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Pursuing their dreams Vollraths farming for seven years after starting from scratch

By Brittany Olson

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MILLTOWN, Wis. – Jeff Vollrath knew he wanted to be a dairy farmer when he was 4 years old.

“I didn’t grow up on a farm, but my Uncle Jeff farmed down the road.

He had ve kids and didn’t need the extra help, but I helped him anyway,” Jeff said.

That drive to dairy farm at a young age helped Jeff start a farm of his own. Jeff, with his wife, Ellen, milk 50 cows just south of Milltown, Wis., with their two young children, August, 2, and Grace, 8 months.

Their daily average milk yield is 70 pounds per cow, per day with a 4.1 percent butterfat, 3.4 percent protein and a somatic cell count of 90,000.

The herd consists of registered Holsteins and a few Jersey and Brown Swiss crosses.

“I like variety, and Jeff just likes his Holsteins,” Ellen said, chuckling.

After working with his uncle, and for family friend Ken Johnson near Cushing, Wis., Jeff decided to set out on his own in 2009. That spring, he planted crops to make feed and rented a 31-stall barn from a neighbor of his uncle’s.

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Ellen and Jeff Vollrath, with children Grace and August, milk 50 cows near Milltown, Wis. The Vollraths, who started their own herd in 2009, are averaging 70 pounds of milk per cow per day with a 4.1 percent fat, 3.4 percent protein and a soma�c cell count of 90,000.

Milk prices were beginning to creep back up after the infamous price crash some months earlier.

“I had no overhead other than the cows, and I was just renting, so it wasn’t too bad starting out,” Jeff said.

Six months into his farming career, Ken Johnson’s daughter, Mary Holle, introduced Jeff to a friend of hers from UW-River Falls named Ellen.

“I grew up on a 600-cow dairy

farm south of Green Bay,” Ellen said.

“I thought it was just trees and such in [northwestern Wisconsin].”

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ConƟnued from VOLLRATHS | Page 2 Jeff and Ellen fell in love and got married, learning from each other along the way.

“The learning curve was and is still huge, and I quickly gured out all I knew how to do was milk cows and

“We’ve got big dreams here, and we want to be successful on our own.”

ELLEN VOLLRATH, DAIRY PRODUCER

scrape manure. I’ve learned more from Ellen than anyone else,” Jeff said.

Ellen, who had interned with MilkSource Genetics in college, grew up showing cattle and had always been interested in genetics. She also worked for Macland Holsteins in Elgin, Minn. The couple began to amplify their focus on sound breeding, and picked a breeding prex that harkened to a nearby landmark.

“Our Holstein prex is Soo Line, named after the old railroad that is now the Gandy Dancer State Trail,” Ellen said.

Jeff added that their herd outgrew the 31-stall barn quickly. As their herd grew, so did their family.

“August was born on December 30, 2014, and we bought this farm on December 31,” Jeff said.

The Vollraths quickly took one step back after two very big steps forward.

“Milk prices crashed right after August was born and we bought the farm,” Jeff said. “Honestly, 2015 was harder when milk went from $26 to $13 than it was in 2009.”

Right now, Jeff and Ellen are switching cows in and out of the barn.

Facilities that haven’t seen a facelift since the 1960s are showing their age.

“We’d love to buy cattle for the genetics, but we feel bad bringing them here when our switch cows stay

outside,” Ellen said.

Jeff added that they’re working on growing their genetics from within.

“We’re just continuing to pick good bulls,” Jeff said.

Later this spring, the Vollraths’ new plan is to begin renting a 40-stall barn four miles away and milk in two barns to temporarily eliminate the hassle of having their switch cows outside all the time.

“No one wants to milk in two barns, but it’ll work for now,” Jeff said. “I’ll milk in the rented barn, and Ellen will milk here.”

Eventually, Jeff and Ellen want to buy his Uncle Jeff’s farm and build a freestall barn sized for 100 cows.

“We don’t want to get bigger than we have to,” Ellen said. “It’s enough for the two of us to handle by ourselves.”

Jeff and Ellen once received an offer to work with her family’s farm on the other side of the state, but are happy to be in Jeff’s hometown and raising August and Grace on the farm.

“We’ve got big dreams here, and we want to be successful on our own,” Ellen said Even August, at the age of 2, can be found pushing scrapers and keeping an eye on his parents’ cows.

“I milk cows with Daddy,” he said, his face beaming.

“My middle name is August, one of my uncle’s middle name is August, and my grandpa’s middle name is August plus my great grandpa’s rst name is August. That’s where we got the name for my son,” Jeff said. “My great grandpa was a Wisconsin Master Farmer back in the 1920s or 1930s and sold high quality heifers as far away as California. I honesty believe farming is in my blood.”

Considering their successes, they are grateful to those who have helped along the way.

“Our veterinarian, friends, and so many others have been good to us.

We’re surrounded by good people,” Jeff said.

Keep equipment safety in mind as you prepare for spring planting

The rst ofcial day of spring has come and gone, and it’s time to start thinking about spring planting. Spring is a busy time of year, and a time to be thinking about farm safety and more specically, equipment safety. Tractors and large eld equipment are the most common causes of farm accidents, injuries, and deaths. They are a necessary part of farm work, but exercising caution when using them is crucial in preventing accidents.

First and foremost—read the safety information. Pay attention to any safety or warning decals on the equipment. Before operation, be sure to inspect the equipment for any safety hazards. During inspection, also identify all safety hazards including: moving parts, pinch points, crush points, pull-in areas, and free-wheeling areas. Be sure anyone who is going

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U of M Extension While using the equipment, keep bystanders—especially children—away from the equipment operation area. Before approaching equipment for an inspection or repair, shut it down, turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. This is the only time you should be removing any safety devices, such as shields from the equipment.

When any work you were doing is completed, safety devices should be put back on before equipment operation resumes.

In addition, be mindful when using public roadways. Use lights and ashers to ensure you are easy for drivers to see and have a slow-moving emblem on your tractor and equipment. It is Minnesota law for all vehicles travelling under 30 miles per hour on public roadways to have an emblem displayed. You may also consider using a following vehicle when moving large pieces of equipment, especially at night. Proper safety precautions on the roads keep not only you, but the other people using the road, safe. We cannot control how other drivers may react to farm equipment being on the road, but it is vital that farmers are doing whatever they can to keep everyone safe.

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Evolving over 115 years Elba Co-op Creamery continues to make changes to serve patrons

By Krista Kuzma

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ELBA, Minn. – Although the number of businesses in Elba amounts to a handful, the ones that dot Highway 74 through the small town with 150 people have stood the test of time, with most dating back to the turn of the 19th century or earlier. One of those businesses is the Elba Cooperative Creamery.

For the past 115 years,

Elba Cooperative Creamery has been serving dairy farmers in Winona County from its home base two miles outside of Whitewater State Park, nestled in the valley among the bluffs in the town of in Elba, Minn.

Although the cooperative no longer processes the milk, it still purchases the product from farmers and contracts with Associated Milk Producers Association.

“We try to provide what the farmers need for their business and try to do it in an ef-

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An area on the wall in Elba CooperaƟve Creamery sƟll marks where a milk storage tank used to sit inside the building where the creamery made buƩer.

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John PoƩer is the manager of Elba CooperaƟve Creamery in Elba, Minn. The creamery has evolved in several ways since it rst began operaƟng in 1902. cient and timely manner,” said John Potter, manager of Elba Cooperative Creamery.

To serve the community, the cooperative also sells feed, seed and dairy products.

Its history dates back to 1902 when a group of dairy farmers in the area gathered together to nd a way to process their milk.

They decided making butter was their answer, paying farmers 2.5 cents per pound for cream to make their product. It sold under the brand Whitewater State Butter to area farmers and businesses. Eventually, the creamery sold butter in bulk and shipped much of it to Chicago.

The farmers used wood to construct the rst building for the creamery along the river to use the water as power. After that building burned in 1932, the creamery built a new facility on the south edge of town in 1933. The inside had two storage tanks, two butter churns and a track for milk cans.

Butter churned out of the creamery until 1972.

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“At that time, Elba had no sewer system and the [Minnesota] Pollution Control kept nding extra protein in the ground, so we either had to come up with a sewer system or quit making butter,” Potter said.

The expense of the project was too great for the creamery, so it found a different way to continue serving its dairy farmers.

“We still bought milk from the farms, and over the years resold it to other processors,” Potter said.

That’s still what the creamery does today, contracting its milk with its current processor for the past 10 years.

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When the creamery stopped making butter, the board of directors thought they should make use of the building.

In 1974, the creamery started selling feed. Eleven years later, it also added a seed business.

Despite both of these additions, dairy has always been the creamery’s money maker.

“They’re the reason we’re here,” Potter said about the dairy farmers who sell milk to Elba Co-op Creamery.

“They’re our No. 1 asset. Last year we had $29 million in sales and $24 million of that was milk.”

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ConƟnued from ELBA | Page 5 creamery in 1980, he said there were about 110 farms selling milk to Elba. Although that number has decreased over the years, he said the amount of milk coming in now is more than when he started.

Bill Wendt and his family have been members of the co-

op for 30 years. The third generation farmer milks 110 cows with this brother, Steve, near St. Charles, Minn.

“It’s a good place to be,” said Wendt, who is also a board member for the co-op. “They treat us good. They always go the extra mile and the farmer

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Along with selling milk, feed and seed, Elba CooperaƟve Creamery sells smaller farm items in its store in Elba, Minn.

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Ardis Beseke, who managed Elba CooperaƟve Creamery with her husband from 1933 to 1972, stacks boxes of buƩer during the mid 1960s. The creamery made buƩer from the Ɵme it opened unƟl 1972.

always comes rst.”

For some members, a 30year tenure with the co-op is just the beginning of their relationship. Potter said there are a few families who date back to the rst years the creamery started.

“It’s like we’re a big family,” Potter said.

That’s the atmosphere Potter likes to create for the creamery.

“It’s the community,” Pot-

ter said about what makes the cooperative unique. “People like the Whitewater valley and like to come here. For some, it’s been their home for many generations.”

Potter said despite not processing its own milk, the creamery is still competitive in the market.

“We try to be efcient and get a good price for our producers,” Potter said. “Our forefathers set us up nancially, so

we are able to operate without borrowing money.”

In the future, Potter hopes to keep expanding the business when it is able. Last year, it added two new warehouses to store seed in St. Charles, Minn.

“We always hope to provide for our farmers,” Potter said.

With a 115-year history, that future looks bright.

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Optimism found despite labor concerns Fischer urges producers to contact legislators

By Jennifer Coyne jenn@dairystar.com

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – “What is the best way to contact my legislature?” “Is it difcult to retain labor?”

“What are we going to do?”

Those were all questions that lled a room of dairy producers.

As fear of the unknown continues to grow with the dairy industry’s workforce, Laurie Fischer provided a glimpse of hope during the seminar, “Capitol Hill is Knocking At Your Door: Does Dairy Policy Keep You Up At Night?” March 29 at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, S.D. “It’s going to take a movement of us,” said Fischer, CEO of American Dairy Coalition. “We’ve been trying for 22 years to get something passed. How much longer can we wait?

We can’t.”

Fischer founded the coalition two years ago to serve as a voice for

agriculture when federal policies are discussed, formed and implemented.

As immigration reform edges closer to lawmakers’ agenda, the coalition is pushing for legislative action that does not hinder the dairy industry by eliminating the workforce.

“Our goal is that our dairymen throughout the country have the labor force they need,” Fischer said.

For Dorothy Elliot and her family, immigration has shaped Drumgoon Dairy in Lake Norden, S.D. The Ireland natives moved to South Dakota in 2006, and currently use J-1 and TN2 visa programs to obtain labor.

“My experience with immigration has been a good one. We’ve been able to come here and have our business,” Elliot said. “But we need to reform our policies to recruit and retain the people that come to work with us on the farm.”

As Jeff Sessions was appointed to U.S. Attorney

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Laurie Fischer addresses producers’ concerns about immigraƟon reform during a seminar March 29 at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, S.D.

General, Fischer knew immigration reform was going to be difcult – and that was proven as undocumented immigrants were categorized as criminals by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President Trump’s executive order.

The term criminal has

yet to be clearly dened – it could be only associated with felony offenses or affect everyone with a misdemeanor trafc violation, Fischer said.

While raids have been minimal, authorities have arrived searching for a particular individual and have detained other

undocumented workers in the process.

“There’s a lot of fear,” Fischer said. “ICE doesn’t realize how important those people are to us and how long those people have worked for us.”

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that until policy is changed, the future of the dairy industry is at risk.

Currently, there are many policies that are being formulated by the American Dairy Coalition.

However, Fischer does not see one specic bill moving forward into law.

“We’re putting tools in the toolbox,” Fischer said. “We’re moving everything we can, as much as we can, until we get to a place that allows our dairy businesses to sustain their operation, and grow their operations if they choose.”

One bill that Fischer hopes to inuence is a state-sponsored visa program, approved by the federal government but implemented at the state level. The program would work alongside current visa programs and allow states to sponsor existing foreign labor to legally live and work within the state borders.

Each state that wishes to participate would be given 2,500 visas to work with, and up to an additional 2,500 depending on the population.

“With this, you are ensured you have that workforce,” Fischer said. “If a worker is registered through the state visa program under the dairy industry, they have to remain in the dairy industry.”

Fischer is also urging legislatures to reevaluate the H2A visa program for temporary work in agriculture.

“In Wisconsin alone, there are roughly 80,000 undocumented workers, a portion of those involved in dairy,” Fischer said. “It will take four years to get all of them enrolled in some kind of

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work visa program.”

Producers can help by contacting their district representatives and senators via phone calls, emails and town hall meetings.

“To move a bill, we are going to need you to be able to call legislators. All you have to say is that you need to have a labor force,” Fischer said.

“We will give them the bills and bring producers out to D.C.” Inuencing the legislators may be a difcult task as those individuals are not visiting the farms and seeing the impact immigrant workers have on a dairy.

“We’re really good at talking about our issues amongst each other, but tend to get quiet talking to legislators,” Fischer said. “If we don’t make noise, they will continue to hear from those that do.”

In the meantime, producers can also work with their employees – encouraging them to act responsibly on the farm and in the community, establishing rideshares from the farm into town, looking for ways of becoming legal, and keeping them calm.

“We are seeing an impact on our labor because of what’s going on and we’ve had to make some changes on the farm to accommodate that,” Elliot said.

Fischer agreed.

“Talk to your employees, show them the items we’re working on,” she said. “Make them trust you that you’re doing what you can to help them stay here and be legal.”

As lawmakers nd common ground, and also as immigrant children reach the age of voting eligibility, Fischer is condent a resolution can be reached. Although, there will certainly be obstacles ahead as the industry prepares for the future.

“There’s always going to be the need to milk cows,” Elliot said. “To do that, we will need to automate, be forced to outsource,or we need to x our labor problem.”

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Central Plains Dairy Expo gathers producers from across the region

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Volunteer dairy farmers (from leŌ) Janora Korver, Kimber Sipma and Brad Korver, who are part of the young cooperators program through AMPI make grilled cheese sandwiches in the cooperaƟve’s booth. The cooperaƟve served the sandwiches for free to highlight the fact that it produces 10 percent of the naƟon’s American Cheese slices. During the Expo, the farmers served over 2,600 grilled cheese sandwiches to aƩendees.

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More than 300 businesses exhibited at the 17th annual Central Plains Dairy Expo March 29-30 in Sioux Falls, S.D.

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Rick and Elaine Pausma of Melvin, Iowa visit with Steve Bartlam at the Easy Fix Rubber booth March 29 at the Central Plains Dairy Expo.

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Are dairies in the I-29 corridor sustainable?

Cady presents seminar about efciencies during CPDE

By Krista Kuzma

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – During a time when more and more management practices are being taken away from dairy farmers, many in the industry, including Roger Cady, are looking at ways to make dairy even more sustainable.

Cady, a senior technical consultant for Elanco, gave a presentation March 29 called, “A Case Study On How Innovation Is Positively Impacting the I-29 Dairy Corridor,” during the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, S.D. “I’m here telling the story of sustainability and using the I-29 corridor at the end,” he said.

According to Cady, there are three pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental and social or cultural acceptance.

“It’s a balance between all three,” said Cady, whose seminar focused on the environmental pillar.

Cady said agriculture takes a larger blame for greenhouse gas emission from other people despite the industry ranking fourth behind electricity, transportation, and industry and manufacturing.

“The environmental footprint of all agriculture in the United States is not much bigger than us just living in our houses,” he said, with each being 6 percent and 4 percent, respectively.

Despite this fact, along with North America having the lowest greenhouse

footprint compared to the rest of the world, consumers and activists are still demanding more sustainable practices from agriculture. Cady thinks this is partially pushed by the stats put out by the University of Arkansas that shows the environmental footprint of a gallon of milk in the United States. In the graph, 72 percent of the environmental footprint in the gallon happens at the farm level.

“The activists like to say … ‘You need to do something about that.’ So the retailers feel that pressure, but there’s less opportunity for them to reduce their environmental footprint [at their level] so they turn to the farms,” Cady said. “This is where the opportunity is and where we need to move forward.”

Cady explained that key environmental pieces – earth, wind, re and water – are changing. Global warming is occurring and climate change is happening, too.

It is affecting the environment we live in.

Cady said he’s most concerned about the land, which takes up 26 percent of the Earth. Of that land, 16 percent is non-ag land, while 10 percent is used for agriculture. Seven percent is used for grassland and pasture, and 3 percent is tillable. By 2050, Cady estimated that number to decrease to 2 percent tillable land.

Cady said by 2050, the world population will increase from its current 7.23 billion people and more of those people will live in cities. This means more mouths to feed on fewer acres.

“What this means is that if we don’t

solve this issue of efcient food production we are looking at more global conict than we have right now. And that global conict is going to be suffered by our children. We’re going to hit a crisis sooner rather than later if we don’t get this gured out,” Cady said.

