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AMPI cheese wins top award

By Jerry Nelson

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NEW ULM, Minn. – For the second year in a row, the cheesemakers of Associated Milk Producers Inc. brought home the coveted Chairman’s Trophy following the National Milk Producers Federation Championship Cheese Contest.

A hand-crafted aged asiago made at the cooperative’s plant in Hoven, South Dakota, was named best of class in the Italian division and received the distinction of the contest’s best overall entry.

The 2020 National Milk Producers Federation Championship Cheese Contest received nearly 200 entries from cheesemakers all across the country. Due to COVID-19 concerns, this year’s cheese contest was conducted virtually. Judging was conducted from multiple locations and donated storage spaces. Smaller cheese blocks played their role as did continual ingenuity from a team determined not to let a pandemic upend a cherished dairy tradition.

“I think it’s important that while we are in strange and unique times because of the

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And I think that’s a testament to the great team that we’ve got at National Milk, our cheese judges and our co-ops that enter the cheese every year for really making it seem like nothing was different, even though everything was different.”

Mike Wolkow, AMPI’s senior vice president of operations, had admiration for the Hoven team.

“Champion cheese isn’t a title earned by any one individual,” Wolkow said.

“It begins on the farm with members producing topquality milk and continues with a talented team of cheesemakers. The Hoven team consistently delivers outstanding Italian-style cheese, and this repeat honor solidies their winning reputation.”

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Award-winning products craŌed by employees at AMPI’s Italian cheese manufacturing plant are in storage at Hoven, South Dakota.

In addition to the competition’s highest recognition, AMPI cheesemakers received the following awards: – First: mild cheddar, Blair, Wisconsin.

– First: processed American avored, pepper jack, Portage, Wisconsin.

– Second: pepper jack, Jim Falls, Wisconsin.

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– Third: processed American plain, easy melt American loaf, Portage, Wisconsin.

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The co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise in 2019, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled butter makers and cheesemakers.

The key ingredient in awardwinning cheese is exceptional milk, according to Kevin Hageman, manager of AMPI’s Hoven facility.

“Award-winning, artisan cheese begins with quality milk produced on AMPI member farms,” Hageman said. “In addition, the feed produced in the area and fed to the cows gives the cheese its distinctive avor.”

Hageman said that no special procedures were followed when the Hoven plant made the championship cheese.

“Making award-worthy cheese is the daily standard at AMPI,” he said. “We don’t make special cheese for contests. This is the quality product we’re making every day.”

Hageman gave credit to everyone who was involved in producing AMPI’s prize-winning cheese.

“The awards are a wonderful recognition of the hard work and commitment to quality AMPI dairy farmer-owners and cheesemakers put into their jobs every day,” Hageman said.

The AMPI Hoven team specializes in producing three hard Italian-style cheeses, including asiago, parmesan and Romano. The cheese is crafted in the old world style, hand-shaped into 22-pound round wheels which measure about 13 inches by 4 1/2 inches deep. The wheels are placed in brine to help develop the avor. They are then sealed with plastic and stored for aging.

The AMPI plant in Hoven, annually produces about 4.5 million pounds of cheese.

“We don’t make special cheese for contests. This is the quality product we’re making every day.”

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“These awards speak to the consistent quality of cheese made in AMPI’s dairy farmer-owned plants,” said Marshall Reece, senior vice president of sales and marketing. “Our cheese isn’t made special for contests.

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EMERALD, Wis. – Some days, Michelle McNamara spends her time smelling some not-so-nice stuff on her family’s dairy farm. Other days, she is swathed in the sweet smells of the candles she makes and sells through her business, The Rusted Cow. “I started out making candles for fun,” McNamara said. “I never thought it would turn into a business. But friends kept asking about them, so I decided to take that next leap, to create a business. It has been a wonderful experience making that transition.”

That idea molded into The Rusted Cow. McNamara said choosing a name that represented not only what she wanted the business to become but that connected with her life was difcult.

“I wanted something that would show my dairy background through the candle company,” McNamara said.

McNamara and her father, Michael, milk 60 Holsteins on their St. Croix County farm, which has been

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in their family since 1915.

“I have lived on my family’s farm my entire life, and I wouldn’t change a minute of it,” McNamara said of the importance of bringing her farm roots into her edgling business. “We are a very close-knit family, always having fun family get-togethers.”

Being rooted deeply in her family’s farming tradition has helped McNamara develop ways to balance farming, her full-time, off-farm job as a sales representative for Udder Comfort, and her blossoming candle business.

“Balance can be hard,” she said.

“I just keep going and doing what needs to be done. I see what needs to be done rst and make that the priority. I usually make candles at night or on the weekends.”

While McNamara said candlemaking is something she enjoys doing, she also said it is a delicate process, requiring time and patience.

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Michelle McNamara recently turned her candle making hobby into a small business called The Rusted Cow. McNamara farms with her father, milking 60 cows on their dairy near Emerald, Wisconsin.

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binations to get the result you want is a big factor,” McNamara said. “Properly prepping the wax and then melting it to the correct temperature is very important.”

After the wax is melted, McNamara said the fragrance is added. Then the wax must cool to a certain temperature before being ready to pour into the vessel.

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vessel, the candle is labeled and ready for sale.

McNamara said the candles are made from pure soy wax, and all of the ingredients are phthalate-free.

Instead of carrying a large stock of candles, McNamara is making candles to ll orders as they come in.

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Candles are being made for Michelle McNamara’s business, The Rusted Cow. McNamara is looking forward to growing her product line to include air fresheners and a new line of cow-inspired candles.

“When I receive an order, the typical turnaround time is ve to seven days,” McNamara said. “For local customers, we offer doorstep delivery or set up a meeting time.”

In addition to individual customer orders, McNamara has been growing a retail network of area boutiques, salons and craft stores to stock her hand-made products. She is working with seven small businesses in northwestern Wisconsin and is growing that network to reach potential customers.

“My goal is for The Rusted Cow to keep growing and reaching more and more customers, and to increase the number of products we carry,” McNamara said. “We are working on trialing some new products, and I am excited to be able to offer those soon. Having options for customers to choose from is very important to us.”

“Our one main goal was to bring a little piece of country living to each household.”

MICHELLE MCNAMARA, DAIRY FARMER

The current product line is not only candles but also includes wax melts and reed diffusers. McNamara is developing a line of room freshener sprays as well as air fresheners for cars, closets, desk drawers and ofce spaces.

“Our one main goal was to bring a little piece of country living to

each household,” McNamara said.

“If there is a scent you would like, but we don’t have, we’d love to hear it. We are always looking for new scent ideas; country smells that you think people shouldn’t live without.”

As a nod to her dairy background, one of McNamara’s pet projects is developing a separate candle line to represent various cattle breeds, with a unique scent devoted to each breed.

McNamara said she has been blown away by the response she has gotten for her candles from family and friends. She does most of her marketing on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

“I have sent products farther away than I would have ever thought I would,” McNamara said.

Even with the successes she has encountered, McNamara admits that being a small business can be challenging at times, especially in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

“Getting supplies can be hard at times, and shipping sometimes takes longer,” McNamara said. “All of our customers have been great to work with, and very patient with any issues that have arose.”

Despite those challenges, McNamara said the rewards she has thus far reaped, both personally and professionally, in developing The Rusted Cow have been a blessing.

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Research conrms udder health dependent on bedding management

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When it comes to udder health, there are several factors dairy farmers need to consider, including the three Bs: bedding, bacteria load and better management.

“Bedding management is one on the long list of factors for mastitis control,” said Dr. Sandra Godden with the University of Minnesota.

