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MARCH 2018

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NDFU District 2 Director Jim Teigen speaks during a panel on farm stress at a farm economic and stress summit hosted by NDFU and NDSU Extension in Bismarck.

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or those who haven’t farmed or grew up on a farm, it’s hard to explain the impact of farm stress on an individual and family. There are a thousand things to worry about: uncertainty of weather and markets, input costs, yields, livestock, operating loans, etc. Most of those factors are beyond a farmer’s or rancher’s control and are amplified in bad economic times. Believe it or not, it’s often hard to identify the level of stress that exists in our own family members or neighbors. Please keep reaching out to one another. Talk, listen, and don’t be afraid to seek professional help, if needed (below). Stress can be very debilitating, both physically and mentally. It’s important that farm families seek and have access to mental health services. I want you to know that your Farmers Union family is here for you. We’re working on several initiatives to help ease the farm crisis and bring greater profitability to farming and ranching – the

priority being a new farm bill. We have a legislative fight looming in that regard. The White House recently released a proposed fiscal year budget for 2019 that will severely cut programs rural America relies on, including $48.6 billion from farm programs. It’s important that we pass a farm bill as soon as possible. Farmers Union members will be working hard to do so and by the time this column goes to print, a group of members will have returned from lobbying in Washington, D.C. Congress needs to pass a farm bill soon, one that supports family farm agriculture.

GET THE HELP YOU NEED Options are available for those looking for emotional support during a difficult time for farmers and ranchers in North Dakota. Lutheran Social Services and Catholic Charities of North Dakota are organizations that provide counseling a number of different ways including

over the phone. North Dakota Farmers Union encourages families to get the help they need. Charley Joyce (cjoyce@lssnd.org) or Becky Kopp-Dunham at Lutheran Social Services can be contacted at 701-476-6840, while Catholic Charities can be called toll free at 1-800-450-4557.

Online resources for families • Abound Counseling: http://www.lssnd.org/counseling-therapy/abound-counseling/ • Family Therapy through LSS: http://www.lssnd.org/counseling-therapy/family-counseling/ • Dr. Decoteau: http://decoteaupsychology.com/counselors.html • The Village Family Services: https://www.thevillagefamily.org/counseling_services • www.CatholicCharitiesND.org ndfu.org • March 2018

National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson, a former commissioner of agriculture in North Dakota, speaks about mental health issues and the increasing amount of isolation in rural America during the two-day Life Beyond Breaking Even: Farm Economic Summit 2018 on Jan. 30 at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College.

STRUGGLES IN RURAL AMERICA

NDFU, EXTENSION SERVICE CO-HOST STRESS SUMMIT IN BISMARCK BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU

As many farms get larger and the landscape of rural America changes, isolation has increased among farm families, said National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson. Johnson, a farmer from Turtle Lake and former North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, said that’s led to fewer families asking for help, both financially and emotionally. “Before, they may have gathered at the local coffee shop, and now the coffee shop may be gone,” Johnson said. “There’s a lot of social isolation in agriculture we need to be aware of, and a lot of stigma associated with failure on the farm.” Johnson was one of two keynote speakers at the two-day Life Beyond Breaking Even: Farm Economic Summit 2018, held at the Energy Center at Bismarck State College. The event was hosted by North Dakota Farmers Union and North Dakota State University Extension Service. Sixty percent of rural Americans live in a mental health professional shortage area, Johnson said. During the economic struggles of the 1980s, mental health received much attention in rural America, he said. However, that hasn’t shown to be the case in these times of low commodity prices. 4

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Rick Peterson of the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service speaks to the audience about the importance of reducing the barriers to getting help.

“It hasn’t shown up yet in the poor farm economy,” Johnson said. “Maybe folks can get help on the internet, but that doesn’t strike me as the best way to have a one-on-one conversation.” Johnson emphasized the compounded problems that occur when a farm fails. “Having a job and losing a job, and having a farm and losing a farm are dramatically different,” he said. “When the farm is lost, the home is almost always lost. That difference is very real. It’s important to keep that in context.” The other keynote speaker was Rick Peterson of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service, who

Members of the crowd watch keynote speaker Roger Johnson of National Farmers Union address mental health issues in rural America during the two-day Life Beyond Breaking Even: Farm Economic Summit 2018 on Jan. 30 at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College.

spoke about the importance of reducing barriers to getting help. “Concerns about the family’s reputation, lack of understanding services and how they work, lack of money or insurance, the notion that one must bear one’s own problems, and the fear of being perceived as mentally ill — educate your family and community that it is OK to seek help,” Peterson said. “It’s not a sign of weakness.” Peterson also had a message for those hoping to help farm and ranch families with their problems. “Researchers say ag background or experience is essential to communicate with farm and ranch families,” he said. “You have to let them know you understand a little about their culture and situation.” The conference also featured four farm panels on the economy, financials, stress and outlook. Ryan Larson of Utah State Extension cautioned farmers about their cash situations. “Liquidity is really stressed right now, but at least we have strong equity in the land,” he said. “Some may sacrifice some of that solvency to boost liquidity. Don’t weaken the balance sheet just to boost liquidity.” David Ripplinger of NDSU Extension was part of a panel on farm financials and alternatives. He said in times of hardship, farmers need to sit down and pay close attention to their books. “Farmers love to grow crops and raise livestock, and they don’t love to do financials,” he said. “They generally let that go, and in good years, they can do that. You’re not able to do that anymore.” The third panel was on farm stress and featured mental health professionals as well as NDFU District 2 Director Jim Teigen and Ward County Farmers Union President Bob Finken. Monica McConkey of Prairie St. John’s said farmers and ranchers seem to be great about helping each other out in many other situations, but not mental illness.

Frayne Olson of North Dakota State University Extension talks crop marketing during a seminar on the first day.

