corn and soybeans in 2023. Many Following is the formula to 85 percent (0.85) equals $643.28 Madison $4.52 +.06 $12.45 +.33 Midwest corn and soybean producers guarantee; divided by $12.76 per $12.45 +.23 utilize enterprise units for their crop calculate the threshold yield at Redwood Falls $4.59 -.02 different average production bushel equals a 50.42 bu./acre Fergus Falls $4.37 +.07 $12.31 +.37 insurance coverage, which combines all history yields and levels of threshold yield. 50.42 bu./acre acres of a crop in a given county into Morris $4.49 +.01 $12.25 +.31 insurance coverage, as well as minus 45 bu./acre equals 5.42 bu./ one crop insurance unit, rather than Tracy $4.58 +.04 $12.42 +.24 acre. Multiply that by $12.76 per choosing optional units which allow the potential gross insurance Average: $4.46 $12.39 indemnity payment: bushel equals $69.16 per acre estiproducers to insure crops separately in mated crop insurance indemnity Year Ago Average: $6.52 $13.51 Multiply the average produceach township section. The level of payment. insurance coverage and the type of crop tion history yield on a farm Grain prices are effective cash close on Oct. 24.

Producers who have crop reveinsurance units selected will greatly times the crop insurance spring *Cash grain price change represents a two-week period. nue losses in 2023 which could affect the potential crop insurance price, times the crop insurance coverage level to get the crop insur- per bushel for corn and $13.76 per result in potential crop insurance indemnity payments for 2023. indemnity payments should properly Many farmers and ag lenders would ance guarantee. Then divide by the bushel for soybeans.) document the yield losses — regardless like to estimate potential 2023 crop estimated fall harvest price to arrive at Following that calculation, subtract of their type or level of insurance coverthe threshold yield where revenue proinsurance indemnity payments. One the actual farm yield from the threshsimple method to estimate potential tection crop insurance payments are old yield and multiply the difference age.

A reputable crop insurance agent is insurance payments is to calculate the initiated. (The spring prices were $5.91 times the projected harvest price to arrive at the estimated gross crop the best source of information to make insurance indemnity payment. Be sure estimates for potential 2023 crop insurto account for the differences in enter- ance indemnity payments, and to find prise and optional units. Remember out about documentation requirements that this is just an estimate of gross for crop insurance losses. It is imporpayments, and this calculation does not tant for producers who are facing crop account for deductions for crop insur- losses in 2023 to understand their crop ance premium payments. The calcula- insurance coverage and the calculation will vary — as the estimated crop tions used to determine crop insurance insurance harvest prices change from indemnity payments. day-to-day. Harvest prices will be finalKent Thiesse has prepared an inforized on Nov. 1. The estimated crop mation sheet titled, “2023 Crop insurance harvest prices are available Insurance Payment Potential,” as well on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s as a spreadsheet to estimate potential each Risk Management Agency website at 2023 crop insurance indemnity pay+$2 S&H https://prodwebnlb.rma.usda.gov/apps/ ments. Both are available by contacting PriceDiscovery.

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Kitchen Aid Refrigerator; Whirlpool Glass Top Electric Range; MARING AUCTION, LLC. Magic Chef Glass Top Electric Range; Magic Chef Side by Side PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 Refrigerator; Frigidaire Up Right Freezer; Maytag Electric Dryer; 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502 Amana Electric Washer; 2 Samsung Flat Screen TV 32” & 48”; Pit Matt Maring Lic# 25-28 Boss Pellet BBQ Grill/Smoker; Connely 8’ Oak Pool Table; Leather Kevin Maring Lic# 25-70 Recliner Power Lift Chair; Log Furniture Swing, Rocking Chair, Adam Engen Lic# 25-93 Andrew Hamilton Lic# 50-128 Love Seat, Table, Picnic Table, Queen Bed, Bench, 4pc Bedroom Set; 108”x42” Oak Dinning Table With 8 Matching Chairs; Oak Library Terms: Cash, Check, Credit Card, 3% Handling Fee On Cards, All Sales Final, All Table; Leather Recliner; Kitchen Collectables; Green Depression Sales Selling As Is. All Sales Must Be Paid For In Full At Payment And Pickup Time. 10% Buyers Fee Applies To All Sales.

