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MIKE SORENSEN ~ SALES 641-745-7949 mikelpi@yahoo.com
Greetings, We really can’t complain about our weather, I just wished the wind would calm down a pinch and maybe stay down for over 2 days in a row, and none of us will complain about some timely rains. Sale Day Dinner... About a month ago, I received a call from the head chef at the K7 Hereford operation in Lockridge, Iowa. The purpose of the call was to quiz me on what kind of dinner would be good for their sale. I asked, do you really want my opinion? She said “yep, that’s why I called!” I’m really not sure why more folks don’t do this; my recommendation was a hot beef sundae. Jo Heidt doesn’t go second class with her sale day lunch. Believe it or not she and her helpers peeled and cooked seventy pounds of REAL potatoes. That’s right, REAL potatoes! That’s 14 five-pound bags of potatoes; just to put it into perspective. I’m not sure how many pounds of roast was involved but I’m sure that it was several. One would think that if you had 70 pounds of potatoes, probably a half dozen roasts, that that would be plenty to eat, but not at K7 with Jo in charge. She added corn, peas, and cooked carrots to make it a complete meal. Then, just so no one would be disappointed, she added diced red and white onions, green peppers, cheese, and little tomatoes to top dress all of the above. To
round out that perfect meal, she provided homemade rolls. Now, we aren’t done! She had ten different desserts from cake, cookies and specially designed Hereford cow cookies. There were bags of different sweet tooth things, fancy bread, bundt cake, carrot cake, along with a forty pound or so basket of fruit, apples, bananas, oranges. Now for the real kicker, this is the only place that I have ever been in my 30 plus years of working sales that we ate all of this awesome food on real plates and real silverware! That’s correct, hard to believe, but man was it nice! You just don’t know how special it is to have a real plate with real food to balance on your knee instead of a flimsy paper plate to steady and eat off of. Here’s the deal: if you want sale day meal advice, call the master, Jo Heidt, K7 Herefords. Thanks for everything Jo!! Oh, and Tom, that’s the best set of Herefords you have ever offered. Congrats on a good sale. Sunday Dinner... I called Heidi Sunday after church to check on some ads that needed to be run down. My first question was, what are ya doin’? Her reply, “working on LPI stuff and waiting for Matt to fix pork chops.” My reply, “did I miss my invite?” A bit of laughter from Heidi and at that point Dixie was
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The Federal Reserve releases, several times per year, the Federal Reserve Beige Book and Minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting. Below is a reprint of the Beige Book as released by the Fed a few weeks ago. We are highlighting in bold the parts of the Beige Book that analysts indicated moved the markets in the afternoon or that we think have by Michael Seek relevance to Grain and or Cattle Producers and the blue font Fox Group at the Board of Trade in brackets is our interpretation of their wording and potential impact on Grain and Cattle Producers and or how the markets This month we thought it would benefit Livestock Plus reacted to the Beige Book: subscribers and other Cattle and Corn Producers to get some Overall Economic Activity insight into the Federal Reserve. You know, the supposedly National economic activity accelerated to a moderate intellectual people with masters and doctorates in economics pace from late February to early April. Consumer spending and finance who have determined monetary policy for the last strengthened. [Parts of the stock market flipped over and sold 10 decades and have so masterfully managed monetary policy off on this wording and Treasuries held instead of selling off that you and your kinfolk are paying about 7 to 10 times on the good news]. Reports on tourism were more upbeat, what you did in the late 70’s but most of your kinfolk are not bolstered by a pickup in demand for leisure activities and making 7 to 10 times the income they used to. How does travel which contacts attributed to spring break, an easing of that sound for brilliant successful monetary policy? Exactly. pandemic-related restrictions, increased vaccinations, and Here is the point. re- cent stimulus payments among other factors. Auto sales The Fed is dog-determined to get inflation higher than it is grew, even as new-vehicle inventories remained constrained to ignite economic growth on a domestic and global basis. by microchip shortages. The