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FFA and the State Fair by Charles Freitag

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ADMINISTRATION

Tips for Using Plant Emergence for Planter Evaluation.............. 9 by White Planters

Feeding Off The Spirit Of The County Fair...................................13

KIM LENNON kim@fivestarpublishing.com

Pony Tales by Ponty

GAYLE REED gayle@fivestarpublishing.com

Finding Counselors Who Understand Agriculture....................... 45 Farm & Ranch Life

EDITOR HEIDI GORMAN heidi@fivestarpublishing.com

Why Use a Commercial Trustee?.....................................................43 Keeping the Family Farm in the Family

CIRCULATION

First Annual BBQ Index Shows Shrinking Cattle Herds Driving Up Beef and BBQ Costs ......................................... 52

KRIS TAYLOR kris@fivestarpublishing.com ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER

What’s New | Product Spotlight....................................................... 4 And much more!

JULIE KOCHENDORFER julie@fivestarpublishing.com CREATIVE DESIGN/LAYOUT JUSTINE DAVIS justine@fivestarpublishing.com NANCY CAIN nancy@fivestarpublishing.com ADVERTISING SALES SUPPORT

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“In each of my paintings, I try to convey my fond childhood memories of life on the family farm.” Charles Freitag is a native Iowan, born and raised on a small farm in the heartland of rural America. Growing up on the family farm gave him deep appreciation for his natural surroundings, and can be found in his paintings of yesteryear. During high school, Charles excelled at art, and took his dream of becoming a full time artist one step further when he enrolled at Hawkeye Community College after graduation. While there, he earned honors before finishing his degree at the Academy of Art in Chicago. Charles’ work is inspired by his favorite illustrator, Norman Rockwell. That inspiration can be seen in his paintings, with his meticulous attention to detail, and the subtle composition and coloring of all the facets of the painting. Charles’ growing popularity has astonished the young artist. With numerous magazine covers and awards, Charles is quickly becoming one of America’s most highly sought after artists. His work can be found in galleries and collectors’ homes across the U.S., Canada and internationally. At the age of thirty-nine, Charles is happily married, a father of six and resides in Marion, Iowa. To learn more about Charles Freitag, visit www.freitagart.com. To order, call 1-800-3808894 or email sales@freitagart.com.

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Perten Instruments Develops Near-Infrared Grain Analyzer for Farm Use New instrument built for on-farm grain analysis is accurate, rugged, and economical. Near-infrared (NIR) grain testing has been a fixture at large elevators and grain processors for years, and an on-farm grain analyzer has been in demand for some time. The demands on such an instrument are high, however, and must balance many requirements. It must be rugged and robust. It must be portable enough to tote around the field. It must be simple to operate, but sophisticated enough to provide accuracy similar to elevator and lab instruments. And it must do it all in a cost-effective manner.

“The IM 8800 is really a first for farmers. Its accuracy is similar to instruments used at elevators, but is economical enough for farm use,” Business Area Manager Henrik Andrén reports. He adds, “The instrument allows farmers to identify their highest value grain and ship it to their more demanding customers who are willing to pay premiums for high quality.” To learn more visit www.perten.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Yamaha Announces All-New 2015 Viking VI Side-by-Side Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announces a new utility Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle: the all-new 2015 Viking VI EPS six-person SxS. The extended cab Viking VI combines Yamaha performance and durability with the comfort and convenience of a Viking—now with maximum headroom, legroom and shoulder room for six occupants. Every Yamaha Viking and Viking VI is being assembled in the U.S.A. at Yamaha’s factory in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution. Similar to the three-seat Viking introduced last summer, the new Viking VI is made for tough off-road duty boasting Yamaha’s industry-leading Ultramatic™ fully automatic transmission, On-Command® fourwheel drive system, Electric Power Steering (EPS) and Yamaha’s proven and powerful 700cc-class engine. With 600-pounds hauling and 1,500-pounds towing, Viking VI is made to be the toughest, hardest-working and most off-road-capable six-person SxS ever.

The Inframatic 8800 was developed to address these requirements. It uses solid state components and diode array technology meaning no moving optical components. The lack of moving parts allows Perten Instruments to and match instruments at the factory one instrument is exactly like the next. This means the instruments are accurate, repeatable, and reproducible. The Inframatic 8800 includes many features. It is highly portable as it is small, lightweight and can be operated for up to two hours on its internal battery. It incorporates a GPS allowing farmers to identify pockets of high value grain. These results can be plotted on a map allowing farmers to plan harvest and binning strategies. The rapid analysis (moisture and protein results in less than 90 seconds) provides nearly instantaneous analyses helping users to control grain drying, perform field and load-out spot checks, and determine optimal harvest times.

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“Yamaha’s latest all-new Side-by-Side, the Viking VI, is a comfortable, convenient, tough and off-road-capable vehicle, and we expect to see it working ranches and hauling hunters from Texas to California, Oregon to Pennsylvania and everywhere in between,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager. “The Viking VI is the natural evolution of a platform and concept that has captured awards, praise and market share since we launched the initial Viking last summer. Yamaha customers are excited and dealers are primed— we’re on the gas and expanding our SxS line today and for years to come.” For more information visit www.YamahaOutdoors.com and www.YamahaViking.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Case IH Introduces TrueTandem 345 Seed Bed Disk Harrow The new True-Tandem™ 345 seed bed disk harrow is a great addition to the field-proven Case IH tillage legacy. With key advances that help improve field finish, durability and machine productivity, the equipment provides growers with optimum results. “The True-Tandem 345 makes short work of Bt corn and other residue and leaves a level soil finish out the back in spring or fall,” says Tim Nix, Case IH Tillage Marketing Manager. “We love to put our disk harrows in the field next to any other brand and watch the growers react.”

Growers have several customization options. The optional rolling reel basket with active hydraulic down pressure uses the same patented, double-edge bent bar found on the Ecolo-Tiger® 875 and helps to size any remaining large clods and further condition the soil ahead of the planter. Producers also can choose: • A three-bar coil tine harrow for excellent leveling and residue flow, adjustable tine angle and down pressure • A rear hitch for pulling a Case IH Crumbler seed bed conditioner Unlike competitive offset disk harrows, the TrueTandem 345’s symmetrical design offers a long life of straight, easy pulling in the roughest field conditions. The Earth Metal® blades on the 345 effectively size and mix residue from today’s hardiest hybrids, unlocking the nutrients and leaving the soil smooth and ready for planting. The 22-inch Earth Metal blades have flat, crimped centers for added strength and long life, and a tighter fit with the spools. They are 30 percent stronger and last up to 20 percent longer than conventional blades. In addition, an improved scraper design on the 345 increases durability and minimizes plugging. Case IH also increased the use of greaseless bearings on hinges,

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rockshafts and baskets, which will significantly decrease routine maintenance on the 345. Nix says farmers also will appreciate the walking tandem design of the True-Tandem 345 mainframe and wing wheels. “They move independently and stay on the ground better, while providing a smoother ride at faster speeds,” he continues. “So the disks are staying at the proper level and not bouncing in and out of the soil.” New stubble-resistant tires help prevent flats from tough residue. New class 3 powder coat paint adds years of life to the finish. In addition, every True-Tandem 345 seed bed disk harrow will come equipped with LED lighting, for better nighttime visibility and longer light life. The 345 replaces the Case IH True-Tandem 340 and will be available in working widths from 22 to 34 feet, in three-foot increments. Orders are being accepted now for delivery in early 2015. Contact your local Case IH dealer for details. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Introduces New Canopy and Windshield For John Deere® Gator T-Series UTVs

McLaren Industries Introduces New Industrial and Off-The-Road Tires Featuring more than 10 years of field testing and continuous improvements of the tire structure, McLaren's Nu-Air semi-pneumatic tire series integrates the strength and stability of a solid tire with the smooth, cushioned ride of a pneumatic tire. With its lower cost per hour, the Nu-Air tire has become widely known as the smart alternative to foam filled tires and regular pneumatic tires. Until now, only OEMs had access to a limited off-theroad (OTR) range of tire sizes. McLaren now introduces the full range both to the OEM and to the retail market. Thus, industry manufacturers and users of backhoes, telehandlers, front-end loaders, wheel loaders, and wheeled excavators finally have access to the proven cost effective technology that was once available to compact equipment only.

Curtis optional accessories such as roof-mount LED strobe and work lights, dome light and side-view mirrors are available. Canopy installs in about 1 hour. The canopy and windshield are sold separately.

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Orthman Introduces Performance-Stacked 2015 DR Series Planters for Better Planting Performance in the Field Orthman recently announced the launch of its 2015 Deere-Orthman DR planters. Designed for precision, capacity and flexibility, the new DR Series planters allow producers to plant more in less time. Featuring Orthman’s industry-leading stack-fold technology, the DR Series can handle any terrain. Available in 20”-40” configurations up to 60’ wide on a three-section flex frame, these planters provide rugged durability and exceptional performance.

Combining these technologies, Deere-Orthman DR planters streamline the planting pass, saving time and money for producers.

Constructed of molded high-density polyethylene, the canopy offers an excellent combination of toughness and light weight. Aluminum support tubes mount directly to the Gator chassis bracket for improved strength and stability. No drilling is required, significantly reducing installation time.

The Gator canopy and windshield provide cover from bright sunlight or light rain as well as protection from tree limbs, debris and overhead hazards, but still allows easy entry and exit from the vehicle. It's ideal for recreational use as well as landscaping, grounds & facilities management and municipal operations.

For more information call 800-836-0040 or visit www. mclarenindustries.com. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

DR Series planters are designed to accommodate the allnew MaxEmerge 5 family of John Deere row units and John Deere’s high-capacity Central Commodity System (CCS).

Curtis Industries announces the release of its canopy and folding windshield for the John Deere Gator TS, TX, and TE model UTVs.

The front canopy frame is secured in a 13" reinforcing channel to reduce movement and prevent cracks and squeaks. The folding, removable windshield opens for added ventilation and visibility. Made of impact modified acrylic for superior strength, the windshield secures in place with rubber latches for safe operation open or closed. Windshield removes easily without tools.

precisely for problematic surfaces, where rocks, scrap and debris give trouble to even the most experienced operators.

“Originally skid-steer loaders and some backhoes were eligible for solid cushion tires,” said George Zafirov, marketing manager for McLaren Industries. “For years OEMs and equipment users have been reporting higher equipment productivity and reduced maintenance costs derived from the usage of such tires. The continuous positive results and the numerous inquiries about other tire sizes motivated McLaren’s R&D department to invest in new tire sizes, and apply the semi-pneumatic tire technology for heavy equipment as well.” The OTR solid cushion tires are not only a smart alternative to foam filled or solid tires, but also to the heavy and expensive tire chains. The flat proof technology eliminates the need for tire prevention, while the extra weight of the tires provides the stability that is crucial on any harsh terrain. There are a variety of patterns available, allowing customers to select the right tire for their type of terrain. Particularly unique is the RT pattern for size 20.5x25. It has been developed

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Versatile and highly maneuverable, Deere-Orthman DR planters offer producers more options, including an innovative gull wing that provides better wing clearance and faster end turns. Narrow transport width models and integral mounting enable optimal field and road handling. Customizable row configurations allow producers to adjust from 12 to 24 rows and 20”-row spacing to wide-row configurations (up to 40”) using the CCS to accommodate beds, ridges and strip-till applications. “It’s no secret that the planting pass is one of the most time-sensitive operations each season,” said Rod Haarberg, senior vice president of marketing for Orthman. “The Deere- Orthman DR planters are built for high performance and deliver greater flexibility, capacity and maneuverability to save time in the field. Together with John Deere, Orthman is literally stacking the odds in the producer’s favor.” New Deere-Orthman DR Series planters are now available at local John Deere dealerships, and more information can be found at www.orthman.com.

