September 2012 Union Farmer

Mission Statement: North Dakota Farmers Union, guided by the principles of cooperation, legislation and education, is an organization committed to the prosperity of family farms, ranches and rural communities.

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In this issue:

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Fly-in to Washington, D.C.

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Catch the cattle criminals

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Gardening in Grand Forks

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Camp wraps up for the season

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OFFICERS: President: Elwood “Woody” Barth Vice President: Bob Kuylen Secretary: Ellen Linderman Treasurer: Terry Borstad

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Farm bill a priority for Fly-in participants The annual fall fly-in sponsored

by National Farmers Union will be held in Washington, D.C. Sept.

9-12. This will be an important time to attend a legislative event since the farm bill discussion is so critical.

Fly-ins allow members to gather in the nation’s capital and help acquaint members of Congress with the challenges family farmers and ranchers currently face across rural America. These visits provide an excellent opportunity for producers to tell lawmakers firsthand how current government policy impacts them and others in their area. Fly-in participants can share a personal story and put a human face on how decisions in Washington, D.C., affect both producers and consumers across the United States.

The main priority this fall will be to discuss the 2012 farm bill and attend a series of events and meetings. National Farmers Union is expecting over 200 Farmers Union members from throughout the country. Participants will visit the office of every member of Congress in just two and a half days. Members will hear from White House officials, elected officials from the House and Senate along with USDA leadership.

According to North Dakota Farmers Union President Elwood “Woody” Barth, “Congress needs to listen to our family farmers and ranchers. Farmers Union wants congressional members to focus on passing a farm bill with a strong safety net and permanent disaster protection.”

He went on to say that farmers meeting face-to-face with policymakers is very important to ensure the voices of Farmers Union members are heard. “As the discussions about the 2012 farm bill move forward, Farmers Union members and staff will have to continue to drive home the message that we need a strong safety net in order to allow farmers and ranchers to continue in their business of providing an abundant and safe source of food and fuel for the country and world.”

All Farmers Union members will be advocating for a farm bill to protect farmers and ranchers during times of need.

A farm bill rally will take place on Wed. Sept. 12 in downtown Washington, D.C., steps away from the Capitol. s

North Dakota Farmers Union participants include: Mark Anderson Lonnie Arp Woody Barth Terry Borstad Anne Denholm Miles Evenson David Fleming Kathryn Fleming Brian Gravning Libby Gravning Jim Hopfauf Bill Kershaw Karen Kershaw Jill Kerzman Jim Kerzman Jauna Kraft Bob Kuylen Charles Linderman Ellen Linderman Beau Locken Dawn Martin Trent Martin Cole Musland Larry Nagel Wes Niederman Deanne Olson Paul Olson Maxine Ronglien Cathy Stromme Dennis Stromme Patrick Swift Andrew Vetter Kristen Vetter 3

Touring the oil fields with NDFU Four oil field tours led by North Dakota Farmers Union have been conducted this summer and two more are scheduled this fall. The agenda for each tour includes a visit to three different co-ops in the area so people can hear and see how the oil field has impacted business and product offerings.

The United Prairie Cooperative in New Town along with Farmers Union Oil Company of Stanley and Tioga have all participated in the tours.

Participants visit many oil field sites, salt water well sites, pipelines presently being laid for natural gas, a rail site where the crude is pumped into tanks and railed to the refinery and a frac sand unloading facility. One of the highlights is a stop at Capitol Lodge in Tioga, N.D. This is a new crew lodge for workers in the oil fields.

Some other camps are known as

“crew camps” and this particular lodging camp is called a “dry camp” since no liquor is allowed on the premises. The camp can house up to 2,500 individuals. According to Kevin Healey, director of sales, the rooms are available per day, weekly, monthly or yearly with three meals included in the price. This facility is presently building a movie theater, indoor swimming pool and a recreational area.

The bus tours help members learn and understand more about how the oil industry is affecting western North Dakota and gives participants a first hand look at oil producing wells. The bus tours also stop at “Crow Flies High,” a scenic outlook to view the oil drilling rigs all around the country.

Dale Enerson, cooperative/ member services specialist at NDFU, owns land in the Stanley area and has been instrumental in leading the tours. s

Increased truck traffic in western North Dakota has become a concern for residents.

NDFU staff members Jessica Haak and Dale Enerson have hosted the tours.

Members can ask questions and see the equipment as its being used.

A group from Burleigh and Morton counties took the latest oil field tour.

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NDFU donates to reward fund In response to the recent cattle shooting in Oliver County, the Board of Directors for North Dakota Farmers Union, Farmers Union Service Association and Farmers Union Mutual Insurance have voted to donate $5,000 to the reward fund set up to capture and convict the offenders.

According to NDFU President, Elwood “Woody” Barth, “Our organization is very concerned that someone would randomly shoot and destroy cattle. By contributing additional funds, we hope that it will lead to the capture and conviction of the person or persons involved in this crime.”

A $1,000 cattle shooting reward fund was first established by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) in connection to the Oliver County case where

Discovering a crime on your farm or ranch

The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation offers these tips: • Call the local law enforcement – local authorities will secure the scene and make the initial assessment. Be available to answer questions.

• Limit your movement within the crime scene and keep other people out of the area.

• Don’t touch anything but make note of anything out of place.

Preventative steps may help deter a crime: • Have areas well-lit • Put locks on gates • Post surveillance camera signs • Keep cattle away from public roadsides • Try to make it look like someone is around nine cattle were shot on July 4. The animals’ owners Miles and Marjorie Tomac and John and Kim Dixon, all of Mandan, previously added $9,000 to the fund. Additional donations have brought the fund total to $18,000. It is the largest reward ever offered through the

NDSA in its 83-year history.

If you have information about the shooting which leads to the arrest and conviction, you may be eligible for the reward money.

Contact the Oliver County Sheriff’s office at (701) 794-3450 or (701) 223-2522. s

under several different programs.

Various federal disaster programs are directed toward livestock producers, however the support has been much smaller than crop support.

During the last 16 years, there have been four years in which large federal disaster payments have been made to North Dakota ranchers. In 1997, due to late winter and early spring blizzards, $5.6 million were paid to producers.

In 2005, $11 million were paid because of the drought in west

central North Dakota. In 2009 and 2010, $15 million and $13 million were paid, respectively, due to weather. In spite of these payments the federal support for livestock is small when compared to federal support for crops. In 1997, support to livestock amounted to less than 1% of livestock returns compared to over 13% for crops. In 2005, livestock payments amounted to about 1.1% of livestock returns compared to 28.7% for crops. In 2009 and 2010, livestock payments were 2% and 1.3% respectively, compared to 7.9% and 14.9% for crops.

North Dakota livestock producers received federal payments 10 times for the last 16 years. Those payments averaged about $3 million per year. Because of new provisions in the 2008 farm bill, payments to the state averaged near $7 million per year.

This payment should continue if the provisions are included in the 2012 farm bill.

To access the full report written

by Richard Taylor and Won W. Koo, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak. edu/capts s

Report says to continue livestock payments In a report by North Dakota State University, the Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies, it was determined that the livestock production has played a significant role in North Dakota agriculture. Historically, livestock has amounted to about 30% of total agricultural output in North Dakota. However, due to recent high commodity prices, that ratio has dropped to about 15%.

Over the past years, livestock producers have received disaster aid from the federal government

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The changing impact of corn

Corn production

The Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies at North Dakota State University recently released a study about how North Dakota’s agricultural landscape has changed dramatically during the past 15 years.

In 1996, about 600,000 acres of corn were harvested in North Dakota producing about 65.5 million bushels of corn. In 2011, 2.06 million acres were used to produce 216 million bushels of corn. Harvested acres increased by 243% while production increased 304% during that time period. The impact of corn production in the southeastern portion of the state has been more dramatic.

Four reasons can be identified as possible causes of this increase in corn production in North Dakota, First, in the 1996 Freedom to Farm Act, planting requirements were removed from the farm bill. This allowed farmers to replace wheat and barley acres with both corn and soybeans.

A SPECIAL REPORT from Richard Taylor and Won W. KoO, Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies, North Dakota State University

North Dakota lists its top 87%

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Second, in 1996, Monsanto released GMO varieties of corn which were resistant to Glyphosate herbicide. This changed the management requirements of corn production. Thirdl, North Dakota has been experiencing favorable weather conditions since 1993 with higher than average rainfall.

Finally, increased energy prices in 2005 increased the demand for corn-based ethanol beginning in 2006. This increase raised corn prices from $2.001 bushel in 2005 to $3.041 bushel in 2006 and $4.20 bushel in 2007.

Traditionally, corn production in North Dakota has been concentrated in the southeastern counties of the state. In 1996, Richland, Ransom, Sargent, Cass, LaMoure, Dickey and Traill counties planted almost 83% of the corn in North Dakota. In 2011, those counties planted 49% of North Dakota corn. The production in those counties has increased by 118% but the state share decreased because of increases in corn production in other counties.

Corn is now produced as far north as Pembina and Walsh counties and as far west as Morton

and Grant counties. In addition, state corn yields have increased by 40% during the same time period. Projected prices are used to estimate future North Dakota corn plantings through 2021.

In summary, com production has increased by 240% in North Dakota since 1996. It is expected that increase will continue. In 2021, it is expected that North Dakota will plant 3.1 million acres of com producing about 430 million bushels of com or an increase of 81% from 2011. Acres are expected to increase 64% and yields are expected to follow the historical trend lines.

Total cropland area in North Dakota is about 22 million acres.

Total acres in the “potential” corn producing regions are about seven to eight million acres. In 2011, the state planted 2.06 million acres or about 26% to 29% of the tillable land in the main com producing regions. By 2021, that could be 39% to 44% of available tillable land.

