Union Farmer-March 2017

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Support fair trade between nations

“To be or not to be” is a quote from Hamlet written by Shakespeare. My message this month is about trade relations or in the words of Shakespeare, “To trade or not to trade.”

Looking at last year’s presidential campaign and the first weeks of the Trump administration, one could question if both Democrats and Republicans are running from so-called free trade agreements.

This seems odd considering trade agreements were passed under each of the previous administrations.

The United States is a land of abundance and of great ability to produce products. We need to develop trade relations around the world. But how do we do it in the most equitable way for longevity and success for all sectors of our economy and our trading partners’ economies? This is the challenge.

When it comes to trade deals, most of you have heard the phrase “fair trade rather than free trade.”

This is aimed at achieving greater success in trade relations without winners or losers.

NDFU firmly supports the concept of fair trade.

We do not develop strong trading partners when trade deals disadvantage a sector of our economy or disrupt the commerce of another country.

Having strong economies in other countries is essential to having customers for our products.

Studies show that three previous trade agreements – NAFTA, CAFTA and bilateral trade – have some weaknesses. Only the NAFTA agreement has attained a gain in exports over imports for a farmer producer. All three of the agreements attained a gain for processed food exports over

processed imports. It could easily be suggested that processors do much better under trade agreements than farmers that produce the raw commodity.

It could also be suggested that processors love trade agreements as they get access to more commodities at lower prices. This is the concept of driving commodities to the lowest common denominator by creating access to more supply. It is a stretch to suggest that processors share their newfound market profits with farmers who supply them with those commodities.

Fair trade looks at all aspects of the agreement to ensure the greatest benefits for all nations involved.

The three most common aspects that are left out include: currency manipulations or no currency variation factors; humanity and labor equity; and penalties for lack of compliance. Leaving these to the whims of the market or to a non-democratic government is not in the interest of family farm agriculture.

From our perspective, trade is essential. It is also necessary that family farmers and ranchers be represented at the table in all trade negotiations.

We should not negotiate a deal that exploits any one sector of an economy for the benefit of another and we need to strengthen other countries’ buying power so they can be our future customers.

Trade is a big issue at play because of the dialogue from the presidential election and our new administration. Do not ignore the opportunity to provide politicians with your input to make trade better for family farmers and ranchers. s

Former North Dakota Farmers Union president Alan Bergman will be inducted into the North Dakota Agriculture Hall of Fame at the North Dakota Winter Show on Saturday, March 11 in Valley City.

Bergman is a third-generation farmer who has spent his entire life as an advocate for cooperatives and family farm agriculture.

During his term as president of NDFU, Bergman led the member organization during the turbulent times of the 80s when drought was the worst in 50 years and a credit crisis forced thousands of farmers out of business.

He was one of four individuals who co-founded Dakota Pride Cooperative, a marketing co-op for specialty grains, oilseeds and soybeans, and was instrumental in exploring the farmer-rancher interest in forming cooperative feedlots and producer-owned slaughter plants.

He forged coalitions with other groups, including Canadian farm organizations and cooperatives and, in 1994, was appointed by the Clinton Administration to the U.S.-Canada Joint Grains Commission, which reviewed the grain industry and marketing within each nation.

He represented North Dakota producers on the world stage as well, when in 2004, he served as chairman of the Group on Grains and Oilseeds of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers. s

Bergman to be inducted into Ag Hall

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BY KAYLA PULVERMACHER, NDFU

he North Dakota Legislature is set to hit “crossover” some time during the last weeks of February. This first half has seen a theme of cutting the budget, and a general distaste for bills that may cut into revenue or take new appropriations.

Initially, the Appropriations Committees adopted a revised revenue forecast during the first week of session. The new forecast reduced 2017-19 estimated revenues by $170 million from the last estimate that was projected in December.

In March, the next revenue projection will be presented to the Legislature. The Office of Management and Budget will lay out what they believe state revenues will be like over the next biennium by studying current trends in oil markets, agricultural markets, sales and use taxes, and tourism. It is at this point the Legislature will get a better handle on whether they are budgeting well or must continue to cut further.

Included in this report is a snapshot of the bills the NDFU Legislative team is tracking, as it relates to the organization’s priorities for the session. Keep up to date on the latest news by signing up for NDFU’s newsletter at ndfu.org. Direct any questions to ndfulegis@ndfu.org.

AGRICULTURE Originally, HB 1126 made significant changes to the way the Public Service Commission dealt with grain insolvencies in North Dakota. The bill removed the Commission’s regulatory duty, changed the grain insolvency process and decreased the number of grain inspectors. The House adopted amendments relating to elevators not needing to notify the PSC if they are closing or reopening, clarifies the PSC no longer pays interest on claims and that the commission may 4

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NDFU LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES • Uphold the current Corporate Farming Law • Defend the need for state agricultural research • Monitor funding for state programs that provide quality of life and education for rural areas • Advocate for landowner rights and improved reclamation practices • Protect our current property tax relief in North Dakota use electronic communication.

The rest of the bill was removed.

The committee gave the bill a “do pass” recommendation.

The budget for the North Dakota State University Extension Service, Northern Crops Institute, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, main research center, branch research centers and agronomy seed farm is SB 2020. The budget for agricultural research in North Dakota has been slashed dramatically, and as a result, the Extension Service is currently in a hiring freeze and analyzing what programs or positions could be eliminated. Former Governor Jack Dalrymple’s proposed budget introduced a 10 percent cut in funds, which equates to about $3 million of the Service’s budget. Approximately 80 percent of its budget goes to employees. Following budget recommendations set forth by Governor Burgum, the committee cut the budget over 13 percent. This percent equates to about one-eighth of Extension’s total budget. The final budget has not been voted on in committee at press time.

SB 2289 addresses such issues as mandatory equipment and parts purchases, payment chargebacks, unfair performance requirements and dealership terminations. The bill was re-referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee to be worked this week, and amended to further define

“agricultural equipment.” The bill then received a “do pass” recommendation. It has not received a final vote.

HB 1240 adds an industrial hemp applicant fee of $250 and increases the per acre fee from $5 to $40 to grow hemp in North Dakota. The Ag Department says that this cost is due to expenditures to oversee industrial hemp growing and harvest seasons and processing.

Expenditures will be primarily for laboratory testing, travel, supplies, printing and postage.

Many hemp producers attended the hearing and opposed the bill due to the significantly increased fees and urged the state to look at loosening up program rules. The bill was eventually amended to include a $150 applicant fee and a per acre fee of $25 per acre.

The bill passed committee and received a unanimous vote to pass the House.

RURAL QUALITY OF LIFE HB 1012, the Human Services budget bill, includes the continuation of Medicaid Expansion. Currently almost 20,000 North Dakotans receive health insurance through Medicaid Expansion.