Godden presented, “Improving Udder Health through Better Bedding Management,” Nov. 19 as part of a webinar series hosted by the National Mastitis Council.

In her presentation, Godden reviewed the relationship between bedding bacteria counts (BBC) and intramammary infections, and specically discussed the management options for recycled manure solids and sand to create an environment that promotes udder health.

“When we think about the relationship between BBC

and intramammary infections, intuitively, this makes perfect sense,” Godden said. “Higher BBC leads to higher infections in cows.”

In further understanding the correlation, Godden described a study that included 168 herds from 17 states across the nation. Herds were selected based on four bedding types used – new sand, recycled sand, recycled manure solids and organic material, such as sawdust shavings or straw. The herds were visited twice a year to collect bedding samples and analyze records from the Dairy Herd Improvement Association.

Bedding samples examined bacteria counts of coliforms, Klebsiella, Strep and Strep-like organisms (SSLO), and Staph.

The results uniformly conrmed rising bacteria counts in unused bedding leads to worse udder health.

“So, how do we choose a low risk bedding material?”

Godden said. “We know manure solids are generally the worst for udder health and sand is generally the best. But,

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First, regardless of bedding material, the source must be fresh and clean. This means considering dry matter and organic matter in the bedding’s characteristics. Typically, the higher the dry matter content,

the more protective the bedding is, and the lower the organic matter, the better.

Management factors that will affect the quality of bedding include processing and storage.

When using recycled manure solids, there are four ways to reclaim the material, including a green pressed method, a methane digester, composted in a static pile,

windrows or a rotating drum, and mechanical hot air dryers.

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and also examined udder health for average linear score, infection rate and mastitis cases within the herds.

“Both results showed the same pattern,” Godden said. “We have signicantly lower levels of BBC and better udder health in composted or dried recycled manure solids compared to green or digested. But there was no processing effect on new intramammary infections or cases of clinical mastitis.”

The implication of achieving these results on a dairy farm is economical.

“Herds using mechanical dryers or drum composting may have better success with lower BBC and better udder health, but these are expensive investments,” Godden said. “We haven’t sorted out the economics and that’s something that needs to be asked.”

In regards to sand, Godden spoke of a study that included 92 new-sand herds and 55 recycled-sand herds. The results focused on organic matter and dry matter as predictors of BBC. “A farmer’s goal would be to aim for the best,” Godden said. “In new sand, organic matter should be equal or less than 1.5% and dry matter should be greater than 95%. It is fair and doable to hold recycled sand to the same thresholds.”

When a farmer purchases sand, they should consider the type of material they are purchasing, including low organic matter and high dry matter contents, and a consistent, appropriate texture and size.

In an ideal scenario, 80% of the particles would be between 0.1 and 1 millimeter, said Godden.

“To sum it up, organic matter and dry matter are important to pay attention to,” she said. “Keeping the sand in a room or under a roof is important. That

all makes sense.”

There are quality factors that can be controlled in bedding prior to its use. But once the bedding is in stalls, there are management choices farmers should make to maintain quality as best as possible to reduce BBC and uphold udder health in the herd.

“Frequent, daily addition would be ideal,” said Godden of placing bedding in the stalls. “We need correct stall design and dimensions. We need to remove wet, soiled bedding. And we also need to scrape alleyways, avoid overcrowding and have good ventilation.”

Managing composted bedding packs is different because of the bedding system. Godden’s colleagues have developed guidelines for proper management, recommending sawdust or ne wood shavings as the preferred bedding choice.

The pack should be aerated twice daily at least 10 inches into the bedding, and farmers should liberally apply new bedding.

“You need a lot of fresh bedding to keep it dry,” Godden said. “Just like with the other systems, you need an excellent milk prep routine (to promote udder health).”

Dairy farmers are encouraged to submit samples of their bedding to the University of Minnesota’s veterinary diagnostic laboratory as a rst step in better managing their bedding source.

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it,” Godden said.

By understanding how bedding types and management of such types inuences BBC and udder health, farmers can improve their on-farm procedures to create a better environment for their herd.

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Get to know Clara Thompson, of Plainview, Minnesota

Parents: Holly and Donny Thompson Tell us your favorite experience of your daughter helping with chores. I love spending time with my kids, especially in the milking parlor. Clara and I (Holly) currently milk most nights together. When she was young, Clara would ride with me in the eld. When her older siblings, Nick and Katie, were in elementary school and Clara was a toddler, she was my shadow. There were several nights during harvest when I put the older two to bed after milking, but she would claim she was not tired. So, we would go out to the eld. She would rst sit in the buddy seat and ask a million questions, then sit on the oor and play with her blankie and then climb up to lay across my lap and she would be out like a light. Donny would want to take her in to the house when he came for the next load, but there was something so peaceful about having her there with me. To this day, she is quite often the one who brings me peace when I am most frustrated.

What qualities does your daughter have that benet the farm? Clara is a gentle soul with a strong mind and body. She is very good with the animals – gentle, yet does an awesome job with things like treatment, vaccinations and sorting. Clara can lift almost any newborn calf and carry it in to get fully dried and fed. She loads 30 gallons of milk for the pasteurizer twice a day, carries multiple pails of feed and can push a fresh heifer into the parlor for me. Clara is highly intelligent and pushes herself to be the best she can be with school, activities and looking to the future. She can handle nearly any task we ask of her. She really is great with cows, youngstock and crop work.

Student: Clara Thompson What are your responsibilities on the farm? On an average day, I feed calves twice a day at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. I also milk cows at 4 p.m. When I am not in school, I also help with vaccinations, pregnancy checks, hoof-trimming, dehorning, bedding and other tasks as needed.

When did you begin helping on the farm? When our newest barn was built,

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I was 4 years old and very intrigued. I would wander alone up to the parlor and try my best to post-dip cows on my 5-gallon pail. I remember one of our employees asked me to leave because he was afraid I would get hurt, but I was stubborn and came back night after night to post-dip cows. When I was 8 years old, I began helping my sister feed calves. It was a suggestion made by my parents after I complained I was bored one too many times. Two years later, my mom noticed a dramatic increase in our somatic cell count. She made the decision to let go of our hired help and teach my siblings and I how to milk the cows alongside her and my dad.

How do you balance school, extracurricular activities and farm chores? Some things are easier to balance than others. On nights I have FFA,

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How has working on the farm shaped your character? I have been taught to be patient, hardworking, honest and a team player. I could have learned these values anywhere, but they are naturally learned here on the farm where they are used every day.

What do you love most about farm life? I love how every day is different along with the friendships I have been able to make because of the farm. Most of all, I love watching a calf grow and develop into a strong milk cow.

What is one thing you have learned from working alongside your parents/employer? My mom always says, “You can’t get ‘em done if you don’t get ‘em on,” when we are milking. Both my mother and father have always set a “work, then play” example for me and my siblings.

What are your future plans? I plan to major in animal science at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. I would love to have a job centered around dairy, whether as a nutritionist, veterinarian or something else.

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What is your favorite chore and least favorite chore? I like milking cows because I am nally tall enough to reach.

I like helping take care of the babies, especially when my show heifer had a baby. My least favorite chore is scrubbing the parlor walls.

What is your favorite animal on your farm? My big red and white cow, Remy, and my show calf, Mare.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a vet so I get to be around cows. When I turn 14, I am going to be able to ride around with our vet. My dream is to work for Dr. Pol. If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. I would have a set-up like ours, but with 500 cows. I would have three barns for milking cows and a barn for dry cows and for heifers. I would have pasture for the heifers and about 1,500 acres to grow corn and hay.