In addition to increased acres, the increase in commodity handling will be substantial. Each additional acre of com will increase

commodity handling by 100-130 bushel less 30-40 bushels for the loss of one acre of wheat or soybeans. The additional one million acre of com will increase commodity handling by 70 to 90 million bushels. This will require additional storage and handling facilities in the region.

The financial requirements of com production are higher than either soybeans or wheat.

From the “Farm Management Planning Guide” from the NDSU Extension Service, total cost ofcorn production in the southeast region of the state is $469/acre compared to $309/acre for wheat and $258 for soybeans. When com replaces an acre of wheat or soybeans, production costs would increase about $1.85/acre. Without any adjustment for inflation, the expected increased com production will increase operating costs in the state by almost $200 million. That increase has a direct impact on local economies and businesses.

For a copy of the full report, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/ capts/publication or contact the center at 701-231-7334. s

agricultural commodities

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SEVERE DROUGHT ALERT: Agricultural emergency declared Gov. Jack Dalrymple declared an agricultural emergency for the state because of drought conditions in August.

The governor’s declaration includes 49 of the state’s 52 counties and the five reservations.

“We are seeing significant crop losses, both in yield and quality,” Dalrymple said in a statement.

“Drought conditions also have reduced hay and other livestock feed sources and will contribute to water supply shortages.”

State Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has ordered that haying and grazing be immediately allowed on land contracted to the state Waterbank program.

“The need for hay and pasture is increasingly acute,” Goehring said. “Opening Waterbank land for 2012 makes more than 2,400 additional acres available to help feed livestock.”

Goehring said the haying and grazing can now be conducted by the landowners without a reduction to their lease payment.

Leaseholders also have the option of allowing others to hay or graze the Waterbank acres.

Dry conditions in some parts of North Dakota have producers looking at feed alternatives. There are reports of hay shortages, especially in western North Dakota, because rainfall has been sparse this growing season.

Some North Dakota producers may be faced with having to use their corn, sunflower, wheat, barley, oats or other crops for hay, grazing or silage because of this year’s drought conditions. “ One of the major concerns with using corn in drought areas is the level of nitrates,” says Carl Dahlen, a North Dakota State University beef cattle specialist. “Whether haying or ensiling corn, the producer needs to cut the stalks higher off the ground because nitrates accumulate in the lower portion of the corn stalk.”

Ideally, wrapping or bagging the bales to produce bale silage will help the fermentation process 8

start and lower the concentration of nitrates in the hay. Ensiling whole corn plants can be difficult because of the challenges in getting adequate oxygen exclusion necessary for proper fermentation.

Nitrate levels will not decrease in corn hay as they will in silage.

Dahlen recommends producers have the corn tested for nitrate levels whether they put up droughtstressed corn as hay or silage.

Feedstuffs testing high in nitrate levels will need to be diluted with feeds with low nitrate content before feeding it to livestock.He also recommends producers check the labels of any herbicide they have been using to make sure it is labeled for haying.

The moisture level in corn hay is a concern as well. To store the corn as hay, the moisture level should be 15 to 18 percent or lower.

If the drought-stressed crop is going to be hayed, the sooner it’s harvested, the better, according to Dahlen. “We are talking about what is basically a coarse grass,” he says. “The hay must be mechanically processed or crimped to help facilitate field curing, and it should be cured about seven to 10 days to cure effectively.”

Baling also can be a challenge with corn. In some cases, large square bales may work the best.

However, spontaneous combustion can be a danger in bales with poor dry-down and excessive moisture.

In addition, mold can develop, which will lower the feeding value of the hay and potentially cause other feeding problems.

Haying may work in areas with drought-stressed corn. But in areas where corn height is near normal, a large volume of material would need to dry down in the windrow, which may prevent the corn from being turned into hay. In these cases, grazing or ensiling immature corn may be the only options.

“The level of nutrients in the hay will decrease with maturation,” Dahlen says. “So the hay should be tested for nutrient composition as well as nitrate levels.”

Drought-stressed corn hay will provide nutrient quality comparable to a medium-to poor-quality forage.

Immature corn silage will have a higher crude protein content and a lower energy content than normal corn silage. In addition, immature corn will have greater levels of moisture, making ensiling more challenging.

Nitrate-containing feeds should be introduced slowly into livestock rations, Dahlen says.

Nitrate poisoning symptoms include increased pulse rate; heavy, quickened breathing; muscle tremors; weakness; staggered gait; blue mucous membranes and blindness. Should any of these symptoms occur, producers should remove the animals from the feed and contact their veterinarian. s

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No stop for new invention

by Anne Denholm, NDFU

North Dakota Farmers Union member Larry Mosbrucker is an entrepreneuer.

His latest invention has earned him an Agricultural Products Utilization Commission grant, two awards from Innovate North Dakota and a booth at the North Dakota State Fair.

The new product is called “Stop Sensor” and was created to help drivers precisely align trailers for loading and unloading. The Stop Sensor unit uses a laser beam that can be mounted on a tri-pod or certain sized augers. Reflectors are attached to both sides of a vehicle. As the driver pulls through the loading or unloading area, the device gets a signal when the beam hits the reflectors. The Stop Sensor device will beep and flash a red light when trucks are in ready position. Drivers do not have to Larry Mosbrucker invented the Stop Sensor as a way to help drivers align trailers during get out of the vehicle to check on the loading and unloading process. alignment or rely on a spotter or a better way and more efficient way block. to load and unload. That’s when Mosbrucker explained, “This I came up with the Stop Sensor will save drivers a lot of time and is idea.” a lot safer than having to get in and Working with Innovative out of the vehicle to get everything Solutions in Bismarck, Mosbrucker lined up just right. With the Stop developed a prototype and Sensor, you’ll be in the right spot, made several modifications every time. A lot of thought has including adding an LED light gone into this and we’ve made to accommodate evening work, it work from a practical side of and out of their vehicles. It’s really a laser pointer for quick setthings.” convenient. Everyone wants the ups within three minutes and a Mosbrucker grew up on a farm perfect load every time without secondary extension light that can in the New Salem, N.D. area. He mistakes. You want to reduce labor be placed away from the sensor spent his entire life working around costs and speed up loading and so a driver can come from either heavy machinery and loved to work unloading time.” direction without having to move on the land. However, his farming “I wish I would have come up the device. “Right now, it runs with career ended in 2004 when he fell with this system 20 years ago so AC power or battery but I’m looking from a semi-trailer and broke both I could have used it but I’m glad I at a solar option,” he added. The heels. After recovering from the took the chance to get this going Stop Sensor is manufactured injury, Mosbrucker started working for everyone else,” Mosbrucker

by Amber Waves Electronics in as a truck driver in a coal mine said. “It will be pretty neat to see Richardton. in Colorado. He also worked at so many industries look at using it.

Since developing the invention, a power plant before returning to It can be put to use with asphalt, Mosbrucker has been inundated North Dakota to work on a large sugar beets, potatoes, frac sand, with requests from a variety of farm. water, oil, cement, any kind of industries and is working on He said, “All of these work crops really. I’ve even had calls marketing the unit. “Elevator experiences got me to thinking from South Africa, Canada and managers and agronomy centers about how to improve the way we Australia about it. Stop Sensor love the concept. It really prevents did things. After waiting in long is really taking off and there’s no injuries because farmers, especially truck lines, I knew there had to be stopping it.” s older guys, don’t have to jump in Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

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Gardening in Grand Forks

By Anne Denholm, NDFU

Urban dwellers are going green. Residents now have a couple of opportunities to participate in community garden projects in Grand Forks.

Through the Park District’s Horticulture Department, 20’x40’ garden plots are available for rent. Park District Horticulturist, Melissa Grafenauer explained, “Gardening is a wonderful way to stay active and is often considered a recreation activity. The park district is fortunate to have open space available, which community members can use to plant their very own garden. We mow around the lots and make sure the ground is tilled each spring. Everyone loves it.”

One participant, Mark Ingham of Grand Forks, maintains one plot with corn, potatoes, green beans, cucumbers, pumpkins and carrots.

He said, “I like being outside growing my food. I usually work on my site about three or four hours a week.”

Another program in Grand Forks was started three years ago by the Amazing Grains Cooperative. Amazing Grains Food Cooperative organized a cooperative garden on vacant city lots downtown at 405 S. 4th St. 10

The goal is to enhance the local food scene of Grand Forks by increasing the availability of fresh vegetables and herbs, neighborhood involvement, sense of community and connection to the environment through the satisfying labor of gardening, cooking and eating.

Amazing Grains does not make a profit on the garden and instead invests proceeds into

purchasing seeds, tools and supplies. Volunteers are needed each week to maintain the garden.

Volunteering for one hour earns one “Veggie Buck” card, which are redeemed for food.

Surplus veggies are sold at the Farmers Market and then given to a local food shelf, as part of the North Dakota Hunger Free Garden Project. There are two exceptions including tomatoes

Park District Horticulturist, Melissa Grafenauer and crew leader Sarah Meyer work with the Grand Forks community garden project.

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Volunteers help weed and maintain the garden plots.

and salad greens. Full-sized heirloom tomatoes are harvested before becoming fully ripe to avoid splitting, and are then sold at Amazing Grains. Cherrysized tomatoes are available for volunteer harvest. Salad greens are harvested in the cool air of early mornings, then rinsed, packaged and sold at Amazing Grains.

Amazing Grains is the only Grand Forks food cooperative, a natural foods grocery store, deli and bakery located in the heart of downtown Grand Forks. The co-op provides high-quality foods without preservatives, artificial color or flavor, or other additives. Many of the products are organic, grown without synthetic pesticides and herbicides. s

Participant Mark Ingham works on his garden.

Garden plots like this are available at this vacant city lot in Grand Forks.