The solution lies in energy, Cady said, particularly in nutrient intake. If less of the nutrients are used on maintaining the cow, more can be used for productive functions. Cady used the example of a cow that has to walk 1 mile round trip to the parlor three times a day.

“That’s a fair amount of energy she’s using to move that 1,500-pound or greater body versus a cow that has to walk maybe 100 feet,” Cady said.

More walking requires more energy, which requires more feed, leading to a less efcient cow.

Other areas that are similar are growth rate, milk components, replacement programs and reproductive performance.

“We can reduce the environmental footprint by having better efciencies in all those metrics,” Cady said.

In the beef industry, Cady said more farmers are looking for a smaller-sized animal.

“A 1,600-pound cow takes much more energy than a 1,200-pound cow,” he said.

Another example of resources being wasted is when a rst-calf heifer makes it to calving but doesn’t make it into the herd.

“Unless she goes for beef, that’s several tons of feed gone,” Cady said.

In Cady’s study of dairy farms along the I-29 corridor in South Dakota, the rolling herd average increased from 20,500 pounds of milk in 2010 to 23,100 pounds of milk in 2016, an average 428-pound in-

crease per cow per year. In the rest of the United States, that number only averaged an increase of 262 pounds of milk per cow per year during the same time period.

“Now, the I-29 corridor, from a milk yield perspective, is more efcient than the rest of the nation,” Cady said.

Cady calculated it out from a gallon of milk standpoint. The increase in milk production meant 49,800 fewer cows, which saved 672,370 tons of feed that freed up 217 square miles of land on which the feed would have been raised. It also saved 20.1 billion gallons of water or the equivalent of 36,400 households, and also reduced greenhouse gas emissions to the equivalent of 130,400 cars. There was also a decrease in manure by 972,040 tons or the same amount of waste produced by 5.3 million people.

In his study, Cady found that the I-29 corridor is more efcient in milk, components, age of rst calving, mastitis culls and days dry than dairies in the rest of the United States. There is opportunity for the area’s dairies to improve on rst lactation culls and pregnancy rate.

“Sustainability is not about organic versus conventional. All that sets up is conict. The place where people can agree is continuous improvement,” Cady said.

According to Cady, that is happening in the I-29 corridor.

“Overall the I-29 corridor has taken off in regards to what it’s going to take to reduce the environmental footprint of dairy production in the United States,” Cady said. “For those in the I-29 corridor, pat yourselves on the back for a job well done. You are among the leaders in the country and are moving towards a more sustainable milk source.”

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Harringa named 62nd South Dakota Dairy Princess

Coronation ceremony held in conjunction with the Central Plains Dairy Expo

By Jerry Nelson

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Krista Harringa has wanted to be South Dakota Dairy Princess ever since she was a little girl.

On March 28, her childhood dream came true when she was crowned 62nd South Dakota Dairy Princess at a ceremony as part of the Central Plains Dairy Expo held at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.

“I was very shocked and very emotional,” Harringa said regarding the moment when Carrie Weaver, 61st South Dakota Dairy Princess, placed the crown on her head. “I was overwhelmed with joy. All I could think was ‘Wow.’” Harringa is the 18-year-old daughter of Royce and Kim, who farm near Brandt, S.D. Stephanie Ponto was named runner-up and is the daughter of Steven and Vonda, who operate a dairy near Watertown, S.D.

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Krista Harringa, 18, was recently chosen to serve as the 62nd South Dakota Dairy Princess. Her parents, Kim and Royce, farm near Brandt, S.D.

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Krista Harringa is crowned the 62nd South Dakota Dairy Princess on March 28 during the Central Plains Dairy Expo at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Other Dairy Princess candidates this year included Sarah Jarman, daughter of Wayne and Julie, who dairy farm near Wilmot, S.D.; and Mikalyn Pershing, daughter of Shannon and Jimmy, who operate a dairy near Goodwin, S.D. The South Dakota Dairy Princess receives a $1,000 scholarship along with a $500 clothing stipend. The runner-up is awarded a $500 scholarship.

In addition, the Midwest Dairy Association South Dakota Division awarded each dairy princess candidate a $250 scholarship.

Harringa is a graduate of Deubrook High School and is currently a freshman at South Dakota State University where she is majoring in ag communications with minors in journalism and political science. She has been active in 4-H and FFA and was an assistant superinten-

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This summer, Harringa will have a summer internship as an activity coordinator with the SDSU 4-H Youth Development Program.

Harringa’s mom said she remembers her daughter talking about her dream.

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ConƟnued from HARRINGA | Page 14 Krista kept telling me all the time that she wanted to be Dairy Princess,” Kim said.

“And I had to keep telling her that she was too young and would have to wait.”

Harringa’s desire to be Dairy Princess was sparked by a lifelong friendship with a previous South Dakota Dairy Princess.

“Sarah (Johnson) Sapp, who was South Dakota Dairy Princess in 2004, used to babysit me,” Harringa said. “Her parents, Mark and Pam, and my parents are friends, so we have known each other for a long time. She would show me her crown and her sash and tell me what it was like to be Dairy Princess. I was in awe when I heard about all the people she met and all the places she went. I looked up to Sarah and wanted to have a positive impact on the dairy industry like she’d

had. Sarah was a huge inuence in my decision to become a Dairy Princess candidate.”

Harringa showed a deep passion for the dairy industry at an early age.

“My sister, Kayla, is two years older than me,” Harringa said. “When Kayla began to show dairy cattle, I wanted to show cattle, too, but my parents kept telling me that I was too young. I had to wait until I was 7 years old before I got to show my rst dairy calf.”

Her dad can attest to this young passion.

“Krista has always had a strong afnity for cows,” Royce said.

Royce and Kim milked 140 head until last August, when health issues forced them to sell their milking herd. They continue to raise bred Holstein heifers and

dairy steers, and may resume milking at some point in the future.

“There were some animals that I would show as junior heifers and would continue to show over the years until they became mature cows,” Harringa said. “It was fun to see how an individual animal could develop and change as time went by. I became very attached to many of my show cattle.”

Harringa made innumerable new connections in the dairy industry during her many years of showing and judging dairy cattle. But she feels growing up on a dairy farm was by far the best preparation for her upcoming role as Dairy Princess. She has many fond memories of her childhood, which includes helping her parents care for their animals and simply being a dairy farm kid.

“I remember how my sister and I would splash around in the water tank,” Harringa said. “We kept at it until Dad nally got us a real swimming pool.”

“That tank was just a small one that held the water from our plate cooler, so it always had warm water,” Royce said with a smile.

Harringa has plans for her yearlong reign as South Dakota Dairy Princess.

“I hope to do lots of classroom visits,” she said. “I want to reach out to the kids and educate them about all aspects of dairy farming. I am also looking forward to connecting with consumers and to being the voice of reason for the dairy industry during this coming year. I am extremely honored and very pleased to be chosen to represent our state’s dairy industry.”

Congratulations KRISTA HARRINGA on being crowned the 2017 South Dakota Dairy Princess!

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Beginning in December 2010 with just over 50,000 animals, heifers have accounted for the vast majority of the growth. Today, 10 to 15 percent of all born dairy females are being genomic tested.

“Without much information, everyone looks to be the same without genetic merit,” Boyle said. “For example, if you are looking at kids, you cannot tell which one is smartest or can run the fastest.”

Genomics dives into the information that cannot be seen. Looking at the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), genomic testing identies the genetic information associated with desirable or undesirable characteristics. Identifying animals with less desirable traits can increase a herd’s protability and genetic progress.

“It allows the farmer to separate the superior from the inferior animals. Genomics is a high reliability prediction that helps herds make that progress faster,” Boyle said.

Until last year, genomics only gave insight to a calf’s potential production, reproductive abilities, type, health, milk components, infertility and similar genetic conditions. Since

March 2016, however, six wellness traits have been added, allowing farmers to predict a calf’s potential for mastitis, lameness, metritis, retained placenta, displaced abomasum and ketosis.

According to Boyle, the American Dairy Science Association conducted a study which showed genetics as a part of the variation in health traits. Upon their ndings, the six wellness traits were identied as having some level of heritability.

“We think that the major causes for these diseases is environmental; cows are not meant for concrete – the environment is poor. The reality is, they all have a heritable component to them,” Boyle said. “They are costly diseases; not just from the milk that is lost but because of the likelihood of that cow leaving the herd prematurely.”

While wellness traits indicate the genetic risk factors for these six common and often costly traits, it also provides a selection index called the Dairy Wellness Prot (DWP$).

This index incorporates economically important traits – including the wellness traits – to make comprehensive, protable genetic selection decisions.

“It allows farmers to make better decisions early in life, proactively choose which heifers to raise and eventually prioritize breeding decisions,” Boyle said.

Zoetis recently completed a yearlong validation study on the wellness traits and the impact the test had on overall herd health. Of the nearly 700 animals in numerous herds from across the country, animals showed 64 percent fewer retained placentas, 45 percent lower instances of metritis, 94 percent less displaced abomasum, 53 percent less instances of ketosis, 47 percent less instances of mastitis and 33 percent lower occurrences of lameness issues.

Boyle said information like this is groundbreaking.

“People always thought DAs were only environmental and now this has been found to be a highly predictive tool for that. Mastitis was cut nearly in half,” Boyle said. “I expect predictions from this data set to grow as time goes on, but for year one, we are very satised.”

Boyle concluded the presentation when he said capitalizing on the DWP$ is a way to get the most out of genomic testing. While it correlates to the Net Merit Index approximately 90 percent, DWP$ can help producers to improve upon the top margin of animals.

“Genetic selection works,” Boyle said. “It is looking very good, and we expect it to get better as we get second lactation information.”

Breeding for the longevity and health of an invisible cow is the goal.

Genomic tests are a way to make better breeding decisions that lead to a more protable herd, not only in the bulk tank, but in the vet bill as well.

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Get to know Josie Buddenberg of Decorah, Iowa

What dairy or ag-related extracurricular activities are you involved in? I have been involved in 4-H since fourth grade. I show dairy and participate in dairy judging. When I entered high school, I joined FFA. In FFA I show dairy cattle and am involved in dairy judging. I served as the reporter for the South Winn FFA chapter and currently serve as the vice president.

Along with FFA and 4-H, I am involved in the Iowa Holstein Association.

you from working hard to earn it. Not matter what your goal might be, nothing can stop you from achieving or doing something you are passionate about.

Who do you look up to and why? I look up to my dad because he is the strongest person I know and can handle anything thrown his way. He’s also the funniest person I know. No matter how busy he is, he is always willing to drop everything and lend someone a helping hand. I can only hope to one day be as strong-minded, generous and passionate about my work as he is.

Why are you involved in these activities/organizations and what is your favorite? These organizations have allowed me the opportunity to be involved in the agriculture industry, which has taught me new things about agriculture. They have also given me the opportunity to improve my leadership skills, and I also get to promote agriculture.

Tell us your best experience during your time in these activities/organizations. During our school’s homecoming the past two years the FFA ofďƒžcer team as put on an Ag Olympics. It’s always my favorite activity because we are able to get the whole school involved, not just ag kids and FFA members. Everyone always has a great time competing while learning more about agriculture.

What’s your favorite social media and why? Facebook because I can connect with people around the world.

I can learn about agriculture worldwide and so can others.

Tell us something about yourself that many people don’t know. I am willing to make a fool of myself to make somebody smile and brighten their day.

Tell us some of your duties on the farm. I feed calves, milk cows and do any other chores that need to be done.

During the summer, I am in charge of taking care of the heifers I exhibit at the county and state fairs.

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If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be and how would you change it? I would change how some people see agriculture.

Many people have a negative attitude towards agriculture, because I think they don’t understand it. One way I can change this is to be an advocate for agriculture and teach others about it.

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I help my younger siblings with their chores also, if needed.

What’s your favorite chore and least favorite chore? Why? My favorite chore is to feed my heifers outside because I get to see the bull, Redcloud. I also like to be around the heifers because they are friendly. My least favorite thing to do on the farm is clean the heifer shed, but it is still my responsibility, so I still do it anyway.

What’s your favorite animal on your farm? My favorite animal is my cow, Hailey, or her son, Hillbilly-Red. She is my rst cow, is 12 years old and she is still milking. She is EX-93 3E. What do you want to be when you grow up? I would like to be part of the DNR or work with wildlife and animals. I like nature, so I would have to have a job that involves going to different places and enjoying what I do.

If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. It would probably be a smaller one like ours. It would have a larger variety of animals, like horses, donkeys, goats, and maybe some pigs or other wild animals I might run across.

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What’s your favorite subject in school and why? My favorite subject in school other than agriculture is math. Math is fun to me because it is challenging and always keeps you thinking.

What is the best thing about growing up on a farm? Knowing a lot more about animals, especially in my agriculture class. Seeing a newborn animal and helping raise them all the way until they come into the barn to be milked is pretty cool.

What’s your favorite dairy treat? My favorite dairy treat is rocky road ice cream.

Travis Christoph, 13 Eighth grade When do you help with chores? I help with chores after school during the week and on weekends, morning and night.

What’s your favorite chore and least favorite chore?

Why? My favorite chore on the farm is feeding baby calves. My least favorite is driving equipment and feeding stubborn newborn calves.

What’s your favorite animal on your farm? My favorite animal is my cow named Epic. She is very tame and is the daughter of my rst cow my mom and dad gave me.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I am not sure what I want to be yet as an adult. I am thinking I would like to farm but go to a technical college to learn a trade.

If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. It would be similar to my parents but have things a little more up to date.

What do you like most about spring? My favorite part about spring is new baby calves, green grass and being able to be outside more often.

What’s your favorite subject in school and why? My favorite subject in school is history. I like to learn about battles that were fought to develop the United States as a country.

What is the best thing about growing up on a farm? Having the freedom to do more things outside than kids in town with small yards. I also like the animals to show.

What’s your favorite dairy treat? My favorite dairy treat is cheese curds.

Trevor Christoph, 11 Fifth grade When do you help with chores? I help with chores on weekdays after school and on weekends.

What’s your favorite chore and least favorite chore?

Why? My least favorite chore is feeding heifers grain and hay. My favorite chore is getting hay down from the haymow for the dry cows and hay down for the morning feeding for the milk cows.

What’s your favorite animal on your farm? My favorite animal is my new calf, Crystalin, and her mom, Crystal.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be in the NFL and use the money to buy a farm and take care of beef or dairy animals.

If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. It would be a lot like my mom and dad’s. My barn would hold 150 cows. I would have two separate sheds, one for beef and the other for dairy.

What do you like most about spring? What I like about spring is it’s my birthday,

Trisha Christoph, 9 Fourth grade When do you help with chores? I help with chores on weeknights after school and weekends.

What’s your favorite chore and least favorite chore?

Why? My favorite chore is helping Mom milk cows and my least favorite chore is feeding heifers with my brothers. I also help take care of my younger brothers, Trace, 5, and Treyton, 4, during chore time.

What’s your favorite animal on your farm? My favorite animal on the farm is the farm’s pet cow, Hope, and my cow, Josie. They are both very friendly and like hugs.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a farmer.

If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. I would like it to be kind of like my mom and dad’s farm.

What do you like most about spring? I like spring because it is a lot warmer out and you don’t need so many clothes on to keep warm like in winter. I also like to be outside more.

What’s your favorite subject in school and why? My favorite subject in school is math or reading. I like to read a lot.

What is the best thing about growing up on a farm? The best thing about growing up on a farm is being around animals and watching them grow.

What’s your favorite dairy treat? My favorite dairy treat is cookies and cream ice cream.

Trent Christoph, 9 Fourth grade When do you help with chores? I help with chores after school and on weekends.

What’s your favorite chore and least favorite chore?

Why? My favorite chore is milking the cows with my mom and least favorite chore is feeding the heifers hay and grain.

What’s your favorite animal on your farm? My favorite animal is my cow named Dessert. She is out of my rst cow named Daisy.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want

to be a football player and retire into farming.

If you had a farm, describe what it would look like. My farm would look a lot like my mom and dad’s. I would x it up and make some changes, though.

What do you like most about spring? It is warmer in the spring and we go outside and play tackle football. We also get to run around without shoes on.

What’s your favorite subject in school and why? My favorite subject in school is science because we have fun activities.

What is the best thing about growing up on a farm? The best thing about growing up on a farm is the cows. Cows are awesome.

What’s your favorite dairy treat? My favorite dairy treat is cookies and cream ice cream.

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What is the best thing about growing up on a farm? Everybody thinks it’s pretty cool I live on a farm. Also, I learn about many things other people don’t because I live on a farm.

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Two is better than one

Nickels installs robots, continues to use parlor

By Cassie Olson

cassie.o@dairystar.com

ARGYLE, Wis. – First generation dairy farmer Joe Nickels has never shied away from trying something new. Having been raised on a beef farm as a child, Nickels had never owned a dairy cow when he decided to enter the business in 2004.

Today, Nickels, his wife, Melissa, and two children,

Troy, 15, and Nathan, 13, are allowing robots to relieve some of the workload.

On March 22, Nickels began using four GEA Monobox robots in addition to his double-10 parlor to milk his 340-cow herd in Argyle, Wis. There was never a question of Nickels’ desire to farm. When he decided to start his career as a dairy farmer, he was actually

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Joe Nickels (right), along with employees (from leŌ) Lili De Fermin and Angel Lopez, began milking with four robots on March 22. Nickels also milks a porƟon of his 340-cow herd in a double-10 parallel parlor on his farm near Argyle, Wis.

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When Nickels began milking in 2004, he retroƩed the farm’s original stanchion barn to hold a double-10 parallel parlor. Today, he conƟnues to milk 80 cows in the parlor in addiƟon to the newly-installed robots.

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working in town while raising beef cattle.

“I wanted to be a fulltime farmer; I didn’t foresee that happening raising beef, so I decided to go into dairy farming,” Nickels said.

Nickels purchased his farm in 2000. The farm contained a machine shed and stanchion barn that Nickels thought could be repurposed in his career transition. After retrotting the stanchion barn to t a double-10 parallel parlor and converting the machine shed into a 75-stall freestall barn in the summer of 2004, Nickels began milking 80 cows that began his dairying career.

