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January 24, 2020

Illinois ag chief resigns Sullivan out amid 2012 email fallout

By Tom C. Doran

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — At the request of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, John Sullivan resigned as the state’s agriculture director.

Jeremy Flynn, Pritzker’s chief of staff, will serve as acting director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

“Director Sullivan had a long and productive public service career as a state senator, and the governor is grateful for his willingness to serve in the administration. Director Su l l iv a n put together an outstanding team at Sullivan the Department of Agriculture, and as a result, the department’s work thrived,” said Emily Bittner, Pritzker’s communications deputy chief of staff.

“However, the governor holds all state employees to the highest ethical standards, and the governor requested the director’s resignation because he is disturbed that then-Senator Sullivan became aware of the existence of the July 31, 2012, email contemporaneously and did not handle it appropriately, including not alerting the inspector general or other authorities.

“The governor’s general counsel (Ann Spillane) has shared all of the information she learned from Director Sullivan with the Office of the Executive Inspector General and offered to share this information with all law enforcement agencies looking into this situation. The administration will continue to assist in the ongoing investigation.”

The email noted by Pritzker’s office was sent by former state lawmaker and lobbyist John McClain of Quincy. As originally reported by WBEZ public radio in Chicago, the email was sent to the then-Gov. Pat Quinn administration in 2012 asking for a political favor for state employee and Quincy resident, Forrest Ashby.

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China trade deal USMCA President Trump hails farmer benefits

By Tom C. Doran

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed the first phase of a trade agreement Jan. 15.

As part of the agreement, China will increase its purchases of American goods and services by at least $200 billion

over the next two years, which includes $40 to $50 billion in agricultural products.

“Together we are righting the wrongs of the past and delivering a future of economic justice and security for American workers, farmers and families,” Trump said.

“The agreement tears down major market barriers for U.S. food and agricultural exports.

China will now welcome American beef and pork, poultry, seafood, rice, dairy, infant formula, animal feed, biotechnology and much, much more.”

The trade deal is the first phase of a comprehensive agreement that will be negotiated with China, according to the Trump administration.

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Agriculture leaders react to agreement

By Tom C. Doran

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

WASHINGTON — Major

steps to settle the two-year trade war between the United States and China were taken Jan. 15 and representatives

from agriculture groups joined in cautious optimism about Phase 1 of an agreement.

Here’s what they had to say:

“We are optimistic that the day will come when we fully restore our vital trading relationship between the U.S. and China. I can’t

underscore enough how much long-term trade stability with one of our top customers means to Illinois soybean farmers and the ag industry. We see this as a sign of brighter days to come.

However, we hope that more details emerge on the status of China’s current tariff on

U.S. soybeans, which were not included in today’s trade deal. A long-awaited win for the soybean industry will come when the soybean tariffs are fully rescinded, and we are anxiously awaiting that announcement.”

Doug Schroeder, president

“The signing of the China Phase 1 trade deal is a significant, historic day for the nation’s No. 1 soybean producer, Illinois farmers, who are ready to get back to business and gain their prof-

its from the marketplace.

Illinois farmers are ready to regain our trading position with China as a result of the signing. We are well positioned to fulfill China’s demand of soybeans, pork and additional commodities and this agreement provides a pathway for the next generation of Illinois young farmers. Illinois Farm

Bureau remains interested in the dollar amount of agricultural purchases to be made in the coming years

by China and the means by which those commitments will be upheld. We look forward to continued phases of a full-fledged free trade agreement.”

Richard Guebert Jr., president

“We are hopeful that this deal will meaningfully address China’s problematic trade practices and intellectual property theft, as well as finally establish some stability for American farmers’ export markets. But given the nu-

merous deals that have been reached and then breached in the past two years, we are also skeptical. And without more concrete details, we are deeply concerned that all of this pain may not have been worth it. Not only has this trade war cost farmers billions of dollars worth of sales to China, but it has also bruised our reputation, making other trading partners

reluctant to work with us. To justify these lasting damages, this deal must deliver more than vague, unenforceable, short-term commitments — we need real and lasting behavioral change from China, and we need reliable and robust agricultural export markets.”

Roger Johnson, president

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed a trade deal Jan. 16, revamping the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement.

In an 89-10 bipartisan vote, the chamber agreed to send the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement to President Donald Trump who is expected to sign it. The House passed the same agreement 385-41 in December.

The Mexican government already ratified the agreement and the deal awaits the Canadian government’s approval.

USMCA includes provisions to improve access to markets for farmers and dairy producers, mandates inspections of factories for labor violations, and establishes new digital trade rules.

It also creates stricter regulations for auto part rules of origin and requires at least 40% of the parts for a car to be produced in plants where workers make at least $16 an hour.

Canada will increase quotas on U.S. dairy products, benefiting American dairy farmers by $242 million. Canada also will treat wheat imports the same as domestic wheat for grading and pricing.

THE NUMBERS A U.S. International Trade Commission report estimates USMCA would raise U.S. real gross domestic product by $68.2 billion (0.35%) and U.S. employment by 176,000 jobs (.12%). The model estimates that USMCA likely have a positive impact on U.S. trade, both with USMCA partners and with the rest of the world.

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What we learned this year is that basically, yields were the same (at multiple speeds).

“The new normal for weather is probably abnormal. If we continue to have these rainfalls, and planting windows are narrower, it makes sense to think about these high speed planting options.”

Practical Farm Research also focused on closing wheels in high-speed planting, Schwartz said.

“The faster you go, the more bounce you’re going to get,” he explained. “These closing wheels are important.

WEST LAFAYET TE, Ind. — The deadline to enroll for Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage is March 15.

The programs provide financial protection from substantial drops in crop prices or revenues.

“If you go back to the 2014 bill, most farmers chose the ARC-CO program for both corn and soybeans,” said James Mintert, director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University, during a webinar.

“The situation this time is different. For most of you, you don’t want to do exactly what you did in the 2014 bill. You do need to do some additional analysis and think about what you want to do.”

This year, the PLC program is much more competitive for corn, he said.

For folks in the Eastern Corn Belt, the Agriculture Risk Coverage Individual program could fit in some situations.

“Our analysis would suggest that if you have an FSA farm with a 20% production loss in 2019 that could be from prevented planting, reduced yields or a combination of both, then it’s worth taking a look at,” Mintert said.

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Improved market access for farmers, dairy producers

Decision time for PLC or ARC

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Beck’s Hybrids performs research trials each year to provide farmers with useful, farmer-focused data.

Research points to a need for speed

By Erica Quinlan

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

ATLANTA, Ind. — Each year, Beck’s Hybrids releases Practical Farm Research results in an effort to provide helpful data to farmers.

“The PFR program was started back in the 1960s

by Sonny Beck,” said Jim Schwartz, director of PFR at Beck’s Hybrids.

“The genesis of it is that, as funding for land-grant universities continued to decline, he felt like someone needed to fill the gap and provide unbiased research on agronomic products and practices — to help

generate data to help farmers succeed.”

The PFR team tests products ranging from fungicides to tillage systems. The data is shared in a PFR book and is distributed to tens of thousands of farmers.

High-speed planting was a main research topic in 2019.

“The crunch to get things planted was very limited last spring,” Schwartz said. “One of the technologies we did a lot of research on was on Speed Tubes from Precision Planting.

“In essence, it allows them to plant faster. Instead of planting 5 miles per hour, maybe they can plant 8 miles per hour.

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RESIGNS FROM PAGE ONE

The email was later forwarded to Sullivan.

McClain was trying to seek leniency for Ashby who was facing disciplinary action at his state job. McClain’s email stated the employee was loyal to the administration and “(Ashby) has kept his mouth shut on Jones’ ghost workers, the rape in Champaign and other items.”

Details of the alleged ghost workers and the alleged rape in Champaign are not known at this time.

Pritzker’s lawyer became aware of Sullivan’s knowledge of the Ashby case and asked Sullivan whether he received the original McClain message.

“That information led me to conduct a review of my own personal emails from that same period of time,” Sullivan said in the statement.

“My search discovered a forwarded copy of McClain’s July 31, 2012, email reported by WBEZ.

“Bottom line: I accept responsibility for what was truly an unintentional oversight and the subsequent inaction.”

John Sullivan I shared this information with Gov. Pritzker’s general counsel.”

Sullivan, who resigned Jan. 12, said he was “well aware” of McClain’s efforts to get leniency for the state worker and that he did not read the July 31 email in its entirety.

“The summer of 2012 was a stressful time for me. I was in the middle of a state Senate re-election campaign as well as preparing for and undergoing cancer surgery in Baltimore, Md.,” Sullivan stated.

Sullivan said that had he read the entire email “my reaction would have been disgust and I would have immediately notified the property authorities.”

“Bottom line: I accept responsibility for what was truly an unintentional oversight and the subsequent inaction,” Sullivan wrote.

“It has been an honor to serve Illinois and the agriculture industry. I cannot say enough about the outstanding and dedicated employees at the Illinois Department of Agriculture and all they accomplished this last year.”

Sullivan served in the state Senate from 2003 to 2017 and became ag director in January 2019.

Tom C. Doran

SPEED

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“One of the things we learned is that you must have row-to-row hydraulic downforce control on your planter in order to plant at high speeds.”

If a product or technique is studied for a minimum of t h ree years and leads to positive yield gains and return on investments, it’s stamped as PF RSchwartz proven.

“In other words, these are things we think you should look at or try on your farm,” Schwartz said.

He shared the top five PFR proven strategies for corn and soybeans. The PFR book goes into detail about each topic.

TOP CONSIDERATIONS FOR CORN: 1. Planting date.

2. Closing wheels.

3. Starter on both sides.

4. Sidedress nitrogen.

5. Fungicides and timing.

TOP CONSIDERATIONS FOR SOYBEANS: 1. Fungicides at R3.

2. Planting dates.

3. Seed treatments.

4. Row width.

5. Seeding rates.

To view the complete PFR report, visit www.beckshybrids.com/pfresearch.

Erica Quinlan

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USMCA

ket for Illinois corn, with both countries making up 25 to 30% of corn sales FROM PAGE ONE leaving the country,” said Illinois Corn Growers U.S. exports to Canada Association President Bill and Mexico would increase Leigh, Minonk. by $19.1 billion (5.9%) and $14.2 billion (6.7%), respec- ILLINOIS SOYBEAN tively. U.S. imports from GROWERS Canada and Mexico would “The Illinois Soybean increase by $19.1 billion Growers appreciates our (4.8%) and $12.4 billion senators’ support for the (3.8%), respectively, accord- USMCA that ensures maring to the USITC report. ket and trade stability with The combined effect the second largest export of all USMCA provisions market for U.S. soybeans would increase total an- and leading export marnual U.S. agricultural ket for U.S. pork. Reliable and food exports by $2.2 access to export markets billion (1.1%) when fully is critical for agriculture implemented. and the rural economy.

A commission simula- We commend members tion that considered only of the U.S. Senate in votthe effects of the agricul- ing in support of USMCA ture market access provi- and look for ward to sions in USMCA showed continuing our valuable increased U.S. agriculture trade relationships with and food exports to the Mexico and Canada,” world of $435 million. said ISG President Doug USMCA would lead to Schroeder, Mahomet. small increases in U.S. exports to Canada of dairy ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU products, poultry meat, “The USMCA Senate eggs and egg-containing passage is a significant products, as well as wheat day for agriculture. It is a and alcoholic beverages. victory for Illinois farmers At the same time, it and a step forward that would lead to a small in- is vitally important to crease in U.S. imports of Illinois agriculture. This sugar and sugar-contain- agreement protects valuing products and dairy able trade relationships products from Canada, the with our nearest neighcommission concluded. bors,” said Illinois Farm On the heels of the Bureau President Richard news that Phase 1 of the Guebert Jr., Ellis Grove.

U.S.-China trade agree“It makes important ment was signed Jan. 15, improvements for Illinois agriculture groups cele- farmers, providing new brated the apparent dou- market access for dairy bleheader victories. products and maintaining the zero-tariff platform ILLINOIS CORN GROWERS on all other ag products.

“Ever y step toward It will return certainty USMCA passage is cause to the markets as Illinois for celebration. Trade farmers look for opportuwith Mexico and Canada nity amid declining farm is a vital part of the mar- income levels.”

NATIONAL FARM BUREAU “Though USMCA is not a perfect replacement, it does make some important changes to its predecessor. We are particularly encouraged by the inclusion of stronger labor standards, more robust enforcement mechanisms, and better environmental protections. On top of that, we are pleased to see the partial elimination of investor-state dispute settlement arbitration procedure, which is the source of many of our aforementioned grievances against NAFTA,” said National Farm Bureau President Roger Johnson.

“That being said, there is still significant room for improvement. This trade deal still doesn’t restore commonsense country-of-origin-labeling, nor does it address import dumping.”

FERTILIZER INSTITUTE L a r a Moody, T he Fertilizer Institute vice president of stewardship and sustainability, said the new agreement “will provide the millions of hard-working men and women in U.S. agriculture with a huge economic win and allow them to compete on the global stage by ensuring that markets with our strongest trading partners remain open and fair. Mexico and Canada are two of the United States’ biggest trading partners and together import over 60% of U.S. agricultural goods.”

Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@agrinewspubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran.

DECISION FROM PAGE ONE

“If those losses get bigger than 20%, at that point it starts looking attractive. It gets tricky if you’re looking at multiple FSA farms, then you’ve got to consider the averaging of the benchmark revenues across farms. It’s a little more complicated.”

Kaitlin Myers, state agricultural program specialist at Indiana Farm Service Agency, said that the sign-up process consists of three tasks.

1. Yield update: An owner can update PLC yields — October 2019 to Sept. 30, 2020.

2. Election: Election of PLC, ARC-CO or ARC-IC can be completed prior to yield updates — September 2019 to March 15, 2020, for 2019.

3. Enrollment: Once election has been completed, then enrollment takes place — September 2019 to March 15, 2020, for 2019.

“A nother impor tant thing to note is that the election and enrollment must be completed by March 15, otherwise that farm will receive a default election,” Myers said.

“The default election is the current election on the farm from the 2014 farm bill. When that default election is made, no payments will be issued on that farm for 2019. Those are the ramifications of not meeting that deadline.”

So fa r, ver y few Hoosiers have completed their applications.

“It’s really important to make your appointment

Decision-making tips 1. Compare updated yields to existing program yields for each crop and FSA farm.

2. Make your program choices: n Corn and wheat: Start with PLC as your initial program choice and evaluate ARC-CO as a challenger. n Soybeans: Start with ARC-CO as your initial program choice and evaluate PLC as a challenger — consider ARC-IC on FSA farms with significant production losses of at least 20% or more in 2019.

early, get that paperwork done, and if they make an election now and change their mind later, they can always change their election up until that deadline,” Myers said.

T he bot tom l i ne, Mintert said, is that each farmer needs to crunch numbers in order to find the best option for their operation.

The University of Illinois has a spreadsheet that calculates Agricultural Risk Coverage for County Coverage and Price Loss C over a ge pay ment s.

Check it out at farmdoc.illinois.edu/crop-insurance.

Lear n more about crop insurance options at w w w.fsa.usda.gov/ programs-and-services/ arcplc_program/index.

Erica Quinlan can be reached at 800-4269438, ext. 193, or equinlan@agrinews-pubs.com.

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Be prepared for new species of weeds on farm Soil, seeds were on the move in 2019

By Martha Blum

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

POLO, Ill. — Herbicide systems and weed control will be very important for corn and soybean crops in 2020.

“In 2019, we had prevent plant, beans planted late and when we wanted to spray we couldn’t get in the field so the weeds got a jump on us and that is going to increase our weed seed bank,” said Jon Skinner, Beck’s Hybrids Northern Illinois field agronomist.

“And we saw a lot of flooding, so there was soil movement, residue movement and seed movement,” Skinner said during a Beck’s Hybrids PFR Insight Meeting. “So, this year you may be introduced to new species of weeds on your farm and to some weeds that are resistant that you haven’t had before.”

To control weeds, Skinner said, it is important to know what species of weeds are in the field and if they are resistant to herbicides.

“When we rely on one herbicide family that increases selection pressure on herbicides, so if you’re only using one mode of action to kill a weed, it can evolve and become resistant to that mode of action,” he said.

Weeds are classified into five emergence groups.

“Group O weeds typically ger-

minate in the fall, but have been known to germinate 10 months out of the year,” Skinner said.

“An example is marestail, and it is a moving target because you never know when they’re going to come about.”

Giant ragweed is a Group 1 weed.

“Typically that weed will emerge before corn planting, so if we don’t have a pre-emerge herbicide that has activity on already growing weeds, giant ragweeds can have a jump on us,” Skinner said.

“It doesn’t emerge for very long, so if you start clean with a burndown, come in with a pre-residual, that will give you mostly season-long control of giant ragweed.”

Waterhemp is a Group 4 weed that doesn’t emerge until after 300 growing degree units.

“You calculate the GDUs from Jan. 1 not from the corn planting date, so it’s about mid-June to early July timeframe,” Skinner said. “That’s about the time a lot of our pre emerge herbicides are wearing off, so we should come in before that and layer in another residual to kill the waterhemp.”

Skinner reported results of data from PFR sites where multiple modes of action herbicide programs were tested.

“If we use a single mode of action as a pre emerge, we got 60% control of waterhemp and by layering in two modes of action, we move that to 89% control,” he said. “If we mix three ef fective modes of action, we jump the weed control to 97%.”

Competition also can help reduce weed pressure in soybeans which can be accomplished by

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Jon Skinner (left) talks with a farmer during the Beck’s Hybrids PFR Insight Meeting. During 2019, the company tested over 100 products with 102 studies in 11 locations to provide practical data to farmers. A PFR Proven strategy indicates the product or practice will result in a consistent positive return on investment. planting in narrower rows.

“Fifteen-inch rows suffer less from weed pressure for yield reduction versus 30-inch rows,” Skinner said.

Another strategy is to plant soybeans earlier, so the crop is growing before the Group 3 and Brown 4 weeds have time to emerge.

P r e s t on Br ow n , B e ck ’s Hybrids seed adviser, talked about the challenge farmers are facing with reduced time for optimal planting opportunities.

“Our planting windows over the last five to 10 years continue to get smaller and smaller,” he said. “To overcome that you need to plant more acres in less amount of time or be more effi-

cient.”

Seeding with a 16row planter at 5 mph will result in covering about 17 acres per hour.

“If you use a 24-row planter, that increases your acres per hour by 50%,” Brown said.

“This past year, we tested SpeedTubes from Precision Planting,” he said. “Our goal is to test a product that can be applied to almost any planter.”

For the test, Beck’s planted corn with five different passes — a standard seed tube at 5 mph and using a SpeedTube at 5, 7, 10 and 12.5 mph.

As seed goes from the meter to the trench, it goes through three stages — Stage 1 which is the launch, Stage 2 the falling and

Stage 3 the landing.

“We’ve done a really good job with most planters to launch the seeds well, and we’re pretty good with the landing to put the seeds in the right spot,” Brown said.

“The falling stage is really what Precision is trying to overcome the challenges because when you go faster on a standard unit the seeds can bounce around and anytime there’s a bounce, the seed won’t land exactly where you want it.”

The SpeedTube, Brown said, has a conveyor belt through Stage 2 that features individualized pockets for each seed.

“This belt runs at a consistent rate as you move to higher speeds from launch to landing to control the seed,” he said.

In the Beck’s trials, Brown said, when comparing the average spacing with the SpeedTube at 5 mph to 12.5 mph, there is barely a one-quarter inch difference.

“Even though we’re increasing speed two times-plus, we can get really consistent spacing,” Brown said.

“By going from a standard seed tube to a SpeedTube, we saw a 1.7-bushel advantage in corn at 5 mph,” he said. “And we saw a 0.7 bushel advantage at 12.5 mph even as we’re increasing speed dramatically, so SpeedTubes can bring consistent performance.”

For more information about Beck’s Hybrids, go to www. beckshybrids.com, or call 800937-2325.

Martha Blum can be reached at 815-223-2558, ext. 117, or marthablum@agrinews-pubs. com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Blum.

‘Dr. Doom’ on demand Frost seeding option Hart sees bears just ahead, bulls down the road

By Jeannine Otto

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

WEST LAFAYET TE, Ind. — Dr. Doom sees a bit more gloom, but also room — for improvement.

Chad Har t, Iowa State University Extension ag economist and crop markets specialist, has often been dubbed “Dr. Doom” for his sometimes lessthan-cheery outlooks for U.S. agriculture.

For the moment — and the next year or so — that title will stick, at least as far as his outlook for U.S. ag is concerned.

“When am I becoming bullish? I’m going to say 2022,” said Hart, speaking at the Purdue University Top Farmer Conference.

Hart’s answer was to an audience member’s question.

Earlier, Hart expressed a decidedly non-doom laden summary of his outlook.

“I’m a short-term bear, a longterm bull when it comes to U.S. agriculture. We’ve been through a rough patch for the last few years. It looks like the rough patch will continue at least for the next year or so, but the idea is there are brighter days ahead.

There is demand that is building for our products. It’s a matter of managing to get to that time,” Hart said.

As some markets grow, others will shrink and one market that is experiencing that is the fuel market, including biofuels.

“Electric vehicles are starting to nibble away on the edges of fuel demand,” Hart said.

Hart pointed the audience’s attention to his home state of Iowa.

“I’m from Iowa State, so central Iowa, Ames, dead center

of the state.

W hat I’ve been noticing as I travel around the state these days, I actually find a heck of a lot of elect r ic charging staHart tions out in the middle of nowhere, Iowa. There’s this town called Dows, literally 40 miles north of me, it has 150 people in it. It has eight Tesla charging stations in it,” Hart said.

How people use vehicles and how much they use them also has changed and affected fuel demand.

“Probably the biggest change is the generational change in how we use our cars. When I was 16, I got that vehicle to drive away from my parents.

Our main job as teenagers was to drive, to burn gasoline,” Hart said.

How teenagers, like Hart’s 17-year-old son, communicate and connect has changed and vehicles are no longer a major part of the relationship.

“I know where he’ll be by the time I get home. He’ll be upstairs in his room on his bed with his laptop on, headphones plugged in, screaming at the top of his lungs. Why is he screaming? Because he and his friends are online playing whatever game and trying to coordinate.

That’s how they communicate these days. No gasoline involved,” Hart said.

Those changing dynamics are having an immediate impact on fuel demand.

“We are starting to see the fuel market shrink because a lot of different things are happening, and that is limiting how much biofuels can really grow,” Hart said.

The global demand for U.S. ag products is strong and will

remain strong and increase and future demand may come from countr ies that aren’t even on the radar now as major players for U.S. farm products.

“When you look at the top 10 populations, we always concentrate on China, but I want you to start thinking beyond them, as well. I like to say, in 15 years, we are going to look at India like we look at China today. If you look beyond that, I’m looking at place like Nigeria,” Hart said.

A long w it h popu lat ion growth in places like India and nations in Africa, incomes also are growing there, making those markets more attractive to exporters.

“Not only do you need those mouths to feed, but more importantly, those mouths have to have dollars. If you are going to trade with those nations, it’s not just that they have to be there, they have to have the money to spend,” Hart said.

When it comes to increasing global demand for protein, Hart said that plant-based proteins could actually work together with the animal-based protein sector to bolster U.S. farmers.

“I see potential for both markets to continue to build and grow. I look at plant-based proteins as an opportunity to help bolster our crop markets right now. One of the challenges we need to get fixed right now, we are basically a bi-culture here, corn and soybeans, where we used to be corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice. We used to have a more diversified portfolio. I think the move to plantbased proteins helps us rediversify across a few more crops, which can be helpful to all crop agriculture,” Hart said.

Jeannine Otto can be reached at 815-223-2558, ext. 211, or jotto@agrinews-pubs.com.

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A Father’s Day gift that keeps on selling

By Jeannine Otto

his work, tracing the average pattern of prices from 1980 to 2018.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — “We talked about when you Instead of the next new tie he’ll tend to see your highest prices never wear or the 10th pair of — in April, May and June,” work gloves, this Father’s Day, Hart said. farmers can give their fathers He also showed a graph of — or themselves — a gift that when farmers tend to market really pays: Selling part of their their crops — not in April, May crop when prices tend to be the and June. highest.

“It’s around Father’s Day “I want you to do this that we tend to see our highest for your father,” said Chad prices. So, you know the best Hart, Iowa State University thing you can do on Father’s Extension ag economist, speak- Day? Sell some crop. Take ading at the Purdue Top Farmer vantage of the opportunities,” Conference.

Hart said.

Hart talked about seasonal He also urged farmers not to pricing and one of the big wait. challenges in agriculture, “If you think back to 2019, which has been the lower crop when did we see our highest prices for the last five to six price? It was June. We hit our years. Hart showed graphs of high water mark right around AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

Father’s Day. It was $4.70 December corn. Anybody know the last time we saw $4.70 December corn before that? It was 2014, so last year, we saw the best price we had seen in five years,” he said.

But even at a five-year high, some farmers still were reluctant to sell, and Hart urged his audience not to follow their example.

“I asked some farmers, what are you doing about that? You want to know what they told me? Wait for $5.

I said what happens when you get to $5? They said I’m waiting for $5.25,” said Hart, who then issued his own throwdown.

“I challenge you — don’t wait,” he said.

to improve pastures

By Martha Blum

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

FREEPORT, Ill. — Frost seeding is a great option for improving existing pastures or waterways.

“We’re only four to five weeks away from frost seeding time,” said Laura Lant, agronomist for Midwest Grass & Forage. “Frost seeding can be done without tearing up pastures with tillage.”

During late winter farmers can broadcast species like clover or grass over pastures to thicken the stand and improve production.

“It is an effective way to increase the pasture whether you want to keep it in pasture for the three to four years or you just need it to tie you by for a few months or until fall,” the agronomist said during a presentation at the Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit, hosted by University of Illinois Extension.

Some forage species work better than others for frost seeding.

“Clovers are the most common and probably the most economical,” Lant said.

“Adding a legume will produce nitrogen, so that is very beneficial for yields and fertility of any grasses out there,” she said. “If you need something for one year, consider annual ryegrass, Italian ryegrass, Frosty clover or some of the red clovers.”

After the 2019 growing season, where many farmers planted forages on prevent plant acres or for emergency hay needs, Lant said there may be limited supplies of some seeds.

“Make sure you’re planning ahead for those sooner rather than later,” she said.

With little snow cover this year, Lant said, farmers have an opportunity to do some scouting of their pastures and hay fields.

“If you were questioning some hay fields last year, do some scouting and then revise your plan of what you’re going to need this year,” she said.

“Knowing that hay prices have gotten high at auctions, in central Illinois we’ve got some guys who aren’t livestock producers who plan to put in a hay field or two to capitalize on that market.”

Lant encourages farmers to plant improved genetics when reseeding or renovating pastures.

“All too often I see guys go cheap and skimp on pastures species,” she said. “They’re using products like Kentucky 31 that were developed in the 1930s and ‘40s and I don’t think anyone here would plant a corn hybrid or soybean variety from 2010 let alone something 50 or 60 years old.”

A lot of innovations have occurred in forage seed production.

“You may have to spend $10 to $15 more per acre, but see if that makes sense for your operation” Lant said.

“Along with improving your systems a nd hig her yield, you may f ind things like red clover with less hair that’s going to dry down quicker for Lant dry hay or you may find a fescue that has a soft leaf and more palatable,” she said.

There are options for livestock producers who think they may be short on feed early in the spring.

“Fortunately, we’ve been able to have cows on stalks in a lot of places to help prevent this,” Lant said. “If you did get cover crops in, grazing Triticale, cereal rye or annual ryegrass in the spring is a great option to keep feed costs down.”

Another option is to plant something in late February to early March like a forage oat or forage pea.

“That can be accomplished for $25 to $30 per acre and can really help to tie you over until you get to the summer annuals,” Lant said.

“Last year, we sold a lot of summer annuals to folks who had never tried them before because of prevent plant and that really depleted the seed supply,” she said. “Teff seed produced in 2019 was planted in 2019, so there will be some seed shortages this year.”

Therefore, Lant said, it is important for farmers to plan ahead and work with their seed suppliers early.

“It’s not a desperate situation, but you need to make sure you’re focusing ahead this year more than normal,” Lant said.

“If you have livestock and have never tried summer annuals, we encourage you to pick one and try it,” she said. “Teff grass is great quality and great for a beginner because you don’t have livestock health issues with prussic acid like some of the other summer annuals.”

However, Teff grass can be a challenge to get established.

“You need to drill it about one-eighth of an inch deep, so if you have the equipment, it is a great option for high quality dry hay,” Lant said.

Sorghum-sudan, forage sorghum, sudangrass and millets are good options, Lant said, because they produce high tonnage and high quality forage that is very cost effective to produce.

“The downside for the sorghum-sudan family is they have a risk for prussic acid poisoning,” she said. “To avoid that, be sure you’re cutting above 12 inches, or after a frost, wait seven days before turning livestock out.”

For more information about Midwest Grass & Forage, go to www.midwestgrass.com.

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Updated guide to Value Added Producer Grant Program WASHINGTON — In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent announcement of at least $37 million in available grant support via the Value Added Producer Grant Program, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition has released a newly updated version of its “Farmers’ Guide to Applying for the Value Added Producer Grant Program.”

NSAC’s newly updated guide includes everything interested producers need to know about

VAPG to determine if the program is a good fit for their operation, as well as details on changes made in the 2018 farm bill, and helpful tips to improve a producer’s chances of obtaining funding from this highly competitive program.

The guide provides clear information on the program’s application requirements, including a step-by-step description of the application and ranking processes, and is available for free on the NSAC website: sustainableagriculture.net/publica-

tions.

The deadline to submit paper applications in-person or via mail is March 10. The deadline to submit electronic applications is March 5. Electronic applications must be submitted through grants.gov.

To ensure a strong and diverse applicant pool, NSAC encourages all interested farmers, ranchers, fishermen and food entrepreneurs to apply — particularly those from historically underserved communities.

VAPG funds can be used for working capital, feasibility studies and business plans and for marketing efforts to establish viable value-added businesses.

Up to $75,000 is available for planning grants and up to $250,000 is available for working-capital grants. Individual and groups of producers, as well as farmer coops and producer-controlled businesses, are eligible to apply for these grants.

NSAC helped create VAPG as part of the 2000 Agricultural

Risk Protection Act. For the last 20 years, the coalition has been one of the leading advocates for VAPG and other programs that support local food systems and rural development.

In the 2018 farm bill, NSAC led advocacy efforts for the inclusion of the Local Agriculture Market Program, which moved VAPG and the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program under a single umbrella, and provided permanent mandatory funding for each program.

DEAL

prevent exports of brand-name knockoffs are detailed.

In return, the United States will reduce tariffs on some products made in China, but keep duties the White House has imposed on $375 billion worth of merchandise.

Following the Phase 1 signing, $250 billion of Chinese imports will still be subject to a 25% tariff and $125 billion of Chinese goods will be under a 7.5% levy.

Agriculture-related highlights of the trade agreement include: n China will purchase and import at least $40 billion of U.S. food, agricultural and seafood products annually over the next two years. n China has agreed to streamline the regulatory process by

implementing a predicable and science-based approval method for products of agricultural biotechnology. n China will expand the scope of beef products allowed to be imported, eliminate age restrictions on cattle slaughtered for export to China, eliminate unnecessary cattle traceability requirements and provide for the establishment of maximum residue levels for three hormones legally used in the United States n China agreed to broaden the list of pork products that are eligible for importation to include processed products such as ham and certain types of offal. China also agreed to conduct a risk assessment for the veterinary drug ractopamine,

which may be used in U.S. beef and pork production. n China will immediately recognize U.S. Department of Agriculture oversight of U.S. meat, poultry meat and processed meat and poultry meat facilities, thereby eliminating any unique registration requirements and allowing imports of products accompanied by USDA certificates. n Through the agreement, China will immediately engage in technical discussions for the import of U.S. live cattle for breeding. n China has agreed to immediately update its list of traditionally-traded feed additive products with 23 U.S. products and to streamline the registra-

tion process for feed additives, premixes and compound feed.

With regard to distillers’ dried grains with solubles, China has also agreed to speed up license renewal for DDGS manufacturers. n China has committed to streamline the timelines and procedures for registering U.S. dairy and infant formula facilities and products and to provide regulatory certainty and market stability for products like fluid milk and dairy permeate powder.

itary measures — once fully committed and implemented — will hopefully offer lasting impacts beyond short-term commitments to make accelerated, market-driven purchases. The agreement, as we understand it, will offer opportunities for U.S. farmers to once again become competitive in China and serve our customers by addressing retaliatory tariffs and long-standing, non-tariff barriers to trade.”

Darren Armstrong, chairman

University Economist Dermot Hayes, if U.S. pork gets unrestricted access to the Chinese market, it will reduce the overall U.S. trade deficit with China by nearly 6%, generate 184,000 new U.S. jobs and produce $24.5 billion in new pork exports all within the next decade. However, if the U.S. continues to face 60% punitive tariffs — and a cumulative tariff of 68% — while our competitor nations are assessed an 8% tariff, U.S. pork sales will be suppressed as China imports more pork from other nations.”

David Herring, president

to our families. Non-scientific trade barriers like the ban on production technologies, the extensive traceability requirements and the 30-month (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) restriction have greatly limited our ability to tap into growing beef demand in China. The removal of these massive trade barriers gives Chinese consumers access to the U.S. beef they desire, and it gives America’s cattlemen and cattlewomen the opportunity to provide U.S. beef to a growing consumer-base that represents one-fifth of the global population and a middle-class that is greater than the entire U.S. population.”

Jennifer Houston, president

step towards restoring market confidence for U.S. biofuel producers. We’re grateful to U.S administration officials for their continued work on securing this trade agreement at such a pivotal time for our nation’s agriculture and renewable energy industries. Breaking down trade barriers between our nations will provide a valuable opportunity to restore demand for American biofuel, and we hope to soon see biofuels and DDG exports back on the Chinese market. In 2016, China was the third largest export market for U.S. biofuels, but exports were nearly eliminated due to retaliatory tariffs and trade negotiations.”

Emily Skor, CEO

FROM PAGE ONE

Though China has confirmed it will increase its agricultural purchases, it has not publicly committed to a specific dollar amount, or indicated which products it plans to buy.

The document specifies that both China and the United States “shall ensure fair and equitable market access” for businesses that depend on the safety of trade secrets.

Specific measures that will protect pharmaceutical firms’ intellectual property, govern patents, block counterfeiting on e-commerce platforms and

LEADERS FROM PAGE ONE

“The Phase 1 agreement is great news for Hoosier farmers, since China is one of Indiana’s top trading partners.

Strengthening our relationships with trading partners from around the world will bring certainty to the market for many of our farm families and the agricultural industry as a whole.

Indiana Farm Bureau remains optimistic and looks forward to the ongoing discussions with China.”

Randy Kron, president INDIANA FARM BUREAU

“The structural reforms, particularly those affecting feed grains, agricultural biotechnology and sanitary and phytosan-

U.S. GRAINS COUNCIL

“While China’s Phase 1 commitments are welcomed, U.S. pork exports continue to be suppressed because of the country’s 60% punitive tariffs.

In order to fully capture the benefits of this deal, we need China to eliminate all tariffs on U.S. pork for at least five years. According to Iowa State

NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL

“The agreement will be a gamechanger for the U.S. beef industry. For many years, Chinese consumers have been denied access to high-quality U.S. beef — the same U.S. beef we feed

NATIONAL CATTLEMEN’S BEEF ASSOCIATION

Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@ agrinews-pubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran.

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“The signing of the trade agreement is another positive

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Learn about certification process at Organic Grain Conference C H A M PA IGN , Ill. — Hosted by The Land Connection, the fourth annual Organic Grain Conference and Trade Show willbe Feb. 5-6 at the I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S. First St., Champaign.

Now with two full days of workshops, panel discussions, presentations, exhibitors and networking opportunities, the OGC is the premier event in Illinois for grain farmers who are interested in learning more about organic farming, conservation practices, and transitioning.

Already the largest event of its kind in Illinois, the OGC brings together diverse stakeholders and farmers to explore advancements and emerging issues in grain farming in a practical manner.

This year, the conference aims to be more inclusive and is broadening the scope of topics covered to include more general areas of interest like Midwest grain value chains, farm succession planning, carbon offsets and soil health.

You do not have to be an organic farmer to attend, though an interest in

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This year’s event will kick off on Feb. 5 with two full-day workshops.

At t endee s c a n joi n Mark Seeley of OnMark Cer t i f icat ion Ser v ices for his in-depth look at “Navigating the Organic Certification Process,” or Sandy Syburg of Pur-ple Cow Organics on developing a “Systems Approach to Weed Management.”

The first day will wrap up with a mixer featuring local beer and spirits and a screening of “Dreaming of a Vetter World,” a film e x a m i n i n g Ne b r a s k a grain-farmer and keynote speaker David Vetter’s jour ney f rom conventional to organic produc-

tion.

Feb. 6 will feature opening remarks by Ivan Dozier, Illinois state conservationist with NRCS, a keynote address by organic grain pioneer David Vetter of Grain Place Foods and three concurrent tracks of breakout sessions.

Topics of the breakout sessions will include: “Building a Supply Chain for Organic Agriculture in Central Illinois,” “Revolutionizing Conservation in the Agriculture Industry through S.T.A.R.,” “Parallel Production Success,” “Considerations for Adding New Crops to Your Rot at ion,” “Q ua nt i f y i ng the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Soil Health,” “Farming System Strategies for Success in Organic Production,” and “Innovative

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Breakfast will be served.

