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Courtney Schauer Agency I was born and raised in Bismarck. I’ve been an insurance agent for 14 years, the past nine being with Farmers Union. I specialize in financial products such as health insurance, life insurance, Medicare, long-term care insurance and annuities. I’ve been married to wife Kelly for 17 years and we have three children: daughter Carissa (20), son Brady (15), daughter Lily (12), and also a puppy named Charlie (1-year-old mixed breed). Between baseball, hockey and competitive dance,

we stay pretty busy with our kids’ activities.

You must enjoy people and relationships to do our job well, so I of course enjoy that part. But I also love the problem-solving aspect of my job. Each client’s situation is unique, so it becomes a puzzle to be put together to find the right fit for them.

I enjoy helping out with our local food drives that Farmers Union Insurance supports and sponsors. I also sponsor and play in a few charity golf scrambles each summer in my community for some great causes, such as Make-A-Wish and the Cystic Fibrosis Association.

Courtney Schauer Agency 3801 Memorial Highway Mandan ND 58554 PH: (701) 202-8955

UNION FARMER MAGAZINE Volume 69 • Number 7

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Fertilizer prices high for producers Agriculture and family farms and ranches are seeing unprecedented levels of oligopolies and monopolistic practices from input suppliers and in markets where we sell our products.

Your organization has been fighting hard to draw attention to these challenges, along with potential solutions.

In June, NDFU submitted comments to USDA on consolidation in the fertilizer industry, lack of competition in the seed industry, and lack of competition in food retail and distribution markets. Highlighted in italics is a portion of our comments: Fertilizers, especially nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (potash), are critical agricultural inputs.

High fertilizer prices harm family farmers and ranchers and can also impact consumers to the extent that higher input costs can result in increased food costs.

[Our research, and that of others, also finds fertilizer prices and availability are impacted by the extremely high concentration of companies manufacturing or mining those products and inputs.]

Fertilizer availability and high prices are major issues for farmers this spring. Retail fertilizer prices have reached record highs in 2022 for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Prices were already considerably higher in 2021 compared to the previous year, and they have continued to rise in 2022.

Compared to 2021 prices, as of late April 2022, 1034-0 is 48% more expensive, MAP is 54% higher, DAP is 68% more expensive, UAN28 is 81% higher, UAN32 is 87% more expensive, urea is 99% higher, potash is 103% higher and anhydrous is 117% more expensive. Higher crop prices are helping to offset the increased cost of fertilizer for American producers, but there is no guarantee that high crop prices will hold.

Causes of current price increases include supply shocks from multiple causes, including the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, weather events, other supply chain disruptions, and trade restrictions. Excessive market power and lack of competition in the fertilizer industry likely contributes to pricing and availability challenges as well.

NDFU’s members have expressed several concerns

regarding the high fertilizer prices. High costs of production and unfavorable planting conditions have forced many farmers to alter their cropping plans and seed selection. Furthermore, we anticipate prevented planting claims to be extremely high this crop year, lowering total fertilizer use across the state. However, many retailers are unable to cancel contracts for undelivered fertilizer with their suppliers. As a result, many farmers will be forced to apply highly priced fertilizers this fall or next season. This will not only elevate cost of production next growing season, but it also artificially inflates current demand for fertilizer.

Despite convincing evidence of anticompetitive pricing of fertilizer and highly concentrated market structures, most antitrust authorities have shown scant interest in investigating the fertilizer industry.

Public and private enforcement, and reconsideration of certain antitrust exemptions, may be warranted.

To read more, go to the “Legislation” page at ndfu.org and click on “Federal Comments.” As a member of NDFU, we need you to continue the dialogue on these challenging consolidation issues.

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POLICY HOPPER FROM NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION

ERP: What producers need to know In early June, qualifying producers received pre-filled application forms for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). The program covers 2020 and 2021 crop losses caused by qualifying natural disasters, including floods, drought, snowstorms, excessive moisture, wildfires and more. ERP is substantially similar to the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program-Plus (WHIP+) in that it bases assistance on underlying crop insurance policies. The ERP program will be provided in two phases. The following will compare ERP Phase 1 and WHIP+ and provide other program details.

ERP/WHIP+ Coverage Factors

ERP and WHIP+ both artificially increase coverage factors for underlying crop insurance or NAP policies. The ERP payment can be described as a “top-up” payment that fills the gap between a crop insurance guarantee and the ERP “guarantee.” Like WHIP+, the ERP factor begins at 75% for catastrophic coverage and increases to 95% for coverage levels of 80% or higher (see Table 1).

Unlike WHIP+, ERP Phase 1 does not provide

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payments for uninsured crops. Producers who did not participate in crop insurance programs will receive funding under Phase 2. According to USDA, the two-phased approach enables the department to streamline the application process for producers who already had crop insurance information on file.

ERP Payment Calculation

The ERP “guarantee” is calculated by multiplying the expected value of the crop by the ERP Factor. The ERP payment is calculated as follows: ERP Payment = Expected Value X ERP Payment Factor – Actual Value – Net Indemnity Payment Figure 1 (see next page) provides a basic example for an ERP payment calculation for a 2021 corn crop covered by a Revenue Protection Plan.

