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ABC Seamless ABC Seamless, the original seamless steel siding company, brings back to Big Iron XXXV its exclusive Horizontal Seamless Steel Roof — the portable roll-forming roof system that lets ABC installers manufacture the product directly on the farm, residential or business site. Farmers of all generations are now choosing ABC Seamless roofing, siding and gutters to safeguard and preserve their homesteads, farm buildings and other structures. Its superior protection and durability, not to mention its classic appearance, comes backed by more than 37 years of research, design and testing. Since 1978, ABC Seamless has installed enough seamless steel to circle the world more than three times. Also, ABC Seamless and its manufacturer have never discontinued an ABC style or color. It’s unlikely you’ll find another long-standing roofing or siding manufacturer able to make that claim. Anyone truly serious about protecting and preserving their home and farm buildings should take a closer look at these remarkable products.
BIG IRON FARM SHOW Advanced Grain Handling Systems Advanced Grain Handling Systems, located in North Dakota, is a family owned company. We have licensed and trained service technicians on hand, and our No. 1 focus is service. Our primary product is a continuous flow grain dryer. Advanced Grain Handling Systems has installed dryers on farms and grain terminal applications in many locations across the U.S. If your needs include storage bins, dryers, bean ladders, grain bucket elevators, grain conveyors or cleaning equipment, Advanced Grain Handling Systems can provide these products, including custom design engineering for any grain handling facility to be constructed.
AgCountry Farm Credit Services AgCountry Farm Credit Services will hold several mini-seminars for producers at Big Iron Sept. 15 to 17 in the AgCountry/Foltz Building on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Seminars include: n “Your Farm, Your Legacy: Farm Estate, Succession and Retirement Planning
Action Steps” presented from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Sept. 15 speaker is Bruce Middaugh, Sept 16 is Andy Zenk, and Sept. 17 is Marlene Niemann. n “Risk Management: Can we be Optimistic?” will be presented all three days from 12:30 to 1 p.m. by Joe Burgard, AgCountry Marketing Specialist. Headquartered in Fargo, N.D., AgCountry provides credit and financial services to farmers, ranchers and rural customers in eastern North Dakota and northwest and west-central Minnesota, and to agribusinesses across the U.S.
Ag Systems Inc. Ag Systems Inc. was founded in 1965 by Dick Lenz. In that time, Ag Systems Inc. has built a reputation of being a leading manufacturer of anhydrous ammonia equipment, liquid applicators, pull-type spreaders, nurse tanks and the legendary Brute bumper. In addition, Ag Systems Inc. is the oldest distributor of the Case application equipment line, covering Minn esota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan. Furthermore, Ag Systems Inc. carries Snyder tanks, New Leader products and a wide variety of parts for the fertilizer industry. Ag Systems is headquartered in Hutchinson, Minn., and has locations in Manvel, N.D., Mitchell, S.D., and Deforest, Wis. BIOS: See Page 3
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Butler Machinery Butler Machinery Co., your Caterpillar dealer for North Dakota, South Dakota and Clay County, Minn., has been serving the industry for more than 60 years. Butler Machinery provides sales, rental, parts and service for many different industries and represents many manufacturers including Caterpillar, Challenger, Lexion, RoGWator and TerraGator. Butler Machinery started in 1955 when Francis J. Butler, a former Grand Forks, N.D., contractor, was selected to be a Caterpillar dealer. As a contractor, Francis knew the necessity for the dealership to provide the best in equipment and product support. Francis’ vision required a capable well-trained management and associates, together with the most advanced tools, technology and facilities available. Three generations of the Butler family have maintained this vision. Matt Butler served as CEO from 1969 to 1998. Dan Butler has served as president since 1998. Francis began with modest stores in Grand Forks and Fargo, providing service in eastern North Dakota and Clay County, Minn. A facility on Main Street in Fargo was built in 1957 and replaced with the current building on Interstate 29 in 1986. In 1964, Butler expanded into western North Dakota with the purchase of Shultz Machinery Co., and its stores in Minot and Bismarck. In December 1988, Butler acquired the assets of Kearns Machinery Co. in Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Aberdeen, S.D. The company now serves customers throughout North Dakota and South Dakota. In March of 1999, a new store opened in Jamestown, N.D. BMC has committed to providing the best possible sales and service not only in heavy equipment, but also in agricultural equipment. Butler opened a new training facility and corporate headquarters in Fargo in January 2000. In May 2005, a new store was opened in Pierre, S.D., emphasizing ag equipment and product support for ag customers. Butler Machinery added another location, in Hankinson, N.D., in 2008. Formerly Green’s Implement, Inc., the
