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“Whoever makes two ears of corn, or two blades of grass to grow where only one grew before, deserves better of mankind, and does more essential service to his country than the whole race of politicians put together.” – Jonathan Swift

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NCIS Photo Contest ............................................ A2 Maximizing Corn Quality ..................................... A3 »What’s New...................................................... A4 Hydronic Radiant Floor Heat, Part II .................... A8 »Maintenance How-To: Hay Equipment .............. A9 Keeping the Family Farm in the Family ...............A10 Farm and Ranch Life..........................................A11

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visit to the Bonnie Mohr Studio is a

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bit different than one to other fine art

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galleries. Like other studios, you will find the usual artist originals, art prints and note cards. What makes this studio unique is that you will also find

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one of Bonnie’s favorite art subjects-the dairy cow. Live cows are generally not allowed in the studio which is located on the Mohr farm, but visitors will see them lining the driveway to the studio in rural Glencoe, Minnesota.

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dairy farms in southern Minnesota. They married in 1983 and after several years of marriage they “My work reflects the simple pleasures in life… the sweet clover scent of summer pastures in June, the black and white pattern of Holstein cows against the early morning sun, bonding between a mother and newborn babies. My work is who I am! Thanks for letting me share it with you!”

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used money they saved to invest in their own farm and genetics business, Glenmark Genetics. It was about that time that Bonnie became serious about her God given ability to re-create onto canvas the things in life she so loves and respects. Bonnie Mohr has earned her well deserved reputation as America’s eminent bovine painter, due in large part to her painstaking attention to

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Four Critical Steps to Maximizing Corn Quality after a Challenging Growing Season This year more than ever, manage grain quality from harvest through storage.

Once dried, cool the grain as quickly as

cover the additional fuel to dry an entire

possible to 50 degrees or below for the best

acre of grain at 25% harvest moisture. Field

storability. Like a refrigerator, grain can

losses will escalate quickly as stalk quality

be stored for much longer time periods

declines leaving many more bushels in the

when the temperature and moisture levels

field. By making the proper investment you

inside the bin are optimal. The table below

can rest assured more high-quality corn can

shows the maximum amount of time corn

be marketed.

can be stored (in days) based on grain temperature and moisture, and reinforces

Plan ahead for potential challenges. Woodruff warns that if

the importance of the cooling and drying processes.

you are unable to manage the corn crop with proper drying, cooling and storage

“Farmers put so much work into planning, planting and managing their crop throughout the growing season, and this fall we need to put as much focus on harvest and storage to reap the greatest benefits. If growers are lucky enough to have a crop to put in the bin this season, it’s critical that they manage it properly to take advantage of the record prices available to their operations.”

Drop storage moisture percentage. Woodruff recommends

practices, be prepared to take your grain

dropping the storage moisture percentage

Marketing the corn quickly will allow

by ½ to 1 percentage point this season,

it to be delivered to the elevator before

which means for many operations drying

the quality declines and the grain could

down to 14.5% or 14%. This helps to

possibly be rejected due to mold. If you

increase the length of time the grain can be

have more bins than crop this year,

stored, since lower moisture levels reduce

consider still using them all but reducing

mold growth. Do not consider trying to

the grain depth. This improves the cooling

store grain above 14.5% moisture this year

and aeration rates and increases the

unless you are in an area where there was

chances of stopping a potential problem,

no drought and no mold issues.

while reducing the amount of grain lost if

quickly or even directly to the elevator.

one bin has issues. “Farmers put so much work into

Get corn out of the field fast.

planning, planting and managing their

University experts are encouraging farmers

crop throughout the growing season, and

to start harvesting earlier this growing season at above 25% harvest moisture, with

– Gary Woodruff, Grain Conditioning Technology Manager, Grain Systems Incorporated

some recommending starting as early as

to significant losses of stored corn and,

synonymous with challenge. The many

ultimately, farmers’ profits. Everyone

different faces of extreme weather have

putting grain in a bin must be vigilantly

come together to negatively impact the

proactive this year to avoid devastating

quantity and quality of corn that will be

losses.”

harvested this fall. While many of these factors alone can be detrimental to a corn crop, when they happen at the same time the result can be a complete crop loss if not handled properly.

harvest and storage to reap the greatest benefits,” says Woodruff. “If growers are

30% harvest moisture. Additional drying The 2012 growing season has been

this fall we need to put as much focus on

lucky enough to have a crop to put in

will be needed, which means a greater

the bin this season, it’s critical that they

investment in fuel, but this can be justified,

manage it properly to take advantage of the

says Woodruff. He says growers will realize

record prices available to their operations.”

that the cost of 3 to 5 bushels of corn can

While the weather conditions can’t be controlled, farmers must manage the environment in which the corn crop is harvested and stored, says Woodruff. To best manage this atypical season, he

“This year has been particularly challenging

recommends the following tips to ensure

for growers, as the drought has caused

the highest-quality grain can be marketed:

higher levels of mold in the corn being harvested,” explains Gary Woodruff, Grain Conditioning Technology Manager with

Dry quickly, cool quickly. Mold

Grain Systems Incorporated. “Alongside

populations can grow 6% per hour at 80

the drought, warmer weather at harvest

degrees in the truck or wet bin. Woodruff

means the temperature inside the bin

recommends using a high-temperature

is higher than normal. When these two

dryer and raising the temperature to

factors are combined, the spread of mold

120 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, which

is exceptionally high, and can translate

significantly reduces the mold levels.

Maximum Corn Storage Time (in Days) Based on Moisture and Temperature1 Grain Degrees F

Corn Moisture Content

15

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

30 * * * 190 127 94 74 61 _______________________________________________________ 40 * 290 142 84 56 41 32 27 _______________________________________________________ 50 * 125 63 34 25 18 14 12 _______________________________________________________ 60 200 55 28 17 11 8 7 5 _______________________________________________________ 70 110 30 16 9 6 5 4 3 _______________________________________________________ 80 60 17 9 5 4 3 2 2 _______________________________________________________ *allowable storage is greater than 300 days

1 Brenneman G. Drying and Cooling Stored Grain and Preserving Its Quality. 2012 Grain Quality Conference, July 25, 2012. Decatur, Illinois; Slide 5.

Grain Systems Incorporated is the world’s largest manufacturer of steel farm bins, commercial storage grain bins and grain silos. In addition, GSI offers the most technologically advanced grain dryers in the industry and a large selection of material handling systems including grain bin sweeps, spreaders, chain loop systems, commercial bucket elevators and conveyors. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2012 GSI can serve as a one-stop source for all grain storage, grain drying, grain conditioning and material handing needs.

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»what’s new Featherlite launches aluminum fuel trailer to meet growing demand of changing farmer

Equipment Technologies unveils 2013 Apache sprayers and all-new Plus II Package

Best known in the farming industry for their livestock trailers, Featherlite has launched a new fuel trailer that aims to help make farming operations run more efficiently, especially as farming continues to evolve. The new Model 1570 is a compact trailer that can be easily transported to fields to fuel and service equipment on site, saving time and expenses.

Equipment Technologies (ET) recently announced the rollout of their 2013 line of Apache sprayers and the new Plus II Package.

According to the USDA’s ‘The Changing Organization of U.S. Farming’ report published in December 2011, farm production has shifted to larger farms, while the number of smaller, commercial farms has declined. “This often means farmers are farming a larger number of acres and also often farming further away from home,” Randy Lewis, Featherlite national sales manager, said. This sentiment is backed by Central Iowa Featherlite Trailer Sales Owner Brian Gonder. “Today’s farmer is a mobile farmer,” Gonder said. “Not that many years ago, people farmed within a few miles of their home. Today it’s not uncommon to farm many miles away.” In fact, he has local customers near their Featherlite dealership in Bondurant, Iowa, that even farm as far away as South Dakota and Minnesota.

“For over 15 years, the Apache self-propelled sprayer has been known for its affordability, reliability and ability to take on any terrain. We see our 2013 model year sprayers as a culmination of our continuous efforts to listen to our customer’s application needs and to improve our mechanical drive system with the renewed focus of Power to the Ground Technology (“PTG”). PTG delivers 98% of the engine’s horsepower to the wheels of our sprayer, no matter which model a customer owns. We continue to provide the highest quality product at the most competitive price giving our loyal customers the highest R.O.I. possible,” said Equipment Technologies CEO Matt Hays.

“What we feel separates Featherlite from other similar models out in the market is our aluminum construction,” Lewis said. “They are lighter, easier to tow, more durable and over the long haul, we feel a wiser investment.”

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Michelin joins Titan as tire options. Growers can now choose which brand of tire is added to their Apache sprayer, either Michelin or Titan tires.

Introducing the all-new Plus II Package: The Apache Plus returns with a vengeance. New for 2013, the Plus II Package results in maximum efficiency and power. Like its predecessor, the Plus II is for growers who want the highest horsepower available. Now, growers can choose to get a 2013 AS1020 or AS1220 with a staggering 275 hp Cummins engine and a heavier duty differential from JCB to accommodate the increase in power to the ground. The difference just isn’t under the hood. All Plus II sprayers come standard with a 50” crop clearance and 18” drop box all gear final drive. The Plus II stands out among the other Apache sprayers with standard black wheels and hood stripes. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Standard design enhancements for all 2013 Apache models include: •

Featherlite’s Model 1570 is available with two fuel tank sizes, 550 or 760 gallons, with customization available to accommodate larger sizes as well. It also includes a gasoline powered transfer pump, 25 foot long retractable hose reel with fuel nozzle, fuel filter, drain plug and enclosed compartment with lockable doors. An option for a rear compartment with an air compressor/generator or with just additional space for tools and parts is also available.

Worksaver, Inc. offers a new adapter which allows Euro/ Global loaders to interface with attachments designed for John Deere 600/700 series quick attach system. This adapter is engineered to prepare loaders to accept John Deere 600/700 buckets and attachments. The Euro/Global interface is featured on one side while the John Deere 600/700 Series interface is on the other. The adapter features an all welded design and maximum capacity of 5,000 lbs.

In Gonder’s business, he estimates that 80 to 85 percent of his customers grow crops and raise livestock both. “It was a natural fit with our existing livestock trailers to expand our product line to meet this growing demand,” Lewis said. “This trailer saves farmers from having to leave the field to fuel up. Instead they can fuel their equipment right in the field.” In addition to the agricultural uses, there are several other commercial applications as well, including construction equipment on work sites or in Gonder’s case, he has sold two units to a helicopter crop spraying business.

90’ or 100’; combo 60’/80’ or 60’/90’ or the Pommier at 120’ or 132’.

Tier 4i emissions requirements. All Apache AS1025 models come with a 173 hp Cummins Tier 4i engine with Exhaust Gas Recirculation and a Variable Geometry Turbocharger to boost response at all engine speeds.

Hood hinge system. This redesign allows Apache operators to access the engine by lifting the hood vertically up and out away from the cab via lever release. This is retrofitable on 2011 and 2012 Apache models.

Boom section controls. With the purchase of a factoryinstalled field computer, boom section control will come standard with each 2013 Apache.

Improved sight gauge. Increased visibility to detect remaining product in tank. Located at operator’s eye level when looking towards left boom wing.

Mahindra 8560 Model rolls out with mCRD technology in October Mahindra USA introduces its interim-Tier IV, for above 75 HP, emission compliant mCRD engine. It will be available beginning November 2012, initially on its 8560 2WD, 8560 4WD and 8560 4WD shuttle cab tractor. The Mahindra Common Rail Diesel (mCRD) engine is an innovative, Ecofriendly and fuel efficient high performance engine that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by over 360 tons per year.

New customizable options for all 2013 Apache models include: •

Hydraulic-raising eductor. Similar to the step ladder cab entrance, all 2013 eductors will lift up and lock into position hydraulically when the parking brake is disengaged.

ET Custom Booms and Pommier available. Growers can now customize their factory installed booms from 7 different lengths: ET Custom Booms at straight 80’,

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what’s new« visible engine smoke. Mahindra’s interim-Tier IV compliant mCRD features include: •

high pressure fuel injection engine greatly reducing visible engine smoke,

multiple injection points for fuel efficiency with greener emissions including a reduction in NOx and Particulate Matter (PM),

diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) after treatment system that does not require regeneration, and

high-efficiency positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) technology to capture and clean gases from the combustion chamber before releasing them into the environment.

“Our multi-million dollar investment in this unique mCRD technology is another example of Mahindra’s unwavering commitment to growing its presence in the North American farm equipment industry,” said Cleo Franklin, Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Planning, Mahindra USA. “This interim-Tier IV compliant engine has been in testing for years at Mahindra’s EPA-certified facility and is ready to go to market with the Mahindra performance and reliability our customers expect at a very competitive price.”

achieve optimum seed and fertilizer placement. Independent shank technology, mechanical linkage and seed furrow selection. Unlike traditional parallel link drills, the ML series does not rely on hydraulics to maintain a constant seeding depth, packing pressure or shank trip force. Frame height is adjustable up or down to increase or decrease packing pressure, which allows operators to pass through soft areas and over harder, knolls while maintaining consistent and precise seeding capabilities. Versatile Director of Marketing Adam Reid, says, “Versatile entered the precision seeding and tillage market last year with products that are recognized for simplicity and efficiency. A team of engineers has been working on this new technology and we are extremely impressed with the results. The ML Series drill is able to maintain seeding depth, packing pressure and shank tip force without hydraulic cylinders on each shank, meaning that the tractor requirement, in both horsepower and hydraulic, is less than comparable existing parallel link drills. Combined with in-cab seed furrow selection, the ML Series drill is an exciting new piece of precision seeding technology.”

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Just 18 months after entering the precision seeding and tillage market, Versatile introduced a new air drill this summer with exciting new technology. The ML Series air drill debuted with the ML930 and ML950 models to enhance the lineup of Versatile precision seeding equipment.