The example uses a gross indemnity payment.

The actual ERP calculation uses a net indemnity payment, which equals the gross payment minus service fees and premiums.

Before issuing payments, USDA will prorate the ERP payment by 75% to ensure total ERP payments do not exceed the $10 billion available.

ERP/Prevented Plant

In 2019, prevented plant (PP) acres reached nearly 20 million acres nationwide. That summer, USDA responded by providing PP top-up payments separate from WHIP+. However, in 2020, North Dakota’s PP acres were more than 3 million acres, roughly 3.5 times as much as in 2019. Rather than provide a separate program for PP acres, assistance was built into the ERP program.

ERP provides assistance for PP losses following the same basic approach as the one used for other crop losses. Figure 2 (see above) shows the ERP PP calculation using the crop insurance data from the example above.

Producers with Supplemental Coverage

ERP Phase 1 calculations were completed for producers whose claim data was on file with the Risk Management Agency (RMA) as of May 2, 2022. Some producers who purchased supplemental insurance, including Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO), will receive ERP Phase 1 payments later this summer. It is not clear if USDA will use a different ERP calculation for producers who purchased SCO or ECO policies.

ERP Phase 2

ERP Phase 1 was implemented using existing RMA and FSA claim data to expedite relief to producers. Phase 2 will fill remaining gaps for producers who did not receive a crop insurance indemnity or did not participate in risk management programs. While USDA has yet to release details for that program, they have indicated that Phase 2 will cover shallow losses,

uninsured crops and quality losses.

USDA also plans to provide a second phase for the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP).

That program will fill gaps remaining after ELRP Phase 1, which provided payments to livestock producers who were impacted by drought or wildfire in 2021. ELRP Phase 1 payments were issued in April.

Conclusion

ERP was created to assist producers who suffered disaster-related losses in 2020 and 2021.

Congress appropriated $10 billion for disaster assistance. ERP and ELRP provided total relief of roughly $6.6 billion, leaving $3.4 billion to cover remaining losses. NDFU will continue to encourage USDA to address the gaps we identify when they provide ERP Phase 2 payments. For complete program information or to discuss your specific situation, contact your local FSA office.

— NDFU Government Relations Director Matt Perdue

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Co-op managers watching fertilizer supply, costs as global events affect marketplace

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ory Vorderbruggen of ProPoint Cooperative in Bowman can’t predict the future. But like every co-op manager right now, he’s watching fertilizer supplies and prices closely.

“I think things will most likely continue to be tight,” he said. “I don’t really have any inside information or anything, but just from a commonsense perspective, with everything going on in the world. Everyone’s working hard to find solutions.”

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Russia is the world’s largest exporter of natural gas, a key ingredient in the production of fertilizer. With sanctions on the country over its war in Ukraine, fertilizer costs have gone on up dramatically.

DTN recently reported anhydrous was $422/ ton in November 2020 and $1,529/ton in June.

Urea was $358/ton then and $979/ton in June. It’s not different for phosphorus and potash either, as prices have essentially doubled for producers.

Vorderbruggen said the co-op has worked hard to make sure producers have what they need for the growing season.

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Cory Vorderbruggen, general manager of ProPoint Cooperative in Bowman, said his co-op has worked hard to keep members supplied with fertilizer at competitive prices. Russia’s war with Ukraine, which includes global sanctions on Russia, has caused the price of some fertilizers to double and triple.

Story and photos by Chris Aarhus / NDFU Editor

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 “Our agronomist has done a great job keeping people aware of what’s going on and working with them on their own situation,” he said. “They start looking at their soil needs, and then they can at least budget for it, and that’s probably the best case for the producer.”

Securing the product was a concern for producers this spring. Vorderbruggen said the coop secured a large supply in 2021, even thinking outside the box to make sure its members had access to fertilizer.

“We made some deals to lease bin space from producers,” he said. “It’s not something we’ve done before. We have a talented staff, and they’ve been very creative.”

Vorderbruggen said producers should consider prepurchasing from their co-op in the fall, so they know the price they’re getting and can build it into their margins.

“If you try to hit the home run, you could strike out,” he said. “Find a price you’re happy with and strike.”

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the odds of fertilizer being at the ready, even if there is a shortage.

“It’s not 100 percent, but there’s a greater likelihood,” he said.

Faust said his co-op made a winter purchase at a better price during a short dip and gave the customers who prepurchased at a higher price a credit on their account.

“We decided that was the right thing to do,” he said. “I’m not saying anyone’s wrong if they didn’t do that. It depends on if they can afford to do that. We’re hoping those customers will come back to us and know that we’ll take care of them again.”

But even if a co-op can’t afford to go that route, Faust said it’s important to remember that supporting the co-op means supporting the community.

“One of the co-op principles is to sell it at market price,” he said. “If we make extra money because we’re either lucky or good, that money goes back to (producers). It’s not the same thing with the private competition down the road, where it goes to their owners. With co-ops, it goes back to the farmers and back to the community.”

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Congress acting swiftly on reforms On June 16, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7606, the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act. The legislation seeks to address rising food, fuel and fertilizer costs, strengthen food supply chains, and increase competition in the livestock industry.