BIG IRON FARM SHOW Hankinson location also is primarily focused on ag equipment. In 2009, a new store opened in Dickinson, N.D. The Dickinson store focuses on both the heavy construction and agricultural markets. In 2010, Butler Machinery acquired its 12th location, formerly Hurtt Equipment, located in Hoople, N.D. A
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13th location, in Huron, S.D., opened in May 2012. Also in 2012, Butler aquired AGCO’s Challenger and application lines in Nebraska. Butler Ag Equipment, a division of Butler Machinery, was established as part of this new venture. A parts division was set up in Kearney, Neb. In 2013, Fremont, Neb., became the location of Butler Ag’s first full-
service Nebraska facility, and Butler Machinery added a new location in Devils Lake, ND. In 2014, a two full-service Butler Ag facilities opened in Pickrell and Chadron, Neb.
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Common Sense Manufacturing Common Sense Manufacturing offers solutions for farmers and ranchers that just makes sense. Kelly Melius created the unique style bale feeder that allowed calves to eat from underneath, making hay accessible to all sizes. Since designing this bale feeder in 2000, Common Sense Manufacturing has added products that just make sense to farmers and ranchers across the nation. Other products include: hydraulic wire winder, bottomless bunk feeder, continuous or free standing fencing, calf shelters and windbreaks. A recent product addition is the solar waterer. Visit booth No. 117 for more information.
Eide Bailly Eide Bailly is a top 25 CPA firm in the nation with a dedicated ag services team. We have more than 50 years of experience with the ag industry and serve 2,100 farmers, ranchers and other ag producers.
BIG IRON FARM SHOW Our experienced team of professionals focuses exclusively on ag producers, and many of our team members have an agricultural background. We offer solutions for all aspects of your operation, from tax planning and prep to accounting services, FSA, succession and estate planning, health care reform and wealth management. We deliver local, personal, year-round service backed by the resources of a regional CPA firm with 27 offices in 12 states, so you’re connected to opportunities and solutions as they happen. Come see how we can help your operation during Big Iron at Booth C82.
Farmers National Co. Serving America’s Landowners Since 1929, Farmers National Co. is the nation’s leading agricultural services company. Farmers National Co. manages more than 2 million acres across 4,850 farms in 24 states. It has 13 farm managers located in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. All are members of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and five have the
prestigious Accredited Farm Manager designation. Across the country, Farmers National Co. has more than 100 farm managers. In the past five years, Farmers National Co. has had a tremendous run-selling $2.65 billion of land spread out over 3,700 farms sold by auction, bid sale and private treaty listings. In North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota, Farmers National Co. has 22 agents, including four members of the Realtors Land Institute, and two of those agents are Accredited Land Consultants. Locally, Farmers National Co. has four appraisers that are all members of the ASFMRA and three have the prestigious Accredited Rural Appraiser designation. Nationally, there are a total of 25 appraisers working in 24 states completing about 1,200 appraisals, annually. In the summer of 2013, Farmers National Company created a broker dealer named FNC Ag Stock LLC and acquired the Ag Stock Division of Alerus Securities. FNC Ag Stock is best known in this region for trading American Crystal sugar beet stock. Nationally, its three ag stock specialists work with 19 companies in 11 states, including 17 ethanol plants. Farmers National Co. also insures more than 3,000 farms with Multi Peril Crop Insurance, Hail Insurance and Property and Casualty Insurance. It has five licensed agents in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. To learn more about how Farmers National Company can help you with all of your landowner needs, contact Terry Longtin, AFM, Vice President — Northern Area, at 701-780-2828 or visit FarmersNational.com. BIOS: See Page 6
