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glacial periods primarily because the Earth’s tilt has varied between about 21 and 24 degrees, to more circular on precise tens-of-thousand year cycles, called the Milankovitch Cycles.

In the 1800s, Irish physicist John Tyndall “discovered” that carbon dioxide was a greenhouse gas, and Swedish physicist Svante Arrhenius calculated that the world average temperature would increase 4-5 degrees C (7 9 degrees F) if carbon dioxide doubled from its rate then of approximately 280 parts per million. He thought that would take thousands of years based on the consumption of fossil fuels then. But a doubling of carbon dioxide levels now looks likely by 2080.

Carbon dioxide doubled during the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum 55 million years ago; Earth’s atmosphere warmed 9 degrees F in 13 years and sea levels rose 220 feet.

The latest science projects a worldwide average temperature increase of 7 to 12 degrees F above the 1900 baseline by the late 2000s. Civilization, and human life itself, is problematic at those temperatures.

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Information: 406-994-3150 NOV. 16 — North Dakota Truck-Weight Education and Outreach Program, Rugby, N.D. Information: denise.brown.1@ ndsu.edu NOV. 16 — Cultivate conference, the Stage at Island Park, Fargo, N.D. Information: https://www.emergingprairie. com/cultivate/ NOV. 16-18 — 99th Annual Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington, Minn. Information: fbmn.org NOV. 18 — Women in Agriculture Conference, Broadus and Missoula, Mont. Information: www.womeninag.wsu.edu NOV. 18-20 — Sheep Shearing and Wool Classing Schools, Hettinger, N.D. Information: Contact Christopher Schauer at 701-567-4323 or christopher. schauer@ndsu.edu NOV. 28-29 — NDAA Northern Ag Expo, Fargodome, Fargo, N.D. Information: http://www. ndag.org/northern-ag-expo/ NOV. 28-30 — Montana Grain Growers Association Annual Convention and Trade Show, Great Falls, Mont. Information: mgga.org/events/annualconvention.

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Great Falls, Mont. Information: agr.mt.gov DEC. 1 — North Star Classic at the North Dakota Winter Show, Valley City, N.D. Information: www.northdakotawintershow. com DEC. 1-2 — Joint Conference of the North Dakota and Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers associations, Fargo, N.D. Visit www.ndsheep.org or www.mlwp. org for registration forms and hotel information.

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Perdue announces FSA and Rural Development state directors WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced a slate of Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors, all serving as appointees of President Donald J. Trump.

FSA state directors help implement U.S. Department of Agriculture policies in planning, organizing and administering FSA programs in their respective states. They are also responsible for running the day-to-day activities of the state FSA office.

Similarly, RD state directors work to help improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.

The following have been selected as state directors for the agencies: FSA State Directors: Minnesota: Joe Martin has served the Minnesota and American Farm Bureau Federations and also as the Assistant Commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. He lives in LeSueur County where he and his wife Staci run a small cattle operation.

North Dakota: Brad Thykeson has been an owner and operator of a farming operation in Barnes and Steele counties for 33 years, is the owner of a commercial trucking business and serves on both the National Wheat Growers Board and the American Farm Bureau Wheat Advisory Committee.

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Rural Development State Directors: Minnesota: Brad Finstad served three terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives and is currently the CEO of the Center for Rural Policy and Development, which is Minnesota’s only statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan rural policy research center.

Montana: Charles Robison first joined USDA as a Forest Service firefighter in 1998, working on an engine crew, as a Hotshot and as a helitack rappeller. He looks forward to pursuing his passion for the struggles of rural Montana and the working families who call it home.

North Dakota: Clare Carlson has served nearly eight years as the state director of USDA Rural Development and was previously a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives.

South Dakota: Julie Gross is currently the economic development director for the Lake Area Improvement Corporation in Madison. She understands and appreciates the needs of rural communities and is looking forward to helping them become stronger and more vibrant with the programs USDA offers.

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THE RIPPLE

Raising a next-generation cattleman

By Marytina Lawrence Special to Agweek It has been a rather adventurous fall for me here on the farm. I have had a combination of various tasks to accomplish every week and for me that is a usual occurrence.

As our cattle business has grown and progressed, my sons have become more and more involved in the daily workings of the farm.

As a result, my husband has the confidence to spend more time at the sod farm. Somewhere in between, as this transformation has taken place, gradually, I might add, I have taken on MARYTINA more responsibility.

At 17 and 18, my LAWRENCE sons are grown and an invaluable help to the day-in and day-out functionality of the farm and cattle management.

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slightly insecure and in need of guidance — that’s where I seem to fit these days. Calving problems are considered “Dad’s” area of expertise. The challenge lies in timing, and, in most cases when a problem arises, dad is unavailable.

I was on my way home from an appointment last week when I received a distress call from my oldest son, Wyatt, concerning a cow due to calve that had begun her process.

The concern stems from the fact that she has not always been successful in delivering a calf on her own and that makes us apprehensive.

Of course the farmer husband was not available and had already been called, and discussion concerning this cow had taken place between he and my son. The overall discussion included a call in to the vet to put them on notice in case their services would be required.

Upon arriving home I was briefed by my oldest son that he had taken the initiative to check on her and deter-

mined that the calf was positioned correctly to be born, but it didn’t appear that the labor was progressing as it should. At this moment I shifted gears from business woman and mom to full on farmer’s wife.

I changed clothes, grabbed the gloves, visited with my husband and headed for the barn to help my son.

Upon close inspection it was very clear that for some reason, the calf was not progressing up into the birth canal and was going to require more assistance. Trading off, my son and I worked tirelessly to ease the calf out of that warm spot of mama’s womb and into the light.

There is a time when you must decide if you will need help, as time becomes of the essence for the health of mother and calf, and we made the decision to have the vet sent. However, as we waited for the vet to arrive, my son continued to work through delivery of this calf. I watched him step into a new role in his life as a future cattleman.

With great peace and calm, he spoke gently to the cow and helped that young life progress toward birth. As the vet arrived and I began giving him the needed details, my son came to the realization there in the barn that he could do this.

As the story goes, our vet entered the barn and assisted in the very last tug that brought the calf into the light and all was good. But the most significant piece of the story is the growth of my son in his confidence and grace for what is destined to be his lifelong career.

As that healthy bull calf lay there adjusting to his new environment, I was touched by the sense of accomplishment my son developed before my very eyes. My husband and I are blessed to have raised a cattleman for the next generation. That is something I will always cherish.

Editor’s note: Lawrence and her husband Bryan raise turf grass, alfalfa, corn and purebred Hereford cattle near Princeton, Minn. She works for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation and is state coordinator for the Speak for Yourself program. Reach her at marytinathefarmerswife@gmail.com.

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f you ask farmers what skill or attribute is most important in their occupation, the majority will pause for a few seconds before saying “optimism” or “faith in the future.” Some will answer “capital,” “vision,” “access to land” or “willingness to change with the times.”

I agree, all those things are important, even vital. But here’s what I firmly believe is the trait that modern farmers and ranchers need most to survive and thrive: The ability to accurately identify the costs and benefits of a possible course of action, then assess whether going ahead with it would strengthen their operation. Put simply, they need to be really good at figuring out whether doing something would add value to their farm.

Here’s an example: Should a farmer sell grain right off the combine or store it with hopes/expectations of higher prices later? I use it because the question was examined during a recent ag lenders’ conference hosted by the North Dakota State University Extension service.

There are so many variables involved in deciding whether to sell or store. A very short and incomplete list includes the costs of drying grain, of spoiled grain and of not selling the grain right away and losing the opportunity to pay down debt or collect interest income. Potential benefits, in turn, include greater harvest efficiency and higher-down-theroad prices.

Nobody, no matter how smart or knowledgeable, can estimate all those variables correctly. But the closer farmers come, the better decision they’ll make on whether to sell or store. And even if the right decision adds only a few pennies per bushel to a producer’s’ bottom line, the additional income easily could total thousands of dollars.

Decisions like this are embedded in modern ag. Which crop to plant and seed variety to use? Rent more land and at what price? Buy new equipment or repair what you have?

Reaching the “right” decision is complicated by shortand long-term considerations. What will be best in a year?

In five years? In 50 years?

Past mistakes enter in, too. A farmer who once made an overly cautious or aggressive decision needs to learn from that, without going too far in the other direction.

There are many reasons, including bad weather and inadequate capital, why some farmers fail. The inability to accurately identify and assess costs and benefits of potential courses of action usually tops the list, it seems to me.

The same is true for farmers who stay in business, but don’t thrive. Their assessments of costs and benefits are flawed, leading to decisions that don’t add value, or the most value, to their farm.

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I realize this sounds cold and pragmatic. I realize this isn’t the upbeat it’s-a-great-way-of-life image some agriculturalists want the public to see. So I stress that many of us in agriculture, myself included, truly believe that ag is a way of life to cherish and promote.

But farming first and foremost is a business. Farmers and ranchers who consistently make sound business decisions — who accurately analyze costs and benefits, then act accordingly — are the ones who survive and thrive.

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AGRI-PULSE

Fears mount over potential loss of NAFTA

By Sara Wyant Agri-Pulse Later this month, negotiators from the U.S., Mexico and Canada head to Mexico City to discuss the North American Free Trade Agreement.

To say that major U.S. farm and ranch groups are nervous about the potential outcome during this fourth round — starting Nov. 17 — would be an understatement.

At a time when many SARA farm gate prices are WYANT already under pressure and international exports account for an average of 20 percent of farm revenues, many fear that losing this crucial trade agreement will deliver a death blow to an already fragile farm economy.

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts underscored the importance of NAFTA during a recent speech to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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There is sort of a pervasive view that NAFTA could be terminated, and I know that they feel that basically it’s a means to an end, but I think that’s the wrong message — that’s the wrong way to approach it … I know Bob Lighthizer. He’s a good man … He knows the value of agriculture, but the path he may take — that of (President Trump) — is a path that I think is fraught with a lot of danger.”

PAT ROBERTS, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman in the top three destinations for U.S. agricultural exports since 2001 and have continuously been ranked in the top five destinations for U.S. agricultural exports since NAFTA was signed into law in 1993. And this is why the ongoing negotiation to modernize and strengthen NAFTA puts us at such a critical juncture in

U.S. trade policy,” he noted.

Over the course of the 23-year old NAFTA agreement, U.S. agricultural exports have increased to Canada by 265 percent and to Mexico by 289 percent, Roberts added.

“Mexico barely registered as a market prior to NAFTA, but it is now the top destination for Kansas wheat.”

Yet, Roberts lamented that, “There is sort of a pervasive view that NAFTA could be terminated, and I know that they feel that basically it’s a means to an end, but I think that’s the wrong message — that’s the wrong way to approach it … I know Bob Lighthizer.

He’s a good man … He knows the value of agriculture, but the path he may take — that of (President Trump) — is a path that I think is fraught with a lot of danger.”

er told reporters recently. “There’s a lot of trade. There’s a lot of reasons to trade.”

Randy Spronk, a Minnesota pork producer and former president of the National Pork Producers Council, expressed disappointment in Trump’s trade officials.

“We know that (USDA) Secretary (Sonny) Perdue understands the risk to agriculture from losing the Mexican and Canadian markets, but it’s not clear that other members of the administration’s trade team understand that termination would be economically devastating for farmers, ranchers and food and agriculture workers,” Spronk said at the Chamber event.

We feel that the negotiations are not heading in a direction that It’s not that many farm leaders disagree with the Trump team’s can result in a NAFTA 2.0 that can attempts to get a better deal out of be agreed to by Canada, Mexico NAFTA, especially when it comes and passed through (the U.S.) to sending more dairy exports to Canada and breaking down other Congress.”

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trade barriers. They’ve been watching patiently as Trump and his team have tried to make headway for both agriculture and the manufacturing sectors. And they’ve been standing at the sidelines, urging negotiators to “do no harm.”

But with billions of dollars of pork, beef, wheat, rice, corn and soybean sales at stake, some of the recent comments coming from our top negotiators have added to the angst and head-scratching.

Is it a negotiating ploy to suggest that we might pull out of the agreement altogether? Or do they really believe that agriculture would not be harmed, as Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross seemed to suggest last month when he described the potential danger of a NAFTA withdrawal to U.S. agricultural producers as an “empty threat.”

Both Ross and Lighthizer have promised in the past that their goals were to “do no harm” to agriculture when it came to rewriting NAFTA, but both have also suggested recently that scrapping the trade pact would be inconsequential.

“If we end up not having an agreement, my guess is that all three countries will do just fine,” Lighthiz-

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Other farm groups agree.

“We feel that the negotiations are not heading in a direction that can result in a NAFTA 2.0 that can be agreed to by Canada, Mexico and passed through (the U.S.) Congress,” an American Soybean Association official said recently.

And the death of NAFTA would be the death of pork exports to Mexico, said Spronk. There are no tariffs on U.S. pork exports to Mexico under the trade pact, but that would end if Trump withdraws the U.S. from NAFTA. Faced with tariffs as high as 40 percent — the pre-NAFTA level — Mexico would eventually shut out all U.S. pork in favor of shipments from Europe and elsewhere, he said.

“That would result in the loss of 5 percent of U.S. pork production at a cost of $12 per individual hog,” he said. “The cumulative impact on the U.S. pork industry would be $1.5 billion.”

On a personal note, Spronk said he would lose about $2.5 million per year in revenue on his own farm if the U.S. lost its Mexican market.

Meanwhile, the losses are piling

up even though NAFTA is still in place and the renegotiations are still moving forward, said Gordon Stoner, president of the National Association of Wheat Growers.

It’s not just the U.S. farmers who are worried the U.S. will pull out of NAFTA but Mexican importers as well, and they are already starting to find new suppliers outside the U.S., Stoner told Agri-Pulse in an interview.

Mexico and Argentina signed a phytosanitary protocol last month to allow Mexican millers and bakers to buy wheat from the South American country, and that trade is already taking place, according to a report from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. The first shipment of 30,000 tons of Argentine wheat is expected to arrive in Mexico in December and another 30,000-ton purchase is being arranged now.

Stoner pointed to the controversial concessions that U.S. negotiators have been demanding from Mexico and Canada during the new NAFTA talks — demands that negotiators from the two countries have flatly refused — as the main threats to a successful renegotiation of the trade pact. The U.S. wants a provision that would make it easier for American fruit and vegetable growers to file anti-dumping complaints against Mexico. It is demanding that Canada end its supply management dairy system.

“Mexican mills and the Mexican government are not going to be held hostage to America and they are exploring new supply channels, and I believe the sales (of Argentine wheat) are a direct result of that,” Stoner said. “The damage has already been done. We’ve used the term collateral damage. You’re seeing that right now.”

And it will likely only get worse, he said.

“I believe in the days to come we will continue to see more sourcing (from Argentina),” Stoner said. “Will we be thrown completely out of the (Mexican) market? Certainly not, but it was our market to lose and we’re losing it. It’s a trickle at this point, but it could turn into a torrent.”

Editor’s note: Wyant is president and founder of AgriPulse Communications Inc. Agri-Pulse Senior Trade Editor Bill Tomson contributed to this report.

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REGIONAL NEWS

The real boys of fall: NDSU students juggle coursework and helping with harvest

By Emma Vatnsdal Forum News Service FARGO – From August through November along the Minnesota-North Dakota border, semis carrying loads of crops head to elevators en route to feeding the world.

Driving those trucks, a few overlooked harvest workers are just trying to make it in the world doing what they love – all while working toward a degree that will one day help them do just that.

From operating combines to driving truck to unloading other farmers

at the grain elevators and everything in between, many agriculture students from North Dakota State University pack up their textbooks, lace up their work boots and climb into their cab to help farmers around the area harvest their crops.

How they got started For Adam Meister, a senior majoring in agricultural systems management (ASM) from Hanover, Minnesota, working during harvest while going to school full time is nothing new. He has worked for B&B

Farms in Kindred, North Dakota, for two harvest seasons, but he doesn’t stop there.

“I worked there all summer-long,” Meister said. “I pretty much am a hired hand and do what I am told. I helped with spraying activities, work in the shop. During harvest now, I just help where I can.”

Many students who work for area farmers during harvest work jobs similar to Meister. However, some students find their time to shine after the crops come out of the ground.

Adam Walter, a senior also

I would guess (I work) maybe 60 hours a week. I only sleep around 4 hours a night.

ADAM MEISTER majoring in ASM from Centerville, Minnesota, has found his niche the past two harvest seasons at the CW Valley Co-op in Comstock, Minnesota.

“I talk to farmers, dump (the grain) trucks, take care of the shipping process mainly, and keep up on maintenance,” Walter said.

The mounds of sugar beets that pile up between Canada and South Dakota need someone to haul them.

Jeremy Rhines, a senior general agriculture and agriculture economics student from Sidney, Montana, is the man for the job.

Working for Ackerman Farms in Hillsboro, North Dakota., Rhines gets his turn driving many different crops to the elevators.

“I usually drive tractor and truck.

Beets, soybeans, corn, barley, stuff like that,” Rhines said.

Many of the NDSU students who work as hired hands on farms during harvest grew up in agriculture or, at the very least, have a background in it.

“I grew up on a decent-sized farming operation,” said Rhines, who works on his family farm in Sidney, Montana, during the summer.

For Meister, the farm experience he gained before finding himself in this job came from a small, family operation. “We helped out a lot around my uncle’s farm, but I haven’t learned or done as much as I have done here,” Meister said.

Juggling a busy schedule

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North Dakota State University students, from left, Adam Meister, Jeremy Rhines and Adam Walter keep a busy schedule farming while attending school full time.

Most college students spend some of their free time after class doing what interests them — working out, hanging out with friends or going out downtown. But for these young men, when class dismisses, it’s only the beginning of the day.

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“Usually I put in at least 10 hours (a day). I start at 11 and work until midnight, usually after classes are done.

I guess that is more than the average farmhand, but I get my stuff done,” Meister said, and that is just the three days a week he works after classes.

On the weekends the real work gets done. While many NDSU students are gearing up for Bison football games and tailgating, Meister has already been working for a few hours.

“Usually on the weekends, if we start at 8, we usually go until 11 at night. We usually put in 13- to 15-hour days, I guess.” Meister said.

For a full-time student, working that many hours per week can be draining.

“I would guess (I work) maybe 60 hours a week. I only sleep around 4 hours a night,” Meister said.

While 60 hours per week is on the extreme side of the spectrum, for Rhines and Walter, seeing a 40- to 50-hour workweek is common. For Rhines, a 12- to 14-hour workday is

typical during beet season, and that doesn’t include his commute from Fargo to Hillsboro.

How harvest affects them Working between 30 and 60 hours a week doesn’t come without consequences, though.

“I would say the biggest commitment that I give up is sleep. And my personal life,” Meister said. “I have no time to go out with friends and stuff like that. And that is 60 hours a week not working Tuesdays or Thursdays.”

Megan Ratke, an NDSU freshman and Meister’s girlfriend of two years, worries that with Meister working so much, he is going to miss out on much more.

“I just feel like there is no time for him to have fun in college. And I feel like he is working his college years away,” Ratke said.

Even though all girlfriends of young farmers know what they are signing up for when harvest rolls around, the demanding schedule these young men keep can be a major strain on even the strongest relationships.

“I know it is his job, and it is something that he loves, but you have to

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do what you can,” Ratke said. “There is no time for dates or anything.

Trying to hang out with him after work is usually a no-go because he is tired and the only time he is home is when he is sleeping. Plans are always changing, so that is hard, too ... but he loves his job so I can’t really get mad at him. You can’t get mad for working.”

Haley Stephenson, Walter’s girlfriend of two years, agrees.

“Oh yeah, you get put through the ringer,” said Stephenson, a sophomore at Northland Community College in East Grand Forks, North Dakota.

“The little things become huge that really don’t need to be. Little things build up until they’re World War III.” The young men aren’t oblivious to the situation.

“It affects my relationship big time,” Walter said. “It is hard to see each other, plus Haley lives two hours away from me … you end up staying up later to finish schoolwork and trying to finish stuff while I am working, too. ”

Why they do it Although they deal with challenges that would make many want to throw

their hands up and quit, the work ethic these young men have, coupled with the work that they do, has positives, too.

If they were to work only during harvest, their earnings could potentially carry them through the whole year. However, many work yearround to keep their pocketbook padded when it comes time to pay the bills.

“If I just did straight harvest, I would be able to pay the bills. If I needed it to, I could easily make it. I do work year-round, though, so I never feel like I am behind when I have to pay bills and stuff,” Walter said.

Although the money they make working like this is nice, it isn’t the only motivator. A lot of it has to do with getting out of the city and having a little peace in nature.

“I really like being out in the field,” Rhines said. “The rural farm area and the fields. Also the thought that I am feeding the world.”

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COVER STORY

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Teacher Ted Johnson advises Chase Jacobson, Zack Frase and Grant Schatzke as they work on a wiring project as part of the agriculture program at Central Cass High School in Casselton, N.D. Johnson, 65, a retiree, is helping to cover until the program can find a permanent full-time teacher and FFA advisor.

COVER: Teacher Ted Johnson, 65, teaches animal science to juniors at Central Cass High School in Casselton, N.D.

Casselton, N.D., awaits surge of ag educators

By Mikkel Pates Agweek Staff Writer CASSELTON, N.D. — Agriculture is central to the town of Casselton, N.D. It’s everywhere and everything, with key representatives in food manufacturing, cattle, veterinary, grain handling and ethanol businesses.

But even here — 20 miles away from a metropolitan area and the ag education mecca of North Dakota State University — it can be difficult to attract a qualified high school ag teacher.

North Dakota State University is striving to increase the supply of ag teachers for schools like Central Cass when it was caught without options last August with the departure of their ag teacher.

To get through on an interim basis, Superintendent Morgan Forness tapped a tag team that brought a seasoned pro — Ted Johnson — out of retirement. He serves in a three-person teaching troika with Ann Ueland,

a farmer from of Harwood, N.D., and agronomist Marie Hovland of Ayr, N.D.

Crisis to career Things have changed since Johnson, 65, got into the career. He was raised on a diversified grain and livestock farm at Napoleon, N.D., and graduated from high school in 1971. He received his agricultural education degree from North Dakota State University in 1975 and taught at Lisbon, N.D., and Kindred, N.D., before taking an implement dealer position. When the farm economy collapsed, in 1981 he took a position as an ag teacher for West Fargo, N.D. In 1988 he went back to Kindred, and stayed there until retiring in 2015.

Ueland grew up in Minneapolis and moved to Moorhead, Minn., to study elementary education. She married a farmer, Jim Ueland, and the couple raised five children. She recently completed three terms on the school board and took a part-time ag teach-

ing job because agriculture is “vital here,” she says.

Hovland grew up on a farm at Argusville, N.D. She graduated from Central Cass in 2007 before getting her agronomy degree in 2013 at NDSU. She married Paul Hovland, who farms near Ayr, and they have a 1-year-old daughter. Forness recruited her and she’s working toward certification, and is taking the Transition to Teaching course, newly available through Valley City (N.D.) State University. She thinks she’d enjoy a permanent post at Central Cass “someday.”

The ag topic is “vast,” Hovland says, saying it’s good if two teachers can cover it all.

Students say a strong ag program is important.

Jerrin Baumgarten, a junior at Central Cass, wants to farm with his father, grandfather and great-grandfather, near Casselton. Johnson has

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Morgan Forness, superintendent of Central Cass School in Casselton, N.D., and a former history teacher, says his community is a natural for agriculture because of its Bonanza farming history and its thriving ag production, service and processing community.

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Brady Sinner, a junior at Central Cass, says he can see through his teacher’s example how education is a career possibility.

Marie Hovland, an agronomist who is married to a farmer at Ayr, N.D., was recruited as a part-time teacher at Central Cass School in Casselton, N.D., this year. She is one of a handful of professionals who is working Transition to Teaching course, available through Valley City State University, to help boost the supply of ag teachers in the region.

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been “a tremendous help” in building his awareness of agriculture, and ag teachers have played a significant role in “what I see and what I believe in.”

Classmate Brady Sinner says he hopes to prepare to find a fit in his own family’s businesses but that he can see through his teacher’s example how education is a career possibility.

Rising tide JoDee Free is assistant supervisor for agricultural education with the North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education in Bismarck.

The department on Nov. 7 listed only a single ag teacher position opening, at Williston, N.D., she says. All but one of the state’s 89 ag education programs in high schools have a teacher, whether trained in fouryear programs at North Dakota State University or counterparts. In five schools, instructors have been “alternatively certified,” a practice put in place July 1, 2017, for ag professionals like Hovland. Those teachers have to have a four-year degree and take a two-year education program through Valley City State University.

Free credits the success to a “strong campaign of promoting ag education to our students” and says things have changed from three years ago when

it wasn’t uncommon to have six or seven openings in the state.

There are two NDSU student teachers this fall, and there will be six more on the market in the spring.

For the 2018 and 2019 school years, NDSU is expecting another 15 student teachers each year. Free believes both South Dakota and Minnesota have filled their openings.

Bonanza of ag All this is music to the ears of Forness, who is leading an expanding school system that is adding millions in infrastructure, including a greenhouse that will figure into the ag program.

Forness grew up in rural West Fargo, became a history teacher and relished teaching about the agricultural history of the region. He touts the town as the“birthplace of Bonanza farming,” and says it needs to leadership through a healthy FFA chapter.

“We have at our disposal probably some of the most valuable ag resources we can expose our kids to,” Forness says, noting students already this year have visited farm fields and ag businesses ranging from cattle breeding to crop seeds.

Central Cass officials have met with Adam Marx, an assistant professor of teacher education at NDSU as well as instructors at the University of Minnesota-Crookston, to help find a new full-time ag teacher.

Marx says NDSU’s undergraduate

program currently has 65 students.

In 2014, there were only 30 to 35 undergraduates in the program. This is a happy circumstance after “relatively drastic” shortages about five years ago.

“We should have a sustainable supply of teachers,” Marx says, noting that there have been cross-institutional collaborations and focused recruitment.

Brighter ahead “I wouldn’t say we’re out of the woods yet,” Marx says, referring to filling teacher demand. “But I see a very bright future ahead for agricultural education. We want to continue to interest people in the profession and advance agricultural education in the state so more students and citizens have more exposure to this content area.”

Marx says of the 10 graduates he had in the past year, eight moved into high school positions and the other two went into graduate school for education — so all of them continued in the education field.

Forness says ag teaching posts might start in the $35,000 level and acknowledges that must compete with jobs for cooperative agronomists often start at $65,000 or ag sales posts that start at $85,000. Free notes that ag educators often can get extra summer contracts and extra pay for running FFA chapters as well, but the career is more than money.

Jerrin Baumgarten, a junior at Central Cass, says ag teachers have been a “tremendous help” in preparing for a higher education that will prepare him for joining and expanding his family’s farm, perhaps back into livestock.

Johnson agrees, saying he sees the career legacy around him as he runs into former students who are now running their own farms or agribusinesses.

“Yeah, there’s probably professions where you can make more money, and there are some professions with less stress,” Johnson says. “But for me, it’s student-based and the people, profession and the industry. I’ve been pretty lucky in my 40-year teaching career.”

Johnson says things are looking up. As evidence, he noted that at the National FFA Convention & Expo in late October in Indianapolis, four of the six national officers were enrolled in ag education majors.

“Not bad,” he says, smiling.