Available in 3- and 5-section configurations from 40’ to 70’, the ML Series air drill features ALIVE technology: Accurate seed placement with Level, Independent openers for uncompromised Vertical Emergence of crops. The ALIVE technology incorporates three critical features to

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Nutri-Placer 920 latest addition to Case IH fertilizer applicator line The latest addition to the Case IH Nutri-Placer line, the Nutri-Placer 920, is designed for productivity and up-time while placing nutrients in the root zone to maximize return on investment.

All-New Frame Design and Strength

Mahindra’s Tier IV compliance product roll out will continue with a full line of mCRD tractors available in 2013.

New Versatile air drill with new ALIVE technology

Reid adds that the combine is a welcome addition to the Versatile product line, sharing the hallmarks of reliability, durability and ease of service and maintenance. “The RT490 is simple and convenient to operate and maintain. The number of lubrication points and mechanical drives that need adjustment is minimized and are easily accessible.

“We are excited to offer this commercial-quality applicator for producers who want increased productivity and a value-added fertilizer application,” says Dave Long, Case IH Marketing and Sales Manager for pull-type fertilizer applicators.

The diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), unique to the Mahindra mCRD engine, provides a lower cost, low maintenance solution to meet the Tier IV emission standards. Due to its reduced system complexity, the DOC eliminates the diesel particulate filter resulting in no back pressure monitor and filter cleaning for greater protection.

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including more than 2000 acres in fields in Canada and the United States. Nearly every crop grown in North America has been tested including cereal crops, corn, pulse crops and rice. The productivity was excellent and the reliability of these combines was second to none.”

Versatile’s new rotary combine Versatile launched a new rotary combine at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in June. The Versatile RT490 combine is the first new combine introduced in North America in more than a decade and will further compliment the Versatile line of equipment. The threshing system on the Versatile RT490 is unique, featuring a rotating concave rotary system. A 360° concave counter rotates to the rotor for increased capacity, better productivity and reduced loss. This concave ensures that the entire thresher and separator area is utilized. A 4-stage feeder house with a unique inclined chamber replaces the traditional feeder housing with four feeding beaters, providing a considerable increase in processing stability and combine productivity by allowing a uniform layer of material to enter the rotor. The 340 bu. grain tank features standard hopper extensions that are controlled from the cab for transportation or storage.

The Nutri Placer 920 is all new from front to back. It features a front mounted coulter bar with five section flex and active hydraulic down pressure to maintain uniform depth and accurate fertilizer placement over a wide range of field conditions. Utilizing double tubes with fore and aft bracing provides the frame strength that allows for longer implement life and greater stress relief. The heavy-duty, welded-frame design delivers large-acre productivity, even in the toughest field conditions. Larger than previous models, the Nutri-Placer 920 offers a choice of either a 1,650-gallon or 2,050-gallon tank, so producers can work longer before filling up. The all-new tank chassis centers the tank over the axle for consistent positive tongue weight whether the tank is loaded or empty. Additionally, a low center of gravity is created, offering more stability as producers go over bumps and hills in the field. The Nutri-Placer 920 also offers overall improved transportability with an innovative X-Wing frame design that folds for narrow transportation width and low transportation height, so it can be easily transported when the closest field is a few miles away.

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Like all Versatile products, the new combine is powered by Cummins. The RT490 features a 490 horsepower Cummins QSX 11.9L engine that meets interim Tier 4 emissions standards. Adam Reid, Versatile Director of Marketing, says this Class VIII combine has been thoroughly tested in a variety of crops and harvesting conditions, both in North America and around the world. “This combine has been through significant testing

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»what’s new Unmatched Agronomic Features Equipped with spring-loaded, 20-inch coulters, the NutriPlacer 920 delivers fertilizer into the root zone with your choice of a straight-stream injector or a liquid knife. This provides increased nutrient availability and minimizes residue and soil disturbance. Additional benefits include reduced horsepower requirements, a wider operating window and faster operating speeds. As the largest liquid fertilizer applicator in the lineup, with up to 25 coulters in a 60-foot frame size, the Nutri-Placer 920 matches a 24-row planter. The outer wings can also be folded for conversion to a 17 coulter applicator to match a 16-row planter. The Nutri Placer 920 utilizes a hydraulic driven centrifugal pump, providing a wide range of rate control and capacity. “The Nutri-Placer 920 is designed for the demands of largeacre productivity and has features that accurately place nutrients in the root zone to maximize return on investment” says Long. The Case IH Nutri-Placer 920 will be sold through trained and certified application equipment distributors and dealers. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Case announces CVT option for Farmall B Series Tractors Case IH Farmall® compact tractors now offer an easy-to-use, continuously variable transmission (CVT) option for the new model Farmall 40B CVT, 45B CVT and 50B CVT Class 3 cab tractors. A CVT option allows Case IH Farmall customers to get more done in less time while maximizing fuel efficiency and managing operating costs. Because CVT automatically selects the best gear ratio for the desired speed, the operator no longer has to select or shift gears. “It eliminates the need for clutching or shifting, which means operators may prefer a Farmall with CVT to their car, says Greg Lucey, Case IH Farmall Marketing Manager. “In fact, pulling a load with a CVT-equipped Farmall is easier than driving a pickup with an automatic transmission.”

While CVT is common in high-horsepower tractors, it is a technology not commonly found in compact tractors. “As a full-line equipment company that provides trusted support to its customers, Case IH is able to utilize technology developed for larger tractors and integrate it into the Farmall line,” Lucey explains. “When Farmall tractors were introduced in 1923, they featured a revolutionary narrow design and higher ground clearance – and nearly 90 years later, they continue to lead the industry in innovation.” Known for rugged versatility, proven performance and functional design, and powered by Tier 3-compliant diesel engines with 40, 45 and 50 engine horsepower, the new line-up of Case IH Farmall B CVT tractors are the ultimate workhorses. “Easily equipped with a large variety of wellmatched implements, these Farmall CVT tractors provide the right equipment for the right job – whether you’re hauling, mowing, loading, towing or blowing,” says Lucey. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Redesigned cab in Case IH 2013 Axial Flow combines Case IH proudly unveils new features on its legendary AxialFlow® combines for 2013, including a redesigned cab and a new folding auger with an industry-exclusive pivoting spout option. “Case IH Axial-Flow combines continue to set the industry benchmark for uptime, grain quality and grain savings, regardless of the crop or field size,” says Nate Weinkauf, Case IH Combine Marketing Manager. “Now, Axial-Flow combines are designed to help producers simplify harvest even further through the ultimate operator environment, added innovation and harvest control. Every design innovation and engineering improvement puts these machines another step ahead.”

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In addition, all models use the state-of-the-art AFS Pro 700 display for yield monitoring and machine and guidance control in the cab. The AFS Pro 700 is compatible with all Case IH equipment, so it can easily be transferred to your tractor cab in the spring for planter control and later to your sprayer to control your application maps. Unload Simplified To make on-the-go unload more comfortable and safer as header widths continue to grow, Case IH has added new options to its auger offerings. In addition to the two fixed auger options that extend up to 28 feet, 9 inches, two folding auger options are now available: a 28-foot-9-inch auger that folds at a 90-degree angle and a 34-foot auger that folds at a 135-degree angle.

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In addition, operators can now control a pivoting grain spout with the Multifunction Propulsion Handle, adjusting the flow of grain up to 3 feet without changing the speed of the grain cart or combine. In combination with the independent crossauger control launched last year, producers will have more flexibility during the challenging grain cart fill process.

Guided by input from producers and custom operators, Case IH has taken the largest and quietest cab in the industry for large-model combines and made it even better.

“Case IH Axial-Flow combine designs are driven by suggestions from our customers and designed to keep operators in the field working efficiently,” says Weinkauf.

“Our new, redesigned Case IH cab has advanced even further to set the industry standard in convenience, comfort and operator ergonomics for your office in the field,” says Weinkauf. “Best of all, this new cab will be part of all models of Axial-Flow combines.”

In addition, optional powered grain tank covers are controlled from the cab so the operator can concentrate on harvesting.

Features of the new cab include a slim Multifunction Propulsion Handle, redesigned with controls within a finger’s reach. It contains an upgraded right-hand console with simple ergonomic controls and slide rail that allows for adjustment of the display, placement of a cup-holder and office tools. Multiple convenient storage locations have been added featuring brushed-chrome styling. Operators can stay tuned in and connected on the go with an iPod plug-in, and a training seat opens to a convenient, portable electric refrigerator to keep food and drinks cool and handy. Leg and foot room has been added due to increased seat travel space. In addition, a red leather luxury cab seat option is available for comfort during long harvest days and nights. Unlike standard transmissions, which have a distinct number of gear ratios, a CVT has an infinite number of gear ratios, which allows the engine to always run at its most efficient speed – regardless of ground speed. And unlike hydrostatic transmissions that depend on speed for higher torque, a CVT is more efficient when pulling a load.

Case IH is helping farmers be ready for whatever harvest may bring now and in the seasons to come.”

“We understand the long hours that producers spend in the combine. Our goal was to offer every convenience of an efficient, comfortable working office and make it available in every Axial-Flow model,” says Weinkauf. “By introducing more powerful, more intuitive, and more efficient combines,

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Efficient Power, Efficient Operation From the feeding system to the patented Case IH AFX rotor with its concentric rotor cage design, Axial-Flow combines continue to create smooth crop flow, improving throughput and putting more high-quality grain in the tank. As part of the Case IH Efficient Power family, Case IH AxialFlow 30 Series models feature added horsepower to power through tough conditions with fuel-efficient Case IH FPT Tier 4 SCR engines. Across the Case IH lineup, the same proven power plants deliver an average 10 percent efficiency advantage over comparable Tier 3 models. “Case IH has been continuously improving the Axial-Flow AFX rotor, always setting the trend as a leader in harvesting,” says Weinkauf. “Overall, the simple and reliable Axial-Flow design, with fewer moving parts, helps producers stay in the field to achieve better yields.”

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what’s new« Mitas introduces its premium American product lines Mitas recently introduced its premium product line sold in North America to accommodate demands from the farming community with locally made products manufactured at its Iowan radial farm tire factory. From September 1, all Mitasmade premium tires delivered to U.S. farmers will bear the Mitas brand name. These tires are based on Continental agricultural tires, which Mitas has made under license since 2004. “The new Mitas premium lines focus on tire sizes that the American farmers demand,” said Neil Rayson, who is responsible for sales in North America. “Mitas is extending the dealer network, growing sales to original equipment manufacturers and improving Mitas’ premium warranty conditions. The simplified brand offer will help farmers choose the right tire. Now, nine Mitas-branded lines are designated as premium because they offer improved benefits to the farmer.” These include, for example, the Super Flexion Tire (SFT). Shipments of Mitas premium tires made in Charles City (IA) started in July, delivered to customers including John Deere and Case IH.

your sprayer. This makes AutoGlide™ the easiest automatic boom height control system to install.

popular data platforms including AgJunction®, AgVerdict®, NutriScription® HD, OptiGro®, and Precision.Ag™.

A compact, in cab controller with a simple menu to configure and calibrate, allows engaging and disengaging automatic mode as well as adjusting boom height on the go.

“Hemisphere GPS has established a new level of innovation with Outback MAX that will substantially improve the accessibility and effectiveness of automated guidance and application control,” says Kip Pendleton, Sr. Vice President and General Manager of Agriculture at Hemisphere GPS. “The highly functional yet simple design of Outback MAX combined with the seamless connectivity between the field, office, and service providers greatly enhance the value that farmers can realize from precision farming techniques.”

AutoGlide™ is available from Bestway dealers in 2, 3, 4 and 5 sensor models to fit most boom sizes and terrain.

Building on the functionality of company’s successful, the feature-rich Outback S3, the Outback MAX adds a host of new features that make it the most powerful and intuitive Outback product yet. Outback MAX leads the way with simplicity in design and operation, a powerful mapping engine, excellent screen clarity, seamless connectivity, and a rugged design that can operate in rough environments—features that are critical to achieving the benefits of precision farming.

Operator fatigue is reduced with AutoGlide™, allowing you to cover more acres in a day.

“Mitas’ Charles City factory has been increasing its output as new machinery is installed,” said Pavel Charvat, president of Mitas Tires North America. A total of 110 people work at the production plant, a number that will double by late 2013.

The visual clarity of the high-definition, 10.4 inch, highly responsive touchscreen leads to more consistent and precise farming applications even in direct sunlight or during the night. Outback MAX displays a multitude of information while leaving plenty of room to view field and machine progress. Farmers can take action more quickly regarding critical information such as tank volume, automated eTurns, and overriding control of the correct sections—leading to better yields and reduced inputs through more effective and accurate application as well as improved safety.

The Mitas premium product lines include AC85, AC70T, AC70G, AC70H, AC70N, AC90, AC65 and SFT. As production capacity at Mitas’ Charles City factory increases over the next two years, the share of premium tires manufactured in Iowa will increase. Mitas Tires North America, Inc., is a subsidiary of MITAS a.s. which is one of Europe’s leading producers of agricultural tires. MITAS a.s. manufactures and sells tires under three brand names: the company’s own Mitas and Cultor, and Continental under license. In addition, MITAS a.s. produces and distributes a wide range of Mitas-branded industrial and motorcycle tires. MITAS a.s. – a member of CGS HOLDING a.s.– operates three production plants in the Czech Republic, one in the USA and one in Serbia, and maintains a global sales and distribution network. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Bestway announces new AutoGlide auto boom height control system Bestway Inc. recently introduced the AutoGlide™ automatic sprayer boom height control system for Bestway Field PRO IV sprayers. The new AutoGlide™ system uses rugged ultrasonic range sensors mounted on the spray boom to continually monitor and maintain the height of the booms above the ground or crop canopy. The AutoGlide™ system delivers more consistent spray patterns, better coverage and reduced drift potential. With AutoGlide™, operator fatigue is reduced allowing you to cover more acres in a day. AutoGlide™ uses the sprayers existing electric- over -hydraulic controls so there are no extra hydraulic components to add to

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With a focus on simplicity, Outback MAX incorporates the ability to create shortcuts and favorites for the most commonly used tasks, facilitating a short learning curve with simple access to important features, getting farmers up and running quickly.