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As he was determining his choice of robots, Nickels was also considering facility options. While open space on the farm made a new freestall barn a considerable choice, Nickels determined it wasn’t the best use of his nances and resources.

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his herd in 2006. He added onto the barn twice more, once in 2010 and again in 2016, into the 118-foot by 320-foot, naturally ventilated freestall barn that stands today.

Although he continued to use the parlor, Nickels said robots were always under consideration. With seven employees on the farm and the increasing challenge of nding labor, he saw robots as a solution to his problem.

“We always thought about robots; in the last year and a half, we started to consider them a little more seriously,” Nickels said.

Nickels looked into several brands before deciding which robots were right for him. He toured with several dealerships and visited farms across the state to examine

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movement. From pre-dip to postdip, everything is done inside the teat cup. It is nearly silent, which has helped with transitioning the cows, as well,� Nickels said.

Nickels said he also appreciates the robots speed. Because everything is handled within the teat cup, he said he is seeing an average box time of six minutes per cow. While production dropped with the transition, he is currently seeing a 87 pounds per

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day average in the herd, a number he hopes to see incline as time goes on. “We were at a 100-pound average when we moved them into the robots,� Nickels said. “Our goal is to see a 110-pound average with the robots.�

While the robots are milking nearly 200 cows in the freestall, Nickels did not want to let a functional parlor go to waste, either. He is continuing to use the parlor to milk 80 cows three times per day.

“Cost was the biggest reason,�

Nickels said. “But, also, if some cows do not adapt well to the robots, we wouldn’t have to ship them, either.�

Nickels is surprised, however.

Within the ďƒžrst six days of milking in the robots, only four cows were moved to the parlor. “I’m extremely satisďƒžed with how the cows have adapted,â€? Nickels said. “We have an 11-year-old cow in the herd who adapted to the system without a problem.â€?

One week into the robots, Nickels is pleased with what he is seeing.

He said he intends to keep operating the parlor until his sons are able to farm, if they so choose. “We are going to keep operating like this until we can put more robots in or if my sons decide to return to the farm,� Nickels said.

While he said he has been fortunate to have excellent hired help, Nickels said robots are something to consider. “Labor is getting hard to ďƒžnd and the price keeps going up,â€? Nickels said. “Whether farms are smaller or larger, robots will be the future.â€?

Nickels would like to thank his dealership, family and employees for making his transition smooth so far. “There hasn’t been much sleep this week, but what has made me successful is my family and great employees,� Nickels said. “If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t be where we are at for just 13 years in.�

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DAIRY CALENDAR The Minnesota Dairy Health Conference is scheduled for April 11-13 at the U of M Continuing Education and Conference Center at the U of M St. Paul campus. It is an annual, world-class continuing education opportunity for dairy veterinarians, dairy industry professionals, and dairy producers. It provides participants with the opportunity to earn up to 20 CE credits while learning about the latest developments in dairy production science, health, nutrition, management, and food quality. Presenters will once again include leading experts and dairy researchers from across the United States. The 2017 Minnesota Dairy Health Conference will be of interest to dairy veterinarians, dairy industry professionals, and dairy producers. For more information, visit www.ansci.umn.edu/dairy-health-conf-2017.

Kircher and Dr. Jennifer van de Ligt; The Armor you need to AGvocate, Natasha Mortensen; Ag Policy from St. Paul to D.C., panel discussion; Ag Innovations with AURI, Jennifer Wagner-Lahr; Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation grants, Ashley Bress and Tami Bredeson; Agritourism: The Next Frontier in Agriculture, Carrie Klumb; Technology, Changing Crop Production, Emily Wentzel and Brittany Ullrich; Knowing How You Adapt to Change, Val Velde; Marketing an Innovative Product, U Of M students; Communicating My Innovative Ideas to Others, Betty Berning and Pauline Van Nurden; A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity For Self-Development For the Betterment of Yourself, Your Industry and Your Community. Visit www.womensagleadership.org for more information and to register.

The Women’s Agriculture Leadership Conference, Agriculture 2017: Embracing Innovation, is scheduled fro April 12 at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minn. Conference schedule includes a keynote panel – Innovation from Farm to Fork; roundtable discussion, three breakout session times and networking opportunities.

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The Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) announce the 2017 PDPW Youth Leadership Derby® for teens ages 15-18. The two-day event is April 22-23, 2017, with registration at 10 a.m. and pick up on day two at 12:15 p.m., from Colby High School. As dairy’s premier youth educational event, both farm and non-farm teens will connect with progressive dairy farmers, veterinarians and industry

professionals in a two-day, hands-on career-focused environment. This event provides on-farm tours, veterinarian labs, breakout sessions and keynote speakers. Line-up includes: • JTP Farms, Tom and Jake Peissig, a family owned farm, which utilizes robotic milkers for its 285-cow herd and prides itself on cow comfort.

• Hegg Brothers Dairy, LLC will showcase calfe labs, led by skilled veterinarians to explore calf health.

• Marieke Gouda Cheese - Penterman Farm in Thorp, Wis., will explore the dairy farm and cheese-making expertise of Marieke and Rolf Penterman.

• Bryant Gill, Assistant Farm Report Director for the Wisconsin Farm Report will explain how he is putting his livestock and agriculture experiences to use each day in farm broadcasting.

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The Wisconsin Holstein Association is excited to announce the second year of the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase, to be held in conjunction with the Midwest National Spring Holstein Show at the New Holland Pavilions in Madison, Wis., on April 27-29. This year’s Showcase will feature Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, Jersey, Red and White, and Black and White Holstein breeds. This year’s Midwest National Spring Holstein Show will be one of four breed shows that encompass the Wisconsin Dairy Showcase. New to this year’s event are the Ayrshire and Milking Shorthorn breeds, which will show Thursday afternoon starting at 4 p.m. The Midwest National Spring Jersey Show is in its second year, and will be held the same day and time as the Midwest National Red and White Show on Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m. The Midwest National Black and White Holstein Show will follow in its normal day and time slot, on April 29 starting at 8:30 a.m. This event will showcase elite animals from numerous states around the United States. The Wisconsin Holstein Association and its board of directors are excited to take advantage of these outstanding facilities and the opportunity to bring multiple breed shows to one location in Madison. Chad Ryan will judge this year’s Holstein and Jersey shows, while Paul Trapp will judge the Red and White show, and Joe Gibbs will serve as judge for the Ayrshire/MilkingShorthorn show. Wisconsin Holstein invites all breeders and spectators to attend this year’s show. Exhibitors can enter online for all three shows, or print a form from the WHA website. The initial entry deadline for all the shows is April 1, 2017. Information for ordering supplies is also available on the web, and orders must be in by April 15, 2017.

The University of Kentucky is teaming up with the University of Minnesota to offer the 2017 Conference on Precision Dairy Farming in Lexington. The conference is May 30 through June 1 at UK’s Coldstream Dairy Farm and the Hyatt Regency in downtown Lexington.

Conference speakers include: • Julio Giordano, assistant professor at Cornell University, specializes in health detection and precision dairy technology.

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• Marcia Endres, professor of dairy cattle production at the University of Minnesota, specializes in automated calf feeders, robotic milking and dairy welfare.

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In addition to the above speakers, the conference attendees will also will also hear industry updates, producer speakers and producer panels where farmers will talk about how they are applying technologies on their farms Registration and a trade show will begin at 11 a.m. EDT May 30 and the conference will begin at 1 p.m. The rst day will wrap up with dinner at 6:30 p.m. On May 31 and June rst, the presentations begin at 8:50 a.m. The conference adjourns at noon June1.

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Renewable energy systems are rapidly gaining use in agricultural production. The University of Minnesota and the West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC), Morris, are at the forefront of renewable energy research and development for Minnesota farms. Renewable energy technologies will be showcased at the 2017 Midwest Farm Energy Conference, June 13-14. The 2017 Midwest Farm Energy Conference. Practical information for agricultural producers regarding energy technologies for Midwest farms.

Presentations given by energy experts and professionals at the U of MN West Central Research and Outreach Center. Registration begins at 12 p.m. Afternoon sessions focus on energy optimized systems for dairy production, including: • MN and WCROC Dairy Farm Energy Consumption • Creating a “Net-Zero” Dairy; Optimizing Energy Production and Use • Dairy Energy Life Cycle Assessment • Utilizing Dairy Wastewater for Sustainable Production of Energy, Feed, and Food • Dinner and Keynote Speakers On June 14, registration begins at 7 a.m. Sessions focus on energy conservation and generation in swine facilities, including: • Industry Perspectives on Swine Energy Systems • Energy Conservation in Livestock & Swine Production • Energy Consumption in Commercial Swine Facilities • Reducing Fossil Fuel Use in Swine Systems • Financing, Economics, and Case Studies More conference details, including agenda and presenters, at http://z.umn.edu/ mfec2017. Registration is $195 per person. Producers and students have a special rate of $50 per person. To register online, visit https://www3.ca.uky.edu/agecon/precision-dairy/ new.php. Online registration closes two weeks prior to the conference. Registration at the door increases to $245 and $75 for students and producers. For more information, visit https://www.precisiondairyfarming2017.com or contact Bewley at Jeffrey.bewley@uky.edu.

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Dairy Days Cattle Show will be held on Thursday, June 29 at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds in Brainerd. Youth under the age of 21 as of June 29, 2017, are encouraged to participate. Registration deadline is June 1, 2017. For more information contact Becky Joerger, 218-829-1687.

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“Ideal land for the project is expiring or has expired from the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) or is in crops or hay and does not currently have a grazing system in place. Parcels greater than 80 acres are ideal, although smaller acreages may be selected,” said Bauer.

Properties will be evaluated based on prior land use, potential benet to bird habitat, and location within the Southwest Wisconsin Grassland and Stream Conservation Area. For more information and to apply contact Robert Bauer at 608-732-1202, robert.bauer@swbadger. org, or visit www.swbadger.org/managedgrazing#demo.

“Cooperatives Build Leadership” through annual Co-ops Yes! Youth Leadership Conference Over 100 high school students from Wisconsin and Minnesota attended Cooperative Network’s 2017 Coops Yes! Youth Leadership Conference in Eau Claire, Wis. last week. The two-day conference, held March 6-7, offered attendees a variety of cooperative and leadership learning opportunities and focused on the theme: “Cooperatives Build Leadership”.

“Cooperative Network is committed to providing our future cooperative members and leaders with educational opportunities to learn about the cooperative business model, co-op membership benets, career opportunities and personal leadership development,” says Ethan Giebel, Cooperative Network’s government and educational services director.

On the rst day, attendees heard a Co-ops 101 presentation by Jesus Lucero of the USA Co-op Youth Council, “Co-Labbing Cooperative Style” from Margie Hylkema and Mickella Geary of Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative and “Directing my Career in Cooperatives from Beth Oliphant from FCC Services. These sessions were followed by a “Breakthrough Leadership” seminar from Craig Hillier. On the second day, students were allowed to choose from the following breakout sessions: “There’s a Co-op Career for That!” – Kristen Henning and Fawn McNamara, Harvest Land Cooperative; “Lifelong Financial Fitness: An Interactive Panel Discussion” – Bridget Petersen, SPIRE Credit Union and Amanda Kissner, Wakota Federal Credit Union; and “Leadership Through Cooperation” – Lisa Konkel, Big Foot High School. Alison Wedig concluded the speaker program

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Each year, participants elect a panel of their peers to serve on the Youth Board These individuals will attend additional sponsored learning events throughout the year, tour area cooperatives and aid in planning the next year’s conference. The 2017-18 Co-ops Yes! Youth Board members are: • Jacinda Hustoft from Luverne, Minn. (Sponsored

by Sioux Valley Energy) • Lauren Lapthorn from Pipestone, Minn. (Sponsored by Sioux Valley Energy) • Clarissa Simonsen from Sleepy Eye, Minn. (Sponsored by Harvest Land Cooperative/Ag Quest) • Jenna Stott from Tomah, Wis. (Sponsored by Oakdale Electric Cooperative) • Paige VanderWerff from Dane, Wis. (Sponsored

by InSight FS) • Devon Weiland from Colby, Wis. (Sponsored by Colby High School FFA) The program was provided with support from the CHS Foundation, AgStar Fund for Rural America, Heartland Credit Union, Organic Valley and Badgerland Financial.

Bovine TB detected in South Dakota Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) was identiďƒžed in three beef cows during routine slaughter inspection by USDA Food Safety Inspection Service inspectors at two Nebraska slaughter plants in February, 2017. The cows had been in feedlots in Nebraska and South Dakota since November, 2016. Market records were used to identify the herd of origin, which was tested by state and federal animal health ofďƒžcials, revealing additional infected animals. The herd remains quarantined and 41 infected animals have been removed from the herd. Final disposition of remaining animals in the herd is being determined.

Thirteen adjacent herds, comprised of over 8,000 head, were quarantined for testing. One herd has been released from quarantine with negative results of testing in all cattle two years of age and older. Testing is in progress in the remaining adjacent herds and the majority of that work should be completed over the next 3 weeks. State and federal animal health ofďƒžcials continue to identify potential source herds as well as herds that

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New Goodhue County dairy royalty was crowned on April 1 at the Goodhue County Dairy Princess and DHIA banquet in Zumbrota, Minn. Princesses include (from leĹŒ) Emily Duden, Red Wing; Kate Rechtzigel, Kenyon; and Shelby Betcher, Bellechester; dairy ambassadors are Emily Benrud, Goodhue; Kjersten Veiseth, Zumbrota and Catherine Keller, Lake City. may have purchased cattle from the affected herd over the past ďƒžve years. Cattle premises in 11 other states are also being investigated. Completion of the investigation can be expected to extend into the fall months of 2017. Prioritization of testing and disposition of animals in these herds is based on risk assessment and in accordance with state and federal animal health regulations. Herd owners with concern regarding potentially exposed animals are encouraged to contact their local veterinarian or the state veterinarian’s ofďƒžce. Caution is advised in commingling new additions into established herds if there is a concern that some animals may be involved in the ongoing investigation.

Manage molds and mycotoxins for optimal rumen function Mycotoxins can be the source of several important herd health problems ranging from reduced feed intake to suppressed immune response. With consequences like these, it pays for producers to manage — and prevent — mycotoxins before contaminated feed hits the bunk.

Yet prevention isn’t always possible and ensuring rumen function is maximized can help head off herd health problems, notes Anthony Hall, MSc MSB, PAS,

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Technical Services, Ruminant. “Mycotoxins are produced by speciďƒžc molds, which are impossible to entirely avoid in the process of growing and storing crops for cattle feed,â€? Hall said. “Ruminants are actually more resistant to the effects of mycotoxins than monogastric animals like pigs and poultry.

However, the toxins can disrupt rumen function in important ways.�

Researchers have found that mycotoxins can cause lactic acid to build up, which can result in Sub Acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA). SARA is a sustained period of time with lowered pH levels in the rumen. When SARA occurs, the animal’s ability to use the ration efďƒžciently is impaired and can lead to other, more serious, health problems like laminitis. This research may explain why acidosis and laminitis are also commonly observed when mycotoxins are a problem.1 “SARA is simply an occupational hazard for the modern dairy cow, and mycotoxins are just one of the reasons it can occur,â€? Hall said. “The costs from SARA are estimated at $1.12 per cow daily,2,3 which can quickly add up.â€?

Mycotoxins can accumulate on plants in the ďƒželd, during harvest, storage or feedout of silage. To reduce exposure, the ďƒžrst step is to reduce or eliminate mold growth in silage production. Mold growth can occur in hot spots where there is air present. This is typically in poorly sealed surface layers of ensiled forages. “Proper silage management is key to reducing the presence of all kinds of molds, including those that produce mycotoxins,â€? Hall notes. “Plus, there are great beneďƒžts to good silage management beyond preventing mycotoxin production, including improved dry matter recovery and better quality feedstuffs.â€?

Hall recommends producers discard any visibly mold silage and to help minimize spoilage place, he recommends using proven silage inoculants. For example, silage inoculated with Lactobacillus buchneri 40788 will be more resistant to heating and spoilage as this organism reduces yeast levels, which improves feed stability.

L. buchneri 40788 applied at 400,000 CFU per gram of silage or 600,000 CFU per gram of high-moisture corn (HMC), has been uniquely reviewed by the FDA and allowed to claim improved aerobic stability.

If contaminated feed manages to reach the feed bunk, it’s important animals’ rumen function is maximized. Producers can include a research-proven active dry yeast (ADY) probiotic in the ration to help achieve this goal. “ADY probiotics that include the strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 have a high capacity to increase pH and ďƒžber digestibility in the rumen,â€?

Hall notes. “Probiotic feed additives can help improve rumen function and increase ďƒžber digestion. This can help avoid reduced production due to a number of herd health challenges, including mycotoxins.â€?

Save the dates, July 19-20, for the NMC Regional meeting Milk quality experts from the Northwest invite you to attend this year’s National Mastitis Council (NMC) Regional Meeting July 19-20 at The Grove Hotel in Boise, Idaho. July 19 features a variety of interactive short courses and dairy farm and meat packing plant tours.

On July 20 during the general session, presenters will address milk quality as it relates to parlor throughput, automatic milking systems, organic dairy production, contagious mastitis and beef carcass quality. “The overall aim of the regional meeting is to help dairy producers produce and market higher quality milk,� said Allan Britten of Udder Health Systems, Meridian, ID, and chair of this year’s regional meeting. “Five years ago, Idaho and Washington lowered their maximum somatic cell count limit to 400,000 cells/ml for farm milk shipments. State dairy leaders had a strong and visionary milk quality improvement plan. We want to show other dairy producers and their consultants that this milk quality level is achievable and the right thing to do.�

This year’s regional meeting program is targeted toward mastitis/milk quality specialists, dairy producers and their employees, veterinarians, researchers, extension specialists and students who have an interest in high quality milk production. NMC is a Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) provider. Thus, veterinarians attending the meeting can earn continuing education (CE) credits. Additionally, conference attendees can earn American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) CE credits.

