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Hat-trick for University of Minnesota dairy judging team U of M wins NAILE for third straight year

By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Like a welloiled machine, the University of Minnesota dairy judging team took the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Collegiate Judging Contest by storm Nov. 5 in Louisville, Ky. For the third consecutive year, a team of Golden Gophers earned the top spot among the collegiate teams competing in the contest.

Minnesota’s 2017 NAILE judging team consisted of four juniors, Haely Leiding of Fountain, Minn., Trent Dado of Amery, Wis., Krista Styer of Menomonie, Wis., and Brooke Roberts of Whitelaw, Wis. They are coached by Dr. Les Hansen, Scott Ellinghuysen, Alicia Thurk and Eric Houdek.

“We really enjoy competing in the contest in Louisville,” Hansen said.

He has coached dairy judging teams at Minnesota since 1981. “Besides the fact that we consistently do very well there, it’s just a very peaceful, low-key contest.”

The NAILE contest consisted of 10 classes, a heifer and cow class each of Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Guernseys, Holsteins and Jerseys. Throughout the day, the team from Minnesota consistently placed high in the various breeds on their way to winning the 13-team contest, winning the Jersey and Guernsey portions of the contest, placing fourth in the Holstein classes and sixth is both Ayrshires and Brown Swiss. In oral reasons the Minnesota team placed second.

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The University of Minnesota dairy cattle judging team – (from left) Haely Leiding, Trent Dado, Krista Styer, Brooke Roberts and coach Dr. Les Hansen – receive first place at the dairy cattle judging contest at NAILE in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 5.

In addition to their current winning streak, teams from Minnesota have won the NAILE contest six times in the past eight years. Hansen said that of all his duties at the university, coaching the dairy judging teams each year is by far his favorite.

“This is a great group of students, they enjoy competing as a team,” Hansen said. “They have a lot of fun together and really enjoy what they are doing.”

Overall, Roberts placed second in the NAILE contest, and was tenth is the oral reasons portion. In addition, she won the Jersey breed division and placed fourth in the Brown Swiss breed, while placed third in the Guernsey breed and ninth in the Jersey breed at the NAILE contest. Styer placed seventh in reasons, fth in the Holsteins and eighth in both

Guernseys and Jerseys. Leiding placed sixth overall in the NAILE contest, and added a second place nish in the Guernseys and a sixth place nish in the Ayrshires.

“Louisville is a great contest,” Dado said. “There is great diversity in the breeds, and in the classes, as well.

Some classes are very able to be placed, and others had you thinking right down to the nal minutes. It’s a very relaxed atmosphere overall, a great contest with great cows.”

Roberts and Dado were both members of all three national teams for Minnesota, and have ended their competitive judging careers, while Steyer and Leiding are looking forward to continuing judging next fall.

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Roberts, who studies agricultural communications and marketing, was a late-comer to the sport of dairy judging, not beginning her career until she was in high school, although she had competed in livestock judging since the third grade.

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Dado, an animal science major focusing on ruminant nutrition, is drawn to dairy judging because of the networking opportunities that develop and the relationships he can build with other dairy enthusiasts.

“I’m kind of unique in that while I appreciate good cows, that’s not my favorite aspect of judging,” Dado said. “I like building a relationship with my team members, and meeting members of other teams and the farmers that host us for practices. It’s a great way to learn more about the dairy industry.”

Styer said she focuses on the cows in front of her to avoid nervousness in contests.

“I try to get a really good rst impression of each animal as the classes come in,” Styer said of how she

comes to her placings. “I try to get a good look from every angle. Sometimes they come together easily, and other times you just have to go with your gut feeling.”

Competing at the collegiate level takes a great deal of work, time and dedication for the students, while balancing judging practice with their classes.

“We start working with the team in the fall of our sophomore year, and then in the spring we spend a lot of time working with our reasons,” Roberts said.

“Then the fall of your junior year, you compete for a spot on the team. We travel to farms for practices every weekend from the time school starts throughout the season. We see a lot of classes before we get to the contests.”

“I really enjoyed my rst year competing in

collegiate dairy judging,” Styer said. “The biggest difference from judging in 4-H is the changes in presenting oral reasons. You learn to expand on your reasons, describe the cows in more detail and more accurately. I really love giving reasons.”

Hansen credits the dairy farmers who open their doors to the judging team, providing the opportunity to practice. On the way to Kentucky, the team spent two days practicing at six different farms in Iowa.

“These farmers open their arms to us,” Hansen said. “These kids couldn’t do this well if the farmers didn’t host us. We are so appreciative of the great breeders that present us good classes to teach and learn from. They all really believe in what we are doing and are so helpful.”

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UWRF dairy judging team places second overall at NAILE Falcons take high reasons team

By Brittany Olson

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RIVER FALLS, Wis. – For Erica Helmer of Plymouth, Wis., Clint Irrthum of Wanamingo, Minn., Matthew Kramer of St. Cloud, Wis., and Kaila Wussow of Cecil, Wis., similar judging styles, years of combined experience and a common love for the dairy cow helped to propel them to place rst in the reasons portion and second place overall at a major judging contest.

The foursome represented the University of Wisconsin-River Falls at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) intercollegiate dairy judging contest in Louisville, Ky., held the rst weekend of November. Coaches Steve Kelm, professor of dairy science at UWRF, and dairy farmer Mary Holle of Baldwin, Wis., guided the team along the way.

Not only did the team place second overall, behind the University of Minnesota, they took rst in reasons, as well.

After placing fourth overall at the Accelerated Genetics contest in September, held in Viroqua, Wis., UWRF was ready to do its very best on the shavings.

“The mood going into the contest this year was nervous, yet excited,” Kramer said. “Ironically, I have known Erica and Kaila for quite some time through judging, showing and Wisconsin Junior Holsteins activities. I met Clint as a freshman through Dairy Club and mutual friends.

It is just interesting how things come together over time.”

Wussow echoed Kramer’s thoughts, adding that they knew they had the chance to do well.

“Erica, Matthew and I grew up judging against each other in 4-H and FFA. We always were relatively close in placings at competitions and had similar judging styles, [and] when we added Clint we knew we strengthened our team even further as he has a great eye for cattle,” Wussow said. “We knew we had the abilities, we just had to hone the additional skills we practiced throughout the

season and apply them to be as successful as possible.”

Helmer said their earlier contest in Viroqua helped to polish their reasons, as well.

“After getting the rust off our reasons at Viroqua earlier this fall, I had a good feeling as we came in to Louisville.

We practiced Wednesdays and had occasional long practices on Saturdays that allowed us to ne tune our reasons and add some nishing touches,” Helmer said.

The team practiced at least once a week, sometimes twice depending on the day and when the next contest was, at a local farm to judge several classes and then take notes to work on reasons for one or two classes.

“We had practice every Wednesday night and some Saturdays,” Irrthum said.

When the results were announced, Irrthum came in fth overall with Wussow coming in at eighth place and Helmer at 11th. Wussow was also fourth in reasons, and Helmer placed fth.

“I was a little off of my game, and did not do quite as well as I would have liked to. I was very excited, however, for my teammates. They all individually had something to be extremely proud of,” Kramer said.

The whole team was excited to place rst in oral reasons.

“When we were hearing the team results for the reasons portion, as the placings got higher and higher, I was actually kind of shaking. I had known that we all had improved from earlier this fall at Viroqua, but it was still surreal when they announced the University of WisconsinRiver Falls as the top reasons team,” Kramer said. “There was stiff competition from many prestigious universities, and it was simply exhilarating to come out on top, even if we did not win the contest overall.”

Wussow said it was indescribable to do so well.

“Before that, we had just had a hunch that we could do well but this proved it.

We were very proud of one another and are thankful for our coaches, Dr. Kelm and Mary Holle, for pushing us outside our comfort zones to continuously improve ourselves and each other this year,” Wussow said. “It is humbling to see all of the hard work we’ve put in since a young age start to really show as we start a new

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The University of Wisconsin-River Falls dairy judging team – (from left) Coach Dr. Steven Kelm, Kaila Wussow, Erica Helmer, Matthew Kramer and Clint Irrthum – takes second place overall at the North American International Livestock Exposition collegiate dairy judging contest in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 5. The team also placed first in oral reasons.

level of judging competitions.”

Dairy judging has taught them valuable life skills. Irrthum said learning to evaluate dairy cattle has improved his decision-making abilities.

“I have learned how to make decisions and be able to explain my thoughts justifying how I made the decision. Additionally, I have learned how to improve my public speaking abilities through oral reasons,” Irrthum said.

Helmer added that judging has boosted her condence.

“I have become a much more condent individual when communicating with others. Furthermore, judging has helped me in being able to reason out my decisions in other situations,” Helmer said.

Moreover, they are thankful for the memories and friendships created as a result of dairy judging.

“This activity has allowed me to be condent enough to make my own decisions, as well as prepare a reasoning to back myself when others may question it.

Oral reasons really have helped me improve my ability to communicate with others, as I need to explain my choices and back them up with factual information,” Wussow said. “It has also brought life-long friendships, which I am incredibly thankful for.”

Dr. Kelm, who has served as the judging coach at UWRF for two decades, said that some of his closest friends are former students who judged, and that judging team participation gives the dairy industry individuals with skills that aren’t easily replicated.

“We travel together, laugh together and sometimes learn more about each other than we ever imagined. The evaluation skills are certainly benecial, but the competitions and the practices are really about life skills,” Kelm said. “Can I communicate with others? Can I assemble a coherent argument? Can I accept that I worked really hard but came up short?

The dairy industry needs graduates with a strong work ethic, communication skills and the ability to work in teams.”

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Dealing with digital dermatitis Burgi suggests ways to lessen lesion cases

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Digital dermatitis is one type of hoof lesion of which dairy farmers should be aware. During a recent webinar put on by the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin, Karl Burgi, program director for Dairyland Hoof Care Institute, Inc., in Baraboo, Wis., discussed digital dermatitis and how to control it.