Hemisphere GPS introduces Outback MAX with ConnX – redefining simplicity in precision farming Hemisphere GPS recently introduced Outback MAX™ with Outback ConnX™ — the next generation Outback Guidance® system that redefines simplicity in precision farming. Working seamlessly with Outback eDriveX™ with eTurns™, the Outback MAX integrated display terminal provides a full array of features including section and variable rate control, Eclipse™ L1/L2 GPS and GLONASS guidance, and video support for up to 4 monitoring cameras. Outback MAX also provides wireless connectivity via the Outback ConnX data management system to deliver real time data access and management that is imperative for modern farmers. ConnX provides seamless data transfer between the Outback MAX terminal, office, and service providers ensuring efficient, accurate decision making and farming operations. ConnX can automatically import and export data, engage customer service with remote control capability, and simplify connection to RTK correctors. ConnX is compatible with

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The powerful Outback MAX mapping engine stacks imagery and data layers so farmers can visually confirm that their field operations are appropriate or adapt immediately to any changes. By relating real-time application data directly to existing or historical conditions, customers can confirm that applications are on target. Outback MAX is compatible with eDriveX with eTurns, taking advantage of the most precise and feature rich automated steering available. With centimeter-level control and automatic turning at the end of each row, farmers benefit from consistently spaced rows with no overlaps and no skips, and reduced driver fatigue allowing them to work more hours in the field, especially when time is critical. Over 550 models of farm machinery are supported with custom-designed steering installation kits and model-specific, step-by-step installation instructions. Existing eDriveX users can upgrade capabilities without having to buy and install a completely new system. The level of Outback MAX functionality can grow with farmers’ precision agriculture needs. For example, customers can add a lightbar, section and variable rate control, ConnX for connectivity, and upgrade the level of GNSS positioning. Outback MAX is available now through Outback Guidance Centers and through Hemisphere GPS distributors worldwide. Outback Guidance Centers have received MAX certified training to assist growers with Outback Guidance precision solutions.

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What if the concrete cracks? The normal cracks that appear in all concrete are not really a threat. I have heard of a couple shifting cracks that have pinched off a loop over the years; however, this is an extremely rare occurrence. This type of shifting crack is from poor compaction of the base. On most jobs, if you were to lose one loop from a crack, the other loops will carry the load.

What type of tubing is used in the concrete? You can use a Pex-Al-Pex or a Pex tubing. Let’s look at the differences between the two options. (FYI: the word Pex in both types of tubing is an abbreviation for cross linked poly-ethylene.) Pex-Al-Pex or Pex-Aluminum-Pex features: (This style of tubing has an aluminum sleeve centered between two layers of Pex.) • 100% oxygen barrier (the aluminum sleeve). • The oxygen barrier is protected (centered between the layers of Pex). • Better heat transfer because of the aluminum sleeve. • Ratings: European quality 145 PSI at 203 degrees or Asian quality 125 PSI at 180 degrees. • Ease of lay out. It bends like soft copper and stays where you put it. • Less fasteners are needed. • All advantages of both plastic and metal tubing. • The best coefficient of linear thermal expansion. In other words it does not try to grow very much in length when you start running warm fluid through it. • Kinked tubing - if severe, replace roll or splice. • Price: middle of the road. Pex with an oxygen barrier features:

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MAINTENANCE HOW-TO: Hay Equipment

Haying equipment end-of-season inspection and maintenance checklists After a long summer in the hayfield, it’s tempting to simply back haying equipment into the shed for the winter without giving it a second thought. However, conducting a thorough end-of-season inspection and writing down maintenance needs while they are still top of mind can be time well spent. That’s the advice of Dean Morrell, product marketing manager for Hesston by Massey Ferguson® hay products and 35-year-veteran of the quality hay business. “A full end-of-season visual inspection helps ensure you’re well prepared to complete needed repair and maintenance projects during winter downtime,” says Morrell. “Months down the road it can be hard to remember that noise you wanted to check out before next season. By writing it down, you have a big head start on maintenance that will leave your equipment in top condition, ready for another productive season.” Good machine care, with proper maintenance and repair not only helps ensure proper operation and long life, it helps maintain resale value, Morrell points out. A clean machine simplifies fall maintenance and inspection. It also helps minimize rust which can start where dirt and moisture collect on a machine. Begin with removing dirt, dust and hay debris by sweeping the machine or using highpressure air or a power washer. While balers often carry the most dirt and hay material, it’s best to use air when cleaning balers because of their many moving parts and opportunities to create rust. High-pressure washing is best for cleaning mower or conditioner cutter bars. Rakes as well as self-propelled and pull-type windrowers can be pressure-washed to remove dirt, dust and hay debris.

A few simple steps before storing hay equipment for the winter are keys to machine performance and long life. Baler checklist •

Sweep or use air pressure to remove dirt, dust and hay debris. Aggressive washing should be avoided to reduce the opportunity for rust.

Although some maintenance tasks can be deferred until winter, at a minimum, grease machines and change oil and filters before parking. Balers and self-propelled windrowers typically require the most care before going into winter storage. Rakes generally require minimal maintenance, but it’s still important to give them the attention they need before storing for the winter, says Morrell. He offers these “quick tips” for end-of-season maintenance and reminds producers to follow the operator’s manual and manufacturer’s recommendations.

Grease all grease zerks on wear points.

Change hydraulic-system filters.

After changing hydraulic filters, run the machine to purge air from the system and reduce the opportunity for condensation to form during the winter.

Check gearbox fluid levels and change as recommended in the operator’s manual.

Replace broken pickup tines.

Windrower checklist

Oil chains before placing in storage.

On round balers, inspect belts for checking and other wear. Loosen belt tensioners so they are not sitting under full tension through the winter.

Begin your inspection at the header, looking for wear and components which should be replaced.

For sickle-bar headers, replace cutter bar teeth and ledger plates. Replace the guards once yearly when storing machines or add this to your list for completion during winter.

Rake checklist •

Clean the rake to remove dirt, dust and hay debris.

On disk mowers, replace knives and rotate or replace worn turtles covering the knives.

Add grease at all grease points.

Grease all lift-system wear points.

Replace pickup teeth as needed.

For self-propelled machines, be sure to change engine oil and filters.

Replace or blow out all air filters, including the cab air filter.

Conduct a thorough walk-around inspection to identify other service and maintenance needs, including rotating the basket and raking wheels to identify worn bearings.

Check all belts for checking and signs of wear. Inspect tires for wear that might require tire replacement. Inflate to the required air pressure.

Check and repack wheel bearings annually. Inspect tires for wear and weather checking; inflate to the correct pressure.

Check and blow dirt and debris from radiators. On machines with “smart” reversing fans such as the V-Cool™ system found on Hesston WR Series self-propelled windrowers, radiator screens already should be clean and free of dirt and hay.

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Necessary Topics for a Successful Estate Plan By Michael Baron

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land: $____ amount of dollars. You pay me this much per

if I had a farming child is

year in income and every few years when I feel you’ve paid

set it up so that my kids

for this quarter or eighty or section, I’ll give you the deed for

would have some reason

that land. However, to keep my income the same, I might

to get along someday.

say, ‘Well, now you get to buy the next piece but, of course,

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the price has gone up a bit.”

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attorney put into my life estate deed that I am transferring my land to my farming

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child subject to the “all rents received from my child shall be attributed to the

Dear Overloaded: your desires and needs. Above, you’ve listed some of the things I’ve seen people use

For example, a life estate isn’t a bad way to go, but just a transfer of deed wouldn’t go far enough if it were my land. I’d have a life estate deed with either an agreement with my children how the land will be handled past my death, or written directly into the deed transfer document (quitclaim) itself. If I do a conditional transfer, then my children will have to sign to accept the conditions I have put upon the land. Such things might consist of “if you sell the land, you have to give must rent the land to your farming sibling at this rate”. This rate might be county average or a percentage – either higher or lower – of one hundred percent of the county average.

county average for like land in _______ (fill in the blank) County”.

any other type of legal instrument. My reply is, “They’re all

difference between the original purchase price listed in the

like to accomplish, don’t worry about the tool you’ll need.” More importantly is you need to spill your beans out, no

I might even decide he gets a share of the remaining value

matter how outlandish it might seem to you. Like what

for his own inheritance.

you’d really like to see happen if you died today, and then let the appropriate professionals design a plan that does

“They’re all just tools in the shed, and until you tell me what it is you’d like to accomplish, don’t worry about the tool you’ll need.”

exactly that for you. If you’re working with the right people, they’ll figure out a way to make things work out the way you want them. The plan might change over the years, but that’s planning for anything in general. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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@

Again, I need to make sure I set this up with him, have an

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attorney draft the agreement and/or the deed and then he has to sign agreeing to these terms. If my son is of age and can sign such agreements or acceptances, then he’ll have to live with my terms and conditions. People always ask, “What happens if the child doesn’t want to sign my terms?” This is what I would say to my kids:

I remember when my dad took me to the ice cream store and said, “Okay, Michael, you can have this or this...” And if I said, “Well, I want more!” Like it or not, we were out of the parking lot before the words got out of my mouth! (Life can

deed, and if my kids sign for those terms and I register my

be very simple, can’t it?)

what I would do.

just tools in the shed, and until you tell me what it is you’d

deed less any rents he paid to me or my wife over my lifetime.

I can dream up any number of conditions I want on my deed they have to follow those terms and conditions. That’s

argue about.

number or price for the land.

“Fine, don’t sign them and see what happens!”

For example, “the rent will be no more than 125% of the

them, and the rest of the family won’t have anything to

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these assets out of my estate, my son can show he paid for

Everybody always asks for my opinion of wills, or trusts, and

in the past – although I don’t see people take the ideas far enough.

same time I run out of life. At the very least, I’ve moved

purchase price of this land stated herein” and then show a

Upon my death, my farming child would have to pay the

There are a number of things you can look in to regarding

If I pace myself right, I should run out of land about the

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Michael R. Rosmann, Ph.D.

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kids. Often the bullying begins with the propagation of falsehoods by peers. Parents and caretakers should be particularly attuned to kids’ passing along falsehoods about another child. Rumor mongering should not be considered an acceptable part of the development of social competence by children as they approach teenage or when they are adolescents. Most schools and many other settings that involve supervision of children have adopted anti-bullying policies. Making false accusations is as wrong for children as for adults. Children are more vulnerable because they usually lack the skills to deal with false rumors. How can we deal with false accusations? False accusations are difficult to defend against. If we confront the persons we think are spreading the falsehoods, they usually deny their actions. Most persons are unfazed by confrontations meant to cause them to cease their false accusations. Often they attack even more vehemently and secretively.

We can use the experience of false accusations to improve ourselves. We can conduct soul-searching to figure out our core beliefs and motivations. Prayer and meditation can help us figure out better ways to behave positively. We still have the capacity to control our attitude even when we are being attacked unfairly. We choose whether or not to retaliate. We choose to behave with character. We choose to exhibit what we want others to see in our actions. Anger does little to heal us. Anger raises our blood pressure. It compromises our immune system. It can lead to long term hatred and foment violence. It is healthier to get our feelings of revenge out by talking about them with people whom we trust as supporters. But we should be careful to not talk about the accusations to others who will repeat them.

There are occasions when it is appropriate to take formal actions to curtail a pattern of unfair attacks. Sometimes we can take a false accusation to a higher authority, such as a school principal or a Board of Directors. When the false accusation has become a public report, it might be appropriate to issue a public statement that denies the falsehood and replaces it with the truth as we know it. Filing legal actions such as a libel suit or wrongful dismissal suit might be appropriate if we can afford the time and cost. False accusations hurt only if we let them. If we know we are better than the falsehoods being propagated and behave with positive dignity we find peace within ourselves.

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‘Tally’Sheet...

As we prepare to celebrate the coming thanksgiving and christmas holiday seasons, this old saying keeps running through my mind: “Let us be Grateful and Thankful for what we have today for none of us knows what tomorrow may bring!”

I

like the idea of a ‘tally sheet’, used by ranchers here on the plains for many years to add up expenses and income for the year. But, my ‘tally’ is of things and people to be grateful for in my life, and to teach my children and others that I come into contact with to ‘count the blessings’ you have and enjoy. Don’t spend time concentrating on the ‘have’s’ that abound in your life and on the “I wish I had’s” – especially in these tough economic times. As this year’s meager harvest draws to a close (or with a thump), we all survived another year. The crops were not what most of us had hoped for, but we take what we can get, and salvage anything that managed to grow in the awful depths of the drought in the summer just past. The deer and wild turkeys got all of my tomatoes, but we did manage to save the pumpkins and squash, with enough to even share with family and friends. I had planted the pumpkins for a friend of mine’s little pre-schoolers, and discovered that if I watered the garden overnight, the deer kept out! We have enough pumpkins for the kids and then some. I am so very grateful. My old-fashioned blue Hubbard squash were attacked by the deer, but we still have

some – more than enough for family and friends, and that is a blessing for sure. I love the early morning hours – especially the sunrise, and this morning the sun was a bright red orb on the edge of the sky. I’d never seen a red sun before. It was absolutely gorgeous when I went to the chicken house to give the biddies their morning drink of water. I am grateful for the ability to see and enjoy the beauty of nature here in the country. When I walked back toward the house, a flock of Canadian geese was honking and calling to one another as they passed by on their journey south for the winter. The deer and their babies were grazing in the field to the west of the house, and since they are used to me tromping around, they just look up as I walk to the garden. The bittersweet vine I have planted in the yard has some berries on it. Wreath decorating possibilities? Perhaps, if I can keep the kittens from playing with them... On my walk this afternoon, I caught sight of some bright yellow and red leaves already turned on the edge of a Badland ravine, and observed a coyote loping along. It was just out, looking around. My Cup runneth over! I am grateful to be able to add to my ‘tally sheet’ that we have the freedom to worship as we please, and: • I am thankful for those who came before us who gave us the freedom to vote without interference in our local and national elections; • I am also grateful for the generosity of my neighbors who share their chubbycheeked babies, just learning to smile and walk so I can play with them; • I am grateful for the toddlers, pre-schoolers and little ones just learning to read, draw and explore their worlds, sharing their fun of learning with me. I learn as much as they do; • I am grateful for the elders who taught me so much about ‘using what I have’ over the years, and sharing their wisdom so freely. This newsletter would not exist without their help and guidance! • For family and friends – even those I haven’t yet met – I am grateful beyond belief. May November be an amazing month for you and your family.