Watch the NMC website – www.nmconline.org – for program updates and registration information. For more information about The Grove Hotel, visit www. grovehotelboise.com.

Livestock - FOR SALE

REGISTERED HOLSTEIN, GUERNSEY & JERSEY MILK COWS, all VG or EX, $1,909 ea.

Call 701-408-9094. 7-TFNF

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

Jade dam & 95 pt. grand dam, $1,000. Call 701-4089094. 4-TFN-F 60-COW HOLSTEIN HERD, ofcial DHIA, RHA 30,838, 3.6%, 1,095BF 3.0%, 913P, Select Sires breeding. Call 608994-2803 or 608-732-4027.

1-TFN-F 1-10 REGISTERED HOLSTEIN MILK COWS; also clean up semen, $1/unit. Call 320-5836564. 23-TFN-F REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, from three or more generations of EX 30,000 lbs. dams, Brookings, SD. Call 605-690-6393. TFN-F SERVICEABLE AGE HOLSTEIN AND JERSEY BULLS, from good type and production families; also cows, Glencoe, MN. Call 320-864-6555.

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REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, exc. type and production. Call Scott Rickeman 320-552-0284.

10-TFN-F 36 DHIA DAIRY COWS, low SCC, good udders/ type, freestall, 38,000 bulk tank SCC, 1st/2nd/3rd lactation. Call 507-227-0579.

23-TFN-F 5 JERSEY X HOL BRED HEIFERS, 900 lbs., vaccinated & poured, $1,175.

Call 320-760-2705.

18-TFN-B 1 BLUE ROAN BULL, Holstein/Milking Shorthorn cross; also 2 Milking Shorthorn bulls. Call 320968-8709. 18-TFN-F FRESH OR SPRINGING COWS AND HEIFERS, Holstein & Brown Swiss. Call 608-482-2726.

20-TFN-F REG. BROWN SWISS BULLS, all ages, exc. pedigrees. Call 320-587-6384 or 320-583-0336. 16-TFNB REGISTERED GENOMIC TESTED BULLS from Bomaz Farms, breeding age and younger. Please contact Bob 715-222-4348.

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SERVICEABLE AGE BULLS, R&W AND B&W, sires Alexander, Superstition, Redburst and others, dams EX and VG, over 30,000 milk. Call 320-583-6564. 7-TFN-F ABOUT 25 ORGANIC JERSEY MILK COWS, various ages & stages of lactation, closed herd for 16 yrs., 2,200/cow. Call 715-748-4606. 3-3-F AI BRED REGISTERED HOLSTEIN COWS & HEIFERS, nice & fancy, AI breeding since 1961.

Call Don Mil Dale Holsteins 605-868-2902.

24-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 HOLSTEIN BULLS, red or black, closed herd, Johnes & Leukosis test negative, guaranteed breeders. Call 507-920-5859 or 507-879-3489. 4-TFN-B

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Used Hose Reel, Hydraulic Drive and Brake, Pivoting Tongue, Holds Roughly 12 Hoses - $15,000 Hose Sold Separately

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BREEDING BULLS, top quality, 27,800# herd, EX dams, up to 49,000 lbs. milk; bull calves. Call 320548-3542 or 320-333-5906.

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1) HOLSTEIN BULL, serviceable age, out of closed herd, vaccinated, dehorned. Call 218-493-4262 or 218-493-4426. 4-1-F

BROWN SWISS BULLS, home raised, registered, genomic tested, A2A2 tested, delivery available. Call 563-419-2137 or visit

34 BRED BEEF COWS, spring calving, vaccinated & poured, $1,275. Call 320-760-2705. 18-TFN-B 40 PARLOR/ FREESTALL COWS, closed herd, AI bred, 70 lb. tank avg., low SCC, on DHIA, $1,725. Call 507259-6279. 4-1-F 15 BRED HOL HEIFERS, 1,000-1,300 lbs., $1,450. Call 320-7602705. 18-TFN-B REGISTERED BROWN SWISS SHOW CALVES, 6-10 months old, calves from top-notch Brown Swiss bulls, all exc. cow families; also high quality Brown Swiss bull calves available. Call 320-2675441. 4-2-B COMPLETE HERD OF HOLSTEIN PARLOR COWS, 146 milking, 22 dry, avg. SCC under 100.

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REG. HOLSTEIN BULLS, from three or more generations of EX 30,000 lbs. dams, Brookings, SD. Call 605-6906393. TFN-F

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Call 952-200-0925. 4-1-F

COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL 20 HOLSTEIN COWS, AI bred, 72 lbs., 175 SCC, $1,825. Herd #2 - 30 Holstein, Jersey & crossbred cows, 60 lbs., 150 SCC, $1,400. Many other good cows to choose from $1,200-2,200; (3) good Swiss cows $1,550.

Call John Oberholtzer 715216-1897. 4-1-B HOLSTEIN BULLS, serviceable age, red or black, delivery available, north of Rochester, MN. Call 507732-5930. 4-1-F 34 TIESTALL HERD, low SCC, DHIA records, springers also for sale. Call 320-444-0341. 4-2-F AI BRED DAIRY HEIFERS. Call 320-760-2705.

4-TFN-B

FANCY R&W REG. HOLSTEIN BULL, 14 mos. old, ready for service.

Call 715-418-0426. 3-3-F

(15) HOLSTEIN SPRINGER HFRS., freshening in May. Call 218-837-5479. 3-3-F

REG. BROWN SWISS CALVES, bred hfrs., & cows, exc. breeding, quality & type, north of Cokato, MN. Call 612-508-4300.

23-TFN-F

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GLEN-DODIE REGISTERED HOLSTEINS, SPRINGING HEIFERS and cows. Call 763-4988978. 2-3-F

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24-TFN-F

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4-TFN-B COMPLETE HERDS OF DAIRY CATTLE; also buying all classes of livestock including cull cows, steers, hfrs. and calves. Call 715-2161897. 7-TFN-B

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Hay, Straw, Bedding & Feed - FOR SALE

DRY SAWDUST for dairy barns. Delivered on walking oor trailers. For prices/availability call KRD Trucking. 320-864-2381.

2-13-P ALFALFA, mixed hay, grass hay, & feed grade wheat straw, med. sq. or round bales, delivery avail.

Call or text LeRoy Ose 218-689-6675. 20-14-P MILLET HAY, 4x5 round, net wrap, exc. high energy replacement for straw in your TMR, $60/ ton. Call 218-573-3172.

14-TFN-F

HIGH QUALITY DAIRY HAY, 3’x4’x8’, 1500 lb. bales, stored inside, $150/ ton, located in Moorhead, MN area. Call George at 218-790-1529. 4-2-B HIGH QUALITY CORN SILAGE, processed & innoculated, can load. Call 320-630-7559. 4-TFN-F STRAW, NET WRAPPED ROUND BALES & BIG SQUARES, clean, dry, stored inside, delivery available. Call 320-8088336. 15-TFN-F

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

DAIRY QUALITY ALFALFA BALEAGE, 1st, 2nd, 3rd crop, no rain, high protein. Call 563-5816261. 4-1-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 SE, SD 3X3X8 ALFALFA, stored inside, 150-206 RFV; certied organic alfalfa & orchard grass. Call 605-286-3873 or 605-9992010. 24-TFN-F FEED GRADE WHEAT STRAW, large square bales available, clean and dry, traceable and tested.

Call Stephanie, Pacic Ag 218-790-4494. 4-8-B

LARGE ROUND CORN STALK BALES, $25 ea. Call 320-304-2311.

18-TFN-F

ALFALFA OR MEADOW HAY, large sq., large round 5x6, small round 4x5 & baleage. Call 320845-4197 or 320-2938821. 2-3-F

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

3-TFN-F

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

Help Wanted

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2-3-B

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 FT DAIRY POSITION for a motivated individual with strong work ethic and basic experience in milking and calf care. Work in a clean, modern, warm facility with registered Holsteins in southern, MN. Call 507-220-0730.

24-10-B MILKER NEEDED on 54 cow dairy in Otter Tail County, pay negotiable. Call 218-849-2143.

11-TFN-F WORK AVAILABLE, part-time milking & feeding chores, could lead to full-time work. Call 320256-7337, leave message.

3-2-F 1900 COW DAIRY looking for bilingual parlor manager. Call 507-9515597. 8-TFN-F

BIG SQUARES 3RD CROP ALFALFA; 10 Holstein hfrs., due 1-6 months. Call 218-831-3897 or 320-277-3897. 4-1-F

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TOP QUALITY HAY, dairy and heifer, delivered by the semi-load from SD. Call Jerry Haensel, 605363-3402 or 605-321-9237 (c). 15-TFN-B OPEN POLLINATED SEED CORN, out produces hybrids for silage, $67/ bu. plus shipping, leafy, sweet stalks, highly nutritious grain. Call 217-8573377. 4-4-VM ALL QUALITIES OF ALFALFA GRASS HAY in med. sq. & rounds; also med. sq. straw bales, certied, delivered in semi loads. Call 218-681-4028.

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Call 218-298-0213. 4-1-B

HERDSPERSON/FAMILY WANTED, 350 cow, modern, organic dairy, SW of Willmar, MN, housing avail. Call 320-212-7327.

4-1-F HELP WANTED, stall barn, possibility to transition into farm, will trade for housing. Write Box K, Dairy Star, 522 Sinclair Lewis, Ave., Sauk centre, MN 56352 or email ads@ dairystar.com. 2-4-F

Located: (N5183 Mattson Rd, Black River Falls, WI, 54615) South of Black River Falls on Hwy 54 to Spring Creek Rd., then turn right on Spring Creek Rd and go 7/10 mile to Mattson Rd., then left onto Mattson Rd to site. Watch for NIC arrows.

Thursday, April 13th

Sale Time: 11:30

Lucy’s Lunch; Restroom

Color Photos At: www.NorthernInvestment.Com After many years of successful farming, the Bushes have decided to discontinue their milking operation.

HOLSTEIN DISPERSAL

93 HOME-GROWN HOLSTEINS SELLING plus A FEW JERSEYS AND CROSSES

FT 3RD SHIFT MILKER on 400 cow dairy, NE IA, pay and benets based on experience. Call 563419-2137. 2-4-F CROPS/MECHANIC POSITION OPEN AT LYNDELL DAIRY, Lyndon Station, WI. Cropping 1800 acres, full-time, year round for eld work, mechanics, general farm maintenance and some cattle feeding. Valid driver’s license and current references required. Competitive wage, regular time off and nice housing available. Call 608-393-1386.

3-2-VM

Miscellaneous - WANTED

FREUDENTHAL CS-60 TIESTALLS & matresses; also exterior feed bins.

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

LIQUID & SOLID MANURE

USED HANSON SILO UNLOADER. Call 1-800433-0581, outside MN call 320-859-5340. 16-TFN-B JD 450 OR 780 MANURE SPREADER, any condition. Call 320-6308131. 4-1-F

35 Cows fresh less than 100 days, 10 Springers, Balance freshening year round, 16 Fancy Springing Heifers due in May. Top AI Sires Used: Shottle, Durham, Sanchez, ManO-Man, and more; Bull used for clean up.

Outstanding Herd of young cows, averaging 3 years of age, MOST 1st or 2nd lactation.

Somatic cell count consistent at 135 or less, 4.0 fat, 3.2 protein, 70-75# bulk tank average on home-grown feed. NOT pushed. Closed, Home-Raised Herd milked in tie stalls & housed in free stall. All are Excellent Type and Quality; High Udders; Good Feet and Legs, feet trimmed 2-3 times per year. Monthly Herd Health thru Northwoods Vet Clinic.

AN OUTSTANDING YOUNG HERD – QUALITY & PRODUCTION POTENTIAL FOR MORE! Visit our website & let the pictures tell the story!

Terms: Cash or Check. For credit, call NIC toll free @ 1-866-219-4526 48hrs prior to sale. Auction day announcements precede printed material. Items sold “As Is”.

Bert and Gerry Bush • Ph. 715.299.0025 NORTHERN INVESTMENT CO.

Clerk & Cashier, Mondovi, WI 715/926-4265, nicm@northerninvestment.com Registered Wisconsin Auction Co. Lic. #10 Rep. by Dick Taylor, 715.299.7321, dtaylor@northerninvestment.com Auctioneer: John Marg, Black River Falls, WI. Registered Wisconsin Auctioneer License #231, Ph 715/284-4684.

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PATZ OR BERG BARN CLEANER. Call or text 320-266-1306. 3-3-F

GEA WESTFALIA DEMAX CT PULSATORS. Call 641-982-4222. 4-1-F

SKID LOADER, cab/heat & blower w/snowblower. Call 320-254-8400.

21-TFN-F

PATZ OR BERG BARN CLEANER. Please call or text with what you have 320-266-1306 2-3-F

GOLIATH UNLOADER for a 20’ Harvestore, motor optional. Call 605-6804519. 4-1-F

APPROX. 40 COMFORT STALL DIVIDERS for freestall barn, plus hardware, spacer pipes & clamps. Call 608983-2956. 4-1-F

Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

JD 6130D, FWA TRACTOR. Call 218-837-5479.

1-4-F

Large, New York Mills/ Deer Creek, MN – COMPLETE FARM RETIREMENTS –

Trac Combtors, in Headses,

We will sell the following at auction located 2.5 miles north of Deer Creek, MN on MN State Highway 106, then 5 miles west on Ottertail County #52, then ½ mile north on 510th Ave.; or exit Highway 10 at New York Mills, MN, then follow County Tar #67 south through New York Mills for 8 miles to County Tar #52, then go 1 mile west on County #52, then ½ mile north on 510th Ave. to Farm #32499. Follow the Mid-American Auction Co. signs; roads will be plainly marked.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21, The following equipment is owned by Fred and Karen Wurst NOTE: Fred and Karen have lived on this farm since 1978 with the family owning the farm for nearly 100 years. The equipment has been well maintained.

Tractors

1975 International Model 4366 FourWheel Drive Diesel Tractor, 18.4x38 Inch Rubber, Duals All Around, 3 Hydraulic Remotes, Shows 6559 Hours with Approx 400 Hours on In Frame Overhaul. Turbo, Injectors Pump and Clutch Drop Box have been replaced.

SN #297002U009514, (Nice Clean Tractor) 1956 John Deere Model 620 Gas Tractor, JD Wide Front, Power Steering, Live Power, Rock Shafts, 15.5 x 38 Rear Rubber, PTO Pump, Single Hydraulics, sells with All Hydraulic Loader, Bale Fork, Snow Bucket and Manure Fork, SN #6201289 Set of 38 Inch Tractor Chains that ďŹ t JD 620 Set of 18.4 x 34 Inch Band Duals

Planting & Tillage Equipment Summers 24-Ft. HeavyDuty Hydraulic Fold Diamond Cushion Gang Disc, 3 Bar Harrow, One Owner, SN #0757, (Very Nice Condition) John Deere Model 1000 34-Ft. Pull-Type Hydraulic Fold Field Cultivator, Walking Tandems, 3 Bar Harrow John Deere Model 8300 12-Ft. End Wheel Drill, Grass Seeder Kewanee #190 15-Ft. 15 Shank Pull-Type Chisel Plow IH Model 800 4RW Corn Planter, Dry Fertilizer, Corn Drum, New Pump Melroe Model 903 8 x 18 Inch Pull-Type on Land Spring Reset Plow, (Nice Condition) 3-Point Track Scratcher 4RW 3-Pt. Danish Tooth Cultivator with Rolling Shields

Wood or Pellet Furnace Magnum 6500 / 7500 Corn or Wood Pellet Furnace, (Nice Condition)

Combines, Heads & Windrowers John Deere 105 Corn Special Gas Combine, Spreader, Shaft Monitors, Shows Just 3029 Engine Hours, SN #20589, (Nice Condition) John Deere 105 Gas Combine, Chopper, Monitors, Shows 3969 Engine Hours, 28L x 26 Tires, SN #19093, (Fred is the second owner) Air Flow Sieve for JD 105 Combine OMC Commander Hydrostatic 14-Ft. Windrower, Draper Head, 6 Cylinder Water Cooled Gas Engine, Cab, New Tires, Sickle & Guards John Deere 800 Windrower, 18-Ft. Draper Head, New Sickle, Guards and Belts John Deere 19-Ft. Straight Cut Head on 4-Wheel Header Trailer John Deere 444 Corn Head John Deere 5 Belt Pickup Head

Truck 1982 Ford F600 Two Ton Truck, Diesel Engine, 5 Speed, PTO Pump, 14-Ft. Steel Flat Bed

Livestock Equipment Smidley 100 Bushel Steer Stuffer Self Feeder Self Locking Headgate (3) Electric Fencers Approx. 100 Steel Fence Posts Step In Electric Fence Posts Several Good 2 Inch Farm Gates from 8 to 16 Ft. (4) Interlocking Corral Panels 8 Ft. 6x6 Treated Posts Telephone Poles Stock Tanks Several Wire Cattle Panels 30-Ft. Shop Built Feed Bunk (2) Round Bale Feeders with Hay Savers

Gravity Boxes & General Farm Machinery (2) Parker 260 Bu. +/- Gravity Boxes with Extensions on MN 12 Ton Four-Wheel Wagons, Extension Poles, 12.5 x 16 Flotation Tires Parker 250 Bu. Gravity Box on Lundell 8 Ton Wagon, sells with Good 16-Ft. Hydraulic Drill Fill Auger, (Auger Never used for Fertilizer) MN Model 260 Gravity Box on Kasten 10 Ton Wagon, Flotation Tires, Ext. Pole Owatonna Model 117 Grinder Mixer, Magnet and Extra Screens Good Rhino 8-Ft. 3-Point Blade 3-Point Post Hole Digger with 12 Inch Auger Snow Lander 7-Ft. Double Auger 3-Point Snowblower with Wings and Hydraulic Spout Flair Box with Hydraulic Hoist on FourWheel Wagon

Fred & Karen Wurst OWNERS – Ph. (218) 385-2168 32499 510th Ave., Ottertail, MN

Hay & Forage Equipment John Deere Model 435 Net Wrap Round Baler, Hydraulic Pickup, Bale Kick Off, New Flotation Tires, SN #E00435X899456 Gehl Model 420 10-Wheel V Rake on Hydraulic Cart, One Owner, (Nice Condition) New Holland Model 166 Windrow Inverter, (Nice) 18-Ft. Steel Round or Square Bale Rack on Allis Chalmers HD Wagon, Flotation Tires, Ext. Pole John Deere #9 Mounted Sickle Mower John Deere 6500 Wagon, Ext. Pole with 16-Ft. Wooden Flat Rack (3 Stringers) 2-Wheel 3-Point Windrow Turner 3-Point Bale Mover Baler Duals

Shop Tools & Misc. Items Miller Thruder Bolt AC/DC 225 Amp Welder Craftsman Bench Top Drill Press Acetylene Torch Set with New Hoses & Cart 150 Gallon Pickup Field Service Fuel Tank with 12 V. Pump Log Chains Electric Cords Gear Puller Set Dewalt Bench Grinder ž Inch Air Impact Wrench Roller Chain Makita Cordless Drill Plastic Baler Twine Craftsman Tap & Die Set Socket Sets Open End and Box Wrenches Car Ramps ž Inch Socket Set Good Hydraulic Jacks Stanley Battery Pack HD Hay Rope John Deere #110 Space Heater Drive Belt Bull Dog Machinery Jack Barrel Pumps Pipe Wrenches Older Parts Washer (2) Welding Tables Metal Parts Bin Several Good Combine Belts for JD Combines (2) 300 Gallon Fuel Barrels on Stands Used Truck and Implement Tires Tow Bar Hitch Pins John Deere Hydraulic Cylinder

Collectibles Very Nice Enterprise #25 Sausage Stuffer Vulcan 70-lb. Anvil Metal Implement Seat Old Machinery Jack Buck Saw Two-Man Saws Old Wooden Wheel Wagon Parts

Collectible Farm Equipment McCormick Belt Driven Silo Filler, (Nice Cond.)