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Gateway Building Systems Gateway Building Systems has been the region’s design and build leader of pre-engineered buildings for the ag and commercial markets since 1961. Gateway is a dealer for innovative companies such as Brock Bins and Dryers, Butler farm storage and livestock buildings and custom built buildings — large and small. Gateway has built its outstanding reputation on quality and reliability. In addition to ag and commercial buildings, Gateway handles Brock grain storage tanks, and is the No. 1 Brock dealer in the U.S. Brock has designed dependable storage facilities backed by years of engineering experience. Baker/Rullman offers grain handling systems specifically designed for your needs. Gateway delivers a full line of dryers that handle all requirements, from the individual farmer to the largest grain co-op. M-C Grain Dryers provide complete automatic operation, enclosed wet grain hopper and electronic moisture control. Options include dry and cool or allheat operations drying. Gateway also offers the Superb Energy Miser with continuous flow for all crop drying. These dryers are used primarily in commercial applications. Energy Miser’s optional patented technology delivers increased test weights and grain quality, and that means more profit. Gateway Building Systems prides itself on its year-round service. Its in-house crews handle everything from concrete to metal buildings, bulk tanks, conveyors, catwalks and fertilizer facilities. Gateway Building Systems has locations in West Fargo, Minot and Jamestown in North Dakota and in Fergus Falls, Minn. Gateway Building Systems — designs for your specific needs, quality materials and reliable workmanship.
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For more information, call 800747-4499 or 701-293-7202 or visit www. gatewaybuilding.com.
General Equipment & Supplies Serving the region since 1984, General Equipment & Supplies provides only the highest-quality
equipment backed by superior service and support to keep our customers running at peak productivity and
efficiency. With an extensive inventory of new and used equipment and as your exclusive Komatsu, JCB, ExcaVision, Trimble and Topcon GPS dealer, our experienced team is ready to help you find the right solution that meets your needs. BIOS: See Page 15
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Kaler Farms The Corn Stalk Guide by Kaler Farms is an aftermarket attachment for most poly corn head snouts and some metal snouts. The product is designed to move the corn stalks into the combine more smoothly — improving the harvest of standing corn; with combine operators who are tired; in rows that are curved; or in less-than-ideal harvest conditions — leaving less corn on the field. More corn collected in the combine hopper; less corn on the ground. The Corn Stalk Guide is made of high-density plastic and is easily attached. Joel Kaler is a farmer with more than 30 years of experience. He saw a need for an attachment that would help keep the stalks moving smoothly into the head rather than being flung into the field by the gathering chain. No matter how good a combine driver anyone is, corn being flung or dropped is lost corn. That led him to consider fixing the situation and, after many different models, this is the one that works the best.
Lange Supply Lange Supply offers top-quality products. The C-240 chisel plow knife from Lange Supply has been a fieldtested and timetested product for sealing anhydrous ammonia, regardless of soil conditions. Wet or dry soils, you can be assured the C-240 series will provide maximum sealing. Features of the C-240 include a replaceable carbide chrome tip that provides extendable wear with durability to handle the toughest field conditions. The hard-surface weld is placed near the fertilizer hose to extend the life of the upper knife body. Lange Supply also has knives to fit field cultivators. Visit Lange Supply at Booth H61 at Big Iron. For more information, call 701-395-4335.
Lundell Plastics Since 1981, Lundell Plastics has continued to provide industry-leading solutions for both the
BIG IRON FARM SHOW agricultural and industrial markets throughout the nation. This includes Poly Cupped Auger Flighting to the most recent UHMW Wearshoes, and our line of specialty products. Our advanced time-tested applications have become staples in today’s marketplace. Visit booths L-01 and L-02.