Burgi said the priKarl Burgi mary cause of the leDairyland Hoof Care sion is a breakdown in Institute the immune system and compromised skin integrity, which gives bacteria the opportunity to enter the cow’s system. Hygiene is a big factor for digital dermatitis. Burgi said animals with digital dermatitis have a higher leg hygiene score, which means dirtier feet and legs. “They put their feet in manure because it feels soothing to them. That’s why those claws are always dirtier,� Burgi said about cows with digital dermatitis.

The Dairyland Initiative website reports

the same information. “Chronic exposure to moisture and manure is a prerequisite for the disease – hence it is more common in conďƒžnement-housed cattle, especially in freestalls with automatic scrapers,â€? the website states.

There are a few stages of digital dermatitis. The ďƒžrst is M1, or the subclinical stage. “A lot of times we can’t see it on the cow. Many times, it’s located in between the heel balls. It’s erosion of the skin,â€? Burgi said. “If you use an effective hoof bath and have good hygiene, these will generally go away because it’s strictly on the surface.

They haven’t migrated into the skin.�

The second is the M2 stage. “This is the important thing to diagnose early,â€? Burgi said. “Bacteria is still on the surface. This is really the only time the antibiotic is effective. If we can treat at the early M2 stage ‌ my reoccurrence rate is less than 10 percent.â€?

Then there is M2 with proliferation. “If we delay the treatment, the bacteria will migrate deeper into the skin. When we get to this, the treatment is virtually non-effective ‌,â€? Burgi said.

The M4 stage is the result of the M2 not being treated in time. â€œâ€Ś Bacteria will surface again, so new infections must be prevented with regular hoof baths and good hygiene. This is where the hoof bath comes in,â€? Burgi said.

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The farm needs to have good hygiene and a low stress environment along with a footbath to control M4 lesions and prevent M1 lesions.

Burgi said the ideal footbath is 12 feet long, 20 inches wide with 36-inch sides, 6-foot side panels and a 12-inch entrance and exit curbs. It should have 3.5 to 4 inches of solution. “Cows pass through the foot bath easier and defecate less if there are side walls because when the cow gets into a race she deďƒžnitely defecates,â€? Burgi said.

There has also been a study done that shows 12-inch entrance curbs resulted in having the hind feet being dipped in the solution more often than 6-inch curbs, Burgi said.

The pH of the footbath solution should be kept between 3.0 and 5.0, Burgi said, because a lower pH resulted in more M2 diagnoses. Although it depends on manure contamination, The Dairyland Institute suggests changing the solution every 100 to 300 cow passes.

For a cleaning footbath solution, Burgi suggest three options. The ďƒžrst is 1 quart of mild soap and 4 quarts of bleach for every 50 gallons of water. The second is the same, but with 5 pounds of salt added. The third option is 2.5 gallons of sodium hypochlorite for every 50 gallons of water.

For disinfecting, the ďƒžrst option is copper sulfate, followed by hoof zinc and formalin.

The frequency of a footbath is dependent on the farm and the time of year. Burgi suggests using records of previous digital dermatitis cases to establish a footbath schedule. “Right now in the fall, it’s always a high risk period because the manure dries very quickly, making dirtier heels and claws ‌ it gives the bacteria the ideal environment to get going. Summer, digital dermatitis usually goes down because the sprinklers makes the manure more soupy and keeps the hooves cleaner,â€? Burgi said.

Overall, Burgi said digital dermatitis is a lesion that can be kept at bay. “The success for me is in the details,� he said.

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Farmers participate in fall dairy tour

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Participants on the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation’s fall dairy tour look at heifers in a youngstock barn at Sheeknoll Farms in Rochester, Minn. The tour also went New Sweden Dairy, Riverview, LLP, and Redhead Creamery and Jer-Lindy Farms.

Robert Sheehan (second from left), one of the owners of Sheeknoll Farms, talks with Carissa Buttjer and Loren Liddle, who were a part of the fall dairy tour that visited the Sheehans’ farm on Nov. 9. Buttjer is the assistant herdswoman of a 260-cow dairy near Atkins, Iowa, while Liddle milks 50 cows near Tripola, Iowa.

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Chase Saxton (left) and Justin Schaffer look at a cow Nov. 9 during a tour of Sheeknoll Farms near Rochester, Minn. The two were participants on the fall dairy tour, coordinated by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and The Dairy Foundation based in Calmar, Iowa. Saxton works full time for his aunt and uncle, Jon and Ann Larson, who own Larcrest Holsteins, milking 170 cows near Albert Lea, Minn., while Schaffer farms in partnership with his family, milking 140 cows near Meisville, Minn.

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Mariah Schmitt, The Dairy Center Dairy Foundation coordinator, takes a picture of a 2-year-old Beemer daughter, one of the featured cows at Sheeknoll Farms near Rochester, Minn.

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Kate Keenan (left), Bonnie Mohr’s daughter, serves drinks and food to Emily Branstad and Minnie Ward during the group’s tour to Bonnie Mohr Studio and Glenmark Genetics near Glencoe, Minn., Nov. 9.

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Funding available for sustainable agriculture projects AGRI grants help farmers test new ideas to drive sustainability The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture and Demonstration Grants. Approximately $250,000 is available to fund projects that explore new ways of conserving natural resources, enhancing farm protability, increasing energy efciency, and improving life in rural communities.

“No one cares more about Minnesota’s rural landscape than farmers and their families,” said Lt. Governor Tina Smith. “The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Sustainable Agriculture and Demonstration Grant program is available to help farmers improve the sustainability and protability of their operations. I encourage all farmers interested in making changes to their operations to apply for a grant worth up to $25,000.”

Farmer David Abazs hopes his grant funds will help demonstrate a cost-effective way to increase soil health on the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center School’s organic farm.

Abazs is testing a variety of materials, including lime, wood ash, and biochar for their ability to affect soil chemistry and increase pH levels of the acidic soils in Lake County.

“These elds have never been farmed before and are providing a great template to help us and other farmers,” said Abazs. “We’re trying to nd soil amendments that will help simultaneously meet pH goals and enhance soil health.”

Previous grant rounds have funded projects exploring farm diversication, cover crops and crop rotation, conservation tillage, input reduction strategies, and alternative energies like wind, methane, and biomass.

AGRI Sustainable Agriculture and Demonstration grantees must share their ndings. These are published annually in the MDA’s Greenbook, which provides a summary of each project along with results, management tips, and other resources.

Applications from farmers receive priority, but the program also funds Minnesota nonprot and educational organizations as long as Minnesota farmers are meaningfully involved in the project. Projects may last two to three years.

AGRI Sustainable Agriculture and Demonstration Grant applications are due by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. For more information and to apply, visit www.mda.state. mn.us/grants/grants/demogrant.aspx.

WCMA set to award $15,000 in student scholarships in 2018 The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is pleased to announce it will again offer ve student scholarships in 2018, worth a total of $15,000. Those interested in being considered for an award have until February 28 to submit an application.

“WCMA members believe that investments in education are smart investments in our industry’s future,” said John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director. “Our Association has donated more than $1 million to support students and educational initiatives in the eld, and we’re proud to reafrm that commitment through our scholarship program.”

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Denise Menze unloads corn into an auger Nov. 15 on the 78-cow dairy she operates with her husband, Mike, near Ottertail, Minn. Mike was combining.

Any employee or child of an employee of a WCMA dairy manufacturing, processing, or marketing member company may apply for the WCMA Myron P. “Mike” Dean Cheese Industry Student Scholarship. Two students will receive scholarship awards of $3,000 each.

Employees or children of employees at WCMA supplier member companies may apply for the WCMA Cheese Industry Supplier Student Scholarship. Three students will receive scholarship awards of $3,000 each Preference for both scholarship awards will be given to candidates pursuing degrees and careers connected to the dairy industry Well-qualied candidates will be currently attending a college, university, or technical school in the United States, or registered to attend a qualifying school.

Applicants must supply transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and a completed application form by February 28, 2018. Forms may be found at www.WisCheeseMakers.org, or can be directly requested from WCMA Communications and Policy Manager Rebekah Sweeney at 608-286-1001 or via email at rsweeney@wischeesemakers.org.

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Get to know Hunter Guy, Sparta, Wis.

What dairy or ag-related extracurricular activities are you involved in? I’m involved in 4-H, FFA and the Monroe County All-Breeds Junior Dairy Club.

Why are you involved in these activities/organizations and what is your favorite? Because I have a passion for agriculture and the dairy industry. Dairy farming is something I’ve always been interested in doing. The Junior Dairy Club is my favorite of these activities because all of the kids who are involved can relate to dairy farming and showing cattle.

Tell us your best experience during your time in these activities/organizations. Showing my Brown Swiss at our county fair and being able to show at the Wisconsin Junior State Fair.

What’s your favorite social media? I don’t have any personal social media accounts. I don’t have the time for them. I have done stuff on our FFA chapter’s Facebook page.

What are your career aspirations? I would like to come home and take over our family farm. I’m the fourth generation. We are in the process of building a new freestall barn and parlor to replace our tiestall barn. I am looking at going to college in River Falls, Platteville or Madison. I’d like to major in animal science and minor in accounting. I’m also interested in pursuing training in agricultural mechanics. I’d like to get a master’s degree and possibly a PhD in an agriculturerelated area. I own 23 head of registered Brown Swiss and 156 acres of land.

What is something you’ve learned from being involved in these activities/ organizations? I’ve learned how to be a leader by participating in these activities and how to work to accomplish certain projects and ideas. I’m the vice president of our FFA chapter and I’ve served as a vice president in my 4-H club. I’ve also learned how to manage my time to get things done. I have learned a lot of practical skills about things like showing cattle.

Who do you look up to? I look up to my dad and my grandpa. They started our farm and are teaching me how to do everything so that I can take it over and run it on my own someday.

Tell us something about yourself that many people don’t know. I was born so early I was only given a 5 percent chance of surviving. I was born the end of November and wasn’t supposed to be due until March. The ďƒžrst 14 days of my life, the doctors didn’t expect me to live at all. I spent six months in the NICU in Rochester, Minn. My grandpa likes to tell the story of the ďƒžrst time I showed a calf when I was 4 at our local Brown Swiss Canton show. My calf won the class, but I told the judge I wanted a red ribbon because it was my favorite color.