Equipment for Parts or Salvage (3) JD 105 Combines for Parts or Salvage OMC Draper Head Parts JD Pickup Heads for Parts

Owners Retiring After Generations of Successful Farming

AL WESSEL - LIC. NO. 77-60

PH. 320-547-2206 (Sale Day: 320-760-2979)

KEVIN WINTER -

LIC. NO. 77-18

2017

NOTE: The Wurst and Fiskari families have decided to fully retire from farming and have decided to combine their good clean farm equipment on this large double farm retirement auction. Both the Wurst and Fiskari families are well known in this area having farmed on these farms for generations. Mid-American Auction Co. is very pleased to be selected to conduct their large retirement auction. Please note that the auction will be held at the Wurst farm with directions given above. The auction will feature tractors, farm equipment, tools and personal property from both farms. The equipment has been well maintained with major pieces shedded. Prior inspection welcome by appointment beginning Saturday, April 15th. In the event of severe weather, please listen to Super Station 106 Wadena or check our website at www.midamericanauctioninc.com for weather related updates. Thank you!

MID -AMERICAN AUCTION CO., INC.

COLS:

NEW TOP BEATER FOR JD 785 SPREADER; also good used 750 grinder mixer. Call 605413-5447. 2-3-F

KNIGHT 3042 TMR MIXER, will demo, $5,000. Call 608-9294583. 4-1-F

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PH. 320-352-3803 (Sale Day: 320-760-1593), AUCTIONEERS

John Deere Tractors 1969 John Deere 4020 Diesel Tractor, Side Console, Front Weights, Synchro, Hinniker Cab, Dual Hydraulics, 3-Point, 540/1000 PTO, Approx. 2500 Hours on Overhaul, SN #214106R, (Marvin is the second owner) 1970 John Deere Model 3020 Diesel Tractor, Side Console, Synchro, Factory Front Weights, Hinniker Cab, 16.9 x 34 Rear Rubber, 3-Point, Dual Hydraulics, Nice Metal, Approx.

1000 Hours on Engine Overhaul, SN #132180R 1954 John Deere Model 60 Tractor, RollO-Matic, Good 13.6 x 38 Tires, Live Power, Nice Metal, Single Hydraulics, SN #6029288 1951 John Deere B Tractor, Wheel Weights, Roll-OMatic, Nice Metal, Sells with Trip Bucket Loader, Manure & Snow Bucket, SN #289869

Planting & Tillage Equipment John Deere Model 210 16-Ft. Tandem Disc, Cone Blades, 3 Bar Harrow Nice Melroe Model 911 4 x 16 PullType Spring Reset Plow, Coulters, One Owner 4 Section Coil Tine Harrow on Transport 3-Point Four Row Wide Danish Tooth Cultivator with Guide Coulters

Colle Equipmctible Antiqu ent & e Items SALE TIME: 10:00 A.M.

J & B Lunch Wagon Marvin Fiskari Farm Equipment NOTE: As is mentioned above, the Fiskari equipment will be sold in conjunction with the Wurst retirement auction at the above location. Marvin has farmed this farm for the past 60+ years with his family owning and operating this farm since 1870. Marvin’s equipment has been well maintained with major pieces shedded.

1948 Farmall Super A Tractor, Wheel Weights, Belt Pulley, PTO, 11.2 x 24 Inch Rubber, Sells with Mounted 2-Row Corn Planter, Good Corn and Fertilizer Boxes that have been stored inside, Single Row Mounted Cultivator, (This is a one owner tractor purchased new by Marvin's father in 1948) US Challenge Co. 21-Ft. Belt Driven Elevator with Hopper on Transport, (Nice) 6-Ft. Spring Tooth Wooden Stone Boat 15-Ft. Lever Spring Tooth with Steel Evener

Windrower & Trailer Massey Ferguson Model 36 10-Ft. Windrower, 4 Cylinder Water Cooled Engine, Draper, Head, Conditioner 2-Wheel Swather Transport

NI 803C OR 802 POWER UNIT; Badger 570 barn cleaner head. Call 715-279-3089. 4-4-F APPROX 120’ OF 10’ UP NORTH SILAGE BAG, reasonable. Call 320-3042311. 17-TFN-F CASE 2590, 20.8-38 w/ duals, (2) Pioneer remote hyd., 1000 pto, 4,006 hrs., nice tractor. Call 218-5390322. 4-1-F

APRIL

TIMED ONLINE

OPENS: Wed. Apr. 5

CLOSES: Wed. Apr. 12

(2) 1996 Kenworth W9B tandem axle manure trucks, Cat 3306, 370 HP, 9LL transmission, Digistar NT460 scales, GPS tracking, 20,000-lb. front, 46,000-lb. rear, 20,000 lb. rear lift tag, heavy duty frame, Digistar NT460 scales, GPS tracking, all hyd. drive, 2014 Meyer 9520 Crop Max 20’ manure/sile combo box, twin vertical beaters, hyd. beater drive, silage gate, silage extensions, wired for variable rate, recent virgin drive tires, 11R22.5 tires. Located in Larchwood, IA.

Antique & Collectible Items Wooden Rakes Nice Coop 5 Gal. Oil Can Coop Quik Lift Oil Can Draw Knives Ice Tongs Long Handle Spears Air Tank Neck Yoke 50-lb Anvil Cream Cans Platform Scale (2) Shell Oil 5 Gal. Cans

Tools & Misc. Items 20th Century Electric Welder Space Heater Skil Saws HD Elect. Angle Grinder (4) Electric Drills from 3â „8 to ½ Inch (2) Angle Grinders Hydraulic Jacks Shop Vise Floor Jack Craftsman Bench Grinder Hand Tools Wrenches Tow Cable 60 Gallon Pickup Field Service Fuel Tank with Hand Pump Portable Air Compressor Wheelbarrow Jonsered #200 Trimmer with Brush Blade Husqvarna #55 Chain Saw (3) Heat Housers for JD Tractors Traps (2) 300 Gallon Fuel Barrels and Stands JD Hydraulic Cylinders 3 H.P. Gas Motor Tractor Chains that ďŹ t JD A, JD B and 3020

Marvin Fiskari

OWNER – Ph. (218) 385-3290 50865 County Rd. 52, Ottertail, MN

TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK. No credit or debit cards. If credit is desired, make arrangements with your credit agent prior to sale.

Out of area buyers please have letter of credit. Everything sold as is, no warranties given or implied. Nothing removed until settlement has been made. While we believe everything stated hereon to be correct as to age and description, anything stated day of sale by owners or auctioneers will take precedence over all printed materials. Owners, auctioneers, clerks or their helpers are not responsible for accidents.

All information stated hereon is provided by the owner, Mid-American Auction Co., Inc. makes no warranty as to its accuracy.

JD 7700, C/H/A, 18.4-42 RADIALS, JD AX duals, clean, $29,000. Call 608792-4337. 3-2-F

Hay & Forage Equipment New Holland Model 489 9-Ft. Haybine, One Owner, SN #449144, (Nice Condition) New Holland #56 Roll-A-Bar Rake, One Owner (2) 9 x 16 Ft. Steel Bale Throw Racks on MN Wagons, (Needs Floor Work) 9 x 16 Ft. Steel Bale Throw Rack on Lorenz Model 80 Wagon, Flotation Tires, (Needs Floor Work) 3-Point Two-Wheel Windrow Turner

General Farm Machinery

John Deere Combine & Heads

JD 1750 6R30â€? CORN PLANTER, dry fert., ďƒžnger meter. Call 320-2933071. 4-3-F

Collectible IH Tractor & Collectible Farm Machinery

John Deere #270 7-Ft. 3-Point Double Auger Snowblower with Hyd. Spout John Deere 3-Point 8-Ft. Blade John Deere 50-Ft. Crop Elevator with Truck Hopper Parker 180 Bushel Gravity Box on MN 7 Ton Wagon

1975 John Deere Model 4400 Diesel Combine, Gear Drive, Chopper, Shows 3775 Hours, SN #15367 John Deere 5 Belt Pickup Head

STEPSAVER to move milk to tank or ďƒ&#x;uids to wherever needed. Call 507-451-4757. 20-TFN-F

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For info contact Chris Bair at Steffes Group, 605.271.7730

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CalfStart Robert Schell DVM

DrBob@CalfStart.com

507-458-5624 203 1st Ave. SE Altura, MN 55910

FARM BULK MILK COOLERS, all sizes. Call 319-330-2286. 5-24-P JD 7000 6 OR 8 ROW PLANTER & 6620 or 7720 combine. Call 320760-6050. 22-TFN-F DELAVAL CREAM SEPARATOR BASES OR STANDS; Old chain up pickup tailgate. Call 320-352-2078. 1-TFN-F

14X28 & 8X7 PORTABLE HUTS; JD 18’ disc, 20â€? blades, ďƒželd ready; NI 324 corn picker. Call 320355-2589. 4-3-F CENTURY 7.5 HP MOTOR. Call 320-845-4690.

4-1-F IH 1086 TRACTOR, western cab, 2200 hrs., must see to appreciate.

Call 320-857-2916. 4-4-F 9X18 THROWER RACK, platforms on side, good shape, w/running gear. Call 320-355-2589.

3-3-F

ALDRICH TRACTOR

HWY. 10 • VERNDALE, MN

218-445-5430

Hours: M-F: 7-5 • Sat: 7-12

www.aldrichtractor.com — USED EQUIPMENT — SKID STEER LOADERS________ BOBCAT S530, 2013, 1457 hrs., H51, power attach, new tires & bkt., #11798 .................................. $23,800 GEHL V270m 2014, 553 hrs., T-bar ctrls, power attach, cab/heat, #23332 ................................. $38,000 4240E, 5850 hrs., T-bar ctrls, open cab, bkt., #07865........ $12,400 R220, 2014, cab & heat, power attach, 2 spd., 1283 hrs, #73643 ... $29,000 4640E, 4180 hrs., cab & heat, T-bar ctrls, bkt., #13917 ..............$17,900 R190, 2015, 497 hrs., 2 spd., radio, cab/ heat, Power Attach, #72456 ...... $33,000 KUBOTA SSV65, 2016, 263 hrs., joystick, cab/AC, power attach, bkt., #00756 ...... $35,500 TRACK MACHINES T590, 955 hrs., SJC, A71, radio, roller susp., #11900 ............. $40,000 T770, 2015, 1621 hrs., SJC, radio, 2 spd., newly replaced sprockets and track, A71, #14534................$57,500 T300, 2008, 2707 hrs., A91, radio, roller susp., #20154 ..............$28,000 T650, 2014, A71, wide track, 565 hrs., single spd., #11088...............$46,500 T650, 2015, SJC, A71, wide track, radio/2 spd., roller susp, 444 hrs., #13025.........................................$51,000 MISC._______________________ NH 499, 1997, 12’ haybine w/rubber rollers, #90427 ..........................$6,000 1340 Hesston 12’ mower conditioner w/steel rolls, #00423 ..............$5,500 MF 1372, 12’ mower conditioner w/steel rolls, 2008, new turtles #83107 ................................. $13,800 F11 Farmhand Loader, valve & pto pump .....................$3,500

Consulting, Equipment, and Monitoring of On-farm Pasteurization Systems DairyTech Pasteurizer and Perfect Udder Colostrum Bag Dealer

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Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

AREA FARMERS & LENDERS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

6 UNIVERSAL ADVISOR TIESTALL MILKERS, FloStar Max claws, 250’ 3” PVC vac pipe. Call 641-732-5694. 4-1-F

CIH 8530 INLINE SMALL SQUARE BALER w/Farmhand 8 pack accumulator. Call 507530-3538. 4-1-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

‘06 JD 1750 CONSERVATION CORN PLANTER, bean cups, insecticide boxes, exc. cond., $21,000. Call 320402-4288. 3-2-F

LIVE ON-SITE AUCTION WITH ONLINE BIDDING LOCATION: Maring Auction Lot, Hwy. 56 North, Kenyon, MN 55946.

Just go north of Kenyon on Hwy. 56 For 1/2 mile. Watch for auction signs.

10 FRONT WEIGHTS w/bracket wedges and bolts, ts IH 06-86, $800.

Call 320-260-2028. 4-1-F

Construction, Farm, Lawn & Garden, Autos, RV, ATV, Boating & Tools

JD 330 ROUND BALER, used very little, perfect cond. Call 507-794-6169, after 7 p.m. 9-TFN-F JD 3940, electric ctrls., 5-1/2 HD hay head, 1R corn head, 1R snap head w/screens. Call 507-4506335. 4-1-VM ALLIS CHALMERS 7020. Call 320-360-3924.

3-2-F GEHL CB 1065 CHOPPER, new knives, cutter bar, hay head, 2R CH, exc. cond., $4,500. Call 320216-5198. 1-TFN-F CIH 5300 12’ SOYBEAN SPECIAL drill w/grass seed box, 1 owner. Email drink1208@hotmail.com 1-TFN-F (2) NEW NH 7560, choice of 2 units, 2 pt. attach or draw bar hitch, 15’6” cut.

Call 715-896-1413 for details. 4-1-F INTERNATIONAL 510 GRAIN DRILL, 12’, 24 hole w/grass, hyd. cylinder, single disc openers, chain drag, exc. cond., $5,500.

Call 563-580-0756. 4-1-F SINGLE 8 PARALLEL PARLOR w/automatic takeoffs & plate cooler. Call 507-429-6445.

6-TFN-F WHITE 6100 6RN CORN PLANTER, very nice. Call 320-894-9294.

4-1-F NH 7230 DISCBINE; Kuhn RW1600 bale wrapper; JD 467 round baler; 10 calf huts. Call 507-3810160. 4-3-F GEHL 95 FEED MILL, new hammers, stored indoor, good working condition, $2,000. Call 507-7663263. 4-1-F NH HW325 WINDROWER w/14HS head, loaded, eld ready, 1950 hrs. Call 715-441-1963. 3-3-F JD 6620 TURBO w/443 corn head, 4,500 hrs. Call 507-581-3686. 2-4-F

DAIRYMASTER MOO MONITOR HEAT DETECTION SYSTEM, 250 collars, 2 base stations, will sell any quantity. Call 605-881-0992.

24-TFN-F GEHL 970 FORAGE BOX, 16’, 12 ton tandem, $4,200; Case IH 600 blower, $3,000, both very good.

Call 320-363-8123. 4-1-P BERG MANURE PIT AUGER, 12”x36’, hyd. driven, like new, $6,500/ obo. Call 507-744-2875.

4-1-F FUTURE COW SYSTEM, lightly used, 2 spare drops, 50+ ft. of integrated cable, $20,000. Call 712260-0475. 22-TFN-F DAIRYMASTER MILKERS, Boumatic 28 plate cooler, double 6 Clay herringbone parlor, sold separate or together. Call 507-450-2437. 2-6-F WEAVERLINE 420 FEED CART, very good cond., 420 hrs., stainless steel; NH 56 bar rake, works good. Call 507-3327590. 4-1-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 JD 8RN CORN HEAD; 6” alum. irrigation pipe; Call 320-250-4600.

23-TFN-F DELAVAL 78 VACUUM PUMP, 7-1/2 hp w/reclaimer, $500. Call 763273-0050. 4-1-F

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CAT D3B CRAWLER DOZER, JOHN DEERE 310SE 4X4 LOADER/ BACKHOE, IHC 3850 PAYLOADER, COMMERCIAL LAWN MOWER, FORD BUCKET TRUCK Cat D3B Crawler/Dozer, 6 way blade, 18” pads, ROPS, very good condition; 2001 Ford F550 Diesel Bucket Truck, 4×4, With Altec Boom Bucket Model AT37G, 37’ Height; John Deere 310SE 4×4 loader/backhoe, extended hoe, ROPS ; IHC 3850 Payloader, diesel, crab steer, open station, 3,400 hours; Toro 4000D Grounds Master lawn mower, 4×4, diesel, 11’ cut, 2,053 hours.