Additionally, it has an economic impact of over $540 million that goes toward employing individuals in local community healthcare facilities. Continuing Medicaid Expansion ensures that North Dakota receives its 95 Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

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BILLS NDFU IS TRACKING percent federal funding match to assist in the expense of covering these vulnerable individuals age 18-64, with incomes under 138 percent of the federal poverty level. Without continued expansion, some facilities could face closure, all North Dakotans will see higher insurance premiums, and individuals would certainly see more wait times and less affordable access to healthcare. The bill has not been voted out of committee.

The Department of Transportation budget is housed in SB 2012. The amended budget has a $66.4 million reduction – a 22-percent decrease in operating expenses from the $295.8 million budget. The budget includes the closing of eight maintenance shops: Starkweather, Finley, Fessenden, Gackle, Litchville, New England, Courtenay and Mayville.

Lawmakers tried to attach an amendment to require the DOT to keep the shops through mid-2019, but that amendment ultimately failed. The bill has not been voted out of committee.

SB 2206 is the county social service funding bill that will transfer the cost of county social services to the State of North Dakota. The bill provides relief for the existing 12 percent property tax buy-down and removes those county mills which deliver permanent property tax reform. Governor Burgum also included this policy priority in his budget as the mechanism to deliver property tax relief. The bill has been given a “do pass” recommendation and has been referred to the Appropriations Committee.

SB 2272 and HB 1324 are the bills that house education funding. While school funding isn’t expected to decrease, the bills will be the last few through appropriations. The ultimate dollar amount will hinge on the March revenue forecast. That said, it’s important to watch appropriations for transportation grants, as it has been targeted for a 10 percent cuts.

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LANDOWNER RIGHTS HB 2225 repeals current law on the posting of land and creates the assumption that “all private land is considered posted.” North Dakota Farmers Union testified on this bill, citing that “our members have had longstanding policy in support of landowner rights, and that all land should be considered posted.” The bill has not been voted out of committee.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee listened to farmers and ranchers talk about the need for the Pipeline Restoration and Reclamation Oversight Program, SB 2236. NDFU testified in favor of the program.

The committee immediately gave the bill a unanimous “do pass” recommendation after the hearing. The bill has not been voted on in the Senate.

OTHER IMPORTANT BILLS SB 2336 states that “any person or measure committee that is soliciting or accepting a contribution for the purpose of aiding or opposing the circulation or passage of a statewide initiative or referendum petition or measure placed upon a statewide ballot by action of the legislative assembly at any election shall file a statement with the secretary of state on the first business day of each

week.” It also restricts how much money a sponsoring committee can fundraise from one entity.

SB 2336 was taken to the Senate floor on Monday where it failed to pass.

SB 2135 creates an initiated and referred measure study commission and would be tasked with studying the state’s initiated and referred measure process. The committee includes individuals appointed from the North Dakota Supreme Court, the Legislature, the governor’s office, the Indian Affairs Commission, North Dakota Farmers Union, North Dakota Farm Bureau, Greater North Dakota Chamber, North Dakota Newspaper Association and North Dakota United. Finally, the committee would report its findings to the Legislative Management Committee. The bill received a “do pass” recommendation, but has not been voted on by the full Senate.

SCR 4009 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Legislative Management to consider studying the formation of an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission for the decennial redrawing of legislative district boundaries in North Dakota. The resolution received a “do not pass” recommendation and ultimately failed to be adopted. s March 2017

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AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FROM NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION 10 DAYS • 24 MEALS • JAN. 30, 2018 DAY ONE – Depart USA - Jan. 30 Depart the USA on your flight to Montego Bay, Jamaica. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your all-inclusive resort for overnight accommodations.

DAY TWO – Montego Bay, Jamaica After breakfast, enjoy a day at the resort and surrounding area on your own.

DAY THREE – Montego Bay, Jamaica After breakfast at the resort, enjoy an included panoramic tour of Montego Bay before embarking for Cuba in the evening. Later, enjoy “Salsa Time” as professional Cuban dance instructors teach you the steps to this local dance.

DAY FOUR – Santiago, Cuba Your first taste of Cuba includes visits to three iconic locations of the city including San Juan Hill where Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders defeated the Spanish in 1898. In the afternoon, enjoy an on-board presentation about the birth of the Cuban nation. At night, learn how to “Rumba!”

DAY FIVE – At sea A full day at sea with a variety of presentations and activities to immerse you in the Cuban culture. Discover the fascinating history of rum, Cuba’s national drink, in the afternoon before learning how to “Cha-Cha” with your professional dance instructors in the evening.

DAY SIX – Havana Disembark and discover Havana first-hand!

A local guide leads you on a walking tour of Old Havana including the four main squares of the city and the Royal Forces Castle. In the afternoon, leave the past behind with a visit to modern Havana that includes the Capitol building and Plaza de la Revolucion, where the May Day political marches and Papal masses have taken place. After a full day of discovery, the evening is free of planned activities to explore Havana’s night life on your own, or join an optional excursion offered by the ship.

MAYFLOWER TOUR TO CUBA

• 24 meals (8 dinners, 7 lunches, 9 breakfasts) • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Tours • Overnight accommodations at an all-inclusive resort in Montego Bay • Seven night cruise circumnavigating the island of Cuba • Expert staff onboard, plus local English-speaking guides for excursions • All meals included on board featuring authentic Cuban cuisine • Unlimited bar/beverage program onboard ship • Shipboard amenities featuring pool, bars, spa, fitness and casino • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Havana • Overnight stay onboard ship in the vibrant capital of Havana • $45 Mayflower Money • Insightful presentations onboard by local Cuban staff members • Local dancers taught by professional Cuban instructors • People-to-People life-enriching experiences with native Cubans Stay tuned to NDFU.org for more information about this tour

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DAY SEVEN – Havana Attend on-board performances or head out and continue to explore Havana on your own. After lunch, spend your final afternoon in Havana learning about its modern history at the Museum of the Revolution, housed in the former Presidential Palace. The evening features a chance to show off the dance moves you’ve learned!

DAY EIGHT – TBD Day eight of the trip remains in the planning stages.

DAY NINE – Cienfuegos Discover the talents of local artists and the magnificent Thomas Terry Theatre. Later, meet with the local mixologists on how to make the perfect Cuban cocktails while hearing stories and myths behind the drinks. Be ready for one more night of dancing!

DAY TEN – Montego Bay As the ship returns to Montego Bay, disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

NOTES: Itinerary subject to change … Not all events and activities listed due to space … Tour is considered to be very active, which means a high-amount of walking.

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JA WOMEN’S GROUP VISITS NDFU’S LINDERMAN TALKS WITH JAPANESE WOMEN IN D.C.

BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU

A group from JA-Zenchu’s women’s association in Japan visited Washington, D.C., to speak with women from farm organizations around the country about playing a bigger role in agriculture.