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Hunter Guy, 16, is the son of Rick and Donna Guy and the grandson of Dick and Barb Guy, all of Sparta, Wis. Hunter, a junior at Sparta High School, is shown with his favorite cow Annie, who is the only daughter of his ďƒžrst cow.

Tell us some of your duties on the farm. I help with milking, feeding calves and cleaning the barn and keeping the animal facilities clean. I also help with ďƒželd work, such as ďƒžlling silos, combining corn and making hay in the summer. I help with chores most mornings before school and at nights after school.

If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be and how would you change it? I would change the future outlook for agriculture. I would encourage politicians to look at ways to increase milk prices for dairy farmers and ways to make things easier for farmers to make a living.

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Do you have a favorite animal on your farm? Tell us about it. I have a lot. The cows I like are Cecelia,

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If you had your own farm what would it look like? It would be the same as my family’s farm, but I would have about 10 meat goats. I would also build a barn for the cattle in the pasture and ďƒžnish the windbreak. It would also be super clean.

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What are your favorite and least favorite chores? My favorite chore is feeding the heifers and bringing the milk down to the calf barn. We have to use the skidloader to do both of those chores. My least favorite chore is folding the rags we use to wipe the cows during milking because it takes forever. I also do not like bedding, because the dust from the straw hurts my lungs and the bales are hard to put in pens.

Do you have a favorite animal on your farm? Tell us about it. I have a few favorites: Adrian, Trudy and Jupiter. They are cows that are very friendly and are nicer than the other cows. Elaine, the yearling I showed in 4-H, is also one of my favorites.

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If you had your own farm what would it look like? It would look exactly like the one we have now, except I would upgrade the feed bunks and I would make it immaculately clean. I would also add four sheep. We already have a bunch of other animals other than cows – our donkey, Cookie, two geese, two guinea hens, one dog and lots of cats.

What is the best thing about growing up on a dairy farm? It is very fun. I like all the cattle and space. In town, other kids don’t get to have either one.

What is your favorite dairy treat? I like white milk and cheese.

What is your favorite thing to do on the farm during the winter? I like sledding down our driveway.

What are you most thankful for? I am most thankful for my family because I love them. I am also thankful for doctors because I have a heart defect, and they have helped me.

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Free farmland rental agreement meetings are being provided by the University of Minnesota Extension. Farm land rental rates have started to lower as corn and soybean prices continue lower in 2017. Determining a fair farm rent agreement is a challenge in today’s economy with current signicantly lower corn and soybeans prices in 2017 compared to recent record corn and soybean prices and record farm land values.

Negotiating a fair rental agreement that satises the land owner and the farmer is a challenge. David Bau and Nathan Hulinsky, Extension Educators in Ag Business Management, will provide several ways; by examples, fact sheets and worksheets to determine a fair farm land rental rate for both parties.

Topics covered at the meetings will include local historic and projected farmland rental rate trends, current farm land values and sales, a worksheet that will help determine a fair rental agreement. Input costs for 2018 will be presented along with current 2018 corn and soybean prices. Worksheets will examine 2018 costs and what is affordable rent that a farmer will be able to pay in 2018, the rate of return to the landlord at current market values and examine exible rental agreements.

Make plans to attend one of these meetings now. Attendees will receive several informative worksheets and factsheets that will help to determine what is a fair 2018 farm land rental rate is.

See the listing below for a meeting in your area: • Nov. 30, 1 p.m., Steele County Community Center, 1380 S. Elm St., Owatonna, Minn.

• Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m., Wright County Courthouse Room 120, 10 2nd St. NW, Buffalo, Minn.

• Dec. 4, 2 p.m., Meeker County Courthouse Community Room A & B, 325 Sibley Ave. N., Litcheld, Minn.

• Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., UCR-Heintz Center Room HB117, 1926 College View Road SE, Rochester, Minn.

• Dec. 15, 9:30 a.m., Carver County Government Center Township Hall, 600 E. 4th St., Chaska, Minn.

• Dec. 15, 1:30 p.m., Elko New Market Library, 110 J. Roberts Way, Elko New Market, Minn.

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference will be held on Nov. 27-28, 2017 at the Iowa State Center – Scheman Building in Ames, Iowa. Online registration is now available at http://www.aep.iastate.edu/leadership/.

On Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., conference attendees have the opportunity to participate in one of the three Intensive Leadership Workshops offered. Dinner during the workshops is included in the cost of registration. The three-hour interactive sessions will give women practical leadership advice and tools as well as inspire women to lead successfully at all levels of experience.

Additional networking activities are also available on Monday. Conference attendees can sign up to take a free campus tour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and enjoy a hospitality room at the Best Western University Park Inn and Suites from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The full-day conference on Tuesday begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m.

Lunch as well as morning and afternoon refreshments are included in the registration cost.

The day begins with keynote speaker Roxi Beck’s presentation on ‘Winning in Complex Conversations’ and concludes with capstone speaker Jeanne Bernick’s presentation on ‘How Remarkable Women Lead with Condence.’ Throughout the day, more than 20 outstanding general session and concurrent session speakers will enlighten and energize attendees with a variety of leadership topics ranging from establishing mentorships to starting new businesses to mapping your leadership journey.

Highlighting the conference will be the recognition of seven inspiring women from across Iowa who are being honored as the 2017 ‘Women Impacting Agriculture.’

Minnesota Milk Dairy Conference and Expo, Nov. 28-29 at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Welch, Minn. Explore a new part of Minnesota for the Minnesota Milk Dairy Conference and Expo. New sessions include Spanish-speaking and young farmer – learning opportunities for our diverse Minnesota dairy farms. For more info and to register, visit www. mnmilk.org.

Register today for the Midwest Dairy Day, “Maximizing Production with Improved Reproduction” held on Dec. 1, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Iowa’s Dairy Center located at 1527 Highway 150 S, Calmar, Iowa 52132. This program will provide you with more in-depth information on improving milk production through a variety of practical reproductive programs and metabolic management. This event is a collaborative effort between Iowa State University Turn to CALENDAR | Page 16

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Dr. Paul Fricke, Professor of Dairy Science at University of Wisconsin - Madison will begin the day with the latest research focusing on developing and improving methods for reproductive management. The goal of Dr. Fricke’s extension program is to maximize reproductive efďƒžciency of high producing dairy herds by applying knowledge gained through basic scientiďƒžc research to develop practical management programs and technologies. Following lunch, Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine Senior Clinician, Dr. Pat Gorden, will discuss the role of a cow’s metabolic health and the impact on reproduction. Dr. Gorden’s work focuses on the applied dairy knowledge of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine. The day will conclude with a panel of dairy producers sharing and answering questions about their successful reproductive management programs.

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The International Silo Association is having regional meetings. These annual events enable ISA members, silo companies, and feed handling equipment companies to gather and celebrate their accomplishments, further education, and plan for the future. The regional meetings will be held in Ontario, Canada, the Northeast, Pennsylvania, and in the Midwest, Wisconsin. The meetings serve as an excellent opportunity to look back at the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and sales, and to look ahead to where the industry is headed. The continuing theme at all meetings will be Feed automation and the future of the dairy industry. With the shrinking numbers of dairies each year, we feel it is important to discuss this issue. We are bringing in experts to give us an insight on how the Tower Silo and Feed Automation will impact the dairy industry of the future. The Northeastern Regional Meeting held in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania starts with an ISA Board of Directors Meeting on November 28.

On Nov. 29, regional meeting will start with the Annual ISA Business Meeting. It will be followed by a presentation by Kurtis Lamiere from Valmetal, Inc. on their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Autorationâ&#x20AC;? system. There will also be an Awards Presentation. The awards given each year include the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honorary Member Awardâ&#x20AC;? and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zur Craineâ&#x20AC;? Award. The recipients are individuals who deserve recognition for their dedication and voluntary contributions toward the continued success of this association as we serve the tower silo and related farmstead equipment industry. The Waterloo, Ontario Meeting is on Friday, Dec. 1 with a presentation by Dave Rose from Valmetal, Inc. on their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Autorationâ&#x20AC;? system. The Midwest meeting will be held in Madison, Wisconsin on Wednesday, December 6. The meeting will feature local experts speaking on Feed Automation and the use of a Tower Silo. If you would like more information on the meetings, please contact Jim Pleitner at 610-607-3622 or E-mail: info@silo.org.

The 19th annual Holiday Open House will be held Sunday, Dec. 3 at Ruth Klossnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cow Collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mooseumâ&#x20AC;? in Bernadotte (rural Lafayette, Minn.). Hours are 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited. There is no admission charge.

Milk and cookies will be served. The Moo-seum is home to more than 17,700 cow itemsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Guinness World Record collection of cow-related items. All types of cow items are on displayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;creamers, sugars, salt and peppers, cookie jars, ď&#x192;&#x17E;gurines, woodcarvings, wall hangings, toys, games, clothes, books, candles, Christmas ornaments, and much, much more. The Moo-seum is located at 34085 515th Avenue, rural Lafayette, in the village of Bernadotte. From Lafayette, go four-and-a-half miles east on Nicollet County #1 (350th Street), then one mile north on Nicollet County 10 (515th Avenue). For more information, call 507-240-0048 or email cowladyruth@gmail.com.

Clayton County Women, Land and Legacy along with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Estate and Transition Planning: The Nuts & Bolts to Get Your Startedâ&#x20AC;? on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. in Elkader, Iowa. The program lasts approximately three hours.

The program will be held in the Freedom Bank community room in Elkader. Presenting at this seminar is Melissa Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke, Attorney and ISU Extension Farm and Business Management Field Specialist who will present important information in transition and estate planning. Key topics will include: property ownership, wills, federal estate tax, Iowa inheritance tax, gifting, trusts, healthcare planning, and gifting strategies. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke will also talk about how families can start conversations about estate planning, transitioning a farm or other small business, including building a team of professionals to assist in the process. Powers of attorney and healthcare planning will also be highlighted. Call Clayton Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ISU Extension at 563-245-1451 in Elkader for more information or email Holly Loan at hloan@iastate.edu. More information and a printable registration form can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/clayton, registrations are due by Nov. 28.

