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Ag Economy Barometer rises to record high on improving financial conditions

Ag Economy Barometer rises to record high on improving financial conditions. (Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, James Mintert)

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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN -- The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 27 points to a reading of 183 in October and set an alltime high for the index. Farmers were more optimistic about both the future and current financial situation on their farms as the Current Conditions Index rose 36 points to a reading of 178 and the Future Expectations Index rose 23 points to a reading of 186. The Ag Economy Barometer is based on survey responses from 400 U.S. agricultural producers and

was conducted Oct. 19-23.

“Since bottoming out this summer, the ag economy has rebounded sharply, and the dramatic improvement in sentiment reflects the turnaround in the farm income picture,” said James Mintert, the barometer’s principal investigator and director of Purdue University’s Center for Commercial

Agriculture.

Mintert was referring to a late summer/early fall rally in commodity prices combined with government program payments arising from the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2), which provided a boost to many producers’ farm income. Corn and soybean prices continued to rally even though U.S. corn yields are expected to set a record high and the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects soybean yields to be the fourth highest on record.

“Together the combination of good yields, a rally in crop prices and CFAP 2 payments set the stage for an all-time high in the barometer and farmer sentiment,” Mintert said.

That optimism was reflected in many ways. Comparing their farm’s financial condition today to one year ago, 25% of survey respondents said their farm was better off financially now than at the same time last year. This was the most positive response from producers to this question in the history of the barometer survey.

The Farm Capital Investment Index also hit an all-time high in October, up 9 points from September to a reading 82.

The percentage of producers expecting to increase their purchases of machinery in the upcoming year rose to 14% from 11%

a month earlier, and up from just 4% back in May. Even more importantly, the percentage of respondents who plan to reduce their purchases in the next year was 33%, down from 40% in September.

The short-run outlook toward farmland values also improved. Respondents expecting land values to rise over the next 12 months rose to 27%, up from 23% in September. The percentage expecting lower farmland values declined to 9% from 12%.

There was also a big shift in sentiment in the October survey regarding 2021 cash rental rates for farmland. Nearly four out of 10 (38%) respondents said they expect cash rental rates to increase in 2021. In September, just 8% of producers said they expected to see higher cash rental rates for farmland in 2021.

Producers also became more optimistic about trade with China this month.

Nearly six out of 10 respondents (59%), said they expect to see China fulfill the food and agricultural import requirements outlined in the Phase One trade agreement with the U.S., compared with just 47% in September. When asked for their overall perspective on U.S. ag exports, the percentage of producers expecting exports to rise over the next five years increased to 65% in October, up from 58% in September.

Buckeye Shepherd's Symposium moves to online format The Ohio Sheep Improvement Association invites shepherds of all ages, sectors and regions to attend the Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium on Dec. 4 to expand their knowledge of sheep nutrition and connect with their peers.

For the first time in the association’s 71-year history, the annual symposium will be entirely online. This year’s event will be offered in a condensed format, featuring multiple guest speakers presenting in various formats and styles about flock nutrition, with no fee to register.

Through partnerships with the Ohio Sheep and Wool Program and The Ohio State University, OSIA will offer an easily accessible and vast reaching event. The OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources program will serve as the virtual host for the symposium on Dec. 4 from 2-5

p.m. through an interactive webinar.

Anyone interested in attending the Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium, the OSIA Annual Meeting, or the Shepherd’s Social Hour later in the evening, can register online at their convenience by visiting and completing the submission form at https://go.osu.edu/ohiosheep to receive the meeting connection information.

Immediately following the symposium webinar, the floor will be opened for the 2020 OSIA Annual Meeting. All in attendance for the symposium are welcomed to join, although only dues paying members will have their votes counted on election items. Those who choose to attend the annual meeting exclusively may do so at the same registration page as the symposium (https://go.osu.edu/ohiosheep) and join the webinar from 5 to 5:30 p.m.

At the adjournment of the annual meeting, all are encouraged to enjoy a lamb dinner individually and gather again at 7:30 p.m. for the virtual Shepherd’s Social Hour. In similar fashion as the prior Young Shepherds Assembly gatherings, this opportunity will allow shepherds to meet in an informal space to continue networking and sharing ideas on how to support and improve the sheep industry for the current and future generations. All are welcome to join regardless of age or experience level.

The social hour will be hosted by Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium Co-Chair Christine Gelley in a Zoom meeting room.

To ensure cyber security, the Zoom link and password for this meeting room will be distributed during the symposium webinar or by special request.

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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN -- Wet and cool fall weather set in last week with below average temperatures statewide and above average precipitation in the central and southern parts of the State, according to the USDA NASS, Great Lakes Regional

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Michigan EAST LANSING, MI -- The State experienced a mixture of rain and snow accompanied by cold temperatures throughout the week, according to Marlo Johnson, Director of the Great Lakes Regional Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

There were 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork in Michigan during the week ending

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Cold and wet conditions delayed fieldwork in some areas although many producers were able to continue harvesting efforts as the weather allowed.

Corn and soybean harvest continued to progress despite generally unfavorable weather conditions. Corn harvested for grain was at 53 percent with a reported

moisture content of 21 percent. Soybeans harvested was at 79 percent with a reported moisture content of 15 percent. Sugarbeet harvest made significant progress, jumping well ahead of the previous year and fiveyear average.

Dry bean producers approached the conclusion of harvest. Other activities included crop-marketing, harvest trucking

efforts, and equipment maintenance.

Apple harvest was nearly complete in Michigan.

Growers were finishing harvest of late ripening varieties and turning their attention to other orchard activities that needed to be completed prior to snowfall.

This will be the last fruit report for the season.

Field Office. Soil moisture levels increased significantly from the previous week, with 75 percent of topsoil moisture reported as adequate or surplus.

The average temperature for the week was 44.0 degrees Fahrenheit, 7.3 degrees

below normal for the State. The amount of rainfall varied from none to 4.98 inches over the week. The statewide average precipitation was 1.62 inches. There were 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending November 1.

Rains swept through the central and southern portions of the State delaying corn and soybean harvest in some areas.

Both the corn and soybean harvests ended the week right around their five-year aver-

ages at 73 percent and 87 percent complete, respectively.

The above average rainfall benefitted winter wheat, with crop conditions improving slightly from the previous week, and crop emergence kept pace with the fiveyear average. Livestock were doing well overall. Other activities for the week included fall tillage, soil testing, hauling grain and hay, and cleaning harvest equipment.

REYNOLDSBURG, OH -Precipitation throughout the week continued to slow harvest and other field activities, according to Cheryl Turner, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office.

Topsoil moisture conditions were rated 91 percent adequate to surplus by week’s end, up 7 percentage points from the previous week. Average temperatures for the week were 4.2 degrees below historical normals and the entire State averaged 1.56 inches of precipitation. There were 2.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending November 1.

Soybean and corn harvest progress fell further behind normal. Soybeans were

77 percent harvested by week’s end compared with the 5-year average of 86 percent, while soybeans moisture content was at 14 percent. Forty-one percent of the corn was harvested compared to the fiveyear average of 65 percent.

Corn moisture content was rated 22 percent. Alfalfa hay fourth cutting was at 93 percent, behind last year by 5 percentage points. Other hay third cutting was at 94 percent, 5 percentage points behind last year.

Fifty percent of corn was rated good to excellent condition compared to 38 percent the previous year and 69 percent of winter wheat was rated good to excellent condition.

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Rural Point of View Farm & Food File

What is China buying on its U.S. shopping spree?

Alan Guebert

Agricultural Journalist & Expert As political winners joust over election spoils, many Americans are tickled pink (or purple) to leave the costliest, most bitter campaign season behind and return to their lives of family, work, and dreams.

For U.S. farmers and ranchers that means a return to three pre-election realities: a strong, export-led rise in grain prices; another winter of choppy livestock markets, and China’s growing impact on all U.S. ag markets.

In fact, China’s swift recovery from the viral pandemic it spawned is now the key driver in world ag markets. The International Monetary Fund pegs China’s 2020 economic growth at 2 percent, tiny compared to its decades of ferocious growth but far ahead of the U.S. economy that is forecast to shrink 4 percent.

The night of our election I walked out to do the chores. I poured the feed to the horses and sat down in my chair to watch them lick up every last morsel of their molasses flavored oats. All I could hear was the sound of their teeth crunching on their feed and the quiet sounds of dusk.

After they got done eating, I turned them out for the night, filled up the water tank and walked up the hill, across the driveway and over to the chicken coop. I checked on the girls, collected their eggs, talked to them for a minute and then shut them up safe and sound for the night.

As I walked back across the road, the sun was setting in the western sky and the pinkish, purple hues mixed in with the clouds that stretched across the horizon made for a stunning sight. I stood in the middle of our dirt road and just listened.

There was no panic, no bickering, no analy-

Equally impressive is how the newly revved-up China is spending its profits. Its consumers are doing what the rest of the world used to do; eating better, traveling more, and buying more consumer goods.

And all this after China’s economy shrank 6.8 percent in the first quarter, its first fallback in almost 50 years, according to the New York Times, because of the coronavirus and its sledgehammer reaction to it.

But that Red sledgehammer, comrade, also made way for China’s current purchases of U.S. farm and food exports. According to Bloomberg News, China already has purchased “more than 10 million metric tons (MMTs) of U.S. corn in the 2020/21 marketing year, or a about 2.5 MMTs more than all of last year.”

Moreover, it’s still buying. Some fore-

casters believe China will buy a record 17 MMTs, or about 780 million bushels, of corn in 2020/21. If accurate, it will buy all the corn grown this year in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma combined.

The same trend can be seen in its purchases of U.S. soybeans, pork, and beef; all are off to record starts this marketing year as the world’s only healthy major economy continues its grocery-shopping spree.

But is it that simple? Is China just sopping up relatively cheap, unsold global food supplies to restock its Covid-depleted pantry or is there a deeper, less apparent reason for the buying binge?

Yes and yes, argue several long-time trade analysts.

For example, in an Oct. 30 blog post, Daniel Ikenson, a trade expert at the libertarian Cato Institute, argues that President Donald Trump’s (and U.S. farmers’) much cherished Phase One trade deal with China — the rocket fuel for some of the buying — is a bilateral “folly” that “discriminates” against our democratic allies like Japan and Canada. As such, he argues, Phase One undermines U.S. leadership for any future, multilateral effort to contain China’s more sinister international ambitions.

Echoes of Ikenson’s argument can be heard in a Nov. 3 Bloomberg News story

Truth From the Trenches

The sun still rises and sets every day Melissa Hart

Dairy Farmer, Farmer's Wife & Writer zation, no rioting, no looting….nothing but the quiet of the countryside in rural USA. That night we all went to bed expecting to wake up with the announcement of the president elect. That’s what we have come to expect in the United States where we are free to exercise our civil liberties. But like everything else in 2020, nothing is what it seems.

We woke up to confusion and conspiracy theories and no declared president elect.

In hunting camp an outfitter reached down and stirred the fire.

His client belched contentedly and said, “Might I inquire, That jerky you been chewin’ up… could I just try a bit?

I fancy I’m a connoisseur with tongue and palate fit

The packer picked his grimy teeth, his filthy knife, the tool.

“It all began,” he spit and said, “with one ol’ stubborn mule Named Demon, and the name sure fit.

Worst mule I’ve ever seen.

Last hunt when we were comin’ out he really got down mean.