On hand from North Dakota Farmers Union was District 6 Director and State Secretary Ellen Linderman, who called it “quite interesting.”

“They’re interested in getting women more involved in leadership positions in their organization,” Linderman said.

“I talked about our farming operation and the part I play in it, doing the books and doing some of the field work — that it’s a partnership.”

Linderman said she hadn’t gotten the same impression from her Japanese counterparts when they spoke about their roles during the session, which was mostly question and answer.

“They were more like hired hands,” she said, “so they were interested in how our education program works and how we are working to involve women more

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NDFU District 6 Director Ellen Linderman, second from left, poses with four women from the JA Women’s Association in January in Washington, D.C.

in leadership.”

Linderman even surprised the Japanese group, which consisted of four women and few more support staff, when she told them about being elected to NDFU’s Board of Directors. They responded with oohs and awes.

“They asked me about how I got to this leadership position,” she said. “I said that I ran for it in 2006 against a man and won.”

A decline in number of farms is an unfortunate statistic Japan is dealing with, much like the United States.

“That’s the same kind of thing

we talk about here,” Linderman said. “That was one thing that really struck me. You never think about that when you’re thinking of other countries.”

Overall, Linderman said it was a good experience, especially interacting through an interpreter as she had never done that before.

“I thought it was interesting to touch base with women farmers from another country and share views and realize that we aren’t that different from country to country,” she said. “It’s a good thing to have these connections and build these relationships.” s

Watne to speak at CAPTS conference North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne will speak at the 2017 NDSU Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies farm policy conference, which is being held at the Ramada Plaza Suites on April 12 in Fargo. Along with CAPTS, it’s been organized by U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer.

The conference will focus on farm policy and selected titles of the anticipated 2018 Farm Bill. The opening address will consider how past and present U.S. agricultural policies may influence future policies. Our senators and congressman have also been invited to discuss their expectations for the 2018 Farm Bill in a subsequent session. The commodities program (Title I) and crop insurance

program (Title XI) will be the focus of the third session. The discussion will address identifying current issues, possible program changes or modifications, and whether there is a need for new programs. The session on Conservation (Title II) and Trade (Title III) will address resource and environmental concerns, the status and impact of existing free trade agreements and the possibility of additional multi-lateral trade agreements. The final session will challenge participants to consider emerging agriculture, rural and farm policy issues.

The day-long conference is an opportunity to engage with industry leaders, experts and clientele group in considering novel farm policy ideas for the upcoming farm bill, and its impact on North Dakota and global agriculture.

For more information, go to ag.ndsu.edu/capts/events. Check out the April edition of the Union Farmer for more information including an agenda. s

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Rhonda Lura

BY BRITTANY LIPETZKY

honda Lura gives her all in everything she does, and it shows through her work with North Dakota Farmers Union, her boutique, family and in the many great causes she supports.

“In our house, we have a rule: you are not allowed to use the word ‘can’t’,” Lura said.

The Carrington resident became involved in NDFU because she saw how hard her husband, a farmer, worked, and the sacrifices that he makes daily for her family and the farm. She wanted to be more involved, but desired a leadership role and to learn about the finances and the future of the farm.

“I asked about the NFU Women’s Conference, and decided to go,” she said. “It was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I took the chance. That’s where it all started!”

While Rhonda helps with the vital operations of the farm and is involved in NDFU, she doesn’t stop there. She also owns her own boutique: Sugar Rush, which is a successful business in the Jamestown Buffalo Mall.

She is a member of the Foster County Farmers Union Board and

Spotlight

has her own platform for child abuse called “Speak Up, Stop Child Abuse,” which she wrote curriculum for and is speaking at elementary schools about.

“I want to be able to speak up for those who can’t speak up for themselves,” she said.

When asked who inspired her the most, she said it was a neighbor while growing up. A victim of child abuse, Rhonda felt secure with the neighbor.

“I could go over there and feel safe,” she said. “She showed me love and compassion, and she was the reason I wanted to stay alive as a child. She is the reason I started the Superhero race.”

The Superhero race, started

by Rhonda and two of her friends who were also victims, is an annual race in Fargo where everyone is encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero.

The goal of this is to show children that everyone can be a superhero, and that they are not alone.

Rhonda strives to discover who she is and some time ago, made an important change in her life.

“I started a Bible study, and that’s when I could go through what happened to me as a child,” she said. “I was able to find

Three questions with Rhonda If you could be any animal, what would you be and why: A bear! My family calls me a mamma bear all the time!

Where is your dream vacation spot: Big Sky, Montana. We love to ski and we love to do everything together. It is so serene there, as well, with the mountains.

If you could meet someone, alive or dead, whom would you want to meet?

John F. Kennedy. Everything he did and the impression he left on people was amazing. I would love to hear all of his ideas. He was so inspiring!

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my voice and learn who I am, and that I don’t have to be who everyone else wants me to be. I’m able to take chances now!”

Rhonda left no doubt about the greatest influence in her life, and she has his support for all of her passions.

“My husband!” she said.

“He is a huge supporter of everything I’ve done. He always says to me, ‘Rhonda, do it! When you believe in something and are passionate, you put 110 percent of your heart into it.’” s

WHAT NDFU CAMP MEANS TO THEM

Josh and Sarah Kramer of Bismarck credit NDFU camp for being instrumental in their lives.

Now, the couple is passing the torch to their five children

BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU

Josh and Sara went from camp newbies to the pinnacle, becoming Torchbearers – NDFU’s most Before proposing marriage to girlfriend Sarah prestigious youth honor. They also participated Huber at North Dakota Farmers Union camp, Josh in the State and National Youth Kramer kept his distance.

Advisory Committees.

“He was very different that “The co-op-store model “Farmers Union camp meant whole week,” Sarah recalled. a lot to us,” Josh said. “We got to “He didn’t want to talk to me, is a good way to teach know each other. A lot of those and I thought that was very kids about organizing to friends that are Torchbearers are strange. It was making me more get things your consumers great friends of ours today.” mad than anything.” want and raising enough Teaching kids the value Josh went for shock value and of cooperatives is one of the he got it, asking Sarah to be his equity to do it. It’s a foundational pillars of camp. wife in front of nearly 20 other simplistic model, but Campers run a co-op store and camp counselors at an evening the fundamentals are even have a meeting the final day celebration on Aug. 13, 2003. to disperse funds. the same as any co-op “I had no idea that was That’s something Josh can be coming,” she said. “He caught business would run. reminded of every time he walks me completely off-guard. I was That’s what drew into his office, as he’s the executive completely shocked.” me to (co-ops).” vice president and general “She had been upset with manager of the North Dakota me — thankfully I had a ring to – Josh Kramer, Association of Rural Electric present to her,” Josh joked.