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THE PINKE POST

North Dakota Heart Gallery connects kids in need of adoptive families

By Katie Pinke Agweek Publisher One in five adults have considered adoption. Of those, 72 percent have considered adopting through foster care more than a private infant adoption or international adoption.

If roughly 47 million Americans have considered adoption from foster care, why are there still 110,000 children nationwide in the system waiting to be KATIE adopted?

PINKE There is a disconnect — but thankfully there are organizations working to bridge the gap between adults who are considering adoption and kids in foster care who long for a forever family.

Nov. 18 is National Adoption Day — an effort to bring more attention and focus to adoption through the foster care system. This past week, I attended the North Dakota Heart Gallery Gala and Carnival at the Fargodome.

The North Dakota Heart Gallery is a non-profit, privately funded organiza-

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tion that enlists professional photographers to capture portraits of foster children that showcase their sparkle and personalities. I felt a tug to attend the gala after I learned about it on Facebook.

After attending the event, I have a newfound appreciation for adoptive, forever families. I am thankful for the caseworkers and agencies matching children and families. I am thankful for each and every child waiting for their forever family. I am thankful for the donors who make a privately funded effort such as the North Dakota Heart Gallery happen.

In North Dakota alone, there are 2,000 children in foster care, which is equivalent to the number of kindergartners in Cass County, our state’s most populated county. Only nine school districts in North Dakota have more than 2,000 students. There are seven counties in North Dakota with fewer than 2,000 people.

Of the 2,000 kids in foster care in North Dakota, 10 percent are in need of adoptive families. Ninety percent of those approximately 200 kids will be adopted by foster families or extended family members. That leaves approx-

imately 20-30 kids annually in need of forever families. The good news is 224 children have been impacted in the past 10 years by the North Dakota Heart Gallery.

At the gala, the perimeter of the room was lined with easels draped in black cloths. When it came time to introduce the foster children in attendance who are a part of the North Dakota Heart Gallery this year, they each took a place by an easel. It took everything in me to maintain my composure as names were called and each child pulled the black drape off their easel, revealing their professionally captured photo. Alongside each child stood a donor of the program who provides funds for a variety of things such as shopping to buy the perfect outfit for their photo shoot.

Not every child in the North Dakota Heart Gallery was in attendance, but many were. They were older kids and sibling groups — all kinds of kids waiting for loving families. The tug I felt to attend became a call as I drove to my parents’ farm after the event to write a column about the children I saw. Their faces and need changed me. What if someone reading my little

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column could be a forever family for one or more of these children or sibling groups?

The only adoption process I have been a part of was when my husband adopted our son Hunter two years ago.

Our family knows firsthand that families are created in all sorts of ways with love at the center.

Are you one of the 47 million Americans who have considered adoption from the foster care system? Why not use National Adoption Day as a prompt to inquire more? Do you have room in your heart to give more love?

Single or married, traditional or non-traditional families, you could be the forever family to a child in our own backyard, waiting and in need.

Or, maybe you can provide financial support to help grow awareness of this need? How about you bring the North Dakota Heart Gallery to your area of the state? Visit www.ndheartgallery. org or www.aasknd.org to learn more on how you can get involved.

Pinke is the publisher and general manager of Agweek. She can be reached at kpinke@agweek.com, or connect with her on Twitter @katpinke.

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COMMENTARY

Boycotting over food marketing only hurts farmers I believe in our products. I believe in our work. I believe that, regardless of the mishaps, the United States has the safest food in the world. I know that there is a waiting period after an animal receives medication before it is put in the food chain. I know that livestock farmers would rather not treat their animals if they don’t have to, because it is expensive. I know that the grain farmers would rather not spray or “douse” their crops with any chemical unless it’s absolutely necessary for the overall production of the crop — again it is very expensive.

As a farm wife and a mom, I believe it’s my job and my duty to help educate the masses about what we do and how we do it. Even if it’s one person at a time.

I can’t be a hypocrite where my family’s livelihood is concerned. If we choose to continue to give our dollars, especially to those places that don’t always tell our reality, then we can keep the dialog open and honest.

If I treat the interactions with these companies as teaching and learning opportunities, then I have furthered the work and conversation of real agriculture, as opposed to shutting down and engaging in passive aggressive behavior, which never really solves anything. Let’s face it — Whole Foods won’t miss me if I choose to not shop there, nor will the restaurants miss my lunch once a week. On the off chance that they do, they’ll adjust the bottom line with layoffs and that will only further the issues in communities.

As farmers, farm spouses and farm kids, we have a huge opportunity and responsibility to engage and educate in these situations. If we don’t even show up because we are boycotting then we miss the best opportunity to listen, have a conversation and educate.

Editor’s note: Amber Taylor is a stay-at-home farm wife and mom in north central Oklahoma. Her family grows wheat, soybeans and raises black angus cattle.

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By Amber Taylor I am a farm wife and a cattleman’s wife and I refuse to boycott. I refuse.

There isn’t anything, short of flat out attacking me or my family personally, that will cause me to limit my eating and shopping choices.

Why? Why, when so many companies have such inflammatory marketing campaigns and poor representation of everyday farmers? It’s simple really. I refuse to make the farmer who provides wheat for the bread to the local Subway suffer. I refuse to take the profit away from my own family and community. I refuse to make the single mom behind the checkout at the up-scale grocery store lose her job because I participated in their profit margin going down.

Behind every horrible marketing gimmick are dozens and dozens of innocent people who not only rely on their jobs, but their families and communities do as well.

Behind every “we never use antibiotics” ad from stores like Subway is still a large organization of farmers, truckers, assembly line workers and frontline workers whose very lives depend on people like me actively choosing to purchase their product.

Behind every Whole Foods grocery store, where the non-GMO fad is still raging, there are still local farmers who depend on that support, and I will gladly give them mine.

The marketing campaigns these two businesses in particular have embarked on have upset the agriculture community. It’s not that I don’t understand it, I just choose to continue to support farmers and others who depend on them for income instead of actively avoiding them.

Being a farm wife and cattleman’s wife, I know the process of growing food. I know the TV commercials aren’t always realistic or even truthful. I know the reality behind growing, harvesting and transporting commodities to their intended processing facilities. I also practice what I preach.

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COMMENTARY

Don’t ‘whitewash’ on social media — show us your true self

By Ashley Bettenhausen There’s this thing called ‘whitewashing’ I recently read about.

At first, I assumed the article was talking race.

Bettenhausen Certain Hollywood films will use white actors for non-white parts — that’s whitewashing. But the article was talking about the whitewashing we do on social media. This type of whitewashing is something we are all guilty of … and we can’t stop it.

The iceberg I know you have seen this picture before. It’s been used to explain hard work or how we only see part of the big picture. The latter is what we use on social media. I recently got a new job, and I posted about it all over my social media. From Facebook, Twitter,

Snapchat and Instagram, I celebrated my excitement about this new adventure. But that’s just the tip.

I didn’t mention the other 10 jobs I’ve applied t, or how this job may test my marriage.

I don’t mention when I go through a difficult day with my depression or how I still struggle with the death of family members.

This is whitewashing. We clean and purify our social media posts.

We don’t talk about how we stopped working out after we bragged about it two weeks ago. We never mention all the failed attempts. But we need to talk about it.

Effect on society Time magazine did a story titled We Need to Talk About Kids and Smartphones by Markham Heid in their Nov. 6, 2017, edition. They talked about how youth being constantly connected may

have a correlation with higher depression and suicide rates. A study cited mentioned that “among kids who used devices five or more hours a day, 48 percent had at least one suicide-related outcome.” Being on their devices is just the tip of the iceberg.

The teen Time interviewed had no idea why she was depressed. However, every night before she would go to bed she would scroll through models on Instagram. Filtered and staged photos were what this young girl viewed as reality. Because they are staged, our brains view them as advertisements.

But instead of selling their products, which some successfully do, they sell us their life.

We find our lives without value. We find that we don’t have a rocking body or perfect tan lines. We feel adequate, at best. But being adequate isn’t good enough. So, we doctor some photos and flip our hair to the right side. We

stage a photo so it looks better. Then we post it.

Being true I don’t have a fair life. No one does.

But I talk about it openly. I have depression, I’m not always healthy about my meal choices, and polycystic ovary syndrome causes me to wax my chin every week. Not talking about those issues makes them taboo or forbidden.

And that’s where the issue really lies.

Post fun photos and talk about the wonderful things happening in life.

But don’t hide failures. As a society, we need to change the narrative about struggles. We need to talk.

As always, be kind.

Editor’s note: Ashley Bettenhausen graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture economics. Minnesota girl turned North Dakotan, Ashley is sharing her love of agriculture and life through her blog, North Dakota Farmers Wife. This is printed with permission from her blog which you can follow at ndfarmerswife.com

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REGIONAL NEWS

Drought, fires focus of Miles City conference

By Jenny Schlecht Agweek Staff Writer MILES CITY, Mont. — Montana cattle producers haven’t had an easy go of it in 2017. More than 1 million acres burned in wildfires statewide, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and much of that was pasture.

And while drought conditions continue to ease, concerns about feed supplies and next year’s pastures persist.

As ranchers make decisions moving forward, they may need more information on services available and best practices for recovery. The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation, Southeast Montana Livestock Association and the Montana State University Extension Service hope to offer some advice and services for getting through fire and drought during a Nov. 15 seminar at the Range Riders Museum in Miles City.

“We’re really excited to support those supporters as they begin to pick up the pieces and figure out what’s next,” says Kori Anderson, communications manager for Montana Stockgrowers Association.

The free event is open to the public and will begin at 1 p.m.

Anderson says there is no count on how many producers or how many cattle were affected this year by fire and drought. Though fires burned throughout the state, the largest was the Lodgepole Complex Fire, which scorched more than a quarter million acres in eastern Montana. The eastern part of the state also has had the longest-lasting drought conditions, including the 12.27 percent of the state still in extreme drought. But the entire state has experienced some degree of drought; 17.93 percent of the state still is in severe drought, 27.62 percent is in moderate drought and 17.88 percent is considered abnormally dry.

Not many cattle were killed in the fires,

but repercussions still have been severe.

“We will start to see the impacts of fire and drought as we move into next year,” Anderson says.

Topics to be discussed at the seminar include tax strategies, risk management, drought management, heifer development strategies to reduce input and grazing strategies, she says.

Amy Iverson, a certified public accountant from Billings, will present information on options for managing tax issues related to decisions made during financial stress caused by drought conditions.

Brandon Willis, owner of Rancher’s Insurance LLC of Utah, will provide information on deciding whether to use forage, pasture and rangeland insurance products.

Janna Kincheloe, North Dakota State University beef cattle specialist at the Hettinger Research Extension Center, will provide information on developing a drought management plan, efficient utilization of forages and alternative feeding options.

Andy Roberts, animal research scientist at the USDA-Agricultural Research Service Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory, will explain how to reduce the input cost of a cow herd while maintaining productivity through changes in heifer development programs.

Lance Vermeire, rangeland ecologist at Fort Keogh, has done extensive study on the effects of grazing on rangeland production following fire and drought, and he will present strategies that allow for recovery of range condition with grazing animals.

“We just want people to know that there are resources out there to help them navigate,” Anderson says.

For more information, contact the Montana Stockgrowers Association at mtbeef.org or 406-442-3420.

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Plumes of smoke rise above hills of eastern Montana on July 23 during the Lodgepole Complex Fires. Drought and fire have impacted many Montana cattle producers, leading several groups to offer a free workshop about dealing with the conditions on Nov. 15 in Miles City.

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News Regional

Fire kills 6,000 turkeys on west central Minn. farm

St. MARTIN, Minn. — A barn fire early Thursday morning near St. Martin killed about 6,000 turkeys.

According to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, the fire was reported at 1:21 a.m. at St. Martin Farm Inc. in the 28000 block of County Road 12.

By the time emergency crews arrived, a 1,000-foot barn was engulfed in flames.

One section was totally destroyed, but the other half of the barn sustained minimal damage.

Although approximately 6,000 turkeys perished in the fire, action was taken to keep the other barns on the farm functioning properly and to maintain the health of the remaining turkeys.

The St. Martin Fire Department and Lake Henry Fire Department were at the scene, along with the Paynesville ambulance.

The incident will remain under the investigation.

MSU College of Agriculture students win more than $490,000 in scholarships

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University College of Agriculture students, alumni, faculty, staff and scholarship donors celebrated the $490,000 in scholarships that were distributed to more than 200 students during the college’s annual scholarship banquet on Nov. 3.

During the banquet, MSU College of Agriculture faculty and staff recognized agriculture students who received scholarships during the 2017-2018 academic year. Also recognized was Dave Oien of Conrad, Mont., co-founder of Timeless Seeds Inc. and the college’s 2017 Outstanding Agricultural Leader. Montana businesses, families and individuals contributed to the more than 150 scholarships housed in the College of Agriculture.

Many of the scholarships provided to students come from current and historical Montana producers and generations of families who have long connections to the college.

Perdue launches veteran resources at USDA

WASHINGTON, D.C — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the launch of U.S. Depart-

ment of Agriculture resources to provide comprehensive and timely support to veterans interested in opportunities in agriculture, agribusiness and in rural America. The resources include a new website and a USDAwide AgLearn curriculum to allow all employees to understand the unique opportunities offered to our nation’s veterans.

USDA supports veterans in the areas of the “three Es” — employment, education and entrepreneurship — and pulls together programs from the Department’s 17 agencies that veterans may use.

Veterans who are interested in learning more about opportunities through USDA can visit www.usda. gov/veterans or visit their local USDA Service Center.

Montana cherry growers to receive survey

HELENA, Mont. — Montana’s cherry growers will have the opportunity to make their voice heard in the coming weeks.

The Montana Department of Agriculture is submitting a referendum to all known growers and producers of cherries in Montana to determine whether to continue the Montana Cherry Research & Market Develop-

ment Program, commonly known as the cherry checkoff. Paper ballots will be mailed on Nov. 16, and must be returned via postage-paid envelope

by Dec. 1.

A public hearing was held on Sept.

14 at the Kwa Tuq Nuk Resort in Polson, Mont. to gather grower input on the efficacy of the program. Having received feedback both for and against continuation of the program, MDA Director Ben Thomas has elected to put the final decision in the hands of Montana’s cherry growers.

The Montana Cherry Research & Market Development Program was created by a vote of cherry producers following a process outlined in the Agricultural Commodity Research and Market Development Enabling Act. The cherry program is administered

by MDA, which receives advice from the five-member Montana Cherry Advisory Committee. The committee invites proposals to fund demonstration projects, applied research and market development projects designed to address Montana’s cherry industry needs and opportunities.

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THE SORTING PEN

How 5 year-olds showcased STEM skills I was pushing calves into the crowding tub the other day when, above the clanging gates, the drone of the hydraulic chute and the symphony of bellering calves, I could hear two JENNY little voices screaming SCHLECHT numbers.

Agweek Really, we couldn’t have found a better job for two 5-year-olds than hollering out eartag numbers to their grandpa, who would type the numbers into the computer on the scale. My daughter and my nephew have voices that can cut through just about any cacophony.

And, more importantly, they know their numbers well enough to be trusted to yell out each calf’s new identification.

One of the big pushes in education, and thus in schools and youth organizations, in recent years has been getting children interested in subjects related to STEM — science, technology, engineering and math.

As I looked around the barn as we processed the recently weaned calves, STEM was everywhere.

Science was in the shots the calves got, each one representing years in laboratories and tests before they could hit the market.

Technology gave us the computer hooked up to the scale — a big advance over scribbling down numbers on a dirty notebook that would have to be transposed into a spreadsheet later.

Engineering made possible the hydraulic chute, which allows gates to open and close and sides to squeeze tight with only the movement of little joysticks rather

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than the brute strength often required of manual chutes.

Math — oh, math was everywhere.

It’s the numbers on the eartags, the count of the calves, dosages of the medicine, the weights of the calves and the ratios to determine their average daily gain.

As we moved the calves back to their pens and bedded them down that night, I marveled at all the places I found STEM. When planning the feedlot a few years back, we spent night after night drawing diagrams of the new pens to get them just right. My husband planned out every gate to serve more than one purpose. Moved this way, it creates a sorting pen; turned that way it transforms the feed lane into an alleyway; moved again it closes up a pen. The geometry of the place is amazing to behold.

When it comes time to buy calves to fill the pens, we spend our nights using the futures market and approximate input costs to determine purchase price points to ensure a profit. Our algebra skills come in handy those nights.

The feed in the feed lane is precisely measured every morning to contain the nutrients the animals need, as determined by a feed nutritionist who has studied the science of cattle diets. Different sizes of rations are determined based on the number of animals, requiring multiplication or division.

STEM is inescapable on farms and ranches — numbers, inventions, things to build and things to discover. Rather than subjects in books, the skills are tangible, the importance undeniable.

I can’t find any studies to verify my suspicions that farm kids get a jump start on STEM skills. But they get to see how plants grow and how

reproduction works. They experience technology and engineering every time they climb into the tractor or combine. They get to practice their numbers by screeching eartag numbers over the din of a working facility and their counting by helping determine how many calves are in the pen.

Those two little kindergartners, so anxious to help in any way they can, may not appreciate right now what they’re learning as they sit beside the chute and yell at the top of their lungs. But, hopefully, they’ll take on-the-farm lessons with them as they sit in classrooms. The next wave of innovation on the farm will come from farm kids just like them.

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LAW ON THE FARM

What happens when farming, law and policy meet?

By Peter Welte The study of law in agriculture is often a fascinating blend of farming, policy and law. Recently there has been a lot of this going on with regard to the use of dicamba herbicide.

Several years ago, glyphosate-resistant crops were developed. This began the “Roundup Ready” era of farming, whereby glyphosate could be applied on corn, soybeans and other crops.

All of a sudden, weed control was a lot easier than it used to be.

After several years of repetitive applications PETER of glyphosate, farmWELTE ers began to notice that certain weeds were becoming “Roundup resistant,” and couldn’t be as easily controlled by glyphosate. One possible remedy for this was to incorporate different crops into a rotation. Another possible remedy was to use different chemicals — other than glyphosate — to control weeds.

Flash forward to the past couple of years. The “Xtend” varieties of com-

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modities entered the market. These crops — let’s use soybeans as an example — were genetically engineered to be resistant to dicamba, which is a herbicide that has been around for several years.

Now, farmers who know their herbicides are well aware that dicamba — like any herbicide — has certain traits. In fact, I know someone who uses dicamba in his yard to control a weed called “black medic.” Black medic is a pervasive weed, and basic 2-4D doesn’t do much to control black medic. However, dicamba works well on it.

What’s the downside to dicamba?

Ask any farmer and they’ll tell you that it tends to “heat up” in warm conditions. Long story short, dicamba does a terrific job of killing weeds, but it also does a terrific job of killing trees and other plants that you may not mean to be killing. This is also called “non-target crop damage.”

How do you remedy that problem?

Well, in your yard you might wait until the first frost is predicted, and since the trees are going dormant, you then spray the herbicide. It won’t heat up and move, and if it DOES, the trees

are dormant anyway and not susceptible to damage.

But that isn’t helpful for crop spraying. Soybeans are sprayed in July, well before the first frost. Most farmers spray dicamba only when the wind is favorable and only when the temperatures and other weather conditions are favorable as well.

The development of Xtend varieties of crops has been controversial for farmers, as it has resulted in several instances of damage to “non-target crops.” This has resulted in a spike in insurance claims and also in a spike in litigation related to dicamba damage.

Recently the Environmental Protection Agency stepped in. Yes, the federal government decided they were going to get involved in the crop damage industry. The EPA reached an agreement with manufacturers of dicamba to further minimize the potential for drift to non-target crops resulting from use of dicamba in Xtend soybeans and cotton. They did so with extensive input from states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as extension agents across the country. The EPA is touting it as “an example of cooperative fed-

eralism leading to workable national level solutions.”

The entire press release can be found at https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/epa-and-states-collective-efforts-lead-regulatory-action-dicamba. The highlights of the change are that newer dicamba formulations are now going to be classified as “restricted use,” which permits only certain applicators with special training to apply these formulations. The regulations also require farmers to amp up their record keeping systems pertaining to dicamba application and to limit spraying to times when wind and weather conditions are favorable.

There are two sides to every issue. With this issue, a skeptic will assert that the EPA didn’t need to get involved to force farmers to be responsible about spraying dicamba.

And a proponent will applaud the federal government’s efforts to remedy the issue. No matter which side you’re on, there’s no denying how interesting it can be when farming, law and policy meet.

Editor’s note: Welte is an attorney with the Vogel Law Firm in Grand Forks, N.D., and a small grains farmer in Grand Forks County.

Canadian ag’s view of NAFTA Strong support north of border, official says

By Jonathan Knutson Agweek Staff Writer The North American Free Trade Agreement is a big deal to U.S. agriculturalists. NAFTA is even more important to their Canadian counterparts, a Canadian attorney with close ties to agriculture says.

Given that, ongoing efforts to revise NAFTA are “a huge concern,” Kenton Rein says.

Rein is a partner in Cassels Brock’s Calgary, Alberta, office, where he leads the firm’s agribusiness practice.

He also is on the executive committee of the Canadian Bar Association’s Food and Agribusiness Section.

There’s particular concern in western Canadian agriculture that the ongoing dispute over dairy prod-

ucts will expand to include Canadian grains and pulses, he says.

“We hope grains and pulses don’t get dragged into the dairy side,” Rein says.

NAFTA, which went into force in 1994, eliminated almost all tariff and quota barriers on trade among the UnitKenton Rein ed States, Canada and Mexico. The agreement also simplifies cross-border investment and expands cooperation on environment and labor issues.

There’s an old rule of thumb that the U.S. population is about 10 times greater than Canada’s and that the U.S. economy is about 10 times bigger than Canada’s.

Because the U.S. economy is so large, Canadian agriculture — including its grain and pulse producers — rely heavily on exports to America, Rein says.

“As Canadians, we’ve benefitted from having a neighbor with a very large market,” he says.

Despite disagreements, most notably on Canadian dairy and Mexican sugar, U.S. agriculturalists generally support NAFTA. Canadian ag does, too, Rein says. So there’s concern that President Donald Trump, who frequently criticized NAFTA as a candidate, has directed his administration to make major changes to the agreement. He’s even threatened to withdraw the United States from the agreement.

Canadian agriculturalists see the impetus to revise NAFTA as politically motivated and coming from the Trump administration, Rein says.

“If not for President Trump, we’d probably have seen an extension of NAFTA,” he says.

Dairy, which was excluded from NAFTA in 1994, is a particular area of contention. The Trump administration, as well as many in U.S. ag, say

the agreement now favors Canadian dairy producers, most of them in eastern Canada, at the expense of U.S. dairy farmers.

The concern in western Canada is that when “you open up a trade deal like this, everything goes on the table,” Rein says. “Emotions can run high and everything becomes heightened,” possibly lead to actions that otherwise might be not be taken.

American and Canadian ag producers, especially ones living in the western parts of the two countries, have far more in common than they do differences, says Rein, who once lived in the United States.

He thinks those bonds will grow over time as the world’s growing population requires more food.

“Agriculture’s time is coming,” Rein says. “As food demands increase, there will be regional banding together of western U.S. and western Canadian agricultural producers.”

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REGIONAL NEWS

American Crystal piles record-high tons Co-op elects first woman to board

By Mikkel Pates Agweek Staff Writer MOORHEAD, Minn. — American Crystal Sugar Co. is projecting a stronger initial payment for the 2017 crop than they made last year and made a bit of history by electing their first female factory district board member, officials say.

Robert Green, a St. Thomas, N.D., farmer and chairman of the 15-member board for the past six years, attended his last factory district meeting on Nov. 8 in Moorhead, Minn., in advance of the annual meeting on Dec. 7. Green served the maximum of four consecutive three-year terms on the board.

The chairman declined to confirm

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Robert Green, who farms at St. Thomas, N.D., is chairman of the board of American Crystal Sugar Co. He’ll step down in December after serving his maximum of 12 years on the board, including six years as chairman. Photo taken Nov. 8, 2017, in Fargo, N.D.

figures from a shareholder letter obtained by Agweek. Those figures say the company’s first projecting $46 per ton for the 2017 crop, minus $4 per ton for unit retains.

On Sept. 18, agstock.com posted its first sale of 65 shares of American Crystal Sugar sold at $2,725 per share, with standing orders to buy shares at $2,700. Shares were sold at $2,700 on Oct. 3; $2,750 on Oct. 30; and then increased to $2,800 to $2,900 per share soon after the sugar beet payment forecast.

12M tons Green would only say the first estimates are preliminary.

“It’s a good crop, a sweeter crop, but there is a lot of risk,” he says.

“I have been quick to tell my neighbors and shareholders that when you take in a 12-million-ton crop, you’re trading one risk for another. We are very hopeful for a long, cold winter” so beets will stay frozen and can be processed properly.

The co-op board chose not to leave any beets in the field unharvested. He says the crop won’t be a record yield, but a record for “total tons” because of the low rate of discarded beets or abandoned because of disease.

The same letter says the 2016 crop payment came out at $42.45 per ton. The final payment figure is up from the $38 initially projected last November. The 2016 crop had lower sugar content and a tough harvest in the northern Red River Valley, followed by a record warm period in November 2016.

“I think we were very lucky to get what we did out that 2016 crop,” Green says.

The final payment for 2015 beets was $49.77 per ton.

First woman Green noted that Cindy Pulskamp of Hillsboro, N.D., was elected as one of three directors to represent the Hillsboro factory district. Other new board members are Mark Nelson, Grand Forks, N.D., for the East Grand Forks, Minn., district; and Ernie Dusek of Grafton, N.D., for the Drayton, N.D., factory district. Three members were termed-out.

Pulskamp, 51, is one of the few board members of farmer-owned processing cooperatives. Co-op business management has seen more females ascending to prominent posts, but the owner-board has traditionally been held by men.

“I’ve known Cindy for years and know she is very qualified,” Green says. He says the gender milestone may be significant but will ultimately “bring something different to the table,” and he predicted she will, too.

Green says there were good candidates for all races in all five factory districts. He noted that he’s known Pulskamp, a former board member of the Red River Sugarbeet Growers Association, and says she’ll bring strong experience and perspective to the board.

Green says he’s happy to be leaving Crystal leadership while the co-op is on a “good path” for the future.

Kevin Price, who heads Crystal’s government affairs in Washington, D.C., called the election of a female board member a “great development” and one not common in the an industry that is “fairly male dominated.”

Maxing out Green’s chairmanship has included changeovers in management and

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Cindy Pulskamp, of Hillsboro, N.D., made history when she was elected as one of 15 board members for American Crystal Sugar, a farmer-based cooperative based in Moorhead, Minn. Photo courtesy of American Crystal Sugar Co. working through labor contracts and disputes, but Green says the most significant change has been the technology.

He noted that farmers once thought acceptable yields were in the 18-ton per acre range, while yields have topped 30 tons per acre for the past two years.

American Crystal once had a goal of farmers producing 6,100 pounds of recoverable sugar per acre, but now the average is over 10,300 pounds of sugar per acre.

“That’s how good this industry has been,” Green says.

He says if his wheat yields had increased the same amount he’d be growing 120-bushel-per-acre crops.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Solutions offered for rural veterinary care

Photos by Rachel Spencer/Special to Agweek

Lora Bledsoe is a large animal veterinarian in a rural area in northeastern Colorado.

