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SEVERE DROUGHT A summer with very little moisture has producers concerned about harvest
SEPTEMBER 2021
GET TO KNOW A FARMERS UNION INSURANCE AGENCY
Kandie Lindemann Agency
I was born in Hazen, but usually say I was raised in Mercer County as my father is in Golden Valley and my mother is in Hazen. After graduating from Hazen High School, I earned degrees in accounting and business management from Dickinson State. I worked in Fargo at Case Concord for a few years before taking time off from working to raise my three children: Alex, Kyrah and Katie. I was fortunate enough to be approached by Gary and Wade Murray to begin as a customer service representative in their office in Beulah in 2007. Kevin Ressler and Dave Murphy, upon Gary retiring and Wade deciding to take a different career path, gave me the opportunity to join Farmers Union as an agent in July 2012. Not many people are fortunate to be able to say that they love their job. I am definitely one of them! Getting to know so many incredible farmers, ranchers, new residents, clients and their families has been the best part of being an agent. Having the trust of my clients to take care of their insurance needs is the best opportunity I could have ever been given. I look forward to hearing from them, whether it is by phone, text or stopping in the office for a cup of coffee. The biggest change for my office in the past year has been the move “up the hill.” I was able to find a new office space in the USDA complex among Mercer County FSA, Soil Conservation and NDSU Extension. The perks are having a larger space, a lot of client traffic, farmers/ranchers having the convenience of being able to take care of business in one location, more parking and some friendly office neighbors. Besides being an agent, I volunteer quite a bit for various Hazen and Beulah Chamber events, organize the Mercer County Cooperative Meal, Zap Motor Daze vendor organizer, Mercer County Farmers Union youth leader, member of Beulah Lions, Scentsy consultant and basically many other volunteer chances that come my way. I truly believe that in order to make your community the best it can be, you must do your part. Any other free moment I have is now spent with my grandbabies, Alivia (23 months) and Alexis (7 months). Alivia is at the age where the 2's have hit and she is Nana’s little hurricane. Always on the go! Alexis is the happiest baby ever! She always has a big smile and kiss for Nana. They, of course, are the lights of my life.
Kandie Lindemann Agency 1400 Hwy 49 North, Ste. 104 Beulah ND 58523 PH: (701) 873-5147
UNION FARMER MAGAZINE Volume 68 • Number 9
The UNION FARMER is published monthly by North Dakota Farmers Union at 1415 12th Ave SE, Jamestown, ND 58401. EDITOR: Chris Aarhus 800-366-NDFU caarhus@ndfu.org Annual subscription is $30 with membership. Periodicals postage paid at Fargo, ND. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: NDFU • PO Box 2136 Jamestown, ND 58402-2136 Copies mailed this issue: 35,130 • USPS 016-211
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FUI positioned to handle record storm Harvest is upon us with yield results mixed to poor, due to the drought and, interestingly enough, some storms. We are working hard for a good and equitable disaster program that will help both farmers and ranchers through these challenging times. As you are aware, NDFU also oversees an insurance agency and is associated with an insurance writing company. Just like farmers and ranchers, we are similarly impacted by weather. Success is dependent upon good weather and storms can be devastating. This year carries some uniqueness. Typically when we are in a severe drought, the storms and claims are reduced. This year, we had a record number of claims from a storm that happened on June 9. It is a record we never wanted to achieve. With that said, we fully understand we are in business to benefit our customers in times of need, and we will pay claims. It is what an insurance company does. Your insurance company is operated by a strong management team. We consistently put protections in place for the company and its necessary surplus (equity). One of the most effective protections an insurance company can have is to purchase reinsurance. Reinsurance is insurance for insurance companies. The overall
goal of reinsurance is to provide support and preserve capital when extreme losses occur. Reinsurance can get very complicated, but the goal is to protect against severity and frequency of events that cause high value claims. Like June 9 of this year, severe damage to property occurred from one major storm. Similar to a homeowners policy, a deductible or retention amount is set, and the insurance company can be indemnified for losses in excess of the retention. Other forms of reinsurance address individual high value loss events, such as fires, as well as an aggregation of event storms over the entire year. Just like the premium you pay for insurance coverage, the insurance company pays a premium for reinsurance. Our management team does an excellent job of selecting effective coverage and negotiating terms and premium rates to meet the company’s needs. This process balances with capital needs and plays a part in determining competitive premiums that are charged to you, as members/customers. I want to assure you that we take the financial wellness of our insurance company seriously. Our goal is to provide an exceptional customer experience backed by competitive products, prices and valuable protection for your farm, ranch, home or property.