Amazing Grains Food Cooperative is a natural foods grocery store in downtown Grand Forks. They will be hosting a fall garden party on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the garden plots, 405 S. 4th St. from 3 - 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

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Making music that matters

by Anne Denholm, NDFU

His gift of music continues to delight audiences all over the country and Chuck Suchy shared his talent with some North Dakota Farmers Union members last month. Suchy performed at the NDFU president’s ranch during the last Board of Governors meeting in July.

Barth explained, “Chuck is my neighbor and friend. I thought it would be nice to host a picnic and have him play for us. He is a very talented musician.”

Suchy grew up on the farm, the only boy and youngest in the family.

He started playing accordion in second grade, practicing for hours after taking lessons with one of his mentors, Wally Maki. In high school, Suchy started playing guitar and got involved with band and choir. At Bismarck State College, Suchy continued his participation in the arts with band, chorus and drama. He was also part of the Green Briar Singers, a local combo comprised of Suchy, artist Dale Twingley and future Nashville composer Greg Nelson. He often performed at area halls, clubs and lounges, singing and playing guitar and accordion.

After college, Suchy went back to the farm and it was there that he began to write his own songs after listening to Stan Rogers, a Canadian troubadour. “It was that tape that made me realize that my life was worthy of song. I began writing ballads and songs about the land,” Suchy reflected.

His love of the land helped

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About Suchy

Chuck Suchy entertained at a picnic held at Woody Barth’s ranch.

shape his music career. Many of the lyrics are about relationships, spirituality, farming, anger, breakdowns, stress and love.

Suchy added, “I am connected to the land but my songs have grown to include other aspects of life, too.

I don’t want to be pegged as just a farm songwriter although that is an important part. I still have a lot of songs to be sung.”

He has performed on stages throughout the country including the Smithsonian Institution,

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Ordway Music Theater and coffee houses. When asked about his favorite venue, he said, “I’ve had a lot of magical moments where everything comes together. I like it when people are in the right mood and they become friends. I keep it in mind all the time. One tour I put together in Montana is especially nice. It’s not a major tour but it’s very gratifying and mostly in coffee shops. I guess I really like the small venues the best. They are more intimate.”

Suchy continues to live on the farm although his wife Linda is in charge of cow management. “I do a lot of the fixing. Farm work is hard on my hands and I try to save my hands for playing,” Suchy concluded. s

Over the years, Chuck Suchy has recorded many albums.

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Elvis on stage

By Anne Denholm, NDFU

Dan Wagner isn’t just the chief financial officer and manager of Lisbon Farmers Union Credit Union. He is also a performer and dead-ringer for Elvis.

Wagner uses his looks and talent in an Elvis tribute show that features the popular songs by Elvis, complete with costumes, singing and dancing. Wagner has performed at North Dakota festivals like the Edgeley quincentennial and many corporate functions. Wagner takes the stage about twice per month or depending on the gigs.

“I offer two different priced shows: one with me singing with a taped background music and the second option with a full blown band. We do a lot of corporate events, car shows, centennials, family-oriented events and for fundraising,” he said.

He has also made it to the stage in Branson, MO, where he sang at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theatre. Wagner added, “I actually got to meet and visit with D.J. Fontane who was the drummer for Elvis for 14 years.

It was a great experience. It’s an honor to perform for a full house and get an opportunity to play on a nice stage like that.”

He started his impersonation act during a Halloween party.

Wagner remembered, “My kids were going to a Halloween party and someone suggested that I go as Elvis to chaperone. So I borrowed the costume from a professional. He told me that once I wore the costume, my life was going to change. I never would have dreamed that it would take me this far.”

Performing as Elvis has been an education. First, Wagner had to learn about the basics. He found out that Elvis Presley was the first widely known rock-and-roll singer star - and subsequently named the king of rock and roll. His stage performance was a novelty thing in the 1950s, with lots of swiveling dance. Elvis also starred in several Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

Dan Wagner of Lisbon performs as the King of Rock and Roll at a variety of venues.

movies like "Love Me Tender,” "Jailhouse Rock," and "Viva Las Vegas." He toured all across the country and made history with his elaborate shows, costumes and records. Elvis died totally unexpectedly in 1977. Elvis sold

over one billion albums worldwide and won over 100 gold/platinum awards for his singles and albums within the United States.

“But there’s a lot about Elvis people don’t know,” Wagner commented. “He made one of the first statements about civil rights when he was in Texas and stood up for one of his black back-up singers and Elvis started the concept of “MTV unplugged” when he held a satellite concert and allowed the world to get a glimpse into the concert scene.”

People all over the world have been infatuated with Elvis which is evident by the popularity of Graceland and continued record sales. As he performs, Wagner has found that he can bring joy to people. “When I walk in with a white jumpsuit on, people can’t help but smile. To me, the music thing is a hobby but at this stage of my life, it has been very rewarding and allowed me to meet some very interesting people and experience some things I never would have been able to,” Wagner said. s 13

100 years

Mandan research lab anniversary

By Anne Denholm, NDFU

This summer, the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory (NGPRL) in Mandan celebrated their 100th anniversary. The historic occasion was recognized on July 19 by Gov. Jack Dalrymple through an official proclamation as “NGPRL Day” in North Dakota.

“The Northern Great Plains Research Lab has played a key role in helping farmers and ranchers in North Dakota and throughout the Great Plains become better stewards of the land as well as more efficient and successful business operators,” Dalrymple said.

Morton County Farmers Union has traditionally participated in the annual “Friends and Neighbors Day” for NGPRL by serving ice cream.

“Gas-powered tractors were just being introduced in areas of extensive farming when Congress established this laboratory in 1912.

We certainly have come a long way, and with continued research and development, we will advance greater understanding and bring forward new technologies that help our farmers and ranchers feed the world.”

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring presented a plaque to honor the 14

research farm as a North Dakota Centennial Farm during the annual Friends and Neighbors Day event.

Friends and Neighbor Day is the annual open house that showcases the activities, booths, crop tours, displays and presentations from NGPRL. This year, a special meal was provided along with musical entertainment from Richard Torrence.

A historical account of NGPRL was written to provide a detailed chronology of research activities over the past 100 years at NGPRL. According to retired plant physiologist, Albert B. Frank, who worked on the historic compilation, the lab’s focus started small but expanded to meet the needs of the region. The NGPRL was established by Congress on August 8, 1912 to respond to the needs of farmers and ranchers of the northern plains. Research began in 1914 on vegetables, shrubs, ornamentals, berries, fruits, wheat, flax, forages, grazing management, windbreaks and forestry.

Over the years, the lab expanded the scope and added research on dairy, beef production, trees, grass management, nurseries, irrigation, soil science, conservation methods, biofuels, dryland cropping, climate change and plant pathology.

NGPRL is one of more than 120 Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facilities in the United States. The lab has 33 employees including eight scientists who conduct research that supports sound agriculture production practices and helps preserve family farms. Scientists at NGPRL are involved in a wide range of research involving animal nutrition, cropping systems, biofuels, crop nutrition and other areas of study.

The laboratory is recognized both nationally and internationally for conducting outstanding

Highlights:

1908 – Lobbying efforts began

by Mandan business leaders to open a federal ag research lab 1912 – On Aug. 8, Congress approved funding to open the U.S. Northern Great Plains Field Station 1913 – Native prairie land was plowed and the first buildings were constructed. Research began on vegetables 1914 – Wheat and flax research began 1915 – Work on the windbreak program started 1928 – Dairy unit opened 1930s – Depression forced severe downsizing 1953 – Research into soil, irrigation and water conservation became a priority; station became part of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service 1970 – Focus on pen-pit mined land for crop farming 1972 – Facility renamed to the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory 1980s – Conservation tillage research amped up 1990s – Research began on carbon sequestration, soil quality and trace gas emissions 2001 – Research began for crops’ biofuels potential agricultural research with 2,400 acres of land. It is now well positioned with excellent facilities and an outstanding scientific staff to maintain this high status among agricultural research institutions well into the next 100 years. The current vision of the laboratory is the development of economically and environmentally sustainable integrated crop and livestock management systems to help preserve the family farm. s Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

Farm Bill

National Farmers Union urges you to contact your representatives in Congress. It is critical that the conversation continues so that Congress is hearing directly from constituents on the importance of passing the legislation before the Sept. 30 deadline. Here are some main points: • Get the farm bill passed into law before it expires on Sept. 30, 2012. Thirty-seven programs vital to the rural American economy will end after this date, including the all important disaster provisions which have already expired – a year before the rest of the bill.

• Farmers, just like other small businesses, need certainty. Longterm government policies that protect against low yields, price volatility and high input costs are needed so that they can craft effective business plans and provide confidence to bankers in order to lend for continued operations.

• Pass legislation that would retroactively authorize disaster programs: Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE), Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), Livestock Forage Program (LFP) and Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP)] for losses suffered in 2012. The severe drought plaguing U.S. agriculture necessitates that these disaster programs be included in the farm bill. While most commodity crop producers are able to buy crop insurance to cover a major portion of their losses, many crops including specialty crops, and livestock producers are simply mostly unprotected from these disasters. Especially hard hit are the dairies where low prices are being coupled with extraordinarily high feed costs to produce large negative margins.

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Fly-In

The NFU Fall Legislative Fly-In is quickly approaching. Over 200 Farmers Union members from across the United States will meet in Washington D.C., Sept. 9-12 for the annual event. Nothing is more effective in bringing change to Washington than real people like yourselves walking the halls of Congress and telling your stories.

FARM BILL NOW Rally

NFU and a coalition of agricultural organizations are organizing a rally to urge Congress to pass the 2012 Farm Bill into law by Sept. 30. The “FARM BILL NOW!” rally will take place on Sept. 12 in downtown Washington, D.C., steps away from the Capitol.

Speakers at the event will include members from both the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives and leaders from many agricultural organizations.

Going to Africa

Three Farmers Union representatives traveled to Africa in late August to participate in the National Cooperative Business

Association’s “Farmer-to-Farmer” (FTF) program.