“We often see a community coming together to help get the harvest in, but I’m not sure if that’s ever happened for a farmer who had to be away for substance abuse treatment or if he had to be hospitalized for a suicide attempt,” she said. “People generally stay away and don’t talk about it. And there’s a stigma attached to that family, and it even affects the kids.” She asked all farmers and ranchers to keep an eye on their neighbors for warning signs. “It could be a change in baseline behaviors, giving things away, the farm falling in disrepair, making statements of hopelessness — any of those red flags,” McConkey said. “We’re talking about life and death in a lot of these situations. It is scary.” The final panel discussed a general farm outlook for the coming year. Frayne Olson of NDSU Extension said he believes the new pattern in the markets is to see short spikes in prices, which he calls the “heartbeat model” because of its similarity to a heart monitor in a hospital. “There will be periods in which markets skyrocket, but inevitably come down to earth,” Olson said. “We don’t know when these happen. If it does happen, be prepared and don’t expect it to last for a long time.” ndfu.org • March 2018

Together, we are better

NORTH DAKOTA

armers Union Mutual Insurance Company of ND (ND) and Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas (AR) are proud to announce their recent affiliation. The two companies have been in talks for the past several months and have decided to join forces for the betterment of both companies. FUMIC ND was founded in 1944 for the purpose of providing market-leading insurance products to members of North Dakota Farmers Union, with a specialty niche for farmers and ranchers. FUMIC AR was founded in 1934 to provide affordable fire and extended coverage insurance to members of Arkansas Farmers Union. The combined entities will report over $70 million in combined premium. We believe that our separate strengths in different markets and geographic locations will help us be more effective. We believe that together we are better. While both the ND and AR legal entities will remain separate, they will eventually share products, services and people. How exactly does this work? The affiliation will be controlled by three agreements: an Affiliation Agreement, a Cost Sharing and Management Agreement, and a Reinsurance Pooling Agreement. The affiliation process has already begun and will continue over the foreseeable future. Transition teams comprised of both ND and AR management will help lead the process by determining strengths and weaknesses of both companies’ processes and determining the best course of action to create and implement the most effective products and deliver exceptional customer service.

MERGER VS. AFFILIATION

Hearing that two companies will soon work together to create an affiliation, management services and reinsurance agreements may leave you assuming they are becoming one company. It is important to understand the differences between a merger and an affiliation in order to fully understand how ND and AR will interact together going forward. The fundamental difference is the number of 6

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legal entities that will exist. A merger turns two companies into one single surviving entity. ND and AR will continue to exist as two separate legal entities during the entirety of their affiliation. Two board of directors will continue to exist. The boards will have the same members in order to create more consistency between the two companies. • Affiliation Agreement. This agreement sets the legal terms of the affiliation in macro terms. The companies will continue to have separate boards of directors, but the management team will be comprised of the same set of people, with ND CEO Mark Anderson overseeing both companies. Current AR president, Mike Bush, will serve as AR chief operating officer. • Cost Sharing and Management Agreement. This agreement allows for the combination of certain operations and creates a single management team. We expect a unified management to create a better cohesion between the two companies and cost savings. Over time, ND and AR will be able to utilize each other’s strengths to better suit customer needs.

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• Reinsurance Pooling Agreement. Prior to the affiliation, ND and AR each had separate reinsurance programs in place. Both programs will be modified and the affiliated entities will execute a single “pooled” reinsurance program. We will continue to rely on “A” rated reinsurers.

APPROVAL PROCESS

The changes occurring in the affiliation required approval from both the Arkansas Insurance Department and the North Dakota Insurance Department. Both departments have provided their approval of the agreements. We worked closely with both departments throughout the process, and deeply appreciate their professionalism and attention. Going forward, the companies will continue to report to and engage with both states’ insurance departments. The policyholders of FUMIC AR also approved the affiliation in a special meeting held last fall.

A.M. BEST RATING

Prior to the affiliation, ND had been assigned a

financial strength rating of “A (Excellent)” with a stable outlook. AR had no rating. In the months leading up to the affiliation, A.M. Best met to discuss the rating impact to ND and determined that, based on the affiliation scenario described above and provided to them, there is no negative rating impact on ND. Now that the affiliation has closed successfully, A.M. Best will meet again to analyze the potential of a pooled rating to the affiliated companies. ND and AR anticipate a single rating of “A (Excellent)” with a stable outlook to be assigned the affiliated companies.

COMMUNICATION

This affiliation affords our companies the ability to highlight our customer service and to place a significant emphasis on personal relationships with all our customers. Questions concerning this information can be directed to either Mark Anderson, CEO, at mark.anderson@fumic.com or Kristi Schlosser Carlson, chief legal officer at kcarlson@ndfu.org. ndfu.org • March 2018

FUI acquires naming rights to Northwood hockey arena

BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU

A vibrant hockey community in Northwood is doing its best to make sure hockey stays affordable for its kids, and Farmers Union Insurance is part of that mission. FUI recently bought the naming rights to the hockey arena in Northwood. Farmers Union Arena is only four years old, and the president of the booster club for Northwood Ice Storm Hockey, Bryan Brenden, said it was a logical step in keeping it affordable for families. “We want to keep our costs as low as possible,” Brenden said. “When you charge $50 for a whole season ages 4-6 and also give them all of their equipment, it’s a big deal. That’s why we do sponsorships.” It’s a no-brainer for FUI, said Kevin Ressler, sales and marketing manager. “This sponsorship fits perfectly with our ‘Simply Different’ brand,” Ressler said. “It doubles down on our belief of supporting rural communities and the folks who live there. Because this facility is important to the community of 8

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Northwood, it’s important to us.” Brenden said the arena has allowed the hockey club to grow, with kids from surrounding communities also taking part. “We’ve embraced hockey as a community, but there’s still room to grow,” Brenden said. “The rink is a block away from the school, and it’s open every day after school. They can go and skate every day. Passion and availability of ice — that’s what really solidifies the program.” Brenden was appreciative of FUI for its commitment to rural communities. “The Northwood Ice Storm Hockey Board would like to sincerely thank Farmers Union Insurance for partnering with us and helping us keep hockey a low-cost option for kids in Northwood and the surrounding areas,” he said. “It definitely helps us achieve that.” Ressler said supporting rural communities is part of FUI’s mission. “I hope we can continue our commitment in the future,” Ressler said, “because that’s what really separates us from other insurance companies.