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17-8-F REGISTERED BRED AYRSHIRE HEIFERS, due to calf late winter into Spring. Call 712-7862302. Call 23-TFN-F REGISTERED HOLSTEIN COWS, good pedigrees & good production, 3 head recently fresh. Call 320-224-9887. 19-3-F (50) DHI TESTED AND CLASSIFIED REGISTERED HOLSTEIN COWS from 1-robot dairy, along w/about 50 hfrs. of all ages, RHA 23,935, 3.7, 882, 3.12, 746, top AI sires used, numerous fancy uddered cows in herd. Call Bryan 608-790-1925. 192-VM

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SERVICE AGE REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS, dams exc. w/30,000 lbs. milk, NE IA. Call 563-880-1014. 19-2-F

HOLSTEIN, SERVICEABLE AGE BREEDING BULLS, 35 yrs., AI breeding. Call 320-761-2526 or 320-293-5607. 12-TFN-F

(55) DAIRY GOATS, due to start freshening 2/1/18; also 50 doelings b. in Feb., (1) Nubian X Alpine polled buck, (1) Alpine X Saanan buck; also double 12 parlor, $35,425/obo. Ananias Hershberger, N8256 Miller Ave., Loyal, WI 54446.

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18-TFN-F FRESH OR SPRINGING COWS AND HEIFERS, Holstein & Brown Swiss. Call 608-482-2726.

20-TFN-F 14 DOELING DAIRY DOES, born May/June, $250 ea. Call 320-8740277. 18-2-F REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, exc. type and production. Call Scott Rickeman 320-552-0284.

10-TFN-F BREEDING BULLS, top quality, 27,800# herd, EX dams, up to 49,000 lbs. milk; bull calves. Call 320-548-3542 or 320-3335906. 15-TFN-F

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Call 507-215-1461. 16-4-F REGISTERED JERSEYS, no BST, 200,000 SCC, 50# tank avg., 5.3 BF, 3.9P, good cows-just too many, freestall and parlor trained. Call 319-721-3569 or 319-721-9139, email taylorpflughaupt91@ gmail.com. 19-2-F BULLS, home-bred, variety of ages/genetics. Alberts Pine-Shelter Farms, Pine Island, MN (just north of Rochester). Call Dave at 507-356-8625 or 507-3564462. TFN-B REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULL, genomic tested. Call for more info 320-360-5358. 17-6-F

BROWN SWISS BULLS, home raised, registered, genomic tested, A2A2 tested, delivery available. Call 563-4192137 or visit www.hilltopacresfarmcalmaria.com 24-TFN-F MILKING SHORTHORN & HOLSTEIN HYBRID BREEDING BULLS of all ages; also lightweight Shorthorn steers. Call 612-390-1616.

17-3-F REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, from three or more generations of EX 30,000 lbs. dams, Brookings, SD. Call 605-6906393. TFN-F REG. BROWN SWISS BULLS, all ages, exc. pedigrees. Call 320-5876384 or 320-583-0336.

16-TFN-B ORGANIC SPRINGING HFRS., cows & other cattle of various stages of lactation. Call 507-961-4255.

15-TFN-F HOLSTEIN BULLS-Great selection from EX and VG high-producing cows, 26,800 RHA, Johnes free. Call Olmar Farms at 507-794-2697 or 507-2200730. 1-TFN-B

DAIRY GOATS available 12/15, 50 registered LaManchas due starting 1/20, CAE free, on DHIA, $400 ea. Call 507-465-0180. 182-F EARLY 1ST AND 2ND LACTATION HOLSTEIN MILKING COWS, $1,300. Call 507228-8623. 18-2-F REGISTERED HOLSTEIN CALVES, heifers and young cows, 26,000+ RHA, Johnes free. Call Olmar Farms 507-220-0730.

19-10-F DAIRY HERD, B&W R&W Holsteins, Guernseys, Jerseys; youngstock also available, year-round freshening. Call 320-2263325. 16-TFN-F 1-10 REGISTERED HOLSTEIN MILK COWS; also clean up semen, $1/unit. Call 320583-6564. 23-TFN-F SERVICEABLE AGE HOLSTEIN BULLS. Call 320-360-7254. 16-TFN-F MILKING SHORTHORN BULLS. Call 320968-8709. 18-TFN-F (6) BEEF CALVES, 5 mo. old. Call 218-738-5020.

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7-TFN-F

YEARLING REGISTERED JERSEY BULL, sired by Impression, 94 pt.

Jade dam & 95 pt. grand dam, $1,000. Call 701-4089094. 4-TFN-F

IN STOCK head locking Series 3 & 6 Automatic Head Gate Chutes available

50 YEARS BREEDING FOR FEET, LEGS, & UDDERS, pick 50 cows from 80, 90+ avg. Call 715-828-4757. 16-TFN-F

715-644-2350

Chippewa Valley Dairy Supply 6053 CTY. HWY. G • STANLEY, WI 54768 • Andrew Zimmerman

The next issue of the Dairy Star is published December 9th.

Advertising and news deadline is Friday, December 1st.

11-6-17am

Beckry®Tex textured coatings are a unique, low gloss option to the standard flat finishes typically used in manufacturing metal roofs. The distinctive appearance provided by the textured coating system increases the appeal of a project, creating an eye-catching masterpiece that is sure to attract the attention of architects and property developers alike!

SERVICEABLE AGE B&W BULLS, (1) largerbull for heavy work, sires Cinderdoor, Numer Uno, Doorman and others, dams EX and VG, over 30,000 milk; also, Call 320-5836564. 9-TFN-F DAIRY GOAT DOES, out of Hostetler breeding; also breeding bucks available. Call 319-350-5819.

24-TFN-F

N14685 Copenhaver Ave., Stanley Phone: (715) 644-0765 Fax: (715) 644-4931

Self-Loading Round Bale Carriers

REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, from three or more generations of EX 30,000 lbs. dams, Brookings, SD. Call 605-6906393. TFN-F AI BRED DAIRY HEIFERS. Call 320-760-2705.

4-TFN-B SERVICEABLE AGE HOLSTEIN AND JERSEY BULLS, from good type and production families; also cows, Glencoe, MN. Call 320-864-6555.

4-TFN-F SEVERAL REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULLS, (1) R&W, 1100 lbs., large enough to breed cows, sired by Modesty, Jedi; also Registered Jersey bull from 94 pt. dam & granddam, genomic numbers up to 2620, $1,100.

Call 715-643-3382. 19-1-B

Livestock - WANTED

WANTING TO BUY SLOW & LAME CATTLE, lump-jaws and bad eyes and all blemished cattle, $200-$600; also, good cull cows and bulls, $600$1,200. Call 612-860-8774 or 651-480-1900. 4-TFNB

AI HOLSTEIN HFR. CALVES, at least 1 week old. Call 320-293-4954.

19-1-F

ALL CLASSES OF SPRINGER DAIRY COWS. No jockeys. Call 320-760-6050. 20-TFN-F

COMPLETE HERDS OF DAIRY CATTLE; also buying all classes of livestock including cull cows, steers, hfrs. and calves. Call 715-216-1897.

7-TFN-B

Services:

Complete Post Frame Packages Featuring: Ultra-Lam Posts w/50 yr. Warranty

(10) HOLSTEIN HFRS., ready to breed. Call 507228-8594 or cell 507-7661969. 19-2-F

CUSTOM HEIFER RAISING Central MN, indoor facilities available.

TMR fed, top quality feeds, large capacity, competitive pricing. Will accommodate any or all age groups. Call/ text 320-248-9097. 18-4-B

Contact your local dealer to learn more!

BUTCHER COWS, bulls, & fats; also thin, lame, lazy, & lump jaw. Call 320-894-7175. 11-TFN-B

Real Estate - WANTED

LOOKING FOR DAIRY FARMER THAT IS CLOSE TO RETIRING and is willing to help me get into dairy farming.

Call/text Jason 320-2509783. 18-4-F

Gorter’s Clay & Dairy Equipment of MN, Inc. Pipestone, MN 507-825-3271

• Heavy-duty 10 or 14 Bale • Round bales up to 5’6’’ or 6’6” diameter • Pick-up wet or dry hay Wide models available for 6 ft. bales

Isaacson Sales & Service, Inc. Lafayette, MN 507-228-8270 888-228-8270

Ross Equipment Co., Inc. Lonsdale, MN 800-645-7677 507-744-2525

Hartung Sales & Service, Inc.

Equipment LLC “I have been using a 20 ton bale wagon and loader tractor, but my bale carrier sure seems a lot faster.

Being able to dump the whole load at one time, really saves time.”

- Roger Benrud,Goodhue, MN

Freeport, MN 320-836-2697 Chris: 320-630-5143

Brynsaas Sales & Service, Inc.

Decorah, IA www.brynsaas.com 563-382-4484

Anibas Silo & Equipment

Arkansaw, WI 715-285-5317 DEALERS STOCK REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR OTHER BRAND MIXERS

How to make your old machinery disappear...

NG I H S A ITEW

WH JERRY

MANNING

• Hot Water High Pressure Washing • All pipelines cleaned and covered before whitewashing • Family business since 1982 • Dairy Barns • Steel Barns

Jerry Manning

(218) 346-3671 Serving Minnesota & Western Wisconsin

Sell it in the classieds!