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• Cut out the top of a fresh pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and strings into a bowl of water. Wash the seeds and discard the strings and fiber (this goes in my chicken bucket, but could also be put in the compost pile). • Drain the washed seeds and put back into a bucket or bowl and pour one quart of water mixed with one cup of salt over the seeds, or make enough solution to cover the seeds you have. Let stand overnight. • The next day, drain off the salt water and oil a jelly roll pan or a cookie sheet with sides. Pour in the soaked seeds and put in the oven at 250° and bake them until the seeds are the color of light brown toast. (I give them a stir every once in a while.) • Cool and enjoy; the entire seed is edible, so no shells to pick up. I take the cleaned out pumpkin, fill it with a piece of floral foam, soak the foam and arrange fresh flowers in it for a table decoration. If you are afraid of leakage, insert a small vase in the pumpkin and fill it with flowers. Or, I split the pumpkin, put it on a cookie sheet with sides and a little water and bake split side down in the oven until it’s very soft. I then flip the halves over, scoop out the flesh and bake fresh pumpkin pie, cookies or cake. The cooked pumpkin can be frozen in bags for use over the winter – instead of buying the canned stuff! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Sweet Summer In winter, our homes are closed to the outside air, and sometimes the indoor air can get a little stale. To remedy that problem, I make a homemade simmer for almost no out of pocket money, and I also share this with family and friends as gifts for Christmas, or ‘just because’. I dry orange, lemon and apple peelings during the year on a cookie sheet lined with a paper towel. It sits on top of the refrigerator where it’s nice and warm and the stuff dries quite well. To make a batch, you would need about 1-1/2 cups each of the dried peelings and mix that with the following: • 1 Tablespoon of WHOLE allspice • 3 Tablespoons of WHOLE cloves • 2 small cinnamon sticks, broken into smaller pieces (I use the hammer on these) • Several STAR ANISE (if you have them, but if not, it still smells really good without) Break up the dried peelings into smaller pieces, mix with the spices and store in a glass jar until needed. To use: put a spoonful or two in a pan on the stove and heat to scent the air, or use one of those electric ‘simmer pots’ that can be purchased almost anywhere. A small canning jar filled with this mix, tied with a big red bow makes a wonderful last minute gift for teachers, your fellow co-workers, or friends you just want to remember at a special time. (I take a quart jar of this mix to the Black Hills Stock Show every year and have a simmer pot going in my booth when we are open. People follow their noses to the scent and can’t believe something so simple can smell so good. And, I actually use year-old, or older spices for all this. It’s a good way to clean out the cupboard!)

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Juice Lid Ornaments A reader reminded me that kids need to “Do things with their hands – besides play video games!” She suggested that parents could have the kids make inexpensive Christmas ornaments for grandparents with nothing more than the lids from the frozen juice you prepare for breakfast, a nail, and some odds and ends. Her instructions: • Make a star, Christmas ball or any other pattern you choose to fit the inside of the lid from a piece of paper, and tape it to the lid. Using an old breadboard or piece of scrap board, a nail and a small tack hammer, let the kids poke holes around the pattern using the nail and hammer. • Glue a piece of felt or fabric on the back of the lid to prevent scratches, and then let the kids decorate the edge of the lid with lace, left-over chunks of fat yarn, little colored buttons, odds and ends of rick-rack from Grandma’s sewing basket, twisted pieces of colored paper – anything that the kids can dream up. • Use the nail to poke a hole at the top of the ornament to put a piece of yarn, ribbon or twine through to make a hanger, and you’re finished! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Wallpaper The Drawers? A reader writes: My kitchen drawers were showing their years, and since I can’t afford to replace the kitchen, I needed some way to spruce things up. My daughter had recently put some scrubbable wallpaper behind her cookstove and had some scraps left – so I took the ‘bits and pieces’ home and lined the inside of my drawers with them. It sure does make them look better – and now they are easier to clean! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

It’s No Yolk! A reader writes: I make homemade angel food cakes, but of course there are the yolks to deal with for another day. I put them all in a quart canning jar and put a little water over the top before placing in the refrigerator for another use. The yolks do not go bad this way, and I can use them in a sponge cake in a couple of days, thus not wasting the rest of the egg. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Apples To The Rescue A reader writes: If the brown sugar, cookies or marshmallows get hard, a cut half of an apple placed in the jar with any of these for a day or two. It will restore the softness, and then you can ‘use all you buy’! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– As always, if you have tips or ideas to share, send them to me at PennyWise, Box 518, Kadoka, SD 57543 or email me at pennywise@gwtc.net. Please be sure to mention this publication when you write.

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Clutter Clearing Choices: Clear Clutter, Organize Your Home, & Reclaim Your Life is a seasonally organized book of clutter clearing tips that readers can pick and choose from to fit their personal style and needs. Sign up for her free monthly newsletter at www.clutterclearingchoices.com.

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Honeyville Metal is an industry leader in grain handling equipment. Engineered and manufactured with the farmer, mill & commercial operator in mind.

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• • • • • • • •

CUST O H E A V M - B U I LT DUAL YCUTT DUTY ING E DGE

Bucket Elevators Distributors Screw Conveyors Flat Bottom Drag Conveyors Incline Drag Conveyors Bin-Unloading Drag Conveyors Catwalk and Support Towers Dust Collection Systems

WHEN THE SNOW IS HEAVY, YOU NEED A REAL WORKHORSE TO KEEP YOUR YARD AND ROADS CLEAR.

Push Blade works on any tractor, payloader or skidloader for moving rocks, cleaning feedlots and leveling dirt. CUSTOM MADE TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

The Perfect AUGER

for Bins with concrete or aeration floors • • • • •

Affordable Easy to install Hydraulic or Electric Custom built for your bin Single motor drive system

schiltzmfg@frontier.com www.schiltzmfg.com

800-658-3637

One of our newer products is the Bin Unloading Drag Conveyor. It is designed to be installed in a grain bin floor system with a floor height of 18-1/2”. There are manual controls for single or multiple gates depending on the bin size. Optional Rack and Pinion power assist multi slide gate controller assembly. Call or visit our website for more information on any of our products and to help locate a dealer near you.

www.honeyvillemetal.com Topeka IN (800) 593-8377

Pronghorn Utility Bed ★ 8 DIFFERENT SIZES

Manure Handling Equipment Our trustworthy barn cleaners have been around for years. Call for replacement chain and parts for competitive cleaners. Load heavy, wet manure fast with a strong, reliable BERG manure auger. Check out our new Simplex freestall alley scraper system or our dependable Vertical Manure Conveyor.

8’ & 9’ BEDS COME WITH A FOOT STEP

BERG EQUIPMENT CORPORATION 2700 W. Veterans Parkway, Marshfield, WI 54449 Phone: 715-384-2151 Toll Free: 800-494-1738 Website: www.bergequipment.com B10

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• 4 D-Rings mounted inside the bed • Double lights in the FOR headache rack CALL UR • LED lights YO ST E • 7 tool boxes NEARLER • Greaseable hinges DEA • Keyed T-lock handles • Stake Holes are welded in the back for our optional ladder rack

• Powder coated paint • Lights and wiring included • 2”x 3” steel louvered headache rack • 1”x 2” cross stringers spaced 14” • 2”x 6” main stringers • 30,000 lb. fifth wheel ball • 2”x 2” receiver hitch • Reflective tape

BG Industries

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P.O. Box 85 Wakeeney, KS 67672

1-800-446-9271 www.b-gindustries.com

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MODERN TECHNOLOGY CLASSIC STYLE

JACOBS

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WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS

ELECTRICITY FROM WIND -FARM -HOME -BUSINESS

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MADE IN USA

QED Dryer Sales & Mfg., Inc.

A Better

“Growing with You”

Weigh

to Measure Farming

Quality Exclusive interior rack to exterior screen design increases test weight 1.5 to 2 pounds over other dryers

Performance Seed Tender Scales Touch Screen Monitor 3060

Efficiency

Portable Chute Scales

100% cooling air & 48% heated air is recycled giving you the most efficient dryer by more than 30%! The colder it gets, the greater the earnings! Add insulation package for cooler climates to increase efficiency

Dependability

36" x 8' and 30" x 8' with winch assembly.

Model 640M Chute Scales Ideal for livestock weighing and herd management! • Large weight capacity—5,000 to 10,000 gross capacity • Herd management— compatible with various EID software packages

2401 11th St., Rockford, Illinois 815-961-1630 smorreim@aol.com November 2012

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8' x 10', 8' x 16' and 8' x 20' to hold up to 20–1,000 lb. animals. Model 640M

Built to last 30 to 50 years! Best warranty: 5 year parts and 2 year labor in the USA; Canada is 2 year parts. EXPANDABLE! Find us on the Web! www.QEDDRYERS.com

Livestock Scales

Cake Feeder Scales for Under $1,000

Portable Platform Scales

Multi-Purpose Scales

7' ½" or 8' ½" x 10' 8" platform with 50,000 lb. capacity. Single axle allows portable transport right to the field.

Up to 5,000 lb. system for around the farm ideas. Complete with compact readout. 12V or 110AC. Load cells act as bolt-on feet.

Rebuilt Digital Components Available

(308) 946-3591 • www.ccscales.com 2403 26th Ave. • Central City, NE 68826 • ccscale@hamilton.net

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Process your own meat... the natural way. The Clamp Meat Chopper

The Original American Meat Grinders

Row-crop planting equipment is what we do.

3800 Forward Folding Planter ASD

3200 12 Row

The Screw Down Meat Chopper

The Sausage Stuffer

Farming operations come in all shapes and sizes. That’s why we’ve worked overtime to give growers the best selection of hardworking planters on the planet. Whether it’s pull type or forward folding, from 4 to 36 rows, if you’re thinking planters, think Kinze ®. To learn more, visit your Kinze Dealer or thinkinrows.com.

In Indiana:

In Iowa:

COLLEGE CORNER IMPLEMENT CO.

S&S EQUIPMENT, INC.

3827 US Rte. 27 West college corner, iN 47003 765-732-3081

1886 hwy. 20, Lawton, iA 51030 712-944-5751 www.ssequip.com

©2010 Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. All rights reserved. Kinze ® and the Kinze TM logo are trademarks owned by Kinze Manufacturing.

A company dedicated to the American people and providing quality workmanship.

In Missouri:

Pricess start as low a00 $73

Call 1-800-683-5858 531 Old Skippack Road Harleysville, PA 19438 On the Web:

4406 30th Avenue Armstrong, iA 50514 515-272-4538 | cell: 515-320-2256

1403 N. 2nd Street clinton, MO 64735 660-885-5591 harrisonville, MO 816-887-1985 www.goldenvalleytractor.com

www.chop-rite.com

©2010 Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. All rights reserved. Kinze , the Kinze logo are trademarks owned by Kinze Manufacturing. ®

TM

If you need a cattle working facility, Parasal Manufacturing has the

ON YOUR LAST STRAW? no worries.

HAROLD SWANSON EQUIPMENT

GOLDEN VALLEY TRACTOR

•MOST PORTABLE•MOST AFFORDABLE•

cattle working facilities on the market today!

Portable Alley in transport position.

We have plenty of bedding.

And plenty of options: pine shavings, economy bulk and bedding pellets. In stock and ready for walking floor trailers available

5670 Green Bay Rd Kenosha, WI 53144 262.657.1210 www.dejnos.com

Dejno’s, Inc. B12

We have newly designed HYDRAULIC NECK EXTENDERS

THING EVERY A 60 DAY S IE CARR EY BACK MON NTEE! GUARA

delivery.

Parasal Manufacturing 1 1/2 miles west of Valentine, NE • On HWY 20 P.O. Box 74 • Valentine, NE 69201

402-376-3554 days

30 Years Experience - We’ve Got You Covered!

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N Model Pull Spreader Available in 5 and 6 Ton Capacities

Simple design and durable construction describe Simonsen Pull Spreaders. Feature for Feature there is no better value. Features like all steel constuction, a 50' spread width, the floating tandem suspension, gearbox reduction drive of the conveyor apron, and stainless steel in all critical corrosion areas make Simonsen pull spreaders worth a little more.

Specifications: • Stainless Steel in all critical corrosion areas. • Wide 12" Conveyor Apron. • Stainless Steel Shafts. You have fewer maintenance problems. • Walking Tandem Suspension keeps equal weight on all 4 tires regardless of the terrain. • Single 24" dished distributor fan driven by the tractor pto for accurate 50' spread pattern. • Tested for accuracy, calibrated and field proven. • Gearbox Reduction Drive. Works in tandem with the conveyor apron to deliver a steady flow of material onto the fan.