Bledsoe has started a mobile practice to better serve large animal and food animal clients and is helping to combat the large animal practitioner shortage.

By Rachel Spencer Special to Agweek Lora Bledsoe is a large animal practitioner in eastern Colorado. After several years in two clinics, Bledsoe set off on her own in a mobile practice, in part, to help relieve the extreme shortage of large animal practitioners in rural areas.

Bledsoe, an Illinois native, attended Colorado State University and says she fell in love with the state. When she met her now-husband, a rancher in eastern Colorado, she made Colorado her home.

Cattle were always her calling even though her experience at her first two clinics following graduation — one a busy, seven veterinarian mixed practice, and the other a smaller mixed practice — relied heavily on small animal clients.

“When the veterinarian heard I was marrying someone local, she offered me a job in her practice,” she says.

“I was there about four years before I decided to go out on my own in a mobile practice.”

Bledsoe says she enjoyed the mixed practice, but the scheduled appointments with small animal clients often made it difficult to be available for on-ranch calls. Being mobile allows Bledsoe the ability to work on the family ranch between clients in addition to creating a part time position in her small community for a staff member to offer office help and to even make the occasional call with Bledsoe.

“A lot of the vets out here are mixed

animal practices, and they’re in a brick and mortar building though they do go out on farm calls,” Bledsoe says.

“There are high operating costs to have staff, a building and keeping the lights on.”

Bledsoe says the costs often force practitioners to focus on small animals, which tend to be more lucrative.

“When you focus on the small animals, you’re not always available when a producer calls you and has an emergency or needs to get in for a last-minute health certificate,” she says. “I found it frustrating that I was pushing back the ranchers.”

Bledsoe knew her passion was in large animal and food animal practice, and the mobile practice allows her to truly serve her producer clients while living on the family ranch in a rural, small community.

In northwest Kansas, Dr. Russ Baxley has also recently launched a mobile practice. He opened his mobile practice by way of Afghanistan, a slightly less traditional route than many practitioners.

Baxley served in the Army overseas treating military service dogs. Later he took State Department contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan that helped him tackle the loans he was saddled with after graduating from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University.

Opening his mobile practice, Onion Creek Veterinary in Piqua, Kan., was a solution to avoid the costs associated with the day-to-day operations

of a brick and mortar practice while serving a community in which he says clients were once forced to leave the county to seek veterinary care.

“I started working out of my truck,” he says. “I can do most things. I can even do some surgeries like cat neuters. I can do almost anything out of my truck.”

With his new-found flexibility, Baxley has spent his day on the road. With the help of his technician, he assisted the sheriff’s department in an investigation by performing necropsies on cattle, delivered cat medication to a business owner in town who called him when she spotted his pickup driving by, and answered an emergency call from a cattle producer. That flexibility, he says, makes him able to truly be a client’s veterinarian — an added value to his services in an underserved area.

Ashley Stokes, the assistant vice president of engagement and deputy director of extension at Colorado State University, maintains that the solution to the veterinarian shortage is a partnership between veterinary colleges, communities, practitioners and producers. Stokes has previously operated a mobile practice and says veterinary students are able to experience that style of practice in school.

It is, she says, one of the viable solutions to the nationwide problem of underserved rural areas.

Stokes was instrumental in the passage of a bill in Colorado that may be an important part of what she calls a multifaceted solution.

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program into law last summer. The program, Stokes says, will help rural communities secure practitioners to serve residents. Don Brown, state Commissioner of Agriculture and a Yuma County, Colo., farmer, says he hopes the “loan repayment program will provide additional opportunities for students to ease the burden of debt and move forward with assisting our agricultural producers with the veterinary needs.”

The program allows graduates of accredited veterinary medicine schools to apply for up to $70,000 in student loan debt forgiveness. Applicants must live in the state and agree to practice veterinary medicine in a rural area of the state that is experiencing a shortage of veterinarians as designated by the council for participation in the program.

Russ Baxley is a mobile large animal veterinarian in northeast Kansas. Baxley took a nontraditional path prior to returning home to serve an area in which clients have to leave the county to seek veterinary services.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Cattle market strength surprises industry

By Michelle Rook Special to Agweek Fed and feeder cattle cash prices have been strong this fall, much to the surprise of many in the industry.

At the same time, live and feeder cattle futures also pushed into new contract highs to start November, with prices in the deferred contracts looking very positive into 2018.

Some analysts have attributed the strength to the extremely long position held by the hedge and index funds, while others are pointing to the rally in the stock market. However, according to industry participants there are many other factors.

The good news is after a tough couple of years, the strong calf prices are leaving many cattle producers optimistic about the future. In fact, many say prices for calves are substantially higher than last fall.

Curt Meidinger, a cattle producer from Zeeland, N.D., was very pleased with the prices he received when he recently sold his calves at Herreid Livestock Auction.

“You have calf prices now that are probably $20 to $40, even $50 a hundredweight higher than last year in some of them light cattle, so it’s a significant jump,” he says.

Myron Williams, a Wall, S.D., cattle producer had the same experience.

“Surprising these calves are bringing $200 to $300 more a head this year than they did last year,” he says.

Williams says this is especially positive for producers who sold calves early due to drought in the state.

In addition, there have been some good profits for the feedlots the first part of 2017 after a considerable amount of red ink in parts of 2015 and 2016.

Cody Vollmer, who owns Presho Livestock Auction in Presho, S.D., says some of the margins are the best he has seen in his lifetime.

“There were some instances of $500 to $600 head profits and some of your strict hedgers were maybe down in that $200 to $250,” he says.

Those strong feedlot closeouts are driving the demand for calves this fall, as well as low corn prices.

“The only way to really try to get $3, $3.25 or a half for this corn is going to feed it, and that in turn has created quite a bit of demand for these calves, especially the heavy ones,” says Steve Hellwig, co-owner of Hub City Livestock Auction in Aberdeen, S.D. Strong packer margins have also

been driving the strong demand for calves and yearlings.

“Packers are making about $175 to $185 a head, and that’s sure a plus and as long as they’re making some money,” says Joe Vetter, with Herreid Livestock Auction in Herreid, S.D. “I think we can see pretty good support in the feeder end of it.”

The surprise has been the strength of the cattle market in the face of increasing herd numbers. Keith Eichler, an Aberdeen cattle producers, says feedlots have been moving cattle at lower weights rather than hold onto them, which is helping.

“Placements have been a lot highers, and I understand that, but if you look at numbers for numbers, the marketings have been very close and that’s very encouraging,” he says.

The other big factor is the strong consumer demand. Mike Maher is a cow-calf producer from Isabel, S.D., and is on South Dakota Stock Growers Association board.

“Our numbers, according to the reports, are higher than they were a year ago, and tonnage is up, but the demand they seem to be able to sell the product,” he says.

Meidinger agrees that domestic and international demand has played a large role.

“I think demand has held up, our export market has definitely helped us a lot,” he says.

Vetter says the retail beef prices have also remained steady, which has stimulated consumer buying interest in beef.

“You see the prices in the store hanging in there, and they’re moving it real good,” he says.

All of these factors leave many in the industry optimistic about the cattle market ahead.

“I think we’re probably going to be looking at a pretty steady market on these feeders, fat cattle down the road. I think are going to get somewhat stronger,” says Vetter.

Hellwig is also upbeat about the outlook for the cattle market. “Hopefully things stay the course. ... I’m very optimistic that the end of 2017 moving into ‘18 could be pretty profitable here,” he says.

As a cattle producer, Maher is hopeful for steady prices so everyone in the business can stay profitable: “We had a high in ‘14, and that was maybe unrealistic, but we’ve seen the low last year. Maybe it will bounce back somewhere in between where everyone can make a few dollars.”

Sugar users back comprehensive policy revamp Crystal lobbyist thinks Congress will reject bill

By Mikkel Pates Agweek Staff Writer WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Red River Valley sugarbeet advocate say he’s confident domestic sugar producers can convince Congress to reject yet another attempt to dismantle the U.S. sugar program.

The Sugar Policy Modernization Act proposal is different than previous attacks in that it is a “comprehensive dismantling of sugar policy,” said Kevin Price, director of governmental affairs for American Crystal Sugar Co., who lobbies on behalf of the Moorhead, Minn., based beet cooperative.

Price likened the difference to that of a shotgun blast, rather than the

rifle shots of the past that have addressed pieces of the policy.

“They’re trying to tear it down from A to Z,” Price said. “We’ve seen all of these ideas before. None of them have been accepted by Congress, and we anticipate Congress will reject this as well.”

U.S. sugar policy supports domestic production by limiting imports of sugar that domestic producers say are often subsidized by foreign governments.

The Sweetener Users Association applauded the act and its sponsors Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., and Danny Davis, D-Ill.; and Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Pat Toomey, R-Pa. “The legislation has already been endorsed by dozens of cosponsors in the House and Senate,” the SUA said.

Does it all The sugar users — all customers of American Crystal and its marketing arm — said the act “does it all” and would “help American businesses of all sizes, consumers, workers and families — without costing taxpayers.”

“It is very rare that Congress has the chance to consider legislation that will do so much for so many,” said Rick Pasco, president of the SUA. The act “reforms unnecessary sugar regulations” and ensures that companies can “access sugar when they need it.” By assuring “access to reasonable supplies” the bill “will encourage companies to continue manufacturing food and beverages in the United States, not offshore.”

The SUA cited a Commerce Department study that said three U.S. manufacturing jobs are lost for “every

sugar-related job” preserved by current sugar “subsidies.”

“The bill leaves in place smart protections to ensure the sugar market operates freely without unnecessary government intrusion — and without costs to taxpayers,” the SUA said.

The SUA described sugar as “the most tightly controlled commodity in the United States” and the “only commodity not reformed by Congress in the 2014 farm bill.” They contend that the current policy forces American consumers to pay “up to $3 billion a year to subsidize very profitable U.S. sugar processors.”

Price thinks the logic that will defeat the bill is the knowledge that the current policy supplies reasonably priced sugar of trustworthy supply, supports jobs and at zero cost to the taxpayer.

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” Price said.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Farmers see excellent corn, soybean yields

By Julie Buntjer Forum News Service WORTHINGTON, Minn. — With combines across the region still working through fields of corn, farmers have found it slow going as they harvest what appears to be another bumper crop.

Rural Bigelow, Minn., farmer Matt Russell wrapped up harvest in early November. He said corn yields are about 10 percent better than last year, while soybean yields were slightly lower, though still good at 50 to 65 bushels per acre.

“It was a phenomenal crop,” Russell said. “On average, I would say Nobles County is seeing 200-bushel-plus corn and 50- to 60-bushel soybeans.”

Yields ranged considerably between farm fields across the region due to severe weather events during the growing season, ranging from high winds to hail and tornadoes.

“There was a lot of hail through this Bigelow to Rushmore area,” Russell said, noting an impact to

soybean yields of 10 to 15 bushels per acre. Corn loss was evident as well, with some farmers seeing up to a 70 bushel per acre loss.

“That hail and the tornado … it was pretty devastating to some crops,” he added.

Rains — first too much at planting time, then not enough in July, and excess rains in August and October — also caused problems.

“We had 10 inches of rain in the beginning of October and had to wait for the fields to dry up,” said Kevin Zimmermann, location manager for Meadowland Farmers Elevator at Westbrook, Minn. After the rains came the cold, which didn’t allow for the corn crop to dry down.

In the Westbrook area, Zimmermann said corn is coming in at 18 to 20 percent moisture, which requires elevators to keep the grain dryers in operation.

“There’s a lot of corn that needs to be dried yet,” Russell said. “The elevators are full of wet corn.”

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Zimmermann said harvest in the Westbrook area should wrap up by the end of this week — if Mother Nature cooperates. Overall, he said farmers are pretty happy with the yields. Some said bean yields were about 12 to 15 percent less than last year, while corn yields were averaging more than 200 bushels per acre.

“They’re not complaining,” Zimmermann said of the farmers.

In western Rock County, Pete Bakken said he was among the producers to get crops harvested earlier than most. As a cattle producer, he harvested a lot of high-moisture corn for feed.

Now, he just wants the stalks in the field to dry out so he can go in and bale it.

“There’s a lot of bales that aren’t made that need to be made,” Bakken said.

Corn yields in his area ranged from 200 to 240 bushels per acre, while soybeans averaged in the mid-60 bushels per acre.

“In our area, we were less than last year, but not by much,” Bakken said.

“We had an excellent crop.”

Yields, though, can vary greatly from one farm to the next, and even within a field.

“I know there was frustration with various varieties in … dry corn harvest,” Bakken said, noting that on some of the windiest days of harvest, corn stalks just fell down before he could even reach them with the combine.

Russell, too, said there were issues this fall, from stalk rot and crown rot in corn to white mold in soybeans.

“There was a lot of standability problems,” he added.

Across Minnesota, 60 percent of the corn harvest was complete as of Nov. 5, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Minnesota Crop Progress report. This is 12 days behind the five-year average.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Despite snow, harvest progresses

By Jonathan Knutson Agweek Staff Writer Despite heavy snow in parts of the region, Upper Midwest farmers made substantial harvest progress in the week ending Nov. 5, according to a federal government report.

The weekly crop progress report released Nov. 6 by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, an arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, found that the corn harvest has passed the halfway point, with the sunflower harvest roughly three-quarters finished.

Now, the corn harvest lags its fiveyear average, though the sunflower harvest pace is close to its five-year average. Farmers and others will be looking closely at the Nov. 13 crop progress report to see the progress on

both crops during the week of Nov. 6.

The soybean and sugar beets harvests, for their part, are virtually wrapped up, as is winter wheat planting.

Here’s a crop-by-crop look:

Corn North Dakota — Fifty-nine percent of corn was harvested on Nov. 5, up from 37 percent a week earlier but down from the Nov. 5 five-year average of 73 percent.

South Dakota — Sixty-one percent of corn was harvested on Nov. 5, up from 35 percent a week earlier but down from the Nov. 5 five-year average of 80 percent.

Minnesota — Sixty percent of corn was harvested on Nov. 5, up from 38 percent a week earlier. The Nov. 5 fiveyear average is 87 percent.

Sunflowers South Dakota — Sixty-nine percent of sunflowers were harvested on Nov. 5, up from 51 percent a week earli-

er. The Nov. 5 five-year average is 70 percent.

North Dakota — Seventy-two percent of sunflowers were harvested on Nov. 5, up from 57 percent a week earlier. The Nov. 5 five-year average is 66 percent.

Soybeans Minnesota — Soybean harvest was 99 percent finished on Nov. 5, up from 95 percent a week earlier.

North Dakota — Ninety-eight percent of soybeans were harvested on Nov. 5, up from 96 percent a week earlier.

South Dakota — Ninety-nine percent of beans were harvested on Nov. 5, up from 96 percent a week earlier.

Winter wheat Montana — Ninety-seven percent of winter wheat was planted on Nov. 5, up from 95 percent a week earlier.

South Dakota — One hundred percent of winter wheat was planted on Nov. 5, up from 98 percent a week earlier.

Sugar beets North Dakota — One hundred percent of beets were harvested on Nov. 5, up from 98 percent a week earlier.

Minnesota — Ninety-nine percent of beets were harvested on Nov. 5, up from 98 percent a week earlier.

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Temperature departure

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35° -9° 41° 22° 15.4° 31.9° -16.5°

0.14” 0.16” 13.37” 0.26” 62% 79%

0.62” 0.83” 16.45” 0.37” 224% 84%

1.3” 1.3” 1.3”

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City Glasgow, MT Grand Forks, ND Jamestown, ND Lemmon, SD Minot, ND Pierre, SD St. Cloud, MN Thief Riv Fls, MN Williston, ND

Hi 40 35 37 42 37 44 39 34 38

Precipitation

Southwest Australia will have near- to above-normal rainfall this week, while eastern Australia is largely drier than normal.

Brazil Rainfall near to above normal from Bahia on northward this week, but it will be largely drier than normal to the south.

Canada

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Precipication values are totals for the week.

Hi 40 35 46 40 35 35 41 38 38

High pressure will provide a mostly sunny and dry across the region on Monday. A weak disturbance will cross the region on Tuesday. This will bring a mostly cloudy sky along with a rain or snow shower to some places. Wednesday will be a dry and seasonably chilly day along with a partly sunny sky.

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Australia

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City Aberdeen, SD Bemidji, MN Billings, MT Bismarck, ND Crookston, MN Devils Lake, ND Dickinson, ND Fargo, ND Fergus Falls, MN

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A series of quick-moving systems will bring near-normal precipitation to the Canadian Prairies. Temperatures will be below normal.

European Union Precipitation will be below normal in Spain and western France, above normal in eastern France and southern Germany, near normal elsewhere.

Russia Most of the Baltics, Ukraine and western Russia will have near-normal precipitation this week, but below normal in south Russia.

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Buick Regal Sport Tou Sadan 2017, 26,000 miles, still has balance of 50,000 miles on 4 year bumper to bumper warranty, $18,200.

Call 605-228-3962 or Stop at 929 Main St, Aberdeen, SD 2- 1994 Yamaha Ovation snowmobiles with trailer!

Both have very low miles in excellent condition! Package deal ready to ride!

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1931 Ford Model A Coupe Street Rod 350, black.

1959 Ford Thunderbird Conv., HP 352, 300hp.

1960 Impala hardtop 348 Manual, 3 speed 1963 Ford Galazy 500 2dr. HT, 352, auto.

1964 Chevy Biscayne 2dr. Post, dual quad 409, 4spd, 411 Posse.

1965 Chevy BelAir, 2 dr, LS6 454, 450 hp, 700 R4.

1966 Ford F100 Shortbox 302 C6.

Full body off Resto.

‘67 Chevy C10 Pickup, full restored.

1969 Camero Resto-mod, 502.

1969 Camero SS 396

1971 Mustang Fastback 302, PS & C6, air.

1970 Chevy C20 3 Qt ton, 4 wheel drive, full body off restoration, 406CI *All in excellent condition.* *Must see to appreciate.* 701-520-1557 Honda Accord EX 2001, nice car, sun roof, $1,900.

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Honda Santa Fe 2010, AWD, good condition, $7,995.

Starlite Motors, (605) 225-4115 Chevrolet 2003, Automatic, Gray, 147,500 miles, good condition, heavy 1/2 ton, crew cab, 6.0 motor, ball hitch, has nerf bars and grill guard $9,500./OBO, (605) 881-8559 Pontiac Montana 2004, Van, very clean, runs great, no rust. Remote start, new tires & battery. $2,300.

(605) 622-7836 Mazda Mazda6 2010, 106,000 miles, sunroof, $5,900. Buick Lucerne 2006, 168,000 miles, sunroof, new tires, $2,900. (605) 590-0127 1986 30’ Fleetwood Bounder Motorhome, 454 engine, 2 AC’s, new tires, shedded, well kept!

48,000 mi.

605-380-2317 No calls after 8 PM.

1995 Honda Goldwing 1500 trike, red, excellent shape, $10,000. (605) 310-1181 Pontiac Grand Prix 2002, V6, 4 door, Bronze color, excellent condition, new tires, cloth interior. 605-649-7651 or 848-3046 Honda Ridgeline RTL 2012, Lots of extras, call or text for details, $22,000.

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Ford F-350 2000, crew cab dually, 164,000 miles, Lariat, 7.3 power stroke diesel, AT, new injectors with recent complete engine overhaul, Excellent condition, $14,000.

Call 605-460-1633 Ford F-150 1997, Automatic, 123,000 miles, $3,500./OBO, (605) 228-9621

Cadillac DeVille 2001, 107,000 miles, good condition, $3,250. (701) 269-5670

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Doors are total rebuild glass, wood & regulators.

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701-361-7343 Hopper Trailers for Rent Triaxle 48x102x78, $1250 per month.

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Tandem axles 43x102x78, $1000 per month.

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2007 International 9400i, C15 Cat 435hp, 10spd, nice!

2007 Freightliner Columbia, C15 2002 Kenworth W900L, 550 Cat, Cat 435hp, Jake, 10spd, a/r cab & 18spd, 20k & 46k, double frame, suspension, excellent 22.5’s, new only 266,000 miles!

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2007 Freightliner M2112, 26ft Flatbed, C13 Cat 470hp, Jake, 10spd, 3:58’s, 16k & 46k rears, full lockers, full double frame, 385 floaters, new 22.5’s, 270wb, only 270,000 miles. Very clean and well equipped.

2006 Kenworth T800, ISM Cummins 370/385hp, Jake, 10spd, 3:90 ratio, 180wb, excellent 11R22.5’s, polished alum’s, a/r cab & susp., corner windows, VIT Interior, Cummins I.D. recent Turbo & motor, only 373,000 miles. Excellent southern truck!

2002 Freightliner Columbia, 12.7L 500hp, Jake, 10spd, a/r cab & suspension, 95%Virgin 24.5’s, new clutch, new batteries, a/s 5th, dual 90g tanks, 171wb, 3:70’s, only 294,000 miles. Excellent Conditon!

2007 Kenworth T600, C15 Cat 475hp, Jake, 10spd, 3:55’s, 185wb, new 22.5’s, excellent brakes, polished alum’s, dual exhaust, air ride, a/s 5th, tool box, 449,000 miles! Very clean rare truck!

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•2010 Cat D7 R2 LGP Crawler Tractor, paccard winch. AC cab & canopy, sweeps, a dozer, 16’ 6” 36” pads, 6,282 hours, very clean, $230,000 US dollars.

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Chevrolet S-10 1997 pickup, 2wd, 4 cylinder, power steering, AC, very good condition.

Dark green in color, tonneau cover.

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1989 Kenworth T400 3306 Caterpillar Engine Manufacturer 300 Horsepower; Tandem Axle; White Color; 9 Spd; Drive Side: Left Hand Drive; Differential Lock, Overhaul $4500

2014 Fontanie all steel drop deck trailer, like new, only pulled 2,00 miles, aluminum rims and ramps, Jerry Hansel (605) 321-9237

2012 International Prostar day cab, 10 speed, 8 new rear tires, polished aluminum wheels, 340,000 miles, excellent condition, $28,500.

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Freightliner Columbia CL112 2006, 738,000 miles, 450 Mercedes engine, 10 speed manual transmission, 58” sleeper, 230” wheel base, Also 2008 42ft Timpte hopper trailer, with 78” sides, 102” wide with Ag hoppers, 605-493-6682

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2002 East 48x102 Aluminum Dropdeck Trailer, Air Ride, Spread Axle, w/ 2--3200 Horizontal Sump Tanks, Honda Pump, Mix Cone, All Hose & Valves.......$32,500

2005 Trail King 44’ Step Deck Water/Fertilizer Trailer, Closed Tandem, Air Ride, Aluminum Combo, Set Up w/ 4--1500 Gal Cone Tanks, 30 Gal Chemical Mix Cone, 13 HP Honda Pump, FIELD READY.........$28,000

1995 Fruehauf 45x96 Flatbed Trailer, Closed Tandem, Spring Suspension, Set Up w/ NEW 1996 Wilson 48x102 Dropdeck, 2--3200 Gal Fertilizer Grade Air Ride, Aluminum Ccombo, Horizontal Tanks, 13HP Honda Pump, 3-30 Gal Chemical Spread Axle, Sliding WinchMix Cones, 3” Electric Hose es...............$15,500 Reel..............$26,500

2004 Great Dane 48’ Trailer, Sliding Axle, Set Up w/ NEW 4--1600 Gal CONE BOTTOM Water/Fertilizer Tanks, Honda Pump, Mix Cone, All Hose & Valves..............$17,250

2001 Kidron 36’ Trailer, Set Up w/ NEW 3--1700 Water/Fertilizer Tanks, Honda Pump, Mix Cone, All Hose & Valves, FIELD READY..............$13,250

8224 FAST Side Dresser, 36 Row, 22”, Hydraulic Fold, Dual Wheels, 2500 Gal Tank, Hydraulic Pump, Raven Controller, Recent Updates..............$49,500

Semi van water trailers, set-up or do it yourself.

Semi van storage trailers.

Storage Containers. w w w. r y d e l l t r a i l e r s . c o m (701) 474-5780

2001 Utility 36’ Trailer, Aluminum Floor & Side Door, Tandem Axle, Set Up w/ NEW 3--1600 Gal CONE Bottom Water/Fertilizer Tanks, Mixing Cone, Honda Pump, All Hose & Valves, FIELD READY............$17,250

1995 Transcraft 48x102 Flatbed, Air Ride, Spread Axle, Set Up w/ 4--1600 Gal CONE BOTTOM TANKS, 13 HP 3” Honda Pump, Mix Cone, All Hose & Valves...............$22,750

John Deere 2623 Disk 30’ 8” Disk, spool knockout scrapers, Hydraulic wing control, wing stabilizer wheels, 12.5L-15 mainframe tires, 11L-15 wing tires, DEMO UNIT $33,500

320-239-2677 Starbuck, MN

www.meixeltrucksales.com

16 Ton Willmar Fertilizer Tender, Side Shooter, Electric Roll Tarp, Stainless Steel, Mounted on a Strick 30’ Tandem Axle, Spring Suspension Trailer...............$21,000

Check with us for Rental Hoppers for Harvest

1998 Pete 379, 13spd, Cat 430HP, 650,000 miles, $35,900

2015 Peerless, 42’x72”sides, Ag hoppers, 3000 Demo Miles, $33,900

New Maurer 48’ Tri Axle, Elec Tarp and Traps, 2016 Holdover Call for special pricing.

Challenger 75C 8400 hr, 30” tracks

New 14’ Dual Wheels Box Scraper

990 Meredian Fuel Trailer w/ DEF fluid pump

2006 9200 IHC ISM, Cummins, 10 Spd, w/ wet kit

2011 Pro Star ISX Cummins, 10 speed, Air Ride, All Aluminum Wheels w/ new wet kit

1995 9200 IHC M-11 Cummins, 10 spd w/ wet kit

2008 9200 International ISM Cummins, 10 spd, air ride

2010 International ProStar ISX Cummins, autoshift, 3 pedal, 1 w/ wet kit

2017 34’ Loadline End Dump tri axle

1990 8100 IHC L-10 Cummins, pusher axle, auto, 20’ box & hoist

2018 Maurer Aluminum Grain Trailers Starting At $30,500

2018 Maurer 42’ Aluminum

SALES DEPT. Bob Miller, Marlin Schiele or Rick Hanson Toll Free • 1-800-247-0198 Local • 701-857-1617 www.westlietruckcenters.com

Call Ron Corrick

701-454-6174 • Cell 701-520-0187 I-29 Exit 187, Drayton, ND www.helmenterpriserc.com

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2007 Freightliner Columbia, 455HP, 10spd, 615,000 miles $34,900

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For Sale: ‘88 Timpte 43’ Hopper Bottom, 2 spd. traps, 78” sides, $6500. 8500 gal. aluminum Fruehauf Trailer, set up for hauling hog manure, center dump, $4500 OBO. ‘78 Chevrolet Dump Truck w/12’ Dump Box, 7500 mi., $2500. 712221-1966 or 712-229-0754

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TIMPTE GRAIN HOPPER 2016. Power traps and tarp, air ride, triax, silver, extra lights. Like new. $45k priced to move. text (605) 380-9592

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Loftness 22ft stalk chopper for parts in Eastern SD area.