To ferret out the kind of beast, perhaps the cut of meat From whence you carved the bloody strap and held it to the heat.”

The packer passed a little piece to test the boastful claim, The hunter in his down-filled vest bit in and then proclaimed,

It took us nearly half a day to git the sucker packed.

He’d buck the panyards off each time and roll clear on his back.

He kicked and struck and strained the knots, he bit and brayed and gassed, We finally had to tie him down to get the elk made fast.

“I taste a hint of kidney fat.

The tang of creosote.

A wistful note of pine tree bough lays pungent in my throat.

What’s this? A waft of ungulate, the glue of hoof and horn, An Eohippus redolence, the musk of unicorn.

At last he stood and glared at us, resigned but not unbowed.

We started down the mountainside as best the load allowed.

We had to cross a narrow trail above a closed down mine.

The Demon went to pullin’ back, I’d hitched him last in line.

Peculiar, though I fear I’m stumped.

I can’t tell heads nor tails.

I’m left with just the essence of burnt hair and roofing nails.

I pride myself on this small skill but if you could be swayed, Pray, tell me from what animal is this here jerky made?”

He balked, then had a mental lapse… forgot that he was tied And then just like a fumbled punt he cartwheeled down the side.

I got off quick and bared my knife, and dove between the mules I slashed the halter shank between the mule train and the fools.

As daylight broke the morning after, I walked across the road, fed the horses, let the chickens out and walked the pasture to check the fences and see what critters were stirring about. As I watched the sun come up through the woods to the east, I stood and listened. It was quiet and serene. No panic, no bickering, no analyzation, and no rioting.

It was a peaceful beginning to another day.

Just as I thought, another presidential

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that wondered if President Trump’s “shift away from Republican free trade orthodoxy” hasn’t just “… been a very loud civics lesson in the misguided economics of protectionism and the costs of tariffs and economic nationalism.”

Yes, it has but good luck trying to convince American farmers and ranchers — who have received billions in tariff mitigation money under the Trump policy and now, mostly due to China, are enjoying the first major rise to farm prices in years.

It’s hard to argue with them before or after Nov. 3 when red rural America again voted for this Administration’s “tariffs and economic nationalism” policy with, as the Trump White House often notes, “red” China.

Still, warns another trade analyst during an Election Day telephone call, “Never forget that China is, by far, the shrewdest player in the export game. You never see its whole hand until the game is over.”

Wise words; China might be your best customer now but it will never be your best friend.

The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the U.S. and Canada. Past columns, events and contact information are posted at www.farmandfoodfile.com.

election came and went, and the sun still came up in the east and set in the west. The world continued to turn, and God is still in control. There isn’t a politician in world who can throw God off His throne and I have that confidence because I was born in raised in the greatest country in the world and have experienced liberty first-hand.

As we venture into next few weeks of upheaval and litigation, it would do us good to remember the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. His mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning, great is His faithfulness.

Melissa is a farmwife, mom and freelance writer residing on a dairy farm in southern Michigan. She is available for speaking engagements by contacting her at farm.writer@hotmail.com. Visit her weblog at www.knolltopfarmwife.blogspot.com.

On the Edge of Common Sense

The Outfitter's Jerky Baxter Black, DVM

Cowboy Poet & Former Large Animal Veterinarian Down we went, an avalanche of elk and mule and man, The antlers cracked, the cookware clanked, the Coleman stove and pans, The propane tank was hissin’, the elk meat lashed up tight, I hit the shale below the mine, the mule dropped outta sight.

Next thing I knew a blinding light exploded in my eyes.

And when the dust had settled, the mule had vaporized.

I peeked down in the mine shaft through the timbers and the smoke And knew ol’ Demon at long last had shed his final yoke.

He never knew what hit him, so at least it wasn’t cruel.”

“Gosh,” the hunter shook his head, “I’m sorry ‘bout yer mule.

But back to this here jerky, do you share you recipes?”

“Well, wuddn’t nuthin’ to it.

I just picked it off the trees.”

Baxter Black is a cowboy poet, former large animal veterinarian and entertainer of the agricultural masses. Over one million books and audios sold, a weekly column, a weekly radio program, a weekly television program ...there’s no place to hide if you live in the country! He has poked his head above the horizon long enough to attract urban followers (gentiles, he calls them), through National Public Radio, public television, Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, Random House and USA Today. You can find him in Benson, Arizona at baxterblack.com.

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Chewing the Cud

Thank you, Culver's!

Amanda Radke

Rancher & Former National Beef Ambassador I know many restaurants are closed right now due to COVID-19 restrictions, but we have seen countless other retailers perfect their drive-through and take-out services enabling Americans to continue to grab a bite to eat when they are out and about.

Culver’s is one of those locations, and at a time when so many companies are taking a stand on one social issue or another, Culver’s continues to stand firmly in support of American’s farmers and ranchers.

This alliance is a natural fit given that food producers provide the ingredients that Culver’s customers know and love. From their Butterburgers to their frozen custard, Culver’s works alongside America’s dairy

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Culver’s says, “We only use real dairy from American family farms, with relationships that go back over 30 years.”

Additionally, the iconic Butterburgers are made with a blend of well-marbled sirloin, chuck and plate. Culver’s says, “When it comes to beef, you want fresh beef.

Frozen beef loses moisture and when you lose moisture, you lose flavor. And we won’t compromise on that.

The brand isn’t just known for its great-tasting eats. They believe in the producers who make it possible.

In 2020, Culver’s once again hosted its Thanks Day, raising a total of $144,975.

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The annual fundraiser was held on Sept. 24 across 761 Culver’s locations.

According to Culver’s, “Guests were able to order a scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard for $1, and the proceeds were donated to an FFA chapter or other local agricultural organization in each restaurant’s area.

“This year’s donation total exceeded the record of $112,000 held by 2018’s event, making 2020 the most successful Scoops of Thanks Day yet. Culver’s is especially proud to have raised so much money during a time when it’s challenging for many FFA chapters to host fundraisers of their own.

“Scoops of Thanks Day began as an annual fundraiser in 2015 and has since raised a total of more than $500,000. The special day is part of Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project, which works to support agricultural education programs that teach smart farming.”

Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project began in 2013. The annual event has raised more than $2 million, which has been donated to agricultural education. Another $55,000 has been awarded to FFA essay contest finalists with a whopping 2,050 essays submitted.

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The company has hosted 17 #FarmingFridays social media takeovers by agricultural influencers, and there are currently four blue barns in the Midwest painted with messages of gratitude.

Notably, 86,000 scoops of custard have been served at the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

Other programs include Culver’s Blue Jacket initiative, which has provided 550 blue jackets to FFA members who may not be able to afford them.

To learn more about Culver’s support of agricultural youth, visit culvers.com I’m proud to vote with my dollar and support the businesses that support animal agriculture, and Culver’s is one of those outstanding examples of a retailer who truly understands the importance of highquality ingredients that come from American farms in order to best serve their loyal customers and ensure a great eating experience every single time!

Cheers to Butterburgers and frozen custard! Enjoy!

Amanda Radke is a South Dakota rancher, a writer, and motivational speaker, specializing in the beef industry, social media and consumer trends. Contact her at amanda.radke@live.com.

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10: Fall Food Preservation Virtual Series, 4-5 p.m., "Making Sauerkraut," hosted by OSU Extension Family & Consumer Sciences, register at go.osu.edu/ fall2020foodpreservationseries, for questions call or email 419-337-9210 or rupp.26@osu.edu.

10: Socially Accepting Technology Worskhop, 1 p.m., learn how to understand technology and social networking and how to use it safety and effectively, class limited to 15 attendees, registration and face coverings required (if you don't have one, one will be provided), 4001 Crescent Ave., Ft. Wayne, IN, 260-481-6826.

11: Corn & Soybean Outlook Webinar, free webinar at 11:30 a.m. ET hosted by Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture, main topic of discussion includes USDA's November Crop Production & WASDE reports, ag.purdue.edu/commercialag/ home/program/november-corn-soybean-outlookupdate.

12: Preserving Your Harvest Food Preservation Class, "Holiday Season: Let's Make Pie Filling," register today at events.anr.msu.edu/ PreserveHarvest.

12-14: 2020 Wool & Fine Fiber Symposium, Healthy Soil & Sea - Online, fibershed.org/programs/ education/symposia-presentations/2020-woolsymposium.

15: Deadline to Report 2021 Fall-Seeded Small Grains, maps available at your county FSA office, or email your local FSA office for an electronic version for acreage reporting purposes.

18-19: ServSafe Level 2 Manager Training & Certification, for anyone working in, or wanting to work in, the foodservice industry, $200 includes book, training materials, resources, lunch the second day, snacks, and the exam, receive a certificate upon completion of the training, attendance both days is mandatory, OSU Extension-Fulton County, 8770 State Rt. 108, Wauseon, OH, more details and a downloadable registration form at fulton.osu.edu, or register online at go.osu.edu/FCServSafe2.

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19: Preserving Your Harvest Food Preservation Class, "What Can You Do With Cranberries?," register today at events.anr.msu.edu/PreserveHarvest.

21: Washington State Sheep Shearers Annual Meeting, online, www.wssp.org.

21-23: NDSU Hettinger REC Shearing School, Hettinger, ND, 701-567-3582 or christopher. schauer@ndsu.edu.

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3: Preserving Your Harvest Food Preservation Class, "Gift Ideas for Home Food Preservers," register today at events.anr.msu.edu/PreserveHarvest.

5: North Dakota/Minnesota Lamb & Wool Producers Joint Convention, Fargo, ND, www. ndsheep.org.

8: Meal Planning for One or Two Worskhop, 1 p.m., whether an empty nester or living single, learn how to modify recipes and leave out the leftovers, class limited to 15 attendees, registration and face coverings required (if you don't have one, one will be provided), 4001 Crescent Ave., Ft. Wayne, IN, 260-481-6826.

8-10: Great Lakes Fruit & Vegetable Expo Online, visit glexpo.com to register or for more information.

11: CFAP 2 Signup Ends, contact your local FSA office for assistance.

11: Michiana Irrigation Association Annual Meeting, more information TBA. Email mumbyde@ yahoo.com for more information.

11-12: New York Advanced Shearing School, Jordanville, NY, 320-583-7281.

16: Virtual Integrated Crop & Pest Management Update, for farmers, agribusiness representatives, retail sales and service professionals, and private crop consultants, program will include an update on EPA framework to address resistance in Bt corn, optimizing planting decisions in corn/soy, disease management update, soil/crop fertility research

update, tackling horseweed (marestail) and waterhemp issues in 2021, weed management challenges from 2020, preparing for 2021, summary of the 2020 soybean on-farm research trials, wheat research update, short- and long-term market outlook, and farm stress resources, credits available, $30, contact Eric at eander32@msu.edu or 269-3590565 for more information.

17-20: Montana Beginner Wool Harvesting School, Billings, MT, roeder@montana.edu.

January

11: MSU One-Day Basic Tax Preparation Webinar, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., full day emphasizing individual income taxes and the 1040 form, no CPE as this is an introductory course, $75 at least 2 weeks prior to meeting, canr.msu.edu/taxschool.

14: MSU Income Tax Final Changes Webinar, 9 a.m.noon, emphasizes federal changes and clarifications since the fall one and two-day webinars, supplements the two-day tax school, offers 3 hours of CE credit, registration is $60 at least 2 weeks prior to meeting, canr.msu.edu/taxschool.