I would have at least 300 heifers. My cows would be about half registered and would be a mix of Holstein and Red and White Holstein with a few Jerseys.

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What do you like about fall? I like working outside on the farm.

What is your favorite subject in school? Math is my favorite subject.

What is the best thing about growing up on a farm? You get to learn so many new things, and you get stronger and stay healthy. You aren’t cooped up in the house all day. The best part of farming is being with your family.

What is your favorite dairy treat? Colby-Jack cheese.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? My favorite Thanksgiving food is stufng.

What do you like to do on your Thanksgiving break? I like to spend time with my family, decorate for Christmas, and that I just get to do what I love to do: farm.

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What is your favorite chore and least favorite chore? My favorite chores are helping with new babies, scraping and feeding heifers. I don’t like feeding babies or bringing cows in, except for Rosie and Renee.

What is your favorite animal on your farm? I like the kittens because they are fun and little.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a race car driver because I like to go fast. I also want to be a tractor puller.

If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. I would have all red tractors with some green equipment. I would have all red cows, baby kittens and maybe three dogs: a mom, a dad and a baby.

What do you like about fall? I like playing outside.

What is your favorite subject in school? I like technology and sometimes math.

What is the best thing about growing up on a farm? Helping my dad, my mom and my grandpa drive the skidloader.

What is your favorite dairy treat? Chocolate milk.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? My favorite Thanksgiving food is turkey.

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DCRC recognizes dairy herds with outstanding reproduction The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) presented awards to 24 dairy operations that excel at reproductive efciency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures during its annual meeting, held Nov. 10-12, via a virtual format. Platinum recognition went to: Davis Family Dairies (Tom Jinkinson, farm manager, Mark, Mitch and Marty Davis, owners), Nicollet, Minnesota; Hendriks Dairies (Henry and Tyler Hendriks), Bruceeld, Ontario, Canada; High Noon Dairy (Jody Cole, farm manager, Pete and Dana Bouma, and Jim and Katie DiGangi, owners), Hereford, Texas; Holmesville Dairy (Tim and Travis Holmes), Argyle Wisconsin; Patterson Farms (Paul and Jody Colgan, herd managers, Jon and Julie Patterson, and Dan Young, owners), Auburn, New York.; and Riverside Dairy (Andy Fisher and Tom and Jean Tienor), Reedsville, Wisconsin.

In addition to the six Platinum winners, there were six Gold, six Silver and six Bronze winners (listed below). More than 100 nominations came from four countries and 16 U.S. states; nalists represented 11 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces.

Farms were nominated by dairy professionals who serve the industry, such as veterinarians, extension specialists and articial insemination and pharmaceutical company representatives.

Gold Drumgoon Dairy (Rodney and Dorothy Elliott), Lake Norden, South Dakota Lake Breeze Dairy (Breeze Dairy Group), Malone, Wisconsin Maple Leaf Dairy (Kristin Leiteritz), Cleveland, Wisconsin Schilling Farms (Schilling Family), Darlington, Wisconsin Truttman Farm (Dan Truttman), Blanchardville, Wisconsin Verhoef Dairy Farm (Reinoud and Klaartje Verhoef), Belmont, Ontario, Canada Silver Emerald Dairy (Darrin Young), Plainview, Minnesota Jauquet Hillview Dairy (Dave and Stacy Jauquet), Luxemburg, Wisconsin KC Dairies (Edward Kavanaugh), Elkton, South Dakota Scholze Family Farms (Theo and Will Scholze), Humbird, Wisconsin Spring Breeze Dairy Group (Breeze Dairy Group), Bryant, Wisconsin VanBedaf Dairy (VanBedaf Family), Carrington, North Dakota Bronze Dairi-Acres Farms (Dean and Amy Bryant), Strathroy, Ontario, Canada Davis Family Farm (Jayme and Brad Davis), Darlington, Wisconsin

Newmont Dairy Farm (Gladstone Family), Bradford, Vermont Quarry Hill Dairy (John and Connie Meyer), Rollingstone, Minnesota Rock River Jerseys (Brett Kirkley), Inwood, Iowa Ruedinger Farms (John Ruedinger and Dave Zappa), Van Dyne, Wisconsin This awards program, sponsored by Hoard’s Dairyman magazine, recognizes dairy producers whose herds excel in getting cows safe in calf. DCRC’s Herd Reproduction Award judges considered many criteria when reviewing nalists’ applications, including pregnancy rate, voluntary waiting period, interbreeding intervals, heat detection, conception rate, value of reproduction and culling rate.

The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council is focused on bringing together all sectors of the dairy industry – producers, consultants, academia and allied industry professionals – for improved reproductive performance. DCRC provides an unprecedented opportunity for all groups to work together to take dairy cattle reproduction to the next level.

DNR investigating manure spill near Cashton, Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is assisting with the investigation of a manure spill that occurred in northern Vernon County which resulted in a sh kill in Knapp Creek.

On the evening of Oct. 30, land-applied manure from Mlsna East Town Dairy left the intended application site and ran into an unnamed tributary to the west of Knapp Valley Road in Westby. Manure ultimately entered Knapp Creek south of the Mlsna Dam. The dairy reported to the DNR an estimated 3,000 gallons of manure had left the eld.

Immediately after the spill, DNR staff observed dead sh in the unnamed tributary owing south along Knapp Valley Road, as well as in Knapp Creek between Kelbel Road and McElhose Hollow Road. So far, DNR staff have reported 118 dead trout within this area. DNR staff has been onsite several times since Oct. 31. The investigation is ongoing.

New program offers mental health, wellness resources to Wisconsin veterinarians The Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board (VEB) has launched the Veterinary Professional Assistance Program (VPAP) and Work-Life Services, a condential program designed to help licensed veterinarians and certied veterinary technicians manage the physical and mental challenges associated with the profession. The program went into effect on Nov. 9, 2020.

The VPAP is a professional assistance and wellness program for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. The program’s offerings include guidance and assistance with family issues, nding child and adult care, workplace concerns, legal and nancial issues, stress, health and wellness, and other issues. Examples of wellness issues include chemical dependence, psychiatric illness, professional burnout, and compassion fatigue.

The VEB assumes all costs for the program, which was launched in partnership with Humana. VPAP services are condential and available to veterinary professionals and their household members 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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According to a 2018 study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the veterinary profession has a disproportionality high suicide rate when compared to the general population, which may be caused by burnout, anxiety and depression.

“The VEB recognizes that those in the veterinary profession experience extraordinary stress,” said Melissa Mace, executive director of the VEB. “Between working long hours, trying to maintain work-life balance, and carrying record high student debt, many of these professionals struggle with depression, compassion fatigue and burnout, and anxiety. The VPAP aims to provide resources to our veterinary medical community to help them combat these issues. We want to make sure those in the veterinary medicine community have the tools they need to stay healthy and happy while serving Wisconsin’s animals.”

Wisconsin’s VEB denes professional standards and regulatory policies for veterinary professionals. The board determines requirements for obtaining a credential, develops and evaluates credentialing examinations, and establishes and enforces standards of professional conduct.

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“This year’s DCRC Annual Meeting showcased dairy cattle reproduction topics that capitalize on genomics, high-quality animal care, digital technologies and big data,” said DCRC Annual Meeting Program Chair Eduardo Ribeiro, University of Guelph associate professor in the department of animal biosciences. “With the virtual format, DCRC more than tripled the number of countries it typically reaches during its annual meeting.” All sessions were recorded, so DCRC Annual Meeting attendees may access the recordings. In addition, DCRC members may access all of the recorded research poster presentations.