The purpose of the annual meeting is to provide reports on association activities, approve the acts and deeds of the directors and staff, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

ISG Policy Session All ISG members are invited to attend the ISG Policy Session Friday, Feb. 4, 2020, at the Double Tree Hotel & Conference Center 10 Brickyard Dr., Bloomington, IL 61701, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

The purpose of this session is to allow ISG members and the ISG Board of Directors to review the current American Soybean Association (ASA) Resolutions for changes and amendments that will be presented at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, TX, in March 2020.

The resolutions are available for viewing at www.ilsoygrowers. com by clicking on “Download 2019 ASA Resolutions” at the top of the home page. You may also contact larsona@ilsoy.org to request a copy.

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The trade show will feature more than 20 exhibitors and will be open from noon to 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 and 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Feb. 6. Lunch and a light breakfast are included on both days.

Registration for the conference and trade show on Feb. 5 includes access to the local beer and spirits

mixer at the conclusion of the all-day workshops.

Registration closes Feb. 3.

The 2020 OGC is made possible by the support of Illinois Farm Bureau, A mer ica n Orga nics, Farm Credit Illinois, Albert Lea Seed and Organic Valley.

Learn more about the sessions and speakers presenting at the conference, and register online at thel-

andconnection.org/event/ ogc2020.

The Land Connection is a non-profit organization in Champaign dedicated to growing the local food economy, both on and off the farm, for a healthy and resilient future.

If you would like more information, contact Cassidy Dellorto-Blackwell at 217840-2128, or cassidy@thelandconnection.org.

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REGIONAL WEATHER

Outlook for Jan. 21 - Jan. 27

Shown is Tuesday’s weather. Temperatures are Tuesday’s highs and Tuesday night’s lows.

Evanston 22/18 South Bend 24/16

Rockford 18/13 Rock Island 21/15

Chicago 21/16

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Peoria 24/20

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Decatur 27/20

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Indianapolis 28/20 Terre Haute 29/20

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Anna 34/22

Today Hi/Lo/W 26/19/s 21/16/s 27/20/s 34/25/s 22/18/s 22/15/s 33/20/s 24/20/s 29/23/s 18/13/s 21/15/s 28/23/s

Tom. Hi/Lo/W 38/27/c 35/24/c 39/29/c 40/32/pc 33/25/c 33/24/c 42/29/pc 38/26/pc 41/32/pc 34/22/pc 31/23/pc 40/31/pc

Thu. Hi/Lo/W 43/32/c 40/31/sf 44/34/c 46/41/r 40/32/sn 40/32/sn 44/32/r 42/33/c 43/34/r 39/29/sn 39/27/sn 44/35/r

Indiana Bloomington Carmel Evansville Fishers Fort Wayne Gary Lafayette Indianapolis Muncie South Bend Terre Haute Vevay

Today Hi/Lo/W 29/20/s 27/16/s 32/22/s 28/16/s 25/17/s 25/21/s 26/19/s 28/20/s 27/19/s 24/16/pc 29/20/s 32/17/s

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Northern Indiana: Tuesday: partly sunny and cold. Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph.

Expect 4-8 hours of sunshine with poor drying conditions and average relative humidity 75%. Wednesday: clouds and sun, except sunnier in the east.

Central Indiana: Tuesday: mostly sunny; cold in the north and east. Winds light and variable. Expect 4-8 hours of sunshine with poor drying conditions and average relative humidity 70%. Wednesday: partly sunny.

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Northern Illinois: Tuesday: mostly sunny and cold. Winds southwest 4-8 mph.

Expect 6-10 hours of sunshine with poor drying conditions and average relative humidity 75%. Wednesday: partly sunny; however, cloudier to the east.

Central Illinois: Tuesday: plenty of sunshine. Winds southwest 4-8 mph. Expect a full day of sunshine with poor drying conditions and average relative humidity 70%.

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Southern Indiana: Tuesday: brilliant sunshine. Winds west 4-8 mph. Expect a full day of sunshine with poor drying conditions and average relative humidity 55%. Wednesday: mostly sunny. Winds south-southeast 4-8 mph.

SOUTH AMERICA Much of Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil will be dry into early next week, while scattered rains are likely from Minas Gerais and Bahia to Mato Grosso in Brazil.

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Once in a Blue Moon: Experiences shared at specialty crop event

By Tom C. Doran

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Lorien Carsey has literally worked from the ground up at Blue Moon Farm.

She began as a farmhand at this 20-acre, certified organic farm in 1999. She left the farm to attend graduate school, returned in 2009 and is now transitioning toward full ownership along with Shea Belahi, former owner of Heirloominous Farm, Urbana.

Carsey shared her experiences at the annual Illinois Specialty Crop Conference as part of the event’s new educational tract focusing on beginning farmers.

Blue Moon Fa r m , Urbana, which focuses on vegetable production, was co-founded by Jon Cherniss and Michelle Wander in 1997.

The farm has 10 high tunnels, some heated, an insulated and heated pack shed, several walk-in cooler s, outbu i ld i ng s and a heated start house.

It focuses on a diverse range of annual vegetable production year-round and has primary sales to Urbana’s farmers market, Community Suppor ted A g r icult u re, Com mon Ground Food Coop, restaurants and some sales to Chicago.

SOIL HEALTH Cover crops are a main source of fertility and one of the practices to promote soil health.

Crop rotation is also a key component of longterm production.

“We are lucky because

we have these awesome We really don’t like prairie soils that are forgiving and nutrient rich to do wholesale and we want to take care of that. So, we do a lot of because unless cover cropping,” Carsey you’re able to have said.

“At any given point guaranteed volume we have one-half acre in greenhouses, a couple of that price point is acres of other structures. very bad for us.”

We’ll have about seven to 10 acres in cash crop pro- Lorien Carsey duction and seven to 10 BLUE MOON FARM acres in cover crops.”

MARKETS “Our primary sales are to the Urbana farmers market, which is amazing.

It has an awesome farmers market. It has this 30-year history and everybody comes to it and it cares and supports farmers a lot.

So, we don’t have to do multiple farmers markets, we have to do that farmers market,” Carsey explained.

“We also have an awesome food co-op in our town, and we do a lot of sales through that food co-op. It’s this gift that we have a co-op that actually cares about local sales and devotes a lot of time and attention to taking care of our farmers.

“We do some sales to Chicago, and we do some sales to restaurants, although we have kind of reduced our restaurant focus in the past couple of years.”

Carsey added they are trying to grow their CSA. “While the Urbana farmers market is so amazing, we do find that farmers market sales are now becoming unpredictable, and we feel like we have to expand,” Casey noted.

“We used to have to rely

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so much on the farmers market, and we don’t trust it as much as we used to.

Everything is changing in this world, and we’re trying to expand and be able to have strengths in multiple markets.

“We really don’t like to do wholesale because unless you’re able to have guaranteed volume that price point is very bad for us. Our margins are so tight and to have to drop

our price for wholesale is a big problem. We really want direct-to-consumer sales. That’s where we’re really going to be able to sustain the farm in the future and how to do that really is our challenge.”

LABOR FORCE Three employees work there throughout the winter and the farm employs up to 10 workers at the height of the season.

“Annual vegetable crop is all about the labor.

You’re constantly planting and weeding and cleaning and harvesting. Labor is a huge story. Managing our labor is huge part of how we survive,” Carsey said.

“It’s a mixed bag. We’re grateful every day that people are willing to come to our farm and put up with us and do the things that we tell them.

“Labor costs can swing terribly high, so it’s some-

thing we have to pay a lot saves a lot of stress. of attention to.”

Knowing how long jobs take makes staffing so USEFUL TIPS much better. “For exCasey provided the fol- ample, I don’t actually lowing points for begin- know how long it takes ning farmers: to hand transplant multin Get to know soils. “This ple beds of brassica and if I need to schedule a is the key to production. crew to come out I don’t You’re in a relationship with your soils all of the know how long it’s going time. You have to know to take because I didn’t how they’re doing, what write it down when we their moisture content had to do it three years is, what their earthworm ago. It makes such a huge content is. When you have difference to be able to to do anything in your say in these conditions fields — planting, cultithis is what’s possible. vating, tilling, all those I’m not going to over-hire things — what is the state a crew. I want to hire the of that soil and how is it right number of crew,” going to change,” Carsey Carsey explained. said. n Make decisions on numbers versus feelings. n Master the art of delegation. You don’t have to Tom C. Doran can be do everything perfectly. reached at 815-780-7894 Invest in the plan versus or tdoran@agrinewsthe task. pubs.com. Follow him on n Write it down. Taking Twitter at: @AgNews_ notes on season opporDoran. tunities and challenges

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Second lowest acreage for winter wheat seedings

By Tom C. Doran AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the nation’s second lowest winter wheat acreage on record for 2020.

The agency’s winter wheat seedings report expects 30.8 million acres, down 1% from 2019.

Soft red winter wheat seeded area totals 5.64 million acres, up 8% overall from last year. However, decreases are estimated in Illinois and Indiana.

Illinois’ soft red winter wheat seeded area declined from 650,000 in 2019 to 490,000 this year, a 25% decline.

USDA estimates Indiana’s soft red winter wheat seeding at 310,000 acres compared to 330,000 in 2019, a 6% reduction.

Hard red winter wheat seeded area is expected to total 21.8 million acres, down 3% from 2019.

Planted acreage is down from last year across most of the hard red growing region. The largest increases in planted acreage are estimated in Texas, up 400,000 acres, while the largest decreases are estimated in Colorado, down 250,000, and Montana, 400,000 less. Record low acreage was seeded in Nebraska, 900,000, and Utah, 120,000.

White winter wheat

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 30.8 million acres of winter wheat were planted this year. seeded area totals 3.37 million acres, down 4% from 2019. Planting in the Pacific Northwest was ahead of the five-year average pace in Oregon but was behind in Idaho and Washington. Seeding was virtually complete in the region by early November.

Durum wheat seedings in Arizona and California for 2020 harvest are estimated at a combined 70,000 acres, up 9% from 2019 but 41% below 2018.

The USDA noted that seeding of the 2020 acreage was under way in mid-September but was

behind the five-year average pace. About a month into seeding, progress was at or ahead of the five-year average for the remainder of seeding the 2020 acreage. Seeding was mostly complete by Nov. 17.

A mi Heesch, CHS Hedging market analyst, said the report concurred with what commodity traders anticipated that “we were going to see a lot lower acreage, which we did.

“We’re planting less wheat but I think we’re still going to produce the bushels even with less of a crop. Over the past few years, we’ve had all wheat at 45 million acres and we still managed at 1 billion bushel carryout. We’re

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The Intelligent Spray Control System was entrusted to Smart Guided Systems to be commercialized after 10 years of research and testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Ser v ice, Clemson University, The Ohio State University, Oregon State University, Texas A&M University and The University of Tennessee.

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Input sought for easement rule Protecting farmland from development CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program.

ACEP is USDA’s premier conservation easement program, helping landowners protect working agricultural lands and wetlands. The interim rule — now available on the Federal Register — will be in eect until the ďŹ nal rule is published. These activities will make changes to the program prescribed by the 2018 farm bill. “Through easements, agricultural landowners are protecting agricultural lands from development, restoring grazing lands and returning wetlands to their natural conditions,â€? said Ivan Dozier, NRCS state conservationist in Illinois. “The new changes to ACEP under the 2018 farm bill make it stronger and more eective and will result in even better protection of our nation’s farmlands, grasslands and wetlands.â€?

NRCS is investing more than $300 million in conservation easements for ďŹ scal 2020. NRCS state ofďŹ ces will announce sign-up periods for ACEP in the coming weeks. Changes to ACEP for agricultural land easements include: Q Authorizing assistance to partners who pursue “buy-protect-sellâ€? transactions.

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SUBMITTING COMMENTS NRCS inv ites comments on this interim rule through March 6 on the Federal Register.

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AUCTIONS

Auction Calendar Fri., Jan. 24

ROSEVILLE, ILL.: 83.67 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Mary Joan German Trust, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309426-2000.

Sat., Jan. 25

PARIS, MO.: Annual January Consignment, 9 a.m., Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate, 660-327-5890.

LANGHAMAUCTIONEERS. HIBID.COM: Online Only Farmstead Auction, bidding closes at 6 p.m.

Central, Barry & Shirley Essenpreis Farm, Langham Auctioneers Inc., 618-2678400.

Mon., Jan. 27

KENNETT, MO.: Farm Machinery Consignment, 9 a.m., DeWitt Auction Company, Inc., 800-533-9488.

Tues., Jan. 28

STANFORD, ILL.: Retirement Farm Auction, 10 a.m., Bob Iutzi, Naughton Auction Service, 217-304-6502.

OQUAWKA, ILL.: Retirement Farm Auction, 10 a.m., John R. & Judy K Zielkie, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309426-2000. See p. B3 JACKSONVILLE, ILL.: 214.84 +/- Acres in 4 Tracts, 6 p.m., John Matthew Hadden, Middendorf Bros.

Auctioneers, 888-6432767.

Wed., Jan. 29

MASON CITY, ILL.: 193.083 Acres in 3 Tracts, 10 a.m., The Nelson G. Kiesling Trust & Lela M. Kiesling Trust Farm, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161.

GALVA, ILL.: 134.24 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Dorothy E. Thomson Estate, Folger’s Auction Service, Inc., 309-337-2150.

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MANITO, ILL.: Farm Auction, 10 a.m., Ken Fornoff, Palmer Auction Service, 309-253-2128.

MCLEAN COUNTY, ILL.: 120 +/- Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m., The Loranda Group, Inc., 800-716-8189.

Sat., Feb. 1

WYANET, ILL.: Farm Retirement & Consignment, 9 a.m., Rediger Auction Service, 815-699-7999. See p. B3 VICTORIA, ILL.: Farm Auction, 10 a.m., Ron Rollins & Family, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309426-2000. See p. B3

Sun., Feb. 2

SANDWICH, ILL.: Building Materials & Tools, 8 a.m., Gavin Auction Company, 815-509-8018. See p. B2

Mon., Feb. 3

Thurs., Jan. 30

PRINCETON, ILL.: 283.13 +/Acres in 3 Tracts, 10 a.m., James E. Albrecht Trust & Laura D. Albrecht Trust, Capital Agricultural Property Services, 815-8757418. See p. B2

To place your own advertisement, call 800-426-9438

LEESBURG, IND.: Annual Farm Equipment Auction, 9:30 a.m. EST, Polk Equipment, Inc., 574-4532411. See p. B1

Tues., Feb. 4

NEW PARIS, IND.: Annual Late Model Ag & Construction

Equipment Auction, 8:30 a.m. EST, Polk Auction Company, 877-915-4440.

LINCOLN, ILL.: Farm Equipment, 10 a.m., Dale Lessen Estate, Mike Maske Auction Service, 217-5193959. See p. B2 MT. PLEASANT, IOWA: 79.88 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Wil-Farm, Inc., Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161.

LODI, WIS.: Farm Equipment, 10 a.m., Klahn Farms, Tom Klahn, The Bill Stade Auction Co., 262-7364141. See p. B3 MELVIN, ILL.: Farm Retirement Auction, 10 a.m., Roger & Carolyn Johannsen, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. See p. B2 LEXINGTON, ILL.: 80 Acres, 11 a.m., Agrashares, Knollenberg Real Estate & Auction Service, 217-4825351.

ARGENTA, ILL.: 42.76 Acres, 5 p.m., First Security Bank, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161.

Wed., Feb. 5

CHAMPAIGN, ILL.: Farm Retirement Auction, 10 a.m., Glen & Rosie Trimble, Sullivan

Auctioneers, LLC, 844-8472161. See p. B2 UNIONVILLE, MO.: 518 +/Acres in 5 Tracts, 1 p.m., Adrian & Elizabeth Lewis Estate, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161.

SHABBONA, ILL.: 153 +/Acres, 1 p.m., The Rood Farm, Martin, Goodrich & Waddell Inc., 815-756-3606.

See p. B2 ANNAWAN, ILL.: 122 +/Acres, 5 p.m., The Keith Vandewoestyne Trust Farm, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, 844-847-2161.

Thurs., Feb. 6

ROCHELLE, ILL.: 330 +/Acres, 10 a.m., John & Jennifer Kruse, Bearrows Real Estate & Auction Co., 815-562-5113.

MT. PULASKI, ILL.: 59.07 Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m., Rick Freed ETAL, Mike Maske Auction Service, 217-519-3959. See p. B2

Fri., Feb. 7

PLEASANT PLAINS, ILL.: Farm Machinery Retirement Auction, 9 a.m., Thomas E. Walbaum, Cowman Auction LLC, 217-473-4840. See p. B2 GALESBURG, ILL.: 113.10 +/Acres, 10 a.m., Lillabelle M.

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“Belle” Steck Estate, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309426-2000.

Mon., Feb. 10

ROCKVILLE, IND.: 195 +/Acres in 3 Tracts, 6 p.m., Chris Cox Booe & Marty Ratcliff (Sarah Warner Farm), Allen Auction & Real Estate, 765-585-0116.

Thurs., Feb. 13

PRINCETON, IND.: 204 +/Acres in 7 Tracts, 7 p.m.

EST, Frank & Marlene Brittingham, Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company, Inc., 800-4512709.

Sat., Feb. 15

MORRIS, ILL.: 71 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Patricia Dewey Sanders Estate & Sue Dewey Sattersten, Richard A. Olson & Associates, Inc., 815-942-4266. See p. B2

Mon., Feb. 17

ATKINSON, ILL.: 80 +/- Acres, 10:30 a.m., The LaVerne West Farm, Anderson Auction Company, 309-3735897. See p. B3

See AUCTION, Page B2

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• NI 3722 SPREADER • NI 3609 SPREADER • NH 145 SPREADER W/GATE • AERWAY 10 FT AERATOR

COMBINES & HEADS • 2011 CIH 8120, RT, FT, RWA, GUIDANCE, 2000 - 1400 HRS • CIH 1083 8R30 CORNHEAD • JD 643 CORNHEAD • 2006 JD 635F • 2003 CIH 1020 - 30 FT • 1989 JD 920

MOWERS • BUSHHOG 2720 20FT BATWING MOWER • RHINO STEALTH 12FT BATWING MOWER • WOODS 20CD 20FT FLAIL MOWER • WOODS RC5 MOWER • GRASSHOPPER 725G2, ZERO TURN, 1400 HRS • GRASSHOPPER 620T2, ZERO TURN, 587 HRS • JD X720, 54” DECK

WAGONS & GRAIN CARTS • UNVERFERTH 1115 CART, TARP, SCALES - NICE • PARKER 4500 GRAIN CART • BRENT 440 WAGON W/BRAKES

MISCELLANEOUS • CENTURY HD 1300 SPRAYER 90FT BOOMS • DEMCO HP SPRAYER • LOFTNESS 8FT SNOWBLOWER • FRONTIER SB1184 7FT SNOWBLOWER • FARMKING 7FT SNOWBLOWER • ABI HOSE PULL • WOOD SPLITTER • WOODS 1050 BACKHOE • S&H 16FT LIVESTOCK TRAILER • NEW FD8 HYD BOX BLADE • L570 LOADER • JD 148 LOADER • WOODS RTR 60.40 TILLER • KING KUTTER TG48 TILLER • RAINFLO 345 MULCH LAYER • BUCKEYE 4626 TRANSPLANTER

CONSTRUCTION • 2017 GEHL Z45, CAH, 2 SPD, 708 HRS • 2011 DEERE 310SK, OS, PS, 4WD, REG HOE, 1800 HRS • CASE 588 SERIES 3 FORKLIFT, OS, 2WD, 2186 HRS • 2018 DEERE 314, OS, 16 HRS • 2016 CASE TV380, CAH, 2 SPD, 620 HRS • 2018 BOBCAT T870, CAH, 2SPD, 2029 HRS • 2017 BOBCAT T590, CAH, 2 SPD, 1410 HRS • 2016 BOBCAT S740, CAH, 2SPD, 410 HRS • 2015 BOBCAT T450, CAH, 2 SPD, 1165 HRS • 2015 BOBCAT T650, CAH, 2 SPD, 1524 HRS • 2015 CAT 226B3, CAH, 580 HRS • NEW HOLLAND L225 GAS • GROVE 4688XT MAN LIFT

NO CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED! EVERYTHING SELLS!!

TERMS: Cash or a Good Check on the day of the Auction. NO EXCEPTIONS. We will not be held responsible for accidents or items after they are sold. Announcements made the day of the auction take precedence over printed material. Online bidders should pre-register 48 hours before the auction.

NOTE: Due to early printing, there will be additions and deletions.

NO SALES after January 1, 2020

Low fixed rate financing available onsite.

B2 Friday, January 24, 2020

AUCTION FROM PAGE B1

Tues., Feb. 18

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILL.: 208 +/- Acres in 3 Tracts Sealed Bid Auction, bids due by 5 p.m., MWA Auctions & Real Estate, 217-398-6400. See p. B3

Wed., Feb. 19

BEECHER, ILL.: 120 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Lattz Family Farm, McColly Bennett Real Estate, 815-383-7057 or 815-383-7025.

Thurs., Feb. 20

ROCHELLE, ILL.: 155 +/Acres, 10 a.m., Dutcher Trust, Bearrows Real Estate & Auction Co., 815562-5113. See p. B3

Fri., Feb. 21

MONMOUTH, ILL.: 305 +/Acres in 6 Tracts, 10 a.m., John W. O’Daniel Estate, Van Adkisson Auction LLC, 309-426-2000. See p. B4

Sat., Feb. 22

MT. ERIE, ILL.: 60 +/- Acres in 2 Tracts, 10 a.m., Fout Family, Rothrock Auction LLC, 618-839-5363. See p. B4 CARROLLTON, ILL.: Estate Auction, 10:30 a.m., Estate of Reggie Winters, Reeves Auction Service, 217-2421709.

Wed., Feb. 26

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.: 154 +/-

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Acres, 10 a.m., The Louise Stahly Trust, First Mid Ag Services, 309-665-0048. See p. B3

Fri., Feb. 28

WYANET, ILL.: 160 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Joanne M. Schertz Trust, Rediger Auction Service, 815-699-7999.

Sat., Feb. 29

BUSHNELL, ILL.: Farm & Construction Equipment Consignment, 9 a.m., Bedwell Farm Equipment, 309-772-2343. See p. B3

Thurs., March 5

CHERRY, ILL.: 200 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., Losey Family Farm, Rediger Auction Service, 815-699-7999. See p. C2

Sat., March 7

PARIS, ILL.: Multi-Consignor Farm Retirement Auction, 10 a.m., Henry Setzer Farms, Phil Landes Farms, Tucker Wood Auctions, 217-822-2386.

Thurs., March 12

FAIRBURY, ILL.: 320 +/- Acres, 10 a.m., The Pratt Farm, First Mid Ag Services, 309-665-0056. See p. B4

Fri., March 20

ANNAWAN, ILL.: Hatzer & Nordstrom Consignment Auction, 8:30 a.m., Owned & Operated by Anderson Enterprises & Equipment, LLC, 309-935-6700.

Peoples Company expands agricultural land services CLIVE, Iowa — Peoples Company, a leading provider of land brokerage, land management, land investment and appraisal services, announced the company’s expansion into California, the nation’s largest agricultural market.

With offices in Fresno and Southern California, the team, led by Curtis Buono and Jeremy Darner, will focus on providing agricultural brokerage and appraisal services throughout California.

The growth into California comes after recent a n nou nc e me nt s that Peoples Company opened offices in Michigan, Washington and Nebraska.

“California alone represents over 13% of the nation’s total agricultural value. With over

BRIEFS New Food Lab Club at Thomson Library THOMPSON, Ill. – The new Food Lab 4-H Club will explore food science with fun experiments.

Meetings will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 27 through March 2 at the Thompson Public Library, 1005 W Main St, Thomson.

Cost is $10 for current 4-H members. Register online at go.illinois.edu/ CarrollFoodLab or call 815-244-9444.

400 commodities grown in the state, over 33% of the nation’s vegetables produced and about 66% of the nation’s fruits and nuts harvested, California has been a place Peoples Company has sought to establish a permanent presence,” Peoples Company President Steve Bruere said.

“As we looked to continue our growth westward into California and beyond, we made certain to stay true to our brand of providing our clients superior service, expertise and counsel — backed by our industry-leading technology and marketing — to achieve positive results. Curtis and Jeremy are exceptional additions to our team and will build a robust Peoples Company presence in California.”

ANNAWAN, ILL.: Hatzer & Nordstrom Consignment Auction, 8:30 a.m., Owned & Operated by Anderson Enterprises & Equipment, LLC, 309-935-6700.

FREEPORT, ILL.: 431 Acres in 7 Tracts Sealed Bid Land Sale, bids due 3/30 by 10 a.m., Ruf Family Trust, Nicole Bauer, 815235-1212.

Real Estate Auction

The Auction to be conducted at the American Legion, Mt. Pulaski, IL

Thursday, February 6, 10:00 a.m.

Tract One: 45.53 unimproved land located in the northwest quarter of Section 3, Mt. Pulaski Twp., located 3 miles northwest of Mt. Pulaski, IL at 1575 878th Street; Tax ID#06-053-007-00.

Tract Two: 13.54 unimproved acres located in the southwest quarter of Section 32, East Lincoln Twp., directly east of Chester East School; north of 1500th Street in the city of Lincoln, IL; Tax ID# 08-032-020-10.

TERMS: These tracts will be offered separately on a basis of 45.53 and 13.54 acres respectively and will not be combined as one tract. The successful bidder will enter into a written agreement on the day of the auction requiring a 10% down payment with the balance of the sale price due at closing.

The sale of this property is not subject to the ability of the new buyer to obtain financing. A title commitment policy will be issued for the exact amount of the sale price. The Seller will pay the 2019 Real Estate taxes, due in 2020, by allowing the new buyers a credit at closing. The new buyers will be responsible for paying subsequent years real estate taxes.

Closing will occur on or before March 5, 2020. This farm is free from tenancy. The Seller will have the right to confirm the final bid. The Sales Contract will be available for inspection by contacting Mike Maske, (217) 519-3959. Announcements made on the day of the auction take precedence over printed materials or typographical errors. Mike Maske Auction Service/ Coldwell Banker Cornerstone and their staffs are agents for the Seller, and in that capacity represent the Seller only.

Rick Freed ETAL, Owner

Mike Maske Auction Service

119 S. Lafayette St., Mt. Pulaski, IL 62548 IL License # 440.000157 (217) 519-3959 maskeauction.com Coldwell Banker Cornerstone 303 S. Kickapoo St. • Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 732-8353 • cornerstoneCB.com

Sat., April 4

POLO, ILL.: Hazelhurst Annual Spring

Consignment, 8:30 a.m., Public Auction Service, 815-946-2660.

HUGE BUILDING MATERIAL & TOOL AUCTION SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! SUNDAY, February 2, 2020 • 8:00 A.M.

Take U.S. Route 34 to Sandwich, IL to 3rd Stop Light (Latham St.) then 5 Miles North to Chicago Road, then West 1 Mile to 16746 Chicago Road.

4500 Watt Generator, Unilock Pavers, 2” & 3” Foam Board, Semi-Loads of Treated & Dimensional Lumber, Plywood & O.S.B., Maple Plywood, Melamine, Huge Amount of Trim & Moulding, Andersen Patio Doors up to 12’ Long, Vinyl Patio Doors, Fiberglass & Steel Entry Doors, Over 100 Windows, Interior Doors, Floor Tile, Hand & Power Tools, Plumbing & Electrical Supplies.

For A More Complete Listing Go To Gavinauctionservices.com.

THIS WILL BE A HUGE ALL DAY AUCTION! 6¼% Sales Tax Must Be Applied.

WE NEVER CANCEL! GAVIN AUCTION COMPANY • 815-509-8018 FARM MACHINERY RETIREMENT AUCTION Friday, February 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m

Thomas E. Walbaum 14981 Walbaum Rd. Pleasant Plains, IL 62677 -Live and Online AuctionVisit cowmanauction.com or auctionzip.com #37758 for more details.

Farm Machinery: 2008 JD 8530 MFWD; 2007 JD 9520 4WD; WD 45; Oliver 88; 2011 JD 9870 STS combine; 2012 JD 612C, 12 row corn head; Kinze 840 grain cart; 2008-09 JD 1770 NT Max Emerge XP planter; JD 2210 field cultivator; 2009 Blue Jet 6010; JD hoe; Semi, Trailers, Vehicles, Misc: 2005 Peterbilt 379 Cat C15; 2003 Wilson Pace Setter 40’ hopper; 2015 Trailerman trailer; 2005 Chevy 2500 HD diesel; 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis; Polaris 4-wheeler; folk lift, seed blower; shredders; augers; fuel tanks; power washer; misc shop tools.

Terms: Cash or checks only. All items sold “as is, where it is, and without warranty.”

Seller: Thomas E. Walbaum

Aron Ron Edward 217-473-4840 217-473-7550 217-473-0411 NEW BERLIN, IL

cowmanauction.com

CORNERSTONE

LAND AUCTION

71± Ac - Grundy County IL SAT, FEB 15, 2020 @ 10:00 AM Property Location: 635 E Southmor Rd, Morris, IL Auction Location: Morris Moose Lodge #967 3835 IL-47, Morris, IL 60450

2019 JD S760 Combine (Brand new in the fall of 2019)

Dale Lessen Estate Auc on

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 Lincoln, IL

Call Bill Lessen (217) 306-4147

Farm is located 1 mile south of the Morris Illinois River Bridge on IL-47, then east 1/2 mile on Southmor Rd. Farm is on the southside.

W1/2 of the SE1/4 of Section 15 WAUPONSEE TWP - GRUNDY CO 123.4 PI — ZONED R-2 Complete Listing, Terms, Flyer and Maps on website!

Owners: Patricia Dewey Sanders Estate & Sue Dewey Sattersten Seller’s Attorney: Don Black - Black & Black Law Firm - 815-942-0594

Auction conducted by Richard A. Olson & Assoc, Inc Morris, IL - 815-942-4266

www.richardaolson.com

153 ACRE LAND AUCTION T HE R OOD F ARM Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM Indian Oaks Country Club 603 E. Preserve Road, Shabbona, IL 60550

• Productive tillable acres • Offered in two tracts • Potential building sites • Close to Shabbona Lake State Park

www.mgw.us.com • (815) 756-3606

Call or visit our website for a detailed color brochure.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M. CST Auction to be held at the farm. Physical Address: 2128 CR 900 East • Champaign, IL 61822

DETAILS, PHOTOS & ONLINE BIDDING @:

www.SullivanAuctioneers.com (2) IH 1468 V8 tractors IH 3588 2+2 tractor IH 856 tractor w/2350 loader IH 254 utility tractor with belly mower IH 1460 combine IH 6R30″ corn head IH 22.5′ platform Brent 782 grain cart (2) Brent gravity wagons ’06 Ford F150 pickup, 98k miles DMI 27′ 3-pt NH3 bar IH 28.5′ field cultivator IH 25′ disk Landoll 850 22′ soil finisher 15′ batwing mower IH 900 12R30” planter Tye 20′ drill on no-till caddy ’78 GMC 6000 grain truck Bobcat UTV Cub Cadet 127 mower Farm support items

GLEN & ROSIE TRIMBLE (GLEN 217-778-6055 • ROSIE 217-377-5444) SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • (844) 847-2161 • LIC. #44000107 | AUCTION MANAGER: KEVIN HAAS (309) 264-7767

Maske Auc on Service (217) 519-3959 119 S. Lafaye­e St., Mt Pulaski, IL www.maskeauc on.com

NO-RESERVE FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION

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NO-RESERVE FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION

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Mon., March 30

DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS

WEE Naturalist program begins MORRISON, Ill. – The WEE Naturalist program for 4- to 7-year-olds will begin Jan. 24 at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison.

The program will run five sessions on the fourth Saturday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Register by calling the 815-772-7323.

Sat., March 21

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M. CST

ROJOFarms

Auction to be held at the farm. Physical Address: 981 N 1200 East Road • Melvin, IL 60952

DETAILS, PHOTOS & ONLINE BIDDING @:

www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

'10 JD 9430 4WD tractor, 3,000 hrs.

'02 JD 8320 MFWD tractor, 5,200 hrs.

'75 JD 4630 2wd tractor, 8,200 hrs.

'72 IH 766 2wd tractor '09 JD 9770STS 4wd combine, 2,600/1,830 hrs.

'96 JD 893 8R30” corn head '08 JD 630F 30’ flex platform (2) Unverferth HT30 head trailers '93 JD 7200 24R30” planter '11 JD 2210 38’ field cultivator '16 Kuhn 4855 Dominator 11-shank disc-ripper Brent 672 grain cart '98 JD 1518 15’ batwing mower Friesen 2-box seed tender ’06 Freightliner tandem grain truck ’05 IH tandem grain truck (2) Westfield MK100-70 augers Farm support items

ROGER & CAROLYN JOHANNSEN (ROGER 217-841-6184 • CAROLYN 217-841-6183) SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • (844) 847-2161 • LIC. #44000107 | AUCTION MANAGER: KEVIN HAAS (309) 264-7767

www.agrinews-pubs.com | ILLINOIS AGRINEWS | Friday, January 24, 2020

154 Acres+ /McLean County, Illinois 2 Farmland Tracts near Normal. Prime Class A Ipava-Sable soils, 141 and 142 weighted soil PI.

Approximately 77+/- acres each, to be surveyed.

Open Lease for 2020.

Choice & Privilege method.

The Louise Stahly Trust

February June 26th 26th Auc on!

Details: 800-532-5263 10 a.m.@Evergreen FS-Hershey Rd.

Real Estate Brokers

David Klein, Auctioneer

Craig Thompson & Tyler Roth

Email: dklein@firstmid.com

Lic.#441.001928 Phone:309-261-3117

Call 309-665-0048 crthompson@firstmid.com See www.Firstmidag.com Attorney: Patrick Cox

Bedwell Consignment Auction Farm & Construction Equipment February 29, 2019 @ 9:00 A.m.

Bushnell, IL Advertisement deadline February 1, 2019 Call Office: 309-772-2343 Daryl Bedwell: 309-333-5880 Curtis Bedwell: 309-221-9289 Fax: 309-772-2365 Email: bedwell@bushnell.net Taking consignments February 17- 28 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Auctioneers Cal Kaufman Brent Schmidgall FARM RETIREMENT & CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

The following described items will be offered by Public Auction at “The Shed”, Rediger Auction Service, 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 on:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 • 9:00 A.M.

ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE AT www.rickrediger.com MARK READ RETIREMENT: MARK - 815.303.3650 or CHUCK – 815.303.3960 *2012 Case IH 6130 Combine, #YCG008555, 2380/1675 Hrs, Pro 700 monitor, 30.5R32 singles, rock trap, chopper, True Sight, elec grain tank ext, 22’ auger; *Geringhoff RD600 Elite XL corn head, 6R30’s, #110120501630, Insight head control, hyd deck plates, knife rolls, Patriot crop sweeper *MacDon FD 75-S flex draper, 30’, #2015-278129, 3” cut, fore and aft, nice; *Unverferth HT-30 head cart; *2012 Case IH 315 Magnum, #ZCRD06598, 2660 hrs, guidance ready, premium cab, 380/80R38 front duals, 480/80R50 axle duals, 4 remotes, 3pt, 1 set rear wheel weights, 10 front weights; *2009 Case IH 275 Magnum, #Z9RZ05107, 3661 hrs, guidance ready, premium cab, 380/85R34 front duals, 480/80R46 axle duals, 3pt, 4 remotes, 10 front weights; *1997 Case IH 8950, #0073506, 5833 hrs, MFWD, 380/85R30 front singles, 480/80R46 Axle Duals, pto, 4 remotes, 3pt; *Case IH 1394 tractor, #11504084, Unkwn hrs, 16.9-30 rears, cab, 540 pto, 2 remotes, 3pt *2000 International 4900 Tandem, 236K mi, twin screw, air tag axle, DT530 Engine, 12 sp Eaton Fuller trans, aluminum fronts and aluminum outers, 20’ aluminum grain box, elec tarp *2011 Ford F250, 97K mi, 6.2L gas, 4x4, ext cab, long box, rubber floors, manual windows *Kinze 3600 planter, 12/24, 15”/30”, #617809, pivot transport, insecticide, markers, nice planter *J&M 1151 Grain Storm auger cart, #6061, 480/80R42 walking duals, scales, camera, tarp, nice; *Walinga 614 Deluxe grain vac, #X94096054, misc pipe; *Progressive 2400 liquid applicator, poly tank, 11 coulters, John Blue ground driven pump, 13.6-38 tires; *Progressive 1300 NH3 Tool Bar, 12 row, disc covers, NO cooler/pump; *Tye Paratill, 3pt, 4 shank, coulters; *Woods RB990 rm blade, 3pt, 9’, 3 way hyd; *New Holland 518 spreader, single beater; *Brent 450 Grain Train gravity wagon, 16.5-16.1 tires; *Parker 5250 gravity wagon, rear brakes, 425/65R22.5 tires; *Parker 300 bu gravity wagon, 16.5-16.1 tires; *Custom Built Lime Spreader, tandem axle, pto chain, hyd spreader, working cond; *1000 Gal poly tank mounted on tandem axle trailer; *14’ Hyd brush seed auger; *JD 400 3pt RM rotary hoe, hyd fold, 30’; *1000 Gal SS tank on tandem axle trailer, Briggs transfer pump and plumbing; *1000 Gal Poly tank on Kory gear, gas transfer pump; *1000 Gal Poly tank on tandem axle trailer, gas transfer pump; *300 Gal fence row sprayer, 540 pto pump; *300 Gal Poly Saddle Tanks, brackets for 8950; *BushHog 2615 batwing, laminated wheels, front/rear chains; *FarmKing 831 truck auger, elec motor; *3pt Stack mover; *Misc weights; *Agritek 3pt forklift; *barge box w/hoist; *Satooth Bison tractor, as is, Farmking 1070 auger JERRY BOMLENY WILL SELL: *1970 John Deere 3020, 4950 hrs, #132362R, gas, side console, 3pt, 2 remotes, 15.5R38 rears, w/JD 148 loader, 84” material bucket; *2006 Corn Pro livestock gooseneck, 24’, steel floor, 1 owner, nice; *2008 JD 735 mower conditioner, 11’6”, hydra swing, good condition; *2011 JD 568 round baler, monitor, net wrap, 31x13.50R15 tires, 1493 bales made, 1 owner, very nice; *2014 New Holland 295 spreader, tandem axle, top beater, slope gate, nice; *1996 Gehl 125 grinder mixer, no feed table, 1 owner; *1996 Gehl 7190 feed wagon, 1 owner; *1992 JD 328 square baler, good condition, 1 owner; *JD 3950 forage harvester, 2R30s, w/pickup head; *(2) Badger forage wagons, self-unloading, 14’; *Kools silage blower, 54”; *Kools silage blower, 60”; *New Holland 256 hay rake; *(31) 12’ corral panels; *14’ hayrack, 9.5L-15 tires, nice; *(2) 18.5’ hayrack, steel stringers, 11L-15 tires, nice; *Formost cattle chute; *Hardi Navigator sprayer, 800 gal, pto pump, 60’ boom; *Westfield WR100-71 auger, nice; *(8) 16’ 2” pipe gates OTHERS WILL SELL:*2014 Hagie STS14, 2030 hrs, 100’ boom, rear boom, 15” spacing, rear fill, tall corn package, Viper Pro monitor w/Sling Shot, height control, nice machine; *John Deere 8330, #016300, 3890 hrs, powershift, guidance ready, 4 remotes, 420/90R30 fronts, 520/85R42 rears, 22 front weights, hi-flow pump; *Case IH 2366 combine, #0252445, 3894/2921 hrs, 30.5R32 drives, chopper, AFS yield monitor, field tracker, local machine, good cond, didn’t harvest 19; *Case IH 1064 corn head, 6r36, #0143197, header height; *EZ Trail 20’ head cart; *JD 4450, 2wd, #P006396, 8842 hrs, 18.4-38 rears, 2 remotes, q hitch *Case IH 5400 grain drill, #0441682, 3pt w/no-till caddy, small seed, tine harrow; *JD 3010 diesel, #32464, 3972 hrs, syncro, w/BushHog 2864QT loader, joy stick; *2010 GMC Sierra 2500hd, Z71, 4x4, 17,400 mi, reg, cab long box, cloth, pw&l, very nice; *1995 Peterbuilt 379, 980k mi, 3406E Cat, 18 sp, day cab, wet kit, short wb; *1992 Peterbuilt 377, 275k mi, 60 series Detroit, 9 sp, recent inframe rebuild, 2 line wet kit; *2003 Wilson Commander hopper bottom, 43’, ag hoppers, new tarp, spring ride, hyd doors; *1996 East 48’x96” spread axle aluminum flatbed, 24.5LP wheels, tires 50% or better, brakes 75%, nice for age, ready to work; *2004 Chevy 5500 Kodiak, diesel, crew cab, 2wd, 14’ utility box; *New Holland B110B backhoe, 2650 hrs, cab, air/heat, 4x4, hyd qtach bucket, forks, quick tach hoe bucket, long boom w/ extend a boom, 3 hoe buckets; *Unverferth 650 auger cart, 540 pto, tarp; *JD 556 round baler, twine only, hyd tie, 1 owner; *H&S 8 wheel bifold rake; *Ford 4000 tractor w/ loader, gas; *Massey Ferguson backhoe, running; *United Farm Tools grain drill, GD-160FT, #17167, pull type, no-till; *2014 McFarlane harrow, 26’, 4x4, nice; *JD 2800 mold board plow, 5 bottom; *Brillion 13’ CultiMulcher; *Misc gravity wagons; *Hardi 300 Sprayer, pto pump; *Donahue planter trailer, 30’; *IH sickle mower; *JD sickle mower; *New Idea 403 hay rake; *Gehl 3pt mower; *Glencoe RM 8R30 cultivator; *Mayrath 10x71 auger; *Farm King 8x71 auger; *Schrock tandem axle trailer w/tank; *3 Dry fert hoppers for White planter; *Vermeer 605J baler; *H&S HT8 hay tedder; *New Holland 516 manure spreader, top beater; *3pt post pounder; *6 & 8’ Snow pusher, skid steer qtach; *JD 6220L, #A480381 2wd, ROPS, 16.9R24, 3pt, 2 remotes; *Misc tools and rack items; *60 small square straw bales Accepting consignments daily – many more items by sale day Online bidding questions call Jon 815.303.4488 Not Responsible for Accidents • I.D. Required REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE – WYANET, IL 61379 815-699-7999 AUCTIONEERS: RICK REDIGER, JEREMY REDIGER, JON MOON

B3

Get ready, set for gardening workshop in Dixon DIXON, Ill. – The 2020 Ready…Set…Grow…

Gardening Workshop

will be from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. March 21 at Sauk Valley Community

LAND AUCTION 155 Acres MOL

(Offered in Two Parcels) Ogle County Farm Land

Thursday, February 20th, 2020 10:00 AM

Land Location: This Farm is located at 4756 & 4780 S Center Rd., Rochelle IL 61068 - These parcels are located adjacent to the addresses above. No Building sites included with this auction. This auction will be held indoors off site. For more information, contact Auctioneer John Bearrows at 815-5625113 or 815-739-9150.

Auction Location: For your comfort & convenience this auction will be held offsite, indoors at the Bearrows Auction Center, 10786 E Fowler Rd., Rochelle IL 61068 Watch for Bearrows Real Estate & Auction signs off Rt. #251 & Flagg Blacktop just North of Rochelle IL Visit our web site at www. bearrows.com for further information & full color pictures, or Contact Auctioneer John Bearrows for more information.

Auctioneers Note: This property will be offered in two parcels, both approx. 77.5 Acres without any buildings. These two parcels are in a great location and have very good productivity.

All announcements made day of the auction take precedence over any and all prior statements and or advertising.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS: Parcel 1: Approx. 77 Acres, all tillable, with a PI# 126: Parcel 2: Approx. 77 Acres, all tillable, with a PI# 123 Sale Order: We will offer parcel 1, followed by parcel 2, followed by the combination of 1 & 2 totaling approx.

155 Acres.

TERMS: A minimum deposit of 10% of the purchase price in the form of cash, certified check, bank draft or personal check shall be made by the successful Bidder(s) on the day of sale for parcels 1, 2 or the combination of them. At such time, the successful Bidder(s) shall enter into purchase contract. On or before April 1, 2020, the Buyer(s) shall pay the balance of the purchase price in full. A copy of the purchase contract will be available for inspection at the closing desk on the day of the auction, or by contacting the auctioneer. POSSESSION: Buyer(s) to receive full possession of both parcels upon closing. The current tenant has interest in renting this property back for 2020 season, should the buyer need someone to operate it. TAXES: Seller(s) pays all 2019 Taxes due in 2020, in the form of credit at closing based upon the latest available information. No further pro-rations will be made after closing.

NOTE: All announcements given on the day of sale shall take precedence over any, and/or all previous advertising or descriptions. The method, order of sale and bidding increments shall be at the sole discretion of the auctioneer.

This auction will be recorded. SURVEY & DEED: Seller(s) will provide certified survey, commitment letter of title insurance in the amount of the purchase price and stamped Trustees deed to Buyer(s) at time of closing. BIDDING: Bidding on both parcels will be on a per acre basis, with the final sale price based upon surveyed acres. BIDDERS: Bidder(s) should rely upon their own inspections and not upon any description or nomenclature of the auctioneer. Seller(s) assume no liability for errors or omissions in this or any other property listing, advertising, promotion or publicity statements and material.

Although information has been obtained from sources deemed reliable, the aforementioned Seller(s) make no guarantee as to accuracy of the information herein contained or in any other property listing or advertising.

Owner: Dutcher Trust Rochelle IL

Attorney for the Seller: Fearer, Nye & Chadwick, Attorney Paul E. Chadwick 815-562-2156 420 4th Ave., Rochelle IL 61068

College, 173 IL-2, Dixon.

The event will include 12 breakout sessions covering a wide variety of topics, vendors, Master Gardener Q & A Desk, a continental breakfast and buffet lunch. This year’s keynote address, “Apples,

Getting to the Core of things,” will be given

by Richard Hentschel, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.

Cost is $45. Register by visiting go.illinois.edu/ ReadySetGrowWorkshop or call 815-732-2191.

SEALED BID AUCTION BIDS DUE FEBRUARY 18

5PM

Champaign County, IL • Near Mahomet, IL

208± ACRES OFFERED IN 3 TRACTS Nearly All Tillable • Lease Open for 2020

For Property Details and Bidding Procedures, Contact An MWA Representative:

Call (217) 398-6400

MWAAuctions.com LAND AUCTION of the LaVerne West Farm

Cornwall Township, Henry County, Illinois 80-Acres M/L in Sections 31 & 32 GOOD FARM-ALL TILLABLE

Monday, February 17, 2020 at 10:30am

SALE LOCATION: The Edge Banquet Hall, 509 North School Street, Atkinson, Illinois The farm is located 4½ miles South of Atkinson, IL (I-80 Exit), then 2 miles West, then ½ mile South; or 5 miles East of Cambridge, IL. (Rts. 82 & 81 intersection) on Rt. 81 to 1900 E, then 2¾, miles north to farm. There will be 40 acres on each side of 1900E Road, (40 acres in the NE ¼ of Section 31 & 40 acres in the NW ¼ Section 32). These are productive acres with a high productivity index. The farm is open for 2020 crop year. A 10% earnest money payment is required on the day of the auction with the balance due at closing on or about March 18, 2020.

Full possession of the farm will be given at closing.

Closing conducted by Ames Law Office, Orion, Illinois (309)526-3374 For viewing or more information call: Duane West (309)944-7572 ANDERSON AUCTION COMPANY Bruce Anderson, #440.000643 (309)373-5897

RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION

AUCTION SITE: 2084 Stoney Gap Road, OQUAWKA, IL 61469 located 11 miles West of Monmouth, IL or 4 miles East of Oquawka, IL on Route 164 to Route 94, 2 miles North on Route 94 to Stoney Gap Road (2200) then 1 mile West.

TUESDAY, JAN. 28, 2020 – 10 A.M.

AUCTION KLAHN FARMS, TOM KLAHN

N1306 Pine Hollow Rd. Lodi, WI Located 5 mi. E. of Lodi (1/2 mi. E. of I-94) or 4 mi. W. of Arlington on Hwy. 60 to Pine Hollow Rd., then S. 1 mi.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020 – 10:00 A.M. NOTE: Tom has farmed since 1973 and hosted Farm Progress in 1994. He takes great pride is his equipment - it is extremely clean, well-cared for, and always shedded! There are not a lot of small items, so please be on time.

TRACTORS: J.D. 8260R w/MFWD, cab, wts. 3 pt., 16 sp. power shift, 80/80/R50 duals, buddy seat, 4 hyd., 2418 Hrs., SN 070844; J.D. 8235R w/MFWD, cab, 3 pt., wts. 16 sp. power shift, 480/80/R46 duals, buddy seat, 4 hyd., 2398 Hrs., SN 057900; J.D. 9230 4x4 articulated bareback w/cab, 3 Hyd., 18 sp. power shift, duals, auto steer, 2548 Hrs. (300 Hrs. on complete overhaul), SN P011415; J.D. 6430 w/cab, MFWD, 673 self-leveling loader, 7’ material bucket, 2719 Hrs., SN 706476; CID 7’ rock grapple bucket; 8’ snow bucket; J.D. 7710 w/cab, lg. block engine, 3 remotes, 3077 Hrs., 1 owner, SN H035484; I.H. 2510B utility loader hydro. w/6 ½’ bucket, SN 203215 FORKLIFT: Yale LP 3 stage high clearance fork lift, 6000# lift, hard rubber tires, reconditioned by Yale, 5569 Hrs., SN A741576 COMBINE, HEADS, & CARRIERS: J.D. 9570 2x4 auto steer combine w/variable sp. hd., Starfire ready, bin ext., 2255 engine Hrs., 1691 sep. Hrs., single point hookup, SN 1H09570STA0740226; J.D. 606-6R poly corn hd. w/ stalk chopper, hyd. deck plates, 3 yrs. old, SN C785043; J.D. 625F-25’ Hydra-Flex grain hd. Used 3 seasons, SN F0775201; P&K head mover; Harvest Handler head mover (fits up to 8R head) GRAIN TRUCKS: ’07 I.H. 4300 w/hoist, 466D engine, Allison auto., air brakes, hitch, 16’ alum. grain box w/cargo doors, roll tarp, VIN 1HTMMAAN77H346437; ’03 I.H. 4300 w/ hoist, 466D engine, air brakes, Allison auto., push axle, 16’ box w/cargo doors, hitch, roll tarp, VIN 1HTMMAAN43H588449; ’88 GMC 7000 Top Kick grain truck w/hoist, Cat D engine, air brakes, Allison auto., 16’ box (like new), hitch, VIN 1GDM7DIY9JV535238 FIELD EQUIPMENT: G.P. 2400TT 24’ folding turbo till Series II VT Plus vertical till w/spike tooth harrows, & rolling baskets; Landoll 7431-26’ vertical till w/hyd. leveler, walking tandems, 22” blades, rolling baskets (used 2 seasons); CIH 496-22’ wing rock flex disc w/dual wheels on wings (100 acres on new 20” blades & bearings); J.D. 714-11 shank disc chisel w/ hydr. disc; J.D. 980-28’ folding field cult. w/walking tandems on wings & 5 bar drag; CIH 200-32’ Tiger Mate folding field cult. w/knock-off shovels & 5 bar drag (3 yrs. old); CIH 110 32’ bi-fold wing crumbler; DMI 2500-5 shank deep chisel w/new coulters & shovels; J.D. 400-3 pt. hydr. fold 30’ rotary hoe w/4 gauge wheels & new spiders; McFarlane 4 sec. 6’ sq. pipe drag on transport; Schulte 2500 Giant hydr. drive pull-type rock picker; Ag-Systems 6400-1400 gal. 12R winged liquid fert. applicator w/coulter injectors, new shovels; Ag-Systems 1000 gal. nurse tank w/Honda engine & tandem trailer; Demco 450 sprayer w/500 gal. tank, 30’ booms, hyd. pump, shut offs; J.D. 1770NT –Max Emerge XP 12R flex fold liq. planter w/insect., vac., pneumatic down force seed firmers, precision seed singulation, row cleaners; J.D. 8300-13’ grain drill w/grass seed; Dakon 3 pt. track remover; Ezee-Flow 12’ drop dry fert. spreader; Yetter 4063-3 pt. 6R cult. w/new shovels; Lilliston 6R rolling cult. GRAIN HANDLING/HARVEST EQUIPMENT: J&M 500 grain cart w/corner auger; Westfield 100/61 auger w/hyd. lift, straight out PTO, swing hopper (like new paint on augers); M&W Little Red Wagon grav. box on Knowles 12T gear; J&M grav. box w/gear & hyd. auger; Loftness 180BP-6R stalk shredder; Kasten Super 121 short hopper blower; N.H. 7’ trail sickle mower; Kewanee 500-44’ elevator w/elec. motor MISC.: 4 – Starfire Receivers (2-3000, 2- ITC), 3 Screens; 500 gal. fuel tank w/Honda engine on trailer; 18 J.D. suitcase wts.; J.D. double frt. stacker including mounting brackets; 2-flat racks w/J.D. gears; wood & steel gates, sm. port. loading chute; 300 gal. fuel tank on skid plates; hyd. cylinders; tractor tire chains; elec. motors; 1 load of misc. small items CONSIGNED BY A NEIGHBOR: H&S 7419XC HD 7+4 forage box w/H&S 617 tandem running gear (like new) See our website for pictures: www.stadeauction.com.

Internet bidding on select items available at: www.EquipmentFacts.com TERMS: On site bidding: Cash or check, NO BUYERS FEE. Internet bidding at EquipmentFacts.com: 3% or $1,000 max per item. BUYERS FEE. Wisconsin Registered Auctioneers: Bill Stade #535 920-674-5500 Mike Stade #607 920-699-4580 Pete Stade #2836 920-674-3236 Clerks: Tom Stade & Christy Schreiner

SHARP LOW HOURED JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT! TRACTORS: ’08 JD 8130 MFWD, one owner, 2743 hrs., ’10 JD 7330 MFWD Premium sells w/ ’10 JD 741 Loader, one owner, 1695 hrs.; Frontier 48” Pallet Forks; ’59 JD 630, one owner.

COMBINE -CORN HEAD: ’13 JD S660 Combine, only 1008/725 actual hours! ’10 JD 606C Corn Head.

PLANTER: ’12 JD 1770NT CCS Bulk Fill 12-30 Planter w/ belt seed conveyor, one owner, 3500 total acres JOHN DEERE AMS: 2-JD GS3 2630 Displays; 2-JD SF3000 SF2 Receivers; SF1 Receiver.

EQUIPMENT: ’09 J&M 875-18 Grain Cart;’10 JD 2210 28.5’ Field Cultivator;’08 JD 637 22’2” Disk; ’13 Thunder Creek ADT 750 Fuel Trailer; ’10 PJ 20’ Flatbed Trailer; ’12 HY Grade Model 1400RS 14’ Rear Steer Blade; Bush Hog 9’ 3 Pt. Blade;’13 JD HX 15’ Hyd. Fold Mower; DMI 2500 5 Shank 3 Pt. In-line Ripper; JD 400 15’ 3 Pt. Rotary Hoe; JD 1350-1450 5 Bottom Plow; JD 1600 10’ Chisel Plow; IH 370 10’ Disk; Danuser 3 Pt. Posthole Digger w/ 12” auger; 2 – Stan Hoist 6’x10’ Steel Barge Wagons; 2 - 8’x14’ Hayracks; Etc. SUV: ’07 Mercury Mountaineer Premier AWD, new tires, one owner, 143K miles.

SPRAYER - AMS: ‘05 JD 4720 Sprayer, 60’/90’ booms, 1651 hrs. ’17 JD SF 6000 GPS Receiver; JD 2630 Display; Ez-Guide 250; Sprayer and AMS are consigned by Mark Hawk 309/2248292 and Joe Brokaw 309/337-0728.

TRACTOR: ’79 JD 4840 2WD, 7415 hrs. Tractor consigned by Pruett Farms 319/759-8457.

PLEASE NOTE: Mr. and Mrs. Zielkie are retiring after spending their career operating the Zielkie Farm which has been owned by the family since 1890 This exceptionally well cared for line of equipment has been used on a 500 acre farm and must be seen to be appreciated! The auction also includes Tools, Collectibles and Farm Supplies selling first! View the full listing online @ www.vanadkisson.com and www.biddersandbuyers. com Internet Bidding on Major Items Powered by PROXIBID.

JOHN R. & JUDY K. ZIELKIE

PH. 309/337-2754 Auctioneers: Van Adkisson, PH. 309/337-1761 & Jeff Gregory, PH. 309/337-5255 VAN ADKISSON AUCTION LLC PH. 309/426-2000 – www.vanadkisson.com

FARM AUCTION

We are discontinuing our cattle operation and will sell the following at 1760 Knox Road 2450N, VICTORIA, ILLINOIS 61485, drive 2.5 miles North of Route 167 in Victoria on County Hwy. 15 (1800E) to Road 2450N then West one-half mile.

SATURDAY, FEB. 1, 2020 – 10 A.M.

4WD PICKUP – TRACTOR – TRAILERS: ’79 Ford F250 Super Cab 4WD Pickup, reconditioned, sharp! ’73 Case 970 D Tractor; ’06 Load Max 30’ Lower Flatbed GN Trailer; ’87 Delta 7’x20’ GN Livestock Trailer; ’86 Kiefer 7’x20’ GN Livestock Trailer; 2- Flatbed Utility Trailers. FARM & HAY EQUIPMENT: ’17 Kuhn SR 110 GII Speed Rake; JD 1518 Batwing Mower; Best Way 750 Gal. Sprayer, 60’ boom, monitor & foam marker; ’02 JD 930F Grain Platform; 300 Gal. – 30’ Sprayer, used once; MF 25 3 Pt. 540 PTO Rake; NI 5409 Disc Mower, OTMA 3 Pt. 5 Wheel Rake; JD & Donahue 24’ Planter Trailers; 3 – Hayracks on gears; HD Rear Bale Tote; 3 Pt. Bale Spear; 3- Poly Water Transport Tanks; 3- Transfer Pumps, hoses; Chemical Inductor; 300 Gal. Fence Row Sprayer; Barge Wagon on JD gear; 30’-6” Auger, elec. motor; Mayrath 68’-8” Auger; Knoedler Burr Mill; IH #16 1 Row Chopper. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: NI 245 Manure Spreader; 2- NI 216 Flail Manure Spreaders; Formost Cattle Chute; Lg. Selection of Powder River Gates; Powder River Corral Gates; 12- Stack Feeder Gates; Kentucky Pipe Gates; 3- Heider 100 Bu. Auger Wagons; 6 –Cattle Bunks; 5- Lg. Rd Bale Feeders; 16’ Steel Panels; Numerous Steel Posts; 12’x20’ Port. Livestock Shed; 6 Ton Bulk Bin; Water & Feed Tanks; GLA M700 Digital Thermometer; Vet Supplies. HAY & STALK BALES:150-Lg. Round Bales of ‘19 Net Wrapped Grass Hay, 1400 lb. +/- bales; 150-Lg. Round Bales of ‘19 Net Wrapped Corn Stalks, 1100 lb. +/- bales. Trucking is available. MISC. ITEMS: 16- Yetter Front Disc Openers, fit JD 1770; 8- Row Cleaners, fit JD 1770; 16- Distel 1.6 Bu. Seed Box Ext. for JD planter; 50 Gal. Front Tank for JD tractor; Tailgate for ’06 Chevy pickup; ’79 Ford pickup rear end; 4 – BFG 245-16 Tires; 2-Firestone 14.9R30Tires; Truck & Impl. Tires; 4 Trailer Axles; Hand Tools; Windmill Head; Char-Broil Gas Grill; Elec. Meat Smoker; Numerous Other Unlisted Articles! VINTAGE BARN: 48’ X 60’ Barn w/ hewn beams, wooden pegs, wooden siding and metal roofing. The barn is being sold to be dismantled and removed from the premises

by July 1, 2020. View the full listing and photos online @ www. vanadkisson.com and www.biddersandbuyers.com Live Online Bidding Available on Major Items Powered by PROXIBID. Auctioneers: Van Adkisson, 309/337-1761 & Jeff Gregory, 309/337-5255

RON ROLLINS & FAMILY Ph. 309-368-6777 VAN ADKISSON AUCTION LLC 309/426-2000 – www.vanadkisson.com

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Tom War ner, Plant Response chairman of the board, said Pathway BioLogic, based in Plant City, Florida, will enhance the joint venture with industry-leading fermentation capabilities, robust manufacturing and commercial product skills.

That experience, he said, will bolster Plant Response’s ability to create value for channel partners and farmers in multiple categories, including intrinsic yield improvement, abiotic stress tolerance, increased nutrient use eďŹƒciency and enhanced plant innate immunity. “With the addition of Pathway BioLogic, the new Plant Response will

provide unparalleled expertise in the discovery, formulation and commercialization of a broad array of science-backed products within the ag biologicals space,â€? Warner said. “We will oer multiple technology platforms such as live microbes, extracts and biosimilar molecules to solve growers’ targeted issues. To our knowledge, no other ag biologicals company combines these powerful capabilities into one entity that is working to bring the science of nature to growers across the globe.â€?

Tom Sn ipes, Pla nt Response CEO, noted that in 2016 Koch Biological Solutions acquired a minority stake in Pathway BioLogic.

“We could not be more excited to build on what Koch initiated, and many on the combined team have deep working relationships,� Snipes said. “This investment will enable us to move forward together quickly on multiple levels, including R&D, joint development opportunities, manufacturing and commercial activities.�

Michael Ga ns, co founder and director of operations of Pathway BioLogic, said his company is pleased to join Plant Response because of its impressive agronomic and commercial capabilities. “The ability to expand Pathway’s commercial reach and be part of a broad product portfolio

was a great incentive to become part of the Plant Response team,� he said.

Gans noted that Pathway is distinguished by its products’ eďŹƒcacy, ease of handling and shelf-life stability. Pathway offers differentiated plant growth-promoting Rhizobacteria, which produce enhanced root growth and early growth establishment.

These product formulations, which are currently marketed, are compatible with a wide range of fertilizers and chemicals and may be used in conjunction with Plant Response products in the future.

The addition of Pathway will e x p a nd P l a nt Response’s multi-site operations to Plant City.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION 60 +/- ACRES - WAYNE COUNTY LAND MASSILON TOWNSHIP • OFFERED IN 2 TRACTS

Saturday, February 22 at 10 A.M. Seller: Fout Family

Auction will be held at the Ruritan, 100 N Long Street, Mount Erie, IL. DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY: Tract 1 – Go 5 miles south of Mount Erie on County Highway 3. Tract 1 lays on the east side of the road. Tract 2 – Continue south on CH3 to 1370 N turn east go 1/8 mile & property lays on the south side of the road. Signs will be posted.

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Ag Ed line item vital to programs

By Brodee McCormick

Has your FFA chapter purchased new iPads, gardening tools or veterinary science laboratory supplies this year?

Or, maybe you noticed that someone from Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education was visiting your school and talking to your agriculture education teacher and school McCormick administration?

Whatever it may be, your FFA chapter and agriculture classroom have benefited from the Agricultural Education line item in some way, shape or form.

The Agriculture Education line item is an allocation of financial support distributed by the Illinois State Board of Education. For the 2020 fiscal year, the board allocated $5 million to help fund FCAE, the three circles grant, incentive funding grant applications and Growing Our Agricultural Science Teachers grant, to name a few of the programs.

This past fall, the major state officers, industry friends, agriculture educators and other FFA members attended four different budget hearings to testify and explain to the board why the Agricultural Education line item is essential to classroom and programmatic success.

In Mt. Vernon, East St. Louis, Normal and Chicago, members and friends gathered together to share how the line item has directly affected each and every one of them.

For students, it provided new lab materials and equipment to gain hands-on experiences in the classroom. For educators, it gives matching funds towards a 12-month salary so the teachers can get the payment they deserve for all of the extra hours they work as a classroom teacher and FFA adviser.

At an ISBE budget hearing, there are many groups in attendance testifying for their respective organizations. One at a time, groups are called upon to speak to the committee members.

Presenting testimony in person is essential because it allows the board members to hear from the source how their decisions are impacting students, teachers and industry friends.

It is also beneficial as it will enable us to make connections and gain friendships with the State Board of Education. After the hearing is over, you have the opportunity to shake the members’ hands, thank them for their time and make a personal connection.

“It is important to get to know the board members to understand what is important to them and show the soft skills that agriculture education and FFA develops in students,” said Collin White, Illinois FFA state secretary. “This helps the Agricultural Education line item by helping board members better understand what these funds go towards and the true results they produce.”

While presenting a statement in person is very important, submitting a written testimony is also valuable and encouraged.

Everyone has the opportunity to write to the Board of Education and explain why the Ag Ed line item is vital to them. There is power in numbers, and when there is a large amount of thankfulness and support for the line item, the board recognizes it.

Make sure to check in with your adviser and ask how you can help support the Agricultural Education line item. Maybe you can submit written testimony, or perhaps you will be one of the members testifying at the next budget hearing.

Brodee McCormick is the Illinois Association FFA state reporter.

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Clean garden tools after each use tion rather than Clean, sharp back-and-forth. tools are more Hand files work effective and will well for tools save gardeners like shovels, time and energy. axes, hoes and Keeping tools trowels, while clean will help honing stones limit the spread are better for of plant disease, pruning shears as well. and knives.

To clean tools Nancy Kreith Start by slowly that come in pushing the file contact with soil University or stone away of Illinois such as spades, from you and the rakes, hoes and Extension sharp edge of the trowels, practice tool. Be sure to cleaning them after each use. Use a wire sharpen the bevel at the brush to remove stubborn same angle created by the manufacturer, typically clay or soil. Use a cotton 20 degrees for cutting rag to do a final cleaning and store them indoors in tools.

You may notice burrs, a garage or garden shed. or raised edges, form.

When it comes to Those can be removed cleaning cutting tools by running a file along such as pruners, shears, scissors, axes and knives, the backside of the blade.

After sharpening, lubriwipe them down with cate the edge to prevent a rough cotton rag. Be sure to remove any sap or corrosion.

Specifically, for hand grime with a cloth dampfiling shovels, axes, hoes ened with a commercial and trowels, use a bastard lubricant if needed and cut mill file with handle dry with a clean cotton for ease of holding. Start rag. by securing the tool.

If tools have rust, it Next, use the file to will need to be removed. sharpen the blade at a 45 Use a stiff wire brush or steel wool. A general rust degree angle. Typically, it will take five to 10 passes removal product can be and monitor your progused, too, but be sure to ress as you should notice follow the label directhe blade getting sharper tions. Wipe with mineral and shinier. oil or spray lubricant When sharpening for easier rust removal. shears, pruners and Finish by wiping the tool knives, it is best to rewith a cotton rag to remove the hinge, when move excess oil.

In general, when sharp- possible, for better access to the blades. Be sure to ening your tools, a file or stone can be used. Always note how to put the tool move the file in one direc- back to together; taking a

Winter is a great time for building tool care into your garden maintenance plan. photo may help.

Use a two-sided, welloiled honing stone. If blades are nicked or very dull, start with the coarser side of the honing stone and finish with the smoother side.

Work the stone until you recover the 20-degree angle, typically in 10 to 15 passes.

For scissors and snips, cutting multiple times through fine sandpaper will sharpen them somewhat. For a sharper edge, a honing stone or diamond sharpening rod could be used. Be sure to sharpen at the same angle as the manufacturer intended.

Winter is a great time for building tool care into your garden maintenance plan. This task

will pay off in the long run by keeping you safe, your plants healthy and extending the life of your tools.

Nancy Kreith is a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.

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Head-to-toe safety Small actions can prevent serious injuries

Time for a quiz

By Erica Quinlan AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

PEOSTA, IOWA — It’s always a good time to review safety practices on your farm — including providing the right personal protective equipment for each job.

Charlotte Halverson, clinical director at AgriSafe Network, hosted a safety webinar Jan. 15. It focused on teaching youth how to choose the right personal protective equipment.

“At the end of the day, what we’re trying to do is assess, and hope to improve, the knowledge of the young people who take part in these activities,” Halverson said.

Head-to-toe safety should be taken seriously. Whether it’s wearing a face mask in a dusty environment or tying your shoelaces tightly, small actions can prevent serious injuries.

“We emphasize the fact that the two-strap masks and respirators are the ones to use,” Halverson said. “The one-strapped masks simply don’t cut it.”

She also encouraged

1. What is the best protection against fine agricultural dust particles?

A. A good disposable mask with one strap that goes around your head B. A clean, heavy handkerchief or bandanna tied securely over your nose and mouth C. A disposable respirator with two straps Answer: C. A two-strap respirator. Be sure it has a stamp on it that indicates it is NIOSH-approved.

2. What is the danger zone decibel level that indicates a need for hearing protection?

A. 65 decibels B. 85 decibels C. 100 decibels Answer: B. 85 decibels 3. What should you look for in footwear when working in

youth to protect their ears.

“Sound is measured in unites of decibels,” she said. “The higher the decibel levels, the louder the noise. Continual exposure to noise levels about 85 decibels may cause permanent damage to hearing.

“Hearing protection devices are labeled with a

agriculture? Check all that apply.

A. Comfortable, breathable, lightweight B. Soles with gripping surfaces and able to channel water C. Flat shoes/boots, except when riding horses D. Secure laces E. All of the above Answer: B, C, and D 4. Why are nitrile gloves appropriate for handling chemicals?

A. Some chemicals can soak through cotton and leather B. You can see the green or blue color C. They are thinner and not as bulky Answer: A. The nitrile is a non-permeable material.

Source: AgriSafe Network

Halverson said.

Farmers should also take care of their vision.

“Eye protection is extremely important,” Halverson said. “Your eyes are so valuable, and once they’re damaged — they’re damaged.

“Select safety goggles or glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1 NIOSH standard, which is stamped on the product or tag. When exposed to the sun, wear glasses that block 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB light.”

Youth should protect their hands by wearing gloves that aren’t too big or small.

“Precautionary labels on pesticide labels state whether waterproof of chemical resistant gloves are required,” Halverson said.

“If gloves don’t fit properly, they can be more of a hazard than a help. If you have young people using

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Selecting the proper personal protective equipment, including well-fitting gloves and footwear, is important for on-farm safety. equipment, make sure there are gloves around that fit them.”

When it comes to footwear, it’s important to replace shoes as they wear out.

“Well-worn footwear will not have necessary traction on damp or uneven surfaces, resulting in a variety of hazardous slipping injuries,” Halverson said. “Be sure that all laces are tied securely. Rips and tears on shoes increase the risk of entanglements.”

Halverson also encouraged young people to pull back long hair and remove

strings from sweatshirts — both of which can cause entanglement.

AgriSafe offers “Invest in Your Health Trainer Exchanges” in which educators can be certified to train on five AgriSafe modules. The program is targeted for those aged 16-23.

Learn more at www. a g r i s a f e . o r g / i n v e s t- i n your-health-program.

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There are many options ranging from ear plugs to earmuffs.

The best choice is one that is worn correctly,

Choose the right protection for each task Risk: Large equipment, such as combines, grain carts or augers.

PEOSTA, IOWA — PPE: Hearing protection, Different types of farm such as ear plugs with chores involve unique Noise Reduction Rating risks. of 25 or above, footwear Choosing the right with good traction, secure personal protective equip- shoe laces, no loose clothment can mitigate those ing that can get caught risks and prevent injuries. in equipment, hair pulled AgriSafe Network back and safety glasses. hosted a webinar to address PPE concerns and Risk: Hand tools. provide a list of equipPPE: Gloves that fit well ment that may be needed with good grip, no loose for a variety of on-farm clothing, safety glasses activities. with side protection, hearing protection and respiraRisk: Organic dust and molds. tory protection as needed.

PPE: Minimum 2-strap N95 face mask, half face Risk: Large animals. respirator that has been PPE: Boots with good fitted to your specificatraction, head protection and tions and safety glasses. gloves that fit with good grip.

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Risk: Heat exposure.

PPE: Sun protective hat, sunscreen with SPF of 30 or more, long sleeved shirts and pants in a cool cotton material or with SPF in them and safety sunglasses with UV protection. Hydrate with water.

Risk: Cold exposure.

PPE: Layered clothing, appropriate footwear with good traction, warm gloves that fit well, sunglasses with UV protection and head covering with ear protection.

Hydrate with water.

Learn more about personal protective equipment at www.cdc.gov/ niosh/ppe, or www.agrisafe.org.

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FAST FIVE: FFA NATIONAL OFFICERS

By Ashley Langreck

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Five fast facts about National FFA of-

ficers elected in October at the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.

FFA EASTERN REGION VP: TESS SEIBEL

FFA PRESIDENT: KOLESON MCCOY 1. McCoy’s favorite career development event in FFA was the extemporaneous speaking contest because it helped improve his public speaking skills.

2. He is a doughnut lover, and his favorite doughnuts are from Krispy Kreme. He once ate 12 original, freshly iced doughnuts in eight and a half minutes.

3. McCoy’s father is in the military, his mother is a pre-school teacher, his older sister is an American Sign Language interpreter and his younger brother is in high school with a passion for art.

4. Although McCoy has been very involved in the agriculture industry and currently is serving as the president of the National FFA, he didn’t come from a production agriculture background and was not involved with the agriculture industry until he was in high school.

5. McCoy enjoys traveling, and whenever he has the opportunity to up and go somewhere, he jumps at the chance.

1. Her favorite leadership development event is parliamentary procedure, and she had the chance to compete at the state and national levels with her FFA chapter’s parliamentary team.

2. Seibel loves science and is a nursing student with the goal of one day becoming a nurse practitioner to help individuals in agricultural communities.

3. She grew up on a beef cattle and calf operation that also included a vineyard.

4. Before joining FFA, she never had been out of the country, but by the time her year of service as a National FFA officer is over, she will have traveled to four different continents just during her career as an FFA member.

5. She is very afraid of chickens, and if someone is holding a chicken, she will make sure to be at least 10 feet away from them.

FFA SOUTHERN REGION VP: YOMAR ROMAN 1.

Roman’s favorite career development event is livestock judging because he likes being able to interact with the animals.

2. Back in his native Puerto Rico, Roman is a swine farmer, and he absolutely loves it.

3. His guilty pleasure is watching cartoons, especially ones that involve animals.

4. Roman loves to travel, but not necessarily to cities, but rather different pig farms where he learns about different ways to farm.

5. He loves listening to music, specifically soundtracks to movies, and one of his favorite soundtracks is “The Lion King.”

Ashley Langreck can be reached at 800-4269438, ext. 192, or alangreck@agrinews-pubs. com. Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Langreck.

FFA SECRETARY: KOURTNEY LEHMAN 1. Her favorite leadership development event is employment skills, which also is known as job interview, because she loves to talk with people, which is essential in the contest.

2. Lehman taught herself how to play the accordion.

3. Lehman is an avid karaoke fan, and she enjoys not only participating in karaoke, but also watching and listening to it.

4. As a child, the first word she ever uttered was “moo,” which was quite appropriate since she grew up on a dairy farm.

5. She loves to cook, and her go-to dish is anything she can make in her bread machine, including breadsticks and cinnamon bread.

FFA CENTRAL REGION VP: MAMIE HERTEL 1. Her favorite leadership development event in FFA is creed speaking, which she participated in as a seventhand eighth-grader, as well as when she was a freshman in high school.

