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Walinga's long and established history makes them an industry leader in the world of grain and bulk solid transferring needs. Their lines of grain vacs, grain cleaners, grain air systems and pneumatic conveying systems cover the grain, feed and seed handling needs of farming and agricultural operations of all sizes.
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he company began in 1954 under the leadership of Cornelius Walinga and John Medemblik, who started by crafting wooden truck bodies for local businesses. Over the years the company embraced new technology until they were creating some of the industry's most innovative products. Today, Walinga leads the North American transportation-manufacturing industry in the production of portable pneumatic conveying systems for dry bulk materials, specifically grain and feed seed.
Walinga manufactures the 6", 7" and 8" diesel powered Ultra-Vacs. Ranging from 3,000 to 7,000 bu/hr, the UltraVac comes with many options to choose from. Bumper hitch and 5th wheel style hitches combined with highway towing packages make it a very versatile piece of equipment.
Walinga’s 3510 Agri-Vac is a nicely compact 30hp gas powered grain-vac. It can move product up to 800 bu/hr making it perfect for small cleanup jobs around the farm or mill. Integrated fork pockets make it easy to lift into the back of a pickup truck for transport.
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As a family owned and operated company to this day, Walinga remains dedicated to customer service and quality. That has helped them stand out in an increasingly crowded field. Today's farmers know they can trust the pneumatic conveying systems produced by Walinga, so they turn to them time and time again when they need these products. In addition to the company's lengthy history, Walinga's production capabilities help their products stand out. Because they have comprehensive engineering capabilities, they are able to offer sizes, features, options and capacities that are tailor made to the job the system is designed to handle. No matter how large or small a farming operation may be, Walinga can provide a pneumatic conveying system to match perfectly. Available models range from 500 bu/hr to 7000 bu/ hr, and each system can be expanded as needed. The pneumatic conveying systems, grain air systems, grain cleaners and grain vacs, including diesel powered grain vacs, allow operations to move bulk solids safer and easier. They contain no augers, screw conveyors or elevator legs, and they require minimal maintenance because all working components are in one central location. For more information on Walinga, call 800-466-1197 or visit www.walinga.com.
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by Melissa Gieringer | Liquidity Services Inc.
Putting Uncle Sam’s Surplus to Use on the Farm On the Seven Stars Coffee farm in Holualoa, HI, Henry Williams (pictured above standing by some of his cargo trailers) uses irrigation pumps, mowers and a five-ton tractor truck, all deemed surplus by the military, to keep operations on his eight-acre Kona coffee establishment running smoothly. Back on the mainland, in Warrenton, VA, Phillip Ramsey mounts bee colonies on the flatbeds of over 30 M105 military trailers, allowing him to smoothly transport the bees into fields conducive for honey making, which is the flagship of Ramsey’s Stoneleigh Farms. Across the country at eastern Idaho’s Howell Farms, Tom Howell leverages wrecker and cargo trucks, as well as an aircraft recovery truck to farm seed potatoes and barley for beer giants including Anheuser Busch and Corona. And in Blairstown, MO the Gudenkauf family uses a five-ton flatbed, a 6 x6 cargo truck, three-quarter ton trailers and a multi-purpose fourwheeled drive Unimog vehicle to keep costs down and productivity up on their soy bean farm. The Unimog easily plows through rough terrain or snow with bales of hay to feed the cows, while the five-ton flatbed can hold over 10,000 pounds of seed. Though they are farming thousands of miles apart and their crops and products couldn’t be more different, all these folks share a commonality: the use of military surplus on each of their farms. They are not alone either; all across the country farmers are saving money by purchasing retired military vehicles and equipment—no longer needed by the Defense Department, but far from unusable in the private sector—to run their farms. “The military stuff holds up,” says Williams of Seven Stars Coffee Farm. “I’ve been able to buy pumps, mowers and other good quality military equipment that was hardly used. I paid $100 for two water pumps that probably would have cost me $1,200 or $1,400 each if purchased new.” Stoneleigh Farms’ Ramsey agrees: he paid less than $4,000 for the majority of his 6 x6 trucks, which he runs on vegetable oil collected from area restaurants. Such surplus has saved him well over several hundred, if not thousands of dollars, he said. Typically, prices for used military equipment are about a quarter of the cost of new equipment and while some tinkering or TLC might be needed to get the used item up and running, the end result is a hardy, military-grade and DoD approved vehicle or other piece of machinery that is rugged and reliable. “This equipment was built to withstand anything: harsh conditions, heavy use and extreme circumstances. It was crafted and created A2
specifically for our military so you can assume that the quality is impeccable,” says Tom Burton, President of Liquidity Services’ Capital Assets Group which includes the Government Liquidation marketplace, the exclusive sales channel for Defense Department surplus and scrap assets. “Imagine a vehicle that has withstood the rigors of combat and then think about how well that same vehicle will fare on the farm. You can run that vehicle into the ground and it will still keep running.” Burton says that the vast majority of retired military vehicles and much of the other military equipment in use by the private sector was most likely at one time purchased from the Government Liquidation website because the company holds the exclusive contract with the DoD to publically auction items deemed surplus or scrap. Through the contract, tens of thousands of military-use items are made available for public purchase each week and those items are continuously bought, used and then resold from one person to another (or one farmer to another). A simple online search for “military surplus” brings up a bevy of buying options; better yet, type in “military vehicles for sale” and see what pops up. “We found that the Army trucks are useful for around the farm, they’re cheap, they’re diesels and they use silicone brake fluid. They’ve been maintained constantly,” says Larry Gudenkauf whose best deal includes scoring a $78,000 truck for a $1700 price tag.
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So, what should the average farmer know about sourcing military surplus? No matter where you are purchasing it from (direct from the DoD or from a neighboring farmer), there are a few things to consider.
Know the condition of the equipment Because the item is typically sold “as is” with no refunds, it’s important to purchase from a credible source. This might include a reputable military surplus company or someone that you know and trust. In some cases the seller might schedule a preview period for potential buyers to come out and look at the item. If an in-person preview is not offered or not possible and the item is listed for sale online, plan to validate the equipment based on the written description, images and video provided. Online preview can easily take the place of an in-person inspection; just make sure you are purchasing from someone credible (any credible online seller will provide this type of marketing as well as transparency when it comes to the sales terms and conditions).
Think about what you actually need It’s easy to get carried away when purchasing retired military equipment, given the amount of it
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Putting Uncle Sam's Surplus to Use on the Farm available and the price point of most of it; and there has been more than one farmer admit to being “addicted to surplus.” Though most farmers have the capacity to house an extra tractor trailer (or two), a good piece of advice is to only buy something you can put to use right away. Safe to say, there is plenty of military surplus available for purchase at any given time; as a result you should only purchase something you need. Given the amount of Defense Department inventory hitting the market each week, you certainly don’t need to buy something out of fear it won’t be available, only to store it for six months to a year.
Ways to purchase the equipment The most common channels nowadays for sourcing military surplus are through online auctions and private sales. The benefit of purchasing via an online auction is that you know exactly what your competition is bidding and can make a choice whether to pay more or pull out; essentially, you’ll never pay more than you want. On the Government Liquidation website for example, bids for most all items start at $25.
The Unimog being put to work on the Gudenkauf farm.
Private sales involve direct negotiation between the buyer and seller. The benefit of a private negotiation is that, pending you come to an agreement with the seller, you can get the item immediately (versus having to wait for an online auction to open and close).
What’s normally available? A simple Internet search will show you that hundreds of product categories in the military surplus space are available at any given time. Anything with wheels or that floats (aka vehicles and boats) tend to be the most popular category. For farming, some applicable equipment would include: two and a half and five-ton cargo trucks, cargo trailers, forklift trucks, dump trucks, tractors, wrecker trucks, all-terrain vehicles and even cranes. That said if you’re in the market for exercise equipment, kitchen appliances or field gear like goggles, canteens or all-weather boots, you can easily find that too. “We’ve been replacing a lot of our old civilian trucks with government trucks; we’ve been buying the 800-900 series trucks with 250 Cummins diesel engines in them and we’re very happy with those,” says Howell of the vehicles he’s put to use at Howell Farms. “Usually they have less than 20,000 miles on them and we can have those trucks up and ready to work for less than $12,000.”
Phillip Ramsey’s honey bee colonies in his M105 flatbed trailer.
Back on the Gudenkauf family farm, 16-year-old Andrew says most the kids at school know about his family’s Unimog and think it’s neat. The teenager, who can operate all the vehicles on the farm, has been instrumental in seeking out much of the fleet: “I had always wanted an M35 military vehicle, so we finally got one,” he says. “And now I really want an M35A3 that has the Caterpillar motor and automatic power steering.”
Melissa Gieringer is Public Relations Manager for Liquidity Services Inc., trusted asset recovery partner to more than 6,000 organizations, ranging from government agencies to Fortune 1000 companies, located in 25 countries. Liquidity Services is the exclusive sales channel of the U.S. Department of Defense’s surplus and scrap assets; over 240 million surplus items and two billion pounds of scrap materials have been sold to the public via Liquidity Services’ online auction site at www.GovLiquidation.com. JANUA RY 2014
Military vehicles in use on the Gudenkauf farm.
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Hunting Vehicles: ATVs Versus UTVs
Are you thinking of buying a hunting vehicle this season? If so, Daniel Harris, a technical manager with Club Car and avid hunter, tells you how to avoid buyer’s remorse.
Buying a Hunting Vehicle? Avoid These 5 Mistakes. 1. Don’t buy on impulse. Most people use their vehicles for much more than hunting. “Knowing all the ways you’ll use your vehicle up front will help you get more miles for your dollar,” says Harris. Then determine where you’ll be hunting. If you plan to park on the road side and walk to the hunting site, a pickup or Jeep may be right for you. “But if you want to drive into the woods, consider an ATV or UTV,” Harris says.
2. ATVs Versus UTVs for Hunting
4. Don’t make the wrong choice between a two- or four-wheel drive.
senses the ground it’s on and does the rest. With traditional systems, you’ll have to push the right levers, select the right gears and worry about locks.”
5. Don’t forget about ground
If you mainly travel trails, a two-wheel drive vehicle may be all you need.
clearance and axle articulation.
If you’ll be crossing creeks; driving in snow, rain or mud; climbing hills; or covering rocky terrain, you’ll want a four-wheel drive.
“Axle articulation is the ability to travel uneven terrain while maintaining ground contact on all four tires and preserving traction and torque. After you consider these factors, as well as bed size, payload and warranty, I suggest you go one step above what you think you’ll need, so you can keep your hunting options open,” Harris says.
Harris notes that there are differences in the performance of four-wheel drive systems, and is a proponent of the IntelliTrak™ all-wheel drive system. "You can select ‘forward’ or ‘reverse’, and IntelliTrak
Purposes. If you’re looking for fast and nimble, an ATV is the best fit. Since they are lightweight, they are easy to trailer and hide. “But ATVs accommodate only one rider and don’t have cargo beds or cabs,” Harris says. UTVs offer other benefits. A cross between a pickup and an ATV, these vehicles are great for hunting, work and neighborhood transportation. “UTVs drive like automobiles and have cargo beds, but they are smaller than pickup trucks and can navigate narrow paths and weave in and out of trees,” says Harris. UTVs are also easy to trailer and hide. Many come with seat belts and ROPS. They’re available in a range of models; the smaller ones can even fit in the back of a pickup truck.
3. Don’t dismiss the “green” option. Hunters often think they need to buy a gas- or dieselpowered vehicle to get a longer range. “But electric vehicles will also give you the range for a good day in the woods,” Harris says. “And they don’t create fumes and noises that frighten animals.” Whether you buy gasoline, diesel or electric, check the range.
Club Car's XRT 1550SE 4x4s deliver unparalleled axle articulation and eight inches of ground clearance, even when fully loaded. Its four-link semi-independent rear suspension provides independent performance with solid axle strength. The world standard for Jeeps and Land Rovers, the system is unique to Club Car in the U.S. UTV market. Club Car products are sold through Authorized Club Car Dealers. To find a dealer near you, visit www.clubcardealer.com.
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Q & A Beef Barns: What’s Right For Your Operation?
equipment & livestock production services
By Kelly and Leah Daniels Kelly and Leah live on an acreage in north central Iowa and work with farmers and clients across the country.