“While many presentations focused on reproduction strategies, we also addressed related topics, such as data analytics, economics, dry cow management, leadership development and personnel management practices,” added DCRC President Julio Giordano, Cornell University. “Our goal is to help attendees understand the available tools, protocols and technologies that may help improve dairy cattle fertility and dairy farm protability, and foster high standards of animal care.”

Outgoing DCRC President Julio Giordano, Cornell University, passed the gavel to Mike Overton, Zoetis. Other DCRC board members are: Vice President Matt Utt, Select Sires; Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Stevenson, Kansas State University; Past President Giordano; and director members Luis Mendonca, Merck Animal Health; Natalia Martinez-Patino, Zoetis; and Eduardo Ribeiro, University of Guelph. Committee chairs Turn to UDDER | Page 16

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Farm Center part of a multi-state effort focusing on farmer mental wellness The Farm Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is part of a new 12-state effort aimed at providing education, resources and support to farmers, agriculture service professionals and mental health care providers to mitigate farm stress and reduce suicide risk in rural communities.

The multi-state initiative, led regionally by the University of Illinois and Illinois Extension, is supported by a Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Over several years, the $7.2 million award will create and expand project-wide access to nancial, stress management and mental health resources for farmers and stakeholders. Wisconsin will receive over $400,000 to provide education and support to farmers, ag-related businesses and mental health and healthcare providers.

In partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, the Farm Center will create farmer focus groups, develop mental health provider trainings, and support other activities focusing on farmer mental health.

“We are excited to join UW-Madison’s Division of Extension in this unique collaboration to help farmers and their families overcome mental health-related challenges,” said Jayne Krull, director of the DATCP’s Wisconsin Farm Center.

“Although the Farm Center offers many services designed to help farmers resolve a variety of challenges, we’ve been getting more and more calls from farmers in distress, and we continue to seek funding and resources to address this growing need.”

“As stress among farmers continues to run high, we are excited to work with the Wisconsin Farm Center to help farmers and their families overcome mental healthrelated challenges,” added Joy Kirkpatrick, an outreach specialist at the UW Center for Dairy Protability. “Low prices and uncertainty for many primary farm and food products over the last ve years have created hardship and stress for many in rural communities, and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has only compounded those stress levels.”

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USDA to collect nal row crop acreage, production data The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey producers for its County Agricultural Production Survey (CAPS) and December 1, 2020 Agricultural Survey. The surveys will collect information on total acres planted and nal year-end harvested acres, yield, and production of row

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Producers can complete their survey securely online at agcounts.usda.gov.

“The data provided by producers will help federal and state programs provide support to farmers across the country,” said Dan Lofthus, Minnesota State Statistician, “We hope every producer who receives this survey will take the time to respond.

Producers benet when there are data available to help determine accurate loan rates, disaster payments, crop insurance price elections, and more. Without data, agencies such as USDA’s Risk Management Agency or Farm Service Agency may not have enough information on which to base their programs.”

Within the next few weeks, NASS representatives will contact selected Minnesota growers to arrange telephone interviews to complete the surveys. NASS safeguards the privacy of all respondents and publishes only aggregate data, ensuring that no individual operation or producer can be identied as required by federal law.

State- and national-level results from the December 1, 2019 Agricultural Survey will be published in the Crop Production Annual Summary and the quarterly Grain Stocks report, both to be released Tuesday, January 12, 2021. County-level results for corn and soybeans will be published on the NASS Quick Stats database (quickstats. nass.usda.gov) in February 2021.

For more information on NASS surveys and reports, call the NASS Minnesota Field Ofce at 651-728-3113.

Registration for Minnesota’s estimated 18,000 feedlots moves to online service Livestock feedlot owners and operators can now register their feedlots and manure storage areas online with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

Minnesota’s estimated 18,000 registered feedlots with 50 or more animal units, or 10 or more located in a shoreland area, must be registered with the state. They must update their feedlot information with the MPCA or delegated county feedlot program every four years. The next deadline for updating feedlot registration is Dec. 31, 2021.

The MPCA’s new online feedlot registration system replaces the previous paper and e-mail forms process. The new, quick and easy service can be accessed 24/7 using a computer, smart phone, or mobile device. To register, users must provide basic feedlot information such as location, type of operation, and number of livestock.

Minnesota feedlot permits are necessary only for feedlot construction or expansion with 300 or more animal units, for feedlots needing to correct pollution problems, or for large feedlots — 1,000 or more animal units. Counties also may require feedlot permits or conditional use permits. About 1,200 large feedlots in Minnesota have permits, which meet the registration requirement; separate registration is not necessary.

Registration helps the MPCA to identify pollution hazards and work with feedlot owners to manage environmental impact. It also helps in budgeting for technical and nancial assistance for livestock producers.

Some counties delegated to administer the MPCA’s feedlot program may continue to register feedlots and manure storage areas with paper forms.

For more information about feedlot registration and the online registration system, visit the MPCA’s website, or call your MPCA area ofce or delegated county feedlot ofcer.

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Farm nancial associates can help producers

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NICE JD TRACTORS: (2000) JD 7810 MFWD Tractor, 5066 hours, power shift, 3 remotes, 42” rears, w/duals, 2nd owner; (1998) JD 7710 MFWD Tractor, pq, 10746 hours, w/duals; JD 2940 Tractor, 10870 hours, New rubber, family owned.

SPRING EQUIPMENT: (2014) JD 1770 Max Emerge XP 12 RN Corn Planter, df, sd openers, vacuum, shutoffs, GPS compatible, low acreage, EX; JD 714 9 Shank Disk Chisel Plow.

EXCELLENT HAYING EQUIPMENT: (2015) JD 3955 Chopper, Intelliguard, processor, very little use, 1-owner, EX; JD 7’ Wide Hay Head; JD 2RN Green Corn Head; (3) Meyer 4516 TSS Self Unloading Boxes w/12 ton tandem RG, 1-owner, EX; JD 946 13’ MoCo Discbine, V-10 rolls; (3) Meyers Bale Throw Racks w/RG; Case IH 600 Blower.

FARM MACHINERY: H&S 310 Spreader, tandem axle; JD MX7 7’ Rotary Mower; JD 95 9’ 3 pt Blade; Meyer Feeder Wagon; Katolight 15 KW Generator; Fidelity 25 KW Generator.

DAIRY & FEEDING EQUIPMENT: Surge 800 gal Bulk Tank; Zero 400 gal Bulk Tank; Surge Vacuum Pump; Tuthill Vacuum Pump; (5) AIC Detacher Units; (5) Surge One Touch Units; Universal 2” Receiver Panel w/SS jar; Universal 2” Receiver Panel & pipeline; 48” Barn Fan; Weaverline 521 Power Feed Cart; Patz Bedding Chopper; (8) 2-4 ton Bulk Bins w/augers; (2) Silo Unloaders; Large assort. of Gates; Poly Calf Stalls; Misc Dairy Items.

GRAIN BINS & EQUIPMENT: GSI 16,000 bu Grain Bin w/full Áoor & power sweep; Brock 12,000 bu Grain Bin w/ full Áoor; Brock 8,000 bu Grain Bin w/full Áoor & power sweep; 4,000 bu Grain Bin; WestÀeld 100/31 Auger, PTO; WestÀeld 80/51 Auger, PTO, hyd lift.

MISC FARM ITEMS: Oil Stand w/pump; Assortment of EX Shop Tools including Welder, Welding Table, Cutting Torch, Socket Sets, Grinder, Snap On Tools, Wrenches, Bolt Bin and more.

TERMS: 5% Buyer’s fee. Cash or bankable check.