picture in nonfinancial services The problem? Lumber prices have gone into the stratosphere generally improved, partly supported by strengthening demand and so have many other industrial commodities around the for transportation, professional and business, and leisure and world yet economic growth is not what it used to be. What hospitality services. [Good news for restaurants like Texas school did those folks get their degrees in? The Midwest is Roadhouse and therefore good for Cattle Producers] Despite being mauled by inflation on all kinds of things that hurting widespread supply chain disruptions, manufacturing activity the ranch and farm business models and thus hurting the expanded further with half the Districts citing robust growth. financial plans that will have to pay for college and wedding Bankers in most reporting Districts saw modest to moderate expenses of their families. We will give former Fed Chairman increases in overall loan volumes. [Cattle line of credits Alan Greenspan his due since he was one of the only Fed should remain available at a higher level than many analysts Chairmen in the last 20 years that said to buy gold because think even though very high ‘break-evens’ are of concern. there would be stagflation, meaning ‘stagnant growth-with Sustained high demand and tight supply of single-family inflation’ and that is exactly what has happened the last few homes further pushed up prices, and builders noted ongoing years. Take a look at the chart below to see the staggering production challenges, including rising costs. Reports on up moves for many, many months now and to the point of a commercial real estate and construction varied, with activity break-out that will likely bring even higher prices. in the hotel, office, and retail segments generally remaining weak. Agricultural conditions were mostly stable over the reporting period. Activity in the energy sector was mixed; coal production fell, while oil and gas drilling was flat to up. [ The correlation of Crude and Cattle has been remarkable in the big picture for some time now as previous charts in this monthly column of Livestock Plus have shown]. Outlooks were more optimistic than in the previous report, boosted in part by an acceleration in COVID-19 vaccinations. Employment and Wages Employment growth picked up over the reporting period, with most Districts noting modest to moderate increases in headcounts. The pace of job growth varied by industry but was generally strongest in manufacturing, construction, and leisure and hospitality. [This job growth is in areas that help
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"Markets" continued from pg 10 folks rationalize heading to Texas Roadhouse or Ruth Chris and Outback] Hiring remained a widespread challenge, particularly for low-wage or hourly workers, restraining job growth in some cases. Commercial and delivery drivers were specifically cited as in short supply, as were specialty and skilled tradespeople. Some firms noted absenteeism due to COVID-19 was down. Employment expectations were generally bullish. Wage growth accelerated slightly overall, with more significant wage pressures in industries like man- ufacturing and construction where finding and retaining workers was particularly difficult. [Wage growth is critical since the wholesale buyers of Boxed Beef are likely watching this economic metric and as Boxed Beef goes north the world reasonably expects Packers to pay more for Cash Fats]. Some contacts mentioned raising starting pay and offering signing bonuses to attract and retain employees. Prices Prices accelerated slightly since the last report, [the word acceleration is self-explanatory and important] with many Districts reporting moderate price increases and some saying prices rose more robustly. Input costs rose across the board, but especially in the manufacturing, construction, retail, and transportation sectors—specifically, metals, lumber, food, and fuel prices. [These input costs will bring higher prices on everything and consumers will likely rationalize overpaying for Choice and Select Beef as long as they see prices for everything going up as long as they are experiencing wage growth and or price appreciation on their house. Cost increases were partly at- tributed to ongoing supply chain disruptions, temporarily exacerbated in some cases by winter weather events. There were widespread reports of increased selling prices also, but typically not on pace with rising costs. Contacts generally expect continued price increases in the near term. Cattlemen, you have probably been unnerved the