The bill includes a major NFU priority, the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act, which will create an “Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters” at USDA to enforce antitrust laws and hold bad actors in the livestock industry accountable. The bill was originally introduced by Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA).

The bill also includes the Butcher Block Act (co-sponsored by Reps. Spanberger and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) which will help increase competition in the livestock industry by incentivizing expanded processing capacity through loans, loan guarantees and grants.

Also in the package are key provisions on biofuels, food supply chain resiliency, and precision agriculture: • Allow year-round sales of E-15, a step in the right direction in usage of higher-level blends of ethanol. It achieves this by making permanent a waiver the administration announced in April to allow summer sales of E-15, amending the law to allow higher-level blends to be sold between June 1 and Sept. 15 each calendar year.

• Authorize $200 million in funding for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 for competitive USDA grants to fuel retailers and distributors to offset costs of installing blender pumps that can dispense fuel mixtures with more than 10% ethanol or 20% biodiesel.

• Direct USDA to establish the “Agriculture and Food System Supply Chain Resilience and Crisis Response Task Force.” The taskforce leader would be appointed by the secretary, who would serve as a special advisor to the department on supply chain resiliency issues.

• Authorize additional funds for USDA to incentivize producers with new or existing contracts under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement a nutrient management practice or adopt a precision agriculture practice that can help reduce fertilizer use.

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• Make several changes to USDA conservation programs to make it easier for farmers to acquire precision agriculture equipment and adopt precision agriculture practices.

In the Senate, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act is likely to be marked up by the Senate Agriculture Committee in the coming weeks and could soon be considered on the floor.

NFU remains vocal and enthusiastic in support of these bills and we hope to see them advance in short order.

USDA announces framework for reforming nation’s food system

During an address to stakeholders at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the details of a framework “to transform the food system to benefit consumers, producers, and rural communities by providing more options, increasing access, and creating new, more and better markets for small and mid-size producers.”

The announcement included the announcement of some new investments, and reminders of some key investments already made by USDA. • Building a more resilient food supply chain that provides more and better market options for consumers and producers while reducing carbon pollution.

• Creating a fairer food system that combats market dominance and helps producers and consumers gain more power in the marketplace by creating more and better local market options.

• Making nutritious food more accessible and affordable for consumers.

• Emphasizing equity.

Announced investments totaling $2.1 billion spanned the areas of food production, food processing, food distribution and aggregation, and markets and consumers.

More specifically, investments were announced for the Food Supply Chain Loan Guarantee Program, food supply chain infrastructure, independent meat and poultry processing (including for physical infrastructure, technical assistance, and workforce development and training), for the creation of regional food business centers, for commodity purchases through farm-to-school programs, reducing

Some older E15 pumps still have a warning on them, but in 2019, E15 was officially approved by the Department of Energy as being safe for all vehicles made 2001 and later.

The House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow for year-round sales of E15.

food loss and waste, to fund the Health Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, the GusNIP Produce Prescription Program, for SNAP technology improvements, to create a new Health Food Incentive Fund, to fund the Organic Transition Initiative, and additional funding to support urban agriculture.

NFU concerned with Solicitor General’s crop protection brief

In late May, NFU sent a letter to President Biden expressing concern with an amicus brief submitted by the U.S. Solicitor General to the Supreme Court on the labeling of glyphosate, which could have implications for other crop protection products as well.

NFU is concerned the approach taken in the Solicitor General’s brief could create an unworkable patchwork of state labeling requirements and is inconsistent with a sciencebased regulatory approach. NFU asked for

the brief to be withdrawn and for USDA to be consulted on the implications of the position taken in the brief. Secretary Vilsack has said he had not been consulted by the Department of Justice.

The Solicitor General’s brief argues the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) does not keep states from imposing additional labeling requirements, even if those requirements contradict federal findings.

This issue relates back to the Monsanto v.

Hardeman case, just one of thousands of lawsuits individuals filed against Monsanto alleging the company violated California law by failing to warn that glyphosate can cause cancer. In the case, Monsanto argued the FIFRA preempted Hardeman’s claim.

The district court rejected this argument and the jury found Monsanto liable. Monsanto appealed, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the prior ruling. Monsanto then appealed to the Supreme Court, which invited the U.S. Solicitor General to offer her views.

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‘WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO’ Elgin agent Shelly Seibel sees natural connection between Farmers Union Camp and Farmers Union Insurance

BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU

Shelly Seibel believes every kid should experience lake life. And now more than ever.

The Farmers Union Insurance agent from Elgin has made it part of her personal mission to promote Farmers Union Camp, giving scholarships to first-time campers as one way to get kids to put down their screens and experience the outdoors.

“We’re in a very critical place,” she said. “Kids need to be limited when it comes to cell phones and social media. And I use social media a lot for work, so I’m not any better. But sometimes, we all just need to turn them off.”

Farmers Union Camp has a no-devices policy in which counselors collect cell phones at the beginning of camp, though the kids are encouraged to leave them at home altogether (counselors have cell phones and the camp itself has a landline if any emergency arises). Seibel said that was important to her in sending all three of her own children.

“More kid problems are solved by singing around the campfire than with any iPad or computer,” she said.