605-695-6821 or 605-629-6821

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For sale: Fencing materials steel posts, wood posts, RR ties, woven wire & barb wire, Call 605-380-7130 or 605-380-7170

MISCELLANEOUS Heavy duty 3pt quick hitch used on 4440 and 4455, $350. (701) 269-7035

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6,800 continuous tillable acres, Eastern Montana, for rent. (913) 980-3929

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For Sale: Reznor used oil shop furnace. 350,000 BTU reconditioned by Reznor service in Fargo. $3500 OBO (605) 880-5170

WE PAY

For Sale: 2011 Zack Shack, enclosed ice shack, 6x10, 6 holer, in very good shape. $3200 OBO 605-380-0394 or 605-226-1900

CASH FOR GUNS

Fargo Scheels 298-2918

ROOFING SOLUTIONS

Restore your leaky, rusty, metal roof with Acrylic Elastomeric roof coating. Typically half the cost of roof replacement. Also spray foam your metal roof, flat roof, side walls, etc. Conklin Roofing Systems products.

Agricultural, commercial, industrial. For a free estimate phone George Opatz at 701-840-8807.

For Sale-Banks Deer Blinds-, the good ones - hunt in comfort, the ones we use ourselves. All models in stock & on display, call for information & prices- we can deliver.

Call John Homan @ Watertown 605-520-4992 or Brian Fischer @ Stratford 605-216-6645 20’x8’x8.5’ & 40’x8’x8.5’ shipping container storage units for sale. Also new units available. Wind, Rain, Snow & Rodent proof. Delivered.

Call (605) 216-1317

SEE COMPLETE INVENTORY ONLINE

Haybuster 2660 Bale Shredder and 3106 Rock Picker.

Sell at cost.

Buhler Allied 895 SLT loader, JD MTS, 50 hours usage, $4,750. Haybuster 2100 Bale Shredder, $5,995. Farmall M, Oliver 70, John Deere B, $1900 each.

JD 2950 MFWD, 5,300 hrs, $13,500 bo/trade.

(320) 543-3523 Farm King 1010 transfer auger for low hopper trailers, $1,500. DMI Tiger II 7 shank deep V-ripper with leveling disk, $10,000 OBO. Both very little use, Montrose, SD 605-661-6411 or 605-363-3411 leave message Supreme 900T vertical mixer wagon, right hand discharge, hydraulic slide conveyor, semi tire duals, scale, very good condition. 260BF Schuler feeder wagon, good condition, heavy built and dependable wagon. 2090 Case with cab, air, heat, 3pt, 18.4x38 radial tires, 6490 hrs, very nice, never used in winter and has never had a loader on it. 701-597-3923 For sale: 2013 Lorenz Snowblower, 7ft, 40-100HP rated, hydraulic spout control, excellent condition. $3,400.

(605) 882-0531 Pollock, SD, Lake Oahe Lots For Sale $45,000, (701)426-5832.

CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING!

$500 REBATE ON JET HOPPER TRAILERS USED TRAILERS & TRUCKS

2016 Maurer Stock #0190; New; Spring Susp; 40’ x 68”; Alum/Steel Wheels; 2 Sight Windows; Deluxe Lights

2018 Jet hopper 40x96x70, Spring Ride, White 2017 Jet Tri-Axle Side Dump 2016 Jet Hopper 40’ x 96” x 70”, Black, Air Ride, Electric Tarp, 4 alum. rims 2015 Jet 40’ x 96” x 70”, Spring Ride, Hopper, JUST IN 2015 Jet Hopper 42’ x 96” x 70” Air Ride, Black 2014 Witzco Detachable Tandem Axle 2011 Midland Tri-Axle Belly Dump 2008 Jet Step Deck, 53 x 102, Spread Axle, Beaver Tail and Ramps 1994 Walton Tri-Axle Step Deck w/ Beaver Tail & Ramps 2003 Transcraft with step deck, 53 x 102, Spread Axle 42’ Header Trailer

SOLD

1998 Timpte Stock #4025; Air Ride; 42’ x 102”; LP 24.5 Tires; Alum Wheels; Tandem; Standard Hopper $18,500

$33,750

2014 Maurer Ag Hopper Stock #0580; Air Ride; 42’ x 96”; Alum Wheels; Tandem; Original Brakes & Tires; clean $27,000

2009 Volvo VNL67T300 Stock #7739; 450 HP; Cummins ISX; 10 Spd; Air Ride; Tandem; All Alum Wheels; 80% Brakes and Drums; 590K Miles, $27,500

1973 Wilson Stock #2900; Spring Susp; 32’ x 96”; 11R22.5 Tires; All Steel Wheels; Tandem; New Roll Tarp

Witzco Tri-Axle Detachables

$9,750

2005 Mack Vision CX613 Stock #1690; 460 HP; 18 Spd; Air Ride; Tandem; Alum Wheels; New Steer Tires; New Drive Front and Rears; New Brakes and Drums; 1,180,838 miles $28,500

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Wanted to buy: Used roller mill. (605) 354-7726

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FINANCING & LEASE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Your trusted dealer for 20 years!

(320) 795-2827 • Hancock, MN www.kannegiessertrucksales.com

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WANTED TO BUY

Semi Trailer Sales and Rentals Stephen, MN • 218-455-3341

larsfarm74@yahoo.com

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MISCELLANEOUS Land for Rent 534 acres all farm ground, located 3 miles north of Avon, SD in Bon Homme county, for more information or to view property call Alvin at 605-286-3378

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MISCELLANEOUS “Are you tired of adding or running out of DEF fluid? We have a chip to install which will completely delete it; it doesn’t affect the engine at all and leaves no footprint on the computers.

Off road equipment only Call Larry 701-710-0887”

MISCELLANEOUS 20’ & 40’ New or Used Shipping containers for Sale or Rent. Delivered. Secure, wind, water & rodent proof.

Dakota Containers, 605-884-5500 www.dakotacontainers.com

MISCELLANEOUS 160 acres for sale in Minor County, SD, Canova area, consists of 130 acres crop land, 19.5 acres of wet land, 5 acres of tree’s with one building, balance in border/ditches, looking for cash sale, no commission or fee’s involved call 218-751-3603 for more information Pressure Washer Central Inc. Sales & Service Aaladin Pressure Washers - Service on most major brands!

Factory Cat Floor Scrubbers & Sweepers West 6th Ave, Aberdeen, SD (Next to Perkins) 605-226-4095 (800)733-2967 www.pressurewasher centralinc.com Farm refinance. National 25 year old company. 3.9% Mortgage, 4% 10 year revolving LOC, cattle financing, bridge loans for stressed farms. (701) 799-4754 9 foot 1080 Erskine front mount snowblower, adjustable frame. Now set for Case IH magnum tractor.

Cell: 701-430-0806 Home: 701-942-3635

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For Sale

King 8”x54’ Auger Electric motor 1Portable take out auger 8”x12’ for semi’s w/ hopper & 14” wheels 1 Farm king 7”x40’ auger w/ electric motor 1West-Field 8”x80’ auger PTO 1 Dakon 6”x40’ auger w/ electric motor 1CaseIH 8210 & 8220 autofold pull type swather 1Sabae-sheer for end of swather, used on 200 acres.

For cutting canola 1Summer 70’ 5-bar harrow w/ new teeth, wide front & band and 1000 gal tank 1Canola Roller 12-rock pickers 12-portable 1200 bushel hopper bins roof & wheel

Ph: 701-256-3220 Cell: 701-866-5420

For sale: Farmhand F25 Loader with 9ft bucket and 4 tine grapple in very good condition. No mounts. Pictures available. $2,500. Serious inquiries only, No telemarketers. (605) 351-5427

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Great Utility Vehicle’s Mini Trucks 1990-2017 4 wheel drive, low & high range, 5 spd some with air conditioning & power steering, snow plows available. located in Bemidji 763-234-9118

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1080 Allied Snow Blower ......... $3,000 1080 Farm King Snow Blower.. $3,500 960 Farm King............................. $1,500 90’ Rite Way Harrow.............. $25,000 800 Versatile ............................ $7,700 2470 Case ............................... $6,000

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www.jandmtrucksales.net

1700 Leon Scraper................. $36,000

888-395-6737

1300 Toreq Scraper .....................CALL

Office: 701-282-2260 Sales: 701-361-3060

Tormaster 50’ Packer .............. $2,500 960 Farm King.......................... $1,700

3004 Thunder Road South • Fargo, ND, 58104

REM 2700...............................$10,500 Buhler 1335 Conveyor...............$5,800 New VRX Vac...............................CALL

449,799 ACTUAL MILES 2006 Kenworth T600 Cat. C15, 475 HP, Jake, 13 Speed, Air Ride, 449,799 Actual Miles, 12,000# Fronts, 40,000# Rears, 11R22.5 Tires, Aluminum Wheels, 238” Wheel Base, Pre-Emission, Day Light Doors, V.I.T Interior $38,900

Altona, MB Canada Just 7 miles North of the border

2 MATCHED 2007 International 9200i Cummins ISM, 410 HP, Jake, 10 Speed, Air Ride, Miles 298K-314K, 11R22.5 Tires, Aluminum Wheels, 174” Wheel Base, 12,000# Fronts, 40,000# Rears, Headache Rack, Wet Kit, Rust Free! $36,900-$37,900

250,000 ACTUAL MILES 2010 International Prostar Cummins ISX, 400 HP, Jake, Automatic, 250,000 Actual Miles, Air Ride, 3.70 Ratio, 12,000# Fronts, 40,000# Rears,WET KIT, Dual Aluminum Fuel Tanks, Air Slide 5th, 11R22.5 Rubber, Custom Interior, Texas Rust Free Truck! $33,900

407,668 ACTUAL MILES 2006 Sterling AT9500 Mercedes MBE, 450 HP, Jake, 10 Speed, Air Ride, 12,000# Fronts, 40,000# Rears, 407,668 Actual Miles, Air Slide 5th, 180” Wheel Base Aluminum Wheels, 11R22.5 Tires, Ryder Maintained $21,900

ALUMINUM FRAME 2005 Mac Aluminum End Dump Reyco21B Spring Suspension, Aluminum Frame, Air Gate, 445 Michelin Super Singles, 11R24.5 Tires, 35’ Long, 102” Wide! $28,500

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NEW 22’ BOX 2007 Peterbilt 386 Cat. C13, 430 HP, Jake, 10 Speed, Air Leaf Suspension, 40,000# Rears, Aluminum Wheels, 218” Wheel Base, Like New 22.5 Virgin Rubber, Beet Equipped, New 22’ Load Line Box, Dual Exhaust, Combo Gate, Bed Liner, Roll Tarp, Rear Controls, Dual Aluminum Fuel Tanks $64,900

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LAND FOR SALE Kadoka, SD I-90 Ranch “The ranch that will always work.” We know the property!

You’ve got to take a look at this topquality ranch and farm.

There are 8,508 deeded acres +/- and over 10,000 acres +/- of grazing permits.

You’ll be purchasing 7,208 acres +/- of very productive grassland and 1,300 acres +/- of choice farm ground and/or hay land.

Over six miles of White River frontage, plus miles of rural water pipeline throughout the ranch with many water tanks and stock dams. Improvements include three residences, large 30’ x 200’ barn, 40’ x 100’ shop with concrete floor, several other buildings and good quality fences. You will really appreciate all that this ranch and farm has to offer.

No doubt about it, this is one of the most attractive ranch and farm operations in Western South Dakota. $8,000,000. Don’t hesitate to call us now!

Pat Hall, Broker 605-484-5000 or pathall@premierrapidcity.com Steve Satterlee, Broker 605-641-6882 or steve@stevesatterlee.com Brian Hammerbeck, Manager 605-431-9291 or brian@premierrapidcity.com Premier Properties LLC 528 Kansas City St Rapid City, SD 57701 605-718-4000 (office)

For Sale: 322 acres of pasture and farmland, 25 acres with house and sheds established in 2008.

Located 2 miles E of Lake City, SD 605-268-0861

70 JD Gas Tractor w/325 Duall loader w/grab fork, $3,500.

2016 24’ enclosed trailer w/7000 lb. axles, like new condition, $7,800.

701-782-4460

For Sale: 2003 9690 Massey Ferguson Combine, 2200 engine hrs., 1600 separator hrs., 30.5x32 single drive tires, owned since new, $65,000. (218) 784-8117

RETIREMENT SALE! Two tote Seed tender & trailer for sale, like new, 2 yrs old. 900 Vertical fold corn planter with liquid pump and tank and mounts to fit on a Magnum tractor, Mud Smith gauge and spider closing wheels.

2366 Combine, restored with new motor 250 hrs. many extras. JD 1900 cart with 1850 42.5ft drill totally rebuilt. 1996 Freightliner, N14 engine with 13 speed with 2001 Dakota trailer, new tires on tractor and trailer. 1200 gallon round plastic tank with transfer pump and hoses, good shape. (605) 472-2307

CAT D8H Dozer, 1970, open ROPS, Liebrecht tiling plow, double drum packer & tow cable, $55,000.

(402) 322-1884

IHC-80 3 point Snowblower $2200; IHC Side Delivery Rake $400; John Deere 567 Wheel Rake $300; 4” Grain Saver 11’ Auger $500; 6’ Tandem Disk $400; Chicken Plucker $450; Dump Rake $300; 2 Bottom Plow $300; Tractor Tire Chains 14”x38” $300; 5’ Heavy Steel Desk $150; Wood/Coal Stove $200; 22-250 700 Remington Stainless Synthetic $725; 701-739-2015 For Sale: 3 point, 8 ft., double auger snowblower. Hydraulic spout. 540 PTO. Nice condition.

Tractor chains.

701-430-3189 Woods SB96 tractor mount Snowblower for sale. With hydraulic chute rotation and HD power shaft.

Call 701.238.7288 for details.

Red Devil snow blower, 8’ double auger, 540 pto, good shape, retired, $1,700. Phone calls only, no scammers (605) 880-6699

Lanair waste oil heater, 300,000 BTU, includes storage tank, was working when removed, $1,950 OBO. 1,000 gallon fuel barrel with electric pump, $1,200 OBO. 18’ Butler grain bin with fan, air floor and unloading system, complete, taken down, ready to load, $2,000 OBO. Bin sweep for 18’ bin, $250.

Delivery available along I-90 in South Dakota. 605-257-3594 Reznor Model RA-350 Used Oil Shop Furnace, 350,000 BTU, with 500 gallon oil tank, $4,000 OBO. (605) 467-0350 or 605-880-5170 Pasture for rent in Day/McPherson counties.

Good fences & water.

(605) 395-7455 or (605) 380-6852

FARM EQUIPMENT Manure Truck 02 IH 6x6 auto, double frame, heavy suspension. Vertical Kuhn Knight pro spreader box, 2 years old.

605-880-0844

Case IH 2588 with field tracker, Pro 600 monitor, went thru the Titan shop for reconditioning last winter, 2 sets of concaves, key stock and standard grates, 1800 separator hrs, call (605) 450-1050 For COVER CROPS - use a VALMAR 160 air seeder and save a trip. Many models to choose from. $2900.

Call Paul today. (763) 286-2037

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New Artex SB 600 vertical beater manure spreader 750 bushel, heavy duty, locally made $42750 NEW Fair Manufacturing 7825 bale processor Adjustable slug bar, hay table Single hydraulic hookup $20750 NEW SAC 3650 Vertical Mix 515 cuft Front discharge $33000 New SAC 3680 Vertical mix 700 cuft Front discharge, $44000 NEW ValMetal 485 Vertical Mixer Front discharge 485 cuft $27500 Knight 3070 Reel Auggie 700 cuft, scale, rebuilt $23500 Knight 3142 Reel Auggie 420 cuft, scale, good condition $19900 Kuhn Knight 3136 Reel Auggie 360 cuft, scale, nice condition $16500 Kinght 3030 Reel Auggie 300 cuft, scale, 3 auger discharge $13000 Knight 3300 Reel Auggie 260 cuft, scale, rebuilt, 3 auger discharge $ 10500 Patz 305 3-Auger Mixer Rebuilt $10,500 Meyerinc 480 mixer wagon, 2013 model 480 cuft, right hand discharge, scale, very good condition, $24000 Gehl 7285 4 auger mixer, 285 cuft, scale, Rebuilt, good condition, $8250 Other livestock equipment on hand Take trades RT Equipment Baltic SD 605 359 0228 For Sale: JD 7720 Combine.

3700 Sep hours. Hydro and air sieve. ALWAYS shedded.

JD 212 5 belt pickup head.

JD 925 Rigid head. JD 925 Flex head. All field ready.

612-242-7322 or 612-597-2444 Heavy built steel shoot. 605-881-0850

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2001 JD 9750 STS combine, 3880 engine hrs, 2667 separator hrs, Contour Master, Green Star, chopper, rear wheel assist, 30.5x32 tires, equipped with Precision planning yield sense. $52,000.

Also 635F flex head & 12R30” corn head. 605-539-1396 or 605-770-3552 2000 850 Galion Road Grader, 5,000 hours, has fall snow attachments, runs good, in good shape, 14’ mow board, $59,000. (605) 481-2265 Farm Aid 430 mixer wagon with scale. $14,500. Haybuster H1100 Hay Grinder, $9,000.

Lorenz 16x28 Hay mover, $8,500.

605-216-0825 or 605-395-6698 1993 Sooner 7x25, 2 gates, air vents, $10,000. Financing available. 1- (800) 653-2676

1000 gallon John Blue Caddy

High capacity, 4 valve ground drive pump; variable hydraulic agitation; flotation tires on spring suspension; rear hitch and hydraulic. $2550.

Bud: 218-784-8562

4Custom Manure Spreading

Lots cleaned, piles removed, (3) 650 bushel truck mounted spreaders, 2.5 yard loader, no pits. Carlson Enterprises, 218-686-2574.

Hidewood Fencing and Welding P Livestock equipment P Fencing P Steel buildings P Feedlot construction Can Travel, will Deliver.

Call Kirk at 605-520-9759

Price Reduced: John Deere 9650 STS combine, 20.8x38 duals, single point, contour master, Mauer Hopper Topper, 3900 engine, 2700 separator hrs, field ready $47,500 (218) 770-0387 For Sale: As nice a 250 series JD Skid Loader as you’ll find. Needs engine work, always shedded. Best offer.

Also for sale: Scrapers. After 30 plus years, I’m retiring.

Several converted and 2 flat 70’s on cable. As good as any you’ll find. $13,000 each.

Call Travis at 605-298-5264 or cell: 605-380-5033.

2013 Spread All Spreader: 30 Ton, Spreader knife, excellent shape. $36,000 (402) 394-8287

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FREE ONTO RANCH DEAL DIRECT (No Dealers) P LOW LOW Cost to feed P Backed

by Costguard Consumption Guarantee 888-238-2674 tlc@rionutrition.net rionutrition.net

2005 New Holland LS 185B skid steer, nice shape, cab, heat, power quick attach, 2 speed, only 880 hours, 75 HP turbo diesel, 2500 lb. lift, 22,800 offer. (701) 318-2086.

Delivery possible.

--Roda 16’ Steel Feeder Wagon, hydraulic drive, bunk extension on a 12 ton gear, $2,250. --Captain 20” roller mill $2,900.

--Haybuster 2650 Bale Processor $7,500.

--Lorenz 834 Snowblower $2,500. --IH 80 Snowblower $900. Next 3 items sell on Online auction November 15th *Peerless roller mill. *Haybuster 1000 tub grinder. *Highline 8000 Bale Pro with Feed Chopper.

Kapperman a u c t i o n . c o m (605) 941-5904

2005 Bobcat S250 skid steer, nice shape, cab, heat, 2 speed, 74 HP Kubota diesel, 2500 lb. lift, clean, runs out very good. $22,800/offer.

(701) 318-2086. Delivery possible.

Free standing livestock panels 24ft long, 6ft high $275.

Located in Elgin, ND and delivery available. Call Danian Urlich 701-209-0313 JD S670 2014 Pro Drive, 500 hours, loaded, very sharp, $195,000. 712-348-2497 JD 2013 S660 Combine, 576 hrs., loaded, always shedded, $173,500.

712-475-3946 or 712-348-3486

For Sale

Bought mostly new. Manuals & maintenance records avail. for some. Always shedded.

1CaseIH 1680 combine with 1015 windrow. 1896 hrs, cummings motor rock trap & reverser specialty rotor, long auger 1CaseIH 1682 PT 1015 windrower, long auger 1CaseIH 9270 pwr shift, 4085 hrs, 4 hydraulics, front & back differential locks, 335 HP 1CaseIH 9150 pwr shift, 3933 hrs, big 1000 PTO, 4 hydraulics w/ return line, 285 HP 1Flexicoil 1720 air drill, 7 1/2” spacing, 3 pt on tank for row crop planter, 33 1/2’ 5000 flexcoil w/ rubber press wheels. All monitors 1Farm King 13”x70’ grain auger swingout hopper 1Rem 1026 grain vacuum

Ph: 701-256-3220 Cell: 701-866-5420

Affordable Truck, Trailer & Tractor Sandblasting & Painting DuPont, PPG, & Martin Senour in-house color mix systems. 30 years experience.

Free estimates!

701-678-4185 For Sale: John Deere, model 44, 214 ground lift plow. Very good condition. Field ready; $600. JD, model 8W, 7 ft. sickle mower. Very good condition; $950.

701-630-0020 For Sale MF 285 with loader, grain bins, 2,000-18,000 bushels, 28” fan and burner, 6x51 electric auger, 12k-30k PTO generators, 8” incline augers, 24’ and 33’ bin sweeps, 25’ well ridge digger with harrow, PMC bale feeder and portable bunk feeder. Pile of home saw lumber planks. 320-760-1634

Skid steer hydro blade, 8 footer, nice shape, hydraulic swivel, good cutting edge, very well made, $1,500/offer.

701-318-2086 John Deere 9650 STS, 20.8x38 duals, single point hookup, Mauer grain tip up bin extension, separator hours 1087, engine hours 1612, excellent condition. $85,000. (605) 261-9033 Forever posts 4”x7’, 4”x8’, 5”x8’ plastic fence posts, can be stapled, screwed or pounded, won’t rot, Bridge Timbers 10’-18’ lengths, $2.75ft 2 7/8” heavy pipe 30ft lengths #2 railroad ties 8 1/2’, good quality, $13 ea. #1 railroad ties $18 ea. Steel storage containers Watertight and rodent proof, 8’x20’ $2,500, 8’x40’ $3,500. Take off pick up beds Call for your make and model. We Deliver Haensel Distributing Call Clint 605-310-6653 or John, 605-351-5760. I90 exit 387 Hartford SD. For Sale: Working cattle tub with alley. Cattle chute with manual head gate. 4 used Sioux ground mineral feeders.

Lake City, SD 605-268-0861 Gallion 118 road grader, 4,871 hours, 1976, front vplow and a-wing blade, very good condition, $9,500.

(515) 320-0360 For Sale or Rent; (2) 800,000 BTU portable heaters, self contained. (605) 380-0627 Wanted: John Deere no till drill, 15 or 20 feet. 7 1/2 inch spacing. Call (605) 770-3004 2005 Gleaner Fieldstar Ready combine, rear wheel assist, single point hookup, 3200 engine hours, always shedded!; 2010 Gleaner 8200 Flexhead 30’ with Crary air reel system, full finger auger; 2011 Mauer Mfg. 30’ Header trailer; 2013 Ford 2WD Pickup, standard cab, 8ft box, XLT package, 28,000 miles. 701-238-3705

COMBINES 2007 JD 9760 STS, bullet rotor, Y&M monitor, touch set, heavy duty reverser, contour, power tailboard, 42” duals, 28” rears, 1865 sep hours, been through shop.

701-230-9403.

AGWEEK ads cover 4 states and bring results. Call 888-857-1920

TRACTORS Case IH 8940 MFWD, 1997, 4 hyds remotes, 2100 hours on engine over haul, 6400 hours, yearly dealer inspections, 380/90/R46 rear tires, 380/95/R30 fronts, with or without EZ Steer guidance system, very good unit. Call 218-779-0833 1991 946 Versatile 5400 hours, 2nd owner, bareback, manual transmission, above average condition, $36,500.

Located in NE South Dakota.

(605) 214-1057

Does your Versatile shift hard?

Give us a call, we have a solution for you. We also have piv-ot pins and bushings for you center hinge, Series I, II, III Versatile.

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RETIREMENT EQUIPMENT JD 8760 4WD 20.8R/42 tires with duals, 4 hydraulic outlets, 24 speed, diff lock, 6200 hrs, 1200 hrs on complete motor overhaul, rebuilt diesel pump, real clean tractor, serial #H004796, $39,500 OBO. Also JD 335 tandem disc, 31’, 11” spacing, 26” blades, low acreage on new blades, bearings and scrapers, $8,300 OBO. 320-760-0301 JD 8200 MFWD, duals, AC/heat works, over all good condition, $36,500.

Allis Chalmers 7060, mechanically sound, $6,500.

605-690-6316 2013 JD 6150 R with H 380 loader. E range. 14.9 R 30 front, 18.4 R 42 rear, 939 hrs.

2006 JD 7420 with 741 loader. 14.9 R 30 front, 18.4 R 42 rear, 3180 hrs. 2003 JD 7320 with 741 loader. 14.9 R 28 front, 18.4 R 38 rear, 4205 hrs. 1983 IH 3688, clamp on duals (20.8X38 rears), converted to R-134 AC, new compressor, 11,028 hrs.

605-870-3978

2011 CIH Magnum 315

MFWD, Powershift, Deluxe Cab, Buddy Seat, 3 PT, Quick Hitch, PTO, Front Weights, Rear Weights, 4 Valves, Guidance Ready, 380/90R54 Rear Duals, 380/80R38 Front Singles, 1470 Hours, Clean Tractor, $100,000.

Call Troy @ 218-849-1926

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Selling 2014 JD 5075M 4WD, factory installed joystick, loader ready ,cold weather pkg, deluxe cab, 40 actual hrs - orig $70,563 asking $47,000.

New 2015 snowblower 87” DBL Auger, HYd Chute original $5,053, asking $4,000 obo.

Owner deceased. 605-698-7118 4440 John Deere Tractor with #12 Miller Loader, grapple fork, power shift, triple hydraulics, 9,000 hrs. 1979 Firestone tires 90%, John Deere check up. Very good. $25,000/Offer.

Chester, SD (605) 489-2455 or (605) 270-9023 Are you tired of adding or running out of DEF fluid? We have a chip to install which will completely delete it; it doesn’t affect the engine at all and leaves no footprint on the computers.

Off road equipment only.

Call Larry 701-710-0887 2010 CIH 335 4 wheel drive tractor, AFS accu guide, SMX 1000 monitor, 4 HRD, hyd return line, 1000 PTO. 18-4-46 duals. 3000 hrs, excellent condition, always stored inside.

Reduced price.

605-380-1227 or 605-725-8873 1966 4020 JD with Synkro range good 16.8x38 tires, dual hydraulics, good runner, $7,500.

NE SD 605-268-0625 or 605-448-5895 2009 JD 7230 serial # L07230G614761, (approx 925 hrs), with 2015 JD H340 loader, both like new, $77,500. Call 605-695-4450 ask for Duane.

1969 2520 John Deere, 63 hours on complete overhaul, electronic ignition, dual hydraulics, always shedded, Quacker loader 210 quicktatch loader, 8’ bucket and quicktach snowplow for loader.