We’ve had the pleasure of working with farmers – mostly livestock producers – for many years and we recently began to notice something interest-
Life is a highway and it sure feels like we’re speeding down Interstate 2013 these days, pulling over only to fuel up, rest a bit, make any necessary repairs and head back out again. Seems like the exits marked “Projects to Finish” and “Unexpected Issues” are plentiful, but the signs for exits named “Reconnect with Friends” and “Take a Vacation” are few and far between. Not to complain, though. We’ve had a great first year here at Hedgewood, having completed new building projects in three states and helped lots of farmers improve their existing livestock facilities, sometimes in ways they didn’t know were possible. It’s a road we’re happy to be on and, as we merge onto Interstate 2014,
we look forward with excitement to the opportunities and challenges awaiting us down the road. Most likely, you’re also mapping out plans for 2014 – either on paper or in your head – and starting to put into motion all those projects you planned to do “next year.” As you’re thinking about ways to update barns, beautify your property or, if a new facility is in your future, we hope you’ll consider calling upon Hedgewood to help you navigate. Remember, if you have a question you’d like Hedgewood to take a swing at, please drop a line to the editor of this fine publication and we’ll do our best to answer it for you.
ing: Farmers like to ask a lot of questions. They want to know about which things are best for their operation, what’s new out there, how different brands compare, how
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I’m seeing a lot of talk about beef barns. How can I know if it’s something I should consider for my feed lot?
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That’s right, slats and shelters aren’t just for pigs these
How will I – OK, my banker – know whether a new beef barn will cash flow?
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When a farmer is interested in moving cattle under shelter, we work with our trusted team of
days. More and more beef producers are erecting hoop
construction, equipment and cattle production experts to paint
buildings or mono-slope structures with concrete floors, feed
an accurate picture of what you should expect. We have tools
bunks and fountains. One of the main reasons is an expanding
to estimate construction costs; determine which equipment
body of research pointing to the fact that providing shelter
is best suited for this type of production; give you a heads-up
can improve feed efficiency and rate of gain, helping get
about environmental management requirements; and help
cattle to market cheaper and faster – without compromising
you calculate the monetary value of manure you’re now able
That’s why we formed Hedge-
meat quality. A side benefit is the ability to design gating that
to capture. Also, like the pork production model, some beef
wood as an independent com-
makes it easier and safer to work or load cattle – an important
producers are now seeking contract growers to feed out their
pany, so we can help customers
improvement for both the animals and the people involved.
calves, opening up the industry to folks who like working with
learn about all their equipment
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cattle but don’t want to invest in ownership of a herd.
choices and choose the gates,
I can see how shelter and gating would improve cattle performance and handling safety, but why build a solid surface floor?
they can save money on input costs, and so on. And they appreciate
having
someone
knowledgeable and down-toearth to talk over options with.
feeders and other products that will make their job easier and maybe even save money through efficiencies. At Hedgewood, our recommendations are based on having actually used many different types of equipment in production situations, rather than on how much profit we can make
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One word: Manure. In addition to providing stable footing for animals and people, a solid surface in a beef
our goal is to identify and resolve any issues before construction
loss caused by exposure to weather. No matter the species,
begins and to manage the project’s multitude of moving parts,
manure is a very valuable crop input, replacing nutrients used
so you end up with a quality facility that makes you money
up by the previous year’s crop and adding soil-building organic
rather than an ongoing headache that continues to dip into
material that can’t be replicated by commercial fertilizers. Some
your profits.
and solids which, when treated with an effective biological or
Hedgewood.
polymeric product, can be pumped and knifed into crop acres.
The work that U.S. farmers
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blessed to be able to work in agriculture every day and to be able to use our skills in keeping agriculture strong. – Kelly and Leah
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your money to slap up a barn, but won’t be
there later to fix the problems they’ve created. At Hedgewood,
right for the farmer, it’s right for
lives than ever before. We feel
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There are lots of guys out there who will take
as possible and store it where it is protected from the nutrient
beef producers are also building pit storage to capture liquid
world live healthier and safer
Q
Those structures seem pretty simple. Do I really need such a detailed plan?
barn allows the farmer to capture as much of the manure output
from one brand or another. If it’s
do helps people around the
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If you’d like more information on the equipment or products we’ve mentioned, please give Kelly a call or text at 515-8519194 or shoot us an email at kelly@hedgewoodconsulting.com. Thanks for spending a little time with us today. We’ll see you
Which is better, a hoop building or a mono-slope?
next time at “In the Barn with Hedgewood”.
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Kelly Daniels is a long-time pork production manager and, more recently,
That’s an important decision that should be based on your production practices, geographic
area, budget and, mostly, personal preference. Each has its
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worked with farmers as an equipment representative for one of the oldest names in the industry. Leah Daniels is the owner of NewsWorks, a strategic communications firm that provides marketing and public relations services to
own set of features and benefits. The best bet is to examine the
companies and associations, primarily in the pork industry. She recently worked
pros and cons of both types of construction to determine how
with the National Pork Board to create an on-farm crisis communications tool
each would fit into your production plan.
for that enables farmers to effectively manage through incidents that can impact lives and reputations.
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Enviropac Announces New Seed Treater Design Enviropac, Inc., has announced the addition of a new model of their Dry Seed Treater to their line of seed treaters. The new treater, an Auger Mount model, is more convenient and easier to use. The improved loading height on the new seed treater makes it a favorite among agricultural operations. Properly treating seeds in a farming operation is crucial to maximizing yield and minimizing problems from pests and fungus. Yet ensuring that seeds are properly treated can be a challenge. Too much of certain treatments can damage the seed, while too little is ineffective. Seed treaters, like the new one released by Enviropac, Inc., help solve this problem. These treaters mix seed directly on the planter. The new Auger Mount solves makes using the seed treater even easier than it was in the past. Because of the way the auger inclines and rotates, it can provide any seed treater location on the seed tender. The unique design on the new model from Enviropac, Inc., keeps the treater in a vertical position when unloading, even while delivering the seed treatment. The new Auger Mount joins the company's existing Direct Mount model. Both are able to dispense pure talc, an 80/20 talc/graphite mix or inoculates into the seed directly on the planter. An adjustable slide gate on both models helps match the flow of seed as it flows through the seed tender conveyor. The seed treaters offered by Enviropac, Inc., can handle both liquid and dry products. Enviropac, Inc., also offers a complete line of storage tanks and containment systems to complement its seed treaters. For more information, visit www.enviropacinc.com or call 800-752-1414.
CoolMinder Fan Reverser Now Available for John Deere Gators Simplify your life and let CoolMinder automatically clear your radiator for you. ProMan PTO's patent pending Fan Reverser for the Gator has brand-specific connectors which allows you to simply unplug the radiator fan's existing connector and plug the CoolMinder in line and forget about it. When the thermostat starts the Gator's cooling fan, CoolMinder's patented micro-electronic brain is pre-programmed to automatically reverse the fan's direction for several seconds to blow out debris and dust build-up on your radiator. The program then winds the fan down to a stop and reverses it to continue through its normal cooling cycle for a number of minutes. This entire sequence repeats automatically to assist in keeping your Gator's radiator clean while you work or play. Other brand-specific CoolMinder Fan Reversers are available for the majority of Polaris, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki ATV's and UTV's. For more information call 855-776-6261 or visit www. promanpto.com. _____________________________________
Hydroswing Agricultural Shop Doors Return to the Market with a Significant Price Reduction After listening to the needs of the market, and making significant changes in production and pricing, Hydroswing® North America is open for business and emerging once again as a key player in the agriculture and farm door market. Hydroswing® is now being manufactured in ISO 9001 approved global manufacturing plants worldwide allowing for a 25+% price cost reduction in the final product. “We’ve made some big changes,” says Vice President of Operations and Technical Sales, Martin Chell. “Being the original hydraulic door manufacturer, we have always had an outstanding product. But we knew we had to make some changes and come to our buyers more cost effectively. We have achieved that now and are hitting the market with the same high
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quality hydraulic doors, but at a bifold price, square foot for square foot. It will be revolutionary for the agriculture and farming industries.” The Hydroswing® easily retro fits to replace the bifold, stacker, bottom rolling, top hung and sectional agricultural doors, and is ideal for new builds, steel, post and frame, stick or block. “I am constantly looking for ways to improve our product and to bring it to market at a great price,” says Chell. For more information visit www.hydroswing.com or call 800-404-HYDRO or 858-461-4519. _____________________________________
Lite It Wireless Introduces Agricultural Tow Lights for Added Safety Lite It Wireless has announced the introduction of a new product, their Wireless Agricultural Tow Lights. These lights are designed to add safety on the road by providing lighting to slow-moving agricultural equipment, while helping farming and agricultural operations save money. When lighting conditions are not at an optimum level, agricultural equipment that is out on the road is challenging to see. This can lead to accidents and serious
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injury when unsuspecting vehicles come in contact with that equipment. The Wireless Agricultural Tow Lights from Lite It Wireless are designed to lower this risk.
Worksaver's New Power Landscape Rakes
In the past, agricultural organizations had to rely on lights that ran via wires on the equipment. Each piece of equipment required multiple sets of implement safety lights wired directly on the vehicle or piece of equipment. This was costly, as each individual unit had to have its own lights, regardless of how frequently or infrequently they went on the road.
Worksaver, Inc. new Power Landscape Rakes remove debris or sod to prepare seedbed surfaces to create a new lawn or renovate an existing lawn. These landscape rakes also pulverize and set grade on new construction sites. Models are available for compact/mini skid steers, skid steers and 3-pt PTO driven tractors.
Wireless Agricultural Tow Lights do not have to be wired on the vehicle. They use strong 120-lb pull magnets to attach to any steel surface. The kit comes with two independent wireless lights, which are sufficient to light most equipment. Because they are not wired, but rather are attached via magnets, they can easily be used by more than one piece of equipment. This saves time and money for the owner who is using the lights, because there is no longer a need to purchase one light for every piece. To learn more visit www.LiteItWireless. com or call 800-490-3158. _____________________________________
New 10-Foot Eco Drill Kasco Manufacturing introduces the new 10’ KED-120 Eco Drill. The Eco Drill uses a unique Seed Metering System and is excellent for planting pastures, food plots, waterways and for mine reclamation. It features a 15 bushel capacity hopper and handles a wide variety of seed types including corn, soybeans, oats, wheat and more. The KED-120 is able to plant seeds in 15 rows with 8” row spacing. This seed drill also features 16” straight coulters to slice the ground, 13” concave openers to form a seedbed trench and cast press wheels to firm the seedbed, insuring germination. A three-speed transmission and precise adjustment of the seed metering slots allows for a wide range of seed rates. Fits Category II or III tractors; other widths of 6’ and 8’ are also available. For more information visit www.kascomfg.com.
The RainWave solution enables farmers across the U.S. to set up virtual rain gauges by entering GPS coordinates for identified locations in order to receive a rainfall report for those locations. Since on-site rain gauges are not needed, farmers no longer need to monitor dispersed gauges or manually track precipitation. Farmers are able to obtain the RainWave information through their Connected Farm dashboard, a Web portal that provides one centralized location for farmers to view key information impacting their operations. _____________________________________
Case IH Expands Precision Disk 500 Air Drill Line Features include flip-up end plates, flip-up gauge wheels, choice of carbide teeth or Sabre teeth and material control bar. Replaceable bearing housings and triple seal bearings provide durability and serviceability. For more information visit www.worksaver.com. _____________________________________
Trimble’s Connected F arm Solution Adds New RainWave Precipitation Monitoring Feature Trimble announced recently a new feature for its RainWave® precipitation monitoring solution for agriculture. As part of the Connected Farm™ solution, the new feature adds actual rainfall activity in 10-minute increments plus accumulated rainfall over a 24-hour period. With this comprehensive rainfall information, farmers can have a better understanding of the rainfall intensity, which can be used to make more informed decisions for irrigation and other farming operations. For example, if RainWave information shows that a large amount of rain fell in a short period of time, much of that rainfall may have run off the field and be unavailable to the crop. In contrast, if the information shows a slow steady rain, farmers may assume that the rainfall has a better chance of being absorbed in the soil and can be available to the crop.
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“With RainWave’s added functionality, Trimble is placing another valuable piece of information in farmers’ hands,” said David Fitzpatrick, business area director for Trimble’s Agriculture Division. “By providing a better understanding of how rainfall may have impacted soil moisture levels, farmers can optimize their irrigation planning, fleet management and timing of materials application for nutrient and pest management.”