Most major brands have left small towns and pulled their agents. We’ve actually increased the number of agencies we have in small towns to serve the population that meets our mission.” The support for Northwood’s hockey arena is only one of numerous sports-affiliated sponsorships that FUI prides itself on. FUI is also the premier sponsor of the North Dakota High School Activities Association, and the BEK Broadcasting Network which televises high school athletic competitions throughout North Dakota. FUI also has the naming rights to an expansion rink, the Farmers Union Insurance Center, attached to the Scheels Arena in Fargo, where the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League plays. The company sponsors numerous other sports organizations and activities. FUI sponsors the Metro Committee in Fargo, Western Dakota Association, North Dakota High School Athletic Directors Association, Bismarck Bobcats hockey, Minot Minotauros hockey, Bismarck Larks baseball and Bismarck Bucks arena football.

Farmers Union Insurance logos can be found throughout the arena including on the door to the arena. Photos provided by Newman Signs.

A giant poster hangs on the wall in the concessions area of the arena. It was provided as part of FUI’s sponsorship. ndfu.org • March 2018

Outlook for ag producers Thursday, March 8 • 1-4 p.m. • Hettinger Research Extension Center NDSU crops economist Frayne Olson and livestock economist Tim Petry will give their outlooks for the coming year Sponsored by Adams County Extension and Adams County Farmers Union 10

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2018 Farm Bill

Nutrition The United States farm bill, as one would expect, addresses agricultural issues such as research, conservation, and crop insurance. Some would be surprised, however, to learn that critical nutrition programs are also included in the farm bill. In fact, the 2014 Farm Bill allocated $756 billion in spending over 10 years on nutrition programs, claiming the largest fiscal component of the legislation. The bulk of this money is dedicated to one program: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), once known as food stamps. For more than 50 years, SNAP has served as the nation’s primary nutritional safety net, allowing families to meet one of their most basic needs – access to food.

Facts and Statistics about SNAP ~ The average individual SNAP participant receives $125.99 in benefits monthly, while the average household receives $254.38. That comes out to about $1.40 per meal. ~ SNAP participation nationally was highest among households in rural counties, where 16 percent of households participate, compared to 13 percent of households in metro counties. ~ The number of people participating in SNAP has declined by more than 4 million people, or 9 percent, since December 2012, reflecting the program’s responsiveness to an improving economy. ~ Seventy-nine percent of adults receiving SNAP are either working, looking for work, or cannot work due to a disability. Many others are full-time caretakers for children or relatives with disabilities. ~ Able-bodied adults without dependents can only receive SNAP for 3 months in 3 years if they do not meet work requirements. ~ Fraud is extremely uncommon - at just 1.3 percent money lost to underground trafficking, SNAP continues to have one of the lowest fraud rates for federal programs.

Nutrition in the Farm Bill We need strong nutrition programs to provide a safety net against hunger. Congress can do this if they:

Don’t cut funding for critical nutrition programs that help feed hungry Americans. Maintain a unified farm bill. Food and farm programs go hand-in-hand, and should continue to be included in the same comprehensive legislation.

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AIR AMBULANCE PROTECTIONS PUT IN PLACE BY LEGISLATURE BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU

Because of a law passed by the state legislature in 2017, North Dakotans will have some protection against expensive bills from out-of-network air ambulances. North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread wants consumers to be aware of the new law, which went into effect Jan. 1 and is “designed to protect consumers from massive, unexpected air ambulance bills.” When out-of-network air ambulances are required, the billing is often split between the patient and provider. Over a four-year span starting in 2013, the North Dakota Insurance Department received 34 complaints totaling $1.86 million in charges for air ambulance services, according to a press release issued by the department. The average cost was $54,705 per ride with billing amounts as high as $66,000. The law passed by legislators requires every health insurance plan in North Dakota to have protection for North Dakotans. The insurance department is asking that consumers — before paying any bills to an air ambulance company — reach out to their insurance company or to the 14

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Insurance Department at (800)-247-0560. “Historically, these flights have often been followed by life-altering bills regardless of whether the patient has health insurance,” Godfread said in a press release. “Many consumers we’ve heard from did not have the option or ability to choose their provider because of the circumstances. Instead, a third party chose their air ambulance service and now the consumer, through no fault of their own, is left facing bankruptcy. The department has worked tirelessly during the last two legislative sessions to protect our consumers from this outrageous practice. This hard work has finally come to fruition through our ability to regulate how insurance companies pay claims.” The department also said air ambulances that transport from hospital to hospital are also common, and state law requires hospitals to notify patients of their contracted air ambulance services in all non-emergency situations. A document about in-network air ambulance providers that work with North Dakota’s three health insurance companies is available at nd.gov/ndins.

NDSU EXTENSION SERVICE

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course Who Should Attend Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement.

Thursday

April 5, 2018 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What to Expect The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules: Introduction to Produce Safety

Location: ND Farmers Union 1415 12th Ave SE Jamestown, ND 58401

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Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training

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Soil Amendments

Cost: $25

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Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use

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Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)

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Postharvest Handling and Sanitation

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How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan

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Registration available: February 2018 at www.ag.ndsu.edu/fieldtofork Due: March 28, 2018 Contact: Julie Garden-Robinson

701-231-7187 Julie.gardenrobinson@ndsu.edu

Benefits of Attending The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of: 

Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm

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How to identify microbial risks, practices that reduce risks, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm

Trainers: Connie Landis Fisk Cornell University Holly Mawby Dakota College, Bottineau Julie Garden-Robinson NDSU Extension Service

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Parts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one

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Requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.

After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).

In cooperation with North Dakota Farmers Union

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Former board member passes Carl Vernon Bloomquist, 88, died as the result of complications from Parkinson’s disease Jan. 27 at Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake. He was an active advocate for family farms and often went to Bismarck and Washington, D.C., to advance the interests of family farms.

Carl was active in North Dakota Farmers Union, serving as Ramsey County president and as a district director on the state board for eight years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alta (Lindaas) Bloomquist as well as his son Rudi and his family.