Executive VP of N.D. Association Cooperatives in Mandan. He’s The Kramers, who reside just of Rural Electric Co-ops also editor of North Dakota Living north of Bismarck, have a long magazine. history with Farmers Union “Serving on the co-op store and understanding camp, having gone since they were third-graders. at an early age why we have co-ops,” Josh said, And the couple has every intention of sending all “the co-op-store model is a good way to teach kids five of their children. Camp registration has started and can be done online at ndfu.org. about organizing to get things your consumers

want and raising enough equity to do it. It’s a simplistic model, but the fundamentals are the same as any co-op business would run. That’s what drew me to (co-ops).”

The couple watched 11-year-old daughter Sophia go to her first Farmers Union camp last summer, and they’re hoping those leadership roots are planted to grow the same way they did years ago.

The same goes for Brody, 8, Carter, 5, and twin girls Claire and Olivia, both 11 months old.

“I loved it,” Sophia said. “My favorite thing was probably the camp fire the last day and swimming.”

“Right away, it’s just kind of fun,” Josh said.

“But you start to see you’ve developed leadership skills. I utilize them, and I’m sure Sarah does. You use them on sports teams and in schools. They stick with you, and that puts you a step ahead.”

NDFU camp is made up of kids from both urban and rural settings, but the Kramers said they’d like urban parents to better understand that Farmers Union camp isn’t only for those who live on the farm.

“It does have to do with rural America, but it’s not just for kids on the farm,” Sarah said. “It doesn’t matter where you live. Your kids will have fun no matter where they’re coming from. You get to meet kids from all over the state.”

Becoming a well-rounded individual is

important, the Kramers said, and camp teaches shy kids to speak up and take charge.

“One of the things I’m most proud of when we were camp counselors was getting the quiet kids who have a hard time fitting in to have a good time,” Josh said. “I think that’s what Farmers Union counselors are good at — bringing everybody out of their shells.”

Finding time to fit camps in when kids hit junior high school can be difficult, as sports camps and other priorities take hold. However, Josh said parents should think about the life lessons and leadership learned from Farmers Union camp and see that education all the way through.

“We’re pretty good at spending top dollar and sending our kids to sports camps,” Josh said.

“But sports are going to end at some point in high school or college. There is stuff you learn at Farmers Union camp that you take with you forever.” s

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• The camper referring a new camper must attend camp to qualify • The new camper must attend camp to count as a referral • A “new camper” is categorized as a youth who has never attended camp OR a youth who has not attended camp in the last 4 years • Awards will be given out in October

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Union Farmer: From the past 25 years ago

50 years ago

Leaders in production for the latest month of data for Farmers Union Insurance agents are Gary Wald (commercial), Brach Johnson (life), Rod Mittelsteadt (mutual), Dave Reyerson (annuities), Jerry Zunich (annuities), Dave Kary (auto) and Kevin Ressler (auto).

Proponents say big money isn’t interested in coming to North Dakota for corporate farming.

However, one of the pushers of a bill to repeal the state’s corporate farming law was in the North Dakota Farmers Union state office recently and openly admitted he had a million and a half dollars ready to invest in good North Dakota farm land.

NDFU delegates to the 90th annual National Farmers Union convention in Des Moines, Iowa, are NDFU Vice President Robert Carlson, Cory Mahle of Glenburn, Ron Rodenbiker of Rock Lake, Edwin Wahlhaug of Palermo, Harlan Helgeson of Minnewaukan, Ben Axtman of Rugby, Dan Schaefer of Minot, Robert Schriefer of Golden Valley, Barry Bjornson of Cooperstown, David Sadowsky of Dickinson, Herbert Nathan of Coleharbor, Duane Boehm of Richardton, Darald Olson of Buchanan and NDFU District Director David Heinrich of Adrian.

NDFU delegates to the National Farmers Union convention in Oklahoma City are President Ed Smith, Vice President Alvin Anderson, Wilbur Miller of Bottineau, Herb Nathan of Coleharbor, Art Dale of Adrian, Willis Nelson of Stirum, Clifford Haro of LaMoure, Harold Narum of Amidon, Donald Lange of Webster, Milton Myhre of Kindred and Irene Romfo of Minot.

Former board member Zink passes

Lucile G. (Clancy) Zink, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2017, at Essentia Hospital with family at her side.

Lucile was born in Valley City, N.D. on January 3, 1932, to John and Frances (Starke) Clancy and was raised in the Valley City area where she attended school.

After high school, she attended Valley City State University where she received her teacher certificate. She later moved to the Carrington, N.D. area where she taught school and met the love of her life, Bill Zink. They were married in June of 1952 and farmed in the Carrington area until retiring from farming in 1986. After retirement, Bill and Lucile enjoyed spending winters in Arizona and summers in North Dakota.

Lucile found purpose in her life as a school teacher, loving wife, homemaker and mother of nine. Her family was always her focus, and she was especially proud of her sixteen grandchildren. This was very evident to everyone when her face would light up any time the Union Farmer • www.ndfu.org

grandchildren were around. Over the years, Lucile served on many committees and boards including N.D. Farmers Union, N.D. State Bowling Association, and the Carrington Youth Center. She was also an active member of the Catholic church and sang in the choir on Sundays and other special occasions. One of her greatest accomplishments was being a kidney donor for her son Neil.

Lucile is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Bill Zink; her sister, Eileen Van Dyke; her brother, Lynn (Janice) Clancy; nine children: Billy Joe Zink, David (Tammy) Zink, John (Jena) Zink, Ron (Carol) Zink, Peggy (TJ) McDonald, Patti (Brad) Stedman, Brian (Karen) Zink, Neil (Dawn) Zink and Sheri (John) Hodnefield and sixteen grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; two brothers and one grandson.

Lucile was a great cook and always had food for whoever stopped by, so the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Great Plains Food Bank, 1720 3rd Ave N, Fargo, N.D., 58102 or www.greatplainsfoodbank.org.

Interment will be held later this summer in Carrington, N.D. s March 2017

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GUINNESS GREATNESS Held siblings take part in world record

BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU

The threshing bug bit siblings Adam and Karly Held early in life.

Having grown up around threshing, it was only natural the Egeland natives participate in a worldrecord attempt when asked by a friend.

“My uncle was big into (threshing),” Adam said. “We got into it when we restored a steam engine and put a new boiler on it. I came to like it so much.”

The two Torchbearers, along with friends Ethan Oakland and Justin Huseth, played a part in setting a Guinness World Record for most threshing machines operating at once. The event was held at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum on July 31 as part of the 62nd Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede.

In total, 150 threshing machines were on hand, with 139 completing the mission, breaking the previous record of 111, which was set at a festival in St. Albert, Ontario in 2015. The machines are required to run for 15 minutes.

