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UNION FARMER MAGAZINE Volume 65 • Number 5

The UNION FARMER is published monthly by North Dakota Farmers Union at 1415 12th Ave SE, Jamestown, ND 58401. EDITOR: Chris Aarhus 800-366-8331 ext. 118 caarhus@ndfu.org Annual subscription is $30 with membership. Periodicals postage paid at Fargo, ND. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: NDFU • P.O. Box 2136 Jamestown, ND 58402-2136 Copies mailed this issue: 34,084 • USPS 016-211

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Mark Watne • Vice President: Bob Kuylen • Secretary: Ellen Linderman Treasurer: Terry Borstad • Wes Niederman; Shane Sickler; Tyler Stafslien; Jim Teigen; Ronda Throener. 2 • May 2018 • Union Farmer


Let’s focus on improving agriculture

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s agriculture becoming a forgotten industry? Does the success of family farmers and ranchers, who produce more than this country consumes, allow them to be taken for granted? Can we only get public policy action when we are in crisis and farm income is being cut nearly in half? These questions cause me to struggle with my optimism for farming and food production for all. Do consumers realize the value of food security and the abundant low-cost food they have available to them in the United States? In North Dakota, we are limiting investment in research and development for agriculture. Processing facilities for farm inputs and farm outputs are being built all over this country, but we are missing these opportunities. North Dakota missed an early opportunity to sign on to support for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) which other states forwarded to President Trump. For years, trade was considered our saving grace for overproduction and now some individuals and groups support a trade war. We do wonderful community meetings to bring initiatives to rural towns, but agriculture is usually left off the table for discussion. Nationally, we cannot get an open debate on a new farm bill and only when we are approaching elections do we see movement and dialogue. Then, we are told we only have dollars within the

baseline to write a new farm bill. So, new concepts have to steal dollars from other programs or other crops, and even steal money from programs that feed hungry people. In 40 years, we have seen only two dramatic demand cycles, where prices for commodities were dramatically higher than a downward trend line of farmers’ purchasing power in real dollars. One was in the 1970s when large sales to Russia occurred, and the second began in 2011 with the expansion of ethanol demand but it only lasted four years. Farmers are told over and over to get their price from the marketplace, yet our federal government imposes rules that decrease demand. As I write this message, the U.S. is considering a trade war. We are messing with the RFS and last month granted a compliance waiver to a crude oil refinery group due to “economic hardship,” even though the group made $1.5 billion in profits last year. Food is essential. Feeding people is a good thing. There are numerous concepts that could feed the world, prepare for population growth and supply a portion of our energy needs. The only limitation is our willingness to develop concepts and ideas. With correct strategies, we could have profitable farms, better rural communities and less hungry people. Maybe it’s time to focus on agriculture and the new wealth it creates.

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NDFU District 6 Director Ellen Linderman sits next to renowned climate professor Dr. Thomas Ackerman of the University of Washington during A Noble Vocation: Integrating Faith, Food and the Environment, a conference partially sponsored by North Dakota Farmers Union, March 21-23 at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.

ndfu contingent attends faith, food and environment conference BY CHRIS AARHUS AND PAM MUSLAND, NDFU

An aptly named conference, A Noble Vocation: Integrating Faith, Food and the Environment, brought together numerous organizations during a three-day event March 21-23 at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. Hosted by Catholic Rural Life, the conference focused on the role of the agricultural producer in today’s global environment. Topics included the future of agriculture and environmental challenges, international challenges, the task of the pastoral leader, the changing climate, and the indigenous perspective. Dr. John Ikerd of the University of Missouri addressed the connection between the family farm and land, emphasizing the important social aspect and stewardship associated with food and farming. “We’re still dependent upon the health of animals and the soil,” he said. “But we’ve lost some of the connectedness. When profits become 8 • May 2018 • Union Farmer

the driver, we end up with unsustainability.” Ikerd said our physical, spiritual, and mental relationship with food has to be reflected in agriculture. “Our food system will be different in 30-40 years. The question is what do we want it to look like?” Fr. Greg Mastey, a rural pastor for three parishes outside of St. Cloud, Minn., said communities are suffering as rural America gets smaller. “The farm socialization structure has fallen apart,” he said. “As farmers live farther apart, people in church don’t necessarily know each other anymore.” Meg Moynihan, a dairy farmer with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, echoed his thoughts and talked about the challenges and isolation felt in rural America as communities shrink. “It’s a crisis of spirit,” she said. “Farmers feel responsible for everything but have little control over anything.” Conference participants also heard about ongoing climate change. The amount of carbon


From left, Geri Sicola, Loretta Ishida and Rick Peyser, all of Lutheran World Relief, join NFU general counsel and World Farmers Organisation Vice President Dave Velde to talk about agricultural challenges, internationally.

Dr. Frederick Kirschenmann of Iowa State University goes through a timeline of events of how our ancestors viewed agriculture. Kirschenmann also runs an organic farm near Medina.

in the atmosphere is heading toward alarming levels, noted Dr. Thomas Ackerman of the University of Washington. He said farmers will have to adjust accordingly to produce 70 percent more food to feed the world’s population by 2050. “If we continue on this path (of carbon emissions), the climate will be less and less helpful (to agriculture),” he said. Lutheran World Relief representatives shared how their organization is helping teach Nigerian farmers to market their grain more effectively, even taking part in loan programs. “It’s not just selling produce at the village markets, but how you get to the more profitable, regional markets,” Loretta Ishida said. Dave Velde, National Farmers Union

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson speaks about the importance of agriculture.

From left, Dr. Christopher Thompson of the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity, Fr. Gregory Mastey of three rural parishes outside of St. Cloud, Minn., Sr. Ester Mary Nickel of St. John Vianney Seminary and Mennonite Church pastor Bradley Roth discuss the responsibility of the pastoral leader in today’s rural communities.

general counsel, agreed, saying marketing is a worldwide concern that is shared by farmers in the smallest of countries and those in the United States. “When you look at the list of concerns for U.S. farmers and those in the rest of the world, it’s very similar,” he said. “Market access and integrity is a concern to all farmers.” The five state divisions of Farmers Union Enterprises — Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wisconsin — were gold sponsors of the event and had previously partnered with Catholic Rural Life to form the publication “Vocation of the Agricultural Leader” which was the foundation of the event.

