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Julie Knutson Agency I grew up on our family farm near the “White Spur’’ located between Gardena and Kramer.

We moved to Bottineau after Dad retired, and I finished high school. I was the youngest of six children, and we enjoyed our time on the farm. I met my husband Roger of 41 years in Bottineau and we have one son, Ryan a.k.a Toad, and he is married to Jenna Mastvelton from Bottineau.

They have two children who are our pride and joy: Kalli (age 9) and Sutton (4). Ryan farms with Roger and ranches as well, and Jenna works at the Peace Garden port of entry. We all still enjoy farm life, from grains to cattle especially calving season.

I worked in insurance for 12 years before joining Farmers Union in 1992, and I will be starting my 42nd year in March.

The best part of being an insurance agent is working with people. It’s so rewarding to help people solve their problems with insurance and help them get the coverages they need.

I’ve been involved over the years in various clubs and organizations and have always contributed every year to local schools and programs as well as sports organizations. I’ve also supported FFA and local 4-H programs.

Julie Knutson Agency 401 West 11th St. Bottineau, ND 58318 PH: (701) 228-2136

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Addressing issues in agriculture Recently, I was asked to comment on a White House webinar about some of the initiatives this administration is undertaking that may be good for agriculture. NDFU remains nonpartisan.

We’ve received invites from many presidential administrations, over the years, to comment on programs, policies, legislative activities, and other actions that may impact our members. We always take these opportunities to further our efforts in guiding and establishing polices to enhance family farm agriculture. The following is a summary of my statements: As I listened to the information and policies from the Biden administration, I paid attention to areas that help us at Farmers Union achieve our mission of supporting family farms and ranches and communities.

I was intrigued and heartened to hear the president address two areas directly, and one area indirectly, that are of high importance to our organization.

Concentration

The president’s statement, “Capitalism without competition is exploitation,” is exactly why we at Farmers Union are carrying out the “Fairness for Farmers” campaign. Most of the industries farmers and ranchers buy from – and sell to – are dominated by a handful of companies.

Four companies control more than: • 80% of beef processing • 80% of corn seed • 75% of soybean seed • 65% of grocery retail In North Dakota, we are also captive shippers on the rail system.

This lack of competition has led to higher costs and lower returns for farmers and ranchers and has emptied rural communities.

This also has resulted in the farmer’s share of the food dollar becoming less than 15%.

We learned during the COVID pandemic that consolidation also threatens the resilience of our supply chains. This supply challenge has also impacted consumers dramatically.

It is encouraging to hear the administration address these challenges by the following actions: • Investing $1 billion to create a more diversified meat processing sector. These dollars will create new opportunities for livestock

producers, especially in states like North Dakota.

• New tools and reports to strengthen price transparency in livestock markets.

• Beginning a collaboration between USDA, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission to crack down on monopolistic practices.

• A “Farmer Fairness” portal, which allows farmers and ranchers to report competition law violations.

• A process to review the “Product of USA” label, so consumers can better understand where their meat comes from.

Infrastructure

The second item of great importance is the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed last fall. It was also a great win for family farmers and ranchers.

This bill provides: • $110 billion in long overdue investments in roads and bridges • $66 billion to improve our rail system • $65 billion for rural broadband • $17 billion for our ports and waterways • Important steps toward addressing the trucking shortage in the U.S.

Renewables

As we search for solutions for cleaner energy and greater supply, we need to have stability in the Renewable Fuel Standard and a pathway for canola to be approved for renewable diesel.

Expanding the use of ethanol and renewable diesel can be great solutions for our economy and agriculture by opening additional demand for our commodities and providing sustainable energy sources.

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POLICY HOPPER FROM NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION

Russian attack affects all ag Russia’s assault on Ukraine is an attack on 44 million freedom-loving people and global market stability.

While the long-term economic and geopolitical impacts hinge on many variables, the conflict has had sharp effects on commodity markets and input prices. Ukraine and Russia are both major players in global agricultural and energy markets.

The duration of the war, its impacts on Ukrainian production, and sanctions against Russia will all have significant impacts on farmers around the world.