KEN ANDERSON ESTATE, BRENDA ANDERSON - Owner 715-285-5607 Find us on the Internet: www.hagerauction.com

SALE CONDUCTED BY: HAGER AUCTION SERVICE • 715-273-4638

BARRY HAGER & TIM PRUSAK, Reg WI Auctioneers #105 & 479

Livestock - FOR SALE

(10) LARGE HOLSTEIN AI SIRED SPRINGING HFRS., due 1-3 weeks, to sexed, $1,225. Call 715878-4579. 2-TFN-F

HOLSTEIN COWS, pick 20 out of 85, young herd, 2 lac, low SCC, 80# ave.

Call 715-225-9506. 18-2-F SERVICEABLE AGE HOLSTEIN BULLS, from great type and production families. Raised on outside lots, good vigor, Glencoe, MN. Call 320864-6555. 2-TFN-F 45 GOOD HOLSTEIN TIESTALL COWS, Holstein feeder calves; Wanted: 5-6,000 gal. milk tank, Hartford, MI. Call Edward G. Martin 269-370-8277.

18-3-F 22) HOLSTEIN SPRINGERS, AI sired, 1300 lbs.; R&W bull, will consider nancing if needed, central, MN. Call 320630-9924. 19-1-F

Services

MISSOURI CUSTOM DAIRY HEIFER GROWER is seeking added long-term relationship with committed dairy operations. Owner operated, 30+ yrs. experience. Call Ray Schwarz, Gower, MO 816-223-4712. 19-2-VM MOMACK HEIFERS HAS SPACE AVAILABLE for calves and heifers, room for larger dairies, very competitive per day price. Call for more info 815-674-3018. 18-4-B

CUSTOM HEIFER RAISER has openings to

raise your heifers. We offer freestall facilities, all TMR fed, $2.35/day from weaned to pre-fresh. Call Ben for more details 715495-0481. 19-2-VM SILO REMOVAL. Call 507-236-9446. 12-10-B

REGISTERED CALVING EASE HOLSTEIN & ANGUS BULLS, various sizes, delivery avail.

Call or text Brian 715-6139206. 2-TFN-F YEARLING PUREBRED DAIRY FLECKVIEH BULLS, some A2A2 & genomic tested. Call 715-220-2572.

9-TFN-F SERVICEABLE AGE BLACK & WHITE & RED & WHITE BULLS, sires Capital Gain & Aristocrat, dams EX and VG, over 30,000 milk, 4% test; also serviceable age Jersey bull Call 320-583-6564.

10-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 HFR. CALVES, 2-6 months old, 28K herd avg., Norwood, MN. Call 612-202-7944. 18-TFN-F

Dairy Star - Third Section • Saturday, November 28, 2020 • Page 21 REGISTERED ROAN BULL, 1 yr. old, polled; Solid Red bull, 2-1/2 yrs. old. Call 218-385-3471.

15-TFN-F 5) DAIRY COWS, 5 yr. old Holstein cow, 3) 5 yr. old Milking Shorthorn cows, 4 yr. old Milking Shorthorn cow, Shorthorns were 4-H project cows, all registered. Call 701-7219370. 19-1-VM (10) CLOSE UP SPRINGING REGISTERED HOLSTEIN HFRS., AI sired, bred to top AI Holstein bulls. Call/ text 612-865-4691. 14-6-F HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, closed herd, Johnes & Leukosis test negative, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. Call 507-920-5859.

7-TFN-B SEVERAL YEARLING HOLSTEIN BULLS, ready for heifers, breeding soundness exams completed. Call/text 507-4580284. 18-6-F

MILKING SHORTHORN BULLS, 1) R&W, 1) blackish roan. Call 320968-8709. 19-TFN-F

SHOW CALVES, Holstein & Brown Swiss. Call 507-276-5202. 1-TFN-F

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

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

LOOKING FOR GOOD QUALITY FRESH HEIFERS. Call/text 920461-3064. 18-2-F

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

Livestock - WANTED

WE HAVE BUYERS for tiestall and freestall dairy herds of all qualities and quantities. Also herds for sale at all times, Call 715721-0079. 2-TFN-B BROWN SWISS HEFIER CALVES, any age, no freemartins, purebred, no crossbred. Call 320-6307559. 13-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

HELP WANTED

SALES PERSON FULL BENEFITS 100% Healthcare • Paid vacation and holidays Uniforms provided Apply in person or email randy@acfarmservice.com

A&C Farm Service, Inc. 412 BUSINESS 23 S | PAYNESVILLE, MN 320-243-3736 • www.acfarmservice.com

Hay, Straw, Feed & Bedding - FOR SALE STRAW, NET WRAPPED ROUND BALES & BIG SQUARES, clean, dry, stored inside, delivery available. Call 320-8088336. 15-TFN-F DRY SAWDUST, $950 per 100 yard load with free delivery within 35 miles, variety of product to meet your needs. Call 320-7608060. 15-6-B GRASS HAY, small & med. squares, 4x5 rounds, 1st, 2nd, 3rd crop, Norwood, MN. Call 612-2027944. 15-5-F SOUTH DAKOTA HAY & STRAW, big rounds & square bales. Call Otto Kaepteli, Irene, SD 57037 605-670-9242. 13-14-F CERTIFIED ORGANIC HAY; also S. Houle SR15 rock windrower, like new. Call 218-587-4672.

18-TFN-F ALFALFA, MIXED HAY, GRASS HAY & FEED GRADE WHEAT STRAW, med. square or round bales, delivery

Help Wanted

HERDSMAN WANTED for 600+ dairy, must breed, hoof trim, milk once/day etc. Call 319-888-3027.

19-2-F 50-COW DAIRY LOOKING FOR KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSON for farm work; must know equipment and cows. Call 715-662-5053. 23-TFN-F HERDSMAN POSITION AVAILABLE on 550 cow dairy near Green Bay, WI, experience and love for cows needed, housing provided. Call/ text 920-378-2709. 15-6-F

available. Thief River Falls, MN. Call or text LeRoy Ose 218-689-6675.

10-TFN-B 3X4X8 WHEAT STRAW, clean enough for feed grade, put up dry and under cover, delivered by the semi load. Call for price 218-639-0753. 16-5-VM ORGANIC CORN STALK ROUND BALES 5X5.5, off of certied organic corn eld, baled dry 10/10/2020, located 3 miles NW of Morton MN, delivery available. Please call/ text Gary 507-3171331. 18-10-B 5000 BU. OF CERTIFIED ORGANIC CORN. Call 320-2900367. 7-TFN-F ALFALFA, dairy quality, big square bales, delivered from SD; also stock cow or heifer hay available. Contact John Haensel at 605351-5760. 13-8-B ORGANIC 4TH CUTTING HAY, wrapped sq. bales, 28-37% moisture, 23+ protein. Call 320-4240328. 18-3-F

FARM ANIMAL ATTENDANT, calf research, related animal care exp., full benets, MSRS pension, paid holidays, vacation/sick. Contact Dave Ziegler, U OF MN, SROC, Waseca 507-837-5645 or visit www.umn.edu/jobs JOB #338192. U OF M is EOEE. 19-1-B SERVICE TECHNICIAN in Kaukauna, Stratford and Dodgeville, WI, great pay and benets. Call Foxland Incorporated 920766-3783 for more information! 18-4-B

CLEAN WHEAT STRAW, dust free, 3X more absorbent than wood shavings, reduces SCC and soil acidity, regular and cert. organic available.

Call D&D Farm Supply, Arcadia, WI 608-323-7001 or Minnesota City, MN 507-474-6920. 14-TFN-B CANADIAN STRAW & HAY, small sq. and 3x3 sq. bales; wheat and oat straw, clean, dry, delivery available. Call Prairie Ridge Enterprises 204-712-5161.