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Case IH introduces the availability of two new air drills in 50- and 60-foot working widths. These larger-sized Precision Disk™ 500 air drills help growers cover more acres in short planting windows. “Case IH engineers have taken the best-in-class Precision Disk 500 design and made it even more productive with larger working widths and a five-section design,” says Dale Simpson, Case IH Seeding Marketing Manager. “Known for its accurate seed placement and ability to seed in diverse conditions – from no-till to reduced till to conventional till – the new Precision Disk 500 air drills are designed based on customer requests for wider operating widths to give them greater productivity.”
Seed More Acres In A Day Growers can take advantage of faster fill times by pairing these larger drills with Precision Air™ carts. These carts are available in sizes from 280 to 430 bushels in a tow-between or tow-behind configuration or 580 bushels in a tow-behind configuration. The larger sizes of the Precision Disk 500 are also an ideal match for higher-horsepower tractors, such as the new Case IH Steiger® 620 – the highest-horsepower agricultural tractor available in the market today with 682 maximum engine horsepower.
“The Steiger is a great pairing for the Precision Disk air drill,” says Simpson. “Together they allow producers to cover more acres, making the most of long workdays (continued)
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and lowering input costs. The result is lower equipment investment per acre, and that can make a big impact on a grower’s bottom line.”
two or three augers. Models with two augers measure 48 inches high, while those with three augers measure 66 inches high.
The rugged, reliable frames of the Precision Disk 500 air drill hold up to changing field conditions – even going from no-till to conventional – with the main center frame oriented in a “V” to provide exceptional weight distribution and stability. The new frame design also makes transport easier, as the wide profile of the transport wheels provide the stability to move the disk drill confidently, even at higher road speeds.
Additionally, the I Series uses a proven, reliable chain drive, oversized gearbox, large bearings and thick steel construction for maximum durability. Maintenance is kept simple with easy-access shear bolts, extra-large skid shoes and a bolt-on cutting edge.
“Ease of transport is increasingly important as growers farm more land that is not contiguous,” says Simpson. “The Precision Disk vertical-fold design gives them the industry’s lowest transport height and narrow transport widths.” Additionally, there are no daily maintenance requirements, allowing you to stay in the field longer. “Maintenance requirements are almost nonexistent,” says Simpson. “There’s only one greaseable point on the row unit. And that is on the gauge wheel adjustment spindle – requiring greasing every 50 hours or once per season.” _____________________________________
Loftness Introduces Line of Industrial-Duty Snow Blowers Loftness introduces the I Series to its SnowLogix line of snow blowers. The new series includes four models of industrial-duty, tractor-mounted units. They are available in 9- and 10-foot widths for efficiently moving large amounts of snow. Engineered for large tractors with tall tires, all models in the I Series offer a two-stage design with 16-inch-diameter augers and extra-large, 36-inch-diameter fans. Both 9- and 10-foot blowers are available with either
Also standard is a hydraulically adjustable spout with a 14-inch diameter and 270 degrees of rotation. Truckloading spout options are also available. Other options include hydraulic- and electric-actuated deflectors. I Series snow blower requirements include a Category II or III three-point hitch, 1,000-RPM PTO, and 140 to 200 PTO horsepower. Loftness manufactures the SnowLogix line of snow blower attachments, the VMLogix line of vegetation management equipment, the GrainLogix line of grainbagging equipment and the CropLogix line of crop shredders. For more information call 800-828-7624 or visit www. loftness.com. _____________________________________
Hyundai Presents New Interim Tier 4 HL740-9A Wheel Loader The HL740-9A joins Hyundai’s new lineup of 9A series wheel loaders, all of which provide unmatched power and productivity across a wide range of applications including agriculture, construction, demolition and recycling. Hyundai’s HL740-9A wheel loader was engineered for maximum power and performance. This model is built with a fuel efficient, low noise 156 hp Cummins Tier 4 Interim & EU Stage IIIB QSB6.7 engine. The ecofriendly engine offers advanced electronic controls and a self-diagnostic system, both of which lead to reliable performance. The combination of a high pressure common rail system and an advanced in-cylinder combustion technology results in increased power, improved transient response and reduced fuel consumption. The HL740-9A loader has a fully automatic transmission designed for maximum durability, minimum power loss, improved travel speed and low noise. An improved clutch control and minimized shifting shock when travelling contribute to a smoother ride. The HL740-9A model is designed to allow the operator customize the machine’s engine power, automatic trans-
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Hyundai’s HL740-9A wheel loader has an operating weight of 28,000 lbs, a 3.0 cubic yard bucket capacity and a bucket breakout force of 24,800 lbs, making this machine suitable for any application. The HL740-9A is available in an extended reach (XTD) model for jobs where a higher dump height is a necessity such as loading high-sided trucks and hoppers, stock piling material and for agricultural applications including as stocking feed lots on dairy farms. The loader is also available in a tool carrier (TM) model which offers parallel lift and is ideal for tasks like pallet handling and pipe laying. For more information visit www.hceamericas.com or call 877-509-2254. _____________________________________
Revolutionary Spare Tire Fuel System Introduced by Titan Fuel Tanks Titan Fuel Tanks recently introduced its new cross-linked polyethylene, Spare Tire Fuel System. The first-of-its-kind fuel system is designed to repurpose the space commonly used to stow a vehicle’s spare tire and fits most American-made diesel pick-up trucks made after 1999. The tank essentially doubles the fuel capacity of most pick-ups and unlike in-bed auxiliary fuel tank solutions, its underbody location means that it has no impact on the truck bed’s storage capacity. The lightweight, one-size-fits-all 30-pound tank is
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easy for one person to install and includes mounting hardware, a filler kit and an electronic fuel transfer control unit that can be operated from the comfort of the cab. Titan has engineered the system for fast installation and all components come in a standardized package. “Titan’s new Spare Tire Fuel System has tremendous potential and is the most creative and efficient use of space I have seen,” said Kyle Shiminski, category director, Keystone Automotive Operations. “We are very excited to be one of the first to be stocking their product in our warehouses. The lightweight material, ease of installation and concealed mounting location make Titan’s system an excellent universal solution for adding fuel capacity.” Titan’s single tank design accommodates all applications, while mounting hardware unique to the host vehicle’s make and model allows the tank to securely attach to the cross members of the vehicle’s frame. Mounting brackets attach easily and are completely noninvasive, requiring no cutting, welding or drilling. Like the spare tire it replaces, a mounting stud slides through the middle of the tank, which is then secured with a mounting plate. “Diesel truck owners are always interested in extending their range and fuel capacity without compromising space in their trucks cargo bed and Titan’s new spare tire tank is an innovative solution to this challenge,” said Paul Nishanian, executive vice president for XDP. “XDP stocks a complete range of Titan fuel tanks and we’re excited about expanding our Titan offering with their new spare tire tank.” Titan’s electronic fuel transfer control unit gives the vehicle operator total flexibility in managing how they use their extra fuel capacity. The additional fuel can be held in reserve or transferred on-the-go and as the need arises. The controller’s illuminated user interface indicates the tank’s fuel level in increments of one tenth and features a single-touch button that starts the fuel transfer sequence. With one touch, fuel begins transferring from the Spare Tire Fuel Tank to the vehicle’s primary fuel tank and continues to flow until it is automatically stopped by the controller or the button is touched again. A red LED on the controller illuminates during the fuel transfer process. Titan’s distributors in the United States, Canada and Australia are expected to have the new polymer Spare Tire Fuel System in stock on or about December 1, 2013. JANUA RY 2014
Kubota Tractor Corporation Enters Hay Tools and Spreaders Market
rotary rake and tedder, with a working width of 13’9” and 17’1” respectively; and pendulum spreaders, with capacities ranging from 7.8 to 47.7 ft 3. For more product information, please visit the Hay Tools and Spreaders product pages on www.kubota. com. _____________________________________
First Phase in Introduction to Include Disc Mowers, Rotary Rakes and Tedders, and Pendulum Spreaders. Kubota Tractor Corporation announced recently that it will enter the U.S. hay market in 2014 with an all-new line of Kubota Hay Tools. The new machinery further expands Kubota’s strength in the agricultural market, and will allow its dealers to serve as a convenient, onestop destination for Kubota tractors, hay implements and spreaders.
The new implements will be produced by Kverneland Group, a leading international company that develops, produces and distributes agriculture machinery. Kubota Corporation completed a full-ownership acquisition of Kverneland Group in May 2012, including its factories located in Norway, Demark, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Russia and China. The Kverneland Group brings to Kubota 134 years of experience in successfully developing and producing implements. “Kubota’s acquisition of Kverneland strengthens our global product portfolio while providing an opportunity for our U.S. dealers to expand their offerings to serve the needs of our haymaking customers,” said Todd Stucke, Vice President, Kubota Agriculture & Turf Division. “These tools – carrying the well-recognized and deeply trusted Kubota name – are first in a series of product developments underway that will allow us to realize our agriculture growth strategy in the United States.” Kubota unveiled the new implements at the Kubota National Dealer Meeting in Memphis, Tenn., earlier this month. The first phase of implements will be available at Kubota dealerships in early 2014 and will include five disc mowers, ranging from 5’6” to 10’5”; a
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Simplify Pump Selection and Management with New App from Agri-Inject Designed to take the complication and guesswork out of selecting and calibrating an injection pump, the new Apply Yourself app is appropriate for a wide range of industries, including virtually any agricultural, nursery, turf or green industry market. “Apply Yourself comes pre-loaded with the complete range of injection pumps available from Agri-Inject,” says Neal Saxton, director of global sales for AgriInject. “This allows a grower to easily enter the specific data points for his or her application — including field size, irrigation timing, injected liquid type and rate — and review a ranked list of the best pumps to fit that application. What’s more, the app provides both a photo and the details on each pump on the suggested list.” Available in versions for both Android and iOS devices, the Apply Yourself app is a free download that works with both metric and English units. It also includes a function that makes pump calibration quick and easy, as well as a timer that features both visual and audio alerts. Download a free version of the Apply Yourself at www. agri-inject.com/app.
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The product contains a refined food-grade Saltwater Diatomaceous Earth (DE). Diatomaceous earth contains the skeletal remains of plankton, and the saltwater version is more effective than the freshwater option. This material kills insects, larvae and eggs on contact.
Farming operations with livestock understand the challenge of feeding those animals day in and day out. Hauling the feed is time consuming and hard work, but Stull Feeders has a solution. Their gravity flow and auger fed feeders make it possible to feed animals directly from an ATV or UTV, without having to leave the seat.
To make the material more effective, Insecto adds food proteins to serve as bait. This draws the insects through the DE, so they are killed quickly.
Today's farmers can choose from 200 and 400 pound capacity gravity flow feeders and 600 pound capacity auger fed feeders. Both designs mount to almost any ATV or UTV without difficulty. "This is important," said a company spokesperson, "because it allows the user to feed from the comfort and safety of their seat. There is no longer a need to get out and get in with the animals. Simply allow the feeder to deliver the feed." 200 Pound Stull Feeder with ATV Mounting Kit
DE is allowed in human and animal food products at a saturation weight much higher than the weight included in Insecto. This means that the product creates no concern with when used in operations growing food meant for human consumption. It's safe for children, pets and the environment and is listed with the Organic Materials Review Institute. As an Insecto spokesperson said, "Using Insecto ensures protection of your crop investment for less than 1 cent per bushel. Increased long-term productivity over traditional chemical pesticides makes Insecto an attractive, cost-effective alternative to all our pest control needs." Insecto is not a new product. It's been registered through the EPA since 1984. Since that time farmers and other agricultural entities have found it to be a safe and effective way to control all major groups of grain insects on all major stored grains. To learn more about Insecto, visit www.insecto.com or call 800-332-2002. ____________________________________
Stull Feeders have been providing their feeders since 2007. With this design, farmers can save time, which is crucial to running a successful operation, and avoid the need to haul five-gallon buckets to their animals over and over, which conserves energy. Finally, the feeders reduce feed loss from torn bags, which occur often when feeding by hand. For more information call 870-437-5743 or visit www. stullfeeders.com. ____________________________________
Insecto Offers Safe, Proven Pest Management Agricultural operations that are looking for a safe way to treat empty bins and kill insects quickly, without reliance on harsh chemicals, find Insecto a viable option. Insecto treats empty bins in as little as one minute without the use of harsh chemicals. This makes it one of the safest non-pesticides on the market. Insecto, because it contains no harmful chemicals, can be purchased without a special license or application. A10
durable than others on the market which use a selfaligning bearing. When these self-aligning bearings get dry, they begin to spin in the hub. This ruins the hub. By using a pressed in bearing, Ron's Manufacturing eliminates this problem.
