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Leading the Industry with Pneumatic Conveying Systems Walinga's long and established history makes them an industry leader in the world of grain and bulk solid transferring needs. Their lines of grain vacs, grain cleaners, grain air systems and pneumatic conveying systems cover the grain, feed and seed handling needs of farming and agricultural operations of all sizes. he company began in 1954 under the leadership of Cornelius Walinga and John Medemblik, who started by crafting wooden truck bodies for local businesses. Over the years the company embraced new technology until they were creating some of the industry's most innovative products. Today, Walinga leads the North American transportation-manufacturing industry in the production of portable pneumatic conveying systems for dry bulk materials, specifically grain and feed seed.

In addition to the company's lengthy history, Walinga's production capabilities help their products stand out. Because they have comprehensive engineering capabilities, they are able to offer sizes, features, options and capacities that are tailor made to the job the system is designed to handle. No matter how large or small a farming operation may be, Walinga can provide a pneumatic conveying system to match perfectly. Available models range from 500 bu/hr to 7000 bu/hr, and each system can be expanded as needed.

As a family owned and operated company to this day, Walinga remains dedicated to customer service and quality. That has helped them stand out in an increasingly crowded field. Today's farmers know they can trust the pneumatic conveying systems produced by Walinga, so they turn to them time and time again when they need these products.

The pneumatic conveying systems, grain air systems, grain cleaners and grain vacs, including diesel powered grain vacs, allow operations to move bulk solids safer and easier. They contain no augers, screw conveyors or elevator legs, and they require minimal maintenance because all working components are in one central location.

Walinga manufactures the 6", 7" and 8" diesel powered UltraVacs. Ranging from 3,000 to 7,000 bu/hr, the Ultra-Vac comes with many options to choose from. Bumper hitch and 5th wheel style hitches combined with highway towing packages make it a very versatile piece of equipment.

Walinga’s 3510 Agri-Vac is a nicely compact 30hp gas powered grain-vac. It can move product up to 800 bu/hr making it perfect for small cleanup jobs around the farm or mill. Integrated fork pockets make it easy to lift into the back of a pickup truck for transport.

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Putting Uncle Sam’s Surplus to Use on the Farm On the Seven Stars Coffee farm in Holualoa, HI, Henry Williams (pictured above standing by some of his cargo trailers) uses irrigation pumps, mowers and a five-ton tractor truck, all deemed surplus by the military, to keep operations on his eight-acre Kona coffee establishment running smoothly. Back on the mainland, in Warrenton, VA, Phillip Ramsey mounts bee colonies on the flatbeds of over 30 M105 military trailers, allowing him to smoothly transport the bees into fields conducive for honey making, which is the flagship of Ramsey’s Stoneleigh Farms. Across the country at eastern Idaho’s Howell Farms, Tom Howell leverages wrecker and cargo trucks, as well as an aircraft recovery truck to farm seed potatoes and barley for beer giants including Anheuser Busch and Corona. And in Blairstown, MO the Gudenkauf family uses a five-ton flatbed, a 6 x6 cargo truck, three-quarter ton trailers and a multi-purpose fourwheeled drive Unimog vehicle to keep costs down and productivity up on their soy bean farm. The Unimog easily plows through rough terrain or snow with bales of hay to feed the cows, while the five-ton flatbed can hold over 10,000 pounds of seed. Though they are farming thousands of miles apart and their crops and products couldn’t be more different, all these folks share a commonality: the use of military surplus on each of their farms. They are not alone either; all across the country farmers are saving money by purchasing retired military vehicles and equipment—no longer needed by the Defense Department, but far from unusable in the private sector—to run their farms. “The military stuff holds up,” says Williams of Seven Stars Coffee Farm. “I’ve been able to buy pumps, mowers and other good quality military equipment that was hardly used. I paid $100 for two water pumps that probably would have cost me $1,200 or $1,400 each if purchased new.” Stoneleigh Farms’ Ramsey agrees: he paid less than $4,000 for the majority of his 6 x6 trucks, which he runs on vegetable oil collected from area restaurants. Such surplus has saved him well over several hundred, if not thousands of dollars, he said. Typically, prices for used military equipment are about a quarter of the cost of new equipment and while some tinkering or TLC might be needed to get the used item up and running, the end result is a hardy, military-grade and DoD approved vehicle or other piece of machinery that is rugged and reliable. “This equipment was built to withstand anything: harsh conditions, heavy use and extreme circumstances. It was crafted and created A2

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specifically for our military so you can assume that the quality is impeccable,” says Tom Burton, President of Liquidity Services’ Capital Assets Group which includes the Government Liquidation marketplace, the exclusive sales channel for Defense Department surplus and scrap assets. “Imagine a vehicle that has withstood the rigors of combat and then think about how well that same vehicle will fare on the farm. You can run that vehicle into the ground and it will still keep running.” Burton says that the vast majority of retired military vehicles and much of the other military equipment in use by the private sector was most likely at one time purchased from the Government Liquidation website because the company holds the exclusive contract with the DoD to publically auction items deemed surplus or scrap. Through the contract, tens of thousands of military-use items are made available for public purchase each week and those items are continuously bought, used and then resold from one person to another (or one farmer to another). A simple online search for “military surplus” brings up a bevy of buying options; better yet, type in “military vehicles for sale” and see what pops up. “We found that the Army trucks are useful for around the farm, they’re cheap, they’re diesels and they use silicone brake fluid. They’ve been maintained constantly,” says Larry Gudenkauf whose best deal includes scoring a $78,000 truck for a $1700 price tag.

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So, what should the average farmer know about sourcing military surplus? No matter where you are purchasing it from (direct from the DoD or from a neighboring farmer), there are a few things to consider.

Know the condition of the equipment Because the item is typically sold “as is” with no refunds, it’s important to purchase from a credible source. This might include a reputable military surplus company or someone that you know and trust. In some cases the seller might schedule a preview period for potential buyers to come out and look at the item. If an in-person preview is not offered or not possible and the item is listed for sale online, plan to validate the equipment based on the written description, images and video provided. Online preview can easily take the place of an in-person inspection; just make sure you are purchasing from someone credible (any credible online seller will provide this type of marketing as well as transparency when it comes to the sales terms and conditions).

Think about what you actually need It’s easy to get carried away when purchasing retired military equipment, given the amount of it

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Putting Uncle Sam’s Surplus to Use on the Farm Putting Uncle Sam's Surplus to Use on the Farm available and the price point of most of it; and there has been more than one farmer admit to being “addicted to surplus.” Though most farmers have the capacity to house an extra tractor trailer (or two), a good piece of advice is to only buy something you can put to use right away. Safe to say, there is plenty of military surplus available for purchase at any given time; as a result you should only purchase something you need. Given the amount of Defense Department inventory hitting the market each week, you certainly don’t need to buy something out of fear it won’t be available, only to store it for six months to a year.

Ways to purchase the equipment The most common channels nowadays for sourcing military surplus are through online auctions and private sales. The benefit of purchasing via an online auction is that you know exactly what your competition is bidding and can make a choice whether to pay more or pull out; essentially, you’ll never pay more than you want. On the Government Liquidation website for example, bids for most all items start at $25.

The Unimog being put to work on the Gudenkauf farm.

Private sales involve direct negotiation between the buyer and seller. The benefit of a private negotiation is that, pending you come to an agreement with the seller, you can get the item immediately (versus having to wait for an online auction to open and close).

What’s normally available? A simple Internet search will show you that hundreds of product categories in the military surplus space are available at any given time. Anything with wheels or that floats (aka vehicles and boats) tend to be the most popular category. For farming, some applicable equipment would include: two and a half and five-ton cargo trucks, cargo trailers, forklift trucks, dump trucks, tractors, wrecker trucks, all-terrain vehicles and even cranes. That said if you’re in the market for exercise equipment, kitchen appliances or field gear like goggles, canteens or all-weather boots, you can easily find that too. “We’ve been replacing a lot of our old civilian trucks with government trucks; we’ve been buying the 800-900 series trucks with 250 Cummins diesel engines in them and we’re very happy with those,” says Howell of the vehicles he’s put to use at Howell Farms. “Usually they have less than 20,000 miles on them and we can have those trucks up and ready to work for less than $12,000.”

Phillip Ramsey’s honey bee colonies in his M105 flatbed trailer.

Back on the Gudenkauf family farm, 16-year-old Andrew says most the kids at school know about his family’s Unimog and think it’s neat. The teenager, who can operate all the vehicles on the farm, has been instrumental in seeking out much of the fleet: “I had always wanted an M35 military vehicle, so we finally got one,” he says. “And now I really want an M35A3 that has the Caterpillar motor and automatic power steering.”

Melissa Gieringer is Public Relations Manager for Liquidity Services Inc., trusted asset recovery partner to more than 6,000 organizations, ranging from government agencies to Fortune 1000 companies, located in 25 countries. Liquidity Services is the exclusive sales channel of the U.S. Department of Defense’s surplus and scrap assets; over 240 million surplus items and two billion pounds of scrap materials have been sold to the public via Liquidity Services’ online auction site at www.GovLiquidation.com.

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Military vehicles in use on the Gudenkauf farm.

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Enviropac Announces New Seed Treater Design Enviropac, Inc., has announced the addition of a new model of their Dry Seed Treater to their line of seed treaters. The new treater, an Auger Mount model, is more convenient and easier to use. The improved loading height on the new seed treater makes it a favorite among agricultural operations. Properly treating seeds in a farming operation is crucial to maximizing yield and minimizing problems from pests and fungus. Yet ensuring that seeds are properly treated can be a challenge. Too much of certain treatments can damage the seed, while too little is ineffective. Seed treaters, like the new one released by Enviropac, Inc., help solve this problem. These treaters mix seed directly on the planter. The new Auger Mount solves makes using the seed treater even easier than it was in the past. Because of the way the auger inclines and rotates, it can provide any seed treater location on the seed tender. The unique design on the new model from Enviropac, Inc., keeps the treater in a vertical position when unloading, even while delivering the seed treatment. The new Auger Mount joins the company's existing Direct Mount model. Both are able to dispense pure talc, an 80/20 talc/graphite mix or inoculates into the seed directly on the planter. An adjustable slide gate on both models helps match the flow of seed as it flows through the seed tender conveyor. The seed treaters offered by Enviropac, Inc., can handle both liquid and dry products. Enviropac, Inc., also offers a complete line of storage tanks and containment systems to complement its seed treaters. For more information, visit www.enviropacinc. com or call 800-752-1414.

CoolMinder Fan Reverser Now Available for John Deere Gators Simplify your life and let CoolMinder automatically clear your radiator for you. ProMan PTO's patent pending Fan Reverser for the Gator has brand-specific connectors which allows you to simply unplug the radiator fan's existing connector and plug the CoolMinder in line and forget about it. When the thermostat starts the Gator's cooling fan, CoolMinder's patented micro-electronic brain is pre-programmed to automatically reverse the fan's direction for several seconds to blow out debris and dust build-up on your radiator. The program then winds the fan down to a stop and reverses it to continue through its normal cooling cycle for a number of minutes. This entire sequence repeats automatically to assist in keeping your Gator's radiator clean while you work or play. Other brand-specific CoolMinder Fan Reversers are available for the majority of Polaris, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki ATV's and UTV's. For more information call 855-776-6261 or visit www. promanpto.com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Hydroswing Agricultural Shop Doors Return to the Market with a Significant Price Reduction After listening to the needs of the market, and making significant changes in production and pricing, Hydroswing® North America is open for business and emerging once again as a key player in the agriculture and farm door market. Hydroswing® is now being manufactured in ISO 9001 approved global manufacturing plants worldwide allowing for a 25+% price cost reduction in the final product. “We’ve made some big changes,” says Vice President of Operations and Technical Sales, Martin Chell. “Being the original hydraulic door manufacturer, we have always had an outstanding product. But we knew we had to make some changes and come to our buyers more cost effectively. We have achieved that now and are hitting the market with the same high quality hydraulic

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doors, but at a bifold price, square foot for square foot. It will be revolutionary for the agriculture and farming industries.” The Hydroswing® easily retro fits to replace the bifold, stacker, bottom rolling, top hung and sectional agricultural doors, and is ideal for new builds, steel, post and frame, stick or block. “I am constantly looking for ways to improve our product and to bring it to market at a great price,” says Chell. For more information visit www.hydroswing.com or call 800-404-HYDRO or 858-461-4519. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Lite It Wireless Introduces Agricultural Tow Lights for Added Safety Lite It Wireless has announced the introduction of a new product, their Wireless Agricultural Tow Lights. These lights are designed to add safety on the road by providing lighting to slow-moving agricultural equipment, while helping farming and agricultural operations save money. When lighting conditions are not at an optimum level, agricultural equipment that is out on the road is challenging to see. This can lead to accidents and serious

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injury when unsuspecting vehicles come in contact with that equipment. The Wireless Agricultural Tow Lights from Lite It Wireless are designed to lower this risk.

Worksaver's New Power Landscape Rakes

In the past, agricultural organizations had to rely on lights that ran via wires on the equipment. Each piece of equipment required multiple sets of implement safety lights wired directly on the vehicle or piece of equipment. This was costly, as each individual unit had to have its own lights, regardless of how frequently or infrequently they went on the road.

Worksaver, Inc. new Power Landscape Rakes remove debris or sod to prepare seedbed surfaces to create a new lawn or renovate an existing lawn. These landscape rakes also pulverize and set grade on new construction sites. Models are available for compact/mini skid steers, skid steers and 3-pt PTO driven tractors.

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Kasco Manufacturing introduces the new 10’ KED-120 Eco Drill. The Eco Drill uses a unique Seed Metering System and is excellent for planting pastures, food plots, waterways and for mine reclamation. It features a 15 bushel capacity hopper and handles a wide variety of seed types including corn, soybeans, oats, wheat and more. The KED-120 is able to plant seeds in 15 rows with 8” row spacing. This seed drill also features 16” straight coulters to slice the ground, 13” concave openers to form a seedbed trench and cast press wheels to firm the seedbed, insuring germination. A three-speed transmission and precise adjustment of the seed metering slots allows for a wide range of seed rates. Fits Category II or III tractors; other widths of 6’ and 8’ are also available. For more information visit www.kascomfg.com.

Features include flip-up end plates, flip-up gauge wheels, choice of carbide teeth or Sabre teeth and material control bar. Replaceable bearing housings and triple seal bearings provide durability and serviceability. For more information visit www.worksaver.com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Trimble’s Connected Farm Solution Adds New RainWave Precipitation Monitoring Feature Trimble announced recently a new feature for its RainWave® precipitation monitoring solution for agriculture. As part of the Connected Farm™ solution, the new feature adds actual rainfall activity in 10-minute increments plus accumulated rainfall over a 24-hour period. With this comprehensive rainfall information, farmers can have a better understanding of the rainfall intensity, which can be used to make more informed decisions for irrigation and other farming operations. For example, if RainWave information shows that a large amount of rain fell in a short period of time, much of that rainfall may have run off the field and be unavailable to the crop. In contrast, if the information shows a slow steady rain, farmers may assume that the rainfall has a better chance of being absorbed in the soil

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“With RainWave’s added functionality, Trimble is placing another valuable piece of information in farmers’ hands,” said David Fitzpatrick, business area director for Trimble’s Agriculture Division. “By providing a better understanding of how rainfall may have impacted soil moisture levels, farmers can optimize their irrigation planning, fleet management and timing of materials application for nutrient and pest management.” The RainWave solution enables farmers across the U.S. to set up virtual rain gauges by entering GPS coordinates for identified locations in order to receive a rainfall report for those locations. Since on-site rain gauges are not needed, farmers no longer need to monitor dispersed gauges or manually track precipitation. Farmers are able to obtain the RainWave information through their Connected Farm dashboard, a Web portal that provides one centralized location for farmers to view key information impacting their operations.