AG FARM TRACTORS 4X4, MFWD, 2WD

John Deere 8440, 50 series engine, 4x4, 3 pt., PTO, 3 hyd., 20.8x38 duals; John Deere 8640, 50 series engine, 4x4, 3 pt., PTO, 3 hyd., 20.8x38 duals, very good; Ford 7700 2WD, 3pt., PTO, 2,959 hours, w/777B loader; John Deere 4320 diesel, open station, 18.4x38, new style step, 3 pt., PTO, 2 hyd., new short block, clutch; IHC 1086,18.4×38, 3pt., PTO, 3 hyd., axle duals, good TA; 1968 John Deere 2510 gas, open station, 3 pt., 2 hyd., 4,436 act. hours w/John Deere 148 loader, new tires, tire chains; 1976 Steiger ST320 Turbo Tiger II, 903 Cummins, 3 hyd., 23.1x34 duals, new style, R134 AC. JOHN DEERE, WHITE & KINZE PLANTERS, JOHN DEERE 1535 DRILL, FLOTATION TRUCK John Deere 1535 drill/planter, 15' w/15" spacings, radial seed meters, Yetter 3 pt. hyd. cart, Tru-Vee openers, down force, looks new; John Deere 7200 MaxEmerge2 planter, 12 R 30", front fold, liquid fert., JD Precision 40 cell plates, bean meters, flex frame, 250 monitor; 2002 Sterling straight truck w/New Leader dry box, Model L3020G4, Cat diesel, auto transmission, 1000/50/R25 tires, 38,743 miles, very good condition; (3) John Deere 7000 planter, 8R 30" liquid and dry fert., row cleaners, 6R 30"dry fert.; White 6100 planter, 6R 30" dry fert., row cleaners, insect box, corn & bean plates, monitor, very clean; Kinze 3 pt. hyd. fold tool bar, 15 row, 22" spacing, bean planter, lift assist wheels.

TILLAGE & ROCK PICKER WilRich QuadX field cult., 50.5' Summers 3-bar depth control harrow; Case IH 4300 field cult., 48.5', 3-bar harrow, floating hitch; Rite Way RR250 rock picker, hyd. reel; JD 400 rotory hoe, 15', 3 pt.; IHC 475 disk, 13.5' w/9" spacings.

2000 IHC 9200I day cab semi tractor, Detroit 60 series diesel, 10 sp., 22.5 rubber like new, air ride, 708,400 miles, clean truck; 1989 Timpte hopper grain trailer, 42'x96"x66", roll tarp, 24.5 rubber; 2002 Kenworth T800 standup sleeper semi tractor, Detroit 12-7 diesel, 470 hp., 13-speed, 355 rear ends, 1M miles; 1994 Fruehauf 53' semi day van trailer; (2) 1995 Cobra alum. full frame end dumps, 34' liner, coal doors, grain doors, roll tarp, 22.5 rubber, tri-axle.

1000 GAL. FUEL TANK, NEW SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS, TRAILER, PRESSURE WASHERS 2012 PJ tandem axle trailer, 21' w/4' dove tail ramps; 1000 gal. fuel tank w/ elec. pump; (10) New skid loader attachments.

ROUND BALERS, TMRS, HAYING & LIVESTOCK RELATED ITEMS

Roto-Mix VXT 425 mixer, 1000 PTO, twin screw, scale, left hand discharge; John Deere 530 round baler, 5x6 bale; Patz V350 mixer, 540 PTO, 36" left discharge, remote display; New Holland 273 baler; John Deere 535 round baler, 5x6 bale; New Holland 7450 13' discbine, swivel draw bar, like new Knight 3550 mixer, 540 PTO, 5-bar reel, hay max kit, liner kit, 22.5 rubber, scale; (33) H.D. free standing cattle panels.

COLLECTOR TRACTORS, HOBBY FARM TRACTORS Farmall C tractor, 3 pt., 2-row mount cult., good tires, runs good; MM U tractor, n/f, 540 PTO, fenders; 1953 Farmall Super M, wide front, new brakes, runs good; John Deere 70 gas, n/f, runs good; Oliver 880 diesel; 1968 John Deere 2510 gas, w/f, open station, 3-pt., 2 hyd., new tires, w/JD 148 loader; 1954 Farmall 100, new tires, rear wheel weights, w/mounted sickle mower, tractor has cracked block; Allis Chalmers WD 45, w/f, 3-pt., 12 volt; Case 1830 gas skid loader w/5' bucket.

1978 PONTIAC FIREBIRD DRAG CAR, OLDER PROJECT COLLECTOR AUTOS, 4X4 PICKUPS 1978 Firebird, 460 cu inch, 750 hp., full roller valve body, will pass NHRA and IHRA, professionally built; 1948 Chevy Fleetline car, 4-door, 6 cy., 3-sp., split window, "Rat Rod Ready"; 1955 Chevy 3600 step side pickup, 6 cy., 4 sp., 3 windows, project auto; 1999 Chevy suburban 1500 4x4 auto, 350 V8, 285,000 miles; 2006 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax auto, reg. cab; 2003 Chevy 1500 2wd.

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LILLISTON CULTIVATORS & LILLISTON PARTS, new & used; also White 6 bottom plow. Call 507-455-2484. 1-7-F

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Feine-Est Heifer Farm has openings for 500 head of dairy replacement heifers from wet calves to springers.

We are a family-run operation with 19 years of heifer raising experience in Rushford, MN. We believe that a strong herd starts with strong nutrition and attention to care. We keep meticulous records, well-ventilated barns and practice humanely. Excellent references available.

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

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JD 7000 12R30” CORN PLANTER, liq. fert., insecticide boxes, trash whips, recent rebuild by dealer. Call 715-419-1958.

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MEYER 4518 CHOPPER BOX, 13 ton running gear, exc. cond. Call 715746-2332. 4-2-B

After hour emergency calls are made directly to the veterinarian on call, not through an answering service

JD 726 34’ MULCHER FINISHER; also 2000 Genie S60 lift, 8’ cage, $12,000 ea./obo. Call 641364-2069. 3-3-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

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Good Haying & Forage Equipment, Skid Loader and Dairy Equipment Selling Over 2 Days.

NOTE: The Thoeny family have successfully farmed on this farm for over 47 years, now due to Don’s back surgeries they have decided to discontinue the dairy portion of their farming operation. The Thoeny family is well known in the area as good friends and neighbors. MidAmerican Auction Co. is honored to be selected to conduct the Thoeny Farms complete dairy dispersal auction and selected farm machinery that will no longer be needed when dairy cattle are sold. Please note that all dairy cows and closer springing heifers will sell under cover on day one, Thursday, April 27th beginning at 11:00 a.m. Day two, Friday, April 28th we will be selling all farm machinery, dairy equipment, bulk bins and livestock equipment, followed by all short bred and open Holstein heifers and calves selling under cover. We will have a catalog available on cattle approximately 2 weeks prior to auction. To order your catalog, please phone (320) 352-3803 or view online at www.midamericnauctioninc.com. Online bidding available on farm equipment, dairy equipment and bulk bins provided by Proxibid powered by MidAmerican Auction Co. For information to bid online, please phone Proxibid at: (877) 505-7770.

Prior inspection is welcome by appointment beginning Saturday, April 22nd. Please carefully note the day, time and content of both days auctions. Thank you.

Nearby hotels include, but not limited to: Americinn Mora, MN (320) 679-5700 and Super 8 Milaca, MN (320) 983-2660.

DAY 1: Thursday, April 27, 2017

Sale Time: 11:00 A.M.

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Selling 177 Outstanding, High Producing, Official DHIA Registered & High Grade Holstein Dairy Cows & Springing Heifers NOTE: This is an exceptional herd of well uddered, high producing Holstein cattle. The Thoeny’s goal the past 47 years has been to produce sound functional cattle that combine production, longevity and soundness in their herd replacements. The herd has been on official DHIA testing for decades with current records indicating a herd average of 2X 23,900 pounds of milk, excellent 4.2% 1000 pounds of fat and 3.2% 764 fat. Tank average 74 pounds with 23 over 100 pounds on last test. No BST. SCC well under 100,000 with the Thoeny herd placing in the top 100 herds in Minnesota for lowest SCC counts for 4 consecutive years. Numerous quality milk awards. Buyers will appreciate the excellent udders, feet, legs and overall mobility of this set of cows. Cows are milked in a double 8 parallel parlor and housed in a compost pack, loose housing facility. This herd has been on an intense herd health program for many years through the Mille Lacs Vet Clinic at Milaca, MN. All eligible females are Bangs vaccinated. This herd has been on a Johnes testing program for many years as well as being BLV tested and TB tested prior to the auction. A veterinarian will be on hand sale day to provide health papers for out-of-state buyers if needed. The herd has been genetically mated for years using leading NM & TPI bulls, including but not limited to sires: Mogul, Shottle, Dorcy, Planet, Ladd-P, Redburst, Fever, Windbrook, Baltimore, Jett Air. Service Sires include: Silver, Commander, Utah, Merjack, Scenario, Cargo and Monterey.

Over the years the Thoeny’s have produced several polled individuals that are included in this complete dispersal. Hooves trimmed monthly. If you are in need of top quality, high producing herd replacements in volume, please mark these dates on your calendar and make plans now to attend both days of the Thoeny farms complete dairy dispersal and select farm equipment auction.

Selling: (150) Outstanding Holstein Cows Approx. 50 are Registered, 45 are Fresh in the past 90 days with 36 due in the next 60 days.

Balance are fresh, bred back and in full production. Approx 100 head in their first and second lactations. Exclusively AI sired and bred. Papers will be furnished by sellers on any registered cattle. Also included is a 3-year-old Registered Brown Swiss, due by sale date, and her yearling Registered Heifer.

Springing Heifers Day One will include (27) Fancy Springing Heifers with 7 Due in April, 6 Due May, 3 June and 11 Due July. All AI Sired, AI Bred and Out of Top Thoeny Dams, includes some Registered Individuals.

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DAY 2: Friday, April 28,

THOENY FARMS Don Thoeny, owner

1196 Highway 47, Ogilvie, MN

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PH. 320-352-3803 (Sale Day: 320-760-1593) ALLEN HENSLIN - PH. 320-979-1808, AUCTIONEERS

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Sale Order for Day Two: We will begin with livestock equipment, followed by bulk bins, dairy equipment, irrigation equipment, tractors, farm equipment, and 145 fancy short bred and open heifers, from babies to 15 months old selling under cover.

Sale Time: 10:30 A.M.

145 Fancy AI Sired Short Bred and Open Holstein Heifers & Calves Selling Undercover

NOTE: The following heifers are exclusively AI sired and out of leading Thoeny dams.

Heifer sires include: Doorman, Numero Uno, Utah, Pety, Halogen, MVP, Commander, Outline-P, Science-P, Mesmer, Pulsar and Monterey. This set of heifers will include approx. 22 registered individuals. Complete vaccination program, all Bangs vaccinated, TB tested. The heifers are developed and fed to promote just the right condition for placement into any herd. If you are in need of the right kind of herd replacements in volume from one of this areas leading herds, we strongly encourage you make plans on attending both days and be a part of this unique opportunity.

INCLUDES:

Bred Heifers

(25) Bred Heifers Due to Freshen August through November, All AI Sired and Bred, Service Sires include: Mesmer (Sexed), Cabriol (Sexed), Scenario, Monterey and Marjack

Open Heifers & Calves (52) Outstanding Growth Open Heifers, 7 to 12 Months Old (48) Fancy Heifers from Babies to 6 Months Old, with More Calves by Sale Date

Claas Self-Propelled Forage Harvester, Heads & Forage Boxes Claas Jaguar 890 SelfPropelled Forage Harvester, Mercedes 503 H.P. V8 Diesel Engine, Hydrostatic, Rear Wheel Assist, Kernel Processor, Claas Information Center, Harvest Tec Preservative Applicator, Air Seat, Air Cond., Heat, 800/65R X 32 Drivers, 540-65R/24 Rear Tires, Shows 3681 Engine & 2709 Cutter Hours, SN #49200240, (Nice Unit) Claas RU 600 XT 8R X 30 Rotary Corn Head, SN #66101877 Claas PU 380 HD 12-Ft. Hay Head, SN #42902167 (3) H&S HD 7+4, 20-Ft. Front or Rear Unload Open Top Forage Boxes on H&S Model 617 17-Ton Tandem Axle Wagons, 22.5 Rubber, Light Kits, Extension Poles, (Nice Condition), Box Serial Numbers: Box #1: 407542, Box #2: 407606, Box #3: 407607 (3) Sets of Agri-Speed Quick Hitches for Tractors & Forage Boxes

TMR & Bunk Feeder Wagon Patz Model V 500 Single Screw Trailer Type Vertical TMR Mixer, Weigh-Tronix Scale, Bunk Extension Conveyor, Dual Wheels, One Owner, Serviced Yearly, SN #500-1673-HQ Notch 5 Ft. X 30 Ft. Tri-Cycle Front Bunk Feeder Wagon

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MELROE 9 SEC. DRAG, $225; 1250 grinder, $2,000; NH 509 spreader, $650; NI 351B spreader, $600. Call 320974-3372. 4-1-F

Livesty 2 : All R Bred ock, inclu emaining – Dairy Cattle and Farm Equipment – Heifer ding S s, Calve Open Heifhort er s s… … Al l DairyFarm Mach E q u ipment & Livest inery, Having decided to discontinue the dairy portion of our farming operation, I will sell the following at auction located 1 mile east of at 10 : sells begiock Ogilvie, MN or 8 miles west of Mora, MN on MN State Highway 23, then 4¾ miles south on 30 A.M nning MN State Highway #47 to Farm #1196. Follow the Mid-American Auction Co. signs; roads will be . plainly marked. (Note - Ogilvie is located approx. 40 miles east of St. Cloud, MN on MN State 23.)

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NH 16 WHEEL VRAKE, like new. Call 320-248-7015. 4-1-F

Huge, Two-Day, Ogilvie / Mora / Milaca, MN Area

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Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

Haybuster Self Contained Bale Processor Hay Buster Model 1100E Big Bite Round Bale Processor, 3306 300 H.P. Power Unit, Bakko Hammer Kit, Folding Discharge Conveyor, Mounted on 5th Wheel Hitch Transport with Dual Wheels, Unit SN #22-0-09-0010, (Nice Unit)

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Bulk Tank, ATO’s & Related Dairy Equipment Mueller 4000 Gallon Bulk Tank, Two Twin Fan and One Single Fan Compressors, HiPerform II Dispersion Unit, Automatic Wash, SN #77450 Boumatic 10 H.P. Variable Speed Oil Less Vacuum Pump Boumatic 10 H.P. Direct Drive Vacuum Pump (16) Boumatic Pro Vantage IMS Automatic Take Offs, New Evolution Pulsation, Flow Star Classic Claws, the automatic take offs will sell in sets of eight (your bid x 8) with pulsation controllers and power boxes for each set included Pipeline Milking System will Include: Receiving Panel, SS Milk Jar, Milk Pump, Approx 75 Ft. of 4 Inch Low Line, Automatic Wash Mueller 50+ Double Pass Plate Cooler, SN #34724A Dairy Tech DT30 Touch Screen Pasteurizer

New Holland Bi-Directional Tractor, Ford MFWD Tractor & General Farm Equipment New Holland Model V-140 Bi Directional Tractor, 2 New 480/85R / 34 Tires, 3 Range Hydrostatic, Front and Rear 3-Point, Front and Rear 4 Remote Hydraulics, Front and Rear 450 / 1000 PTO, Led Lighting, Heat, Air, Air Seat, Shows 3675 Hours, Sells Complete with New Holland 7614 All Hydraulic Loader, 8.5-Ft. Material Bucket, Tractor SN #DD204761 Loader, SN #D351652 1991 Ford Model 8630 MFWD Diesel Tractor, Cab, Air, Heat, Power Shift, 18.4R X 38 Rubber, New 380/85R/28 Front Rubber, 540/1000 PTO, 3-Point, 3 Hyd. Remotes, Approx 15,000 Hours, Used Primarily on TMR, SN #A929822 H&S Model 660 Tandem Axle Manure Spreader, Upper Beater, Endgate, 1000 RPM, 425/22.5 Tires, One Owner Balzer Model 1500 15-Ft. Stalk Chopper / Windrower, 4 Carrier Wheels, 1000 RPM, One Owner, SN #34770513, (Nice Condition) Black Max HD 9-Ft. 3-Point Double Auger Snowblower, Integrated Hydraulic Spout, SN #S8002302

Melroe Bobcat & Attachments 2008 Melroe Model S 250 Diesel Bobcat Skid Steer Loader, 2-Speed, High Flow, Power Bob-Tach, Interchangeable Hand or Foot Controls, Utility Bucket, Shows 2100 Hours, SN #A5GM20606 Bobcat #20 Hydraulic Post Auger with 12 Inch Auger Brush Wolf 6-Ft. Skid Loader Mounted Rotary Brush Mower

TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK. No credit or debit cards. If credit is desired, make arrangements with your credit agent prior to sale. Out of area buyers please have letter of credit. Everything sold as is, no warranties given or implied. Nothing removed until settlement has been made. While we believe everything stated hereon to be correct as to age and description, anything stated day of sale by owners or auctioneers will take precedence over all printed materials. Owners, auctioneers, clerks or their helpers are not responsible for accidents. All information stated hereon is provided by the owner, Mid-American Auction Co., Inc. makes no warranty as to its accuracy.