SMC Pull Spreader Available in 5, 6 and 8 Ton Capacities

Simonsen SMC Series, Hard Working, Accurate Spreaders at a lower cost. With 3 models to choose from you will always be assured that the Simonsen SMC series can grow with your needs. Choose between the 5, 6 or 8 ton models. Like all Simonsen Spreaders, the SMC Series is designed around the same Simonsen Quality, Dependability and Durability you've come to expect.

Specifications: • Walking tandem suspension for better weight distribution. • Larger flotation tires than competitors. • Stainless steel construction in critical corrosion areas. • Heavy guage 7" wide apron chain. • Simple chain and sprocket ground wheel drive system. • Tested for accuracy, calibrated and field proven. • Single 24" dished distributor fan with flow control valve for accurate 50' spread pattern. • Many options available to customize units to your specific needs.

Simonsen Quality. Since 1953 Simonsen has been building top quality equipment.

For More Information Call

1-800-831-4860

Quimby, Iowa 51049 USA • www.simonsen-industries.com Servicing the Needs of Agribusiness Since 1929

Public Welcome Sale Date: Oct. 24, 2012 • Sale Time: 10:00AM Location: Lindsy's Auctions, 4795 Frisbie Rd., Shawnee, KS 66226

Property offered for sale: Lexus is 350, jthbe262585020837, odometer 91,299; Guns: Springfield Armory xd45acd, and xd9mm & Smith & Wesson M&P; 15 sports memorabilia and household contents to include, but not limited to: Autographed footballs, baseballs, prints and photos, Wheaties boxes, some authenicated; sample signatures include: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neill, John Elway, Adrian Peterson, Mickey Mantle (comic boooks, series 1 and 2 and metallic impression cards), Mark McGwire, Babe Ruth, Pete Rose, Jackie Robinoson, Cal Ripkin Jr., Clive Davis, Ozzie Smith, Charlie Waters, Jake Plummer, Muhammad Ali, etc. Couch, chairs, loveseat, Vaughn bedroom set, Samsung stainless steel washer and dryer, charbroil infrared grill, Sony and Samsung flatscreen tv's X-Box sets and games, misc. lots of dvd's, Blue Ray and dvd players, Dyson dc vacuum, Sony 3D system and starter kit, Sony surround sound system, lamps, book shelves, curio cabinet, Craftsman lawn mower; diamond ring: 14w 3/8ct, Harout R semi mount with 7/8ct, plus much, much more! SEE WEBSITE BELOW FOR COMPLETE INVENTORY LIST MINIMIUM BID FOR ALL ITEMS $17,250

www.irssales.gov or call Eileen Foy (504) 232-5649 November 2012

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VACUUM

the air in your shop!

Removes: Diesel smoke Welding smoke Oil mist Dust and more.

Workboots That Work Available in Men, Women and children's Sizes

ORDER NOW FOR

CHRISTMAS!

You have seen this powerful 2500 cu. ft. per minute clean air machine sell for $1,700 to $2,500 each... Now Air-Vac Systems Inc. offers this same powerful 2500 cfm. industrial air cleaner for only $1,490! Change main filter every one or two years ($70) and 4” pre-filter every 2 months ($12) Each unit will clean the air in a shop up to 2000 sq. ft. (Larger shops simply add more units) Hang from ceiling or mount against wall. Plug into 115 V outlet. 9’ cord. Two speed switch. 160 lbs.

800-234-2473

Contact us at or Wayne 319-290-2003 Offer ends soon • 60 day money back guarantee 10% lowest price guarantee • No one can beat our prices

www.air-vacsystems.com

TURBINE TWIN VACUUM

Great Vacuum for Grain Spills and General Clean Up

BootOutfitters.com 205-752-2075

Top Quality Boot Brands

FREE Shipping

READY TOExtWORK! remely Ligh t Weight Grain Hauler!

CIRCUITEER II

07, 08 or 09 Columbia 48” Mid Roof •450 HP Multiple Engines •10 Speed •Will Remove Deflectors •Air Ride •Multiple Units 103223

Groom Your Champion with a Circuiteer

Payments as low as $1000 per month for qualified buyers. Ask us for details!

09 Century 70 Mid XT, MBE 450, 13 Speed O/D, Miles in 300-400s, Alum. Wheels, Multiple Units. 295036

Manufacturers of the World's Finest Animal and Industrial Vacuums, Blowers & Dryers for Over 50 Years ELECTRIC CLEANER COMPANY 50913 Elevator St., Osseo, WI 54758 800-456-9821 | staff@electriccleaner.com B14

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06 or 07 Columbia 58” Mid Roof, MBE 450 HP, 10 Speed O/D, Air Slide 5th, 213” WB, Warranty, DOT, Multiple Units, Fleet Maintained! 161157

09 IHC 4300, 22’ Stake Body, 33,000# GVW, DT466 245 HP, 6 Speed, Air Brakes, Penske Lease Unit with Fresh DOT and Service. 350843

See our Entire Inventory at www.truckcountry.com

Ask About our LOW, LOW Ag Rates

Find us on

for Qualified Buyers - CALL for Details

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Family Owned Since 1958

Iowa Dubuque 800-553-3642 Decorah 888-545-9297 Davenport 800-397-3399 Cedar Rapids 800-332-6158

Wisconsin Appleton 800-236-5271 Green Bay 800-622-6962 Milwaukee 800-236-6061 Madison 800-837-7367 Marinette 888-315-5995 Minocqua 715-358-5200 Shullsburg 800-362-1313 Wausau 800-348-9195

NEW and USED TRUCK SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • FINANCING

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Custom Made Products e Fre ry ive Del

Humboldt, Iowa

email: cmpco@gncmp.com

www.gncmp.com

800-760-7871 Anytime

We will n o be un t der sold!

Scrapers Available in Seven Locations:

Air Seeders

Humboldt, De Soto, Iowa Falls, Union, Manchester, Huxley & Wayne, NE

SCRAPERS FOR SALE OR RENT:

3/4 yd. to 31 yd. Ashland, Big Dog, Cat, Garfield, Leon, Rowse, IronWolf, Johnson & Arts Way Graders - Dolly Wheel or Direct Mount

LEASE TO OWN 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.

ROLLERS FOR SALE OR RENT: Riteway, Degelman & Summers

8' to 85' Land Rollers, approx. 40-50 on hand

PATENT #'s 7,584,706 & 7,823,521

Manufactured by MudSmith, LLC To order, phone (877) 240-1675 or (605) 881-4214 Fax 1-866-593-6406 website: www.themudsmith.com

Easy roll out heavy weight supporting drawers

Drawers with heavy duty roller bearings

10 GAUGE STEEL TABLE TOP

...THAT WILL LAST THE TEST OF TIME AND LABOR. McTavish Steelworks’ work benches have a 1 piece welded frame. • Standard lengths of 6’ 8’ 10’ 12’ • Easy roll heavy weight supporting drawers • Heavy gauge roller bearing drawer guides

www.hydropump.net

Custom Designs Box 302 Rosenort, Manitoba, R0G 1W0

Available

Ph: 204.746.6591 • Fax: 204.746.2998 • Toll Free: 1.888.WKBENCH

www.mctavishsteelworks.com November 2012

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HEAVY DUTY BALE FEEDER ON SKIDS

• Model 500 & 510 • Holds one 6’ round or 8’ square bale • 8’, 10’ & 12’ models available

PMC PORTABLE BUNK FEEDER • Model 520 • Feed up to 34 head of cattle at once • 20’ & 24’ models available

MODEL 512 BALE FEEDER ON SKIDS

ONE STOP Infra-Red

2-Stage High/Low

Infra-Red Tube Heaters Serving the Midwest for over 30 Years

HIGH-INTENSITY

• 24 Feed Openings • Holds up to two 6’ round bales at once • 8’, 10’ & 12’ models available

IA SHOW GREATER PEOR See us at:

Nov. 27, 28, 29

Lot #A115

Boscobel, WI 53805

608-375-2656 or 800-873-1911 pmc@tds.net

www.pequeamachinecorp.com DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME

Save 35% to 75% on Fuel Costs

LP/Nat. With or Without Electricity

ENERGY EFFICIENT! Runs Approximately 80% of the time at the lower setting

Come see us at the NEBRASKA, IOWA, ILLINOIS, NORTH & SOUTH DAKOTA Farm shows

www.SolaronicsUSA.com or E-mail sales@HeatronicsUSA.com • Total Building Heat • Outdoor Spot Heat • Indoor Spot Heat • Shops and Animals Des Moines • Omaha • St. Louis • Snow & Ice Control P.O. Box 1267, Ankeny, IA 50021

(800) 798-4328 Fax (515) 965-9539

Dealer Inquiries Welcome

Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products Inc. 3 Pt. Implement Caddies

lift and carry your heavy 3 pt. implements. Works great for strip tillers, rippers, sub soilers, drills, etc.

Model 500: NEW MODEL!

Designed for mounting tank or hopper on frame.

(Frame does not raise and lower - only the rear hitch)

In Iowa:

MADSEN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

1308 W. Ferguson Road, Shenandoah, iA 51601 712-246-1187 | www.madsenintl.com

For More Information On Our Products See:

www.elkcreekwelding.com Or Call:

402335-2610

In Missouri:

DERR EQUIPMENT

MONTICELLO – CEDAR RAPIDS – DUBUQUE

B16

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11001 highway 71 Savannah, MO 64485 816-324-5618 877-260-2561 www.derrequipment.com Midwest Farm and Livestock Directory |

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LOFQUIST WELDING INC. Elwood, Nebraska

308-785-2755

Kubota: Power, Versatility and Value All-around Versatility: BX2660

Home of the STORM Corn Reel

Big features define this popular sub-compact tractor – including a 25.5 HP Kubota diesel engine, Category I 3-point hitch, power steering and HST transmission.

On the Go: RTV1100 Rugged performance meets convenience in this popular utility vehicle, featuring excellent cargo capacity and a factory-installed, premium Grand Cab.

Fits all Heads Can be Hauled in Pickup Hydraulically Driven Easy Lift Capability

In Missouri:

DERR EQUIPMENT

11001 highway 71 Savannah, MO 64485 816-324-5618 877-260-2561 www.derrequipment.com

MEDLIN EQUIPMENT CO. 2911 east Malone Ave. Miner, MO 63801 573-471-2531 www.medlineq.com

Feeds Down & Standing Corn

TERRY IMPLEMENT CO., INC.

20483 State hwy. 6 Gallatin, MO 64640 660-663-2183 www.terryimplementco.com In Illinois:

MICHAELS EQUIPMENT, LLC

5481 illinois 145 Road Metropolis, iL 62960 618-524-8560 Fax: 618-524-1325

Hockey Stick design lets standing corn feed normally while pushing down/ tangled corn stalks up into the auger!

You've seen the rest, now BUY the best!

LOFQUIST WELDING

In the Field: M135GX

On the Grass: ZD326 Powerful and durable, the ZD326 lets you handle mowing quickly and efficiently. Featuring a 26 HP Kubota diesel engine and 60" commercial-size mower deck.

Top-of-the-line, 135 HP Kubota CRS diesel engine with triple-range, Intelli-Shift transmission – crowned by the largest Kubota cab ever built.

308-785-2755

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9525 W. irving Park Rd. Schiller Park, iL 60176 847-678-9525 1636 N. Aurora Road Naperville, iL 60563 630-219-2440 www.russopower.com B17


GOOD BUG = DEAD BUG

STORE FOOD NOW!

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

Are you prepared for illness or disasters that may keep you at home? We offer the highest quality, longest storing, best tasting, dry foods, canned meats, cheese and butter available.

EFFECTIVE AGAINST BEDBUGS! Eliminate insects and internal parasites with our natural, freshwater, feed-grade DE. Dust surfaces to kill crawling insects. Add to feed to kill internal parasites and cut fly populations. Rub into fur to kill fleas. Safe — under 1% silica. Lowest prices in the country!

Basic, 11 Case, 1 Year Food Supply for One: $1250 FREE SHIPPING AquaRain Gravity Water Filters (15K gals+): $190+S&H

Elliott Essentials, LLC Hand Poured Soy Candles

Place Your Holiday Orders Now! Prices Starting at $8.00

CHEMICAL & POISON FREE

Also, grain mills, survival manuals, sprouters, additional emergency essentials, books and more.

8 oz. Canning Jar 10 oz. Victorian 16 oz. Apothecary

BEST PRICES STORABLE FOODS P.O. Box 3182, Quinlan, TX 75474

903-356-6443

Prices subject to change.

260-894-4542 • Order online at:

www.internet-grocer.net

Call for current pricing.

TRASH REEL™

www.Elliottessentials.com

THE “MINI CORN REEL” DESIGNED TO CLEAR FLUFF AND TRASH FROM YOUR CORNHEAD. Designed by farmers who’ve “had it” with trash accumulating on their cornheads.

Clears head of trashy corn leaves. Folds up when not needed.

Plumbed and ready to go. Guaranteed to stop the fluff problem.

PATENT NO. 7,377,091

Shelton/Hay LLC TOLL FREE

www.trashreel.com

866-458-5904

Darrel Hay 515.832-5291

NOW PATENTED

INC.