Wireless Agricultural Tow Lights do not have to be wired on the vehicle. They use strong 120-lb pull magnets to attach to any steel surface. The kit comes with two independent wireless lights, which are sufficient to light most equipment. Because they are not wired, but rather are attached via magnets, they can easily be used by more than one piece of equipment. This saves time and money for the owner who is using the lights, because there is no longer a need to purchase one light for every piece. To learn more visit www.LiteItWireless. com or call 800-490-3158.

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Case IH Expands Precision Disk 500 Air Drill Line Case IH introduces the availability of two new air drills in 50- and 60-foot working widths. These larger-sized Precision Disk™ 500 air drills help growers cover more acres in short planting windows. “Case IH engineers have taken the best-in-class Precision Disk 500 design and made it even more productive with larger working widths and a five-section design,” says Dale Simpson, Case IH Seeding Marketing Manager. “Known for its accurate seed placement and ability to seed in diverse conditions – from no-till to reduced till to conventional till – the new Precision Disk 500 air drills are designed based on customer requests for wider operating widths to give them greater productivity.”

Seed More Acres In A Day

Growers can take advantage of faster fill times by pairing these larger drills with Precision Air™ carts. These carts are available in sizes from 280 to 430 bushels in a tow-between or tow-behind configuration or 580 bushels in a tow-behind configuration. The larger sizes of the Precision Disk 500 are also an ideal match for higher-horsepower tractors, such as the new Case IH Steiger® 620 – the highest-horsepower agricultural tractor available in the market today with 682 maximum engine horsepower. “The Steiger is a great pairing for the Precision Disk air drill,” says Simpson. “Together they allow producers to (continued)

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cover more acres, making the most of long workdays and lowering input costs. The result is lower equipment investment per acre, and that can make a big impact on a grower’s bottom line.” The rugged, reliable frames of the Precision Disk 500 air drill hold up to changing field conditions – even going from no-till to conventional – with the main center frame oriented in a “V” to provide exceptional weight distribution and stability. The new frame design also makes transport easier, as the wide profile of the transport wheels provide the stability to move the disk drill confidently, even at higher road speeds. “Ease of transport is increasingly important as growers farm more land that is not contiguous,” says Simpson. “The Precision Disk vertical-fold design gives them the industry’s lowest transport height and narrow transport widths.” Additionally, there are no daily maintenance requirements, allowing you to stay in the field longer. “Maintenance requirements are almost nonexistent,” says Simpson. “There’s only one greaseable point on the row unit. And that is on the gauge wheel adjustment spindle – requiring greasing every 50 hours or once per season.”

two or three augers. Models with two augers measure 48 inches high, while those with three augers measure 66 inches high. Additionally, the I Series uses a proven, reliable chain drive, oversized gearbox, large bearings and thick steel construction for maximum durability. Maintenance is kept simple with easy-access shear bolts, extra-large skid shoes and a bolt-on cutting edge. Also standard is a hydraulically adjustable spout with a 14-inch diameter and 270 degrees of rotation. Truckloading spout options are also available. Other options include hydraulic- and electric-actuated deflectors. I Series snow blower requirements include a Category II or III three-point hitch, 1,000-RPM PTO, and 140 to 200 PTO horsepower. Loftness manufactures the SnowLogix line of snow blower attachments, the VMLogix line of vegetation management equipment, the GrainLogix line of grainbagging equipment and the CropLogix line of crop shredders. For more information call 800-828-7624 or visit www. loftness.com.

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Loftness Introduces Line of Industrial-Duty Snow Blowers

Hyundai Presents New Interim Tier 4 HL740-9A Wheel Loader

Loftness introduces the I Series to its SnowLogix line of snow blowers. The new series includes four models of industrial-duty, tractor-mounted units. They are available in 9- and 10-foot widths for efficiently moving large amounts of snow.

The HL740-9A joins Hyundai’s new lineup of 9A series wheel loaders, all of which provide unmatched power and productivity across a wide range of applications including agriculture, construction, demolition and recycling.

Engineered for large tractors with tall tires, all models in the I Series offer a two-stage design with 16-inch-diameter augers and extra-large, 36-inch-diameter fans. Both 9- and 10-foot blowers are available with either

Hyundai’s HL740-9A wheel loader was engineered for maximum power and performance. This model is built with a fuel efficient, low noise 156 hp Cummins Tier 4 Interim & EU Stage IIIB QSB6.7 engine. The ecofriendly engine offers advanced electronic controls and a self-diagnostic system, both of which lead to reliable performance. The combination of a high pressure common rail system and an advanced in-cylinder combustion technology results in increased power, improved transient response and reduced fuel consumption. The HL740-9A loader has a fully automatic transmission designed for maximum durability, minimum power loss, improved travel speed and low noise. An improved clutch control and minimized shifting shock when travelling contribute to a smoother ride. The HL740-9A model is designed to allow the operator customize the machine’s engine power, automatic trans-

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mission, shift time and clutch cut-off activation based on the job condition and personal preference. Three engine power modes are available for ultimate flexibility; power, standard and economy, as well as four transmission power shift modes; manual, light, normal and heavy, making this model well-suited for any working condition. Convenient rotary type switches allow for easy adjustment of engine power modes, transmission power shift modes and clutch cut-off modes.

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Hyundai’s HL740-9A wheel loader has an operating weight of 28,000 lbs, a 3.0 cubic yard bucket capacity and a bucket breakout force of 24,800 lbs, making this machine suitable for any application. The HL740-9A is available in an extended reach (XTD) model for jobs where a higher dump height is a necessity such as loading high-sided trucks and hoppers, stock piling material and for agricultural applications including as stocking feed lots on dairy farms. The loader is also available in a tool carrier (TM) model which offers parallel lift and is ideal for tasks like pallet handling and pipe laying. For more information visit www.hceamericas.com or call 877-509-2254. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Revolutionary Spare Tire Fuel System Introduced by Titan Fuel Tanks Titan Fuel Tanks recently introduced its new cross-linked polyethylene, Spare Tire Fuel System. The first-of-its-kind fuel system is designed to repurpose the space commonly used to stow a vehicle’s spare tire and fits most American-made diesel pick-up trucks made after 1999. The tank essentially doubles the fuel capacity of most pick-ups and unlike in-bed auxiliary fuel tank solutions, its underbody location means that it has no impact on the truck bed’s storage capacity. The lightweight, one-size-fits-all 30-pound tank is

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easy for one person to install and includes mounting hardware, a filler kit and an electronic fuel transfer control unit that can be operated from the comfort of the cab. Titan has engineered the system for fast installation and all components come in a standardized package. “Titan’s new Spare Tire Fuel System has tremendous potential and is the most creative and efficient use of space I have seen,” said Kyle Shiminski, category director, Keystone Automotive Operations. “We are very excited to be one of the first to be stocking their product in our warehouses. The lightweight material, ease of installation and concealed mounting location make Titan’s system an excellent universal solution for adding fuel capacity.” Titan’s single tank design accommodates all applications, while mounting hardware unique to the host vehicle’s make and model allows the tank to securely attach to the cross members of the vehicle’s frame. Mounting brackets attach easily and are completely noninvasive, requiring no cutting, welding or drilling. Like the spare tire it replaces, a mounting stud slides through the middle of the tank, which is then secured with a mounting plate. “Diesel truck owners are always interested in extending their range and fuel capacity without compromising space in their trucks cargo bed and Titan’s new spare tire tank is an innovative solution to this challenge,” said Paul Nishanian, executive vice president for XDP. “XDP stocks a complete range of Titan fuel tanks and we’re excited about expanding our Titan offering with their new spare tire tank.” Titan’s electronic fuel transfer control unit gives the vehicle operator total flexibility in managing how they use their extra fuel capacity. The additional fuel can be held in reserve or transferred on-the-go and as the need arises. The controller’s illuminated user interface indicates the tank’s fuel level in increments of one tenth and features a single-touch button that starts the fuel transfer sequence. With one touch, fuel begins transferring from the Spare Tire Fuel Tank to the vehicle’s primary fuel tank and continues to flow until it is automatically stopped by the controller or the button is touched again. A red LED on the controller illuminates during the fuel transfer process. Titan’s distributors in the United States, Canada and Australia are expected to have the new polymer Spare Tire Fuel System in stock on or about December 1, 2013.

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Kubota Tractor Corporation Enters Hay Tools and Spreaders Market First Phase in Introduction to Include Disc Mowers, Rotary Rakes and Tedders, and Pendulum Spreaders. Kubota Tractor Corporation announced recently that it will enter the U.S. hay market in 2014 with an all-new line of Kubota Hay Tools. The new machinery further expands Kubota’s strength in the agricultural market, and will allow its dealers to serve as a convenient, onestop destination for Kubota tractors, hay implements and spreaders.

The new implements will be produced by Kverneland Group, a leading international company that develops, produces and distributes agriculture machinery. Kubota Corporation completed a full-ownership acquisition of Kverneland Group in May 2012, including its factories located in Norway, Demark, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Russia and China. The Kverneland Group brings to Kubota 134 years of experience in successfully developing and producing implements. “Kubota’s acquisition of Kverneland strengthens our global product portfolio while providing an opportunity for our U.S. dealers to expand their offerings to serve the needs of our haymaking customers,” said Todd Stucke, Vice President, Kubota Agriculture & Turf Division. “These tools – carrying the well-recognized and deeply trusted Kubota name – are first in a series of product developments underway that will allow us to realize our agriculture growth strategy in the United States.” Kubota unveiled the new implements at the Kubota National Dealer Meeting in Memphis, Tenn., earlier this month. The first phase of implements will be available at Kubota dealerships in early 2014 and will include five disc mowers, ranging from 5’6” to 10’5”; a rotary

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Are you thinking of buying a hunting vehicle this season? If so, Daniel Harris, a technical manager with Club Car and avid hunter, tells you how to avoid buyer’s remorse.

Buying a Hunting Vehicle? Avoid These 5 Mistakes. 1. Don’t buy on impulse. Most people use their vehicles for much more than hunting. “Knowing all the ways you’ll use your vehicle up front will help you get more miles for your dollar,” says Harris. Then determine where you’ll be hunting. If you plan to park on the road side and walk to the hunting site, a pickup or Jeep may be right for you. “But if you want to drive into the woods, consider an ATV or UTV,” Harris says.

2. ATVs Versus UTVs for

4. Don’t make the wrong

senses the ground it’s on and does the rest. With traditional systems, you’ll have to push the right levers, select the right gears and worry about locks.”

If you mainly travel trails, a two-wheel drive vehicle may be all you need.

5. Don’t forget about ground

choice between a twoor four-wheel drive.

If you’ll be crossing creeks; driving in snow, rain or mud; climbing hills; or covering rocky terrain, you’ll want a four-wheel drive. Harris notes that there are differences in the performance of four-wheel drive systems, and is a proponent of the IntelliTrak™ all-wheel drive system. "You can select ‘forward’ or ‘reverse’, and IntelliTrak

clearance and axle articulation.

“Axle articulation is the ability to travel uneven terrain while maintaining ground contact on all four tires and preserving traction and torque. After you consider these factors, as well as bed size, payload and warranty, I suggest you go one step above what you think you’ll need, so you can keep your hunting options open,” Harris says.

Hunting Purposes.

If you’re looking for fast and nimble, an ATV is the best fit. Since they are lightweight, they are easy to trailer and hide. “But ATVs accommodate only one rider and don’t have cargo beds or cabs,” Harris says. UTVs offer other benefits. A cross between a pickup and an ATV, these vehicles are great for hunting, work and neighborhood transportation. “UTVs drive like automobiles and have cargo beds, but they are smaller than pickup trucks and can navigate narrow paths and weave in and out of trees,” says Harris. UTVs are also easy to trailer and hide. Many come with seat belts and ROPS. They’re available in a range of models; the smaller ones can even fit in the back of a pickup truck.

3. Don’t dismiss the “green” option.

Hunters often think they need to buy a gas- or dieselpowered vehicle to get a longer range. “But electric vehicles will also give you the range for a good day in the woods,” Harris says. “And they don’t create fumes and noises that frighten animals.” Whether you buy gasoline, diesel or electric, check the range.

Club Car's XRT 1550SE 4x4s deliver unparalleled axle articulation and eight inches of ground clearance, even when fully loaded. Its four-link semi-independent rear suspension provides independent performance with solid axle strength. The world standard for Jeeps and Land Rovers, the system is unique to Club Car in the U.S. UTV market. Club Car products are sold through Authorized Club Car Dealers. To find a dealer near you, visit www.clubcardealer.com.

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Q & A Beef Barns: What’s Right For Your Operation?

EQUIPMENT & LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SERVICES

By Kelly and Leah Daniels Kelly and Leah live on an acreage in north central Iowa and work with farmers and clients across the country.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with farmers – mostly livestock producers – for many years and we recently began to notice something interest-

Life is a highway and it sure feels like we’re speeding down Interstate 2013 these days, pulling over only to fuel up, rest a bit, make any necessary repairs and head back out again. Seems like the exits marked “Projects to Finish” and “Unexpected Issues” are plentiful, but the signs for exits named “Reconnect with Friends” and “Take a Vacation” are few and far between. Not to complain, though. We’ve had a great first year here at Hedgewood, having completed new building projects in three states and helped lots of farmers improve their existing livestock facilities, sometimes in ways they didn’t know were possible. It’s a road we’re happy to be on and, as we merge onto Interstate 2014,

we look forward with excitement to the opportunities and challenges awaiting us down the road. Most likely, you’re also mapping out plans for 2014 – either on paper or in your head – and starting to put into motion all those projects you planned to do “next year.” As you’re thinking about ways to update barns, beautify your property or, if a new facility is in your future, we hope you’ll consider calling upon Hedgewood to help you navigate. Remember, if you have a question you’d like Hedgewood to take a swing at, please drop a line to the editor of this fine publication and we’ll do our best to answer it for you.

ing: Farmers like to ask a lot of questions. They want to know about which things are best for their operation, what’s new out there, how different brands compare, how

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I’m seeing a lot of talk about beef barns. How can I know if it’s something I should consider for my feed lot?

That’s right, slats and shelters aren’t just for pigs these

How will I – OK, my banker – know whether a new beef barn will cash flow?

When a farmer is interested in moving cattle under shelter, we work with our trusted team of

days. More and more beef producers are erecting hoop

construction, equipment and cattle production experts to paint

buildings or mono-slope structures with concrete floors, feed

an accurate picture of what you should expect. We have tools

bunks and fountains. One of the main reasons is an expanding

to estimate construction costs; determine which equipment

body of research pointing to the fact that providing shelter

is best suited for this type of production; give you a heads-up

can improve feed efficiency and rate of gain, helping get

about environmental management requirements; and help

cattle to market cheaper and faster – without compromising

you calculate the monetary value of manure you’re now able

That’s why we formed Hedge-

meat quality. A side benefit is the ability to design gating that

to capture. Also, like the pork production model, some beef

wood as an independent com-

makes it easier and safer to work or load cattle – an important

producers are now seeking contract growers to feed out their

pany, so we can help customers

improvement for both the animals and the people involved.

calves, opening up the industry to folks who like working with

learn about all their equipment

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cattle but don’t want to invest in ownership of a herd.

choices and choose the gates,

I can see how shelter and gating would improve cattle performance and handling safety, but why build a solid surface floor?

they can save money on input costs, and so on. And they appreciate

having

someone

knowledgeable and down-toearth to talk over options with.

feeders and other products that will make their job easier and maybe even save money through efficiencies. At Hedgewood, our recommendations are based on having actually used many different types of equipment in production situations, rather than on how much profit we can make

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footing for animals and people, a solid surface in a beef

our goal is to identify and resolve any issues before construction

loss caused by exposure to weather. No matter the species,

begins and to manage the project’s multitude of moving parts,

manure is a very valuable crop input, replacing nutrients used

so you end up with a quality facility that makes you money

up by the previous year’s crop and adding soil-building organic

rather than an ongoing headache that continues to dip into

material that can’t be replicated by commercial fertilizers. Some

your profits.