14-16: Utah State University Sheep Shearing School, Wellsville, UT, www.eventbrite.com/e/ususheep-shearing-school-2021-registration-10586 5596850.

February

1-3: Montana Advanced Wool Harvesting School, Billings, MT, roeder@montana.edu.

April

15-17: Sheep Shearing School at Shepherd's Cross, Claremore, OK, www.shepherdscross.com.

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1. Is the book of Ananias in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From Micah 7:19, where does God place forgiven sins? Depths of sea, Heathen hearts, Past the stars, Fiery pits 3. In the book of Revelation, Jesus said, “I am Alpha and ...”? Beta, Omega, Eternity, Delta 4. From Psalms 60:8, David said, “Moab is my ...”? Terrier, Washpot, Courier, Warrior 5. What was the home of Peter, Andrew and Philip? Caesarea, Assos, Sardis, Bethsaida 6. On which mount did King Saul die? Sinai, Moriah, Pisgah, Gilboa ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Depths of sea; 3) Omega; 4) Washpot; 5) Bethsaida; 6) Gilboa Comments? More Trivia? Gift ideas? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Gail loves the Lord most of all. She delights in her calling to be a wife to Ed Malick and a mother to seven children ages 21-37 and grandmother of nine. Ed is 6th generation on the homestead family farm in Ypsilanti Township, MI.

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He “crowns you with love and compassion,” wrote David. What an amazing statement. Is it possible for us to understand what this means? God Himself crowning us with His love and compassion? What might our author have had in mind when he wrote this? Could it mean that we are kings in God’s eyes?

Not really. It means that when we became His children He crowned us with His loyal, never-ending, steadfast love. We are His now and we will be His forever throughout eternity and nothing will ever separate us from Him or His love.

In his letter to Timothy, Paul wrote that “If we die with Him we will also live with Him, and if we endure hardship we will also reign with Him.” Although we may suffer great hardships in this life, God assures us that someday we will live eternally with Him. So, it’s worth it. And when we live in Christ’s Kingdom, we will share His eternal reign with Him. There may be times when our suffering may cause us to doubt God’s love. When these doubts arise, we must never forget that we have been crowned with His love and compassion. “Our present sufferings,” said Paul, “are not worth comparing with the incredible glory that will be revealed in us.” The assurance of His love gives us hope.

Once crowned with His love and compassion we need to remember that we will, as Paul also said, “see the incredible wealth of His grace and kindness.” When we are crowned by God Himself, what more can we ask?

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grateful heart) [Lord, it has been quite fun to ride along in the grain truck as Ed drives his harvested grains to the granary. We affectionately call them our "date days" or "date nights" depending if it's daytime or nighttime.]

Give thanks to the Holy One (to the Holy One) [Ed and I have had LOTS of dates lately. Thank you!]

Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son [We can't express our gratitude enough for the gift of salvation through Jesus.]

Give thanks with a grateful heart (with a grateful heart) [Giving thanks should be my attitude all the time, not just in November.]

Give thanks to the Holy One (to the Holy One) [I stop whatever I'm doing right now to say, "Thank you."]

Give… [As You have given, may I also

November 2, 2020

by Don Moen Give thanks with a grateful heart [Oh, yes, God. I have so much for which to give you thanks.]

Give thanks to the Holy One [You are the Holy One who created everything, even me.]

Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son [What a precious gift of salvation through Jesus Christ!]

Give thanks with a grateful heart [Thank you for the harvest which husband and son can bring in!]

Give thanks to the Holy One [You grew

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that harvest for us sending the rain and sunshine for a bountiful harvest.]

Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son [So many undeserved gifts given to us!]

And now let the weak say, "I am strong" [Oh, the mechanical problems with equipment, but You help with it all.]

Let the poor say, "I am rich [Everything we have belongs to You; thus we are rich!]

Because of what the Lord has done for us" [Lord, You help us daily through this harvest season.]

And now let the weak say, "I am strong" [It's raining again, Lord! When will it stop and the fields dry up?]

Let the poor say, "I am rich [Yes, Lord. I know the rain makes the soil rich, but must it come during harvest time?]

Because of what the Lord has done for us" [I choose to remember that You have all matters in Your hands, including all the rain.]

Give thanks with a grateful heart (with a

1. Is the book of Ananias in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From Micah 7:19, where does God place forgiven sins? Depths of sea, Heathen hearts, Past the stars, Fiery pits 3. In the book of Revelation, Jesus said, “I am Alpha and ...”? Beta, Omega, Eternity, Delta 4. From Psalms 60:8, David said, “Moab is my ...”? Terrier, Washpot, Courier, Warrior 5. What was the home of Peter, Andrew and Philip? Caesarea, Assos, Sardis, Bethsaida 6. On which mount did King Saul die? Sinai, Moriah, Pisgah, Gilboa ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Depths of sea; 3) Omega; 4) Washpot; 5) Bethsaida; 6) Gilboa Comments? More Trivia? Gift ideas? Visit www.TriviaGuy.com

Have you ever sung the song "Give Thanks"? It's a tune that keeps replaying through my mind with words to spur me in giving thanks to God, too. Maybe this repeating tune is due to the season of which we find ourselves -- Thanksgiving month. Or maybe the vast array of fall colors displaying God's glorious creation brings the melody to mind.

Whatever the reason, it is the season of thanksgiving.

Just in case you have never heard this song, here are the words to it. And while humming the tune, I often have "mental conversations with God." So I added some of those thoughts in italics after the song lyrics.

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* * R EST R I C TIONS DUE TO COVID-19 M AY A F F EC T T H ESE DAT ES. P LEA SE CH ECK W IT H AU C TI O N EERS BEFO R E AT TEN D I N G ! * * NOVEMBER 9 6 PM - MONROEVILLE, IN. East Allen Land Auction - 421 Monroe St, Monroeville, IN - 80.5 Acres - Tract 1 - 39± acres: At the corner of S. Sampson & Gromeaux Rds. Level, all tillable ground. Over 650’ of road frontage along S. Sampson & over 1300’ of frontage along Gromeaux Rd. Tract 2 - 41.5±. acres: At the corner of Vanderly & Gromeaux Rds. Level, all tillable ground. Over 1300’ of road frontage along Gromeaux Rd & over 1300’ of road frontage along Vanderly Rd. More info at www.schraderfortwayne.com Sale conducted by Schrader Real Estate and Auction.

SCHNEIDER, IN. Virtual/Online - Farm Equipment Auction - Contact Arden Schrader 260-2292442. Visit www.schraderauction.com. Sale conducted by Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company, Inc. NOVEMBER 10 ONLINE ONLY. Clark Farms Hay & Livestock Equipment Inventory Reduction - A good line of hay and livestock equipment, including a Powder River Squeeze Chute, Alley & Tub, New Holland Discbine, John Deere Round Baler John Deere 1560 Drill, Field Sprayer, Knight Manure Spreader, gates, feeders, round bales and more!For more information call 517-676-9800 or visit SheridanAuctionService.com. Sale conducted by Sheridan Auction Service.

ONLINE ONLY. Industrial Equipment & Material Handling - Tues., November 10 - One Day Only!

Online Bidding! - Featuring: Towmotor B-18 Forklift, FMCLink Belt HSP-18 Rough Terrain Hyd. Cranes, Cincinnati Series#5 50-6 Press Brake, Cincinnati 150/225 Ton Press Brake, Mustang 634 telescopic Forklift, Hyster H3OE 300lb Forklift, 2000 Landooll 930 traveling Axle step Deck trailer, 2012 GMC Sierra Pickup Trucks, Fruehauf Dry tanker Trailers, Plus much more! - For detailed info & to bid visit Rangerbid. com or call 616-261-4984 ONLINE ONLY. Monthly Online Auction SemiTrucks & Trailers. One Day Only! Online Bidding!

Tues., November 10 Ortonville & Wayland, MI. For detailed info & to bid visit Repocast.com or call 616-261-4988.

NOVEMBER 11 6 PM - BIRCH RUN, MI. Margaret Schian Trust Farmland Auction. Property Description: 116.6 total acres, 94.8 workable, 21.4 wooded.

Property Address: 10000 Elms Road, Birch Run. (1 1/4– miles north of Birch Run Road) Between Canada & Rathbun. Auction Location: Birch Run K of C Hall, 11105 Dixie Hwy., Birch Run (Just north of Birch Run Fire Department). Wegner Auctioneers (989)793-8689. www.wegnerauctioneers.com ONLINE AUCTION - Wayland & Ortonville, MI. Fall ARA of Michigan - Featuring: 2017 Kubota B26 Loader Backhoe, Diesel, 4WD, Rear PTO, 846 Hrs Rough Terrain Platforms, Electronic Scissor Lifts, Bandit 2100 SP Stump Grinder, Vermeer SC362 Stump Cutter, Taylor Tools Bronco 815P Propane Tile Remover, 2013 Toro Dingo TX 525 Mini Loader, Several Trailers, Towable Generators, Plus much more! - For detailed info & to bid visit Repocast.com or call 616-261-4988.

BUREAU COUNTY, IL. Real Estate Auction Approx 372 Acres in 10 Tracts. Hunting and fishing paradise • Potential opportunity for great camping sites • Electric access throughout several tracts • Beautiful building sites • Relaxing outdoor scenery away from the city • Productive tillable farmland. Contact Jason Minnaert 309489-6024.Visit www.Schraderauction.com. Sale Conducted by Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company, Inc. NOVEMBER 12 NOON - ALMA, MI. Barry Kellogg Farmland Auction - 178.5 Acres Prime Farmland “Newark Twp” Gratiot County. Sale held on site at the Farm Parcel #1 on Buchanan Rd. . Parcel #1 80 Acres prime, vacant farmland, approx. 69.6 tillable acres; Parcel #2 80 Acres Prime, vacant farmland, Approx. 71.5 tillable acres; Parcel #3 Combination of Parcels 1 &2 sold together, The

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NOVEMBER 20 10 AM - ALGER, OH. Public Auction - 223 Co Rd. 110; Alger, OH 45812. 2010 Ford F-250 4-door 4x4 pickup w/cap; low-hour JD tractors & combine; heads-NT drill; planter; tillage equipment; wagons; machine shop tools; farm misc.

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Sale conducted by Siefker Real Estate & Auction Co, Ltd. 10 AM - ANGOLA, IN. Golf Course/Mini-Golf/ Excavating Equipment Auction - Golf Course Equipment and Accessories, 18 Hole Putt-Putt Golf Course, Excavating Equipment, Farm Equipment - Timpte Grain Trailer and Miscellaneous Items - For more information visit SchraderAuction.com or call 800-451-2709.

Sale conducted by Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company, Inc. 10 AM - MARYSVILLE, OH. Farm Equipment Auction - 22355 Bear Swamp Rd. Marysville, OH 43040 - Tractors, Sprayer, Planters, Tillage Truck & Trailer - Join us for live bidding or online at www.EquipmentFacts.com - More information at www.HarleyandHalJacksonAuctions.com Sale conducted by Harley & Hal Jackson Auctions.

NOVEMBER 21 9:30 AM - NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV (SARDIS, OH). Job Completion Auction - 39500 Ohio River Scenic Byway - Litman Construction - Late Model Cat, John Deere, Komatsu Construction Equipment, Telescopics, Boom and Scissor Lifts and more! www.lyonauction.com for more details - sale conducted by Alex Lyon and Son Bridgeport, NY 10 AM - RIVERDALE, MI. Real Estate & Personal Property Auction. 140 Acres Farmland Gorgeous Homes & Outbuildings - Isabella & Gratiot Counties. Two Parcels. Tractors, Loader, & Equipment. Auto, Golf Carts, & Garage Items.