GRASSROOTS HOW TO FORM A FARMERS UNION LOCAL

North Dakota Farmers Union’s grassroots organizational structure consists of local organizations, county organizations, and the state organization. Five or more regular members (active or retired farmers or ranchers) may organize a local union. Once the members elect officers and a board of directors and meet other bylaw requirements, the county organization issues a charter. Once formed, anyone – regular members or non-farm folks called associate members – can join. All locals must hold member activities as well, with specific requirements set by the Board of Governors. There are two types of locals: a traditional local formed within the boundaries of a county or a community local. Regular members forming a community local can organize it around a community or a specific area of interest, such as a local co-op, a Farmers Union Insurance agency, or camp alumni. To form a community local, the founding members must designate a home county to issue the charter. In addition to bylaws and activity requirements, community locals must also meet additional requirements established by the Board of Governors, such as in-person education about NDFU, before the charter is granted. Once chartered, the president of the local will become a member of the Board of Governors with one vote. Any local union currently in good standing that expresses a desire to their county to reestablish as a community local can do so once requirements have been met. For more information, contact NDFU Organizational Manager Jessica Haak at jhaak@ndfu.org.

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North Dakota Farmers Union is hosting two Women in Leadership Development brunches on March 24. Both events will begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude by 2 p.m. Join us for food, beverages, educational tours and networking!

The Grand Forks event is being hosted at Rhombus Guys Brewing located at 116 South 3rd Street. Featured guest Jessie Veeder will provide musical entertainment and share inspirational stories about her life and leadership experiences in North Dakota. Brewery and history tours will also be provided by Rhombus Guys Brewing.

The Dickinson event will be at Fluffy Fields Vineyard & Winery located at 2708 21st Street East. Fluffy Fields will provide a facility tour and give insights on the art of wine making in North Dakota. This event will feature our very own WILD women bringing their voices to life and sharing about their past, current and future leadership visions.

Brunch Agenda for GF (CST) and Dickinson (MST) Registration and Introductions Educational tours Brunch is served Speakers, guests and setworking Brunch concludes

Cost is 10:30 a.m. $5 for 11 p.m. NDFU members. To Noon register, go to 12:30 p.m. membership.ndfu.org Seating is limited, so 2 p.m. register online today to reserve your spot! Must be 21 and over to attend. For questions, contact Chelsey at cjacobson@ndfu.org or go to ndfu.org/wild for information.

NFU, states seek to promote farm bill A fter a three-day meeting in San Diego, the NFU Board of Directors passed a resolution outlining its requirements for a farm bill that family farmers and ranchers can support. In particular, the resolution called on Congress to increase funding for farm programs in the farm bill and pass the legislation as soon as possible. The requirements are broken into 14 recommendations that Congress should follow to provide a sufficient farm safety net, support rural communities, protect natural resources, improve beginning farmers’ and ranchers’ opportunities for success, and ensure the nation’s most vulnerable people have enough to eat. Additionally, NFU emphasized the need to address the harsh economic conditions in farming communities. It is critical that Congress increases funding in order to provide strong support for family farmers, rural communities, and consumers alike. In order to raise awareness for the importance of the farm bill and to generate support for its passage in 2018, NFU and state Farmers Union divisions launched a comprehensive farm bill campaign, which includes social media outreach, a Change.Org petition, and new website, 2018FarmBill.org. The website houses a video featuring several Farmers Union members of various operation types and sizes explaining why the farm bill is important to them and their communities, as well as three short animated videos explaining what the farm bill is, Farmers Union’s ideal farm bill, and how to advocate for the farm bill. Please consider signing the petition by visiting 2018FarmBill.org, or calling your legislators to let them know farmers and consumers alike need a strong farm bill.

BUDGET PROPOSAL GUTS USDA, FARM SAFETY NET PROGRAMS In mid-February, President Donald Trump unveiled his budget proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2019. Over the next decade, the $4.4 trillion budget would severely cut many programs on which family farmers and ranchers and rural Americans rely, including $48.6 billion from farm bill programs, $3.7 billion from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), $213 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP), $554 18

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billion from Medicare, and $250 billion from Medicaid. Though the cuts add up to $3 trillion, they still aren’t enough to offset the already hefty national debt, which currently stands at more than $20 trillion. On top of that, Congress recently tacked on an additional $1.5 trillion in tax cuts and $300 billion in deficit spending to future budgets, and the president’s proposed budget would add $7 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years. Though the budget is not expected to be passed by Congress in anywhere close to its current form, if it were, the implications for family farmers and ranchers, rural communities, and American consumers could be serious. It would entirely eliminate a number of programs important to food producers and rural communities, including the Livestock Forage Program, the Conservation Stewardship Program, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, the Rural Business Cooperative Program, and Rural Water and Wastewater Grants. It would also lower the average premium subsidy for crop insurance from 62 percent to 48 percent. The proposal was a particularly bitter pill to swallow as it came just days after the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) projected net farm income to decrease $4.3 billion in 2018, marking the fifth year in a row of decline.

INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN HAS $50 BILLION FOR RURAL AMERICA

On the same day it released its budget blueprint, the White House also distributed its principles to rebuild America’s long-neglected infrastructure. The $1.5 trillion plan allocates $200 billion in federal investment to improve American roads, bridges, rails, locks and dams, water and waste systems, and broadband, $50 billion of which is earmarkewd for rural projects. The remaining $1.5 trillion is expected to come from state and local governments and private entities. National Farmers Union was encouraged that the plan took steps to address rural infrastructure needs – of which there are many – but it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the total costs of necessary repairs, updates and improvements. By some estimates, national infrastructure needs approach $3.6 trillion, largely due to deferred maintenance.

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Around the state

NDFU Organizational Manager Jessica Haak leads a regional officer training in Dickinson, part of the organization’s statewide effort to improve education among its county officers.

NDFU District 6 Director Ellen Linderman (center back) met with the National Association of Women in Agricultural Cooperatives, which is associated with JA Zenchu in Japan, at the office of National Farmers Union in Washington, D.C.

Lauren Vetter and Breyer Baker represented NDFU’s Collegiate Chapter in the Memorial Union at UND in Grand Forks.