When agricultural operations need to prepare for spring planting in the fall, they can use the coulter to lightly till the soil, while also incorporating and sizing residue, so the field is ready for spring planting. This allows the soil to dry out well. In the early spring, the coulter's wavy design loosens and fluffs the soil. So the seedbed is ready for maximum growth and yield potential. For farmers who like to plant shallow, the coulter allows for shallow planting while still loosening the soil below the roots.
Make a Strip Till Machine from a Chisel Plow with Ron's Manufacturing
The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment is a versatile piece that can be used in conventional tillage, no-till and conservation tillage operations.
With the help of Ron's Manufacturing, today's farmers can easily convert their chisel plow to a strip till machine with a simple coulter kit. Ron's coulters outshine the competition with their stronger design, so they can be used in rugged conditions and with high horsepower tractors.
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Inventor and owner Ron Tschetter had this to say about the device, "A coulter kit from Ron's Manufacturing converts any chisel plow to a tool that prepares perfect seedbeds for planting." The coulters are known in the industry for their stronger bearings. Where the competition uses 1-Âź to 1-3/16 inch bearings, Ron's Manufacturing uses a 1-â…œ inch size. Ron's kits also have four large, flat bearings that press directly into the hub. This, combined with a stress proof steel shaft, helps the coulter kit to be more
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Hoover Diesel Helps Reduce Fuel Costs Since 1973, Hoover Diesel Service has been offering power units and diesel engines – as well as servicing those units and engines. Their products include diesel and gaseous-fueled power units, generator sets and high quality power systems. With their help, companies that rely on industrial engines and generators, and need the parts to keep them running well, will be able to continue smooth operations. Hoover Diesel specializes in providing diesel and gaseous-fueled industrial engines, generators and parts to end users as well as dealers and OEMs. Their team
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“We built a 750 Gallon Standard Fuel Trailer for him and shipped it to the coast where it was to be loaded on a barge destined for Alaska”
The range of wireless communication between vehicles has been increased. Additional diagnostic feedback is available to the operator. A “go to here” feature has been added. This allows the operator to position the tractor in the field in the best possible area and wait for further instruction.
The speed of vehicle path planning has been improved. The “go to here” feature has proven to be very beneficial for the farmers. Users can instruct the tractor to go to a spot in the field that they deem most convenient in relation to the combine’s path, instead of having the system follow the combine through the field. This helps increase efficiency and saves time because the farmer can gauge when they will need to unload next and make sure the tractor is there waiting for them. With the help of Hoover Diesel Service, companies can increase their bottom line by decreasing fuel costs. Hoover Diesel offers fuel-efficient power units that help reduce operating costs. Portable units are more affordable than purchasing a new tractor when the company needs a stationary PTO with hydraulic power, not a mobile tractor. Engines for re- power and replacement applications are also available. For more information about Hoover Diesel, call 888-DIESEL-0 or visit www.hooverdiesel.com. ____________________________________
Kinze Manufacturing Continues Progress on Kinze Autonomy Kinze autonomous harvest system was leased to farmers this fall. Kinze® Manufacturing, Inc. continued its progress on Kinze Autonomy this season by leasing its autonomous harvest system to three farmers. While each of the farmers was a participant in the release preview held in fall 2012, this year Kinze representatives were not in the field overseeing operation of the system, which allowed the farmers to use the technology independently. “Because the technology was brand new last year, we took every precaution to make sure it ran properly,” said Rhett Schildroth, senior product manager at Kinze. “We made several minor improvements, and this year the farmers ran the technology by themselves. We’re now getting very positive feedback. The system just works – the farmers keep asking when they can buy it.” JANUA RY 2014
“The 'go to here' feature really opens up the field,” said Kent Armstrong, a farmer from Cameron, IL leasing the system. “After the corn is unloaded into the semi, I instruct the tractor to drive to the best place in the field to wait until I’m ready. It helps the tractor get to the combine for unloading in the most efficient way possible and opens up the field for combining.” Like Armstrong, both of the other participating farmers have experienced significant efficiency gains during this year’s harvest. Kinze continues to work toward full commercialization of the system. Visit Kinze.com for more information. ____________________________________
“A couple of weeks after we shipped the trailer, Steve reached out asking me when it would arrive,” Harland continued. “Tracking the shipment only confirmed that the trailer had arrived at the port, but Steve was there daily and had yet to see the trailer.” “For weeks, we were unable to figure out what had become of it,” Harland said. Until July – when a fishing boat found it – floating at sea. How it got there is quite the combination of events, as Steve detailed in the following message: “Unbeknownst to both of us, the trailer was dropped off at the loading yard, where it was immediately loaded onto a barge at the last minute.” “But when that barge arrived at the destination several weeks later, there was no trailer.” “Apparently, the barge hit a storm off southwest Alaska and lost the trailer overboard. It took a five story fall straight into the ocean and drifted for three weeks until it was found way out at sea by a fishing boat. The fishing boat towed the trailer (by rope, of course) back to land.” “It is apparently not that badly damaged, so that in itself is a testament to the strength and quality of your trailers. It’s partially crushed and I would imagine that after 3 weeks of floating around in the sea there would be salt water corrosion through everything." “We do rigorous testing on our trailers to make sure they are rugged enough to stand up in the roughest conditions,” says Loren Van Wyk, President of Thunder Creek Equipment. “Never did it cross our minds to test the integrity of our tanks by letting them float at sea for a few weeks… but it’s good to know they can.”
Missing Thunder Creek Trailer Found Floating at Sea Remained Relatively Unscathed Thunder Creek Equipment’s fuel and service trailers with industry-leading DEF delivery systems have brought efficiency to operations in many industries – agriculture, construction, oil fields, and more. It was the events that unfolded getting one particular trailer to a gold mine operation that has become a nearlegend testimony to the quality that Thunder Creek puts behind each trailer. “Last spring, I worked with a man named Steve who runs gold mining operation in Alaska,” recalls Jason Harland, Territory Sales Manager for Thunder Creek.
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Could You Be Stuck in Your Parents ‘Financial Limbo’? sis, and inadequate crop insurance – all rolled into a five year period of time.
Dear Michael: I have been working on my parent's farm since I got out of college. At the time I
We are a far, far cry from eighteen percent interest as this was brought on by run-away inflation during the early eighties. It was an unprecedented event and our government handled it poorly by raising interest rates to unbelievable highs. They learned a valuable economic lesson.
returned, my dad was still using old farming methods and his crop production showed it. I learned in school about no-till farming and other methods of bringing up his crop production. Because of this, the land he owned, and the land that was added since then, has doubled in production and, of course, doubled in value. Actually, it's gone
Land prices will always be a function of profitability and with crop prices decreasing – inevitably, the seven year drought was going to break which occurred through the breadbasket of our country – we will see stabilization of land values across the country.
up fourfold since then. My parents still ‘hem and haw’ about what to do with their will and I'm still not sure if they even have a will. If they should die now, I'd have to buy out my four brothers and sisters. With the price of land the way it is, I'm not certain I could do that? Was helping them out the worst decision I ever made?
– Signed, My Own Worst Enemy Dear 'Worst Enemy':
swers become clearer down the road.
The cryptic answer to your question is NO – you could not afford to buy out your siblings. In order to buy them out, lenders will require you to have at least a forty-five percent ownership stake in what you own, versus what you are buying. In other words, if you are buying one million dollars' worth of property, you'd better have four hundred and fifty-thousand dollars net worth to put on the line with this purchase. If you are buying out an eighty percent share from your siblings with no offsetting equity, it's going to be a short visit with your lender. Many young people fail to see this upcoming disaster looming in the future due to their parents' inability or unwillingness to deal with this situation. In most cases, because parents don't really have a handle on what they should be doing, they put it off and wait to see if the an-
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Some questions they may have are, "Will you ever get married?” If you are married, they will wonder if the woman you are married to is invested in the farm. They will wonder what happens if you end up getting a divorce. Your parents might also wonder if you are committed to farming the way they are (or were). And, they may also wonder what what would happen to the farm if YOU should die. Other questions rolling around may be, “How can we be fair and equitable to the other children in our estate plan?” Many people today are absolutely frozen waiting to see what land values do in the future. Many believe they will drop. Historically, this would be an unusual event unless we see a repeat of the eighties: eighteen percent interest, crop prices at record lows, embargoes, a national fuel cri-
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In your specific case, however, it really doesn't matter what the FMV of land is or is going to be. It will be whatever your parents will states you will pay for the land – or pay to your siblings. With no will, or an old, outdated will, this will be the auction value of the land as an auction is the only true way to establish the value of land on any given day. Unless you have millions of dollars in equity – as will other buyers who will be there have, you're not even going to make it to the second round of bidding. Let's take a lesson from our government. Right now, they are stuck with two very radically different viewpoints refusing to cooperate and run our government efficiently. Stuck in limbo, we all suffer the consequences. You, stuck in your parent's limbo, have the same issues and the same dire consequences ahead of you. You should be rewarded for coming back and increasing the value of your parents estate, and being a part of increasing the holdings of the estate with your labor and knowledge. But if your parents refuse or procrastinate on working with you, their partner in the operation, you better start building your own estate; land, machinery, buildings, and/or livestock outside your parents estate to make certain you have the equity necessary to buy what you can at the time of their deaths. Sometimes you're given a long time to accomplish this, and sometimes not. I've always said the average farm career is about forty-five years (age twenty to sixty-five, give or take). If you're now forty, your opportunities for income are now down to twenty-five years and each progressive year without planning, the margin gets thinner and thinner for success. ________________________________________
Do you have questions about estate planning? Need to know more about how you can "Keep the Family Farm in the Family"? Email questions to Michael Baron at mbaron@btinet.net or call him at 800-373-4078. ________________________________________ www.farm andl ivest ockdirect ory.com A1 3
The Original In-Bin Continuous Flow Drying System... that Grows with your operation!
In Virginia:
In New York:
BYRD TRACTOR INC.
GREENVILLE SAW SERVICE
7274 Centreville Rd. Manassas, VA 20111 703-361-2135 www.byrdtractorinc.com
Free Stall
With a SHIVVERS computerized drying system you can dry your crops as fast as you can combine. Whether your drying needs are 2,000 or 20,000 bushels a day, SHIVVERS has a system for you. Let us help design a system that’s righ for you. Call or stop in today.
In Ohio:
LASHLEY TRACTOR SALES
5040 Route 81 Greenville, NY 12083 518-966-4346 www.greenvillesaw.com
24821 State Route 313 Quaker City, OH 43773 740-679-2141 • 800-LASHLEY (527-4539) Zanesville, OH 740-455-2141 St. Clairsville, OH 740-695-2141 www.lashleytractor.com
Storage Building
In Indiana:
In Ohio:
KIESEL ENTERPRISES
FREY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
1198 S. Kiesel Dr. Princeton, IN 47670 812-386-6580 www.kieselent.com
Gambrel
7540 County Rd. 19 Wauseon, OH 43567 419-446-2791
NU WAY BUILDERS 5294 Sebring Warner Rd. Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-4345
Mono
LAM-PLY TRUSS The Truss That Will Carry The Load Spans up to 80 ft. Spans up to 12 ft. depending on the load you desire Bird Nesting Control Better Ventilation and Visibility No Feed Alley Post Obstruction Additional Ceiling Height W24141 Starwood Lane, Independence, WI 54747 Call Toll Free: 888-525-5878 www.starwoodrafters.com A14
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New Sunflower 1435 Series Disc Harrows Meet your new competitive edge – the latest innovation in America’s best-selling line of disc harrows. Sunflower 1435 Series disc harrows offer you more stability and better penetration for more efficient operation in the toughest field conditions.
Calf Flooring Systems
Choose from seven models ranging from 20-ft., 7-in. to 35-ft., 10-in. working widths. All models feature aggressive, overlapping 20-degree angle front gangs and staggered rear gangs for superior performance. Plus, a list of options – from heavy-duty walking tandem wheels to hydraulic self-leveling and a choice of finishing attachments – lets you select the package that best suits your needs. Stop by your local dealer today. Accept no imitations. There is only one Sunflower.