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Kubota Adds Three New ROPS Models to Popular B50-Series Tractor Line The newly designed B50-Series ROPS compact tractors offer endless capabilities with the highest PTO horsepower ever for a B-Series tractor. Kubota Tractor Corporation has introduced three new models to its B50-Series compact tractors, adding the newly designed B2650 and B3350 ROPS tractors and the new B3350SU Special Utility tractor to its lineup. Available now at dealerships nationwide, the new Kubota B50-Series ROPS tractors offer class-leading luxury with user-friendly control layout, and powerful Kubota diesel engines that meet the latest Tier IV emission regulations. The three new models complement the line’s cab models released last year. “The Kubota B50-Series tractors truly deliver on durability and dependability and now with a versatile ROPS model at an affordable price point,” said Paul Williams, senior product manager for Kubota. “No matter the job, these hardworking models offer numerous performance-matched attachments so operators have many options to choose from to tackle any chore with ease, all in complete comfort and style.”

Efficient and Powerful Performance The new B50-Series ROPS models have Kubota diesel engines that are built for greater power with cleaner emissions. The B3350 and B3350SU models offer a liquid-cooled E-TVCS (Emissions-Three Vortex Combustion System) engine, delivering increased power and high torque for more strength and enhanced productivity. Equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), these models further reduce emissions to ensure compliance with the latest Tier IV emission standards. Each of the new models offer Kubota’s proven threerange, clutchless HST transmissions for easy operation and the optimal speed to match any job – low-range for extra power at low speed, mid-range for normal operations, and high-range for transporting from place to place. Additionally, operators can move more efficiently between jobs at top travel speeds ranging

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from approximately 12 mph to more than 14 mph with turf tires.

Highest PTO Ever for a B-Series Tractor When it comes to implements, the B50-Series ROPS models provide an extra punch of power and strength for a range of tough tasks with 19.5 horsepower for the B2650 and 27 horsepower for both the B3350 and the B3350SU, the new B50-Series now delivers the highest PTO horsepower ever for a B-Series tractor.

“We designed the Right Red Tractor digital tool in the spirit of helping producers be ready to make beneficial equipment purchasing decisions for their operations,” says Zach Hetterick, Tractor Marketing Manager for Case IH. “From landscaping to livestock, from feedlot to vineyard, Case IH has a tractor that will meet customers’ needs and we are dedicated to helping them find it.” Using the Right Red Tractor digital tool is simple for producers looking for a tractor up to 120 horsepower. After logging on to caseih.com/RightRedTractor, producers are asked five simple questions they need to consider when purchasing a new tractor. The questions include how much they will be using the tractor, how much power they will need, whether or not they would like a cab, etc. As soon as the questions are answered, the producer gets a recommendation of which Case IH model will best meet their needs.

Helping Producers Meet Their Needs The Right Red Tractor tool was designed specifically Ideal for light utility work, mowing or landscaping, the B50-Series offers a variety of performance-matched implements, including a front loader, backhoe, midmount mower, standard and light material buckets, and snow blades, making a multitude of jobs easier than ever in any season.

as a digital tool, optimized for mobile use, because research shows producers are increasingly using mobile technologies. Float Mobile Learning, a consulting firm that develops mobile strategies for major agricultural organizations, conducted research in 2012 that shows ninety-four percent of producers own a mobile phone or smartphone and smartphone adoption among U.S.

ROPS Models Raise the Bar in Safety and Comfort

producers jumped from 10 percent in 2010 to 40 percent

The Kubota B50-Series ROPS models are smart and ergonomically designed. From the deluxe suspension seat designed to absorb shock and reduce operator fatigue, to a tilt-steering wheel and easy-to-read LCD digital panel, the B50-Series allows for a comfortable driving position and nimble operation. Levers are logically arranged on the left and right consoles, and switches are concentrated around the instrument panel. In addition, the brake pedal is positioned on the left side of the steering column for more right-side foot space and easier operation of the HST pedal. Also, the front grill and newly designed headlamps are now integrated into the one-piece metal hood for easier opening and closing and more convenient access to the engine to address any maintenance needs. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Furthermore, recent research showed Case IH

New Digital Tool Helps Producers Find the Right Red Tractor for Their Operation

a year later.

what livestock producers look for when purchasing equipment. Producers in the study, sponsored by Case IH, who reported a significant portion of their income as generated from livestock operations, say they look for low-maintenance and easy-to-use equipment from an innovative manufacturer. “Case IH understands that each livestock producer’s operation is different and the equipment needs to be able to meet producers’ varied demands,” says Hetterick. “The Right Red Tractor digital tool is a great place for producers to start when they’re looking for a lowerhorsepower tractor.”

Knowledgeable People in the Field In addition to the Right Red Tractor digital tool, Case IH dealers and product specialists can provide producers with additional information to further guide producers’ decisions and help customize the tractor to meet their needs.

Case IH is simplifying the decision of choosing the right red tractor for many operations with the new digital

Case IH recently expanded personnel in the field to

Right Red Tractor tool.

further support customers and Case IH dealers. Eleven new livestock specialists located across North America

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Ryobi, Troy Bilt, Craftsman and more.

Hydroswing® Door Leasing Now Available with No Money Down

RightRedTractor.

This submersible pump attachment sells for $199 and

Machinery and equipment expense typically represents

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offers extra value for existing string trimmer or brush

a major cost in agricultural so Hydroswing® has created

PumpBiz Introduces the PortaPump Jr.

cutting equipment. A commercial duty pump is also

a way for farm owners to obtain the door they need at a

available.

price they can afford. With this new leasing program, for

provide customer service and insight to producers,

pits and vaults.

as well as dealer training and education to make sure everyone has the most up-to-date information to

The patented PortaPump Jr. is designed to work with

efficiently operate Case IH equipment.

many brands including Husqvarna, Toro, STIHL, ECHO,

Try out the Right Red Tractor tool at www.caseih.com/

The PortaPump Jr. is designed to attach to a split shaft string trimmer or brush cutter. Users receive all of the benefits of a submersible pump at a lower cost than investing in an entire pump with a motor. The PortaPump Jr. simply snaps into place and is powered by a trimmer with a 30cc engine or larger.

only $49.99 per week and zero down, Hydroswing® will For more information on the versatile PortaPump Jr call

deliver your door.

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Brandt Launches New EZSwing Hopper Mover Brandt is proud to announce the new Brandt EZSwing

The one-person pump can handle water or other liquids,

Hopper Mover, now available on all Brandt Swing Away

pumping up to 30 gallons per minute or 1,800 gallons

Augers. Unveiled at the 2014 National Farm Machinery

in an hour. The pump attachment is manufactured with

Show in February, the Brandt EZSwing Hopper Mover is

heavy duty aluminum.

the new benchmark in hopper mover technology.

This submersible pump includes a 1-1/2” hose barb and a

The EZSWING system is built around a heavy-duty

suction strainer. The output easily attaches to a standard

power module that is designed to handle tough

garden hose, with no tools or adapters required. No

conditions. It has a durable built in keypad so you can

priming or suction hose is needed and no electricity is

operate it without the remote and a safety system that

required. Users do not have to worry about extensions

alerts others when the system is in use.

cords reaching the work area. The twin drive system improves efficiency and reliability PortaPump Jr. makes removing standing water easy.

by maintaining constant traction and reducing

The pump can be used on flooded sidewalks or parking

scrubbing. Two independent, high torque motors directly

lots, golf course fairways and bunkers, tanks, trenches,

power hopper mounted drive wheels for maximum leverage, traction and stability. The EZSWING system features a long range remote easily synchronized with the push of a button. The intuitive controls allow easy operation from the seat of the cab.

never have to worry about overfilling a bin again. When triggered, the adjustable sensor wirelessly communicates with the EZSWING module and informs the operator through a siren and vibrating remote. Brandt Agricultural Products Ltd. engineers and manufactures a complete line of grain handling equipment including grain augers, grain belt conveyors, grain carts, grain vacs, grain bag loaders, and grain bag unloaders as well as heavy harrows. For information on the EZSwing Hopper Mover and other Brandt products, please visit www.brandt.ca.

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easily build out a new structure or change out their obsolete door system and enjoy the efficiency and advanced technology of a Hydroswing® door,” say Marshal Parker, owner and founder of Hydroswing®. “We realized that leasing was the answer. This will

With the available integrated full bin alarm you’ll

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“We wanted to come up with a way that farmers could

change everything for farmers who want to conserve cash, get an immediate write-off of dollars spent on the door and have the opportunity to eliminate or minimize shipping and install costs." Hydroswing® Leasing is a game changer for industry. Hydroswing® has over 7,000 doors in use and is being manufactured in ISO 9001 approved manufacturing plants worldwide. The Hydroswing® easily retro fits to replace the bi-fold, bottom rolling, top hung, sectional or sliding doors, and is ideal for new builds, steel, post and frame, stick or block structure. For more information visit www.hydroswingleasing.com or www.hydroswing.com.

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nequipment spotlight Benefits of a Burchland GSX Drive Over Hopper

East Lake Energy Offers Efficient Heating Options

radiant heat systems provide greater comfort for homes

Burchland introduced the Drive Over Hopper in July

East Lake Energy began as a family business in 2009.

All of East Lake Energy’s products are backed by war-

2009. The GSX Drive Over Hopper is designed to save

The company manufactures insulated pipes and sells

ranties and the company is proud to provide quality

farmers’ time during harvest. This equipment speeds up

pipe, pellet stoves, heat exchangers, boilers, thermal

parts at very economical prices. For more information

the unloading of grain trucks at bin locations.

solar systems and hanging heaters to both wholesale and

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retail markets. East Lake Energy also has fittings, parts Without a drive over feature, a hopper bottom truck

and pumps for outdoor wood boilers and in-floor heat-

takes longer to dump. A shuttle auger or swing hopper

ing systems.

must be pushed under the truck. The GSX reduces this time, every time.

The company still operates as a family business and now

and workshops. These systems offer a warm surface for walking while radiating heat into the room.

Tarping and Containment Systems from SHUR-CO

manufactures insulated Pex for underground use. East

Shur-Co® offers a full line of SMARTrailer™ accesso-

The Burchland Drive Over can be used with trailers that

Lake Energy sells the insulated Pex and Pex fittings to

ries. Items include the 4500 Series HD electric tarp, Li-

do not have higher agricultural style hoppers because

dealers and the general public.

teALL™ LED work light, ProTrap® electric hopper door

the equipment is built lower than regular swing hoppers.

opener and SMART2™ remote. The SMART2™ remote

The deck is 7 3/8” in height. Ramps are 60 inches in

With the large increase in propane prices, alternative

length, providing a gentle slope.

heating systems are becoming more attractive. Outdoor wood boilers are particularly popular in rural settings.

was introduced in 2012. Products in the SMARTrailer™ line are designed to

The GSX has a 48 inch long opening allowing operators

increase productivity. These items decrease the labor

to fully open the hopper doors with the need to reposi-

and time that is required for both unloading and loading

tion the truck. When dumping is complete there is no

grain and other products. Operations become easier,

need to swing or roll hoppers out of the way, simply

faster and safer.

drive away. The 4500 Series HD electric roll tarp uses a strong Many features are included that set the Burchland GSX

American-made motor on a pivoting motor mount. The

apart from other hoppers. Spring assisted ramps allow

pivoting action allows for alignment changes in the roll

for one person set-up and transport. The Drive Over

tube while preventing stress damage to the arms and

Hopper can easily be towed behind a pickup or tractor.

motor. The arms are engineered for heavy-duty use and are covered by a lifetime warranty.