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NO-RESERVE ONLINE ONLY BIDDING ON TOOLS AND FARM SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MARING

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Auction Location:1810 270th Street East, Medford, MN Auctioneer Note: This Farm Retirement Auction Will Give You The Buyer An Opportunity To Buy Well Maintained Low Houred, Like New Farm Machinery.

Bidding Opens Saturday November 4, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

BIDDING STARTS CLOSING

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

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TOOLS AND FARM SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

1963 LODT Low Boy Semi Trailer, Tandem Axle, 21’ Deck, 2’ Dove Tail, Ramps; (2) Vertical Poly Tanks, 2100 & 2000 Gal; Generac 2” Transfer Pump; TowMaster LP Gas Forklift, 48” Forks; Windpower 12/20 PT2 Single Phase Generator; 30” Rolling Steps; ‘94 Floe Aluminum Trailer, 8’x10’; ‘99 FloePro Aluminum Trailer, 10’x55”; ‘84 GMC Sierra Classic, Reg. Cab, 6.2L Dsl, 4x4; Toro Z-Master Zero Turn Mower, 60” Deck, 750 Hrs, Bagger; DMC 48” Screener; MC 180SB Stalk Chopper, 1000PTO, 18’; Concord 1100 3 Wheel Seed Cart; Cast Air Model I-1518HC2-5 Twin Cylinder 80 Gal. Air Compressor, 175PSI; Bostitch Coil Nailer; 4.5” Bench Vise; Laser Level; 1” Sockets, (2) 3/4” Socket Sets; 1” & 3/4” Impact Wrenches; Ratchet Straps; Hand Tools; Electric Cords; (5) 250 Gallon Poly Cage Totes; Plastic Tile & Metal Culverts; Bin Jacks; Bin Fans; Snowblades; 4 Teir 14’ Long Metal Rack; Storage Racks; Log Chains; Choker Cables; Implement Parts New & Used; 22.5 Tires & Rims; Several Electric Motors; Tarps; Floor Model Drill Press; 5 Ford Suitcase Weights; (12) Sheets Of OSB Boards; 2x6 – 14’ Long; 1” Barn Boards; Cement Wire; JD 250 Skid Loader Windows; Delaval Flattop 600 Gal Bulk Tank; Stihl MS390 Chain Saw, 26” Bar; JD 6.75OHV Self Propelled Push Mower; Fill-Rite 1HP Bulk Oil Transfer Pump w/Barrel; Hydraulic Cylinders; Stihl BG86 Leaf Blower; LP Gas Cylinders; Many 220 Volt Cords; (2) Dole Moisture Testers; Many Hyd Hoses; Several Hundred Lots For This Online Only Auction PAYMENT AND PICKUP DATES: >LKULZKH` 5V]LTILY HUK ;O\YZKH` 5V]LTILY MYVT ! H T [V ! W T HUK -YPKH` 5V]LTILY +\YPUN 3P]L (\J[PVU VM 4HJOPULY` ࠮ ! H T [V ! W T

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MARING AUCTION, LLC. PO Box 37, Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502 Matt Maring Lic# 25-28 Kevin Maring Lic# 25-70 Adam Engen Lic# 25-93 Andrew Hamilton Lic# 50-128

Online Only Auction Terms: Cash, Check, Credit Card, All Items Sell AS-IS, All Sales Are Final, 10% Buyers Premium On All Items

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LAND FOR SALE Upcoming Land Auctions November 2 ± acres farmland November 14 ± acres farmland

Lac qui Parle Co. Farmland Auction Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 2023 at 11AM 154.34 Surveyed Acres of Irrigated Farmland Located In Manfred Twp. The SE1/4 of Section 14, Twp 116, Range 46, except that part of the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 lying NW’ly of the center line of Cobb Creek.