Jim Greenfield (605) 286-3602 JD 9320, 4x4, 2,600 hrs, 24 spd transmission, always shedded, Excellent. $105,000.

(712) 475-3946 or (712) 348-3486 Case IH 5250, 3 remotes, MFD, new rear tires, 8,100 hours, just had IH dealer inspection, has new Miller loader on it with grapple and joystick, nice unit, $44,000 OBO. 605-380-5313 or 605-439-3644

For Sale: 2014 9460 R 4x4 JD tractor 1000 hours Very clean 701-739-9391

TRACTORS GREAT TRACTOR FOR SPRAYING, GRAIN VAC, AUGER, MOWING, OR HAYING

1991 model Case IH Maxxum 5140 MFWD tractor, 108 HP, 12,544 hours, 3 remotes, 540/1000 pto, A/C, heat, semi powershift, 12.5R54 rear & 12.5R42 front tires, 60 hours since complete service. $18,500 Also, 773 Bobcat w/bucket, 1996 model, 5318 hours, cab, heat, aux hyd, $10,900. Call Curt @ 701-680-0738 For Sale JD 4020 Tractor.

Power Shift-PTO Call 701-360-3725 2011 535 Case IH Quadtrac 2260 hours PTO 5 hyd. 30 inch camoplast tracks. asking $200,000 call 218-790-3488 400 International tractor, wide front, power steering, F11 loader, 8 ft bucket, also bucket with grapple fork, good paint, runs good, 605-268-0299 or 605-493-6448 For Sale: 1979 John Deere 4240 Miller quick attach plate loader, 8,911 hrs, 18.4x38 tires, joystick, dual hydraulics, power beyond valve, new AC compressor, bale spear, 7ft bucket, very well maintained, 2nd owner tractor. $23,000. Would sell separate. (605) 310-9591 96 Kubota L2900 GST 4WD Tractor Loader Backhoe Heavy Duty Forks 796 hours. $3000 (605) 857-3349 CIH STX 385, 3,000 hrs, 18.4x46, auto steer, 4 remotes, PS, $154,000. T9040 NH, HD, high flo pump, 3,100 hrs, 710/70/42, PS, 4 remotes, $120,000. CIH STX 450, 5,000 hrs, HD, high flo pump, 710/70/42, $75,000.

(605) 433-5442

PLANTING EQUIPMENT

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT

HARVEST EQUIPMENT

For Sale: John Deere 1780 24x22 planter, 2002 model, gear drive, 3-bushel seed boxes, markers, two 225 gallon tanks, plumbed for fertilizer, brown box monitor, always shedded, very good, $35,000, Crookston, MN 218-289-1054 leave message.

FOR SALE OR RENT WISHEK DISCS 12’-38’

FOR SALE: NEW CONCEPT HOPPER BINS. New & Used Hopper Bins 900-7500 Bushel. Used 4 & 5 thousand bushel bins.

On hand for immediate delivery.

Also, Convey-All Bean Tenders & Belt Conveyors.

Lower prices on hopper bins & leasing available.

We Also Move Hopper Bins & Fuel Tanks.

Call Fred: 701-830-8000

TILLAGE EQUIPMENT 2013 Wishek 862 LNT 38’ Disc 30” blades low profile transport hydraulic leveling very low acres 701-351-0399 2015 Horace Anderson RT32 Joker Excellent shape! Chops residue very well & leaves no ridges. $68,000/obo 218-841-2796 J.D. 960 42 ft field cultivator, double fold wings - new chisel points - nice shape.

(605) 228-2510 or (605) 228-6860 For Sale: JD 510 disk ripper, 7 shank, new blades in front, $9,500/offer. (605) 530-7377 For Sale: Melrow 903 818 Plow & a JD 3200 618 Plow.

Both on land hitch & auto reset.

Very good condition.

Jim at 605-695-7442 LANDOLL 49ft vertical tillage.

Excellent shape. works great in corn stalks. text (605) 380-9592 40ft Summers Super Coulter PLUS, complete with extra weights, scrapers, lights, and heavy duty mulcher. Looking for a good offer.

Call 605-203-1341

2011 CIH 870 26ft Disk Ripper

2000 model JD 7810, powershift, 3,660 hours, MFWD, 18.4R42 duals, guidance ready, very sharp, (651) 338-6861

Front X-Frame Disk with Individual Rock Cushion, 13 Shank, Rear Disk Leveler, Single Point Depth Control, Brand New Disks - Front & Rear, Brand New Points, Field Ready. $49,500. Financing Available.

Call Troy @ 218-849-1926

1995 Cat 75C 80% 30 inch tracks, steel drivers, 4 hydraulics, Trimble auto steer, all work done by Butler, very reliable.

7400 hours.

(605) 233-0387

For Sale: 2009 Summers 36’ Chisel Plow, Summers 4 bar drag, low acres SN 10 702; $32,000.

Call: 218-779-8175

08 JD 1770NT CCS 16 row, 30 in. Floating yetter row cleaners, hyd drive, pneumatic down force, Seed Star monitor, 400 gal. liquid fert., Redball system Totally Tubular. In excellent condition.

Call (605) 216-1904 1997 New Holland 8770, 5,596 HRS, excellent condition, mega-flow, super steer, 4 hydraulics, nearly new Michelin 14.9x46” rear triples (300 HRS), $37,500. Buhler 7424 skid steer snowblower, hiflo, $3,500.

218-731-5788

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Case IH 42ft 330 turbo till with rolling baskets. Under 3,000 acres and always shedded. Like new! Mellette, SD (605) 228-3456 19ft Wilrich chisel plow, Summers harrows, new hydraulic cylinder, walking tandem, $1,800. Call (605) 625-3685 2011 Summers Super Chisel - very nice condition with heavy duty harrow. Asking $38,000. 701-430-0902 John Deere 980 38.5 foot field cultivator, C-Shank, single pt. depth, 7” knock on shovels, coil tine, JD harrow, good shape, $13,900.

701-520-1305

Have big coil springs that provide cushion against rocks.

Great for discing CRP, old alfalfa & hayground, cornstalks, overgrown preventative plant acres & weeds.

GATES COULTER DISCS 32’-56’ COULTER HARROWS 24’-60’ HARROWS 32’-84’ *Excellent for residue management*

ANDERSON RENTALS & SALES INC. Glenn Anderson, Bismarck 866-255-7560

JD 512 Disk Ripper 9 shank, very good condition, $15,000.

Burilion 7 shank V-ripper, unused, $4,500.

612-390-6886 2013 Salford 41’ I1100, new blades on front, big center tires, harrow, rollers, weight kit, rear blades from 18”-18.5” diameter, $59,750. 701-636-5692 2011 2410 John Deere 39 foot chisel plow with 4 bar summers harrow rear hitch single point depth control asking $41,000. call 218-790-3488 Horsch 370 37ft high speed disk in good condition, $59,000 OBO. 712-579-1825 42ft Sunflower 1844-42 disk, good condition with a good harrow, 605-380-0627

HARVEST EQUIPMENT Two 30 foot combine header trailers for sale. Mauer Manufacturing Brand. First trailer $2,000.

Second Trailer $1,500. Located in Aberdeen area. (605) 380-0166 Kinze 1100 grain cart on tracks, electronic scale, roll tarp, poly covered flighting, excellent condition.

1050 Kinze grain cart on new tracks, electronic scale, roll tarp, poly on flighting, excellent condition. 605-881-1224 John Deere 693 Corn Head, 6R 30”, low profile, poly snouts, Always shedded $10,000. 1600 JD haybine, $4,000. Call (605) 783-3231 For Sale: 1243 JD Cornhead, nice shape, Poly snouts, call (701) 527-4277 For Sale: 2 sets of like new Soucy combine tracks, 1 year old, 30”, used on 1000 acres, Case IH adapter plates, stored inside. $52,000 per set, $100,000 for both sets OBO. Derek Roder - Osnabrock, ND (701)-370-0718 1040 Rubber Track Grain Cart with scale and 2 year old tarp. (605) 216-3966 MACDON 974 36ft. Fits JD. (605) 380-9592

flexdraper. $15k. text

Gerringhoff Rota Disk Elite chopping corn head 12 row, 30”, header height sensors, rowsence, head has very few acres, and is field ready, $46,500.

Walinga Grain Vac Model 5510, like new stored inside; $8500.

701-351-0399 4WD 2010 CASE IH 7088 RWD, duals, elec hop TRO600 always inside CALL FOR DETAILS 218-779-5620 or 701-430-1238

JD & Geringhoff cornheads, 6R30, 8R22, 8R30, 12R20, 12R22, other sizes available, new & used. Will also do reconditioning different row spacing or complete rebuild .onJDcornhead.Weofferfull warranty on any JD gear box we rebuild Sales, Service & Rental MW Cornheads, Inc. Hillsboro, ND 701-430-CORN (2676) John Deere 7720 Titan II, dual speed cylinder, low hours, very good shape. John Deere 920 Flex head with stainless steel pan, poly skid plates, like new. Balzer stalk chopper 20ft. Rem 1026 grain vac, all new augers.

Hillsboro steel gooseneck livestock trailer with center gate, 7x20.

(320)563-8783 or (320)287-2714 Sunflower Heads for Sale: 1Case 1010 - 30’/Lucke Pans (Case or NH Big Feeder House) 1- Case 1010 - 30’ Seedeater Pans (Case or NH Big Feeder House) 1- Case 1010 - 30/Seedeater Pans (Case 80 series Feeder House) 1- Case 1010 25’/Lucke Pans (Case 80 Series Feeder House) Call 605-850-3887 or 605-466-2119 for more information.

2009 JD 9870, 20.8x42 duals, 5-sp. Feederhouse, 1590 sep hrs, Pro Drive, excellent machine, $98,500.

(701) 423-5557 JD 853A all crop head, $8,500. Call (605) 204-0240 Case IH 2208 corn head, excellent condition, row guide, hyd deck plates, Calmer chopping rollers, flag ship adaptor, $5,000 spent on 2016 up time service with new chains and sprockets, stored inside, $14,000.

701-320-6231 or 701-320-9223

HARVEST EQUIPMENT For Sale: JD All Crop Head, 6 row, 30” #953. Side Shields & back board. On a Case IH 1680 now and in the field.

Call 605-228-1698 For sale 1982 versatile 22ft 4400 Swather.

Excellent field ready condition, with new honeybee cutting system, cab air, $4,500. 218-783-5111

SUPERB GRAIN DRYER

SuperB AS-12 Auto batch 233 bu capacity.

Comes with running gear. New fan motor last fall and new electrical service panel as well. Only 3500 hours.

701-360-1259 $9,000 obo RED RIVER VALLEY CORN GROWERS: TIRED OF YOUR HEADER’S POOR PERFORMANCE? We have special pricing on 12-row 22 chopping corn heads. Carry-over units. List price $130,950. Sale price only $78,000 on these full loaded headers!

701-678-4185 2007 JD 1293 corn head, low acres, has 700 acres on new chains, sprockets and deck plates, has new head sight system, clean and shedded, not used every year, excellent condition, $24,000 OBO. 308-430-0293 2002 International 9100i. Day cab. C12 engine, 410hp from factory.

10 speed.

171” wheelbase. Adjustable 5th wheel.

Good tires and brakes. New Rear end. Steel wheels.

White in color.

Shows 632000 miles. $16500 OBO (605) 491-0563 Grain bag unloader for rent.

Loftness 10 ft drain bag unloader. Please call for rates and availability.

Ellendale, ND. (701) 710-1307 John Deere 9600, 1994, singles, single point hookup, head site, fine cut chopper, hopper extension, long auger, extensive repairs by John Deere. 3800 separator hours. 630 Gerringhoff roto disk, $10,000 spent in shop, new chains and sprockets, new strip plates, rollers and knives good, hydraulic deck plates, excellent. Case IH 8220 25 foot swather, new sickle, good canvases. Batco 15x35 load out conveyor, very nice. (605) 233-0387

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SUNFLOWER

HARVEST SYSTEMS 35 ft. 9” Pans, Original System ................... $6,740 35 ft. 9” Pans, Advanced System ................... $8,240 FOR THE LARGE SUNFLOWER GROWER

All sizes available Call 1-800-735-5848

Lucke Manufacturing

Minot, ND www.luckemanufacturing.com

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Looking for fall crops to harvest, JD combines, Heid Brothers Harvesting, Call Peter at 320-221-3789

GERARD KADLEC Feedlot Cleaning 5-20 Ton Trucks, Mounted Spreaders & 2 Payloaders to Handle all your Feedlot Cleaning needs. 20 yrs Experience.

605-290-3786

Batco Belt Conveyors minimize impact damage, protecting the grade quality and germination performance of your delicate seed.

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Rosenort Motors Rosenort, MB 1-866-746-8441 www.rosenortmotors.com Contact Ron or Mark 866-467-7207 grainaugers.com

Elite Construction For your Ag Building Restoration, New Building Construction and Concrete needs call Don Christiansen at Elite C o n s t r u c t i o n 1-816-806-2343 (cell) 1-605-598-6626 (home) David O’Daniel 1-605-450-9926 Faulkton, SD Ristvedt Trucking Family Oriented Trucking Company looking for over the road truck driver to pull flatbed and step deck trailers. Must have a good work ethic.

Need CDL with good driving record and 2 years truck driving experience, must be 25 and older to apply.

605-886-8981.

Looking for corn & sunflower acres to harvest. Reasonable rates. Contact Alan Kraft @ 701-220-3405.

HOUSING AVAILABLE

Full time Farm Help Immediate Opening

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Belt Conveyors Belt Conveyors & Accessories & Accessories

16 inch sprayer tack system. Mounts to 10 bolt hubs for high clearance sprayer or can mount to a 3 inch stub shaft. Also used tracks for raised gardens, cattle feeders, etc.

701-793-7782 or 701-261-0882.

Please contact to schedule Manure Piling & Hauling Services Feed Lot Cleaning Pay Loader Services 701-710-1108

Perrion Custom Services Small Grain/ Cover Crops- JD air seeder with variable rate technology great for fall applied fertilizer Forage Harvesting- We can chop haylage, silage, and earlage with all the support equipment and bagging services also available.

Hay Grinding550hp Mighty Giant truck mounted grinder with grapple fork We specialize in prompt professional custom services. Lance Perrion Ipswich, SD 605-216-2918

For Sugar Beet, Potato and Grain farm. Located in Minto, ND, 30 miles N of Grand Forks, ND Brad Narloch 701-520-8341 or 701-248-3782 Tyler Narloch 701-520-8148 bradnarloch@hotmail.com

AGRONOMIST

Dahlen Famers Elevator & Oil Co. GREAT Benefits!

Search “Dahlen Farmers Elevator” on JobsHQ.com for details.

Call Mike today!

701-384-6144

Dahlen Farmers Elevator

Duties: Driveway help, loading/ unloading trucks, etc.

GREAT Benefits! Search “Dahlen Farmers Elevator” on JobsHQ.com for details.

Call Mike today!

701-384-6144 Wanted: truck drivers for local hauling. Earn $3,500 per month. Must have CDL or be willing to get one. Call Roger 605-228-3880.

FEED, SEED & HAY AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ALFALFA, mixed hay, grass hay & feed grade wheat straw, med. square or round bales, delivery available. Thief River Falls, MN. Call or text LeRoy Ose: 218-689-6675

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SEED FOR SALE: CERTIFIED LINKERT WB9653 WB9479 WB9590 ROLLAG TRADITION BARLEY ND GENESIS BARLEY CARPIO DURUM 701-320-2807 For Sale: Big round bales of 1st and 2nd cutting alfalfa.

Big rounds of straw and big round bales of grass hay.

Please call 701-741-2674 or 701-594-4296 Hay for sale, large round grass and alfalfa, 5x6, plastic mesh wrapped, 1,450 pounds each, no rain, $60 each, located near Barnsville, MN 701-367-9212

Hay for sale

Approximately 250 mixed grass and alfalfa round bales, made with a Super J Vermeer baler. Bales weigh between 1100-1200 lbs each and baled with plastic twine.

Asking $35 per bale Call: (218)779-0909 Grand Forks, ND

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FEED, SEED & HAY AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

FEED, SEED & HAY AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

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SEED FOR SALE Transitional Manitoba 4010 Forage Pea $0.26 per lb.

Organic Aroostook Rye $19.00 per bu.

Transitional Aroostook Rye $17.00 per bu.

Organic Deon (MN Certified Seed) Oats $10.90 per bu.

Cleaned & Bulk.

Call for other packaging options.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Forage Peas are a great cover crop for soil building & drowned out acres.

Contact Paul (701)-741-0477 Beet pulp and distillers delivery, will trade for livestock. 701-866-5531 FLEXSTOR GRAIN BAGGER & unloader. excellent shape. hopper fill. bags included. text (605) 380-9592

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New & Used VACS Parts & Piping

Grain Storage, Handling, and Drying Steel Bins, Hopper Bins, & more!

FULL SERVICE CENTER • Model Ultima 62 • Full Line Of Piping Hose • Dust Free Loading & Unloading Of Bins, Silos & Flat Storage • Available In PTO Or Diesel Units

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Argyle, MN Travis Anderson (218)-201-0782 Reece Setterholm (218)-280-5890 Dustin Isaak (218) 686-5979

For Pre-Season Discounts!

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Hay for sale: Grass hay and alfalfa majority of bales are net wrapped. Can load and have truckers available.

701-302-0981

Hay for sale: Grass hay and alfalfa majority of bales are net wrapped. Can load and have truckers available.

701-302-0981

2000 Timpte 42’ Trl. Electric tarp, mid hoppers, and 50” sides. 1993 Timpte 40’ Trl. Electric tarp, mid hoppers, and 50” sides. Financing available. Call 800-653-2676 or 507-360-7792

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SPRING WHEAT SEED FOR SALE: 2018 Spring Planting. Registered & Certified. Prosper, Shelley, SY-Valda, SY-Ingmar, LCS-Rebel, LCS-Trigger, LCS-Prime. Barley: Lacey. Oats: Rockford. Seed ready to go. Can Deliver.

Nelson Farms, Thompson. Please call: 701-741-4901 or 701-599-2080.

701-793-8804 nograin@msn.com www.graindryer.com SALES & SERVICE OF CHIEF MIX FLO GRAIN DRYERS Hillsboro, ND • Grand Forks, ND

8x51’ Wheatheart auger, galvanized tube, elec motor driven (no motor), very good condition. $2900.

Also, 15x85’ Brandt conveyor, 540 PTO drive, $8000.

(701) 710-0754 CATTLEMEN If your feed supply is short, we could feed some cows for the winter. Assured to gain condition and so forth. Call Chase Elliot at 701-430-9373 or Mike at 701-430-1143.

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For Sale: Small square soybean bales for banking. Winter is coming, be prepared.

Very nice bales. Louis Rosenau, Grandin, ND. Phone: 701-238-2933 or 701-484-5737. Discount for field pickup or delivery available at later date.

For Sale: Registered and certified joppa derm. Registered and certified pinnacle barley.

Register bolles wheat. 1000lb 3x4 wheat straw bales.

Stored inside. Put up without rain. Elm River Farms. Harley Scholl.

Grandin, ND 701-860-6470

HAY FOR SALE

Round prairie grass hay and teff grass. 5x6 bales approx.

1500lbs. Net wrap or plastic twine available. $50-$60/bale. 3x4x8 square alfalfa bales. $100-$110/ton.

Delivery available.

701-520-0790 Gardar, ND

Bjorlie Bins.com 1-800-355-4531 Cell • (701) 317-0963

SEED FOR SALE:

DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED

MYCOGEN SEED CORN, SUNFLOWERS, AND SOYBEANS CERTIFIED HRSW: BOOST, SURPASS, FOCUS, LCS ANCHOR FIELD PEAS: CERT CARVER, CERT BLUE MOON, COMMANDER CHICKPEAS: CERT FRONTIER, CERT ORION VERDESIAN LEGUME INOCULANTS OATS: CERT ROCKFORD, CERT GOLIATH, MORTON FORAGE BARLEY, FORAGE PEAS, ALFALFA: RR AND CONVENTIONAL FULL LINE OF COVER CROP SEED, CUSTOM MIXES, TOTES AVAILABLE, CERTIFIED ON FARM SCALE, SM-18018

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If we don’t have it, we would be happy to help you find it.

Call Howe Seeds Inc. McLaughlin, SD 57642 (605) 823-4892 info@howeseeds.com

Serving the area for 25 years!

All Steel Buildings Quality buildings at a reasonable price!

1-800-927-8835 • 701-239-5904

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ANYWHERE We buy damaged grain any condition -wet or dryincluding damaged silo corn TOP DOLLAR We have vacs and trucks CALL HEIDI OR LARRY

2017 Round Straw Bales, 5X6 Bales, wheat straw, no weeds, net wrapped, tight firm bales. Can load.

Felton, MN. 701-371-3972

HAYING EQUIPMENT Hay Millet in large round bales. Alfalfa/Grass, weed bales. Call 605-380-7130 or 605-380-7170 For sale: 200+ CRP Round Bales. Net wrapped. Approx.

1,500 lbs. $50/bale.

(605) 949-2206 1991 International 9400 Crawford stackmover truck w/Cummins engine, has onboard scale, ready to go to work. (402) 322-1884 Winter Wheat Hay, (been nitrate tested) & Prairie Hay for sale. More info call cell (605)-730-2699 Located in Reliance SD Alfalfa Hay For Sale Round and 3x4x8 bales. Delivered or you can pick up. Large amount of Dairy quality.

Raising and selling alfalfa since 1970.

Mike Brosnan, Huron, SD 605- 352-7728 605-354-1055 www.brosnanfarms.com 2017 Grass Hay for sale. Net wrapped, 42 bales available, $85 per ton, near Watertown, SD 605-265-0326 Approx 400 Grass Hay bales for Sale.

Net wrapped, 1400lb. $43/bale.

(605) 290-3281 For Sale: Alfalfa round bales net wrapped, 1st cut R.f.v.175, protein 19%-275 bales; 2nd cut R.f.v.188, protein 23%-140 bales; 3rd cut R.f.v.122, protein 22%-100 bales; 4th cut R.f.v.170, protein 25%-90 bales. Located SE of Clark, SD. Call (605) 881-5153 For sale: 150 Round Bales of Grass Hay, 1,500 lb. bales.

706 International Tractor, new rear tires, complete overhaul, $6,500. Case 2390 Tractor, differential completely gone through, all new air conditioning. $12,500. I also sell mixed 30 liquid feed.

(605) 203-0223 For Sale: 600 Grass hay bales. 300 Straw bales. 200 Sedan grass bales. Samples available.

Call Mike (605) 655-4151 For Sale: 300+ tons of 2017 alfalfa, 2nd, 3rd & 4th cuttings. Put up with no rain, large round bales, 1700 lbs., $105/ton. 30 mi. NE of Aberdeen,. 605-290-1019

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2017 2nd & 3rd cutting Alfalfa. 2nd cutting 194 RFV, 3rd cutting 204 RFV, 1500-1600 lb round bales. 16 miles North East of Miller.

605-853-3687 or 605-530-8089 Taking orders for Corn Stalks bales from a 568 John Deere Baler. If ordered in advance you can choose either net wrap or twine. $25. a bale and we will load your truck or we are available to haul. Call 605-448-8500 for more info.

500 bales Alfalfa/ alfalfa mix, starting up to $95/ton, Miller SD area.

Dean (605) 853-3778 or 204-0635.

Mixed Grass Alfalfa Brome mix, 1,000-1,300 lbs. Also, June Grass Hay. (701) 331-0933 Good quality alfalfa hay, alfalfa grass mix and slew hay, $35-$90 a ton, also JD loader 280.

Eureka SD (605) 437-2285 I HAVE a large supply of beef hay available.

Excellent quality hay in net wrapped round or medium square bales. Delivery available in MN, SD, MT & ND. Call or txt 218-689-6675 Ose Hay Farm Hay for Sale. Delivered. Call for availability & pricing. Jerry Haensel, 605-321-9237 or Casey Haensel 605-310-5774 For Sale: Lorenz stack mover 16x28, in good condition, 701-710-0118

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Ear corn, located in Corson County.

Contact Db at 605-228-0471 .

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160 acres Nelson County Land for Sale Featuring 107.08 acres earning $74.32/ac or $7,958/year until 2027. $195,000.

Steve Link, Broker.

Pifer’s Auction & Realty 701.361.9985 www.pifers.com

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The deadline for farm ads to run in AGWEEK is Thursday at 3:00 PM for the following Monday edition.

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WANTED

American Crystal Beet Stock to rent for one year or multi year contracts Contact Tyler Pilon at 701-520-4656

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Voller Ag., Inc.

For Sale: 2280 John Deere Swather, 4 cylinder diesel motor, 3,180 hrs, 16ft auger head with steel on steel conditioner. (605) 770-8530 Alfalfa Hay for Sale. Big rounds of 1st, 2nd, & 3rd cuttings 2017. $100/ton. Also, big squares for sale $120/ton.

Delivery Available.

(605) 999-1477 Approx. 150 pure alfalfa bales, second cut 180% RFV, 22.5% protein & 15% moisture, net-wrapped, approx.

1600-1800 lb. bales, put up without rain, call 605-437-2386 or 605-848-1252 For Sale: Hay, 1/3 broom, 1/3 slender, 1/3 alfalfa.

(701) 928-0298, 701-928-0215 or 701-824-2485.

Farmland For Sale

Voller Ag is the Superior Choice for Storage at the Most Economical Price!

• Experience and expertise – 1000s of bins placed across the Midwest – 30 years of use at our own farm • Complete range of sizes • Aeration and bean ladders • 10 year structural guarantee • Aeration fans—call for sizes and pricing

The Leader in Sugarbeet Brokerage Since 1994*

LAND TO RENT WANTED

Seeking farmland to rent in Grand Forks and West-Polk County.

Ground must be suitable for sugarbeets.

Contact Matthew Krueger at 701-740-1752 or mkrueger@kdkruegerfarms.com.

Local credit references available.

In search of farmland to rent in Norman County, any acreage considered 218-784-8011

*Based on Previous Acquisitions

Jayson Menke Nick Watson - Andy Gudajtes (701) 780-2828 www.fncagstock.com

Minnesota Lake Properties Huge Selection - Visit

www.cormorantrealty.com

Farm Land For Sale FOR SALE: 313 Acres of Barnes County Farmland Northeast of Nome, ND. Combination CRP & tillable farmland SOLD: 150 Acres of Cass County Farmland SW of Leonard ND SOLD: 160 Acres of Ransom County Farmland SW of Leonard ND SOLD: 80 Acres of Cass County Farmland NW of Kindred, ND SOLD: 160 Acres of Barnes County Farmland SE of Valley City, ND

BEET STOCK SALES Your Clearinghouse For ACS Beet Stock John Botsford 701-213-6691 Chris Griffin 218-779-1064

steve@johnsonauctionandrealty.com

www.johnsonauctionandrealty.com www.redriverlandco.com 701-757-1888

Inexpensive Anchoring System and Leasing Available

40 years of agricultural experience in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota

NOW AVAILABLE-Meridian Seed Tenders and mechanical drive & swing away grain augers

Johnson Auction and Realty LLC

Available from:

Voller Ag., Inc.