Seibel’s promotion of Farmers Union Camp as an agent has been part of a wider effort by Farmers Union Insurance to get kids outdoors and involved with camp across the state.

“The agents’ outstanding support and investment in our youth program is unprecedented,” NDFU Education Director Miranda Letherman said. “These charitable donations have such a positive effect on our communities across the state by creating new opportunities for campers who otherwise may not have had the chance.”

Seibel started as an agent in 2010 but had already known about camp. Heart Butte Farmers Union Camp is on Lake Tschida, not far from Elgin.

“My older girls had gone to camp before I started working for (FUI) because we were insured by them,” she said. “They found out through their friend network. And when you pick them up, they talk about all the new friends they made. Back then, like with my oldest daughter, they would write letters to their camp friends (after camp).

Then, they’d see these friends from other towns (during the school year) at a sporting event, and they kind of have their own bond.”

Seibel said she uses social media to promote the camp, as well as engaging youth by word of mouth. Agents have made cash donations to the youth program and sponsored kids from their respective areas to attend camp for the first time.

“There are some kids whose parents can’t afford it, so I think having agents sponsor them has helped tremendously,” she said. “It seems like once you get them to go one year, they want to keep going back. And then they start bringing their friends. I know my daughter would go to camp every week of the summer if I allowed her to.”

At camp, youth grades 3 through high school learn not only about the cooperative system, but how to become leaders in their communities.

Seibel said Farmers Union Insurance embraces that.

“It’s a natural part of who we are and what we do,” she said.

Longtime agent Shane Lebahn of West Fargo

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Farmers Union Insurance agent Shane Lebahn

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 said Seibel has become a good ambassador for the camp. He’s no slouch, either.

Lebahn’s roots run deep with the camping program. His greatgrandmother was one of the first counselors at the Grand Rapids camp in the 1950s, and that support has been passed down through every generation of his family.

“You get us together at a family reunion, and I’m sure we’re running at about 85% having attended Farmers Union Camp,” Lebahn said.

An agent for the last 30 years – and following in the big shoes of his father and longtime agent Rick – Shane has been promoting Farmers Union Camp steady throughout his career. Shane and his two children – Riley and Alex – are all Torchbearers, which is the highest award given in the youth program. It’s presented to dedicated youths who meet the participation requirements, culminating in a banquet and ceremony that caps North Dakota Farmers Union’s state convention every December.

In addition to that, Shane’s wife Tami was the EPIC coach for Cass County Farmers Union and often encouraged kids to attend.

“I’ve always donated to it, because it’s such a good program,” Shane said. “Our family has always been big believers in the program. It teaches leadership for a lot of these kids. … And that’s where Farmers Union really shines.”

It’s not just scholarships, though.

Agents participate in fundraisers and games during their statewide banquet that also raise a considerable amount of money for the youth program.

Lebahn said that camp promotion coupled with the steady donations Farmers Union Insurance makes to communities around the state shows the company’s commitment to the state’s future.

“You have these kids going to Farmers Union Camp and they go back to their schools, and they’re playing baseball on fields sponsored

by Farmers Union Insurance,” he said. “It’s not about us just writing a check – we’re making an investment in these communities.”

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hile the blizzards that struck North Dakota with a vengeance are behind us, the impacts may be far-reaching for many North Dakota ranchers. Calf death losses are only part of the picture, because ranchers are now faced with potentially large numbers of cows that will not be raising a calf this year. In addition, many of these cows may be in less than ideal condition due to poor-quality feeds and feed shortages due to one or more years of drought.

“First-calf heifers that lost calves are one group that may be of particular concern due to the costs associated with heifer development and the fact that there will be no income this year to offset those costs,” says Karl Hoppe, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension livestock systems specialist based at the Carrington Research Extension Center.

“In many cases, ranchers have already culled deeply due to drought, and it may be necessary 22 • July 2022 • Union Farmer

to retain dry heifers through the year to maintain herd size,” says Hoppe. “If the heifer lost her calf through no fault of her own, it may be worthwhile to keep her if feed resources and finances allow.

Young cows have better potential to cover the costs of maintaining and rebreeding.”

“If heifers are thin, they should recover body condition rapidly provided that rations are adequate to support growth since the lactation demand has been removed,” Hoppe adds. “The goal is to have heifers in a body condition score of six at breeding. A high percentage of these heifers should breed during the first heat cycle.”

First-calf heifers that lost a calf also can be marketed as culls. However, the possibility of discounted prices due to old bone (advanced maturity) or heiferettes occurs with more days on feed. Pregnancy can hasten bone maturity. More days on finishing feed will inherently lead to older age at harvest and possible carcass discounts.

“For mature cows that lost calves, ranchers should evaluate the potential for future income versus cost of production,” says Janna Block, NDSU Extension livestock systems specialist based at the Hettinger Research Extension Center. “Culling criteria include below average production records, poor feet and/or udders, structural issues, bad teeth and disposition problems. Projected market prices for calves and replacements also should be considered to determine whether an individual ranch can afford to retain cows that will not provide any income until 2023.”

Block adds that availability of summer pasture and hay for next winter also are considerations.