Britt Shelton 515.839.5524

16-24’ LCG Grain Body 66 or 60” Sides

FRONTIER

Other Sizes Available

96 or 102 wide

2013 32’, 34’ & 35’ End Dump 2013 34-42’ Hopper Grain Trailer Fully equipped, ready to go

TOLL FREE 888-615-6656 701-642-6656 Fax: 701-642-6658 P.O. Box 668 Wahpeton, ND 58075

www.frontiermfg.com

CHICKWEED HEALING SALVE organic, natural skin care & treatment made with chickweedinfused oil & extract

1-866-CHICKWEED 244-2593

natural base of olive oil & beeswax

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& SAVE A BUNDLE Highly engineered replacement parts for bottom unloader silos

dealer inquiries Welcome Area State Sales Reps Wanted

&

1– 4 Container: $19.95 2– 4 Containers: $29.95 4– 4 Containers: $50.00 oz oz oz

Steve Groth

FREE SHIPPING

1-800-328-8959

Other Products Available

580 West 1st Street Zumbrota, MN

Send Your check or Money Order to:

For credit card Orders, call toll-Free C.H.S. 866-244-2593 B18

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SATTERFIELD NATURALS

409 Satterfield Lane, Suite FLD, Owingsville, KY 40360

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Home of the

Original Concrete Stock Tank

Beautiful...Even when it gets ugly! BUILT TO HAUL, MAUL, SHRED AND SPREAD MORE MATERIAL IN A DAY THAN YOU CAN PRODUCE

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

www.tredroc.com

~ AGRICULTURAL ~ COMMERCIAL ~ INDUSTRIAL ~ RUBBER TRACKS ~ OFF-THE-ROAD TIRES ~ MEDIUM TRUCK TIRES

Model shown: 44C

The Hydra-Ram Spreader is a unique design that utilizes hydraulic cylinders to push off the load, as opposed to augers or apron chains. The machine has fewer moving parts, providing longer life and service. All side and floor panels are laminated poly covered Industrial Panelam™. Whatever your uses, soupy, pen pack, poultry or otherwise... The Hydra-Ram Spreader will be your best friend when it comes to cleaning up!

Other models available

Sold by: McDonnall Harvester & Parts Inc. 8820 County Road J • Delta, OH 43515

PETERSEN MFG. CO., INC.

419-822-4271 E-mail: jimmcd@windstream.net www.mcdonnallharvester.com or www.pikrite.com

2471 Hwy. 30, Denison, IA 51442 christy@petersenmfg.com 800-832-7383 • 712-263-2442

Grain Covers Since 1973

Eagle Ditcher P.O. BOX 70 • EAST VAN BUREN • LENOX, IA 50851

PH. 1-641-333-4518 • 1-800-342-7498 FAX 1-641-333-4429

The Mobility 600 Row Crop adjustable (78” to 120” track) and 12.4 x 42” lug tires gives you ground clearance of 40” under spinners and 47” under frame, which allows you to go over the top of standing crop and will fit most row widths. Box material and all gussets are stainless steel above frame including the apron chain and drive chains for many years of dependable service.

Polycan Grain Storage Covers ®

Woven & String Reinforced Polyethylene, Custom Bunker and Center Fill Covers Direct OEM Replacement Covers for all Commonly Used Center Fill Systems Complete Installation Services Available. Gridlock Internal Retention Systems.

The DW Series Toolbar is built to meet individual needs. Front to back rank is 60”, which is the widest in the industry. Heavy construction of 6 x 4 rectangular tube gives you the strength you need in today’s environment. This unit features the versatility of handling 15” to 36” row spacing. Down flex of 24 degrees on the wings allows the toolbar to travel over even the roughest of terrain, keeping the fertilizer in a more even soil depth. Hydraulic folding wings, fold-over 45 degrees and gives you more road transport clearance.

®

Canamer Int'l. 800-533-8020 ®

The DLQHD Series Liquid Applicator is built “TUFF” for the most rugged terrain. The 5 x 7 tubular main frame and the 4 x 6 front mount toolbar give you the strength and the visibility you need in today’s environment. This unit features the versatility of handling a 21’ to 42’ toolbar and 15” – 36” row spacing.

Dual Tank Wagon WNDT1000 - DESIGNED FOR "TWO" 1000 AA TANKS WNDT1500 - DESIGNED FOR "TWO" 1450 AA TANKS This heavy duty, built tough wagon has a tandem axle for easier towing and stability. The short gooseneck keeps the overall length to minimum and maximizes turning radius. Leaf spring lift assist and extendable tongue makes hooking up a one man operation.

Moving is the best medicine. Keeping active and losing

weight are just two of the ways that you can fight osteoarthritis pain. In fact, for every pound you lose, that’s four pounds less pressure on each knee. For information on managing pain, go to fightarthritispain.org.

www.daltonagproducts.com SERVICE PARTS FOR TOTE, MOBILITY, JTI EQUIPMENT & MODEL 10 VITON PUMP

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ALARM SYSTEMS Save Time, Money and Valuable Commodities

ROTARY PHASE CONVERTER

Operates 3-Phase Equipment from a Single Phase Line

RELIABLE. EASY TO USE. QUALITY. POWER UP TO A TOTAL OF 125 HP WITH A SINGLE UNIT

35 YEARS OF GREAT SERVICE

Use For: • Grain Dryer Systems • Grain Handling Systems • Irrigation Systems • High Power Fans • Machine Tools • Welders, Compressors

P.O. Box 69, Villard, MN 56385 320-554-2051 • Fax: 320-554-2459

www.binful.com

No More Guesswork, Eliminate Plugged Conveying System...

• Dependable • High Quality • Low Maintenance Know when your bins are full or empty. Loud Horn (Optional)

Control Panel

How Binful Alarm Operates

Binned material presses against the diaphragm switch which immediately sends a signal to the junction box. The signal is then immediately relayed to the control panel which sets off the audio and individual bin light.

www.karammfg.com 800-293-8969

ARE YOUR COWS HAVING FOOT TROUBLE? (TOO MUCH CONCRETE!!!)

New Cross Groove Pattern Increases Traction 10 Year Guarantee

Call for our new SUPER COMPETITIVE prices!

REPLACEMENT FLIGHTING SUPPLY Works in fertilizer, free-flowing materials and grain bins.

CALL TODAY!

Agri-SC Soil Treatment

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Why You Should Keep Your Grills Fired Up All Year Long

You may have already grilled your way through this summer – the hottest one ever recorded – but with Labor Day a recent memory, and all this extra meat on the market, you may want to reconsider your grilling plans for this year by stretching it out for all winter. And if you just can’t resist some of these extremely cheap cuts, learn to adjust your grilling methods to accommodate both the weather and these less expensive cuts. Instead of grilling individual steaks and chops, cook whole muscle cuts that aren’t so sensitive to temperature and actually become more tender the longer they are cooked over low to medium heat. These whole muscle cuts will weigh from 6 to 12 pounds, so you will have to plan accordingly. But they can be most forgiving when simply browned and slowly cooked in any kind of weather. There are just two things to remember — cut across the grain, and cut thin to win the hearts hearts of those of those you’re trying to please. Any cut of meat cut thin enough will be as tender as hamburger. The high end thick cuts should be reserved for individual steaks and

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ing of fat from higher quality cuts.

With drought driven cattle liquidations and high cost feed, there continues to be a glut of meat. This should drive meat prices even lower and be incentive for you to keep your grills fired up. However, bargain basement prices often do more to drive customers away from the meat counter. When panic selling sets in, there is little regard for qualify, and often these under-finished cattle end up being sold right alongside the high end beef. Not knowing the difference, the average consumer unwittingly throws it on the grill, only to be so disappointed. Meat standards have to be adhered to and understood, or the satisfaction of the grill will be missed entirely. Cut identification, grade, and proper cutting all contribute to the gourmet, satiety value of the grilling experience. So don’t let this glut of cheap meat ruin a rich experience.

PONY TALES

Thus, when selecting hamburger, don’t always go for the leanest, most expensive. It will destroy the experience of good outdoor cooking. Select the cheapest, fattest burger you can find, and control the fat content with the sizzle. Turn up the heat, flip quickly and sear in those rich, savory juices. Any excess fat is cooked out of the burger, while at the same time retaining unbelievable, scrumptious flavor.

chops, but whole muscles like that of the arm-chuck, top sirloin, or sirloin tip will work just fine. They are also more conducive to the use of the meat thermometer (man’s best friend). With experience, you will find the touch/appearance approach to doneness to be adequate. But with these larger, thicker cuts the thermometer will give you results that will be done to perfection. But as we work our way through this glut of meat, the hamburger will be the real winner. The hamburger is that one meat product that cuts across the entire beef industry, and from which every weight and grade becomes a contributor. From the finest dining pleasure of prime beef, to that of the lowly cow standing upright at the manger, it all makes hamburger. Each contributes to the mix and blend of all its parts to make whole — the hamburger. The hamburger is always of greatest demand during the grilling season, but remember, with all these underfinished cattle, lean is not always better. Let’s face it: When it comes to ground meat, fat adds flavor. Fat adds flavor to any cut of meat, thus the need for marbling found in the higher quality cuts of meat. But adding fat will be particularly important during this time of an abundance of low quality cattle. This meat contains little or no marbling, and would be extremely dry and tasteless if it weren’t for the co-mingling and mix800-622-8836 |

Though the burger may not be the health food of choice, it has been declared the all-American food of preference. The burger has probably done more for the livestock industry than any other meat product. And the health issue is debatable. Unlike that of all the competitive detractors out there, none compare with the unique nutritional dietary requirements that meat provides. Take for instance, iron. The brain needs iron to make mood-regulating chemicals, like dopamine — in fact, people who are iron-deficient may be fifty-percent more likely to become depressed than those with higher iron levels! Meat contains more happiness-promoting Omega-3 fats than any other source. So why not add more happiness to your life, while tasting the best product you can put on your plate? Just don’t compromise selection in the temptation of an over-crowded meat case. Just two small servings a week (8 to 12 ounces) will keep you happy and satisfied. Keep those grills fired up and a smile on your face.

ME and MY GRILL The relationship between man and his grill is understandingly inseparable. So, what is it about this machine that brings out the best in us? You can burn it, overcook it, and create the unimaginable, but it’s never the grills fault. Our unforgiving nature is never challenged by the grill; especially if we’ve established bragging rights that are usually reserved for the brand names of our favorite ‘big boy toys’. Such is the case of me and my grill. Unlike most grills that are promoted as a macho association between man and beast, like that of Super Brand fervor—my grill has never been caught up in all that hype. My grill, instead, has no record of established bragging rights nor the virtues of a sales promotion that left it standing all alone on the show room floor. Having never before or since heard of as a mainline brand, it has lived up to its name — Professional Imperial. The name says it all, as it actually does take out-door cooking to a new level, and gives the chef an edge for which the competition doesn’t even compare. Being a meat-man all my life, this grill has been like my badge of honor. To be able

to practice what I preach has never been as profound as that of my grilling results. It would never have come to be had it not been for my relationship with the Husnick Meat Company in S. St Paul, MN. Ted always knew how to get things done, when others were just standing around picking up the pieces. For instance, there was no such thing as a delinquent accounts receivable on his books. If there wasn’t enough money available, he would simply foreclose on anything of value he could get his hands on. In one particular case he ended up with a store full of commercial meat processing equipment. In the mix was this grill that I took off his hands. That was more than a quarter century ago, and that grill is still my pride and joy. Not only did I end up with the grill, but I cried a liquidation auction for all of his accumulated parcels of debt recovery. That’s called a win-win relationship, for which I was taught lessons of entrepreneurship that served me will over the years. The lesson of finding to any and life throws you Ted.

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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.

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Mending Fences and Tending Senses 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, W11911 County Road FF, River Falls, WI 54022, phone toll free 1-877-KNIGTRO, phone 715-262-8480, fax 715-262-8480, e-mail knightro@centurytel.net; or contact the Midwest Farm & Livestock Directory, P.O. Box 998, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

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By Steve Huneke

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God Gives Us the Forgiveness of Sins, Life and Salvation Through Baptism Let’s step back a few thousand years in history, about 3 to 4 thousand years ago, just as Moses was transferring leadership to Joshua (around the time of Joshua 3 in the Bible). We can learn a lot from history, and what God was trying to teach us with His inspired Word. We live in a world where I guess is about half of America, and more than three-quarters of the rest of the world wouldn’t claim the Bible to be truthful. I am blessed to have 100% confidence that the whole Bible is the truth. Whether or not you believe the word of the Bible to be true, please read on as I relay the story of our history, as God inspired Joshua to write it. Moses had just led the Children of Israel out of bondage in Egypt, crossing the Red Sea into the Wilderness for about 40 years. Because of their unfaithfulness to God, Moses and the older Israelites where not going to see the Promised land.

Meanwhile, the story gets better: God chose to have His presence known at that time with the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark was adorned with Cherubim and Serifim on top. Inside, was the tablets of the Law – the 10 commandments – and Aaron’s rod, that He held up to part the waters of the Red Sea as they were escaping Egypt. God’s presence, the Ark of the Covenant (which was carried by the Priests), and the Levites went out in front leadership of the Israelites by about 10 football fields, until they reached the Jordan River. There, God commanded the Priests to put their feet into the Jordan, which was at flood stage. What miracle happened? God parted the Jordan river while the Children of Israel crossed. The Priests who were holding the Ark of the Covenant stood in the middle of the river on dry ground until they all had passed through. They then followed to the other side, and as soon as they had stepped out of the riverbed it started flowing again.

Food for Thought”

All the other nations living in the Promised land heard of the miracle of God, and their hearts melted. They no longer had courage to fight the Israelites. And why not? their false God had no power to part the Red Sea or the Jordan River. This just showed what an awesome and allpowerful God we have, who continuously blesses us with His presence and gifts. He has promised to be with us if we pray for His help. And if we push Him out of the schools, He will leave. A teacher told me the other day, “God will never be out of our schools – just watch all the kids pray before a test!” Too bad it takes these dire circumstances to ask God for help. He wants to be a part of our daily life. Back to the story: After the children of Israel passed through the Jordan, God told Joshua to have 12 people gather 12 rocks from where the Priests stood with the Ark of the Covenant in the bottom of the riverbed, to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever. This was a reminder that God can and will work great things through His believers.