It’s estimated that 75 acres of wheat and 30,000 sheaves had to be cut for machines that came from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, Minnesota, Iowa and North Dakota.

“It’s something that’ll happen once in a lifetime, and we had the chance to be a part of it,” Adam said. “I felt pretty good about it.”

Adam, who is 23 years old, said the picture of that many threshing machines spaced out in the field was “surreal.”

“It was hard to believe when we first walked out,” he said. “A hundred and fifty threshing machines in one spot is kind of unbelievable. I’m not even sure if there are 150 left in North Dakota.”

Likewise, Karly, 20, struggled to get a handle on the sight right away.

“It was a crazy experience,” she said. “I had no idea it would be that large. You couldn’t walk anywhere, it was so huge. It was kind of overwhelming at times, because there was so much to see and so much to do. There wasn’t ever a dull moment.”

When the action started, Karly pitched bundles while Adam was an operator, helping control the speed of the threshing on a machine they brought to the show, the Champion #1 of 1890.

Adam said the event was well-staffed, with more than 700 people, though that included plenty of spectators, too. The run time may not have been long, but it was still an “all-day event.”

It was different than the Dale and Martha Hawk Museum’s annual antique farm show, which the Held siblings have helped out with

Photos courtesy of Sandy Black

since they were little. They prefer their local show, which is held near Rolette.

“We love it out there,” Karly said. “There’s time to sit around and ‘enjoy the steam’ as we often say.”

Though it may not feature a threshing record, the 28th annual Hawk Show is from June 9-11 and has threshing shows, old-time music, parades, a blacksmith and schooling event as well as three eateries and other fun events. The event is four miles east and three miles north of Wolford, and the Held siblings are sure to be on hand.

“I love going out there for the weekend,” Karly said. “Sunday is so depressing because everybody leaves and it’s over.”

More information on the Hawk Show can be found at hawkmuseum.org. s

A sweet treat direct from Founding Farmers Tysons!

Founding Farmers Tysons was abuzz with a full house for Valentine’s Day. And our amazing pastry team was hard at work creating some special treats and confections, such as truffles, macaroons, specialty popcorn, and chocolate covered strawberries, for our diners to enjoy.

On the heels of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share one of these FFT delicious recipes for you to warm the hearts of family and friends any time of the year!

Enjoy our Founding Farmers Tysons Red Velvet Popcorn.

Founding Farmers Tysons Red Velvet Popcorn Yields: 12 • shelf life: one week Ingredients: 4 cups white chocolate 6 cups popcorn 1 cup red velvet cake (crumbled) 1 tablespoon kosher salt Instructions: Melt the white chocolate over double boiler; while white chocolate melts, pop popcorn. Once both are complete, drizzle white chocolate over popcorn. Using gloves, toss until white chocolate is evenly distributed throughout popcorn. Top with red velvet cake crumbs and salt; mix until all combined. Let cool until white chocolate has completely dried.

Portion popcorn into festive bags, bowls, or glass mason jars. Enjoy!

why wheat works There is a simple science to why we chose to make cat litter from 100 percent wheat. When the wheat is ground, the manufacturing process exposes starch and enzymes that contribute to our sWheat product. The 100 percent biodegradable wheat enzymes neutralize odor while the starch helps with clumping. So, with wheat, we have managed to make life better for cats, people, and the planet.

Don’t blink.

Smell that?

Neither do we.

No ick to make us sick.

Now you see it, now you don’t.

@2016 Pet Care Systems. sWheat Scoop is a registered trademark of Pet Care Systems.

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Around the state Farmers Union insurance agents and NDFU staff hosted a booth at the KMOT Ag Show in Minot. Pictured from left to right: Chelsey Jacobson, NDFU, agents Lucas Schumacher and Amber Haugland from Crosby and Amanda Martin, NDFU.

McKenzie Co. Farmers Union youths went Christmas shopping for four families chosen by social services.

With a $500.00 allowance per family, the kids picked out almost every gift, including a toddler bed. They concluded the event with a trip to McDonalds. Pictured above, left to right, are London Brew and Rylan Scofield.

Burleigh County hosted a producer event at Flash's Place in Sterling. Guest speakers were Richard Schirado of Schirado Inventions and Craig Kleven, agronomy manager at Dakota Frontier Cooperative.

NDFU Member Relations Specialist Amanda Martin and Ward County EPIC coaches Deanna Ness, Debbie Hansen and Karley Porter participate in training Feb. 8 at the Sleep Inn in Minot.

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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1982 JD 8650 tractor, 7,000 hrs., 3 remotes, 3 pt. hitch, 4 whl. drive, 290 hp.

870-0597, Dennis Flemmer, Zap. FOR SALE Kinze 24x30 3700 liquid fert., box ext., $27,000; 2011 Wilson hopper, 42’x72”, black, alum. wheels, $27,500; 2004 IH Eagle 9400, C15 Cat, sleeper, auto. trans., $12,000; 1994 Corn Husker hopper, 41’x78”, $9,500; 1994 Ford 9000 LTL, day cab, $6,500; Case IH 7250 MFWA with loader, grapp. fork, $45,000; 1997 JD 1850 36’ 7.5 no till drill, $35,000, new carbide boots & discs; 2004 9670 JD combine, 2,100 hrs., 42” duals, $65,000; 2011 635 flexhead with trailer, $24,000. 361-4403, Gary Christianson, Mapleton.

FOR SALE 14’ x 24’ barge, $350; new air fan for 787 JD air cart seeder, also same as Flexi-coil front fender set for 7000 Series JD tractors; Cockshuttt #30, narrow front, new paint.

983-4445, John Flemmer, Golden Valley.

FOR SALE IHC 50T baler; Schulte RS hyd. rock picker; h.d. Russell Reliance 10’ grader; 10’ h.d. V packer; 5 bottom packer w/hitch; 8 steel grain bins w/steel floor; 1,00012,400 bu.; Peterson dual rims, 18.4-34 to 232.1-30; 11’ wide push-all hay basket for DuAl loader; push-off hay basket for DuAl loader; Versatile 8”x50’ pto. auger; Feterl 6“x36’ electric auger. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.

FOR SALE 1 new tire LT 245-75R-17, Load Range E; 15-30 McCormick tractor on steel; 2 cream separators; used 7” baler belting; Leon #3100 HD 10’ 3 pt. blade; Freeman hyd. manure scoop for H’s & M’s; 1 late model Super M. larryn@westriv.com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE JD 930R head w/finger reel, $5,000; 2002 Summers 1,500 gal. 100’ boom, pull-type sprayer w/Ez guide 500 and auto-steer unit, $16,000; 3,000 gal. Green Enduraplas water tank for hauling water to sprayer, $1,100. 764-6410, Casey Lund, Killdeer.