Although much-needed moisture has been received in many areas of the state, it will be important to continue to receive normal rainfall through June to achieve normal forage production this year. If pastures were grazed hard last year,

there could be delays in grass development and growth this spring. Limited pasture and reduced hay production this year could force ranchers to cull more deeply than planned.

The cull cow market is typically better in the spring or early summer, before the traditional low in the fall. If cows are thin and feed supplies are not limited, ranchers may benefit by feeding cull cows to improve the marketing classification and increase value. Thin cows have the potential for rapid weight gain through compensatory gain.

However, feed costs, labor and facilities must be considered. Cows that are unsound or injured are not fit for traditional marketing channels. If cows have been treated with antibiotics, it is important to observe withdrawal periods prior to harvest, advises Block.

Because losses both during and after the blizzard can represent significant financial losses, it is very important to visit with lenders about the best strategy given operating costs, cash flow and outstanding debt.

“Ranchers also may be concerned about mature cows with nursing calves that may be in less than ideal condition due to stress or inadequate rations,” says Zachary Carlson, NDSU Extension beef specialist. “Adequate body condition going into breeding season is one of the most critical factors determining a successful breed-back.

Extreme cold, wet, muddy conditions are a perfect recipe for nursing cows to lose body condition.”

Mature cows should be in a body condition score of between five and six at calving. This will ensure they have enough energy reserves to last until pasture turnout and meet the energy requirements for lactation. It can be difficult for cows nursing a calf to gain weight prior to breeding. In order to maintain a calving cycle of 365 days, the cow must become pregnant 80 to 85 days after calving. Mature cows in a body condition score of four or lower at calving are at risk for delayed return to estrous and failure to rebreed, says Carlson.

A large influence on reproductive success is the direction and magnitude of body weight change after calving into the breeding season.

Research has shown that cows in thin body condition gaining weight before and throughout the breeding season have pregnancy rates similar to cows with moderate body condition that maintained body weight through the breeding season.

Carlson adds, although feed prices are high right now, strategic supplementation after calving for cows with a body condition score of four or less can prevent reproductive failure in your cowherd.

Lush spring pastures often lack adequate energy for cows to gain weight while nursing a calf. It may be necessary to continue supplementation of thin cows after pasture turnout to help those cows gain body weight going into the breeding season.

Article and photo courtesy of NDSU Ag Communications

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What’s happening around the state Walsh County Farmers Union recently awarded $250 scholarships to, from left, Maci McMillan (daughter of Jason and Tammy McMillan) of Park River High School, Wyatt Sobolik (Joe and Kris Sobolik) of Valley-Edinburgh High School, and Emily Steinman (Dawn Williams and Travis Steinman) of Valley-Edinburg High School.

Mercer County Farmers Union director Ralph Bieber presented a $500 scholarship to Mikayla Voegele, daughter of Bruce and Melissa Voegele, at the Beulah Education Foundation Honors & Scholarship Night.

Adams County Farmers Union EPIC coach Rhonda Knutson (left) and ACFU president Bruce Hagen (second from left) present a $500 check to Todd and Ronda Fink, and Rhonda Schauer of the Hettinger FFA Booster Club. The funds, part of NDFU’s Community Stewards program, will assist with student transportation on the NDFU bus to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

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County events calendar JULY 7

Pembina County Farmers Share meal, Hamilton NOTES: Join us at the Pembina County Fair for a farmers share meal. Come find out how much a farmer receives for a hamburger and a baked potato. Freewill donations will go to the Cavalier Ambulance Service.

JULY 12-13

NDFU Board of Governors, Jamestown NOTE: County presidents should RSVP to Lucy Bardell at lbardell@ndfu.org.

JULY 27

Co-op Day at the North Dakota State Fair, Minot

AUG. 3

Stutsman/Barnes County RedHawks trip, Fargo NOTES: Cost is $35 per member and includes bus trip, game, and $10 worth of RedHawks Bucks, as well as an ag tour in the Fargo area. Depart the state office at 2 p.m. with a pick-up in Valley City. Must be a Barnes or Stutsman member. Call Nichole at 701-952-0108 to register.

AUG. 6

Sioux/Morton County Fair ice cream social, New Salem

AUG. 17

Sargent/Ransom County Redhawks game, Fargo NOTES: Cost is $15 per person. Cost includes bus trip, game and $10 in RedHawks Bucks. Pick-ups in Forman and Lisbon. Must be a Sargent/Ransom member. Registration deadline is July 27. Call Nichole at 701-952-0108 to register.

SEPT. 1

First day for county conventions

SEPT. 11-14

NFU Fly-in, Washington, D.C.

DEC. 9-10

NDFU State Convention, Bismarck

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FARMERS & DISTILLERS RESTAURANT

F&D PARTICIPATES IN BREADCOIN PROGRAM 26 • July 2022 • Union Farmer

For the past year, Farmers & Distillers – one of NDFU’s seven restaurants – has been partnering with a growing nonprofit in our nation’s capital working to feed neighbors. Breadcoin helps distribute food tokens, or “Breadcoins,” to people who are hungry or food-insecure that can be used like cash at DC-area restaurants, bakeries, markets, food trucks and more.