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POLICY HOPPER FROM NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION
NDFU working to secure relief for producers
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ith harvest well underway, North Dakota farmers and ranchers are feeling the full effects of the state’s worst drought since the 1980s. The drought has stretched many farms and ranches to the limit. Ranchers have sold off big chunks of their herds and farmers are bringing in low yields and watching conditions deteriorate. As farmers and ranchers search for ways to balance the books, NDFU is working hard to secure relief that will keep producers afloat.
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In 2019, Congress authorized the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) to supplement crop insurance indemnities. In North Dakota, WHIP+ provided badly needed relief after heavy fall precipitation and late snows nearly wiped out the 2019 harvest. The program also provided support to producers in the seven North Dakota counties that suffered from D3 drought in 2018. However, WHIP+ relies on one-time appropriations, meaning it is not currently available in the 75% of the state impacted by D3 or worse drought this year. Thankfully, Congress appears to be on track to extend WHIP+ to the 2020 and 2021 crop years. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a $7 billion extension in early August. After touring the state, Sen. John Hoeven helped advance that relief, including a $750 million carve-out to bolster livestock programs. The House Agriculture Committee also passed its own $8.5 billion WHIP+ extension. While neither bill has gone to a floor vote, bipartisan and bicameral agreement are a good sign that help is on the horizon. Beyond a WHIP+ extension, NDFU has strongly supported permanent disaster programs that provide stable, consistent relief. Farmers Union played a key role in establishing the Livestock Forage Program (LFP), Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) and others in the 2008 Farm Bill. In the years since, those programs have provided a lifeline for producers enduring tough
conditions. However, the 2021 drought has exposed gaps in each. Sen. Hoeven and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) are working to plug holes in the LFP and ELAP frameworks. In August, they introduced a new bill that addresses many of NDFU’s concerns. The legislation would increase the LFP coverage factor, update feed price calculations, extend the payment window, and clarify what each program can cover. The legislation is an important part of a long-term effort to strengthen permanent disaster programs. Relief does not just come through financial support; it also comes through program flexibility. Among ranchers’ biggest frustrations this summer was that emergency haying was not allowed on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres until after Aug. 1. In late July, North Dakota’s congressional delegation joined a bipartisan coalition to introduce the CRP Flexibility Act. That legislation would give the secretary of agriculture the authority to allow emergency haying during the primary nesting season. As farmers and ranchers persevere through this drought and prepare for future disasters, NDFU is behind them each step of the way. There is no doubt that disaster funding is needed as soon as possible. In the long run, we will continue our push for permanent, stable programs that are there when we need them. — NDFU Government Relations Director Matt Perdue
FeedList website can help with forage shortages
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Drought is creating forage shortages throughout North Dakota this year, which means producers will have to find alternative sources of feed for their livestock. North Dakota State University and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture can help connect those who need feed with those who have it. Farmers and ranchers who have feedstuffs such as hay or corn for sale can list it on NDSU’s FeedList website, which is designed to connect feed sellers and buyers. Producers also may list pasture they have for rent. The FeedList can be found at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/feedlist and shows what each seller has for sale, how the feed is stored (large round bales, small bales, etc.) and the seller’s contact information. Prospective buyers can select what they want to buy and contact the sellers. Using the FeedList is free of charge. This site also may be used to donate or receive donations. Anyone who wants to buy feed or has feed to sell or donate can complete an online form at the site. Those who need entry help can contact their county office of NDSU Extension. All entries will be deleted automatically after 90 days. Buyers and sellers who no longer need the FeedList’s services before that should
contact the Feedlist coordinator, Elizabeth Cronin (elizabeth.cronin@ ndsu.edu) to have the entry removed. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has reactivated the Hay Hotline and interactive map. The Hay Hotline and interactive map list those who need hay, those with hay or feed to sell, those with pasture or hay land to rent, those with Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) land for grazing and haying once it becomes available, and those available to move hay. The map is available at https://www.nd.gov/ ndda. Users may click on the icons to retrieve information about available hay, pasture, hay land and CRP land in their area. To be listed on the map, users should contact the Hay Hotline by calling 701-425-8454 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Callers may leave a message on evenings and weekends. The service is free of charge. Individuals who contact the hotline are asked to provide their name, contact information and what they need or can provide. For more information about managing cattle in a drought, producers should contact their county office of NDSU Extension. Article courtesy of NDSU Ag Communications