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last few weeks by the way the Chicago Cattle Board has dropped and rattled some of the best minds in the cattle business. Term. However, you may have noticed that the Sale Barns have remained firm and this simply means that veterans long in the tooth who have plenty of gray hair have complete confidence that finishing Fats later this year will bring them the desired prize, bank loan backed or not. Be very careful about selling ‘naked’ Cattle Calls to fund the purchase of Fat or Feeder Cattle Puts to hedge your Cattle on the dirt. Naked Cattle Calls sound good on paper but they can shred your wallet too and we think not the way to go to hedge Cattle. You are seeing the greatest bull market in Corn in 9 years and you should not simply sit idly by and watch the Cattlemen on surrounding sections of land grow the Corn or buy up the Chicago Board on Corn. Look, if you can’t beat ‘em then join ‘em. Talk with us on how you can integrate the Bull market in Corn into your Fat or Feeder operation and play offense instead of defense. There are 4 primary ways for you to own Corn to cross-hedge you feed formulas. Naturally if you are already a bona-fide livestock producer has experience in hedging livestock on the Board then you’ll want to see the wholesale beef and dressed steer approach to optimizing Cattle hedges. So to get a new perspective on beef and dressed integration you’ll need to contact Michelle at 312.756.0931 Monday through Friday 9am to 430pm CST and she will help you receive on a complimentary basis for two full months by email both ‘Daily and Weekend ‘Livestock Reports’ that includes Fat and Feeder Cattle Valuations. You can also email Michelle White at mwhite@tradewithfox.com and give her your email address. And remember, hedging livestock with Chicago Board Cattle futures still has risk of loss and is not suitable for all livestock producers and investors who desire to hedge their livestock on the dirt. n
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123 Years of Producing Registered Angus Cattle
44th Annual Production Sale
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Lanesboro Sales Commission • Lanesboro, MN Previewing Sunday, June 6 at the farm
SINCE 1898
Selling bulls and heifers by sires with $Values in the top 10% of the breed!!
S S Enforcer E812 19274932
The 2019 top-selling bull at ORIgen!
$M +80 4% $W +95 1% $F +130 1% $G +72 5% $B +202 1% $C +342 1%
• Co-owned by Spruce Mountain Ranch LLC • Judson & Denise Baldridge • Al & Jeanne Conover
S S Enterprise E84 19274918
• Co-owned by Valley View Angus
$M +79 5% $W +86 3% $F +143 1% $G +78 3% $B +222 1% $C +367 1%
The 2019 2nd high-selling bull at ORIgen!
S S Odyssey H71 18944850 The 2018 top-selling bull!
$M $W $F $G $B $C
+81 +91 +126 +68 +193 +331
3% 2% 1% 10% 1% 1%
• Co-owned by Martens Angus Farm
Sale cattle sired by: S S Enforcer E812, S S Enterprise E84, S S Odyssey H71, S S Absolute B66, SydGen Enhance, GB Fireball, S S Hoover Dam H27, Byergo Black Magic, S S Great Northern, G A R Scale House and Thomas Edison.
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THE Land Guy
April 2021
Stay up to date with the latest market trends in farmland.
David Whitaker • Broker/Auctioneer
Farmers National Company • www.FarmersNational.com • (515) 460-8585 • DWhitaker@FarmersNational.com “Highest Land Prices I have seen in 5 years” Land prices continue to be on the rise and it is being pushed by a couple of factors. I have said it for years that the second that commodity prices increase, that the next week we will see land prices increase. With the USDA report that came out last week, I anticipate upward trending land prices for the short term and then continued steady growth as time moves forward. The land is also trending upward due to the ability to borrow money at lower interest rates. The supply of land is down 13% year over year in reference to the number of acres that have sold. I have been surprised by some of the higher prices in recreational ground. This is most likely an effect from Covid, but also may be due to increased timber prices.
The Land Guy
An advisor of mine once said “Markets are an Attitude”!
As we spring into planting season the Markets are great and the Attitude is Bullish for the future of agriculture. If your thinking about selling, I would recommend taking it to auction and utilizing true price discovery and the competitive bidding process. A lot of people think of auctions when they think of the 1980’s and forced sales. Don’t think that way. I want you to think of auctions as the first choice. They are transparent and fair to all parties. Some of the highest prices ever brought on any assets were brought at auction.