320-352-6303

ALDRICH TRACTOR

HWY. 10 • VERNDALE, MN

218-445-5430

Hours: M-F: 7-5 • Sat: 7-12

www.aldrichtractor.com — USED EQUIPMENT — TRACTORS____________________ McCormick X10.40, 2012, 341 hrs., 41 hp, 3 cyl., 12x12 synchro shuttle, 1 rmt., Cat. 1 3 pt. hitch, MC ldr., lift cap. 2650 lb. at max height, #600054 ............ $18,000 JD 4010, 1961, 2199 hrs., cab, loader w/ 96” bucket, 80 HP pto, 540/1000 pto, #12160 ..........$8,700 International H, 1941, elec. start, 4 cyl. gas, 24 hp pto, #77394 ..........$2,000 International 1066, 1974, 6618 hrs., 540/1000 pto, 2 rear remotes, w/ Westendorf WL-42, 84” bkt., 2-tine bale spear, #38627 ...............$14,950 Bobcat CT335 SST, 2011, 1134 hrs., 38 HP, dsl. eng., 4WD, cab w/heat & AC, radio, ldr. w/68” bkt., 72” frnt mtd snow blower, #11932 ............$21,600 SKID STEER LOADERS________ GEHL R190, 2015, 721 hrs., cab w/heat, power attach, 2 spd., radio, bkt., #171737 ................................ $33,500 V270 2014, 610 hrs., T-bar ctrls, power attach, cab/heat, #23332 ................................. $38,000 4240E, 2010, 5850 hrs., T-bar ctrls, open cab, bkt., #07865........ $12,400 R190, 2015, 580 hrs., 2 spd., radio, cab/ heat, Power Attach, #72456 ...... $33,000 BOBCAT S590, 2015, 710 hrs., H&F, H51, power Bobtach, air ride seat, radio, 2 spd., hyd. bkt. positioning, #13780 ............ $36,500 TRACK MACHINES T630, 2014, 1740 hrs., hand/foot, 2 spd., A51, wide tracks, radio, #14026.................................. $39,600 T650, 2015, SJC, A71, wide track, radio/2 spd., roller susp, 684 hrs., #13025........................................ $46,000 MISC._______________________ Vermeer 664M Rancher, 2012, makes 4’wx5’6” dia. bale, twine only, Hay Saver Wheels, 540 pto, 70 HP at pto reccomended, 4791 total bales, #03041 .................................. $15,800 Vermeer 604m, 2005, makes 4’ wide x 6’ dia. bale, wide pickup, 540 pto, hyd. pickup and ramps, net and twine, with 11,267 bales, #00257 ......... $18,000 Vermeer 604SM, 2011, makes 4’W x6’ da. bales, hyd. pickup & ramps, net & twine, 1000 pto, scale, new belts, new pickup, 16,551 total bales, #04051 ...... $26,400 Vermeer 604SM, 2014, makes 4’wx6’dia. bales, hyd. PU & ramps, 1000 pto, net wrap & twine, total 5864 bales, #09067 ............ $20,000 Hesston 1090, 9’ 3” cutting width, 540 pto, steel on rubber rollers, #905014 ..................................$1,200 Hesston 1090, 9’3” cutting width, steel on rubber rollers, 540 pto, #01762 .....................................$1,800 JD X300, 2010, 294 hrs., 42” mower, 44” snowblower, tire chains, removeable cab, #157413 ......$3,200 F11 Farmhand Loader, valve & pto pump .....................$2,500 New Holland 499, 2003, 12’3” cutting width, rubber rollers, 1000 pto hydr static system, #666949 ..........$9,900 NH BR7070, 2013, 7,437 total bales, makes 4’Wx6’dia, 540 pto, min.

105 HP, crop cutter, #76332 $28,000 NH Roll-Belt 460, 2015, makes 4’wx6’ dia. bales, 1000 pto, twine only, min. 70 HP pto, only 374 total bales, #184796 .................... $26,800 Gehl WR420, 10 wheel V-rake, 21’8” raking width, #15328 ...$2,100

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DRY SAWDUST for dairy barns. Delivered on walking ď&#x192;&#x;oor trailers. Also sweet corn silage. For prices/availability call KRD Trucking. 320-864-2381.

15-12-P ALFALFA, MIXED HAY, GRASS HAY & FEED GRADE WHEAT STRAW, med. square or round bales, delivery available. Thief River Falls, MN. Call or text LeRoy Ose 218-689-6675. 18-12P STRAW, NET WRAPPED ROUND BALES & BIG SQUARES, clean, dry, stored inside, delivery available. Call 320-8088336. 15-TFN-F

SE, SD 3X3X8 ALFALFA, stored inside, 150-206 RFV; certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed organic alfalfa & orchard grass. Call 605-286-3873 or 605-9992010. 24-TFN-F LARGE AMOUNT OF DAIRY QUALITY HAY; also 3x4x8 bales of straw, stored inside. Call Blair Hay Company 320-8158964. 21-TFN-B 3X3 & 3X4 DAIRY & BEEF ALFALFA HAY, and wheat straw bales, delivered in semi-loads. Call Tom, Pribyl Hay, Thief River Falls, MN. Call 218686-1379. 2-TFN-B

LOW POTASSIUM HIGH QUALITY DRY COW HAY, square or rounds available. Call 320216-5198. 18-TFN-F TOP QUALITY HAY, dairy and heifer, delivered by the semi-load from SD. Call Jerry Haensel, 605-363-3402 or 605-3219237 (c). 15-TFN-B SAWDUST AND WOOD SHAVINGS FOR ANIMAL BEDDING. Moisture content is green and species are aspen, hybrid poplar, or pine. First load free! Call or email for delivered price from Browerville, MN. Sales@ aspenplantation.com 218631-6493 17-TFN-B

3 Annual

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Sale to be held at the Harvest Inn, 751 Dakota Ave, Oakes, ND

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2017

Hay, Straw, Bedding & Feed - FOR SALE

Selling over 5,000 bales of various hay and bedding to include dairy quality alfalfa, grinder alfalfa, rye grass, orchard grass, native grass, river bottom grass, and corn stover. 3x4 med. squares, 5x6 round bales and some small squares.

Live sale with on-line bidding. Complete terms, lot listing & photos at SteffesGroup.com.

ALAMO FARMS

DEAN SCHMIT 701.678.4661

or Randy Kath of Steffes Group, 701.429.8894

Steffes Group, Inc. 01 +Z\ 6 /LWFKĂ&#x20AC; HOG 01 Randy Kath MN47-007

320.693.9371 | SteffesGroup.com

1. Production - Starts at $12.35 2. Packaging - Starts at $11.25 3. Continuous Improvement Manager 6. Warehouse 2nd shift

FIBERGLASS FENCING â&#x20AC;˘ GATES â&#x20AC;˘ FREESTALLS â&#x20AC;˘ FEED RAIL â&#x20AC;˘ FEED LOTS New additive in our paint now prevents & protects against the growth of mold & mildew.

Our gas money program makes the drive cheap We pay overtime on a daily basis after 8 hours! ts and 401K â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Very Very generous generousBeneĂ&#x2026; Benefits and 401K â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Paid Vacation, Vacation,PTO PTOand andHolidays Holidays organization â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ We promote promotefrom fromwithin withinour our organization years â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ We have been been in inbusiness businessfor forover over2222 years

MCP

Apply in person at

2010 Center Drive, Darlington, WI 53530 Call (608) 726-6530 Hablamos EspaĂąol

Fiberglass freestalls offer a heightened level of comfort which can lead to an increase in milk production!

NEW PRODUCTS:

â&#x20AC;˘ All Solid Rail Fencing has a 20 year UV coating to prevent slivers, Colors available â&#x20AC;˘ Show Fencing & Pasture fencing â&#x20AC;˘ Cattle Panels & Continuous Fencing â&#x20AC;˘ 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 1-1/4 Electric Fence Post UV Protected â&#x20AC;˘13% Chrome Post for Head Locks & Feed Rail â&#x20AC;˘ Guard Rail and Fiberglass posts. â&#x20AC;˘ Lifetime warranty on our ďŹ berglass products from rusting and rotting

Special Dairy & Large Heifer Sale Thursday, December 7th â&#x20AC;˘ 10:30 a.m.

Expecting 400 head!

COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL - Ken Kaiser 715-313-0366 54 HIGH QUALITY AI SIRED RED & WHITE HOLSTEINS

28 cows â&#x20AC;˘ 5 bred hfrs â&#x20AC;˘ 13 hfrs 600-900 lbs. â&#x20AC;˘ 8 young calves including several show prospects!!!

Large frame cows with good feet, legs & udders.100% Select Sires breeding, EXCELLENT TYPE!!!

Herd is averaging near 60 lbs. & 155 scc with several fresh cows over 100lbs!!

8 dry, many bred back cows.

One of the nicest Red & White herds we have ever sold!!

OTHER NOTABLE CONSIGNMENTS:

â&#x20AC;˘ 12 Registered Holstein cows mostly fresh 2 yr olds milking 65-90 lb, very low SCC. Freestall, parlor & tiestall adapted! â&#x20AC;˘ Special note: 8 powerful JERSEY, GUERNSEY & crosses milking 85 to well over 100 lbs with high test!! Freestall & parlor. â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Jersey cows due in March. FANCY! â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Holstein tiestall cows fresh 35 days milking 90 -115 lbs!

We will have many more top, top Holstein Jersey & crosses by sale date.

FREESTALLS EARLY HEIFER CONSIGNMENTS:

â&#x20AC;˘ 40 Holstein hfrs breeding age to springers, 100% AI, vac. â&#x20AC;˘ 50 Holstein & Holstein x Jersey hfrs breeding age to bred 6 months. â&#x20AC;˘ 20 Hol hfrs bred 2-8 months. â&#x20AC;˘ 15 mostly Red & White Holsteins, bred 6-8, bred Angus. â&#x20AC;˘ 8 Registered Holstein hfrs 700 lbs to short bred. Nice! â&#x20AC;˘ 20 springing Holstein & Jersey hfrs, various consignments. â&#x20AC;˘ 60 open Holstein & Jersey hfrs from various consignments. Many excellent quality, outside heifers!!