Ukraine ranks among the top 10 countries in production of barley, corn, rapeseed, sunflower seed and wheat. Combined, Ukraine and Russia account for 50% of global sunflower production, 18% of barley production and 12% of wheat production. Ukraine is also a low population country, with just 44 million citizens. As a result, a larger share of its production is exported. In the 2020-21 trade year, Ukraine accounted for 47% of sunflower seed, 13% of corn, 8% of wheat exports.

Ukraine is located along the same latitude as North Dakota, and its growing season is aligned with ours. The country typically plants barley, corn, soybeans and sunflowers in the spring, while wheat and rapeseed are fall-planted crops.

It remains to be seen whether Ukrainian farmers will be able to safely plant and harvest crops amid wartime conditions.

Farmers in Ukraine are also expected to shift production to cereal crops intended for local consumption to sustain the Ukrainian people and its armed forces. Ukrainian farmers will also face challenges accessing inputs like fertilizer and fuel.

These disruptions will have a notable impact on world prices.

While Ukraine’s – and much of the world’s – focus is on the safety and security of its people, trade flows from Russia will be disrupted for much different reasons. In early March, the United States and many of our allies, imposed strict sanctions on Russia to hobble its economy. Russia responded by banning exports of agricultural and other products to “unfriendly countries.”

While the U.S. imports a negligible amount of agricultural products from Russia, we rely more heavily on fertilizer imports from the country.

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Russia and its ally Belarus, both of which are subject to trade restrictions. Unsurprisingly, fertilizer prices have risen sharply since Russia invaded Ukraine.

The most significant impact of sanctions against Russia has been felt in the energy markets. Russia is the largest natural gas-exporting country, the second-largest crude oil exporter and the thirdlargest coal exporter in the world. European countries are particularly dependent on Russian energy imports, but roughly 9% of U.S. oil imports also come from Russia. Global supply chain disruptions have caused oil prices to spike and gasoline prices to hit new records. How long those prices remain high depends on the length of the war and the impact of many energy firms’ decisions to cease operations and involvement in Russia.

After two years of extreme market volatility, Russian aggression in Ukraine has introduced a new destabilizing force in global markets. U.S. farmers head into the growing season amid growing economic uncertainty. However, we must remember that our Ukrainian counterparts are working the fields while fearing for their lives and those of their families, friends and neighbors. As British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain once said, “In war, whichever side may call itself the victor, there are no winners, but all are losers.” Let us hope for peace in Ukraine.

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Marcy Svenningsen of Valley City debates policy at the North Dakota Farmers Union state convention Dec. 10 at the Bismarck Event Center. Svenningsen was appointed state director for the Farm Service Agency by the Biden Administration.

Svenningsen named FSA director The Joe Biden Administration appointed Marcy Svenningsen as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in North Dakota.

Svenningsen and her husband own and operate a farm and ranch near Valley City, where they produce wheat, corn, soybeans and feed. For over 30 years, she worked as the finance director for the Valley City Open Door Center, a non-profit corporation that provides services to individuals with disabilities.

For eight years, Svenningsen served as chair of the USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee in North Dakota, and for 12 years, served as District 7 director on the North Dakota Farmers Union board of directors. Most recently, she served as chair of the Cass County Electric Cooperative board of directors and on the Minnkota Power Cooperative board of directors. Svenningsen graduated with a degree in accounting from Valley City State University.

As SED, Svenningsen is responsible for overseeing the delivery of FSA programs to agricultural producers in North Dakota. These commodity, conservation, credit and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant, and nutritious food, fiber, and fuel supply for consumers.

Farm Service Agency serves farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural partners through

the effective, efficient and equitable delivery of federal agricultural programs. The Agency offers producers a strong safety net through the administration of farm commodity and disaster programs. Additionally, through conservation programs, FSA continues to preserve and protect natural resources and provides credit to agricultural producers who are unable to receive private, commercial credit, including targeted loan funds for beginning, underserved, women and military veterans involved in production agriculture.

— Article courtesy of Farm Service Agency

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2022 National Farmers Union Convention in Denver

Forty-two farmers and ranchers from across the state served as delegates for North Dakota Farmers Union to the 2022 National Farmers Union Convention Feb. 27-March 1 in Denver.