State Trends ($/Acre)
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$3,377
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Current FARMLAND Market FOR SALE
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$/ACRE $/CSR2 HIGH $7,982 $118 MED $6,230 $101 LOW $4,450 $98
$/ACRE $/CSR2 HIGH $9,799 $118 MED $6,377 $103 LOW $4,415 $115
WEST CENTRAL $/ACRE $/CSR2 HIGH $9,957 $117 MED $7,995 $127 LOW $5,964 $132
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$/CSR2 $120 $112 $84
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EAST CENTRAL $/ACRE $/CSR2 HIGH $9,396 $111 MED $7,367 $116 LOW $5,043 $116
SOUTHEAST $/ACRE $/CSR2 HIGH $9,085 $113 MED $5,948 $92 LOW $4,007 $96
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Van Aernam’s View by Andy Van Aernam
I got the opportunity to speak to our FFA Chapter the other day about the Austin Alt Memorial Classic. Our students have come and gone and Mrs. Elmquist and I felt that it was time to remind our kids why this show is an important event that we ask them to give us their time. Without the help of our members there is no way we could get it done. I think we should also give our many exhibitors and friends a reminder as well. Obviously, we love the youth livestock industry as both our families and many of our students are active in showing. But to us, and many in our community, this day is not just another show. Austin was the son of Scott and Melinda Alt and Sue and Brad Essick. He was also the brother of two of our current FFA members Evan and Aiden Alt, Garret Alt and Carter Essick. Scott has given most of his life to volunteering for the kids in our community and every other event in this town. Especially for activities for the 4H and FFA kids. Unless you’re a vegan, I’d bet a fair sum of money you’ve eaten something Scott has grilled whether you’ve attended a ball game or a festival in Audubon. When this tragedy struck, renaming the Nishna Valley Showdown was the obvious thing for us to do. We needed to lift up Austin’s family to make sure they knew how much they mean to us and we needed to make sure Austin was never forgotten and his story could be told on. For those that don’t know, Austin lost his battle with depression. In doing so, though, he saved me. He made me face my own demons. He made me accept that I had to address my own struggles and to carry on. I went to a doctor and now take two pills every day for anxiety and depression. I wish I had done that 20 years ago. He also has driven me to talk about it. If you follow me on social media, you may notice I talk about it quite a bit, and that my friends are the best medicine there is. This show isn’t just another livestock show. At least not to us. It’s a reunion. It’s a celebration. It has a higher purpose. It reminds us to talk about Austin. It reminds us to think about his story. And in doing so, it reminds us that we need to normalize the conversation. Mental health touches so many of us, but yet we don’t discuss it. It’s almost taboo to talk about it. And that is an incredible disservice to so many. There are many of us that wish this conversation could have been started 5 or 6 years ago and that we were preparing for a Nishna Valley Showdown. We would give anything to have been able to talk to Austin and let him know that we understood and we would carry on together and get through it. But we can’t. However we can make his life continue to matter, and we will. We will continue the conversation and his memory will carry on. Austin reminds me in a way of Robin Williams. He was
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the funniest guy in the room and he had a squinty eyed smile I will never forget. But he was fighting a battle we didn’t see. I hope, as my friends across the state plan their show schedules, that you mark down our Austin Alt Memorial Classic. Invite your friends to help us show his family how much we love them and to help us to normalize the conversation of mental health so that Austin can continue to save others as he did me. n
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Announcing the
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June 26, 2021
In North Platte, Nebraska