The Driver Over provides an extended platform allowing operators an easy, safe area for stepping across the

The LiteALL™ wireless LED work light provides strong

hopper during the unloading process. This feature helps

flood lighting and features a hinged mounting bracket

operators save time by reducing the steps needed every

for multiple positioning. A Solar Power Pack is available

time dumping is performed.

that can be used for powering the LiteAll and tarping systems, adding additional benefits to the product

Maintenance requirements and expenses are reduced

group.

with the auger design compared to conveyor belt styles. GSX Series Grain Shuttles come in two different sizes.

The ProTrap® electric hopper door opener slides doors

Both are available with electric or hydraulic motors.

open and closes them while the operator is able to stay

Custom options and sizes are also available.

back and out of the way of any dust. The opener is manufactured with all-metal housing and gears designed to

60” ramps create a gentle slope that any truck can climb. Spring loaded ramps are easy to lift.

Insulated pipe is available in three types; Non/O2/Pex,

handle hard stopping. The motor features high-efficien-

O2/Pex and Pex/AL/Pex. The Non/O2 Pex is for use in

cy planetary gears and a circuit breaker located at the

non-pressurized boiler systems. Pex/Al/Pex provides

battery provides additional protection. The SMART-

an oxygen barrier and larger I.D. for greater flow. The

wire™ harness system is sealed to protect against cor-

insulation is closed cell polypropylene encased in micro

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White Planters Shares Tips for Using Plant Emergence for Planter Evaluation The perfect time for farmers to judge whether or not their planters performed up to expectations is when farmers evaluate young plants at emergence. Driven by pressure from higher costs, farmers expect more return than ever on their investment in seed. A consistently accurate planter plays a vital role in farmers' ability to see their return become a reality. "Farmers only get 30 to 40 opportunities to plant in their entire career," said Mark Hanna, extension agricultural engineer with Iowa State University. Farmers can benefit from taking a step back and evaluating how effective their planting was to make changes for next year. Plant emergence can reveal poor planter performance in several ways, including:

Skips and Doubles Skips and doubles in fields hurt farmers' expected yield by causing two plants to share vital resources or leave precious field space un-utilized. A skip indicates an empty space in a row where a seed either was not planted or did not grow. Although there can be many causes for a seed skip, the most likely cause is a problem with the planter, meaning a seed failed to drop where the farmer calibrated a drop. Often, skips and doubles are caused by a planter that interrupts and inefficiently moves seed from hopper to placement. This can be caused by improper pickup of the seed from the hopper, interruptions in the vacuum system responsible for

holding the seed, or ricocheting inside the seed tube before the seed reaches the ground. If the planter fails once, it will likely fail again in another location, causing a gap in the expected amount of plant growth versus actual. A skip in one part of the field can result in a double planting in another location. When a double happens, two plants have to share water, sunlight and space rationed for one plant. If you have doubles, two plants compete for the same nutrients, said Randy Peterson, AGCO product specialist for White Planters. If you notice a couple skips or doubles here and there, multiply that over your whole field, and you're talking about real money. You'll have wasted seed and reduced yield.

Inconsistent Emergence Plant emergence over a wide range of days hurts the entire farming cycle. When some plants grow at a faster rate than others, the tallest plants shade the shortest plants, hurting plant development. Even if the plants that emerged at a later date than others do grow to fruition, they are more likely to have varying moisture content, thus shifting the harvesting schedule and costing the farmer time and money. Timing of emergence is dependent on accuracy of the planter depth indicator through the entire depth range, proper formation of a seed trench and proper closing of the trench. Any inaccuracy or inconsistency will cause variation in the timing of plant emergence.

Uneven Spacing Unevenly spaced plants cause imbalanced distribution of sun and water. Just as doubles cause plants to fight

for the same sunlight, water and nutrients, unevenly spaced seed also causes irregular distribution of shared resources. If seed moving through a planter has heavy contact with the equipment, interruptions in movement can cause inefficiencies in spacing. Most planters use air systems to convey and secure the seed before dropping it in the ground. When these air sources are interrupted, spacing and seed singulation can suffer.

Rough Openings, Inconsistent Seed Trench Depth Even before emergence, rough openings and inconsistent seed trench depth can put planter ineffectiveness on display. Inconsistent seed trenches affect plant spacing and depth and will ultimately result in inaccurate planting. You need to have a good seed trench for planting to go well, Peterson said. It's the foundation for the seed to drop into, and it needs to be perfect. It should look like a wall, so the seed has room to be positioned correctly before the soil moves in around it. Offset opener discs create uneven wear, causing additional maintenance intervals and a seed trench that may require positioning the gauge wheels trailing the point of seed delivery allowing for inconsistent depth of seed placement. The most important evaluation to make about emergence is unified timing, Hanna said. Equal emergence and plant spacing provides plants that grow at the same rate, gather sunlight, nutrients and moisture equally and pollinate at the same time for higher yields. This is an ideal time of year to get out and read your field and your planter's report cards.

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Ken E. Knight What dreams are made of, and where they come true.

he story of California Chrome has unfolded right before our very eyes, like that of a fairy tale or a fable of treasured memories!

Not unlike that of the dreams that have come true as a result of our involvement in the county fair. Yours may have been a purple ribbon that opened new doors of opportunity or a latent talent that was burning a hole in your heart. Without that stage of opportunity to showcase your wares, you may have never become the person you are today. For many of us the county fair is the foundation of our very being. Uninhibited by the flare and glare of the forbidden stages reserved for the privileged few, your county fair welcomes you with unconditional open arms. Furthermore it supports you with family, friends, and neighbors that have been cheering you on ever since you can remember. It’s that kind of comfort level that propels you to higher levels of achievement. The county fair is all about 4-H, and 4-H is all about achievement, much like that of horse racing, where achievement is measured by who comes across the finish line first. That’s where California Chrome enters the picture. A horse of so much charm, beauty and speed is as unlikely as that of a county fair producing such a champion. And like that of most county fair achievements, the horse is of modest means and even less expectations. Such was my personal experience some sixty-plus years ago at the Burke county fair located at Flaxton, ND. There was this beautiful horse, almost the prototype of California Chrome — chestnut with four white socks and a blaze face. She was a stablemate to a string of racehorses that seemed to have shown up out of nowhere. These horses looked prettier and faster than the locals, and she stood out as being the most special of them all. Her name was Salome Straw. Not a name of significance, at least not to me. But her appearance set her apart from all the other horses. I told my Dad that someday I would like to have a horse like her, not thinking that anything would ever come of it. But as the fair came to a close it

was apparent that this new stable of horses didn’t live up to their billing, as they hadn’t won enough to earn enough money to even get out of town. Being the horse trader that my Dad was, he was Johnny-On-The-Spot. He offered the owner of Salome Straw enough money to fund his exit trip out of town. Gas money wasn’t so much back then, so she was a real bargain. Assuming that Dad was going to load her up and haul her back to the farm, I couldn’t wait to leave the fairgrounds, and get home to spend some time with my new horse. But it didn’t happen that way. He saddled her up, threw me up on her and said, “She’s yours, son–ride ‘er home.” Though it was only a couple of miles, it was the longest ride of my life, as she was fresh off the race track — with more get up and go than I could possibly handle. She fought me every step of the way, but I knew I couldn’t give up, exhausted or not. It was like my rite of passage to earn the rights to such a special horse. As we grew older and stronger together, we became a force to reckon with at our county fair and elsewhere. She was a real crowd-pleaser, liked to showoff and look like a winner, even if she didn’t always endup in the winner’s circle. She was my lady, or at least everything I thought a lady should be—beautiful and performing at a high level. Thus she was known as ‘lady’ for all those years of enjoyment we shared together. It was much like that of California Chrome, except the playing ﬁeld was entirely different. We never got far beyond the county fairgrounds, nothing comparable to that of the Kentucky Derby, or the big bucks, but in her own special way—for a 9-10 year old boy, she was bigger than life, the most coveted aspiration of the county fair. Nine grand champion steers and a bucket load of treasured memories couldn’t compare. But like that of California Chrome there were no grandiose expectations of greatness, for this was just local county fair kind of stuff. Both were cheap horses by racehorse standards. After all, how much can you expect from an $8,000.00 mare bred to an inexpensive stallion or a horse purchased for just ‘gas money’. But both delivered; each in their own way. One a champion of champions and the other a dream come true for a lifetime of memories. Dreams do come true—more so at county fairs than any other place on the face of the earth.

The magic of county fairs has come to be 4-H. It has become the heart and soul of most county fairs. Started in rural America in the early 1900’s as part of a drive by congress to have youngsters learn about agriculture, forestry, conservation, and home economics, it soon became so much more. Today 4-H is more about leadership and the positive development of individual lives. Though it was the intent of congress that youth would learn by participating in various activities, it soon evolved from that of just participation to that of winning and losing. 4-H was built on competitiveness, and it is the light of he or she who has the most stars that shines the brightest. It is on this very principle that 4-H can point with pride to an unending Parade of Champions. May 4-H continue to grow in the tradition for which it has lasted all these many years? The 4-H (head-heart-hands and health) remain to this day, to be the cornerstones of the greatest youth organization on the face of the earth. I speak from experience when I express the accolades of 4-H, as it is with the greatest sense of humility that I credit 4-H for any and all the successes I’ve enjoyed in life. Though I’ve experienced my share of failure it is the experiences of my 4-H days that gave me direction in life, became the foundation of my vocation, and taught me to always be competitive — to strive to be the best, without always being the winner. Though always being the winner seems to be the unimaginable direction of fate for California Chrome, it may never happen again under such similar circumstances. Winning the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness was a nationally achieved super achievement, but the Belmont proved to be too much. And it will be too much for any horse unless the playing ﬁeld is of equal terms and conditions, otherwise the Triple Crown can be compared to a free for all at the county fair. But, remember, it’s not about the winning or losing. It’s all about the dreams, dreaming it could happen. Why else would you buy a cheap racehorse, be it California Chrome or Salome Straw. And why dream at all if there aren’t playing ﬁelds like county fairs, small enough to be inclusive of all who dare to dream. That’s what 4-H and county fairs have to offer. The best horse doesn’t always win.

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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Feeding Off the Spirit of the County Fair When folks feed off the personal dreams of others it’s called an omen of sorts. Such is the case, when family, friends, and neighbors are close; coming together to competitively support one another in a setting that only the county fair can provide. It’s the one event where politics, religion, and petty differences are set-aside for another day. We become united as one, sharing the fruits of our labor, talent, and dreams of fulﬁllment. The splintered issues that divide are burned like a weathered log in the heat of the moment. Such a moment was rekindled when my cousin, Karen, spotted the article about California Chrome in her local newspaper. It sparked enough interest for her to cut the article out and send it to me. Now a California girl, she remembered when she was once a part of the ND Burke County fair family. She apparently remembered the sentiment of Lady and wanted to bring it to my attention. But she was a true believer, taking the connection of the two horses to a whole new level. She not only thought it was an omen of bigger and greater things to come, she bet the ranch on California Chrome in the Kentucky Derby; making a small fortune.

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MORRIS GRAIN COMPANY

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If your corn falls down... let CORN SAVER put more corn in the bin.

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➣ Field proven to pickup the MOST down corn…more than any other product ➣ Helps keep the operator in the cab and out of the corn header ➣ Has long-lasting, all-sealed bearings ➣ 2 thru 12 row sizes available ➣ Mechanical or hydraulic drive ➣ Easily mounted and dismounted, although many farmers never remove the CORN SAVER

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ISAACSON IMPLEMENT CO., INC.

Up to 750 bushels per min. unloading capacity. Up to 750 bushels per min. unloading capacity.

900, 1100, 1300 and 1500 bushel capacities. 1100,1100, 1300 900, and 1500 1300 and bushel 1500 bushel capacities. capacities.

Unmatched line of sight operator visibility. Less fatigue. Less neck strain.

Unmatched line of sight operator visibility. Less fatigue. Less neck strain. Pivoting vertical auger lets you control adjustments (over 2' of height and nearly 2’ of reach).