Furniture & Housewares.Neil & Marie Litwiller Trust, Owner. Auction on site at 1390 W. Coe Road, Riverdale, MI. Pavlik Auction Services.

989-463-4903. www.pavlikLLC.com 10 AM - ARCHBOLD, OH. Public Auction - Very Nice C/IH Tractors, Sharp Pickup, Farm Equipment. Tractorts, Combine, Heads, Collector Tractors, Hit Miss Engines, 2015 Chevy 2500 Pickup, Farm Equipment. Siefker Real Estate & Auction Co. Ltd. Aaron Siefker - Office: 419-5386184. Cell: 419-235-0789. Location: On site @ V-431 Rd 20, Archbold, OH 43502. Watch for Auction Signs. App. 2 Miles South of Archbold, OH on SR 66 to CR “W”, East 3 Miles on CR “W” to CR 20, South on CR 20, ½ Mile to Auction.

View pictures and updates online: www.auctionzip.com. Ohio ID# 4664 10 AM - COMSTOCK PARK, MI. Live on-site public auction - 6103 Alpine Ave. Comstock Park, MI 49321. 1976 John Deere 4630 diesel; 1984 John Deere 4250 diesel; 1990 John Deere 2955 4x4 diesel w/loader; 1970s John Deere 310 diesel backhoe; 1971 John Deere 1020 gas; IHC 1086 diesel; 1983 IHC 884 diesel; 1974 IHC 674 diesel; Ford 4000 diesel; 1953 Farmall Super C; 1948 Farmall Super A; 1945 Farmall A CultiVision; 1973 White 7300 combine diesel w/grain & corn head; 1970 IHC 1700 tanker truck; IHC Cyclo 400 air 4-row corn planter; Brent 700A grain cart; and much more! Visit www. artsmithauctioneers.com for detailed listing & pictures or call Noah at 616-633-4254 for flyer.

Art Smith Auctioneers NOVEMBER 24 10 AM - JACKSON, MI. Tom Coy estate/real estate auction. 8030 Dorrell Rd., Jackson, MI. 36

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Braun & Helmer Auction Service, Inc. STEUBEN COUNTY, IN. Real Estate Auction 334.5± acres in 8 tracts. Great Opportunity for Productive, Tillable Farmland • 304± Tillable Acres • Tracts Ranging from 15± to 80± Acres • 9± CRP Acres • Three 10,000 Bushel Grain Bins Being Sold for Removal. Contact Roger Diehm 260-318-2770. Visit www.schraderauction.com.

Sale conducted by Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company, Inc. WAYNE COUNTY, IN. Real Estate Auction - ~ 166 ACRES IN 4 TRACTS. Contact Andy Walther 765-969- 0401.Visit www.schraderauction.com.

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SLAUGHTER CATTLE 108 HEAD (SOLD AT 3:30) CHOICE STEERS & HFRS .................... $100.00 TO $109.00 SELECT STEERS & HFRS......................... $84.00 TO $99.00 CHOICE HOLSTEINS ................................ $86.00 TO $88.50 SELECT HOLSTEINS ................................ $74.00 TO $85.00 UTILITY COWS ........................................ $52.00 TO $66.00 CANNER COWS ....................................... $30.00 TO $51.00 BUTCHER BULLS..................................... $66.00 TO $84.00 FEEDER CATTLE 20 HEAD BEEF STEERS 300-600 LBS ................ $130.00 TO $135.00 BEEF HFRS 300-600 LBS.................... $100.00 TO $135.00 BEEF HFRS 600-800 LBS........................ $82.00 TO $85.00 HOLSTEIN STRS 200-400 LBS ............................ TO $85.00 CALVES 12 HEAD DEACON CALVES..................................... $5.00 TO $115.00 HOGS 80 HEAD NO 1S..................................................... $43.00 TO $45.00 SOWS ..................................................... $24.00 TO $35.00 HAY & STRAW 86 BALES 1ST HAY................................................................ TO $4.00 2ND HAY............................................................... TO $7.00 ROUND BALES HAY ................................. $30.00 TO $47.50

require five to six pounds of at least 2 dairy items, cheese and either butter or a cultured dairy product.”

“In the previous rounds, USDA spent $51.73 per combination box. Using that cost, USDA will purchase total of about 9.7 million boxes in this latest round. That translates into approximately 83 million pounds of fluid milk and about 53 million pounds of other dairy products (cheese, butter, and cultured products),” the DFMA said. “In total, we estimate USDA will purchase about 1.5% of U.S. milk supplies in November and December, down from the current rate of about 4.0%.”

DFMA analyst and editor Matt Gould discussed the September Milk Production report in the November 2 ‘Dairy Radio Now’ broadcast and said the 2.3% growth was more than expected however most of the milk will go into cheese production, good news for consumers eating pizza and cheeseburgers, but likely means lower cheese prices ahead and lower milk prices for farmers in 2021.

Looking at the election, Gould said House and Senate races are more important to the dairy industry and policy priorities may be in for a change. He said it will be several months into the new-year before we know what “the new norm will be.”

Dairy prices remained firm the week

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DAIRY CATTLE - RAVENNA - TOTAL HEAD Springing Heifers .........................................................$1,100.00 to $1,300.00 Breeding Age Heifers ........................................................$700.00 to $850.00 Yearling Heifers ................................................................$500.00 to $700.00 Heifer Calves .....................................................................$200.00 to $400.00 Service Age Bulls............................................................$900.00 to $1,200.00

HAY & STRAW - TOTAL HEAD Hay............................................................................................... $3.00 to $8.50 Straw ............................................................................................ $3.00 to $3.75 Back to Farm Calves 158 Total Head ................................$100.00 to $135.00 Hogs 200-250# 38 Total Head .............................................. $30.00 to $49.00 Fat Lambs & Feeder Lambs 23 Total Head ........................ $80.00 to $205.00 Goats (by the head) 13 Total Head.................................... $100.00 to $250.00

FEEDER CATTLE 28 TOTAL HEAD Choice Steers 250-600# .....................................................$100.00 to $140.00 Holstein Steers ..................................................................... $80.00 to $110.00

SLAUGHTER CATTLE 123 TOTAL HEAD Choice Steers & Heifers.......................................................$97.00 to $104.50 Holstein Steers .......................................................................$80.00 to $98.00 BULLS 5 Total Head .............................................................$75.00 to $85.00

CULL COWS 533 TOTAL HEAD Top Cows ...............................................................................$50.00 to $62.50 Canners & Cutters..................................................................$40.00 to $50.00 Thursday Rail Cows......................................................................72¢ to $1.04

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Loads of Hay $200 to $360 per ton Load of Straw $ 110 per ton Feeder Pigs 30-40 lbs $15 to $20 per head 60-70 lbs $20 to $30 per head 4 Butcher Sows $ to $0.40 per lb 11 Hogs $ to 0.53 per lb 402 Stocker & Feeder Cattle Beef Type Steers $0.90 to $1.25 per lb Beef Type Heifers $0.90 to $1.20 per lb Holstein Steers $0.75 to $1.10 per lb 8 Dairy $850 to $1200 per head 57 Veal Calves $0.70 to $1.00 per lb 147 Sheep, Butcher Lambs $1.50 to $3.00 per lb Ewes $0.70 to $0.90 per lb 46 Goats Billys $175 to $400 per head Nannies $125 to $325 per head Kids $75 to $190 per head 12 Butcher Bulls $0.74-$0.94 per lb 253 Butcher Cattle Choice Steers $0.98 to $1.06 Choice Heifers $0.96 to $1.04 Good Heifers $0.90 to $0.95 Choice Holstein Steers $0.85 to 0.9150 Good Holstein Steers $0.80 to 0.84 197 Butcher Cows Utility & Commercial Cows $0.45 to $0.60 per lb Canner & Cutter Cows $0.20 to $0.35 per lb Keith Lambright: 260-336-6008 For Cattle & Horse Trucking, Call: Gene: 260-463-6667 (Reading, Camden, Coldwater) John: 517-983-9862 (Charlotte) Dairy Consultants: Joe Zehr: 574-825-9065 Tye Casey: 574-930-0450 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565 Owners/Operators: Keith/Brian Lambright & Team 260-768-4129 • ShipshewanaTradingPlace.com

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PRICES PAID MON., NOV. 2 & TUES., NOV. 3 High Yielding Choice Steers & Hfrs $1 01 to $1 04 Choice Steers & Hfrs $93 00 to $100 00 High Yielding Choice & Prime Holst $95 00 to $99 00 Choice Holst Steers $84 00 to $94 00 Select Holst Steers $75 00 to $84 00 Utility Cows $52 00 to $64 00 Canner & Cutter Cows $40 00 to $53 00 Thin & Slow Cows $39 00 & Down Bulls $64 00 to $84 00 FEEDER CATTLE Heavy Weight Holst $65 00 to $78 00 Light Weight Holst $75 00 to $90 00 Top Holstein Bull Calves $60 00 to $115 00 Lambs $1 40 to $2 05 Fats $1 30 to $1 60 Sheep $40 00 to $70 00 Goats $60 00 to $190 00 Top Hogs $45 00 Sows $25 00 to $35 00 Hay $4 50 to $8 50 Straw $4 90 to $5 50 Big Square & Rounds $22 50 to $90 00 COMMENTS: Choice Steers & Hfrs sold $1-$2 higher, Holst steers, cows & bulls all sold steady, 398 slaughter cattle and 101 calves & feeder cattle were sold Special consignment of 30 Blks 450-550 lbs weaned, wormed and double vaccinated

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Following last week’s feeding frenzy of USDA reports and the GDT, dairy markets were somewhat starved this week. The good news from the previous week was USDA’s announcement extending the Farmers to Families Food Box program through December 31, though Congressional agreement on another stimulus package had not materialized.

Meanwhile, the third quarter U.S. gross domestic product was up an astounding and more than expected 33.1%.

The October 23 Dairy and Food Market Analyst (DFMA) broke down the food box specifics, reporting “USDA will spend $500 million on ‘combination boxes,’ which include meat and produce, one gallon of milk, and

before the election except on butter. The Cheddar blocks saw a Halloween finish at $2.7825 per pound, up a penny on the week, 5th week of gain, highest since July 15, and 62.75 cents above a year ago.

The barrels set a new record high Friday, closing at $2.53 per pound, up 7.50 cents on the week. That was the 7th consecutive week of gain, besting the September 22, 2014 record by 4 cents, and are 20.50 cents above a year ago.

They narrowed the gap but are at a still too high 25.25 cents below the blocks. Only 2 cars of block exchanged hands on the week at the CME and 6 of barrel.

Cheesemakers reported skittishness on the buyer side this week to Dairy Market News, as buyers don’t want to get caught on the wrong end of a potential market drop. Plant managers are running busy schedules but reports continue of employees quarantining due to COVID19 outbreaks. Spot milk trading was very slow and spot prices continued to hover around Class. Cheese market tones have steadied but, as mentioned, there are questions as to when they will face downward pressure after having risen most of the early fall season.

Western cheese output remains strong with some plants running above design capacity. Retail demand is solid but food service demand is mixed. Quick service restaurant sales are at or above previous year levels but demand from sit-down restaurants and institutions is still struggling. Cheese inventories in the West are lower but buyers can find the cheese needed, albeit it at a higher price.