6250 7th Ave. SE • Hazelton, ND 58544 701-782-4368 • Call Tom, anytime. vollerag@bektel.com • www.vollerag.com

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REAL ESTATE/ AG STOCK WANTED TO RENT: American Crystal Beet Stock.

701-740-8206 or 218-779-4581

Phone: 701-799-5213

WANTED TO RENT

Land for potatoes in 2018 or multiyear contract.

Call: 701-352-2074 or 701-520-2074 AGWEEK ads cover 4 states and bring results. Call 888-857-1920

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for sale switch grass big blue stem hay, oats millet straw, Miller, SD (605) 204-0451

Contact Terry Skjerseth for pricing and Info. 701.261.1144 or tskjerseth@pifers.com, Pifer’s Auction and Realty, 877.700.4099, www.pifers.com

For additional information contact Terry Skjerseth at 701.261.1144, tskjerseth@pifers.com, or Pifer’s Auction & Realty at 877.700.4099 www.pifers.com

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Hay hay, hay, area

• 884.4 Acres, Cass County, Warren/Stanley/Mapleton Twps, ND • 320 Acres, Williams County, Equality Twp, NDPrice Reduced • 154 Acres, Richland County, Garborg Twp, ND • 160 Acres, Dickey County, Valley Twp, ND **SOLD!!** • 80 Acres, Walsh County, Ops Twp, ND **SOLD!!** • 200 Acres, Nelson County, Rugh Twp, ND • 163.61 Acres, Clay County, Riverton Twp, MN • 149 Acres, Blooming Twp., Grand Forks County, ND • 149 Acres, Freeman Twp., Richland County, ND **SALE PENDING!!** • 320 Acres, Ramsey County, Lillehoff Twp, ND **SOLD!!**

PRICE REDUCED!

For Sale: 146 alfalfa hay bales weighing 1,650 lbs. 1st, 2nd & 3rd cutting located near Lake City, SD 605-268-0861 2000 plus bales of Hay Millet, Sudan Grass, and Milo for sale.

Contact Kyle at (605) 280-5707 for more information and pricing.

For Sale Farmland & CRP

298 acres of excellent farmland located in Equality Twp. in Williams County, ND. PI of 85, 18-acre farmstead offered separately.

Lorenz 15x35 stack mover, very nice. 2017 H & S 16 wheel V rake, like new, only 200 acres. John Deere 568 baler, net and twine thru shop last year. Very good.

(605) 233-0387.

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For Sale: 60 shares of American Crystal Sugar Beet stock, $2,900 per share.

701-520-2910

Looking to rent ACS Beet Stock. Please call: 218-693-1460 701-215-3624

WANT TO RENT:

Land for 2018 & Beyond.

North & East of EGF, Fisher, Oslo, Alvarado, Warren Area.

N & J Farms Call Kevin Johnson 701-741-4295

For Rent: 150 shares ACSC Beet Stock. Mail to Beet Stock PO Box 451 East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Call us to place your ad.

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FARM LAND FOR RENT 2018 South of Ray, over 1700 acres Call Wayne 701/568-3463, or Email: whcpa@hotmail.com

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Farm Land for Rent - Marshall County, MN; Fork Township, T157, R50; SW¼ of Section 14, 154.5 tillable acres; SE¼ of Section 10, 155.6 tillable acres; NW¼NE¼ of Section 9, 28.1 tillable acres. Owner reserves right to accept or reject any or all offers and waive any formalities. 262-691-2462 Call us to place your ad.

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FARMLAND FOR SALE Auctions! • Listings! • Bid Sales!

“Over the last five years, Farmers National Company has sold over $2.65 billion of property 3,700 farms, 1,200 sold at auction”

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• PRICE REDUCED 160+/- acres, Marshall County Active gravel pit northeast of Viking. L-1600560 Jim Ivers (218) 779-2295

NORTH DAKOTA

• Sealed Bid Sale! 138.2+/- acres, Richland County Bids due Friday, November 10. Southwest of Walcott. L-1700835 Scott Huether (701) 793-6789 • Sealed Bid Sale! 302.06+/- acres, Pembina County Bids due Wednesday, November 15. North of St. Thomas.

L-1700841 Brent Qualey, Dale Weston, Kyle Nelson (701) 237-0059 • SALE PENDING Bid Sale! 237.31+/- acres, Cass County Bids due Tuesday, September 26. Southeast of Gardner.

L-1700611 Dale Weston, Brent Qualey, Kyle Nelson (701) 237-0059 • 64.6+/- acres, Development Land in Bowman County Located along US Highway 12, one mile east of Bowman.

L-1400707 Brent Qualey, Dale Weston, or Kyle Nelson (701) 237-0059 • 25.78+/acres, Development Land in Grand Forks Between I-29 and 42nd Street. L-1600226 Jayson Menke (218) 779-1293 or Andy Gudajtes (218) 779-7305 • 312+/- acres, Ward County Southwest of Minot. L-1600037 Jayson Menke (218) 779-1293 or Andy Gudajtes (218) 779-7305 • PRICE REDUCED 318.38+/- acres, Grand Forks County Southwest of Northwood. L-1600644 Jayson Menke (218) 779-1293 or Andy Gudajtes (218) 779-7305 • 5.16+/- acres, Grand Forks County Rural Site West of Thompson. L-1700189 Andy Gudajtes (218) 779-7305 or Jayson Menke (218) 779-1293 • SALE PENDING 624.73 +/- acres, Grand Forks County CRP near Manvel. L-1700444 Jayson Menke (218) 779-1293 or Andy Gudajtes (218) 779-7305 • SALE PENDING Sealed Bid Sale! 714.66+/- acres, Steele County Bids due Thursday, September 21. Four tracts southwest of Hatton. L-1700652 Jayson Menke (218) 779-1293 or Andy Gudajtes (218) 779-7305 • 160+/- acres, Walsh County WRP near Adams. L-1700660 Jayson Menke (218) 779-1293 or Andy Gudajtes (218) 779-7305 • Bid Sale! 158.8+/- acres, Richland County Bids due Tuesday, November 14. South of Mooreton. L-1700765 Scott Huether (701) 793-6789 or Dale Weston (701) 237-0059 • Bid Sale! 160+/- acres, Cass County Bids due Monday, December 11. Southeast of Galesburg. Jayson Menke (218) 779-1293 or Andy Gudajtes (218) 779-7305

WARD COUNTY LAND FOR SALE E1/2NW1/4 Sec. 8-156-83 Minerals: Seller to reserve all oil, coal, gas and all other minerals the seller may now own of record.

YOUR LOCAL FARM REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS – CALL US TODAY!

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Visit our website for information on all of our landowner services.

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Terry Longtin • Andy Gudajtes • Jayson Menke • Jim Ivers • Nick Watson

Terms: Cash, with 10% down as earnest money upon comple�on of bids and balance payable within 45 days.

FARM REALTY, INC.

Bids: Wri�en bids, accompanied by a cashier’s check or cer�fied check for $5,000 payable to Haugen Farm Realty, Inc., will be accepted un�l 5:00 pm on November 14, 2017. The top 5 bidders will have the right to orally raise their bids at 10:00 am on November 17, 2017. Seller will furnish updated abstracts and will pay the 2017 real estate taxes. The sellers reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to modify the oral bidding requirements.

Informa�on: Bids may be submi�ed to and further informa�on, along with bid forms, may be obtained from Ryan Haugen, Haugen Farm Realty, Inc., 3108 S. Broadway, Ste. I, Minot, ND 58701, (701) 839-1451, www.haugenfarmrealty.com.

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WANTED

Land to Rent in Walsh and Pembina Counties

Prime Farm Land for Sale in Norman County, Minnesota

2762 450th St; Gary, MN 56545. Accepting bids on 321.30 acres w/ farmhouse, garage, pole barn and Quonset. 300 acres tilled ready for planting. Legal Description: Waukon Township, Section 2 North Half. Bid deadline Nov. 20th, 2017. Top 4 bids contacted for additional bidding. Submit offers to JodiSavasten@hotmail.com Coldwell Banker Burnet or Fax 952-435-2935. Additional questions email pjnoss2017@hotmail.com

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Contact Tyler Pilon at 701-520-4656 FARMLAND LAND FOR SALE HARRISTON TOWNSHIP, WALSH COUNTY, ND

STANLEY MILLER, CAROL BAIRD and DONALD E. MILLER offer for sale the following-described property located in Harriston Township, Walsh County, North Dakota:

The NE¼ of Section 30, Township 156, Range 52; and All that part of the NW¼ of Section 30, Township 156, Range 52, lying east of the right-ofway of the Great Northern Railway Co., as located across said NW¼, containing 153 tillable acres.

The Seller shall retain 50% of the mineral rights in and to the above-described real property.

Bid Procedure: Written bids will be received at the law office of STEVEN C. EKMAN, BREMER BANK BUILDING, 910 HILL AVENUE, PO BOX 70, GRAFTON, ND 58237 until 2:00 p.m. on November 21, 2017. Bids will be opened at that time and place. Please mark your envelope “BID FOR MILLER FAMILY LAND.” Bids should be in the total amount and not per acre. Persons having submitted reasonable written bids will be allowed to remain and participate in oral bidding.

The right is reserved to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids.

Terms: 10% of the purchase price will be due upon acceptance of a bid, and the balance due thirty (30) days later.

For further information, contact: Steven C. Ekman Attorney at Law Grafton, ND 58237 (701) 352-0916 (Telephone) (701) 352-1855 (Fax)

FARMLAND FOR SALE WANGER & ALMA TOWNSHIPS MARSHALL COUNTY, MINNESOTA ERIK AHLGREN, ASSIGNEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREDITORS OF WILLIAM SCZEPANSKI offers for sale the following-described property: Wanger Township, Marshall County, Minnesota:

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Complete retirement dispersal, 42 registered Angus, Simmental, and Simm/Angus, ages 2-9, most AI bred, calving mid February to April, selling registered breeding stock for 40+ years, all to one buyer, selling registered prices, Sugar Brook Farm, Cohasset, MN 218-326-5732 or 218-244-6786 Holstein and Jersey bred heffers, TB and brucellious tested negative, confirmed pregnant and vaccinated.

701-866-5531 CATTLEMEN If your feed supply is short, we could feed some cows for the winter. Assured to gain condition and so forth. Call Chase Elliot at 701-430-9373 or Mike at 701-430-1143.

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FARMLAND LAND FOR SALE EDEN TOWNSHIP, WALSH COUNTY, ND THE ESTATE OF MARK WARD offers for sale the following-described property located in Eden Township, Walsh County, North Dakota: Parcel 1: The NE¼ of Section 13, Township 155, Range 55, consisting of 139.15 tillable acres.

Parcel 2: The W½NE¼ of Section 23, Township 157, Range 47, containing 82.19 tillable acres; and the W½SE¼ of Section 23, Township 157, Range 47, containing 82.67 tillable acres.

Parcel 2: The NE¼ of Section 14, Township 155, Range 55, consisting of 129.87 tillable acres.

Alma Township, Marshall County, Minnesota: Parcel 3: The SE¼ of Section 10, Township 156, Range 47, containing 156.93 tillable acres.

Bid Procedure: WRITTEN BIDS must be received at the law office of Steven C. Ekman, Bremer Bank Building, 910 Hill Avenue, PO Box 70, Grafton ND 58237, on or before 2:00 p.m. on December 4, 2017. Please mark your envelope “BID FOR SCZEPANSKI LAND” and include the parcel number, OR EMAIL your bid to office@stevenekmanlaw.com. Bids should be in the total amount and not per acre.

Persons having submitted a written bid will be allowed to participate in ORAL BIDDING on December 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at KodaBank in Stephen, Minnesota. The right is reserved to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids.

For further information, contact:

888-239-4089

REGISTERED ANGUS COWS FOR SALE ELITE OPPORTUNITY - Axvig Angus Ranch is offering an elite set of Premier Registered Angus Genetics. We have 46 registered cows.

ALL the cows have been pregnancy checked are due to calve Feb/Mar. $2,000 each! Or make me your best offer. Full herd Discounts! We are also offering: grass and alfalfa hay for sale to the buyer. Need to move prior to November 1st, 2017. Please contact Earl Axvig at 701-331-9081 or Sally Larson at 701-331-1971.

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Parcel 1: The SW¼ of Section 23, Township 157, Range 47, containing 156.71 tillable acres.

Terms: 10% of the purchase price will be due upon acceptance of a bid, and the balance due thirty (30) days later.

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Bid Procedure: Written bids will be received at the law office of STEVEN C. EKMAN, BREMER BANK BUILDING, 910 HILL AVENUE, PO BOX 70, GRAFTON, ND 58237 until 2:00 p.m. on November 28, 2017. Bids will be opened at that time and place. Please mark your envelope “BID FOR WARD LAND”, AND INCLUDE THE PARCEL NUMBER. Bids should be in the total amount and not per acre. Persons having submitted reasonable written bids will be allowed to remain and participate in oral bidding. The right is reserved to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids.

Terms: 10% of the purchase price will be due upon acceptance of a bid, and the balance due thirty (30) days later.

For further information, contact: Steven C. Ekman

Steven C. Ekman Attorney at Law 910 Hill Ave, PO Box 70 Grafton, ND 58237 (701) 352-0916 (Telephone) (701) 352-1855 (Fax)

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30 Gelbvieh Crossbred cows for sale Have been ultrasounded.

18 will calve between April 1 - May 15, 12 will calve between May 15 - June 15.

Bred by Gelbvieh herd bulls. Larry 701-371-1352

For Sale120 F1 black baldy bred heffers (fereford cows/black bulls) start calving April 1st and a 50 day calving period. Bred to light weight, calving ease, black angus bulls. Breeding shots given this spring. Will be ultra sounded. Madison Ranch 1691 146 Ave NW Alexander, ND. 701-828-3507

45240 Co. Hwy 80 E, Perham, MN 56573 ND Shipping Available Call Tim Anderson Granville, ND 701-626-1612

218-346-3415

PerhamStockyards.com • CattleUSA.com Mitch Barthel • Owner/Auctioneer 218-639-5228

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Fresh and Close-up Holstein heifers for sale. Delivery available. References upon request. (701) 866-5531

For Sale - Yearling Purebred Hampshire Rams, long, deep bodied, heavy muscled, large boned, fast gaining rams.

Production records available.

Mike & Betty Brink, Redfield, SD 605-450-0768, 605-450-0769 or 605-472-0769

Will winter your heifers or cows up to 80 hd. Have good feed, good wind protection, cattle sheds, 1.40 per hd. per day.

Northeast SD. 605-938-4659 or 605-949-2190

NEW Date & Location Millar Angus is selling 300 Black Angus Bred Heifers Faith Livestock Auction, Faith, SD Monday, November 27th 170 head AI bred to Millars Finality (a Final Answer son).

Due to calve March 1st. (93 head carrying bull calves, 77 head carrying heifer calves) 90 head pasture bred to low birth weight Angus bulls. Due to calve March 20th - April 1st. (46 head carrying bull calves, 44 head carrying heifer calves) 40 head pasture bred to low birth weight Angus bulls. Due to calve April 10th - May 5th. For more information call Jon Millar (605)347-0553 or (605)347-2855

Drought Cow/Calf Pairs For sale in the country and on order at the sale barns.

Bred Cows/Pairs Bred Heifers Heifers Calves n 3 & 4 year olds n 5-7 year olds n Solid Mouth n Short Term n Late n Fall Calvers Prices vary on breed of cows, size and quality. For complete livestock listings see: www.kelivestock.com EICHLER LIVESTOCK N Licensed & Bonded D 605-228-7433Shipping

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able 1100 60 Head Call approximately Tim Lb. gentle, fancy, solid Andbred ers regisn black heifers.

Bred to o Gran Angus lle, ND tered Black vi Bull for 7 1-6birth ease & 0 low weight calv26-1 612 days. ing. Bulls pulled in 60 Due to start March 10th. Vet pg checked, poured, & shots. $1900 apiece. Call Dale Haugen at 701-680-2395 Lisbon, ND

For Sale: Montadale Ram Lambs, and 1 Yearling. Also, a select group of Ewe Lambs. 30 years in the Montadale business. Greg at 605-690-4399

Wanted to buy horses: Most all classes. Saddle horses broke or unbroke. Registered or grade. Young prospects and all other types considered. Also, could use a few draft cross type saddle Horses and Draft type brood mares.

Gene Jorgenson 320-305-1578

For sale: 50 fall cow calves and pairs, $1,600. 120 spring calving mixed bred cows, $1,300. (701) 318-1642

2 yearly Hamp rams, very good breeders, 1 February born Hamp ram lamb, will sell reasonable, 605-216-4002 or 605-229-0793

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Friday Nov 24th Bred Cow/Heifer, Pair, & Dairy & Slaughter Cow JOHN BOTSFORD, BROKER Sale CHRIS GRIFFIN, SALES Perham Complete Disp-60 Fancy 2nd calf Bred Beef Cows Due Bred heifers, 64 Hereford and March 15th, 2 Reg Blk Shelske Angus Bulls-3yr olds, V & P 98 Black White Face, all bred 40 Years of Trusted Farm Real Estate Expertise Sheltland Ponies, Yearling Filto low birth weight Angus Wahpeton Complete Disp- 50 Fall Calving Cows & Pairs (Calves are lies: Black Pinto Yearling bulls, ultra sounded and 150-300lbs) Exp to Blk Angus Bull, 3-7yr olds, Rd, Blk, few char Gelding, 2017 Filly & Colt, - Land and Beet Stock Sales grouped for March & April Thoreson Pony Farm, BranVillard Complete Disp-30 Hereford Cows-Due April HR calving periods, will weight don, SD 605-582-3580 or 1075-1100lbs, Redlin HereEnsure the Professional Handling of Your Sale Perham-22 Reg Blk AI Bred Heifers-Due March 15th, Balance 605-595-3627 fords Frank (605) 881-2479 cleaned up with Reg Calving Ease Bull, Flying W & Halvorson Registered Red Angus bulls, Background calves or reGenetics V & P 18 mo old, have shots and placement heifers. 100-200 Bremer Bank Building are semen tested, Call Ron Menahga-26 Bred Beef Heifers-Due April 1st for 60days, Bred to head pens, up to 600 head 3100 South Columbia Rd at 605-770-7739 or Calving Ease Bull total.

New facility/InGrand Forks ND 58201 605-772-5147 sured/Bank references req’d.

Vergas-20 Purebred Gelbvieh Bred Heifers, Bred to Wilde Angus 701-757-1888 Located in North Central NE Bull for March 1st calving, 1100-1200lbs, 3xV, HR, Fancy www.redriverlandco.com 785-640-5842 eves or lv msg Sales areMills-15 scheduled relieve the pressure off of our busy fall Monday sales. We will be New York Bred Stockto Cows Purebred Border Collie pupCHRIS GRIFFIN Commercial Hereford Bred Cows-Bred & Redpies out of working parents. ses Bagley-15 of livestock; especially bred cows Hereford & heifers, replacement heifers, dairy cattleJOHN andBOTSFORD all harvest john@redriverlandco.com chris@redriverlandco.com (605) 848-3058 Due March 1st for 60 days, HR, V, P n to bring to these Special Saturday Sales if possible. Thank you!!** Bagley-15 Red Angus Bred Heifers-Bred Hereford & Red AngusDue March 1st-60 days HR, V, P Parkers Prairie-13 Bred Cows-Due March 3-6yr olds, Blks, Reds, 1-Char Hackensack Complete Dispersal 11 Spring Calving Blk Cows SANDHILL Nevis-10 Blk Angus Bred Heifers, Bred to Blk Angus Calving Ease BORDER COLLIES Pups & ready to start dogs bulls, Due March/April, Tame Red/black, short/medium Richville-10 Reg & Purebred Bred Heifers, Bred Reg Blk Angus, hair.

Due March 1st 60days, 1000-1100lbs 4xV, P Delivery can be arranged 864.79 +/- Acres - Ward County, ND 240 +/- Acres – Pierce County, ND (701) 859-3682 Deer Creek Complete Dispersal 8 Fancy Red Angus Cows & HeifAuction Location: Astoria Hotel & Suites - Minot, ND Auction Location: Cobblestone Inn - Rugby, ND sandhillbc@yahoo.com ers 2-5yr olds, Due April 15th, Bjorklund Genetics 864 +/- acres of mostly all cropland offered in five parcels located a 240 +/- acres of excellent cropland offered in two parcels Looking for a set of harness New York Mills-1 Reg Blk Angus Breeding Bull 001657420r1 few miles north of Minot, ND with great access off US Highway 83. located west of Rugby, North Dakota. This property has

October 25th – Noon – SPECIAL BRED BEEF SALE

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1,104.79 +/- Acres • 2 Auctions • Pierce & Ward Counties, ND pcoming consignments or market reports visit www.perhamstockyards.com

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for a team of Halflingers. Prefer Cotters and Bridles to go with. (605) 733-2450

Parcel 3 has cropland and excellent habitat for waterfowl, upland birds and deer hunting. All parcels are available for 2018 crop year.

distinctively high Soil Productivity Indexes in the upper 80s and is consistent in its productivity.

Parcel 1: Acres: 158 +/Legal: E½SW¼ Lots 6 & 7 6-156-82 Cropland Acres: 151 +/-

Parcel 1: Acres: 160 +/Legal: SE¼ 33-157-73 Cropland Acres: 156 +/Parcel 2: Acres: 80 +/Legal: S½SE¼NE¼, S½SW¼NE¼, S½SE¼NW¼, S½SW¼NW¼ 5-156-73 Cropland Acres: 80 +/-

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Parcel 2: Acres: 324.33 +/Legal: Part of 14-156-83 Cropland Acres: 316.74 +/Parcel 3: Acres: 197.75 +/Legal: SW¼ Less Out Lot 2 & SW¼NW¼ 11-156-83 Cropland Acres: 95.83 +/Parcel 4: Acres: 139.74 +/Legal: Lots 3 & 4 Less W332.1’ & E½SW½ 30-157-82 Cropland Acres: 136.63 +/Parcel 5: Acres: 44.97 +/Legal: NW¼ Less Portion to USA 25-157-83 Cropland Acres: 44.5 +/(Shares with USA land) 001600524r1

For a list of upcoming consignments or market reports visit www.perhamstockyards.com

Thursday, November 30, 2017 10:00 a.m. (CT) 3:00 p.m. (CT)

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OWNER: Private Party

CONTACT AGENT: Pifer -or701.371.8538 CONTACT: Bob Pifer at Bob 701.371.8538 bob@pifers.com This sale is managed by Pifer’s Auction & Realty. All statements made the day of the auction take precedence over all printed materials. The seller reserves the right to reject or accept any and all bids. Pifer’s Auction & Realty, 1506 29th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560. Kevin Pifer, ND #715.

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www.pifers.com

877.477.3105

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LIVESTOCK & PETS AND RELATED EQUIP

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185 Red Angus bred heifers, 20 day calving periods, starting March 1st, David Spieker, Willow Lake SD $1,650, (605) 625-3685 Selling Tuesday, November 21st at Atkinson NE Livestock Market: 200 first-cross BWF and Hereford calves out of Hereford cows with extra growth and milk crossed with Schaff Angus Valley Bulls Including: 105 BWF steers 650# 20 Hereford steers 650# 75 top end replacement quality BWF heifers 600# Call John or Jeff Skrdla John (Home) 402-925-5687 Jeff (Cell) 402-340-1680 Custom cattle feeding up to 1,200 head. Will background, finish, breed heifers, etc. Excellent drainage and care.

Reasonable rates. Located North of Aberdeen, SD. Call (701) 710-0352

WESTERN RED LAKE COUNTY LAND SALE

Beautiful Black Tri and Blue Merle Australian Sheppard pups. Out of working parents, great family dogs, ASDR registered, tails docked and shots. $500. (605) 864-3710

Louisville Township - Dorothy, Minnesota

WRITTEN BIDS DUE NOVEMBER 28, 2017 ORAL BIDDING DECEMBER 1, 2017 NW ¼ of Section 1 – Twp 151N – Range 45W Productivity Index 90.5

ABBREVIATED TERMS: 10% down as earnest money sale day. Balance due upon closing on or before December 31, 2017. 2017 taxes due in 2017 will be paid seller.

All subsequent year’s tax liability will be buyer’s responsibility. Seller reserves the right to waive formalities and to accept or reject any & all bids. Title will be conveyed by warranty deed and buyer will be furnished with abstracts of title prior to closing.

Property is available to the new owner for the 2018 crop season.

OWNERS: Cheryl Lemieux, Debra Murphy, Sandra Rubeck & Michael Enge

2702 17th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201 701-757-4015 • www.resourceauction.com

854 +/- Acres - Bottineau County, ND

LAND AUCTION Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. (CT) AUCTION LOCATION: Cobblestone Inn - 1109 11th St E - Bottineau, ND This property features 673 +/- acres of excellent cropland all continuous, plus 58 +/- acres of pasture and woods in the beautiful Turtle Mountains. Also included is a 5 +/- acre developed building site located 1.5 miles west of the city of Bottineau, ND.

BOTTIN NEAU COUNTY, ND

Lake Rd

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Bottineau, ND P4

9th Ave NE

Parcel 1: Acres: 150.98 +/- Cropland Acres: 146 +/Legal: NW4 less Outlot 6 less R/W Sec 34-162-76 Parcel 2: Acres: 320 +/- Cropland Acres: 287.4 +/Legal: S2SW4, N2SW4, N2SE4, S2SE4 Sec 34-162-76 Parcel 3: Acres: 320 +/- Cropland Acres: 239.6 +/Legal: S2NW4 Lots 3&4 Sec 2-161-76, S2NE4 Lots 1&2 Sec 3-161-76 Parcel 4: Acres: 5 +/Legal: Outlet 6 of NE4NW4 Sec 34-162-76 Parcel 5: Acres: 58 +/- Pastureland Acres: 58 +/Legal: SE4SE4 less 5 A less outlet 3 Sec 8-162-75, N2NE4NE4, N2N2S2NE4NE4 Sec 17-162-75

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701.426.8834 jstober@pifers.com

CONTACT AGENT: - 701.371.8538 OWNERS: Bob Mitch &Pifer Lois Evenson This sale is managed by Pifer’s Auction & Realty. All statements made the day of the auction take precedence over all printed materials. The seller reserves the right to reject or accept any and all bids. Pifer’s Auction & Realty, 1506 29th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560. Kevin Pifer, ND #715.

Pifer ’s LAND AUCTIONS

BISON HERD FOR SALE--RETIRING: This is a small bison herd that has been in the family for years. Offering this opportunity to operate an icon species of the continent.

Historically, this bloodline has produced some of the biggest bison bulls in the nation. Also, offering trophy buffalo bull hunting opportunities. For more information, please call: 605-660-8642

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT www.resourceauction.com FOR DETAILED BIDDER PACKET THAT WILL INCLUDE: Complete Terms of Sale; FSA Information; Real Estate Tax Information; Soil & Topographical Maps & Bidding Procedure

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For Sale: 2 Norwegian Fjord horses in NE South Dakota.

Kjor Skyer DOB: 6/8/2010, male gelding. Markings are Brown Dun. Prairie Home Fjords Rudy, DOB: 4/10/2009, male gelding, Markings are Brown Dun. They are microchipped and fully certified.