The F2F program offers American farmers and agribusiness professionals the opportunity to assist farmers in developing African nations by providing training and education on several subjects, including cooperative development, soil fertility, integrated pest management and agricultural marketing.

NFU Partners with Feeding America

NFU and Feeding America have partnered once again to help fight hunger throughout the United States with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. For the second consecutive year, the foundation has pledged to match donations made by NFU members, up to $50,000. Through Buffett’s challenge, every dollar donated helps provide $17 worth of food and groceries to Americans in need. With the Buffett Foundation’s matching grant, NFU members will see that number double to $34.

If Farmers Union members can reach the goal set of $50,000, it will provide $1.7 million worth of food. s

Record amount of pesticides collected North Dakota farmers, ranchers, homeowners and others brought in a record amount of old, unusable and banned pesticides – more than 145 tons –in the 2012 Project Safe Send collections.

NDFU Vice President, Bob Kuylen, serves on the board that organizes the drive. He said, “These results again demonstrate the continued need for this valuable program which enables people to safely and affordably get rid of products they can no longer use or do not need.It’s really about safety.”

Most of the collected pesticides are no longer registered for use in North Dakota or have been damaged or are no longer of use to their owners.The collections were conducted during July in 12 communities: Bismarck, Bottineau, Casselton, Harvey, Hettinger, Jamestown, Killdeer, Langdon, Larimore, Lisbon, Minot and Tioga.

The board determines the collection sites each year after reviewing the previous year’s statistics. s

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Around

The beauty of North Dakota is evident every day and these flowers are a great example of how nature enhances the landscape.

It’s harvest time and farmers are busy throughout the state. Crop tours are being conducted by many cooperatives as well.

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the state Work on the state office in Jamestown continues with a new concrete driveway and landscaping enhancements to be completed this fall.

A picnic was held at the NDFU president’s home during the Board of Governor’s meeting. Terry Borstad took the opportunity to get to know Owen Barth, son of Judge and Suzie Barth. Guests enjoyed the tent that offered shelter from the heat.

Jill Lagein or Rock Lake earned a reserve champion award in the commercial breeding ram class during the State Fair.

Staff members enjoyed watching the Redhawks play during a special summer outing.

NDFU staff member Pam Musland and district director Dennis Stromme served over 3,500 ice cream cones.at the State Fair Co-op Day.

At the North Dakota State Fair, people of all ages enjoyed an ice cream treat during Co-op Day. Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

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WRAPPING UP NDFU

Camp overview

It’s time to say goodbye to summer but the memories from North Dakota Farmers Union camp will be remembered throughout the year by 978 youth who participated.

Jennifer Sundeen, education director, explained, “We had a wonderful 2012 camping season. The weather cooperated for most of the summer to give us some nice days in the lake and pools. The summer staff was energetic and fun for the campers.”

Camps were divided out by junior and senior level age groups and included many camp traditions like campfires, theme nights, dances, sports and swimming. This year’s camp theme was “Have the Time of Your Life” and focused on developing positive and constructive attitudes. It was an interactive program that focused on teamwork and leadership skills.

At the end of each session, campers voted for a peer to represent them on the State Youth Advisory Council. This council plans the following year’s state camp programming and activities. The council meets three times during the year and attends two senior camps the following summer at no cost. This year, five new members were elected by their peers to SYAC.

SYAC and NYAC elected

Adam Long, a sophomore from Berlin, is the son of Richard and Susan.

Dakota Jilek is a sophomore from Dickinson. He is the son of Carol and Gary.

Sophomore RaeLyn Leier is the daughter of Barb and Francis. She attends school in Fargo.

Forrest Carlson, son of Don and Maureen, resides in Glenburn, ND. He is a junior at Glenburn High School.

Kyle Knutson, son of Brad and Rose, lives in rural Kathryn, ND. He is a junior at Valley City High School.

According to Sundeen, plans are already underway for the 2013 camping season. “Our goal for next year is to increase our number of campers. We need more youth involved with North Dakota Farmers Union. The dorm at Heart Butte will also be going through a remodel in the off season, so we will have more room and nicer facilities.”

At the All-States Camp, two outstanding youth from North Dakota were elected to serve on the six member National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC). Patrick Swift from Ellendale and Cole Musland from Jamestown will join with Mitchell Farmer-Lies from Minnesota, Briana Green from Montana, Bre Stafford and William Felzien of Colorado. As part of NYAC, these six young adults will represent the education program in Washington D.C. this month during the fly-in, in March at the NFU Convention in Massachusetts, and throughout the year as they plan next year’s All-States Camp. s

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SUMMER CAMP 200 o12 Matching funds for Feeding America

One special charity has garnered support from National Farmers Union as well as from the North Dakota youth camp. Howard G. Buffett, a Midwest farmer and hunger advocate, has offered to match every dollar given through Farmers Union members to the Feeding America project, up to $50,000. The Feeding America mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks. It is a project funded through the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

According to NFU president, Roger Johnson, Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. He explained, “Every year they reach 37 million hungry Americans, and nearly 14 million of them are children! And because their network of local food banks is so amazingly efficient, every single dollar you give is worth $17 in food and groceries. That means with the matching grant, every dollar helps provide $34 worth of food for hungry families.”

During the summer, NDFU campers start a cooperative to run a camp store, selling candy, soda, T-shirts and other merchandise. Students learn how a cooperative operates, setting the cost of shares, electing a board of directors, and choosing a name. The camp board members work in the store throughout the week under summer staff supervision. On the last night of camp, a banquet is held along with the co-op store liquidation meeting. In most cases, cooperatives pay out dividends to members; however, rather than receiving a few dollars each, the campers donate to charity. This year, proceeds of $4,829.40 from all the summer camp stores were directed to the Feeding America project and $297.21 to the American Cancer Society.

The North Dakota Farmers Union Board of Directors also passed a motion earlier this year to match any donations up to $5,000 to the Feeding America program.

Vice president Bob Kuylen donated $100 and challenged the board to match his donation. Members, county organization and staff are encouraged to participate as well. Donations may be sent directly to the NDFU Foundation at PO Box 2136, Jamestown, ND 58402. s

To keep connected with the youth program, go to www.ndfu/youth or to the youth NDFU Facebook page.

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See you next year!

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Getting prepared for disaster

By Anne Denholm, NDFU

Now is the best time for people to get ready for the next emergency because no one knows whether it will occur in their home, their community or across the United States.

“Emergencies could have disastrous affects on communities and family. We can prepare in advance and take responsibility for our own preparedness. We want to be a leader in our community and our state,” said Elwood “Woody” Barth, president of North Dakota Farmers Union.

Part of being prepared means making a plan of what to do in case of emergency and that’s just what North Dakota Farmers Union has done in the Jamestown office.

The state organization is the first Jamestown business to complete the initial Red Cross Ready Rating program.

According to Beth Dewald, executive director for the Buffalo Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, “This program helps

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guide people and gives them tools for emergency preparedness.

You don’t have to start from scratch. We want to be sure that businesses can keep going after a disaster, whether in the same location or if they have to relocate.

We know that almost 40 percent of businesses fail after a natural disaster because they don’t have a plan or the funds to continue operation. NDFU had some initial training in CPR and first aid. They had some bare-bone plans and it was a good fit to continue to the next level with the Ready Rating program.”

The ready goals for Farmers Union are:

1. Save lives 2. Prevent injury 3. Protect infrastructure The Ready Rating program gives an assessment to each business and then offers customized tools to help develop a disaster plan and enhance emergency responsiveness. The

three keys to being prepared are to build a kit, make a plan and be informed.

Employees recently completed an informational session where they learned what to do in case of fire or tornado. Maps were distributed and a local fireman gave instructions and handson training on how to operate a fire extinguisher. Emergency kits are now located at strategic spots throughout the office, according to the Red Cross Ready recommendations.

The emergency kits are stored in an easy-to-carry container that are portable in case of evacuation.

It contains water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, hand-crank radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, a supply of medications, a multi-purpose tool, sanitation and personal hygiene items and copies of important personal documents.

A list of all department employees is located within each kit so leaders can quickly identify if anyone is missing. s Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

Women’s Ag Night in Ramsey County

By SHERRY DEMARAIS, RAMSEY

COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT DISTRICT CLERK

“Calling All Divas” was the theme for this year’s 2012 women’s ag night in Ramsey County.

Heather Schiele, District Manager and Sherry DeMarais District Clerk decided early in the year that they would bring back Women’s Ag Night in Ramsey County. They put together a committee of eight women from all over the county and started planning. Over the next four months they met to discuss food options, location, speakers, donations, decorations and advertising.

Mary Podoll, NRCS state conservationist, agreed to give her inspirational success story and an update on conservation within North Dakota.

High Plains Equipment built a brand new facility earlier in the year and graciously donated their showroom space to the event.

According to Demarais, “It was a perfect place to hold the event.”

She went on to explain that the planning committee wanted all women of Ramsey County to attend and feel welcome. “We felt that if you buy groceries, garden or mow the grass, you could say you have a vested interest in

agriculture.”

Demarais added, “We were hoping to get local businesses to donate items so we could hold a raffle and we also wanted to hold a designer purse auction to help bring in funds so that they could start a scholarship fund for a local Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

woman entering an agriculture field.”

The event was open to the public with a ticket price of $20.

The event was scheduled for Tuesday July 17 and the committee sold 150 tickets. The local television station covered the event.

The committee had worked for two full days decorating the huge showroom in hot pink lime green and purple.

The centerpieces for all 21 tables were conservation grade trees that were potted up and placed inside a purse tied with a scarf. Each centerpiece was given away throughout the night as door prizes.

Several NRCS members from the Devils Lake office called out ticket winners throughout the night and helped serve punch, take pictures and video taped the evening.