Government purchases are still a primary driving force. Some buyers are hesitant to take cheese above their contractual obligations as the higher prices have increased their costs and, as a result, increased the cost of their end products. Export sales have also become more difficult with the current prices.

Butter continued its meltdown, falling to $1.3825 per pound Wednesday, lowest since May 12, rallied some Thursday, but slipped back Friday to $1.39, 4.50 cents lower on the week and 69 cents below a year ago. 29 sales were reported.

Lockdowns, due to increasing COVID cases, are feared in the U.S. France and Germany announced new lockdowns and StoneX reports that Chicago shuttered restau-

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rants and bars starting October 29 for the next few weeks. In dining restaurants use a lot of butter so those sales are now threatened and it’s doubtful that retail sales will make up the difference.

Cream remains widely available for Midwest butter producers who report competitive cream prices from both local and Western sources. Butter demand is seasonally hearty.

Grocers are stocking shelves and plant managers are working to keep up. But, like cheesemakers in the region, there are COVID related setbacks regarding working staff. Expectations are for strong ordering for the next two weeks but butter market tones remain soft. Contacts also expect upticks in export markets, with domestic butter prices becoming competitive globally.

DMN reports there is chatter in the west that machine time is tight and is sidetracking butter production. Contacts were surprised by the drops in the CME butter price so there is uncertainty as to where prices will stabilize.

Inventory drawdowns are occurring, which supports price, but some manufacturers note that pulls need to occur continuously.

Production rates vary, but are generally higher as manufacturers look to fill seasonally increasing sales.

Restaurant and foodservice outlets would typically be experiencing increased traffic flows at this time of year but distributors are not quite sure how much to purchase for the remainder of the year. Cream for churning is readily available, with loads moving across regions but the butter market undertone is unsettled, says DMN. Grade A nonfat dry milk saw some ups and downs but closed Friday at $1.1075, up a penny on the week but three-quarter-cents below a year ago on 32 sales.

Dry whey finished at 40 cents per pound, up 1.50 cents on the week, highest since May 12, and a healthy 11.75 cents above a year ago.

Only 1 sale was reported for the week at the CME. In the week ending October 17, 57,800 dairy cows were sent to slaughter, up 600 from the week before, but 4,000 head, or 6.5%, below that week a year ago.

Looking globally, China’s dairy imports were up in September, most coming from New Zealand and the EU. HighGround Dairy (HGD) says “Increases over prior year were recorded on every commodity except anhydrous milkfat and even then, losses were minimal. Most notably, fluid milk and cream reached an all-time high last month as dairy consumption in the

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Whole milk powder imports totaled 50.7 million pounds, up 7.3% from 2019, and HGD points out that is the strongest September volume since 2013, though New Zealand’s market share was down a bit, while the U.S. share increased.

Skim milk powder, at 78.1 million pounds, was up 28.9%, and whey imports totaled 121.7 million pounds, up 39.6%. Dry whey imports were down from levels seen in June through August, says HGD, but were still a record high for the month. Whey imports were higher from a variety of countries, with imports from the U.S. up 73% from a year ago.

Fluid milk and cream imports set a new record monthly high, with volume totaling 227.1 million pounds, up 20.6% from a year ago.

HGD says China has attempted to increase domestic production but “high domestic milk prices and a protein shortage will lead to persistent stronger imports in the near term as dairy consumption increases,” but warned “This higher Chinese demand will be necessary to balance climbing global milk production.”

StoneX Dairy echoed that sentiment, warning that “Our current demand situation is becoming a very dynamic day-to-day analysis.

With domestic demand continuing to feel like a teeter totter, export demand continues to be a very necessary factor to keep the dairy market afloat assuming a drop off in government purchases.”

“The strong U.S. numbers to China prove to be a good sign that we will continue to see valuable sales abroad,” says StoneX. “U.S. prices continue to be competitive especially for butter and skim milk and whole milk powder.

Where cheese is considered, the U.S. is still demanding a large premium.”

The Agriculture Department is still playing catch up in reporting U.S. fluid milk sales.

The latest data is from July and August. July fluid sales hit 3.7 billion pounds, up 2.4% from July 2019, likely due to the effects of COVID19.

Unfortunately, August sales fell to 3.66 billion pounds, down 5.8% from August 2019.

Conventional product sales totaled 3.4 billion pounds, down 6.4% from a year ago. Organic products, at 232 million pounds, were up 4.2% and represented 6.3% of total sales for the month.

Whole milk sales totaled 1.26 billion

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pounds, down 2.7% from a year ago. Sales for the eight month period totaled 10.4 billion pounds, up 4.1% from 2019, and made up 34.3% of total milk sales for August and 34% thus far for the year.

Skim milk sales, at 228 million pounds, were down 17% from a year ago and were down 14.3% year to date.

Total packaged fluid milk sales, January through August, hit 30.7 billion pounds, up 0.6% from 2019. Conventional product sales so far totaled 28.8 billion pounds, down 0.1%.

Organic products, at 1.1 billion pounds, were up 10.7% and represented 6.2% of total fluid milk sales so far for the year.

The figures represent consumption of fluid milk products in Federal milk order marketing areas and California, which account for approximately 92% of total fluid milk sales in the U.S. The U.S. corn harvest is moving right along, now put at 72% complete, as of the week ending October 25, according to the latest Crop Progress report. That’s up from only 38% at this time a year ago and 16% ahead of the five year average.

Soybeans were at 83% harvested, up from 57% a year ago and 10% ahead of the five year average. The cotton harvest is 42% completed, down 2% from a year ago and dead even with the five year average.

Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) member cooperatives accepted 10 offers of export assistance this week to help capture sales contracts for 152,119 pounds of Cheddar and Gouda cheese, and 956,806 pounds of butter, 7.804 million pounds of whole milk powder and 37,479 pounds of cream cheese.

The product is going to customers in Asia,

the Middle East, North Africa, Oceania, and South America through March 2021. CWT’s 2020 exports now total 26.46 million pounds of American-type cheeses, 9.4 million pounds of butter (82% milkfat), 1.98 million pounds of anhydrous milkfat, 5.9 million pounds of cream cheese, and 42.8 million pounds of whole milk powder. The product will go to 29 countries and are the equivalent of 868.7 million pounds of milk on a milkfat basis.

A virtual joint annual meeting of the National Milk Producers Federation, United Dairy Industry Association, and Dairy Management Incorporated was held this week.

One of the take-aways was a call by NMPF on the Food and Drug Administration to enforce rules on proper labeling of imitation dairy products.

“Allowing unlawfully labeled ‘plantbased’ imitation dairy foods to proliferate poses an immediate and growing risk to public health; it is a clear dereliction of the FDA’s duty to enforce federal law and agency regulations,” says NMPF President Jim Mulhern in a letter to Dr. Laurie Lenkel, FDA ombudsman.

Mulhern charged that “FDA must intervene to break the bureaucratic logjam that is adversely affecting consumers. Doing so would fit squarely within the Office’s own mission to ensure even-handed application of FDA policy and procedures.”

Meanwhile, Western United Dairies warned in its member newsletter this week that

animal rights activists have “turned to impersonating federal employees and job applicants, theft, and even violence.”

It reported that “In Wasco, California two activists flying a drone near a dairy wore vests indicating they were from the Federal Aviation Administration, the FAA. In Wisconsin, an activist identified herself to dairy workers as a USDA employee conducting a welfare audit. In both Indiana and Oklahoma, activists gained entry to poultry farms claiming to be from the Census Bureau. It’s worth noting that impersonating a federal employee is a federal crime punishable by up to $10,000 in fines and five years’ imprisonment.”

WUD says “Activists have not limited themselves to impersonating federal employees. In April of this year an activist posing as a technician entered a Central Valley pork processing plant, concealing a camera to record plant activities. Activists have requested producer farm tours and ride-alongs with large animal veterinarians as a “learning experience.” At least one activist boasted online of becoming a member of a County Farm Bureau in order to pass on farmer security information to her group.”

A word to the wise; be suspicious!

Lee Mielke is a graduate of Brown Institute in Minneapolis, MN. He’s formerly the voice of the radio show “DairyLine,” and his column appears in agricultural papers across the U.S. Contact him at lkmielke@juno.com.

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• 1950 Graham drop deck trailer, beaver tail, 2000 gal Snyder banded poly tank, 325 gal pop up tank, 40’x2”hose & reel, pump & motor • 1972 Ford 600 truck, 361 gas, 4sp 2sp, 80,000 miles, J&M 250 gravity bed, KB brush seed auger, Augermate hyd system • 1971 Ford 900 tandem dump truck, 477 gas, 5sp 4sp, 10.00x20 tires • CONVEYOR • WAGONS • MISC. EQUIPMENT & ITEMS • Trimble CFX 750, 450 mhz radio, unlocked RTK • Trimble CFX 750 monitor, Waas only • Trimble EZ steer • Trimble EZ elec pilot • Trimble Nav2 controller • Trimble 2 rate section control • Trimble Masterfield IQ Switchbox, cab kit • 12 section switch box • 30’x10” Mayrath belt conveyor, under cab, hyd drive • NJF Fuel Pro 500 gal fuel trailer w/ pump • 8’JD 896 snowblower, dual auger, 540 pto • 150 gal fert tank w/ pump, 3pt, used for pop up • 200 gal saddle tanks & brackets • Killbros 375 gravity wagon, 2 compartment, KB brush auger, tarp • Killbros gravity wagon, JD 963 gear, 14’ hyd auger • McCurdy gravity wagon, 8 ton gear, KB 114 seed auger • 150 bu gravity wagon, JD 963 gear • 53’x6” Hutchinson transport auger (no motor) • 7 ½ HP elec. motor, 1ph, w/ cord • Augermate hyd unit w/ B&S 8hp motor • Winpower 25kw pto generator • Woods HD 105 hyd extendable ditch bank mower • Woods BB 840 Brushbull rotary mower, chain guards front & rear, hard rubber, pull type • 6’ Woods rotary mower, pull type • 15’ Brady stalk chopper • 18.4x38 hub duals • 18.4x38 T-rail duals • 16.9x38 clamp on duals • Dual spacers • 4’x10’ 2 wheel trailer w/ sides • (5) Zon bird scare guns, LP • (2) Scareaway bird scare guns • (2) 4000 gal diesel skid tanks w/pumps, meters & hoses • 20± Johnson FM radios • Millermatic 200 wire feed welder