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In control of the kitchen WHETHER HE’S COOKING IN A NAVAL SUBMARINE OR AT FARMERS UNION CAMP, FRANKE IS HAPPY

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ay Franke keeps the menu simple at North Dakota Farmers Union summer camp. Built from scratch, the chef from Jamestown pleases campers with his array of pasta, homemade pizza, barbecue dishes and more. “The simpler the better,” said Franke, in his third summer at Farmers Union camp. “They’re grade school and high school kids. They’re not looking for filet mignon.” Still, it can be quite the workload for the current NDSU social science education major, but he doesn’t mind. Once you’ve cooked for an entire submarine full of men, summer camp doesn’t seem so difficult. Franke, a 2010 graduate of Jamestown High School whose parents were fourth-generation farmers, joined the Navy a year after high school. Because of his color blindness, he was pushed toward a specific military occupation but with two interesting options. “They said I could be a cook, and that I could either be a cook on a big aircraft carrier or a cook on a submarine,” he said. “The chance to be on a submarine — when I’m old and have grandkids, I can tell them I was on a submarine.” It’s there he learned to cook with precision, paying attention to every detail. “I had some of the best teachers,” Franke said. “My superior came from the White House, and we got to the boat at about the same time. He took me under his wing. The other superior training me was the best cook on our boat. They said, ‘You’re the new guy. We want you to be good, and we’ll teach you what we know.

Story/Photo by Chris Aarhus, Editor “It’s thanks to them that we have the banquet meals the kids get at camp.” From his first appointment, Franke recalls a particular New Year’s Day in which their boat was near the North Pole. Those taking part in that special trip were honored with the title “Bluenose,” an unofficial naval certificate that stays with them for life. As an example, other certificates include visiting the South Pole (Rednose) and going around the world (Order of Magellan). “The captain made the announcement over the loud speaker that we were literally on top of the world — we literally went around the world in 10 minutes,” Franke said. “We can draw water into the (sub), so I have a 32-ounce bottle of water labeled ‘North Pole.’” It wasn’t all thrills, however. Franke said communication with the outside world while serving his country in a submarine was extremely limited. No other communication exists other than email, which the crew called “snail mail.” “You have to date your emails, because if you write 10 emails and send them off, your wife or STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 12


CONTINUED: Franke went to North Pole mom might only get three of them and she could get them all that day, or she could get them two weeks later,” he said. “The Navy has to screen everything. They don’t want anything going through that could give away a location.” When Franke was discharged in August of 2015, he had to settle into a different way of thinking and get ready for the next chapter in his life — college. “I joined the military to get my college paid for,” he said. “I didn’t want to get myself into a mountain of debt. I branched out and saw a lot of things. … It was a weird transitional phase figuring out who you are again. I’m on land, and I’m always gonna be on land. I can call or text anytime I want.” Franke signed up to cook for Farmers Union after hearing a camp ad on the radio. He said it made sense, as he went to camp when he was younger. His grandmother was a county youth director. With the encouragement of Youth Education Supervisor Bri Sorensen, Franke named the kitchen at Heart Butte. Down the Road Diner has a menu with Franke’s personal touch. 12 • May 2018 • Union Farmer

“From breakfast to dessert to snacks, that’s all me,” he said. “It’s a lot easier than the sub. There’s a lot more space and everything’s my own. I like having that responsibility that whatever happens, I can’t blame anybody else. I’m in control of the kitchen. I take it seriously and put pressure on myself. I was taught on the sub to cook to perfection, and I still hold myself to that standard. If some of the kids think it could be better, I don’t take it personally. I make it better next time.” Sorensen said Franke goes above and beyond the call of duty. “Jay is so much more than the head chef at camp,” she said. “He keeps the kids full and delivers a ‘camp-tastic’ menu. It’s also known that he makes the best campfire s’mores around. He loves the kids and brings a vibrant energy to camp!” Franke considers cooking at NDFU camp one of the ways he gives back. “(Farmers Union) has been in the family for years,” he said. “Respect for farmers was instilled in me from the beginning. That’s something I want to teach my kids.”


WATNE, THROENER ON AG PANEL BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU

How can rural communities not only survive but thrive in today’s climate? With everybody paying more attention to agriculture. That was the message of North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne during an agricultural panel after a screening of the movie “Farmers for America” April 12 at Scheels Arena in Fargo. The movie discussed the difficulties facing young farmers in America, not only in acquiring land but helping rural communities survive with farmers markets and other local endeavors. “(In the film), we have a lot of people trying to grow local foods and make a living,” Watne said. “If we could help the system work, we wouldn’t have to have a Main Street Initiative, because agriculture would fix rural communities.” NDFU District 7 Director Ronda Throener was also on the panel and said the movie was correct in its assessment of rural America. “That’s exactly what’s happening,” Throener said. “Schools are consolidating and the numbers are dwindling.” NDFU was a sponsor of the event, which featured the film — produced and directed by Graham Meriweather — as well as a question and answer session with the panel. Ross Lockhart of Heart and Soil Farm near Gardner moderated the event. The film dove into unique perspectives from young farmers across America like the Wirtz family in West Bend, Iowa, trying to pass the farm down to their son, who wants to stay in the declining rural community; a husband and wife growing local foods on vacant lots in Detroit; a California chicken farmer marketing his product solely online and delivering it to the doorsteps of his customers; a Weston, Mo., young man

NDFU President Mark Watne speaks during a panel on the issues facing agriculture after a screening of the documentary, “Farmers for America” in Fargo. Russ Tweiten of AgCountry Farm Credit Services (left) and NDFU District 7 Director Ronda Throener were also on the panel.

whose only dream is to be a hog farmer, but has to take a job with the post office to save money for the high-priced land in his area; a sixth-generation cattle rancher from Chico, Calif., who has successfully expanded the family’s operation to include hogs and hopes to pass it down to her children. Watne said the young Missouri farmer made an impact on him. The college-aged man from the movie seemed to have the inside track on a piece of land for a decent price, but the owner died and his heirs opted to go with the highest bidder — China-owned Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest hog farmer and producer. The move came right after Missouri’s legislature passed a law, allowing up to one percent of the state’s land to come under foreign ownership. Smithfield Foods had also made political contributions to legislators, who claimed that was only a coincidence. “If you lose ownership of land to corporations, getting access to that land again is difficult,” Watne said. Throener shared the story of her family taking a gamble on a local farm and it paying off. She

said her family is grateful for the opportunities they have received and that they continue to share their message. “Be involved and have your voice heard,” she said. “I encourage people to come out to my farm and see what we do.” Watne said all farmers need to stick together and fight for success. “Don’t focus on the style of farming as much as you focus on ownership,” he said. “We get divided by commodities and compete against each other continuously. Don’t let them say organic is better or GMO is bad. Find a place you can make money and make it work. Label for success and support each other. None of us have the secret exactly. We’re all trying to figure it out and make some money while we’re at it.”