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Field feast
Ridl family hosts Chamber's Banquet in a Field event to help bridge urban-rural divide, raise awareness BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU
Art Ridl heeds his grandfather’s advice when it comes to drought years like 2021. “He told me, ‘Make sure you always have two years of feed on hand because you never know,’” Ridl said. “I’ve always remembered that, and we’ve never run out.” That and other sound advice could be had from Ridl on a calm, sunny July evening on his farm northwest of Dickinson, where he hosted the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Banquet in a Field event. Ridl, who farms and has a finishing operation with his brothers and nephews, said he had attended the event in the past and thought it important he do his part in educating consumers. “A lot of city folks don’t know what happens on the farm,” Ridl said. “This is a listening session for them, so they can learn what we do out here.” Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce
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Executive Director Carter Fong echoed Ridl’s words about education. “We live in an era when you can click a couple buttons and have groceries delivered to you,” Fong said. “We can’t lose the appreciation for the hard work that it takes to bring food to table. This is ag education, and I’m here to be a student as much as anyone.” Important stakeholders in the region were on hand to support the event, including Rep. Mike Lefor of Dickinson. He made note of the sampling tables, where event-goers could eat local foods and visit with local farmers and ranchers about how they bring that food to table. “Agriculture has always been and will always be the backbone of our economy,” Lefor said. “Some people don’t realize all the products that the agriculture community brings forward when its putting food on our table, and the more innovative ways they’re bringing that product, whether it’s better technology or genetics. We
The Ridl family leads a guided tour of its farm during the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce's Banquet in a Field event July 13 northwest of Dickinson. Photos courtesy of Annika Plummer.
hope allowing producers to bring their product directly to the market will give them a better return on their investment as well.” The event featured short speeches from Fong, Lefor, North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner as well as scientists from NDSU Extension. Jessie Veeder provided the live music in what was a relaxing, yet educational evening. The sampling tables had many of North Dakota’s favorite commodities on hand, with food made from barley, canola, corn, grapes, pulse crops and flax. Beef, pork and lamb were served
during the dinner, which was multiple courses. The night was a chance for those in the city to understand some of the struggles in rural America, Fong said. “We’re going through a drought right now,” he said. “We need to have real face-to-face conversations about the challenges being presented to our farmers and ranchers this year.”
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'HANGING ON BY A THREAD' With most of the state in extreme or exceptional drought, farmers managing harvest expectations BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU
Kevin Johnson was feeling good about where his crop stood on July 10. The Plaza-area farmer watched 70-hundredths of rain fall on his wheat – just enough to get Johnson excited. “I was confident, so I contracted some wheat,” Johnson said. “That was a mistake because that was our last rain.” According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, Johnson’s land remains in extreme drought. Almost two-thirds of the state’s spring wheat crop is rated poor to very poor. Half of the corn and soybean crops are also poor or very poor, according to NDSU Extension. It’s a drought that has North Dakota’s farmers and ranchers in its grip, and it doesn’t seem to be letting go.
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“We are just ground zero for this drought,” said Johnson, who raises spring wheat, soybeans, lentils and chickpeas. “It’s pretty bleak.” By mid-August, Johnson had finished combining his lentils, with his yields coming in around 900 pounds per acre. According to USDA statistics, the average 2020 yield for North Dakota was 1,400 pounds. With his wheat and lentils struggling, Johnson was hoping for some rains by the middle of August, adding that a weekend rain could potentially save his soybeans (the Union Farmer went to press before the weekend weather was supposed to hit). “The soybeans are hanging on by a thread,” Johnson said. “Yesterday was 100 degrees. Today is 100 degrees. Tomorrow is supposed to be 90 degrees. If we can get an inch of rain, we could still see some soybean pods and get a yield somewhere in the 20s.” (The average yield for soybeans in North Dakota in 2020 was 33.5
Keith Smith of Maddock looks over one of his poorest wheat fields. Smith said the field has seen very little rain since the Fourth of July. Photos by Chris Aarhus / NDFU.