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HAMILTON PRODUCE CO.

105 West Franklin Bloomfield, IA 52537 641-664-2459 | 800-469-7749 “Celebrating our 80th year doing business”

SHELDON FARMERS MARKET 1410 Park St. Sheldon, IA 51201 712-324-3721

WAPELLO COUNTY GRAIN, INC. 12421 Agency-Hedrick Rd. Ottumwa, IA 52501 641-934-5432

PRAIRIE FARM SUPPLY 115 West Church Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-4234

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CAMP DOUGLAS FARMERS COOP 107 Main Street Camp Douglas, WI 54618 608-427-3188

4107 North U.S. Hwy. 51 Janesville, WI 53545 608-757-2697 | 800-822-7662 424 Watertown Court Watertown, WI 53094 920-262-0837 | 800-501-9784 Email: tricountydairy@tds.net

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MAAS & SONS

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Fuel Cart

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• Low Profile Fuel Tank is double welded and is independent of the frame • Front Nose Compartment is standard • Rock Guard Kit is Standard • Bolt on Fenders - easily replaceable in the event they get damaged • Dual Torsion Axles

• Optional 60 or 100 Gallon Stainless Steel DEF Tank and Stainless Steel DEF approved pump, 15’ hose and nozzle • Optional 25’ DEF Hose w/retractable reel & nozzle • Optional DEF heater 110v • Optional Solar Charging System

4 WHEEL STEER HEADER WAGON FOR 30’ TO 45’ HEADS The best way to transport your expensive harvest equipment, the Contour Cross Country brings together the easy handling of a 4 wheel steer wagon with the smooth trailing of independant 4 wheel suspension. Redesigned for 2014, the Contour Cross Country continues to build upon its class leading design. Equipped with a long list of standard features the Contour Cross Country is a licensable trailer.

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• 30 ft. wheelbase with reinforced bottom rail • Wheel Fenders • Light kit (Red Lenses)

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Shave the Ground with UHMW Skid Plates Custom UHMW skid plates for swathers and combines. We have the largest stock of material in North America. that allows us to accomodate customers with selection and competitive pricing. Call for all your UHMW needs.

Custom Made Flexible Loading Spouts for Grain Cart Auger Spouts Spouts greatly reduce lost product due to wind.

Fix your worn out troughs with UHMW liners formed to size • Predrilled and bevelled for immediate operation • Quieter operation • Reduces wear costs • Lightweight for easy handling

• Abrasion resistant, low friction 1 pitch segments • Extends past helicoil for better cleanout • Reduces caking and material hangup • Heat formed to fit • Attaches w/bolts, rivets or self tapping screws • Available in food grade white, acid resistant

MALJOHN PLASTICS Company Limited

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Niagara Falls, NY • 800-268-1908

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How to Get Barn-Quality Hay Without the Barn

Wrap your bales with John Deere B-Wrap*. It’s the alternative to indoor storage. B-Wrap works in your John Deere baler much like net wrap. Yet it protects bales almost like they were stored indoors — shedding rain, snow, and helping resist ground moisture. Storage losses are dramatically reduced, especially when compared to net wrap bales stored outdoors over winter. Learn more at AMBRACO. com, or visit your John Deere dealer.

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SINGLE SHOOT OPENER AE/SS

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· ½” liquid or NH3 with Single 1¼” Dry

· Dual ½” NH3 with 1¼” Dual Dry

· Edge-On or C-Shank

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THE

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PBI PARLOR SYSTEMS Elite Stalls The Elite Parallel Stall is our signature stall

• A powerful hydraulic cylinder operates an entire row raising the headstalls to a full 62" clearance. High enough for even your largest cow. • Lowering of headstalls can be adjusted to your specifications. • Rapid exit allows cows to leave at the same time. • Counter weights are used on our patented divider gates. Nothing is spring loaded. • This stall is offered on 26" centers for jersey cows only, 27" centers for mixed herds or holsteins, or 28" centers for holsteins.

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Farm Manager Real Estate Sales/Appraisals Real Estate & Insurance Sales Ag Stock Specialist (218) 779-2295 (218) 779-7305 Grand Forks Office Grand Forks Office

Dale Weston, AFM

Ethan Kyllo

Jayson Menke

Real Estate Sales Ag Stock Specialist (218) 779-1293 Grand Forks Office

Roy Wasche

Nick Watson

Assistant Farm Manager Real Estate & Insurance Sales Ag Stock Specialist (701) 265-2611 Grand Forks Office

Rob Loe

Farm Manager/Appraisals Farm Manager/Appraisals Assistant Farm Manager Farm Manager Real Estate Sales Real Estate Sales Real Estate Sales (701) 237-0059 Real Estate Sales (701) 261-3355 (701) 237-0059 (701) 237-0059 South Fargo Office (701) 232-6376 Cooperstown Office South Fargo Office South Fargo Office Downtown Fargo Office

Brent Qualey, ARA, ALC

Troy Swee

Farm Manager Real Estate Sales (605) 957-4229 Beresford Office

Real Estate Sales Appraisals (701) 237-0059 South Fargo Office

Rod Geppert

Farm Manager Real Estate Sales (605) 295-3673 Fort Pierre Office

Neil Qualey

Real Estate Sales (701) 237-0059 South Fargo Office

Eric Skolness, AFM, ALC Farm Manager Real Estate Sales (218) 233-1333 Glyndon Office

FNC has locations in 24 states!

Norris Braaten Real Estate Sales (701) 242-7055 Hankinson Office

Loren Staroba

Real Estate Sales Appraisals (701) 640-4707 Hankinson Office

Dale Haugen

Real Estate Sales Auctioneer (701) 973-2106 Lisbon Office

Donald Kinker, AFM

Mike Cooper, AFM

Farm Manager Real Estate Sales (507) 537-1335 Marshall Office

Farm Manager Real Estate Sales (507) 825-2324 Pipestone Office

Seth, Van Duyn Farm Manager Real Estate Sales (605) 695-2062 Sioux Falls Office

Please visit our website for information on our quality land services offered by our land specialists at all of our locations.

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Sawdust Bucket - Cap. 1-2/3 to 2-2/3 cubic yards Sand Bucket - Cap. 2/3 to 1-2/3 cubic yards

Stone Fork

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Regular Duty - Avail. widths from 55” to 92” Heavy Duty - Avail. widths from 77” to 108”

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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.

(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.

OUR NEWEST PRODUCT — UP TO 600 LB. CAPACITY "AUGER" FED FEEDER** • 12-volt motor can be wired to battery or hooked up to backup battery • 10-foot starter switch lets you operate auger from driver's seat • Ships via UPS. • Measures 30W x 39H x 42D • 16-gauge galvanized metal. • Bolts to bottom of bed of UTVs, and mountable to UTVs and truck beds ONLY. ** NOT MADE TO BE MOUNTED TO ATVS

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Mighty Bale Hauler 20' Model - 16,000 lbs. capacity Carries up to 11 bales - 8 1/2' width 24' Model - 20,000 lbs. capacity Carries up to 13 bales - 8 1/2' width

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Pelletized Poultry Fertilizer

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Spreads easily with lime spreading equipment. Suitable for organic farming. Superior alternative to chemical fertilizers. Stimulates soil health and improves crop production. Excellent source of slow-releasing nitrogen. Contains 80 lbs. of Nitrogen per ton. Brian Geerlings, Fertilizer Sales Manager - Email: bgeerlings@herbrucks.com

641-498-2063

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HUGE Value!

ASK DEALE YOUR R ABO UT

TAMA

EDGE TO EDGE™ 64 Inch 9,700 Foot TT+ 48 Inch 13,200 Foot TT+

TEC +

™

Special Features ★★★

Green Zebra Stripe

NEW CARRY HANDLES

★★★

Allow Easier & Safer Handling

End of Roll Markings ★★★

Guaranteed Footage

CoverEdge™ 67 Inch 9,000 Foot TT+ 51 Inch 12,100 Foot TT+

High UV Protection

BUY NETTING TO SWEAR BY . ..NOT AT! See Your John Deere Dealer Today!

John Deere Cover Edge™ and Edge to Edge™ Will Work in Competitive Balers

TRAILER MFG. INC.

HIGHER

Flatbed Trailers

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

Stock Trailers The Meteor for 40-60 hp compact loader mount tractors. Uses a self contained hydraulic power pack to produce 30 GPM at 2500 PSI from the tractors PTO. Available in 66”, 76”, and 86” widths. Meteor models also available with hydraulic drive for skid loaders and pto drive for your 3ph mount.

866-294-4514 TRAILER MFG. INC.

www.titantrailer.com August 2014

Visit www.mkmartin.ca to see the Meteor for compact loader tractors in action.

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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Agricultural and Outdoor Power Belts • Stop Tire & Track Damage • Wide enough for all tracks & duals. • Hydraulic for full range of • Stopsystem Tire & Track Damage adjustments without hassle of • Wide enough forthe all tracks & duals. • Hydraulic system for full range of replacing springs, load devices or poly. adjustments without the hassle of

New 5” roller attachment trash replacing springs, loadreduces devices or poly.build up. Available with or without poly.New Can5”beroller used to replace the existing 3 1/2” solid smasher bars on attachment reduces trash build up. Available with or withyour current Stalk Smasher. out poly. Can be used to replace the existing 3 1/2” solid smasher bars on

NEW CORNHEAD STALKSMASHER SMASHER NEW CORNHEAD STALK your current Stalk Smasher.

NOW AVAILABLE FORCOMBINES!!! COMBINES!!! NOW AVAILABLE FOR CHOOSEFROM FROM TWO CHOOSE TWOSTYLES. STYLES.

Ringsted Welding & Fabrication

712-866-1693712-866-1693 www.stalksmasher.com

www.stalksmasher.com Ringsted Welding & Fabrication 712-866-1693

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TARPS

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ACCESSORIES

CABLE-LOK™

SHUR-LOK®

TARPS & TARP CORDS

The Best-Designed, Best-Engineered, Best-Built Tarp Systems. Available for All Trailer Makes and Models! • SHUR-LOK® ROLL TARP. The Original – and still the best – roll tarp on the market, with applications for grain carts, grain trailers, farm bodies, tenders and spreaders, end dumps and more.

4500 SERIES HD

SMART2™ PROTRAP®

• CABLE-LOK™ SPOOL ROLL TARP. Designed to meet customer demand for a higher-quality spool roll tarp. Applications are available for grain carts, farm bodies, tenders, spreaders and belly dumps.

It pays to have your cattle drinking clean water.

• SMARTRAILER™ LINE: The 4500 Series HD electric tarp with powerful American-made motor; the ProTrap® electric hopper door opener; and LiteALL™ LED work light packages – all operated by the SMART2™ remote with digital readout.

With cattle prices soaring, keeping your herd healthy is more important than ever before.

See us at

BOOTH #415, FARMFEST AUG. 5-7 IN REDWOOD CO., MN. BOOTH #217, DAKOTAFEST AUG. 19-21 IN MITCHELL, SD. BOOTH #850, FARM PROGRESS AUG. 26-28 IN BOONE, IA.