SAVE THE DATE Grand Forks County Farmers Union is hosting a “Meet Your County Sheriff Candidates” on May 24 at the farm of Frank Matejcek. Meal will be freewill donation. Check out GFCFU’s Facebook page for more information.

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AROUND THE StATE

The 2018 summer staff met at the NDFU state office for camp orientation April 13-14.

Cass County Farmers Union hosted a Hops and Brats event at the VFW in Casselton. Over 100 people were served.

NDFU’s collegiate chapters at NDSU and UND met for lunch at Prairie Roots Food Co-op in Fargo. They had a presentation for the group and toured the facility.

On March 22, Sargent, Cass, Griggs, Nelson and Richland counties co-hosted a truck weight seminar in Fort Ransom. Leanna Emmer, NDLTAP truck-weight expert gave the presentation. The educational event was held in conjunction with the CHS Dakota Plains annual meeting.


Melissa Pfennig

Spotlight

BY CHELSEY JACOBSON, NDFU

Melissa Pfennig of McClusky is a new leader within the Farmers Union community and has high hopes to bring new life and programs to the organization. She was recently elected president of the Sheridan County board in October 2017 and wants to start a farm safety show for the community. “I had a lot of encouragement from friends in the community to start a farm safety show, including my fellow Sheridan County board members who were recently elected to those positions,” Pfennig said. Pfennig grew up going to North Dakota Farmers Union camps in the summer with her friends, which is how she originally got involved with Farmers Union. Recently, Pfennig attended the NFU Women’s Conference in San Diego in January. The conference focused on women’s leadership development and women in agriculture. “I enjoyed seeing all the women come together and empower each other. It definitely opened my eyes to how many opportunities are out there and for positions that women can step

up into,” Pfennig said. “I’m very thankful for the opportunity, and having Farmers Union send me to the conference. It was a great group!” Pfennig is a go-getter, has a passion for agriculture and is always on the move. In 2011, she moved to McClusky when she married her husband, Travis. They have three young children and farm and ranch alongside her father- and mother-in law. Between time raising children,

Two questions with Melissa What advice do you have for women wanting to get involved in leadership but are hesitant? Just do it! If you don’t, then go to a WILD event so they can tell you to just do it! If you woke up tomorrow as an animal, what animal would you choose to be? Cat, because they are low maintenance and they keep to themselves. They are smart, and they don’t always show it.

working cows, running the combine during the harvest and helping with other duties on the farm, she also holds a fulltime job off the farm at MDU in Bismarck. She also recently took on the role of being the second chair at the ladies’ church group in McClusky. Pfennig said she has turned to many influential women in her life for guidance and support. “I look up to every woman in my life that has had to juggle a career and children and still pursues their dreams,” Pfennig said. “I find myself looking to those people when I get discouraged. It helps keep me focused.” She continues to keep an eye open in her community for more leadership roles. She enjoys being busy and taking on new challenges. “If you want something done, ask a busy woman,” Pfennig said. ndfu.org • May 2018 • 15


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Former Minnesota Vikings running back and UND legend Dave Osborn, a native of Cando and a North Dakota Farmers Union member, speaks about his playing days during a Grand Forks County Farmers Union event April 18 at the Gorecki Alumni Center on the campus of the University of North Dakota.

OSBORN SPEAKS AT COUNTY EVENT BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU

Grand Forks County Farmers Union hosted UND legend and former Minnesota Vikings running back Dave Osborn on April 18 at Gorecki Alumni Center on the campus of the University of North Dakota. Osborn, a North Dakota Farmers Union member and native of Cando, talked about his time growing up in North Dakota, his transition to UND where he became a star and his path to the National Football League by way of the Minnesota Vikings. He was introduced by UND head football coach Bubba Schweigert. While playing for the Vikings in one specific year, Osborn made $15,000. When it came time for a raise, he signed a blank contract and told the Vikings to fill in the amount of what they felt he was worth. “My friends said I was crazy,” Osborn said. “I thought, ‘Yeah, this might have been a bad deal.’ But I never said a word about it, and when they said I had to sign the final deal, they handed me the contract and I folded it up and put it in my pocket. He stopped and told me to look at it, and I did and it was for $35,000 a year. “I said, ‘That’ll work!’” Osborn said he had three keys to his success as a football player. “The most important thing is desire,” he said. “You don’t have to be the biggest, strongest or fastest. If you have heart, that’s the guy I want

Signed by Osborn and NFL Hall of Fame teammate Paul Krause, this football will be on the auction block at the NDFU state convention in December.

on my team. … (Secondly), you need to be competitive and a poor loser. That doesn’t mean you make excuses and cry on shoulders, but the feeling of losing should make you sick. I play checkers with my grandson. I play to win. … (And third), you need to have a high threshold for pain.” Osborn was the featured speaker, capping the event with his keynote. Earlier, NDFU Member Relations Specialist Mary Mertens presented information on camp and showed a camp video. Grand Forks County Farmers Union President Paul Sproule moderated the event and drew names for door prizes that included autographed sports clothing, memorabilia and other items. Every child in attendance qualified for a camp scholarship. ndfu.org • May 2018 • 17