Green broke to drive as a team with professional training. Cost $2000 sold individually or $3000 as a team OBO. Bridles, collars, harnesses, and driving equipment for sale by request. Call John at (605) 448-5690

www.pifers.com

877.700.4099

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FARM ESTATE AUCTION

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - 10:30 a.m.

LOCATION: From Hallock, Minnesota: 5 miles east of the Junction of Hwys 175 & 75 and 1/4 mile south; Or from the Junction of Hwys 175 & 59: 6 miles west and 1/4 mile south.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Please note a well-cared for line of equipment. There are some late model tillage units, a low hour sprayer and many other items in good to very good condition. Major machines have been kept indoors & many items are single owner.

ONLINE BIDDING CAN BE ACCESSED BY VISITING WWW.RESOURCEAUCTION.COM IN ADVANCE. LOAD OUT INFORMATION: There will be load out assistance sale day following the auction; November 22 & 23.

All items must be removed by December 5, 2017 at noon.

*JD 630 30’ hydraflex flex head w/ single point hookup, full finger auger, F/A, long dividers, used on 9610, SN #H00630F726097 *JD 930F 30’ flex head, F/A & long dividers, stubble lights, SN #H00930F697184 *JD 853A 8R30 all crop head, SN# 476449 *JD 853 8R30 all crop head, SN#394886 *JD 930 Rigid head w/ finger reel, SN#H00930R672541 *2) 30’ Flex Header trailers SPRAYER: *1996 Ag-Chem 854 Rogator selfpropelled sprayer, Raven SCS460 monitor & controls, Outback S3 E drive guidance system, stainless tank, 90’ booms, 3-way nozzle bodies, touchdown wheels, 14.9x46 tires, good rubber, only 2405 hrs showing, single owner, SN #8517836 TRUCKS, TRAILERS & PICKUPS: *1996 IH 9200 day cab semi tractor, Cummins M11 plus, 10 spd, 171” wheel base, wet kit, alum tanks, 275/80R 22.5 tires on steel disk wheels, 665617 miles showing *1987 Kenworth T600 day cab semi tractor, Cummins NTC 315 big cam, 9 spd, 195” wheelbase, 285/75R24.5 tires on steel disk wheels, 602249 miles showing *2012 Jet 40’ hopper trailer, 68” sides, spring ride, roll tarp, ag hoppers, 11R22.5 tires on steel disk wheels *2008 Jet 40’ hopper trailer, 68” sides, spring ride, roll tarp, ag

hoppers, 11R22.5 tires on steel disk wheels *1995 Ford F-250 3/4T ext cab 4x4 pickup, v8 gas, auto trans, (recent engine), 167500 miles showing *Wisconsin 5th Wheel semi water trailer, 2000 gal galvanized tank, pump, mix cone & hose reel, 10R17.5 tandem duals *Fruehauf steel semi tanker trailer made into drill tender, 10.00-20 tires *Small flatbed trailer *Continental 10’ single axle Carry Cargo enclosed trailer TILLAGE & PLANTING EQUIPMENT: *Late model Wilrich QX2 50’ 5 section field cultivator, 4 front casters, single point depth control, 4 bar harrow, walking tandems around, wing gauge wheels, 7” knock-on sweeps *Late Model Wilrich 2530 40’ chisel plow, 3 section fold, single point depth control, HD tire option, walking tandems all around, 4 front casters, floating tongue, 3 bar heavy tine harrow * Both above units were purchased new at the same time and are in excellent condition *1998 JD 1820 50’ air seeder, 5 section fold, rubber press, 7.5” spacing, full run blockage monitor, 2 bar harrow, 1900 TBH 350 bushel cart w/ 2 tanks, fill auger, 710/70R38 tires, SN #H01900H675448 *JD 650 36’ disk, dual wheels around, wing gauge wheels, hyd

F/A, 11” spacing, blades measure 24” SN #N00650X000198 *Mandako 45’ land roller, 42” diameter drums, 5/8” thick, rear fold, SN #HU180545691 *Kinze 24R30 rear fold planter w/ JD planter units & markers *Yetter 3530 30’ flat fold rotary hoe, gauge wheels, cab guard *H&S 12R30 non folding row crop cultivator, SN#1371 OTHER EQUIPMENT & FARM MISCELLANEOUS: *Unverferth 8200 grain cart, roll tarp, corner auger, 30.5-32 diamond tires & extension, red in color, SN#B19350120 *Late model Buhler Farm King 1070 10 x 70 auger w/ mech drive swing hopper, hyd hopper mover & 540 PTO, low hours *Feterl 12”x120’ auger w/ swing hopper & hyd lift *Westfield J208-51 8 x 51 auger w/ 10 hp elec motor *Westfield 7x51 auger w/ 7.5 hp elec motor *Woods 2162 15’ batwing rotary mower, single wing, airplane tires, 1000 PTO *Meteor 8’ 3pt snow blower, 2 stage double auger, hyd spout *Buhler 220V elec jump auger *2) Outback autosteer units *Haukaas side arm markers *12V Chemical pump & NH3 Kit *Polaris 400 4 wheel ATV, may need some work *A good selection of farm miscellaneous items & some tools

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TRACTORS: *1997 Cat 75D belted ag tractor power shift, cast drivers, 30” belts, wide swing drawbar, 4 hyd, 5465 hrs showing, single owner, SN #5AR00366 *1996 Case IH 9370 4WD, 12 spd synchro trans, 4 hyd, front weights, rear weights, Firestone 710/70R38 Radial DT duals, very good rubber 8085%, 8245 hrs showing, single owner, SN# JEE0037190 *1997 Case IH 8920 Magnum MFWD, power shift, 3 pt w/ quick hitch, 540/1000 PTO, 4 hyd, front weights, 14.9x46 duals, 14.9x30 fronts, 6202 hrs showing, SN #JJA0076914 *Ford Versatile 9030 Bi-directional, 2360 loader, front 3pt & PTO, 3 hyd, plumbed for grapple, quick attach bucket, 16.9x38 tires, good rubber, 4786 hrs showing, SN#0490523 *Quick attach pallet forks for Bidirectional *Loftness Kwik Pik rock picker for Bidirectional tractor, used very little COMBINE & HEADS: *1998 JD 9610 combine, rear wheel assist, variable speed feeder, single point hookup, Insight HHC, bin extension, chopper, F/A, DAM, DAS, contour master, Y/M, 16.9-26 rears, 30.5-32 drivers, good rubber, set up for Hydraflex, 4216 eng hours, 3107 sep hours, SN #H09610X678288 *1995 JD 9600 combine, rear wheel assist, DAM, DAS, HHC, F/A, 18.4-26 rears, 30.5x32 drivers, good rubber, chopper, bin extension, variable speed feeder, 5402 eng hours, 3849 sep hours, SN #H09600X662690

KEITH GILLIE ESTATE, OWNER • For More Information call Dennis at 701-215-2058

AUCTION

Dennis Biliske, Auctioneer

“Decades of Knowledge, Steady Innovation, Top Results”

AUCTIONEERS & CLERK:

Main Resource Equipment Auctions Dennis Biliske Auctioneer, 2702 17th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201, PH: 701-757-4015 FAX: 701-757-4016 Dennis Biliske ND Lic 237, ND Clerk Lic 624, EMAIL: info@resourceauction.com, WEBSITE: www.resourceauction.com

Canadian buyers are always welcome,

please furnish a letter of credit for registration.

Some purchases require payment by wire.

Most units move easily across the border, feel free to ask in advance for document assistance if necessary.

TERMS: Cash, cashier’s check, wire transfer, approved check in US funds. All sales final. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. Document fee on vehicle titles will apply & vehicle titles will be mailed to buyers.

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TUE., NOV 14 - 8:00 AM/CT Commercial Real Estate Auction, Kenmare, ND. Multi-Family, Owners.

Steffes Group, Inc.

WED. NOV 29 - 10:00 AM/CT Machinery Consignment Sale, St. Hilarie, MN. Multiple Parties, Owners.

Ron McKercher Auctions.

TUE., NOV 14 - 11:00 AM/CT Land Auction, Moorhead, MN. Dean & Nancy Johnson, Owners. Pifer’s Auction & Realty.

WED., NOV 29 - 10:00 AM/CT AgIron West Fargo Event, West Fargo, ND. Advertising Deadline is November 1st! Steffes Group, Inc.

TUE., NOV 14 - 11:30 AM/CT Land Auction, Moorhead, MN. Robert Olek, Owner. Pifer’s Auction & Realty.

THU., NOV 30 - 10:00 AM/CT Land Auction, Minot, ND. Michaletz Family, Owner. Pifer’s Auction & Realty.

WED., NOV 15 Farm Auction, Litchfield, MN. Timed Online Auction. William McNamara, Owner. Steffes Group, Inc. WED., NOV 15 Shop Auction, Granite Falls, MN. Timed Online Auction. Water Jet Machine Shop, Owner.

Steffes Group, Inc. WED., NOV 15 - 11:00 AM/CT Land Auction, Mandan, ND. Paul & Leona Thomas, Owners. Pifer’s Auction & Realty.

THU., NOV 30 - 11:00 AM/CT 3rd Annual Hay Auction, Oakes, ND. Alamo Farms, Owner. Steffes |Group, Inc. THU., NOV 30 - 3:00 PM/CT Land Auction, Rugby, ND. Private Party, Owner. Pifer’s Auction & Realty.

FRI., DEC 1 - 10:00 AM/CT Machinery Auction, Steele, ND. Multiple Parties, Owners. Pifer’s Auction & Realty.

WED., NOV 15 - 11:00 AM/CT Land Auction, Mandan, ND. Tim & Renee Sayler & Delbert Sayler, etal, Owners. Pifer’s Auction & Real Estate.

SAT., DEC 2 - 9:30 AM/CT Large Farm Machinery & Construction Equipment Retirement Auction, Northfield, MN. Ben Boyum/Boyum Farms, Owner. Matt Maring Auction Co.

THU., NOV 16 Equipment Auction, Durbin, MN. Timed Online. Kurtis Jahnke, Owner. Steffes Group, Inc.

SAT., DEC 2 - 10:00 AM/CT Winchester Collectible Gun Auction, Bismarck, ND. Lee & Darlene Stevens, Owners. Wolff Auctioneers.

THU., NOV 16 - 11:00 AM/CT Land Auction, Stearns County, MN. John (Jack) Hennen, Owner.

Steffes Group, Inc. FRI., NOV 17 - SAT., NOV 18 Two Day Firearms Auction, Fargo, ND. Ed Karel, Owner. Dennis Biliske, Auctioneer.

TUE., NOV 21 - 10:30 AM/CT Large Farm Estate Auction, Hallock, MN. Keith Gillie Estate, Owner.

Dennis Biliske, Auctioneer.

MON., NOV 27 Grand Forks Area Equipment & Truck Auction, Grand Forks, ND. Ad Deadline is Oct 30; Call now to consign 701-757-4015. Dennis Biliske Auctioneer.

TUE., NOV 28 - 10:00 AM/CT Land Auction, Jamestown, ND. 513 Jackson STreet LLP, Owner. Pifer’s Auction & Realty.

TUE., DEC 5 - 10:00 AM/CT Land Auction, Bottineau, ND. Mitch & Lois Evenson, Owners. Pifer’s Auction & Realty.

TUE., DEC 5 - 10:00 AM/CT AgIron Sioux Falls Event, Sioux Falls, SD. Deadline to Consign is November 6! Steffes Group, Inc. WED., DEC 6 - 10:00 AM/CT Machinery Auction, Bowman, ND. Christman FArms and Guests, Owners.

Pifer’s Auction & Realty.

THU., DEC 7 - 11:00 AM/CT Land Auction, Mandan, ND. Erwin Tschaekofske Family, Owner. Pifer’s Auction & Realty.

THU., DEC 21 - 10:00 AM/CT AgIron Litchfield Event, Litchfield, MN. Deadline to Consign is November 20! Steffes Group, Inc.

WED., NOV 29 - 9:30 AM/CT Railroad Construction Auction, St. Hilaire, MN. Nelson Service, Owner.

Ron McKercher Auctions.

SAT., JAN 20 - 10:00 AM/CT Firearm Auction Event, West Fargo, ND. Multi-Party, Owners.

Consignment deadline is December 15! Steffes Group, Inc.

WED., NOV 29 -10:00 AM/CT Vehicles & Equipment Auction, Online Only. Multiple Parties, Owners.

Purple Wave Auction.

WED., APRIL 4 Large Farm Retirement Auction, Fordville, ND. Lynn & Rosemary Larson Revocable Living Trust, Owner. Dennis Biliske Auctioneer.

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MARKETS LIVESTOCK SUMMARIES

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Hog summary

RECEIPTS THIS WEEK: 66,753 LAST WEEK: 99,952 LAST YEAR: 92,288 VOLUME BY STATE OR PROVINCE OF ORIGIN: Illinois 18.9%, Michigan 12.9%, Manitoba 11.8%, Missouri 8.1%, Saskatchewan 7.5%, Iowa 6.3%, Oklahoma 6.1%, Ohio 5.5%, Colorado 5.2%, South Dakota 4.5%, Minnesota 4.2%, Alabama 2.5%, Montana 2.1%, Ontario 2.1%, Georgia 1.5%, Indiana 0.7%, VOLUME BY STATE OF DESTINATION: Iowa 77.3%, Minnesota 11.3%, Illinois 7.1%, Indiana 2.1%, Georgia 1.5%, Pennsylvania 0.7%, TRENDS COMPARED TO LAST WEEK: Early weaned pigs steady to 1.00 per head higher. All feeder pigs 1.00 per head higher. Demand good for moderate offerings. Receipts include 47% formulated prices.

All Prices Quoted on Per Head Basis With An Estimated Lean Value of 50-54% Formula Formula Cash Cash Lot Size Head Range Wtd Avg Head Range Wtd Avg EARLY WEANED Pigs 10-12 Pounds Basis: 600 or less 348 38.97-38.97 38.97 1400 30.00-47.50 40.00 600 - 1200 5682 40.03-45.60 42.78 8028 25.00-48.00 41.02 1200 or more 25173 37.25-46.00 41.65 11417 35.0050.00 44.10 Total Composite 31203 37.25-46.00 41.83 20845 25.0050.00 42.64 FEEDER Pigs 40 Pounds Basis: 600 or less 2905 45.00-58.00 52.44 600 - 1200 1000 51.00-51.00 51.00 1200 or more 10800 55.00-59.00 56.22 Total Composite 14705 45.00-59.00 55.12 Total Composite Weighted Average Receipts and Price (Formula and Cash): All Early Weaned Pigs: 52048 at 42.15 All 40 Pound Feeder Pigs: 14705 at 55.12

Sheep summary

Weekly Trends: Compared to last week slaughter lambs very uneven, mostly steady to 10.00 lower.

Slaughter ewes were mostly steady to 10.00 lower.

Feeder lambs were under 80 lbs steady to 3.00 higher, heavier weights steady to 2.00 lower. At San Angelo, TX 3937 head sold. Equity Electronic Auction sold 330 slaughter lambs in North Dakota.

In direct trading slaughter ewes and feeder lambs were not tested. 6,000 head of negotiated sales of slaughter lambs were steady. 2,938 lamb carcasses sold with all weights no trend due to confidentiality.

All sheep sold per hundred weight (CWT) unless otherwise specified. Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 2-3 90-160 lbs: San Angelo: shorn and wooled 110-130 lbs 120.00-128.00.

VA: wooled 110-125 lbs 140.00-155.00.

PA: shorn and wooled 90-110 lbs 190.00205.00; 110-130 lbs 175.00-189.00; 130-150 lbs 160.00182.00; 150-200 lbs 145.00-165.00.

Ft.Collins, CO: wooled 140-145 lbs 155.00-160.00; 160-170 lbs 146.00151.00.

South Dakota: shorn and wooled 120-170 lbs 126.00-133.00.

Kalona, IA: no test.

Billings, MT: no test.

Missouri: 90-100 lbs 130.00-150.00; 100-150 lbs 125.00-140.00.

Equity Elec: shorn 150 lbs 133.75.

Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime 1-2: San Angelo: 40-60 lbs 220.00-238.00, few 242.00-248.00; 60-70 lbs 190.00-206.00; 70-80 lbs 160.00178.00, few 184.00208.00; 80-90 lbs 150.00-158.00; 90-100 lbs 120.00130.00.

Pennsylvania: 40-60 lbs 200.00-227.00; 60-70 lbs 180.00-215.00; 70-80 lbs 160.00-178.00; 80-90 lbs 145.00152.00; 90-110 lbs 125.00-130.00.

Kalona, IA: no test.

Ft. Collins: 72 lbs 187.50; 80 lbs 160.00.

Missouri: 50-60 lbs 185.00-205.00; 60-70 lbs 160.00-185.00; 70-80 lbs 150.00-167.50; 80-90 lbs 140.00160.00.

Virginia: 60-80 lbs 189.00; 80-110 lbs 161.00183.00.

South Dakota: no test.

Billings, MT: no test.

Direct Trading: (lambs fob with 3-4 percent shrink

or equivalent) 6000: Slaughter Lambs shorn and wooled 116-168 lbs 123.91150.94 (wtd avg 135.19).

Slaughter Ewes: San Angelo: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-68.00; Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 70.0078.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 64.00-70.00; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) 50.00-55.00; Cull 1 (extremely thin) 45.00-50.00.

Pennsylvania: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-87.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 40.0075.00; Cull 1 no test.

Ft. Collins: Good 3-5 (very fleshy) 64.00-65.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 60.00-75.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 42.0050.00; Cull 1 (extremely thin) no test.

Billings, MT: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test; Cull and Utility 1-2 (very thin) no test; Cull 1 no test.

So Dakota: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) 56.00-68.00; Good 2-3 (fleshy) 53.00-61.00; Utility 1-2 (thin) 41.0061.00; Cull 1 71.00.

Missouri: Utility and Good 1-3 (medium flesh) 70.00-87.50; Utility 1-2 60.00-65.00.

Virginia: Good 2-4 no test.

Kalona: Good 3-4 (very fleshy) no test; Good 2-3 (fleshy) no test; Utility and Good 1-2 (medium flesh) no test; Utility 1-2 (thin) no test.

Feeder Lambs: Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: no test.

Virginia: no test.

Ft. Collins: 79 lbs 160.00; 103 lbs 132.50.

Billings: no test.

Kalona: no test.

So Dakota: 57 lbs 200.00; 60-70 lbs 185.50193.00; 70-80 lbs 178.00182.00; 80-90 162.00-168.50; 90-100 lbs 132.00-155.00; 100-110 lbs 135.00-146.00; 110-120 lbs 131.00-137.50; 120-130 lbs 120.00-127.00.

Missouri: 35-45 lbs 165.00-195.00.

Replacement Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2: San Angelo: hair ewe lambs 70-80 lbs 200.00206.00 cwt; mixed age hair ewes 80-130 lbs 80.00-122.00 cwt.

Ft. Collins: no test.

Billings: no test.

So Dakota: exposed baby tooth 175.00-180.00 per head; open baby tooth to solid mouth 120.00 per head; exposed solid mouth 160.00 per head; open solid to short solid mouth 100.00 per head; solid mouth 115 lbs 72.00 cwt.

Kalona, IA: no test.

Missouri: no test.

Virginia: no test.

National Weekly Lamb Carcass Choice and Prime 1-4: Weight Head Wt Avg 45 lbs down Price not reported due to confidentiality 45-55 lbs Price not reported due to confidentiality 55-65 lbs Price not reported due to confidentiality 65-75 lbs Price not reported due to confidentiality 75-85 lbs Price not reported due to confidentiality 85 lbs up Price not reported due to confidentiality Sheep and lamb slaughter under federal inspection for the week to date totaled 39,000 compared with 38,000 last week and 39,000 last year.

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5.37 8.91

4.65 7.72

Durum

Corn

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Soybeans

Minneapolis Cash 9.02 9.19 9.32 Illinois 9.87 9.86 9.87

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21.00 21.00 30.00 21.00 21.00 29.00 21.00 21.00 30.00 20.00 20.00 30.00 21.00 21.00 30.00 na na na

Great Northerns Neb/Wyo ND Idaho

21.00 21.00 30.00 na na na na na na

Small whites Idaho/Wash

na na na

Light red kidneys Colo/Neb Michigan Wis/Minn

35.00 35.00 32.00 na na na 33.00 33.00 32.00

Dark red kidneys Minn/Wis

Pinks

Idaho/Wash ND/Minn

33.00 33.00 34.00 na na na na na na

Small reds Idaho/Wash Michigan ND/Minn.

Blacks

Michigan ND/Minn.

Pea Beans Michigan ND/Minn.

Garbanzo Wash/Idaho ND/Mont

na na 27.00 na na 30.00 na na na na na 35.00 26.00 26.00 30.00 na na 34.00 23.00 23.00 30.00 42.00 40.00 34.00 44.00 44.00 34.00

Peas & lentils

Idaho/Wash Green (whole vine) 12.00 Green (upright) na Yellow (whole) 11.50 Aust. Winter na Lentils (Pardina) 26.00 Lentils (Brewers) 31.00 North Dakota Green (whole) 10.42 Yellow (whole) 8.33 Lentils (richlea) 25.00

13.00 na 11.00 na 27.00 30.00

10.42 8.33 24.00

9.00 na 10.00 na 25.00 25.00 9.58 9.17 32.00

A20 AGWEEK/Monday, November 13, 2017

Potatoes UNITED STATES—-Shipments (not including imports) 1913*1935*-2008—-The top shipping states, in order, were Idaho, San Luis Valley Colorado, Columbia Basin Washington, Wisconsin, and Red River Valley (Minnesota & North Dakota). The Market News Service survey of over 30,000 retail stores had 24,695 ads for potatoes last week, which is a 24 percent increase from last weeks ads of 19,832. *revised. UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO (2017 CROP) —-Shipments 750-689-754(includes exports of 3-2-1) —-Movement expected remain about the same. Trading active. Prices Burbank bales and carton 60-90s, and Norkotah baled & carton 70-100s higher, others generally unchanged. Russet Burbank U.S. One baled 10-5 pound film bags non size A mostly 7.00-7.50; 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly 10.00, 60s mostly 11.00, 70-90s 12.00-12.50, 100s mostly 11.00; Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 10-5 pound film bags non size A mostly 7.00-7.50; 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly 9.00, 60s mostly 10.00- 10.50, 70s mostly 11.00, 80-100s mostly 11.00-11.50. MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) —-Shipments 87-109*-112—- Movement expected to increase on full Thanksgiving trading. Trading very active on lower prices. Prices lower. Round Red U.S. One baled 10 5-pound bales mostly 10.00, 50-pound cartons size A mostly 11.00, 2000pound totes size A mostly 16.00. Yellow Type U.S. One baled 10 5-pound bales mostly 11.00-11.50, 50-pound cartons size A mostly 11.00-11.50, 2000-pound totes size A mostly 16.00-17.00. *revised. NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON—-Shipments 110-162*-97(including exports 4-6-4) —-Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Round Red U.S. One 50-pound cartons size A mostly 18.00; Long White U.S. One 50-pound cartons size A mostly 26.00; Yellow Type U.S. One 50-pound cartons size A mostly 22.00. *revised. NEBRASKA—-Shipments 79-68*-59—-Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading very active. Prices higher. Russet U.S. One baled 10 5- pound bales 8.50, 50-pound cartons 40s 9.00-10.00, 50-100s 10.00-12.50. *revised. LONG

MARKETS

ISLAND, NEW YORK—-Shipments 18-20-23—-Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. U.S. One size A Round White baled 10 5-pounds sacks 10.50-11.50, 50 pound sacks 8.50-9.00, tote bags approx. 2000 pounds per cwt. 16.00-16.50.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT—Shipments 15-15-15—- Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

BIG LAKE AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA DISTRICT—-Shipments 17-1512 —-Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) —-Shipments light—-Movement expected to increase slightly as packing sheds open for the season. Expect FOB Shipping Point prices later in the period.

Potatoes for processing MICHIGAN—-Shipments to Chippers 273-319-290—-Movement expected about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market.

WISCONSIN—-Shipments to Chippers 138-162-149—-Movement expected to remain about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market.

WESTERN & CENTRAL NEW YORK—-Shipments to Chippers 68-62-71—-Movement expected about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY MAINE—-Shipments to Chippers 48-52*-52—-Movement expected about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. *revised.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) —-Shipments to Chippers 32-34-35—-Movement expected to remain about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. PENNSYLVANIA—-Shipments to Chippers 20-14-16—-Movement expected about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. OHIO—-Shipments to Chippers 4-1*-1—-Movement expected about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. *revised.

Hay

Grass – small squares

Rock Valley, Iowa

Week ago

November 09

Premium

na

Grass – large squares

Alfalfa – small squares

Premium Good

Alfalfa – large squares

Grass – large rounds

Supreme

160.00 na

Premium na 150.00 Good 150.00 na 140.00 107.50 Fair Utility

Supreme Premium Good

Alfalfa – large rounds Supreme Premium Good Fair

165.00 na 145.00-152.50 120.00-132.50 130.00-140.00 110.00-115.00 120.00-125.00 100.00-105.00

Alfalfa/Grass – large rounds

Premium na 125.00 Good 135.00-145.00 na Fair 125.00-132.50 na Utility 117.50-120.00 na

160.00

na 130.00 150.00 na

175.00 130.00-135.00 135.00-145.00 120.00-125.00 125.00-132.50 107.50-117.50 117.50-120.00 80.00

Bedding – large squares Per ton

na

Bedding – large rounds Per ton

87.50-105.00

115.00

92.50-102.50

Cornstalks – large squares

Alfalfa/Grass – large squares Premium

140.00

132.50

Per ton

na

50.00

Cornstalks – large rounds Per ton

57.50

57.50-65.00

Big corn yield increase from USDA In the November U.S. Department of Agriculture World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report, the market usually has a pretty good idea of crop sizes. Wheat is long done, and later-harvested crops like corn and soybeans have had plenty of time for estimates from the USDA to get closer to actual (from initial estimates in August).

Going into the Nov. 9 WASDE Report, the market was expecting a small soybean yield decrease and a modest corn yield increase. For some background, the October WASDE estimate for corn yield was 171.8 bushels per acre. This would have been the second best yield year in history, falling behind last year’s remarkable 174.6 bushels per acre. But the USDA actually took yields to 175.4 bushels per acre! This was above even the highest analyst estimate prior to the report’s release. As a result, corn fell to new contract-lows.

In other agriculture news, it appears that support for President Donald Trump’s trade plan is waning among many in the farming community. Those from rural areas and many involved with agriculture have been some of Trump’s most loyal supporters throughout the campaign and first year of the presidency. One of the key positions of the president was to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. This deal with Canada and Mexico allows for

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free trade across borders for many goods (including, but not exclusively, agricultural goods).

Though negotiations were not going particularly well, up until this week the general belief was that negotiations were centered around manufactured goods, while agricultural products and trade were secure. This may be changing as the U.S. could withdraw from NAFTA, jeopardizing billions of dollars of agricultural trade and the livelihood of many farmers. This is resulting in some shift in support away from the already polarizing Trump.

Wheat Wheat prices are off lows but continue to have trouble finding any significant support. The WASDE report from the USDA showed very little change to the U.S. balance sheet, as new crop ending stocks were reduced a modest 25 million bushels (on an increase in export demand). Supplies are still very large domestically. Total

global stocks of wheat were reduced modestly, even with increases in production (revised figures following harvest activity) for the European Union and Russia totaling 1.5 million metric tons. Global consumption was higher, leading to ending stocks dipping by 0.6 million metric tons (yet stocks remain record large).