Hedgewood.

polymeric product, can be pumped and knifed into crop acres.

The work that U.S. farmers

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agriculture every day and to be able to use our skills in keeping agriculture strong. – Kelly and Leah

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your money to slap up a barn, but won’t be

there later to fix the problems they’ve created. At Hedgewood,

and solids which, when treated with an effective biological or

blessed to be able to work in

There are lots of guys out there who will take

as possible and store it where it is protected from the nutrient

right for the farmer, it’s right for

lives than ever before. We feel

Those structures seem pretty simple. Do I really need such a detailed plan?

barn allows the farmer to capture as much of the manure output

beef producers are also building pit storage to capture liquid

world live healthier and safer

One word: Manure. In addition to providing stable

from one brand or another. If it’s

do helps people around the

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If you’d like more information on the equipment or products we’ve mentioned, please give Kelly a call or text at 515-8519194 or shoot us an email at kelly@hedgewoodconsulting.com. Thanks for spending a little time with us today. We’ll see you

Which is better, a hoop building or a mono-slope?

next time at “In the Barn with Hedgewood”.

Kelly Daniels is a long-time pork production manager and, more recently,

That’s an important decision that should be based on your production practices, geographic

area, budget and, mostly, personal preference. Each has its

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worked with farmers as an equipment representative for one of the oldest names in the industry. Leah Daniels is the owner of NewsWorks, a strategic communications firm that provides marketing and public relations services to

own set of features and benefits. The best bet is to examine the

companies and associations, primarily in the pork industry. She recently worked

pros and cons of both types of construction to determine how

with the National Pork Board to create an on-farm crisis communications tool

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Save Time and Stay Comfortable with Stull Feeders

be purchased without a special license or application. The product contains a refined food-grade Saltwater Diatomaceous Earth (DE). Diatomaceous earth contains the skeletal remains of plankton, and the saltwater version is more effective than the freshwater option. This material kills insects, larvae and eggs on contact.

Farming operations with livestock understand the challenge of feeding those animals day in and day out. Hauling the feed is time consuming and hard work, but Stull Feeders has a solution. Their gravity flow and auger fed feeders make it possible to feed animals directly from an ATV or UTV, without having to leave the seat. Today's farmers can choose from 200 and 400 pound capacity gravity flow feeders and 600 pound capacity auger fed feeders. Both designs mount to almost any ATV or UTV without difficulty. "This is important," said a company spokesperson, "because it allows the user to feed from the comfort and safety of their seat. There is no longer a need to get out and get in with the animals. Simply allow the feeder to deliver the feed." 200 Pound Stull Feeder with ATV Mounting Kit

To make the material more effective, Insecto adds food proteins to serve as bait. This draws the insects through the DE, so they are killed quickly. DE is allowed in human and animal food products at a saturation weight much higher than the weight included in Insecto. This means that the product creates no concern with when used in operations growing food meant for human consumption. It's safe for children, pets and the environment and is listed with the Organic Materials Review Institute. As an Insecto spokesperson said, "Using Insecto ensures protection of your crop investment for less than 1 cent per bushel. Increased long-term productivity over traditional chemical pesticides makes Insecto an attractive, cost-effective alternative to all our pest control needs." Insecto is not a new product. It's been registered through the EPA since 1984. Since that time farmers and other agricultural entities have found it to be a safe and effective way to control all major groups of grain insects on all major stored grains. To learn more about Insecto, visit www.insecto.com or call 800-332-2002.

Stull Feeders have been providing their feeders since 2007. With this design, farmers can save time, which is crucial to running a successful operation, and avoid the need to haul five-gallon buckets to their animals over and over, which conserves energy. Finally, the feeders reduce feed loss from torn bags, which occur often when feeding by hand. For more information call 870-437-5743 or visit www. stullfeeders.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Insecto Offers Safe, Proven Pest Management Agricultural operations that are looking for a safe way to treat empty bins and kill insects quickly, without reliance on harsh chemicals, find Insecto a viable option. Insecto treats empty bins in as little as one minute without the use of harsh chemicals. This makes it one of the safest non-pesticides on the market. Insecto, because it contains no harmful chemicals, can

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durable than others on the market which use a selfaligning bearing. When these self-aligning bearings get dry, they begin to spin in the hub. This ruins the hub. By using a pressed in bearing, Ron's Manufacturing eliminates this problem.

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Make a Strip Till Machine from a Chisel Plow with Ron's Manufacturing With the help of Ron's Manufacturing, today's farmers can easily convert their chisel plow to a strip till machine with a simple coulter kit. Ron's coulters outshine the competition with their stronger design, so they can be used in rugged conditions and with high horsepower tractors. Inventor and owner Ron Tschetter had this to say about the device, "A coulter kit from Ron's Manufacturing converts any chisel plow to a tool that prepares perfect seedbeds for planting." The coulters are known in the industry for their stronger bearings. Where the competition uses 1-¼ to 1-3/16 inch bearings, Ron's Manufacturing uses a 1-⅜ inch size. Ron's kits also have four large, flat bearings that press directly into the hub. This, combined with a stress proof steel shaft, helps the coulter kit to be more

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When agricultural operations need to prepare for spring planting in the fall, they can use the coulter to lightly till the soil, while also incorporating and sizing residue, so the field is ready for spring planting. This allows the soil to dry out well. In the early spring, the coulter's wavy design loosens and fluffs the soil. So the seedbed is ready for maximum growth and yield potential. For farmers who like to plant shallow, the coulter allows for shallow planting while still loosening the soil below the roots. The Vertical Tillage Coulter Kit Attachment is a versatile piece that can be used in conventional tillage, no-till and conservation tillage operations. For more information call 605-266-2177 or visit www. ronsmfg.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Hoover Diesel Helps Reduce Fuel Costs Since 1973, Hoover Diesel Service has been offering power units and diesel engines – as well as servicing those units and engines. Their products include diesel and gaseous-fueled power units, generator sets and high quality power systems. With their help, companies that rely on industrial engines and generators, and need the parts to keep them running well, will be able to continue smooth operations. Hoover Diesel specializes in providing diesel and gaseous-fueled industrial engines, generators and parts to end users as well as dealers and OEMs. Their team truly understands their products, and as such is able

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to provide complete packages that include everything needed to use the engine, including controls, fuel systems, exhaust systems and drive systems. They handle both stationary and mobile non-road products.

The minor adjustments made to the system for this year’s harvest include: • • •

With the help of Hoover Diesel Service, companies can increase their bottom line by decreasing fuel costs. Hoover Diesel offers fuel-efficient power units that help reduce operating costs. Portable units are more affordable than purchasing a new tractor when the company needs a stationary PTO with hydraulic power, not a mobile tractor. Engines for re- power and replacement applications are also available. For more information about Hoover Diesel, call 888-DIESEL-0 or visit www.hooverdiesel.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Kinze Manufacturing Continues Progress on Kinze Autonomy Kinze autonomous harvest system was leased to farmers this fall. Kinze® Manufacturing, Inc. continued its progress on Kinze Autonomy this season by leasing its autonomous harvest system to three farmers. While each of the farmers was a participant in the release preview held in fall 2012, this year Kinze representatives were not in the field overseeing operation of the system, which allowed the farmers to use the technology independently. “Because the technology was brand new last year, we took every precaution to make sure it ran properly,” said Rhett Schildroth, senior product manager at Kinze. “We made several minor improvements, and this year the farmers ran the technology by themselves. We’re now getting very positive feedback. The system just works – the farmers keep asking when they can buy it.”

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The range of wireless communication between vehicles has been increased. Additional diagnostic feedback is available to the operator. A “go to here” feature has been added. This allows the operator to position the tractor in the field in the best possible area and wait for further instruction.

The speed of vehicle path planning has been improved. The “go to here” feature has proven to be very beneficial for the farmers. Users can instruct the tractor to go to a spot in the field that they deem most convenient in relation to the combine’s path, instead of having the system follow the combine through the field. This helps increase efficiency and saves time because the farmer can gauge when they will need to unload next and make sure the tractor is there waiting for them. “The 'go to here' feature really opens up the field,” said Kent Armstrong, a farmer from Cameron, IL leasing the system. “After the corn is unloaded into the semi, I instruct the tractor to drive to the best place in the field to wait until I’m ready. It helps the tractor get to the combine for unloading in the most efficient way possible and opens up the field for combining.” Like Armstrong, both of the other participating farmers have experienced significant efficiency gains during this year’s harvest. Kinze continues to work toward full commercialization of the system. Visit Kinze.com for more information. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Missing Thunder Creek Trailer Found Floating at Sea Remained Relatively Unscathed

“We built a 750 Gallon Standard Fuel Trailer for him and shipped it to the coast where it was to be loaded on a barge destined for Alaska” “A couple of weeks after we shipped the trailer, Steve reached out asking me when it would arrive,” Harland continued. “Tracking the shipment only confirmed that the trailer had arrived at the port, but Steve was there daily and had yet to see the trailer.” “For weeks, we were unable to figure out what had become of it,” Harland said. Until July – when a fishing boat found it – floating at sea. How it got there is quite the combination of events, as Steve detailed in the following message: “Unbeknownst to both of us, the trailer was dropped off at the loading yard, where it was immediately loaded onto a barge at the last minute.” “But when that barge arrived at the destination several weeks later, there was no trailer.” “Apparently, the barge hit a storm off southwest Alaska and lost the trailer overboard. It took a five story fall straight into the ocean and drifted for three weeks until it was found way out at sea by a fishing boat. The fishing boat towed the trailer (by rope, of course) back to land.” “It is apparently not that badly damaged, so that in itself is a testament to the strength and quality of your trailers. It’s partially crushed and I would imagine that after 3 weeks of floating around in the sea there would be salt water corrosion through everything." “We do rigorous testing on our trailers to make sure they are rugged enough to stand up in the roughest conditions,” says Loren Van Wyk, President of Thunder Creek Equipment. “Never did it cross our minds to test the integrity of our tanks by letting them float at sea for a few weeks… but it’s good to know they can.”

Thunder Creek Equipment’s fuel and service trailers with industry-leading DEF delivery systems have brought efficiency to operations in many industries – agriculture, construction, oil fields, and more. It was the events that unfolded getting one particular trailer to a gold mine operation that has become a nearlegend testimony to the quality that Thunder Creek puts behind each trailer. “Last spring, I worked with a man named Steve who runs gold mining operation in Alaska,” recalls Jason Harland, Territory Sales Manager for Thunder Creek.

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Beyond the Classroom

Pathways Through Agriculture by Kayla Degner

My senior year in high school I was able to take a course called “School to Career”. Other common names include job shadowing or work-study. This class allowed students, normally seniors, to choose a workplace to attend once a day for a certain amount of time. Depending on the workplace, the experience can be very hands-on and some can be just watching what your employers do. For example, if someone chose to school to career at the hospital they wouldn’t be able to do many hands-on activities, but more of just watching. This class allows students to experience multiple areas of a career and see if they might want to pursue a career in it. Sara Richardson is the teacher and strongly advises students to enroll in this class. She stated, “It allows students to use personal and class experience with everything they have learned in other areas to decide their ultimate career goal.” “It is definitely rewarding to see a student find out what they want to do.”

My mentor, Holly Knobbe (left) and I at the Farmer’s Cooperative sign in Lake City, Iowa. Kayla Degner was born and raised in rural Lytton, IA on a diversified grain and livestock family farm. She graduated from Rockwell City-Lytton in May 2012 and currently attends Iowa State University studying Agricultural Communications. Her past involved many agriculture venues. Kayla has a strong interest in advocating to the youth involved in agriculture. Contact her at kadegner@iastate.edu.

For my workplace, I chose Farmer’s Cooperative Company. A small location was located in Yetter, Iowa and I went there for about three months from August to October. I learned about what is done during harvest at an elevator and also could run the scale and computer by the end of my time there. I honestly learned a lot in Yetter but knew when I was done with my college experience I wanted to do more than what I did there. I then came in contact with Holly Knobbe, who is FC’s Talent Manager. Holly

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works out of the Farnhamville, Iowa office that is about 20 minutes from my high school. I decided to transfer to the Farnhamville office because of the abundance of opportunities. When looking back at my experience, I do not regret it one bit! I was able to participate in many projects and gain a lot of experience in the agriculture field. I also was able to communicate with many FC employees from different locations. Holly Knobbe, my employer in the Farnhamville, Iowa location has become an incredible mentor for me today. From my experience with her and everyone at FC, I have developed and maintained a strong relationship with FC today. I still attend FC networking events, visit the Farnhamville office and keep in contact with Holly frequently. When I asked Holly about the “School to Career” program she commented that, “It helped Kayla use her skills in the classroom and apply them to a real world setting. I think the program is also good for the employer because it allows them to increase a student’s experience and help them step out of their comfort zone.” Overall, my experience with FC helped me choose my career choice in agriculture. I am so thankful that it led me in the right direction! I always advise younger high school students to take part in this class and take advantage of any opportunities like this. The more experience you have in a real world setting before college or entering the real world the better!

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Necessary Topics for a Successful Estate Plan By Michael Baron

Owner/Manager of Great Plains Diversified Services, Inc., Bismarck, ND

“Keeping the Family Farm in the Family”

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Could You Be Stuck in Your Parents’ ‘Financial Limbo’? Dear Michael: I have been working on my parent’s farm since I got out of college. At the time I returned, my dad was still using old farming methods and his crop production showed it. I learned in school about no-till farming and other methods of bringing up his crop production. Because of this, the land he owned, and the land that was added since then, has doubled in production and, of course, doubled in value. Actually, it’s gone up fourfold since then. My parents still ‘hem and haw’ about what to do with their will and I’m still not sure if they even have a will. If they should die now, I’d have to buy out my four brothers and sisters. With the price of land the way it is, I’m not certain I could do that? Was helping them out the worst decision I ever made? Signed... My Own Worst Enemy

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unwillingness to deal with this situation. In most cases, because parents don’t really have a handle on what they should be doing, they put it off and wait to see if the answers become clearer down the road. Some questions they may have are, “Will you ever get married?” If you are married, they will wonder if the woman you are married to is invested in the farm. They will wonder what happens if you end up getting a divorce. Your parents might also wonder if you are committed to farming the way they are (or were). And, they may also wonder what what would happen to the farm if YOU should die. Other questions rolling around may be, “How can we be fair and equitable to the other children in our estate plan?” Many people today are absolutely frozen waiting to see what land values do in the future. Many believe they will drop. Historically, this would be an unusual event unless we see a repeat of the eighties: eighteen percent interest, crop prices at record lows, embargoes, a national fuel crisis, and inadequate crop insurance – all rolled into a five year period of time. We are a far, far cry from eighteen percent interest as

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Let’s take a lesson from our government. Right now, they are stuck with two very radically different viewpoints refusing to cooperate and run our government efficiently. Stuck in limbo, we all suffer the consequences.

what the FMV of land is or is going to be. It will be whatever your parents will states you will pay for the

land – or pay to your siblings. With no will, or an old, outdated will, this will be the auction value of the land as an auction is the only true way to establish the value of land on any given day. Unless you have millions of dollars in equity – as will other buyers who will be there have, you’re not even going to make it to the second round of bidding.