DRAFT OF HOUSE BILL DISAPPOINTS

After much anticipation and heated deliberations, the House Agriculture Committee released its draft of the 2018 farm bill in mid-April. The draft includes a number of disappointments for family farmers and ranchers. First and foremost, this version of the farm bill would receive an estimated five percent less funding than the 2014 farm bill, despite NFU’s repeated calls for increased funding. This is a particularly disappointing fact considering where the farm economy is now in relation to where it was in 2014. In 2013, net farm income reached a record of $123.8 billion. This year, it is expected to be just $59.5 billion – its lowest value since 2006. By cutting funding, Congressional leadership has hamstrung the Ag Committees’ abilities to deal with the very real economic difficulties family farmers and ranchers are currently enduring. The Title I commodity programs, with the exception of improvements for dairy and cotton producers, are largely the same as they were in the 2014 farm bill. Price Loss Coverage (PLC) would maintain its reference prices, the threshold below which payments are triggered, for all commodities. As a result, struggling farmers will likely not receive an adequate amount of assistance to deal with such low commodity prices. Additionally, the House bill would entirely eliminate some provisions, such as the Conservation Stewardship Program, a working lands program that provides incentives for improving and maintaining conservation practices. The bill would also eliminate mandatory funding for Value-Added Producer Grants, Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Programs, the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program, all of which facilitate the development of fair and diverse markets for family farmers. The bill contains some bad news for hungry Americans, too. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which has consistently been a point of contention in the negotiation process, may see budget cuts and more stringent work requirements for participants, even though there are already such requirements in place. As written in the House draft, individuals would be required to either acquire gainful employment or attend 20 hours of training weekly. This would cut SNAP participation by an estimated 1 million people over the next 10 years. Farmers Union is urging Congress to pass a farm bill by the Sept. 30 cutoff, and to make sure 18 • May 2018 • Union Farmer

it actually works for the entire food system, from farmer to consumer. In particular, the organization is asking that the legislation strengthen the farm safety net by providing more funding for commodity programs and maintaining crop insurance, improve farm sustainability through strong conservation programs, and ensure fair and diverse markets by supporting programs that encourage competition and the growth of local and organic markets.

TRADE WAR WITH CHINA ESCALATES

In late March, President Trump announced his intention to levy tariffs on as much as $60 billion worth of imported Chinese goods, ranging from information technology to agriculture equipment. The decision was intended to address the United States’ trade deficit with the country, as well as retaliate against intellectual property theft. It isn’t the first time Trump targeted China with trade threats; earlier in the month, he made it clear that tariffs on steel and aluminum were primarily meant to punish China when he exempted a number of American allies, including Mexico and Canada. China, predictably, responded with retaliation measures of its own, declaring duties on $3 billion of U.S. exports, including a number of agricultural products such as fruit, nuts, ethanol, and pork. Later that week, Trump doubled down with an additional $50 billion worth of duties on more than 1,300 Chinese products. China, again, reacted with a reciprocal tariff on 106 American products, ranging from soybeans and corn to whiskey and tobacco, of an approximately equivalent value. President Trump, not to be outdone, threatened to enforce $100 billion in tariffs on top of the previous $110 billion, leading to continued market uncertainty. The Chinese government, undeterred, indicated they would not back down. NFU reinforced its position that the Administration needs to have a plan in place to protect family farmers from the brunt of a trade war. “Farmers are dealing with severely depressed farm prices and a 12-year low in farm income, and a trade war will undoubtedly make these conditions worse,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “We urge the president and the administration to immediately engage with the Senate and House Agriculture Committees to develop a farm bill that will protect farmers and ranchers from the collateral damage that we are seeing as a result of these actions.”


A Founding Farmers Favorite: Farmers Carrot Cake

Carrot cake is one of our most loved desserts. And our Founding Farmers carrot cake is not only a crowd pleaser for its perfectly moist, delicious flavor, but also because this recipe has stood the test of time. This 100-year-old recipe was handed down to our very own Chef Joe from his wife’s grandmother. Chef Joe swears it’s the best carrot cake on the planet, and we think you and your family will agree. We invite you to enjoy this Founding Farmers family favorite.

Ingredients (serves 10-12) Cake 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1¾ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons ground ginger 4 large eggs 1 cup canola oil ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups finely grated carrots ½ cup golden raisins 1¼ cups roughly chopped walnuts Cream Cheese Icing 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, at room temp. ¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temp. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon kosher salt chopped walnuts, for topping (optional)

Instructions Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9x13-inch metal cake pan with parchment paper, leaving ends hanging over edges of pan (or butter cake pan and dust with flour). Set aside. Combine: sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and ginger in medium bowl. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, combine: eggs, oil, melted butter, and vanilla, mixing on low until well blended. Add the dry ingredients. Mix on low. Fold in: carrots, raisins, and walnuts by hand with a rubber spatula. Pour mixture into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream together: cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy. Refrigerate icing until ready to use. To remove cake from pan, grasp edges of parchment paper and lift out gently. Invert cake onto a tray or serving platter. When the cake is completely cool, spread icing in a thick layer covering the top. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top (optional). Store leftover cake in the refrigerator, covered up to 5 days. ndfu.org • May 2018 • 19


NDSU’S BOERBOOM SET TO RETIRE BY NDSU AG COMMUNICATIONS

Chris Boerboom, North Dakota State University Extension Service director since 2012, has announced his retirement effective July 2. Boerboom joined NDSU Extension in January 2010 as assistant director for agriculture and natural resources (ANR) and district director for five southeastern North Dakota counties. He served as interim Extension director for 4 1/2 months before being named director in May 2012. “I want to publicly thank Chris for the tremendous work he’s done as Extension director and wish him the best in his future,” said Ken Grafton, vice president for Agricultural Affairs; dean of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources; and director of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. “He has led Extension with

integrity and steadiness through both positive times and challenges, and he will be missed at NDSU.” Grafton said an internal search will begin soon to find an interim director and that a national search will be carried out next year for a permanent director. “When I applied for my original position at NDSU as ANR program leader, I was drawn to the NDSU Extension Service because it has a genuine purpose of serving all the people of the state through a county-based, specialistsupported system,” Boerboom said. “In applying for the director position, I stated that I believed in Extension. I continue to believe that NDSU Extension is serving North Dakota extremely well and will continue to serve North Dakotans even better in the future. I know the success of Extension is safeguarded because of the dedication, passion and expertise of all the staff. “Lisa and I look forward to moving closer to and spending more time with our family,” he said.

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20 • April 2018 • Union Farmer


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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Farmhand pto pump. four-wheel trailer; 15-30 McCormick tractor; 2 cream separators; Leon #3100 HD 10’ 3-pt blade; late model Super M; 2 grain fanning mills; two units of four stainless steel bucket/pans, to feed grain/salt or minerals to cattle, mounted to a metal frame that mounts on the wall of the barn, very sturdy. larryn@westriv. com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields. FOR SALE 750x16 8 ply tires and rims - 8 hole, 3 rib tires - 90%, fits Case tractor, $375. 6286949 or 314-640-1884, Rose or Mike Ryan, Stanley. FOR SALE 1990 Ford Versatile 976 tractor; 2006 JD 1895 43’ air disk drill w/NH3 1900 270 bu. grain cart; all items in good condition. 3519256, Ed Walters, Devils Lake. FOR SALE Mobility 600, 6 ton fertilizer spreader, stainless steel, ground drive hydraulic, new tarp, $7,950; 1,800-2,000 bu. hopper bins, $4,600. 467-3324, Jim Derry, Kenmare. FOR SALE New seat cushion for JD tractors, fits 8302130, 2150-2950, 2155-2955, 80’ NH 455 trail mower w/456 head and bar 9’, $2,500. 794-8793, Grealing Starck, Center.