bushels to the acre). “There have been pockets where people have gotten rain. But for the majority, it’s been next to nothing. We are on our last thread of hope with this (coming) weekend rain. Any chance of a meaningful harvest for soybeans will be over if we don’t get it.” Northwest of Maddock, Keith Smith is handling exceptional drought, the most intense classification of drought, according to the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). For Smith, it’s a bad situation for his corn and soybeans, though there is still some time. “My corn looks shot,” he said. “Three weeks ago, I was driving by it, and I could still see over the top of it, and it wasn’t tasseling. It just didn’t look good at all. And in the bean fields, I just didn’t see many pods. And, my edible beans are
not podding up well either. I’d say my bean and corn crops aren’t looking too good.” Smith said he knows farmers a few miles on both sides of him that will have poor wheat yields, but he considers himself lucky in that regard. What little rain hit the central part of the state in early July seemed to really help his spring wheat. “I’ve been luckier than some,” he said. “The wheat looks like it could be better than I thought.” It’s been a strange year, Smith acknowledges, and it reared its ugly head early, when he had to stop seeding in May. “It was too dry,” he said. “We were seeding soybeans, and we didn’t want to burn the discs off the planter, so we said, let’s just quit and come back. Let the tops soften up. I don’t think I have ever stopped because it was too dry.” Farmers and ranchers who need help can access state and federal programs. In-state resources for the drought can be found at https://www. nd.gov/ndda/drought-resources.
N.D. DROUGHT MAP D0 abnormally dry
D1 moderate drought
D2 severe drought
D3 extreme drought
D4 exceptional drought
Information for help at the federal level can be found at farmers.gov. More information on the drought nationwide can be found at drought.gov.
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New NDDTL system to aid producers
BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU
The North Dakota Department of Trust Lands (NDDTL) is turning to technology to make it easier on producers who lease public lands. Commissioner Jodi Smith said the department is updating its IT system to better respond to its lessees. Smith said replacing the old system was sorely needed. “We were still operating off a 1988 homegrown Jodi Smith system, and it’s a system that struggles every day,” she said. “Our IT team plays MacGuyver in ensuring the system still functions. The public won’t see some of the efficiency, but it will allow us to get some of our (department) out into the field and working with lessees more.” The NDDTL manages the assets of the state’s land trusts including rent paid by farmers and ranchers for state land. For producers who lease from the department, it means faster access to documents and new opportunities. Smith said the new IT system allows producers to receive and print invoices online, track the leasing process to verify when leases are coming up for bid and apply for cost-share programs with
application tracking. The new online system will “walk users through a series of easy steps for each process … in a safe secure online environment.” Smith said updating the IT system is about access to documents and customer service. During 2020 with the pandemic in full swing, the department was limited to online lease auctions, which she said was a temporary measure. Smith said the department is returning to live auctions and that will be the standard going forward. While it won’t affect live auctions, it will speed up the paperwork, Smith said. With the majority of leasing transactions being handled on paper, the new system reduces the need for paper documentation, hard copy files and mailing costs and delays. The department has already made the transition for its unclaimed property and accounting divisions. After this transition, Smith said the department will enter the final phase, which is updating its mineral leases. For now, Smith said she is hoping to sleep a little better at night with not having to worry about an “antiquated system.” The new system is set to go live Sept. 25, barring any unforeseen setbacks. “At the end of the day, it allows many lessees to use a web portal, which allows my team to be more available for individuals who want to walk in or call us,” Smith said.