NFU convention concludes DENVER — The National Farmers Union (NFU) convention concluded March 1 with the adoption of the organization’s policy book and special orders of business. More than 450 members and guests convened in Denver to set policy positions and priorities that support American farm and ranch families and strengthen rural communities.

Delegates to the convention adopted the NFU policy book and special orders of business that will guide the organization’s government affairs priorities over the course of the next year. Before the policy review began, they re-elected Rob Larew as president and elected Jeff Kippley as the organization’s vice president.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack headlined the general session. Convention attendees also heard remarks from Colorado governor Jared Polis, and Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg. Senator Jon Tester of Montana also addressed the convention body and was presented with the Fairness for Farmers Champion Award.

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of so many enthusiastic Farmers Union members after a long and difficult two years," said Larew.

"We had a lot of catching up to do and we exchanged what we learned from the challenges we faced. After hearing from a remarkable slate of speakers and a robust policy setting process, we leave Denver with a newfound energy. After all, Farmers Union is at its finest when the challenges are great, and we are well positioned to succeed in the difficult year ahead.

"I'd also like to thank Patty Edelburg for her four years of dedicated service as NFU vice president. I look forward to working together with newly elected NFU Vice President Jeff Kippley."

In order to provide the national organization with a set of priorities for the coming year, delegates approved five special orders of business: Fairness for Farmers; Family Farming and Supply Chains; Family Farming and Agricultural Workforce and Food Processing Reform; Family Farming and Climate Change; and Family Farming and Dairy Policy Reform. Visit nfu.org to read more about these special orders.

NFU honored 15 North Dakota counties for their membership work Bottineau • Burke • Burleigh • Dickey • Dunn • Kidder • Mercer Morton • Oliver • Richland • Sheridan • Stark • Stutsman • Ward • Williams

Johnson, Arends awarded Farmers Union’s highest honor DENVER – National Farmers Union presented its highest honor, the Meritorious Service Award, to two longtime stewards of the organization, who have dedicated their careers to strengthening family farm agriculture. Former NFU president and North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson and retired longtime NFU staff member Sue Arends — a Williston native — were awarded with the Meritorious Service Award to Farmers Union and to American agriculture.

“Roger and Sue spent their lives and careers bettering life for American farm and ranch families and their communities,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “It is important to celebrate champions for family farmers and rural communities and to honor these individuals in particular for their service. I am proud to recognize their contributions with our organization’s highest honor, the Meritorious Service Award.”

Johnson, a native of Turtle Lake, provided NFU with strong and stable leadership during his tenure as president from 2009 to 2020.

His leadership began in Farmers Union as a Torchbearer and he brought his philosophical commitment to the ideals of Farmers Union with him through other endeavors, including service in North Dakota’s highest ag post. Roger’s care for rural communities and agricultural professions has been evident throughout his life.

As president of National Farmers Union, Roger Johnson shepherded the organization through a variety of changes that ultimately put it on more solid financial footing and strengthened the Farmers Union brand.

Arends has had a lifetime of involvement in Farmers Union and has demonstrated a deep commitment to the organization’s values,

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members and board of directors. Sue grew up in a Farmers Union family in North Dakota, then spent the early part of her career with Rocky Mountain Farmers Union. She was hired by National Farmers Union in 1987, where she spent the remainder of her professional career until her retirement in 2019. In her work with Farmers Union colleagues and NFU’s board of directors, Sue provided not only an extensive knowledge of the organization and a careful watch over critical records, but also a warm and welcoming presence for newcomers and old friends alike.

Sue’s meticulous recordkeeping in her work at Farmers Union gave confidence to the organization’s leadership and members that the organization was operating in a legal and transparent manner. Sue provided crucial guidance during transitional periods in the National Farmers Union office and demonstrated over and over the importance of building relationships with Farmers Union members and colleagues so the organization could continue its important work.

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HAPPY HUNTING GROUNDS ‘Huntier’ application provides landowners a way to earn extra income off their property BY CHRIS AARHUS NDFU

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Jeff Hunt is a lifelong outdoorsman, and his passion for hunting is evident.

The internal medicine doctor said he struggled to find hunting ground when he moved his family back to Fargo. Finding a solution became important enough that he started a company that’s building a mobile app to facilitate payments from hunters to landowners.