FOR SALE IHC 50T baler; Schulte RS hyd. rock picker; h.d. Russell Reliance 10’ grader; 10’ hd. V packer; 5 bottom packer w/hitch; 8 steel grain bins w/steel floor; 1,000 - 12,400 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 1965 IHC Loadstar 1800, twin-screw, w/ 5-3 transmission, 18’ all steel box & head lift hoist, 345 V8 w/Holly 4bbl, needs to have carburetor rebuilt, $2,500 OBO. 7787831 or jrs.mrs@gmail.com, Jerel Skattum, Adrian. FOR SALE 40’ Tempte semi trailer, good tarp, no rust, good tires, excellent cond.; Model 777 air seeder, good cond.; 475 EZ Trail grain cart, excellent cond.; 56’ Western drag, good cond.; make offer on all. 230-0610, Howard Strand, Brocket. FOR SALE 39’ Case IH chisel plow, 5600 w/5700 changeover to h.d. springs & 1 1/4” shanks, 4 bar drags & NH3 attach.; hyd. tank winch, good cond., not used in last 10 yrs. 4827769, Francis Goettle, Donnybrook. FOR SALE DMI 5300 five wing NH3 applicator, 48’ 15” spacing with Dickey John NH3 controller, 80% knives, tandem wheels inside and outside. 525-6625, Jason Schiele, Balfour.

FOR SALE Case IH Flex 2020 header/air bar 35’, shedded, $15,500; Stud 42’ header trailer, tandem axle, front dual wheels, b.o.; Summer rock picker, fork type, b.o.; complete set of hub & duals off IH tractor, two sets 20.8 x 20, and 18.4 x 18, , b.o. 228-6571 or 366-4588, Greg Sletto, Willow City. FOR SALE Allied 700 loader, 78” bucket, JD mounts, $850 obo; Summers Model 2000 80’ harrow, $2,100 obo; IH 1460 combine engine. 348-3200, Gary Schantz, Glen Ullin. FOR SALE For-Most Model 150 portable working chute, $2,000; Calkins 28’ field cultivator with 3 bar harrow, $2,000. 283-5469, Donald McIntosh, Hannah.

FOR SALE 2013 Case IH 8230 combine w/480 separator hrs; Case IH McDon 2152 draper head, 35’ w/upper cross auger & pickup reel; Case IH Model 2016 pickup header w/16’ belt pickup; JD 3200 auto reset 5 bottom plow; Mayrath 6”x28’ grain auger w/Briggs engine; Hydraulic driven drill fill; Schulte 15’ rotary mower w/pto drive; 40 used Lange anhydrous knives; steel & wooden fence posts. 628-2805 or 6299003, Doug Halden, Stanley. FOR SALE 1997 JD 893 corn head 8 row 30”, good shape, $14,000 OBO; 1993 JD 9600, low hours, yield/moisture sensors, auto steer ready, updates 600 series headers, 10K in repairs in last couple years, $28,500 obo.; JD 930 Flex head with air bar, new guards/ knife, needs some poly, $9,000 obo.; 11R24.5 used semi tires –spare or hay trailer, $25. 321-5711, John Kempf, Ashley. FOR SALE 28’ JD 9350 press drills w/fertilizer, track wacker, always shedded, $3,500. 6825413, Greg Hoffman, Munich.

FOR SALE Stock Doctor medication system, simple & reliable, 5’ pole for ATV use or walk behind to treat cattle w/1-30 cc, new cost close to $300, now $125, like new; sorting paddle; elec. shocker; syringes & needles, etc. for treating livestock, $100, no longer farming; 2008 New Holland T240 55 hp. tractor with 270 L loader, only 336 hrs., too big for 2 acre lot. 223-9705, August Werner, Bismarck. FOR SALE 1999 New Holland 688 baler, bale command, rebuilt picker, 540 pto., very nice, $5,500; 2003 New Holland BR780 baler, auto-wrap, 540 pto., field ready, $5,000; New Holland 456 sickle mower, 9’ bar with hi-lift kit, good shape, $1,900; Vicon 6 wheel finger rake, good tires, field ready, $700; 4 wheel light duty running gear, extended reach to make bale wagon, excellent shape, $350; 2009 PJ car trailer 18’ bumper hitch, 2 - 3,500 lb. axles, foldup ramps, very nice, $2,500. 320-8543, Kevin Raugutt, Edgeley. FOR SALE 32’ Borgault air seeder, multi-purpose, FH 528-32’, 230 Series; 55’Summers harrow. 246-3814, Roderick Robert, Rolette.

FOR SALE Hesston 565T round baler, twine tie, field ready, always shedded; Farmhand 8 row cultivator, 3 pt. w/Colter. 878-4966 days or 878-4957 nights, Chester Brandt, Hebron. FOR SALE Used tire, 21.5L-16SL, 10 ply; 230 JD disc w/drags, excellent shape; new 11L-16 8 ply implement tire; 2 – 6”x35’ Allied augers, make offer; No. 731 33’ Morris chisel plow w/drags, very nice cond. 542-3301, Ken or Ed Heilman, Rugby.

FOR SALE 42” mower deck off JD LA125; 48” mower deck off JD LT166; both repainted & reconditioned; MIH new drawbar & belt pulley assembly; exhaust manifold & gaskets for 200 6 cyl. Ford motor for Versatile swathers, $85; alum. tool box, 2 drs. 4’wx2’d, $250; 3 hyd. cyls. for log splitters or winglift on cultivators, 4”x16”, $100 ea.; antique hand tools - 109 wrenches. 7890966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown. FOR SALE JD 777 32’ air seeder; fertilizer tender; JD 3200, 6 bottom plow; 911 Melroe 7 bottom plow; 10 section Melroe harrow; 50 Hough payloader for parts; IHC tractor, N-F; 198;5 Tempte grain trailer, 40’, 78” sides; 1990 Tempte grain trailer, 40’, 66” sides. 9550684, Curt Hettich, Regan. FOR SALE Sheep shearing equip. - shearing machine, electric hand clipper, blades & blade sharpener. 852-5721, George Benshoof, Minot. FOR SALE JD 777 air seeder w/1060 cultivator that has seed disc’s behind, seed tank is up front. 794-3239, Charles Staigle, Center.