“We were excited when Breadcoin came to us, because there is so much more need in our communities than we can provide on our own,” said Hillary Miko, Farmers Restaurant Group director of catering and special events. “It is a great way to connect people who want to help in our communities with people who need help in our communities, and make it easy for people to come in and have a good meal.”

Participating in this innovative program has a twofold impact. Breadcoin helps ensure that all neighbors are fed and treated with dignity and neighborhood restaurants, still recovering from the pandemic, are also supported.

In 2021, Breadcoin had a record-breaking year:

35,407 Breadcoins were redeemed at participating vendors. They expect that number to double in 2022.

Neighborhood nonprofits hand out Breadcoins to people who are hungry or food-insecure, whether chronically or situationally. Those coins can be used at Farmers & Distillers (and other vendors) to buy food to enjoy in the restaurant or to go. Because Breadcoins can be used just like cash or a gift certificate, Breadcoin customers are treated the same as any paying customer — without stigma. Each coin has a current value of $2.50. At the end of every month, Farmers & Distillers cashes out the Breadcoins for full value.

Members fund the Breadcoin economy each month. Every $25 dollar donation equals 10 Breadcoins. Anyone can become a member and donate to fund the coins.

Vetted and trusted nonprofits hand out Breadcoins to those in need, along with information about where they can be used.

To learn more about Breadcoin, check out breadcoin.org.

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Sierra Heinz of Rolette receives her Torchbearer Award from NDFU President Mark Watne at the NDFU state convention Dec. 11 in Bismarck. Along with winning the Alan Bergman Scholarship at the convention, Heinz was recently awarded the $1,500 Stanley Moore Scholarship by the National Farmers Union Foundation.

Heinz awarded Moore scholarship WASHINGTON — To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) announced the 2022 recipients of its annual scholarship awards in June.

Every year, the organization presents several scholarships to students in any area of study attending a two- or four-year accredited college, university or technical school who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to their communities.

"For 120 years, education has been at the foundation of National Farmers Union," said NFU President Rob Larew. "To secure a bright future for our organization and American agriculture, we need to ensure that young people have the educational resources they need to become tomorrow’s leaders. The future of agriculture is in the hands of the next generation."

Sierra Heinz of Rolette – an NDFU Torchbearer – was one of three Farmers Union members awarded the $1,500 Stanley Moore Scholarship in memory of the award’s namesake – a long-time Farmers Union member and visionary leader, including his roles as NDFU President, NFU Vice President and chairman of the NFU Insurance Companies board. The other recipients of the 28 • July 2022 • Union Farmer

Stanley Moore Scholarship are Kathleen Marty and Kathleen Voight, both of Colorado.

Phillip Prewet of Montana received the Hubert K. & JoAnn Seymour Scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship award given in honor of the dedication and commitment to Farmers Union and family farming by Hubert and his wife JoAnn. Hubert K. Seymour was a leader in the Farmers Union organization throughout his life at both the state and national levels.

NFU also presented two $1,500 Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) scholarships, which were open to MANRRS members and their children. The initiative is part of a formal commitment between NFU and MANRRS to provide educational and leadership opportunities for young people of all racial and ethnic identities, develop federal policy priorities, and extend each other’s reach within agricultural communities. Stephon Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Makeda Nurradin of Alabama are the recipients of this award.

"Agriculture is strengthened by diversity in its workforce," Larew said. "With these scholarships and other outreach, we’re working to make agriculture a more accessible career path for students of all races and ethnicities."

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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE MCCORMICK TRACTORS, restored, W9 $3500, W6 $3000. Both repainted. Can send pictures; 1964 Ford Truck 2-ton, good condition. Estate sale. 701-438-2461, James Hvinden, Maddock.

1982 835 VERSATILE TRACTOR, C65 68’ Flex Coil Sprayer, 1971 18’ Versatile Swather 400 with cab, 8”x46’ Westfield PTO auger, 24’ IHC 6200 Drills w/6” spacing. 701-453-3463, Myron Rovig, Berthold.

SWATHER HEADER. Case IH Swather Header, CH362, 36 ft. Red Honey Bee. Year 2013 with 445 hours. Serial # YC2B01906. Came off a WD 1203 Case IH. Excellent condition. 701-263-7442, Alan Marshall, Towner.

VERN MATERNITY PEN, slightly used, like new. $1300. 701-778-7711, Judy Muske, Dickey.

POWER MOWER; 13 ft cultivator; Disk, 12 ft; 504 Farmall; Trailor (made); Small water tank; Cream cans; 2 gas tanks; Wooden posts and T-posts; Cream separator; Electric well waterpump, like new. 701-3242459, Clarence Hoffer, Harvey.

JD FRONT ASSIST TRACTOR, 8-hole wheel rim, 28” x 12”, good condition $375.

701-693-2306, Steve Vetter, Harvey.

MILLER PORTABLE DIESEL WELDER with trailer and 100 ft of heavy weld cable. $3500. 701 -215-0925, Gerald Kenner, Devils Lake.

10 NEW PANELS with 1 gate and half removal leg for stacking. Sucker rods runs through pipe. $425 each. 701-729-1391, Travis Bodvig, Medina.