17-5-VM TOP QUALITY HAY, dairy and heifer, delivered by the semi-load from SD. Call Jerry Haensel 605321-9237 (c). 15-TFN-B DRY SAWDUST BY SEMI LOAD. Call 515231-6482. 19-2-VM CERTIFIED ORGANIC ALFALFA, wrapped in 8 layers of lm, 3x3x6 bales, RFQ 140-280, Springeld, SD. Call ERNmore Organics 605-286-3873 or 605-999-2010 or 605-2511143. 16-TFN-B

HERDSMAN FOR 1800 COW DAIRY, Central, MN, benets offered, hourly wage based on experience. Call 320-2930448. 14-TFN-F MECHANIC, competitive pay w/benets and 401K; CDL DRIVER, tractor trailer combo, daily loads $18/hr, must have experience & valid license.

Call 507-829-2284. 18-2VM 1900 COW DAIRY looking for bilingual parlor manager. Call 507-9515597. 8-TFN-F

ANNUAL YEAR-END CONSIGNMENT EVENT

Our Annual Year-End Consignment Auction Event will be held at the Wieman Auction Facility located at 44628 SD Highway 44, Marion, SD or from Marion, SD, 1-mile South and ½ mile West on Highway 44 on:

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9th • 9 a.m.

LUNCH BY THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LADIES

This Auction will offer over 700 lots in total. A Large Assortment of Tractors (5 – 4x4’s, 20+ MFD’s, 30+ 2 WD, 30+ collector tractors), 20+ Combines, Large Assortment of Corn Heads, Bean Heads, Dummy Heads, Head Transports, Grain Carts, Gravity Boxes, Augers, Planters, Tillage, Haying & Forage Equipment, Skid Loader Attachments, Trucks, Trailers, Fencing and more!

FOR FULL AUCTION AD VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

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Auctioneers Note: This is another large and interesting auction of consignments by Area Farmers & Dealers. Online bidding will be available at Proxibid.com with a 2.5% buyer’s premium and a $750 maximum per item. Older equipment starts promptly at 9 AM sharp with 2-3 auction rings all day. A 3rd auction ring will sell trucks-trailers-vehicles-augers @ 11 AM. For more details/pictures, please call our office or visit us online at WiemanAuction.com. South Dakota sales tax will be charged. This ad is subject to additions and deletions. All consignments must have been approved by the Wiemans! We have excellent loading and unloading equipment. Financing and trucking are available. We are in our 71st year of selling. We offer honest and fair treatment to all because we appreciate your business! Bring a friend and come prepared to buy! If you are driving a good distance – please call to make sure the item is here. Welcome to the “Machinery Mall of South Dakota!” Our next auction is March 10th.

WIEMAN LAND & AUCTION CO., INC.

(SINCE 1949)

44628 SD HIGHWAY 44, MARION, SD 57043 AUCTION OFFICE: 800-251-3111 or 605-648-3111 • MACHINERY OFFICE: 888-296-3536 or 605-648-3536 Email: Info@WiemanAuction.com Website: WiemanAuction.com EVENINGS: Kevin Wieman 605-660-1587 • Rich Wieman 605-660-0341 • Derek Wieman 605-660-2135 Nathan Timmermans 605-351-1273 • Mike Wieman 605-351-0905 • Ryan Wieman 605-366-3369

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Used Equipment Specials

USED HAY TOOLS

Vermeer 605 Super J, twine only, 1992 model, BAU1605G.................................. $5,500 Vermeer TE 330 Tedder-2006- HYU1705G .............................................Reduced $17,500 Vermeer CPX9000, ‘14, updated w/new parts, includes liner, HYU1803G.Reduced $26,900 New Holland 166 inverter- new belt- HYU1808G .................................................$2,750 Haybuster 2650 bale processor, HYU1914G ........................................................$11,000 Haybuster 256 bale processor,HYU2001G, just in .....................................SALE PENDING Case IH MD82 disc mower, 2014, HYU2004G ........................................................$7,150 Vermeer 605M Baler, BAU2003G ........................................................................$15,500

USED FORAGE

Used 16ft Miller Pro model 5100 forage box, 4 wheel gear, FWU1511G ... Reduced $7,000 Badger 1055 forage boxes, tandem axle, FWU 1702G ............................................$4,500 Balzer 6520L forage box, right hand discharge, FWU1711G ...................................$2,500 2) Cobey forage boxes, good heavy gears, (1) w/ JD 1065, FWU1802G & FWU1803G ......................................................................CHOICE / $1,950 Farm Hand Road King forage box, FWU2001G........................................................$1,000

MANURE PUMP

Houle Super Pump, 2005, 6”, 8-1/2 ft. trailer pump dual nozzle, MPU2001G .........$9,500 Houle Super Pump, 2004, 6” PTO, w/ 2 agitation nozzles, 12ft long, MPU1704 ......$8,500 Dayton Blower for Manure solids, used 2 months, # 2C799, MEU1601G ........Call for price Used Houle 60” cable scraper drive, good shape.....................................................$3,000 8ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump with twin 20HP motors, USED, MPU1501G .........$ 4,300 8ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump with 30HP motor, USED, MPU1505G ...................$ 4,000 10ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump with twin 20HP motors , USED, MPU1507G ......$ 4,300 8ft x 4” electric Houle Agi pump with no motors set up for twin motors , used, MPU1508G ..................................................................................................$3,500 Houle, 1992, 11 ft. Super pump, on trailer, MPU1904G ............................................CALL Used Doda 2 Pt pump, MPU1801............................................................................$2,250

Late Afternoon UPS Shipping Shippin Available!

STAFFED PARTS HOURS: 7-5 M-F

E. Hwy. 30, Pipestone, MN E-mail: gorters@iw.net

(507) 825-3271 • www.gortersclayanddairy.com

NEW & USED BARN EQUIPMENT

Used Patz 420 mixer, local trade, MWU2002G ....................................................$13,900 Oswald D 350 mixer, left side discharge, Digistar scale, MWU1805G .....................$9500 MFS 480 mixer wagon, Good shape, left side discharge, MWU1901G ................$15,500 Used Roorda mixer/feed wagon with scale, MWU1704G.........................................CALL MFS 480 mixer wagon, avg shape, left side discharge, just in MWU2001G.........$15,500

NEW & USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT

MANURE SPREADERS

Used GEA UV Pure, calf milk purifier, DEU2001 .......................................................................CALL 1-used Lely A3 Next Robot w/ air compressor, buffer tank, sort gate, M4 use buckets, milk line & sampler, DEU1703G ............................................................................................CALL Used Suterbilt 3M vacuum pumps, DEU1802G ...................................................... CALL FOR PRICE Double 10 Blue Diamond parallel parlor w/SST2 detachers, 3” low line, single receiver, jetter trays, curb, gates, 10 HP Suterbilt vac pump, 10 HP Westfalia 2800 vac pump, 20 DeLaval milking units & pulsators, DEU1803G .................................................................CALL Used Boumatic 3” stainless receiver group, receiver w/trap, pump, mounting panel & probes, #DEU1804G ..........................................................................................................................CALL 10 used Boumatic Companion detachers, #U3557554 ..........................................NOW $350 each 6 used Boumatic 4400 detachers, with new gaskets & diaphragms, #U3557444 ...........$300 each Used Suterbilt Vac Pump assy, 10hp w/VFD and motor, complete OTH2001G......................$5,240 Used Mensch 910 Feed pusher, #OTH1801G ..........................................................................CALL Used Mensch 1100 side shooter, #OTH1903G ......................................................................$3,500 Used Artex VCat Sand Wagon for bedding stalls .......................................................................Call

Roorda model 416 manure spreader, single axle, top beater, & endgate, MSU1410G ................................................................................................. Reduced $8,000/OBO Used 500 Roorda manure spreader, MSU1801G ............................................ Reduced $7500/OBO Used Knight 8030 side slinger manure spreader, Rough shape, Needs work, MSU1804G .........................................................................................................Make us an Offer Used New Holland 195 spreader, top beater, tandem axle, hyd apron, beater combs, MSU1805G................................................................................................$12,500

New on the Lot

Vermeer 604N Cornstalk Special Baler Vermeer 605N Cornstalk Special Baler Vermeer 6050 disc mower 3 pt.