Selling 300+ head including: donor cows, cow-calf pairs, bred heifers, open heifers, embryos
PERFORMANCE ANGUS
Baldridge Isabel Y69 Selling 10 daughters and many granddaughters of the influential and multi-million dollar producer
Baldridge Blackbird A030 Selling daughters and pregnancies from the dam of Alternative, Versatile and Command along with half interest in A030 herself
Plan to join us in North Platte for a fun filled summer weekend. On Friday night, Luke Combs will be in concert less than 2 miles from the sale site followed by Toby Keith on Saturday night. Please contact Tara at 402-366-5636 or tara@ baldridge.net for assistance with concert tickets and hotel rooms, or go to: nebraskalanddays.com
To request a sale book - call, text or email:
Jud & Denise Baldridge
5329 Rodeo Rd • North Platte, NE 69101 Home/Office • 308-532-2100 Jud’s Cell: 308-520-2221 email: jud@baldridge.net
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B&B Equipment serves livestock producers. What started out as signing up to sell a few wagons, turned into a 32year business for Dean Bettis, of Albia. Dean started B&B Equipment in 1989 after seeing a “Dealers Wanted,” sign at the Apache booth at the Iowa State Fair. Through the years he’s sold thousands of feed wagons, creep feeders, hay feeders, and other equipment to livestock producers all across the country. “I’ve met some of the best people through this business and I’m so glad I saw that sign so many years ago,” Dean says. The original purchase was for a semi-load of four wagons. Dean says the equipment had to be paid for at delivery, which as a younger man was more of a challenge. He originally started the business with his brother, but as the years went on, the B&B was for Dean Bettis and Julie Bettis, his wife. Now, he has a lot of people call after getting a card at a show, seeing the sign at their equipment lot by Albia, or reading an advertisement in publications like Livestock Plus. “Mike and I first met at the Iowa Beef Expo. I imagine that is where we discussed me being an advertiser in his magazine,” Dean says. B&B Equipment has been an advertiser ever since the beginning of LPI in 1995. Dean also became friends with Mike Ehrsam, owner of Mikkey’s LC in Greenfield, when they were both exhibiting at the Iowa Beef Expo. Since then, they have shared an exhibition lot at the Iowa State Fair. Ehrsam sells buildings, and they always use one to house their exhibit office at the fair. Dean’s customer base has been all across the country, but mostly in Iowa and the Midwest. He says it took some time to build up his local customers, but now many have become good friends and repeat customers. Dean’s years of work as a dealer for the Apache Company has earned him several awards. In 1998, B&B Equipment received an award for $1 Million in sales. In 2005, they joined the $2 Million Club with Apache. The lifelong Albia resident has also been recognized by the community for having the business, as well as being a local realtor and long-time member of the Monroe County Fair Board. In 2003, B&B Equipment was given the Agribusiness Award from the Monroe County Farm Bureau. In 2012, he earned the Albia Hall of Fame award and the Merit Service Award from the Albia Chamber of Commerce. Dean says he couldn’t do all that he does without the help of his wife, Julie, who is the bookkeeper for B&B Equipment. Their children, Jeff, David and Joleen, all live in the Albia area. They also enjoy time with their grandchildren and soon will have a couple great-grandchildren added to the family. Through the years, Dean has been involved in the livestock industry. He started on the farm he grew up on and exhibited cattle at the county and state fairs. After he served six years in the National Guard, he purchased his grandfather’s farm where they fed pigs, backgrounded calves, and had a cow-calf herd. He always has worked off the farm as well, to bring more income in for the family. As Dean and Julie slow down, they hope the business will be able to continue through their son and grandson, but that is still to be determined. “For now, we’ll keep selling equipment and enjoying the great customers we have had through the years,” Dean says.