INSPECTION DATE: Sat, Nov. 21 from 9am-3pm OH-0001249677

Friday, November 20 • 10 am

• Kuhn 452 4 basket hay tedder • Miller Pro 1150 rotary hay rake, hyd drive • Allis Chalmers 706C diesel forklift, 21’ free lift mast, 3 stage, 17.5x24 tires, 11,000+ hrs • Allis Chalmers 621 gas forklift, 21’ free lift mast, 3 stage, 16.9x24 tires, shows 1088 hrs • Steffen Systems 18 bale grapple, rotating head, forklift mount • Steffen Systems 18 bale grapple, forklift mount • Homemade portable semi small square bale loader, pto hyd pump (load a semi without touching a bale) • 24’ New Holland bale elevator on transport, elec motor • (3) 16’ bale elevators, 1 w/ motor • Farm Fans CF/AB 270 grain dryer, LP, single phase, SS sides, cleaner, 1724 hrs, bought new • Farm Fans CAZ-400 grain blower, 15hp, 1ph, 230 V motor, 200 hrs • Brock 3000 bu. Wet bin, 8 ring, discharge auger • 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO • SEMI TRACTORS • TRAILERS • SEED TENDER TRUCK • 2014 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ 3500 HD pickup, 4x4, Z71, Duramax diesel, leather, B&W gooseneck hitch, alum toolbox, ONLY 12,000 miles • 2000 International 9200 day cab semitractor, Detroit 350, 9sp, air ride, 11Rx22.5 tires, 625,350 miles • 1998 Kenworth 800 semi-tractor, CAT 475, 10sp, air ride, 11Rx22.5 tires, alum rims, 539,192 miles • 1995 Kenworth T-600 day cab semitractor, CAT 475, 13sp, air ride, 11Rx22.5, alum rims, 468,900 miles • 1980 Mack R Model day cab semitractor, Mack 300, 5 speed, 11Rx22.5 tires, 291,256 original miles • 2008 Jet 34’ steel hopper bottom trailer, ag hoppers, spring ride, 11Rx22.5, roll tarp, very little use • 2005 Timpte 40’ alum hopper bottom trailer, ag hoppers, spring ride, 11Rx24.5 tires, roll tarp • 1998 Timpte 40’ alum hopper bottom trailer, commodity hopper, spring ride, 11Rx22.5 tires, roll tarp • 1977 Chamberlain alum hopper bottom trailer, ag hoppers, 22.5 tires, roll tarp • 2004 Great Dane 50’ alum drop deck trailer, spread axle, air ride, 22.5 low profile, alum rims

OWNER: E.J. Croll • 419.261.2743 AUCTION MANAGER: Arden Schrader • 260.229.2442 #63198513759, #62199151059

800.451.2709 • www.SchraderAuction.com

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

November

9-12: MSU Tollgate Farm Virtual Vet Science Interactive Series, explore veterinary science

through interactive sessions as you visit Tollgate Farm virtually to learn about livestock and companion animals through STEM challenges and learning, online via Zoom, www.canr.msu.edu/events/msu-tollgate-

ONLINE AUCTION Tues, December 1

Industrial Equipment Reduction See full list on our website.

ONLINE BIDDING ENDS AT 1PM

FARMERS’ ADVANCE

MICHIGAN AGRI-SYSTEMS, INC. 5597 S. Huron Rd. • Pinconning, MI 48650

• • • • • •

GSI Grain Bins GSI Hopper Bins Bucket Elevators Top Dry Dryers Airstream Dryers Outdoor Corn Furnace

www.farmersadvance.com

farm-fall-virtual-vet-science-interactive-weeklong-series.

9-12: Youth Armory Babysitting Training, four-day training designed to teach teen youth everything they need to know about being safe, effective, trustworthy, and responsible babysitters, online via Zoom, www.canr.msu. edu/events/youth-armory-babysittingtraining.

9-13: 4-H Minecraft SPIN Club, explore coding through the world of Minecraft, online via Zoom, www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-hminecraft-spin-club-nov-9-13.

10: Wild Spartans Series, join 4-H staff to meet scientists from across MSU Extension, the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, and the Michigan Department of Natural 119.24 Acres M/L - Cash Sale 2 Parcels Bare Tillable Land Sec. 30 and 32 Madison Twp., Lenawee Co., MI 4000 Demings Lake Road & 3000 Gorman Road Blocks Robert and Ardyth Hinsdale Trusts Seek Bids

CONTACT INFORMATION: Roy Fisher “Fish” Cell: 989-737-2639 Craig Potts “Doc” Cell: 989-737-2638

Bid Form/info: Mark A. Jackson, Attorney for Seller, 160 N. Winter, Adrian, MI 49221

Toll Free: 800-370-4884 Office: 989-846-6189 Fax: 989-846-6382

OH-0001249156

(517) 265-8138 or (517) 403-5364 - Seller may accept or reject any and all bids.

Bid Deadline: 4:00pm 11/12/2020

OH-0001249502

LIVE ON-SITE PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, November 21st @ 10:00AM LOCATION: 6103 Alpine Ave. Comstock Park, MI 49321 (Kent Co.) DIRECTIONS: From Grand Rapids take I-96 west to exit #30 (M-37), north 4 miles.)

Dave and Loretta Homrich have retired, closed Under the Pines Fruit Market after 60+ years of successful business and listed the property. Also included is equipment from Adele Williams (Dave’s cousin) who lost her husband Mark Williams of Saranac, MI. OVERVIEW INCLUDES: TRACTORS: 11976 John Deere 4630 diesel; 1984 John Deere 4250 diesel; 1990 John Deere 2955 4x4 diesel w/loader; 1970s John Deere 310 diesel backhoe; 1971 John Deere 1020 gas; IHC 1086 diesel; 1983 IHC 884 diesel; 1974 IHC 674 diesel; Ford 4000 diesel; 1953 Farmall Super C; 1948 Farmall Super A; 1945 Farmall A Culti-Vision EQUIPMENT: 1973 White 7300 combine diesel w/grain & corn head; 1970 IHC 1700 tanker truck; IHC Cyclo 400 air 4-row corn planter; Brent 700A grain cart; Ag-Chem 750 field sprayer; NH #791 PTO manure spreader; NH #851 round baler; 3pt Multivator double tiller; IHC PTO 1-row corn binder; Orchard sprayers; Grain drills; Gravity boxes; Phil Brown Equipment; Other Tillage & Orchard Equipment; Over 25 pieces of 3pt Equipment; Greenhouses; Irrigation Equipment; Produce supplies; Semitrailer for storage; Trailers; Brent Pak 9000lb high lift hoist; Bush-hog zero-turn mower; Welders; Pneumatic tire charger; (2) Older mobile homes; Apple carts & boxes; Shop Tools; Lots of Farm Primitives; Antique Collectibles & Much More; LARGE AUCTION! 2-3 Rings @ 10:00AM Tractors Equipment @ 11:00AM INSPECTION: Friday, November 20th 2:00PM-5:00PM

Inspections: Monday, November 23 (11am-1pm) Monday, November 30 (4-6pm)

584 Homer Road, Concord, MI

Load Out: Wednesday, December 2 (11am-1pm) Sale Manager: Neil Sheridan (517) 749-7616 Questions?

Call us!

(517) 676-9800

www.SheridanAuctionService.com

VISIT WWW.ARTSMITHAUCTIONEERS.COM FOR DETAILED LISTING & 300+ PICTURES OR CALL NOAH AT 616-633-4254 FOR FLYER.

OH-0001249678

HOOF IT OVER TO JERRY’S TIRE!

JERRY’S TIRE HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED!

WE can help with all your tire needs

1-800-222-6336

Resources, online via Zoom, www.canr.msu. edu/events/wild-spartans-series-november.

16 thru Dec. 2: Shiawassee 4-H SPIN Club "Pamper Yourself From the Pantry" Holiday Edition, 5 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday, open to 4-H and non-4-H'ers ages 5 and up, free event designed to create holiday treat spa items from things found in your pantry, register by Nov. 13 at https://v2.4honline.com or valdezm3@msu.edu.

17: MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology Virtual Open House, 6:30 p.m. and runs approximately 45 minutes, includes information about academic programs, career pathways, enrollment process, resources for student success, and key campus life opportunities, as well as time for questions throughout the presentation, www.canr.msu. edu/events/iat-virtual-open-house-17nov-2020.

25: 4-H Sooper Yooper GooseChase Scavenger Game, learn fun facts about the U.P. while completing missions on the GooseChase app, participate from your home, backyard, or wherever your family will be, online via GooseChase app, www.canr.msu.edu/ events/4-h-sooper-yooper-goosechasescavenger-game.

The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago.

TOM COY ESTATE / REAL ESTATE AUCTION Tuesday, Nov. 24 @ 10:00am 8030 Dorrell Rd., Jackson, Michigan 36 x 60 Shop Building on 3 Acres w/Nice Large Building Site on the corner of Dorrell & Portage Rd. Building has Cement Floor & Partially Insulated 3 Overhead Doors (10X12, 10X10, 10X8)

John Deere 1020 Gas Tractor * John Deere Skid Steer * Honda 200 Four Wheeler * 2 2000 Chevy Blazers * Shop Tools * 3pt.

Equipment, many more items not listed Check website for Pictures and more Info: braunandhelmer.com B & H will be following all CDC Recommended Safety and Prevention Guidelines.

CASH OR CHECK WITH I.D. 10% BUYERS PREMIUM ON PERSONNEL QUESTIONS CALL: BRIAN BRAUN 734-368-1736 BRAUN & HELMER AUCTION SERVICE, INC.

VIRTUAL LAND AUCTION

MON, NOVEMBER 30 • 6PM | KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI

275

±

Acres

Offered in 6 Tracts or Combinations

• This is a Sportsman’s Paradise! • 150.15± FSA Productive Tillable Acres • 10,800’± Road Frontage on 3 County Roads

GOODYEAR TRACTION VALUES!

PROPERTY LOCATION: West of US 131 at South edge of Schoolcraft, MI. 5.5 miles on W Ave between 1st St & 2nd St (Sec. 19). AUCTION LOCATION: Virtual - online, by phone, or absentee bid. Go to our website for details on how to bid!

Goodyear R14T:

Goodyear Dyna Torq

Brings the benefits of LSW Radial R-1 technology to compact Reduced vibration in field tractors for the first time and road service Improved traction from the 3 pitch tread design

Goodyear Ultra Torq Radial R-1 Long lasting treadwear provided by the patented riding cleat

Goodyear Optitrac Radial R-1W

Up to 25% deeper than conventional R-1 tires Extra wide flotation sizes for super traction

TRACT 1: 47± ACRES, 1320’± frontage on 1st St w/ 40.7± acres tillable. This tract has valley irrigation, but the irrigation does not sell with the tract. The underground irrigation pipe stays.

Tract goes to the middle of the stream in the Northeast corner of the tract. TRACT 2: 45.5± ACRES, 1500’± frontage on 1st St w/ 22± acres tillable. 23.5±wooded hunting land w/ wetland & stream. TRACT 3: 52± ACRES, 1140’± frontage on 1st St & 1950’± Frontage on W Ave. 39.4± acres tillable & 13.4± wooded w/ wet land. TRACT 4: 59.5± ACRES, 600’± frontage on W Ave & 2100’± frontage on 2nd St. 22.5± acres tillable & 33.1± acres wooded w/ wet land & stream.

TRACT 5: 33± ACRES, 1320’± frontage on 2nd St. 7.9± acres tillable & 25.1± wooded w/ wet land & stream. Tract goes to the middle of the stream in the Northwest corner of the tract. TRACT 6: 38± ACRES, 1100’± frontage on 2nd St. 15.3± acres tillable w/ wooded, wet land, & stream.

FLINT 2085 W. Hill Rd. (810) 234-8243

OH-0001249163 OH-0001220188

LAKE ODESSA 1413 Second St. (616) 374-8892

WARREN

WYOMING

2201 Centerwood Dr. (248) 597-4885

4525 Clyde Park (616) 452-8005

OWNERS: Phyllis J. Hice Irrev. Trust & Clifford F. Hice Irrev. Trust, Century Bank & Trust TTEE, Julie Andrews VP & Sr. T.O. SALE MANAGERS: Ted Boyer • (574) 215-8100 & Ed Boyer • (574) 215-7653 • ed@boyerpig.net #6505261770, #6501225192

800.451.2709 • SchraderAuction.com

OH-0001249671

INSPECTION DATES: Sun, 11/8 • 2-4pm & Sat, 11/14 • 10am-12pm, Meet a Schrader Agent on Tract 3

1-800-222-6336

www.farmersadvance.com

FARMERS’ ADVANCE

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

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“ ... for our fresh cows, especially 2-year-olds.”