Outlander™ XT

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Illinois

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COPP FARM SUPPLY

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Missouri

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Farm & Ranch Life

Michael R. Rosmann, Ph.D.

Email Dr. Rosmann at mike@agriwellness.org, or visit his website at www.agbehavioralhealth.com. You can call him at his office in Harlan, Iowa at 712-235-6100.

What Would MacGyver Do? Like most farm people, I have moments when I have to rely on my own inventiveness to get out of a pinch. Farmers are familiar with unexpected happenings, like a radiator hose leak, when we have to figure out how to repair them and don’t have the handy duct tape that Red (Steve Green) of the Red Green Show frequently relies on. Yes, it’s called duct tape, not duck, although there is a brand named such. What would you do to fix the problem and be on your way? I’ve assembled a few episodes when I and others had to come up with novel solutions to serious problems without baling wire, duct tape or a pliers. I call them MacGyver moments, named after the quirky but entertaining television character, secret agent Angus MacGyver, whose show ran from 1985-92. Growing up on a farm, I especially liked to help my father and the “hired man,” the term we used to refer to a farm hand who lived with us and helped with farm work until he earned enough to start his own farming operation or left to pursue another opportunity. One of our favorite hired men was Ivo. I looked up to Ivo because he seemed to have solutions for a lot of quandaries and was a dozen more years experienced than me. He taught me that if a bee or wasp stung me, all I had to do after removing any stingers was to mix water with dirt, then apply the mud to the sting site and let it dry. As the mud dried, it sucked the poison from the welt. After a couple hours usually there was little evidence of the sting. When I reached thirteen, it was my turn to stack bundles of windrowed oats into shocks, for Dad didn’t yet own a combine and we threshed our oats. Ivo had moved on; Dad expected my older brother and me to assume his share of the work. As I picked up the oat bundles I uncovered a nest of bumble bees that promptly retaliated for disturbing their home. They stung me several times before I could get away from their attacks. I had no water to make a mud paste, for I had left my water jug at the field entrance a half mile away rather than to carry it as I encircled the field working. What to do?

There is more to the story. You can read about it in my book, Excellent Joy: Fishing, Farming, Hunting and Psychology. I have a ranching friend whose diesel truck ran out of fuel on his way home from the grocery store twenty miles away. He remembered he had purchased vegetable oil for cooking. He poured it in the fuel tank and drove back to town for fuel and more cooking oil. Recently while in Washington DC for a meeting I had an allergic reaction while attending a congressional reception at which shrimp was served. I can consume most seafood without any problems because I react only to a particular type of shrimp and I didn’t know this shrimp was in the food I ate. By the time I got to my hotel room around 10:00 pm, my throat was swollen, my entire face was puffy and I didn’t have epinephrine or diphenhydramine with me. Breathing was becoming difficult. My hotel didn’t have antihistamines. I was going to have to make a trip to a 24-hour pharmacy. I determined if I jumped into the shower while it was running as cold as possible I could trigger the release of adrenalin, which acts like epinephrine. Ten minutes later I was breathing fine. Tell me about your MacGyver moments. With your permission, I will publish them in a future column, with–or without–your name, as you desire.

Dr. Michael R. Rosmann brings the perspective of a farmer in “Farm And Ranch Life”. Dr. Rosmann grew up on a mixed grain and livestock farm in Western Iowa where he experienced enjoyable hard work and 4-H, and witnessed the stresses that accompany farming and farm life. Dr. Rosmann developed the first mental health response in Iowa to the Farm Crisis of the 1980s. In 2001, Dr. Rosmann, along with partners in seven states, founded the nonprofit network, AgriWellness Inc. AgriWellness conducted research and provided counseling services to farm people. It became clearer that a specialized field – agricultural behavioral health – was needed to respond to the unique problems experienced by farmers, ranchers and others involved in agriculture.

I determined to pee so I could make mud to apply to the bee stings. By the time I worked myself around the field to take a water-break, my half dozen bee welts had disappeared!

Model 375ST SpeedTender™ Seed Delivery System 375 Unit Tank Capacity

In the early 1990s I attended a continuing education seminar where the presenting doctor told how one of his farmer patients treated bouts of irregular rapid heartbeats called tachycardia. The man grabbed the positive pole of a tractor battery and the shock acted like a defibrillator. I had developed tachycardia episodes two decades earlier. They were concerning enough that I had a cardiologist examine me before I began farming in my mid 30s after resigning my position as a professor at the University of Virginia. Medical tests turned up no evidence of a problem so the doctor said I was “good to go” with strenuous farm work. I continued to experience periodic and more prolonged episodes of tachycardia but I didn’t tell anyone. I especially didn’t want my wife to worry.

8” Belt Conveyor or 8” Poly-Cup Plastic Auger Unloading System

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After I attended the seminar I realized an electric fence would work the same way as touching a tractor battery pole. The brief shock stopped my tachycardia. 11 hp Honda Electric Start Motor and scale Deluxe All Function Control operates system monitor is positioned in front for the motor, conveyor/auger and doors. easy access.

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PRICES INCLUDE COLOR SIDES & GALVALUME ROOF 30’ x 50’ x 10’.................................................. $8,440 40’ x 60’ x 12’.................................................$11,850 60’ x 100’ x 12’.............................................. $23,700 100’ x 150’ x 16’............................................$55,995

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SCOTT HOURIGAN CO.

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KRACL IRRIGATION CO.

49357 East Douglas Street, O’Neill, NE 68763 402-336-4437 | www.kraclirrigationcompany.com Minnesota

HYDRO ENGINEERING

115 East Main Street, Norwood Young America, MN 55397 952-467-3100 | 800-833-5812 Rockville, MN 320-252-6272 www.hydro-eng.com © 2012 Lindsay. All rights reserved. Zimmatic, FieldNET, Growsmart, Greenfield and Watertronics are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Lindsay Corporation.

Historic Aerial Photos of Rural America!

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www.stullfeeders.com (200-1) 200 Pound Stull Feeder with ATV mounting kit

Our standard Stull Feeder is Randy's original design and what he uses today. It holds 200 lbs. of feed and is gravity fed—perfect for use with any bunk feeder. A retractable top allows for easy loading and the long handle allows the driver to easily open the feed door and regulate flow. The tapering chute folds up when not in use. Two strut mounts allow for mounting to any ATV.

Preserving memories for generations to come!

(400-2) 400 Pound Stull Feeder with the basic UTV mounting kit

This kit includes the 400-Pound Stull Feeder and all mounting hardware for the basic UTVs, which include the feeder, 2-60in struts, all mounting hardware and instructions for your basic utv. The Basic utv mounting kit would be for any utv that has a metal constructed bed with a lip that bends out or in ward like the pictures of the John Deere Gator. Basic kit is for the following UTVs- Mule, Gator, Cub Cadet, Kubota, Bobcat, Treck, Chuck Wagon, Club Car & other similar type beds.

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Colorado

NORTHERN LIGHTS ELECTRIC COMPANY

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CENTRAL PUMP CO.

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405 South 3rd, Basin, WY 82410 307-568-3646 | Cell: 307-272-0541 2436 Higby Road, Sheridan, WY 82801 307-673-6532 | Cell: 307-461-1288 Email: curtiss695@bresnan.net Minnesota

KIMMES-BAUER IRRIGATION, INC.

22100 Lillehei Ave., Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-1973 | 800-944-0880 Email: dbkb75@gmail.com

Nebraska

DSK IRRIGATION

1413 Broadway Street, Imperial, NE 69033 308-882-3850

SELL SERVICE, INC.

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HOOKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S POINT IRRIGATION

3850 Xavier Avenue, Stratford, IA 50249 800-438-2452 Conesville, IA 319-725-4263 South Dakota

CARLSON IRRIGATION, INC.

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311 North Market, Shickley, NE 68436 402-627-4035 | www.carlsonirrigation.com

46736 317th Street, Vermillion, SD 57069 605-999-5218

SOUTH CENTRAL IRRIGATION

SCHMIDTCO AG SERVICES

5426 Hwy. 136, Deshler, NE 68340 402-365-7202

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The Yesteryear Collection

by Russell Sonnenberg

Original oil paintings on display at the Kossuth County Agriculture & Motorsports Museum, Algona, Iowa

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Harvest Partners

Moline Family

Orange Gathering

Deere Harvest

Case Power

Allis Farming

Massey Family

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Cockshutt Brothers

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Framed price: $89.95 plus $19.95 SH 32922 County Road 12 See all 51 prints on our website, or Print only: Call for a free brochure: 1-866-283-6528 Swanville, MN 56382 $35.00 plus $8.00 SH

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Quality Quality

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Runs In The Family 16FT Side Discharge Truck / Tender Combo

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8FT “Nugget”

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The Family is all here! Check out more tender options at our website: www.doylemfg.com Or Contact Us at: 1-800-788-8085

Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Company is the global leader for quality dry fertilizer handling equipment.

Home of Worldwide Quality Blending, Conveying, Tending, & Spreading Products!

SMART WRAPPING. The ECV series of Balewrappers from Tubeline makes wrapping bales simple, by making your Balewrapper smarter. Easier adjustment, accurate counters, soft start, and all at the push of a few buttons. Easy setup and adjsutment makes the ECV series wrappers ideal for custom farming and producers alike. Contact Tubeline to see what the ECV series of Wrappers can do for you.

Actual display will vary based on conditions and enabled functions. TLR5000 ECV model shown with optional final bale pushoff.

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COMPTON ENTERPRISES Adds Dust Collection to Their Frac Sand Transloaders

Unloading Railcar

Rail to Pneumatic Truck

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COMPTON ENTERPRISES 2434 Dayton Road Chico, CA 95928

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Air Seeders • Increase profits • Use in minimum till & no-till applications in growing crops • Decrease fertilizer lost to volatilization & run-off • Use for low disturbance side-dress applications with no root pruning or in banding applications with seed • Accurate application in heavy residue • Nests products in precise location

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Dramatically reduces plugging and bent rims. Heavy Duty construction throughout. Modular design means all parts are field replaceable. Uses standard bearing and tire. Greatly enhances visibility of and access to inside of wheel.

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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

Email: info@spikewheel.com Phone: 541-457-2662 | 541-969-1474

If you want more acres, you need a valley. ®

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Colorado/Nebraska QUALITY IRRIGATION

3900 West Hwy. 34, Yuma, CO 80759 970-848-3846 | 866-349-7867 801 N. Hwy. 83, McCook, NE 308-345-2668 | 888-900-9001 www.qualityirrigation.com Wyoming BIG VALLEY IRRIGATION

83 Lane 16, Cody, WY 82414 307-754-7204 B8

Nebraska VALLEY PRO IRRIGATION, INC.

32836 Hwy. 23, Grant, NE 69140 308-352-4242 Imperial, NE 308-882-5660 North Platte, NE 308-532-0950 “The Leader in Precision Irrigation”

SOUTHEAST VALLEY IRRIGATION LLC

Kansas INMAN IRRIGATION, INC.

892 Arapaho Road, Inman, KS 67546 620-585-2386 | 800-886-2380 Concordia, KS 785-243-2734 www.inman.valleydealers.com

GRAND IRRIGATION, INC. DEALER 7551 StateIMPRINT St., P.O. Box 247

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Clear Lake, MN 55319 320-743-3000 | www.grandirrigation.com

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LANDMARK IRRIGATION, INC.

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The Sprayer Reduce Trampling By Up To 90%

CROP DIVIDERS

Save $6 - $15 per acre, Cropsavers® reduce trampling by 80 to 90 percent when spraying. Cropsavers pay for themselves in the first 1,000 acres of use. Save flagleaf damage when spraying fungicides or herbicides. Less volunteer grain the following year in sprayer tracks. Easier swathing, combining and tillage when grain is not trampled.

CROPSAVERS FEATURING

NAVIGATOR 3000/3500/4000

• Full height adjustment and floating parallel lift moves Cropsavers away from obstacles • Stainless steel cones with enclosed back feature a slim dividing tip • Deflector arms keep crop away from sides of the tire • Zero maintenance with greaseless pins • Cropsavers are fully adjustable horizontally and vertically • Easy installation with model specific bolt on kits • Air compressor to add to air kit for machines with no on-board air system

800/1000/1200 gal.

Cropsavers can be used for both fungicide and pre-havest dessication in a variety of solid seeded and row seeded crops

NEW OPTIONS FOR 2014 Widening Kit

COMMANDER 4400/6600/8500/10000

Outer Quick Attach Cover Use the outer quick attach cover when spraying without your Cropsavers. The cover will prevent crop from striking the inside of the outer quick attach.

Made from stainless steel. Simply bolt the widening kit to your Cropsavers to add up to 5” to the width of your divider.

1200/1850/2250/2600 gal.

Deflector Extension Shield

This shield can be used in a variety of crops to keep the crop away from the drive motor and wheel. It can be attached quickly and easily to existing sets of Cropsavers or ordered as an option with a new set.

Field Proven for Over 15 years

RANGER 550/2000 550 gal.

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• Hydraulic Jack option for faster and safer tire changes • Quick attach for easier, quicker and safer handling • Optional airlift available

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Cropsavers are able to cross most ditches or spray rolling fields with moderate drainage channels without a problem.

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Short

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Chopped

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Bean Tip

Divides closer to the ground

Deflector Extension Shield For enhanced crop protection

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Neepawa, MB

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SULLY FARM SUPPLY

606 1st Street, Sully, IA 50251 641-594-2931 Email: sullyfarmsupply@netins.net

SOREM SALES, INC. 1018 West 18th Street Nevada, IA 50201 515-382-2180 Minnesota

COMPLETE GRAIN SYSTEMS 3199 155th St. NE Rice, MN 56367 320-393-2639 Email: tamara@ completegrainsystems.com Illinois

ILLINOIS GRAIN & SEED EQUIPMENT

T&S QUICK ENTERPRISES

Route 17 & 170 Blackstone, IL 61313 815-586-4244 www.tsquick.com Colorado

MIDWESTERN MILLWRIGHT

111 South Main Fort Morgan, CO 80701 970-867-4369 www.midwesternmillwright.com North Dakota

CUSTOM MARKETING CO., LLC 1126 W. Main Avenue West Fargo, ND 58078 701-281-0493

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INTRODUCING THE

Accurate Weight on the farm

Dyna Flo Pump

Semi-Truck Platform Scales Portable Platform Scales Portable Chute Scales Livestock Scales Pump Uses: Flood Control Empty Sloughs Flood Rice Ponds Flood Cranberry Ponds Transfer Water

Seed Tender Scales Chute Scales Multi-Purpose Scales Grain Cart Scales Cake Feeder Scales for Under $1,000

• Pumps up to 4,000 GPM

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• Adjustable swivel on the hitch

• 500, 1,000 & 1,500 GPM Models

• Electric Option

Grain Cart Scales Now with iPad Interface

Also Available

• VFD or Standard Starter

• Operates at 540 or 1,000 RPM

Entry Level 640M with 100 Channel Memory

• Custom Lengths

• 12"x50' hoses with ring lock ends

640 Indicators Standard with Most Weighing Systems

GT 460 with Autolog

• Any Style Discharge

3060 with Touch Screen and Smart Load

Bottom Feeder Attachment Enables longer pumping in shallow water levels, as little as 6" SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE P I C T U R E S & I N F O R M AT I O N

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• Unique blade cuts 1" to 24" diameter trees and brush • Rotates 180° to prune or cut downed trees • S5 tooling steel cutting blade with Kodiak carbide replaceable teeth • Electrical interface "Plug & Play" allows use of OEM controls on most machines

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New Curved Chute!