Sale Location: W1461 State Hwy 98 Loyal, WI 54446

From Spencer WI take hwy 98 west 5 miles. From Loyal, 5 miles east on 98

SALE CONDUCTED BY: Oberholtzer Dairy Cattle & Auction Co. John Oberholtzer 715-216-1897 â&#x20AC;˘ Mark Oberholtzer 715-773-2240 John Ivan Oberholtzer 715-219-2781 â&#x20AC;˘ OfďŹ ce 715-255-9600

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had no intention of putting in anything other than conventional freestalls when we were planning to build. In fact, our plans were pretty much complete, but we decided to tour one more farm. That farm had just added onto a barn. Everything in the barn was exactly the same, except on the new half they had installed freestalls from TJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. They told us they often come into the barn and all the TJ stalls are full and all the others empty. We came home and decided it was the way to go. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put in around 600 of them since then and love them. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re glad we toured one more farm! Most importantly, the cows love them too.â&#x20AC;?

Tranel Family Farms, LLC â&#x20AC;˘ Travis Tranel, Cuba City, WI

Hwy. 76 â&#x20AC;˘ Harpers Ferry, IA

563-586-2023

www.tjsfencingcompany.com Email: tjfence@acegroup.cc

FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 30 YEARS!

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FOR SALE

2013 Used Kuhn Knight 8141

2014 Kuhn Knight 8124 1,000 PTO, New hammers, gone thru shop, very good shape $21,000

1,000 PTO, Very good condition, Call for details - $39,000

W.H. Lien Inc.

N8974 Pole Grove Rd. â&#x20AC;¢ Hixton, WI

715-963-4211

Sales & Service of New & Used Farm Machine ry

2014 JD 328E Cab/heat, 3,000 hrs., 14x17.5 tires - $32,000

Call 218-583-2931

LARGE LITTLE FALLS, MN Area Farm Retirement

AUCTION

Friday, Dec. 1, Â&#x2021; 11 a.m.

Directions: 8585 85th St., Little Falls, MN VERY CLEAN LINE OF LATE MODEL FARM EQUIPMENT, TRUCKS, GRAIN BINS, LIVESTOCK EQUIP. FOR COMPLETE LISTING SEE: www.midamericanauctioninc.com.

ONLINE BIDDING THROUGH PROXIBID POWERED BY MID-AMERICAN AUCTION CO. FOR ONLINE BIDDING INFO. PH. 877-505-7770

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ERNIE AND JEANETTE BARTKOWITZ, Owners 320-360-2117 8585 85th Street, Little Falls, MN 0LG $PHULFDQ $XFWLRQ &R ,QF Â&#x2021; $8&7,21((56 Al Wessel Lic # 77-60 ph. 320-760-2979, Kevin Winter 320-760-1593

Hay, Straw, Bedding & Feed - FOR SALE SEMI LOADS OF ALFALFA, grown in South Dakota, satisfaction guaranteed. Call Mike Brosnan, Huron, SD 605-3527728 or 605-354-1055.

16-TFN-B HAY & HAYLAGE, dry cow to dairy quality. Call 218-587-4672. 22-TFN-F

3X3X8 ROTARY WHEAT STRAW, stored inside, can deliver. Call CullBarr Farms 320-8080744. 14-TFN-F

WESTERN DAIRY QUALITY ALFALFA & baleage & straw at reasonable prices. Call 605-9991118. 19-TFN-B

3X3X8 BIG SQUARE BALES OF HAY, alfalfagrass $56/bale, alfalfa $59/ bale. Call 218-639-1110.

3-TFN-F

Hay - WANTED

GRASS OR MIXED HAY for beef cattle. Call 320-250-4600. 17-TFN-F

Help Wanted HERDSMAN FOR 400 COW DAIRY in NE, IA, housing avail. Call 563562-3848. 16-TFN-F

MILKING & FEEDING COWS on 70-cow dairy south of Freeport, MN. Must be reliable, experience preferred. Call 320493-5310. 18-TFN-F

AMBITIOUS PERSON / COUPLE for 270+ dairy, herd management and calf care in NE, IA. Housing available. Call 563-4191317. 4-TFN-F

1900 COW DAIRY looking for bilingual parlor manager. Call 507-9515597. 8-TFN-F

65 COW TIESTALL DAIRY looking for person to handle all aspects of farming, special cows for a special person. Call 715220-6612. 18-4-F

HERDSMAN FOR 1800 COW DAIRY, Central, MN, beneï&#x192;&#x17E;ts offered, hourly wage based on experience. Call 320-2930448. 14-TFN-F

SEEKING ENGERGETIC, SELF-MOTIVATED DAIRY/CROP FULLTIME FARM HAND. herdsman and mechanical experience preferred. Call 320-894-1935. 17-5-F

FULL OR PART TIME MILKER and calf chores, Colesburg, IA. Call 563599-9962. 18-2-F MILKER NEEDED on 54 cow dairy in Otter Tail County, pay negotiable. Call 218-849-2143.

11-TFN-F

FT CALF/HEIFER AND FRESH COW SPECIALIST on 300-cow dairy, duties include fresh cow care, newborn calf care, machinery operation, SE MN. Call 507-724-1470. 19-4-F FLOWER-BROOK REGISTERED HOLSTEINS IS IN SEARCH OF A FT HERDSMAN for 75-cow tiestall barn.

Experience, reliability and self-motivation a must.

Call Andy 651-353-2275.

19-10-F LOOKING FOR FT HERDSMAN, 200 cows, some milking, must know how to breed & IV cows, housing avail., paid vacation, South-Central, MN. Call 612-701-0342.

20-TFN-F

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Kelly Ryan Bagger 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ..............$23,000 Rotogrind 1090 Bale Grinder ....$16,000 Case 930 Diesel Tractor .............$2,500 Rotogrind 760 Tub Grinder .......$12,000 Rotogrind 760 Tub Grinder .........$9,000 Rotogrind 760 Tub Grinder .........$6,500 Ford Sand Truck .......................$20,000 IH 1086 Tractor ...........................$6,500 MF 356 Front End Loader ..........$2,500 Sidewall Tires .........................$2.90 ea.

Patz 350 Vertical TMR Mixer ....$12,000 Patz 9184 Bale Chopper ............$2,500 Steiger Cougar III w/Grouser blade, 3 pt. hitch ................................$17,500

JCB T180 Track Skid Loader....$16,000 Kelly Ryan Bagger Tunnels, assortment .................................... Call Rollstand For Bunker Plastic .......... Call Tire Shooter for Covering Silage Piles ................................... Call Meyer 510 TMR Mixer, demo unit .. Call Meyer 815 TMR Mixer, demo unit .. Call Meyer 425 TMR Mixer, new............ Call NH 1431 Discbine.......................$9,000 JD 8430 Articulated tractor, pto, 3 pt.........................................$10,000 JD 535 Round Baler w/twine ......$2,500

WINGERT SALES & SERVICE Plainview, MN â&#x20AC;¢ (507) 534-2285

MAKE SURE YOUR FARM & LIVESTOCK ARE READY FOR WINTER. IT WILL BE HERE SOON! RITCHIE WATERERS & HEATERS

JAMESWAY SILO UNLOADERS & TJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FENCING - FIBERGLASS FENCING & GATES MANURE HANDLING EQUIPMENT

(507) 534-3855 WWW.KBSCOMPANIES.COM

CALF-TEL INDOOR CALF PENS

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For Sale:

IOWA DAIRY/BEEF FARM

515 tillable acres +/-, 157 acres +/-, improved rotational grazed pasture, all land can be certified organic in 2018, all new cattle facilities 2015, 86’x400’ monoslope barn, cattle yards w/windbreaks, capacity 1,000+ head, commodity sheds, shop, office, living quarters for employees, working & calving facilities, 28-stall Dairymaster parlor, 2 homes & more!

ALSO 500 CROSSBRED DAIRY COWS FOR SALE

Call 563-357-2043

See our ad in dairyrealty.com, #17111

Miscellaneous - WANTED

CLOCKWISE ROTATION BERG OF PATZ BARN CLEANER CHAIN; Also automatic takeoffs for stall barn. Call Marv Post 605-695-4227.

18-3-F USED HANSON SILO UNLOADER. Call 1-800433-0581, outside MN call 320-859-5340. 16-TFN-B ROLLER MILL FOR HARVESTORE SILO, 400 bu. or bigger, want new in exc. cond. Call 320369-4534. 18-2-F

VERY GOOD FARM MACHINERY DISPERSAL SHEDDED – WELL MAINTAINED ON-LINE ONLY Bidding ends Monday, December 4, 2017 at 6:00 pm. www.hagerauction.com OPEN HOUSE: Sat., December 2 from 11:00-2:00 LOCATION: N3826 County Road S, Plum City, Wisconsin. From Plum City take County S north 3 miles.

8 TRACTORS: Case IH 8940 MFWD Tractor, 6111 hours, power shift, 3 remotes; JD 7400 MFWD Tractor, 5250 hours, power quad, triple remotes; JD 4320 Tractor, console; JD 4020 D Tractor; Case 1370 D Tractor, NICE; Case 1070 D Tractor w/Case 90 All Hydraulic Loader; Oliver 1650 D Tractor; Oliver Super 88 Gas Tractor.

EX SKID STEER: Bobcat S650 D Skid Steer, cab, only 390 hours, EX; Pallet Fork, Grapple Fork, Tracks.

PLANTING & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: White 6100 6RN Corn Planter; JD 10’ Drill, DD; Brillion 12’ Seeder; JD 980 21’ Field Digger, VG; JD 230 21’ Disc; Case IH 3 pt 5-Shank Sub Soiler; JD 712 11-Shank Disc Chisel; AC 16’ Digger; Miller Pro 6RN Cultivator; 1000 gal Tandem Sprayer; JD 400 Rotary Hoe. FARM MACHINERY: Case IH 3309 Discbine; Miller Pro 1100 Tandem Rake; H&S Steel Bale Throw Rack w/RG; 30’ Bale Elevator; Hesston 10 Stackhand; Hesston 10 Stack Mover; NI 3639 Tandem Spreader; Gehl 95 Grinder Mixer; Brady Stalk Chopper; Kilbros 500 & 375 Gravity Boxes w/HD RG; Kilbros 375 Gravity Box w/Hyd Fertilizer Auger; Woods 7’ 3 pt Brush Hog; (2) 8 ton Running Gear; Gruetts 3 pt HD Snowblower; Generac 14KW Generator w/gas motor; Onan 30 EK Alternator w/engine.