Go to FladeboeLand.com for details Brian Fernholz, Realtor 320-226-4504 Brian@FladeboeLand.com

November 15 ± acres farmland November 16 ± acres farmland

For property brochures, contact Hertz at 507-345-LAND (5263) WWW.HERTZ.AG 151 St. Andrews Court #1310, Mankato MN 56001

FARMLAND AUCTION 55 Acres +/- of Bare Farmland in Kiester Twp., Faribault County, MN

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 @ 10:00 AM Auction to be held at the Kiester Community Center 106 S 1st Street, Kiester, MN PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 55 +/- Deeded Acres: NW ¼ of the NW ¼ and East 15 acres of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ in Section 23, Township 101N, Range 24W, Faribault Co., MN.

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FARMLAND AUCTION 182.76 Acres +/- of Bare Farmland in Lost Island Twp., Palo Alto County, IA

Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 10:00 AM Auction to be held at the Ruthven American Legion 1602 Main Street, Ruthven, IA PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: 182.76 Deeded Acres: The SW 1/4 NE 1/4 & the SE 1/4, EXCEPT 3.22 AC Tract & 4.56 AC Tract all in Section 32, Township 97 North, Range 34 West, Palo Alto County, Iowa. OWNER: IBSK

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Land Auction

Land Auction

Tuesday, November 7th 2023 ~ 11:00 am Auction held at: La Salle Community Center & Fire Hall 310 1st Ave, La Salle, MN

Tuesday, November 14th 2023 ~ 11:00 am Auction held at: Cottonwood Township Town Hall - Searles, MN 56084

Across from the La Salle Lutheran Cemetery.

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Check out this amazing chance to own productive farm land right outside La Salle, MN. Do not miss this opportunity!

Location of property within Watonwan County: Riverdale Township, Sections 17 & 20

Here is your chance to own easily accessible farm land in Brown County. Highly productive, and a square piece of land. Do not miss this rare opportunity!

Location of property within Brown County: Sigel Township, Section 8, Range 31

This property will sell as one parcel:

This property will sell as two parcels: Parcel #1: 73.21 total acres approx. 68.98 acres tillable.

Productivity Index: 74.8

PID: 23.001.800.313.130 80 total acres approx. 77.60 acres tillable.

Productivity Index: 94.2

Parcel #2: 40 total acres approx. 17.84 acres tillable.

Productivity Index: 82.5 approx. 17.40 acres of CRP. Contract End Date: 9/30/2030

*Note: All acres are published based on Watonwan County Online Records and FSA records.

*Note: All acres are published based on Brown County Online Records and FSA records.

Archie R. Pearson Jr. Estate

Jody Kral

Listing Auctioneer: Joe Maidl ~ 507-276-7749

Listing Auctioneer: Joe Maidl ~ 507-276-7749

Auctioneers: Matt Mages Lic 52-22-018, Larry Mages, Joe Wersal, Joe Maidl, John Goelz, & Ryan Froehlich Broker/ Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Service, LLC. Not responsible for accidents at auction or during inspection. Everything sold “AS IS”. Everything to be settled immediately after the auction. For all full terms and bidding go to magesland.com. magesland.com

Auctioneers: Matt Mages Lic 52-22-018, Larry Mages, Joe Wersal, Joe Maidl, John Goelz, & Ryan Froehlich Broker/ Clerk: Mages Land Co. & Auction Service, LLC. Not responsible for accidents at auction or during inspection. Everything sold “AS IS”. Everything to be settled immediately after the auction. For all full terms and bidding go to magesland.com.

EQUIPMENT AUCTION Timed Online

592 Universal Drive Blackduck, MN 56630

OPENS: WED., NOVEMBER 8 | CLOSES: WED., NOVEMBER 15 @ 1PM

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COUNTRY HOME AUCTION Opens: Tuesday, November 7 | 8AM

Closes: Tuesday, November 14 | 1PM CST 2023

LOADOUT: Thursday & Friday, November 16 & 17 from 9AM to 4PM AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rudnicki Tractor Ranch is a premier locally-owned, independent equipment company.