800.474.8756 www.shurco.com

AMERICAN

MANUFACTURED

W H E N YO U N E E D TO B E S U R E , M A K E I T S H U R- C O ® B14

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Fresh water on demand is critical to the health of your cattle. Make sure it’s always available when you rely on Ritchie waterers. Find Ritchie Waterers near you at:

Carlson Wholesale - 800-669-4038 Tim@carlsonwholesale.net

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We are here to provide you a full line of your

SECTIONS • ROUND BALE FEEER • HAY WAGON • CONTINUOUS FENCING •BALE CARRIERS

COMBINE HEAD CARTS • HAY FEEDING SKIDS • GATES • ROLLING BASKETS • BOX SCRAPER

CORRAL PANELS • HOG AND CATTLE LOADING CHUTES • FENCE LINE FEED

ag and livestock needs! HEAD CART STANDARD FEATURES • Independent front suspension • NEW 12” wide easy adjustable wrench free saddles • 6000# torsion axle with easy lube hub on the 32’ and 38’ lengths • 7000# torsion axle with easy lube and 8 bolt hub on the 42’ and 48’ • Telescoping Tongue with quick latch & safety chain • Lengths with 16” 10 ply tires • Ratcheting tie down • LED Tail Lights OPTIONS • Electric Brakes • 32’ and 38’ lengths 7000# Torsion axle easy lube hub with 8 bolt hub & 16” 10 ply tires

BALE CARRIER • 8 Place – 18,000# Max. Load 4x10 Main Frame • 10 Place – 24,000# Max. Load 4x12 Main Frame • 10 Place HD – 28,000# Max. Load 4x12 Main Frame • 12 Place – 34,000# Max. Load 4x12 Main Frame

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF TRUCK SCALES. You want

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION Fairbanks in your corner. For want more than 180You years, Fairbanks Scales OF TRUCK SCALES.

Fairbanks in your corner. For more has provided top quality industrial than 180 years, Fairbanks Scales dependable hasweighing providedequipment top qualityand industrial weighing equipment dependable service founded onand three principles: service founded on three principles: accuracy, reliability, innovation. accuracy, reliability, innovation.

821 Locust Street Kansas City, MO 64106 www.fairbanks.com 800-451-4107

CORRAL PANELS • HOG AND CATTLE LOADING CHUTES • FENCE LINE FEED

Looking for Improved Communications?

TWO-WAY

RADIOS Are The Answer Call Us Today! ASK ABOUT A QUANTITY DISCOUNT

Cardinal Wireless INC. WIRELESS FOR WORK

Call today for more information:

800-332-3268

6925 Hawthorn Park Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46220

w w317-577-9944 w . c a r d iwww.cardinal-wireless.com nal-wireless.com August 2014

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309-629-9000 www.calmercornheads.com

Turn Your Corn Head Into A Chopping Head For JD 40, 90, and 600 series corn heads,

Sprocket, Chain, and Plate Kits also available for JD 40/90 series corn heads

BT CHOPPER REPLACEMENT STALK Ten Blades Chop, Cut, and Shred!

CNH 2200, 2400, 96c, 98c,, and 996 corn heads

“Confetti Like” Residue Hyd Plates also available

Faster Residue

Breakdown!

-Visit Us At A Farm Show -August 2014-

FARMFEST-August 5-7 DAKOTAFEST-August 19-21 FARM PROGRESS -August 26-28 Midwest Farm and Livestock Directory |

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Picks rocks up to 36” Picks wood, concrete & debris Picks vegetables from garden Clears wood and tree stumps

• Work Light WIRELESS REMOTE • Two Drive Wheels TO POSITION YOUR • Two Remote Controls SWING HOPPER! • Manual Joystick Control • 12 Volt DC High Torque Motor • For Low Profile Swing Augers • 300’ Working Distance, Line of Sight • Safety Movement Alarm with Panic Button • Limit Switches Allow for Two Preset Stops

RUST SALES, INC. 800-478-7801 www.hopperwalker.com

• 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.

QUICK-PIT

• 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.

34702 640th Ave. • Butterfield, MN 56120 Web: www.adrianmfg.com • E-mail: 46duane@gmail.com

PH/FAX (507) 956-3631

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Do it the easy way.

EASY WAY CATTLE CARE

The most complete line of parasite control available!

ATTENTION CATTLEMEN: If your cattle or bison are bothered by flies, lice, ticks or other parasites, you need one of our parasite treating stations. They work in pasture or lot on cows, calves and bison. They are fully automatic and require very little maintenance. Your cattle will do better if they are free of parasites!

EASY WAY CATTLE CARE | P.O. Box 325, Decorah, IA 52101 563-387-0932 or 563-382-2099 | info@easywaycattlecare.com

www.easywaycattlecare.com

Visit us at Farm Fest & Dakota Fest! Introducing the Wide Receiver Hitch System RAILROAD & BOX CULVERTS

SAFETY BARRIERS FARM PRODUCTS • BUNKER SILOS • FEED BUNKS

SOLID QUALITY you can COUNT ON!

HMakes moving trailers and equipment fast, safe and efficient HUniversal - fits all skid steer loaders HExpands loaders' utility on farms and job sites HMounts and dismounts in seconds - without tools HQuality built in the USA - Patent #7,823,903 B2 HGood value - affordably priced

612-860-8915 218-409-6304 VAULTS

• UTILITY • COMMUNICATIONS • ELECTRICAL • STEAM

PRECAST TANKS

• GREASE • SEPTIC • HOLDING • WATER RETENTION • STORAGE

Dealership Opportunities Available

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

CREST

STORM SHELTERS, PORTABLE UTILITY BUILDINGS, and EQUIPMENT SHELTERS

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

August 2014

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Introducing The New Schiltz

PUSH BLADE

CUST O H E A V M - B U I LT DUAL YCUTT DUTY ING E DGE WHEN THE SNOW IS HEAVY, YOU NEED A REAL WORKHORSE TO KEEP YOUR YARD AND ROADS CLEAR.

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

The Perfect AUGER

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

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

schiltzmfg@frontier.com www.schiltzmfg.com

800-658-3637

For All Your Suspension Needs

H Suspension Specialists

We have Springs, Suspension Parts, and Load and Handling Solutions for All Vehicle Types.

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• Leaf Springs • Overload Kits • U-Bolts • Bushings • Pins • Trailer Springs • Shackles

1-800-826-3318 www.huskyspring.com

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Use the CLEAN Sea Mineral Product SEA MINERALS FA can be applied anytime during the growing season. • $8 per application per acre (3 times per year recommended) • Works as a soil fertility supplement that re-mineralizes the soil • Applied as a foliar spray on green plants. Dissolves easily. • Has a lasting positive effect on the microbes in the soil • Can be mixed with other ingredients (weed killers, other fertilizers) • Excellent animal mineral (average 1 pound/head/month)

1-800-967-0452

Call for a Brochure and Your Closest Distributor Lynn Buhr, Rocky Springs Ranch Siloam Springs, AR Looking for Distributors In Your Area

www.SeaMineralsFA.com

479-524-8921 GA-700

Pocket Gophers Cost You Money! Each day they run free they destroy your profit potential. There is no better way to control pocket gophers than ELSTON’S GOPHER GETTERS!

GA-400

Gopher Getter Jr.

It builds and baits artificial gopher runways so only gophers can get it. Field tested and customer approved for over 50 years, it's the industry standard.

QUALITY PARTS-DISCOUNT PRICE

Maize Corporation:

The Big Bale Specialist We have the parts you need to keep you up and running. • Knotter Parts • Stuffer Area • Plunger Parts • Pick-up Parts • Packer Cranks • Haydogs • Electrical Parts • Hydralic Parts • Bale Chutes

• Accumulator Parts • Knotter Blowers • Tires • Windguards • Clutches & Brakes • Driveline Parts • Liners • Shields

Replacement Parts for Hesston©, Massey®, Challenger® and Case® 8000 Series Balers

Maize Corporation now provides parts for windrowers and swathers

ELSTON GA-300

GOPHER GETTERS

706 N. Weber Sioux Falls, SD

www.elstonmfg.com August 2014

Your headquarters for New and Used Hay and Forage Equipment

888-722-8710

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Shipped The Same Day.

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MODERN TECHNOLOGY CLASSIC STYLE

JACOBS

WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS

ELECTRICITY FROM WIND -FARM -HOME -BUSINESS ion Ment or a df this a IAL SPEC NT! OU DISC

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MADE IN USA Contact us:

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

800-354-2106

Manufacturing Co. Inc.

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 • Self contained hydraulic system – clod buster, detachable

Great Products!

Competitive Prices! Kwik Pits Steel Structures for: • Towers, Catwalks, Kwik Pits

We can finance too!

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Clean Savings Starts Here!

Save money and extend filter life with this revolutionary method for air filter cleaning. The Air Filter Cleaner is designed to help you save fuel, thus saving you money. The Air Filter Cleaner’s patent pending design makes cleaning your radial seal filters easier and saves you money by decreasing fuel consumption.

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.

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.

Includes 3-sizes of rotating arms

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

In today's competitive, time-sensitive marketplace, the ability to move, sort, and distribute materials cost efficiently is more than just important ... it's critical. So let Swift Manufacturing help you with all of your conveyor needs! 800-622-8836 |

• Rotating nozzle cleans quickly & safely preventing a direct blast on the filter • Can save up to 5 gallons of fuel per hour • Works for multiple size radial seal filters, shop vac filters and auto filters • Recycle and reuse your air filter - less waste! • Use it in conjunction with an ordinary shop compressor

Call Today

605-796-4288

www.airfiltercleanersd.com Watch Our Demonstration Visit Us At: FARM SCIENCE REVIEW, Sept. 16-18 • London, OH Video Online Today! SUNBELT AG EXPO, Oct. 14-16 • Moultrie, GA

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SCH EASYCUT II

CUT CROPS BETTER The Boss 1 handles mid sized bales up to 8 feet long. The unique loader-mount deign means you can raise the Boss 1 above gates and pens giving you greater control of where the bale ends up. The versatility of a loader mounted unit makes operating it easier and more comfortable. Because the Boss 1 is upfront, loading bales is quick and simple just Scoop N’ Go.

New & Improved Guard SCH Bottom Roller

New SCH Top Roller

Contact Tubeline to find out how the Bale Boss 1 can help you process bales efficiently.

New SCH Modular Pro-Drive

Cut soybeans, wheat, small grains and hay crops much easier and with less downtime using the New SCH EasyCut II System. • SCH Knife System never needs adjustment and lasts twice as long as other cutting systems. • SCH Rollers replace wear plates for superior cutting performance. • SCH Pro-Drive is a continuous motion drive that can replace most wobble boxes.

The Boss 2 is fully adjustable to fit 3’x3’, 3’x4’, and 4’x4’ bales up to 9 feet long. The adjustable distribution chute allows the same machine to bed livestock with bales of straw then feed into bunkers or windrows with only a quick adjustment. The Boss 2 can be equipped with optional cutting knives to provide a finer and more consistent spread.

CHAIN LIMIT E ON

AP R

Contact Tubeline to find out how the Bale Boss 2 can put all your hard work behind you.

LIWFETIME

Nitro Spreaders are not only overbuilt to handle real life farming, but built with top grade materials to ensure that our spreaders set the standard.

Do you want to put more corn from your field into your hopper?

AR ANT R

Do you want a more efficient corn harvest?

Equipped with robust apron chains that carry the load to hungry vertical beaters, Nitro Spreaders offer a wide range of capacities, ensuring that you maximize each trip reducing your time in the field. Contact you local dealer and find out why the Nitro Spreader and our Limited Lifetime Apron Chain Warranty is right for you.

Corn Stalk Guide

by Kaler Farms

www.tubeline.ca

*patent pending

The Corn Stalk Guide by Kaler Farms is a patent-pending aftermarket attachment for most poly corn head snouts. The product helps the corn stalks move into the combine more smoothly past the gathering chain – even with combine operators that are tired, with curves in the rows or with less than ideal conditions.

POND AERATION WINDMILLS www.PondAeration.com

NO ELECTRIC

American Eagle Windmill Made in the USA

100% WIND POWER

Before: Lots of area for corn to fall away from the head.

After: The Corn Stalk Guide narrows the area to guide the corn forward into the header.

Your Corn Fields, Our Corn Stalk Guide… Better Combining.