FOR SALE IH press drills, many different sizes, reconditioned or as is; used parts for these drills.

400-5742, Gerald Miller, Mandan.

FOR SALE NOS parts for Lilliston 2050 grain press drill also will fit some later Melroe drill models; disc scrapers, bearings, idlers, low rate seeding kit (used on 120 acres), sprockets and etc. northcrk@ndsupernet. com for a complete parts listing. 677-4190, Mike Belfield.

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FOR SALE 4 used tires, 21.1 x 16.1; new IH baler belt, size - 10” wide, 389” long; new and used parts for 750 Massey combine; 2 MF Model 36 self-propelled swathers, 18’ ea., 1-great shape, 1-to use for parts, motor is good; swather transport; next to new 3.5 gallon Essick air humidifier. 542-3301, Ken Heilman or Ed, Rugby.

FOR SALE 1987 Case IH 3394 MFD, nice new interior and air ride seat, Michelin tires 50-70%, 8-30 row crop cultivators; 18’ 400 Versatile Swather, pictures available. 265-2418, Rick Hannesson, Mountain.

FOR SALE 2010 Case IH combine, 8120 deluxe cab, dual wheels; 2008 New Holland 94C 36’ draper header, auto header height; 2008 New Holland 76C 16; pickup header; four 1450 anhydrous tanks in good condition; 1963 Dodge truck, tandem; 1975 IH tandem truck, Rietin Box; pushoff hay basket for a JD 148 loader. 784-5987 or 833-1472, David Brossart, Lansford.

FOR SALE IHC 8220 25’ pull-type swather w/finger reel, CFH0065831; JD “06” 9660 STS Bullet Rotor 1860 separator, H0966057115721; JD 914 6 belt pickup lead, N00913N665225; 30” dual Unverferth extensions for 9600; Matson header trailer, 30’; 1975 GMC tandem twin screw, 427 engine, 20’ box, 5 & 4 trans. 6591598, Craig Hoggarth, Kensal.

FOR SALE 1999 MFWD 7810 with 740 loader, 10,890 hrs. 482-7748, Harvey Steinberger, Donnybrook.

FOR SALE 2011 Summers Super Coulter Plus, 40’, wavy blades, very good condition, $19,000. 870-0956, Weston Berg, Hazen.

FOR SALE Case IH MXM 190 PRO MFWD with CIH LX 162 loader and grapple, 4 hyds., front fenders, deluxe cab/suspension, 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, 1,509 hrs., service records, one owner, shedded, nice; 2006 New Holland TV 145 bi-directional with 7614 loader and grapple, 1,014 hrs., both ends have 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, and drawbars, EE 2 hyds., CE 3 hyds., 3/4” auxiliary mega flow hyd. for operating hay head, fenders and wheel wts. on EE, 4 Goodyear non-directional tires, shedded, excellent condition; 50’ Empire Landroller with lights and acre counter, good condition. 6932371, Rick Frueh, Martin.

FOR SALE Cattle 19’ working tub w/32’ alleyway and a palpation cage; used 15.5x38 rear tractor tire; 2 - 9’ sickles for a 1100 IHc mower.

974-3644, Loren Myran, Taylor.

FOR SALE Macdon 25’ pull-type swather. 228-3161 or 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

FOR SALE Case IH 550 Quad track, luxury cab, tow cable, 30” tracks, 6 remotes, cab suspension, Pro 700 monitor, 262 receiver, Nav II, 730 hrs., always shedded; JD 3200 auto reset 5 bottom plow, always shedded. 6282805 or 629-9003, Doug Halden, Stanley.

FOR SALE 1996 Ford New Holland tractor, 800 hrs. on new Cummins factory engine, new starter, trans. originally serviced by dealer, no leaks, radial tires 60%, cab like new.

361-3109 or 281-1347, Bruce Berg, West Fargo.

FOR SALE 1997 Case 2188 combine, single drive tires, Maurer topper, RWA, long unloaded auger, AFX rotor, two sets of concaves and grates, 3,565 separator hrs., always shedded, in good condition; 25’ 1020 Case flex head with Crary air tube, new air pump in 2015; Johnson 30’ header trailer; will separate or all for $45,000 obo. 678-4390, Colin Sundquist, Forman.

FOR SALE 2001 New Holland 688 auto-wrap baler, 540 pto., nice shape, $5,000; 2003 New Holland BR780 auto-wrap baler, 540 pto., nice shape, $5,900; 2006 New Holland BR780A auto-wrap baler, 1,000 pto., xtrasweep pickup, nice shape, $6,500. pictures on Bisman website. 320-8543, Kevin Raugutt, Edgeley.

FOR SALE Wheel weights for D17 AC tractor. 2700184, Harold Severson, Lakota.

FOR SALE MDS loader and skidsteer attachments, including buckets, w/wo. grapples; rock cleanup buckets with grapples; rock badgers; bale spears; snow pushers; pallet forks; tree pullers; hyd. pallet forks; head changers/adapters, etc.; 4 new Titan 18.4x38x8 ply tractor rears; 4 new Titan 18.4x3x8 ply tractor rears; 8 new Goodyear Dyna Torque 480/80R42 tractor or combine tires; 2 Goodyear 16.9x26x10 ply FWDs @ 60+%; 8 Firestone 20.8R42 radial all tractors @ 50%; 1 Goodyear 13.6x38 @ 70%; many other used tractor tires and used tractor, implement & skidsteer rims.

709-0103, Alan Wald, Edgeley.

FOR SALE IH 700 6-16” auto reset plow, $1,000. 3916865, Ron Gessele, Bismarck.

FOR SALE JD 9620R, loaded, like new $390,000; JD 9430, 1,611 hrs., 800x 38’s, nice, $180,000; JD 1790 planter, 24 row, 20” CCS variable rate row cleaners, excellent, $65,000; JD 260 loader, self leveling, 50 Series mounts, $5,500; Unverferth 3750 seed tender, triaxle scale barely used, $24,000; 2014 MacDon FD75 45’ setup for JD, $69,000; 1987 Freightliner, Cummings 855, 22’ aluminum box, triaxle, $29,500; Convyall 10x35 conveyor, gas powered, nice, $7,500.5493420, Shane Heck, Cavalier.

FOR SALE 37’ DMI 4250 anhydrous applicator; 31’ John Blue anhydrous applicator; 21’ JD 580 pull-type swather; antiques – old horse saddle, horse drawn dirt scoop, antique trunk, horse drawn flat bed sled. 945-2379 or 430-3348, Jack Vadnie, Clifford.

FOR SALE 18 lightly used trailer tires, 11R22.5, lots of life left, virgin casings, 12 Goodyear (4 already mounted on stud pilot aluminum), 3 Bridgestone, 2 Roadlux, 1 Michelin; 3” Bowie Industries water pump, currently driven by hydraulic motor, easily convert drive to fit your need. 521-0052, Leeroy Carpenter, Walhalla.