March 2018 • Union Farmer

CLASSIFIEDS

Classified ad space is free and available to NDFU members. Ads will run only once. Ads must be mailed, emailed or faxed. NO ADS WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE. Include your name, address, phone number and mail to: NDFU Classifieds PO Box 2136 • Jamestown ND 58402-2136 email: bthoms@ndfu.org Fax: 701-252-6584 • 701-952-0102 Deadline is the 15th of every month. Contact us to re-run your ad. Limit 75 words. MEMBERSHIP DUES MUST BE CURRENT!

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE BR 780 New Holland baler, always shedded; 1460 IHC combine, 1020 flexhead, 20’; 6 row corn head; cattle head gate, one of each - auto catch, manual. 799-4839, Curits Bunn, Sheldon. FOR SALE 42’ 5710 Bourgault air seeder w/4300 pull behind cart, Atom Jet openers, side banded/double shoot, best offer. 641-1603, Kyle Johnson, Crosby. FOR SALE B & B NH3 tandem trailer with 1450 doubles and lights; heavy duty I fuel trailer w/ pintle hitch, fuel gauge, fuel filter, hose & nozzle. 693-2371, Rick Frueh, Martin.

FOR SALE 2009 Volvo, 18 spd., mid roof, loaded, nice specs., 770k, nice interior w/leather, $25,000, obo; 1982 8650 JD 4 wheel drive, 4 remotes, 3 point hitch, 290 hp., 7,000 hrs., always shedded, $24,000. 870-0597, Dennis Flemmer, Zap. FOR SALE 2013 JD W150 swather (MacDon painted JD green) universal auto-steer wheel, double sickle drive, fore/aft, 436 eng. hrs., like new; 1988 914 JD pickup header, 7 belt, original paint, looks nice, in good condition w/wo. header trailer; all have been shedded. 871-0302, Paul Salberg, Bottineau. FOR SALE 20’ row crop cultivator; 8”x52’ pto. auger; antique Belle City threshing machine; Gustafson seed treater with tank; anhydrous knives for chisel plow; John Blue anhydrous nitorlator w/hyd. shutoff; 4 whl. flatbed trailer; wooden creep feeder w/bin; cream separator, complete; large wheel from old steam tractor; lots of old steel wheels; several small water tanks; metal ceiling panels w/boarder; small church organ; nice metal office desk. 341-0580, Ralph Muscha, Harvey. FOR SALE 4 wheel trailer; 15-30 McCormick tractor; 2 cream separators; Leon #3100 HD 10’ 3-pt blade; late model Super M; 2 grain fanning mills; 2 units of 4 stainless steel bucket/pans, to feed grain/salt or minerals to cattle, mounted to a metal frame that mounts on the wall of the barn, very sturdy. larryn@westriv.com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields. FOR SALE 2002 JD 544-H loader, 4,000 hrs., nice condition, 20.5x25, 3 yd. bucket, bolt-on cutting edge, A/C. 226-6633 or 754-2875, Gary Rattei, Napoleon. FOR SALE L2 Gleaner combine, good shape, runs good, needs work on transmission, make offer, 24’ header, good tires. 528-4222 evenings, Alvin Haugen, Alamo.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to space concerns, NDFU classifieds will be limited to 75 words (roughly 12 column lines) per member per category in all future issues. FOR SALE Water trailers; tanks and spray parts; 28’ to 53’ semi van storage trailers, some with side doors; loading ramps; nice 20’ & 40’ storage containers. 474-5780, Richard Rydell, Fairmount. FOR SALE 38’ DMI 4250 anhydrous applicator; 18.4R38 axle duals, off a 4430 JD tractor, 85% life. 945-2379, Jack Vadnie, Clifford. FOR SALE Farm King snowblower 840, 7’, excellent condition. 693-2306, Steve Vetter, Harvey.

FOR SALE IHC 50T baler; Schulte RS hyd. rock picker; h.d. Russell Reliance 10’ grader; 10’ h.d. V packer; 5 bottom packer w/hitch; 8 steel grain bins w/steel floor; 1,000 12,400 bu.; Peterson dual rims, 18.4-34 to 232.1-30; 11’ wide push-all hay basket for Dual loader; push-off hay basket for DuAl loader; Versatile 8”x50’ pto. auger; Feterl 6“x36’ electric auger. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley. FOR SALE Older JD 5 bottom 14” plow and packer, good condition; 6’ IH 100 pony drill, hyd. lift, very good condition, $475 for all. 6775391, Gailand Kadrmas, Fairfield.

FOR SALE Sheep shearing equip. - shearing machine, electric hand clipper, blades & blade sharpener. 852-5721, George Benshoof, Minot. FOR SALE 3 - 14’ 6200 IH press drills, reconditioned, rubber press, factory transport, will split, can deliver; JD Vibra shank, $600; IH 45 18’ Vibra shank, new shovels, field ready, $900; used parts for IH drills. 400-5742, Gerald Miller, Mandan. FOR SALE 2015 Case IH Puma 165 CVT tractor w/ FWA & Case IH L 765 loader & grapple fork, only 292 hrs.; 2013 Case IH 8230 combine w/folding hopper covers, new style luxury cab, Pro 700 monitor, auto guid., Nav II 372 receiver, 620 Firestone duals & 750 rear tires, only 664 engine & 480 separator hrs.; Case IH McDon 2152 draper head, 35’ with upper cross auger & pickup reel; Case IH Model 2016 combine pickup header w/16’ belt pickup. 628-2805 or 629-9003, Doug Halden, Stanley.

FOR SALE 28’ JD 9350 press drills, 2 - 10s & 1 - 8 with dry fertilizer, Melroe hitch wi trackwackers, w or wo. drive over transport; always shedded. 682-5413, Greg Hoffman, Munich. FOR SALE 25’ Macdon swather, 4600 Prairie Star 1999 Flexcoil XL 67 cart sprayer, new 10 gal. 5 gal, low drift nozzles, great shape 2012 Wdx 1203 swather, with preform hydraulic lift, Roller. Mounted on swather; canola roller; dark metallic blue pickup topper, mint cond., gun racks, fish pole racks. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau. FOR SALE JD 2010 tractor; 8N Ford tractor w/tracks and front blade, lots of accessories, rake, plow & more. 647-2801, Donovan Fey, Kulm.