Many businesses donated a wide variety of items to either be used as a raffle item or auctioned off. There were 104 total items bought, won or given away throughout the night.

To start the evening off, a local

man came dressed up as Elvis and sang to the crowd during the social hour along with a match up game. A progressive dinner was served from a local

caterer. Dessert and punch were made by a committee member. One of the courses was a mashed potato bar where the potatoes were served in a martini glass.

Guests loved the originality of the meal, the fun atmosphere, the many prizes, activities and most of all, the proceeds going to a good cause. Fun was had by all and everyone is already looking forward to seeing what next year’s event will hold.

After all expenses, the district will be able to donate a sizable scholarship for a young woman graduating from the 2013 school year. The district hopes to continue holding a women’s ag night yearly and increase the amount of tickets sold and increase size of the scholarship. s 21

Conference to feature food from farmer-owned restaurant When the first annual Women In Leadership Development (WILD) conference kicks off in Jamestown on Sept. 21-22, participants will have a rare opportunity to taste food from the Washington, D.C.-based Founding Farmers restaurant.

Chefs from Jamestown College are working closely with the restaurant’s culinary staff to replicate food from the popular eatery, which is the number one requested reservation spot in D.C., according to OpenTable.com. A live webcast also will allow conference participants to interact with chefs in a cooking demonstration and virtual tour of the restaurant.

“The menu for lunch is just as enticing as our packed conference program,” said Carla Edinger, member operations coordinator for North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU). “The event theme – ‘Find Your Voice, Tell Your Story’ – is designed to empower women to become more involved in their communities and organizations.”

Along with motivational speakers, a professional trainer from Fred Pryor Seminars will give valuable communication tips for women to build their speaking confidence.

Lisa Gunderson, a Fred Pryor instructor, will present a two-hour short course entitled, “Speak Up & Be Heard,” that is designed to build speaking confidence in women.

“Becoming a more effective communicator is an important goal of our conference, which is designed to empower women to become more involved in their communities and organizations,” said Edinger. “We are excited to have an instructor of Lisa’s caliber at this event.”

Other breakout sessions will cover parliamentary procedure,

precision agriculture, farm programs, ND 2.0: The Next Chapter, women and cooperative boards, and running for elected positions.

“This is an opportunity for women of all walks of life to learn from one another and enhance their leadership skills, and we’re going to mix it up with a batch of fun,” said Edinger.

The conference is open to all women. Conference partners include the Farm Service Agency, Red River Valley Research Corridor, Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives, and USDA Rural Development.

Register online at www.ndfu. org/wild or call 800-366-8331 ext.

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WILD MENU Crab Devil-ish Eggs Stuffed with a salad of fresh lump crab tossed with Farmers Louie Dressing Roasted Tomato Soup Traditional style creamy tomato soup with a hint of honey and thyme Tomato Jam and Goat Cheese Flatbread Creamy herb goat cheese topped with sweet grape tomato and onion preserves Shaved Pork Sandwich Roasted pork loin, cured ham, Swiss cheese, pickled onions, red peppers and Dijon mustard pressed on fresh ciabatta

The new chef at Jamestown College, Brett Reay, has been working with the Washington, D.C. Founding Farmers restaurant staff to recreate these recipes for the women’s conference.

Reay has spent 15 years in professional kitchens and will oversee the menu during the conference event.

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Snickerdoodle Cookie Sugar cookie laced with cinnamon and childhood memories Coconut Macaroon Sweet and chewy golden haystack of coconut – a Farmers favorite

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Join North Dakota Farmers Union at the State Convention

November 16-17, 2012 Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: • District caucuses • Set policy and action • Banquet for Torchbearers • Youth activities and free childcare • Election of officers • Keynote speakers • Free entertainment

For more updates, go to: www.ndfu.org

Announcements for candidates Candidates for the office of district director, state vice president or state president may announce their candidacy in the North Dakota Union Farmer in an issue published not more than 60 days prior to the state convention. Such announcement shall be submitted to the office of the president. The announcement shall not be longer than one type-written, double-spaced, 8-1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper or the electronic equivalent and may be accompanied by a photograph of the candidate. The announcement must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the publication of the Union Farmer in which the announcement is to be carried. The announcement and a one-column photo (if available) of the candidate will be published on a prominent page(s) in the Union Farmer. The Union Farmer issue immediately prior to the state convention will contain a listing of all those candidates that have submitted such announcements for publication in the Union Farmer.

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Back to School!

by founding farmers restaurant

Just the mere mention of going back to school can transform even the most confident kid into a nervous Nelly! So, why not pack lunches with love to help relax them during their school day?

As foodies who fancy crafting great food, we have opened the Founding Farmers kitchen as inspiration for some yummy school sandwich and snack/side ideas that will surely liven up kids’ lunch boxes and their spirits!

Sandwiches: • Wrap it up. Wrap sliced roast turkey, their favorite greens and cheese, and a bit of sweet and tangy honey mustard in a whole wheat tortilla for a flavorful twist on a turkey sandwich • Go Green. Pair cream cheese with thinly sliced cucumbers on a bagel and they’ll ask for it again and again • Cheese Please. They’ll feel the warmth of home with a grilled cheese sandwich and some tomato or chicken noodle soup in their thermos • Sassy Salads. Liven up classics like chicken and tuna salad with Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

dried cranberries, grapes, celery, almonds or pecans • Instant Italian. For a flavorful lunch, spread some creamy ricotta cheese on a roll and add a few slices of salami

Snacks/Sides: • A great sandwich side: Freshly made coleslaw. Kids will love the crunchy, hearty goodness of this colorful dish and you’ll be thrilled about the health benefits • For a bright pop of color, slice sweet red, yellow and orange

peppers and serve with ranch dressing or their favorite dipping sauce • Create a vibrant fruit salad with fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries and top with granola for added texture and flavor • Get creative with some of their favorite flavors (cocoa powder, perhaps) and create an occasional ‘Popcorn of the Day’ (always an FF fan favorite) • Make sweet and salty trail mix customized for your kids: add in their favorites from dried blueberries, apricots, pineapple, cherries and golden raisins to almonds, pecans, cashews, peanuts and chocolate morsels.

Just as Founding Farmers is a welcoming gathering place for our guests to enjoy meals with friends and family, so is your home kitchen.

Having your kids help make their sandwiches and snacks/sides will help keep their focus off any jitters and on the fun of crafting their culinary creations. It is also a great excuse for them to invite friends over for an interactive, memorable cooking party! s 25

Yellowjackets becoming a nuisance Hornets are starting to annoy homeowners by swarming or building nests in homes or in trees near houses, according to Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University Extension Service entomologist.

Hornets (or yellowjackets) are wasps that belong to the Vespidae family.

“All yellowjackets sting, and their stinging behavior is considered a defensive reaction when the colony is threatened,” Knodel says. “They can sting more than once because their stinger stays with the insect.”

Yellowjackets are more aggressive during August and September and more likely to sting people. Although yellowjackets are a beneficial insect feeding on other insects, they often become a pest problem when their nests are near homes, schools, picnic areas or playgrounds. When that happens, pest control often is warranted.

Wasps are social insects and build nests of paperlike material.

Nests generally are underground in mammal burrows, cavities or

behind the siding of a house.

Vespid wasps are active outside the nest during the daylight hours. Nearly the entire colony is in the nest during the evening and nighttime hours, so control measures should be applied to the nest at that time. There are many insecticides labeled for control of hornets and yellowjackets.

“The difficulty is making the treatment without being stung,” Knodel says. “Usually an aerosol spray of one of the many fastacting wasp killers will quickly kill all the workers present in a nest.”

Products that contain permethrin, synergized pyrethrins or pyrethroid insecticides such as

esfenvalerate or lambda cyhalothrin will get rid of wasps.

A slower-acting insecticidal approach is to apply carbaryl (Sevin) dust directly onto the exposed nest and entrance hole.

After treatment, check the nest for any activity the following day and do another treatment if necessary.

Nests should be removed to avoid attracting dermestid beetles later and keep wasp pupae from possibly re-establishing the nest.

“If you are dealing with yellowjacket nests in structures such as a home, the nest entrance should never be plugged from the outside,” Knodel says. “If constrained, yellowjacket workers cannot escape to the outside, so they may locate or chew a new way to escape toward the inside of the home or structure. This would create a possible stinging threat for people inside.”

When outside enjoying a picnic, avoid wearing bright colors and perfumes that are attractive to hornets and yellowjackets. Also, keep garbage away from the picnic table. s

Steeke named Country Woman of the Year

by Anne Denholm, NDFU

Everything is coming up roses for Misty Steeke who was named the 2012 Farm & Ranch Guide Country Woman of the Year at a special luncheon program held July 20 at the Seven Seas Hotel in Mandan, N.D. “I was overwhelmed. I didn’t even think I would be nominated. I am very honored,” Steeke said.

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As the 19th recipient of the title, Steeke was presented with a bouquet of roses, a pink New Holland G4010 Zero Turn lawn mower, a Medora vacation package and a framed print.

Steeke and her husband, Trevor, operate a diverse family farm and ranch in southwest North Dakota raising sheep, SimmentalAngus, feeder hogs, goats, and small grain crops. They are the parents of Colbey, 14; Abbigale, 11; Lillian, 7; and Calvin, 4, who was killed in a farm accident earlier this year. Steeke also works as an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Scranton High School near Rhame.

In the nomination form, Trevor wrote, “Misty is an ideal picture of a country woman of the year.

She pushes tomorrow’s youth into agriculture. She takes all students and challenges them.

She is always visiting about

their future and steering them toward the endless opportunities in agriculture…Misty dives into teaching new plant sciences, and trying new rations on cattle and grass management…It’s not a nine to five glorious job but there are many benefits to being involved in production agriculture. If you’re looking to honor a woman who devotes all her time and talents into being a strong country woman, then this honor is perfect for Misty.”