VINTAGE REFURBISHED PLOWS. JD 2 bottom, Allis Chalmers 2 bottom and IHC 3 bottom $800 for all three. 1948 IHC M Farmall, needs rod bearings and crank shaft needs work, good tires $600 OBO. Radiators for IHC M and H collector tractors, make an offer. 701-789-0679, Anne Vig, Aneta.

90 FT SUMMERS SPRAYER with 1000 gal tank. $750. 42 ft. rowse dump rake $500.

2-14 ft. IH 620 drills for parts. $250. 24 ft. header for L2 Gleaner combine $250. 701525-6733, Roger Myers, Voltaire.

CHISEL PLOWS, Wilrich, JD and Leon 28-38 ft.; 605J Vermeer Baler; JD 224 Combine Header with Bat and Finger Reels, 20 ft. Gooseneck Stock Trailer, 2 Compartment Seed Tank, and Frontier 1216 Hydro Swing for parts. 701-339-1141, Marlow Nelson, Powers Lake.

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CULTIVATOR, used Koehn 8 row Danish tine cultivator, 30 inch row width adjustable, 3 pt. hitch, depth wheels, stand, sway discs on ends, extra tines available. $300 OBO; Used Kwik Kleen 5 tube grain cleaner, 220V electric motor drive, 3 sets of screens, screenings auger, dolly with hitch. $500 OBO. 701-659-8238, Glen Nagel, Jamestown.

2018 JOHN DEERE GATOR, model XUV825MS4. 475 miles, seats 4, looks like new. Power steering, power lift for box, street legal, 4 wheel drive $18,500. 701351-3305, Arne Berg, Devils Lake.

SPRAY COUPE, Melrose-Kirschman spray coupe: 8 ft X 6.6 ft JD utility trailer tilt bed with heavy duty tires; 22 ft X 6 inch hyd auger like new; 16 ft X 5 inch hyd auger. All items kept inside. JD #390 Flail mower 8 ft; swather transport trailer excellent tires; cattle squeeze chute; old gas pump. Call late evening or leave a message. 701-4827749, Robert Huff, Donnybrook.

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.

KAWASAKI GENERATOR KG 1500B; John Blue anhydrous nitrolator w/hyd shut off & hyd hoses; old front tine rototiller; 3 steel bins on cones w/aeration fans; combine pickup guards/lifters; Simer water pump; Lincoln electric grease gun; used Case IH 8230 feeder chain; farm scale/ steel wheels; Used Bourgault knock on cultivator sweeps & spikes; wooden dog house on skids. 701-629-9003, Doug Halden, Stanley.

CASE IH 3650 BALER. 701-225-5003, Wallace Messmer, Dickinson.

12 FT HAY RAKE; 12 ft JD disk; 10 hp electric fishing motor. 701-270-0184, Harold Severson, Lakota.

930 CASE DIESEL TRACTOR, 3 pt, power steering, 2 hydr., 8 SP transmission, duals; 400 Versatile 18 Ft. Swather, Cab and Cooler; 4 Row Corn Cultivator with Rolling Shields, 3 pt; 1400 Bu. Colombian Grain Bin. 701-483-4825, Richard Jablonsky, Dickinson.

RHINO POSTHOLE DIGGER, used but in good condition. 3 pt HD with 8 inch auger, reason for selling is we don’t use it. It came with a tractor we purchased.

View and pickup at our home 5 miles east of Bismarck. 701-258-5431, Jerry Kunz, Bismarck.

1941 FARMALL H International Tractor.

Has Swartz wide-front axle with DualLoader front-end loader. Tractor in good shape. Asking $2,000 or best offer. 701663-7973, Chris Heim, Mandan.

IH 1100 9’ MOWER $2,500; 10X72 Westfield low profile auger, swing hopper $2,500; Car caddy $700; Brandt 4500 grain vac $4,500. 701-391-1852, Marc Sundquist, Baldwin.

NEW PLOW SHARE for Melroe 16 inch plow, 19 new Nichols “spike” cultivator shovels, 2 inch wide. HARDI Navigator pull type sprayer. Navigator model 800, 800 gallon tank, 66 foot booms, Raven 440 controller, Ace hydraulic pump. Also have original Hardi PTO pump and Hardi controls. Lindsay End-gate drill fill, with spare Briggs Stratton engine. 701-4653749, Arlo and Karen Blumhagen, Drake.

COMPLETE TIEROD ASSEMBLY, fits Farmall 460, 544, 560, 656, 666, 686, 706, 756, 766, 786, 806, 826, 856, 886, 966, 986, 1026, 1066, 1086, 1206, 1256, 1456, 1466, 1468, 1486, 1566, 1568, and 1586. $75. 701-258-5352, Allen Koth, Bismarck.

1984 MASSEY 860 COMBINE with pickup head & 24’ straight head, good belts, chains, concaves (used 2 seasons); 4 section harrow with evener: 2007 Summers NT Ultimate Sprayer 90’ booms, triplet nozzles, 1500 gal tank, flush tank, chemical filler, hydraulic pump, & monitor.