WANTED 8’ snow bucket to fit on a JD 158 loader tractor; good farm truck, prefer a tandem truck, good shape; good used 31’ tandem disk in good shape. 528-4222, Ronnie Haugen, Alamo.

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WANTED 806, 1206, 1256, 856, 1466 IH tractors; JD 5010, 5020, 6030, MM 1350, 1355 and others, running or not. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.

WANTED JD Threshing machine; JD #4 horse drawn mower; McCormick binder and horse drawn mower. 523-5305, Blane Freitag, Bowman.

WANTED Older 1890 42’x7.5 JD no till drill. 3614403, Gary Christianson, Mapleton.

WANTED 3 point arm for a 150 Versatile bi-directional tractor. 331-0169, Harlen Grovom, Park River.

WANTED 3 bottom plow, perferably trip bottom, 3 14”s. 754-2455, Ronn Wilke, Napoleon.

WANTED Two tires for L2 combine - 23.1-34 or two wheels and tires - 23.1-30. 626-7625, Richard Marschner, Voltaire.

WANTED Tillage disks; IH 1100 mower; dirt scraper, approx. 6 yd. 400-5742, Gerald Miller, Mandan.

WANTED Radiator for an International 560 diesel.

640-1412, Daniel Klostreich, Wahpeton.

WANTED JD Model 450 mower, w/9’ bar, must be in excellent condition. 482-7748, Harvey Steinberger, Donnybrook.

WANTED Gravity box with running gear, must be located close to Bismarck. 226-3412, LaVern Frankfurth, Bismarck.

WANTED Old horse drawn mower, prefer International. 734-2251 or 220-9263, Robert Anderson, Wilton.

WANTED An old large winch to put on an old wrecker truck; old ND license plates; IHCC W9 tractor, need not run.. 974-3644, Loren Myran, Taylor WANTED 1 or a set of Co-op long bar, short bar, 18.4x34 tractor tires. 391-6865, Ron Gessele, Bismarck.

WANTED Combine wheels and tires, sizes - 13.6x26” & 16.9x26”; 16.9x28” tractor tires and wheels to fit D17 Allis Chalmers tractor; Ford industrial 134 power unit to fit MFG CO 35 Owatonna swather; small feed grinder/mixer to run with 50 hp. tractor; hog feeders & hog panels. 226-4055, Lloyd Giese, Steele.

WANTED 20’ of nice JD 9350 drills; fertilizer and press wheels for . 945-2379 or 430-3348, Jack Vadnie, Clifford.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ND license plate purse, made from recycled materials, $30; excellent condition Coach Signature turn lock wristlet with signature “C” on it and leather trim, light gray color, $45. call/text 412-7090, Vanessa Swensen, Jamestown.

FOR SALE Four new camper or trailer tires, 225/75/ R15, 10 PR, less than 1/2 price. 448-2633, Clifton Peterson, Ruso.

FOR SALE Ultra Jet 10 electric mobility wheel chair, good condition, can be seen in Harvey area. 324-2820, Edith Ripplinger, Bismarck.

FOR SALE Sportscraft standard size foosball table, in excellent condition. 213-7787, Leona Kouba, Grafton.

FOR SALE Amish 4 person buggy, new pull shaves, 2 black velveteen adjust. & folding seats, setup for hyd. brakes, has safety lighting & switches, has windows - 2 front movable, 3 fixed, all naugahyde sides, top & back drop, opens, good cond., call for pics.; Air boat pontoon, 26’ custom built, two engine - 90 hp. VW w/hand crafted wooden fan, wind and water + 4 stroke 25 hp. Mercury, new plywood & carpet, live well, canopy, etc., heavy duty trailer, $15,800, consider trade for small payloader, D4 loader crawler in working condition. 628-6949 or 314799-6949, Rose or Mike Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE Leather bassinet on wheels, w/mattress, larger than a reg. bassinet; 6 kitchen chairs; dk. brown leather recliner. 9475887, Darla Hagen, Sheyenne.

FOR SALE Semi water trailers for spraying, we can build or you can; spray parts available; nice 20’ & 40’ storage containers, some high cube; semi-van storage trailers and loading ramps. 474-5780, Richard Rydell, Fairmount.

FOR SALE 2005 Camp Master toy hauler, 20’ pullbehind, 8’x10’ living quarters, 8’x10’ cargo area, full drop down door, levels, plate rock guard added, new awning added, toy haulers do not come with this, (bath has toilet, shower, sink) microwave, rooftop AC new hot water heater, gas & electric fridge, TV receiver, etc., would consider trade for a 2002-2006 Honda Goldwing trike in good condition; Studebaker hood for 1949-53 truck, good metal with original hood ornament & name plate, $450; 1980 Chevrolet Malibu hood, $150. 628-6949, Rose or Mike Ryan, Stanley.

FOR SALE Trump yard signs; Virgil Hill framed autographed picture with shirt/towels/fight tickets, turn of century buffet - very unique; 60’s Dave Osborn poster; Frederick Remington framed print; Norm Saunders western print; stained glass window; 3 large New York City building pictures. 5009522, Monte Reiner, Minot.

FOR SALE Arctic Cat Prowler snowmobile, very low mileage and very good shape, fast machine, first $500 take it. larryn@westriv. com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE 2009 Keystone Raptor 3712TS toyhauler fifth wheel camper, sleeps 8, 3 slide outs, 12’ garage, generator, pantry, one owner, great condition, photos avail. clemensduo@hotmail or 659-0705, Jessica Clemens, Jamestown.

FOR SALE 2008 Arctic Cat M1000, like new, 1,500 mi., 153” track, $4,250. 870-0956, Weston Berg, Hazen.

FOR SALE 2 person Health Mate sauna, $3,500; Grizzly bear trap NO. 6 PAT. 1856, $2,500; 1977 Honda Goldwing, GL 1000 motorcycle, has 47,000 miles, ran in 2002, $1,200.

679-2522, Travis Samson, Max. FOR SALE Purebred Norwegian Elkhound puppies, will be ready in March, after 1st shots & vet. checks them out, $100 down to hold one. 256-3220, Danny Livingood, Langdon.

FOR SALE JD Model 826 walk behind snowblower, electric start, tire chains, good condition, $410; air compressor, I-TM make, wheelbarrow type w/rubber front wheel, Honda gas engine, 2 tanks, new never used, $650; set of Time/Life American history books, set of 8 books, $75; 683-4817 or 680-1491, Ed Luund, Lisbon.

FOR SALE 2,000 gal. heavy duty I Beam tandem fuel trailer with pintle hitch, fuel gauge, filter, hose and nose, $2,950. 693-2371, Rick Frueh, Martin.