COMBINE & HEADS: Case IH 1660 Axial-Flow Combine, hydro, 3691 engine hours; Case IH 2606 6RN Corn Head, poly, chopper, EX; Case IH 20’ Bean Head; E-Z Trail 672 Head Wagon.

EX GRAIN BINS & DRYER: (2) Weststeel 20,000 bu Bins w/Áoor (1 LIKE NEW); 10,000 bu Bin; FF Automatic Dryer, EX; GSI Large Wet Bin; (2) 1000 gal LP Tanks; (2) 500 gal LP Tanks; WestÀeld 8071 Elec Auger, NEW; WestÀeld 8” 30’ Elec Auger; WestÀeld 8” 60’ Auger PTO; Buhler 10’ Elec Lift Auger; Small Grain Bin, disassembled.

MISC FARM ITEMS: (2) Badger 20’ Ring Drive Unloaders; Jamesway Bunk Feeder; (18) H Bunks; Badger 50’ & 20’ Conveyors; Feed Bunks; (6) ton & (2) ton Bulk Bins; For-Most A-25 Head Chute; 20.838 Duals; 1500 gal Nurse Tank; Barn Cleaner CW Chain; Grates; Assortment of Gates; Wire; Posts; 500 & 200 gal Fuel Barrels w/pumps; ATV Tank & Sprayer; Scrap Iron; Pile Straw Bales.

SHOP TOOLS: Full line of shop tools. Tire Changer; Welder; Cutting Torch; Large Air Compressor; Sandblaster; Cut Off Saw; Tap & Die Set; Sawz All; Charger; Drill Press; Hydraulic Press; Honda 3600 Washer; Master Force Tool Chest; Dayton Tool Chest; Large assortment of Hand Tools, Wrenches, Sockets; Large Bolt Bins; Floor Jack; New Oil. RIDING MOWERS – 4 WHEELER – GATOR: JD X475 Riding Mower, 657 hours; Schrveiss 5020 Zero Turn Mower; Brinley Leaf Vacuum; Grizzley 600 4-Wheeler; JD 825I DOHC Gator, 900 miles.

PICKUP & CAR: 2000 GMC 3500 4x4 Pickup, 45,600 miles, V SHARP; 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 130,000 miles.

HOUSEHOLD: Amana Refrigerator; Kenmore Upright Freezer; Full assortment of household items.

ALSO SELLING: 267 Acres Prime Ag Land, No Minimum, No Reserve.

LOOKING TO BUY USED SLURRYSTORES. Call 717-4639731. 19-11-B FREUDENTHAL CS-60 TIESTALLS & matresses; also exterior feed bins.

Levi Beiler, 3823 Breezy Hill Rd., Fennimore, WI 53809. 15-TFN-F

JD 7000 6 OR 8 ROW PLANTER & 6620 or 7720 combine. Call 320760-6050. 22-TFN-F SPRING TEETH for IHC C cultivator; wheel hub for IHC 56 corn planter, right side. Call 715-822-2678.

14-TFN-F FARM BULK MILK COOLERS, all sizes. Call 319-330-2286. 5-24-P OLD HEATING FUEL AND DIESEL, I can pump from basement. Call 320-424-2005. 5-TFN-F CLOCKWISE BERG OR PATZ BARN CLEANER CHAIN, in good to excellent cond.

Call 605-695-4227. 19-2-F SKID LOADER SAWDUST BEDDING BUCKET SIDE SHOOTER. Call 712-449-5041.

16-4-F

Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

JD 8R30” CH, best offer; also (2) 16,000 bu. bins. Call 320-254-8400.

13-TFN-F

GLENCOE 4450 DISC CHISEL, 11 shank, like new, $10,000. Call 507380-1235. 4-TFN-F

RAYTEC CAF-CART, like new, barely used, headlock and foam lled tires, $500/obo. Call 507273-6606. 15-6-F JD 2700 PLOW, semi mounted. Call 320-5101055. 13-TFN-F

CASE 8570 3X3 SQUARE BALER, 33,000 bales, bought new baler, can deliver, $22,000/ obo. Call Gordy 605-8501551. 5-TFN-F

JD 4555, MFWD, 4500 hrs., F&R tires 93%; also CIH 527B Ecolo-Tiger chisel plow, both like new cond. Call 507-381-3776.

19-1-F

USED DOUBLE 18 DELAVAL PARALLEL PARLOR w/meters, crowd gate, sort system, plate cooler, wash system.

Call 701-630-2713. 18-6-F

STORM CROWDGATE, 28’W w/holding area feature to scrape between groups. Call 651-3802861. 14-TFN-F

HOOP BARNS FOR LIVESTOCK MACHINERY and crop storage. Call 320-221-2266. 24-23-P GEHL 309 SCAVENGER SPREADER, good cond., $1,500. Call 320630-7559. 18-TFN-F LANDOLL 24’ DISC, $2,500. Call 218-5733172. 14-TFN-F DAIRYMASTER MOO MONITOR HEAT DETECTION SYSTEM, 250 collars, 2 base stations, will sell any quantity. Call 605-881-0992. 24-TFN-F JD 9500, 5100 eng. hrs., 7500 on cutter, 4WD, many updates, single point hookup, 600 series head ready, $32,900. Call 715613-8940. 8-TFN-F

ZABEL HYDRAULIC MANURE PUMP, model 620, near new w/power pack. Call 608-323-3944.

18-3-F COWMANAGER HEAT DETECTION SYSTEM, includes 155 tags, all routers and hardware, $7,500/ obo. Call 218-296-1205.

19-1-F JACK RUSSEL TERRIER PUPPIES, 1st shot, vet checked, (2) males, (1) female, $200 ea. Call 507272-5831. 18-3-F REMOTE CONDENSER, unit is nearly new, pressurized and stored inside. Call 712-441-0964.

18-TFN-F WIL-RICH 7-18 PULLTYPE PLOW, automatic reset; also Ford (White) 3-18 semi-mount plow.

Call 507-456-7633. 17-3-F

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Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

JD 330 ROUND BALER, used very little, perfect cond. Call 507-794-6169, after 7 p.m. 9-TFN-F FORD 8240SL, FWA w/ ldr., $19,000. Call 605886-8139. 19-1-F

‘14 JD 3975 FORAGE HARVESTER, kernal processor, 7’ HH, 3R30” CH, exc. shape. Call Steve 320-248-4074. 14-10-F

CowCleaner Duo Rotating cow brush

NH 790 CHOPPER w/ hay head & NH 116 14’ hydra-swing haybine. Call 218-639-1103. 5-TFN-F

• High-quality polyamide brushes ensure a long service life • Newly developed electronics for fault-free and low-maintenance operation • Flexibly installable control unit in spray and dust-proof casing (IP 56) • Informative display for status information • Variable setting options for brush running time (7.5 - 120 s) • Alternating brush movement direction after each activation (60 s) • Ensures even wear on the bristles • Maximum safety for animals and humans thanks to the fully-enclosed suspended unit • Permanent lubrication throughout the gears’ entire service life • Safety switch-off (torque-dependent) • Plug ready for 230 V socket

‘08 35 TON SEMI TRAILER, beaver tail & ramps, 51’ total length. Call 320-760-6942. 12-TFN-F

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KUHN-KNIGHT TS160 VB SPREADER, shedded exc.; Vermeer BP8000 bale chopper, shedded, low use.

Call 612-490-4171. 19-2-F

RED HEELER PUPPIES, 3 males born 8/19/17, parents exc. cattle dogs. Call 507-534-2183.

17-4-F

LELY DISCOVERY in good cond., exc. manure pusher, reasonably priced.

Call 605-838-7192. 16-5-F

BLUE HEELER PUPPIES, ready Nov. 1, $200.

Call/text 651-564-0857.

17-3-F

JD GRAPPLE BUCKET, 72”, like new, used only for bedding, $2,700 new, asking $1,800/obo. Call 563-880-3993. 3-TFN-F

300 GAL. BULK TANK, 3” pipeline and stainless jar; 50 Boumatic claws, 15 pulsators & board; 24 tiestalls, B/O. Call 701-4089005. 4-TFN-F

DEUTZ 6 CYL. BF6L913C ENGINE, turbo w/natural gas conversion kit w/twin disc clutch assembly, 3 hrs.-new engine, exc. for methane digesters, irrigation pumps, etc., 160 hp. Call Rusty 1-800-572-0297. 17-3-VM

3000 GAL. BULK MILK TANK. Call 320-2626874. 19-1-F GEHL 1285 CHOPPER, 3R corn, 9’ hay, metal alert, KP rolls 85%, knives 40%, $18,500/obo. Call 715-255-8263 Mon.-Sat. 12-TFN-F

LATE MODEL MUELLER MILK TANKS, 1600, 2000, 2700, 3000 & 4000 gal. capacities. Call 920-397-0448. 1-TFN-B

GEHL MX170 FEED MIXER w/scale, hyd. drive, extra screen, 540 pto, $8,900, it’s nice!, Stanley, WI. Call 715-6442374. 19-1-F

STEPSAVER to move milk to tank or uids to wherever needed. Call 507-451-4757. 20-TFN-F

(2) H&S 7+4 CHOPPER BOXES, good cond., always shedded, $5,500 each or $10,500 for pair. Call 651-380-2364. 18-4-F

HAY RACK, platforms on side, 9x18’, $2,500; 5 ton feed bin. Call 320-2600480. 19-3-F

HAYBUSTER 2564 BALE PROCESSOR w/blower package, exc. cond., always shedded. Call 218-342-2603.

2-TFN-F

(12) IBA TOP UNLOADING CLAWS w/stainless steel DeLaval 06 shells.