Kaler Farms www.kalerfarms.com 701-403-4977 August 2014

1.888.856.6613

√ 4 Leg Tower for More Stability √ DVD for Easy & Proper Installation √ Combats Algae & Aquatic Weeds √ Prevents Winter Kill of Fish √ Improves Water Quality √ Bellow Pump for More Air √ 5-Year Warranty

(440) 236-3278

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We have developed and field tested our DOUBLE PUMPING COMPRESSOR consisting of 2-Firestone and/or Goodyear Air Shocks ( Bellows ).

FIVE SIZES: 13', 18', 23', 28' & 33'

This compressor will pump twice as much air as our Single — our DOUBLE PUMPING COMPRESSOR pumps air on both the forward and back stroke.

FREE SHIPPING

Ideal for customers with ponds up to 4-acres, and it cost about 25% more for 100% more air.

American Eagle Windmills

Joe Mescan Windmill 27162 Capel Road, Columbia Station, Ohio 44028

Double Pumping Compressors. Now Available!

30 Years In the Aeration Business 800-622-8836

LIKE HAVING 2 WINDMILLS IN 1 B21

Wild Horse and Burro

➧ 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

BLM returns to Mequon, Wisconsin

➧ Screw auger or incline conveyor sized to your capacity needs

For a dealer near you, call:

800-950-4792 320-283-5450

Fax: 320-283-5246

LOWRY MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Darrell Dodds Photo

August 16 - 17 Mequon, Wisconsin BLM Holding Facility 6814 Highland Road Saturday and Sunday adoption 8am - 5pm both days

Adoption by First Come, First Served Directions: From Interstate 43, take exit 85 for Mequon Rd. Turn West at the end of the ramp and then right (North) at the light intersection for Port Washington Rd. Travel 2 miles to the light intersection for Highland Road and turn Left (West). Travel 3.5 miles. The farm drive will be the first driveway on the North side of the road after you cross the railroad tracks/bike trail. Take it all the way straight back. If you use Mapquest, Google Maps or other GPS, you can use these coordinates as your destination which will give you directions to the exact location on the property: 43.25267,-87.99444

866-468-7826 blm.gov

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

PMC HEAVY DUTY BUNK FEEDER

• 8’ & 10’ Models Available • Improved Feed Savings Technology • New TrOff-Gard

New!

PMC HEAVY DUTY PORTABLE BUNK FEEDER • 16’ & 20’ Models Available • Heavy Duty Construction • Improved Feed Savings Technology and New TrOff-Gard

New!

PMC FENCE LINE BUNK FEEDERS

• 10’ & 12’ Models Available • 38” Wide 58” Tall • Heavy Duty Construction, Feed Saving Technology

New! Caterpillar Folded/ Modular Core Conversion

Samsung 210 Oil Cooler

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OVER

Tier 4 Custom Cooling Packages Radiator/Charge Air Cooler/Oil Cooler

Units In Stock

John Deere Charge Air Coolers

Big Bud PTO Ag Core

KOTA FEST and LOGY DAYS WISCONSIN FARM TECHNO DA See us at FARM FEST,

10,000 • GEN-SETS • HEAVY EQUIPMENT • WINDMILLS • STATIONARY PUMPS • SPECIALTY HARVEST EQUIPMENT • TRUCKS • DAIRY FEED TRUCKS • TRACTORS

WHAT CAN WE BUILD FOR YOU?

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All Metal Replacements

Boscobel, WI 53805

608-375-2656 or 800-873-1911

pmc@tds.net

DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME

www.pequeamachinecorp.com

Kobelco 250 Oil Cooler

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LARGE MACHINE SHOP, TOOLS, AND HOLLMANN WURLITZER THEATRE PIPE ORGAN

Auction www.clarkauctions.com www.midwestauction .com

855 SOUTH PARK STREET FAIRMONT, MN

SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2014 • 10 A.M. — SHOP MACHINES — Universal Kempsmith lathe; master grinding stone; Norton-Broadway Machine Co. metal lathe; genuine Critchley reamers; Felke Dimet grinder; Southbend precision lathe, model B-0, cat #6772, bed length 3½ ft; J. Steptoe Co. Champion 20" drill press, belt driven; Craftsman electronic radial saw, 10" 2-½ h.p.; power hack saw; shoopen/honer machine; Black & Decker ¾" width planer; power actuated tool; Shop Master band saw; Black & Decker table router; table saw; belt sander; tool craft drill press; Ryobi 10" surface planer; Baldor 1/3-h.p. bench grinder; Craftsman t a b l e s a w ; countertop drill press.

— ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT —

Semi conductor analyzer; Polarity Fet multi meter; auto ranging frequency counter; numerous electronic tubes; numerous electrodes; micrometer caliper; Starrett micro meter; miniature electron tubes; (3) RCA cases of electron tubes; multiplier bins of resisters.

— HAND TOOLS — Pliers; screwdrivers; nut drivers; pipe wrenches; tin snips; tire changing wrenches; ball pene hammers; rubber hammers; vise grips; singer screwdriver; 48" pipe wrench; 30" pipe wrench; (2) 24" pipe wrenches; 24" aluminum pipe wrench; (2) 24" crescent wrenches; numerous curring wheels; tap and die sets; boring bars; bottle jacks; floor jacks; chain hoists; clamps; deep well sockets; supreme versa tapper; large socket set; drill bits; torch w/tanks and cart; post-hole digger; Lincoln 225 arc welder; wet/dry shop vac; hack saws; wheelbarrow; pipe bender; grease guns; chains; cement mixer; (4) wood planes; wood chisels; (2) draw knives; wood braces; large assortment of screws; large assortment of nails; drill braces; squares; carpet knives; putty knives; Black & Decker wood blades; allen wrenches; mitre saw; center punches; concrete screws; electric tap; wooden clamps; cement tools; soldering gun; meat saw; levels; skil saw blades; hand saws; coping saw; workmate; nail puller; wonder bars; wrecking bars; rulers; staple gun; wood bits; c-clamps; side cutters; bolt bins; pipe cutter.

— SPECIAL ITEMS — Hollmann Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ, hundreds of pipes, baffles included; organ parts; piano parts; military GI ammo box – 30 caliber; (9) military GI phones w/cases; Dr. Pepper clock; pianos.

TSR PARTS • 13540 TREVOR DRIVE • COLGATE, ND 58046 800-582-2432 Fax: 701-945-2386 Email: sales@tsrparts.com Call us or see our website www.tsrparts.com for dealers in your area

— MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT —

— POWER TOOLS —

Organizer parts bins; file cabinets; keys; threaded pipes; solid piping; steel stock; files; straps; extension cords; spade; shovel; folding stepladders; stacks of lumber; racks of piping; standard safe; metal desk; manuals; assortment of nails; door pulls; latches; hinges; window glass; shelf bracer; nail aprons w/advertising; supports; motor repair wire; school shop table; drywall screws; pulley wheels; misc. lumber; pvc piping connections.

Skil ¼ electric drill; Black & Decker ¼ electric drill; Makita 3/8 drill; Skil cordless drill; Black & Decker electric jig saw; Skil router; Ryobi detail sander; Rockwell Skil saw; Black & Decker palm sander; Powerhouse shaker sander; electric pliers splicer; Black & Decker 1-h.p. skil saw; Skil 2½-h.p. belt sander; Sears jig saw.

AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: Check the listing and photos on the website. This is an estate auction. Mr. Brown was a master of repair and had an exceptional machine shop to make those repairs, step into history with us and attend this one-of-a-kind auction. Usual auction terms – not responsible for accidents.

KEITH W. BROWN ESTATE, OWNER

Steve Fausch Auctioneers Sales Managers and Clerks

MARTIN BAGGERS • Available in 6 ft., 8 ft., or 10 ft. • No back stop or cables needed-change from use to • Wide conveyor loads from highway towing in minutes either side • High capacity in forage or grain • 1 year warranty

Steve Fausch

Jerry Clark

Dave Guerdet

(507) 399-9151 235-5892

(515) 320-2213

(712) 363-4799

Lic. #46-13, Fairmont

Ledyard, IA

Armstrong, Ledyard, IA

Forage Harvesting Adaptors Lindquist, Incorporated stocks head adaptors to mount heads from combines onto forage harvesters to harvest (earlage) high moisture ear corn processed at the harvester. We have in stock adaptors to mount JOHN DEERE, CASE-IH, and NEW HOLLAND combine ear corn snapper heads onto CLAAS, NEW HOLLAND 1915, 2115 & FX. JD 5000-7000 harvesters. BYRON PIXALL and NI pickers. Our power feed roll design provides a positive feed into the machine for large heads.

Call for information Jim Lindquist

717-626-4915 August 2014

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Fertilizer Application Products Anhydrous (NH3) Toolbars, NH3 Row Units and Sealers, Dry Fertilizer Spreaders, Liquid Nitrogen Applicators

ANHYDROUS AMMONIA TOOLBARS

DRY FERTILIZER SPREADERS

WNDT GN SERIES WAGON

DUAL APPLICATOR

LIQUID NITROGEN APPLICATORS

NH3 ROW UNITS & SEALERS

602 E. VAN BUREN • LENOX, IA 50851 PH. 1-641-333-4518 • 1-800-342-7498 FAX 1-641-333-4429 Visit Us On....

www.daltonagproducts.com

Home of the

Original Concrete Stock Tank

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t Keeping the Family Farm in the Family Michael Baron is the owner of Great Plains Diversified Services, Inc. and is a regular contributor to the "Farm And Livestock Directory". Involved in farm estate planning for more than thirty years, Michael Baron is well-versed in farm income taxation, estate taxation, retirement planning, transition planning, oil and gas estate issues, and all other issues facing the family farm, including family dynamics. Presented in a comprehensive, down-to-earth 'question and answer" format, the topics addressed in this column talk about the many aspects of estate planning – and how to 'Keep the Family Farm in the Family'.

Contact Michael Baron at 800-373-4078 or email keepthefamilyfarm@gmail.com, or visit www.keepthefamilyfarm.com. View past columns Michael has written in the 'Country Lifestyle' section at www.farmandlivestockdirectory.com.

Why Use a Commercial Trustee? going out and I don’t know if everything is as it should be. I ask and ask, but they refuse to send out any information”. Again, if you mandate that each beneficiary of your trust is to receive a statement

Dear Michael:

(annual, quarterly, monthly) from your commercial trust, they will receive their

Reading your column posted on May 19, 2014 in the Country Lifestyle section at www.farmandlivestockdirectory.com titled I’m Gonna Make Him an Offer He Can’t Refuse, you stated a commercial trustee may be a better option for handling our land and mineral assets than having one of our children handle it.

statements – including any and all information you decide they disclose.

Why do you feel this way?

What happens if they don’t follow these instructions?

This not only happens with the current beneficiaries, it happens with all subsequent beneficiaries. Your commercial trust is run by bank appointed trustees. If the trustee becomes injured, or retires, or dies, they have another person to step up and do the job you entrusted them to do – because they are bound by law to follow those instructions.

For a personal trustee, beneficiaries are left to sue the trustee (their brother, sister,

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etc.) and hold them personally responsible for any losses to the trust. I’ve run across many situations where beneficiaries have come to me to see how they can recoup losses incurred by their sibling and when I tell them they’ll have to personally sue them, best case scenario, or bring in the officials and they could be arrested and charged, many

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beneficiaries don’t see this as a win situation.

I understand how many people feel about their families. But families are not a static

Most people tell me, “Well, the reason they mismanaged or took part of the money is

unit as time goes by. People are added and subtracted – due to births, deaths, divorces,

they had money problems themselves. If I went after them in court, it’d be like getting

etc.

blood out of a turnip. Why put him or her in jail over this when I’ll never see a dime?”