Durum Durum markets have been flat for the last several weeks. After finding huge support over the summer on hot and dry conditions in the plains of the U.S. and Canada, and then dropping back down as the crop was completed, there has not been a huge amount of excitement. The supply is known and markets are quiet. The USDA did not make any big adjustments in the WASDE report.

Canola Canola prices have been firmer this week. Strong demand for seed and oil are keeping the market supported.

Strength in soybean oil is pulling up the canola market as well. Look for the strong demand and rising biodiesel mandates to be key factors in supporting the market into 2018.

Peas and lentils With the growing season and harvest done in the U.S. and Canada, focus for pulses has been shifting to demand (primarily out of India).

The Indian government is looking to support local farmers, but pricing has been incredibly low on large global supplies. This is leading to import duties being placed on imported pulses, which is happening in phases.

Some have already been put in place, and on Nov. 9, another duty was placed on green and yellow peas. The duty went from zero to 50 percent.

Pea shipments from Canada to India had already been slowing due to the requirement to have all imported peas fumigated with ethyl bromide that has been in place since the end of September. Look for ongoing trade issues with India for pulses as the government moves away from imports to local farmers’ support.

Mustard There is little excitement for mustard seed markets. Export demand is about on pace with a year ago, just two months into the marketing year.

Barley Barley stocks were tightened by the USDA in the Nov. 9 WASDE report.

Production was unchanged, but an increase of 9 million bushels for food, seed and industrial demand led to ending stocks being reduced by the same amount to 61 million bushels.

This is well below 2016-17’s ending stocks of 106 million bushels.

AGWEEK/Monday, November 13, 2017 A21

MARKETS

USDA reports record corn yield Wheat The southern cash markets have been improving recently, with premiums for 12 percent wheat rising 9 cents in the last week to $1.75 over December Kansas City futures. Poor basis on the Southern Plains is being attributed to much more lower protein wheat availability. Much more of the 12 percent or higher protein has already been sold. This perceived need for higher protein wheat post-harvest saw Minneapolis contracts making nice gains for the week.

The North Dakota Mill & Elevator currently shows zero basis quoting $6.58 cash off March futures.

Protein over 14 is being rewarded 10 cents a fifth while discounts are 5 cents a fifth under 14.

Minneapolis is at the historical high end of the spread range relative to Chicago and Kansas City. In a normal market of the past we would expect Minneapolis to be 40 to 60 cents higher than Chicago/ Kansas City. The spread has been anywhere from $1.30 to $2.18 on the front month contract over the last 18 months. Kansas City is at the bottom end of the range and Minneapolis has struggled recently to trade above the $6.50 range, so we would expect the Minneapolis/Kansas City spread to narrow. Kansas City futures have been gaining on Chicago futures recently after trading on par or at a slight discount for the last 18 months. Typically, we would see Kansas City over Chicago by at least a dime due to protein premium.

On Nov. 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its monthly supply and demand report.

For 2017-18, ending all U.S. wheat stocks were pegged at 935 million bushels, down from the October estimate of 960 million bushels due to increased exports.

Global wheat stocks for 2017-18 are estimated at 267.5 million metric tons, down from 268.1 million metric tons last month.

Weekly export sales were bearish, totaling 28.7 million bushels, with all for the 2017-18 marketing year. This puts total marketing year sales at 598.6 million bushels, 5 percent below the previous marketing year. Weekly shipments of 10.9 million bushels put the marketing year total at 397.4 million bushels, 6 percent below the previous year.

For the week ending Nov. 9, December contracts for Minneapolis wheat were up 23.25 cents at $6.48, up 3.25 cents at $4.29 for Chicago wheat, and up 2.25 cents at $4.29 for Kansas City wheat.

Corn The corn market finally received news — just not the news we were hoping for. And nobody was expecting the drastic yield number that the USDA estimated. The USDA raised the yield 3.6 bushels per acre from the October report. The 2017 USDA corn yield is estimated to be 175.4 bushels per acre, 0.8 bushels per acre larger than last year’s record yield. Pre-report estimates were at 172.4 bushels per acre, with a range of 171.7 to 174 bushels per

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acre. Production increased 298 million bushels from 14.28 billion bushels in the USDA’s October estimates to 14.578 billion bushels in USDA’s November numbers. This puts 2017-18 U.S. ending stocks at close to 2.5 billion bushels.

According to USDA state corn numbers, corn production was down in the top six corn producing states versus last year, mainly because of less acres.

Going state by state, some of the eastern Corn Belt states and the Delta had a big crop, which the USDA says made up for some of the Midwest’s lower production numbers.

Illinois and Nebraska are up 1 bushel per acre versus last year, Indiana is up 8 bushels per acre.

On the flip side, Iowa is down 6 bushels per acre, Minnesota is down 3, and South Dakota is down 11.

North Dakota is 24 bushels per acre less than last year’s record crop and Wisconsin is down 10 bushels per acre. Ohio is up 14 bushels per acre versus last year.

Everyone is asking how this year’s U.S. corn crop is a bushel larger than last year’s record crop which saw mostly optimal growing conditions. You are going to be hearing a lot about how genetics are playing a larger role in this. The USDA is confirming that genetics and traits are greatly reducing weather risks. But if we can grow this kind of crop on a marginal year, what kind of crop do we have to expect on a near perfect year going forward? It is possible that the USDA is trying to compensate and cover up for underestimating last year’s crop by raising this year’s crop. It is getting harder to get a feel for the USDA’s thought process in these reports.

For the week ending Nov. 9, December corn was down 6.75 cents and March corn was down 7.25 cents.

Ethanol production continues to remain strong, especially with the recent rally in the crude market. Ethanol corn usage has given stability to the corn market, and is one of the big reasons corn has held support so far. Ethanol production for the week ending Nov. 3 was at 1.057 million barrels per day. Weekly ethanol production increased 0.09 percent from last week and is up 5.49 percent from last year. Corn use for ethanol was 109.99 million bushels, ahead of the 104.54 pace needed for USDA’s estimates of 5.475 billion bushels.

Soybeans No news is good news except when you are talking about this month’s USDA report on soybeans. The

soybean numbers were neutral compared to last month, but considered bearish to trader expectations. Many analysts were expecting the USDA to lower soybean yields, but the USDA stayed put and kept the yields the same as last month. Traders did not take this well as they were buying into this report anticipating friendly news. But when yields were not lowered, the futures sold off. For the week ending Nov. 9, January 2017 soybeans were down 1.75 cents and March soybeans were down 1.25 cents.

The USDA kept the 49.5 bushels per acre number the same versus the average trade estimate of 49.3 bushels per acre. Estimates ranged from 48.9 to 49.9 bushels per acre. U.S. ending stocks came in at 425 million bushels, down 5 million bushels.

Pre-report U.S. ending stock estimates were for cuts of 10 million bushels to 420 million bushels versus October USDA estimates of 430 million bushels. Production was lowered slightly to 4.425 billion bushels.

USDA October estimates were at 4.43 billion bushels, and pre-report production estimates were at 4.41 billion bushels. Global stocks were raised to 97.9 million metric tons, mainly due to a 1 million metric ton increase in Brazil production.

Export sales were disappointing at 42.7 million bushels for the 2017-18 marketing year. This puts marketing year sales at 1.157 billion bushels, 15 percent less than the previous marketing year.

Canola For the week ending Nov. 9, January canola futures in Winnipeg traded $2.80 higher at $515.50 Canadian per metric ton. The Canadian dollar traded .0069 higher to .7894. This brings the U.S. price to $18.46 per hundredweight.

• Velva, N.D., $17.84 per hundredweight, December at $17.95.

• Enderlin, N.D., $18.09 per hundredweight, December at $18.27.

• Hallock, Minn., $17.94 per hundredweight, December at $18.12.

• Fargo, N.D., $18.60 per hundredweight, December at $18.50.

Barley Cash feed barley bids in Minneapolis were at $2.40, while malting barley received no quote. Berthold, N.D., bid is $2.25 and CHS Southwest New Salem, N.D., bids were at $2.50.

Durum Cash bids for milling quality durum are $6.25 in Berthold and at $6.25 in Dickinson, N.D.

Sunflower Cash sunflower bids in Fargo were at $17.40., December at $17.30. For the week ending Nov. 9, soybean oil was 67 cents higher at $35.14 on the December contract.

A22 AGWEEK/Monday, November 13, 2017

GRAND FORKS AREA EQUIPMENT & TRUCK AUCTION

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alum wheels, 800000 miles showing *2006 Sterling AT9500 day cab, Mercedes OM460 eng, 10 spd trans, jake brake, dual alum tanks, 180 WB, 11R22.5 rears, 275/80R24.5 fronts, alum front wheels, steel disk rears, 407707 miles showing *2005 IH 8600 day cab, Cat C13 eng 430hp, 10 spd trans, jake brake, wet kit, 168 WB, new 11R22.5 tires, alum wheels, 596000 actual miles *2005 Kenworth T800, 60” flattop sleeper, Cat C15 eng, 10 spd, dual tanks, 175/11-22.5 tires, alum wheels, large cabinet, headache rack, 835000 miles showing *2005 Peterbilt 378, set back axle, Cat C13 eng 430hp, 10 spd, cruise, jake brake, dual tanks, 225 WB, alum wheels, 835000 miles showing *IH 9200 day cab, ISX Cummins eng 400hp, 10 spd, cruise, 165 WB, 11-22.5 tires, 6 alum wheels, 450000 miles showing *2002 Freightliner Classic XL, 63” sleeper, 500 Detroit eng, 13 spd trans, cruise, air ride cab, air ride susp, jake brake, 120 gal tank, sliding 5th wheel, 11-24.5 virgin tires 90%, all alum wheels, loaded, new battery, recently aligned- $4000 *1999 Freightliner FL112 daycab, M-11 Cummins, 10 spd, air ride, PTO wet kit, 120 gal tank, sliding 5th wheel, fast dump 80%, 11-22.5 tires, new batteries, new bumper *1999 Freightliner FL112 daycab, M-11 Cummins, 10 spd, air ride, 2-way wet kit, 2- 120 gal tanks, sliding 5th wheel, 75% tires, new batteries *1997 Freightliner day cab, M11 Cummins, 10 spd, dual fuel tanks, 161 WB, 11R22.5 tires, alum fronts, steel disk rears, 922450 miles showing *1997 Ford Aeromax daycab, M11 Cummins, 10 spd, twin screw, wet kit *1974 Ford 880, 477 gas engine, 5/4 trans, twin screw, 22’ flatbed w/ 21500 gal water tanks & 30 gal mixing cone

roll tarp *2015 Wilson Pacesetter 40.5’ aluminum hopper bottom trailer, ag hoppers, front & rear ladders, roll tarp, air ride, 66” side, 96” W, all alum wheels *2015 Wilson Pacesetter 40.5’ aluminum hopper bottom trailer, ag hoppers, front & rear ladders, roll tarp, air ride, 66” side, 96” W, all alum wheels *2012 Maurer 42’ x 96” hopper bottom trailer, 66” sides, ag hoppers, spring ride, elec tarp, elec traps, 11-24.5 tires, 8 steel disk wheels, very clean *2007 Wilson Pacesetter 41’ x 96” aluminum hopper bottom, 68” H, alum sub frame, roll tarp, 2 hoppers- 17” clearance, spring ride, front & rear ladders & catwalk, LED lights, 11R24.5 tires, alum wheels *2005 Trail King RGN detachable lowboy trailer, 48’ overall length, 102” wide, 29 ½’ well, 8 ½’ tail deck, 10’ front deck, 255/70R22.5 tirews, alum wheels, mechanical detach *1999 Load King 102” x 48’ flatbed, Canadian spread, tool box, steel disk wheels, good tires & brakes *1999 Load King 102” x 48’ flatbed, Canadian spread, tool box, steel disk wheels, good tires & brakes *1991 Fontaine 53’ step deck trailer, split axles, 255/70R22.5 tires & steel wheels *1979 City 28’ aluminum end dump trailer, elec over air endgate, new plastic liner 2016

FARM TRUCKS, OTHER TRUCKS & TENDER: *2007 Freightliner Columbia CL120 triaxle farm truck, Detroit 60 Series eng 470hp, 10 spd trans, jake brake, 2017 Loadline 21’ x 96” box w/ 63” sides, 3pc endgate, roll tarp & rear controls, 247 WB, 11R22.5 rear duals, 255/70R22.5 pusher, 315/80R22.5 oversize fronts, alum wheels around, 618771 miles showing, super sharp *2005 Kenworth T800, ISX Cummins 400hp, 10 spd auto shift trans, 21’ Reiten box & roll tarp, new aggressive SEMI TRAILERS: cap tires *2016 Timpte Super Hopper 40’ x 96” *1999 Mack triaxle gravel truck, E7 alum hopper bottom trailer, 66” sides, mack eng 350hp, 10 spd, Hendrickson ag hoppers, air ride, elec tarp, 8 steel 4 bag air ride, 15’ steel gravel box & disk wheels, very clean air tailgate, 275/11-22.5 tires, 6 alum *2015 Maurer Agri-Lite 42’ x 96” alum wheels hopper bottom trailer, 68” sides, ag *1993 GMC Topkick dump truck, hoppers, spring ride, 11-24.5 tires, 4 Cat engine, 6 spd trans, 14’ low side alum wheels, 4 steel disk wheels, elec contractor’s box, 11R22.5 tires, pintle Continued on Next Page

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AGWEEK/Monday, November 13, 2017 A23 hitch, air brakes, approx 192000 miles showing *1990 IH 4300 van truck, Navistar 360 eng, 5 spd trans, 16 ½’ van, 96” W, 84” H, side entry door, fold down power gate/door, 2 steel fuel tanks, 188 WB, 295/75R22.5 rubber, steel disk wheels *1974 IHC TransStar cabover semi tractor, 855 Cummins eng *1974 Ford F600 single axle, 330 eng, 4 spd *Willmar 1600 fertilizer tender w/ enclosed power unit to run hyd

9/16” x 22” drag teeth, SN#J1189 *Melroe 403 50’ harrow

GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: *2004 Brent 1080 grain cart w/ 20” auger, TRS tarp & 900/60R32 Trelleborg tires, SN#B21700127 *2014 Brandt XT Plus 10 x 80 grain auger w/ elec winch, like new, SN#111142-14 *2008 Brandt XL 13 x 70 grain auger w/ hyd hopper mover & hyd winch, SN#90638-08 *2008 Westfield 10 x 71 low profile PLANTERS & SPRAYERS: hopper *2011 Case IH 1250 12R30 planter *Westfield 10 x 71 mech swing dual w/ Central fill, in row fertilizer & trash auger w/ hydro lift & 540 PTO whippers, SN#YBS028127 *Westgo 8 x 61 auger w/ 540 PTO & *2008 Case IH 1250 24R30 planter w/ winch 2pt hitch, Central Fill & Redball liquid *Friesen 240 Seed Express seed tenfert, SN#Y8S007012 der w/ 5.5hp Honda engine, SN#22930 *JD 1760 12R30 planter w/ in row *Kwik Kleen 5 tube grain cleaner liquid fert, trash whippers, 3bu boxes & markers, SN#665163 OTHER ROW CROP EQUIPMENT: *White 8700 18R22 vacuum planter *2014 Harriston 240 clod hopper w/ w/ liquid fert & multiple plates for corn, star table, 48” fold up conveyor, rubber beans & sunflowers, SN#HT72200115 flashing on dirt conveyors & light pkg, *2008 Summers Ultimate NT 110’ SN#451408 sprayer w/ 1500 gal tank, 200 gal *Elmers model 062235 24R22 tow rinse tank, 3-way nozzle bodies, behind row crop cultivator, single spray wand, 5 section control, Raven shank unit w/ large rolling shields, 450 controller & 380/90R46 tires, SN#FCDBSP2055 SN#H0121 *Alloway 22’ stalk shredder *2000 Summers Ultimate 90’ sprayer w/ 1000 gal tank & Raven 440 control- WHEEL LOADER, FORKLIFT & ler, SN#A0519 BLADES: *Top Air TA1600 90’ sprayer w/ 1600 *1993 Case 821B wheel loader w/ cab, gal tank, Raven 440 controller & 380 heat, A/C, 3 yd GP pinned bucket, joyduals, SN#B22070101 stick bkt control & 23.5-25 tires, 5410 *JD 70 30’ fldg toolbar w/ markers from hrs showing, SN#JAK0024353 12R30 planter, no units *1976 JD 480-AD diesel forklift, single stage, 17.5L-24 front tires, 1507 hrs, TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: SN#183389T *2013 Great Plains TM4000 Coulter Till *Unused America 160R 16’ multi angle 41’ vertical tillage tool w/ Phoenix har- pull type blade w/ hyd angle adj, weight row & rolling baskets, SN#GP-2615H box & oversize tires *2013 Elmers Super 7 70’ heavy tine *Unused America 140R 14’ multi angle harrow, auto fold, SN#HS770016624 pull type blade w/ hyd angle adj, weight *Summers 38 ½’ diamond disk, cush- box & oversize tires ion gang, 10” spacing, SN#L1777 *3) Unused America F12 12’ pull type box *JD 2400 60’ 5 section fold chisel plow blade/killifer w/ 3 bar harrow, front casters, walking *3) Unused America F10 10’ pull type box tandems around, elec depth control & blade/killifer Soil Management control for non JD *2) Unused America F8 8’ pull type box tractor, SN#1303 blade/killifer *DMI Tigermate 48’ field cultivator w/ 5 *2) Unused America 10F 10’ heavy section fold, walking tandems around, duty box blade/killifer w/ hyd tilt 3 bar factory harrow, depth control, *2) Unused America 12F 12’ heavy knock on shovels, wing gauge wheels, duty box blade/killifer w/ hyd tilt floating tongue & rear packer hitch *Case IH 5850 chisel plow w/ 3 section LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: fold & 3 bar harrow, SN#CKB0020541 *2008 Case IH RB564 round baler *Ezee-On 4600 36’ disk, dual wheels *Unused America 24’ steel hay feeder around, 10” spacing, floating tongue, on 4-wheel transport cushion gang, 3 section fold *Unused 30’ steel cattle alley way *2012 Tebben TR52 52’ land roller, *16) Bundles of 10 continuous fence SN#3-12-420 panels- 20’ x 6 bar w/ 1 ¼” x 14 ga *2010 Summers 72’ Super Harrow, round tubing, 5 uprights, clips & con-

nectors, galvanized finish OTHER TRAILERS, PICKUPS & TRUCK ACCESSORIES: *2017 Unused H&H 22’ tilt deck bumper hitch flat bed tandem trailer w/ 2- 7000# axles & ground bearing ramp *2) Unused 2015 H&H 5’ x 8’ steel utility trailers w/ side rails & ramp gates *2014 H&H 8 ½’ x 20’ speed loader trailer *2013 ABU 14’ x 8 ½’ bumper hitch utility trailer, flatbed deckover, LED lights, spare tire mount, 6 lug axles, good tires *2011 Ford F-150 XLT EcoBoost 4-door 4x4 crew cab pickup, V-8, auto trans, P/W/L, cloth interior, approx 200000 miles, single owner *2002 Ford Ranger ext cab 2WD pickup w/ step side box *2001 Delta 25’ gooseneck trailer w/ torsion axles, 14320 GVW *1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo *1989 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo *Unused tandem axle dump trailer w/ 12V hyd lift & single wheels, farm use only- No title *Rainbow trailer- No title *Hyd tilt bed car trailer w/ good floor, dovetail, lights, 2 5/8” ball & 50% tires *3rd axle for semi trailer w/ air up & down *Defender 14’ cattle guard bumper, fits Peterbilt 388/389 w/ closed end framing & extra lights, used on only 1 truck *Western 9’ snow blade for pickup *Peterbilt 389 stock chrome bumper *150 gal fuel tank from Peterbilt truck w/ straps *50 gal tank for pickup *Pickup box trailer SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS: *Unused Lowe 750ch hyd auger w/ 9” & 12” bits & skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout XHD84-6 brush/grapple bucket w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout HD72-4 close tine brush/grapple bucket w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout 72-3 rock/grapple bucket w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout 66-9 brush/grapple bucket w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout tree & post puller w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused Stout add-on fork grapple *Unused tree & post puller w/ skid steer quick attach & prem powder coat finish *Unused HD double tine bale spear w/ skid steer quick attach & prem powder coat finish *2) Unused HD solid weld on quick attach skid steer plates *2) Unused receiver plate trailer movers w/ premium powder coated

paint finish *2) Unused HD 48” 5500lb walk through pallet forks w/ skid steer quick attach & prem powder coat finish *Unused 48” 4000lb walk through pallet forks w/ skid steer quick attach & prem powder coat finish *Unused 102” snow bucket w/ skid steer quick attach & prem powder coat finish *Unused 96” snow bucket w/ skid steer quick attach & prem powder coat finish *Unused 90” snow bucket w/ skid steer quick attach & prem powder coat finish *Unused 84” snow bucket w/ skid steer quick attach & prem powder coat finish *2) Unused tree & post pullers w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused tree saw w/ skid steer quick attach *Unused 72” skid steer angle broom *Unused 68” snow blower w/ skid steer quick attach *2) Unused 72” fork extensions *4) Unused 94” hyd skid steer loader/ dozer/blade *Unused 84” 4 in 1 bucket w/ skid steer quick attach *4) Unused skid steer buckets *3) Unused tree & post puller w/ skid steer quick attach *Bucket & grapple *Shop Built 16’ quick attach snow pusher for Buhler Allied loader *2016 Meteor model SB108DF 8’ 3pt snow blower, used very little, SN#SBB151800108DF *Loftness 6’ 3pt snow blower *Buhler/ Farm King 960 96” 2 stage snow blower w/ 3pt, hyd direction & chute tilt, SN#20401158 *JD 270 7’ 3pt snow blower, PTO shaft does not have shield, SN#1860 *JD 686 86” 3pt snow blower *Bobcat 14’ hyd drive snowblower

OTHER EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS: *Unused HD 110V 60HZ tire changer *Unused HD 110V 60HZ wheel balancer *Unused 9000lb HD two post auto lift *Unused 50T hyd shop press *2) Unused 3/8” x 50’ air hose reels *8) Unused 3” x 30’ tow straps *Unused HD wood chipper w/ 3 PTO, fits 40-70hp *2) Unused 125K BTU propane space heaters *2) Unused 20T air hyd jacks *Unused 1” air impact wrench set *2) Unused 3T floor jack *Unused 10T digital floor scale w/ 78” plate *Parts washer *2) Sets of 25 used JD knock on cultivator sweeps, 50% *12) CIH suitcase weights w/ bracket *2) 5hp bin fans *110hp 220V motor w/ box *210V 3 phase motor w/ starter *Nearly new 220V to 3 phase converter w/ panel, complete *Makino CNC vertical machining center *12 KVA generator w/ 540 PTO on trailer *12 KVA generator w/ 1000 PTO & extra drive shaft, set up to bolt on rear of JD 20-50 series tractors *Outback light bar *3 phase air compressor *Motor & compressor from 500 gal air tank *NH3 tank running gear, excellent tires *40 gal chemical mixing cone *Shop built 8’ 3pt S-tine cultivator *1997 Polaris 440XC snowmobile, Extra 10 susp, 1377 original miles, VIN#3170957

TIRES: *2) Sets of 4 each- 445 super singles HOOP BUILDINGS & TENTS: on alum wheels *Unused 30’ x 65’ x 15’ peak ceiling *2) 16.9-38 tires w/ rims double door storage building w/ *8) 20.8-42 tires commercial fabric- waterproof, UV & *6) 24.5-32 combine tires fire resistant & 12’ drive through doors *2) 14.9-46 tires at two ends *2) 28-26 20 ply tractor tires w/ rims *Unused 30’ x 40’ x 15’ peak ceiling 80% double door storage building w/ *Firestone 480/80R46 tractor tire commercial fabric- waterproof, UV & *9.5-24SL single rib tires w/ rims fire resistant & 12’ drive through doors *7.5-16 single rib tires w/ rims at two ends *16” tracks for 8335RT *Unused 20’ x 30’ x 12’ peak ceiling *4) 275/80R22.5 tires 70% storage shelter w/ commercial fabric & *4) 11-24.5 tires 90% roll up door *4) 295/75R22.5 tires on alum pilot *2) Unused 10’ x 20’ commercial hole rims 70% instant pop up tent *Pair of Goodyear 18.4-38 tires of JD *2) Unused 10’ 20-drawer HD work 9 bolt rims bench w/ 40’ high hanging wall, *JD 16” factory axle spacers, fits any stainless steel drawer panel & metal combine new than 9750STS handles *Unused 20’ HD 2 piece wrought iron driveway gate Continued from Last Page

GRAND FORKS AREA EQUIPMENT & TRUCK AUCTION- For more information call 701-757-4015 office, 701-215-2058 Dennis, 701-317-0870 Mark TERMS: Cash, cashier’s check, wire transfer, approved check in US funds. All sales final. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. ND Sales tax laws may apply on some construction & consumer units. Document fee on vehicle titles will apply & vehicle titles will be mailed to buyers. Due to some conflicts at press time, please note some file photos, see website for originals.

Canadian buyers are always welcome. Please furnish a letter of credit for registration. Some purchases require payment by wire. Most units move easily across the border, feel free to ask in advance for document assistance if necessary.

AUCTIONEERS & CLERK:

Main Resource Equipment Auctions, Dennis Biliske- Auctioneer, 2702 17th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201, ph 701-757-4015, fax 701-757-40166, email- info@resourceauction.com, website- resourceauction.com

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Y A H AUCTION

Bid Online ilable!

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Thur. November 30 | 11AM

ADVANCE NOTICE VERY LARGE FIREARM

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th FARGO CIVIC CENTER, FARGO, ND RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, HANDGUNS, COLLECTOR EDITIONS & AMMO

2017

3rd Annual

ection l e s e g Lar es of g p y t l l a in of d bedd n a y a h ding

Sale to be held at the Harvest Inn, 751 Dakota Ave, Oakes, ND

Selling over 5,000 bales of various hay and bedding to include dairy quality alfalfa, grinder alfalfa, rye grass, orchard grass, native grass, river bottom grass, and corn stover. 3x4 med. squares, 5x6 round bales and some small squares.

Live sale with on-line bidding. Complete terms, lot listing & photos at SteffesGroup.com.

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Preview Nov. 16th

Please visit www.resourceauction.com for Full Listing & Details

OVER 500 FIREARMS FROM ONE AREA COLLECTION!!

DEAN SCHMIT 701.678.4661

or Randy Kath of Steffes Group, 701.429.8894 Steffes Group, Inc. 24400 MN Hwy 22 S, Litchfield, MN Randy Kath MN47-007

320.693.9371 | SteffesGroup.com

AUCTIONEERS & CLERK: Resource Auctions, Dennis Biliske - Auctioneer, 2702 17th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201, ph 701-757-4015, fax 701-757-4016 • email: info@resourceauction.com TERMS: Cash, cashier’s check, wire transfer, approved check in US funds or Credit Card.

All sales final. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising.

ATF Form 4473 will be completed by Duane’s Gun Repair in Fargo, ND. All firearms will be transferred by a Federal Firearms Licensee.

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