Call 218-298-4249. 18-5-F

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Used Equipment Specials USED HAY TOOLS Vermeer 504 Pro baleage baler, just in, BAU1702G.............................................................. Call Vermeer 605 Super M, with power windguard, 2013 model, BAU1608G....................... $32,500 Vermeer 605 Super J, twine only, BAU1605G .................................................................. $5,500 Vermeer 605 M Baler, approx. 17,000 bales, BAU1508G ............................................... $ 18,500 Vermeer 605 F Baler, Just in! BAU1703G............................................................... Make an Offer JD 854 baler, 1 year old, approx. 5800 bales, BAU1502G, unbelievable price..........$30,000/obo Gehl 1875 Baler, 5x6 bales, BAU1504G............................................................................... CALL John Deere 568 Baler, Coming soon ................................................................................... CALL Vermeer R23A Basket rake, very nice, HYU1704G............................................................ $9,500 Tonutti V12 rake, some new teeth, HYU1515G ................................................................ $4,200 Vermeer MC1030 mower conditioner, very nice, HYU1703G ......................................... $17,000 MacDon Hydra swing mower, HYU1601G ....................................................................... $9,750 JIFFY 920 Bale Processor, HYU1701G ............................................................................... $7,250 Vermeer TE 330 Tedder, HYU1705G ............................................................................... $18,950 John Deere 735 mower conditioner, Nice ........................................................................ $9,500 USED FORAGE BOXES H&S LK500, Front unload silage box, FWU1603G ............................................................ $1,250 John Deere 2 row wide chopper head, 36” rows, green, FWU1601G .................................. CALL Used 16 ft Miller Pro model 5100 forage box, 4 wheel gear, FWU1511G .................$9,500 each 4100 Miller Pro Silage Box, FWU1513G ........................................................................... $3,775 H&S 20’ front unload forage box, FWU1514G .................................................................. $7,000 Badger BN950 forage box, very nice, FWU1515G ............................................................ $4,500 2- Badger 1055 forage boxes, tandem axle, FWU1702G & FWU1703G............................... CALL 3- Badger 1050 forage boxes, tandem axle, FWU1704G, FWU1705G, FWU1706G ............................................................................. CALL Balzer 6520L forage box, tandem axle, FWU1708G ............................................................ CALL Used Badger Blower ..................................................................................................Make Offer Used Electric 5010B 4 wheel running gear, 12T, 8 bolt w/ truck tires............................... $1,200 MANURE PUMPS Some used drag hose equipment, Call for more info. on what is available ......................... CALL Dayton Blower for Manure solids, used 2 months, #2C799, MEU1601G...................Call for Price Used Houle 60” cable scraper drive, good shape.............................................................. $3,000 8’x4” electric Houle Agi-pump w/twin 20 HP motors, USED, MPU1501G......................... $4,300 8’x4” electric Houle Agi-pump w/30 HP motor, USED, MPU1505G................................... $4,000 10’x4” electric Houle Agi-pump with twin 20 HP motors, USED - MPU1507G.................. $4,300 8’x4” electric Houle Agi-pump w/no motors, set up for twin motors, USED- MPU1508G.......................................................................................................... $3,500 Oro Flex Hose, 1 mile, Brand new, never used, 6” supply with couplers, MEU1702G ........... CALL Rebuilt Krohne Flo meter, 6 “, hydraulic flow control valve for tank .................................... CALL USED MIXERS Knight 3300 Mixer Wagon, MWU1702G, Coming Soon ................................................... $8,500 Roorda feeder/mixer wagon, with scale, MWU1704G ..................................................... $5,000 Knight 2450 mixer wagon, MWU1703G .......................................................................... $9,250 3-used Patz 16-20 ft. Silo unloaders, model 98B, MWU1705G ........................................... CALL Kelly Ryan mixer wagon, Coming soon............................................................................... CALL NEW & USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT Used Surge 2000 gal. milk cooler, model # 87121 from the year 2000, s/n 991009, w/2) 4hp compressors, All Stainless, jacket on tank, ARC wash controller, DEU1704........................................................................................... Price Reduced - CALL 1-used Lely A3 Next Robot with air compressor, buffer tank, sort gate, M4 use buckets, milk line and sampler, DEU1703G .................................................................... CALL 2-used Suterbilt 3M vacuum pumps .......................................................................Call for price Double 10 Blue Diamond parallel parlor with SST2 detachers, 3” low line, single receiver, jetter trays, curb, gates, 10 hp Suterbilt vacuum pump,10 hp Westfalia 2800 vacuum pump, 20 DeLaval milking units & pulsators .............................................. CALL Suterbilt vac pump, 10hp Westfailia 2800 vac pump, 20 DeLaval milking units,& pulsators........................................................................................................................... CALL Used Boumatic 3” stainless receiver group, receiver with trap, pump, mounting panel & probes .............................................................................................. CALL 10 used Boumatic Companion detachers, #U3557554 ...............................................$415 each 5 used Boumatic Companion detachers with milk yield indicators, U3557820 ............................................................................$450 each

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(507) 825-3271 • www.gortersclayanddairy.com Blue Diamond double 8 parlor, rapid exit herringbone stall, pre-assembled, DEU1410G ...................................................................Price Lowered $6,900 16 used Boumatic 4400 detachers, with new gaskets & diaphragms, U3557444 .......$415 each NEW & USED BARN EQUIPMENT New 2 bath automated footbath assy, stainless baths & control, ½ price, never used , DEN1402G .................................................................................................................... $7,000 Dayton Air Handler, like new, used only several weeks, 12000 CFM #3C010 ...........Call for price Used Mensch 2100 Sideshooter, Sawdust- Ready to Go- OTH1701G................................ $3250 Used HLA sawdust side slinger-Just In- OTH1702G........................................................... $2250 Used Mensch M1050 sand side shooter-Ready to go—OTH1703G .................................. $2250 Used Badger manure auger, needs new PVC outer tube, good drive assy OTH1706G ......... CALL 2- Used Berg Chore-Master barn cleaner drives, with motors........................................$400 ea.

New 8ft. Patz barn cleaner chute for 16” gutter, PA16151, retails for $992 ......................... $800 Used Patz 16” belt conveyor, gearbox drive, 7-1/2 ft. long w/ motor, 130FPM, $2573 new....................................................................................................... $1000 Patz barn cleaner 12” tapered flights, never used, but weathered, not painted, $18.95 New ................................................................................................................$12.25ea New Schuur and Lely cow brushes- In stock ....................................................................... CALL New Mensch M700, 7ft.11” tire scraper –In stock .............................................................. CALL Used squirrel cage style fan, 42” diameter, w/ 3 phase motor ............................................ CALL Used WIC model 300 grain cart .......................................................................................... CALL MANURE SPREADERS Roorda model 416 manure spreader, single axle, top beater & endgate, MSU1410G .............................................................Reduced to $10,000 Knight 8040 side slinger, new chains, new flighting, excellent hammers, MSU1501G ................................................................................ $22,500 Hagedorn 410 manure spreader, MSU1701G................................................................. $11,500 Meyers VB440 Vertical Beater Spreader, Excellent Condition,MSU1705G, Just In!............... CALL Used Kuhn Knight 1159 Manure Spreader, MSU1703G ....................................................... CALL Used Kuhn Knight 1159 Manure Spreader, MSU1704G ....................................................... CALL Meyers 3750 manure spreader, horizontal beater ................................................ Coming Soon!

John Deere 785 manure spreader, good condition, MSU1707G ....................................... $8,500 Used New Holland 680 manure spreader.............................................................. Coming Soon LIQUID MANURE TANKS ‘97 Houle EL84, 6000 gal. spreader, new tires, new disks, good shape, MTU1505G ............................................................................................ $24,000 USED TRACTORS JD 2630 with John Deere 245 loader ............................................................................... $8,000 NEW ON THE LOT Vermeer 605N Corn stalk special CPX 9000 Vermeer Catapult Bale Processor BPX9000 Vermeer Bale Processor Vermeer Disc Mowers-6 ft & 7 ft.

Vermeer VR1428 rake GEA Houle Tilting 3-point Super Slider Pump, 8 ft. & 12ft deep pits with the same pump

Milking Equipment • Manure Equipment • Feeding Equipment • Housing • Route Supplies

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CHECK OUT THE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL PATZ DEALERS

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Patz 500, 3 4 in stock Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Kuhn Knight VT144 vert. - $27,000 Brynsaas Sales & Service 563-382-4484

COMING SOON!

Knight 3300 Feeder wagon -Call Gorter’s Clay & Dairy Equip.

507-825-3271

Weaverline feed carts, Rebuilt- ready to go Hobert Sales Inc. 320-286-6284

Patz 500 Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

Like new truck mount mixer w/Patz 950, demo unit Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Kuhn Knight 3150 horiz. - $21,500 Brynsaas Sales & Service 563-382-4484

Patz 1200 mixers on hand - ready to deliver!

Hartung Sales 320-836-2697

Patz 620, Reconditioned - Call Hobert Sales Inc. 320-286-6284

Patz 270 Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

Balzer 2250, vacuum w/ new tank Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Patz 510 horiz.- $34,500 Brynsaas Sales & Service 563-382-4484

Patz 950, New On Hand Hartung Sales 320-836-2697

Patz 620, reconditioned w/liner, 2 spd, nice - $17,000 Hobert Sales Inc. 320-286-6284

‘15 V620 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 950 Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Patz 615 vert. - $22,500 Brynsaas Sales & Service 563-382-4484

Patz 420 - 2 available!

Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Patz 615, 2 spd. - $26,500 Wille Construction 563-252-2034

COMING SOON!

Supreme Intl 1200T vert - $52,500 Brynsaas Sales & Service 563-382-4484

Roorda Feeder/Mixer wagon Gorter’s Clay & Dairy Equip.

507-825-3271

Patz V620H - Call for pricing.

Hartung Sales 320-836-2697

New Patz 1100 - In Stock Hartung Sales 320-836-2697

Patz V500, just in Call for pricing!

Hartung Sales 320-836-2697

Patz 420, reconditioned - call Hobert Sales Inc. 320-286-6284

Patz 350 Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

Roto-Mix 354-12B Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

Patz 500V Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

Patz 420 Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

Patz 620 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 500 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 615 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 350 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

COMING SOON!

Patz 6000 vert. pit pump Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 650 demo Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724