FOR SALE IHC Model 48 tandem disc, 21’, with extra parts, bearings, scrapers, spools and arbor shafts. 465-3749 or 681-1215, Arlo & Karen Blumhagen, Drake. FOR SALE 28’, 32’, 36’, 45’, 46’, 48’ and 53’ semi van trailers, some good for water trailers, others make nice storage trailers; tanks, and spray parts and loading ramps; 20’ & 40’ storage containers, one with doors on each end. 474-5780, Richard Rydell, Fairmount. FOR SALE International 6x16” auto reset pull-type plow, ready to go with 8’ packer, 2 cylinders & hoses,$1,450; 2 International 8’ Model 620 seeding drills, complete w/fertilizer, grass seeders, cylinders & hoses, has solid packer wheels & transports, $800 for the whole works.597-3107, Ken Koch, Shields. FOR SALE 1997 Ford Versatile, 4 whl. drive, 6,165 hrs., $45,000 negotiable; Heston 25’ pull-type swather, finger reel, nicest one around, $2,500; 20’ Versatile swather, straight platform w/next to new finger reel, $1,500; 6x28 triple axle stock trailer; 6x16 stock trailer; parting out 850 Versatile, good parts. 947-5871, Darrell Anderson, Sheyenne.

FOR SALE 1983 Case 2090 tractor, cab, tires, glass, nice condition, mostly shedded. 260-2326, Shirley Lee, Grassy Butte. FOR SALE 40’ JD 1000 field cultivator; IH 400 row crop planter w/seed drums; 8x30 row crop cultivator; 33 behind shank NH3 infectors; John Blue Nitrolator w/hydraulic shutoff. 351-0913, Paul Overby, Wolford.

FOR SALE 1982 Versatile 875, $15,000; L2 Gleaner, $8,000; Morris 721 cultivator w/NH3, $6,000; Case 8600 air drill with 30’ disc, $8,000; 1979 Versatile 400 swather, $1,200. 833-0572, Gregory LeMay, Mohall. FOR SALE Flexicoil packer, 8’ wide, made in Canada, like new condition; Melroe #903 plow, 6 bottom, 16”, heavy duty with reset mechanism. 527-2656, Esther Kuehn, Mott. FOR SALE Used parts for IH press drills; complete reconditioned drills, all sizes; 18’ IH Vibra shank, new shovels, $900; 21’ JD disc; 15 Miller offset disk. 400-5742, Gerald Miller, Mandan.


FOR SALE 7’ & 8’ MDS heavy duty rock/brush/scrap buckets; 7’ & 8’ MDS Euro-Global buckets; 8’ MDS-JD Classic Tach bucket w/5 tine grapple; 8’ MDS 148-158 bucket w/JD grapple; 7’ bucket w/Koyker quicktach; 9’ MDS bucket w/5 tine MDS grapple w/ Koyker quick tach; MDS attach. adapter from Euro-Global to JD classic-tach; MDS attachment adapter from skid steer quicktach to Euro-Global; MDS rock badger; 10’ MDS heavy snow pusher w/skid steer attach. 709-0103, Alan Wald, Edgeley. FOR SALE B & B NH3 tandem trailer w/1450 doubles and lights; 2,000 gal. tandem axle, heavy duty I beam fuel trailer with pintle hitch, fuel gauge, filter, hose & nozzle, $2,500. 6932371, Rick Frueh, Martin. FOR SALE W4 International w/loader, runs good, $1,600; 105 Melroe spray coupe, new tires w/aluminum wheels on back, runs & drives good, was going to be a project so has no sprayer parts. 258-5352, Allen Koth, Bismarck. FOR SALE 24’ 620 IHC drills w/track wacker, rubber press wheels; 27’ Morris 725 C.P. w/ harrows; 28’ Morris light cult. w/harrows; 30’ JD crust buster; 1,000 gal. anhydrous tank; 6601 JD combine, JD 6 belt pickup, chopper, monitors. 833-5024, Don Keller, Norwich. FOR SALE 12 volt Shur Flo pump; Bull Dog fanning mill; dump rake teeth; 2 old fuse boxes. 341-9067, Michael Lesmeister, Harvey.

FOR SALE 2004 New Holland MC 28 diesel mower w/60” front mount deck, 1,200 motor hrs., with new transmission, 4 whl. drive, $7,500. 587-5091, Virgil Sheggerud, Northwood. FOR SALE 5000 Ford tractor, gas, 3 pt., live pto., 2 hyds., power steering, 8 spd. trans.; JD 100 16’ chisel plow; IH 55 15’ chisel plow; IH 45 Vibrashank 21’ cultivator; JD 5 bottom, 16’ plow, spiral packer & pony drill; Melroe harrow w/cart, 21’; IH 620 14’ drill; IH 45 Vibrashank 14’ cultivator; IH 8465 round baler, automatic, bale kicker; NH 451 3 pt. mower, 9’ bar, like new. 483-4825, Richard Jablonsky, Dickinson. WANTED Grapple fork bucket to fit Versatile 276 bidirectional, or just the grapple fork. 2283834, Bruce Knudson, Bottineau.

WANTED Older grain drill, prefer John Deere LLA 14’, must be in working condition. 653-5751, Nathan Hart, Chaseley.

WANTED Rear fenders for a 420 JD, standard wide front. 974-3489, Val Staudinger, Richardton. WANTED New Idea or JD upright corn sheller in good working condition. 269-2410, Mark Klose, Jamestown. WANTED Solar system for deep well or windmill with 10’ wheel. 955-0684, Curt Hettich, Regan. WANTED Hydraulic dump rake, Rouse or whatever, prefer 40’, but would accept a 30’. 465-3749 or 681-1215, Arlo & Karen Blumhagen, Drake. WANTED Grass/alfalfa drill or used John Deere no till drill with a grass/alfalfa seeder box, prefer 12-15’wide. 337-5836, Mike Carlson, Douglas.