Mattracks The Mattracks name is synonymous with innovation, quality, perfection, reliability and hard work. The products are designed and built in the U.S., headquartered in Karlstad, Minn. The idea was conceived in 1992 by owner, founder and CEO Glen Brazier’s 11-year-old son, Matt, and thus the name. Mattracks, the most technologically advanced, independent, rubber track system, can be found worldwide in all seven continents and more than 100 countries, exploring for oil and gas, installing and servicing telecommunication systems, construction, mining, drilling, logging, forestry, surveying, military, power transmission lines and pipeline construction. The challenge of getting a crew and equipment vehicles to remote work sites is now easier using a vehicle equipped with Mattracks. Mattracks provides mobility and traction in mud, sand, snow, swamps and bog, getting you on site when access roads can no longer be traveled by tire-equipped vehicles. Mattracks can travel over rugged terrain with ease, giving you less impact on your vehicle, keeping down vehicle repair and replacement costs. Mattrracks have proven capable and are gaining popularity in industries that require travel to work sites over difficult terrain, providing reliable access to work sites important to your daily operations. The molded rubber track is formulated to provide extended wear, smooth ride, trouble-free operation and performance even in extreme conditions. Mattracks has expanded their lineup of tracks for ag, commercial, construction and large heavy-duty equipment for vehicles up to 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, with axle loads from 10 to 20 tons. The 9000 tracks heavier framework is designed for increased load carrying capacity with track widths in the 9000 model featured in 15, 20, 24 and 30 inches. The Track-Tor-Assist,
AGWEEK / Monday, September 14, 2015 - PAGE 15 when used on 4WD and 4WD front-wheel assist tractors, provides needed traction and flotation over wet muddy terrain, soft soil and on snow. Trail-R-Mate rubber track conversions are used to replace non-driven wheels on trailers, farm implement, tractors and many other pull-behind commercial, industrial and agricultural applications. With a recommended gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds, Trail-R-Mate can extend the usability of many types of equipment when flotation and low soil compaction are important considerations. Mattracks Features: n Fits most 4x4 vehicles up to 1 ½ tons. n Can sustain 40 mph speeds on hard surfaces. n Requires less than one hour to change between tires and Mattracks on most vehicles. n As low as 1.5 pounds per square inch ground pressure n Cost effective — for a small fraction of the cost of a dedicated full track vehicle, you can equip several crew vans, pick-ups or 1 ½ ton trucks with Mattracks. More than 100 track conversion models for ATVs, UTVs, trailers, pickups, tractors, SUVs, 4x4s, frontwheel assist, nonpowered pull-types to custom made applications. Everyday people are finding out different ways the rubber tracks can be used and calling Mattracks to find a solution. Additional information is available by contacting Mattracks at 218-683-9800, toll-free U.S. and Canada 877436-7800, or visit www.mattracks.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
MudSmith Gauge Wheel MudSmith Gauge Wheel was born on a farm in northeast South Dakota in February of 2008 out of the need to deal with plugging problems with the factory gauge wheels on an air seeder and corn planter. The wheels were tested on the owners’ own farm before it was sold to customers. The wheels are designed to be as plug-free as possible, while providing increased durability and ease of maintenance. North Dakota farmers have been an important part of business, and the Mudsmith team would like to say thank you for all your support. We continue to update our wheels and are happy to announce a new, more open design wheel that comes with reduced weight and a lower price. Stop by our booth No. 919 at Big Iron and check it out. We’d love to thank you and visit about any needs you might have. BIOS: See Page 17
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North Star Ag
North Star Ag is a full-service short-line machinery dealer offering Meridian, Rem, Fast, Loftness, J&M, Valmar Airflo, Yetter, Hardi, Sunmaster products to the Upper Midwest. We specialize in new and used seed tenders, Valmar Airflo Products, Loftness Grain Baggers and Fast Side Dressers with the largest inventory in the region. North Star Ag also offers grain vac, hopper bottom trailer, side dresser and seed tender rentals, as well as machinery setup and liquid fertilizer planter kits. For all your planting and fertilizer equipment needs, call us today at 701-361-4790 or zane@ northstar-ag.com At Big Iron this year, North Star will feature the Meridian Seed Tender and Fuel Trailer and the Valmar Fertilizer Spreader.