— Tom Kestell

TOM AND GIN KESTELL, EVERGREEN-VIEW FARMS, Waldo, Wisconsin 130 registered Holsteins BAA 111.7 RHA 44,767M 4.04 1807F 3.14 1404P, SCC 100,000 2017 National Dairy Shrine Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder 2018 National Holstein Elite Breeder

“We use Udder Comfort™ for our fresh cows, especially 2-year-olds.

We don’t have much mastitis or extreme edema. We use this product on fresh udders to speed up circulation and bring out any swelling they might have. I also like rubbing it on hocks,” says Tom Kestell, Waldo, Wisconsin.

DAN’S TRUCK EQUIPMENT

8042 U.S. Rt. 20 - Perrysburg, OH 7 Miles South of Toledo, 3 Miles East of I-75 OR Exit 5, Ohio Turnpike

Quality Udders Make Quality Milk

Maximum Results Minimal Cost 1.888.773.7153 1.613.652.9086 uddercomfort.com

Call to locate a distributor near you.

For external application to the udder only after milking, as an essential component of udder management.

Always wash and dry teats thoroughly before milking.

FULL LINE OF TRUCK EQUIPMENT

E-mail us at sales@danstruck.com

419-874-2249

(800) 537-3346

Check our Website for Color Photos, Inventory List, & LIVE Auctions! www.danstruck.com • www.danstruckauction.com

2007 Mack Single Axle Day Cab, Mack AC 350 HP, Allison Auto, Air Ride .......................................................$11,500

2011 Freightliner M2, Cummins ISB, 220 HP, Allison Auto, 2000 Gallon Water Tank, 214K Miles ......................... $22,500

2010 Ford F350, 5.4L gas, Auto 8’ Reading utility body, 185K miles .................$12,500

2019 Demco 40’ Aluminum hopper, tandem axle 2 hoppers, tarp, air ride......... $38,500

2012 Volvo Day Cab with Wet Kit, Cummins ISX, 400 HP, 10 spd, 259k Miles .......................................................$29,900

2014 Freightliner M2, ISB Cummins 280 HP, Allison Automatic, Rear locker, New Swaploader SL240 with adjustable jib .. $62,500

2014 Freightliner M2, Cummins ISB 250 HP, Alliston Auto, 26’ Dry Van, 33k GVW, 248K miles.....................................$18,500

2021 Demco 34’ Steel Hopper, Spring Ride, tarp, front and rear platforms.. ......$29,000

2016 Ford F650, 6.7L Powerstroke, Automatic, under CDL, “2019” Morgan 26X102X103 Dry Van like new 120K miles. ................................... $44,500

2015 Ford F650, Cummins ISB 220 HP, Alliston Auto, 24X96X85X Dry Box, under CDL, 143K milesv...............................................$28,500

2015 Ford F450, 6.8L V10, Automatic, 9’ Omaha Standard Service body with canopy top. 157K miles ..............................$21,500

(5) Ford F650, Cummins ISB 220 HP, Allison Auto, 24’ Dry Van, liftgates, under CDL. 140K-185K miles. Starting at ............. $24,500

2012 Freightliner Cascadia, 0015 475HP, 10 spd, air ride, 492K miles.. ........ $34,000

2013 Kenworth T370, Paccar PX6 260 HP, Allison Auto, New 16’ Scott Aluminum grain body and hoist, tarp. .......................... $44,950

1997 Kenworth T800, M 11 Cummins, 9 Speed, air ride, 407K miles .............................................................. $16,500

2012 Freighter Cascadia, DD15 475 HP, 10 spd, Air Ride, 522K miles ...................................$34,000 or best offer

2015 Ford F250, 4x2, 6.2 L gas, Auto, AC, 8’ Knapheide Service body. 102K miles. . $21,900

1978 Chevy C60, 366 gas, 5+2 trans, 18’ Knaphiede grain body with hoist and tarp .........................................................$5,900

2015 Ford F250 4x4 Crew Cab, 6.2 L gas Auto 8’ Knapheide utility body 94k miles .......................................................$25,000

2015 Mack Single Axle Day Car, Mack MP7 325 HP, M-Drive Automated trans, Air Ride, 294K Miles ..................................... $25,000

OH-0001249228

OH-0001249630

Comfortable, healthy, productive cows are the focus of the dairy Tom and Gin started in 1971.

Evergreen-View Farm is home to 130 cows with a consistent RHA around 45,000M. They bred the only dam and daughter pair to both achieve World Records at 72,147M and 77,477M, and their genetics have gone to 40 countries.

“Udder Comfort really works. It is a good, successful product for us,” says Tom. He loves everything about dairying, especially giving cows the opportunity to do their best. https://wp.me/pb1wH7-T

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

FARMERS’ ADVANCE

www.farmersadvance.com

1-800-222-6336

Thelen AG Products St. Johns, Michigan • 989-224-7073 GREAT QUALITY Belt NL2020 11’ belt, good lacing .................$500 JD 3 pt. post hole digger.......................$450 COMBINE REPLACEMENT PARTS JD XP openers ...................................$35.50 JD 18” drill blades .............................$28.00 JD 750 boots ...............................still $25.00 JD 1590 boots ...................................$31.00 17” no-till 13 wave ............................$28.00 Salford blades, 17”, 20” & 22” in stock Vertical tillage blades.............................. Call Field cult. sweeps - 7” & 9” Bellota 5/16 Mega dealer - big volume, low price!

Call for others!!

Knocken Belota 7” & 9” Sweeps $9.50 a Piece USED EQUIPMENT 500 gallon fuel tank with a Gasboy electric pump....................................................$500 Degelman 12 Ft front silage blade, universal mounts ..............................................$1,500 M11 Cummins Engine runs great, very reliable ..............................................$1,500 96 Volvo Semi Tractor M11 Cummins, Bad Transmission, Great Tires ............$2,500

NEW EQUIPMENT

Hardi 500 gal sprayer, tandems, 45’ booms, very nice .........................$3,700 Dominator 9 Shanks ........................$39,000 Roto Grind Tub Grinder Really Nice ..$14,500 84 used 20” 13 wave notched blades 2” hole-acres left .............................. $10 EACH Several used fans & sweep augers, 1 centrifugal, large.......................Make Offer Kverneland land plow, 5 bottom in furrow, good sod plow ...................................$1,200 Hardi 500 gal. sprayer, tandems, 45’ booms, very nice............................................$3,800 Duetz-Fahr Discbine Nice..................$1,200 Winco Generator PTO on a 3 pt cart......$800

Tires with New Rims 425x22.5 set of four................................................$1,100 16 - 2 Plus 2 Plus 2 Plus Fertilizer Attachments fits White Planter 8000 Series.

Brand New...................................Make Offer New Summer’s 45’ Landroller, vertical fold, 42” drums .............................Call for Details.

Stocking Ritchie waterers - Ecofount & Omnifount & Parts in stock Westfield & Mayrath augers, power sweep augers also available New Saylor Beall Air Compressors, 80 gallon, 5 hp, 2 stage, starter, 1 phase ready to go, last a lifetime.....................................$2,300

Yetter 15ft Rotary Hoe very nice.........$1,000

WE HANDLE:

Cultipackers Old School 12ft Main & 2 Pups ..........................................................$1,400

Knowles Gears & Parts • Westfield Augers • Mayrath Augers

NH 851 Round Baler original owner, hasn’t been used in 15 years, shedded.........$1,000

• Hutchinson products • Summers Tillage • J&M Wagons • Seed Tenders

425x225 Tires & New Rims 8 Bolt for Gravity Boxes ....................................... $1,000 a set

• Planter Parts • Ritchie Waterers

• Rolling Harrow • Taillage Parts

CALL ABOUT AUGERS | GET EARLY PRICING!

911 W. CHICAGO ROAD STURGIS, MI, 49091 269-651-1426

For Sale Cover Crop Seed Oats $4 a Bushel & Rye $5 a Bushel

Knocken McKay 7” & 9” Sweeps $4.50/pc. Until Gone!

We Stock Dominator pts!

Vertical Tillage Blades!

IN STOCK CALL!

120 SOUTH PINE BRECKENRIDGE, MI, 48615 989-842-5855

1201 W. MICHIGAN AVE. THREE RIVERS, MI, 49093 269-278-3885

Replacement Tillage Parts

We Have It At Competitive Prices Supplies Are Getting Tighter – Don’t Miss Out!

Bellota 7” and 9” Sweeps - Great Prices - Free Knock On Clips

Call ~ We Can Get It!!!

Thelen Ag Products 5 miles north on US-27, St. Johns, MI 989-224-7073 OH-0001249145

OH-0001249122

“FRIDAY” * NOVEMBER 20th, 2020 10:00 A.M. Sharp!

SATURDAY * NOVEMBER 21st, 2020 10:00 A.M. Sharp!

AUCTION LOCATION: 223 Co. Rd. 110 ALGER, OH 45812

LOCATION: On Site @ PV-431 Rd 20, ARCHBOLD, OH 43502

App. 2.3 Miles South of Alger, OH on SR 235 to Hardin CR 110, West 1.1 Miles on CR 110 to Auction ~ Or App. 10 Miles East of Lima, OH on SR 309 to Allen/ Hardin Co. Line, South on Co. Line App. 4 Miles to CR 110, East to Auction - “Watch for Auction Today Signs”

App. 2 Miles South of Archbold, OH on SR 66 to CR “W”, East 3 Miles on CR “W” to CR 20, South on CR 20, ½ Mile to Auction “WATCH FOR AUCTION TODAY SIGNS”

“LIVE INTERNET BIDDING” (Live bidding starts after small items) Sign up @ “PROXIBID.com/Siefker”

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VERY NICE C/IH TRACTORS * SHARP PICKUP * FARM EQUIPMENT

LOW HR JD TRACTORS & COMBINE / SHARP PICKUP

*** VIEW PICTURES & UPDATES ONLINE @ www.auctionzip.com OHIO Auctioneer ID# 4664 TERMS: Good Check Auction Day ~ Out of State Bring Bank Letter of Credit