2. Hertel loves Taylor Swift and is a die-hard “Swiftie” with the dream

of one day going to one of her concerts.

3. She is a self-proclaimed chicken strip connoisseur who pretty much always orders them at restaurants.

4. While her dad and brother rode motorcycles while she was growing up, she rode horses and competed in many horse shows and contests over the years.

5. Her high school graduation class had a total of 11 students.

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Midewin offers list of Illinois pollinator plants WILMINGTON, Ill. – In honor of National Seed Swap Day Jan. 25, the USDA Forest Service – Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie has curated a list of native Illinois pollinator plants for home gardeners to consider for 2020.

The plants in the list are some of the 160 plants that volunteers, partners and staff are planting in the 1,800-acre Prairie Glacial Plains restoration project.

Many of the plants in the Prairie Glacial Plains project are effective in attracting pollinators. Midewin volunteers and staff want to share the enthusiasm for the project with home gardeners who are hoping to plant gardens that appeal to a wide array of insects, bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

“Purple prairie clover, butterfly milkweed and pale purple coneflower would be three pollinator plants to be sure to include in an upland/ landscape setting,” said Midewin horticulturist Jennifer Durkin.

The full list of pollinator plants is available at tinyurl.com/v3gjawv.

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is at 30239 Hwy. 53, Wilimington.

Herbal cooking class MT. CARROLL, Ill. – Carroll County master gardeners and the Mt. Carroll Library have teamed up to offer an herbal cooking class at 10 a.m. Feb. 15 at the Carroll County Farm Bureau, 811 S. Clay St., # B, Mt. Carroll.

Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro will share some cooking secrets with herbs and participants will create five herbal appetizer recipes. Register online by visiting go.illinois.edu/mccooking.

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2020 CROP INSURANCE INFORMATIONAL MEETING SCHEDULE Friday, January 24th 9:00 am Meeting/Noon Pork Chop Lunch, Community Building n Wayne City, IL Guest Speakers: Mike Toohill, Agronomist, DCIS/CGB Dr. Gary Schnitkey, Prof., Ag Econ, U of I

5:30 pm Pork Chop Dinner/6:00 pm Mtg Rolland Lewis Bldg, City Park n Mt. Vernon, IL Guest Speaker: Dr. Joe Outlaw, Professor, Texas A&M University

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10:00 am Meeting/Noon Lunch Grand Chain Lodge n Grand Chain, IL Market Update: Ryan Thurston, ADM

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Friday, January 31st 9:00 am Meeting/Noon Fish Fry The Bottoms Lodge 3 mi. N of Old Shawneetown, IL Guest Speaker: Dr. Joe Outlaw, Professor, Texas A&M University

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Gene editing an evolution, not a revolution

By Charlie Arnot

One discovery was that talking about the How can you talk to evolution of gene editing consumers about gene ed- technology — instead of iting when most have little describing it as a revoluunderstanding of how tion — helped people to plants are bred? understand it better.

The Coalition for Scientists have every Responsible Gene Editing right to be proud of adin Agriculture, formed vancements. However, by the Center for Food talking about how science Integrity in 2016 as a can “revolutionize” food partnership of stakeholdproduction does not resoers who share a vision of nate with consumers. global acceptance for the The public is more supresponsible use of gene portive when gene editing editing in agriculture and is described within the food, understands that context of plant and anibuilding trust in gene edmal genetic improvement, iting is essential so that which has a legacy of safe, the food system has the responsible use spanning social license to use the several generations. technology in a responsiRather than being a ble matter. revolutionary technique, The coalition analyzed consumers are more comconsumer research about fortable when gene editing communicating about is approached as an evobiotechnology and they lution of the next iteration discovered that some of improvement. methods of communiIt’s also helpful to idencating are more effective tify the way gene editing than others. can benefit consumers

directly while aligning with public desires.

The top three gene editing benefits that consumers care about most are the environment, disease resistance and animal Arnot wellbeing.

Consumers of various age demographics consistently rated positively the phrase “producing more food with fewer resources — like using less water, land or other natural resources.”

Often, those in agriculture talk about increased yields, but consumers aren’t that impressed unless they know you’re doing so in a sustainable way.

On the other end of the scale, the benefits that were less appealing to consumers were adding choice and variety to food selections, cosmetic

changes — such as changing the color of fruit or preventing browning — and feeding the world.

CONVERSATION STARTERS Ready to get involved in the conversation?

Here are some ideas to get started and talk about gene editing as an evolution.

“Farmers and animal scientists have used genetic diversity and natural selection for several decades by choosing animals with the most desirable characteristics as the parents of the next generation. Gene editing is the next iteration to improve animals’ native genes.

Gene editing allows for precise and small but important changes, which often mirror changes that

could occur in nature or through traditional selection.”

“Gene editing helps farmers keep pace with the growing demand for more and better food, while using less water, land, nutrients and other resources.”

When discussing gene editing, keep in mind that there is a considerable knowledge gap among consumers — in science, genetics and modern plant and breeding. Most people have a limited knowledge about breeding methods that have been used for several decades, such as conventional selection and metagenesis.

The public’s understanding about genetics in food is also limited. For instance, about a third of consumers think vegetables do not have DNA. How can you have a meaningful dialogue?

Charlie Arnot is CEO of The Center for Food Integrity and president of Look East, a consulting company with offices in Missouri and Iowa. The Center for Food Integrity is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to building consumer trust and confidence in today’s food system.

Value of Extension outlined

Idaho may be next to legalize hemp BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that will make hemp legal in the state.

Republican Rep. Dorothy Moon tells the Idaho Press that will align Idaho with federal law.

Lawmakers were scheduled to begin meeting Jan. 6. Previous attempts to legalize hemp have failed over concerns it could be used to hide marijuana.

Hemp wa s ba nned across the country because of its relation to marijuana.

The 2018 farm bill allowed for industrial hemp production nationwide. Each state was then in charge of its own regulation, and now more than 30 states allow hemp farming.

A l low i ng i ndu st r ia l hemp to be farmed provides for the production of a variety of products like textiles, rope, biodegradable plastic and the supplement cannabidiol known as CBD oil. Cultivators must demonstrate the product they grow contains less than 0.3% THC — the psychoactive compound in marijuana that gets users high.

In its purified distilled form, CBD oil commands thousands of dollars per kilogram, and farmers could make more than $100,000 an acre growing hemp plants to produce it, officials say.

Essentially, Idaho lawmakers are trying to find a way to legalize hemp while also allaying concerns among law enforcement officials that they’ll still be able to enforce laws prohibiting marijuana. The two plants are virtually identical, except hemp contains much less THC. Legislation Moon and others introduced last year failed after opposition from the Idaho P rosecuting Attor neys Association.

Twin Falls Prosecutor Grant Loebs, the chairman of the media committee for the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, said the association isn’t opposed to legalizing hemp if the process complies with necessary regulations.

If there is a desire to allow legitimate farmers and legitimate businessmen to engage in the production and sale of hemp, and that’s what the goal of the legislation is, I see no reason why there can’t be legislation designed to meet that goal,” he said.

Moon said her legislation will remove hemp from the state’s list of Schedule 1 substances. A Schedule 1 substance is a drug that has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. She said her bill would remove hemp products containing 0.3% THC or less from the state’s Schedule 1 substance list.

A similar bill approved by the House died last year after the Senate cut language from the bill removing Hemp as a Schedule 1 substance.

Apply the principles of shared values communication: Actively listen without judgment; ask questions to invite dialogue and clarify their perspective; share your values-based perspective first to build trust.

Want to learn more about how you can engage in the conversation about gene editing? Download the communication resource at: http://geneediting.foodintegrity.org/communication-resources/ trust-building-communication.

Mallorie Miller (from left) and Danielle Anderson, Marquis employees, stand next to Tracy Beattie, president and CEO of the non-profit Starved Rock Regional Center, who presents a thank-you card to Mark Marquis, CEO of Marquis, for the company’s holiday donation of more than $13,000, with Alex Marquis and Jeff Tussey, Marquis employees, also present.

Marquis funds therapy services to children HENNEPIN, Ill. — A now yearly tradition, Marquis companies and employees pick a charity to fund for Christmas.

This season, the nonprofit Star ved Rock Regional Center was chosen as a charity.

“Our company noticed the growing need for therapy services for young children, and Starved Rock Regional Center is the premier provider of occupational, develop-

mental and speech therapies for children struggling in these areas,” said Mark Marquis, CEO of Marquis companies.

“We know our contribution to these vital therapy services will allow SRRC to reach more children with their life-changing services and set these children on the right track for a bright future.”

The Marquis companies incorporate a special incentive to each employ-

ee’s donation. The company matches each dollar by five times.

“My family believes in being good stewards of our community and know how rewarding it is to see the children in our community thrive,” said Mark Marquis.

“Marquis employees also see that benefit, and we want to help their generous contribution extend even further. That is why we decide to multiply each employee’s gift times

five. This year, our employees contributed over $13,000 to SRRC and their mission to provide therapy services to children with and without special needs. We are all proud to take part in this life-changing charity.”

With a production capacity of 1 million gallons of fuel grade ethanol per day, Marquis operates the largest dry-mill biofuels production facility in the United States.

WEST LAFAYET TE, Ind. — Research and education drive the U.S. economy and its agricultural sector. The ability to turn discoveries and innovations into practical applications has been the hallmark of Extension and public outreach in every state and U.S. territory.

Unfortunately, public sector investment in Extension and public outreach has declined in recent years.

To heighten awareness of this issue, The Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Foundation par t nered with land-grant institutions, Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture and nongovernmental organizations to showcase how turning research into practical applications advances agricultural enterprise, strengthens the nation’s food security and improves the health of residents in every community.

Purdue Extension was a lead partner in developing the new RMF publication “Cooperative Extension and P ublic Outreach: Advancing Agriculture and Improving Lives,” in which the collaborators outline the diverse programs and services Extension and outreach offer.

Wendy Wintersteen, president of Iowa State University and former RMF president, describes the fundamental role Extension and outreach play in putting science into practice.

“It happens in many forms and through many collaborations and partnerships. We know it best from our land-grant university perspective and our deep roots — professionally and personally — in the land-grant mission of education, access, research and Extension,” she said.

Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity at Purdue University, said Extension and outreach provide trusted knowledge that is earned and validated through science.

“Trustworthiness is at the heart of Extension and outreach, along with the ability to change with the times, reinventing delivery methods and modes of expertise to match the changing needs of people and their communities,” he said. “From the farm gate to main street — we remain loyal to our commitment of being A mer ica’s educational partner for life.”

Karen Plaut, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of the College of Agriculture at Purdue University, emphasized that scientific agricultural research will always be the foundation of Extension and outreach.

The complete version of “Cooperative Extension and Public Outreach: Advancing Agriculture and Improving Lives” is available at: https://rileymemorial.org.

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2020 lease open. Lageman Rd frontage. $9,875/ac Dave Oster, Broker

Bureau County Illinois - For Sale AARON FARM | CLASS A SOILS 155.17± tax ac (155.37± tillable) PI 136 (Muscatune, Osco soils) Hall Township, Section 4. Near Ladd IL. $9,900/ac Chip Johnston, Broker

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Livingston County Illinois - For Sale BIRCH TRUST FARM | ALL PATTERN TILED 113.00± tax ac (101.56± tillable ac, 6.6 CRP ac). PI 123.2. Sec 23, Broughton Township. 2020 lease open. $8,700/ac Ray Brownfield, Broker

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• NEW LISTING! 128.95± Acres, Lee County, Ashton Township, Illinois L-1900676-04 • Farm is located about 3 miles northeast of Ashton. Being sold lease-free for the 2020 crop year. Gently sloping, long running north/ south rows with a productivity index of 120. • $7,500 per acre.

• 57.92± Acres, Stephenson County, Illinois A-16185 • Located southwest of German Valley, IL. Gently sloping farm G CRP acres with average is comprised of 51.85± tillable 5.39± DIN PENand SALE acres productivity index of 134. • $638,568 or $11,025 per acre.

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Sale Day Location: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Main Street, Cherry, IL Tract 1: 40.39+/- acres located NW Âź of SE Âź of Section 30, WestďŹ eld Twp., (T.17N.-R.11E) Bureau County, IL. 39.53+/- tillable acres. A 139.6 +/- Productivity Index as per Surety.

Tillable soils include Muscatune, Sable & Catlin. Tax ID #12-30-400-004.

Tract 2: 77.41+/- acres located E ½ of NE Âź of Section 30, WestďŹ eld Twp. (T.17N.-R.11E.), Bureau County, IL. 76.62+/- tillable acres. A 138.6 +/- Productivity Index as per Surety.

Tillable soils include Muscatune, Sable, and Catlin. Tax ID (part of) #12-30-200-002.

Tract 3: 80.04+/- acres located W ½ of NW Âź of Section 29, WestďŹ eld Twp. (T.17N.-R.11E.), Bureau County, IL. 77.38+/- tillable acres. A 139.3 +/- Productivity Index as per Surety.

Tillable soils include Muscatune, Sable, Sawmill and Catlin. Tax ID #12-29-100-001.

Tract 4: 3.2+/- acres located at 19992 3050 E St., Arlington, IL 61312. Improvements include: A 2 story home w/approx. 1050 sq. ft. on the main level consisting of a large kitchen, laundry, living room & 2 baths. There are 3-4 bedrooms on the 2nd story, & a full basement. There is a single story home w/approx. 1200 sq. ft. consisting of a combination kitchen/dining/living room, large master bedroom with bath and walk-in closet, 2 bedrooms and an additional bathroom.

Each home has LP forced air heat, central air, septic system and shared well. Included on the property is a large livestock barn w/box stalls & tack room, concrete feed oor, stave silo, hog house, heated shop, 16,000 bu. drying bin with fan and oor. Tax ID (part of) #12-30-200-002.

Taxes: Tax ID #12-30-400-004 2018 taxes paid in 2019 $1,773.88 Tract 1 Tax ID #12-30-200-002 2018 taxes paid in 2019 $4,471.96 Tract 2 and 4 Tax ID #12-29-100-001 2018 taxes paid in 2019 $3,457.76 Tract 3 Plat locations, Aerial Photos, Soil Maps and improvement information available @ rickrediger.com TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1.) Tracts 1, 2 & 3 will be sold by the surveyed acres, Tract 4 by total dollar. Survey will be provided by Seller.

2.) The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard purchase agreement contract.

10% of the contract purchase price will be due immediately following the auction. The balance will be due and payable on March 12, 2020 at closing.

3.) The seller shall provide a title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price of the subject properties.

4.) Based upon the 2018 real estate taxes paid in 2019, the 2019 real estate taxes due and payable in 2020 will be credited by the Seller to the Buyer at closing. All subsequent real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the buyer.

5.) The property is being sold in “AS IS� condition, with no implied warranties of any kind.

6.) The information is believed to be accurate. However, we strongly urge all prospective buyers to thoroughly research all pertinent data and to draw their own conclusions.

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Seller: LOSEY FAMILY FARM

Kathleen Cain, Patricia Mitchell, Angela Kemphius, Frances Reusch, Vickey McKee, Beth Fonderoli Attorney: John Isaacson, 111 Park Ave. E., Princeton, IL 61356 - 815.875.6551 Number System will be Used – I.D. Required Not Responsible for Accidents

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167.5¹ Acres, Vigo County, Indiana • Quality tillable ground with good soils • Excellent road frontage • High volume of woodland acres with potential for recreational use A-15684

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Ready for something new? Livestock birthing season nears

By Ashley Langreck AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

BROOKVILLE, Ind. — As the colder days set in throughout much of the state, livestock farmers are preparing to welcome new life to their farm.

Mary Rodenhuis, the Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources educator for Franklin County, provided tips for farmers to remember as the livestock birthing season quickly approaches. “It is really important for farm-

ers to know their livestock and minute dierences they might make when they are close to giving birth,� Rodenhuis said, adding that more often than not animals have the tendency to start acting dierently when they are approaching birthing.

Q Keep a close eye on animal once birthing process starts.

Rodenhuis said that once animals go into labor, farmers need to pay close attention to make sure their animals are making progress. She said this is especially vital once the water

bag has broken because they may have to step in and help the mother deliver. It doesn’t matter if it’s a cow that has had three healthy calves in the past, Rodenhuis said it could still struggle if the calf is too big or is backwards in the birth canal.

Q Make sure fresh, clean water is abundant. Rodenhuis said that once animals start the labor process, it is not uncommon for them to isolate themselves from the rest of the herd.

Due to the laboring mother wanting to be alone, it is im-

portant that plenty of fresh, clean water is accessible because they aren’t going to want to leave their baby to go searching for water. Rodenhuis said that farmers also can give electrolytes or sugar to livestock that are having a hard birth, to help them get up and going.

Q Animals need a clear dry area that is wind free, and preferably bedded down, to give birth to their young. It is the instinct for animals to isolate themselves when they are birthing, so farmers should make sure there is

Pork industry releases new sustainability report DES MOINES, Iowa — The pork industry released its new sustainability report, Commit and Improve: Pig Farmers’ Approach to Sustainability, and updated website, porkcares.org.

The report and website share ďŹ rsthand accounts and data supporting pig farmers’ progress toward sustainability through the We Care ethical principles.

The new report demonstrates the progress pig farmers have made toward the We Care ethical principles of: Food Safety, Animal Well-Being, the Environment, Public Health, Our People and Communities.

Data for the report was gathered from governmental agencies, the pork industry’s life-cycle assessment and pig farmers from across the country.

Highlights that demonstrate the pork industry’s commitment to the We Care principles include: Q According to the Environmental Protection Agency, pork production contributes just 0.46% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere.

Q More than 71,000 individuals are Pork Quality Assurance Plus certiďŹ ed, representing roughly 85%

of U.S. pork production.

Q The pork value chain has come together to develop and use the Common Swine Industry Audit, which is certiďŹ ed by the Professional Animal Auditor CertiďŹ cation Organization.

Q The most recent life-cycle assessment, A

Retrospective of U.S. Pork Production, shows a signiďŹ cant reduction in the use of natural resources during the past 55 years.

Per pound of pork produced, U.S. pork producers have reduced land use by 76%, water use by 25%, energy use by 7% and their carbon footprint by more than 7%.

Q More than 94% of pig farms keep detailed medical and treatment records, which shows pig farmers’ commitment to responsible antibiotic use.

Q In 2018, pig farmers donated 3.2 million servings of food, volunteered more than 54,000 hours and donated more than $5.5 million to local charities.

enough space in the barn for mothers to get away from the rest of the herd to give birth.

Rodenhuis said farmers may want to consider locking pregnant animals up in the barn until they give birth because once born, the baby calf is vulnerable to the wind and cold.

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By Jeannine Otto AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

“I would contend that we didn’t need an ethanol policy because I’m a homer and I like putting corn where God intended it, into an animal, not into a fuel tank.”

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will have competition in the Asian markets from its neighbor to the north, Canada, due to Canada complying with the production requirement s, specifically eliminating the use of ractopamine in pork.

“The Canadian packing community is silly enough to do what the Japanese want and then we’re surprised that our market share, our being the U.S., our market share goes down. The Canadians have done a much, much better job,” Kerns said.

In November 2019, China lifted its suspension on Canadian imports of pork and beef. In June 2019, China suspended Canadian pork imports after ractopamine residue was found in a shipment of pork from Canada and after fake import certificates were found by Chinese authorities.

While ractopamin is legal and allowed in Canadian production, as it is in the United States, Canada has the Ractopamine-Free Pork Certification Program.

Kerns also pointed out that the U.S. industry and hog prices are being hampered by their own success.

“We have great herd health, we have great productivity that’s rolling through and we are selling

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By Jeannine Otto

have to liquidate a huge AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS chunk of the industry,” said Kerns, president of DANVILLE, Ind. — Kerns and Associates With a gentle reminder of Ames, Iowa, speakthat just a single aning to producers at the nouncement could stop recent Midwest Pork the good times rolling, Conference in Indiana. now and going forward, Barring that, Kerns in the U.S. pork industry, offered some ideas for Joe Kerns offered some profitability going fortips for U.S. pork produc- ward. ers to position themselves Q Get off the matrix. “I to take advantage of hate a cost-of-producwhat Kerns said will be a tion contract. If you are hopeful — and hopefully on a cost-of-production profitable — 2020 for the contract, get off it beproducer side of the U.S. cause it’s not going anypork industry. where.”

Kerns, president of Q Adjust your system.

Kerns and Associates, “Grid is also very importan agricultural risk ant once we hit profitabilmanagement firm based ity. You want to right-size in Ames, Iowa, spoke your system.” at the Midwest Pork Q What’s old will be new Conference in Danville. again, with a return to “We get ASF and some basic production everything is out the principles. “Average daily window. We are going to gain will come back into

play, in the absence of ractopamine, specifically.”

Q Family matters.

“Genetics are coming back into play.”

Q Red lines could pay.

“The packer likes his Duroc animal. That Duroc animal can eat its way through a lot of difficulty.”

Q Share the blame.

“The packer is not your friend, but it’s our fault.

We are simply overproducing pigs at this time, relative to shackle space” Q Hope for change. “That worm will turn over probably early in 2020.”

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way, way too many pigs on the spot market. Why do I sell pigs on the spot market? Because I want to? Or, because I have to?

I have to because my production is so big, so we are making sausage right now in our production systems, aren’t we? We are kicking out more stuff,” Kerns said.

Kerns also noted a lack of adequate finishing spaces for the increased numbers of young pigs being produced.

“Have we increased our finishing spaces commensurate with our production on our sow farms?

Probably not. In general, we are probably not doing that. How much available finisher space do we have right now? This is a space constraint, and a space constraint is a result of productivity. We are a victim of our own success on the pork production side of it. Congratulations, you guys are part of a growth industry — and it’s killing your price. That’s where we sit right now,” Kerns said.

But Kerns, who spoke at one of the last big pork conferences before the calendar turned over to 2020, urged the audience to hang on.

“If you held your breath this long in the hog market, I’m going to ask you — just a little bit more,” Kerns said.

He predicted that 2020 could bring better news for producers.

“Once we get after the new year, the second week in January, pushing the weight distributions in the hogs and pigs report and pushing them forward. The whole balance of power, in my opinion, shifts and turns on its head after the first of the year,” he said.

Kerns pointed to those weight distribution numbers from the hogs and pigs reports in the secondand third-quarter 2019 hogs and pigs reports.

“Is the packer going to have pigs falling in his lap in February? Or, is he going to have to fight his neighbor down the road for the privilege of your pigs?

The pork producer holds onto that rein for about six months and then they start falling back. You are going to have your day in the sun and there are a lot of things that are going to play out between now and then, in the first six months of 2020, to kind of protect our interests as we roll forward here,” Kerns said.

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Be the last one standing — and there’s every reason for the U.S. pork industry to do just that in 2020.

“If you are the last one to get ASF, I think you win the game and I think that’s where we sit right now,” said Joe Kerns, president of Kerns and Associates, an agricultural risk management firm based in Ames, Iowa.

Kerns, a self-described “homer” in the corner of farmers and livestock producers, gave an optimistic outlook to an audience at the Midwest Pork Conference in Danville.

But along with the positive news, Kerns also pointed out some inconvenient truths for U.S. producers.

One big misstep? A bit of irrational exuberance about what the catastrophic and still largely unknown hog losses in China due to ASF would mean for U.S. hog prices.

“We had very unrealistic expectations. We got a little pie eyed when we started talking about what China might mean because if any aberration is going to occur, it’s a great big number,” Kerns said.

Using the examples of what porcine epidemic diarrhea virus meant for hog prices, Kerns said analysts and producers took those numbers — and went up.

“The only other market that we had was PEDv back in 2014. The U.S. represents about 10% of world production. We lost about 7% of our production that year, and we took prices over $130, so that’s our market,” Kerns said.

Producers and analysts did the math and liked what they saw.

“So, we start going, huh, China is 50%. If they lose 50%, and I put this on a curve, so that’s futures like $600, isn’t it? Yeah. So, suddenly $95 December hogs didn’t look so bad, did they? And that was a mistake, that was a huge mistake we made early on,” Kerns said.

From an input side, Kerns outlined a scenario that looks positive for U.S. producers going forward with supplies of corn and soybeans plentiful and cheap, even with weather anomalies in different areas.

“If there’s a corn crisis in the U.S. in a regionalized area where we’ve had some production issues, it’s regionalized. It might be county by county or state by state, but it is not the whole United States and it is certainly not the world. We’ve got plenty of corn across the world,” Kerns said.

Kerns wore his homer hat as he talked about lower crop prices and the benefits for animal agriculture.

“The bottom line might be the most important one; cost of production, according to the Farm Credit System, is $4.05 per bushel. We have been losing money on the agronomic side inside of agriculture for the last five or six years. Is this good or bad for the pork producer?

It’s good. I don’t like it that we are beating the snot out of all the corn farmers in the process, but if we are just taking a look at our own selfish interests, this is good. We’ve got them right where we want them, and they are not getting away either,” Kerns said.

He doubled down with his outlook on the U.S. ethanol industry and corn demand there as “a toothless tiger.”

“I would contend that we didn’t need an ethanol policy because I’m a homer and I like putting corn where God intended

it, into an animal, not into a fuel tank,” Kerns said.

But Kerns didn’t spare punches for the pork industry.

Even with a possible future major demand for U.S. pork to China, Kerns cited the case of U.S. soybeans as a warning to the pork industry.

“You think we were a little too reliant on one market? Might that be a little bit of a hint for the pork producer, if we get jut a little too reliant on one market? Because what market am I going to rely on? I’m gong to talk China, but we’re going to call it the whole Pacific Rim,” Kerns said.

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On the offensive Pork group hopeful on China deal

By Jeannine Otto AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

DES MOINES, Iowa — Nick Giordano may have been speaking for not only U.S. pork producers, but every other sector in the country that has been impacted from the trade war with China — and hopeful on the Phase 1 trade deal with China.

“We are excited. But we’ll see,” Giordano said.

He is the vice president and counsel of global government affairs for the National Pork Producers Council. Giordano and other NPPC staff and board members discussed the organization’s priorities for 2020 in a late 2019 conference call.

Trade tops NPPC ’s “to-do” list for 2020, and NPPC President David Herring hinted that the New Year could see the organization taking a more aggressive stance on completing trade agreements.

“They say defense wins championships. Frankly, when it comes to trade, we’re tired of playing defense and hope 2020 is a year of progress built on strong offensive performance,” said Herring, a pork producer from Lillington, North Carolina.

Giordano explained one part of that strategy by explaining the NPPC’s “ask” when it comes to the tariffs currently levied on U.S. pork exports to China.

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The World Trade Organization MFN tariff is 12%.

However, China imposed tariffs on U.S. products, including U.S. pork, following President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from other countries.

Those retaliatory tariffs on U.S. pork total around 72%.

The other major title game for the U.S. pork industry is the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement.

“We want to get back on the same level playing field we were enjoying before the metal tariffs. We look at that as sure, that was an opportunity we had before, but there is also an increased opportunity,” Herring said.

Herring said his Christmas wish would be for the USMCA to get voted on and passed before the end of 2019. While he didn’t get his wish, he emphasized that passage of the USMCA continues as a priority into 2020.

“I hope it gets ratified and completed because the trade we enjoy with Mexico and Canada is so important,” Herring said.

The NPPC officials applauded the “early harvest” trade deal with Japan that was announced in 2019.

“With Japan, we were losing market share in Japan. So, before the administration created this early harvest — and I ca n’t applaud t hem enough for it — we were going to, in five or six years, really be down in exports to Japan and it is our largest value market.

From a pork producer’s perspective, I am really excited that we are back on a level playing field,”

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“They say defense wins championships.

Frankly, when it comes to trade, we’re tired of playing defense and hope 2020 is a year of progress built on strong offensive performance.”

David Herring, president NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL

Herring said.

Giordano agreed that the early harvest deal was a boost for the U.S. pork industry.

“I know it is unusual for the U.S. to do an early harvest-type deal, but I will tell you, for the pork industry, this was a huge priority for us,” Giordano said.

The other top priority — and continuing concern — for the U.S. pork industry is African swine fever. The disease, for which there is no current, available vaccine, has ravaged pig herds throughout Asia and Southeast Asia.

Herring said ASF is the issue that keeps him up at night.

“It is probably the one issue that I have the least control of on my farm,” Herring said.

He expressed the sentiments of many of his fellow pork producers when he acknowledge all the work in prevention, detection and biosecurity that has been done at the national and state levels — but questioned if there is more that can be done.

“We are very proud of that so far. Are there things we can do going forward? Every day we’ve got to get better at it because the world has changed for pork production,” Herring said.

Midwest Dairy gives $95,000 for dairy coolers ST. PAUL, Minn.

— Midwest Dairy has provided an additional $15,000 in grant funding — for a grand total of $95,000 in 2019 — that has enabled Second Harvest Heartland to purchase eight more dairy coolers for food shelves and shelters throughout Minnesota.

Back in January when the request for grant applications was initially sent out, the response was overwhelming, and eight applicants had to be waitlisted. Now, a total of 45 food shelves and shelters and their communities have benefited from this grant.

The grant was intended to support the increased distribution of cow’s milk and other nutritious dairy products that are in high demand at food shelves and shelters.

“This project has been very exciting, and I am so grateful that we were able to provide more coolers through this grant to additional agencies. We are deeply appreciative for this partnership with Midwest Dairy,” said Pat Pearson, director of agency relations at Second Harvest Heartland.

As with the first round, the additional grant covered both the cost of the refrigerator and delivery.

The grantee organizations were able to choose from a selection of four different types of coolers to best meet the needs of their individual programs.

“Wow, what great news.

We are currently drawing up plans to expand client shopping and will include this in our plans,” said Brad Kirk, the executive director at New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf.

“This is a wonderful surprise,” said Nicole Bathgate at Dakota Woodlands Shelter in Eagan.

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KITCHEN DIVA

Can’t stomach breakfast? Try these options

By Angela Shelf Medearis

This unusual light, a Lucerne whale oil lamp, is made of brass and is silver plated. It gives the light from a small burning flame. The unusual shape coaxed a bid of $242.

A whale of a lamp

By Terry and Kim Kovel

Many 18th-century lamps used oil to get light. If whale oil was not available, the lamps could use olive oil. The oil was kept in a reservoir, usually metal, that had three or four burners with wicks.

Several were needed to get enough light.

A group of these lamps also had reflectors on a pole, usually shaped like a moth with spread wings.

The pole held the needed tools, wick cutters, wick picks and snuffing caps, and could raise and lower the reflector to direct the light.

Many were made of brass to withstand heat, and silver was added for decoration where it would not melt. This late-19thcentury silver- plated lamp that burned fat has it all — a silver-plated reflector brass pole, tools, moth reflector and a finial.

Maybe you’re one of those people who can’t stomach the thought of a meal the first thing in the morning, or maybe you’ve become accustomed to running on vats of coffee instead of a healthy breakfast. Sometimes traditional breakfast foods sound kind of blah. Who made the rules on breakfast foods anyway?

The next time you’re in a rush or can’t get excited by traditional breakfast staples, try some of these ideas that will make even the most die-hard breakfast hater’s tummy rumble.

DRINK YOUR BREAKFAST The perfect pourand-go option, smoothies are a great, easy-to-stomach choice for breakfast.

If you’re a multi-tasker, you’ll love the idea of drinking your breakfast as you commute to work or to school. Keep your freezer stocked with frozen fruit and vegetables like spinach and kale for quick and easy prep.

GO NUTS Nuts are such a deliciously healthy protein, and so simple, too. Grab a handful of almonds, walnuts or pistachios to snack on; spread a couple tablespoons of almond or

peanut butter on toast, waffles or apple slices; or eat peanut butter straight from the jar with a spoon.

EMBRACE THE CARBS When the carb-monster strikes in the morning BITE-SIZE ENERGY demanding a box of doCookies for breakfast? nuts, try healthy breakYes, please! Nut butter, fast breads or muffins oats, ground flax seed, instead. Who has time to chocolate chips and a little honey rolled into bite- bake in the morning, you ask? Nobody! Bake a loaf size balls make heavenly little bites of energy that’ll of your favorite breakfast fuel your morning. Best of breads or a pan of muffins on the weekend. You can all, they’re no-bake and take less than 10 minutes slice the bread and freeze it or freeze the muffins to make. Make some ahead and store extras in after they’ve cooled.

Then, just warm up a the refrigerator for up to slice of bread or a muffin a week. in the morning and get on with your day.

DIP INTO BREAKFAST Prefer tangy over sweet FATTEN UP YOUR MORNING in the morning? Try eatWho doesn’t love deliing hummus. Like nuts, hummus is quick, healthy ciously creamy avocados?

I like to mash an avocado and full of protein and good fats to start your day in a bowl with a little olive oil, lemon juice, salt the right way. Eat it with and pepper and spread pita chips, baby carrots, snap peas or celery slices it on toast. Avocado is full of healthy fat and for some extra vitamins. will keep you satisfied throughout your busy GO GREEK morning.

Yogurt’s thicker, creamier, more delectable cousin, LUNCH OR DINNER FOR Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and BREAKFAST Try munching on someprotein. Add a drizzle of thing out of the ordinary, honey and or some fresh like this quick but hearty blueberries or raspberries pizza that works for lunch, to plain Greek yogurt dinner or as leftovers for for an extra nutritional breakfast. You can even punch. Even if you’re not a fan of yogurt, give Greek use half a bagel or half an English muffin as the base yogurt a try the next time you need a quick morning if you don’t have time to

I have a 1967 Barbie and Ken wedding set in the original unopened — but not perfect— box. It was made by Mattel. How do I get information on the value of this set, and how could I sell it?

Quite a few Barbie bride dolls have been made since Barbie was introduced in 1959. Your wedding set is the 1964-1965 Barbie Wedding Party Gift Set (No. 1017) by Mattel. It is a set of four dolls dressed in wedding finery, which originally sold from about $14 to $20.

The set includes a bubble-cut Barbie doll (with blond, brunette or titian hair) in the outfit called “Bride’s Dream” (No. 947); a painted-head Ken doll (in blond or brunette) in “Tuxedo” (No. 7897); a Midge doll (with brunette or red hair) in “Orange Blossom” (No. 987); and a Skipper doll (with blond, brunette or red hair) in “Flower Girl” (No. 1904).

The set came with a wire stand for each doll and a pillow with a wedding ring on it, which was exclusive to this set.

Many Barbie and friends gift sets were offered between 1960 and 1974. Some were department-store exclusives.

When found “mint in the box,” they are some of the priciest and hardest- tofind Barbie items.

Theriault’s, an auction company in Annapolis, Maryland, specializes in auctioning dolls and often sells Barbie and accessories. A wedding set like yours sold at Theriault’s for $1,100 in 2009.

CURRENT PRICES Music box, jewelry, black forest, oak, ram, rocky ground, flowers, leaves, c.

1920, 13 x 7 1/2 inches, $196.

Ivory, card case, pierced, curved, people in garden, different scenes on reverse, 4 x 2 inches, $630.

Doctor’s stool, metal, round leather seat, nail back trim, adjustable, baluster post, scroll legs, steel castors, 1920s, 28 x 13 inches, $1,700. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

meal. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Quick and Easy Pizza INGREDIENTS 1 cup unbleached allpurpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup marinara sauce Favorite toppings like breakfast cuts — natural hickory smoked Canadian bacon, ham, pepperoni and vegetables — spinach, kale, bell peppers, mushrooms and so forth.

make the pizza dough.

With tons of options for every taste and appetite, there’s no excuse to skip breakfast. So, next time you’re running out the door, grab one of these delicious portable options and be ready when hun-

1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese PROCEDURE Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Stir in the Greek yogurt and roll the dough out onto a parchment papercovered baking sheet. Shape into a circle.

Spread the marinara sauce on the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust. Sprinkle the toppings and cheeses on top. Bake for 25 minutes or until light brown and melted.

ger strikes.

Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Lifestyle DONNA’S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN

SENIOR NEWS LINE

Winter ice lanterns take shape

Never too late to try something new

By Matilda Charles

By Donna Erickson

Ice is nice — especially when you create a warm welcome to your home with a creative, icy greeting on a dark winter’s night. From popular snowball-size ice candles to large blocks, they all sparkle and glow to line a pathway to your front door.

Easy for me to say, I know, since I live in snow-covered Minnesota, where it’s usually below freezing all winter long.

But I proved that I could light the night and create an ice luminary in a moderate climate when I invited friends to our California cabin recently.

Two days before the party, I rooted through cupboards in search of a Bundt pan. I then filled the mold with water and let it freeze in our freezer.

Before friends arrived the next evening, I popped the beautifully shaped “ice lantern” out of the mold, set it on a rimmed tray — to catch melting ice — and placed it on the front porch step with a lighted votive in the inside cavity.

Once guests arrived, oohing and ahhing with

Use a Bundt pan to make an ice lantern with your kids “How did you make that?” queries, I brought it inside for a magical buffet centerpiece. Although it was partially melted by evening’s end, another luminary was prepping in the freezer for another night.

If you have a Bundt pan hiding in your cupboards, bring it out and make ice lanterns with your kids.

The price is right with this enjoyable craft — your only cost is water and candles.

BUNDT PAN ICE LANTERN Here’s the stuff you need: n One metal Bundt pan (plastic pans may crack) n Water n Votive or small pillar candle n Citrus slices, floral

greens, sticks and so forth (optional) n Food coloring (optional) 1. Fill the pan with water to within an inch of the rim. Wedge in floral objects between the sides of the pan, if you wish. Small objects, such as plastic fish, add whimsy. Or, add a drop of food coloring.

2. Place pan in the freezer or outside if it is below freezing.

3. When frozen, turn upside-down in a sink. Let it thaw a bit, and slowly lift pan. Or, run water over pan to release.

4. Set a candle inside. At sunset, an adult can light the candle. © 2020 Donna Erickson distributed by King Features Synd.