Steeke has served as president of the Bowman County 4-H council, 4-H leader, FFA alumni president, and promoter for the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Growers. She has also served on the state board for the North Dakota Cattlewoman’s Association.

“There’s always something on the farm. We do this because we love it. Agriculture is such an important part of North Dakota and I want to do everything I can to promote it,” she said. s Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

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(You may call or email us to request a rerun of your ad.) Include your name, address & phone number and mail to: NDFU Classifieds PO Box 2136 • Jamestown ND 58402-2136 email: bthoms@ndfu.org Fax: 701-252-6584 • 701-952-0102 Deadline is the 15th of every month.

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1974 Allis Chalmers 7040 tractor, 12,000 hrs., 4,000 on motor; 1985 CIH 1480 combine, 5,000 hrs., rock trap, chopper, hyd. reverser. 266-5673 or 351-1403, Bryan Knutt, Rock Lake.

FOR SALE Melroe Bobcat 600, 2 cyl., air cooled diesel engine, $3,000. 772-3129 or 7411976, Gerald Kenner, Grand Forks.

FOR SALE New manifold for 60-620-630 John Deere, $150; new M&N piston set for U Moline, $150; new M&W piston set for G Moline, $150; used manifold for Z Moline, $75.

270-0264, Charles Hodek, Jr., Devils Lake.

FOR SALE JD 535 baler eject cylinder, redone like new, cost me $700 to repair, will show slip, will sell for $380. 542-3385, Cletus Axtman, Rugby.

FOR SALE IH 915 diesel type combine, $1,800; IH 914 pull-type combine, $1,000. 667-2077 or 400-5742, Jerry Miller, Mandan.

FOR SALE 1989 John Deere 9500 combine, 5,075 eng. hrs., 3,450 sep. hrs.; 925 rigid straight header w/skid plates, pickup reel and batt reel, 912 pickup header, field ready. 629-1000, Gary Johnson, Stanley.

FOR SALE 7720 JD combine; JD 8450 tractor with quad shift, 6,500 hours, always shedded; JD 30’ 9350 drills, rock guard, transports, markers, track whackers. 220-0993 or 223-0948, Jeff Spitzer, Wilton.

FOR SALE 4440 JD tractor with loader and duals, very good condition. 952-0324 or 3419939, George Mack, Jamestown.

FOR SALE 1984 7720 JD combine, 3,533 hours. tires are very good, new cylinder bars, concave and beater put in last year, two speed cylinder, variable speed feeder house with reverser, flex controls, hopper topper and unloading auger extension, many new parts, shedded, well kept up machine; 924 flex head and a 212 dummy head with a nice swather master pickup; 1989 Case IH 1660 combine, 4,745 hours, rock trap, header reverser, flex controls and reel for/aft, rebuilt precision farms staggered bar rotor, rasp bars and concaves excellent, new TRS fine cut chopper installed last year, drive tires are poor and has bad paint job, shedded. 226-5260, Clark Brown, Baldwin.

FOR SALE Redekop straw chopper, fits 1680 thru 2388; 1973 900 Series 1 Versatile; Cenex 2,200 bu. grain bin to be moved; truck mounted drill fill auger, could be used to fill air seeder cart; misc. parts for N6 or N7 Gleaner combine - filters, belts, sickle sections and sickle guards. 228-3161, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

FOR SALE Semi storage trailers; nice 53’ trailer with roll-up door and flat aluminum floor; spray parts; new 36’ hopper bottom trailer; 40’ container. 474-5780, Richard Rydell, Fairmount.

FOR SALE 1973 JD 4430 power shift, 3 point, 2 remotes, 18.4x38, 7,500 hours, recent OH, a/c not working, $13,500. 320-8543, Kevin Raugutt, Edgeley.

FOR SALE Model 1020 Case IH flexhead, 20’ with pickup reel, good sickle and guards.

525-6625, Jason Schiele, Karlsruhe.

FOR SALE 1977 IHC 186 hydro, ac., heat, radio, with 120 EZon loader, 8’ bucket with grapple fork. 721-0781, Bismarck.

FOR SALE New Holland 849 baler, 1,000 pto, not used for 5 to 6 years, shedded, $1,000. 993-8331 or 331-1566, Warren Samuelson, Adams.

FOR SALE Belarus 1770 4 wd. with duals, 180 hp.

169 pto.; CIH 1080U 2 wd. open station, 80 hp. 60 pto.; 1962 Ford C70 2 ton truck with 14’ drill full, two compartments and augers, 1986 Freightliner cabover truck box hoist tarp, 1949 Chevy 1 1/2 ton truck, box, hoist, tarp; 1981 Ford F150, 2 wd., 6 cyl., 4 spd.; Minn 400 bu. gravity wagon, side dump, bottom dump, hyd. auger, tarp; Wilrich batwing mower, 15’; Bourgault 540 Eliminator sprayer, 73’, 540 pto. pump, foam marker; Mobility fertilizer spreader; Hutchinson 1600 grain cleaner, Morris 24’ field cultivator; Morris 24’ rodweeder; Leon 28’ rodweeder; CIH 7200 14’ drill; trackwacker; 11’ Victory blade; Noble 21’ blade; Leon 3100 3 pt. blade; L3 Gleaner combine with 24’ header and trailer; GT 6”x36’ gas auger; Westfield 8”x51’ pto. auger; JD Model 33 manure spreader; Farmhand 6 wheel rake; 2 - 100 gal. service tanks with hand pumps. 539-2134, Paul Baack, Wildrose.

FOR SALE 1979 GMC lift-tag tandem truck, 19’ box and hoist, $6,000; 30” half round aeration tubes. 862-3285 or 898-8446, Alan Loen, Parshall.

FOR SALE 300 electric fence posts, bale feeders, cattle oilers, lick tank, calf huts and corral panels. 845-3247, Bert Pedersen, Kathryn.

FOR SALE IHC 50T baler; Schulte RS hyd. rock picker; F10 Farmhand w/weigh all Snoco bale loader; h.d. Russell Reliance 10’ grader; 10’ h.d. V packer; 5 bottom packer w/hitch; 8 steel grain bins w/steel floor, 1,000-12,400 bu.; 6’ JD combine w/2 cyl. motor & ground driven reel; new & used 10:00x20 truck tires; IHC 2 row hyd. cult. for H or M; Peterson dual rims, 18.4-34 to 232.1-30; Letz 163 burr mill.

584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.

FOR SALE 1968 Ford 2000 tractor w/loader, pto., 3 pt., fresh paint, needs some work. 2483345 or 520-3537, Ken Barta, Pisek.

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FOR SALE 1994 Hydramac skidsteer with large snowbucket, ugly but works; several sets Wilson grain trains, exc. condition; 1 set aluminum hay train; 1990 Cadillac, sharp; auger (pushes under hopper); aluminum end dump trailer; like new 2011 Wilson 3 axle hopper; 1 ton 1960 Ford with hyd. lift flatbed box, non-runner; 1973 Wilson ribside, flat floor with freight doors and 7 traps; like new Kiefer bumper hitch; all aluminum horse trailer. 220-0985, Julie Dethloff, Bismarck.

FOR SALE 1688 Case IH combine with pickup head, 3,814 hours, always shedded and field ready. 563-4621, Lance Jacobs, Regent.

FOR SALE Gleaner 8x36” corn head, R Series; 1991 Cornhusker 45’ aluminum convert-ahopper grain trailer & tarp on (8) 24.5” aluminum wheels w/fold down aluminum panels to make flat floor; IHC 8x36” Cyclo 400 planter; all shedded and maintained.

680-2803, Chris Gillespie, Lisbon.

FOR SALE 1929 22-36 McCormick Deering; 1938 RC Case - $1,250 ea., both running and repainted; unstyled AR John Deere, original and running, $2,500; DC Case, wide front, original and running, $1,000; 1935 B John Deere, serial #3442, $2,900; 1938 G John Deere, serial #3533, $7,900, both running and repainted; can email pictures. 647-2858 or 830-0161, Merle Bentson, Kulm.

FOR SALE John Deere block for an 820; aeration tubing for grain bins, used in 3,000 bu. bin - 2-10’, 1-7 1/2’, 2-4’, 1-2 1/2’, all 12” across; JD grain moisture tester, Model #TYMGMTA20325. 357-7801 or 5350319, J. Merkel, Forbes.

FOR SALE 7700 John Deere combine, 404 turbo diesel engine, in excellent shape, will sell complete or part out engine, will fit 30 series tractors, good 23.1x26 tires, 14’ header with nearly new 9’ Sund pickup; 105 John Deere combine, complete or will partout, has 392 6 cyl. gas engine, in good shape, 23.1x26 fronts, 750x18 rear tires, engine fits 20 Series tractors; 2 ton Ford dually with utility body, 114,000 mi., new clutch, new injection pump, new rear tires, new steering gear; 2 row New Holland corn chopper, also has hay pickup; John Deere combine header with nearly new Sund 9’ pickup, hyd. drive; 14’ Gleaner Baldwin head with a belt picker and hyd. drive; 6 row, 30”, JD all crop head, Model 643; quit farming.

220-3729 days, 663-0799 evenings, John Miller, Mandan.

FOR SALE New Holland 851 baler, field ready and used up to now, got another baler and don’t need two, stored inside when not in use. 391-6404, Pat Roehrich, Washburn.

FOR SALE John Deere 3800 corn cutter with 2 row N. and pickup heads; 12’ Richardton dump wagon. 878-4966 days or 8784957 nights, Chester Brandt, Hebron.

FOR SALE 1940 IHC M tractor, wide front, 12 volt, new 15.5x38 rear tires, excellent tin, $1,500 obo; front end rock box, came off a 560 IHC tractor, $300 obo. 547-3316 or 341-1554, David Neumann, Fessenden.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE JD 4425 combine; JD 12’ chisel plow with harrows; Ford 10’ chisel plow with harrows; calf table. 400-7372, Tom Gartner, St. Anthony.