If you have an asset of considerable value that you believe should be held onto –

In the case of a commercial trustee, if the assets are mismanaged or mishandled, the

whether that’s land, or minerals, or the right to income from either – regardless of

bank is bonded against such occurrences and, yes, they will have the deep pockets

any circumstances in the future – that the long-term value of the income will always

between the bonding and their own net value to make up any losses. Hence the reason

offset any purchase price offered – then you need to lock it up somewhere where

for the major oversight by the bank itself over it’s own trust department.

human emotion is taken out of the equation – this would be an irrevocable trust with

If you feel the assets will go to your children upon your death, then maybe the personal

a commercial trustee.

trustee is the way to go. If you want the asset and/or the income thereof to go on for

Or, if you feel the value of the accumulated income or asset value may sometime put

two or more generations, then perhaps a hard look at commercial trusts is the way to

the person in charge of these funds or asset value may place them in a compromising

go. For those people who say ‘When I’m dead, it doesn’t really matter’ then maybe you

situation in the future, then use someone who follows your instructions to the letter as

don’t need a trust at all.

to what you want to see happen. For example, many people have mineral trusts and these trusts merely hold the mineral and all of the income is disbursed from this trust. This protects the mineral value from inclusion for estate taxes upon your death (less any Unified Credit lost for gifting to the trust originally). It also provides a vessel to accumulate and distribute these funds. As long as you are alive, there is oversight and there is accountability in these trusts – in most cases. The rare case where this wouldn’t be is if you experience some type of dementia or physical disability that limits you from being able to care whether or not

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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.

Finding Counselors Who Understand Agriculture A common question “Farm and Ranch Life” readers ask me is who they can consult for assistance with personal, family and behavioral health problems. Finding behavioral health professionals who understand agriculture is difficult. There is no directory of agricultural behavioral health professionals. Ask your doctor or local mental health clinics for recommendations. Only six states have farmer-friendly telephone helplines and fewer have websites that are available to help agricultural and rural residents find the assistance they want: Iowa Concern Hotline, 800-447-1985, www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern Nebraska Rural Response Hotline, 800-464-0258, www.interchurchministries.org/ruralresponse.html New York FarmNet, 800-547-3276, www.newyorkfarmlink.org South Dakota Rural Helpline, 800-664-1349 (no website) Vermont Farm First, 877-493-6216, www.investeap.org; enter the password: dairy Wisconsin Farm Center, 800-942-2474 (no website) Agriculture has two components: “agri” and “culture,” said the Leftenant Governor of Saskatchewan at a meeting I attended in Regina some years ago. She was the official representative of the British monarchy in the province, hence the term “Leftenant Governor,” and also a psychologist.

understands the lifestyle and travails experienced by agricultural producers. Characteristics of effective counselors include positive empathy for the client, along with genuineness and warmth, according to University of Calgary psychologists and researchers, Robert Carkhuff and Roger Truax. These are necessary, but insufficient characteristics. Research now shows that a high psychological skill level and knowledge of the cultural background of the client are also critical. Counselors must be familiar with the way of life of the persons they serve in order to be effective. Farm and ranch people should ask potential providers if they understand agricultural issues and activities, because these matters are usually integrated into the problems for which they are seeking help. Is the provider’s profession important? It can be. They have different training, skills and approaches to giving care. Psychiatrists and other physicians such as family doctors and pediatricians, as well as advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PAs), are trained in medicine, but to different levels. All are usually licensed to prescribe medications, but in some states ARNPs and PAs must work under physician supervision. Psychiatrists are medical or osteopathic doctors who have completed a four-year residency in psychiatry beyond their MD or DO degree. ARNPs and PAs usually have completed a two year program leading to a master’s degree, but the terminal degree of nurse practitioners is moving toward a four-year Doctor of Nursing Practice.

“In order to be effective in counseling farmers and ranchers,” she said, “counselours must understand the culture of people who raise food, and agricology (mainly a British term that refers to the study of agriculture), and the culture part is more important.”

A medical approach to behavioral healthcare usually involves medications to restore maladjusted behavior to wellness, but verbal counseling to manage behavior is also recognized as important. Medical practitioners generally spend less time with patients than trained counselors spend with patients and they typically have less training in psychological and social assessment and behavior intervention techniques.

The concept stuck with me. It led me to suggest the need to train professionals in agricultural behavioral health, if they work with this population.

The counseling professions include social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, pastoral counseling and psychology.

The precise profession of the behavioral healthcare provider whom agricultural people select is less important than the provider’s credibility as someone who

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level social workers whose training has emphasized counseling are licensed to diagnose and counsel people with behavioral health problems. Marriage and family therapists, mental health, substance abuse and pastoral counselors usually have completed a master’s degree, and occasionally a doctoral degree in their specialization. Capacity to diagnose and treat persons within their areas of training varies according to state licensing requirements. Usually pastoral counselors do not make mental health diagnoses and do not receive reimbursement from health insurers unless they are certified pastoral counselors who are licensed. Psychologists complete 4-6 years of graduate training and an internship that focus on the science and treatment of behavioral health issues. There are many areas of psychology, such as child, clinical, organizational and social psychology; a doctorate is the terminal degree. Licensed psychologists diagnose and treat behavioral disorders through assessment techniques that may include psychological testing and systematic observation; they are trained in psychotherapeutic techniques to help people change and manage their behaviors. A few states allow psychologists with training in pharmacology to prescribe psychotropic medications. The best counselors for farm people sometimes do not have a degree in a medical or behavioral health field but they are wise, caring and trustworthy persons who can offer good advice. They might be veterinarians, Extension personnel, neighbors or friends. Usually they have natural skills and have learned much from the school of hard knocks. But don’t be afraid to consult a professional for serious behavioral health concerns. Dr. Rosmann is a clinical psychologist, adjunct professor and farmer who lives at Harlan, Iowa. To contact him, see the website www.agbehavioralhealth.com.

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Summer can be hectic. Summer can run long and hot. In the Disney movie Finding Nemo there is a little fish named Dory with a short-term memory problem. Can anyone else out there relate? I don’t want to say how often I walk into a room and then forget why I am there! To stay calm and to keep going in spite of the forgetfulness that sometimes makes the world a very frightening place, Dory regularly chants, “Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.” Dory is absolutely right.

suggests that self-help can’t always be found with navel gazing and internal analysis. He says since moods and emotions can fluctuate frequently, we would be wise not to base our long-term beliefs, decisions, and life behaviors on them. Rick Warren states that if we

When long summer days still don’t seem to offer enough time, I think of Dory and many of us who want to be more like her. Is your clutter weighing you down? Though it would be nice to be naturally slender, talented, or well organized, that isn’t the real answer. The real solution to life’s frustrations isn’t a solution. It is a process and it requires only one thing--persistence. Dory is persistent. Persistence is an underrated but much needed quality these days.

My ninety-nine-year-old grandpa phrased it another way, “It doesn’t matter if you lose the battle; you want to win the war. In fact, you can lose every battle, and it doesn’t matter, as long as you win the war.” He was talking about this in the context of creating a long successful marriage, but I think it can apply to all relationships and virtually everything else in life, including dealing with household clutter, paper clutter or weight loss.

I often seem to be working on body clutter, especially before and during swimsuit season. The first few pounds come off pretty easily, but then it becomes more and more difficult. In fact, there have been some weeks when I have gained weight rather than lost it. When that happens, I become frustrated which simply leads to more emotional eating (substitute consumption if you’re thinking clutter here). When I haven’t been successful, I just want to quit. Then it hits me, the point to getting rid of weight or clutter, isn’t to “be the best,” it is simply to just do it. “Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.”

This approach allows for flexibility and moments when we stumble. It keeps us focused on the long-term goal while working away at our clutter in small bites. As I have said before, we can tackle our clutter in small amounts of time or work in small areas at a time. The trick is to slowly develop the muscle or willpower to keep going back to the task.

I won’t be able to say I lost a lot of body clutter in record time this spring and summer. In fact, I am behind schedule and my original goal may not be realistic, but that isn’t the point. To achieve success, I simply stick with it. I can work on being persistent. I can keep recommitting. The same thought applies to household clutter. We don’t have to make our homes perfect in a weekend. Most of us probably couldn’t do that anyway. What we can do is to recognize that clutter clearing is a process and that things will improve if we simply continue to stick with it when we can little by little.

know God’s purpose for us, then decisions become simplified, stress is reduced, and we can achieve greater focus in our lives. In spite of trying to practice voluntary simplicity and pursue a minimalist sort of life, I am great at getting distracted. The ideas in Warren’s book help me to remember to regularly ask myself if my thoughts, words, and deeds are matching my long-term priorities.

Willpower to practice persistence is a skill we can all learn or improve. It is hard develop this in our rapid-paced instant-gratification society. When we can have answers in seconds by “googling it,” it is hard to develop stick-to-it qualities like stubbornness or persistence. It is worth the effort, whether tackling clutter or other life goals. It is okay to momentarily quit. It is realistic and so very human to have lapses. The point is that we can pick ourselves or our clutter back up again and continue. Don’t quit when the piles re-appear on the kitchen counter or the table disappears under the paperwork. Keep whittling away at it and you will succeed!

One book that helps me to stay on task in many areas of my life is Rick Warren’s New York Times bestseller The Purpose Driven Life–What On Earth Am I Here For? (Zondervan, 2007). Warren’s Christian book

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Growing My Potential If you were able to read my last column, you would of read about the beginning of my summer communications internship with NEW Cooperative in Fort Dodge, IA. I have been interning for a little over a month now. So far I have been able to experience many diverse avenues throughout the company. I have also worked with numerous different people not only in the communications department but human resources and safety, as well. I have thoroughly enjoyed presenting a professional image for NEW Cooperative in a variety of ways. As I mentioned previously, I have partaken in many different projects thus far. Some of my larger duties include 4-H member dues program, company photo contest, promotional items, employee safety newsletter, news articles, company golf outings and a college recruitment video. I also work on social media scheduling and location/facility pictures (22 locations). I have recently completed the 4-H member dues program for this year. This entailed contacting nine different 4-H county extension offices in NEW Cooperative’s trade territory. This included: Sac, Calhoun, Carroll, Kossuth, Webster, Hamilton, Pocahontas, Wright and Humboldt counties. The NEW Cooperative Foundation, which is directed by Amy Pingel, my supervisor, donated $15 for each 4-H member’s dues. I ask the extension offices to give me numbers of members for each of their clubs in their corresponding counties. From this information, the NEW Cooperative Foundation is able to write out checks for each club. I then delivered them to the extension offices for disbursement. This year, the foundation donated over $25,000 to area 4-H clubs!

I also just launched a company wide photo contest. This contest is open to NEW Cooperative members, employees, spouses and dependent children! Entries are emailed to NEW Cooperative and winners will be chosen in July. This contest will be agriculture related and I am hoping for some great entries showing the true beauty of agriculture.

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This past week I have started working on a college recruitment video for NEW Cooperative to use at career fairs and on their website. This will allow college students to get an inside look on an internship at NEW Cooperative, whether its an agronomy, operations, or communications internship! I have filmed a couple fellow interns and it is rewarding to see what they are getting out of their various internships. NEW Cooperative is undeniably a company that cares about their employees!

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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.

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When one is healthy, cleaning the kitchen seems burdensome. But to an bedridden invalid, it would be a blessing to be able to wash dishes. Washing dishes also means I probably have the luxury of time. My day is not so filled with other tasks or places to go that I can spend the time it takes to wash dishes. When there are lots of dirty dishes, it meant everyone was home for dinner. (What is not to like about spending time with your family?) And because we were able to prepare a meal and sit down and eat it indicates there were no major calamities facing us at that time. We have known days of serious affliction, and know assuredly, that someday trouble will assail us again. But for this day our world has a steadiness to it. Alice Morse Earle penned these words: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present.” Those are good words to remember. Cooking and cleaning are routine responsibilities, often thought of as mundane. We might dream of the great things we could do if we weren’t spending our time with a mop bucket and cleaning rags. (But isn’t the most important work we do is taking care of our family?) Things can get out of whack in a hurry if we don’t perform day-to-day chores. When the laundry doesn’t get done, it’s panic time when there are no clean towels or (gasp) underwear… We too often forget clean laundry is a blessing. Life situations can change in the twinkle of an eye. Maybe that’s why Sunday comes once a week, or the sun rises each morning, and sets each day, just as a reminder to thank God for the blessings he has bestowed upon us. What if we woke up tomorrow morning with only the blessings we had thanked God for yesterday? There is something about gratitude that makes us enjoy the simple pleasures of life. “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts until wisdom.” Psalm 90:12. Renae B. Vander Schaaf, freelance writer, lives on a real working farm in northwest Iowa, and authored a book titled “A Place Of Refuge”. To Contact Renae B. Vander Schaaf, please email her at agripen@live.com.