FOR SALE 24’ Wilrich cultivator w/harrow, $3,000; 31’ IH 5500 chisel plow w/harrow, $2,500; F116 Farmhand stack mover, 6 live beams, run by hyd. motor, $3,200; all in good condition. 962-3763, Doug Neuharth, Hurdsfield. FOR SALE Toro golf tractor in good condition, good running, $2,500; W4 International w/loader, runs good, $1,600; Sanitary meat scale in wooden carry case, (like in 70s grocery store), $60. 258-5352 or 226-3141, Allen Koth, Bismarck FOR SALE 750x16 8 ply tires and rims - 8 hole, 3 rib tires are 90%, fits Case tractor, $375. 628-6949 or 314-640-1884, Rose or Mike Ryan, Stanley. FOR SALE Case IH 7120, MFWD, 14.9 46 tires@90%, 4 remotes, 540/1,000 pto., 3 pt. w/quick hitch, Buhler 895 loader, $39,000. 370-0730, Aaron Balsdon, Osnabrock.

FOR SALE 1976 IH 1466 w/2350 loader, no 3 pt., dual 540/1,000 PTO; 1967 Ford F-600 single-axle truck with good box & hoist; JD 914P (2005) pick-up header; 25’ Elmers single pole header trailer; 2 - Case IH 8220 pull-type swathers; 3 - pull-type canola rollers; 80 gallon Chem-handler mixing cone; Lode-King 18’ hard top drill-fill. 370-0507, Gavin Waslaski, Langdon. FOR SALE Rock-O-Matic 546 rock picker, in very good condition, $3,400 obo; 450 John Deere 9’; text me for pictures.206-0082, Marcus Fischer, Bowman. FOR SALE 30’ Bourgault air seeder, has NH3 on midrow banders, all run monitors, this unit is set up to give steady rate control of NH3 at any speed automatically with satellite ground speed control, it has a hydraulic winch for hooking up tanks on 3165 TBH cart, seeder has pneumatic press wheels & Gates harrow for leveling, tires on seeder and cart are good, I have some spare parts; 2 NH3 nurse tanks for sale. Now retired. 391-8201, Jim McCullough, Bismarck. FOR SALE 2000 John Deere 566 baler, 540 pto, twine tie, standard pickup with hyd. lift, 15,906 total bales, $5,500; 2003 New Holland BR780 auto-wrap baler, 540 pto, twine tie, standard pickup with hyd lift, reconditioned by NH dealer, field ready, $4,900. 3208543, Kevin Raugutt, Edgeley.

FOR SALE 1994 9680 Versatile tractor, 7,000 hrs., rods & mains@4,500 hrs., 20.8 42 radial tires new in summer of 2015 - 80%, tractor had yearly check at local dealer, uses no oil, paint is very good, no dents, kept inside, plumbed for air seeder. 835-2015 or 482-7777, Dennis Huff, Donnybrook. FOR SALE Complete power steering unit for Ford 700 or 900 series row crop tractor, $250. 320-7391, Howard Stemen, Dickey. ndfu.org • March 2018

FOR SALE 4 sets of rear wheel weights from a 4020 JD tractor, $125; aluminum Marvel Schebler carburetor for a 3020 JD tractor, offer; numerous operator & parts manuals for older farm machinery. 341-9067, Michael Lesmeister, Harvey.

FOR SALE 42” mower deck off JD LA125; 48” mower deck off JD LT166; both are repainted and reconditioned; new drawbar & belt pulley assembly for MIH: exhaust manifold & gaskets for 200 6 cyl. Ford motor used in Versatile swathers, $85; alum. tool box, 2 drs. - 4’wx2’d, $250; 3 hyd. cyls. for log splitters or winglift on cultivators, 4”x16”, $100 ea.; new windshield & left front fender for 93-97’ Dodge Intrepid, $50 ea. 7890966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown. FOR SALE 1968 International 856 Wheatland diesel tractor, dual pto., next to new tires 18.4x34, 7,558 hrs., been shedded, excellent condition, will sell w/wo. Dual loader, $7,500. 351-1187, Chris Nelsen, Egeland. FOR SALE 1,000 gallon fuel tank w/electric Gasboy pump; JD 3200 auto reset 5 bottom plow; Mayrath 6”x28’ grain auger w/Briggs engine; 1985 IH 2500 tandem diesel truck w/855 Cummins engine & 20’ Rieten aluminum box & roll tarp, w/Rugby hoist & 9 spd. transmission, very clean tandem truck; 40 used Lange anhydrous knives. All machinery is shedded. 628-2805 or 6299003, Doug Halden, Stanley.

FOR SALE 7’ & 8’ MDS heavy duty rock/brush/scrap buckets; 7’ & 8’ MDS Euro-Global buckets; 8’ MDS-JD Classic Tach bucket w/5 tine grapple; 8’ MDS 148-158 bucket w/JD grapple; 7’ bucket w/Koyker quick tach; 9’ MDS bucket w/5 tine MDS grapple w/ Koyker quick tach; MDS attach. adapter from Euro-Global to JD classic-tach; MDS adapter from skid steer quick-tach to Euro-Global; MDS rock badger (rock digger); 10’ MDS heavy snow pusher w/skid steer attach; 709-0103, Alan Wald, Edgeley. FOR SALE FlexiCoil packer, 8’ wide, made in Canada, like new condition; Melroe #903 plow, 6 bottom, 16”, heavy duty w/reset mechanism. 527-2656, Esther Kuehn, Mott. FOR SALE 12 front MF tractor weights, offer: 22’ 5th whl. dual purpose trailer, has rollout stock body, new floor, brakes, paint, $4,000; New Holland side spread manure spreader, $300; Roll Coil packers, 8’-12’-20’, $15 per ft.260-0015, Arthur Wolfe, Dickinson. WANTED 2-14” Implement tires. 771-8653, Kenny Heilman, Rugby.