STEVE PETERSON - PH. 218-849-2238, HOLSTEIN USA

Bulk Bins & Livestock Equipment

Gillis 16 Ton +/- Bulk Bin with Bottom Unload Auger GSI 6 Ton +/- Bulk Bin with Bottom Unload Auger Gillis 4 Ton +/- Bulk Bin with Bottom Unload Auger Brock 6 Ton +/- Bulk Feed Bin, (No Auger) 8 Ton +/- Bulk Feed Bin with Older Bottom Unload Auger (3) Blue Poly Dome Calf Warmers (25) Calf-Tel Poly Calf Pens with Pails and Holders (14) Calf-Tel Style Calf Huts (10) Custom Made 13-Ft. Portable Panels for Calf Pens, Walk through Doors, Poly Dividers, Bucket and Bottle Holders (4) Newer 12-Ft. Cement J Bunks (8) Older Cement 8-Ft. J Bunks (6) 8-Ft. Cement H Bunks with Metal Uprights for Planking Apollo SX 18 Semen Tank and Breeding Kit

CiH MFWD Tractor with Claas Mounted Disc Style Mowers Sells as Unit 1998 Case IH Model 8950 MFWD Diesel Tractor, Power Shift, Front and Rear 3-Point Hitches, 4 Remote Rear Hydraulics, Front Hydraulics, Front and Rear PTO, 710/709R/38 Rear Rubber, Hub Duals, 65R/28 Front Rubber, EZ Steer, Shows 7283 Hours, SN #JJA0086383, Sells Complete with Claas Dico 3100 FC Pro Fit 9-Ft. Front 3-Point Mounted Disc Mower with Impellers, SN #63902097, Plus (2) 10-Ft. Rear 3-Point Mounted Model 9100 Contour Disc Mowers, SN #F5701066, (Nice Unit)

Late Model Claas Round Baler, Bale Wrapper & Haying Equipment Claas Model 380 RC Variant Round Baler, Roto-Cut, Net Wrap, Push Off, 480/45/17 Rubber, One Owner, Has Baled Approx. 2000 Bales, SN #75204184, (Like New) Anderson RB 9000 Round Bale Wrapper, Handles up to 5x6 Bale, Auxiliary Steering Valve, Honda 13 H.P. Gas Engine, Work Lights, SN #1396, One Owner, (Nice Condition) Kuhn 9-Ft. Merge Max Model MM300 Hay Merger, Side Shift, Hydraulic Pole, Poly Pickup Bands, Extension, SN #MM300F0242, Small 1000 PTO Buhler / Inland Model 1500 Hayliner Tandem Axle Big Round Bale Transport, will Handle up to (9) 4-Ft. Bales, Approx 38-Ft. Total Length, Hydraulic Bale Load, Tilt Unload 3-Point 5 Shank Tool Bar Liquid Manure Injector, 5 Inch Drop Hose Harley 20-Ft. Rock Rake with End Transport Artsway Model 425 Grinder Mixer with Magnet

Irrigation Power Unit & Pipe Detroit 671 Diesel Power Unit, Clutch, GormanRupp Hydro Pump, 4 Inch Suction, 6 Inch Discharge, on Transport Approx. 2000 Ft. of Moulton 6 Inch Irrigation Pipe Approx. 1000 Ft. of 6 Inch Hook and Latch Irrigation Pipe

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IH 1066, 6200 hrs., eng.

OH, injection pump OH, new turbo pto OH, $7,800.

Call 641-364-2033. 4-1-F FARMHAND 815 FEED MIXER, long auger, screens, hyd. unload auger, $2,200, good shape. Call Paul 507-450-2367. 2-5-F

TRACTORS

IH 886, One Owner • IH 856 D JD 3010 • IH 656 G w/Cab Farmall 560 D • Farmall 460 G Farmall 450 G • Farmall 300 G Farmall M • Farmall H Farmall Super M w/Loader Allis C w/ Woods Mower IH 656 G w/loader IH 656 G Hydro w/Loader Over 20 loaders to fit most tractors

DISCS

White 273 20.8 ft Rockflex White 271 20.8 ft Rockflex IH 490 21ft • JD 4000 15ft Plow Disc IH 480 19ft • BushHog 14 ½ ft John Deere 210 14 ½ ft John Deere AW 14ft • IH 37 12ft Oliver 242 12 ft • Allis 10 ft Mounted IH 10 ft w/2 Point Hitch

FIELD CULTIVATORS

Case IH 4800 23ft w/ Mulcher IH 45 23 ½ ft w/ Mulcher IH 45 18 ½ ft w/Mulcher IH 45 15 ½ ft. • Hesston 2240 21 ½ft Glencoe 12 ½ft w/2 Point Hitch Glencoe 11 ½ ft • JD CCA 8ft Dearborn 7ft 3pt

DRAGS

Melroe 403 25ft Hyd Drag Melroe 35ft Hyd Drag Kovar 30ft Hyd Drag Kovar 24ft Hyd Drag 12’ to 25’ Mulchers

GRAIN DRILLS

IH 620 14ft Press Drill IH 100 12ft press drill w/grass IH 100 16ft press drill IH 100 8ft press drill JD 10ft B w/grass

CORNPLANTERS

JD 7000 4 row • IH 900 4 row IH 400 4 row • JD 494A 4 row JD 1240 4 row • IH 56 4 row JD 290 2 row • IH 295 2row 3pt Case IH 900 2row 3pt

PLOWS

IH 700 8x18 AR Hi Clearance trail type IH 700 7x16 AR Hi Clearance trail type IH 770 6x16 AR trail type IH 720 6x18 AR IH 770 5x16 AR trail type IH 710 5x18 AR • IH 710 5x16 AR IH 710 4x18 AR • JD F145A 5x16 IH 540 4x16 • IH 70 5x16 Ford 4x16 3pt Case 4x14 w/ Eagle Hitch IH 70 4x16 • Allis 3x14 snap coupler Ford 2x14 3pt

CHISEL PLOWS

Case IH 6500 11 Shank Disc Chisel Glencoe 9 Shank Disc Chisel DMI Coulter Champ 7 Shank Disc Chisel IH 55 15ft Chisel IH 55 13ft High Clear Chisel Kewanee 190 8 Shank Chisel

MISCELLANEOUS

Arps 3pt Backhoe Dakon w/ Drill Fill Auger EZ Flow, MN, & Farm King Gravity boxes Steinman Rock Picker Melroe 600 Rock Picker Riteway Reel Rock Picker 6, 7, 8 and 10 Ton Wagons 3 pt Track Whackers 500 gal nurse tank w/ pump JD 27ft 300 Gal Sprayer Tractor Duals • 3pt Post Auger 6’, 7’ & 8’ 3pt Blades 10ft Land Leveler Blade Vibrashank tooth Assemblies 3 pt. Quick Hitches Autoreset plow parts • Chisel Plow Parts Grain Drill and Planter Parts Bale Forks • New & Used Tractor Tires Weight boxes •Tractor weights

SALVAGE LOT **Over 15 acres of used tractor & implement parts

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Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

‘08 NH 1431 DISCBINE, well maintained. Call 608929-4820. 3-3-F CIH 5300 GRAIN DRILL w/grass, $8,500; JD 450 w/grass, $10,500.

Call 320-249-8556. 4-1-F VANDALE 14’ SILO UNLOADER w/winch & tripod, $500/obo; 1,000 gal. dsl. barrel w/pump, $800; Summers 25’ soil nisher w/mulcher, $6,500 rm. Call 218-428-0472.

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RED HEELER PUPS, 2 females, born 12/25/2016, parents exc. cattle dogs.

Call 507-534-2183. 2-4-F ‘11 CIH TIGERMATE 200, 32’ w/rolling basket, like new, $29,500. Call 320-249-8556. 4-1-F

CIH 4300 36’ FIELD CULT., exc. shape, $9,900.

Call 320-987-3177, days.

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FARMALL SUPER M, new motor, new tires, rims great, $2,500. Call 320249-8556. 4-1-F

HOOP BARNS FOR LIVESTOCK MACHINERY and crop storage. See us at the St. Cloud Farm Show. Call 320-221-2266.

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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

WHITE 6100 8RN, folding frame, dry fert. Call 701-320-0017. 4-1-F H&S 2602 MANURE SPREADER, $2,000/obo.

Call 952-292-2011. 4-1-F ‘09 KNIGHT 8141 SPDR., repainted, $25,000; ‘05 NH TS115A, 2300 hrs., 2WD, PS, 4 remotes, $30,000. Call 612229-7583. 18-TFN-F

JD 845 12R CULTIVATOR, 3 pt., mounted, $4,000/obo. Call 507-7661163. 2-3-F

Vaccination Program customized to your needs AI Breeding • TMR feeding Call to see how well we can raise your heifers.

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Quality Alfalfa Hay & Straw For Sale 3x4 Bales • 1st, 2nd & 3rd Cutting Hay WE DELIVER

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Honeyland Farms

1-320-250-8805 or 1-204-347-5780 Mike www.honeylandfarms1.com

CDL DRIVERS WANTED IF YOU LIKE THE GREAT OUTDOORS THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU. Compensation: • .44 per mile, • $11.75 per farm stop • $14.90 each Wash Out/Drop & Hook

Benefits/Vacation/Holiday

Call Linda for more details at 866.676.6501 or www.driveforcardinal.com

Cardinal Logistics

Locations In: Sauk Centre and Thief River Falls, EEO/AAA/m/f/Vets/Disabled

LIVESTOCK SELLING AGENCY, Inc. Cannon Falls, MN

UPCOMING SPECIAL AUCTIONS

Upcoming p Dairy Sales Monthly!

We have buyers

HENNESSEY IMPLEMENT, INC. 1414 State Road 23, Dodgeville, Wisconsin PH: 608-935-3326 • Fax: 608-935-5342

THURS., APRIL 20TH 8:00 A.M.

For a complete listing and photos visit our website at:

WWW.HENNESSEYIMPLEMENT.COM

**UPCOMING AUCTION DATES** EACH SALE IS HELD THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY EVEN MONTH

JUN. 15 • AUG. 17 • OCT. 19 • DEC. 21

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MACHINERY AUCTION

LELY A4 ASTRONAUT ROBOT; 1250 gal. bulk tank. Call 651-565-2827.

23-TFN-F

Sunny Hill Acres Heifer Raising

• 12 months CDL A Experience • 23 years of age • Clean MVR & DAC • Tanker experience a plus but not required -Will Train

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April 18th & May 9th A

Annual Customer A Appreciation Sale April 11

Lunch

Many Lonwe Hour O ces Owner Pie

Saturday, April 22, Clean Low Houred Working and Collectible Tractors 2004 John Deere Model 7220 TwoWheel Drive Diesel Tractor, Premium Double Door Cab, 16 Speed Power Quad, LH Reverser, 480/18.4 x 38 Inch Rubber, 3 Hydraulic Remotes, Deluxe Air Driver Seat, Instructor Seat, 540/1000 PTO, 10 Front Suitcase Weights, Only 796 One Owner Hours, SN #RW7220R016249, (Excellent Condition) 2000 John Deere Model 6410 MFWD Diesel Tractor, Dual Door Cab, Air Seat, 16 Speed Power Quad, LH Reverser, Side Bank with Joy Stick Controls, Dual Hydraulics, 3-Point, 18.4 x 38 Inch Rear Rubber, 13.6R X 28 Inch Front Rubber, Front Fenders, Sells Complete with John Deere Model 640 All Hydraulic Quick Tach Loader and 8-Ft. Factory Utility Bucket, Grille Guard, Quick Tach Bucket System. Shows 6475 Hours, SN #L06410V301791, (Richard is the 2nd Owner, Very Nice Condition) 1990 Ford Model 8630 MFWD Diesel Tractor, Dual Door Cab, Sliding Rear Window, Power Shift, 18.4 x 38 Rear Rubber with Power Adjust or Axle Slide Rear Wheels, 14.9 x 28 Front Rubber, 11 Suitcase Front Weights, 3 Hydraulic Remotes, Shows Just 6384 Hours, SN #A92872, (18.4 x 38 Hub Duals), (Very Nice Condition)

1962 John Deere Model 4010 Diesel Tractor, Open Station with ROPS, Canopy, Fenders, Synchro, JD WF, 3-Point, Dual Hydraulics, 15.5 x 38 Inch Rubber, Comfort Step, Unknown Hours, SN #T32936, (15.5 x 38 Band Duals) Ford Model 6700 Diesel Tractor, Open Station, Wide Front, 3-Point, Fenders, 540/1000 PTO, 18.4 x 34 Inch Rubber, 3 Hydraulic Remotes, Dual Power, Shows 7753 Hours. Purchased New in February of 1980, (18.4 x 34 Band Duals) 1955 John Deere Model 60 Gas Tractor, Narrow Front, Roll-OMatic, Live Power, Power Steering, Dual Hydraulics, Good 13.6 x 38 Deep Lug Rear Rubber, Tachometer with Hour Meter Showing 4008 Hours, SN #6056276, (Very Nice Paint and General Condition) Sharp Ford 8N Gas Tractor, 3-Point, Nice Metal, 11.2 x 28 Inch Rear Rubber, NA200

Low Hour New Holland Skid Loader & Attachments

Vermeer Model 554 XL Plus Acu Bale Round Baler, Crowding Wheels, Push Off, Twine, Makes 4x5 Bale, Monitor, One Owner, Has Baled Very Few Bales, SN #1VRV131J221001255, (Like New) 2008 John Deere Model 835 11-Ft. 6 Inch Moco Mower Conditioner, Impellers, Light Kit, One Owner, Has Done Approx. 125 Acres per Year, Recent Updates, SN #E00835T342605, (Very Nice Condition)

1998 New Holland Model LX 665 Turbo Super Boom Diesel Skid Loader, Good Rubber, Auxiliary Hyd. Outlets, 65 Inch Utility Bucket, Shows Just 939 Hours, SN #67562, (Nice Condition) Bobcat Brand 66 Inch Manure Bucket with 4 Tine Hydraulic Grapple Skid Loader Mounted Bale Spear

Updated Markets/Consignment Information on Website & Facebook.

Greg Matzke 612-325-6125 • Frank Sullivan 612-860-6665

2017

SALE TIME: 10:30 A.M. J & B Lunch Wagon

NOTE: The Herbst family has lived in this area their entire lives and are well known as good friends and neighbors throughout the community. Now as Richard has just turned 81, he and Maurine have decided to fully retire from active farming. MidAmerican Auction Co. is very pleased to be selected to conduct Richard and Maurine’s farm retirement auction. This auction will feature an excellent line of very well maintained farm machinery. Many pieces purchased new from local dealers and are extremely low houred equipment. Major items always shedded. If you are unable to attend the auction, online bidding provided through Proxibid. For information to bid online, please phone Proxibid at (877) 505-7770. Please note that basically only listed items will be selling so please plan on prompt attendance as we will be selling major items soon after beginning of auction. If you enjoy good clean farm equipment that has been well maintained, please mark this date on your calendar and make plans now to attend the Herbst farm retirement auction. Prior inspection welcome by appointment beginning Monday, April 17th.

Thank you!

Nice Ford 8N Gas Tractor, 3-Point, 12.4 x 28 Rear Rubber, NA 258, Good Metal, (Nice Condition) Oliver Model 66 Gas Tractor, Live Power, Side Curtains, 11.2 x 38 Inch Rubber, Narrow Front, Nice Metal 1942 Farmall H Tractor, Narrow Front, Single Hydraulics, Fenders, Pulley, PTO, 13.6 x 38 Rubber, Good Metal, SN #121857

Utility Trailers ABU 6 Ft. X 12 Ft. Single Axle Utility Trailer with Mesh Ramp, Permanent License, One Owner Older 5.5 Ft. X 8 Ft. Two-Wheel Trailer

Sharp Late Model Haying Equipment H&S Model BF12H 12-Wheel Bi-Fold V Rake on Hydraulic Transport, One Owner, SN #803588, (Nice Condition) H&S 12 Ton Tandem Axle Wagon with 8 Ft. X 20 Ft. Timber Bale Rack, Flotation Tires, Ext. Pole 8.5 X 16 Ft. Wooden Rack on H&S Model 410-612 10 Ton Four-Wheel Wagon, Ext. Pole, Flotation Tires M&W Model PT-207 10-Ft. PTO Rotary Hay Tedder (2) Loader or 3-Point Mounted Round Bale Movers

Planting & Tillage Equipment Kewanee Model 750 14-Ft. Cushion Gang Tandem Wheel Carry Disc Brillion Model SS-1201 10-Ft. Grass Seeder, One Owner, SN #118031, (Excellent Condition) John Deere Van-Brunt 10-Ft. Double Disc Grain Drill with Grass Seeder, Low Rubber, Hydraulic Lift with Cylinder IH Model 720 4 x 18 Semi-Mount Automatic Re-Set Plow, Coulters John Deere Model 1000 16-Ft. Pull-Type Field Cultivator with 3 Bar Harrow John Deere Model C21 12-Ft. Hydraulic Lift, with Harrow 4 Section 22-Ft. Harrow with Lindsay Sections on Cart

Fuel Barrels, Tractor Accessories, Tools & Misc. Items 500 Gallon Fuel Barrel with Gas Boy Electric Meter Pump (2) Sets of John Deere Wheel Weights for JD 4430 (8) Ford Suitcase Weights for Ford 6700 (4) John Deere Suitcase Weights Front Side Weights for John Deere 4320 27 Gallon Coleman Power Mate 5 H.P. Vertical Air Compressor on Wheels Thorsen ¾ Inch Socket Set Air Tank Cummins Model C 112 5-Speed Drill Press Tradesman 10 Inch Table Saw Pressure Washer with 5 H.P. Honda Gas Engine Hydraulic Cylinder Hitch Pins Log Chains Steel Fence Posts Milwaukee Angle Grinder Milwaukee ½ Inch Drill Lubricants 300 Gallon Fuel Barrel on Stand A Few Wooden Fence Posts Filters 300 Gallon Poly Tank on 3-Point Frame for Watering, Etc.