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Storing the ‘Stuff’,

By Paula Vogelgesang

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ne thing folks discover once they begin to adopt a ‘thrifty’ lifestyle is that they tend to run out of storage space. Attending yard sales and stocking up on bargain kid clothes before school starts, finding brand new appliances (unopened, still in the box) for future wedding, birthday, anniversary or Christmas gifts. Or, perhaps you change your way of cooking and begin to stock up on some of the basic foods when they are on sale. In many homes, storage is a premium item. Luckily, I have roomy closets. But most of them just have a single shelf above a closet rod, so they’ve ’tweaked’ to make the space more efficient. A friend of mine, who claims to be “A total disaster with a hammer and a screwdriver” took it upon herself to add three shelves to the space above her daughter’s closet rod. She measured the space and then went to the local hardware store to get shelf brackets, screws and some boards cut exactly to fit the length of her space.

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A lot of folks seem to fall for the advertising gimmicks if ONLY the new ones work best. So, we buy the new and ‘get rid of’ the old stuff right away. A friend of a friend had decided that she needed the very latest in computers and so spent a wad of money to purchase the newest and fanciest computer the stores had available. She brought it home and set it in her office and then took the old one to a charity place and donated it. Of course, she wiped an cleaned out all of her data first.

comes to storing them. To store his electric drill, he uses an empty dish-soap bottle (one of those large ones with a handle). He then flipped it upside down, cut off enough of the bottom so that his electric drill drops down inside and screwed it to a board in his shop. He cut a big notch out of the handle so his cord can wrap around it and keep it out of the way, and off of the floor.

She sanded and painted the boards before she put them up and color coded them for seasonal items like snow pants and mittens. After the shelves were installed, she and her 8 year old daughter proceeded to sort through all of the child’s clothing according to season and put the items in their proper places.

Instead of buying plastic totes, she went to the grocery store and asked for heavy cardboard boxes. She requested the lids be left on, instead of cut off with a box cutter. The store was happy to honor her request and she got enough boxes to fit on all the shelves. She had remember seeing some cardboard storage containers with wallpaper-like covering at a store. They made their own pretty boxes with some left over sticky-backed shelf liners, glued on some wrapping paper scraps and magazine pictures that her daughter had cut out. The boxes were then lined inside with plain newspapers and brown paper grocery bags to keep the dust away.

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After seeing an advertisement for a ‘double your space’ gadget made from some plastic chain and a clear plastic rod, she went to the hardware store and got some rings that fit over the closet rod (four of them) and some small chain (like for small dogs), another piece of closet rod cut about half the length of the closet and proceeded to ‘make her own ‘space saver’ gadget. I’m thinking hers will last a lot longer since it’s made of those heavy rings and chains and the big closet rod. She hung it up and doubled the storage for her daughter’s clothing, and still has room for the shoes (in a rack purchased at a yard sale for a quarter). They also took a couple more of the bigger boxes, lined them with the brown paper grocery bags and used them to store her boots; cowboy boots for riding, mud boots for chore times, and some ‘fancy boots with heels’ for church! Do-it-yourself storage is a great idea. It’s a fun family project everyone can participate in, and save money at the same time! Do you have any creative do-it-yourself storage solutions to share? Email your ideas to: pennywise@ gwtc.net. Until next month,

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CANDLE STOCK UP TIME Fall we be just around the corner soon and many of the stores will try to get rid of their pretty pastel candles that are used both budget can handle and stash them away in a closet for winter time. We live in a rural area with lots of trees and invariably, we get some kind of a storm that knocks out our electricity–sometimes for as long as two days. I don’t own any lamps (the old fashioned ones) and the candles can ‘get us by’ until the electricity is restored. I’ve come to appreciate our great-grandparents ability to read by Tip submitted by JK, MT

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More about stocking up... This hint about the candles got me to thinking that now may be a good time to start to build a ‘storm stash’ of non-perishable food items, extra blankets, pet food (for the critters in our lives), and other miscellaneous items. If you take medication, you might ask your doctor about an extra month’s supply, to be purchased in late fall and stored for those storm months when mail service or even travel to a pharmacy may be limited. Just a thought! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

HANDY-DANDY PUSH STICK FOR A BAND SAW An elderly gentleman who lives down the block from me spends his spare time making wooden toys for the Christmas Toy Drive in our city. I was watching him one day and he was using an unsharpened wooden pencil with a rubber eraser on it as a push stick for the small pieces he was working on. He said that the small rubber eraser gives him enough grip to move the pieces about and he didn’t have to buy ‘yet another gadget’.

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BRIGHT & SHINY FURNITURE FINISH ‘POLISH’ We were given an antique table for our new home, but the leaf was nice and shiny while the rest of the table was a little dull. My son suggested he could try using toothpaste to clean it up. We figured it wouldn’t hurt and might even help, so he was given the goahead. He put dabs of the toothpaste on a dry cloth and rubbed away. The slight abrasive in the toothpaste put quite a shine on that dull finish, and the cost was next to nothing!

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STEP SHELVING SAVES SPACE I recently built a couple of step shelving units for underneath my kitchen sink. That miserable spot holds all of my cleaning supplies and is the ‘dark hole’ as far as finding anything goes, not to mention having to work around the plumbing under the sink. To make better use of this space, I took four boards and made a double shelf. That work out so well that I made another one. My tall boards were 12 inches high and I nailed a board on the top for the main shelf and then put another board that was just a stitch smaller so it fits between the two bigger boards, about half-way down. I use the 6-inch shelf for my smaller containers of silver polish, etc. and then can fit the quart bottles of cleaners on the top board. Sure does make it handy for me because now I can actually see what I have at a quick glance. And, it’s saved me money because I wasn’t buying more ‘stuff’ because I couldn’t find the first container of cleaner! Tip submitted by BG, ND –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

KEEPING UP! Is someone in your family (I’m thinking teens here) one of those that needs to ‘keep up’ with the very latest in gadgets? If so, try teaching them about ‘trade-offs’. For instance, If your daughter thinks she needs the $40 brand of mascara, have her work for it instead of just handing over the cash. Four hours spent pushing the lawn mower, cleaning the garage or raking and bagging leaves will give any kid a ‘reality check’ that it takes real work to earn the cash to buy the goodies. If a pair of $100 jeans is on the ‘just have to have it’ list before school starts, then a day of doing ‘dirty jobs’ is in order. Mucking out the barn, cleaning the garage (including cleaning off the tool bench and putting every piece in its proper place), raking and bagging leaves, or even taking the wax off of the kitchen floor and re-waxing it–on hands and knees! Many of us have spoiled our children to the point where they do not realize that it takes hard work to earn the finer things in life. Tip submitted by AT, WY ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– As always, if you have tips or ideas to share, send them to me at PennyWise, Box 518, Kadoka, SD 57543 or email me at pennywise@gwtc.net. Please be sure to mention this publication when you write.

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First Annual BBQ Index Shows Shrinking Cattle Herds Driving Up Beef and BBQ Costs This Fourth of July Americans paid more for

shipped overseas as powder. In Q1 2014 U.S.

their backyard barbecues than ever before. The

dairy exports rose 26 percent*, and 13 percent of

inaugural 2014 Rabobank BBQ Index examined

milk produced in the U.S. is now shipped

the composition of a ten-person barbecue and

internationally. And with a recent study** saying

how rising commodity prices have impacted the

dairy fats are not bad for you, U.S. prices could

cost over the years, showing an overall price

go even higher if demand grows both at home

increase from $51.90 in 2004 to $55.62 during the

and abroad, putting pressure on supplies.

financial crisis in 2007, to a total of $66.82 in 2014.

Beverages: Ask your friends to bring the beer, as it comprises 28% of the total barbecue cost. The

Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics,

price of 20 beers has increased by 10 percent over

the Rabobank BBQ Index tracks the price of

the past five years, as the popularity of more

typical barbecue ingredients, from main dishes

expensive “craft” beers has pushed domestic and

of grilled chicken or a cheeseburger on a bun

premium prices upward. “The two weeks leading

topped with lettuce, tomato and pickles, to chips

up to holidays like Memorial Day and the Fourth

and ice cream on the side and soda and beer to

of July are some of the biggest in beer sales,

wash it down.

regardless of price,” said a Rabobank beverages analyst. “However, companies will still heavily

BBQ Index Breakdown

promote their products and consumers typically

Meat: Combined, beef and chicken make up onequarter of the Index and they each tell a different story. While beef has seen the large increase of 71 percent in five years, including 14 percent over last year, chicken prices have remained fairly flat, up just three percent over five years and one

load up on beer at home during these key weekends. “Soda prices have increased a small four percent over the last five years and are down one percent year-over-year, as slower consumer demand has increased the amount of discounting.

percent since last year. According to Rabobank analysts, cattle herds in the United States are the

Bread/Snacks: Price-wise it makes sense to keep

smallest in 63 years and exports have grown

burgers in the bun: prices are flat compared to

substantially, using a larger share of U.S.

2013 and down one percent over 5 years. In

production, which has driven up the cost.

general, wheat prices are dropping with the

Meanwhile, chicken exports have also expanded,

whole grain complex due to increased global

mainly for dark meat. While export prices have

production, particularly this year. Chip prices

increased, domestic white meat demand has

are also down because people are moving

remained steady, maintaining stable prices in the

towards lower-fat snack foods, decreasing three

U.S.

percent year-over-year.

Dairy: Retail cheese and ice cream prices have

Veggies: The drought in Mexico increased prices

both jumped 15 percent in the past five years.

for tomatoes by 12 percent compared to last year

Most of the gains in cheese have occurred in the

but vegetables are, as always, the lowest

last year, with prices up 11 percent. While U.S.

percentage of the Index and the healthier items.

demand for dairy has slowed in recent years,

** March 2014 journal Annals of Internal Medicine

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As a means of comparison, the BBQ Index parallels the Bureau of Labor Statistics as a data source. The series we selected was the “average price index, US city average”, which is a monthly series. We based our index on the January 1, 2000 price. The formula for the weighting is (sum of component*weighting)/(base sum of component*weighting)*)100.

Components and Weighting by Value: • • • • • • • • • • •

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Lettuce – $.99: 1% of total barbecue Tomatoes – $1.95: 3% Cheese – $2.90: 4% Bread – $2.80: 4% Soda – $3.58: 5% Pickles – $3.51: 6% Chips – $4.37: 7% Chicken – $8.62: 13% Beef – $9.64: 14% Ice Cream – $9.82: 15% Beer – $18.59: 28%

Total Volumes: • • • • • • •

• • •

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The Rabobank BBQ Index assumes an average American family/neighborly BBQ situation, which might take place over the 4th of July. The Index assumes an average of 10 adults attends; hypothetically, each person consumes the same amount of food and beer. Each individual is assumed to consume two burgers (one chicken, one beef) with a slice of cheese, five handfuls of chips, a couple of beers, a can of soda, a pickle and a couple scoops of ice cream.

•

* On a liquid milk equivalent (LME) basis

growing demand in China and other developing markets has kept prices rising. U.S. milk typically

Overview Rationale and Methodology

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