The company is Huntier, and Hunt said it will be an option for landowners who want to open any parcels of land to hunters willing to pay for the privilege. Hunt said the idea came from a conversation with his business partner, Aykut Kir, about his struggle to connect with landowners.

“I said I wish there was a way to easily connect with landowners and garner trust, even if it costs you a few dollars to do so,” he said. “He said, ‘I do

have a solution. We can build an app that can do this.’ We started the business in November of 2020, and we’ve been working on the application since then.”

The website, Huntier.net, went live in March and is ready for both landowners and hunters to sign up. A mobile application is in the works. The process is completely free for landowners.

“We’ve had a lot of really good feedback in the testing phase from landowners and hunters,” he said. “It’s not just an application for hunters.

We wanted to build this as if it was built by landowners themselves.”

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KIR With the Huntier app, landowners can set what parcels they want opened up, what species can be hunted, how big the party size can be and what dates are available.

Hunt said he had plenty of questions for the 40 landowners during testing, but it went differently than he thought.

“They ran the interview,” he joked. “Thirtynine of the 40 were very excited about what we’re doing. They said, this is really neat, and we addressed many of the concerns they had. They want to know that the people hunting on their land are trustworthy.”

The solution is a rating system, in which landowners will rate hunters, similar to how ridesharing customers would rate their Uber driver. The most egregious offenses will be investigated and could result in a hunter being kicked off the platform permanently.

“If it was something like, you shot at their house, then you would be dismissed and not be allowed to re-register,” he said. “That made landowners feel more comfortable.”

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Another concern by landowners was knowing where hunters are on their property. Hunt said GPS tracking will be an option for a landowner, as well as email and push notifications on mobile.

“The GPS tracking would have Google Maps functionality, so you know exactly where they are,” he said. “That gives landowners a lot of oversight in what happens on their land. In the same breath, landowners can also choose to set it and forget it.”

To sign up, landowners will create an account and register their property through a series of steps that includes inputting coordinates of the land they want to make available. A “secondary system” will confirm registration with official property records to ensure accuracy. From there, landowners will register for an account with Stripe, which will deposit the appropriate fees into their bank accounts when a hunter signs up.

Hunt said landowners can draw exactly what parcels of land they’re opening, designate what species is being allowed to hunt and block off as much time as they want on a calendar inside the application. They can also limit the size of each hunting party.

“Landowners have a thousand different ways to customize how they set their property up,” he said.

When a hunter books a property, the landowner receives a confirmation email. The hunter gets 48 hours to cancel a booking for a full refund before the landowner is paid.

“We don’t want a situation where a hunter cancels and a landowner loses that (booking) at the last second,” he said.

Hunt said the idea is to help build relationships and communication between hunters and landowners. He said the application even has an instant messenger in which landowners and

hunters can communicate on screen.

“The hunter can ask if there’s anything else they should know, or the landowner can request that they come to the house and talk to them first, or to tell them to enter the property a certain way,” Hunt said. “That conversation starts immediately, and then it goes away 24 hours after the hunt has concluded.”

With the controversy surrounding electronic posting and hunting rights in North Dakota, Hunt believes this is an option that could help ease the tension between landowners and hunters.

“I remember going to banquets for (Ducks Unlimited) and Pheasants Forever, and there was always a little bit of tension between hunting rights and property rights,” he said. “We want to make sure we treat landowners the way they should be treated.”

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ANOTHER OPTION FOR LANDOWNERS N.D. legislature finds common ground for hunters, landowners with electronic posting

BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU

To ease tension between hunters and landowners, the North Dakota state legislature in 2021 passed Senate Bill 2144 that allows electronic posting of private land.

In May 2021, North Dakota Game and Fish implemented the program, giving landowners until July 15. Posted land, physically or electronically, prohibits hunting without getting permission from the landowner.

“We had close to 4 million acres posted (electronically) in the state,” said Game and Fish’s Brian Hosek. “It was distributed pretty evenly across the state.”

This year, Game and Fish has a full signup period for landowners, which started Feb. 1 and runs until July 1. After July 1, 2022, the enrollment period ends, and the posting is good until July 31, 2023.