WANTED Good used 14.9R46 tractor tire; 2011-2014 Polaris Sportsman 450 4 wheeler, must be in very good condition; used 14” 1 hp. Caldwell grain aeriation fan; Raven SC5 440 sprayer controller. 945-2379, Jack Vadnie, Clifford. WANTED Small 8 Ford tractor with small 3 pt. cult. for working in tree rows; JD narrow front, electric start, good shape and tires. 528-4222 evenings, Alvin Haugen, Alamo. WANTED Viking Electric hammer mill, 1 1/2 hp. up to 7 hp., need hammers and 14” screens for it. 962-3763, Doug Neuharth, Hurdsfield. WANTED 8’ John Deere LLA press drill with brass feeder, solid press wheels with 6” spacing. 226 4055, Lloyd Giese, Steele.

WANTED 806, 1206, 1256, 856, 1466 IH tractors; JD 5010, 5020, 6030, MM 1350, 1355 & others, running or not. 628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley. WANTED Approx. 40’ chisel plow in good shape. 4653845 evenings, Paul Rudnick, Anamoose. WANTED 5’ - 7’ T-posts; picker for a 688 NH baler. 374-7761, Charles Puhlmann, Ashley. WANTED Tractor tire, size 13-9-36. 647-2801, Donovan Fey, Kulm. WANTED JD 7000 or 71 plate planter, pull-type or mounted, 6-8x30 preferred, must be in working order and reasonably priced. 269-1771, Jerry Orn, Wimbledon.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Pitney Bowes AddressRight DA80F Series printer, a versatile, easy to use, high speed desktop printer for addressing applications, software included. Astro ATS-12 tabber, to tab folded mailers, applies clear or paper tabs 5/8” - 1 1/2”, seals a variety of media types and sizes. Both machines - $4,000. For more info. contact - 952-0114, Lucy Bardell, NDFU, Jamestown. FOR SALE 6 cement culverts, 8’ x 42”; brick edging blocks for yard or flower garden; bought new, never used, big discounted price. 3483165, Rose Opp, Glen Ullin. FOR SALE 30” tower fan, used once, $20; camcorder, used once, $40; Eden Pure heater, used once, $200; brand new Bushnell field glases, $40; woven wire rolls; varnished colored inside house doors. 597-3052, Lyla Schreiner, Flasher. FOR SALE Gas golf cart, 2017 EZ GO TXT, w/12” wheels, color - Silver w/Metro custom seat, priced below book. 597-3730 or 400-9825, larryn@westriv.com, Larry Nagel, Shields. FOR SALE Seven shelf plant starting or growing racks, prices start at $50.55 plus S&H, up to $195.89 depending on level of completion. 349-4179 or bettyjohv@drtel.net, Doug Hvistendahl, Ellendale. FOR SALE Border Collie stock dog pups, 6 wks. old, from working parents. 878-4966 days or 878-4957 nights, Chester Brandt, Hebron. FOR SALE 30” Dell flat screen computer monitor; antique parlor funiture, 1915-1920s; antique dresser, 44” L x 21 1/2”W; antique cedar chest, 40 1/2” L x 18 1/2” W; Beaver, brown Resistol cowboy hat, size 7 3/8. 263-1206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau. FOR SALE Unfired ND Centennial guns Winchester 30-30 94AE & Ruger Super Blackhawk 44mag. 250 made in 1989, gold & silver engraved, beautiful; Savage Fox 20 ga. SxS, 1940’s mfg. excellent; Mossberg Silver Reserve O/U; 20 & 12 ga. Bbls., w/ choke tubes, like new; Mossberg Targo .22 Smoothbore, rifled barrel extension, 1940s; Ruger 3 Screw single 6 .22 w/ hand tooled belt & holster; Savage Fox 20 ga. SXS double barrel shotgun, 1950s, 694-4621 or 570-8080, Martin Hanson, Zahl.

FOR SALE Old tools - Model H, Model T and old steam engine tools; Model T coil. 838-4326, Leroy Beyl, Minot.

FOR SALE 20’ Crestliner Pontoon with 50 HP Honda 4 stroke motor and Tennessee Trailer with extra tires, comes with pontoon cover still in box, fold down canopy cover, motor cover, stereo, dock bumpers, life jackets, fishing rods, tackle boxes, depth finder, fish finder. 351-1807 or 278-4308, Gloria O’Brien, Cando. FOR SALE Amish 4 person enclosed buggy, brand new pull shaves, 2 black velveteen adjust. & folding seats, setup for hyd. brakes, has safety lighting & switches, has windows-2 front movable, all naugahyde sides & top, back drop (that you can open) it is very good cond, call for pics; Studebaker hood for 1949-53 truck, good metal with original hood ornament & name plate, $450; 1980 Chevrolet Malibu hood, $150. 628-6949, Rose or Mike Ryan, Stanley. FOR SALE Cedar chest; tiger oak vintage buffet; solar tube sky lights; Peavey Sound System; pitcher/basin; Pioneer reverb amp; Sony turntable; Pioneer double cassette deck; framed Beatles White Album poster; Elvis albums. 500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot. FOR SALE Baldor 7 1/2 HP, 3 PH motor; B-line 2 HP, 3 PH motor; well pump jack. 693-2371, Rick Frueh, Martin.

FOR SALE Set of 4 Firestone Destination A/T tires, P245/65R17, tread ware rating 460, traction rating A, temperature rating B, about 50% tread left, $100 for all four; complete Sears Craftsman cordless drill ensemble includes two carrying bags, two reversible, torque adjustable 19.2 volt drills, one lantern and nine batteries w/2 chargers, new value is over $600 but will sell for $95; can deliver to Bismarck/Mandan. 597-3107 (leave message), Ken Koch, Shields. FOR SALE Collars & related items; 45 used utility poles, 35’-50’ long; used tires - 6 Bridgestone, 245-75-R16; 4 - 225-60-R16 M&S; 4 used Firestone P265-70-R16 M&S; 3 Michelin P225-60-R16 M&S; 4 Hercules Ultra 215-70-R15; 50’ tower; propane range, includes 2-100 lb. bottles & dble. regulator. 584-2025, Elmer Lemke, Bentley. FOR SALE Air boat pontoon, 26’ custom built, two engine - 90 hp. VW w/hand crafted wooden fan, wind and water + 4 stroke 25 hp. Mercury, new plywood & carpet, live well, canopy, etc., heavy duty trailer, $15,800, would consider trade for small payloader, D4 loader crawler in working condition. 628-6949 or 314-799-6949, Rose or Mike Ryan, Stanley. FOR SALE 2015 6.5x8 Ice Castle fish house, black, excellent condition, crank down wheels, $4,500. 733-2140, Wilford Kunze, Sibley. FOR SALE NordicTrack ASR 630 elliptical, excellent condition, $250. 367-8515, Duane Strand, Fargo. FOR SALE Set of 9 Anderson crankout wood framed windows, metal clad, dbl. paned, excel, cond., $5,000 new, now $1,000; Reese 5th whl. camper hitch, 16 ton, new, $250; offset camper hitch to 2 5/16 ball, $125. 7890966, Allen Gruman, Cooperstown. FOR SALE Electric wheelchair in good condition, $400 WANTED Prairie dog hunters to hunt on my land. Make reservations now. larryn@westriv. com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.