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Now you can have Sunflower quality & value in a high-performance vertical tillage implement The new Sunflower 6630 Series vertical tillage tools feature famous Sunflower durability, efficient, high-performance tillage action, and innovative engineering. Plus, the 6630 implements feature the stay-sharp, serrated Sunflower Saber Blade™ vertical tillage blades. The Saber Blade cuts through tough crop residue with ease and penetrates hard soils. The rippled Saber Blade profile creates a soil mixing action not possible with any other blade. The crop residue is sized, mixed and anchored for faster soil warm-up and resistance to wind and water erosion.
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See your Sunflower dealer today to learn more about the 6630 vertical tillage line up.
now you can have sunflower quality & value in a high-performance vertical tillage implement. The new Sunflower 6630 Series vertical tillage tools feature famous Sunflower durability, efficient, high-performance tillage action, and innovative engineering. Plus, the 6630 implements feature the stay-sharp, serrated Sunflower ™ New Hampshire: Intough Indiana: SaberInBlade vertical tillage blades. The Saber Blade cuts through crop residue with ease and penetrates hard soils. The rippled Saber Blade profile creates a soil mixing action not possible with any other blade. The crop residue is sized, mixed and anchored for faster soil warm-up and resistance to wind and water erosion.
NEW BOSTON TRUCK TROXEL & EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT CO. See your Sunflower dealer today to learn more about the 6630 vertical tillage line up. 506 Mont Vernon Rd. 983 N. State Rd. 13 (Rte. 13) Wabash, IN 46992 New Boston, NH 03070 260-563-1149 603-487-5148 www.troxelequipment.com
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In Michigan:
In Pennsylvania:
DIUBLE EQUIPMENT INC. 4365 S. Parker Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-994-1313
WATSON'S INC. 7130 E. State St. Hermitage, PA 16148 724-346-6514 800-466-6515
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ACI Dist. Ltd. 800-237-0562 AL AR GA IL KS KY MO MS SC TN Cummings & Bricker 800-252-1552 NY PA OH WV VA NC MD DE NJ CT RI MA NH VT ME WalcoUSA 507-663-9090 MN WI ND SD • Schmitt Implement 563-552-1005 IA Swihart Sales 800-864-4595 KS • Gateway Mfg. 989-386-4198 Clare, MI Mike Messing Sales 989-864-3030 Ruth, MI • General Implement Dist. 800-767-0555 UT Southern Indiana Supply 812-309-0009 IN IL Northern KY Western OH
Air Seeders
Corn Planters
Dramatically reduces plugging and bent rims. Heavy Duty construction throughout. Modular design means all parts are field replaceable. Uses standard bearing and tire. Greatly enhances visibility of and access to inside of wheel.
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Love that Featherlite!
– Model 8413
Gooseneck combo trailer has Featherlite’s solid structural integrity, top features and many options at a price you'll love! Perfect for livestock and horse owners as well as hobby farmers, this versatile trailer comes in 16', 20', 24' and 28' lengths.
– Model 8125
Featherlite’s Model 8125 is patterned after the very popular gooseneck 8127. It can be hauled by a wider selection of vehicles including some campers and SUVs.
– Model 8117
Featherlite’s new Model 8117 stock trailer is designed with the style, features and price point that farmers and ranchers desire. It features a heavy-duty center gate with slam latch, full swing rear gate with lockable slider and curbside unload door for your convenient loading. With its premium, corrosion-resistant aluminum construction, new Model 8117 is a great option for your livestock hauling.
In Connecticut:
In Maryland:
THE TRAILER DEPOT
BURDETTE BROTHERS INC.
1037 Middletown Ave. Northford, CT 06472 203-234-7788 • 800-860-3579 www.thetrailerdepot.com
1909 Urbana Pike Clarksburg, MD 20871 301-831-8855
In West Virginia:
HERITAGE FEATHERLITE
HARRISON FORD & FEATHERLITE TRAILERS INC.
38378 Midland Trail East White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 304-536-2000 • 800-518-7743 www.heritagefeatherlite.com
820 N. Main St. Wellington, OH 44090 440-647-3614 • 800-686-3614 buyharrisonford.com
In Ohio:
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Call us for a FREE brochure! 800-800-1230 www.fthr.com
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Walinga Ultra-Veyor Push Systems are ideal for transferring product from dryer to storage. Ranging from 500 bu/hr to over 2000 bu/hr.
Fill or Empty Bin, Silos, Flat Storage and Semi's. Capacities from 500 bu/hr to over 7000 bu/hr.
NEW!
Walinga Grain-Cleaner Great for removing bees wings & fines after drying product. 1 or 3 phase. Helps prevent hot spots!
Visit us at KEYSTONE FARM SHOW, York, PA • Jan. 8-10 Your Premier Source for Walinga Agri-Vacs.
www.emmsales.com (800) 288-2081
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Contact us:
8015 Highway 7 S.E. Clara City, MN 56222
800-354-2106
Manufacturing Co. Inc.
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Massey Ferguson® equipment. When it comes to getting the job done quickly and efficiently, you just can’t beat our full line of Massey Ferguson compact and utility equipment. From rugged and reliable tractors to our agile zero-turn mowers, pull-type mowers, hay balers and seeding/tillage equipment, we have everything you need to tackle the toughest chores with ease. See your Massey Ferguson dealer today for more information on this exceptional line of compact and utility equipment, flexible financing and quality parts or visit www.masseyferguson.com.
Great Quality! The Gobbler
Grain Stacker
Reclaim your grain piles at high speed! The SWIFT Gobbler features: • Heavy duty auger – high speed chevron belt, fast mounting • Variable speed feed auger – hydraulic raise front fence • Self contained hydraulic system – clod buster, detachable
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Competitive Prices! Kwik Pits Steel Structures for: • Towers, Catwalks, Kwik Pits
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The Swift Grain Stacker is especially designed to provide the total portability demanded to upload grain at a remote facility. The selfpropelled design allows it to pick itself up and move on its own. The Swift Grain Stacker is designed to move up to 250 bu. a minute while keeping kernel damage to a minimum. Single & Dual Driveovers available.
In Pennsylvania:
WATSON'S INC. 7130 E. State St. Hermitage, PA 16148 724-346-6514 • 800-466-6515 www.watsonsinc.com In Maryland:
J. DAVID MULLINIX & SONS INC.
Aggregate conveyors, grain conveyors, material handling conveyors, reclaim tunnel conveyors or custom conveyors... we can build them all. Welcome to SWIFT MANUFACTURING, INC. – a quality manufacturer located in West Central Minnesota.
14420 Howard Rd., Dayton, MD 21036 410-489-4363 www.mullinixandsons.com In New Hampshire:
NEW BOSTON TRUCK & EQUIPMENT 506 Mont Vernon Rd. (Rte. 13) New Boston, NH 03070 603-487-5148 www.nb-te.com
Swift's goal is to help you select the equipment best suited for your specific application(s). We will ensure that you receive a system that is reliable, efficient, cost-effective and quality built to your specifications.
In today's competitive, time-sensitive marketplace, the ability to move, sort, and distribute materials cost efficiently is more than just important ... it's critical. So let Swift Manufacturing help you with all of your conveyor needs!
In Ohio:
HOLGATE IMPLEMENT SALES 109 Keyser St., Holgate, OH 43527 419-264-2031 • 800-622-2031 www.holgateimplement.com
MASSEY FERGUSON is a worldwide brand of AGCO. © 2010 AGCO Corporation, 4205 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 (877) 525-4384
In New York:
MONROE TRACTOR 17863 Goodnough St. Adams Center, NY 315-583-5486 • 800-962-4686 Albany, NY 518-785-8013 • 800-926-4227 Auburn, NY 315-258-0122 • 800-362-4686 Batavia, NY 585-343-9263 • 800-388-4113 Binghamton, NY 607-754-6570 Canadaigua, NY 585-394-7260 • 800-388-6119 Elmira, NY 607-739-8741 Hornell, NY 607-324-2110 www.monroetractor.com
RANDALL IMPLEMENTS CO INC. 2991 State Hwy. 5 S. Fultonville, NY 12072 518-853-4500 www.randallimpls.com
• VARIANT 360 (RC) - 4' x 5' variable chamber
• VARIANT 380 (RC) - 4' x 6' variable chamber
• 83" wide pickup with crop assist augers • Adjustable bale diameter, density and soft-core height from the monitor
• ROTO CUT (RC) for fine chop • Financing available through ®
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In Indiana:
WEAVER AG & LAWN EQUIPMENT 905 Nelson's Pkwy. Wakarusa, IN 46573 574-862-1266 • 877-401-1279 www.weaveragandlawn.com In Pennsylvania:
RUTLEDGE REPAIRS 674 Callicoon Rd. Damascus, PA 18415 570-224-4319
In Indiana:
TROXEL EQUIPMENT CO. 5068 E 100 N Bluffton, IN 46714 260-565-3659 • 800-876-9351 4777 W. 500 N., Huntington, IN 888-876-9352 983 N. State Rd. 13, Wabash, IN 888-876-9353 Email: troxel@troxelequipment.com www.troxelequipment.com
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In Pennsylvania/Virginia:
COPP FARM SUPPLY 954 W. Dowell Rd. Columbia City, IN 46725 260-244-6465 www.coppfarmsupply.com In Indiana:
EDWARDS SPRAY EQUIPMENT 344 2nd St. Plainville, IN 47568 812-687-7570 www.edwardsspray.com
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BINKLEY & HURST 700 E. Linden Street Richland, PA 17087 717-866-7518 888-414-7518 Lititz, PA 717-626-4705 800-414-4705 Dayton, VA 540-879-2350 www.binkleyhurst.com
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Invest in Equipment That Lasts Water Tanks
Haysaver Hay Feeders
Hay Feeders for all types of animals
Scrapers/Plows
Durable permanent or portable water tanks built to fit the needs of your livestock.
Mineral Feeder
We build scrapers to meet your needs, skid-steer mounts and 3-pt. tractor hitch
Grain Feeder
Leiden Land & Cattle Company 525 Maple Road, Coalport, PA 16627 (814) 672-5374 • (814) 932-2171 • (814) 505-6721 • (724) 388-6000 www.LeidenLandAndCattle.com
PACER PUMPS 1-800-233-3861 www.pacerpumps.com Email: sales@pacerpumps.com JANUA RY 2014
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Chris Ramsey, Fleet Consultant Richard Klepfer, Fleet Consultant 3326 South 460 East, Lafayette, IN 47905 765-471-9400 • Cell 765-409-5735 Fax: 765-471-9227 • EBS: 877-528-4737 Email: cramsey@tredroc.com Email: rklepfer@tredroc.com
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Oakwind
Manufacturing, LLC
eFarmTools
500 N. Main St. • St. Elmo, IL 62458
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5' Offset Disc
The 5 Ft. Offset Disc is designed for those who want a clean, level finish with no uncut area or center ridge. It can be used for many applications such as gardening, landscaping, and preparing food plots, restoring utility trenches and roadway shoulders.
Four greaseable plain bearings with double grease fittings provide long trouble free life. Blades are designed for heavy 1-1/2" square shaft for superior strength and rigidity. Welded steel frame is designed for optional weight frame kit to accommodate six concrete blocks (over 200 lbs.) for additional penetration in hard or untilled soils.
•5' width - offset design. •Two gangs of 10, 10" diameter blades on 6" spacing (20 blades total). •Cat-I 3-Pt. hitch with 7/8" dia.. lower lift pins.
•Welded steel construction with powder coat paint finish, makes this disc a premier product to most other models on the market today. •Optional weight bracket kit available. •Ships via truck.