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Things: Shop at the new books they’ve read. Tell grocery store in the next n Foreign Language: If a librarian what author town. Knit something you spoke a foreign lanyou’ve enjoyed, and that isn’t a scarf. Sample guage as a child or just you’ll get suggestions an exotic selection of took the required two for others to try. If there years in high school, how teas. isn’t a library near you, What about you? Do much do you remember? you can do this online.

Duolingo (www.duolingo. you have any goals for Go to www.whatshoul2020? com) is a great, free ondireadnext.com and line tool with exercises put in the name of one tailored to you. There are © 2020 King Features author you like. It will Synd., Inc. 35 languages to learn!

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Planting Equipment (K) JOHN DEERE 7200 VACUUM PLANTER, 12 rows, 30” sPacing, no-till, rubber closing wHeels, insecticiDe, 1.6 bu. Poly boxes, Pull tyPe, monitor, JD row coulters w/ yetter trasH wHiPPers, JD Promax 40, corn & bean Plates, HyD. folD, tongue ext., JD Down Pressure sPrings, gooD oPeners, new style aDJusting gauge wHeels, HyD. folDing markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 (K) 2006 WHITE 8222 PLANTER, vacuum, 12r30, 1.6 bu. boxes, Pull tyPe, sm3000 monitor, 1/2 wiDtH Disconnect, flex frame, corn & bean Plates, yetter row coulters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 (k) JOHN DEERE 7200 VACUUM PLANTER, 8 rows, 30” sPacing, 1.6 bu. boxes, Pull tyPe, monitor, insecticiDe, HyD. folD, gooD oPeners, Drag cHains, keeton seeD firmers, JD coulters, yetter trasH wHiPPers, JD Heavy Duty Down Pressure sPrings, HitcH extension, corn & bean Plates, nice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900

Harvest Equipment (K) J&M 1050-22 GRAIN CART, blue, tarP, scale, 1000 Pto, like new 900x32 lugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,500 (K) 2013 HARVEST INTERNATIONAL H1072 SWING AWAY AUGER, low Profile HoPPer, 540 Pto, gooD fligHting . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,900 (C) MAYRATH 10X62 SWING AWAY AUGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 (K) 2016 UNVERFERTH 1115 XTREME GRAIN CART, green, aPProx. 1100 bu. caP., 20” corner auger, HyD. sPout & Door, lg 1000 Pto, leD ligHting, 1050/50r32 lugs, excellent fligHting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,500 (K) WESTFIELD MK130-71 PLUS SWING AWAY AUGER

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Tillage (K) BRILLION X108 CRUMBLER, 22’, HyD. folD, ligHts, gooD 20” Packer wHeels, gooD 11l-15 tires, tanDems, Dual HitcH (clevis or single) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .reDuceD to $6,900 (K) JOHN DEERE 980 FIELD CULTIVATOR, 29’, Pull tyPe HitcH, 3 bar coil tine Harrow, tanDems, walking tanDems on wings, HyD. lift & folD, sPring sHanks, gooD 9” sweePs, single Point DePtH control, Poly sHank Protectors, gooD 9.5-15 tires . . . . . . . . . $7,900 (k) BLU-JET SUB TILLER 4, 7 sHank riPPer, sHear bolt sHanks, like new-only useD on 25 acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .reDuceD to $9,900 (k) JOHN DEERE 2800 PLOW, 6 bottom, HyD. aDJ., new sHins, sHears, & HyD. Hoses, rebuilt front cylinDer . . . . . . . . . . . . .reDuceD to $3,900 (k) MCFARLANE HDL-136-8 HARROW, 36’, 8 bar sPike Harrow, HyDraulic folD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .reDuceD to $7,900

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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY Jan. 25 – Pesticide Application Training and Certification: 9 a.m. to noon, Champaign County Extension office, 801 Country Fair Drive, Champaign, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ yjlbqksg.

Jan. 27 – Lunch with an Expert: Appreciating Nature Close to Home: Noon to 1:30 p.m., Champaign County Extension Auditorium, 801 Country Fair Drive, Champaign, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ yfkjlpub.

Jan. 28 – Making a Difference with Water Gardens: 7 p.m., Champaign County Extension auditorium, 801 Country Fair Drive, Champaign, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ ygkhyl5t.

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CLARK COUNTY Jan. 30 – Embarras River Watershed Farmer Meeting: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Clark County Farm Bureau, 9 Trotter Lane, Martinsville, Ill.; tinyurl.com/qwvc7dt.

COOK COUNTY Jan. 31 – Native Landscape Design Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon, River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, Ill.; 773233-2900; go.illinois.edu/ conservationathome.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY Jan. 30 – Embarras River Watershed Farmer Meeting: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Toledo Village Hall, 160 Courthouse Square, Toledo, Ill.; tinyurl.com/qwvc7dt.

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Jan. 27 – Industrial Hemp Post-Harvest and Processing Summit: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Roseville CommunityCenter, 265 W. 10th Ave., Roseville, Ill.; go.illiinois.edu/ hempsummit.

EDWARDS COUNTY Jan. 25 – Fresh Flower Arrangement Workshop: 10 to 11:30 a.m., The Watering Can, 107 W. Main St., Albion, Ill.; 618-445-2934.

HENRY COUNTY Jan. 25 – Mid-Winter Horticulture Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon, Geneseo Community Center, 541 E. North St., Geneseo, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yhk82tgh.

JASPER COUNTY Jan. 30 – Embarras River Watershed Farmer Meeting: 8 to 10 a.m., Jasper County Farm Bureau, 105 S. Hutton Drive, Newton, Ill.; tinyurl. com/qwvc7dt.

KANE COUNTY Jan. 30 – Think Spring!

Landscaping for Dogs: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Kane County Extension office, 535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ su3g8zf.

KANKAKEE COUNTY Jan. 30 – When I’m 65 - A Personal Finance Document Screening: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Kankakee Extension office, 1650 Commerce Drive, Bourbonnais, Ill.; tinyurl. com/ydnjookz.

KENDALL COUNTY Jan. 25 – Seed Swap 2020: 9 a.m. to noon, Kendall County Extension office, 7775B IL Route 47, Yorkville, Ill.; go.illinois.edu/ kendallmgseedswap.

LA SALLE COUNTY Jan. 29 – Beef Cattle Meeting: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, Ill.; 815-224-0889..

LIVINGSTON COUNTY Jan. 29 – Private Applicator Testing: 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., Livingston County Extension office, 1412 S. Locust St.,

Incubation and Embryology Training

LOGAN COUNTY Jan. 30 – The Big Table: Rural Matters: 4 to 7 p.m., Lincoln College Performing Arts Center, 300 Keokuk St., Lincoln, Ill.; tinyurl.com/tqlpmvs.

Jan. 26 – Logan 4-H Alumni Chocolate/Chili Cookoff and Bingo: 2 to 5 p.m., Logan County Extension office, 980 N. Postville Drive, Lincoln, Ill.; tinyurl.com/yhpyv78k.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY Jan. 30 and 31 – Certified Food Protection Managers Class and Exam: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Montgomery County Extension office, #1 Industrial Park Drive, Hillsboro, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ ydmwkyxl.

MORGAN COUNTY

Jan. 29 – Private Pesticide Applicator Testing Only: Noon to 3 p.m., Marshall-Putnam Extension office, 509 Front St., Henry, Ill.; 309-364-2356.

Jan. 29-March 5 – Annie’s Project: 6 to 9 p.m., Morgan County Extension office, 104 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ yftvf8lm.

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SANGAMON COUNTY

Jan. 29 – Pesticide Applicator Testing: 9 a.m. to noon, Metropolis Community Center, 900 W. 10th St., Metropolis, Ill.

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Jan. 28 – Pesticide Applicator Pesticide Safety Testing: 10 a.m. to noon, McHenry County Extension office, 1102 McConnell Road, in Woodstock, Ill.; 815-338-3737.

Jan. 28 – McHenry County 4-H Horse Project Orientation:

Jan. 25 – Stephenson County Poultry Clinic: 10 to 11 a.m., Highland Community College, Building R, Room 153, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ yzv4mt6v.

Feb. 5 – Intro to Apple Tree Pruning: 10 a.m. to noon, Jo Daviess County Extension office, 204 Vine St., Elizabeth, Ill.; 815-858-2273; tinyurl. com/r23eha5.

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Chick incubation and embryology training for Feb. 4 – Southwestern Illinois teachers will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Tree Fruit School: 9 a.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Center for Agriculture Building, 1350 W. Prairie Hardin, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ sjrfuz5.

Drive, Sycamore. This interactive, three-hour CHAMPAIGN COUNTY training will give teachers the knowledge they Feb. 4 – 2020 Illinois Crop need to hatch eggs in their classrooms. For more Management Conference: I Hotel, 1900 S. First St., information, call 815-758-8194 or visit tinyurl.

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DEKALB COUNTY Feb. 4 – 2020 Illinois Crop Management Conference: Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road, Malta, Ill.; tinyurl.com/s2p9b6t.

EDGAR COUNTY Feb. 4– Private Pesticide Applicator Testing: 9 a.m., Edgar County Extension office, 210 W. Washington St., Paris, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ razd7u5.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY Feb. 6– Private Pesticide Safety Education Training and Testing: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Effingham Holiday Inn, 1202 N. Keller Drive, Effingham, Ill.; tinyurl. com/rvhrfts.

JACKSON COUNTY Feb. 5– Industrial Hemp Workshop: 1 to 4 p.m., Jackson County Extension office, 402 Ava Road, Murphysboro, Ill.; 618 6871727; tinyurl.com/qk4pwjg.

JEFFERSON COUNTY Feb. 5– Southern Illinois

Feb. 4– Think Spring! Native Pollinators: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Kane County Extension office, 535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, Ill.; tinyurl.com/su3g8zf.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY Feb. 6– Pheasant and Quail Workshop: 6 to 7 p.m., Livingston County Extension, 1412 S. Locust St. Pontiac, Ill.; tinyurl.com/tnoo226.

MACOUPIN COUNTY Feb. 5– Private Pesticide Applicator Test: 10 a.m. to noon, Macoupin County Extension office, #60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, Ill.; tinyurl.com/uys5gn7.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Feb. 6 – Pruning Apples and More Workshop: 1 to 2 p.m., Montgomery County Extension office, #1 Industrial Park Drive, Hillsboro, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ ss5cmmp.

PEORIA COUNTY Feb. 4 – Private Applicator Testonly Session: 10 a.m. to noon, Peoria County Extension office, 4810 N Sheridan, Peoria, Ill.; tinyurl.com/ tk9zbda.

WABASH COUNTY Feb. 1 – Wabash County New 4-H Member Workshop: 1 to 2:30 p.m., Mabel A. Courter Youth Center, 15039 4H Center Lane, Mt. Carmel, Ill.; 618-262-5725; tinyurl.com/wo7dgjv.

WARREN COUNTY Feb. 7 – Certified Livestock Manager Training: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau, 1000 N. Main St., Monmouth, Ill.; tinyurl. com/t7l2pz8.

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LARGE ROUND BALES of straw For Sale, $50./bale, Call 217-473-1264 WANTED: USED BULK MILK COOLERS, ALL SIZES. (319)330-2286

(15) HOG SLAT SS, conf., fdrs, 40' long, 30' tall, 2-ft. wide, 3 hole, $75. ea. (3) L.B. White, AW100 heaters, LP, elect. ignition, $175. ea. 815-488-9500 (2) FRIESEN PROTEIN bulk tanks, 5-1/2 ton, $1,500/ ea.

Call 815-539-7117 2009 Balzer 8500 Eliminator boom tank, Tri-axle, vacuum load, raven controller, slurry discharge, hyd manifold, 7 knife dietrich bar. Farn use, no sand, $78,500. 815-440-1686 24 SI FEEDER Wagon with low inserts. Feed round or square bales as well as silage $5,900.

PMC 512 feeder Good Condition $1,550. Call 317-440-9225 FOR SALE SAW dust for cattle bedding sold by the ton. Call 815-539-7117 Harvestore Aliance Unloader w/automatic oiler, for 20' silo, good cond. Backbone is good, probly needs new cutter shank, conveyor chain is good, come with 3-ph. Motor or a 220 motor, has been removed from silo $9,500 obo Call 309-944-7384

1970 1456 International, 6600hours, one owner, 815-471-4882 1976 JD-4230 Cab/Air/Quad, 5987 hrs., nice orig. paint, VG COND. $15,900. 815-988-2074 1981 JD-4240 quad, cold A/C 14.9x46 axle mount duals, good shape, $18,900 Call 815-988-2074 1995 CIH-7210 2-WD 3334 hours, tractor is a MUST SEE. Perfect cond., original rear 18.442, hammer strap & quick hitch.

3 remotes. $45,000.

(815)325-0346 2003 JD-7810, 2320 hrs., MFWD, duals, 740 loader, 3-SCVs, 540/1000 PTO, $78,000. Call (815)405-4020

HESSTON-10 STACKER W/MOVER, $2,500; Call 815-539-7117 LB White heater LP, Hot service ignition, like new, $400.

309-238-4603 TURN TRACTOR TIRES into hay and silage bunks!

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2004 VERSATILE-2425, 3300 hrs., exc cond., $72,500, OBO retiring. 563-357-4300 2005 CIH-MX285, 6900 hrs., duals, wts. Guidance ready, $52,500 Call 618-407-6875 2008 JD-8330, MFD, 2400 hrs., farmer owned, Exc. Cond., Call 815-786-2915 2011 8310R IVT, 3800 hours, $118.500. 217-242-9105 2012 CASE-550 QUADTRAC Pro 700 with Full Guidance and RTK unlocked. 6 remotes with high flow hyd, tow cable, dual diff locks, ONE OWNER Call 269-449-8358

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1. We are your source for new & used Steiger drivetrain parts - S.I.9300 2. We rebuild Spicer manual transmissions, Fugi power shift transmissions, dropboxes & axle with ONE YEAR WARRANTY! 3. We now rebuild computer control boxes for Steiger tractors 1982-1999.

MODERN FLOW MALE row destroyers for sale. 3 to choose from or get all 3. John Deere Diesel engine. Well maintained and a lot of spare parts. $14,000 ea. Call 815-590-8500

2011 JD-9670 GOLD-KEY 1715 sep. hrs., CM, dealer inspec, Exc, $95,000; JD-635F grain head, Call 847-514-8844 2013 GLEANER-S67 COMBINE, 482 sep., 730 eng,.

Loaded with options. $165,000.

815-488-2835, text or leave message, Ladd, IL. Case IH 3408 corn head, always shedded, very good condition, $19,700-obo.

618-790-3884 CIH-1020 PLATFORM, 25', w/Ffield Tracker, $6,000 Call 217-737-7265 CIH-1063 and 1083 corn heads, completely rebuilt. CIH 2000 and 3000 series also available!!

(712)470-0554 JD-9510 2900 HRS., $23,900; JD-9500 2500 hrs. $16,900 both exc. appearance and good cond., Call 815-988-2074

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HELP WANTED PART-TIME CDL driver, meadowland farms, Roanoke, Please call for details, 309-645-1540

1994 JD-310D, 4x4, Cab, extend-a-hoe, new batteries & rubber, showing 5,860 hrs., from estate, $15,500 Call 309-734-2706 or 309-337-2706 1998 CAT. D3C, series 3, hydro, cab, 6 way, new batteries, showing 7,581 hrs., $16,500. Call 309-734-2706 or 309-337-2706 Central Culvert & Tile, LLC Mahomet, IL. Steel and Alum.

Culverts. Plastic Tile and fittings.

8-inch to 36-inch in stock. up to 144-inch avail. 217-637-8453

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500 AC. Row Crop Farm Enterprise Realty (660)582-7160 entrealty.com FARM FOR SALE: 37.5A (37.2 till A), LaSalle Co., 3.5 SE of Earlville, Drummer & Muscatine, avg. bu. 59.3 beans, 217 corn, $9,500/AC. Call 240-888-1416 For sale by owner, 475Ac's, Pope Co., IL 25 mi's NE of Paducha KY Consist of 340 Ac's till. cropland, 25 Ac's pasture, & over 100 Ac's of hard wood timber. 40,000 bu. Grain storage, large barn, large field & exc deer hunting, w/good lease income. Open crop lease for 19, price below appraised value, 618-528-8744 For Sale Grundy Co., Felix, Twp, 160 acres, 140 tillable. $8500/per acre. 252-943-9419

Soybean Splitter Bars Built To Fit Your Planter, ALL MAKES (IHC, JD, White, Deutz Allis, Kinze & Yetter)

CASE MX-260 MFWD, 1365 Hrs., auto-steer, deluxe cab, 4 remotes, front and rear duals.

Call 317-440-9225

217-397-2404

CASE-4890 CAH, 3-pt., PTO, 4 remotes, duals, starts and runs great, $18,000 Call 309-734-2706 or 309-337-2706

1999 JD 1770, 16Row, no-till coulters, heavy duty down pressure, liquid fertilizer, $18,500. 309-781-6829

ENGINE KITS

2006 KINZE-3500 PLANTER, 8-16, coulters, insecticide, corn & bean meters, good tires, very clean. $37,500. (765)404-0846

Clevite - FP Diesel - Reliance Quality SINCE 1988

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Case 504BDT (w/full gaskets) $1325

Cat 3406B ........................ $1725 Det 60 Series w/head bolts $2495 For More Kits - Just Call

If You’re Proud of Your Farm, then I’m Proud to Insure It.

Dons Diesel 800-345-6513 www.donsdiesel.com Lawrence, KS

JD-3020 DIESEL, 69 model, just like new inside & out 3821 hrs;'69 JD-4020 diesel 4200 hrs. all orig., very nice, $19,500 choice. 815-988-2074 JD-4555 2wd, power shift, 5100 hrs., duals, wts., nice shape, $34,900 Call 815-9882074 JD-48 LOADER, WITH or without JD-3020, Very Nice, Call 815-988-2074

JD-8285R MFD, duals, frt duals optional, auto track ready, exceptional, some warranty, $94,500 Call 715-572-12344 JD-8430 MFD duals, wts., active seat, 50” tires, HID lighting, guidance ready, 5032 hrs., $82,500 Call 715-572-1234 JOHN DEERE-8270R, 2011, 3200 hrs, MFW, IVT, looks like new, always shedded, $119,000. Call 812-483-4899

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Moeller Ag Service Inc. (319)698-4005 More than 25 Years!

Specializing in Planter Attachments & No-Till Equip

We Repair Baler Knotters on your Farm!

Service Calls also available for farm equipment! Used Rakes & New Tedders for Sale!

Kings Repair, Marshall IN 765-597-2015

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2018 White 9924 VE, 24Row30in. w Camso Tracks, Precision Technology, speed tube, Delta Hydraulic Down Force, Keetons, 2-75bu seed tanks, markers, hyd. jack, 20/20 Gen. 3 Flat Screen 10” monitor, Dawn GFX hydraulic row cleaners, copperhead Ag Furrow closing w/reels, corn & bean seed disks, new cond., low acres, $240,000 319-209-0305

2005 HARDI 1000-m, 60' BOOM, MONITOR, foamer, good shape, $6,950 Call 815988-2074 HAHN HIGH BOY sprayer, 200 gal. Ss tank, Wisconsin eng., 12 30” rows, w/cart, $500. Call 815-257-6423 JD-6700, 3-WHEEL, 60-ft. boom, triple nozzles, w/drops 2375 hrs, spray star monitor, Trimble light bar, foamer, Good Cond., $41,000. 815-260-0249, can text pics.

MILLER SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYER, Model 4240, 1000gallon tank, 90ft booms, Ag Leader Integra Monitor, lots of options, 720-hours, like new cond., $160,000-obo. Delivery Possible. 814-322-8090

2-WAY RADIO Radio Ranch, Inc. 10924 Hoover Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071, (815)622-9000 www.radioranchinc.com

Knight Complete Line-up, New Pro Push, Slinger PS 235 Vertical Spreaders.

Arthur's Repair.

Hindsboro, IL 217-346-2737

WANTED DAMAGED GRAIN WE PAY TOP DOLLAR!

>All Grains >Any Condition > Immediate Response Anywhere >Trucks and Vacs Available CALL FOR A QUOTE TODAY PRUESS ELEVATOR, INC (800) 828-6642

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Same Day Shipment Perry Equipment, Inc. 115 West 580 North Crawfordsville, IN

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765-362-4495 800-433-8783

Small farmer owned, 1200 gal. Tank, 90' booms, w/triple nozzle body's, foam marker, clean water rinse, w/rinse balls, chem. Inductor, hyd pump, Raven 440 monitor, w/lots of spare parts,

www.perry-equip.com

Grain Vacs New Handlair & VacBoss, PTO & Dsl. Rebuilt Machines, Many Brands, Sizes & Price Ranges. Alum.

Pipe, Flex Lines, Poly Hose, Elbows, Couplers & Liners. Bin & Silo Piping, Push Systems, Seed vacs.

Call/text 815-791-8664

Winter Discount Heavy Drying Bins Size Bu. Price 21 X 18 5785 $4,949 27 X 21 11265 $7,914 42 X 24 32245 $17,581 Drying Floors

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Farm windmills. Traditional old fashioned water pumping. compl sales, service, rebuilds & installation. Statewide Service.

We specialize in Pond Filling & Aeration.

217-897-6699. paulswindmillservice.com

W/12 Supports & Flashing

21 . . . . . . . . . . . $1,404 27 . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,344 42 . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,573 Call For All Your Grain Bin Needs

Generators: used, low hr takeouts. 20KW to 2000KW. Dsl, Propane, Nat. Gas. 701-3719526. abrahamindustrial.com

(660) 699-2179 (888) 983-2136

KATOLIGHT & WINPOWER. Generators, automatic & PTO engine sets. Swits Farms Sales & Service. (217)752-6213

www.goldengrainbins.com GMLS Industries, Inc.

BRENT-657 GRAVITY WAGON, green, Like New, $14,900 Call 815-988-2074

WANTED: HARVESTORE SILOS, 25' diam., will also build to suite Steel Constructors Inc. 507-346-2374

1956 JD-620, 3-pt. hitch, fenders, restored, parade ready, $5,700 obo Call 618-344-1134 FARMALL-560 DIESEL, 99% original owned by same family since 1963, runs good, 15.5x38 rear tires @ 20%, TA works, $4,200 obo Toms antiques 618-292-7187

Winco Generators.

PTO portables and eng. sets available, Large Inventory. Albion, IL. Waters Equipment. 618-445-2816

'06 INT 9200i, 664,000 mi's Scott alum. Bed, hoist, roll tarp, new 2013, $40,000; '97 Spec pup w/14' Scott steel bed, rolltarp, new on 2011, $10,000.

309-221-6723, 6722 1977 CHEVY C60, 13' grain bed, 50,000 mi., Good Shape, $5,000 Call 217-737-7265 1990 CHEVY TOP KICK, 427 engine, 14-ft. Grain box.

Call 815-471-8088 1992 GMC Topkick, Cat engine, 10ft bed, new paint, good condition, $7500.

618-528-8744

We take Brand X Trade-ins.

Midwest Agri Sales, 217-489-9219

midwestag@ prairieinet.net

midwestagvacs.com

Ag Gypsum for Sale

7x7 planter frames straight and hyd fold also JD and IH lift assist wheels, other planter parts avail. 217-397-2404 900 IH 12RN, rear fold, hyd.

Pump & mon., $1200-obo. 1515” rows, nt coulters, 15” bean meters, $2500. 217-397-2404 greendrills.com (740)756-4810 Hizey Farm Service LLC Harms Land-Rollers, Brand New! 12 - $6,800, 14 -7,300, 16 - $8,000 , 24 - $14,800, 32 - $17,500, 42-$21,500 Any size Available. 715-234-1993 JD 7200 12RN vac, wing fold, $4000. 217-397-2404

JD-7000 RECONDITIONED PLANTERS; 4-row 30”, 3-pt, $2,850; 8-row 30” $6,850; JD7200 4-row 30” $3,150. All repainted, NICE, can send pics Call 309-242-6040 White 5100 12RN hydraulic fold, $1500. 217-397-2404

New& Used REM & Kongskilde grain vacs. Used Kongskilde 1000 & 500 grain vacs.

Cornwell Equipment, Arthur, IL 217-543-2631

through Clean Green Soil Amendments, LLC. (309)337-6242 or email cleangreensoil@gmail.com

Iroquois Equipment Bush Hog Dealer Onarga, IL. 815-351-8124 *New/used Bush Hog mowers on hand. *Full line of Bush Hog parts.

*Fast, low rate shipping.

We can help keep your Bush Hog mower running like new!

16 ROW DALTON side dress bar set up Torun on Pro700 or ground drive pump JOHN blue.

20" coulters w/knife also setup for Y drops 1400 gal. Call (217)306-4262 DMI 5310, 12-row strip till, markers, $13,900 217-242-9105 Humates Omri cert organic carbon 2400-lb super sack, liquid humate applied with starters, folliar, or with sidedress nitrogen. 563-920-3674 New Steel Storage tanks available Capacity up to 50,000 gal. 618-553-7549, 562-4544 www.dktanks.com Propane/Ammonia Tanks 12,000, 18,000, 30,000 & 60,000 Sales, Installation & Service Call For A Quote!

Dibble Enterprises 815-237-2247 TANKS: STAINLESS. PIPE For Culverts 10-inch to 10ft DIA. 618-553-7549, 618-562-4544, www.dktanks.com

2014 JD-2210L FIELD cultivator, 35.5', knock on shovels, 3-bar spike w/basket, $39,500 Call 815-474-1266

'08 Landoll Tilloll Model #87525, approx. 300 acres on new chopper, blade, & shovels, kept inside, 309-221-6723, 6722 2000 JD-726 33-FT. 9-in, soil finisher, 5-bar spike tooth harrow, $11,500 Call (815)405-4020 2006 DMI NH 30' ST250 field cultivator, spring tine harrow, w/rear hitch, $13,500 obo Call 812-242-0701

2015 Schulte XH 1500, Series 3, 15' cutting width, tandem axles on main frame and single on wings, laminated tires, small 1000-rpm., pto, 1/4” thick stump jumpers and double safety chains, always shedded, top condition, $18,500.

319-209-0305

2013 SUNFLOWER 4511-9 disk chisel, heavy spring tine harrow, 1600 acres, $25,750.

815-488-2835 text or leave message, Ladd, IL. 2014 KRAUSE 8000-25 25' Excelerator Vertical Tillage Tool 0-5 Degree Adjustable Angle Good Condition (269)449-8358

(2) 1983 Meyer Morton 450 continuous flow grain dryers, 30-hp 3-phase fan, very good condition, simple design, well maintained, need to move! $4500-each. Or $8000/pair, offer.

309-678-6902, make email: dcstreit@gmail.com

2015 Thunder Creek ADT 750 UB, loaded with all options and grey color.

Compressor, generator, welder, stadium lightning with solor panel, 100gal.

DEF System, 40 gal Fuel pump, 750 gal Fuel Tank, always shedded, $17.500.

309-209-0305

1998 INT'L 4900, DT466E , 6spd dsl, w/8x18ft 6” tilt bed, 98k, Air Ride Seat, very good shape, $15,900-obo. 319-480-2852

3-ACRES INCLUDES GRAIN elevator w/80-ft. scales, office, 3 storage buildings & bins, etc.

6 miles East of LeRoy, IL $220,000. 309-825-5017

1999 PETERBILT-378 RED day cab, Cat-C15, 475 hp., great rubber, 850,000 mi. $34,000 Call 309-781-1899

FARM FAN DRYERS 320J AB350, 500H, 1000H, 1500H 650 Mod, Super Prices on bin bolts.

Harms Grain (815)-568-4000

2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 120, Air Ride Tandem Axle; 14L Detroit Engine; 12,000 lb Front Axle Weight; 40,000 lb Rear Axle Weight; Very Nice 641,000 Miles, 10 Spd. Trans, $28,500.

217-924-4405 8-5pm.

FOR SALE GRAIN Bin Drying System, 42' Shivvers Drying System w/level dry & computer system & Cross Augers, 2 turbo Fans & Burners, 26hp a piece, Call 217-821-6232 for price

2018 J&M LC290 Seed Tender, Long Elevator Conveyor, w/8”belt, tarp, scales and Talc Auger, color tan, and always shedded. $24,500 319-209-0305

GRAIN BIN Aeration tubes. 12” x 15' tall; 35' DMI crumbler; 30' Airway, w/J&M roller; 5 bottom 720 Int'l plow. (618)267-3577

2007 International 8600, AR, tandem axle, 10-spd. transmission, C13 Cat eng., 167-wb, Nice Truck, $19,500.

217-924-4405 8-5pm.

GSI FLOORING New-Weather: 18' , 21' , 24' Floor. 50% off.

While They Last. Call Place Order.

Brush Enterprises, Bethany, IL 1-800-373-0654

2011 T800 KENWORTH day cab VG rubber, VG truck, ready to go. Cummins 450 HP w/Eaton 10 spd. Call/Text for more info 815-343-4325

BOARDER COLLEY PUPPIES shots & wormed, Hoyleton IL. 618-478-5316 CIH 370 Rock flex 47ft disk, excellent condition, $47,500-obo. 712-579-1825

JD-345 SNOW BLOWER (42") Used - Good Condition $650.

Contact Don (815) 257-6082

IH NUMBER 48 18' disc w/cylinder good blades & tires, $1,200 Call 217-369-9098 Cash-N-Carry Chemicals LLC

5X6 net wrapped Grass hay or large squares of alfalfa for horses and dairy cows. Delivery to your farm. (217)370-4342 ALL KINDS OF Hay & Stray Big Squares, Small Squares, & Big Rounds. Delivered in 18-24 ton loads. 217-322-4663 BIG SQUARE GRASS HAY, Located 50-mi's S. of Effingham. 618-322-5231, Brad GOOD DRY GRASS hay, Round Bales, most are net wraped, North West IL., 815-878-5871 HAY AND BEDDING Auction!

Every Saturday at 12 Noon.

Reynolds Feed & Supply Cobb, WI. (608)623-2121 reynoldslivestock.com QUALITY HAY AND STRAW , limited quantity of 1st and 2nd cut, big & small squares, delivery available, Call us David 815-685-5344, Mike 815-685-9646 TOP OF STATE Hay & Straw, 3x3x8 bales and rounds. Davis, IL. Please Call 815-238-8372

WANTED JD-336, 337, 327 baler for parts. Also looking for bale ejectors, Call 262-719-7567 WANTED NEW HOLLAND BC5070 twine tie small square baler, Call 417-343-8787

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319-653-2253, Washington, IA

WOODS-BW126 SINGLE Wing Mower (10-ft.) Very Good Condition $7,400. Contact Don (815) 257-6082

JD-637 32ft Disc; JD-630 25ft disk, excellent condition, 618-528-8744

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Farmers Helping Farmers Co. Hinckley, Illinois 815-739-7700

48,000 SQ. PRE-ENGINEERED steel building, w/100' clearspan, 19' eaves insulated, steel lines interior, new roof, trusses & girts. Call for price 630-518-2744 INSULATION, 4x8 SHEETS foil-back foam, Factory Seconds.

Call Ken Nichols. Sullivan, IL. 800-424-1256, nichols5.com

DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED STATEWIDE We Buy Damaged Grain In Any Condition Wet or Dry Including Damaged Silo Corn At Top Dollar We have vacs & trucks

Northern AG SERVICE, INC. 800-205-5751 Lincolnland Agri-Energy, LLC Buying Corn Clint Davidson Commodity Mgr 10406 N 1725th St Palestine, IL 618-586-2321 or 888-586-2321

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Wanted: Irrigation Equipment Pipes, Pumps/Travelers.

HOEKSTRA FARMS, LLC. St. Anne, IL. Call 815-427-6510

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Farm Bureau posts GROWMARK announces ag scholarship program college scholarships

Sen. Durbin discusses Illinois agriculture with U.S. ambassador to China

DANVILLE, Ill. — The Vermilion County Farm Bureau has announced several programs with scholarships available for Farm Bureau members and others.

Appl icat ion deadlines vary for each offer.

Application forms for all these scholarships can be accessed through the Vermilion Count y Fa r m Bureau website — www. vcfb.info.

IAA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau members and their children are encouraged to apply for 72 college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm.

The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, will be awarded in total of $110,000 for the 20202021 school year.

An online application form and activities template is available at www. iaafoundation.org. The deadline to submit a completed forms is Feb. 1.

FREESE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TO HELP FARM KIDS WITH COLLEGE Im ma nuel Lut hera n Church of Flatville is offering up to four $500 scholarships in memory of Ed and Helen Freese.

This scholarship is available to sons and daughters of farmers residing in Vermilion, Ford, or Champaign counties and is available to new and current college students. It is not limited to an agriculture degree program.

A link to an application form is available at www. vcfb.info. The deadline to submit a completed form is Feb. 15.

ANDREWS/BRUMETT SCHOLARSHIP TO HELP VERMILION COUNTY GRAD ATTEND DACC Vermilion County Farm Bureau Foundation will again be administering the Andrews/Brumett Memorial Scholarship for the 2020 school year.

The Andrews/Brumett Memorial Scholarship was established for the late Clark Andrews and Joe Brumett Sr., along with their wives, Katharyn and Agnes.

A $1,000 scholarship — $500 each for two years — will be awarded to a graduating high school student living in Vermilion County and planning to attend Danville Area Community College.

Criteria for selection includes scholastic achievements, community service and financial need.

Priority will be given to Farm Bureau members and dependents.

Applications are available at the Farm Bureau office and online at www. vc f b.i n fo.

C omplet ed forms need to be received in the Farm Bureau office

by March 15.

BALLOON GROUP AGAIN SPONSORS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FARM BUREAU MEMBERS The Balloon Association of Greater Illinois annually awards a scholarship to a Farm Bureau member student majoring in agriculture or an ag-related program. This year, BAGI will again be awarding up to four $500 scholarships.

BAGI is a non-profit association organized to promote the sport of hot air ballooning by bringing together pilots and potential crew.

The scholarship will be

awarded on the basis of scholastic ability, community involvement and financial need. A packet outlining the eligibility requirements and an application are available on the association’s website at www.bagiballoon.org.

The application deadline is March 15.

NURSE PRACTITIONER SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE Applications are now available for nurse practitioner scholarships through the Illinois Farm Bureau Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program.

Now in its 28th year, the scholarship program helps encourage and develop the pool of rural health practitioners to help meet primary health care needs in rural Illinois. Students who receive scholarships agree to practice for two years in an approved rural area in Illinois.

There will be five scholarships, worth $4,000 each, granted this year. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be Illinois residents and be a Registered Nurse accepted or enrolled in an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.

Applications are available online at RIMSAP. com. The application deadline is May 1.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The GROWMARK Foundation is once again offering 15 $1,500 scholarship program for students in the United States and Ontario, Canada, pursing two- or four-year degrees or trade school certification in an agriculture-related field.

“As our business has grown and evolved, we saw a need to provide a

scholarship to students throughout the United States and Ontario, in addition to the scholarship programs already established in our core geography,” said Amy Bradford, GROWMARK corporate communications manager and GROWMARK Foundation manager.

“GROWMARK and the FS member cooperatives

are strong supporters of youth leadership education and this is one more way we can contribute to the future of agriculture.”

Applicants must complete an online application which includes academic information, community service and leadership activities and essay questions regarding agriculture and cooperatives. Applications

will be judged by a panel of agribusiness professionals.

High school seniors or students at any level of higher education may complete the application, which can be found at www.growmark.com/about-us/corporate-commitments.

Applications are due by midnight April 17, and recipients will be notified by July 1.

WA S H I N G T O N — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestr y, met with Terr y Brandstad, U.S. ambas-

sador to China and former Iowa governor, to discuss Illinois agriculture, including President Donald Trump’s recently announced Phase 1 trade deal with China.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like the 1980s

By Harwood D. Schaffer and Daryll E. Ray

In this post-holiday season and with apologies to Perry Como and the Fontaine Sisters who sang the Christmas standard “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” we’d like to make an unrhythmic play on the song’s title.

As we read news stories coming from around farm country and speak at meetings of farm organizations, it seems to us that “it’s beginning to look a lot like” the early stages of a serious farm crisis that could well mirror the farm crisis of the 1980s: increasing number of calls being received by farm crisis hotlines, a clear upswing in farm bankruptcies, a steep decline in net farm income and most worrisome of all is the increase in farmer suicides.

In December, Harwood was invited to speak at a public meeting the Land Stewardship Project held in New Ulm, Minnesota.

This meeting was planned by veterans of the farm crisis of 40 years ago who believe that farmers need to establish an agenda to get out in front of the troubles currently facing agricultural areas of the country.

They recalled the American Agriculture Movement’s Tractorcade that brought farmers from all across rural America to gather on the National Mall to raise awareness of the precipitous 49% decline in net farm income between calendar years 1973 and 1978.

Some told of the establishment of farm crisis hotlines in the early ‘80s. Others spoke of the organizing that it took to lobby the Minnesota Legislature to establish a farm debt mediation process for farmers who were being foreclosed on because they did not have enough income to make payments on all their debt.

All recalled the loss of farmers who felt shame over the possibility of losing a farm that their grandfather had shepherded through the Great Depression.

The meeting organizers contacted us because they believed that the only solution to the growing crisis is a farm program that provides a price and the Agricultural Policy Analysis Center/Texas Farmers Union proposal is the only proposal out there that can solve the farm price/income problem without resorting to an indefinite extension of the massive Market Facilitation Program probably under a different name.

Farm programs that establish a floor price on agricultural commodities are called supply management programs. Traditionally those programs were established by New Deal Democrats with the support of rural Republicans. At present, support for supply management programs exists only across a slice of Democratic legislators.