FOR SALE 1983 Rockwood 29’ motorhome, Class C, Ford 460 eng., almost new tires, 4 KW gen., all new app., 82,500 mi., always garaged, excellent condition, sleeps 6, $6,500 obo. 258-6595 or 391-7080, Laudie Veverka, Bismarck.

FOR SALE Oster Clipmaster clipper, variable spd., 4 sets of blades, like new, $200; 2 Bitterroot Mountain mule saddles, rawhide covered wood tree, to make it a light weight saddle all nonessential parts of a modern Western stock saddle are eliminated, 26 lb., w/chinch, hooded stirrups and crupper, leather is #1 Herman Oak, stirrups are 3” twist & wrap, Belvinsbuckles, breast collar, crupper dees & horn wrap, Saddles are like new, $900 ea. 843-7257, Sharan Bethke, New Salem.

GIVE-AWAY 8.25-20 tires, some 9:00-20 also, good for trailers. 983-4445, John Flemmer, Golden Valley.

FOR SALE 3 Anhydrous tanks, newly painted 2 years ago, all new decals, sand blasted before painted; dark blue pickup topper, with side opening windows, and racks for guns, or fishing rods; mens Resistol brand Western hat, size 7 3/8; antique furniture; tv stand.

228-3161 or 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

FOR SALE Collars & related items; 45 used utility poles, 35’-50’ long; used tires - 6 Bridgestone, 245-75-R16; 4 - 225-60-R16 M&S; 4 used Firestone P265-70-R16 M&S; 3 Michelin P225-60-R16 M&S; 4 Hercules Ultra 21570-R15. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley.

FOR SALE Table saw; hand saws; electric drill; turning lathes; drills; copiers; more tools, toys, antiques. 465-3092, Tom Alme, Balfour.

WANTED Prairie dog hunters to hunt on my land.

Make reservations now. larryn@westriv. com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.

WANTED Vintage wagon wheels, need 2 about 35 1/2” high x 3 1/4” wide, fixing vintage wagon. 579-4250 or 579-4461, Jerry Mellmer, New England.

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WANTED 250 gallon propane tank. 584-3831, Darnell Fetch, Elgin.

WANTED Tales of Walking Up Hill Both Ways to School by Bernard Swanson; Red Tomahawk road signs – painted or reflective versions; vintage lamps with banks, bronze statues; clocks and Lily lamp shades; UND pottery, & Fighting Sioux items. 500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot.

WANTED Carien Terrier female puppy. 851-0029 or 254-4235, Herb Keller, Linton.

WANTED Pull type self-contained 26’ camper or small motorhome within 30 mi. from Minot.

852-5598, Jim Zaback, Minot.

WANTED Stain glass window, old style, top stained glass measures 40” x16”, bottom is clear glass, will consider fixer upper if frame is good. 326-4390, Greg Kueber, Aneta.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1981 Buick Century, auto on floor, bucket seats, air, factory installed V8 4.3L motor, mint condition; 1951 Straight Eight Buick. larryn@westriv.com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE 1999 Dodge extended cab pickup, 167,000 mi., auto., 4x4, cruise, tilt, AC 360 motor, tow package, electric windows, green, w/ wo. 5th whl. hitch., bo. 840-1094, Brett Kapaun, Tower City.

FOR SALE 1989 Chevy 53 passenger school bus, 8.2 diesel motor, 5 spd. trans., 8-9 mpg. 9834445, John Flemmer, Golden Valley.

National Ag Week set for March 19-25

National Agriculture Day is set for March 21, as part of National Agriculture Week that runs March 19-25.

The week recognizes and celebrates the abundance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture, according to Agday. org.

To learn more, plan an event or do other promotion, visit their website. The day/week is organized by the Agriculture Council of America.

FOR SALE 2002 Cadillac DeVille DHS Model, loaded w/options, except sunroof, White Pearl color. 218-791-0088 or 218-779-7945, David Thompson, Northwood.

FOR SALE 1977 Dodge 3/4 ton 4x4, 318ci, V8, automatic tranny, X government/fire department truck, runs/drives good. $2,200 obo; 1990 Chevy 1 ton dually, 2 wd. 4 spd., cab and chasis, no motor, $900 obo. 223-9602, Adam Hofmann, Medina.

FOR SALE 2000 Nissan pickup, 4x2, 4 cyl., 5 spd., PS, PB, highway miles, no rust, AZ truck, exc. mpg., glass topper. 367-0976, Gary Spoerl, Casselton.

FOR SALE 1989 Ford F150 pickup, 2 WD, Radco topper, 54,000 mi., 302 ci., auto, AC, PS, 2 gas tanks, excell. tires and cond., currently licensed, always garaged, 1 owner, $5,000 firm. 952-8973 - Glen Nagel or 368-1499 Boyce, Jamestown.

FOR SALE 1985 Ford dually, diesel; 1979 Ford F150 300 inline, 6 cyl. 228-3161 or 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

FOR SALE Simmental & Sim-Angus Production Bull sale, Black, Red, Blazes, Purebreds and Halfbloods; also 50 commercial heifers.

870-0597, Dennis Flemmer, Zap. FOR SALE Mare and her filly, unbroken but gentle.

249-3516, Loren Preuss, Esmond.

FOR SALE Black Katahdin ram, $250, was a twin, is RR, 5 yrs. old, lengthy body, very nice form, white tail, has been with same ewes too long, NW of Bismarck. 734-6966, Ora Davenport, Baldwin.

FOR SALE Black & white spotted draft stud, halter broke, $1,250; black & white mare (4 yrs. & Amish broke) & weanling filly, Full Sisters, $2,000, both to go. 326-4390, Greg Kueber, Aneta.

WANTED Draft and Draft crossbred horses. 2263412, LaVern Frankfurth, Bismarck.

FEED AND SEED

WANTED Late Model SUV, 2007-2012, AWD, low miles, good condition. 989-0204, Ron Kraft, Bismarck.

FOR SALE Large round bales, Alfalfa/Broom, prairie hay made with NH688 baler w/thick plastic twine, could load. larryn@westriv.com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Several Registered Texas Longhorn bulls, most all colors and ages, top quality bred for beef and ND weather, sons & grandsons of popular herd bulls, weighing well over a ton. 721-7746 or 362-7746, Cliff Sanders VT Longhorns, Glenburn.

FOR SALE Elgin - ND wheat seed; York Flax seed.

870-0956, Weston Berg, Hazen.

FOR SALE Spring wheat seed, Certified “Elgin” HRSW, 97% germination, bulk or totes, delivery available, $7 per bushel. 7390191, Brian Ludwig, New Rockford and Minot.

Safety MADE Simple

Only 17% of crossings in ND have active warning devices.

Always expect a train

Keeping You Safe www.ndsc.org

Never stop on tracks

Look & listen

Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, ND Division

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