“There’s a little more time for folks to try it out and enroll lands, and for people to renew,” said Hosek, who said a little less than half of last year’s acres had already been enrolled by the first week of March. “We have these waves of enrollments come in. It can be hard to predict, but some may wait until the last minute.”

For landowners who want to post their land, Hosek said they can physically post signs or electronically post via the Game and Fish website.

To electronically post, Hosek said landowners should log onto nd.gf.gov, click on “My Account” at the top right and fill in the

information. Or simply login if a landowner is already registered.

“Game and Fish utilizes the state systems that interface with county tax information,” Hosek said. “It’s the same system that already offers Game and Fish online services, where you would purchase hunting and fishing licenses.

For those that have used that system, it’ll be familiar ground.”

Landowners need to know the county their land is in, as well as the section, township and range numbers associated with their respective parcel. They’ll also need to input their driver’s license number.

“They’ll search for their parcel and check a box, answer a couple of questions and they’re done,” Hosek said. “The renewal process is even easier. For those that have no changes, they can simply hit the renew button.”

Hosek said reviews from the past year have been positive from hunters and landowners.

“People are doing a little more homework now and intentionally targeting places they want to hunt,” he said.

Electronic posting was debated in numerous legislative sessions the past decade. Hosek said it’s nice to have a working solution that is appreciated by both hunters and landowners.

“We’re in a state that’s primarily privately owned,” he said. “We want to bring (hunters and landowners) together. It’s a relationship that should be mutually beneficial.”

For more information, visit the Game and Fish website at gf.nd.gov.

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NDFU’s Farm Bill Working Group met March 14-15 at the state office in Jamestown. The working group, from left to right, is Mike Schlosser of Edgeley, David Lundeby of Osnabrock, Wyatt Sundquist of Forman, David Teigen of Rugby, Kevin Johnson of Plaza, Emily Zarak of South Heart and Ryan Petrick of Elgin.

NDFU members giving input on next farm bill

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David Teigen hopes the 2023 Farm Bill addresses his biggest concerns.

Teigen, who farms with his wife Jennifer and four boys near Rugby, knows that prices are good right now but wants to make sure the farm bill is built to handle a downturn for producers.

“The first thing that comes to mind is higher reference prices for (Price Loss Coverage),” he said. “That’s a baseline safety net that provides a little bit of certainty.”

Teigen chairs North Dakota Farmers Union’s Farm Bill Working Group, which is made up of one producer from each of NDFU’s seven districts.

The group had its second meeting March 14-15 at the state office in Jamestown.

“This is a chance for our members to have input on what goes into the next farm bill,” NDFU President Mark Watne said. “Farm bills are only once every five years, so these decisions make a big impact on producers.”

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to address what’s missing from the current farm bill, which Congress passed four years ago as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

“What’s missing from this farm bill is support for a long-term price decline,” believes Teigen, who raises spring wheat, malt barley, yellow peas and soybeans. “If we have low prices for five years or more at a time, our averages go down and so does the level of support.”

Teigen said the group spends most of the time analyzing the current farm bill in a way that considers the needs of all the state’s producers.

“It’s a lot of high-level discussion about what’s working and what are some problems that we’ve seen arise that need to be addressed,” he said.

“Farmers from across the state all have very different experiences. There are a lot of good points of view. That makes for good conversation in a setting like this.”

Ryan Petrick farms and ranches with his wife Amanda and four kids north of Elgin, and he’s the group’s representative from District 5. With

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the drought hitting the western half of the state particularly hard, he’d like the farm bill to better address hay shortages: “Whether it’s to open up haying earlier for CRP or better address (Livestock Forage Payments), we need more assistance for livestock producers.”

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are Dave Lundeby of Osnabrock (District 1), Kevin Johnson of Plaza (D3), Emily Zarak of South Heart (D4), Mike Schlosser of Edgeley (D6) and Wyatt Sundquist of Forman (D7).

The group meets again in June and November before attending a mini fly-in to Washington, D.C., in February 2023.

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Around the state

Logan County Farmers Union partnered with the Napoleon Public School library to hold a community read for elementary students. The focus was on important stories that give insight and meaning to the story of agriculture. NDFU’s three children’s books were read to the students.