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Available thru our ONLINE STORE at
efarmtools.com
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Caterpillar Folded/ Modular Core Conversion
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Samsung 210 Oil Cooler
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John Deere Charge Air Coolers
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In Pennsylvania:
BINKLEY & HURST 700 E. Linden Street Richland, PA 17087 717-866-7518 • 888-414-7518 133 Rothsville Station Rd. Lititz, PA 717-626-4705 • 800-414-4705 www.binkleyhurst.com
WATSON'S INC. 7130 E. State St. Hermitage, PA 16148 724-346-6514 • 800-466-6515 www.watsonsinc.com In Michgian:
DIUBLE EQUIPMENT INC. 4365 S. Parker Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-994-1313 www.diubleequipment.com In New Hampshire:
225 horsepower portable PTO power cart
Hoover Diesel Service LLC Specializing in Portable Diesel PTO Power Carts Diesel and gaseous fueled industrial generators, stand alone power units and replacement engines. Call today for price and availability 717-354-3322 or 888-DIESEL-0 Visit our website @ www.hooverdiesel.com
NEW BOSTON TRUCK & EQUIPMENT 506 Mont Vernon Rd. (Rte. 13) New Boston, NH 03070 603-487-5148 www.nb-te.com
THE DYNA-VT™ STEPLESS, CLUTCHLESS CVT on our 7600 and 8600 Series tractors was the industry's first. It's still the smoothest.And combined with our DTM power management and e3™ SCR emissions technology, it's also the most fuel-
In Ohio:
efficient. Set up a demo. We'll prove it. See more at ManUpWithMassey.com.
HOLGATE IMPLEMENT SALES 109 Keyser St. Holgate, OH 43527 419-264-2031 • 800-622-2031 www.holgateimplement.com
Dyna-VT not available on MF7614.
MASSEY FERGUSON is a registered trademark of AGCO. ©2012 AGCO Corporation, 4205 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 (877) 525-4384. MF12N013TCG
400 KW Natural Gas generator set
A WAY TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF YOUR DAIRY OPERATION “WE’RE BEHIND THEM ALL THE WAY” Retractable design for efficient reloading of holding area. Positive chain drive system to reduce slippage. Provides a consistent flow of cows into parlor. Contact your local Bandit dealer to schedule a demonstration at your job site! SMALL EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (BUSH CHIPPERS, STUMP GRINDERS, ARBORVAC) In Connecticut:
In Massachusetts:
MUENCH CO. INC.
CLEAVES CO. INC.
15 Virgil St., Stamford, CT 06902 203-323-9921 www.muenchcompany.com
300 Reservoir St., Needham, MA 02494 781-449-0833 • 877-449-0833 www.cleavesco.com
In Delaware:
In New York:
IRON SOURCE LLC
WM BIERS INC.
25113 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-7545 • 888-733-5119 www.ironsourcede.com
100 Port St., Albany, NY 12202 518-434-2747 www.wmbiers.com
LARGE EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (BEAST RECYCLERS, WHOLE TREE CHIPPERS, FOREST MOWERS) In Virginia/Delaware:
MCCLUNG-LOGAN EQUIPMENT CO., INC. Baltimore, MD 410-242-6500 Manassas, VA 703-393-7344 Winchester, VA 540-722-3700 Chesapeake, VA 757-485-3314 Richmond, VA 804-266-0000 Roanoke, VA 540-989-3750 Wise, VA 276-328-8027 Bridgeville, DE 302-337-3400 www.mcclung-logan.com
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The gate firmly, but gently, guides the cows from the holding area into the parlor.
A gradual movement coaxes the cows without the use of an alarming electric shocker.
Manufactured by:
DC Welding, Inc.
643 Hereford Road Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-9400 • Fax (717) 361-2272 www.dcweldingpa.com
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TRACK YOUR HARVEST WITH A GRAIN TRACKER GT460 READOUT
TOUCH SCREEN AVAILABLE
This new technology works with a rotation counter on your grain cart and is fully automated to record and store field weights. Data is transferred by USB flash drive to your computer.
Boost your drilling accuracy and cut f i e l d t i m e w i t h S C A L E -T E C ’ S PAT E N T E D KITS FOR DRILLS
SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE CAB CLUTTER!
SCALE LINK™ is the future!
DN345 Fer tilizer Spreader Kit • Kits available for all brands of fertilizer applicators and tenders
Use existing virtual terminal as scale indicator interface display. For use with all brands of implements. ISOBUS Compatible Scale Link™ communicates and adapts for use with many different brands of virtual terminal displays..
• Bolt on kits for easy installation • Some units utilize our Universal Kits • 99.5% accurate
NEW & USED SCALES For… • Bulk Seed Equipment • Grain Carts • Platform Scales • Feed Wagons • Gravity Wagons • Grinders • Pallet Scales
• Livestock Scales • Custom Applications • Bin/hoppers • Portable Scales • CCS Planters
4" Remote Display
SCALE-TEC KITS for every style and size grain carts.
www.scale-tec.com
888-962-2344
Wood Heat.
Warmth, Security, Economy. WOOD HEAT Now More Than Ever. A Charmaster furnace will heat your home during power outages Most Charmaster furnaces pay for themselves in 3 years or less Free domestic hot water saves you hundreds of dollars per year A warmer, more comfortable home 24 hours a day 20-year limited warranty • Oil and gas backup • Easy to install
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Call or write for catalog: 2307T Hwy. 2 West, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 “AMERICA'S FINEST WOOD HEATING SYSTEMS” SINCE 1972
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In New York:
Agri-SC
MONROE TRACTOR 17863 Goodnough Street Adams Center, NY 13606 315-583-5486 800-962-4686 Albany, NY 518-785-8013 800-926-4227 Auburn, NY 315-258-0122 800-362-4686 Batavia, NY 585-343-9263 800-388-4113 Binghamton, NY 607-754-6570 Canadaigua, NY 585-394-7260 800-388-6119 Elmira, NY 607-739-8741 Hornell, NY 607-324-2110
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Satisfied growers WORLDWIDE for 37 years TA K E A C T I O N O N C O M PA C T I O N IMPROVES SOIL PROBLEMS
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• Standing Water • Water Run-off • Crusting • Clodding • Poor Root Growth
• Mixes Well • Applies Well • Low Rate/Economical • Bulk Pkg. to 275 Gal.
(800) 348-2608 agri-sc.com
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RANCH LIFE By Dr. Michael R. Rosmann
What Would MacGyver Do? Like most farm people, I have moments when I have to rely on my own inventiveness to get out of a pinch. Farmers are familiar with unexpected happenings, like a radiator hose leak, when we have to figure out how to repair them and don’t have the handy duct tape that Red (Steve Green) of the Red Green Show frequently relies on.
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Yes, it’s called duct tape, not duck, although there is a brand named such. What would you do to fix the problem and be on your way? I’ve assembled a few episodes when I and others had to come up with novel solutions to serious problems without baling wire, duct tape or a pliers. I call them MacGyver moments, named after the quirky but entertaining television character, secret agent Angus MacGyver, whose show ran from 1985-92.
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After I attended the seminar I realized an electric fence would work the same way as touching a tractor battery pole. The brief shock stopped my tachycardia. There is more to the story. You can read about it in my book, Excellent Joy: Fishing, Farming, Hunting and Psychology. I have a ranching friend whose diesel truck ran out of fuel on his way home from the grocery store twenty miles away. He remembered he had purchased vegetable oil for cooking. He poured it in the fuel tank and drove back to town for fuel and more cooking oil.
I looked up to Ivo because he seemed to have solutions for a lot of quandaries and was a dozen more years experienced than me. He taught me that if a bee or wasp stung me, all I had to do after removing any stingers was to mix water with dirt, then apply the mud to the sting site and let it dry.
Recently while in Washington DC for a meeting I had an allergic reaction while attending a congressional reception at which shrimp was served. I can consume most seafood without any problems because I react only to a particular type of shrimp and I didn’t know this shrimp was in the food I ate.
As the mud dried, it sucked the poison from the welt. After a couple hours usually there was little evidence of the sting.
By the time I got to my hotel room around 10:00 pm, my throat was swollen, my entire face was puffy and I didn’t have epinephrine or diphenhydramine with me. Breathing was becoming difficult.
As I picked up the oat bundles I uncovered a nest of bumble bees that promptly retaliated for disturbing their home. They stung me several times before I could get away from their attacks.
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Medical tests turned up no evidence of a problem so the doctor said I was “good to go” with strenuous farm work. I continued to experience periodic and more prolonged episodes of tachycardia but I didn’t tell anyone. I especially didn’t want my wife to worry.
Growing up on a farm, I especially liked to help my father and the “hired man,” the term we used to refer to a farm hand who lived with us and helped with farm work until he earned enough to start his own farming operation or left to pursue another opportunity. One of our favorite hired men was Ivo.
When I reached thirteen, it was my turn to stack bundles of windrowed oats into shocks, for Dad didn’t yet own a combine and we threshed our oats. Ivo had moved on; Dad expected my older brother and me to assume his share of the work.
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I had developed tachycardia episodes two decades earlier. They were concerning enough that I had a cardiologist examine me before I began farming in my mid 30s after resigning my position as a professor at the University of Virginia.
I had no water to make a mud paste, for I had left my water jug at the field entrance a half mile away rather than to carry it as I encircled the field working. What to do? I determined to pee so I could make mud to apply to the bee stings. By the time I worked myself around the field to take a water-break, my half dozen bee welts had disappeared! In the early 1990s I attended a continuing education seminar where the presenting doctor told how one of his farmer patients treated bouts of irregular rapid heartbeats called tachycardia. The man grabbed the positive pole of a tractor battery and the shock acted like a defibrillator.
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My hotel didn’t have antihistamines. I was going to have to make a trip to a 24-hour pharmacy. I determined if I jumped into the shower while it was running as cold as possible I could trigger the release of adrenalin, which acts like epinephrine. Ten minutes later I was breathing fine. Tell me about your MacGyver moments. With your permission, I will publish them in a future column, with–or without–your name, as you desire. _______________________________________________________ Dr. Michael R. Rosmann brings the perspective of a farmer in “Farm And Ranch Life”. Dr. Rosmann grew up on a mixed grain and livestock farm in Western Iowa where he experienced enjoyable hard work and 4-H, and witnessed the stresses that accompany farming and farm life. Dr. Rosmann developed the first mental health response in Iowa to the Farm Crisis of the 1980s. In 2001, Dr. Rosmann, along with partners in seven states, founded the nonprofit network, AgriWellness Inc. AgriWellness conducted research and provided counseling services to farm people. It became clearer that a specialized field – agricultural behavioral health – was needed to respond to the unique problems experienced by farmers, ranchers and others involved in agriculture. Email Dr. Rosmann at mike@agriwellness.org, or visit his website at www.agbehavioralhealth.com. You can call him at his office in Harlan, Iowa at 712-235-6100.
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y senior year in high school I was able to take a course called “School to Career”. Other common names include job shadowing or work-study. This class allowed students, normally seniors, to choose a workplace to attend once a day for a certain amount of time. Depending on the workplace, the experience can be very hands-on and some can be just watching what your employers do. For example, if someone chose to school to career at the hospital they wouldn’t be able to do many hands-on activities, but more of just watching. This class allows students to experience multiple areas of a career and see if they might want to pursue a career in it.
Holly Knobbe, my employer in the Farnhamville, Iowa location has become an incredible mentor for me today. From my experience with her and everyone at FC, I have developed and maintained a strong relationship with FC today. I still attend FC networking events, visit the Farnhamville office and keep in contact with Holly frequently. When I asked Holly about the “School to Career” program she commented that, “It helped Kayla use her skills in the classroom and apply them to a real world setting. I think the program is also good for the employer because it allows them to increase a student’s experience and help them step out of their comfort zone.”
Sara Richardson is the teacher and strongly advises students to enroll in this class. She stated, “It allows students to use personal and class experience with everything they have learned in other areas to decide their ultimate career goal.” “It is definitely rewarding to see a student find out what they want to do.”
Overall, my experience with FC helped me choose my career choice in agriculture. I am so thankful that it led me in the right direction! I always advise younger high school students to take part in this class and take advantage of any opportunities like this. The more experience you have in a real world setting before college or entering the real world the better!
For my workplace, I chose Farmer’s Cooperative Company. A small location was located in Yetter, Iowa and I went there for about three months from August to October. I learned about what is done during harvest at an elevator and also could run the scale and computer by the end of my time there. I honestly learned a lot in Yetter but knew when I was done with my college experience I wanted to do more than what I did there. I then came in contact with Holly Knobbe, who is FC’s Talent Manager. Holly works out of the Farnhamville, Iowa office that is about 20 minutes from my high school. I decided to transfer to the Farnhamville office because of the abundance of opportunities. When looking back at my experience, I do not regret it one bit! I was able to participate in many projects and gain a lot of experience in the agriculture field. I also was able to communicate with many FC employees from different locations.