Vermeer TD100 Tedder Vermeer VR1428 Rake Patz V500 mixer

Vermeer BPX9010 Bale Processor Houle 3” & 4” Manure pumps -Multiple lengths Vermeer TE2510 Tedder 8” and 10” Manure Loadstands

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BARN CLEANER, runs CCW; also 18” gutter grates. Call 608-360-0220.

16-4-F

LOOKING FOR PRIVATE LENDER, class A farmland offered as security. Call 320-304-0018.

8-TFN-F

Used Badger manure auger, with new PVC outer tube, good drive assy., #OTH1706G ...........$1,060 New 8ft. Patz barn cleaner chute for 16” gutter, PA16151, retails for $992.00 ..........................$800 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 Used squirrel cage style fan, 42” diameter, w/ 3 phase motor ..................................................CALL Used WIC model 300 grain cart, #OTH1803G ............................................................................CALL New 2 bath automated footbath assy, stainless baths & control, ½ priced, never used, #DEN1402G .......................................................................................................$7000 Dayton Air Handler, like new, used only several weeks, 12000 CFM #3C010..................Call for price Used Dasilveira headlocks, 22 sections @ 10ft w/ 7 openings for youngstock up to 600lbs, #OTH1902 .........................................................................................................CALL

USED MIXERS

Miscellaneous - WANTED

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JD 7000 6 OR 8 ROW PLANTER & 6620 or 7720 combine. Call 320760-6050. 22-TFN-F FARM BULK MILK COOLERS, all sizes. Call 319-330-2286. 10-24-P

JD SOYBEAN HEAD, 620F or 625F. Call 320248-7954. 7-TFN-F SPRING TEETH for IHC C cultivator; wheel hub for IHC 56 corn planter, right side. Call 715-822-2678.

14-TFN-F

440 STS, 9800 hrs., new eng. & tranny; White 185, 13000 hrs. Call Nick 320630-1265. 13-8-F WA S T E H A N D L E R LIQUID MANURE TANK, 4600 gal.; Farmaide 430 TMR mixer.

Call 701-367-0869 or 218493-4549. 15-TFN-F ALFA-DELAVAL LATE MODEL BULK TANK, 1,250 gal., complete as new, MN. Call 480-3138460. 5-TFN-F 250 GAL. WESTWARD PASTEURIZER. Call for more info 605-881-4576.

17-5-F

OLD HEATING FUEL AND DIESEL, can pump from basement. Call 320424-2005. 5-TFN-F

MN JUMBO 10 RUNNING GEAR, for parts, need hub only. Call 641985-4072. 14-TFN-F

LID FOR KNIGHT 8132 SLINGER SPREADER. Call 507-459-5201.

19-TFN-F

USED CALF-TEL PENS. Call 320-995-6216.

16-TFN-F

13.6X38 REAR TRACTOR TIRE. Call 715-3140977. 13-TFN-F

Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

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

160 BU. MEYERS MANURE SPREADER, must be in good cond. Call 715-314-0977. 9-TFN-F

SWING PARLOR, 9 yrs. old, 11 takeoff units, chop gate, vacuum pump w/backup. Call 320-2939565. 11-12-F REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE STUD SERVICE. Call 715-3167628. 18-2-F (4) DEMCO 365 & 450 GRAVITY BOXES, (2) w/tarps, like new; tricycle feeder; big round bale wagon. Call 320-5576558. 18-TFN-F JD 2700 PLOW, semi mounted. Call 320-5101055. 13-TFN-F WTB 18” CW BERG GUTTER, 3” high ights.

Call 507-227-0105. 18-3-F

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, born 8/18/20, have both parents on farm, dewclaws and 1st shots done. Call 320-8283049, ask for Dan. 18-2-F

KUHN KNIGHT 1140 BOX SPREADER, in good working cond. Call 320-279-2884. 17-3-F NH 790 CHOPPER w/ hay head & NH 116 14’ hydra-swing haybine. Call 218-639-1103. 5-TFN-F COMPLETE SWING 6-STALL PARLOR, newer style midline swing arms, AIC takeoffs, parlor 8 yrs. old, exc. cond. Call Mike 507-250-1723. 18-2VM AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, 2 males, 3 females, ready to go Nov. 22, $500 ea. Call 218-639-7136. 17-3-F

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GEHL 1275 FORAGE HARVESTER w/3R CH, 7-1/2’ HH, 7 processor, $12,500/obo. Call 715559-6346. 5-TFN-F KRAIBURG STALL MATS & 30+ DAIRY COWS, selling over-ow.

High milk production.

Contact John at 952-2975892. 14-TFN-F

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Steer Feeder $3,199

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Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

(4) 480/85R50 RADIALS, 35%. Call 218-7385020. 19-1-F

IHC PLOW PARTS for nos. 60, 70, 700, 710, 720, 735 & 7500. Call for info 920-242-3940. 19-1-F TORO 325D GROUNDMASTER MOWER & SNOW BLOWER. Call 320-254-8400, leave message, no texts. 19-1-F GRIP TRAC COMBINE TRACKS, was $44,600, price reduced to $41,700.

Call 715-229-4336. 19-1-F NEW 30 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR, single phase input, 230 volt with variable frequency drive, $4,600.

Call 641-364-2103. 19-1B MUELLER 500 GAL. BULK TANK w/compressor and tank washer, compressor 2 yrs. old. Call 715-243-4307. 19-4-F 168’ ZABEL BUNK FEEDER, HD, new 60-50 and 2060 plow chains, new 16” belt and splice, one way ow, $8,500. RLS Vinyl and Farm Supply 651764-3818. 19-3-B 1000 GAL. MUELLER BULK TANK/COOLING SYSTEM, milker claws/elec. pulsators; 2” receiving jar, milk transfer pump. #78 DeLaval milk pump/oil reclaimer. Call 218-639-5204. 13-20-F

GOOD USED PARLOR EQUIPMENT, (16) Dematron 60 w/pulsators, Lactoow detach, 300E Claw, Compass wash control, wash vat, receiver jars, controls, etc.; Plus 10 HP 3-phase Air Force vacuum pump w/3 VFD and plate cooler. Call 320-6345949. 18-4-B 14’ TRUCK DUMP BOX w/hoist. Call 507-4506115. 18-2-F PSI POWER WASHERS, Power Washers Hot/ Cold, Cabinet Parts Washers, Chemicals, Presoaks, Degreasers, Large Parts Inventory Shipped Same Day, On Site Service. Industrial, Commercial, Farm, Sales, Repair, and Rental. “The Guys That Work Great Under Pressure” 1-800-555-1677.

Serving you from 3 locations: West Central MN Region – Pennock, MN Location SW MN Region – Wilmont, MN Location NW IA Region – Harrisburg, SD Location & Wilmont, MN Location SE SD Region – Harrisburg, SD Location. 23-TFN-B

HAY RACK, platforms on side, 9x18’, $2,500; 5 ton feed bin; Kewanee elevator, 56’, pto lift. Call 320247-2657. 7-TFN-F

‘07 DODGE 4-DOOR 4X4 PICKUP; also irrigation equipment. Call 320250-4600, leave message.