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THANK YOU! 2021 summer staff
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FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE CROP SPRAYER, 1996 NYB pickup mount, 60’ boom width, hydraulic height adjustment. 8.0 H.P. Honda motor with 400 gallon tank. Always shedded, $500. 701597-3107, Ken Koch, Shields. CANOLA ROLLER; Blumhardt sprayer for parts, bnooms, tank, nozzles; Nichol brand sweeps 18 inch, 16 inch, some brand new; Cenex 2200 bushel grain bin, real good shape, to be moved by buyer; MacDon swather, 24 ft, needs a little TLC, prairie star model, priced to sell. 701-263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau. JOHN DEERE 520 TRACTOR, PS, Live PTO, 3-Point, belt pulley, narrow front, running order. 701-341-1298, Darrel Heins, Fessenden. WAGON, MN wagon, 265 bu. gravity box, ten ton running gear; IHC swather #75, 18 ft pull type; 12 ft JD chisel plow; 30 bushel hog feeder. Location is Nielsville, Minn. 701-258-8732, Morris Roningen, Bismarck. CATTLE HEADGATE, nice shape, like new. 701-771-8653, Kenny Heilman, Rugby. COMBINE/HEADER, 1980 JD Combine w/ pickup header & 24 ft straight header w/ finger reel; 1971 400 Versatile Swather; 1971 Chevrolet Truck w/box, hoist, & roll tarp. 8”x46’ Westfield P.T.O auger. 701453-3463, Myron Rovig, Berthold. GRAIN TANK, steel flare-side wagon grain tank. McCormick Deering brand. Stored inside. $300; IH 490 28 ft tandem disk, $3800. 701-283-5178, Marc Greening, Wales. GARDEN TRACTOR, John Deere 314 garden tractor with mower deck, dozer, tiller, tire chains and weights. Call or text. 701-486-3168/701-320-2094, Cliff Meadows, Medina. MERIDIAN HOPPER BIN, 4000 bushel bin with air. Used one time. Selling due to retirement, $17,500. Near Solen, ND. 701202-0400, Ronald Monzelowsky, Bismarck. 2290 CASE TRACTOR with Woods loader and duals low hours; 5 feed bunks; 6 bale feeders; hay trailer holds 15 bales; maternity chute; grinder mixer. 701-4752417, Daryl Schoepp, Steele. KOEHN CULTIVATOR, 8 row, adjustable row widths, S-tines, stand, 3-pt. hitch. $300 or OBO. 701-659-8238, Glen Nagel, Jamestown.
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CASE IH TRACTOR 165 PUMA, FWA, CVT tran, L765 Case IH loader & grapple fork, 324 hrs; used Case IH 8230 feeder chain; Antique pump jack/wooden lift arms; steel fence posts; farm scale/steel wheels; Lincoln electric grease gun; Simer water pump; combine pickup guards/lifters; Kawasaki generator KG 1500B; IH Cadet 75 & 68 JD w/bagger riding mowers, both run; several hopper bins. 701-629-9003, Doug Halden, Stanley.
SCOPE, Leupold blued 2X7 32 mm scope with Weaver rings. Sold the rifle without it. Just like new with owners manual. $225 plus shipping, can send photos. 3 boxes Winchester .270 WSM 130 grain soft point. $120 plus shipping. Had a senior moment and bought by mistake. 701-580-3357, Martin Hanson, Zahl.
77 OLIVER GAS TRACTOR, has side panels, pulley and wide front. I also have the narrow front for it. It is in real good shape. This tractor is painted and is parade ready. 701-794-3477, Chris Holwagner, Center.
LIFT CHAIR, blue cloth, excellent condition, nonsmoking, non-pet household, have pictures to send. 701-263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.
RAKE, H& S 12 wheel v rake good shape $3400; 8 ft. Oliver side delivery rake ready for field $600; Double 9 ft. Rowse mower recondition $9600; 9 ft MF disk bine mower $3600; JD 7 ft. mower $1200; Double Kaush mower 7 ft. and 9 ft. bar $4800; 276 new holland square baler $2200, all are ready for field, can deliver any of these items. 701-400-5742, Gerald Miller, Mandan. 15-30 MCCORMICK TRACTOR, 1 new tire LT245-75R-Load Range E., 2 New P235705-15. One David Bradley Metal Grain Box, like new 1905 JD Metal Corn Sheller, 4-wheel Steel Running Gear, 1 Covered Wagon Running Gear, One small square bale buncher, Saddle and 2 Birdles. Email: larryn@westriv.com. 701-597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields. JOHN DEERE 930 rigid head with head snatcher, sunflower pans in good condition. 701-226-6633, Gerry Rattei, Napoleon. “M” TRACTORS; Two International M tractors, wide fronts, good tires, run good. For sale or willing to trade for old car or pickup in the 20’s or 30’s vintage. 701-3020037, Roger L. Westby, New Rockford. 1998 WISHEK DISC, Model 842T, 24ft. 11 in. spacing, 2 Bar Gates Harrow, average blade size 25in. Always stored inside, very clean unit, 1 owner. Asking $21,500. 701331-0116, Dennis Brodina, Lankin. 6620 JOHN DEERE COMBINE; serial # 454050, less than 3500 hrs. with JD 212 pickup. 701-320-8390, Larry Exner, LaMoure.