Most items are mechanically sound and considered field ready.

10± Acres

Land Located: From Balaton, MN, 1.7 miles south on 210th Ave. Property is on the east side of the road.

1034 Co Rd 5 Balaton, MN 56115.

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RUDNICKI TRACTOR RANCH EQUIPMENT AUCTION Corey Rudnicki, 701.320.0017 Randy Kath, Steffes Group, 701.429.8894

SteffesGroup.com | 320.693.9371 Steffes Group, Inc., 23579 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355

Complete terms, lot listings and photos at SteffesGroup.com, Steffes Group, Ashley Huhn, MN47-002 | Eric Gabrielson, MN47-006 | Randy Kath, MN47-007

Auctioneer’s Note: Steffes Group is honored to present 10.49 acres including a well-maintained home in Lyon County, MN. This remarkable home is often referred to as a “shouse”. The shouse provides comfortable living quarters combined with spacious storage or workspace, making it an ideal setup for modern country living. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your dreams of country living a reality with this country shouse.

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For a detailed Buyer’s Prospectus with complete terms and conditions contact Eric Gabrielson at Steffes Group 320.693.9371 or 701.238.2570.

SteffesGroup.com | 320.693.9371 Steffes Group, Inc., 23579 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN 55355

TERMS: Ten percent down upon signing purchase agreement, payable by cash or check. Balance due at closing on January 4, 2024. auction.

Scott Steffes, MN14-51 | Ashley Huhn, MN47-002 | Eric Gabrielson MN47-006 | Randy Kath, MN47-007

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This week’s Back Roads is the work of The Land Managing Editor Paul Malchow.

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The famous two-story five holer

ucked away on the north side of Belle Plaine, Minn. is a piece of history from the 1800s. The property, maintained by the Belle Plaine Historical society, is dominated by the Hooper-Bowler-Hilstrom house.

Built in 1871 by area businessman Sandford Hooper, the house was bought in 1886 and renovated by Samuel Bowler, a founder of the State Bank of Belle Plaine and lumber-yard owner. Bowler added a new kitchen, buttery, and a fivehole, two-story outhouse that is connected to the house via a skyway. The waste from the upper level flows behind a false wall in the lower level. Visitors may see the distinctive outhouse, but may not use it.

Bowler also added a copper-lined bathtub. Additional features include a well-pump in the kitchen, a wood stove with central chimneys, and a large carriage stone on the front lawn, which acted as a step for ascending into or descending from carriages. Surviving outbuildings include a wood shed used to store coal and wood to fuel the stoves in the house and a brick smoke house.

The Hooper-Bowler-Hilstrom house is furnished in three periods: 1850’s and 1860’s, Victorian and early 1900’s to depict what a house may have been like in the early periods of Belle Plaine.

The house’s sprawling front lawn features the Frances Branol Memorial Garden.

When the Bowlers moved to Denver in 1901, the clapboard frame house was sold to Alfred Hillstrom whose family lived in the house until it was purchased in 1975 by the town’s Historical Society. The City of

Belle Plaine now owns the house and grounds which features a large picnic and play area, a disc golf course, and the Carriage House Museum.

The bright red refurbished carriage house displays many artifacts relating to the town’s history, including many memorabilia items from the Albrecht family’s days in the circus.

In 1954, Sonny Albright returned from the Navy to form Albright Attractions with his father Leo. The Albrights performed in small towns across the Midwest. A main feature of their “circus” was Sonny’s wife Gloria’s swinging ladder aerial act.

But by the 1960s, Sonny and Gloria retired from performing to raise their six children. While the rest of the family continued to perform, increased competition from other entertainment sources began to take its toll. At age 78, Leo finally decided to call it quits and ended his circus career in 1968.