FOR SALE 20’ 400 Versatile swather; 70 IHC hydro. tractor with 950 loader, 3 pt.; Massey Fergusen 18’ x 36 swather; Gehl grinder mixer 100, always shedded; 16-20.8-38 tractor tires, 40% tread, $40 ea.; 480 Hawk Bilt baler; 1800 Haybuster stacker; 3000 Fox Chopper corn head and pickup; 80’ 2 pt. Summers sprayer; Toxo-Wik batch dryer; 2 Westfield augers - 7” x 41’ and 7” x 46’, with engines; Farm King, 10” x 62’. 244-5894, Robert DeMers, Dunseith.

FOR SALE New Holland bale wagon #1032, holds 69 bales, always stored inside, ready to use; John Deere vibra chisel/cultivator, sides fold up, 18’ total width; Melroe plow #903, 6 bottom 16” heavy duty with reset mechanism; John Deere plow, 5 bottom 14” with 5 coulters; New Holland Rolabar Rake #258 with two front wheels, like new condition. 824-2084, Esther Kuehn, Mott.

FOR SALE 25’ Premier pull-type swather, batreel, good condition. 465-3266 or 721-6252, Dennis Reinowski, Drake.

FOR SALE 1482 axial flow combine; 20’ Morris drill with weeder seeder and transport; both always shedded; 18’ Versatile swather; John Deere 960 38’ cultivator; John Deere 5-16 plow; 1964 Chevrolet truck with box and hoist; large water tank for spraying; Melroe 6-16 plow; Brady 18 1/2’ cultivator. 438-2513 or 947-2908 evenings, Janet Jorde, Sheyenne.

FOR SALE 1870 Gehl baler, good belts; #8 John Deere power mower, 7’. 547-3105 evenings, Leo Hibsch, Fessenden.

FOR SALE Melroe 903 plow, 7-18, excellent shape, $1,400; Woods 6 ft. belly mount mower, brackets for H IH, $900; 6 yd. Ashland scraper, truck tires, good working cond., new paint, $4,500. 789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown.

WANTED Farmall 656 or 756 tractor with cab, must have hydrostatic transmission and power steering. 320-8144, Paul Trautman, Cleveland.

WANTED IH tractors, running or not, 806, 1206, 1256, 1456, 1066, 1466, 1086, 1486; John Deere 5010, 5020, 6030. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.

WANTED The following IHC pull-type equipment - combine, corn chopper, pto binder, two bottom pony drill and packer, corn picker; equipment must be IHC and from the 1940’s and 1950’s. 974-3644, Loren Myran, Stanley.

WANTED Air lift tag axle for back of truck, dual wheels. 862-3285 or 898-8446, Alan Loen, Parshall.

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WANTED Running gear from 12’ or 14’ Richardton dump wagon. 878-4966 days or 878-4957 nights, Chester Brandt, Hebron.

WANTED Used JD 16’ grain drill in good condition.

537-5290, Adam Bachmeier, Rugby.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 18’ Lund boat, 50 hp. Mercury motor, trolling motor, live well, depth finder, heavy duty trailer, steering wheel, extra seats - fold down, rod storage and 2 tanks (filled). 952-1114 or 659-0838 (after 5) or jdyetterbo@daktel.com, Duane Yetterboe, Jamestown.

FOR SALE Horse collars & related items; 45 used utility poles, 35-50’ long; new tires: 1-10:00 R20 Dunlap steel radial SP777, 16 ply, new tube & flap; 8 used sidewinder LT 245/75/15, 10 ply; 4-225/60/R16 M & S; 4 used Firestone P265/70/R16 M&S; 3 Michelin P225/60/R16 M&S. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.

FOR SALE Antique, horse-drawn equipment to include: Defiance 1-disk bottom plow, 2-bottom plow; DP Black Land 1-bottom disk; John Deere 3-disk bottom plow; cultivator; Russell Grader Mfg. Co. grader; stand-behind plow; seeder; large-bucket shovel; McCormick sickle-mower-great for yard decorations, pictures available. 6282326, Chancey Henin, Stanley.

FOR SALE King size bed with brass head/foot boards; 2 dressers; mirror; 2 night stands; Proform exercise bike; new Toro lawn mower; Craftsman chainsaw; roll-top desk; curio cabinet. 320-5968, Sue Swartz, Jamestown.

FOR SALE Climbers belt, $15; heavy duty chain hoist, $35; antique refurbished kitchen cabinet, $300; heirloom cedar chest, waterfall design, $150 obo.; antique baby crib, 3/4 size with mattress, make an offer; Danbury Mint Indian motorcycles, authentic replicas, make offer; WWII foot locker, make offer; bolts $.50 per lb, assorted sizes. 863-368-1227, Clifford G. Johnson, Napoleon.

FOR SALE Maytag wringer washer, $75. 348-3002, William Fischer, Glen Ullin.

FOR SALE Hot tub - New York Special w/cover, lift assist, spa step, fiber optic lights, am-fm, cd Sony stereo. 248-3345 or 520-3537, Ken Barta, Pisek.

FOR SALE Two cream separators, electric #518 and a #S16 with crank, both with complete attachments. 597-3730, larryn@westriv. com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE 2 good used vinyl windows, 51 3/4” x 52 1/8”, double, white; 1 good used vinyl window, 47 1/2” x 47 1/2”, slider, white; 36” x 80” steel door with window, good cond.; 1 good used vinyl window, 24 3/4” x 37 1/4” white, slider. 741-1976, Gerald Kenner, Grand Forks.

FOR SALE Beautifully handcrafted wood MN row boat for sale, 14’ long with cover, $2,000; pictures available by e-mail. 368-9932, Steph Wright, Jamestown.

FOR SALE 1993 Sportsman 26’ 5th wheel camper, rear kitchen, good condition, no smoke, no pets, $5,200. 663-5978, G. H. Schaner, Mandan.

FOR SALE 18 sp. Pacific Conquest bike, very good shape, offer; round table and 4 chairs, 2 leaves, $50. 547-3105 evenings, Leo Hibsch, Fessenden.

FOR SALE Blacksmith coal in 50# bags. 438-2157 or 351-3698, Dean Hagen, Maddock.

FOR SALE Gear box drive from Westfield auger, secondary drive for jump auger w/ reverser, $400; 35 ton Reiten hyd. press w/many dies, $5,000; garbage compactor for 1 ton truck, 5 yds., 7 VHF 2-way radios, antennas, power supplies, 2 base antennas, cords, power supplies, all are programmable. 789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown.

FOR SALE 2-2 year old horned Hereford bulls. 5375290, Adam Bachmeier, Rugby.

FOR SALE Tractor parts for Case (LA, DC, D, SC, VAC), Minneapolis Moline (U, R), a variety of magnetos and carburators; tires - 13x26 and 11,25x24 (smooth); radiators and other parts for 1962 Rambler; antique Briggs & Stratton washing machine engine; acetylene welder. 845-4303, Henrik Voldal, Valley City.

FOR SALE Emerson horse drawn 1 bottom riding plow; Homco antique rider mower, Model AE180B, 4 hp rider, direct drive trans., 3 deck; steel posts; 16 hemlock 6”x6”x10’ and 6’x10’x14’ timbers good for fencing; 6 row Sund edible bean pickup on a JD 15” platform, excellent cond.; new style 8 row Speedy edible bean cutter; 13 sheets of galvanized steel 2’x19’ roofing panels; 8 row Dakon 30” row crop cultivator; 2,200 bu. circle steel grain bin to be moved; JD flex head, polu, stainless steel platform; grain tank cover for 7720 JD combine; JD Model H series 47 wood box ground drive manure spreader; Kato light pulley drive standby plant, 1,000 wattt 115-230 v. 3 ph., Model 49E04; oil grease, anti-freeze cans: Co-op, Pure, Texaco, Farmers Union, Standard Oil; 250 straight steel fence posts. 945-2379 or donna.vadnie@ may-portcg.com, Jack Vadnie, Clifford.

FOR SALE 2 iron t-post clothesline poles in cement, won’t move like wood poles. Make offer.

327-8156, Linda Rudolph, Dawson.

WANTED Small granary or chicken coop in good condition for greenhouse. 252-4858, Larry Burkle, Jamestown.

FOR SALE Dell 922, all in one printer; old style revolving beer bar sign; Sears Craftsman router and 2 cutting bits; round head lights, fits Lincoln or Ford; aluminum mail box; 14 gal. gas engine on wheels; 1981 Ford Custom 4x4; 8’ gray and black fiberglass pickup topper. 228-3161, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

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WANTED Prairie dog hunters to come & hunt on my land, make reservations now. 597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

WANTED Old metal advertising signs, gas pumps, old metal oil cans, old advertising clocks or thermometers; old road signs, traps, knives, shell boxes, guns, old pop or old medicine bottles; old highway road signs; old 1 lb. coffee tin cans; ND pottery, carnival glass; ND books - 50 yrs. in the saddle. 258-0420 or 220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1998 black Lincoln Navigator, 130 K, very clean. 370-3697, Dale Samuelson, Sarles.

FOR SALE 1995 Buick Century, good body, not running; 1985 Oldsmobile Royal, left front grill damage. 547-3105 evenings, Leo Hibsch, Fessenden.

FOR SALE 2003 white Chevy K2500 crew cab pickup with Duramax diesel, Allison trans., LT trim, heated leather seats, memory seat, camper mirrors, steering wheel controls, xm/6 cd disc changer radio, compass/temp, driver info. center, Astrostart, hard bed cover, grill guard, chrome grill inserts, nerf bars, new tires, only 75,000 miles, nice condition, interior like new. Can email pictures. 206-0082, Marcus Fischer, Bowman.