TRACTORS COMBINE HEADS 2006 C/IH MX 215 MFWD w/ 5,698 Hours, Cab/Air, 18 Sp. Power Shift Trans, Outback-Auto-Steer, 18.4-46 Tires 95%/ Hub Duals, 16.9-30 Frt Tires 95%, Frt. Fenders, 3 Remotes, Q.H., 6 Frt. Wts, Big 1000 PTO “GOOD CLEAN TRACTOR”; 1992 C/IH 7110 2WD w/ Cab/Air, Buddy Seat, ONLY 2,992 Hours, 18 Sp., Power Shift, 18.4R38 Tires 90%/ Hub Duals, 9 Frt. Wts., 3 Remotes, 540/1000 PTO, “VERY NICE TRACTOR”; 1978 IH 986 w/ ONLY 4,315 Hours, Cab/Air, 16 Sp. Trans, 18.4R38 Tires/ Hub Duals, 4 Frt. Wts., 2 Remotes, Light Bar, 540/1000 PTO, “VERY CLEAN TRACTOR”; Massey Ferguson 30 Gas Tractor w/ Loader/ Backhoe; 1981 IH 1440 Rotary Combine w/ 4,638 Hours, Elec/ Hyd. Machine, 23.1-26 Tires; 1995 C/IH 1020 17 ½’ Grain Head, “Nice Head”; IH 963 6x30 Corn Head WP Bearings; 25’ Header Cart Wagon; IH Cub Tractor w/ Belly Mower; COLLECTOR TRACTORS HIT MISS ENGINES 1958 JD 720S Standard “GAS”, Newer Pistons, Hyd. Remote, 540 PTO; 1946 JD “B” Elec. Start w/ NEW 11.2-38 Tires, Older Repaint, Lights; 1946 Farmall “M” w/ NF, 13.6-38 Tires, Fenders, Hyd. Remote, Older Repaint; 1944 Farmall “H” w/ NF, Fenders, Pulley, 12.4-38 Tires, Older Repaint; Farmall “H” w/ NF; 1953 Ford Jubilee Utility w/ 4 Sp. w/ Hyd., Like New 12.4-28 Tires; 3 Pt. 5’ Rotary Mower; JD 4x14” Pull Plow; IH #70 4x14” Pull Plow; LG 1x Pull Plow; JD 110 4 Speed Riding Mower; Fenders for JD B; (4) IH 1½ HP Hit/ Miss Engines; Cushman 1½ Hp. Hit Miss Eng.; Several Maytag Engines; King-Wyse 1x Forage Chopper w/ Hay Head; Corn Sheller/ Burr Mill; 2015 CHEVY 2500 PICKUP 2015 Chevy 2500 Z-71 LTZ 4x4 Pickup, 4 Dr., ONLY 58,209 Miles, 6.0 Gas Eng., Running Boards, Gooseneck Ball in Bed, Bed Cover, “SHARP TRUCK”; FARM EQUIPMENT 2012 Landoll 7431VT Plus 23’ Vertical Tillage Disc w/ HD Rolling Baskets “Low Acre Very Nice”; JD 7200 6x30 Conservation NT Planter, Liq. Fert, Single Disc Openers, Finger Pickup, Row Cleaners, Star Closers, 150 Monitor; C/IH 5400 22x8 15’ NT Drill w/ C/IH 5000 NT Cart Markers & Rear Rolling Baskets; IH 2350 Mount-O-Matic Hyd Loader w/ 84” Bucket; Rhino SD-15 Batwing Chopper, 540 PTO w/ Stump Jumpers, Aircraft Tires & Suspension; Brillion 15’ Cultimulcher; Tye 4x 3pt. Deep Till Ripper; Glenco 9x Disc Chisel w/ Leveler; Clark 500 Gal. 7x Disc 28 Applicator, GD Pump; 1,000 Gal Nurse Tank on Fert Buggy Frame; Bush Hog 120-09 3pt. HD 9’ Hyd. Angle Blade; Krause #3118 18’ Soil Finisher w/ Hyd Rear Hitch; UM 220 20’ Rolling Basket Harrow; IH #37 12’ Wheel Disc; JD 3pt. Rotary Hoe; 18’ Harrigator; Steiger 14’ Tandem Trailer; (2) UM 325 Gravity Wagons on KB 12T Gears w/ 12-16.1 Tires/ Tarps; UM 325 Gravity Wagon on 13T Gear w/ 11R-22.5 Tires/ Tarp; KB 375 Gravity Wagon on 12T Gear w/ 12.5-15 Tires/ Tarp/ Lights; KB 350 Gravity Wagon w/ 15’ Hyd. Auger; Universal Small Gravity Wagon; 14’ Flatbed Seed Wagon; Davy Gas Engine Air Compressor Trailer; 3 Pt 7’ Driveway Drag; 90# Jack Hammer; Ferrell Rotary Grain Cleaner; 8’x8” Incline Bin Auger; Fuel Trailer w/ 300 Gal Tank/ Pump; Sand Blaster; Airless Paint Sprayer; 24’ I-Beams; (8) Sets Bil-Jax Scaffolding; Other Farm Tools & Misc.

EQUIPMENT OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday * November 18th, 2020 * 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Owners: MR. & MRS. MERLE RIEGSECKER Equipment Questions Call Merle @ 419-966-4373 VIEW PICTURES & UPDATES ONLINE @ www.auctionzip.com OHIO ID#464 TERMS: Good Check Auction Day * Out of State Bring Bank Letter of Credit * Not responsible for accidents

Food By: Big Dog’s Diner * Not Responsible for Accidents * Licensed by the Dept of Ag Loader Tractor for Loading & Unloading Day of Auction

FOOD BY: Big Dog’s Diner * Licensed by the Dept of Ag * Loader Tractor Day of Auction Conducted By:

2010 FORD F-250 4 DOOR 4x4 PICKUP w/ CAP ONLY 32,803 MILES 2010 Ford F-250 Lariat Package, 4x4, 4 Door PICKUP, ONLY 32,802 Miles, 5.4 Triton V-8 Eng., Auto Trans, White in Color, Rear Cap., “LOW MILEAGE~EXTREMELY NICE”

LOW HOUR JD TRACTORS & COMBINE/ HEADS COLLECTOR TRACTORS 2009 JD 7930 MFWD w/ Cab w/ Buddy Seat, Air, IVT Trans, ONLY 1,321 Hrs. 18.4-46 Tires/ Hub Duals, 14.9-34 Frt. Tires, 4 SCV., 12 Frt. Wts,. Rear Wts., Frt. Fenders, 540/1000 PTO “VERY SHARP”; 2004 JD 7920 MFWD w/ Cab w/ Buddy Seat, Air, IVT Trans ILS Frt. Suspension, ONLY 2,979 Hrs., 18.4-42 Tires/ Hub Duals, 380-85-30 Frt Tires, 3 SCV, 8 Frt. Wts., Frt. Fenders, 540/1000 PTO, “ NICE CLEAN TRACTOR”; 1991 “One Owner” JD 4555 MFWD w/ Cab, Air, P.S. Trans. 3 Years on Re-man Engine, Total Hours Show 4,635 on Tractor, 18.4-42 Tires Hub Duals, Frt. 3 Pt. Hitch, 3 Remotes, Big 1,000 PTO, “NICE CLEAN TRACTOR”; Massey 180 D. w/ Hyd. Loader; IH 300 Rowcrop Tractor w/ FH; Cockshutt 30 Rowcrop Tractor, Older Restore; Oliver OC-6 Cletrac D. Steel Track Tractor w/ PTO & Hyd.; 1998 JD 9410 Combine w/ 3,529 Eng,/ 2,581 Sep Hrs., 30.5-32 Tires, Chopper, Standard Monitors, Chaff Spreader; 1996 JD 920 Flex Gr Head; Woods Header Trailer; JD 643 LT Oil Bath 6x30 Corn Head; JD 4x2 Gas Gator w/ Windshield, Hyd Bed, ONLY 615 Hrs; Cub Cadet ZTR Riding Mower;

NT DRILL PLANTER TILLAGE EQUIPMENT WAGONS 1999 JD 1560 15’ NT Drill, 7½ Spacing w/ Dolly, JD Markers, Poly Quick Fill; JD 7200 6x30 Planter w/ Culti-Planter, Liq. Fert., Rebuilt Chains/ Clutches, Original Tongue, 250 Monitor; Krause 2887 7x Disc/ Chisel w/ Leveler; C/IH 496 20’ Rock Flex Frame w/ Vertical Tillage Blades; J&M 212-24’ Rolling Harrow; DMI 5x 3Pt. Inline Disc/ Ripper; JD 724 18’ Soil Finisher; UM 22’ Rolling Harrow; JD 21’ #1010 FF Field Cult; Brillion 15’ Cultimulcher; Allis 20’ Hyd. Fold Disc w/ Rear Harrow; Buckeye 20’ Frt. Mount Danish Tine Cult.; Buckeye Mt. Frt. 17’ Harrigator; JD 115 3pt. Rear Blade; Brillion 16’ Packer; JD RWA 10’ Disc; JD #1000 18’ Field Cult.; JD 10’ Wheel Disc; MF 880 6x Farm Tanks; J&M 385 Gravity Wagon w/ Mixer Tires, Brakes & Lights; (3) J&M 385 Gravity Wagons w/ Mixer Tires; (3) KB 350 Gravity Wagons; DMI 280 Gravity Wagon on 10T Gear; (2) Flatbed Wagons; Rotary Seed Cleaner; Massey 880 6x w/ Tandem Onland Hitch Plow; MF 880 5x Plow; (2) MF 440 6x30 Cult; Woods 214 Chopper; Lilliston 6x30 Rolling Cult.; SS ChemFarm Tanks, 12’ Trailer; MC #375 Continuous Flow Grain Dryer; JD Repair Parts; Mayrath 45’ x6” PTO Auger, 21’ Transport Seed Auger; Continental Belton 200 Gal Sprayer w/ 28’ Booms;

MACHINE SHOP TOOLS

FARM MISC

Forge; Forge Tools; Mech Hammer Machine; Flatbelt Metal Lathe; Band Saw; HD Drill Press; Saw Sharpener; Shaper; Pot Belly Frost Kill Stove; 7 Hp. CH Upright Air Compressor; Space Heater; Misc Hand Tools; Sunstrand Milling Machine; 50 Ton Shop Press; Valve Grinder Machine; Other Older Machine Shop Tools; Misc. Parts; Wrench Sets; Lincoln AC/ DC Welder; Torch Set; ¾ Sockets; New Nuts/ Bolts; Shop Crane; Power Washer; Shop Vac; Floor Jack; (2) 500 Gal. Fuel Tank w/ Pump; Other Good Shop Items;

***************************************************************************************** OPEN HOUSE> Tuesday * November 17th, 2020 * 11:00am-2:00pm KAISER BROS. Owners: Ross Kaiser & Phyllis Kaiser Equipment Questions Call Ross @ 419-234-1482

SIEFKER REAL ESTATE & AUCTION CO. LTD * OTTAWA, OH AARON SIEFKER * 419-538-6184 Office * 419-235-0789 Cell

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SIEFKER REAL ESTATE & AUCTION CO. LTD * OTTAWA, OH * AARON SIEFKER, Auctioneer > 419-538-6184

TOM & ERIC ROBBINS, ROGER FORD, DAN & COLE LIMBER; Assisting Auctioneers

AUCTIONEERS’ NOTE: Very Nice Equipment ~ Be on time Very Few Small Items!!

NOTICE > In following of the Ohio Dept of Health social distancing guidelines and the welfare of all involved we ask your attendance be by prospective buyers ONLY. Children, the elderly people with weakened immune systems and those showing symptoms of illness should NOT be in attendance. Please check for any changes to the state mandates regarding Covid 19 prior to attending this auction. Thank You for your understanding! ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

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Office * 419-235-0789 Cell Tom & Eric Robbins, Roger Ford, Dan & Cole Limber; Assisting Auctioneers

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Nice Line of Equipment ~ Don’t Miss Out!!

NOTICE > In following of the Ohio Dept of Health social distancing guidelines and the welfare of all involved we ask your attendance be by prospective buyers ONLY. Children, the elderly people with weakened immune systems and those showing symptoms of illness should NOT be in attendance. Please check for any changes or additions to the state mandates regarding Covid 19 prior to attending this auction. Thank You for your understanding *********************************************************************************************************************