The goal in making the invitation was to familiarize the audience with some of the supply management mechanisms that would allow farmers to receive their income from the marketplace instead of the mailbox — in this electronic age, direct deposit from the federal government’s till to the farmer’s bank account.

In addition to its support of farm prices — thus farm income — the APAC/TFU proposal would enable farmers to undertake land management practices that the Land Stewardship Project has encouraged since its inception. Care of the land and the farmers who derive their livelihood from it are two sides of the same coin.

Brexit boxing in U.K. farmers Events, like stars, can at times align just enough for you to glimpse your destiny.

If you’re lucky, that sneak peek is the Farm & Food critical break you need for File success; if you’re unlucky, Alan Guebert the starry view spins off into the universe unseen.

Farmers in the United Kingdom got that peek after the June 2016 vote that approved Great Britain, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s exit — or Brexit — from the ruleheavy, bureaucratic European Union. The glimpse wasn’t exactly pretty, but U.K. farmers, tired of EU rules and restrictions from Brussels, favored Brexit by a large majority.

Last December, that vote was reaffirmed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s sweeping Conservative Party win in national elections. A week later, Parliament set Jan. 31 as Brexit’s “leave date.”

It also gave Johnson wide latitude to negotiate bilateral trade deals with both the 28-nation — soon to be 27 —

EU bloc and the U.K.’S closest ally, the United States.

Johnson announced he’d have trade treaties with both — claiming a U.S.-U.K. deal will lead the way — in place by Dec. 31. It was brash talk for the straw-haired wunderkind who rose from mayor of London to the toast of London in just three years.

It was, however, exactly what U.K. farmers and manufacturers wanted to hear.

But talk, even in proper English, is cheap and Johnson’s unrealistic timetable didn’t address U.K. agriculture’s two, key concerns: What will he do to ensure farmers aren’t shut out of European markets — that gobble up 60% of current U.K. ag exports — while also protecting domestic markets against cheap food imports even as trade negotiations proceed?

U.K. farmers should be concerned, writes Joe Stanley, a “third generation arable and beef farmer” in Leicestershire, in the Jan. 14 issue of Farmers Weekly, an authoritative U.K. farm publication.

“According to official statistics,” he notes, “16% of farms made losses between 2014 and 2017. A quarter of farming households live below the pov-

erty line, 61% of farm income derives from direct payments and 86% of total farm profits consist of CAP support.”

Those last two points are buckets of cold water on what farmers now want Parliament to provide to stay even with their soon-to-be competitor neighbors who continue to float on the EU river of Common Agricultural Policy, or CAP, payments U.K. farmers are about to give up.

What will they do? What would you do it if, like those farmers, 86% of your farm’s total profit vanishes Jan. 31?

Facing that cliff, why exactly did U.K. farmers heavily favor Brexit?

Because, Stanley explains, those very same figures represent an unwelcome, crippling dependency: “…many farmers live a desperate existence, kept afloat only by the current level of support from the CAP.” And, under CAP, “The price we receive for a tonne of wheat hasn’t changed since the 1980s, yet the percentage of disposable household income spent on food has fallen from 30% to 8%... This is a terrific achievement — borne by the overdrafts of farmers.”

As such, Stanley surmises, the real problem isn’t the EU

or its CAP; “It’s public demand for ever-cheaper food.”

Exactly, but jumping out of CAP with no alternative in place is either a supreme act of faith or an extreme act of foolishness. Prime Minister Johnson has promised to step into the breach, Stanley wryly notes, with a new program to “end direct support for farmers, replacing it with as-yet-amorphous — but much reduced — ‘public money for public goods.’”

Right now, however, Johnson’s promises are political fog. Worse, a trainload of trouble is headed his way. A Jan. 10 analysis by Bloomberg Economics shows Brexit has cost the U.K. economy $170 billion already and, by year’s end, that cost will rise to a staggering $260 billion.

That means sometime in June, Brexit’s opening costs to the U.K. will surpass its net, 47-year contribution —- about $230 billion — to the EU. After that they’re in uncharted space searching for stars to show them a way home.

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Harness the power of winter planning As the leader and CEO of the farm, part of our responsibility lies in thinking ahead about the farm’s future and making clear Darren Frye plans for that Water Street desired future.

Winter is the Solutions right time to be working on these business plans.

Sometimes leaders might hesitate to engage in planning for the next crop year. They might feel they don’t have all the results and numbers from the previous year yet or want to have the data in hand before making any decisions.

Maybe the farm leader has made plans in the past, but then felt those plans weren’t as relevant as the year progressed. Circumstances changed and then the plan became less useful, so the process of planning was also useless. Or, was it?

The truth is circumstances around farm business plans are always going to shift and change. But that doesn’t mean creating a plan isn’t useful. In fact, I believe the act of making marketing and financial plans for your farm operation is one of the most important

things you can do as a leader.

WHERE THE POWER LIES n In how you think. When you work with an adviser for the farm who helps bring together the different aspects that impact your farm business — think financials, logistics, crop insurance, marketing and more — they walk alongside you through the process. They make helpful suggestions because they know your business on a deep level. The planning process can reveal valuable information about your operation and how to make it more successful. n In more flexibility. It might seem like a business plan that’s created before a crop year starts would just end up getting “thrown out the window” at some point. But the best plans are dynamic and build in more flexibility and options for the different scenarios that can arise throughout the year.

Thinking about a variety of scenarios ahead of time brings more choices in the moment when you’re faced with a decision point. n In greater business-savvy. As the farm’s leader and CEO, you’re the one communicating with lenders and landlords, and other suppliers and partners who need to know where the operation is going.

Creating detailed financial and marketing plans for your

I believe the act of making marketing and financial plans for your farm operation is one of the most important things you can do as a leader. farm business can make you a smarter, more business-savvy farm leader. You’ll be more comfortable conversing with lenders and presenting them with detailed plans. In turn, that increases their confidence and belief in you as a business leader.

A NEW VIEW Overall, 2019 was a challenging year. I think the key is to take what we can learn from it. As you move on to 2020, here are three ways to use what you learned in the past year as a springboard to move forward confidently.

1. Know you made it through.

First, consider that you persevered during one of the most challenging years in farming in recent memory. Now, when you encounter challenges in the future, you can remember how you were able to persevere in the face of challenge in 2019 and survive. You’ve

done hard things in the past, and you can take that with you into 2020 knowing that you’re probably even more capable now because of what you’ve gone through.

2. Assess where you’re at now.

It might seem tough to look at where the farm is at financially, but it’s key to have a good handle on the numbers as you continue to make plans for 2020. This might also be a good time to evaluate your process around marketing and merchandising plans. How were you able to adjust and adapt your plans as the markets and your farm’s situation changed?

Were your plans flexible in the face of changing conditions? What do you need to look at for 2020? You can talk more about this with our market advisers.

3. Think strategically for the future. During challenging years, thinking further into the future can become more difficult if you feel like you’re in “survival mode.” The farm’s leader and CEO must create a vision with the farm’s key stakeholders for where the farm is heading and then put steps in place to make it happen. Your plan will help guide your decision-making throughout 2020 and beyond.

Darren Frye is president and CEO of Water Street Solutions.

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Business

Market data New-found demand in China deal FOR WEEK ENDING JANUARY 17, 2020

Futures Prices This Last This

week week Chg. week CATTLE HOGS FEB 20 126.35 127.42 -1.07 FEB 20 67.67 APR 20 127.25 127.95 -0.70 APR 20 74.10 JUN 20 119.20 119.77 -0.57 MAY 20 80.70 AUG 20 116.77 117.27 -0.50 JUN 20 87.35 OCT 20 118.90 119.40 -0.50 JUL 20 87.95 DEC 20 121.75 122.00 -0.25 AUG 20 86.80

Last week Chg. 67.25 74.12 80.72 86.17 86.92 85.97

0.42 -0.02 -0.02 1.18 1.03 0.83

MILK CLASS III JAN 20 17.01 FEB 20 17.43 MAR 20 17.62 APR 20 17.51 MAY 20 17.48 JUN 20 17.58

17.03 16.98 17.31 17.32 17.31 17.43

-0.02 0.55 0.31 0.29 0.17 0.15

36 26 16 -2 0 0

SOYBEANS MAR 20 9296 MAY 20 9430 JUL 20 9554 AUG 20 9592 SEP 20 9580 NOV 20 9604

9460 9590 9710 9750 9722 9746

-164 -160 -156 -158 -142 -142

CHICAGO WHEAT MAR 20 5704 5644 60 MAY 20 5712 5664 48 JUL 20 5704 5682 22 SEP 20 5756 5736 20 DEC 20 5836 5820 16 MAR 21 5902 5880 22

K.C. WHEAT MAR 20 4942 MAY 20 5014 JUL 20 5092 SEP 20 5174 DEC 20 5284 MAR 21 5390

4946 5022 5096 5172 5274 5374

-4 -8 -4 2 10 16

BRENT CRUDE OIL MAR 20 64.85 64.98 -0.13 APR 20 64.03 64.25 -0.22 MAY 20 63.32 63.63 -0.31 JUN 20 62.65 63.02 -0.37 JUL 20 61.97 62.39 -0.42 AUG 20 61.43 61.86 -0.43

ETHANOL FEB 20 MAR 20 APR 20 MAY 20 JUN 20 JUL 20

1.344 1.364 1.386 1.409 1.409 1.409

0.005 0.012 0015 0.008 0.008 0.008

FEEDER CATTLE JAN 20 145.35 MAR 20 145.00 APR 20 147.87 MAY 20 149.45 AUG 20 154.87 SEP 20 155.95

147.60 147.45 150.05 151.20 156.30 156.97

-2.25 -2.45 -2.18 -1.75 -1.43 -1.02

CORN MAR 20 3892 3856 MAY 20 3952 3926 JUL 20 4010 3994 SEP 20 4002 4004 DEC 20 4026 4026 MAR 21 4124 4124

1.349 1.376 1.401 1.417 1.417 1.417

Stocks of Agricultural Interest

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ADM AGCO BASF BG CF

45.25 74.76 17.84 56.06 46.14

43.95 47.20 73.79 81.39 18.23 20.98 55.66 59.65 44.77 55.15

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CTVA 28.30 28.35 32.78 DD 61.56 59.71 85.47 DE 176.20 173.43 180.48 FMC 100.00 98.00 101.95 MOS 21.87 20.62 33.91

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I view the Finally, a trade China trade deal deal between the as “new-found United States and demand.” By China has been any measure, signed and in Chinese demand theory, it should for a wide varibe beneficial to ety of food stuffs both countries. is bullish and According to news for AgWeb.com.

Commodity great U.S. farmers and “In an agreeInsight ranchers. How ment signed bullish the trade Wednesday at deal actually is rethe White House, Jerry Welch mains to be seen.

China commitAnd with climate change ted to importing at least issues on the horizon in $12.5 billion more agrithe coming years, it will cultural goods this year only take a bit of a probthan in 2017, rising to lem in a growing season $19.5 billion next year. anywhere on the globe to China will also “strive” to purchase an additional send grain and livestock prices to much higher $5 billion a year in farm levels. products. That could get total purchases next year Senate Finance toward the $50 billion Committee Chairman mark.”

Chuck Grassley of Iowa In the trade deal China stated loud and clear the has promised to buy a va- day of the trade deal that American farmers and riety of goods from each ranchers bore the brunt major industry. Those major industries are man- of the trade war pain for the past two years. ufacturing, agricultural, American agriculture has energy and services. In been suffering greatly the agricultural, they are committed to buying; soy- past few years but now things look to improve beans, pork, beef, wheat, going forward. jams and jellies, corn, Of course, the pain flour, cotton, horses and honey. Of course, depend- in recent years for U.S. ing on market conditions, agriculture is not nearly as horrific as what took other ag-products may be place in the farm cribought. Obviously, what sis of the 1980s. From is actually bought, how Iowapbs.org: “During much bought and when the 1980s, farmers in needed is top secret and the United States were only known by China.

And they are playing that confronted by an economic crisis more secard close to their vest!

vere than any since the Great Depression. Many of those who relied on agriculture for their livelihoods faced financial ruin. The epicenter of the downturn was in the Midwest, but the effects quickly rippled to other areas where agriculture played a prominent role in the local economy.”

To learn more about the farm crisis go to; http:// www.iowapbs.org/ mtom/classroom/module/13999/farm-crisis.

In my book, “Back To The Futures” in a chapter entitled “News & Views I”, I published a piece from the Aug. 2, 1989, issue of the St. Louis Post Dispatch. The article was years after the farm crisis had ended and written tongue-incheek accompanied by a wink. Here is what was published: Last Will of Mr. Farmer I leave: To my wife, my overdraft at the bank... Maybe she can explain it.

To my banker, my soul...

He has the mortgage on it anyway.

To my neighbor, my clown suit... He’ll need it if he continues to farm as he has in the past.

To the ASCS, my grain bin... I was planning to let them take it next year anyway.

To the county agent, 50 bushels of corn to see if

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0.49 4.39 -0.04 -0.70 3.61 6.61 0.00 0.43

OKLAHOMA CITY This week Last week Change FEEDER STEER Low High Low High Low High 4-5 Wt Mf 1’S 5-6 Wt Mf 1’S 6-7 Wt Mf 1’S 7-8 Wt Mf 1’S 8-10 Wt Mf 1’S

157.00 138.00 137.00 134.00 131.50

206.00 153.75 .50 3.25 10.50 183.50 140.00 169.25 -2.00 14.25 170.50 137.00 151.50 0.00 19.00 156.00 135.00 150.00 -1.00 6.00 145.50 125.00 .75 6.50 -1.25

CASH HOGS CARCASS PRICES This week Last week Change National

51.37 50.48 0.89

Eastern Corn Belt Direct Feeder Cattle Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Kentucky and Ohio Reported sales this week, 1,363; last week, 2,130; last year, 1,305. Demand moderate. Supply included 100% over 600 pounds, 95% heifers.

Feeder Steers Medium, Large 1

Avg. Avg. Delivery Head Wt. Price (FOB) 73 685 141.93 Current

Feeder Heifers Medium, Large 1-2 64 775 129.10 Current 539 725 119.65 Mar 335 725 124.30 Apr

Feeder Heifers Medium, Large 1 285 675 131.00 Feb

USDA National Grain Market Review Compared to last week, cash bids for wheat was mixed, while corn, sorghum and soybeans were lower.

For the week ending Jan. 9, an increase of 30.9 million bushels of corn export sales for 2019-2020 was reported, with an increase of 26.1 million bushels of soybean exports sales, and an increase of 23.9 million bushels of wheat export sales.

Ethanol production for the week ending Jan. 10 reported an increase of 33,000 barrels per day to 1.095 million barrels a day.

Ethanol stocks increased 0.544 million barrels at 23.0 million barrels.

Wheat was 31 3/4 cents lower to 10 cents higher. Corn was 2 3/4 cents to 9 3/4 cents lower.

Sorghum was 14 cents lower.

Soybeans were 8 3/4 cents to 20 1/2 cents lower.

CORN Kansas City US No 2 rail White Corn was has no comparison from 4.00 1/4-4.12 3/4 per bushel.

Kansas City US No 2 truck Yellow Corn was 2 3/4 to 7 3/4 cents lower at 3.85 1/2 per bushel.

Omaha US No 2 Yellow Corn was 6 to 7 cents lower from 3.663.77 per bushel.

Chicago US No 2 Yellow Corn was 7 3/4 cents lower from 3.87 1/2-3.88 1/2 per bushel.

Toledo US No 2 rail Yellow corn was 7 3/4 to 9 3/4 cents lower from 3.93 1/2-3.98 1/2 per bushel.

Minneapolis US No 2 Yellow corn rail was 7 3/4 cents lower at 3.45 1/2 per bushel.

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beans were 8 3/4 cents lower at 8.85 per bushel.

Illinois Processors US No 1 Yellow truck soybeans were 17 1/2 to 20 1/2 cents lower from 9.24-9.34 per bushel.

Kansas City US No 2 Yellow truck soybeans were 14 1/2 to 19 1/2 cents lower from 9.01-9.19 per bushel.

Illinois 48 percent soybean meal, processor rail bid was 0.20points lower from 300.60301.60 per bushel.

Central Illinois Crude Soybean oil processor bid was 1.61 lower from 32.53-33.28 per cwt.

WHEAT Kansas City US No 1 Hard Red Winter, ordinary protein rail bid was 10 1/2 cents lower from 5.69 3/4-5.79 3/4 per bushel.

St. Louis truck US No 2 Soft Red Winter terminal bid was 6 cents higher at 6.36 per bushel.

Minneapolis and Duluth US No 1 Dark Northern Spring, 14.0 to 14.5 percent protein rail, was 21 3/4 to 31 3/4 cents lower from 6.40 1/4-6.80 1/4 per bushel.

Portland US Soft White wheat rail was 5 to 10 cents higher from 6.20-6.25 per bushel.

SORGHUM US No 2 yellow truck, Kansas City was 14 cents lower from 6.08-6.17 per cwt. Texas High Plains US No 2 yellow sorghum (prices paid or bid to the farmer, fob elevator) was 14 cents lower from 6.25-6.61 per cwt

OATS US 2 or Better oats, rail bid to arrive at Minneapolis 20 day was 3 1/2 cents lower to 3 1/2 cents higher from 3.29 1/2-3.55 1/2 per bushel.

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The new B.F. Goodrich Implement Control farm tires are being manufactured at the company’s Fort Wayne, Indiana, manufacturing plant. The first two sizes of B.F. Goodrich’s entry into the farm tire market were announced recently. The Fort Wayne plant employs 1,592 workers.

B.F. Goodrich rolls into farm tire market

By Jeannine Otto

AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A tire brand best known for off-road vehicle tires is rolling off road again, this time into farm fields.

B.F. Goodrich announced two new farm tires, B.F. Goodrich Implement Control, as its entry into the farm tire market.

“This is just the start for B.F. Goodrich farm tires,” said David Graden, operational marketing manager for Michelin Agriculture for the United States and Canada.

Graden announced the inaugural offerings, the IF 280/70R15 farm tire, which is the equivalent of the 11/L15 farm tire and the IF 320/70R15, equivalent to the 12.5/L15 tire.

The new tires are Increased Flexion tires, said Graden, meaning that they can handle 20% more weight at the same pressure versus a standard radial tire, or they can carry the same load as a standard radial tire at 20% less air pressure.

“This is the first B.F. Goodrich ag tire that has been built in the U.S. since 2001. It’s built on an already proven B.F.

Goodrich KM3 mud terrain casing. It can handle extreme conditions and abrasive terrain,” Graden said.

Graden said the new B.F. Goodrich ag tires are designed to work with central tire inflation systems, which allow the operator to adjust the tire pressure automatically.

He emphasized the benefits of that system both to soil health and operator comfort.

“Lower operating air pressure protects the soil from compaction and, at the same time, the operator can increase air pressure to improve road handling and reduce fuel consumption while on the road at higher speeds,” he said.

The introduction of the B.F. Goodrich branded farm tires is a nod to the popularity of the B.F. Goodrich brand as an offroad vehicle tire.

“B.F. Goodrich is known for playing in the dirt. It’s designed specifically in the passenger car and light truck market as an offroad tire. We feel like the brand is already there. The brand name has already been built for exactly what this tire is going to do,”

Graden said.

Graden said the company expects to expand the offerings in the B.F. Goodrich farm tire line.

“We are hoping to be a total farm provider. That not only includes your high horsepower, higher technology machines, but also some of the lower hor sepower mach i nes, in addit ion to imple ments. Ever y thing that is needed on the farm, we hope to fill that gap,” Graden said.

The new B.F. Goodrich tires are manufactured at the company’s Fort Wayne manufacturing facility.

“T he manu factur ing team went to great lengths to bring the tire to us.

Many of them also farm and this team has poured their hearts into making the product for us. The Fort Wayne plant is dedicated to manufacturing these tires for us and we don’t currently see any capacity issues through that location at this time,” Graden said.

Jeannine Otto can be reached at 815-2232558, ext. 211, or jotto@ agrinews-pubs.com.

Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Otto.

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AM1 – Optimum® AcreMax® 1 Insect Protection System with an integrated corn rootworm refuge solution includes HXX, LL, RR2. Optimum AcreMax 1 products contain the LibertyLink® gene and can be sprayed with Liberty ® herbicide.

The required corn borer refuge can be planted up to half a mile away.

AM – Optimum® AcreMax® Insect Protection system with YGCB, HX1, LL, RR2. Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for aboveground insects. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax products.

AMT – Optimum® AcreMax® TRIsect ® Insect Protection System with RW,YGCB,HX1,LL,RR2.

Contains a single-bag refuge solution for aboveand below-ground insects. The major component contains the Agrisure® RW trait, the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene, and the Herculex® I genes. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax TRIsect products.

AMX – Optimum® AcreMax® Xtra Insect Protection system with YGCB, HXX, LL, RR2.

Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above- and below-ground insects. In EPAdesignated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax Xtra products.

AMXT (Optimum ® AcreMax® XTreme) – Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for aboveand below-ground insects. The major component contains the Agrisure® RW trait, the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene, and the Herculex ® XTRA genes.

In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax XTreme products.

Q (Qrome®) – Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above- and below-ground insects. The major component contains the Agrisure® RW trait, the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene, and the Herculex ® XTRA genes. In EPAdesignated cotton growing counties, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Qrome products. Qrome ® products are approved for cultivation in the U.S. and Canada.

For additional information about the status of regulatory authorizations, visit http://www.biotradestatus.com/.

YGCB,HX1,LL,RR2 (Optimum® Intrasect ®) – Contains the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene and Herculex ® I gene for resistance to corn borer.

YGCB,HXX,LL,RR2 (Optimum® Intrasect® Xtra) – Contains the YieldGard® Corn Borer gene and the Herculex XTRA genes for resistance to corn borer and corn rootworm.

RW,HX1,LL,RR2 (Optimum® TRIsect®) – Contains the Herculex I gene for above-ground pests and the Agrisure® RW trait for resistance to corn rootworm.

AML – Optimum® AcreMax® Leptra® products with AVBL, YGCB, HX1, LL, RR2. Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for above-ground insects.

In EPA-designated cotton growing countries, a 20% separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax Leptra products.

AVBL,YGCB,HX1,LL,RR2 (Optimum® Leptra®) – Contains the Agrisure Viptera® trait, the YieldGard Corn Borer gene, the Herculex® I gene, the LibertyLink® gene, and the Roundup Ready® Corn 2 trait.

HX1 – Contains the Herculex® I Insect Protection gene which provides protection against European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, black cutworm, fall armyworm, lesser corn stalk borer, southern corn stalk borer, and sugarcane borer; and suppresses corn earworm.

HXRW – The Herculex® RW insect protection trait contains proteins that provide enhanced resistance against western corn rootworm, northern corn rootworm and Mexican corn rootworm.

HXX – Herculex ® XTRA contains the Herculex I and Herculex RW genes.

YGCB – The YieldGard® Corn Borer gene offers a high level of resistance to European corn borer, southwestern corn borer and southern cornstalk borer; moderate resistance to corn earworm and common stalk borer; and above average resistance to fall armyworm.

LL – Contains the LibertyLink® gene for resistance to Liberty® herbicide.

RR2 – Contains the Roundup Ready® Corn 2 trait that provides crop safety for over-the-top applications of labeled glyphosate herbicides when applied according to label directions.

AQ – Optimum® AQUAmax® product. Product performance in water-limited environments is variable and depends on many factors, such as the severity and timing of moisture deficiency, heat stress, soil type, management practices and environmental stress, as well as disease and pest pressures. All products may exhibit reduced yield under water and heat stress.

Individual results may vary.

Herculex ® Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. Herculex ® and the HX logo are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. YieldGard®, the YieldGard Corn Borer Design and Roundup Ready® are registered trademarks used under license from Monsanto Company.

Liberty ®, LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design are trademarks of Bayer.

Agrisure® and Agrisure Viptera® are registered trademarks of, and used under license from, a Syngenta Group Company. Agrisure® technology incorporated into these seeds is commercialized under a license from Syngenta Crop Protection AG.

Pioneer ® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents.

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(A) 2017 MF 7714 140 HP, Dyna 4, 129 Hrs.

(A) 2014 MF 7622 215 HP, CVT, 32 MPH, 2002 Hrs.

(A) 2014 MF 7624 235 HP, 26 MPH, 858 Hrs.

(A) 2016 Versatile 260 260 HP, 309 Hrs

(A) 2018 Versatile 265 265 HP, 129 Hrs.

(G) 2013 JD 6115D 115 HP, Loader, 1565 Hrs.

$85,000

$115,000

$49,500

$99,500

$89,500

(A) 2015 MF 8730 (G) 2014 MF 7624 235 HP, CVT, 32 MPH, 808 Hrs. 295 HP, CVT, 26 MPH, 1222 Hrs.

$115,000

$135,000

(G) 2015 Versatile 375 375 HP, PTO, PS, 893 Hrs.

(A) 2019 Versatile 610DT 605 HP, PTO, 60 Hrs.

$149,500

$155,000

(A) 2018 Versatile 460 460 HP, PS, PTO, 99 Hrs.

(A) 1996 JD 8100 177 HP, 6953 Hrs.

(G) 1996 JD 8200 200 HP, 6880 Hrs.

(G) 2002 JD 7810 175 HP, 5255 Hrs.

(G) 2011 JD 8335R 335 HP, PS, ILS, 3459 Hrs.

$47,500

$59,500

$259,500

$59,500

(A) 2009 Challenger MT565B (A) 2012 Challenger MT645D (A) 2015 Challenger MT665E (G) 2006 Challenger MT765B 320 HP, PTO, 3 PT, 2150 Hrs. 320 HP, 32 MPH, 1046 Hrs. 168 HP, 1806 Hrs. 270 HP, 32 MPH, 2148 Hrs.

$395,000

$145,000

(G) 2018 Fendt 1038 380 HP, 32 MPH, 688 Hrs.

$55,000

$89,500

$135,000

$109,500

(A) 2013 Gleaner S77 LTM, 1138/772 Hrs.

(A) 2016 Gleaner S78 LTM, RWA, 970/650 Hrs.

(A) 2009 Case IH 6088 LTM, 2118/1459 Hrs.

(G) 2014 MF 9540 LTM, 1456/1008 Hrs.

$165,000

$265,000

(G) 2007 Kinze 3800 SDS 24-30”, No-Tills

(A) 2007 Case IH 1200 16-30”, Residue Mgrs.

(A) 2008 Case IH 1250 16-30”

(A) 2009 White 8186 16-30”

(G) 2011 White 8824 24-30”

$145,000

$49,500

(G) (G) (A) (A) (A) (G) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (G) (A) (G) (G)

$99,500

$215,000

$35,000

USED TRACTORS

$35,000

2018 Fendt 1050, FWA, 500 HP, 250 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2014 MF 8680, FWA, 350 HP, 32 MPH, 603 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2012 MF 8660, FWA, 295 HP, 1507 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2014 MF 8650, 270 HP, 1970 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2013 MF 8650, FWA, 270 HP, 1065 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2013 MF 7624, FWA, 235 HP, 32 MPH, 1938 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2017 MF 7715, FWA, 150 HP, Dyna 6, 750 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2015 MF 6615, FWA, 150 HP, 32 MPH, 1585 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2017 MF 5712SL, FWA, 130 HP, Loader Ready, 529 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . .

1997 MF 261, 2WD, 60 HP, 537 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2017 NH T6.120, FWA, 118 HP, Loader, 370 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2013 Versatile 310, FWA, 310 HP, 2212 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2015 Versatile 260, FWA, 260 HP, 357 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1990 NH Versatile 876, 4WD, 280 HP, 5070 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1989 NH Versatile 846, 4WD, 230 HP, 5138 Hrs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2013 JD 6115D, FWA, 115 HP, Loader, 1565 Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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355,000 135,000 105,000 109,500 109,500 99,500 89,500 82,500 75,000 12,000 69,500 89,500 115,000 39,500 37,500 49,500

(A) (A) (A) (G) (A) (G) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (G) (A) (A) (A) (A)

$35,000

$295,000

(A) 2017 MF 9545 LTM, 739/491 Hrs.

USED COMBINES

$59,500

2016 MF 9545, LTM, 807/560 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2014 MF 9560, LTM, 1517/990 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2013 MF 9540, LTM, 1531/1041 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2013 MF 9520, LTM, 705/467 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2012 MF 9540, LTM, 1482/959 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2012 MF 9520, LTM, 1341/1014 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2011 MF 9695, LTM, 1714/1107 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2009 MF 9795, LTM, RWA, 1952/1287 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2008 MF 9690, LTM, 1825/1229 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2016 Gleaner S97, LTM, 923/605 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2014 Gleaner S78, LTM, 1339/871 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2010 Gleaner R66, LTM, 2220/1558 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2008 Gleaner A85, LTM, 1918/1312 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2007 Gleaner R65, LTM, RWA, 2355/1631 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2006 Gleaner R65, 2324/1611 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2003 Gleaner R65, LTM, 2883/1789 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RESIGNS FROM PAGE ONE

The email was later forwarded to Sullivan.

McClain was trying to seek leniency for Ashby who was facing disciplinary action at his state job. McClain’s email stated the employee was loyal to the administration and “(Ashby) has kept his mouth shut on Jones’ ghost workers, the rape in Champaign and other items.”

Details of the alleged ghost workers and the alleged rape in Champaign are not known at this time.

Pritzker’s lawyer became aware of Sullivan’s knowledge of the Ashby case and asked Sullivan whether he received the original McClain message.

“That information led me to conduct a review of my own personal emails from that same period of time,” Sullivan said in the statement.

“My search discovered a forwarded copy of McClain’s July 31, 2012, email reported by WBEZ.

“Bottom line: I accept responsibility for what was truly an unintentional oversight and the subsequent inaction.”

John Sullivan I shared this information with Gov. Pritzker’s general counsel.”

Sullivan, who resigned Jan. 12, said he was “well aware” of McClain’s efforts to get leniency for the state worker and that he did not read the July 31 email in its entirety.

“The summer of 2012 was a stressful time for me. I was in the middle of a state Senate re-election campaign as well as preparing for and undergoing cancer surgery in Baltimore, Md.,” Sullivan stated.

Sullivan said that had he read the entire email “my reaction would have been disgust and I would have immediately notified the property authorities.”

“Bottom line: I accept responsibility for what was truly an unintentional oversight and the subsequent inaction,” Sullivan wrote.

“It has been an honor to serve Illinois and the agriculture industry. I cannot say enough about the outstanding and dedicated employees at the Illinois Department of Agriculture and all they accomplished this last year.”

Sullivan served in the state Senate from 2003 to 2017 and became ag director in January 2019.

Tom C. Doran

SPEED

FROM PAGE ONE

“One of the things we learned is that you must have row-to-row hydraulic downforce control on your planter in order to plant at high speeds.”

If a product or technique is studied for a minimum of t h ree years and leads to positive yield gains and return on investments, it’s stamped as PF RSchwartz proven.

“In other words, these are things we think you should look at or try on your farm,” Schwartz said.

He shared the top five PFR proven strategies for corn and soybeans. The PFR book goes into detail about each topic.

TOP CONSIDERATIONS FOR CORN: 1. Planting date.

2. Closing wheels.

3. Starter on both sides.

4. Sidedress nitrogen.

5. Fungicides and timing.

TOP CONSIDERATIONS FOR SOYBEANS: 1. Fungicides at R3.

2. Planting dates.

3. Seed treatments.

4. Row width.

5. Seeding rates.

To view the complete PFR report, visit www.beckshybrids.com/pfresearch.

Erica Quinlan

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USMCA

ket for Illinois corn, with both countries making up 25 to 30% of corn sales FROM PAGE ONE leaving the country,” said Illinois Corn Growers U.S. exports to Canada Association President Bill and Mexico would increase Leigh, Minonk. by $19.1 billion (5.9%) and $14.2 billion (6.7%), respec- ILLINOIS SOYBEAN tively. U.S. imports from GROWERS Canada and Mexico would “The Illinois Soybean increase by $19.1 billion Growers appreciates our (4.8%) and $12.4 billion senators’ support for the (3.8%), respectively, accord- USMCA that ensures maring to the USITC report. ket and trade stability with The combined effect the second largest export of all USMCA provisions market for U.S. soybeans would increase total an- and leading export marnual U.S. agricultural ket for U.S. pork. Reliable and food exports by $2.2 access to export markets billion (1.1%) when fully is critical for agriculture implemented. and the rural economy.

A commission simula- We commend members tion that considered only of the U.S. Senate in votthe effects of the agricul- ing in support of USMCA ture market access provi- and look for ward to sions in USMCA showed continuing our valuable increased U.S. agriculture trade relationships with and food exports to the Mexico and Canada,” world of $435 million. said ISG President Doug USMCA would lead to Schroeder, Mahomet. small increases in U.S. exports to Canada of dairy ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU products, poultry meat, “The USMCA Senate eggs and egg-containing passage is a significant products, as well as wheat day for agriculture. It is a and alcoholic beverages. victory for Illinois farmers At the same time, it and a step forward that would lead to a small in- is vitally important to crease in U.S. imports of Illinois agriculture. This sugar and sugar-contain- agreement protects valuing products and dairy able trade relationships products from Canada, the with our nearest neighcommission concluded. bors,” said Illinois Farm On the heels of the Bureau President Richard news that Phase 1 of the Guebert Jr., Ellis Grove.

U.S.-China trade agree“It makes important ment was signed Jan. 15, improvements for Illinois agriculture groups cele- farmers, providing new brated the apparent dou- market access for dairy bleheader victories. products and maintaining the zero-tariff platform ILLINOIS CORN GROWERS on all other ag products.

“Ever y step toward It will return certainty USMCA passage is cause to the markets as Illinois for celebration. Trade farmers look for opportuwith Mexico and Canada nity amid declining farm is a vital part of the mar- income levels.”

NATIONAL FARM BUREAU “Though USMCA is not a perfect replacement, it does make some important changes to its predecessor. We are particularly encouraged by the inclusion of stronger labor standards, more robust enforcement mechanisms, and better environmental protections. On top of that, we are pleased to see the partial elimination of investor-state dispute settlement arbitration procedure, which is the source of many of our aforementioned grievances against NAFTA,” said National Farm Bureau President Roger Johnson.

“That being said, there is still significant room for improvement. This trade deal still doesn’t restore commonsense country-of-origin-labeling, nor does it address import dumping.”

FERTILIZER INSTITUTE L a r a Moody, T he Fertilizer Institute vice president of stewardship and sustainability, said the new agreement “will provide the millions of hard-working men and women in U.S. agriculture with a huge economic win and allow them to compete on the global stage by ensuring that markets with our strongest trading partners remain open and fair. Mexico and Canada are two of the United States’ biggest trading partners and together import over 60% of U.S. agricultural goods.”

Tom C. Doran can be reached at 815-780-7894 or tdoran@agrinewspubs.com. Follow him on Twitter at: @AgNews_ Doran.

DECISION FROM PAGE ONE

“If those losses get bigger than 20%, at that point it starts looking attractive. It gets tricky if you’re looking at multiple FSA farms, then you’ve got to consider the averaging of the benchmark revenues across farms. It’s a little more complicated.”

Kaitlin Myers, state agricultural program specialist at Indiana Farm Service Agency, said that the sign-up process consists of three tasks.

1. Yield update: An owner can update PLC yields — October 2019 to Sept. 30, 2020.

2. Election: Election of PLC, ARC-CO or ARC-IC can be completed prior to yield updates — September 2019 to March 15, 2020, for 2019.

3. Enrollment: Once election has been completed, then enrollment takes place — September 2019 to March 15, 2020, for 2019.

“A nother impor tant thing to note is that the election and enrollment must be completed by March 15, otherwise that farm will receive a default election,” Myers said.

“The default election is the current election on the farm from the 2014 farm bill. When that default election is made, no payments will be issued on that farm for 2019. Those are the ramifications of not meeting that deadline.”

So fa r, ver y few Hoosiers have completed their applications.

“It’s really important to make your appointment

Decision-making tips 1. Compare updated yields to existing program yields for each crop and FSA farm.

2. Make your program choices: n Corn and wheat: Start with PLC as your initial program choice and evaluate ARC-CO as a challenger. n Soybeans: Start with ARC-CO as your initial program choice and evaluate PLC as a challenger — consider ARC-IC on FSA farms with significant production losses of at least 20% or more in 2019.

early, get that paperwork done, and if they make an election now and change their mind later, they can always change their election up until that deadline,” Myers said.

T he bot tom l i ne, Mintert said, is that each farmer needs to crunch numbers in order to find the best option for their operation.

The University of Illinois has a spreadsheet that calculates Agricultural Risk Coverage for County Coverage and Price Loss C over a ge pay ment s.

Check it out at farmdoc.illinois.edu/crop-insurance.

Lear n more about crop insurance options at w w w.fsa.usda.gov/ programs-and-services/ arcplc_program/index.

Erica Quinlan can be reached at 800-4269438, ext. 193, or equinlan@agrinews-pubs.com.

Follow her on Twitter at: @AgNews_Quinlan.

2020

Midwest Ag Expo

January 29-30 Gordyville USA, Gifford, Illinois A special section of

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Welcome to the Midwest Ag Expo On behalf of the Midwest-SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Association, representing your local agricultural, outdoor power and light industrial equipment dealers, we welcome you to the 2020 Midwest Ag Expo at Gordyville USA on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 29-30.

Midwest Ag Expo, in its 26th year, features the latest in technology, products and Maus services for the agricultural, outdoor power and light industrial industries.

This year, over 190 exhibitors representing over 460 products are on hand to provide you with information to assist you in your decision-making process for the upcoming year. This year’s show again provides the agricultural producer an opportunity to see first hand all the newest equipment in the industry.

If you have any questions about Midwest Ag Expo or wish to make a suggestion, we invite you to stop at the Show Office — near Booth 122 — and visit with the show staff. We welcome your comments and feedback.