The Meteor SB97D Dual Auger blower from MK Martin is the best choice when moving snow requires both speed and capacity. A large 32” diameter fan quickly blows away the snow supplied to it from 19” and 15” augers. Designed for your 100HP tractor this blower makes quick work of snow clearing.

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• Grain Vacuum system moves grain by air • New dust removal system • Hinged cyclone eliminates lifting and provides narrow transport • Rear entry receiver lets you view unloading spout

Alligator Nozzle 5”, 6” or 7” clean-up nozzle for any make grain vac.

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• 7” Low Profile & 4’ Ramps • High Volume Single Discharge • Unload Grain Safely • Drive Over Easily • Electric or Hydraulic Drive • Stationary Models Available • Quick to Set-up, Unload and Transport • Versatile For Trucks and Gravity Wagons

ADRIAN MFG., INC.

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ASCHOFF CONSTRUCTION

LOUP VALLEY SUPPLY, INC. 86360 Hwy. 121, Osmond, NE 68765 Need aSt.building? Get it right| 866-748-3551 the first time. 302 Howard Ave., Paul, NE 68873 402-748-3551

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WG LEFFELMAN & SONS, INC.

ERICKSON IMPLEMENT, INC.

800-327-0790

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

North Dakota

Contact your local Sentinel dealer or call Sentinel Building Systems today! service and support that’s always a phone call away. HERK’S WELDING, INC. NORTHjust CENTRAL AUTOMATION 620 16th Street, Central CIty, NE 68826 87160 Chance Road, O’Neill, NE 68763 Access to qualified foundation 308-946-3761 | 800-363-7573 402-336-1900 www.sentinelbuildings.com and erection providers. Alda, NE 308-384-9510 | www.herkswelding.com

800-327-0790

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107 4th Street, Hettinger, ND 701-567-4505 3484 I-94, Dickinson, ND 701-483-8741 BORDER PLAINS EQUIPMENT, LLC www.borderplains.com 8141 Highway 2, Stanley, ND 701-628-2950 Highway 2 East, Glasgow, MT 59230 406-228-9341 13922 West Front St., Williston, ND 701-744-0957

* Magnum 340 (preliminary Nebraska Tractor Testing Laboratory (NTTL) test November 2010), drawbar maximum power at 17.13 hp-hr/gal., and 75% of pull maximum power at 15.99 hp-hr/gal., compared to Deere 8335R (NTTL test 1990, April 2011) drawbar maximum power at 16.28 hp-hr/gal., and 75% of pull maximum power at 15.45 hp-hr/gal.

* Magnum (preliminary Nebraska Tractor Laboratory (NTTL) test November 2010), drawbar Case IH is340 a registered trademark of CNH America LLC.Testing www.caseih.com maximum power at 17.13 hp-hr/gal., and 75% of pull maximum power at 15.99 hp-hr/gal., compared to Deere 8335R (NTTL test 1990, April 2011) drawbar maximum power at 16.28 hp-hr/gal., and 75% of pull maximum power at 15.45 hp-hr/gal. Case IH is a registered trademark of CNH America LLC. www.caseih.com

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Ag Tanks

www.johnbmmfg.com

The EPA mandates a SPCC plan for any petroleum installations of more than 1320 total gallons. Double wall tanks or Containment Systems meet all the specifications needed.

Tanks We manufacture horizontal and vertical double wall, portable fuel, pickup, fertilizer and water tanks in standard sizes as well as to your custom specification.

Containment Systems Custom sized galvanized containment systems for any quantity and size of fuel tanks. Containments available in Round, Oval, Square, & Rectangle.

4401 W Main Ave • Fargo, ND 701-282-2345 220 4th St NW • Huron, SD 605-352-8643

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ACI Dist. Ltd. 800-237-0562 AL AR GA IL KS KY MO MS SC TN Cummings & Bricker 800-252-1552 NY PA OH WV VA NC MD DE NJ CT RI MA NH VT ME WalcoUSA 507-663-9090 MN WI ND SD • Schmitt Implement 563-552-1005 IA Swihart Sales 800-864-4595 KS • Gateway Mfg. 989-386-4198 Clare, MI Mike Messing Sales 989-864-3030 Ruth, MI • General Implement Dist. 800-767-0555 UT Southern Indiana Supply 812-309-0009 IN IL Northern KY Western OH

Sooner Scale, Inc.

Any Animal • Any Load • Everytime! The accurate, dependable way to increase your profits while reducing your weighing time.

SSI manufactures a complete line of Side Rail and Flat Top model truck scales and Livestock scales. All models are NTEP approved and can be made portable.

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2 Mi. S. & 2 Mi. W. of Winkler Box 2319, Winkler, MB R6W 4C1

Ph: (204) 325-4798 Fax: (204) 325-4055

LOAD LINE MFG. INC.

GRAIN BODY Winkler, Man. Canada

When you buy a Load Line Grain Product you’re getting the best in the business. Load Line is committed to delivering high quality engineered products that are second to none in the industry.

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TRUCKS

Please call. We have a good selection of safety certified trucks.

Whatever you purchase, your investment in a

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GRAIN BODY

ENGINEERED FOR STRENGTH, UTILITY & VALUE New Sunflower 1435 Series Disc Harrows Meet your new competitive edge – the latest innovation in America’s best-selling line of disc harrows. Sunflower 1435 Series disc harrows offer you more stability and better penetration for more efficient operation in the toughest field conditions. Choose from seven models ranging from 20-ft., 7-in. to 35-ft., 10-in. working widths. All models feature aggressive, overlapping 20-degree angle front gangs and staggered rear gangs for superior performance. Plus, a list of options – from heavy-duty walking tandem wheels to hydraulic self-leveling and a choice of finishing attachments – lets you select the package that best suits your needs. Stop by your local dealer today. Accept no imitations. There is only one Sunflower.

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The new Sunflower 6630 Series vertical tillage tools feature famous Sunflower durability, efficient, high-performance tillage action, and innovative engineering. Plus, the 6630 implements feature the stay-sharp, serrated Sunflower Saber Blade™ vertical tillage blades. The Saber Blade cuts through tough crop residue with ease and penetrates hard soils. The rippled Saber Blade profile creates a soil mixing action not possible with any other blade. The crop residue is sized, mixed and anchored for faster soil warm-up and resistance to wind and water erosion. See your Sunflower dealer today to learn more about the 6630 vertical tillage line up.

now you can have sunflower quality & value in a high-performance vertical tillage implement. The new Sunflower 6630 Series vertical tillage tools feature famous Sunflower durability, efficient, high-performance Iowa Nebraska tillage action, and innovative engineering. Plus, the 6630 implements feature the stay-sharp, serrated Sunflower Saber Blade™ vertical tillage blades. The Saber Blade cuts through tough crop residue with ease and penetrates hard soils. The rippled Saber Blade profile creates a soil mixing action not possible with any other blade. The crop residue is sized, mixed and anchored for faster soil warm-up and resistance to wind and water erosion.

CENTRAL IOWA FARM STORE, INC.

203 Iowa Avenue W., Marshalltown, IA 50158 See your Sunflower dealer today to learn more about the 6630 vertical tillage line up. 641-753-3996 | www.centraliowafarmstore.com Illinois

316 Broadway St., Imperial, NE 69033 308-882-4295 | 888-727-9737 www.harchelroadmotors.com

CHRISMAN FARM CENTER, INC.

BUTTE IMPLEMENT CO.

22057 Illinois Hwy. 1, Chrisman, IL 61924 217-269-2412 | 800-535-9542 B14

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HARCHELROAD MOTORS, INC.

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530 Carl Street, Butte, NE 68772 402-775-2464 | www.butteimplement.com January 2014

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O'CONNELL FARM DRAINAGE PLOWS, INC. The Affordable Way to Tile Your Fields Building Quality Tile Plows Since 1983

Available in 3-Point Hitch and Pull-Type Models Our design pulls straight through the soil for better grade control and easier pulling Our tile plows can be pulled with a 200 HP Frt. Wheel Assist Tractor

Laser or GPS receiver mounts standard on all units Installs up to 8" tile, up to 5 1/2 ft. deep

www.farmdrainageplows.com 563-920-6304 • Potosi, WI 53820

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Are you still clutching, jerking and wasting fuel with that copycat CVT?

Calf Flooring Systems

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Tandem Products, Inc. 3444 Dight Ave. S., Mpls., MN 55406 1-800-533-0509 http://www.tandemproducts.com/tenderfoot.htm

The Dyna-VT™ sTepless, cluTchless cVT on our 7600 and 8600 series tractors was the industry’s first. It’s still the smoothest. and combined with our DTM power management and e3™ scR emissions technology, it’s also the most fuel-efficient. set up a demo. We’ll prove it. see more at ManUpWithMassey.com.

Iowa

Nebraska

Dyna-VT not available on MF7614.

CENTRAL IOWA FARM STORE, INC. is a registered trademark of aGcO. MASSEY FERGUSON

203 Iowa Avenue W., Marshalltown, IA 50158 641-753-3996 | www.centraliowafarmstore.com Minnesota

WEST POINT IMPLEMENT

2526 E. 23rd St., Columbus, NE 68601 402-564-3289 www.westpointimplementofcolumbus.com

The Dyna-VT™ sTepless, cluTchless cVT on our 7600 and 8600 series tractors was the industry’s first.

WILLMAR FARM CENTER

BUTTE IMPLEMENT CO.

It’s still the smoothest. and combined with our DTM power management and e3™ scR emissions technology, it’s

3867 Hwy. 12 E., Willmar, MN 56201 530 Carl Street, Butte, NE 68722 also the320-235-8123 most fuel-efficient. set up a demo. We’ll prove it. see more at ManUpWithMassey.com. 402-775-2464 | www.butteimplement.com Dyna-VT not available on MF7614.

MASSEY FERGUSON is a registered trademark of aGcO.

Move Grain and Seed the Easy Way

SMC1752 High Clearance Spreader Standard Equipment: • 5 ton hopper capacity (60# cu. ft. product) • 170 cu. ft. hopper capacity • 72" to 120" adjustable tread width • Hydraulic wheel drive with hoses to hitch • 40" clearance ground to distributor fan assembly • Stainless steel hopper, floor, rails, splash apron, strut braces, 7" mesh chain, fan gearbox bracket, roller chains, take-up bolts, metering gate, metering gate guides • 11.25"x28" 12-ply tires, mounted • 540 RPM PTO drive • Heavy duty tubular frame • Heavy duty machines steel hitch clevis • Spread rate from 85 to 640 lb. per acre • Gearbox driven distributor fan assembly with stainless steel shafts • Hardened distributor fan blades (4)

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

We are the manufacturers of American made, high quality, pneumatic grain handling systems, portable pneumatic seed blowers/vacs, and aspirator fans. We stock all accessories, including pipe, couplings, cyclones, brackets, repair parts for many different air systems and general farm equipment. With our knowledge and experience in grain handling, you can trust Bruning.

The BRUNeumatic name was the first, and still is, the best in grain moving.

Customer Satisfaction Is Our Trademark!

Bruning Enterprises, Inc. 7718 North State Road 9, Shelbyville, IN 46176

Quimby, Iowa 51049 USA • www.simonsen-industries.com Servicing the Needs of Agribusiness Since 1929 B16

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PACER PUMPS 1-800-233-3861 www.pacerpumps.com Email: sales@pacerpumps.com Now Open Saturdays 8am-12pm

TRAILER MFG. INC. Just off I-80, Des Moines, IA

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A/C Compressors & Parts

Titan Trailer offers a full line of Horse Trailers, Flatbed Trailers, Utility Trailers, Dump Trailers, Stock Trailers and Custom Trailers.

NEW Diesel Fuel Tanks

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NEW Holset & Borg Warner Turbos

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866-294-4514 TRAILER MFG. INC.

www.titantrailer.com January 2014

Radiators in stock for Case IH, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Kenworth, Peterbilt, NEW DPF Filters Freightliner & more!

Stainless Steel Radiator Coolant Tubes

Most Ag Turbos $00.00

2306 S. Hwy 77, Waterville,KS 66548 Phone: 866-294-4514 Fax: 785-363-2472 Email: info@titantrailer.com www.farmandlivestockdirectory.com |

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mmercial Black Angus Sale in atest Co Americ e r G e h a T

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800-354-2106

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8015 Highway 7 S.E. Clara City, MN 56222

Bangs Vaccinated Angus Heifers

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or 320-847-3674

Great Quality! The Gobbler

Grain Stacker

Reclaim your grain piles at high speed! The SWIFT Gobbler features: • Heavy duty auger – high speed chevron belt, fast mounting • Variable speed feed auger – hydraulic raise front fence

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014 Billings LiveStock Commission Co. • Billings, MT

This is the most outstanding Angus feeder and replacement sale held in America every year. The steers are all EID tagged and include hundreds of “All Natural” steers & heifers. They are mostly sired by top high carcass, high performance Vermilion Ranch Angus bulls. The Diamond Ring cattle are not implanted, they’re fed a high roughage background ration to grow and stay sound. They are long, thick, large ribeye cattle with tremendous quality and conversion.

• Self contained hydraulic system – clod buster, detachable

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The 11th Annual Open Consignment Northern Livestock Video Auction will be held in conjunction with the Diamond Ring offering. This is an excellent opportunity for cattlemen to consign and market in a premium selling event.

Aggregate conveyors, grain conveyors, material handling conveyors, reclaim tunnel conveyors or custom conveyors... we can build them all. Welcome to SWIFT MANUFACTURING, INC. – a quality manufacturer located in West Central Minnesota.

Kwik Pits

Swift's goal is to help you select the equipment best suited for your specific application(s). We will ensure that you receive a system that is reliable, efficient, cost-effective and quality built to your specifications.

Call Toll Free To Consign Your Stockers, Feeders and Replacement Cattle

Northern Livestock Video Auction 1-866-616-5035

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Greg Roberts, Manager

Mary Jo Roberts, Office Manager

Phone:(406) 232-5107 • Cell (406) 951-1177 203 Diamond Ring Road • Terry, MT 59349 Joe Goggins - Mobile: 406-861-5664 • Home: 406-373-6844 Pat Goggins, President

The Swift Grain Stacker is especially designed to provide the total portability demanded to upload grain at a remote facility. The selfpropelled design allows it to pick itself up and move on its own. The Swift Grain Stacker is designed to move up to 250 bu. a minute while keeping kernel damage to a minimum. Single & Dual Driveovers available.

In today's competitive, time-sensitive marketplace, the ability to move, sort, and distribute materials cost efficiently is more than just important ... it's critical. So let Swift Manufacturing help you with all of your conveyor needs!

We can finance too!