They were also to circumcise all the males in the Children of Israel, because they had not circumcised anyone since they had left Egypt. Circumcision in the Old Testament was to recognize oneself as a Child of God, just like Baptism does in the New Testament. Where circumcision is just an outward act that cannot save one in itself, baptism in the New Testament saves. Through baptism, God gives us the forgiveness of sins, life and salvation. Just as the children of Israel were given freedom to the promised land by God’s parting of the waters, we also have access to the Promised land through Baptism. We are made clean and saved by God! We are saved not by anything we do, but purely by God’s grace, taught to us over 3,000 years ago. And the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is still with us blessing us with His presence, giving us everything we need to prepare for our Promised land. The promised land is Heaven. But if you believe in Jesus Christ as your Savior, you already are an heir to the promised land. This began (or begins) at your baptism. –Steve Huneke

by Bob Lang

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This was precursor for all of us that if we are not going to stay faithful to Him, we too will not see the promised land – which of course, is Heaven! That’s a fair warning from over three thousand years ago that

still stands today. There are only two endings for life on Earth: Heaven or Hell.

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5 tell-tale signs of burnout Are you working too long and too hard? Could you achieve more by doing less? Professional athletes are susceptible to overtraining – thinking that they must run another mile, do more stairs or do one more set. But there is a narrow band that the athlete must train within in order to operate at peak performance. If they fall below this line, then they are not physically prepared enough. If they rise above it, then they risk physical exhaustion and injury. Are you any different from an athlete who needs to perform at your peak? Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz first introduced us to the term “corporate athlete” in their book, “The Power of Full Engagement.” They argue that the corporate demands placed on us to work more, do more and to operate at a constant level of peak performance requires us to think and train like athletes. That means managing our energy more effectively and not succumbing to overtraining (which causes us to do more and more and yet get less and less). How do you know if you are “overtraining” and need to take a break? Here are five common symptoms of doing too much and not operating at peak performance: 1. Hopelessness. When you are feeling burned out, the optimism and goal planning for the future you once felt are replaced with apathy, pessimism and just a general feeling that tomorrow will not be better than today. It’s hard to get motivated when nothing seems to matter. 2. Exhaustion. If you find yourself downing ever-increasing amounts of coffee and energy shots just to stay conscious, chances are you’re working too hard and need a break. Exhaustion occurs when the body doesn’t have sufficient ability to rest and recuperate. Caffeine is just a Band-Aid – it’s covering up the fact that something is wrong. You shouldn’t need 500 mg of caffeine to make it through the day. A18

This is a tell-tale sign that you are performing beyond your limits. 3. Lack of focus. Another way to tell when you are pushing beyond your limits is when you are simply unable to focus on one thing at a time. Often this will creep up at home as well when you find that it’s more and more difficult to engage your children or spouse without feeling compelled to text or email. If you find that you are having more and more difficulty working on a project or communicating with your family without getting sidetracked, it’s time to disengage from work for a while. 4. Irritability. If you are on edge and overreacting to every little issue, it’s a sign that you have nothing left in the tank -- every bit of energy that you had for humor, compassion and creativity is gone, and all that remains is blame, contempt and frustration. If this describes you, it’s time to do yourself (and your colleagues!) a favor and refill the tank. 5. Physical illness. Athletes are prone to injury when they overtrain, but while it’s unlikely you will tear a muscle during your next presentation, you may experience physical maladies if you’ve been working too hard and too long. Common physical problems include headaches, digestion problems, back or neck pain, and even getting colds or the flu. These are all signs that your body is breaking down from the demands and stress that you are putting on it. Time to take a break. The need to always be “on” and to work more and more hours can lead to overtraining and burnout. While you’ll still see results – it’s hard not to when you’re working 12 hours a day – what you do accomplish will require ever-increasing amounts of energy and focus to continue to achieve. Instead, find your optimum performance zone where you feel rested, engaged and challenged so you can achieve more by doing less. 800-622-8836 |

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The Universal Filter Preheater Fits Diesel and Bio-Diesel Fuel Filter Housing (8” to 12” circumference, 2.5” to 4” diameter) for lube oil and hydraulic filters too. It wraps around the filter housing and reduces or eliminates the possibility of cold weather fuel gelling stopping the engine. It is easily removable and transferable and is wired for your choice of: direct current or alternating current or a convertible model combining dc and ac. A standard 12v Universal Filter Preheater sells for $138. NEW — Now Available For Bulk Fuel Storage Tanks and Dispensing Pump Fuel Filters!

“Peel & Stick” Engine Preheater The ‘peel & stick’ Universal Preheater attaches to the bottom or the side of the oil pan and converts the housing into a heat transfer element. It warms the oil without burning it making cold starts easy. It can be used on gearboxes, transmissions, transfer cases, water tanks and even bulk oil tanks. The Preheater plugs into any 120 or 240 volt outlet and consists of a thin silicone fiberglass pad containing a metal grid. To install it, you clean an area on the bottom or side of the oil pan and press the pad onto it, then use silicone to seal the edges of the pad and place a flexible ceramic insulation pad over it. It is available in several models depending on the lube capacity. A 50 watt unit sells for $42 and a 350 watt unit sells for $133.

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• Lifting hitch: 3-point style, 12” to 48” lower tug height - Cat. III - adjustable top link • Axle/tires: four 6,000 lbs. hub/spindles 16.5L x 16.1 - floatation tires on “rocking bolster”

Re-fueling vehicles and machinery in cold conditions can be frustrating when the filter gels up and blocks the flow. Diesel and biodiesel fuel gelling becomes a serious problem and a costly one when work has to stop because vehicles and equipment cannot be fueled. A new Filter Preheater™ for Bulk Tank and Dispensing Pump Fuel Filters is announced by E TIP, Inc. According to president Hugh Goulding, the Bulk Tank Filter Preheater™ will fit 3” to 4” diameter X 7” tall metal filter housings. Three springs with nylon ties hold the Preheater™ snugly in position. Powered by 120v it is equipped with a thermostat to prevent overheating. A ground lead uses a convenient alligator clip to ground the Preheater™. Priced at $225, the new Preheater™ will keep the fuel flowing. Ask for part #UN-FH7X9X 120.

• Frame: 8” square/rectangular tubing • Front hitch: forged steel pintle style with safety chain and jack • Hydraulic depth control valve

Elk Creek Model 500

Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products, Inc. also has bale and portable feeders, panels and fence, feed bins, chutes, tubs, alleys, portable buildings and tree shears.

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With pasture land dwindling due to drought and high-quality hay in short supply, feed prices are skyrocketing. Grow your own high-quality fodder and ensure that you have nutritious, economical feed for your livestock year round. Fodder-Pro Feed Systems from FarmTek are state-of-the-art hydroponic fodder growing systems designed to rapidly produce highly nutritious fodder at a low cost, with minimal labor.

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The cold weather products offered by the Universal Heater Co., Inc. help improve cold weather starting and operations and bottom line business performance. “THE BEST WAY TO PREHEAT ALMOST ANYTHING.” We design for unusual applications, so let us know what you need. Include both the “Peel & Stick” Universal Preheater™ for engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, gear boxes, etc. and the Universal Filter Preheater™ in your cold weather package and be assured that you have selected a more effective and complete solution to cold weather problems. Contact E TIP, Inc. at 800-530-5064, email sales@etipinc.com, visit www.etipinc.com, or Fax 630-801-9569. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

3-point implement caddies from Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products The new Model 500 from Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products is designed for mounting tank or hopper on frame. (Frame does not raise and lower - only the rear hitch.) Features include: • Lift capacity: 15,000 lbs. • Carrying capacity: 27,000 lbs. total with 3,000 lbs. on hitch

Save your hearing with a new Fehr Cab Kit After years of hard work, your tractor and combine cabs start showing their age (just like us farmers!). The foam starts sagging and deteriorating, making your cab dirty, dusty and noisy, but a new Fehr Cab Interior can help your tractor environment become quieter and cleaner. The insulation really should be replaced when it starts to harden and crumble, because it loses all acoustical properties and the sound waves arc no longer absorbed. Hours spent in a noisy cab can damage your hearing! Fehr Cab Interiors began as an upholstery service in 1988. As farmers began requesting new insulation for their tractors, we researched and found the original materials for all the different models, and went right to our customers’ farms with our service; sewing machine, glue pots, and cutting tables. We replaced hundreds of tractor and combine cab interiors in farmers’ machine sheds across the Midwest. As our customer demand grew, we put together pre-cut, formed, and pre-sewn kits for the most popular models and started shipping the kits to farmers all over the country. Fehr Cab Interior kits are complete with detailed instructions, a diagram, and the best adhesives for applying our parts. Since we also install many cab kits, we know how they need to be made for the best fit. In the last fifteen years the ag industry has

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Flint Cliffs was the first company in Southeast Iowa to be registered to the new 2008 ISO standard for the sixth consecutive year, with no corrective actions required. They have a new robot welder and a large powder coat paint line with a six stage wash system, and are qualified to paint for numerous fortune 500 companies.

Flint Cliffs has an impressive growth history, expanding from agricultural needs 15 years ago to highway equipment, fireplaces, U.S. Military, RI Arsenal, Disney EPCOT Center and much more today. If you are having trouble meeting your customer’s demands, call Flint Cliffs today, at 319-752-2781, or email us at steves@ flintcliffs.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

The Power of FRE-FLO™ Water Systems FRE-FLO™ provides reliable water conditioning to solve scale problems.

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Grow fresh feed year round with Fodder-Pro 2.0 Feed Systems from FarmTek®

For more information, contact Elk Creek Welding & Steel Products, Inc., Formerly Elk Creek Engineering, Elk Creek, NE 68348, 6 Miles South of Tecumseh, NE on Hwy. 50, phone 402-335-2610, or visit our website at www.elkcreekwelding.com. Delivery available! Dealers wanted!

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• Dual wheels: 90” wide center to center (std. width for 30” rows - wider row spacings by special order)

shifted to pre-molded, thermoformed plastic components. We arc now manufacturing the most popular parts, and add new parts as demand requests.

Fodder can be grown in a Fodder-Pro Feed System year long, with minimal water required, when housed in a climatecontrolled space. Utilize the full-size system’s seven-day growing cycle to produce over 250 lbs. of nutrient-, protein- and enzyme-rich fodder each day. Mini and custom systems are also available to meet any fodder demand. Featuring a hydroponic nutrient film technique (NFT) recirculation system, the Fodder-Pro eliminates the need for overhead watering, reducing humidity levels that may promote fungus and mold growth. Systems are scalable to produce 500, 1,000 and 2,000 lbs. of fodder per day with multiple unit adapter kits. If you need more than 2,000 lbs. of fodder per day, a system can be custom designed to meet your demands. For more information, call 800.327.6835 extension 1267 to speak with one of FarmTek’s knowledgeable fodder specialists. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Flint Cliffs can build almost anything Flint Cliffs Manufacturing located in Burlington, Iowa offers complete fabrication and painting under one roof. With 147,000 sq. ft. total manufacturing space they can build nearly anything to help you meet your production and sales needs.

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As an environmentally sustainable water conditioning technology, FRE-FLO™ provides effective solutions for a common, world-wide problem found in soil, pipes, and equipment – water flow stopping or slowing down because of hard calcium carbonate mineral deposits (limescale). Utilized for de-scaling in industry and business since 1972, cost-saving FRE-FLO™ solutions then expanded to agriculture and turf. A new model line was added for home in 2009. R and D is currently underway on further specialized models. What FRE-FLO™ is not: With FRE-FLO™ there are: no chemicals in daily operation, no magnets, no electricity needed, no salts required, nothing added to the water. FRE-FLO™ is not a water softener (water softeners remove minerals from the water, while FRE-FLO™ water conditioning has the big advantage of minerals remaining in water). What FRE-FLO™ does: Simply stated, FRE-FLO™ is green technology engineered to work with nature. FRE-FLO™ works with the ability of calcium carbonate (a very versatile mineral) to have different forms and functions. Its remarkably different forms are seen in nature – such as in marble, limestone, sea shells, and egg shells. From cement to health food supplements, manufacturers use calcium carbonate, further demonstrating

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Hydro Pump Company offers geothermal and water well products Hydro Pump Company is a leading wholesale distributor of GeoExcel and Comfort-Aire geothermal and water-source equipment serving the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota and Minnesota.

its versatility. Water conditioning prevents minerals that cause hardness in water from clumping together into hard deposit buildups. Catalytic FRE-FLO™ systems change existing hard calcium carbonate deposits, so water can flow freely, while also preventing new deposits from forming. Thus, bottomline, FRE-FLO™ is a water conditioning technology that unclogs soil pores and water-using equipment of hard calcium carbonate deposits.

marriage, weather, and economic situations that can damage the family farm? 5. If you or your spouse need long-term care, could the family farm be at risk? A successful farm legacy plan requires creativity and planning. Our goal is to help you make a successful transfer of your farm business to the next generation of family members or a preferred non-family member. Making the most informed decision with specific data is the goal. Contact Jim L. Harvey at Heartland Financial Resource Group, 6701 Westown Parkway, Ste. 220, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Phone 515-221-1234, email jim@ heartlandfrg.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

‘Smokeless’ wood burners feature an overall efficiency of over 86%

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It’s all about safety, high efficiency, and enhancing our environment when it comes to using a wood burning furnace.

Eliminate the dangerous and dirty manual clean out of headers Goodwin Industries has a corn header sweep for you Pictured on the right is a header sweep built and manufactured by Goodwin Industries Inc. of Burns, KS. The header sweep is designed to sweep in down corn, broken stalks, and dry leaf buildup. This in turn eliminates dangerous and dirty manual clean out of the header. This is done with drag arms connected to a crank shaft, which continuously pulls the stalks into the auger.

We have a highly trained staff that can assist in the sale, design and installation of geothermal equipment. Hydro Pump Company is also a wholesale distributor of water well products, submersible and centrifugal pumps. We distribute PVC and poly pipe, as well as brass fittings and pressure tanks to complete a domestic or industrial water system.