Farmers Union Insurance agent Lynn Kadlec of Grand Forks donated dog food, pet supplies and cash to The Circle of Friends animal shelter in Grand Forks on Giving Hearts Day.

Farmers Union Insurance agents Dominic Noonan and Kyle DeVries made a donation to the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton.

Grand Forks County Farmers Union held an EPIC event March 13 at Frost Fire Park.

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Williams County Farmers Union EPIC coach Alvina Skogen (right) and Williston Basin School District No. 7 Library Director Lesley Allan pose with two of NDFU’s children’s books. WCFU donated books to 13 schools as well as the Williston Community Library.

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Loaded with all the options including a trailer hitch and wiring.; 540 PTO oil pump that goes on PTO shaft; 8 ft blade for skidsteer. will angle and V forward and back directions; Stump grinder for skidsteer, I can text you pictures. 701-2060082. Marcus Fischer, Bowman.

TRACTORS, 4010 John Deere with loader, 5010 John Deere with snow plow. Housed; 1975 grain truck, housed. 701-263-4345, Mary Knutson, Dunseith.

TANKS, 4 heavy duty tanks. Former LPG semi tankers for excellent stationary bulk liquid storage: water, diesel fuel, etc.

11,000 Gallons each. Cannot be used for propane service. $7500 each OBO. 701521-0052, Leeroy Carpenter, Walhalla.

SALVAGE DOZER, D6 Cat and Dozer for salvage, $3,000, has to be removed while the ground is frozen; Tox O Wik 370 grain dryer for salvage $500. 701 845-3594/701 373-5480 Donald Jorissen, Valley City.

15-30 MCCORMICK TRACTOR, 1 new tire LT245-75R-Load Range E, 2 new P23570R-15. One David Bradley metal grain box, like new. 2 pairs of cowboy boots, size 6 ½, to small, like new $40; 1905 JD Metal Corn Sheller, 4-wheel steel running gear, 1 covered wagon running gear, saddle and 2 bridles. Email: larryn@westriv.com. 701597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.

1984 MASSEY 860 COMBINE with pickup head & 24 ft straight head, good belts, chains, concaves (used 2 seasons); 8 ton Hopper Bin; Case IH 8220 25’ swather with finger reel; 25’ batt reel; canola roller; Canola end cutter; Combine and swather always shedded; 8600 Case IH 30’ Disc Drill, fertilizer & Grain, track wacker, all run monitor, markers, pto pump. 701-5936386/701-331-8983, Jim Kovarik, Adams.

1965 CHEVY C10, long bed 283ci 4 speed located in Beulah, $11,000; 1956 Chevy 3100 short bed small window 327ci from a 67 Camaro 3 on the tree with O/D located in California. $12,500. 707-425-7315, Vernon Buchmann, Fairfield, California.

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CULTIVATOR, Koehn 8 row Danish tine cultivator. 30” row width adjustable, stand, sway discs on ends, 3 pt. hitch, extra tines available. $300 OBO. 701-659-8238, Glen Nagel, Jamestown.

1960 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK, 2-ton, good shape, hoist, $2500 or make offer; 18’ Massey Ferguson #35 swather, field ready, stored inside, $600, make offer. 30’ Willrich cultivator, great shape, make offer.

Farmall Super “M’ tractor with 345 Dual loader, make offer. Can text pictures. 701655-3588, Ron Pishtek, Brocket.

PRESS DRILL, 14 ft. IH 6200 press drill with grass seeder, reconditioned $3200; 12ft.IH 6200 press drill with grass seeder, reconditioned $3000; 2 10 ft. IH 620 press drills with grass seeder & seeder weeders reconditioned $3600; Will split. Have used parts for IH press drills; 20 ft.Massey Ferguson tillage disk & 14 ft. Oliver disk. can deliver. 701-400-5742, Gerald Miller, Mandan.

BALER, 851 NH baler in fair condition, plus many new and used parts. 881 IH chopper with 30” rows also hay head in almost new condition. Cabs with all the glass in good condition and interior parts for 1977 Chevy 1500 and 76 Ford 150. $50 each; Two 14 ft IH 7200 hoe drill for parts or as is. 10 ft vintage disc tractor drawn. Two 6 ft John Deere pony drills with packers also 5-14 Melroe plow. Vintage crank telephone, nice. Persian rug 12’ by 15’ very nice. 701269-6216, Jerry Miller, Streeter.