PM Ag Sources Inc.
catwalks, conveyors and drive over pits. As a supplement to your current fertilizer, we offer an innovative plant enhancement program. No matter what you grow, Monty’s Plant Food is for you. Improve your quality and quantity, improve disease resistance and unlock your crops’ potential. PM Ag also offers engineer and designed post frame and all steel structural buildings. To learn more about these products contact Paul Cose at 866-588-7624 or visit www.siouxsteel.com, www. gsiag.com, www.westeel.com or www. montysplantfood.com.
Real Manufacturing
Real Manufacturing of Milbank, S.D., is a family owned business with farmers and ranchers in mind. Real Manufacturing provides high-quality livestock handling systems, bale feeders, panels and gates, feeder panels, bunk feeders, bale forks and bow gates to stand up to the harsh conditions in the upper Midwest. Ask us about the Double Alley System, a low stress and improved cattle flow system for efficient straight line cattle handling. Stop at booth 814 to view these sturdy livestock handling systems.
Red River Commodities
PM Ag Sources Inc. offers Sioux Steel Grain Systems, which have been installed across the world. The first in the industry to engineer grain systems that can store 64-pound bushel grain is just one of the progressive innovations. Each system is professionally engineered to maximize your investment. Our 10-year warranty comes standard on every farm bin. We also offer GSI and Westeel Grain Storage systems can fit all your storage needs. Let us provide you with the finest on-farm and commercial grain storage available. PM Ag Sources Inc. also offers GSI grain dryers with their advance technology and reliability there is sure to be one to fit your needs. Also, available are grain legs,
Red River Commodities sources the highest quality raw seeds and other crops from reliable growers. We then provide processing options to fit your existing product lineup or create new products to feed your business growth. We take care of cleaning, sorting, grading, segregating and conditioning in our strict quality control processes. BIOS: See Page 18
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Reichhardt Electronic Innovations Reichhardt Electronic Innovations offers precision and flexibility for guiding your equipment with GPS or sensor guidance. Reichhardt guides steering through your machine’s ISO-BUS using integrated hydraulics and electronics for maximum precision. Flexibility is found in the compatibility with multiple ISO terminals and GPS receivers. Reichhardt’s patented Tactile Row Guidance uses synthetic tactile (TAC) sensors for accuracy during corn harvest regardless of planter movement or downed corn. Hydraulic valves and electric steering wheel motors are available to equip your nonautosteer-ready machines. Durable synthetic feelers with electromagnetic sensors guide from the corn plant to keep the header centered on the row. This proven technology is now available for high profile sprayers when applying Y drop nitrogen. For additional information, visit us at Big Iron booth 721, call 218-677-1001 and visit www.reichhardt.com/us.
Sprayflex Sprayers
Sprayflex Sprayers has been in business since 2010. Owners Jay and Ian Mercil both bring more than 20 years of experience working with field sprayers. We build sprayers with 1,500to 3,150-gallon tanks, and 90- to 150-foot booms. Customers can choose from one of our standard model sprayers, have a sprayer customized to their specific needs, or have us put our booms on an existing sprayer to improve their spraying unit. We are very proud of the quality product and customer service we offer. This year, we will be displaying our standard FieldStar 1500 model, which features a 1,500-gallon poly tank and a 120-foot mid-mount boom on a 7400 International truck chassis. We will also have our standard FieldMaster 1600-RM, which features a 1,600-gallon stainless steel tank and a 120-foot rear-mount boom on a RBR Vector 300 chassis. In addition, we will be showing our brand new quad track mounted sprayer unit.
Thunder Seed
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Thunder Seed is a farmer-owned and-operated company that develops and sells high-quality corn, silage corn, sunflower and soybean seed that produces consistently high yields. As farmers themselves, Thunder Seed’s owners test all varieties in their own fields first before offering them for sale. With its extensive dealer network and more than 18 years of seed-development experience, Thunder Seed matches genetics and traits to the soil and weather
conditions of specific regions, and its experts take a consultative approach to helping producers select varieties with the greatest yield potential for their operations. At Big Iron, Thunder Seed is featuring two new early-maturing soybean varieties: Astro R2Y is a universal, high-yielding variety with excellent white mold tolerance, and TH 34006 R2Y offers excellent emergence with good stability and yield potential. Both are suited to the northern Red River Valley and performed well in 2013 MCVET trials. Booth H57.
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