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My mentor, Holly Knobbe (left) and I at the Farmer’s Cooperative sign in Lake City, Iowa.
Kayla Degner was born and raised in rural Lytton, IA on a diversified grain and livestock family farm. She graduated from Rockwell City-Lytton in May 2012 and currently attends Iowa State University studying Agricultural Communications. Her past involved many agriculture venues. Kayla has a strong interest in advocating to the youth involved in agriculture. Contact her at kadegner@iastate.edu. A16
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Essays From My Farmhouse Kitchen By Renae B. Vander Schaaf
Decade After Decade, Questions About the Farm Bill Remain the Same
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griculture had faced some really tough years with the poor yields in 1934, which was repeated again two years later in 1936. Prices for crops rose, and for those who were blessed with abundant crops, things were good – really good. But for the farmer who saw his crops shrivel up from drought or wind, it was time to say, “Maybe next year will be better.”
At that time the Soil Conservation paid farmers to reduce their acreage of crops, such as wheat and corn for the purpose of planting soil-enriching crops like grasses, alfalfa, clover and so on. The reduction of row crop acres would also reduce surpluses; the interesting thing is that Wallace came from a pioneering family instrumental in developing hybrids, thus changing corn yields immensely.
Agriculture had been on a roller coaster ride. From 1900 to 1914, the value of farm production doubled, and farm population increased by a tenth. Farmers expanded, and took on debt; prices fell when WWI ended and the nations went back to producing food instead of fighting.
With one hand he was working to decrease surpluses while the other hand was working on increasing corn yields. No doubt that made for some interesting conversations around their kitchen table. His farm plan ideas did make for some powerful discussions between farming neighbors conversing over coffee and homemade doughnuts. Some said, “No government official will ever be wise enough to be able to tell how much cotton, corn or wheat a country will require!”
Then came the Great Depression and Dust Bowl years. About that time, Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace put forth a plan of the 'ever-normal granary'. The purpose of this plan was to bring about a situation under which the supply of farm produce from year to year would be about the same. When a surplus is produced, it would be stored and off the market. (In my opinion, the market still knew it was there and available, thus in effect keeping a cap on prices.) But when crop yields were low, the surplus would be released. (And in my opinion, it kept prices lower, so that farmers never received a bonus.)
Many felt that it would be better to let things continue as they were, rather than let the government dictate just how much of it [crop] should be sold, how much should be stored, and how much of every kind of crop should be raised. Those in the export business thought it would keep prices too high, and that the United States would not be able to compete with foreign countries. Others wondered how much money should be spent on farmers. At that time the government was spending half a billion dollars a year to help farmers. Implementing this farm bill would increase the government's expenditure greatly.
There were supporters of the Wallace's farm bill, too. They argued that unstable prices and production in agriculture hurt both the farmer and the country. They also reasoned that if the farm population could be placed in a prosperous position, the amount of money the government put forth would be money well spent, benefiting all Americans. At that pivotal point in agriculture history, the idea of having any type of farm bill was controversial. If Congress approved it, the Supreme Court could declare it unconstitutional, as it did a milder version of the law the previous year. That version was called the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA). George Peek was appointed by President FDR to help write the AAA. When their objectives disagreed, Peek resigned. “The AAA became a means of buying the farmer's birthright as a preliminary to breaking down the whole individualistic system of the country,” he said. Well, seventy-some years later, what has the farm bill solved? It seems these same questions are still being asked. ———————————————————— Renae B. Vander Schaaf, freelance writer, lives on a real working farm in northwest Iowa, and authored a book titled "A Place Of Refuge". To Contact Renae B. Vander Schaaf, please email her at agripen@live.com.
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Is Your “Financial Boat ” Sinking? I got a letter from a young couple a while back and they were full of all sorts of questions, like: “My wife and I both work full time and each get a paycheck every two weeks. We work darn hard for the money that we earn, but we honestly don’t know (or can’t figure out) where it all goes. Can you help us?” Does this sound familiar? All of us have struggled with managing the money that we do make at one time or another. Unfortunately, the answer to this problem is that dreaded ‘B’ word: Budget! At the beginning of the New Year, it seems like a good time to begin to plan how to manage the money in those paychecks, for a month, or maybe even a whole year. Now how about that? If you have unpaid bills piling up, creditors calling, credit cards that are close to ‘maxing out’, you do need to plug the leaks in your financial boat if the money doesn’t stretch to the end of the month – and a little beyond. And, the tools you will use in the beginning are fairly simple. You need a small spiral notebook and something to write with for yourself and another for anyone else who have a paycheck and/or access to the money/bank account/credit cards, etc. You and whoever else brings money into the house will use these tools to record every single penny you take in as income – or spend – for at least a month or more. The longer you track your spending, the easier it is to figure out where all of the hidden leaks exist. It might be a royal pain in the keister, but it really does get easier as time goes on. I learned this from a neighbor who has tracked his family spending for over 45 years. He just simply carries a little notebook and pen in his shirt pocket and records everything as the dollars leave his wallet. So, at the start of each day, put the date at the top of the page. Be sure to start a new page every day; it will make things easier in the long run. Then, make three column headings: Income IN, Income OUT, and Item (what you spend money on). Examples would be: Income IN: any money received, like your paycheck for 2 weeks, or perhaps the payback of a loan from a friend. Income OUT: the amount of money spent at a given transacation. Item: any time you spend money for any purpose, write it down, even if it’s a package of gum. Don’t feel guilty about spending. The whole purpose of the exercise is to find exactly where and how you spend your money. (These will be your longest entries.)
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Examples for Item and Income OUT might look like this: Coffee for morning commute: $1.59 Gas for the car: $43.78 (you could also chart the number of gallons purchased and mileage if you want to be exact) Lunch: $8.00 Haircut: $15.00 If you cash a check on Friday afternoon or take money from the ATM machine, and come Monday morning when the kids need lunch money and the wallet is empty, you will know exactly where, why and what the money was spent for. The bottle of soda you drank while waiting for daughter after basketball practice, the candy bar treat for each of the kids when you stopped for gas that evening, the pretty ‘to go’ cups of ice cream the kids spotted at the convenience store when you stopped in for gas on a Sunday afternoon drive – it all gets written down. You will then know exactly where the money went during the week, and what for, simply because you kept track. Knowledge is power; the power to help you and your family fine-tune the spending so you get maximum value from each dollar that you do send out of your pockets. At the end of the month you will need to make a bigger chart in a larger notebook to add it all up, and to have a really big picture of where all the money goes. Since every family has a different lifestyle due to the size of the family unit and income, each family has to make up their own chart accordingly. All of the expenses like these go in the Income OUT column: Rent/mortgage payment, utilities (heat, lights, phone, internet), food, (make a separate category for food eaten away from home), clothing, car expenses (fuel, batteries, oil, repairs, etc.) Other expenses: School fees, cell phones for the kids, gym memberships, etc. Remember, this process won’t work if you don’t do the work. And yes, it is a pain to start with, but it gets easier in time. Trust me! As I am writing this column (mid-November), the news is full of yet more folks losing their jobs – jobs they have had for years – or having their hours cut to the bone due to the insurance the company is required to fund. Many folks will soon be facing credit card bills from their Christmas spending (check that interest rate – talk about shock), plus the extra heating costs and other debts. Learning to live within, or beneath your ‘means’ (income) is the best long term insurance any family can have. 'Til Next Time, Paula —————————————————————————————— If you have tips or ideas to share, send them to Pennywise, Box 518, Kadoka, SD 57543 or better yet, email Pennywise at pennywise@gwtc.net. Please be sure to mention the "Farm And Livestock Directory" when you respond.
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Tips for How to Eat Better AND Save Money on Food FREEZERS ARE AN INVESTMENT Invest in a freezer and enjoy the accumulated savings as time goes by. You can buy meats on sale and freeze to prepare many meals. Favorite vegetables can be purchased on sale and frozen for future use. I buy the biggest turkey I can find during the holidays, cook it and freeze the extra meat for future meals. I can make turkey and noodles, turkey pot pie, turkey casseroles of all kinds. I also save the bones, cook them, take off the bits of meat and have it for turkey soup. One big turkey can easily make around eight meals for my family for the onetime cost. (Of course, I couldn’t do any of that without the freezer.) My next purchase will be a quarter of beef from a local locker place. I can pay one price and get roasts, steaks, burger, stew meat, etc., and for quite a savings over supermarket prices. I am also going to buy up bread when it’s on sale. My grocer puts in on special for less than half price when it gets close to the sell-by date. (tip submitted by JC, SD) (Pennywise says: I personally have used my freezer for years to stretch my grocery dollars. When I make spaghetti, lasagna or any other casserole dish, part of it goes in the freezer for a future ‘quick meal’. Sometimes everyone can have a different dish, especially if the food is frozen in individual servings. Uncle Glen used to have ‘MUSGO’ day. He would open the fridge, lay out all the little dishes of past-cooked meals and say, “This 'musgo, that musgo’, etc. etc…" That was the way he used up all of the leftovers, although I prefer to call them ‘planned overs'!)
EAT AT HOME! SJ writes: I work full time and so does my husband. We have three children involved in all kinds of sports and other activities at school and at church and the expense of ‘eating out’ all the time was really wrecking the budget. So, we got out the slow cooker and figured out recipes we could put together the night before, refrigerate and set in
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Pennywise: Tips for How to Eat Better AND Save Money on Food the cooker container in the morning, turn it on and supper will be hot and ready when we gather after work and school. We eat together as a family (sometimes early, depending on the timing) and then go off to the baseball, basketball, soccer game or whatever other activity the children are involved in at the time. Feeding five people at home is definitely cheaper than buying for five at the concession stands or fast food places. I also think it is healthier for all of us. And best of all, the kids are learning how to shop for the best deals on groceries – and how to cook! How great is that? (tip submitted by SJ, SD)
KEEP A LIST! I have a set amount of money to use for food every month, so I use the grocery store sale flyers to plan my meals for the week around what is on sale. I don’t take a daily newspaper, but will purchase one on Wednesdays because that is when all the sales for the weekend are advertised. I have learned that certain basic foods come on sale about once every 6 to 8 weeks, so will stock up on the cream soups for basic casseroles when they are basically half-price, and that amount will last me for a couple of months. I also buy canned tuna and other staple canned goods only when they are on sale and in this way, I can stay on budget and feed my family healthy foods they like. The money I save on the sale items means I can buy more of the fresh fruits and vegetables to insure that my children are well fed.
We also pack the lunches for our school aged children from foods at home. I discovered that they were throwing away over half of their meal at school because they ‘didn’t like’ the food or the way it was prepared, so this also saves us money and the school money because they aren’t tossing food someone else would eat. (My kids can’t have gluten so many of the breaded items are OUT!) (tip submitted by WT, ND)
USE THAT SLOW COOKER I bought a slow cooker at a thrift store for $5 and it’s the best money I’ve ever spent. I can buy a pound of cheap beef, turkey or chicken and cook it into soup or stew in a few hours with very little effort. I make beef stew with potatoes, carrots and onions, pour on some dissolved bouillon cubes and go to work for the day. When I get home, I have a meal for me and my kids for under $3 for the five of us, and that's including two teenagers! Everyone should invest in a slow cooker – even the new ones aren’t that expensive and can really save you a lot of money. (tip submitted by SB, NE)
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griculture had faced some really tough years with the poor yields in 1934, which was repeated again two years later in 1936.