WANTED Westland gas/oil station advertising stuff; signs, oil cans, clocks, thermometers, & gas pumps or anything else with the Buffalo logo, would also be interested in other brands of gas/oil stuff if you have them, old advertising signs, crocks, jugs, clocks or thermometers with advertising, road signs, traps, shell boxes, guns, tokens, marbles, anvils, pop or medicine bottles, tin coffee cans, ND pottery, carnival glass. 220-5746 or 258-0420, Val Ganje, Bismarck. WANTED Letters with Otter Creek, ND post mark, Otter Creek, ND pictures, and Oliver County 1885-1985 history book. 500-9522, Monte Reiner, Minot. WANTED Short box for 73-76’ Ford pickup, will consider complete pickup or anything you may have. 568-3357, Doug Perdue, Ray. WANTED 4 - 22.5 super single aluminum rims, 10 hole “budd”. 320-7391, Howard Stemen, Dickey.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2 Starcars/Durants, 1926 is a slightly modified coupe, $4,000; 1925 is a touring sedan (open top), $4,500; both will run but need restoration, in storage for 20 yrs.; 1961 Nash Metropolitan convertible, needs restoration, in storage for 20 yrs., as is, titled, $3,000 firm. 320-9142, Neil Baker, Jamestown. FOR SALE 2005 Chevy Silverado K1500 crewcab, 4x4, 5.3L, auto., shortbox, like new tires, 237K, $4,900. 320-8543, Kevin Raugutt, Edgeley. FOR SALE 2009 Honda Accord EX-L, 4DR, leather int., 73,000 miles, excellent condition, very clean and well kept car, great gas mileage, $10,000. 351-1807 or 968-3684, Gloria O’Brien, Cando. FOR SALE 1979 Ford F250, good condition. 2631206, Lathan Romsos, Bottineau.

FOR SALE Primed 1950 Chevy 2 dr., 216 engine with headers, new exhaust and Offenhauser aluminum valve cover, runs good, cars is disassembled, missing hood, some good glass, all other parts there w/extra. 2585352 or 226-3141, Koth Allen, Bismarck. FOR SALE 1981 Buick Century, auto on floor, bucket seats, air, factory installed V8 4.3L motor, mint condition; 1951 Straight Eight Buick.; make offer for both. larryn@westriv.com, 597-3730, Larry Nagel, Shields.

FOR SALE 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car, 350 V8, automatic, 32,000 miles, power windows, power locks, AC, very original, $26,500 or best offer. jimjondahl@cableone.net, 2388611, Jim Jondahl, Fargo. FOR SALE 1998 S-10 Chevy extended cab 4x4 pickup, $2,200; 1997 Chevy Silverado extended cab, two wheel drive pickup, 5.7L engine, 119,000 miles, $3,800. 351-0165, Gary Westby, New Rockford. FOR SALE 2001 Pontiac Bonneville, 1 owner, dark blue metallic, astro start, 3800 engine, uses no oil, nearly new tires, waterpump and transmission, $3,500. 682-5413, Greg Hoffman, Munich.

FOR SALE 2015 GMC Denali, K3500, dually, Duramax, 23,000 mi., all bells & whistles; 1995 Olds Cutless Supreme convertible, 73,000 mi.; 1927 IHC 1 1/2 ton pickup, flatbed and a wood cab, good condition, text for pictures. 206-0082, Marcus Fischer, Bowman. FOR SALE 1983 Rockwood 29’ motor home, Class C, Ford 460 engine, almost new tires, 4 KW gen., all new appliances, 82,500 mi., always garaged, excel. cond., sleeps 6. 258-6595 or 391-7080, Laudie Veverka, Bismarck. WANTED 1948 - 1972 Ford pickup, any condition. 680-1079, Dylan Ekstrom, Forman.

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT 1250 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo unit in Grand Forks, ND with detached 1 stall garage, perfect for yourself or college students, pet friendly and pool, $77,777.77. 739-7546, Kirk Motl, Grand Forks. FOR SALE Commercial property, large heated shop, school building and all of block 9 Alamo, ND, gymnasium has been renovated into a 66X120 shop w/18’ overhead door, has 400 amp 3 phase service, school is 3 floors, floors are approx. 80X80, all brick construction, potential for commercial water development as there is a high producing well on the property, $150,000. 570-4660, Rockey Hewson, Bismarck.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Simmental & Sim-Angus yrly. bulls, Red, Blacks & Blaze, good disposition, free wintering. 870-0597, Dennis Flemmer, Zap.

FOR SALE Yorkshire/Hampshire cross butchering pigs weighing between 250 and 300 lbs.. 5973107 (leave message), Ken Koch, Shields. FOR SALE 10 replacement heifers, Black and black white face, mother’s were F1 cross, very gentle. 216-0139, Jeremy McGregor, McGregor.

FEED AND SEED FOR SALE NDSU Spring Wheat and Barley seed Certified “Elgin” HRSW, Certified “Barlow” HRSW, Certified “Tradition” Barley, Bulk or Totes, delivery available. Please call for variety specifics. 739-0191, Brian Ludwig, New Rockford (and Minot).

EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to space concerns, NDFU classifieds will be limited to 75 words (roughly 12 column lines) per member per category in all future issues.

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