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Lefty’s Logic by Eric Lee
Wow what a spring that was! As we wrap up the spring bull season, I can’t help but think this will be a year we remember for a long time. For me, it started with a great set of Simmental bulls for Jeff Springer and ended with the Heim Cattle Co. setting a new Minnesota record with HCC Whitewater commanding $280,000. As consistent as the bulls sold this spring, the weather could not have been anymore inconsistent! It started out with record snow falls across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Then it turned cold. Mike, Casey Jentz, and I worked the Emerald Lane Angus Dispersal in Withee, Wisconsin. I believe the
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high that day was negative 15 degrees. Being the gentlemen that we are, Casey and I let the more seasoned ringman (Mike) pick his section first. Little did he know he chose the side furthest from the heater. There had to have been a 40 degree drop from his section to Casey’s. So while Casey was stripping off layers Mike could not put enough on. By the time I made it to Bemidji, Minnesota two weeks later the weather had broke. We could not have asked for better weather or turn out at the annual Wilde Angus Production Sale. As we move forward into 2021, I would like to thank all of our customers for believing in LPI and allowing us to be part of your success this spring. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the other LPI family as you begin to shift gears and start planning your fall events! Thank you and God bless, Eric “Lefty” Lee 608-295-5312
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develop a passion with some assistance while still learning to work hard and persevere even on the hard weeks! I am sure learning to be a parent will be a rather large by Austin Sorensen learning curve, but I truly look forward to the opportunity to raise a child with my wife in the livestock business. As May is upon us and that means summer is I’ve mentioned before, I listen to a lot of podcasts. I listened right around the corner! Although summers to one with Deb Core here a while back that really hit me are always fun with pasture checks, cold hard. I may not quote this perfectly but she said her and drinks, and the occasional round of golf I her husband felt as if God had given them the cows to raise am looking even more forward to this summer as my wife their kids. To me that’s just awesome. There are so many life and I will be preparing to welcome our first child in early lessons that can be learned from this industry and I feel truly September! blessed to be a part of it. Sydney and I are both beyond excited about becoming This month my hat absolutely has to go off to all of the parents and looking forward to all the joy it will bring. parents, grandparents, and mentors that help give kids Thinking about raising a child makes me think a lot about opportunities to be successful! the way I was raised and I feel like the way a lot of livestock As always, please don’t hesitate to give me or any of the kids are raised. To me, that can be summed up in one phrase, team a call this summer. I genuinely look forward to hitting “never being denied opportunity.” I often times look back the road for herd visits. We will see you then! God bless! and think how lucky we were to have parents who may not Austin Sorensen have bought the new truck that year to go showing with or Livestock Plus Inc. the most expensive heifer but always gave us an opportunity 712-310-3788 to be successful! If we wanted to show, they would get us aust.sorensen@gmail.com there and if we worked hard they would find us an animal www.livestockplusinc.com to compete with. To me, this is the greatest gift because you
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Each year, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association nominates an Each year, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association nominates an outstanding cattle operation for the National Environmental outstanding operation the National Environmental Stewardshipcattle Awards Programfor(ESAP). This year’s nominee Stewardship Awards Program This year’s nominee was chosen by a committee of (ESAP). Iowa Cattlemen’s Association was chosen by a ESAP committee of IowaRead Cattlemen’s Association leaders and past nominees. on for excerpts from leaders and past ESAP nominees. Read on for excerpts from the full application. the full application.
Justin and his wife, Lacie started farming soon after they wed in 2003. The newJustin and his wife, Lacie started farmlyweds began transferring embryos to 30 ing soon after they wed in 2003. The newregistered Angus cows and farming 110 lyweds began transferring embryos to 30 acres of row crop ground. Since then, the registered Angus cows and farming 110 operation has expanded to include 200 acres of row crop ground. Since then, the registered Angus cows, 1,500 acres in operation has expanded to include 200 crop production, and 500 acres in pasture. registered Angus cows, 1,500 acres in In 2020, Justin and Lacie founded crop production, and 500 acres in pasture. Robbins Land & Cattle LLC. Their enterIn 2020, Justin and Lacie founded prise not only features a new farm name, Robbins Land & Cattle LLC. Their enterbut an online store offering naturally raised, prise not only features a new farm name, homegrown beef. The couple saw the valbut an online store offering naturally raised, ue-add opportunity as a way to share their homegrown beef. The couple saw the valstory of environmental stewardship with ue-add opportunity as a way to share their story of environmental stewardship with