SEVERAL HOPPER BINS; aeration fans; IH Cadet 75 & 68 JD w/bagger riding mowers, both run; Kawasaki generator KG 1500B; combine pickup guards/lifters; Simer water pump; Lincoln electric grease gun; 30 Steel fence posts; used Case IH 8230 feeder chain; Antique pump jack/ wooden lift arms; farm scale/steel wheels; Used 16” JD cultivator sweeps & spikes; Used Bourgault knock on cultivator sweeps & spikes. 701-629-9003, Doug Halden, Stanley.

WANTED

OLDER USED TRACTOR with cab & loader, 120 hp minimum, with 540 & 1,000 PTO & 3 point hitch. 701-629-9003, Doug Halden, Stanley.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE COLLECTIBLES, lighted bar signs, pop bottles, insulators, calendars, many more.

701-263-4345, Mary Knutson, Dunseith.

MOTORCYCLE, 2009 Honda 500 Foreman with windshield, 1500 miles, 345 hours, 5 speed, 2 X 4, Green. Always inside and in excellent condition $4000 cash. 701-486-3361/701-320-0248, Duane Hofmann, Medina.

1948 COUPE, 1948 Ford Deluxe Coupe, frame off restoration 4 years ago. $18,500.

Pictures on request. Available immediately.

701-247-3293, George Miller, Lakota.

ANTIQUE FURNITURE (85 years or more); kitchen counter table with flour bin, china closet, dresser bureau with mirror, shipping trunks and more. 701-974-3644, Loren Myran, Taylor.

WANTED VW BUS, 1950-1990 Volkswagen Bus, Thing or Beetle. Doesn’t need to be nice.

If you have parts, pieces or accessories, I may be interested in those as well. 701219-5847, Joel Herman, Harwood.

OLD STUFF, Westland gas station signs or oil cans. Buying ND license plates car, truck, or motorcycle. ND road signs, some of the older ones have glass marbles for reflection, embossed Indian head logo, or discarded Highway Patrol door signs.

Looking for advertising items from ND small towns, which could thermometers, crocks, tokens, or merchants Christmas gifts. Buying old style gas pumps and old metal oil cans. 701-220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.

TRUCK, 1998 or newer triple axel truck.

Nice shape. Preferably an automatic. 701771-8653, Kenny Heilman, Rugby.

PRAIRIE DOG HUNTERS to hunt on my land. Make reservations now. Email: larryn@westriv.com. 701-597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.

OLD ROAD GRADER, Old pull type road grader. Prefer a smaller one. 701-3999964, Scott Fleming, Fessenden.

RIFLE, .243 on up; Electric golf cart, good condition. 701-628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.

SHANK ASSEMBLY, complete shank assembly for an IH 645 or 5000 vibra chisel in good condition, nothing broken or bent. 701-216-0094, Doug Perdue, Ray.

CHICKEN COOP in reasonably good condition. I have a large trailer and will travel; 3’x6’ piece of 1940’s linoleum to restore an out house for the Dickinson Museum Center. 701-974-3644, Loren Myran, Taylor.

FENCE HELP, want to hire somebody to build or help build a 3-barb wire fence with steel posts immediately. Email:larryn@ westriv.com. 701-548-8020, Larry Nagel, Shields.

TRACTORS; IH 806 on up; JD 5010 on up; MM 1000 on up; all Olivers; AC 200 on up; will buy all running or not. 701-628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.

PLANTER PLATES to fit John Deere 494A Planter. Would like plates for corn, beans, peas and sorghum. 701-226-4055, Lloyd Giese, Steele.

DODGE PARTS, 1998-2002 Dodge pickup for parts; 500 or 1,000 gallon propane tank.

701-368-8427, Larry Burkle, Jamestown.

BOAT MOTOR, 4 cylinder 125-140 hp outboard motor. 2 stroke EFI 25” shaft with prop and controls. 701-320-2466, Craig Neys, Jamestown.

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