Stop pushing hoppers under your grain truck and get back to the field faster! Missouri

• Low 7 3/8 inch deck height • 5 foot long, spring loaded ramps • Quick to set up and transport • 48 inch hopper opening. Empty your hopper withCall to take advantage of out moving the truck. early order discounts. • Room to step over the hopper with the exclusive extended platform

DERR EQUIPMENT

11001 Highway 71 Savannah, MO 64485 816-324-5618 877-260-2561 www.derrequipment.net Illinois

WG LEFFELMAN & SONS, INC.

340 North Metcalf Ave. Amboy, IL 61310 815-857-2513 800-957-2513 www.wgleffelman.com North Dakota

Steiger tractors have provided industry-leading power and innovation to large-scale farm operations since 1957. They’ve always stood for productivity–through ease of operation and maintenance, fuel-efficient power growth and profit per acre. Whether wheeled or Quadtrac®, nothing puts power to the ground under full load like a Steiger tractor. Demand more performance and efficiency in your operations.

ERICKSON IMPLEMENT, INC.

6719 Hwy. 200 Carrington, ND 58421 701-652-2012 701-652-2821 800-343-1766

Nebraska/North Dakota/Montana

WEST PLAINS, INC. www.westplains.com

BURCHLAND GSX Dealer inquiries welcome

DRIVE OVER HOPPERS

Burchland Mfg. Inc. 3311 Yates Ave. Gilman, IA 50106

www.BurchlandAg.com B18

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350 4th Street NE, Beach, ND 58621 701-872-4154 Highway 12 East, Bowman, ND 701-523-3296 107 4th Street, Hettinger, ND 701-567-4505 3484 I-94, Dickinson, ND 701-483-8741 BORDER PLAINS EQUIPMENT, LLC www.borderplains.com 8141 Highway 2, Stanley, ND 701-628-2950 Highway 2 East, Glasgow, MT 59230 406-228-9341 13922 West Front St., Williston, ND 701-744-0957

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DIGMAN CONSTRUCTION

1291 College Farm Road Platteville, WI 53818 608-348-2231 Email: digmanconstruction@ centurytel.net www.digmanconstruction.com

MFS 5400 Steerable

Ask your dealer why everyone is talking about AccuDry moisture-based controls!

We custom fabricate parts and systems for liquid-based manure systems. Give us a call if you can't find a part you're looking for, and we'll try to find one for you.

Illinois

A&P GRAIN SYSTEMS, INC.

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410 County Line Road Maple Park, IL 60151 815-827-3079 www.apgrainsystems.com

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Iowa

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530 Carl Street, Butte, NE 68722 402-775-2464 www.butteimplement.com

604 Greenfield Ave. Iowa Falls, IA 50126 641-648-2980 www.zoskes.com Nebraska

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BUTTE IMPLEMENT CO.

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HILDER IMPLEMENT CO., INC.

203 Iowa Avenue W. Marshalltown, IA 50158 641-753-3996 www.centraliowafarmstore.com

ZOSKE’S SALES & SERVICE

patent patentpending pending

Nebraska

1703 15th Road, Central City, NE 68826 308-946-3886 www.hilderimplement.com

Iowa

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PERKINS SALES

3900 CR 609 Benie, MO 63822 573-293-5794 877-293-5794 www.perkinssales.com January 2014

The Hardy Outside Furnace. First On The Market, Best In The Field!

• No smoke, ashes or wood trash inside house • Burns up to 16-inch diameter log • Hot water for household use • Burns up to 30-inch long wood • Use present central duct or baseboard system • May be located 10-100 feet from house • All Stainless Steel construction

CARDINAL WIRELESS, WIRELESS, Inc. CARDINAL Inc. 6925 Hawthorn Park Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220 6925 Hawthorn Park Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220

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CELL PHONE SIGNAL BOOSTER Stay connected as much as 6 times farther with a signal booster

25 YEAR WARRANTY

AVAILABLE FROM 100,000 - 250,000 BTU

UL ®

LOAD EVERY 12 HOURS

Designed for Centrally Heated Homes Dealer Inquiries Welcome

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Call today for more information:

800-332-3268

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800-542-7395

TRACK YOUR HARVEST WITH A GRAIN TRACKER GT460 READOUT

GREENACRES Hay Saving Feeders

Be Ahead of the Lightning. Personal Lightning Detector.

HEADSETS

For more information, contact:

FINANCING AVAILABLE

STRIKEALERT

Remote Gate Control and Radio Communication

TOUCH SCREEN AVAILABLE

This new technology works with a rotation counter on your grain cart and is fully automated to record and store field weights. Data is transferred by USB flash drive to your computer.

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1-Year Unlimited Warranty

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Use existing virtual terminal as scale indicator interface display. For use with all brands of implements. ISOBUS Compatible Scale Link™ communicates and adapts for use with many different brands of virtual terminal displays..

• Bolt on kits for easy installation • Some units utilize our Universal Kits • 99.5% accurate

NEW & USED SCALES For… • Bulk Seed Equipment • Grain Carts • Platform Scales • Feed Wagons • Gravity Wagons • Grinders • Pallet Scales

• Livestock Scales • Custom Applications • Bin/hoppers • Portable Scales • CCS Planters

SCALE-TEC KITS for every style and size grain carts.

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Iowa

Build for Your Future

Using Brock’s Experience for Your Success!

CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC.

209 West South St., Tipton, IA 52772 563-886-6196 | 800-657-8004 www.custombuildersiowa.com

DAN DEA ENTERPRISES, INC.

5529 South Hwy. 13, Coggon, IA 52218 319-435-2265 | www.dandea.com North Dakota

ENTERPRISE SALES CO.

1213 East Main, Valley City, ND 58072 701-845-1272 | 800-532-8683 www.enterprisesalesco.net Illinois

YORK BIN COMPANY

North Route 32, Strasburg, IL 62465 217-644-2270 Indiana

KIESEL ENTERPRISES

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YAGEL GRAIN SYSTEMS

550 W. Business 30, Columbia City, IN 46725 260-248-2311 | www.yagelgrainsystems.com Nebraska

NEVILLE CONSTRUCTION, LLC

417 South 1st Street, McCool Junction, NE 68401 402-724-2413 | Cell: 402-362-7944 www.nevilleconstruction.com

BUCKLEY STEEL, INC.

87827 Swallow Road, Ainsworth, NE 69210 402-387-0347 | 800-310-0347 www.buckleysteel.com

HOLT PIVOT SERVICE & REPAIR

707 6th Street, Gothenburg, NE 69138 308-537-3134 | Cell: 308-539-3956

With Products to Help You Profit

404 East B St. P.O. Box 761 McCook, NE 69001 308-345-3194 | 800-638-9183

Management Systems for Grain Storage, Conditioning, Drying and Handling

Colorado

• Control your grain marketing and maximize your profitability. • Market your grain on your terms. • Contact us today to learn more.

HALLMARK BUILDERS

1 Carrie Court, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 970-867-4848 Kansas

KEN BABCOCK SALES, INC.

601 South 23rd Street, Hiawatha, KS 66434 785-544-6592 | 800-544-6530 www.kenbabcocksales.com CNC MACHINING Small Business • Woman Owned

Egbers Flighting Company, Inc.

800-462-2588

Established 1981

www.eflighting.com Auger Flighting on hand! 90% of our stock is Super Edge! Carry flighting for combines, grain carts, grain bins, u-trough, spreaders, mixers, seed tenders, stirrater, post hole, sand augers, brush plastic and more.

MAKE US YOUR ONESTOP SHOP!

• High quality, customized machine components for agricultural and industrial use • Over 30 years of committment to excellence (563) 539-4200 • Fax: (563) 539-2295 20547 125th St., Monona, IA 52159

ALSO CARRYING:

Full Bin Super Sensors, PTO, bushing stock, coupler sleeves, angle rings, swivel clamps, stroke control, stub shafts.

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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

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

MODEL 512 BALE FEEDER ON SKIDS • 24 Feed Openings • Holds up to two 6’ round bales at once • 8’, 10’ & 12’ models available

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ONE STOP Infra-Red

2-Stage High/Low

Slow moving agricultural equipment is always a significant road hazard and especially when light conditions are not optimum. With the Lite-It Agricultural Wireless Tow Lights, this hazard can be reduced on all farm implements. Our farm light bar uses the most recent technology to provide maximum site distance plus it is constructed from virtually indestructible polyethylene casings. These two independent light bars can be attached to any steel surface using 120# pull magnets. Each bar has full stop, turn signal, taillight and side marker functions plus 2 ½" strobes on the front to warn oncoming traffic. Each set is FCC approved. They are individually serialized at the point of manufacture to prevent crosstalk between other units. The taillights only come on when they are needed thus saving battery life. Each set comes with a seven pin flat blade style wireless transmitter and a 12v cigarette lighter charger. Both a four pin round and a six pin round are available upon request. Units come in either black or green.

Agricultural Wireless Tow Lights Item No. LIW-AG-Kit • All lights are LED • 7-blade connection • 2 1/2" amber strobes • Red side markers • Run times for 10 to 30 hours • Charger indicator light • All lights are hard wired in with shrink connectors

• Battery charging cable included • Individually serialized to reduce the possibility of cross talk • FCC approved • 1000 foot line of visibility • Life time warranty on electronics • 3 year warranty on case • 10 year warranty on lights

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BOOST YIELDS with PureGrade Liquid Starter PureGrade Liquid Starter Fertilizer from Nutra-Flo allows seedlings to emerge faster and healthier in order to reach maximum production. PureGrade Liquid Starter Fertilizers Start your crops with adequate nutrition with PureGrade Liquid Fertilizer. PureGrade’s low-salt, high orthophosphate formulation allows the fertilizer to be used in close proximity to the seed, roots, and foliage for better fertilizer efficiency. Plus, with PureGrade Liquid Starter Fertilizer you’ll experience early growth in cold soils, reduced weed pressure, drier corn, and increased yields. Available in these grades: 9-18-9, 6-24-6, 3-18-18, 5-15-15, 10-10-10, and custom blends.

(605)387-2389 www.fairmfg.com

MicroSolutions™

Experience the Hi-Fold Advantage™

Add MicroSolutions micronutrients to your N-P-K fertilization program. Our micronutrient packages can be customized to deliver the proper prescription of micronutrients to give your crops the boost they need for strong development and maximum yields.

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Visit www.puregrade.com or call 800-831-4815 to find a dealer near you. Plus, find our complete line of starter and foliar products, recommended rates of application, and how you can maximize your crop production.

TIRED OF APRON CHAINS? WE WERE TOO.

Thatʼs why we designed a quality, high class spreader thatʼs built to work the way you work. • 2-Stage Push with Moving Floor • Low-Maintenance Direct Drive System • Available with Vertical or Horizontal Beaters • 250, 400, & 550 Bushel Models

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• Pre-assembled, tested and ready for installation Higher Clearance • Higher Quality • Rugged, high quality components 800-443-6536 • Maintenance-free operation in all climates Find out more at www.hi-fold.com • Walk doors, windows and remote operation available • 3-year comprehensive warranty

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Pik Rite, Inc.

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FRE-FLO™

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Water Ecology of Nebraska ~ 308-236-5399 ~ One System Serves Household, Lawn and Garden.

➧ Modular construction for rapid on-site assembly ➧ Single or multiple compartment bins ➧ Load out or ingredient applications ➧ Customization to fit your application ➧ Bin sizes up to 12’x12’ (4000 bu) ➧ Accessories: gates, handrail, ladder, beanladder, headhouse, catwalks, vibrator brackets, screw feeders ➧ Pre-engineered bolt together structure ➧ Dumpit sizes from 22 bu to 650 bu

➧ Screw auger or incline conveyor sized to your capacity needs

1.866.567.4162

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Dealers Wanted in the following states:

For a dealer near you, call:

WV, VA, KY, TN, MO, AR, MS, and LA

800-950-4792 320-283-5450

Fax: 320-283-5246

LOWRY MANUFACTURING COMPANY

P.O. Box 121 • 317 Cherry St. • Lowry, MN 56349 Email: info@lowrymfgco.com • Web: www.lowrymfgco.com January 2014

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Take a Big Bite Out of Grinding. H-1130 Big Bite Tub Grinder • High capacity PTO grinder • Heavy duty 50” (127 cm) hammermill • 40% more under screen area for less

plugging

• Hydraulic folding 24” (61 cm) stacking

conveyor

• 200-315hp PTO tractor • Grinds hay, straw, stover, bark, mulch, brush

MADE in the

Minnesota

BLUE HILLTOP, INC.

443 Center Street, Lake Wilson, MN 56151 507-879-3593 | 800-821-7092 www.bluehilltop.com

Industries, Inc.

USA

BOLL IMPLEMENT

8399 72nd Street SW, Howard Lake, MN 55349 320-543-3523 | Email: mabollsales@me.com “New & used equipment available”

and branches up to 2” (5 cm) in diameter

Iowa

The One Machine for a One Man Operation. 2655 Shortcut Balebuster • Patented shredder chamber handles bales in any

SIGOURNEY TRACTOR & IMPLEMENT Sigourney, IA 641-622-3838

CENTERVILLE TRACTOR & IMPLEMENT Centerville, IA 641-437-4100

BLOOMFIELD TRACTOR & IMPLEMENT

condition • 40 flails with increased r.p.m. along with 9 slug bars and max stripper kits produces consistently shorter cut • Increases feed efficiency • One man operation • Process hay, straw, silage and stover bales

Bloomfield, IA 641-664-3350 www.sigourneytractor.com

Big Capacity. Big Power. Big Value.

Wisconsin

2650 Balebuster • Patented shredder chamber handles bales

in any condition

• Right hand discharge • Self loading two bale processor • One man operation • Saves up to 30% on hay and straw • Great for bedding or erosion control

Illinois

J.O. HARRIS SALES

1789 Hwy. 123 N., Alexander, IL 62601 217-478-4341

FARMERS IMPLEMENT, LLC

525 Railroad Street, Allenton, WI 53002 262-629-4104 North Dakota

ERICKSON IMPLEMENT, INC.

6719 Hwy. 200, Carrington, ND 58421 701-652-2012 | 701-652-2821 | 800-343-1766 Nebraska

The Round-The-Clock Dinner Bell. CMF-830 Vertical Mixer

KLEIN’S MOTOR & ELECTRIC

605 West B Street, McCook, NE 69001 308-345-4580 | Email: kleinsparts@swnebr.net www.kleinsmotorelectric.com

• Heavy-duty 88” twin screw augers mix rations fast

• Large 830 cu. ft. feed capacity with standard extension

South Dakota

• 36” discharge conveyor unloads left or right

PREMIER EQUIPMENT, LLC

• Large front-center unloading door • Four point scale

• HD axles are oscillating to provide smooth,

even travel through rough feed lots

Rock Out With The 3106. 3106 Rock-Eze • Rakes and picks rocks in one operation

• 10 foot rock rake picks rocks from 2” to 15” • High dump 1 cu yd rock hopper

Lorrich Industries, Inc. offers all-welded steel hopper bottom bins ranging from 52 bu. to 6700 bu. Superior construction techniques combined with the strongest materials used in the industry, results in the most rugged and longest lasting bins available.

www.lorrich.com 701-549-3333

Email: lorrich@utma.com Lorrich offers a variety of sizes and capacities to meet your specific needs

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TRI-CITY TRUCK & EQUIPMENT

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(dump height is 80”)

• Easy one man operation • 65hp minimum tractor

requirement

★ Tanks like these measure from 6 feet to

The Haybuster dealer network is committed to providing customers with the highest level of service and fast, dependable parts support.

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GOPHER CONTROL

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Quality Metal Livestock Equipment We manufacture good quality metal livestock equipment designed to feed Cattle, Bison, Elk, Horses, Sheep, Hogs, Pountry & more.