WANTED TRIPLE-AXEL TRUCK, good condition, would like one that’s year 2000 or newer. 701-771-8653, Kenny Heilman, Rugby. TRACTORS, IH 806 and on up; JD 4520, 4620, 5010, 5020, 6030, others; MM 1000 and on up; all Olivers 1963 on up; AC D-21, 210, 220, 440, others; repairables too. 701-628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley. HELP WITH FENCE, want to hire somebody to repair or help with a 3-barb wire fence with steel posts immediately. Email: larryn@westriv.com. 701-597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BICYCLE RACK, Thule raceway, holds two bicycles and fits on most vehicles, used very little, excellent condition, asking $125 OBO. 701-361-2411, Ken Rue, Sharon.
1993 CHEVY MOTOR HOME. 701-8438627, Margi Engelter, New Salem.
AMMO, .22 cal. ammunition in original collectable boxes, 10 Remington Federal boxes of 50, 40 gr. Long rifle, 6 Winchester Super X boxes of 50, 40 gr. Long rifle. Copper lead cartridges, $10.00 per box. 701-751-1105, John Toman, Bismarck. CHAINSAWS, Stihl 015l, 036, 025; Homelite super XP, 1020, automatic 33 or 35 inch bar; Remington polesaw 1.5; Remington 14-inch; Chest-type freezer, either 11 or 13 cubic feet. Call or text. 701486-3168/701-320-2094, Cliff Meadows, Medina. RECLAIMED BARN CUPOLA, Base 4’ by 4’. Height approx. 9’. Located near St. Anthony. 701-527-6251, Dennis Bender, Mandan.
WANTED SHOTGUN, .410 gauge shotgun to get my grandson started hunting; Old time ice cream makers with stainless steel freezer that turns in wood/plastic ice bucket to freeze homemade ice-cream. 701-5009522, Monte Reiner, Minot. GOLF CART, good electric golf cart; pump 22 or single shot; deer rifle, .243 or bigger; manual typewriter. 701-628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley. OLD STUFF, tractor and implement advertising signs or oil cans like John Deere, IH, Case, MM, Oliver etc; ND license plates car, truck, and motorcycle. Old style gas pumps, old metal oil cans. Advertising signs, clocks or thermometers. Crocks or jugs that have the store name on them. ND picked arrowheads and ND small town metal tokens. Pay cash, I will travel. 701-220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck. PRAIRIE DOG HUNTERS to come & hunt on my land. Make reservations now. Email: larryn@westriv.com. 701-597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.
FEED/HEALTH WANTED HAY/FEED. 701-843-8627, Margi Engelter, New Salem. KIDNEY DONOR, blood type O. 701-9521114, Judy Yetterboe, Jamestown.
Around the state The Farmers Union counties of Adams, Barnes, Burleigh, Grand Forks, Mercer, Ransom, Sioux, Stark, Ward and Wells received the National Farmers Union Leadership Achievenment award, presented at the Board of Governors meeting in July.
Sheila Ostrem of Pierce County Farmers Union, left, was North Dakota’s winner of the Bruce Miller Award. The national award is given to those who demonstrate the mission and value of Farmers Union daily.
From left, NDFU board members Shane Sickler, Shelly Ziesch, Jon Iverson and Bob Finken cook sausages for Co-op Day July 28 at the North Dakota State Fair.
McLean County Farmers Union hosted a picnic in Garrison. The adults heard from campers about their favorite memories at camp.
The NDFU Family Farms Chopper and trailer was on display at Ribfest in Watford City. The Farmer’s Share education was also on display.
Wells County Farmers Union hosted a Splash Bash & Free Feed event on July 28 at the Fessenden City Park & Pool, drawing lots of families to the free night of swimming, yard games and burgers from locally grown beef on a night that also featured a discussion about livestock reform. NDFU.org • September 2021 • 23
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, ND Division
CO - OPERATE 2021 Nov. 16-17 • Bismarck State College The sixth cooperative principle, cooperation among cooperatives, is the inspiration for Co-operate 2021. The event will bring co-op directors, employees and members together for a two days of resource sharing, networking and learning. Register by Sept. 30 to receive a discount! Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/cooperatives/co-operate-2021 to register or learn more about this conference.
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Nov. 30 - Dec. 9, 2021 Trip powered by Farmers Union Insurance
Discover ancient castles and Roman ruins, groves of lemon and almond trees, beautiful beaches, quiet whitewashed villages and cobblestone streets of Portugal. Go to gateway.gocollette.com/link/1043450 for trip details and to register. This is a travel opportunity offered through Farmers Union Insurance. For more info, contact Jeff Willer at 952-9111.
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