Thank you for your interest and attending this year’s Midwest Ag Expo.

We hope you enjoy your visit to the expo and find the experience rewarding.

John Maus, chairman

MIDWEST-SOUTHEASTERN EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION

AGRINEWS PHOTO/TOM C. DORAN

Visitors of all ages can kick the tires at the Midwest Ag Expo Jan. 29-30 near Gifford, Illinois. The show is touted as “the largest cash crop show in the Midwest.” Gordyville USA, the site of the Midwest Ag Expo, is located five miles east of Randoul and easily accessible from I-57. The address is 2205 County Road 3000 North, Gifford, Illinois.

NEW

Friday Night Fish Fry in the Cafeteria 4:30-7:00

ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION

Auctions to be conducted at I&I Showgrounds in Penfield, Illinois,

by Gordon Hannagan Auction Company

FARM TOY AUCTION

Friday, March 20, 2020 • 5:00 pm To consign toys, contact Barry Maury 217-202-0967

EQUIPMENT AUCTION

Saturday, March 21, 2020 • 10:00 am To consign equipment, contact Chuck Stelter 217-497-7686

Breakfast available before and lunch available during auction.

Proceeds from the auction are used to maintain the I&I Showgrounds.

SHAFF IMPLEMENT CO. URBANA, IL 217-469-7113 shaffimplement.com

FLANAGAN IMPLEMENT FLANAGAN, IL KUHNS EQUIPMENT LLC. 815-796-2201 GIBSON CITY, IL flanaganimp.com 800-870-5846 kuhnsequip.com

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Floor Plan

Exhibitors A to Z 360 YIELD CENTER 274 A.J. HETRICK ENTERPRISES 656 AERUS 760 AG POWER SOLUTIONS 685 AG SPECTRUM CO. 508

AGCO / KUHNS EQUIPMENT LLC 416 AGRABILITY UNLIMITED 318 AGRICULTURAL SOIL MANAGEMENT LLC 409 AGRIGOLD HYBRIDS 716

AG VENTURE D & M 501

ALTORFER INC. — AG PRODUCTS 118

AG WATER MANAGEMENT 259

AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE 676

ARTHUR’S REPAIR SHOP 457

BAD ASS WORKBENCH 771

BIG IRON AUCTION CO. 304

AUTOMATED AGRI-SYSTEMS 223

BANK OF RANTOUL 504

BLAIR’S DISC SHARPENING 718

AWESOME MACHINES SALES & RENTAL 368

BASF — THE CHEMICAL COMPANY 155

BLUNIER BUILDERS INC. 209

B & D CHEMICAL 753

BATES COMMODITIES INC. 606

B & H BUILDINGS INC 201

BATH FITTER 622

BABB AGRI-SALES INC. 510

BECK’S HYBRIDS 652

BOULDER DESIGN 666 BRENNEMAN ENTERPRISES 657 BURRUS SEED 269 BUSEY AG RESOURCES 507

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Exhibitors A to Z BUSH HOG / SHAFF IMPLEMENT 412

CENTRAL ILLINOIS SCALE CO. 708

C. H. SMITH INSURANCE AGENCY 154

CENTRAL PETROLEUM CO. 610

CASE IH / BIRKEY’S FARM STORE 415 CASE IH PARTS & SERVICE / BIRKEY’S FARM STORE 515 CENTRAL CULVERT & TITLE LLC 757

Campus

DEPKE WELDING SUPPLIES INC. 101

CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE / MYCOGEN SEEDS DIVERSIFED SERVICES 103 410

COUNTRY FINANCIAL CHAMPAIGN COUNTY 673 SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT CRAMER SIDING 721 306 CLARKS AG SUPPLY 112

CY CONSTRUCTION INC. 758

CLAUSS SPECIALTIES 518

DAY DRAINAGE CO. 257

DOUBLE Y SALES & SERVICE 460 DUST & SON AUTO SUPPLIES 202 EASTERN ILLINI ELECTRIC COOP 213

COACH HOUSE GARAGES 701

Serving You from

Anchor

CONKLIN AGROVANTAGE 253

Cropsey

Melvin

One Earth. One Environment. One Solution.

309-723-2091

815-426-1230

309-377-2141

217-388-2261

ETHANOL

309-722-3216

815-426-1232

815-426-1233

217-395-2292

Supporting Local Agriculture in Central Illinois

815-426-1231

309-723-2611

217-784-4284

309-475-3361

Buying Corn From YOUR Farm.

815-426-2231

217-745-2336

Bellflower Cabery

Charlotte Colfax

Cullom

Gibson City Herscher

Roberts

Saybrook Sibley

1306 W. 8th St., Gibson City, IL 60936

Ph: 800-222-2451

www.alliance-grain.com

SEE US AT THE SHOW!

ARTHUR’S REPAIR SHOP

Now Accepting Corn Up To 18% Moisture!

Call For Daily Bids 217-784-4822 202 N. Jordan Drive Gibson City, IL 60936 217-394-5700 www.oneearthenergy.com

Experience. Pricing. Solutions.

3 Reasons Why You Should Call B and D Chemical Inc. / ) # ($ ' ) ѵѶ 2 .+ $ '$5 $) "-*)*(4 ) "-$ 0'/0- ' # ($ 'Ѷ -/$'$5 - о ' .ѵ

EASYGO OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS 158

FALCON EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO. 152

EISENMANN CONSTRUCTION / WINKLER STRUCTURES 709

FARM CHAINS.COM 717 FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF IL 206

EKOTUNING 684

FARMERS BUSINESS NETWORK 271

Covering All Corners Of Your Farm • Farm Blanket • Multi Peril

• Crop Hail • Home & Auto

CORNERS INSURANCE AGENCY LLC

114 S. Main Street • Rankin, Illinois 60960

217-397-2250 Cathy J. Luecke & Jeremy Deck

Don’t Get “Wound Up” Over a Dead Motor!

We Stock Farm Duty Motors From These Companies From Grain Dryers, Pumps And Everything In Between! We Can Fix It! All Makes!

Remember The 3 R’s of Farm Motors. . . Rewind - Rebuild Repair

Farm Equipment Sales & Service Wayne Arthur, Owner

2000 E. CR 450N Hindsboro, Illinois 61930

See us at Booth 753 at the Midwest Ag Expo

Phone (217) 346-2737

Brandon Grubbs x Bill Houck x Jack Steichen 33755 E 1700 North Rd Cullom, IL 60929

Wayne (cell) 273-2896 Justin (cell) 273-2096

(815) 304-6687

www.banddchemical.com

24 Hour Service

COX ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE, INC. 1409 Triumph Dr. • Urbana, IL 61802 • 217-344-2458

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Exhibitors A to Z FASSCO EQUIPMENT CO. 517

FRIENDS OF JOHN DEERE 105

FAST AG SOLUTIONS 453

GIFFORD STATE BANK 603

FBI BUILDINGS 624

GLASCOCK EQUIPMENT & SALES 553

FERTILIZER DEALER SUPPLY 569 FIRST FARMERS BANK & TRUST 664

GOLDEN HARVEST / SYNGENTA 506

FIRST MIDWEST BANK 157

GORDON FARMS SEED CO. 214

FOSTER’S MECHANICS LLC 287 FREDERICK COMMUNITY BANK 252

* Livestock Facilities * Equipment Storage * Riding Arenas & Stabling Area * Commodity Storage 765-893-4576 Office

Tom Brannon, cell: 765-585-2846 tbannon@bhbuildings.com Brad Hiatt, cell: 765-585-3060 bhiatt@bhbuildings.com

GMS LABORATORIES 217

GRAIN FLO INC. 675 HARVEST SOLAR 306

HASTINGS CCI EQUIPMENT INC. 620 HEFTY SEEDS 166 HELENA AGRI ENTERPRISES 311 HICKSGAS GIFFORD INC. 601 HOOVER FARM SUPPLIES 262 HOTSY EQUIPMENT CO. 513 HYDRA FOLD AUGER INC. 505 I-BEAM SLIDING DOORS 405 ILLIANA INSULATION INC. 714

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Exhibitors A to Z ILLIANA TRUCK PARTS INC. 662

IRON SADDLE RANCH 373

ILLINI F.S. 301

JENNER PRECISION 272

ILLINI F.S. CONSTRUCTION JOHN DEERE PRODUCTS SERVICES / GROWMARK / AHW LLC 452 454 ILLINI SEED SALES 680

KEN’S OIL SERVICE 219

ILLINOIS AGRINEWS 503

KIMBELL SALES CO. 651

ILLINOIS FARMER TODAY 619

KITCHEN SEED CO. 150

ILLINOIS GRAIN & SEED 615

KUBOTA PRODUCTS / BIRKEY’S FARM STORE 516

ILLINOIS LAND IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION 107

LEGACY CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS 408

LITHGOW AUTO INC. 227 LITTLEFIELD GROUP 260

LG SEEDS 312

LOAD REDI INC. 712

LINCOLN FINANCIAL 703 LINCO PRECISION LLC 552

LOMAN-RAY INSURANCE GROUP LLC 116

The Trailer Experts From General Trailer Repair to Bed Liner, Hitch or Door Installation, We Can Do It All!

See Gordie at Booth 712

LANDOLL CORP. 451

ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER’S OFFICE 261 INSURANCE PROVIDERS GROUP 715

LANZ HEATING & COOLING INC. 250 LEAFFILTER NORTH OF ILLINOIS LLC 671

1124 S. Sangamon Ave., Gibson City, IL 60936 OfďŹ ce: (217) 784-4200 Fax: (217) 784-4216 Email: loadrediinc@sbcglobal.net

www.loadredi.com Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/loadrediinc

Got Leaks? Call Us!

Blown Hose?

S SEE U AT BOOTH 757

704 W. Hickory St.• Mahomet, IL 217-637-8453(TILE)

centralculvert@yahoo.com

PRE SHOW PRICING AVAILABLE Please CALL NOW For Discounts PLUS DELIVERY

WINCO GENERATORS PTO, portables & Engine Sets Available - ALSO USED MODELS Come See us at the Midwest Ag Expo Farm Show, Booth # 502 Waters Equipment Albion, IL 618-445-2816 BRENNEMAN ENTERPRISES

L-SHAPED Concrete Foundation Wall Blocks Quick to Install Reinforced With 1/2" Rebar Available in 4', 6', and 8' Lengths Ideal Hoop Building Dry Storage & Retaining Walls (Footer & Foundation Wall in One)

Stanley Brennneman, 618-317-0602 1117 Puxico Road,

Featuring

SPECIAL PRICING

Expect More.

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We Sell and Service Hydraulic Cylinders ✓ New Sales and Repair ✓ Custom Built Cylinders Shipping Available Anywhere!

We also do custom machining and fabricating!

511 W. 8th St. • Gibson City, IL 60936 217-784-5480

Percy IL 62272

Booth 657 Midwest Ag Expo Jan 29th- 30th

Take advantage of our new hose making station.

If we can’t make it, we’ll get it for you!

Steel Culverts Drainage Tile & Fittings

MIDWEST AG EXPO 2020

Stop by booth 410 and let Larry and his staff show you how our programs help insure proďŹ table operations and investment.

Crop Insurance • Grain Marketing • Commodity Brokerage

520 S. Railroad • Buckley, IL

217-394-2243

We’re the large white building at the south end of Buckley

www.diversiďŹ edservices.com

Larry Abbe 217-249-2567 larry.abbe@cgb.com

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Exhibitors A to Z LONGVIEW BANK 406

PAYLESS INSULATION 770

LUDLOW COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR 205

POWER EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTING 616

M & M PUMP CO. 208

POWERLIFT DOORS OF ILLINOIS 165

MAATUKA AL-HEETI EMKES LLC 705 METLIFE AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENTS 621

PRAIRIE PAVEMENT PRESERVATION 104

MIDWEST AGRI SALES 212

PRECISION AGRONOMICS 682

MIDWEST APPLICATION 222 MIDWEST BIO-TECH INC. 514 MUENCH INC 284

AGRINEWS PHOTO/TOM C. DORAN

Whether it’s seed, nutrients, tractors or grain-handling, the Midwest Ag Expo will feature something for everyone Jan. 29-30 near Gifford, Illinois. Sukup Manufacturing representatives discuss the company’s offerings with customers at last year’s show.

Serving Central Illinois Since 1929

When You Need to Be Sure . . .

Make It

From AC Delco to WD-40 We Have Parts For Every Need!

Stop by Booth 202 to See Our Line of Val 6 Heaters, Sea Foam products, and Alemite Mobile Lube Systems

NAPA AUTO PARTS — PAXTON 608 NDY MANUFACTURING INC. 762 NEAL TIRE & AUTO SERVICE 308 NEW HOLLAND PRODUCTS / SHAFF IMPLEMENT 456

See ShurCo at Booth 115 STANDARD EASY-CRANK TARP SYSTEM at the Midwest Ag Expo. For Grain Trailers • Grain Carts Wagons • Seed Tenders Then see Rick for your next ShurCo tarp!

NU AG TECHNOLOGY GROUP 264 NU TECH SEEDS 719 O’CONNELL FARM DRAINAGE PLOWS 324

Charleston Effingham Grayville 800-798-3878 Decatur www.dustandson.com

Urbana Marion Sullivan Salem

OTTAWA PLANT FOOD 121

Remote Electric Tarp System

Sales • Service • Repair Remote Electric Hopper Opener

204 Wal Crest Dr. • Fairbury, IL 61739

PRAIRIE HYBRIDS 674

PAUL’S WINDMILL & CRANE SERVICE 672

PRECISION PLANTING 215 PREMIER COOPERATIVE 109 PRO AG CONSULTING 400 PRO HARVEST SEEDS 307 PRO-SOIL AG SOLUTIONS 310 QUALITY CRAFT TOOL 289 RAGLAND BUILDING & SUPPLY 704 REAL TIME PAIN RELIEF 759 RUST ACQUISITIONS 310 S.I. DISTRIBUTING INC. 225 SCHAEFFER OIL CO. 160 SCHEID DIESEL SERVICE CO. 710 SCHMID AG TECHNOLOGY 607

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Exhibitors A to Z SUN PRAIRIE SEEDS 108

WALLACE LAND CO. 305

THE ANDERSONS 702

WALSH, LONG & CO. 617

THE EQUITY 278

WALTERS BUILDINGS 268

STINE SEED CO. 401

TICK TOCK ENERGY 276

STOLLER INTERNATIONAL 750

TIMPTE INC. 670

WARNER FARM EQUIPMENT CO. 413

SEALTITE INSULATION & COATING 316 SHUR-CO. OF ILLINOIS 115 SOUTHERN IL SCALE & CONSTRUCTION 512

STOLLERS 550 STONE SEED GROUP 613 STOR-LOC 162 STOUT’S BUILDING SERVICES 683 STRATEGIC FARM MARKETING 707 STURDI-BUILT CORP. 773 SUITS AG SERVICES 210

TRAVEL DISCOVERIES II 623 TRUST BANK 122 TSC TRUCK INC. 319 UNCOMMON USA INC. 403 UNITED RENTALS 254 UNVERFERTH MANUFACTURING CO. 414 UNZICKER EQUIPMENT 461

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WINGFIELD DISTRIBUTORS INC. 224 WYFFELS HYBRIDS 511 YARD STOR INC. / BRANDT 450

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Extend The Life Of Your Asphalt Pavement Maintenance Crack Sealing Sealcoating â&#x20AC;¢ Striping

MIDWEST AGRICREDIT CO.

217-431-4960

Driveways â&#x20AC;¢ Farm Lanes â&#x20AC;¢ Parking Lots

1905D US Route 150 Danville, IL 61832

www.MidwestAgriCredit.com Your Risk Management Specialists!

See us at Booth 406

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PRAIRIE PAVEMENT PRESERVATION Melvin, IL

217-388-2270

Spray Foamâ&#x20AC;¢Celluloseâ&#x20AC;¢Slab Jacking

See Us At Booth #316

(815) 692-FOAM ( 362 6 )

Fairbury, IL sealtiteinsulation.com

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Exhibitors Products & Services Aerus Electrolux

760 Aerus Electrolux vacuums, central vacuums, air purifiers and water softeners.

or depth settings. A speciallydesigned, spring-loaded poly tube follows a slot created by a mini-coulter. That assures precise placement.

360 Yield Center

Ag Power Solutions

272 360 Bandit: The simple, safe solution for banding nitrogen with your planter. 360 Bandit puts bands of liquid nitrogen in the sweet spot for early root interception and uptake. It streams nitrogen on both sides of the seed, 3 inches away from the seed. And nitrogen is placed just 3/4-inch below the soil surface — perfect for reducing volatilization and for rapid movement down into the root zone. The simple application tool mounts to the closing system, where it uses row unit and closing wheel pressure to maintain depth without interfering with gauge wheels

685 This year, we will be displaying our dyno at our booth.

Ag Venture D&M

501 Enlist E3 soybeans; Qrome technology.

Ag Water Farm Drainage 259 Farm drainage contractor; field tile installation; waterway repair.

Agr Ability Unlimited 318 Help for farm families and workers with disabilities.

Agricultural Soil Management

American Family Insurance

409 State-of-the-art precision laboratory equipment; GPS mapping software.

676 Farm insurance — customized farm insurance for each individual or corporate farm.

AgriGold

Arthur’s Repair Shop

716 AgriGold corn and soybean seed.

457 Keltec Bale Slicer.

AJ Hetrick Enterprises

Awesome Machines Sales & Rental

656 We are Graber Post Building dealer and will be setting up for post and frame buildings.

Altorfer Inc. — Ag Products

118 Literature on the following products: Lexion combines; RoGator; Terra-Gator; Challenger tractors; AgLeader; Topcon; Trimble and Cat compact equipment.

368 Mahindra eMax20s; Mahindra 2638HST; Toro Dingo TX1000; Toro MyRide 3000 Series Zero Turn Mower.

B and D Chemical

753 Liquid tanks; ag chemicals; fertilizers.

BASF

155 Credenz Soybeans; Revytek Fungicide; Veltyma Fungicide; Obvius Plus Seed Treatment.

Bates Commodities

606 Commodities information.

Beck’s Hybrids

652 Corn; soybeans; wheat; alfalfa; FARMserver.

B&H Buildings Inc.

201 Britespan buildings; fabric covered steel frame buildings; Pole buildings; Borkholder buildings.

Bad Ass Workbenches

771 We manufacturer the world’s heaviest-built, longest-lasting line of workbenches and welding

tables on the market today. Built to withstand the test of time, we offer a lifetime warranty on our products. We also build custom workbenches. “You Dream It, We Build It, The American Way!”

BigIron Auction Co.

304 Rural America’s premier online and onsite unreserved equipment auction services and marketplace certified equipment appraisal services.

Blair’s Disc Sharpening 718 Disc blades and sharpening.

Blunier Builders

209 Post frame buildings.

Boulder Design

687 Custom landscape design boulders.

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Exhibitors Products & Services Brenneman Enterprises

657 Concrete foundation wall blocks.

Burrus Seed / DONMARIO 270 DONMARIO Enlist; X-Tend; conventional brand soybeans.

Bushhog

412 Mowers; tiller; blades.

C.H. Smith Insurance Co. 684 Health and farm insurance; Medicare; long-term care.

C. Young Construction Inc.

758 Post frame construction; Valor Gutter Guards; fasteners; tools; truck parts.

Central Culvert & Tile LLC

757 Steel riveted culverts; plastic field drainage tile.

Central Petroleum

610 Lubrication products; roof coating and paint; oil pump cart.

Clauss Specialties Inc.

Cramer Siding & Window

Champaign County Soil & Water Conservation District

CY Construction

518 CM Body; Big Tex Trailer; Rhino Ag Products; Boss Plows.

722 Cover crops, seed selection and application. Services your local CCSWCD provide: fish sales, tree sales and tractor and drill rental program. Benefits to inseason N application.

Coach House Garages 701 New garages; remove old garages; driveways.

310 Siding; windows; roof; sunrooms; gutter helmet; patio covers; pergolas.

758 Construction products; Valor Gutter Guards; Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment.

Dust & Son Auto Supplies 202 Val-6 Infra Red Sun Heaters; Alemite Mobile Oil Cart; Sea Foam Fuel Treatment and Oil Additives; Wilton Vises; Stihl Pressure Washers; Hastings Farm Filter Day’s.

Conklin AgroVantage

Diversified Services

COUNTRY Financial

Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative

253 Fertilizer; micronutrients.

673 At COUNTRY Financial, our roots lie in the values born of hard work, integrity and compassion and we’ve been protecting farms like yours for over 90 years.

410 Crop insurance tools; marketing tools.

213 Energy Efficiency Generator.

EasyGo of Central Illinois 158 E-Z-Go golf carts and accessories; power equipment.

Ekotuning

684 Ekotuning is your trusted partner for safe, reliable and cost effective performance.

More power. Less fuel. We are your ag diesel tuning experts.

Your Agricultural Laboratory Partner We are the most reliable and timely provider of agricultural soil test data in the area.

We offer...

• Next-day results on standard soil & plant analysis • Many other tests incl. nematodes, manure, water, feed • Data delivery directly to mapping systems or to email • Superior client service & expert agronomy support Formerly:

See Us At Booth 665 at the Midwest Ag Expo

WAYPOINT ANALYTICAL ILLINOIS, INC .

2902 Farber Drive • Champaign, iL 61822 (217) 359-7680 www.waypointanaLytiCaL.Com

FBi Building Inc.

624 Post frame buildings.

Falcon Equipment

152 Bad Boy mowers; MUTS ATV Trailers; Dog Guard — out of sight fencing; Bristol — chainsaw attachments, Battle Armor — hunting accessories.

Farmchains.com

717 110 LED light that charges your phone; Surcan — product of the year; chain — all types; headlights.

AGRINEWS PHOTO/TOM C. DORAN

From software to iron, it’ll all be there at the annual Midwest Ag Expo at Gordyville USA in rural Gifford, Illinois, where visitors can learn about all of the latest and greatest products. This photo was snapped at the Stephens Trailer Sales booth during the 2019 show.

FARM DRAINAGE CONTRACTOR

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Exhibitors Products & Services

Increase the Productivity of Your Most Valuable Asset!

BENEFITS OF SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE â&#x20AC;¢ Earlier Planting & Harvesting See Us â&#x20AC;¢ Deeper Root Growth at Booth â&#x20AC;¢ Proper Soil Structure #259! â&#x20AC;¢ Total Field Farming â&#x20AC;¢ Increased Land Value â&#x20AC;¢ Reduced Production Cost â&#x20AC;¢ Improved Holding Capacity

Fast Ag Solutions

SERVING CENTRAL ILLINOIS FOR OVER 75 YEARS!

MORE YIELD = MORE PROFIT! ®

Call today to schedule your installation for improved drainage. Ag Water specializes in mains, laterals, and waterways.

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Visit our booth at the Midwest Ag Expo!

AGWATER REPRESENTATIVES:

Urbana 217-367-5456 www.hicksgas.com

Call for Free Quote & Consultation Bob Henrichs 815-419-5634 Justin Henrichs 815-471-4189 Rick Allen 815-383-1195

See Us At Booth 615

453 Pull type sprayers; pull type liquid fertilizer applicators; liquid handling equipment.

Fertilizer Dealer Supply 569 Wacker Loaders; Chandler Fertilizer-Lime Spreaders; Chandler Tenders; Blu-Jet NH3 Solution Applicators; B B Nurse Trailers; Raven Precision Ag Products; Tee-jet; Banjo; Continental NH3; Squibb Taylor NH3; NH3 Knives; Plia Dike Containment System.

First Midwest Bank

Champaign County Seed Co. 1676 C.R. 2200 East â&#x20AC;¢ St. Joseph, IL

(217) 469-2351 or 800 334-6333

Local Company. Local Focus. Real Results!

Stop by Booth 108 at the Midwest Ag Expo

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217 Soil stimulants and nitrogen inhibitors; ISNT soil test; drone technology; other ag services.

Gordon Farms Seed Co. 214 Seed.

Grain Flo Inc.

Hastings CCI Equipment Inc.

287 Sukup grain bins; Fastir stirring machines; centrifugal fans; axial fans; heaters; dryers; grain legs; powersweeps; commercial and farm service and repairs.

EXPAND

488 N. State Route 49 Cissna Park, IL 60924 815-457-2979

GMS Laboratories

Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mechanics LLC

ORGANIC | CONVENTIONAL | GSS RIB

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553 In-Motion Scales; Fairbanks Scales; Farm Weigh Software.

675 Design/build contractor.

MEET GOALS, INCREASE PROFITS, AND SAVE TIME. TURN YOUR PLANS INTO A REALITY.

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Glascock Equipment & Sales Inc.

157 Bank marketing material.

YOUR OPERATION

SUNPRAIRIESEEDS.COM

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620 Newest equipment in grain handling and storage and grain conditioning.

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Exhibitors Products & Services Hefty Seed Co.

Hotsy Pressure Washers

166 Chemical; seed.

513 Hotsy pressure washers; Val 6 radiant heaters.

Hooverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Supply 262 Weldy livestock equipment; Mirafount waterers; seed.

I-Beam Sliding Doors 405 New incredible swing door. All

lightweight aluminum frame, made with electric screw jacks instead of hydraulic systems.

IL Land Improvement Contractors of America 107 Field drainage.

McCullough Implement Co. Watseka, IL 888-488-6728 www.mcagplus.com

DELIVERING DATA DRIVEN PROFITABILITY.

Union Hill Sales & Service Union Hill, IL 815-426-6103 www.union-hillsales.com

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Exhibitors Products & Services Illiana Insulation Inc.

DeltaTrack Models 520-610

714 NuWool Cellulose Spray On Insulation; NuSeal Open & Closed Cell Foam; ICYNENE Open and Closed Cell Spray Foam. We provide quality insulation for your home, agricultural and commercial buildings.

Illini FS

301 At the Illini FS booth you will find the latest in energy and agronomy products and the expertise to fully utilize those products. We will have our energy and agronomy specialists on hand to answer questions and help fully understand our industry leading products. Products include Dieselex Gold and Suprex Gold ESP on the energy side and InVISION seed corn and HiSoy soybean seed, as well as the MiField fertility management program on the agronomy side. Also featured

will be Dave Marti, an FS customer that put a million miles on a brand new Peterbilt using only Dieselex Gold and Suprex Gold ESP. Come see us at Booth 301. Illini FS – bringing you what’s next!

Illini Truck Parts 662 Truck parts.

Illinois AgriNews

503 Agricultural newspapers.

Illinois Farmer Today 619 Illinois Farmer Today; Iowa Farmer Today; Midwest Marketer; AgUpdate.com; AgriSearch.com.

Illinois Grain & Seed Equipment

615 VeyWay Belt Conveyor Unload and Sweep; GSI Grain Equipment.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING SUPPLIERS, VERSATILE HAS DEVELOPED A NEW CLASS LEADER IN THE AGRICULTURAL MARKET.

Why replace Cab Interior??

• You can increase resale value up to 15% • You will lower decibels in cab up to 20% • It makes your cab much cleaner and safer

CAT TRANSMISSION KUHNS EQUIPMENT LLC Gibson City, IL 800-870-5846 www.kuhnsequip.com

SUSPENDED CAB SHAFF IMPLEMENT CO. Urbana, IL 217-469-7113 www.shaffimplement.com

CUMMINS ENGINE

McCULLOUGH IMPLEMENT CO. Watseka, IL 888-488-6728 www.mcagplus.com

FLANAGAN IMPLEMENT Flanagan, IL 815-796-2201 www.flanaganimp.com

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Exhibitors Products & Services Illinois State Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen Seed Co 150 Office 261 Ag lending products.

New alfalfa releases.

LeafFilter North of Illinois LLC

Insurance Center

651 Patriot seed tenders; AWS air reels for combine platform and draper heads; Artsway agriculture equipment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; graderblade manure spreaders, grinder mixers, skid steer bale processors.

671 LeafFilter Gutter Protection.

Promotional display booth. No sales will be made.

121 Crop insurance products; farm insurance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; personal line/ commercial lines.

Insurance Providers Group 715 Insurance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; farm/ag business/ crop.

Iron Saddle Ranch 373 Priefert; Hillsboro bed; PJ Trailer; The Drinking Post; Werm Flooring

Kenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oil Service Inc 219 Fillrite fuel pumps; diesel exhaust fluid equipment; fuel contracting solutions.

Kimball Sales Co.

Kuhns Equipment LLC / AGCO 416 Fendt Ideal Combine; Fendt 900 Tractor; Fendt 1000 Tractors; Fendt 700 Tractor; White Precision Planter.

Landoll Corp.

451 Landoll tillage equipment; seedbed preparation equipment; seeding equipment.

Linco Precision LLC 552 OPI Advanced Grain Management Systems; Fast Sprayer; Duo-Lift; Tobroco Giant Loader; Crop Copters; Copperhead; Precision Products.

Lincoln Financial Agribusiness Services 106 Estate and succession planning specialists utilizing strategies for protecting farmland, ag businesses and farm family legacies while minimizing tax consequences and inheritance issues.

Lithgow Motor Sports

M&M Pump Co.

Neal Tire & Auto

227 CanAm ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & SXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Sea-doo jet skis; Ski-doo snowmobiles; Kymco ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and SXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

208 Alkota pressure washers; hot/ cold; radiant heaters.

308 Semi tires â&#x20AC;&#x201D; new; ag tires; Kinze planter tires; semi tires â&#x20AC;&#x201D; recaps.

Littlefield AG 260 Land sales information.

Linco 552 Walinga equipment; Barco pumps.

Load Redi Inc. 712 Shurco tarp items; trailer lights and accessories â&#x20AC;&#x201D; various brands; brake shoes.

Loman-Ray Insurance Group LLC 116 Insurance: farm, crop, hail, commercial, home, auto, life and health; Loman-Ray Farmers Association; information about farm perpetuation.

Mary C. Ludwig Taylor F. Johnson Attorneys-at-Law Focusing on Agricultural Law Real Estate and Estate Planning

109 N. Mill Street, Pontiac, Illinois 61764-0497 844-7539 Phone 815-844-7151 | Fax (815) 815-844-7639

www.jntlaw.com

See Us at the Midwest Ag Expo â&#x20AC;˘ E-Z rolls under most commercial vehicles and heavy farm equipment â&#x20AC;˘ 15 gallon Capacity to Grate for Draining Oil Filters Can hold 18 to 20 gallons depending on level of ground â&#x20AC;˘ Oil Pans Without Pumps Available â&#x20AC;˘ 1/2 HP, 115 Volt Motor, 5 GPM Pump â&#x20AC;˘ Gear Pump w/Attachments â&#x20AC;˘ Mesh Screen Filter for Draining â&#x20AC;˘ Transportable On Rough and Smooth Surfaces â&#x20AC;˘ Only 12â&#x20AC;? Tall V Bottom Design Pan â&#x20AC;˘ 16 Gauge Steel All Welded Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Colors Available. Powder Coated Finish â&#x20AC;˘ Lids Available â&#x20AC;˘ Pump Mountable on Wall or Oil Shuttle â&#x20AC;˘ Made in USA

Metlife Agricultural Finance

Nu Ag Technology

621 Long-term fixed or adjustable rate mortgage financing for farm and agribusiness loans.

264 Ag Leader â&#x20AC;&#x201D; precision farming equipment; Soil-Max Gold Digger tile plow; accessories.

Nu Tech Seed

Midwest Agri Sales

719 Seed company corn and soybeans. Nu Tech is about success, enjoyment and family.

212 Handlair grain vacuums; VacBoss grain vacuums; Seedvac planter filling.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Farm Drainage Plows

Midwest Application 222 Apache Sprayer AS1040.

NDY Manufacturing 762 NDY stalk stompers; planter hitches; combine hitches.

2001 Caterpillar GP25K, 5,000 lbs. capacity, New pneumatic tires, Propane, 3 Stage, Side Shift, 4,820 Hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,500

324 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Drainage Equipment commercial grade dual link pull type tile plow; AMW Machine Control commercial grade tile plow control system; construction grade control and construction grade equipment at affordable pricing.

2018 MacDon FD75, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, Case IH Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,900

FORKLIFTS

2011 Mitsubishi FG25N, #1562, 5,000 lbs. capacity, New pneumatic tires, Propane, 3 Stage, Side Shift, Hours: 7,430 . . . $17,900 2007 Mitsubishi FG25N, #1557, 5,000 lbs. capacity, New pneumatic tires, Propane, 3 Stage, Side Shift, Hours: 6,890 . . . $16,500 2002 Caterpillar GP25K, #1584, 5,000 lbs. capacity, New pneumatic tires, Propane, 2 Stage, Side Shift, Hours: 6,185 . . . $14,900 2002 Caterpillar GP30K, #1663, 6,000 lbs. capacity, Solid pneumatic tires, Propane, 3 Stage, Side Shift, Hours: 7,015 . . $14,900 2004 Yale GLP050, #1334, 5,000 lbs. capacity, New pneumatic tires, Propane, 3 Stage, Side Shift, Hours: 9,935 . . . . . . . $12,900 1998 Caterpillar GP25, #1665, 5,000 lbs. capacity, New pneumatic tires, Propane, 2 Stage, Side Shift, Hours: 4,050 . . . . $12,500 1996 Caterpillar DP30, #1676, 6,000 lbs. capacity, pneumatic tires, Diesel, 3 Stage, Side Shift, Hours: 7,050 . . . . . . . . . . $9,900 1998 Hyster H45XM, #1128 RE, 4,500 lbs. capacity, solid pneumatic tires, Propane, 2 Stage, NO Side Shift, Hours: 8,510 . $8,900 1995 Hyster H60XM, #1191, 6,000 lbs. capacity, solid pneumatic tires, Propane, 3 Stage, Side Shift, Hours: 14,275 . . . . . $8,900 1992 Hyster H60XL, #1385, 6,000 lbs. capacity, New pneumatic tires, Propane, 2 Stage, Fork Positioner, Hours: 0525 . . . . $7,900 Hyster H60, #1677, 6,000 lbs. capacity, pneumatic tires, Diesel, 3 Stage, Side Shift, Hours: 2,765. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 Hyster H60, #1641, 6,000 lbs. capacity, pneumatic tires, Propane, 3 Stage, NO Side Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,900

DRAPER HEADS

Barrel Caddy holds up to a 55 gallon barrel

Contact: Oil Shuttle LLC for more information Phone: (217) 568-7358 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax (217) 568-7358 2357 Cty. Rd. 2900 N. â&#x20AC;˘ Gifford, IL 61847 *EZ Oil Shuttle is not for use with Explosive Materials!

2018 MacDon FD145, #1662, 45â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, Case IH Hookup, DOUBLE DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,900 2018 MacDon FD135, #1683, 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, John Deere Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,900 2017 MacDon FD75, #1681, 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, John Deere Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900 2017 MacDon FD75, #1669, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, Case IH Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900 2016 MacDon FD75, #1664, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, Case IH Hookup, Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,500 2015 MacDon FD75D, #1512, 45â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, John Deere Hookup, DOUBLE DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,900 2014 MacDon FD75D, #1675, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, John Deere Hookup, Double Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,900 2014 MacDon FD75, #1684, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, John Deere Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,900 2015 MacDon FD75, #1670, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, Case IH Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,000 2013 MacDon FD75, #1672, 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, Lexion Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,000 2013 MacDon FD75, #1680, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, Case IH Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41,900 2013 MacDon FD75, #1668, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, John Deere Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,900 2010 MacDon FD70, #1671, 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, John Deere Hookup, Cross Auger, Gauge Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,900 2011 MacDon FD70, #1673, 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, John Deere Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,900 2010 Case IH 2162, #1666, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, Case IH Hookup. DOUBLE DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,900 2010 Case IH 2162, #1667, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flex Draper, Case IH Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,900

Prairieland Products Brad Kahle 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH &HOO

35563 E. 250 North Road Chatsworth, IL 60921 brad@kahlebros.net www.plpequipment.com

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Exhibitors Products & Services Paul’s Windmill & Crane Service

Precision Agronomics

Real Time Pain Relief

672 Windmills — water pumping.

682 Agronomy services; precision ag apps.

Payless Insulation

ProHarvest Seeds

759 Real Time Pain Relief — topical pain lotion, FDA registered, made with nature’s ingredient and no harmful chemicals, especially for arthritis pain.

fuel lines. Now offering DPF cleaning and DOT inspections.

Don’t forget you can get more power and better economy out of your tractor or combine with our Steinbauer Performance Modules. Stop by Booth 710 and see us.

Rust Acquisitions LLC

Schmid Ag Technology

770 Demilec insulation products.

Power Equipment Distributors Inc. 616 Exmark — zero turn lawn mowers, turf management.

Prairie Pavement Preservation 104 Asphalt parking lot and driveway maintenance.

307 Hybrid corn; soybean varieties; cover crop solutions; alfalfa.

Pro-Soil AG Solutions 306 Pro-Soil AG Solutions – biological.

Quality Craft Tools 289 Indexable and adjustable pry bars; USA-made punch and chisel sets; USA-made tire repair; a lot of general farm tools.

260 T & T cleaner.

607 Granular Agronomy services.

Scheid Diesel

Sealtite Insulation

710 Scheid Diesel offers services such as diesel fuel injection pump rebuilding. We are also able to test and rebuild common rail injectors, offer a wide variety of exchange turbos and make high pressure

316 Demilec spray foam; Slabjackig.

Shields Farm Drainage 506 Farm drainage.

Shur Co LLC 115 The 4500 Series HD features a powerful American-made motor with all-metal gearbox and incredibly reliable magnetic brake. Heavy-duty extruded aluminum torsion arms are equipped with patented spiralreinforced elbows for flexibility to move smoothly over loads.