their local community and customers. Robbins Land & Cattle LLC is situated their local community and customers. along the North Raccoon River, in Greene Robbins Land & Cattle LLC is situated County. The enterprise also has pasture along the North Raccoon River, in Greene and row crop ground in Carroll County, County. The enterprise also has pasture roughly 15 miles from their farmstead. The and row crop ground in Carroll County, farm boasts pasture and row crop ground. roughly 15 miles from their farmstead. The Key features include: Hills, valleys, and farm boasts pasture and row crop ground. land along the river, which could use “time Key features include: Hills, valleys, and to heal.” Justin uses both flat and rolling land along the river, which could use “time pasture land for rotational grazing. Grazing to heal.” Justin uses both flat and rolling rotations occur frequently - roughly once a pasture land for rotational grazing. Grazing week on pasture ground in Carroll County rotations occur frequently - roughly once a and every three weeks on ground along week on pasture ground in Carroll County the riverbank - so native grasses remain and every three weeks on ground along the riverbank - so native grasses remain
ankle high or taller. “We’ve heavily incorporated cover ankle high or taller. crops,” says Justin. He first started utiliz“We’ve heavily incorporated cover ing cover crops in 2013, primarily seedcrops,” says Justin. He first started utilizing them on harvested corn acres. Justin ing cover crops in 2013, primarily seednow strives to establish cover crops on at ing them on harvested corn acres. Justin least 50 percent of his farming operation. now strives to establish cover crops on at He sees cover crops as an opportunity least 50 percent of his farming operation. to suppress weed pressure, reduce input He sees cover crops as an opportunity costs, and retain essential nutrients. From to suppress weed pressure, reduce input rotational grazing to cover crop seeding, costs, and retain essential nutrients. From Justin’s efforts to improve water quality and rotational grazing to cover crop seeding, soil health on his crop acres goes hand-inJustin’s efforts to improve water quality and hand with his purebred Angus operation. soil health on his crop acres goes hand-inOver the past 18 years, Justin has dedhand with his purebred Angus operation. Over the past 18 years, Justin has dedMay 2021 May 2021
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icated a lot of time and energy to enhancing his farming operation. From rebuilding and implementing farm ponds on pasture ground to establishing cover crops on a large portion of his row crop acres, Justin strives to leave the land better today than how he found it yesterday. Doug Hawn, his mentor and former business partner, always supported Justin in his sustainable endeavors. “He was extremely open to cover crops. Everywhere we used them was on his ground,” says Justin. Justin continues to build off the foundation him and Doug established together.
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Roughly one-fourth of the land Justin oversees is pasture ground. He says, “I live in ‘Corn Country.’ If you have pasture ground, chances are it’s rough.” Pasture ground undergoes routine maintenance, which ranges from clearing brush to fixing ravines. One major renovation, conducted within recent years, provides cattle with a reliable water source. Drain tile now offers consistent water levels. Justin also lined the water outlet with recycled concrete and installed rolling dams to slow drainage. These improvements help enhance water quality, which in turn support wildlife, such as fish and turkeys. Additional “clean up” measures around the pond and river include removal of cedar and thorny locust trees. Oak trees now line the horizon, which are more inviting for wild birds. “Since we’ve cleaned up, turkeys have really been coming around,” says Justin.
Justin may also seed cereal rye on barren ground along the river, encouraging growth of native grasses. The challenges become more complex when managing pasture along the river. Justin manages 400 acres near the North Raccoon River, located within the North Raccoon River Watershed Project. In 2013, the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy deemed the North Racoon River Watershed a “priority watershed,” as it is the most important and threatened waterfowl habitat in North America, according to the Iowa Watershed Approach. Bald eagles gather around rock dams, feeding off turtles. On any given day, one can spot between one to 10 eagles. Justin recalls all of the times the river has come out of its bank. He smirks and says, “I’ve learned to not build a good fence along the river.” Yet he remains dedicated to “repairing as many streams that run into the river as possible.” This has not been an easy task, by any means. Justin has invested a lot of time and money, as he strives to leave the land better today than how he found it yesterday. To improve water quality along the river, Justin sections off creek beds, limiting access points. “Cows need adequate water access, but I think you need to have a settling basin. If cows get in the water, those sediments need to settle before getting to the river,” says Justin. The cows are never granted full access to the creek. Justin has found that as he limits the footage, his cows gather side-by-side to
drink. If certain sections appear “overrun,” Justin repairs those areas with concrete or rock.