Lamppa Manufacturing has developed two remarkably clean burning furnaces – the Kuuma VaporFire 100 and 200. Both can heat an average insulated home up to 3,200 square feet, and are designed to eliminate wood smoke. By diminshing creosote and air pollution at the same time, the Kuuma VaporFire furnace is truly a ‘green’ product.

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With this design, the drag arms pull back, pickup, and move forward, set down and pull back again. This unit can be left on and in use at all times. It is not big and bulky and will not hinder good standing corn. You just put it on and let it run. The header sweep is powered by a hydraulic motor connected to the reel drive which allows for variable speed adjustment. Each drag arm is connected to a spring bar, which allows for tension release when necessary. Also, by using a “V” belt drive slippage is possible when needed. The design allows for easy installation on most headers. Contact Goodwin Industries, Inc., 215 West Broadway, Burns, KS 66840, phone: 620726-5281, or www.goodwinsweep.com. A26

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Family Farm businesses face many complex issues and constant changes in technology, laws and regulations, as well as growth and aging of family members and workers. When thinking about your farm legacy plan, ask yourself the following questions: 1. If you could change one thing about your family farm business what would it be? 2. How would you prefer to pass your farm to the next generation? 3. How will you provide opportunities that fit all family members’ strengths? 4. How will you deal with 800-622-8836 |

“The Kuuma furnaces are so efficient,” says Daryl, “because of a patented design that truly gasifies the wood, ensuring the cleanest and most efficient burn possible. It gasifies the logs and burns them clean. It really does burn in a different way, using a natural draft.” For more information, contact Lamppa Manufacturing at 800-358-2049 or visit www.lamppakuuma.com. Videos and financing also available. Kuuma today for a better tomorrow. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Simplify land management with the new Tree Puller Precision Manufacturing introduces the new Tree Puller, designed for when you want the entire tree removed – stump, roots and all! Uproot unwanted bushes and trees with ease; remove fence posts or move large rocks. Land management becomes much easier.

The rugged construction of the Tree Puller allows it to be used to clear pastures and fence rows as well as roadsides, ditches and right of ways. A variety of brackets are available so the Tree Puller can be attached to tractors, skid steers, telehandlers and other equipment.

For a list of installers in your area please call 800-728-0878 or e-mail us at hydrowin@ aol.com.

No two farms and no two families are alike.. that’s why each must determine its strengths and weaknesses, as well as goals and opportunities. There is no one-size-fits-all solution on how to transfer a business that assures continuity, or everyone’s happiness and acceptance of the outcome.

“There’s no furnace in the world that does what this one does,” said Daryl Lamppa.

Model 525000 features two rows of tempered T1 alloy steel teeth on each side of the puller for a stronger grip and better pulling power. The spade points allow the digging of roots and loosening of the soil.

For product information on a variety of pumps or information about geothermal technology, please visit our website at www.hydropump.net.

Pictured: Header sweep built and manufactured by Goodwin Industries

New EPA guidelines, which were developed to reduce the emissions of particulates from new wood stoves, allow up to 7 grams per hour of particulates, which is a level that many wood stove manufacturers struggle to meet. However, the latest testing shows that the Kuuma furnaces are a spectacular exception, with results ranging from 1.0 to 0.45 grams of particulates per hour, depending on conditions.

Benefits of VaporFire Furnaces:

You may visit our website at www. precisionmfg.com or call toll free 888-4973224.

• Makes wood burning safe • Environmentally and operator friendly • Burns wood up to 99% smokeless • Less than 1 gram per hour of emissions produced for less environmental harm • The burn is controlled automatically by a simple knob • Its unique 24-volt computer eliminates the guesswork involved in safely and cleanly burning wood One of the world’s leading testing labs have found that the VaporFire wood furnaces burn with virtually no smoke, and with an overall efficiency of more than 86% — an efficiency unheard of for wood furnaces of any kind. The furnace also scored an incredible 99.4 in combustion efficiency.

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One of many clients recently wrote: “I would like to tell you that after three months of using Strauss Heart Drops, I am a new man. I am 86 years old, no more the tired feeling I had, my swollen feet are normal again, and my bowel is working normally. Two specialists had told me ‘we can’t help you’.” — Sincerely, Peter A. Wiebe.

Why American Eagle beats the competition, reasons one through seven (out of 21) #1. American Eagle: the bellow is by Firestone, which can last 15 to 20 years under a heavy duty 2,000# truck. The competition: Diaphragms need replacement as early as two years. #2. American Eagle: Bellow most volume of air; 3 to 6 cfm with a 10 – 15 mph wind–even more at 15 – 27 mph wind. The competition: Diaphragms 1 to 3 cfm–maximum. #3. American Eagle: High volume is more important than high pressure. American Eagle puts out only 8 to 9 psi but can supply up to six diffusers. The competition: Diaphragm more pressure, but can only supply a maximum of two diffusers. #4. American Eagle: 8 to 9 psi will supply one diffuser 14 to 16 feet. The competition: Diaphragms will pump deeper but with very little volume of air. The deeper you pump, the less volume. #5. American Eagle: Bellow warranty, five years. The competition: Diaphragm warranty–ZERO! #6. American Eagle: 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1-year warranty with an emailed picture of the defective part–and it ships out FREE the same day. The competition: Diaphragm warranty policy states the part may need to be shipped from as far away as Canada to be evaluated–then determined if it is the customers fault. Any new part will be shipped at the customer’s expense for parts, plus shipping both ways. (This can take months. We know a Diaphragm customer still waiting over a year.)

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See our “Compare” video on our web site (www.pondaeration.com) to see why 100% of who compare ‘hands on’ buy the American Eagle.

#7. American Eagle: Pump action is a huge 1 and 3/4” stroke some call intermittent. Most pumps are. The Eagles huge volume of air creates the most effective method of water circulation. More air, more circulation. The competition: Only 1/2” stroke, also intermittent. Less volume of air results in much less water circulation. To read fourteen more reasons to choose American Eagle, go to our website at www. pondaeration.com/before.html.

Free Strauss Heart Drops information packages are available by phoning Performance Medical Plus toll-free at 877271-1312. (Not available in Iowa.) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Multi-use high clearance pull spreader

to building high-quality trusses for large buildings. They offer many types of trusses to meet any need, including: • Pole sheds • Free stalls • Pavilion shelters • Machinery storage • Riding arenas • Solar barns The Lam-Ply Truss can span up to 72 feet and is used in many applications, from machinery storage to livestock facilities to horse arenas. It also has been developed with a gambrel-style and a mono-slope design.

The SMC1752HC High Clearance Pull Spreader now available from Simonsen Manufacturing Company is designed to be an all-around spreader used in any application for dry granular fertilizer including row crop, pasture, top dressing, and ridge till.

For more information contact Joe Mescan at American Eagle Windmills, 440-2363278; fax 440-236-5496 or email joem@ pondaeration.com. Visit online at www. pondaeration.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Unique heart formula saves countless lives

Standard features include: • 5 ton capacity hopper (170 cu. ft.)

Over 20 years ago Jim Strauss suffered a major heart attack and was told he would need bypass surgery or he would die.

• Adjustable wheel width, 72” to 120”

Jim was born into a family of herbalists stretching back to the 17th century. He learned these crafts during childhood, gathering medicinal herbs in the Austrian countryside with his grandmother.

• New 11.25” x 28” 12 ply tires, mounted and installed

He was taught that tasting herbs could detect their medicinal value, but balance and proportion were the keys to producing formulas that were effective and immediate.

For more information, please contact Simonsen Manufacturing Company, 500 Hwy. 31 East, P.O. Box 247, Quimby, Iowa 51049, or call 800-831-4860. You may also visit http://simonsen-industries.com.

Jim’s heart attack was not a fluke. He admits to having lived in the fast lane, ignoring the healthier lifestyle of his parents. He considers himself fortunate as nearly half of first time heart attacks end in death. Relying on knowledge acquired over the years, he refused the recommended surgery and instead put together an herbal formula which he immediately applied to himself with outstanding results.

Simonsen’s is still family owned and operated and has been serving the needs of the farm community since 1927.

• Hydraulic wheel drive actuation • 40” of ground clearance to the distributor fan • Stainless steel construction

• 540 RPM PTO drive (variable rate and GPS compatibility available) • Heavy duty machined steel hitch clevis • Gearbox driven distributor fan • Heavy duty tubular frame

In 3 months, his 2” arterial blockage was cleared. Since that time, Jim has shared his formula with thousands around the world who are living testimonials to its curative powers. www.farmandlivestockdirectory.com |

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Lam-Ply Trusses can span up to 72 feet Used in many applications, from machinery storage to livestock facilities to horse arenas

Starwood rafters: About the company Founded in 1964 as a manufacturer of laminated arch rafters and beams, the company started out in Independence, Wisconsin as a three-man operation, with the original owners, Joseph Wozney and his two partners working nights after working their regular jobs. In the early 1970’s, they developed the LamPly Truss. It combines plywood, glulams, and dimensional lumber to make a truss that is stronger than a conventional web truss. This allows the builder to space them further apart to reduce erection time and labor costs. This design also limits bird nesting and improves ventilation in livestock facilities. Today, Corey Wozney and Steve Wozney, Joseph’s sons, operate the company. Starwood Rafters is still in Independence, Wisconsin and now ships its products anywhere in the U.S. For more information, contact Starwood Rafters, Inc., W24141 Starwood Lane, Independence, WI 54747. Call 715-985-3117, toll-free 888-525-5878, or fax 715-9855222. Email lamply@triwest.net or visit online at www.starwoodrafters.com.

Starwood Rafters, the manufacturers of Lam-Ply trusses, is a company devoted

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National Festival of Breads Seeks Nation’s Best Bread Recipe

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ntries for the 2013 National Festival of Breads, sponsored by King Arthur Flour, Fleischmann’s Yeast, and the Kansas Wheat Commission, will be accepted starting September 1, 2012, through February 7, 2013. The competition seeks the best yeast bread recipes from home bakers throughout the United States. Adult amateur bakers, ages 18 and up, can submit original recipes for ethnic breads, rolls, time-saving and easy breads, and whole grain breads online at www.NationalFestivalofBreads.com. New this year, youth, ages 12-17, can submit recipes for rolls and whole grain breads using the same form. Submissions will only be accepted through the online form. Judges will evaluate all entries and select eight adult finalists, each of whom will receive airfare and accommodations to participate in the national competition June 21-23, 2013, in Manhattan, Kansas. In addition, each finalist will receive a $500 cash award, participate in a wheat harvest tour to a working Kansas wheat farm, flour mill and grain elevator, and take part in other activities. One youth grand prize winner will also receive a $500 cash prize, travel and lodging for the youth and an adult to attend the National Festival of Breads and demonstrate the winning recipe. “Inspiring youth to bake can foster future generations of home bakers,” says Cindy Falk, chairperson of the event and nutrition educator for the Kansas Wheat Commission. “These youth bakers can then pass on their baking skills as a service to local schools, communities and clubs.”

Mahindra USA Salutes Our Military With A Special Offer The Mahindra Pride Military Appreciation Program is in recognition of the daily sacrifices made by military personnel volunteering their service to our country. Mahindra USA reaches out to the individuals working in all five branches of the U.S. armed forces with this special Appreciation Program offering a $250 rebate to all current and retired military personnel. Effective immediately, this rebate is available on the purchase of any new Mahindra, the number one selling tractor brand in the world based on volume. “Mahindra USA is proud of our armed forces and this Appreciation Program is our way of giving back to our nation’s true heroes for all they have done and continue to do to safeguard our freedoms,” said Cleo Franklin, Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Planning, Mahindra USA. “This program goes beyond our ongoing support of the military through Operation Finally Home, (www.operationfinallyhome.org) to connect directly to the individuals who stand up for our rights every day, and provides Mahindra USA the opportunity to show our appreciation.”

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Gale Collier’s “Quick Raisin Granola Breakfast Rolls” won the grand prize in the 2011 National Festival of Bread.

The Festival of Breads was established nearly 24 years ago by the WheatHearts, an auxiliary of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers. In the original “Festival of Breads” baking competition, hundreds of amateur bakers from Kansas submitted their recipes during the biennial competition. “The National Festival of Breads builds upon a rich tradition of grassroots support and is the nation’s only amateur yeast bread baking competition,” says Falk. “This contest is a way for amateur bakers to be recognized for their baking skills and creativity.” The National Festival of Breads is sponsored by two of the most trusted brands in baking, Fleischmann’s Yeast and King Arthur Flour. As the most trusted brand of yeast since 1868, Fleischmann’s Yeast is known for quality and reliability. King Arthur Flour is America’s oldest flour company and premier baking resource. Additional information, past recipes and a summary of the 2009 and 2011 competitions are available at www.NationalFestivalofBreads.com.

custom-made, mortgage-free homes to wounded and disabled veterans and the widows of the fallen, in 2005. Operation Finally Home has provided 32 homes to wounded returning veterans as well as widows of fallen heroes in Texas, Kansas, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Illinois. “The Military Appreciation Program is just one more way Mahindra USA continues to be a great supporter of our armed forces,” said Dan Wallrath, Founder and President of Operation Finally Home. “Companies like Mahindra make home ownership more accessible for military personnel. This rebate helps whether they are building a life for their families now or for their return to civilian life after serving our country.” Retired soldier and Mahindra tractor-owner Shaun Meadows, a spokesperson in Mahindra’s television and print advertising says, “When I was building my new home, a Mahindra tractor was my first and best choice. The strong frame, ease of use, low maintenance and reliability make Mahindra a great addition for a rural lifestyle.”

In addition to offering this rebate directly to people serving our country in the military, Mahindra USA has pledged to donate two dollars for every Mahindra Tractor sold this year to Operation Finally Home. Dan Wallrath formed the non-profit organization, providing A28

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