Freestanding Corral Panels

Creep Feeders

Chris Ramsey, Fleet Consultant Richard Klepfer, Fleet Consultant 3326 South 460 East, Lafayette, IN 47905 765-471-9400 • Cell 765-409-5735 Fax: 765-471-9227 • EBS: 877-528-4737 Email: cramsey@tredroc.com Email: rklepfer@tredroc.com

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• 12,000 lb. Axle is guaranteed for transport when feeder is full • New Highway rated 10-Ply Radials (Not Blems) on sixteen inch rims • Salt & Mineral attachment with Rubber Tubs • Full length Lid Deflector to prevent feed jamming in behind lid

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• New Weatherproof Chutes open up to seven inches • Full Length Ladders inside and out for easy access to the top and inside of the feeder • Exclusive Magic Panels offer 16 stalls for efficient feeding operation with simple open and closing to keep cows away from feed

Bunk Feeders

19’

• Freestanding Corral panels come standard in 31ft lengths. • Custom lengths are available. • Swing gates come in 8 ft, 10ft, 12ft & 14ft sizes • 360° hinge for swing gate standard on all freestanding panels • Key hole gusset & chain to fasten panels together

• All rounded tubing & rubber belted trough are very safe & durable

204-425-3203

LEVEL WELDING

www.levelwelding.com

Level Welding Mfg. Ltd. • Box 100, Vita, MB ROA 2K0

The Original In-Bin Continuous Flow Drying System... that Grows with your operation! With a SHIVVERS computerized drying system you can dry your crops as fast as you can combine. Whether your drying needs are 2,000 or 20,000 bushels a day, SHIVVERS has a system for you. Let us help design a system that’s right for you. CALL OR STOP IN TODAY!

We Build the Hardest Working Trailers on the Market Aerchain

... A trailer that hauls more, weighs less and pulls easier than anything in its class. 28'-40', 99" inside width, 86" inside height

Illinois

YORK BIN COMPANY

North Route 32, Strasburg, IL 62465 217-644-2270

ILLINOIS GRAIN & SEED EQUIPMENT 488 North St. Rte. 49 Cissna Park, IL 60924 815-457-2979 | www.ilgse.com

Steel Max

Already recognized as the “Best Built” Chain Trailer on the market. 28'-40'x96" inside width.

Indiana

KIESEL ENTERPRISES

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Tips for How to Eat Better AND Save Money on Food Freezers are an Investment

Another Tool in the

FINE ART of MONEY MANAGEMENT

Is Your “Financial Boat” Sinking? I got a letter from a young couple a while back and they were full of all sorts of questions, like:

Examples for Item and Income OUT might look like this:

“My wife and I both work full time and each get a paycheck every two weeks. We work darn hard for the money that we earn, but we honestly don’t know (or can’t figure out) where it all goes. Can you help us?”

Coffee for morning commute: $1.59

Does this sound familiar? All of us have struggled with managing the money that we do make at one time or another. Unfortunately, the answer to this problem is that dreaded ‘B’ word: Budget! At the beginning of the New Year, it seems like a good time to begin to plan how to manage the money in those paychecks, for a month, or maybe even a whole year. Now how about that? If you have unpaid bills piling up, creditors calling, credit cards that are close to ‘maxing out’, you do need to plug the leaks in your financial boat if the money doesn’t stretch to the end of the month – and a little beyond. And, the tools you will use in the beginning are fairly simple. You need a small spiral notebook and something to write with for yourself and another for anyone else who have a paycheck and/or access to the money/bank account/ credit cards, etc. You and whoever else brings money into the house will use these tools to record every single penny you take in as income – or spend – for at least a month or more. The longer you track your spending, the easier it is to figure out where all of the hidden leaks exist. It might be a royal pain in the keister, but it really does get easier as time goes on. I learned this from a neighbor who has tracked his family spending for over 45 years. He just simply carries a little notebook and pen in his shirt pocket and records everything as the dollars leave his wallet. So, at the start of each day, put the date at the top of the page. Be sure to start a new page every day; it will make things easier in the long run.

Gas for the car: $43.78 (you could also chart the number of gallons purchased and mileage if you want to be exact) Lunch: $8.00 Haircut: $15.00 If you cash a check on Friday afternoon or take money from the ATM machine, and come Monday morning when the kids need lunch money and the wallet is empty, you will know exactly where, why and what the money was spent for. The bottle of soda you drank while waiting for daughter after basketball practice, the candy bar treat for each of the kids when you stopped for gas that evening, the pretty ‘to go’ cups of ice cream the kids spotted at the convenience store when you stopped in for gas on a Sunday afternoon drive – it all gets written down. You will then know exactly where the money went during the week, and what for, simply because you kept track. Knowledge is power; the power to help you and your family fine-tune the spending so you get maximum value from each dollar that you do send out of your pockets. At the end of the month you will need to make a bigger chart in a larger notebook to add it all up, and to have a really big picture of where all the money goes. Since every family has a different lifestyle due to the size of the family unit and income, each family has to make up their own chart accordingly. All of the expenses like these go in the Income OUT column: Rent/mortgage payment, utilities (heat, lights, phone, internet), food, (make a separate category for food eaten away from home), clothing, car expenses (fuel, batteries, oil, repairs, etc.) Other expenses: School fees, cell phones for the kids, gym memberships, etc.

Then, make three column headings: Income IN, Income OUT, and Item (what you spend money on).

Remember, this process won’t work if you don’t do the work. And yes, it is a pain to start with, but it gets easier in time. Trust me!

Examples would be:

As I am writing this column (mid-November), the news is full of yet more folks losing their jobs – jobs they have had for years – or having their hours cut to the bone due to the insurance the company is required to fund.

Income IN: any money received, like your paycheck for 2 weeks, or perhaps the payback of a loan from a friend. Income OUT: the amount of money spent at a given transacation. Item: any time you spend money for any purpose, write it down, even if it’s a package of gum. Don’t feel guilty about spending. The whole purpose of the exercise is to find exactly where and how you spend your money. (These will be your longest entries.)

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Invest in a freezer and enjoy the accumulated savings as time goes by. You can buy meats on sale and freeze to prepare many meals. Favorite vegetables can be purchased on sale and frozen for future use. I buy the biggest turkey I can find during the holidays, cook it and freeze the extra meat for future meals. I can make turkey and noodles, turkey pot pie, turkey casseroles of all kinds. I also save the bones, cook them, take off the bits of meat and have it for turkey soup. One big turkey can easily make around eight meals for my family for the one-time cost. (Of course, I couldn’t do any of that without the freezer.) My next purchase will be a quarter of beef from a local locker place. I can pay one price and get roasts, steaks, burger, stew meat, etc., and for quite a savings over supermarket prices. I am also going to buy up bread when it’s on sale. My grocer puts in on special for less than half price when it gets close to the sell-by date. (tip submitted by JC, SD) (Pennywise says: I personally have used my freezer for years to stretch my grocery dollars. When I make spaghetti, lasagna or any other casserole dish, part of it goes in the freezer for a future ‘quick meal’. Sometimes everyone can have a different dish, especially if the food is frozen in individual servings. Uncle Glen used to have ‘MUSGO’ day. He would open the fridge, lay out all the little dishes of past-cooked meals and say, “This ‘musgo, that musgo’, etc. etc…” That was the way he used up all of the leftovers, although I prefer to call them ‘planned overs’!) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Eat at Home! SJ writes: I work full time and so does my husband. We have three children involved in all kinds of sports and other activities at school and at church and the expense of ‘eating out’ all the time was really wrecking the budget. So, we got out the slow cooker and figured out recipes we could put together the night before, refrigerate and set in the cooker container in the morning, turn it on and supper will be hot and ready when we gather after work and school. We eat together as a family (sometimes early, depending on the timing) and then go off to the baseball, basketball, soccer game or whatever other activity the children are involved in at the time. Feeding five people at home is definitely cheaper than buying for five at the concession stands or fast food places. I also think it is healthier for all of us. And best of all, the kids are learning how to shop for the best deals on groceries – and how to cook! How great is that? (tip submitted by SJ, SD) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Keep a List! I have a set amount of money to use for food every month, so I use the grocery store sale flyers to plan my meals for the week around what is on sale. I don’t take a daily newspaper, but will purchase one on Wednesdays because that is when all the sales for the weekend are advertised. I have learned that certain basic foods come on sale about once every 6 to 8 weeks, so will stock up on the cream soups for basic casseroles when they are basically half-price, and that amount will last me for a couple of months. I also buy canned tuna and other staple canned goods only when they are on sale and in this way, I can stay on budget and feed my family [continues next page]

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healthy foods they like. The money I save on the sale items means I can buy more of the fresh fruits and vegetables to insure that my children are well fed. We also pack the lunches for our school aged children from foods at home. I discovered that they were throwing away over half of their meal at school because they ‘didn’t like’ the food or the way it was prepared, so this also saves us money and the school money because they aren’t tossing food someone else would eat. (My kids can’t have gluten so many of the breaded items are OUT!)

(tip submitted by WT, ND)

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Use That Slow Cooker I bought a slow cooker at a thrift store for $5 and it’s the best money I’ve ever spent. I can buy a pound of cheap beef, turkey or chicken and cook it into soup or stew in a few hours with very little effort. I make beef stew with potatoes, carrots and onions, pour on some dissolved bouillon cubes and go to work for the day. When I get home, I have a meal for me and my kids for under $3 for the five of us, and that’s including two teenagers! Everyone should invest in a slow cooker – even the new ones aren’t that expensive and can really save you a lot of money. (tip submitted by SB, NE) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Will You Shop ‘Til You Drop – or Simplify Christmas Shopping? “Tis the season to go shopping. Shop. Shop. Shop. Shop. Shop. Then, go get more!”

get it for everyone. Here are ideas my aunt used over the years: fruit baskets, calendars, books, and pajamas.

and holiday shopping might be a little simpler and more pleasant.

Parking lots are jammed. Sidewalks are slippery. Stores are crowded. What is the family holiday shopper to do?

When I shop, I try to make it as easy as possible. Let your fingers, not your feet, do the work—on the phone or on the Internet. Call ahead to be sure a store has what you want. Order as much as you can through mail-order catalogs or the Internet. In addition to avoiding the crowds and wasting precious travel time, you can find out right away if the size you need is available, and you can shop this way any time of the day or night when it is convenient for you (and the children are asleep). My other personal preference is to shop very locally, buying from local merchants in my own community. Community support begins at home.

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Don’t get me wrong. I love Christmas. Christmas is my family tradition, and other holiday traditions may find helpful ideas here too. I listen to the same sentimental Christmas music over and over until my spouse is ready to hide the CDs. I thrill to the scent of cinnamon candles burning, and I melt in the glow of the holiday twinkle lights I put around the inside of my children’s bedroom windows. I just dread the shopping.

Rules? There are gift-giving rules?!

I worry about what to get everybody this year. Will I find the right gifts? Will I spend too little or too much for each person? Will I remember to buy for everyone I am “supposed” to? Will the stores have what I am looking for? Will they have the right sizes? Will I get everything bought, wrapped, and mailed in time to enjoy any holiday fun with my family, or will I still be scrambling and stressing to the bitter end?

Do you buy into any of the unwritten gift buying “rules” out there? No? What about these: If someone buys a gift for you, do you rush out and get them a gift too? (Oh, sorry, I left yours at home today. I’ll bring it tomorrow.) If you buy for someone one year does that set up the expectation that you buy for that person every year after that? Do you try to spend the same amount of money for someone that you think they will spend on you?

Here are some thoughts that help me tackle these concerns.

Do you try to spend the same amount on all people who fall into the same category of your life—like all the grandchildren, siblings, nieces or nephews? Do you ever buy someone the perfect gift and then worry: Did I already get this for him or her last year? (Keep notes of what you get people each year in your Christmas folder to prevent agonizing about that.) Do you ever find the perfect gift for someone and then fret that you didn’t spend enough? Did you put the perfect gift back and get something bigger (something you suspect they won’t enjoy as much), or do you run out to get a supplemental “filler” gift just to spend “enough?”

Simplify Christmas shopping by keeping wish lists throughout the year for you and for family members. I had heard that the average American household spends about $2,000 each Christmas. If we really spend that much, maybe we could spend it on things people really want and need. I try to write down gift ideas family members mention as they come up during the year. If my spouse eyes up a power tool when we are in the hardware store in the spring, I go home and write down the model before I forget. If my children enthusiastically describe a toy they saw at a friend’s house in the fall, I quickly jot it down. I am also not afraid to copy my Aunt Patty’s common sense shopping-for-the-masses strategy. Here was her trick: Apply a one-size-fits-all gift to as many people on your list as possible. Come up with one neat idea, possibly one of the gifts of the year that everyone is advertising, and then

Consider shifting your holiday shopping perspective if you related to any of the rule traps above. If you don’t see yourself following any of these “rules,” I congratulate you. If you did, maybe it is time to simplify your Christmas by bending some of these holiday shopping “rules” a little. The Christmas police won’t come take you away if you do,

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Teachers/Sunday school teachers/school bus drivers Get together with several people to get one large item rather than pummeling them with knick-knacks. Or, try bookstore, restaurant, or shopping gift certificates accompanied by a kind note expressing your appreciation.

Families If you have been buying for each person in a family, consider buying one gift for the entire family. Get a family game, DVD, or magazine subscription related to a hobby or activity you know they do as a family.

Adults Make a donation in their name to charity, or try retaurant, theater, or shopping gift certificates, or lessons, or a magazine subscription for a hobby or interest that they have.

Seniors Try donations, restaurant or grocery gift certificates, prepaid gas or phone cards if they go south in the winter, errand running, snow shoveling, the services of a handyman, audio books, or a large-type version of a newspaper.

Teenagers/college students Find a lesson or event pertaining to a hobby or interest they have, minutes for their cell phone, concert or sporting event tickets, or gift cards.

Children Consider gift certificates so they get to choose, or give the gift of time doing something they enjoy with them, lessons (Parents appreciate help with things like lessons, sports equipment, or savings bonds for education.), or homemade craft/dress-up kits.

Everyone Purchase disposable gifts including restaurant, grocery, gas gift cards, perfume, lotion, candles, and food. These can be used up instead of adding to anyone’s clutter collection.

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Decade After Decade, Questions About the Farm Bill Remain the Same Agriculture had faced some really tough years with the poor yields in 1934, which was repeated again two years later in 1936. Prices for crops rose, and for those who were blessed with abundant crops, things were good – really good. But for the farmer who saw his crops shrivel up from drought or wind, it was time to say, “Maybe next year will be better.” Agriculture had been on a roller coaster ride. From 1900 to 1914, the value of farm production doubled, and farm population increased by a tenth. Farmers expanded, and took on debt; prices fell when WWI ended and the nations went back to producing food instead of fighting. Then came the Great Depression and Dust Bowl years. About that time, Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace put forth a plan of the ‘ever-normal granary’. The purpose of this plan was to bring about a situation under which the supply of farm produce from year to year would be about the same. When a surplus is produced, it would be stored and off the market. (In my opinion, the market still knew it was there and available, thus in effect keeping a cap on prices.) But when crop yields were low, the surplus would be released. (And in my opinion, it kept prices lower, so that farmers never received a bonus.) At that time the Soil Conservation paid farmers to reduce their acreage of crops, such as wheat and corn for the purpose of planting soil-enriching crops like grasses, alfalfa, clover and so on. The reduction of row crop acres would also reduce surpluses; the interesting thing is that Wallace came from a pioneering family instrumental in developing hybrids, thus changing corn yields immensely. With one hand he was working to decrease surpluses while the other hand was working on increasing corn yields. No doubt that made for some interesting conversations around their kitchen table. His farm plan ideas did make for some powerful discussions between farming neighbors conversing over coffee and homemade doughnuts.