WANTED 2-3 yard pull-type dirt mover, must be in good shape. 622-3225, Ralph Hanson, Carson. WANTED 806, 1206, 1256, 856, 1466 IH tractors; JD 5010, 5020, 6030, MM 1350, 1355 & others, running or not. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley. WANTED Rolin Mfg. 8’ seeder weeder cultivator to fit 8’ grain press drill; Allis Chalmers WD-45 gas tractor with BAD engine not running; 16’ wire panels for cattle or hogs & PortA-Hut shelters. 226-4055, Lloyd Giese, Steele. WANTED 2 good used implement tires, size 670-15 SL. 771-8653, Kenny Heilman, Rugby.

WANTED Ford 515 grass mower, 7’, 3 pt. 948-2243, Dale Morgenstern, Zap.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Pitney Bowes AddressRight DA80F Series printer, a versatile, easy to use, high speed desktop printer for addressing applications, software included. Astro ATS-12 tabber, to tab folded mailers, applies clear or paper tabs 5/8” - 1 1/2”, seals a variety of media types and sizes. Both machines - $4,000. For more info. contact - 952-0114, Lucy Bardell, NDFU, Jamestown. FOR SALE 1986 Larson, onboard, 4 cyc., fishing & skiing, well maintained, includes ski’s, ropes & cover, stored near Minnewauiken. 833-9444, John Martinson, Minot. FOR SALE Gas golf cart, EZ GO TXT, w/12” wheels, color - Silver w/Metro custom seat, priced below book. 597-3730 or 400-9825, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields. FOR SALE Erskine pull-behind snow blower; tractor parts for old Case (VAC, SC, D, DC) tractors; some parts for Minneapolis Moline; 2 - 11.25x24 smooth tires. 845-4303 after 10 a.m., Henrik Voldal, Valley City. 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 P225-60-R16 M&S; 4 Hercules Ultra 215-70-R15; 50’ tower; propane range, includes 2-100 lb. bottles & dble. regulator. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley. FOR SALE Several dozen 5’ steel posts, good shape, $1.90 each, cash. 989-0204, Ron Kraft, Bismarck. FOR SALE 285/45R22 Ironman tires, like brand new, 500 miles, $400 obo. 321-5711, John Kempf, Ashley.

FOR SALE 292 Ford engine with factory 4 barrel carb., out of a 1959 Ford truck; 4 spd. transmission w/pto. from same truck. 739-8680, Myron Fowler, Michigan. FOR SALE Serger #4872, like new, 5 thread, books, tool kit, $500 or make offer. 520-1330 lv. message, S Rogalla, Minto. FOR SALE Welder complete w/large tanks, cart, hoses, cutting head, welding head w/tips; electric motor, Century AC, 3450 RPM, 230 V, compressor duty, like new; propane tanks, 4 - 100 lb., 1 - 125 gal. 385-4617 lv. mess. or 838-6306, Jim Ackerman, Kenmare.

FOR SALE 35” high, solid wood dining/kitchen table, fold out leaves, 8 chairs . 260-2326, Shirley Lee, Grassy Butte. FOR SALE 19’ knapheid steel truck box, average condition and paint, no tarp, $1,000 obo. 835-2055, Ron St Croix, Kenmare.

FOR SALE 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, would consider trade for small payloader, D4 loader crawler in working condition; Studebaker hood for 1949-53 truck, good metal with original hood ornament & name plate, $450; 1980 Chevrolet Malibu hood, $150. 628-6949 or 314-799-6949, Rose or Mike Ryan, Stanley. FOR SALE 5 1/2 U steel posts. 220-9263 or 734-6703, Robert Anderson, Wilton. FOR SALE Set of 9 Anderson crank-out wood framed windows, metal clad, dbl. paned, excel, cond., $5,000 new, now $1,000; Reese 5th whl. camper hitch, 16 ton, new, $250; offset camper hitch to 2 5/16 ball, $125, Maytag motor; large trunk; 93-97’ Dodge Intrepid new windshield & left front fender, $50 ea. 789-0966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown. FOR SALE 30” tower fan, used once, $20; camcorder, used once, $100, new; Eden Pure heater, used once, $200; brand new Bushnell field glasses, $40; woven wire rolls; varnished colored inside house doors. 597-3052, Lyla Schreiner, Flasher. FOR SALE Beautiful upright piano; Cobra Sierra 28’ 5th wheel travel trailer; antique bathtub w/metal claw feet; 12’ stair lift, can be shortened. 351-0913, Paul Overby, Wolford. FOR SALE 2-30.5x32x12ply Titan@80%; 1-800/70R38 Firestone@75%; 1-20.8R42 Goodyear DT-710@95%; 2-Titan 18.4x34x8ply; 4-new Titan 18.4x38x8ply; 2-Goodyear 28Lx26x12ply@90%; 2 Goodyear 16.9x26x10ply FWD’s@65%; 1 new 13.6R20 Belarus FWD; 4-new Goodyear 520/85 R4Z; 8-new Titan 520/85R4Z; 4-Goodyear 620/70R4Z@75%; 6-Goodyear 620/70R46@75%; many others. 709-0103, Allen Wald, Edgeley. FOR SALE Baldor 7 1/2 HP, 3 PH motor, $25; Well pump jack, $25. 693-2371, Rick Frueh, Martin. FOR SALE 2017 Load Trail 20’ car trailer w/5,200 lb. axles, good condition, $2,850; Toro golf tractor in good condition, good running, $2,500. 258-5352, Allen Koth, Bismarck. FOR SALE Ford Model T parts – gas tank, hoods, wooden wheels, coils, coil tester; Model A parts. 218-791-0254, Thore Ulberg, Northwood. WANTED Short box for 73-76’ Ford pickup, will consider complete pickup or anything you may have. 568-3357, Doug Perdue, Ray. WANTED Prairie dog hunters to hunt on my land. Make reservations now. larryn@westriv. com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields. WANTED Parts book for 1966 Plymouth Fury; side chrome for 1966 Ply. Fury; lot in Valley City or close to there. 799-4839, Curtis Bunn, Sheldon.