The house, located at 410 Court St., is adorned with a long, covered front porch and is specially decorated for Christmas. On Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. the Historical Society is hosting “Traditions to Celebrate the Spirit of the Season.” The event will feature a warming fire, horse and wagon rides, musical entertainment, a visit by Santa and his reindeer, refreshments and prizes.

In addition to the winter holiday, the home is open to the public in the summer.

Updates of the Hooper-Bowler-Hilstrom house and other Historical Society activities can be found on Facebook. v

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30,000 sq ft of warehouse space, stocked for needed emergency parts and retail.

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When You’re Looking at the Road Ahead...

Would You Like To Make Your Next Harvest Run Smoother?

Products Available Grain Handling Equipment Grain Storage Equipment Grain Dryers Used Equipment Fuel Containment Systems Support Structures and Legs Dump Pits and Augers Steel Buildings

Services Available

Buffalo Lake, Minnesota

(320) 833-2228

Cellular: 320-979-9221 www.ksmillwrights.com CRANE SERVICE

Site Design – Sales – Installation - Service Contact our platinum dealer, K & S Millwrights LLC Buffalo Lake Office 320-833-2228 Brad Krumrey/GM 320-979-9221 www.ksmillwrights.com

30,000 sq. ft. of Inventory on the Floor

&

Parts Inventory for you Do-It-Yourselfers

24 HR REPAIR SERVICE 20+ Years Strong – SINCE 1994

Complete Site Design & Set Up New Construction & Repair Preventive Maintenance Programs Excavation Crane & Boom Truck Service with Certified Operators 24 Hour Repair Grain Bin Erection & Repair Air Transfer System Installation & Repairs Grain Dryer Installation & Repairs Gear Box Rebuilding Portable Welding Installation & Repairs Local Hardwood Store Steel-Retail Supply Special Equipment & Parts Fabrication Parts Supplier

Call K & S Millwrights for all your grain handling products and services!

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We’re here for you and 24/7 emergency service.

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Buffalo Lake, MN (320) 833-2228 Brad’s Cell | 320-979-9221 www.ksmillwrights.com 24 HR Repair Service

The mixed flow dryer quietly and efficiently heats kernels evenly to avoid heat damage and effectively dry all grain types. A low maintenance screenless dryer saves time and money while improving grain.

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Winter discounts coming soon, let’s get on your 2024 project scheduled!

aggrowth.com

30,000 sq ft of warehouse space, stocked for needed emergency parts and retail.

Page 2 - October 2023

THE LAND, Advertising Supplement

THE LAND, Advertising Supplement

October 2023 - Page 3

When You’re Looking at the Road Ahead...

Would You Like To Make Your Next Harvest Run Smoother?

Products Available Grain Handling Equipment Grain Storage Equipment Grain Dryers Used Equipment Fuel Containment Systems Support Structures and Legs Dump Pits and Augers Steel Buildings

Services Available

Buffalo Lake, Minnesota

(320) 833-2228

Cellular: 320-979-9221 www.ksmillwrights.com CRANE SERVICE

Site Design – Sales – Installation - Service Contact our platinum dealer, K & S Millwrights LLC Buffalo Lake Office 320-833-2228 Brad Krumrey/GM 320-979-9221 www.ksmillwrights.com

30,000 sq. ft. of Inventory on the Floor

&

Parts Inventory for you Do-It-Yourselfers

24 HR REPAIR SERVICE 20+ Years Strong – SINCE 1994

Complete Site Design & Set Up New Construction & Repair Preventive Maintenance Programs Excavation Crane & Boom Truck Service with Certified Operators 24 Hour Repair Grain Bin Erection & Repair Air Transfer System Installation & Repairs Grain Dryer Installation & Repairs Gear Box Rebuilding Portable Welding Installation & Repairs Local Hardwood Store Steel-Retail Supply Special Equipment & Parts Fabrication Parts Supplier

Call K & S Millwrights for all your grain handling products and services!