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“I want to leave the land better today than how I found it yesterday,” says Justin. He says this is his responsibility as a cattle producer and row crop farmer: “To manage weeds and feed the soil.” Justin plans to achieve this goal by: • Incorporating cover crops on at least 50 percent of his row crop acres • Establishing cover crops on 100 percent of incoming soybean acres • Maximizing the profitability of manure on his farming operation • Cleaning up pasture for more intensive rotational grazing • Turning marginal crop acres into hay or pasture ground • Engaging with local and state agencies on program development As you can see, Justin has lofty goals. He believes in using sustainable practices, such as cover crops, crop rotation, and limited tillage to raise his purebred Angus cattle. Robbins Land & Cattle, LLC wants what is best for their land, cattle, and consumers. Justin has come to realize, “In life, you have to go through struggles to see good things.” Reaching each goal has not been easy. Goals and plans have had to be readjusted along the way, but at the end of the day, Justin pushes forward.
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Dearest Heavenly Father, There are so many gifts that we receive everyday and take for granted. We try to remember that all things come from you, but in the busyness of everyday life we get too wrapped up in our businesses or family’s needs to say thank you. So today, we want to tell you how grateful we are. Thank you especially for those gifts that are specific to our area of focus on this Earth. Thank you for the animals you have placed on this Earth for us both as a source of nourishment and a source of income. Thank you for all those who work with those animals. The Bible says that you own the cattle on a thousand hills, so we thank you for allowing us to be good stewards of the few we take care of on our farms and ranches. Help us to build our businesses for the sake of future generations that will continue this important work. Thank you for caring not only about our eternal salvation through Jesus Christ, but also the daily price of corn and beef. Because you have promised to walk with us every day of our lives, help us to always give thanks in the good and bad moments because we know that you have always have a plan for us that we just might not see clearly at the time. Finally, give us the strength to do our work knowing that we aren’t working merely to please people, but to fulfill the purpose you have given us in this life. Amen. Pastor Steven Broers • 641-745-7648 Emmanuel Lutheran Church • Fontanelle, Iowa
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“I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds — achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists ...” I’ve heard this intro many, many times in the past few months, as my 15 year old son, Tucker, prepared for Creed Speaking at the Iowa FFA State Convention. What powerful values the FFA Creed portrays of American agriculture. How incredibly proud we felt to watch Tuck learn and grow so passionate about the creed. The creed references many different types of values exhibited by agriculturalists, but the common denominator of these values are all related to the people. We are beyond thankful for those folks who supported Tucker on his Creed Speaking journey!! It’s often said that it takes village to raise kids, in our case it takes an industry full of top of the line friends and family who never hesitated to help out one of their own. We have long known that the people of the agricultural industry are some of the best! His hard work paid off! Tucker received 1st place and will advance to the National FFA Convention. We are so very proud of him, but the best part was getting a text after we were headed home, from Tucker, thanking us for coming up to support him. THAT makes this mama’s heart happy. So both girls have been in dance classes all year, and our girls have been working so hard on the choreography for their dance recital coming up! Tay has been such an amazing, patient big sister helping in Treva’s dance class. Treva likes to free style a lot and it can be a little frustrating at times! Also, if there is a mirror even remotely in her vicinity she cannot seem to tear herself away. Needless to say, Taylor has got her hands full! Cannot wait to watch their recital! To say that April was a crazy month is an understatement! Looking back, watching all of our kids grow is so incredibly rewarding and it really makes the crazy days and nights worth while! The true highlight of the month was the day Tuck was leaving for state convention, and the girls also had dance pictures that same day (crazy day). As we were packing that morning, Tuck decided Treva needed to learn how to use a nerf gun and they went in pursuit of Taylor! The nerf gun battle of Tuck & Treva versus Taylor was just a timeless classic and something our whole family needed! “I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and I can exert and influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in the inspiring task.“ Heidi Sorensen Rohrig • 661-900-6004 heidi@livestockplusinc.com www.livestockplusinc.com
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