FOR SALE 1989 34’ Pace Arrow motor home by Fleetwood, 454 Chev. chassis, 35,200 mi., rear bedroom, 2 airs, Onan 5,000 watt generator, 20’ awning, like new, shedded.

663-9061 or 214-1154, Arnie Wagy, Mandan.

FOR SALE 1981 Buick Century, auto on floor, bucket seats, air, factory installed V-8 4.3 liter motor, mint condition; 1951 straight eight Buick. 597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Large 3 bdrm. ranch style home, one owner, 2,700 sq. ft., in Ashley; 3 bdrms., 2 1/2 baths, family room w/fireplace; formal dining & living room, kitchen w/ built-in appliances, lots of cupboard space, built-in desk, laundry room w/washer and dryer, heat pump w/electric heat banks & air cond., baseboard heat w/individual thermostats, central vac., 17’x20’ basement, furnace & storage room; lots of storage space in 4’ high, 2,350 sq. ft. cemented floor crawl space, new water heater & dish washer, 23’ x 15’ attached garage, 20’ x 40’ detached double garage w/efficiency apartment w/dishwasher, washer, dryer & tv, new landscaping w/Rain Bird water timer system, purchase furnished or unfurnished, pictures can be seen at www.bismanonline .com, ad #614112. 425-1208, Harold Blumhardt, Ashley.

FOR SALE House to be moved, steel siding, new windows. 400-8267, Aileen Salter, Bismarck.

FOR SALE 1986 Friendship 28’x66’ mobile home to be moved, new shingles 2006, 2 car attached garage, central air, water heater, deck, all appliances, located near Stanley, ND, $35,000. 572-4017 leave message, Nancy Beard, Williston.

FOR SALE 1981 Windsor mobile home, 14’x65’, 2 bedroom, turn key at Mesa Dunes, MHP., Mesa, AZ, $10,000. 253-839-7715, Marcia Buzzell, Auburn, WA.

LIVESTOCK & FEED FOR SALE Registered Percheron Draft Horses - 2 black yearling fillies, 2 black bred mares, our 2012 black filly and stud colts. 2263412, LaVern Frankfurth, Bismarck FOR SALE 20 miniature horses - studs, mares with colts. 244-5894, Yvonne DeMers, Dunseith.

FOR SALE Large round bales with a mixture of alfalfa, broom, and grass. 597-3730, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE 200 big round alfalfa bales. 525-6743, Leo Heilman, Karlsruhe.

FOR SALE 1963 GMC truck, 1 1/2 ton with Knapheide box, hoist, and stock rack, 65,000 miles, very good condition, always stored inside. 824-2084, Esther Kuehn, Mott.

FOR SALE GM pickup & camper, 2008 Vortec Max with trailering package, equipped for 10,500 lb. load cap., Model #CC10543, short box, crew cab, 1500, 2 wd., gas with 5th wheel, 12 K, super glide, auto hitch and 3,500 watt generator with electric start; 2009 31’ 5th wheel Cross Road Cruiser, alum. structure, 3 slideouts, central air and heat, auto vent fan, 10 gal. electric or LP water heater, DVD player, 2 tv’s and all accessories to hook up for campsites. Pictures can be seen at www.bismanonline.com, ad #614122.

425-1208, Harold Blumhardt, Ashley.

FOR SALE 1991 Ford F-250 73 diesel, auto trans., 2wd, 141,000 miles, new windshield, new radiator, water pump, belts, hoses, fuel lines, clean, $3,000; 1974 Chevy tandem, 19 ft. box w/heavy hoist, roll tarp, 366 motor, 5-2 trans., hyd. lift, tag axle, excellent tires, 70,000 actual miles, light rust, $9,000; 1987 Ford Ranger pickup, front clip w/motor, radiator, 5 spd., OD, trans., $200; new windshield and left front fender for 1993-97 Dodge Intrepid, $125 each; 4 wheels for 2007 Jeep Liberty, 255-75R16; Austin Western front axle w/tires and wheels from road grader.789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown.

FOR SALE 1968 Volkswagen, blue, manual trans.

432-5637, Gary Lovgren, Verona.

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County Events

BURLEIGH – October 15 • annual meeting • Tumbleweed, Lincoln KIDDER – September 4 • board meeting • 7 p.m. • Pettibone Fire Hall McLEAN – October 5 • annual meeting • 7 p.m. • McLean Electric election of officers, selection of delegates to state convention RICHLAND – October 14 Fairmount Local annual meeting 2 p.m. • Fairmount Fire Dist. Hall elections STARK – October 8 membership meeting at 7 p.m. • Evergreen Assisted Living Center • annual audit WILLIAMS—October 24 • annual meeting • Ernie French Center

NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION Convention Notice

Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation 1. Title of Publication: North Dakota Farmers Union Union Farmer 2. Publication #: 016-211 3. Date of filing: 9-01-12 4. Issue Frequency: Monthly 5. Issues per year: 12 6. Annual subscription: $5 for members (paid in membership dues) and $20 for non-members.

7. Complete address of known office of publication: 1415 12th Avenue SE, Jamestown, ND 58401 8. Complete mailing address of headquarters: 1415 12th Avenue SE, Jamestown, ND 58401 9. Full name and address of publisher: Elwood “Woody” Barth 1415 12th Avenue SE, Jamestown, ND 58401 Full name and address of editor: Anne Denholm 1415 12th Avenue SE, Jamestown, ND 58401 10. There are no known bondholders, mortgagees and other security holders owning or holding one percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities.

11. Known Bondholders, Mortgages and other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages or Other Securities: None 12. Tax status has not changes during preceding 12 months.

13. Publication title: North Dakota Farmers Union Union Farmer 14. Issue date for circulation data below: September 1, 2012 Extent and Nature of Circulation 12 Month Average Actual Number Last Run 15a Total Number of Press Run 35,000 35,509 15b(1) Paid/requested outside county 35,000 35,509 15b(2) Paid in-county subscriptions 0 0 15b(3) Sales Through Dealers 0 0 15b(4) Other classes 0 0 15c. Total Paid Circulation 35,000 35,509 15d(1) Free Distribution outside county 831 831 15d(2) In county 0 0 15d(3) Other classes 0 0 15e Free Outside Mail 0 0 15f Total Free Distribution 831 831 15g. Total Distribution 35,831 36,340 15h. Copies not Distributed 200 200 15i. Total 36,031 36,540 Percent Paid: 99% 97.7%

To All Members: Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, North Dakota Division.

Pursuant to Article III. Section 2, of the Bylaws of this Association, you are hereby notified that the 84th Annual State Convention of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, North Dakota Division, will be held at the the Alerus Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota, November 16-17, 2012.

Official business at 10:00 a.m., November 16, 2012.

Elwood “Woody” Barth, President ATTEST: Ellen Linderman, Secretary

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

OF FARMERS UNION MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Current policyholders are hereby notified that they are members of the above named insurance company and that the annual meeting of such company will be held at the Alerus Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota, beginning Friday, November 16, 2012, and continuing on November 17, 2012.

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Message from

the President by ndfu president woody barth

Action needed on farm bill Throughout the summer we have been listening and seeing a lot of political manuvering when it comes to passing a new farm bill.

The full Senate passed its version in June and the House Ag Committee followed with its version in July. Unfortunately, there has been no progress in moving forward. Congress headed home in August without coming to any resolutions.

Congress isn’t back in session until Sept. 10 which leaves less than 10 days for debate, vote and passage of a new farm bill.

As the current farm bill reaches its expiration date on Sept. 30, people all across the country are uneasy about what this might mean. If it expires, many conservation, energy, trade, nutrition and other programs would be eliminated or substantially curtailed. There would be

virtually no support for soybeans, sunflowers, sugar beets or canola.

With the current drought conditions, producers are left unprotected. And that’s just a part of the big picture. Natural disasters, like drought or flooding, along with extreme price swings makes producers very vulnerable

in the long term. Farm policies should help to alleviate the volatility by managing supply and protecting producers with a strong safety net and permanent disaster protection.

It is imperative that the farm bill be completed before that September deadline or farmers and ranchers will have a very difficult time planning for the future.

National Farmers Union has organized a fall Fly-In to Washington, D.C. which will bring Farmers Union members in contact with congressmen to discuss the issues. A group of North Dakota Farmers Union leaders will be participating and we will be standing up for agriculture.

We need to push our elected representatives to pass a farm bill and overcome all the political fighting. Too many family farmers and ranchers depend on a solid farm bill. s

National Farmers Union stands opposed to extension National Farmers Union would support an extension only if the next step is to conference a comprehensive five-year farm bill before the Sept. 30 expiration date.

According to National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson, “An extension that ignores the goal of a five-year bill merely kicks the can down the road, as we are faced with uncertainty about next year’s budget.“ A one-year extension would necessitate starting the farm bill drafting process over in the new Congress in January.

Johnson said, “House leadership needs to stop playing

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political games and show it values rural America, and pass a farm bill now.”

“The conservation title is one of the few titles that, since last December, most stakeholders have agreed on. It provides the needed programs for good conservation practices. However, the House one-year extension cuts the one title that had the most agreement among all parties. It also cuts mandatory funding from vital beginning farmer and rancher, renewable energy and direct-toconsumer marketing programs.

“As the drought wreaks havoc across the nation, our farmers and livestock producers are looking for relief and certainty. It is critical that

permanent disaster programs be approved retroactively to cover losses incurred in 2012. Our farmers and ranchers are facing a rough harvest and barren pastures; further delays will have a huge impact on the U.S. agriculture industry.”

“We commend the Senate Ag Committee, and the entire Senate, for taking swift action on the farm bill and now look to the House to follow suit. The clock is ticking, and this extension is just wasting time that could be spent on passing a bipartisan, forwardlooking bill before the Sept. 30 deadline.” s

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