Prices for crops rose, and for those who were blessed with abundant crops, things were good – really good. But for the farmer who saw his crops shrivel up from drought or wind, it was time to say, “Maybe next year will be better.” Agriculture had been on a roller coaster ride. From 1900 to 1914, the value of farm production doubled, and farm population increased by a tenth. Farmers expanded, and took on debt; prices fell when WWI ended and the nations went back to producing food instead of fighting. Then came the Great Depression and Dust Bowl years. About that time, Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace put forth a plan of the 'ever-normal granary'. The purpose of this plan was to bring about a situation under which the supply of farm produce from year to year would be about the same. When a surplus is produced, it would be stored and off the market. (In my opinion, the market still knew it was there and available, thus in effect keeping a cap on prices.) But when crop yields were low, the surplus would be
released. (And in my opinion, it kept prices lower, so that farmers never received a bonus.) At that time the Soil Conservation paid farmers to reduce their acreage of crops, such as wheat and corn for the purpose of planting soil-enriching crops like grasses, alfalfa, clover and so on. The reduction of row crop acres would also reduce surpluses; the interesting thing is that Wallace came from a pioneering family instrumental in developing hybrids, thus changing corn yields immensely. With one hand he was working to decrease surpluses while the other hand was working on increasing corn yields. No doubt that made for some interesting conversations around their kitchen table. His farm plan ideas did make for some powerful discussions between farming neighbors conversing over coffee and homemade doughnuts. Some said, “No government official will ever be wise enough to be able to tell how much cotton, corn or wheat a country will require!” Many felt that it would be better to let things continue as they were, rather than let the government dictate just how much of it [crop] should be sold, how much should be stored, and how much of every kind of crop should be raised. Those in the export business thought it would keep prices too high, and that the United States would not be able to compete with foreign countries. Others wondered how much money should
be spent on farmers. At that time the government was spending half a billion dollars a year to help farmers. Implementing this farm bill would increase the government's expenditure greatly. There were supporters of the Wallace's farm bill, too. They argued that unstable prices and production in agriculture hurt both the farmer and the country. They also reasoned that if the farm population could be placed in a prosperous position, the amount of money the government put forth would be money well spent, benefiting all Americans. At that pivotal point in agriculture history, the idea of having any type of farm bill was controversial. If Congress approved it, the Supreme Court could declare it unconstitutional, as it did a milder version of the law the previous year. That version was called the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA). George Peek was appointed by President FDR to help write the AAA. When their objectives disagreed, Peek resigned. “The AAA became a means of buying the farmer's birthright as a preliminary to breaking down the whole individualistic system of the country,” he said. Well, seventy-some years later, what has the farm bill solved? It seems these same questions are still being asked.
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Will You Shop ‘Til You Drop – or Simplify Christmas Shopping? “Tis the season to go shopping. Shop. Shop. Shop. Shop. Shop. Then, go get more!” Parking lots are jammed. Sidewalks are slippery. Stores are crowded. What is the family holiday shopper to do? Don’t get me wrong. I love Christmas. Christmas is my family tradition, and other holiday traditions may find helpful ideas here too. I listen to the same sentimental Christmas music over and over until my spouse is ready to hide the CDs. I thrill to the scent of cinnamon candles burning, and I melt in the glow of the holiday twinkle lights I put around the inside of my children’s bedroom windows. I just dread the shopping. I worry about what to get everybody this year. Will I find the right gifts? Will I spend too little or too much for each person? Will I remember to buy for everyone I am “supposed” to? Will the stores have what I am looking for? Will they have the right sizes? Will I get everything bought, wrapped, and mailed in time to enjoy any holiday fun with my family, or will I still be scrambling and stressing to the bitter end?
Here are some thoughts that help me tackle these concerns. Simplify Christmas shopping by keeping wish lists throughout the year for you and for family members. I had heard that the average American household spends about $2,000 each Christmas. If we really spend that much, maybe we could spend it on things people really want and need. I try to write down gift ideas family members mention as they come up during the year. If my spouse eyes up a power tool when we are in the hardware store in the spring, I go home and write down the model before I forget. If my children enthusiastically describe a toy they saw at a friend’s house in the fall, I quickly jot it down. I am also not afraid to copy my Aunt Patty’s common sense shopping-for-the-masses strategy. Here was her trick: Apply a one-size-fits-all gift to as many people on your list as possible. Come up with one neat idea, possibly one of the gifts of the year that everyone is advertising, and then get it for everyone. Here are ideas my aunt used over the years: fruit baskets, calendars, books, and pajamas. When I shop, I try to make it as easy as possible. Let your fingers, not your feet, do the work—on the phone or on the Internet. Call ahead to be sure a store has what you want. Order as much as you can through mail-order catalogs or the Internet. In addition to avoiding the crowds and wasting precious travel time, you can find out right away if the size you need is available, and you can shop this way any time of the day or night when it is convenient for you (and the children are asleep). My other personal preference is to shop very locally, buying from local merchants in my own JANUA RY 2014
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Rules? There are gift-giving rules?! Do you buy into any of the unwritten gift buying “rules” out there? No? What about these: If someone buys a gift for you, do you rush out and get them a gift too? (Oh, sorry, I left yours at home today. I’ll bring it tomorrow.) If you buy for someone one year does that set up the expectation that you buy for that person every year after that? Do you try to spend the same amount of money for someone that you think they will spend on you? Do you try to spend the same amount on all people who fall into the same category of your life—like all the grandchildren, siblings, nieces or nephews? Do you ever buy someone the perfect gift and then worry: Did I already get this for him or her last year? (Keep notes of what you get people each year in your Christmas folder to prevent agonizing about that.) Do you ever find the perfect gift for someone and then fret that you didn’t spend enough? Did you put the perfect gift back and get something bigger (something you suspect they won’t enjoy as much), or do you run out to get a supplemental “filler” gift just to spend “enough?” Consider shifting your holiday shopping perspective if you related to any of the rule traps above. If you don’t see yourself following any of these “rules,” I congratulate you. If you did, maybe it is time to simplify your Christmas by bending some of these holiday shopping “rules” a little. The Christmas police won’t come take you away if you do, and holiday shopping might be a little simpler and more pleasant.
a family game, DVD, or magazine subscription related to a hobby or activity you know they do as a family.
Adults—Make a donation in their name to charity, or try retaurant, theater, or shopping gift certificates, or lessons, or a magazine subscription for a hobby or interest that they have.
Seniors—Try donations, restaurant or grocery gift certificates, prepaid gas or phone cards if they go south in the winter, errand running, snow shoveling, the services of a handyman, audio books, or a large-type version of a newspaper. Teenagers/college students—Find a lesson or event pertaining to a hobby or interest they have, minutes for their cell phone, concert or sporting event tickets, or gift cards. Children— Consider gift certificates so they get to choose, or give the gift of time doing something they enjoy with them, lessons (Parents appreciate help with things like lessons, sports equipment, or savings bonds for education.), or homemade craft/dress-up kits.
Everyone—Purchase disposable gifts including restaurant, grocery, gas gift cards, perfume, lotion, candles, and food. These can be used up instead of adding to anyone’s clutter collection.
Clutter-free Christmas Gift Ideas Sometimes enough is enough, and many of us are blessed to have more than enough. This year consider simple, nonmaterial, functional gifts that people may appreciate more than “the usual” because these gifts won’t add to their closet clutter! Here are some ideas to get you started.
Teachers/Sunday school teachers/school bus drivers— Get together with several people to get one large item rather than pummeling them with knick-knacks. Or, try bookstore, restaurant, or shopping gift certificates accompanied by a kind note expressing your appreciation.
Families—If you have been buying for each person in a family, consider buying one gift for the entire family. Get
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Would Jesus Have Survived Without a Stable Full of Livestock? Though the version may change, the message of the stable being the centerpiece of Christmas remains the same.
people would scoff at anyone who told them the Messiah lay in the arms of a teenager, residing in the comfort of a stable on the outskirts of their village. They were all too busy to even consider the possibility.
Were someone to chance upon the stable on the outskirts of Bethlehem that morning, what a peculiar scene they would have beheld:
Those who missed his Majesty’s arrival that night, missed it not because of evil acts or malice; no — they missed it because they simply weren’t looking.
The stable smells like all stables do. The stench of urine, dung, and sheep hangs pungently in the air. The ground is hard, the hay scarce. Cobwebs cling to the ceiling, and a mouse scurries across the dirt floor.
Little has changed in the last two thousand years, has it? We have become so far removed from the rigors of reality that we can no longer connect with the miracle of Christmas. The Christmas story seems so far removed from today’s world, that it almost seems unbelievable. The bright lights and tinsel of modern day Christmas has driven Christ further away. The real gift of life has become over shadowed by the gifts of materialism — just stuff!
Off to one side sit a group of shepherds. They are in awe, no doubt with amazement. Their night watch had been explosion of light from heaven and a symphony of angels. God goes to those who have time to hear him — so on this cloudless night he went to simple shepherds in the stable. Near the young mother sits the weary father. If anyone is dozing, he is. He can’t remember the last time he sat down. And now that the excitement has subsided a bit, now that Mary and the baby are comfortable, he leans against the wall of the stable and feels his eyes grow heavy. He still hasn’t figured it all out. The mystery of the event puzzles him, but he hasn’t the energy to wrestle with the questions. What’s important is that the baby is fine and that Mary is safe. As sleep comes he remembers the name the angel told him to use: “Jesus – we will call him Jesus”. Wide awake is Mary. My, how young she looks! Her head rests on the soft leather of Joseph’s saddle. The pain has been eclipsed by wonder. She looks into the face of the baby — her son, her lord, her majesty. At this point in history, the human being who best understands who God is, and what he is doing, is a teenage girl in a smelly stable. Mary knows she is holding God. So this is he. She remembers the words of the angel: “His kingdom will never end.” Like that of the newborn calf in the stall next to them, he looked like anything but a king. His
face is prunish and red. His cry, though strong and healthy, is still the helpless and piercing cry of a baby. And he is absolutely dependent upon Mary for his well-being. Majesty in the midst of the mundane, holiness in the filth of manure and sweat, divinity entering the world on the floor of a stable, though the womb of a teenager and in the presence of a carpenter. As she lays him in the manager, she touches the face of the infant-God. “How long was your journey?” This baby had overlooked the universe. These rags keeping him warm were the robes of eternity. His golden throne room had been abandoned in favor of a dirty sheep pen, and worshiping angels had been replaced with kind, but bewildered shepherds. Meanwhile the city hums. The merchants are unaware that God has visited their planet. They would never believe that he had just sent God into the cold of a winter night. And the
YOUR VOICE IN THE MARKETING PLACE OF YOUR CHOICE — KNIGHTRO SESSIONS MENDING FENCES AND TENDING SENSES Ken E. Knight is the author of the “Knightro Report”, a nationally syndicated livestock-marketing column, which is featured in this publication on a regular basis. Mr. Knight is a graduate of North Dakota State University, with a major BS Degree in Meat and Animal Science and a minor in Communications. In addition to being a professional auctioneer, public speaker and livestock judge, he brings many years of corporate level meat and livestock market management and expertise to the industry for which he now serves as an independent voice of shared knowledge and experience. For more in-depth information regarding the topics that have been touched upon in this report, Knightro conducts livestock marketing seminars on a regular basis. To schedule a seminar, auction, judging, or speaking engagement, please contact Ken Knight, Knightro, 136 Hillridge Ct., Prescott, WI 54021, phone 715-262-8480, fax 715-262-8480, e-mail knightro1@comcast.net; or contact the Farm & Livestock Directory, P.O. Box 998, Fort Dodge, IA 50501; email heidi@fivestarpublishing.com.
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As the association of time and circumstances continue to drift away from the reality of the miracle of Christmas, it is easy to understand that believing was easier when times were simpler. The reality of the world which man has made is causing many to lose their way. So, all of you livestock producers, listen up. You’ve got an easier row to hoe than those less fortunate than you. The stable is the centerpiece of your labors as well as the centerpiece of Christmas. Thank God for livestock at the time of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! As we celebrate the season of Christmas, we are reminded of the role that livestock played in the life of Jesus. His very survival at the time of his birth was dependent upon the heat and warmth of a barn full of livestock. To have laid him in a manger, protected from harms way, where the radiant body heat of the animals would keep him warm was as much a part of the miracle as the miracle itself. The miracle that continues to sustain the world in these difficult times of war, the economy, and terror will continue to give us hope for all eternity. To have been born of the Virgin Mary was miraculous, but to have survived is perhaps the greatest role that livestock has ever played in our lives. We like to think of livestock as our primary source of protein, nourishment, and satiety value, like that of no other food. For those reasons alone we will always be grateful for God’s creation; especially meat for the table. But how much thought have we ever given that Jesus may never have survived that first night on earth if it hadn’t been for the comfort provided by that lowly barn full of God’s creatures? Merry Christmas To All!
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The Love of a Father No greater gift than that of a Father’s love to his three daughters could have been shared on this — his final Christmas. Not to be perceived as a Christmas unlike that of any past family celebration, it was Christmas as usual, or at least it seemed that way. But for one there must have been an innate awareness of something special yet to come. So it was Ron Breding, my brother-inlaw, my sister’s husband, and father to three beautiful daughters that must have sensed the coming of the Lord.
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