WANTED Looking to purchase 10-20 acres of good wooded deer habitat for hunting, prefer within 75 mi. of Bismarck. 391-8874, Keith Telenga, Bismarck. WANTED Montana Silver & Pendleton Whiskey belt buckles or any other belt buckles; gun, any kind; scope with variable power. 220-9263 or 734-6703, Robert Anderson, Wilton. WANTED Westland gas/oil station advertising stuff; signs, oil cans, clocks, thermometers, & gas pumps or anything else with the Buffalo logo, would also be interested in other brands of gas/oil stuff if you have them, old advertising signs, crocks, jugs, clocks or thermometers with advertising, road signs, traps, shell boxes, guns, tokens, marbles, anvils, pop or medicine bottles, tin coffee cans, ND pottery, carnival glass. 220-5746 or 258-0420, Val Ganje, Bismarck. WANTED Deer rifle; 410 ga. shotgun. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley. WANTED Old school house flagpole. 351-6040, Rick Schwab, Crary. WANTED Seeking younger farmer/couple for eventual farm transition for a diversified grain farm in northern North Dakota. Prefer conservation-minded persons with strong work ethic, agronomic and mechanical skills & community involvement interest. Livestock, fruit & vegetable production, and/or expansion potential. Ag-related degree helpful. Send letter introducing yourself, life goals, and resume to Phil Condit, PC, 2701 9th Ave. South, Fargo, ND 58103. WANTED Jeri sickle mower (any condition); 12-14’ JD tandem disc. 326-4390, Greg Kueber, Aneta.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2 Starcars/Durants, 1926 is a slightly modified coupe, $4,000; 1925 is a touring sedan (open top), $4,500; both will run but need restororation, in storage for 20 yrs. 320-9142, Neil Baker, Jamestown. FOR SALE 2004 Dodge 3/4 ton pickup, white, quad cab, 6 1/2’ box, 4 wd., diesel, auto. trans., 5th whl. ball in box, 5 new tires, 2 new batteries, grill guard, running boards, air over loads, 170,000 mi., good condition. 351-9253, Ed Walters, Devils Lake. FOR SALE 1999 GMC Jimmy 4x4, 4 dr., 4.3 auto., 129,000 mi., tranny & brake job, $3,500; 1991 S10 Blazer 4x4, 4 dr., 4.3 auto., 175,000 mi., driveable parts vehicle, $350. 794-8793, Grealing Starck, Center. FOR SALE 2001 Pontiac Bonneville, 149,500 mi., 1 owner, new trans., tires & water pump. 682-5413, Greg Hoffman, Munich.

FOR SALE 2008 Buick LaCrosse CXL V6 4dr., one owner, Red Tintcoat metallic, leather heated seats, just over 79,000 mi., new tires, newer battery, new beeline and oil change, CNA (Best) extended warranty to 100,000 mi. or until Oct. 15, 2019, cream puff, must see, whistle clean, lots of TLC. 838-5014, Don Eliason, Minot. FOR SALE 1974 Suzuki GT 250, nice shape, $950. 833-5024, Don Keller, Norwich.

FOR SALE 2007 Sunseeker by Forest River, 31 ft. Class C motorhome, E450 Ford chassis, tow package, Michelin tires, 20,000 miles, flat screen TV & CD-DVD player, can sleep 6, great appliances, furnace and air, generator, 80 gallon gas tank, good condition, asking $40k. Cell 218-639-3583, Diane Nelson, Fessenden. FOR SALE 1968 Chevrolet K10 Custom pickup, 350 V8, 4x4, 4 spd., manual transmission, nice condition, 6 bolt Rally wheels, 33” tires, new stereo, new upholstery & weather strips, clean truck, $7,400 obo. jimjondahl@cableone.net, 238-8611, Jim Jondahl, Fargo. FOR SALE 1967 Chev C65 truck, cab, chassis & hoist. 427 engine (runs), twin screw, 5X4 trans., $1,000. 835-2055, Ron St Croix, Kenmare. FOR SALE 69’ Chevy 1 ton van (like old Sweetheart bread van), dual wheels, 6 cyl., 4 spd., in good cond., also have a good running 6 cyl. to go with it, $1,250. 258-5352, Allen Koth, Bismarck.

FOR SALE 1991 Honda Goldwing Aspencade, 31,000 mi., Gold paint, bags, hitch, 1,500 engine, Voyager Tryke kit, great condition and ride, ready to go, $8,500. 680-1193, Gary Lovgren, Verona. FOR SALE 2007 Ford 150 pickup, 4x4, ext. cab w/ tonneau cover, silver, low miles. 483-4825, Richard Joblonsky, Dickinson. FOR SALE 1983 Rockwood 29’ motor home, Class C, Ford 460 engine, almost new tires, 4 KW gen., all new appliances, 82,500 mi., always garaged, excel. cond., sleeps 6. 258-6595 or 391-7080, Laudie Veverka, Bismarck. WANTED 1950-1979 Volkswagen Bus (van), looking for a good restorable vehicle, also looking for any parts, pieces that I could use to help with the restoration. Willing to travel ND, MN, SD. 219-5847, Joel Herman, Harwood. WANTED Looking for old cars for demolition derbies. 870-0597, Dennis Flemmer, Zap

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home for sale in LaMoure. Three system heating unit: water/electric/fuel oil. New family room flooring and water heater in 2017, recently shingled. 1+ stall attached garage and 22x20 detached garage (both heated), on .16 acres, close to school. 320-7337, Tony Rodin, LaMoure.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Yearling and 2 year old Registered Angus bulls; Yearling and virgin 2 year old Registered Black Angus heifers, raised on grass and hay-no grain. 228-3834, Bruce Knudson, Bottineau. FOR SALE Border Collie pup, born Jan. 18th, from working parents. 878-4966 days, or 8784957 nights, Chester Brandt, Hebron. WANTED Older horse, well broke, 14 or 14 1/2 height. 220-9263 or 734-6703, Robert Anderson, Wilton.

FEED AND SEED FOR SALE NDSU Spring Wheat and Barley seed; Certified “Elgin” HRSW; Certified “Barlow” HRSW; Certified “Tradition” Barley, bulk or totes, delivery available. Please call for variety specifics. 739-0191, Brian Ludwig, New Rockford (and Minot). FOR SALE Registered York Flax seed, 79% germinations, $15/bu. 682-5413, Greg Hoffman, Munich. FOR SALE Registered “Shelly” HRSW, high yielding variety form U of MN, in bulk on our farm near Northwood. 218-779-6498, Karl Jodock, Northwood. FOR SALE Alkabo Durum seed to be certified, germ. 90%, $7.00/bu. bin run, $10.00 conditioned, quantity discounts. 835-2055, Ron St Croix, Kenmare.


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