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Some said, “No government official will ever be wise enough to be able to tell how much cotton, corn or wheat a country will require!” Many felt that it would be better to let things continue as they were, rather than let the government dictate just how much of it [crop] should be sold, how much should be stored, and how much of every kind of crop should be raised. Those in the export business thought it would keep prices too high, and that the United States would not be able to compete with foreign countries. Others wondered how much money should be spent on farmers. At that time the government was spending half a billion dollars a year to help farmers. Implementing this farm bill would increase the government’s expenditure greatly.

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There were supporters of the Wallace’s farm bill, too. They argued that unstable prices and production in agriculture hurt both the farmer and the country. They also reasoned that if the farm population could be placed in a prosperous position, the amount of money the government put forth would be money well spent, benefiting all Americans. At that pivotal point in agriculture history, the idea of having any type of farm bill was controversial. If Congress approved it, the Supreme Court could declare it unconstitutional, as it did a milder version of the law the previous year. That version was called the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA).

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Would Jesus Have Survived Without a Stable Full of Livestock? Like that of the newborn calf in the stall next to them, he looked like anything but a king. His face is prunish and red. His cry, though strong and healthy, is still the helpless and piercing cry of a baby. And he is absolutely dependent upon Mary for his well-being.

Though the version may change, the message of the stable being the centerpiece of Christmas remains the same. Were someone to chance upon the stable on the outskirts of Bethlehem that morning, what a peculiar scene they would have beheld: The stable smells like all stables do. The stench of urine, dung, and sheep hangs pungently in the air. The ground is hard, the hay scarce. Cobwebs cling to the ceiling, and a mouse scurries across the dirt floor. Off to one side sit a group of shepherds. They are in awe, no doubt with amazement. Their night watch had been explosion of light from heaven and a symphony of angels. God goes to those who have time to hear him — so on this cloudless night he went to simple shepherds in the stable. Near the young mother sits the weary father. If anyone is dozing, he is. He can’t remember the last time he sat down. And now that the excitement has subsided a bit, now that Mary and the baby are comfortable, he leans against the wall of the stable and feels his eyes grow heavy. He still hasn’t figured it all out. The mystery of the event puzzles him, but he hasn’t the energy to wrestle with the questions. What’s important is that the baby is fine and that Mary is safe. As sleep comes he remembers the name the angel told him to use: “Jesus – we will call him Jesus”. Wide awake is Mary. My, how young she looks! Her head rests on the soft leather of Joseph’s saddle. The pain has been eclipsed by wonder. She looks into the face of the baby — her son, her lord, her majesty. At this point in history, the human being who best understands who God is, and what he is doing, is a teenage girl in a smelly stable. Mary knows she is holding God. So this is he. She remembers the words of the angel: “His kingdom will never end.”

Majesty in the midst of the mundane, holiness in the filth of manure and sweat, divinity entering the world on the floor of a stable, though the womb of a teenager and in the presence of a carpenter. As she lays him in the manager, she touches the face of the infant-God. “How long was your journey?” This baby had overlooked the universe. These rags keeping him warm were the robes of eternity. His golden throne room had been abandoned in favor of a dirty sheep pen, and worshiping angels had been replaced with kind, but bewildered shepherds. Meanwhile the city hums. The merchants are unaware that God has visited their planet. They would never believe that he had just sent God into the cold of a winter night. And the people would scoff at anyone who told them the Messiah lay in the arms of a teenager, residing in the comfort of a stable on the outskirts of their village. They were all too busy to even consider the possibility. Those who missed his Majesty’s arrival that night, missed it not because of evil acts or malice; no — they missed it because they simply weren’t looking. Little has changed in the last two thousand years, has it? We have become so far removed from the rigors of reality that we can no longer connect with the miracle of Christmas. The Christmas story seems so far removed from today’s world, that it almost seems unbelievable. The bright lights and tinsel of modern day Christmas has driven Christ further away. The real gift of life has become over shadowed by the gifts of materialism — just stuff! As the association of time and circumstances continue to drift away from the reality of the miracle of Christmas, it is easy to understand that believing was easier when times were simpler. The reality of the world which man has made is causing many to lose their way. So, all of you livestock producers, listen up. You’ve got an easier row to hoe than those less fortunate than you. The stable is the

centerpiece of your labors as well as the centerpiece of Christmas. Thank God for livestock at the time of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! As we celebrate the season of Christmas, we are reminded of the role that livestock played in the life of Jesus. His very survival at the time of his birth was dependent upon the heat and warmth of a barn full of livestock. To have laid him in a manger, protected from harms way, where the radiant body heat of the animals would keep him warm was as much a part of the miracle as the miracle itself. The miracle that continues to sustain the world in these difficult times of war, the

economy, and terror will continue to give us hope for all eternity. To have been born of the Virgin Mary was miraculous, but to have survived is perhaps the greatest role that livestock has ever played in our lives. We like to think of livestock as our primary source of protein, nourishment, and satiety value, like that of no other food. For those reasons alone we will always be grateful for God’s creation; especially meat for the table. But how much thought have we ever given that Jesus may never have survived that first night on earth if it hadn’t been for the comfort provided by that lowly barn full of God’s creatures?

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No greater gift than that of a Father’s love to his three daughters could have been shared on this — his final Christmas. Not to be perceived as a Christmas unlike that of any past family celebration, it was Christmas as usual, or at least it seemed that way. But for one there must have been an innate awareness of something special yet to come. So it was Ron Breding, my brother-in-law, my sister’s husband, and father to three beautiful daughters that must have sensed the coming of the Lord. A godly man that would have been blessed with just such a premonition, the following letter was a gift to his daughters: How can a father, who is a man of few words, find the words that adequately express the love he has for three very special daughters? I don’t know the answer to that question — but I do know that if I do not make the attempt, I will one day be looking down from heaven with sorrow in my heart for not having tried. The three of you so blessed my life that appropriate words of expression fail me. As I look back over the years, I have so many memories that come forth that I can’t touch on all of them. Each of you have such grace, poise and presence that it is a pleasure and joy to be around you. Your strength of character is a witness to all who know you. Among friends and in the community the “Breding Girls” are admired and respected by all. Their children are a testimony to strong faith. God only knows how much time I have remaining on this earth, but I will live the rest of my days with a grateful heart and overflowing joy that comes from my love and admiration for each of you. He did not live to see this Christmas, but his gift of love will live on forever. A legacy of God’s fulfilled promise to each of us!

YOUR VOICE IN THE MARKETING PLACE OF YOUR CHOICE 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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Legacy Building Solutions Constructs New Fertilizer Buildings for Iowa Companies Legacy Building Solutions announces the completion of two new fertilizer buildings in the state of Iowa. The tension fabric structures were designed, engineered and erected for Ag Partners, LLC in Albert City, Iowa, and Agriland FS in Wyman, Iowa. The bulk fertilizer plant constructed for Ag Partners measures an impressive 120 by 420 feet, with a peak height of 63 feet and 8/12 roof pitch. 24-foottall sidewalls are comprised of 10-foot fabric sides sitting atop a 14-foot concrete wall. The building can store up to 32,000 tons of bulk dry fertilizer, which is distributed by rail and truck to retail and wholesale customers. “The building was designed and engineered to fit the existing foundation of our previous structure and over our existing conveyor,” said Dan De Jong, vice president of western operations for Ag Partners. “We had great communication in developing the project with Legacy Building Solutions. The design phase was well thought out, and we were given several options that could meet our needs. We were also extremely impressed with the installation process, as the crew was very safety conscious and kept us updated with daily progress reports.” The previous fabric structure on the site had a hoop frame that had become unsafe due to severe rust issues. The new fabric building features a durable rigid frame and is fully lined to protect the structural steel from fertilizer. The polyethylene tension fabric

roof uses no winch straps or block to further prevent against corrosion, and is rated for 90 mph winds and 35 PSF ground snow. Ventilation has been improved at the Ag Partners plant as well, thanks to mesh vents in the endwalls and mesh soffits and peak vents in the roof. While unloading potash cars shortly after the new building opened, the ventilation system was found to significantly reduce dust concentration. The commercial fertilizer storage facility built for Agriland FS has a main structure measuring 70 by 100 feet, with a 20-by-40-foot lean-to attached, which provides a total storage capacity of 1,200 tons. The design accommodates four large overhead doors (two in the main structure and two in the lean-to) and one personnel door. A passive roof ventilation system and four 48-inch square mesh endwall vents provide enhanced air quality inside the building. For protection against corrosion, the fabric building’s structural steel frame is hot dip galvanized, and the trusses are engineered so the structure can support a conveyor weight of 350 pounds per lineal foot. The roof is rated for 90 mph wind speed and 20 PSF snowload. For more information, call Legacy Building Solutions at 320-259-7126 or 877-259-1528, or visit the website at www.legacybuildingsolutions.com.

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The Climate Corporation introduces Climate Basic™ and Climate Pro™ for 2014 In an Industry-First, the Climate Technology Platform™ Provides Real-Time, Hyper-Local Tools to Help Enable Optimal Decisions through the Entire Growing Season. The Climate Corporation recently announced the availability of CLIMATE Basic™ and CLIMATE Pro™ for the 2014 Crop Year. CLIMATE Basic™ is a mobile service that optimizes a farmer’s daily decision making by providing up-to-theminute, field-level current and future weather, soil, and crop growth stage information. Currently, it is available to farmers nationwide at no cost. CLIMATE Pro™ is a revolutionary web and mobile service that can increase profitability through customized field recommendations that maximize yield and minimize costs. CLIMATE Pro™ provides recommendations before and during the growing season that dynamically adjust to changing weather-related and other field conditions. Key recommendations offered by CLIMATE Pro™ include what relative maturity and planting date will optimize yield, where, when, and how much to sidedress nitrogen, what integrated pest management mitigates yield loss, where variable rate application will be beneficial, and what harvest date optimizes dry down costs, grain moisture and yield. Farmers will also have access to up-to-the-minute, field-specific weather, forecasts, and crop conditions as well as farm-level yield projections. CLIMATE Pro™ for 2014 provides corn farmers with the potential to increase profits over $100 per acre for only $15 per acre and soybean farmers with the potential to increase profits over $50 acre for only $7.50 per acre. “We’re at a very important point in agriculture – the ability to better understand and interpret environmental and agricultural data will help farmers optimize yield through smarter seed genetics, planting rates, and a myriad of measurable crop production decisions. Today, farmers have access to so much data, but they tell us they don’t know how to drive actionable value from it,” says David Friedberg, CEO of The Climate Corporation. “Over the past five years, our scientists and engineers have developed the Climate Technology Platform™ to transform complex information into actionable insight and real-time farm management recommendations to help farmers increase their profitability.” The Climate Technology Platform™ is the same proprietary technology that powers The Climate Corporation’s risk management products, consisting of hyper-local weather monitoring, high resolution weather simulations, and unique agronomic models. Hyper-local weather monitoring across the country provides assessments of field and subfield-level environmental conditions by incorporating dozens of public and private environmental observation networks and remote sensing systems, coupled with various proprietary and published models. High-resolution weather simulations incorporate current hyper-local environmental observations, short-range weather forecasts, climate signals, long-range trends, and

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Index of Advertisers This listing is provided for the convenience of our readers. This publication assumes no liability for inaccuracy. COLOR Adrian Mfg......................................B12 Aeroswint........................................B28 Ag Shield Mfg...................................B7 Agri-Dry LLC....................................B13 AirVac Systems, Inc......................... IBC American Radiator..........................B17 BROCK...........................................B22 Bruning Enterprises.........................B16 Burchland Mfg................................B18 Calmer Cornheads...........................IFC Cardinal Wireless............................B21 CASE MAGNUM..........................B12 CASE STEIGER.............................B18 Central City Scale............................B11 Christianson Systems......................B19 CL Fabrication.................................B27 Common Sense Mfg.......................B30 Compton Enterprises.........................B7 Cox Mfg. dba Dalton Ag.................B29 Creatherm.......................................B17 Crest Precast, Inc............................ IBC Cross Manufacturing...................... IBC Custer Products LTD........................B23 D&K Trailers Mfg............................B29 Doyle Equipment Mfg.......................B5 Dual Fuel LLC..................................B19 Dyna-Flo Inc....................................B11 Egbers Flighting Company..............B22 Emerson Mfg...................................B22 Enviropac, Inc..................................B14 Fair Mfg...........................................B24 Four Star Service, Inc......................B32 Fre-Flo Water..................................B25 Frontier, Inc.....................................B31 Green Acres Unlimited....................B21 Greenwell Mfg. .............................. IBC GSI..................................................B10 H&M Gopher Control Mfg.............B27 Hardi North America.........................B9 Hardy Mfg. Co.................................B21 Harrison Tire Tanks.........................B26 HAYBUSTER..................................B26 Heatronics Infrared.........................B23 Herbruck Poultry Ranch...................IFC HFL Fabricating...............................B27 Hi Fold Door Corp...........................B24 Holcomb Scrapers, Inc....................B31 Hoover Diesel Service LLC...............B31 Horst Welding.................................B25 Hoskins Mfg....................................B32 Hotwoods Div. of Protatch.............B31 JBM Advantage...............................B13 Joe Mescan Windmill......................B30 John Deere......................................B15 Karam Mfg......................................B31 Krogmann Mfg................................B32 L&H Mfg..........................................B30 Level Welding & Mfg. LTD..............B28 Lever Holdings Inc...........................B32 Lieneman Management..................B30 Load Line.........................................B14 Lone Star Enterprises......................B29 Lorrich Industries.............................B26 Lowry Mfg. Co................................B25 Lundell Plastics, Inc.........................B32 M’s Machine & Mfg. Co., Inc..........B22 Manchester Mfg..............................B32 Martin Baggers...............................B31 Martins Tractor Parts LLC...............B32 MASSEY FERGUSON CUE..........B20 MASSEY FERGUSON HH............B16 Mast Farm Service...........................B20 MATHEWS CO..............................B20 May Wes...........................................B4 McTavish Steelworks.......................B14 Meg’s Art World................................B3 Micro Trak.........................................B4 Mikes Heating Inc...........................B31 Minden Machine Shop.....................IFC MK Martin.......................................B11 Morris Industries.............................. 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SOLID QUALITY you can COUNT ON! VAULTS

• UTILITY • COMMUNICATIONS • ELECTRICAL • STEAM

PRECAST TANKS

• GREASE • SEPTIC • HOLDING • WATER RETENTION • STORAGE

We also have sound walls and MSEW, precast manhole, and other specialty items.

CREST

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 ($72) 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)

STORM SHELTERS, PORTABLE UTILITY BUILDINGS, and EQUIPMENT SHELTERS

Precast Concrete, Inc. 1-800-658-9045 • Fax 507-895-2377 www.crestprecastconcrete.com

January 2014

You have seen this powerful 2500 cu. ft. per minute clean air machine sell for $1,700 to $2,500 each...

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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

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IBC

1517 3rd Ave. N.W., P.O. Box 998, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

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GET IT DONE FASTER ProAG 16K Plus Bale Runner

www.morris-industries.com/proag • 406-570-4480

ProAG Bale Hiker 2200 Round Bale Carrier BC

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January 2014