1966 Ford F-600 14’ steel box; 1974 Ford F-700 16’ box; 1975 International Loadstar 1700 16’ box. Trucks all single axle and good rubber. 701-593-6368/701-331-8983, Jim Kovarik, Adams.

WANTED HAND CLUTCH PARTS, or whole tractor.

IHC WD9. 600, 650. 701-835-2055, Ron StCroix, Kenmare.

GLASS CAB, John Deere or Cozy or Curtis all metal and glass cab that will fit a John Deere 400 Garden Tractor. In good to fair condition. 701-527-8949, Miles Bosch, Bismarck.

FENDERS AND BRACKETS to fit a 1700 Oliver tractor through 2255. Also need a tractor seat and mounting bracket. 701629-1665, Marshall Craft, Stanley.

IHC-1066 TRACTOR PARTS, need cover that would replace PTO unit. 701-2632002, Terry Keller, Bantry.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CATS FOR GIVEAWAY, beautiful, healthy farm cats. A couple of mamas with kittens and lots of kittens ready for new homes. Many have become house cats! Tortoiseshell background that throw orange, black, gray, some solid, some tabby and some tortoiseshell or diluted tortoiseshell. Smart cats and good hunters.

We may be able to deliver. 701-626-1332, Jolene Nechiporenko, Butte.

GLADIATOR WET SUIT, size XXL, $20: Electric smoker, $10: Charcoal smoker, free. 701-840-1094, Brett Kapaun, Tower City.

BOOKS, Lauraine Snelling Book Collection (34 titles). Complete “Red River” and” Blessing” Sets. All like new. $7.50 per title; $15.00 postage. 701-859-5431, Alvina Skogen, Epping.

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The Farmer’s Share Did you know that farmers and ranchers receive only 14.3* cents of every food dollar that consumers spend?

According to the USDA, off farm costs including marketing, processing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing account for more than 80 cents of every food dollar spent in the United States.

Bacon

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$6.49 $1.07

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$10.49 $1.98

$4.99 $0.12

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1 gallon, fat free

1 lb.

$2.99 $0.19

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$3.99 $0.19

Beer

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$3.99 $2.10

Flour

King Arthur, 5 lbs.

$2.19 $0.90

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$3.49 $0.60

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Soda

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Russet, 5 lbs.

$1.50 $0.76

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$9.99 $0.05

Boneless Ham

Fresh Potatos

Farmer’s share derived from USDA, NASS “Agricultural Prices,” 2021. | Prices based on October 2021 data.

Retail prices based on Safeway (SE) brand except where noted. | *Figure according to U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service

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6-pack cans

Fresh Apples 1 lb.

$3.79 $1.55

Fresh Carrots 5 lbs.

1 dozen

Milk

Lettuce

2 lbs.

Eggs

1 lb.

18 oz. box

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Bread

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Cereal

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Top Sirloin Steak 1 lb.

1 lb.

$12.28 $1.07

2 liters

$0.99 $0.08

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National Farmers Union | 20 F Street NW, Suite 300 | Washington, DC 20001 P: (202) 554-1600 | F: (202) 554-1654 | www.NFU.org | info@nfudc.org OLD STUFF, Mobil and Pennzoil lollipop sign cast iron bases, 1950’s telephone booth, and old original dual traffic control signal light. 701-220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.

1997 FREIGHTLINER FL60 W/14’ambulance body, 88,600 miles, Cummins Turbo Diesel, Allison trans. good tires, NO rust $5800.00. 16’ Weeres pontoon, 5 swivel chairs, 25hp Merc. 2 stroke, with Brand New 22’ trailer, $3700.

18’ bass boat w/150 Black Max Merc. 2 stroke, needs work $1500. 13’ two man pontoon w/trailer, needs deck work $500 or reasonable offers. Call in evening. 701-8400138, Mike Stahl, Valley City.

1952 CHEVY 1 TON TRUCK, complete.

Motor is loose, straight body, 6 cylinder 4 speed with title. 1949 Chevy 5 window cab truck. Glass is intact. Straight body, 6 cylinder 4 speed, motor is stuck. 701-2585352, Allen Koth, Bismarck.

CLEAN, USED BRICKS, $0.25 each. 701845-3594/701-373-5480, Donald Jorissen, Valley City.

PVC HOSE, 1 roll of new blue PVC plastic discharge hose 2 inch diameter, roll is 300 feet long; 320 foot roll of blue plastic PVC discharge hose. Two sets of male and female cam lever hose couplers, 2 inch hose barb and one 2 inch diameter hose mender. 701-465-3749, Arlo and Karen Blumhagen, Drake.

WANTED OLD STUFF, Tractor signs, gas station signs, ND license plates, old road signs, crocks jugs that have store name advertising, Metal tokens from small ND towns, or anything else that’s old and interesting. 701-220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.

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

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Collette Tours Presents

Reflections of Italy Sept. 28 - Oct. 7, 2022

Trip powered by Farmers Union Travel

Take in Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art and romance on this 10-day tour that begins in Rome. See the Colosseum, Assisi, Perugia, Florence, Venice, Murano Island, Milan and more. Go to gateway.gocollette.com/ link/1086197 for trip details and to register.

This is a travel opportunity offered through Farmers Union Travel.