Rock Trailer & General Farm Machinery Sands 5 Ft. X 10 Ft. Tandem Axle Flair Side Hydraulic Dump Rock Trailer, Flotation Tires, (Nice Condition) Red Devil Double Auger 8-Ft. 3-Point Snowblower with Hydraulic Spout 3-Point Post Hole Auger with 12 Inch Auger 3-Point 7-Ft. S Tine Digger MN 4-Wheel Wagon Forage King 4-Wheel Wagon (2) Single Drag Sections for ATV

Lawn-Garden & Outdoor Equipment Nice 3 Ft. X 4 Ft. Two-Wheel Tilting Utility Trailer for ATV John Deere #10 Tilting Yard Cart Husqvarna Model 650 RT 18 Inch Rear Tine Garden Tiller with 6.5 H.P. Briggs Gas Engine Husqvarna 235 FR Gas Powered Brush Trimmer Husqvarna Model 350 Chain Saw with Hardshell Case Agri-Fab Pull-Type Lawn Sweeper Lawn Boy Power Mower Older Garden Tiller

Collectible Farm Machinery & Related Collectibles John Deere 2x14 Ground Lift Plow IH 2x14 3-Point Plow 8 Ft. Tandem Tractor Disc, (Not on Wheels) Single Section 8-Ft. Packer 4 Steel Wheels and Parts from Old Farm Wagon (2) Mounted 2 Row Cultivators for Allis WD and WC Round Oak Wood Stove Hand Cream Separator Top of Kitchen Cupboard Seth Thomas Mantle Clock John Deere Coaster Wagon with Wooden Removable Sides (2) Antique Trunks Iron Bed & Frame

Also selling will be Assorted Household Items - including Washer & Dryer Riser, Plus Other Related Items

RICHARD & MAURINE HERBST, OWNERS

REGULAR AUCTION SCHEDULE HEDULE

507-263-3125 HaasLivestock.com

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The following items will be sold at auction located 3 miles west of Milaca, MN or 10 miles east of Foley, MN on MN State Highway #23 to Foreston, MN, then from Foreston ¾ mile north on County Tar #18 (145th Ave.) to Farm #13746, then long driveway east to farm. Follow the Mid-American Auction Co. signs; roads will be plainly marked.

10 am-1 pm

• Cows and Fed Cattle 4 Days Every Week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday • Regular Feeder Calf/Cow/Cow Calf Sale Every Tuesday 1:00 pm

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LARGE, MILACA/ FORESTON, MN AREA ~ FAR M R ETIR EMENT ~

13746 145th Ave., Foreston, MN

MID -AMERICAN AUCTION CO., INC.

COLS:

AL WESSEL -

LIC. NO. 77-60

PH. 320-547-2206 (Sale Day: 320-760-2979)

KEVIN WINTER -

LIC. NO. 77-18

PH. 320-352-3803 (Sale Day: 320-760-1593) MITCHELL SIEMERS - PH. 320-267-1799, AUCTIONEERS

Phone: (320) 294-5417

TERMS: CASH or GOOD CHECK. No credit or debit cards. If credit is desired, make arrangements with your credit agent prior to sale.

Out of area buyers please have letter of credit. Everything sold as is, no warranties given or implied. Nothing removed until settlement has been made. While we believe everything stated hereon to be correct as to age and description, anything stated day of sale by owners or auctioneers will take precedence over all printed materials. Owners, auctioneers, clerks or their helpers are not responsible for accidents.

All information stated hereon is provided by the owner, Mid-American Auction Co., Inc. makes no warranty as to its accuracy.

MID-AMERICAN AUCTION COMPANY, INC.

Celebrating 46 Years of Professional Service with Proven Experience

www.midamericanauctioninc.com

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Miscellaneous - FOR SALE

2) KILLBROS 387 GRAVITY BOXES, like new, used 1 season. Call 320-304-2311. 2-TFN-F

GLENWOOD 3 TON FEED BIN. Call 320-3552589. 4-3-F NH 790 CHOPPER w/ hay head & NH 116 14’ hydra-swing haybine. Call 218-639-1103. 5-TFN-F FULL BORDER COLLIE and half Australian Heeler pups, good working dogs, $100. Call 507-4380447. 4-2-F JD 980, 30’ FIELD CULTIVATOR, exc. cond. Call 507-340-1483. 4-1-F REMOTE CONDENSER, unit is nearly new, pressurized and stored inside. Call 712-441-0964.

18-TFN-F ROTO-MIX 345-12 FEED MIXER, $5,500.

Call 507-259-7109. 4-1-F

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To guarantee ad placement, our deadline is the Friday before publication.

Ads may be sent after that, but we cannot guarantee placement.

Used Equipment Specials USED HAY TOOLS Vermeer 605 Cornstalk Special, low bale count .............................. Coming Soon!

Vermeer 605 SM Cornstalk Special ................................................ Coming Soon!

Vermeer 605 Super M with power windguard 2013 model, BAU1608G .. $32,500 Vermeer 604 Super J, twine only, BAU1602G ............................................ $4,500 Vermeer 605 Super J, twine only, BAU1605G ............................................ $5,500 Vermeer 605 M Baler, approx. 17,000 bales, BAU1508G ......................... $ 18,500 John Deere 854 baler, 1 year old, approx. 5800 bales, BAU1502G, unbelievable price ................................................................................. $31,500 John Deere 569 baler, BAU1501G, 7200 bales, LIKE NEW, new pick up teeth................................................................................ $33,500 Gehl 1875 Baler, 5x6 bales, BAU1504G......................................................... CALL Massey Ferguson/2746A, 2007 model, 6x4 baler, BAU1609G .................. $14,500 Vermeer VR1022 rake, like new, HYU1612G .............................................. $7,250 Tonutti V12 rake, some new teethe, HYU1515G ........................................ $4,200 Vermeer MC1030 mower conditioner, very nice ............................. Coming Soon!

MacDon Hydra swing mower, HYU1601G ................................................. $9,750 Bush Hog 3 point disc mower, HYU1608G ................................................. $3,250 H&S in-line bale Wrapper, model BW1000, HYU1602G ........................... $23,500 Vermeer CPX 9000 processor “Catapult”, HYU1613G ................................ $32,000 JIFFY 920 Bale Processor, HYU1701G ......................................................... $7,250 USED FORAGE BOXES Knight 2450 forage/mixer wagon, Just In .................................................... CALL Massey Ferguson Model 116 Forage box, left front unload, FWU1602G .... $2,850 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 .................................................. CALL 3- Badger 1050 forage boxes, tandem axle .................................................. CALL Roorda feeder wagon, with scale, FWU1701G........................Coming Soon, CALL Used Badger Blower ............................................................................Make Offer MANURE PUMPS 2015 Farm Star Tool Bar for Drag Hose, excellent shape, MEU1701 .............. 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 ...................................................................................asking $4,300 8’x4” electric Houle Agi-pump w/30 HP motor, USED, MPU1505G....asking $4,000 10’x4” electric Houle Agi-pump with twin 20 HP motors, USED - MPU1507G......................................................................asking $4,300 8’x4” electric Houle Agi-pump w/no motors, set up for twin motors, USED- MPU1508G ..................................asking $3,500 Oro Flex Hose, 2 miles, Brand new, never used, 6” supply with couplers....... CALL USED MIXERS Luck Now – model 300, 4 auger mixer, MWU1601G ............................... $12,500 Knight 3300 Feeder Wagon ...................................................Coming Soon, CALL! NEW & USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT 1-used Lely A3 Next Robot with air compressor, buffer tank, sort gate, M4 use buckets, milk line and sampler........................................................................ 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,10hp Westfalia 2800 vacuum pump, 20 DeLaval milking units & pulsators ...Call, Offer Pending

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Late Lat Afternoon Aftern Shipping UPS Shi E. Hwy. 30, Pipestone, MN Available!

E-mail: gorters@iw.net

(507) 825-3271

www.gortersclayanddairy.com Used Mensch sand shooter, model 1050 with new belt............................. $2,750 Used M800 plate cooler, aluminum end plates............................................. $500 Used Calf Star pasteurizer, 5 gal. per minute model, DEU1501G ................ $8,000 New 2 bath automated footbath assembly, stainless baths & control – ½ price – never used, DEN1402G .............................. $7,000 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 Blue Diamond double 8 parlor, rapid exit herringbone stall, pre-assembled, DEU1410G .................................................................. $12,950 16 used Boumatic 4400 detachers, with new gaskets & diaphragms, U3557444.................................................................$415 each Dayton Air Handler, like new, used only several weeks, 12000 CFM, 3C010.........................................................................Call for Price Used Mensch 2100 Sideshooter, sawdust, Ready to Go ................................. Call!

MANURE SPREADERS Knight 8140 Side Slinger, Just in, MSU1605G .......................................... $22,500 Roorda model 416 manure spreader, single axle, top beater & endgate, MSU1410G .......................................Reduced to $10,000 Balzer 400 bu. spreader, coming in, MSU1504G ........................................ $4,000 Knight 8040 side slinger, new chains, new flighting, excellent hammers, #MSU1501G......................................................... $24,500 New Holland 190 spreader, very nice, MSU1602G ..................................... $8,000 Hagedorn 410 manure spreader, MSU1701G................................................ CALL LIQUID MANURE TANKS ‘95 Houle EL48, 9500 gal. spreader tank, fair condition, w/disk incorporators, MTU1504G ........................................................ $19,500 ‘97 Houle EL84, 6000 gal. spreader, new tires, new disks, good shape, MTU1505G ...................................................................... $24,000 NEW ON THE LOT Cloverdale 600 mixer wagon Vermeer baler model 504 PRO, Awesome machine Vermeer 605N Corn stalk special, Back In Stock CPX 9000 Vermeer Catapult Bale Processor, must see, Back In Stock BPX9000 Vermeer Bale Processor, $19,200 while stock unit lasts Vermeer Disc Mowers, 6ft & 7 ft. plus the new model 1428 rake VR1428 rake

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

CIH FARMALL 140A, MFD, low hrs., has rear wheel weights, just had all uids changed, asking $44,000. Call 507-2510782. 4-2-F LATE MODEL MUELLER MILK TANKS, 1600, 2000, 2700, 3000 & 4000 gal. capacities. Call 920-397-0448. 1-TFN-B GRAIN-WEIGH BY PAR-KAN FOUR BOX SEED TENDER. For info call Jim 605-881-7247.

4-2-F CORN PLANTERS, IH 400 6R30”; IH 800, 4R36”. Call 218-3853471. 3-TFN-F

FORD 8600 TRACTOR, runs good, like new tires, has some issues, $5,000/ obo. Call 218-943-5200.

4-2-P

200 GAL. BULK TANK w/agitator & cooling; also UV Pure pasteurizer w/100 gal. holding tank. Call 605350-3264. 23-6-F

NH 900 CHOPPER, kernal proc., 824 CH, very good cond., $13,500. Call 320-241-1442. 2-3-F

CIH 8530 INLINE BALER w/thrower; also 9x18 throw rack. Call 320-2526408. 4-2-F

DOUBLE 9 MILKING PARLOR, SS, used 9 yrs.; dual chamber DCC water mattresses, used 3 yrs.; freestalls. Call 712-5402635. 4-1-F

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

JD 2700 PLOW, semi mounted. Call 320-5101055. 13-TFN-F

ARTSWAY PM35, hyd. swing/lift, scale, $17,000.

Call 320-987-3177. 4-1-F

CIH 955 CORN PLANTER, 16R22”, L.F. monitor, exc. shape. Call 320-7603089. 4-1-F ANDERSON 780SB SINGLE BALE WRAPPER, wraps squares & rounds, Honda 13 HP motor, $12,500. Call 320-3523374. 3-2-VM JD 2950, cab, FWA w/260 JD ldr., recent OH, needs clutch, $12,500. Call 218252-8655. 4-1-F GLENCOE 4450 DISC CHISEL, 11 shank, like new, $10,000. Call 507380-1235. 4-TFN-F NH 565 BALER w/belt thrower, $7,800/obo; (5) Notch bale thrower racks w/7 ton wagons, $1,800 ea./obo; 48’ bale conveyor w/transport, $500; all bought new, exc. cond.; 2 wheel trailer, $150. Call 320-212-4338 or 320-3542635. 4-1-VM

2012 Meyer MS 350 Spreader, Excellent Condition

$9,500

W.H. Lien Inc.

N8974 Pole Grove Rd. • Hixton, WI

715-963-4211

Bobcat S590 Skid-Steer Loader

Here’s Power!

Along with more horsepower, the new S590 loader delivers greater all-around performance!

2 speed available.

• Vertical Lift Path • 2100 lb. Rated Operating Capacity • 119 in. Lift Height • 66 hp Turbo Diesel

USED LOADERS S750, S650, S590, S630, S185, S175, 763, 773, 743, 742, 743, 542B, T650, T250, several low hours A FEW COPYCATS

• 930A Mustang • L553 NH • SR 200 Case • 226B CAT NEW MANURE FORKS & AUGERS, NEW BOBCAT ROCK FORKS, SNOWBLOWERS & BLADES, 60”, 66”, 78” IN STOCK

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Sales & Service of New & Used Farm Machine ry

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Barron Spring Classic SAT., APRIL 15, 2017 • 11 A.M.

BARRON SALE PAVILION, LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN BARRON, WI

CONSIGNMENT SALE

Selling 82 Registered Holsteins - Lots of Milk - something for everyone LOTS OF RED: Redstar P yrling & +2243 Captain from

Apples; VG-85 Mazda from 8 gen VG or EX; Absolute fresh & her Redburst Dec. calf from 8 EX; 2 Harper sisters fresh & due in April from Renitas: VG-85 Absolute & GP-84 Aikman from Patsy; VG Magna from 5 EX/VG dams; GENOMIC & SHOW CALVES: +2414 Damien from Apples; Sept Archrival & Dec. Beemer from 7 gen VG or EX; Captain from Markwell Ravens: Delta yearling from Ralmas; +2233 Altaspring from Massey family; Others sired by Magenta, Clark, Laser, Piranha, Brokaw 61 MILKING COWS: 4 fresh or springing daughters from the FARNEAR SIGN OF ADEEN Eroys; Armani from 8 gen. of Rae/Roxy; +2244G Kingboy from EX-90 EEVVE Rae/Roxy; Destry milking 85#/day from Talent & 2 more EX dams; 4-03 3X 365 36100 3.6 1308 3.1 1106 VG-85 Magnus milking 100#/day from 3 EX dams; Fresh Sailing Adeen by Snowman sells from Chief Adeens. Sells bred to Gold Chip & GP-84 AltaExtreme milking 105#/day from Conceited family; Durable from Ralma; VG-88 Laser from 3 VG/EX; VG-86 Mac from 4 VG/EX dams; Defender milking 110#/day from Barbies; VG-85 Atwood from Eroy milking 91#/day; Others sired by: Levi, Aftershock, Shottle, Laser, Brady, DeÀant, Jeeves

BARRON COUNTY HOLSTEIN BREEDERS ASSOCIATION Chair/catalogs: Bob Lentz 715-764-2446 boblentz@chibardun.net Catalog online at www.dairyagendatoday.com

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Career Opportunity GENEX is seeking a Reproductive Program Senior Technician in eastern South Dakota to provide dairy cattle artificial insemination service and breeding program assistance to members and customers.

Responsibilities include marketing GENEX semen, services, products and programs.

If interested, apply online at crinet.com/careers. © 2017 Genex Cooperative, Inc. All rights reserved.

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KNIGHT 2044 #3625 - Call

KUHN SL 118 #3589 - Call

KUHN KNIGHT 2054 #3557 - Call

KUHN KNIGHT SLC 132 #3715 - Call

KUHN KNIGHT VERTICAL MAXX VT 180 #2981 - Call

KUHN KNIGHT VT156 #2993 - Call

KUHN KNIGHT SL 114 #3558 - Call

KUHN KNIGHT PRIMOR 4270 M #3496 - Call

KUHN KNIGHT SL124 #3598 - Call

KUHN 2260 - Call

Salesmen: Tony Steinhart (608) 778-3491 or Joe Ryan (608) 778-2900

4116 Hwy. 80 S. Platteville, WI

Office: (608) 348-9401 or Toll Free: 1(888) BUY-PATZ www.steinhartsfarmservice.com

4116 Hwy. 80 S. Platteville, WI

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• Brynsaas Sales & Service, Inc. Decorah, IA • www.brynsaas.com • 563-382-4484 • Story Sales & Service, Inc. Faribault, MN • www.storysalesandservice.com 800-491-3724 • 507-334-3724 • River Valley Sales, LLC Lewiston, MN • 507-523-3491

• Hartung Sales & Service, Inc. Freeport, MN • 320-836-2697 • Hobert Sales, Inc. Cokato, MN • 320-286-6284 • Isaacson Sales & Service, Inc. Lafayette, MN • 507-228-8270 • 888-228-8270

• Gorter’s Clay & Dairy Equip. of MN, Inc. Pipestone, MN • 507-825-3271 • Ross Equipment Co., Inc. Lonsdale, MN • 800-645-7677 • 507-744-2525 • Don & Leo Wille Construction, LLC Garnavillo, IA • 563-252-2034

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

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

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

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

1) Penta 3020 1) Penta 4120 - price reduced!

Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Patz 500 vert. - $27,500 Supreme Intl 1200T vert - $52,500 Brynsaas Sales & Service Brynsaas Sales & Service 563-382-4484 563-382-4484

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

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

Patz 615 vertical - $31,500 Brynsaas Sales & Service 563-382-4484

‘02 Luck Now 300 - $12,500 Gorter’s Clay & Dairy Equip.

507-825-3271

‘00 Roto-Mix 414-14B - $6,500 Gorter’s Clay & Dairy Equip.

507-825-3271

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

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 1200 mixers on hand - ready to deliver!

Hartung Sales 320-836-2697

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

Patz 810, demo unit - Call Isaacson Sales & Service 507-228-8270

Luck Now - $5,800 Isaacson Sales & Service 507-228-8270

Patz 205, used - Just In Isaacson Sales & Service 507-228-8270

Patz 205, 3 auger - $5,800 Isaacson Sales & Service 507-228-8270

Jaylor 3650, twin screw - $15,000 Isaacson Sales & Service 507-228-8270

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

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

Jaylor GC4405, single screw, front door, LH discharge Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 500 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 420 - 2 available!

Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Patz 350 Vertical Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

Patz 950 Wille Construction 563-252-2034

Patz Stationary 400D, 140 ft. capacity Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 620 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 420 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 615 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Rotomix VXT-425 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Rotomix VXT 425, twin screw, vertical Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724

Patz 420 Ross Equipment Co. 800-645-7677

Patz 350 Story Sales & Service 800-491-3724