10-TFN-F NH BR770 ROUND BALER, crop cutter; Case 2188 combine, RWA. Call 218-841-8723. 24-TFN-F 2 WHEEL TRAILER; Wanted: Registered Saint Bernard dog. Call 320979-9157. 18-TFN-F PUREBRED BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES, 12 weeks old, $200 ea. Call 715-721-0806. 18-4-F JD 9500, 5,100 eng. hrs., 7,500 on cutter, 4WD, many updates, single point hookup, 600 series head ready, $32,900. Call 715613-8940. 8-TFN-F

GEHL 970 FORAGE BOX, avg. cond., $1,500.

Call 320-360-1954.

14-TFN-F

LATE MODEL 800 GAL. MUELLER BULK TANK, exc. shape. Call 507-450-6115. 18-2-F

HANSON 24’ SILO UNLOADER, $3,000; 25’ Harvestore unloader, $9,000; Freudenthal freestalls & water beds.

Call 507-951-6509.

16-TFN-F

DAIRYTECH 30 GAL. PASTEURIZER, exc. cond., touch screen display, $3,500. Call 952292-2676. 11-TFN-F

SAVINGS THAT ADD UP!

Computerized moisture control prevents over-drying. Save up to 9-cents per bushel!

Remote monitoring eliminates the time and expense of “dryer-watching”. Effectively dries all types of grain.

THE ONLY DRYER YOU’LL EVER NEED.

NEW VIENNA AG AUTOMATION 563-921-2896

7264 Iowa Street, New Vienna, Iowa 52065

You've got it!

SOMBODY WANTS IT! sell it in the

ALL SEASON - EVERY SEASON We’ve Got You Covered!

V6750

ROUND BALER • Variable chamber • High output • Versatile for difficult conditions

COMPACT LOADERS SERIES 2000/3000/4000

FEATURES & BENEFITS • 16 gauge powder coated construction • Filter change indicator (optional) • Multiple filter configuration available • Easily relocated

• Disposable filters • Self-contained • Easy installation & maintenance • Four way louvers Russ Pierson

Average of 1-2 pounds heavier test weight per bushel than screen dryers.

CIH 600 BLOWER, $3,500; Agrimetal 525 feed cart, $900. Call 320266-6878. 13-TFN-F

The Air King M-30 series are extremely versatile and can be used individually in smaller spaces or in multiples for larger areas to establish positive airflow patterns that will enhance the effectiveness of the units. The T-style configuration of these units has inlets on both ends and exhausts the filtered air from the center of this unit.

SALES & SERVICE

MIXED FLOW GRAIN DRYER

MUELLER SALES & SERVICE

The compact class is one of the most successful series ever built by Schäffer. They have been specifically developed for use in confined spaces.

No compromises were, however, made as regards reliability and ergonomics. A wide range of equipment and attachments made the machines extremely versatile.

WHEEL LOADERS SERIES 4000/5000/6000

Z-Kinematics produce high breakaway forces and an unrivalled lifting height in this class: up to 3400 mm. The rear swing axle design safeguards excellent grip even in challenging terrain.

Compact and powerful Schäffer wheel loaders

Glencoe, MN • 320-864-3556 OR 888-205-0974

BOX SPREADERS TWIN TWISTER

• All Poly box • 288-615 cu. ft. capacity • HD positive lock chain, one-piece construction

ALL TYPES HAY & STRAW

Volume discounts/ contracts available

Now contracting corn/soybean straw Wheat straw and rye grass Alfalfa/mixed hay Grinder and dry cow grass Rounds/squares

YEAR ROUND DELIVERY ON OUR TRUCKS Call/text 24/7:

(320) 815-8484

@ Parker Hay Company

MEDIUM CAPACITY

• All poly box • 130-280 cu. ft. capacity

LARGE CAPACITY

• All poly box • Single piece chain construction • 308-482.5 cu. ft. capacity

GRAIN UNLOADER • Unloads both 9’ and 10’ bags • 550 ton/hr. capacity

The new generation of TL Series inline bale wrappers from Tube-Line are built to provide producers and custom operators with high efficiency and proven reliability.

To ensure that everyone can reap the benefits of the high moisture hay, Tube-Line BaleWrappers are available in multiple configurations to suit your needs and your budget.

DRY GRAIN BAGGER • 10’ diameter bags • Will store more than 440 tons in a 330’ bag

-SALES & SERVICE Daniel Showalter (641) 832-0361

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FIND A DEALER NEAR YOU NOW! CALL 1-800-236-7280

THE MIX THEY HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR

THE MIXER YOU NEED PRECISION

PALATABILITY

PRODUCTIVITY

Precision • Consistent TDN in every bite.

Palatability • Maximum DMI in every mix.

Productivity • Optimal ROFC in every ration.

For more information, visit mixer.patzcorp.com or scan the QR Code.

CHECK OUT THE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL PATZ DEALERS

Oswalt D 350, LH discharge - $9,500 Gorter’s Clay & Dairy Equip.

507-825-3271

MFS 480 mixer wagon $15,500 Gorter’s Clay & Dairy Equip.

507-825-3271

Used NDE 1502 Hartung Sales 320-836-2697

Used Patz 500 Hartung Sales 320-836-2697

Used Patz 620 Hartung Sales 320-836-2697

Used Patz 350 Hartung Sales 320-836-2697

Supreme 500 mixer, very nice, 2 yrs. old - Call Hobert Sales Inc. 320-286-6284

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

Hobert Sales Inc. 320-286-6284

‘10 Kuhn Knight, RH conveyor, LH 41’ discharge w/Digistar scale - $19,900 Mid-Central Equipment, Inc. 218-583-2931

‘15 Meyer F585, 2Spd, Elec Shift - $19,500 Rew Motors Inc. 715-449-2524

(2) Patz 420 Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

Penta 5610 Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

Patz 620 Twin Screw Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

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

Cloverdale 350-Demo Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

New 350 priced to sell!

The Scharine Group 800-472-2880

Used 420 - $10,500 The Scharine Group 800-472-2880

Used Kuhn VTC1100 $38,500 The Scharine Group 800-472-2880

New 420 - $27,900 The Scharine Group 800-472-2880

Patz 270 vert. - $8,995 Spartan Construction 920-845-9892

Patz 950 Series II - Call Spartan Construction 920-845-9892

Patz 620 - Call Spartan Construction 920-845-9892

New Patz V420 - Call Steinhart’s Farm Service Inc. 608-348-9401

New Patz V500 - Call Steinhart’s Farm Service Inc. 608-348-9401

New Patz V510 - Call Steinhart’s Farm Service Inc. 608-348-9401

New Patz V950 - Call Steinhart’s Farm Service Inc. 608-348-9401

(3) Patz 350 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

(2) Patz 500 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

(2) Patz 420 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 620 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz V615, 1200 Series Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 420 Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Patz 500 Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Knight 3142 - $16,500 Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Patz 950 Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Patz 500 Vertical TMR Mixer - $21,000 Brynsaas Sales & Service 563-382-4484

Patz 500 Vertical TMR Mixer - $21,000 Brynsaas Sales & Service 563-382-4484

Patz 620 Vertical TMR Mixer - $30,000 Brynsaas Sales & Service 563-382-4484

Patz 615 Vertical TMR Mixer - $23,500 Brynsaas Sales & Service 563-382-4484

Patz 9427 bedding chopper, Recond.

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