Available for all trailer makes and models. The 4500 series HD’s motor produces optimal rather than increased torque — which can harm your tarp system. No electrical energy is used to actuate the brake, so there are no electrical connections to misfire. A patented pivoting motor mount allows for any misalignment

of the roll tube without stress to the system. The heavyduty arms are the strongest in the industry, backed with a lifetime warranty. They come preassembled with a supersturdy mounting bracket — no backer plate needed in most installs. The roller bearingstyle rear arm bracket has a low-friction design that won’t wear out. Both arms are inset to prevent obstruction of clearance lights. An improved rubber boot on the flex-joint guards against damage from field and road debris. An additional flex-joint, called the Gate Flex option, bypasses side-and top-mount hinges to accommodate tailgates.

A protective bolt-on shroud facilitates easy motor access.

COME AND SEE US AT BOOTH #229!

Tough. Capable. Clever.

For Farm or Fun the Defender

Better Consistency

is Ready for Anything.

Even heating & cooling preserves grain quality and costs less.

And Everything!

NOW SELLING Higher Quality

Effective on all grains. Gentle drying for better test weight, greater profitability.

Lower Maintenance

No screens. No cleaning.

No clogging. No kidding!

Real Time System Management User friendly system reports on key functions. Accessible by phone, computer and smart devices.

TRACTORS! • 4 persons on land, 2 on water • 627cc, 23hp, Briggs & Stratton Cooler Cleaner Engine • Amphibious • All Season • All Terrain • All Wheel Drive

• 6 persons on land, 4 on water • 748cc, 31hp Liquid Cooled Kohler Aegis LH 775 Engine

Explore The Possibilities!

Ski-Doo Enduro Renegade

See your nearest NECO dryer dealer or contact NECO today!

Ag Storage Solutions LLC David Mike 815-735-5529 815-791-6761 Chebanse, IL 9364 N. 45th Street : Omaha, NE 68152 Phone: 402.453.6912 : Fax: 402.453.0471 TOLL FREE: 1.800.367.6208 necousa.com | sales@necousa.com

Ski-Doo Blizzard Can-Am Renegade

Commander

LITHGOW MOTOR SPORTS

1121 S Dixie Hwy • Hoopeston, IL 60942 • 217-283-5171 lithgowmotorsports.com ® TM & the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.

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Exhibitors Products & Services SI Distributing Inc.

Southern IL Scale 512 In Motion scales; Fairbanks scales; Farm Weigh software.

Stine Seed Co. 401 Enlist E-3 Soybeans; Outstanding Weed Control; Safe — Simple — Superior; Sign up to win free Enlist E3 beans.

Stone Seed

Stor-Loc

Suits Ag Services

162 Stor-Loc makes heavy duty tool cabinets, workbenches and storage units. 100% USA made.

210 Suits Ag Services offers high quality seed from Stone Seed and Beck’s Hybrids along with personalized service. At Suits Ag Services, our business “suits” yours.

Stoller’s 550 Vulcan Zone Master; Speed King; Field Loader.

Sun Prairie Seeds 108

Stout’s Building Services Seed corn; soybeans.

683 Epoxy Concrete Coatings.

613 New corn hybrids, Xtend beans; Climate FieldView.

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With over 175 exhibitors on one level, the Midwest Ag Expo draws thousands of visitors each year. The Jan. 29-30 show just west of Gifford, Illinois, promotes the farm, industrial, outdoor power equipment, dairy and farmstead mechanization industry.

225 Martin Planting Attachments; Keeton Seed Firmers; Precision Planting Cleen Sweep System; S.I. Finger-Till Wheels; Precision Planting Cleen Sweep System; PPT Sabre Tooth Disc Openers; Acra-Plant V-Shots; Exapta Valion Seed Tube Guards; May Wes Poly Products; Montezuma Toolboxes; Acra-Plant V-Shots; Schumacher Easy Cut II cutting systems; Radura OEM replacement parts; Tailboard Trash Blower Tube; Vision Works Cameras; Schuck Hitch’s; Accuvac update kit; Air Design planter scrapers; M3 Monitor

System; Lockease Hitch Pins.

See Us At Booth #412!

Support as strong as our steel.

Smart recommendations. Reliable service. Trusted

OUR TAGLINE SAYS IT ALL

relationships. It’s what being a Brock dealer is all about.

Now is a great time to upgrade your grain facility. See us for a great winter deal on grain storage, handling, conditioning and structures. And remember, the earlier you order, the better the deal!

APPAREL APPARELAND AND MERCHANDISE MERCHANDISE

www.bushhog.com www.bushhog.com

BROCK SOLID™ means when we stand together, nothing can stand in our way. Contact us today.

(Dealer Imprint)

1940 Co. Rd. 2000 N. • Urbana • IL 217-469-7113 www.shaffimplement.com

Storage | Handling | Conditioning | Structures

See Us At

BOOTH 305

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Exhibitors Products & Services TSC Truck Inc. 319 Mauer Trailers.

Tick Tock Energy Inc.

lighting solutions; daylighting and skylights; power management solutions; energy consulting. Experts at reducing your electric bill.

276 Solar EPV Energy Systems; Bergey Wind Turbines; LED

FOR HOME OR FARM....

IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THAT COUNTS!

The Equity

278 The Equity is looking to partner with farm families on the construction of contract hay feeding facilities. These 40-year facilities will provide families with consistent income that isn’t tied to any market or animal risk and provides a great source of fertilizer that can lower input costs or up to 800 acres.

Timpte. Inc

670 Grain hopper trailers; electrical tarp paver system.

Travel Discoveries

623 No one takes care of you like Travel Discoveries II, where we “Travel For The Love of It.” We are there to ensure that every aspect of your vacation runs perfectly. Next time you are tempted by online travel offers that appear too good to be true, remember that it probably is. We are a full service travel agency with 35 years of service that sets us apart from others. Join us in 2020 for the following: Chicago Cubs games, Southern Illinois Wine Tour, Poland/Germany OctoberFest and Canadian Rockies. We are a full-service agency. You pack.

We plan.

Tri State Fertilizer Equipment

384 28% applicator; sprayers; nure trailer.

TSC Truck Inc

315 & 319 Maurer trailer; semi truck.

TrustBank

122 TrustBank is a full-service bank offering deposit, loan and lease opportunities for clients in Central and Southern Illinois.

Additionally, TrustBank’s Wealth Management team is well versed in the agriculture market.

The team is always happy to help farmers with estate and

succession planning so the future generations can continue the family farm operation successfully. Call us at 618-3954311 to see how our team can help you grow prosperity.

Unverferth Manufacturing Co.

414 Unverferth grain and seed handling, tillage, wheel systems and applicator system; Brent grain handling; Killbros grain handling; Parker grain handling; Top Air sprayers.

IN STOCK SPECIALS! EARLY SPRING DEALS - CALL TO SAVE NOW!

See Sam at Booth 714

Ask us about Diagnostic Services- Blower Door tests and Thermal infrared imaging

Spray-on Cellulose/Foam Insulation Systems provide: • Has a higher ”Effective R-value”‘ • Reduces heating and cooling bills by up to 40%* • Creates quiet, comfortable, draft-free homes • Superior sound control • Naturally GREEN product from a naturally GREEN manufacturer- made from recycled newspapers!

• Is installed in residential and commercial buildings • Can be added to the attic and walls of existing homes to increase comfort and thermal performance • 100% borate treated cellulose insulation • Natural deterrent against termites and other crawling insects

CONTACT US FOR A NO-CHARGE INSULATION ASSESSMENT!

Drills, planters, seed tenders, conveyors, dry fertilizer, bulk grain, and material handling All Plant Series No-Till Drills 10’ to 50’ Best for Depth Control, Variable Rate Technology With Capable, hydraulically adjustable gangs that angleGo from 0-6°, the GreatControl, Plains Turbo-Max is the True Vertical Tillage for all On the Rate Section Cutmachine Offs seasons! In the fall, run gangs at an angle to size residue and pin it to the ground. In the spring, keep gangs straight to create a ®

SAM STOLLER Cissna Park, IL 60924 • 815-457-3900 www.illianainsulation.com

smooth seedbed for uniform emergence. Available in working widths from 8.5' to 48'.

VISIT YOUR LOCAL GREAT PLAINS DEALER OR GET MORE INFORMATION AT: www.GreatPlainsAg.com

www.McAgPlus.com

888-488-6728 1966 N. St Rt. 1 Watseka, IL 60970

* Savings vary. Find out why in the Seller’s fact sheet on R-values. Higher values mean greater insulation power.

© Great Plains Mfg., Inc. 1446-GPM

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Exhibitors Products & Services Uncommon USA

403 Flagpoles; flags; light kits; mailboxes; windsocks; weather vanes; banners; solar lights.

United Rentals

254 Used forklifts, air compressors and scissor lifts.

West Lafayette Agri-Sales

350 J&M; Westfield; Bush Hog; Rhine; REM; Bajco.

Wingfield Manufacturing LLC

Unzicker Equipment Inc. 461 Used forklifts.

224 Wingfield American Harrow; Nitrogen Sealing Systems; Wingfield vertical tillage machines; S-tine seedbed machine.

Walsh, Long & Co.

Yard Stor Inc.

617 Hazlux â&#x20AC;&#x201D; lighting for hazardous environments; LSI â&#x20AC;&#x201D; shop and barn lighting.

Preseason savings â&#x20AC;˘ 0% financing * â&#x20AC;˘ Cash back offers

Waypoint Analytical

665 Waypoint Analytical is arguably the largest agricultural laboratory network in the United States and has established itself as the most reliable and timely provider of agricultural soil test data.

Founded in 1971 as A&L Analytical Laboratories in Memphis, Tennessee, we have been providing quality testing services for over 40 years. Now with locations in seven states, our network is growing rapidly.

Waypoint Analytical provides next-day turnaround on standard soil and plant tissue analyses and also offers a wide range of other agricultural tests including water, manure, nematodes, grain removal, feed, lime, fertilizer, potting media, herbicides and pathology. With our quality data, competitive pricing, expert agronomy support and superb customer service, we want to be your analytical partner.

Wease Equipment Inc.

AGRINEWS PHOTO/TOM C. DORAN

450 Brandt grain belts and augers.

Warner Farm Equipment Inc.

413 Kinze planter; Kinze cart.

Pete Manhart (left), Bates Commodities broker, provides some market pointers during the 2019 Midwest Age Expo at Gordyville USA. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show is slated for Jan. 29-30.

BABB

AGRI SALES

2635 CR 2700E â&#x20AC;˘ Penfield, Illinois

217-595-5598 See Us At Booth 510 At The Midwest Ag Expo

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to help you tackle the season ahead.

Tyler Babb

217-841-4151 tb2687@gmail.com

FEATURES THAT LEAVE THE COMPETITION BEHIND

Dealer Days are back! Get preseason savings to buy the New Holland equipment you need now and take delivery when youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are ready to go. Choose from select haytools, tractors and material-handling equipment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; many available with 0% financing * and cash back offers. Thinking about trading in? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no better time or place. Tackle the season ahead. Stop in today or visit nhoffers.com.

Weatherproofer 1 Set it and forget it

Stop in today. Special offers end March 31, 2020.

The ability to manage the soil, water and residue all with a single pass.

newholland.com | #togetherblue

SEE US AT BOOTH 456!

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164 Agricultural equipment.

*For commercial use only. Customer participation subject to credit qualification and approval by CNH Industrial Capital America LLC. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital America LLC standard terms and conditions will apply. Down payment may be required.

Not all customers or applicants may qualify. Offer good until March 31, 2020, at participating New Holland dealers in the United States. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in suggested retail price. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. Š 2020 CNH Industrial America LLC. All rights reserved. CNH Industrial Capital and New Holland are trademarks registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

8500 Finisholl

 The new 8500 is a one-pass 9600 Fieldsecondary Cultivator 7400 Vertical Tillage combination tillage tool.

Available in 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Models

Available in 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 49â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Models

We also offer the Weatherproofer I McCullough Implement Co.

1966 N St Rt 1 Watseka

888-488-6728 mcagplus.com

6200 Disc

8500 Finisholl

Available in 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Models

Available in 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 48â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Models

Sold Locally By: Arends & Sons McCullough Implement Co. 715 S Sangamon Ave Gibson City 800-637-6052 arends-sons.com

1966 N St Rt 1 Watseka 888-488-6728 mcagplus.com

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SEE US AT THE SHOW, BOOTH 287!

Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mechanics LLC Paxton, IL 217-202-3028 fostersmm@gmail.com

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2020 OUTLOOK: CORN

Moderate demand growth brightens corn balance sheet

By Tom C. Doran AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A University of Illinois agricultural economist foresees lower yields and a bit stronger demand on his corn balance sheet for the current marketing year.

Todd Hubbs compared his estimates during the Illinois Farm Economics Summit Dec. 18 to those released early this month by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“A big uncertainty is the size of the 2019 corn crop.

Right now, USDA has yield at 167 bushels per acre which is slightly below longterm trend. If we actually did 167, that’s quite impressive considering the year we had. I’m still lower than 165.3. There’s still a lot of corn standing out there in the Dakotas,” Hubbs said.

“From what I’ve heard, corn planted in early June was slightly better than what most people expected.

A significant amount of corn was planted after June 10 and I’ve only heard a couple of reports and it was not pretty — low test weight, high moisture, high damage. So, that stuff coming out of the Dakotas may be No. 3 corn and we’re going to have to blend that stuff. The market for good quality corn here in the eastern Corn Belt and across the Corn Belt could be pretty good. So, we’ll see what this yield ends up being.”

Hubbs is optimistic on feed and residual, “and I’m a little bit more optimistic on exports and that’s before any China deal,” he said.

USDA has feed and residual at 5.275 billion bushels, and Hubbs’ estimate came in at 5.3 billon bushels. The USDA projects corn exports at 1.85 billion bushels, while Hubbs pegs it at 1.865 billion bushels.

“There are a lot of cattle in lots. There are a lot of hogs on the ground.

timate of bin-worthy corn.

So, we might not actually see this feed and residual number until later in the marketing year. We may see another surprise.”

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Long days turned to long nights as farmers tried to harvest their 2019 crops during small windows of opportunities.

We’ve seen broiler production running up week over week, all in expectation of these China markets. On top of that, we had weak ethanol production through the first two months of the marketing year, so you figure there is less distillers’ grain out

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“So, I think we might see a pretty strong corn use for feed in the first quarter.

The only problem is we had so much corn still out in the field when they started doing the tabulations that they have to make an es-

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EXPORTS REBOUND Corn exports got off to a poor start early in the 20192020 marketing year, including some of the lowest September and October exports numbers in a decade.

It has since picked up.

“Brazil finally ran out of corn. We’ve seen Mexico come into the market pretty strong. We’ve seen Japan come back into the market pretty strong. I think this will continue and there will be real strength in the corn exports in the second half of the marketing year. So, I think we can see some real strength. I’m even higher than this.

“I’m a little bit more optimistic on exports at 1.865 billion bushels compared to USDA’s 1.85 billion and this is without China. We

need to do about 40 million bushels a week for the rest of the marketing year to hit that number. I think we can. I think there will be weeks as we move into 2020 where we do 50 million bushels plus.”

USDA has corn for ethanol at 5.375 billion bushels for the 2019-2020 marketing year. Hubbs noted that ethanol production picked up significantly over the last few weeks and production is now well over one million barrels per day.

“This is a recovery from what we saw with ethanol plants going out of business or going idle in September and October under really poor margins.

We’ve seen the margins improve. Even with the increase in production, I don’t think we’re going to see this (5.375 billion) go up unless this China trade deal is what I think it might be,” he said.

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“We’re going to put 10% of ethanol in gas, but the growth of gasoline demand is relatively flat. There’s always the dream of E15 and E85.

“We could see the ethanol market growth on the export side. During the last marketing year, we were down to about 1.5 billion gallons in exports. We had seen tremendous growth in Brazil, our main ethanol export market, and they’re now pulling back. They had poor sugar prices.

They’ve also started their own corn ethanol industry.

“For 2019-2020, we’re a little behind last year’s ethanol export pace, but here’s where the kicker is. Last year, China basically imported no ethanol. If they went back to even 200 million gallons or let’s say they did 300 million gallons, we

could be talking about an- report, we’ve got the proother 100 million bushels duction report on Jan. of corn for ethanol.”

10, and supposedly the Chinese are going to be DIME HIGHER signing some kind of trade With lower production deal around that time. and increased demand, There’s a lot of informaHubbs’ 2019-2020 corn tion that’s going to set the balance sheet has end- tone for 2020 prices,” he ing stocks of 1.681 billion said. bushels and an average “I haven’t heard a peep price of $3.95 per bushel. out of the Chinese, and USDA projects ending this deal feels as fragile as stocks of 1.91 billion bush- a baby deer on an icy road. els and season average If we get a big rally coming price of $3.85 per bushel. out of January with a trade Hubbs also plugged in deal, if you haven’t already his projections for the priced corn, I think you’re 2020-2021 marketing year going to have the opportuwith a national average nity to sell old crop corn yield of 177.4 bushels per at a pretty decent price acre, planted acres of 92.1 this year if all these things million, usage of 14.295 come into play. Try to put billion bushels, year-end a floor under both corn stocks of 2.426 billion and soybeans for that 2020 bushels and a season av- crop.” erage price of $3.55 per bushel.

Tom C. Doran can be Looking ahead, Hubbs reached at 815-780-7894 urged farmers to pay atten- or tdoran@agrinewstion to the events around pubs.com. Follow him on Jan. 10.

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2020 OUTLOOK: SOYBEANS

Trade, production uncertainty weighs on U.S. soybean market

By Tom C. Doran AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A decline in soybean production due to delayed or cancelled planting came at just the right time from a balance sheet perspective.

“Thankfully, we had a 12 million harvested soybean acres drop because we didn’t need it,” Todd Hubbs, University of Illinois agricultural economist, said at the Dec. 18 Illinois Farm Economics Summit.

U.S. soybean ending stocks continued a fiveyear pattern of growth from a low of 191 million bushels in the 2014-2015 marketing year to 913 million estimated for 20182019.

“Luckily, we didn’t end

up with over one billion bushels ending stocks.

What we’re looking at right now is a really strong crush, good export numbers, and we’re still open on these production numbers,” Hubbs added.

On the 2019-2020 production side, the U.S. Department of Agriculture earlier this month plugged in a 46.9 bushels per acre national yield average for projected production of 3.55 billion bushels.

Hubbs’ balance sheet used an average yield of 45.8 bushels per acre resulting in production of 3.453 billion bushels.

“Much like corn, I hear the same kind of stuff for soybeans. We planted a lot of soybeans so late. They were a little bit better in Illinois than I think a lot

of people thought we were going to get on yields.

We’ll see what happens out in the western Corn Belt. Acreage was down significantly,” Hubbs said.

RISING CRUSH On the usage side of the soybean balance sheet, crush is forecast to continue on a rising trend.

The forecast was also strengthened by the move

by U.S. legislators last week to amend the government spending bill to extend a tax credit for the biodiesel industry through 2022 retroactively to its 2018 expiration date.

Crush has increased by 1.873 billion bushels in 2014-2015 to an estimated 2.092 billion in 2018-2019.

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“We have a really strong soy oil prices. Soybean meal prices have gotten a little bit stronger. Meal prices had been quite weak considering the amount of livestock we were doing,” Hubbs said.

“Crush is estimated at 2.105 billion bushels for 2019-2020. The November crush report was a little bit lower than the trade expected, but still we only need to do about 165 million bushels a month to hit 2.105 billion and that’s the pace we’re on. I think this number is pretty safe, 5 or 10 million one way or the other.”

CHINA CONUNDRUM The ongoing problem in the soybean complex is exports, going from a high of 2.166 billion bushels in 2016-2017 to 1.748 billion

in the 2018-2019 forecast.

USDA slightly increased the current marketing year’s export forecast at 1.775 billion bushels.

The trade war with China has cast a long shadow over the U.S. soybean market since mid-2018.

This past October, President Donald Trump announced a “phase one” trade deal with China with the two sides working out the final terms.

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced last week that details of Chinese purchases across U.S. agriculture, manufacturing, energy and service sectors in the “phase one” deal would soon be released. Chinese officials have not confirmed commitments to purchase U.S. agricultural products.

During a “typical” year before the trade dispute, about 1.1 billion to 1.2 billion U.S. bushels of soybeans were exported to

China annually over the few years prior to 2018.

Hubbs believes a new trade deal may be a reversion back to the previous levels.

“I think it has to be, maybe not this marketing year. I don’t want everybody to think when this trade deal goes through for soybeans that all of a sudden China is going to start buying millions and millions of bushels of this old crop because they have put deals in place with Brazil and Brazil has got to do something with the 4.5 billion bushels. They’re not going to eat it all,” he said.

“I think you might see a lot of soybean buying back-loaded into the 20202021 marketing year.”

BEST-CASE SCENARIO Hubbs said the best-case scenario if a deal with China is finalized is exports increase 100 million to 150 million bushels from what USDA is currently project-

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ing “because we’re going to lose other markets that we picked up as Brazil sent a lot to other places. But for the next marketing year, if the deal holds through that whole period, we’re back to normal.”

Another problem is China doesn’t need as many soybeans as it did previously because between 40% and 50% of the hog herds have African swine fever problems.

“I think China is wildly optimistic on how quickly they can rebuild the herd.

I hope they’re right. I don’t think they are. I think it’s a four to five year thing. I think we’ll see a somewhat depressed demand, but even at that you’re looking at 3.1 billion to 3.2 billion bushels of imports with China and we’re going to take a big chunk of that,” Hubbs said.

In years prior to the trade war, China would purchase U.S. soybeans in the latter part of the

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price of $9 per bushel.

Hubbs projects ending stocks of 383 million bushels on less production, stable crush and 5 million less exports than USDA anticipates. His season average farm price for soybeans during the current marketing year is $8.90 per bushel.

“I think USDA’s use numbers are really close.

If the China deal goes into place we could see this pop significantly. It might impinge crush, but we have the beans and I think we’ll be fine, particularly if Argentina gets out of the meal and oil market that will help us. You could see the carryout down to 300 million easy.

Hubbs also gave a long-range forecast for the 2020-2021 marketing year where he anticipates BOTTOM LINES planted soybean acres to Turning to the bottom reach 85.4 million acres, line for the 2019-2020 forecast, USDA has ending 1.4 million higher than stocks at 475 million bush- USDA’s baseline forecast for that year. els and an average farm calendar year and then transition to Brazil soybeans during the harvest there in the first part of the year. However, over the last few years, “Brazil has been getting rich off of our trade problems,” Hubbs said.

To pick up some of the slack, the United States has picked up some traditional Brazilian soybean customers such as Pakistan and Egypt, countries that previously were not U.S. soybean buyers.

“That sort of helped mitigate the trade war problem a little bit. Of course, when China takes 60% of the world’s soybeans I’d rather them buying a lot from us than Pakistan buying 20 million bushels here and there,” Hubbs explained.

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MFP payments, global grain scene add challenges for broker

By Jeannine Otto

age services throughout the Midwest.

Aupperle’s objection to the “store and ignore” PEORIA, Ill. — Nick Aupperle is not a big fan of philosophy this year stems welding, at least not when from just the kind of year that 2019 has been for the it comes to welding bin U.S. corn and soybean doors shut. crop.

And, at least, not this “A lot of wet corn came year. out of the field. A lot of “On a normal year, wet corn didn’t get dried yeah, you can get away because people couldn’t with it a little bit. In a get gas, and there was a year like this, you have lot of wet corn that got to be careful,” Aupperle put into bins. Store and said. keep your eye on it tight He is a commodthis year is what I would ity broker with the say because wet corn Normal-based Bates Commodities, which pro- doesn’t store very well,” vides commodity broker- he said.

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Aupperle was talking to and hearing from farmers at the 2019 Peoria Farm Show and answering questions about grain marketing.

AgriNews sat down with Nick to get his answers to our grain trading questions.

What advice are you giving your customers right now?

“We haven’t really been advising them to sell a whole lot. The cash basis was so strong this fall that we told a lot of our people if you needed cash flow, if you didn’t have the storage, if you

needed the money in your pocket, go ahead and sell because the basis was such that the board, being where it was, not necessarily at a high point, the basis was making up for it a little bit on the cash side.

“We were advising doing some of that and if you were in a situation where you didn’t want to give up ownership of those bushels, re-own them on paper through the board, either with futures contracts or options or a combination of both.”

ers are interested in setting up a marketing plan with a broker versus doing it themselves?

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It’s great from our standpoint because we have the ability to do so much more than we did before.

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“On the other side, there are trading programs out there so farmers can go online and do the trading themselves.

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ers who are taking over grew up with this kind of stuff. They are more apt to FROM PAGE 24 sit down with someone and come up with something on “You can trade the same paper.

“Some of the younger things we do for a fraction farmers do take advice of the cost, but you don’t from the older farmers who have the advisory side.” say this is how I’ve done Does age or generation play a it for 40 years, we’re not role in who uses a commodity doing anything different.

Then you have some of the brokerage? younger farmers who take “As the older generation over and say I want to go a of farmers cycles out, they didn’t have as much stuff as different route.” we do these days on trading so you get the younger gen- How has the growth of eration in there, these farm- the South American crop

changed trading?

“With South America being as big as they are now, it’s a year-round global market. You used to be able to say you sell the first couple weeks of June, you sell a little bit in July, you sell a little bit in January and you were typically going to end up at the top.

“With South America, you have two separate growing seasons that are just as important so that makes it a little tougher from that standpoint. South America is just as big as we are and our January is their

July, so there’s a lot going on down there to keep an eye on, as far as where they are at weather-wise and as far as where they are at crop-wise.”

Do the Market Facilitation Program payments affect trading or marketing?

“They do. This year is different because of the Trump payments, the market facilitation payments coming in. Those aren’t tax deferrable. The second round of those payments hit recently so that is doing to this year’s taxes.

“Farmers aren’t sure what they are going to do because they don’t want to write a check for taxes at the end of the year. When you get an insurance payment, you can roll that out

to the next year, whereas these MFP payments, you are kind of stuck with it.”

As far as the farmer end of marketing, what’s happening as the year wraps up?

“Farmers will kind of even up positions and close out of stuff for their own tax purposes, to get their numbers straight. As far as farmer selling goes, you get through the end of the year and into the new year, in January, they are finally done with 2019 and looking at 2020 so you can get some stuff going there.

“You get delayed pricing contracts that come up in January. You get farmers who have paid storage through December and have another round of storage to make a decision

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on in January. You typically will see some cash movement start to open up the first of the year.”

How could a third MFP payment impact marketing plans going into 2020?

“With the prospect of that third Trump payment coming in January, if that’s the case, I expect you won’t see as much selling as normal because farmers who need cash flow will get that money coming in from another source. So, they will shut the bin doors and wait for the board to rally late this spring and go from there.”

Jeannine Otto can be reached at 815-2232558, ext. 211, or jotto@ agrinews-pubs.com.

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Family farms represent 98% of U.S. operations

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Family farms represent 98% of all farms and 88% of production in the United States.

Those numbers are included in the America’s Diverse Family Farms — 2019 Edition report which describes characteristics of the 2 million farms.

“The report includes what the farms produce, farm profitability, receipts of government payments and participation in agricultural federal programs which is important to understanding the farm sector,” said Christine Whitt, agricultural economist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service.

A family farm is any farm where more than 50% of the business is owned and operated by an operator and individuals related to one operator.

The data included in this report was collected in the 2018 Agricultural Resource Management Survey.

“ARMS is USDA’s primary source of informa-

tion on farm businesses and associated household principle operators,” Whitt said. “Principle operators are those who are most responsible for running the farm.”

USDA defines a farm as anyplace that sold at least $1,000 worth of farm products in a given year.

“The farm sector consists of a wide variety of farms — very small farms with little

sales, mid-size farms with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of sales and large farms with millions of dollars of sales,” Whitt said.

“A family farm is any farm

where more than 50% of the business is owned and operated by an operator and individuals related to one operator,” Whitt said.

“The majority of farms are small family farms, but large-scale farms have the largest share of the value of production,” Whitt said.

“Small farms represent 90% of all farms, 48% of acres operated and 21% of production where as large-scale family farms represent 2.7% of farms, but account for the largest share of production at 45.4% on 19.5% total acres operated.”

Small farms produce 56% of poultry production which includes eggs, as well as 50% of the U.S. hay production.

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“Midsize and large family farms account for the majority of cotton, cash grains and oilseed production,” Whitt said. “Largescale family farms produce the majority of dairy, and non-family farms and large-scale farms produce the bulk of high value crops and beef.”

Many family households combine farm and off-farm income.

“Over 41% of U.S. family farmers fall into the offfarm occupation typology class and over 80% of those operators work off farm as do 60% of their spouses,”

Whitt said.

“Principle operators of large-scale family farms are less likely to work off the farm than operators of small and midsize family farms — 11% of principle operators of large farms and 3% of very large farms held off-farm jobs,” Whitt said.

“The majority of spouses of principle operators reported healthcare benefits are one of the reasons for working off the farm,” Whitt said.

Occupations of operators who work off the farm are different from the general U.S. workforce.

“Among operators of commercial and intermediate farms who also hold an off-farm job, 15% to 18% are

working in farming, fishery or forestry occupations compared to 1% of the U.S. workforce,” Whitt said. “In general, farm operators are more likely to work in goods producing occupations and less likely to work in service occupations.”

Most payments from commodity related and working land conservation programs go to three groups — moderate sales, midsized and large farms, representing 76% working and 72% commodity-related payments, Whitt said.

“Very large family farms and non-family farms received small amounts of commodity payments because the commodities they produce typically fruit or vegetable and livestock

are not covered by these programs,” Whitt said.

CRP is targeted at conservation by taking environmentally-sensitive land out of production.

“The bulk of the payments are going to retirement, off-farm occupation and low sales farms,” Whitt said. “These three groups represent 76% of the total CRP payments, and many farms receive no payments.”

Federal crop insurance insures farmers from yield or revenue losses.

“Participation in the federal crop insurance program has increased substantially over the last few decades,” Whitt said. “In 1989, the program covered about 1 million acres, and

in 2018, about 300 million acres were covered.”

Midsized and large family farms received 67% of the indemnities from federal crop insurance.

“That reflects the high participation rates of these farms,” Whitt said. “Twothirds of the midsized and three-fourths of the large farms participate in federal crop insurance programs.”

For more information about the America’s Diverse Family Farms — 2019 Edition report, go to www. ers.usda.gov.

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Farm Typology

n Small Family Farms — gross cash farm income less than $350,000. n Retirement Farms — small farms whose principal operators report having retired, though continuing to farm on a small scale. n Off-farm Occupation Farms — small farms whose principal operators report a primary occupation other than farming. n Farming Occupation Farms — small farms whose principal operators report farming as their primary occupation.

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Farmer highlights unique experiences in book

By Martha Blum AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS

GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Telling the agricultural story so non-agriculture people will learn more about the industry is just one reason Phil Bradshaw decided to write his memoir, “Your Food — My Adventure: One Farmer’s Journey to Feed the World.”

“I wanted it to be interesting enough that non-ag people would read it, I wanted it to be informative enough that people would get a better feel for what today’s agriculture is and I hope it will be motivational for young people to get involved,” said Bradshaw, who farms with his son and grandson near Griggsville.

“We have 1,500 acres of crops and finisher space for about 5,000 pigs,” the author said. “I started farming with my uncle in 1963, and I raised my own pigs until the early ‘90s. I also have a small ownership in my nephew’s hog business who has pigs in about

seven states.”

Bradshaw has been raising pigs for many decades.

“When I was in seventh or eighth grade my father and uncle decided not to vaccinate for hog cholera and we lost 600 pigs from that disease,” he recalled.

“That was pretty devastating, so I’ve always said you can make it in the livestock business if you keep them healthy.”

Fast-forward to 1968, when the pork producer was appointed to the Hog Cholera Eradication Committee in Illinois and then to the national committee. “ W hen pseudorabies broke out, I got involved and chaired the pseudorabies committee,” Bradshaw said.

“When the outbreak of foot and mouth disease occurred in 2001 in the United Kingdom and around the world, I contacted the USDA and said we should be concerned about South America because people go to South

America to look at farms and they go to Europe to look at castles, so if we’re going to have something carried back in the U.S., it is more likely to come from South America,” he said.

“For about 10 years, I served on the Inter-American Group for Foot and Mouth Disease Eradication,” he said. “I chaired that committee, so that took me to all the countries, but two in the western hemisphere.”

The work on these committees together with his Phil Bradshaw (center); his son, Todd (left); and his grandson, Brock, check the crops in a field on involvement in several their farm near Griggsville, Illinois. The farming operation also includes finisher space for about organizations resulted 5,000 pigs. in Bradshaw traveling to more than 53 countries.

The Pike County farmer highlights some unique experiences in his book, including a trip in 1959.

“A buddy and I drove a MG car with a rag top to Mexico City and people at home took bets if we’d ever get back,” he said. “In 1959, we sold no agricultural products to Mexico.”

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In 1978, Bradshaw was a member of the U.S. Agriculture Trade Mission to China.

“There are two things that happened in my life-

time that I think changed almost everybody’s life, and they don’t even realize it,” he said. “We were one of the first groups to go to China, and when we opened up trading to China, that changed everything.”

The second event, Bradshaw said, no one even

guesses.

“The checkoffs started in about the 1970s and we’ve gone as farmers from putting up virtually little or no money to where we’re spending $1 billion per year on promotion, research and new products,” he said. “Everybody at least in the developed

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Bradshaw started working on a voluntary pork checkoff in 1968 as the president of the Pike County Pork Producers Association.

“That was the second-largest pork producing county in the nation at that time, and then I served as the president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association from 1971 to 1974,” he said. “That was the first major checkoff program where farmers contributed their money to benefit all.”

In 1974, the Illinois Legislature passed a bill to allow soybean farmers to decide if they wanted to establish a soybean checkoff program.

“That was voted in to have one-quarter of a cent per bushel taken out at the point of scale to promote and work for the benefit of the soybean farmer and the national program started

in 1990,” Bradshaw said.

“I served as the chairman of the program operating board for the soybean group that administered the checkoff program.”

At the national level, Bradshaw has been involved with several committees and organizations that include serving as the chairman of the Foreign Animal Disease Committee for the USDA and chairman of the United Soybean Board in 2010.

As a result, Bradshaw has met seven U.S. presidents.

“I knew George H. Bush and George W. Bush pretty well, I had conversations with Bill Clinton on two occasions and I met President Obama when he was in Springfield and Washington and visited with him quite a bit,” he said. “The rest of the presidents, I just shook their hands.”

“The main thing is you don’t have to be the smart-

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Participating on committees and serving in leadership roles did require Bradshaw to be away from the family farming operation.

“You have to give up something when you do these things,” he said. “So, I dedicated my book to my wife, Linda, and family for putting up with me being gone and taking care of things.”

The book is available for purchase on Amazon and at Farmers National Bank of Griggsville at all branch locations.

Martha Blum can be reached at 815-223-2558, ext. 117, or marthablum@ agrinews-pubs.com.

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Trump administration to negotiate this important deal.

December was a blur The USMCA is an updated, with wrapping up harmodern trade deal with vest, Illinois Farm Bureau two of U.S. agriculture’s top annual meeting and three trading partners.

American Farm Bureau It represents expanded Federation annual meetmarket opportunity, ensures ing preparation — all betariff-free access to those fore we could disconnect markets and shows the to celebrate the Christmas world that the United States season and close the is back in business in the books on 2019. global marketplace. Keep At the core of our 105this fact handy — one in year every five acres in Illinois is history planted to feed Mexican and is our Canadian consumers. resoluWith Canada and tion pro- Mexico alone, Illinois cess that farmers export 40% of takes their corn, 13% of their place beef and 34% of their during pork to the two countries. the year This economic activity and then supports thousands of jobs finalized throughout the state.

Guebert each Our members’ priorities December at the annual for 2020 include swift ratmeeting. It has been said ification of the USMCA. our policy book is a maWe look forward to the ture document, but each moment this economically year there are timely important trade agreement adjustments actively apis fully ratified with U.S. proved by the delegates.

Senate passage as soon as This year’s Sense of the possible in 2020.

Delegate Body resolution Finally, we saw moveseemed timely urging ment on a limited trade swift ratification of United deal with China and the States-Mexico-Canada halt of tariffs which were Agreement. Delegates set to go into effect Dec. 15. approved on Dec. 9 and This was welcome news to ironically on the morning Illinois farmers. Building of Dec. 10 we heard posglobal markets and mainitive news by the House taining relationships with Speaker announcing a other powers is vital to the vote on USMCA before future of U.S. agriculture Congress adjourning on and the farm economy.

December 20.

Illinois farmers have Following up on Dec. expressed a profound 13, we heard the positive desire to recapture lost news of a Phase 1 China export demand due to the Deal. Those were two prolonged trade war with positives for farmers in China. Illinois farmers Illinois. have long stated they want USMCA passed the to receive their income House on Dec. 19 with from the marketplace; a overwhelming bipartisan deal that increases China’s support. We thank the agricultural purchases is legislators who voted for absolutely necessary to USMCA. help farmers recover ecoWe were ecstatic to see nomically. the bipartisan efforts by See FUTURE, Page 31 House leadership and the

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As a result of retaliatory tariffs, sales of Illinois soybeans to China were cut in half from $2 billion in 2017 to $1 billion last year in 2018.

We are appreciative of President Donald Trump and his administration’s efforts to negotiate this partial deal and look forward to the signing of this critically important agreement.

On the downside, Illinois farmers expected more than what the

Environmental Protection Agency managed to deliver in its final supplemental rule on Dec. 19.

More than 1,600 Farm Bureau members told the agency in person and in writing that maintaining the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard only occurs by replacing each and every gallon in the annual Renewable Volume Obligation that is waived for the benefit of small oil refiners.

As an organization, we feel the EPA seems to be missing a real opportunity to rebuild trust with farmers and the biofuels industry. As move forward

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Richard Guebert Jr. is the president of Illinois Farm Bureau.

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